IMCA Modifieds return to Fayette County Speedway for Rage Chassis 40

WEST UNION, Iowa – IMCA Modifieds are all the rage again at Fayette County Speedway on July 21. Next Wednesday’s Rage Chassis 40 main event is a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier and pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $250 to start.  IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Side Biter Chassis North Central Region and KMJ Performance State points will be awarded at the draw/redraw show, to be held on the second night of the county fair and in West Union, the home town of Rage Chassis.  “I work closely with the fair board and this is something we’ve wanted to do for a number of years. Obviously, it didn’t work out last year,” said Rage owner Justin O’Brien, “but we’d like to see this become an annual event.”  The 40-lap distance allows the feature to be “more of a showcase deal,” he added, as fans get to see the Modifieds on the track in an event longer than those run by weekly classes. O’Brien’s shop is on Highway 150 a block [Read More]

WEST UNION, Iowa (July 7, 2023) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds put on another blue ribbon show when Fayette County Speedway hosts the third annual Rage Chassis 40 special. The 40-lap special in West Union, hometown of race sponsor Rage Chassis, headlines Thursday, July 20 entertainment at the Fayette County Fair and pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $200 to start. The winner becomes eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis North Central Region and Iowa State points will be awarded at the draw/redraw show. Pit gates and the grandstand open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing to follow. There is no entry and pit passes are $30. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-11 and free for ages five and under. More information is available on the Fayette County Speedway Facebook page or by calling 563 380-7075 or 563 294-0338. While no formal open house is planned, Rage owner Justin O’Brien invited anyone [Read More]

By Zakary Kriener  WEST UNION, Iowa (July 20, 2022) – The Rage Chassis 40 did not disappoint Tuesday night as Fayette County Speedway hosted the $2,000 to win fair special for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds.  At the end of the 40-lap feature race, it was legend Jeff Aikey who parked his no. 77 hot rod in victory lane. Aikey wasted little time finding his way to the front after starting third on the grid. After a few cautions in the opening laps, Aikey got past early leader Chris Snyder and was able to maintain a good distance over eventual runner-up and defending IMCA national champion Jeff Larson throughout the rest of the caution-free race.  “I started my racing career right here 42 years ago,” said an ecstatic Aikey in his post-race interview. “I may be 60 years old, but giving up racing is not something that I have in my future plans.”  Aikey was already eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Larson, who got a win at West Union earlier this year [Read More]