Ryan Clark

Edelbrock supports claim engine drivers, returns to IMCA Stock Car decal program

TORRANCE, Calif. – Edelbrock continues its support of IMCA drivers competing with claim engines for a 23rd season, renewing product and product certificate awards in five divisions. The Torrance, Calif., high performance parts manufacturer and distributor gives IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod awards, while returning to the Stock Car national decal program for the second year Edelbrock gives 2975 Victor Jr. intakes to highest finishing claim engine drivers in each of the five Modified regions and 2701, 7121 or 2176 intakes to both Stock Car regional champions. Top claim engine drivers in both Hobby Stock regions and in Northern and Southern SportMod national standings also receive their choice of 2701, 7121 or 2176 intakes. Fifty dollar gift certificates go to second through fifth place claim engine competitors in each Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock region, and to second through fifth place claim engine drivers in national point standings for both Northern and Southern SportMods. Regional Modified and Stock Car rookies [Read More]

Southern Oklahoma Speedway starts new season with March 12-14 Stampede

ARDMORE, Okla. – IMCA Modifieds chase big checks and berths on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot each night of the season opening Southern Stampede March 12-14 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway. Modifieds run for $2,000 to win and $200 to start on Thursday, $1,000 to win and $100 to start on Friday and $3,000 to win and $300 to start on Saturday at Ardmore. Increased paydays are in store for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods, with both divisions running for $1,000 to win and $100 to start Thursday, $750 to win and $75 to start Friday and $1,250 to win and $125 to start Saturday. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and E3 Spark Plugs Oklahoma State points will be awarded in all three divisions each night. Regional points are at stake for the Modifieds and Stock Cars with Modifieds earning track points as well. Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods will be part of all three shows. On Saturday, they’ll run in separate heat races and line up in [Read More]

Carroll collects $1,000 Fast Shafts All-Star win at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (March 7) – Chris Carroll took home the $1,000 win in the IMCA Modified 20-lapper, getting the best of some stiff competition and putting his name on the Fast Shafts all-Star Invitational ballot Saturday at I-37 Speedway. The opening night checkers came ahead of Cody Tidwell and Nebraska visitor Chad Andersen. Carroll made his drive from the third row, running down Andersen for the lead with the two side by side on lap eight and Carroll getting the top spot a lap later. Tidwell moved into second just after midway while Jared Maupin caught Dillon Tindall for fourth. While Carroll inched ahead, Andersen pressured Tidwell for second and Rick Green and Tindall scrapped for fifth. Carroll had a five-car length advantage on Tidwell at the white flag and motored to the win. “I watched Chad race a little bit and we raced with him last year. He’s a pretty good guy and definitely gave me room,” Carroll said. “Once I got under him I got tight too and pushed both [Read More]

42 teams set to blast off in Texas Sprint Series Tony Hernandez Memorial opener By Darin Short

KENNEDALE, Texas – The Texas Sprint Series season opens with the Tony Hernandez Memorial at Kennedale Speedway Park Saturday, March 7. Forty-two TSS teams have pre-entered to show their support for the Hernandez family and friends in attendance at the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car event. Hernandez was the TSS founder and passed away after his courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 31 and the series and teams will honor him during opening ceremonies. Series drivers are reminded to read all the information under the Drivers/Rules link at www.raceTSS.com. The draw-cutoff/drivers’ meeting is slated for 5:30 p.m., with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. The lidlifter at Kennedale features IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts.

Bob Harris Enterprises expands IMCA program with Stock Car, Hobby Stock awards

AMES, Iowa – Awards for IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock drivers are new this season from Bob Harris Enterprises. In its eighth season as an IMCA sponsor, the Ames, Iowa, company gives two free shock rebuilds to a top five finisher at each of 15 special events for the Stock Cars and at each of 10 special events for Hobby Stocks. BHE again gives two free shock rebuilds to a top five finisher at 30 IMCA Modified specials and at 15 Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod specials. A drawing will be held following the 2020 point season to award Race Tech Info Dirt Chassis School packages to one driver in the Modified, SportMod and now Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions. Certificates for shock rebuilds are mailed after special events results are received at the IMCA home office. Race Tech Info seminar certificates are mailed in December. BHE owner Bob Harris has been associated with IMCA since the early days of the Modified division and also [Read More]

