Five IMCA divisions run March 31, April 1 as Sunflower Classic starts season at RPM

Events, Hobby Stock, Modified, Northern SportMod, Sport Compact, Stock Car

HAYS, Kan. (March 24, 2023) – RPM Speedway starts the 2023 race season with the traditional Mike Hughes Sunflower Classic on March 31 and April 1. 

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds run for $1,000 to win, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for $750 each night. Both Friday and Saturday features are qualifying events for Fast Shafts All-Star or B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitationals. 

IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod features both pay $500 to win, Mach-1 Sport Compact features $200.

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Jet Racing Central, EQ Cylinder Heads Northern or Big Daddy Race Cars Northern regional, and Kansas State points will be awarded for each draw/redraw show. 

Entry fee for the weekend is Modifieds $100, Stock Cars $75, Hobby Stocks and Northern SportMods both $50 and Sport Compacts $35. 

Pit passes are $30. Spectator admission is $10 for adults and free for military with ID and kids ages 12 and under. 

King of the hill races for Modifieds and Stock Cars are on the March 30 open practice card. Gates open at 5 p.m. and pit passes are $25 on Thursday.

More information is available from promoter Chris Sutton at 620 560-9396.

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