Watermelon Classic set for Saturday at Boone Speedway

By Joyce Eisele BOONE, Iowa (June 19) – A pair of new faces visited victory lane Saturday as Boone Speedway continued its weekly racing series.  Bryan Zehm went home the victor in the 15-lap IMCA STARS Mod Lites.  Zehm led all but the opening lap on his way to victory. Mike Kennedy gave it a good try, but it was too little, too late in his attempt to catch the leader, and he had to be content with the runner up position. Joel Huggins was third.  This was Zehm’s first win at the track in 2021. Johnathon Logue made it three wins in a row in the Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod main. Kaylin Lopez came from 14th to finish as the runner up and Dusty Masolini was third. Up next was 20 laps of IMCA Modified feature racing. After the initial start was called back, the race would go caution free to the checkers with Ethan Braaksma in command the entire time. Heavy lapped traffic was no issue for Braaksma as he sailed home to the comfortable win. Tim Ward started [Read More]

VINTON, Iowa – Thirty-six drivers are eligible to qualify for, and two are guaranteed starting spots in the inaugural B & B Chassis All-Star race for Stock Cars at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Winners of sanctioned events paying $750 or more, plus 2020 regional and state champions are eligible to qualify; winners of sanctioned events paying $5,000 or more, now including Zane DeVilbiss and Dallon Murty, are guaranteed starting spots in the All-Star feature field. Any additions to the All-Star list, as of June 3, which follows should be directed to Bill Martin at the IMCA home office, 319 472-2201 ext. 213 or bmartin@imca.com:  Jeffrey Abbey, Travis Barker, Jason Batt, J.J. Baumli, Jeramey Bradley, David Brandies, Austin Brauner, Troy Burkhart, Steffan Carey, Blake Clark, Todd Decker and Zane DeVilbiss. Alex Dostal, Ethan Dotson, Tommy Fain, Race Fisher, Troy Foulger, Rob Gallaher, Adam Goff, Jordan Grabouski, Ed Henderson, Chanse Hollatz, Beau Hutchison, Chad Johnson and Craig Moss.  And Dallon Murty, Damon Murty, Mike Nichols, John Oliver Jr., Jay Schmidt, Kelly Shryock, Devin [Read More]

VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 21, 2023) – In a first-of-its-kind production for IMCA.tv, Riivet and the SPEED SPORT Network are excited to announce “Boone” a four-episode documentary series that will take fans on an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through the iconic IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in Boone, Iowa.  Each episode will capture the chaos and competition, heroism and heartbreak of the event through the eyes of the drivers, fans, officials, and family members who live it Sept. 4-9 at Boone Speedway. “We’re always looking for new ways to bring the excitement of IMCA racing to our fans and competitors everywhere,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “This series will not only showcase some of the most passionate drivers and best racing in the world, it will give viewers a glimpse at what really goes on behind the scenes at our biggest event. “From the hard work of our incredible track, fire and safety crews, to the one-of-a-kind fan experience, to the family and crew members who work tirelessly to help each driver chase their dream.”   [Read More]