Alabama’s Tri-County Speedway sets six Saturday dates for IMCA Modifieds

FLOMATON, Ala. – An Alabama track with its share of amenities adds IMCA Modifieds to six Saturday night race programs this season. Tri-County Speedway at Flomaton hosts the sanctioned class on April 18, May 30, June 27, July 11, Aug. 22 and Sept. 19. Opening night of the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing season marks the division’s debut on the quarter-mile clay oval, which opened in 2017. “IMCA is affordable Modified racing,” promoter Isaiah Day said. “I like the rulebook, certainly, and I know drivers like rules that keep racing affordable for them.” “We’re in an area with a lot of home-grown talent. We’ve got a lot of drivers who started racing three or four years ago and are looking to move up,” he continued. “The IMCA Modified allows them to get into a genuine, good-looking race car that is affordable on a working man’s salary.” As part of its focus on a family and fan-friendly atmosphere, Tri-County boasts both indoor, air-conditioned cafe-style concessions in the pit area and a tailgate section. Both are features [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Feb. 29

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 649; 2. Alex Stanford, Chowchilla, Calif., 491; 3. Ricky Thornton Jr., Adel, Iowa, 432; 4. Jeff Taylor, Cave City, Ark., 387; 5. Lance Mari, Imperial, Calif., 382; 6. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 357; 7. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 348; 8. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 341; 9. Jake O’Neil, Tucson, Ariz., 336; 10. Casey Arneson, Fargo, N.D., 335; 11. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 286; 12. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 272; 13. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 256; 14. Bricen James, Albany, Ore., 249; 15. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 248; 16. Joey Price, Great Falls, Mont., 243; 17. Jesse Sobbing, Malvern, Iowa, 238; 18. Michael Thing, Campo, Calif., and Bill Miller, Yuma, Ariz., both 233; 20. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 231. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Brendan Warmerdam, Lemoore, Calif., 40; 2. Rob Solomon, Fresno, Calif., 39; 3. Grant Champlin, Hanford, Calif., 38; 4. Colby Thornhill, Enumclaw, Wash., 37; 5. Mike Schott, Tulare, Calif., 36; 6. Connor Danell, Visalia, Calif., 35; 7. Michael Pombo, Easton, Calif., 34; 8. Albert Pombo, [Read More]

AERO renews feature win decal program support in 24th IMCA sponsorship season

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – AERO Race Wheels returns in 2020 as title sponsor for one of IMCA’s most visible decal programs. The Estherville, Iowa, manufacturer again provides the feature win decals to be presented to drivers in all divisions following sanctioned weekly and special event main event victories. The 2020 season is AERO’s 14th year as title sponsor of the feature win decal program and 24th overall as an IMCA sponsor. AERO gives $40 product certificates, good toward the purchase of two wheels, to designated place finishers at 80 designated special events for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods. E3 Spark Plugs state champions in the same divisions, as well as Mach-1 Sport Compacts, all receive $25 certificates. All special event awards will be mailed from the IMCA home office the week after official race results are received while state champion product certificates will be presented during the national banquet in November or mailed from the IMCA home office beginning in December. Information about [Read More]

I-37 starts new season Saturday with Fast Shafts All-Star ballot qualifier

PLEASANTON, Texas – More than opening night bragging rights are at stake for IMCA Modifieds this Saturday at I-37 Speedway. The March 7 main event pays $1,000 to win, with a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berth as well as IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis South Central Region, E3 Spark Plugs State and track points at stake. Pit gates and the grandstand open at 4 p.m. The drivers’ meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with hot laps and racing to follow. Spectator admission is $13 for adults, $9 for seniors and military personnel with ID, $6 for kids ages six to 12 and free for ages five and under. Pit passes are $30, car and driver is $50. Local sponsor for the Modified division is Simpson Safety Equipment.

JAZ gives IMCA awards for 25th season, returns to decal program for Modifieds

SANTA PAULA, Calif. – JAZ Products marks its 25th consecutive season of IMCA sponsorship in 2020, renewing a generous program of awards for drivers in all eight sanctioned divisions. The Santa Paula, Calif., high performance parts manufacturer again awards more than $14,000 in product certificates based on regional standings for IMCA Modifieds and national point standings for IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods, Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. JAZ certificates valued at $500, $300, $200, $100 and $75 go to the top five drivers in point standings in each of the five Modified regions. Product certificates in the same increments go to top five drivers in national standings for the othr seven divisions. JAZ also returns to the Modified national decal program and drivers in that division must display two JAZ decals in designated locations on their door panels to be eligible for point fund shares or product certificate awards. All certificates will be presented during the national awards [Read More]