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Worrell wins at Shenandoah Virginia Sprint Series opener

By Jim Haines SHENANDOAH, Va. (April 13) – Opening night for the Virginia Sprint Series was a pavement race at the beautiful Shenandoah Speedway and when it was over Glenn Worrell was first to the finish line. Saturday’s feature-only event for IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars had Bill Rice and Charlie Ware on the point with Rice out first. Jerald Harris, Worrell and Mike Keeton were all together at the front behind Rice. Rice was smooth lap after lap while Harris was under pressure from Worrell as his car was starting to go away. Worrell went low and got by Rice as Harris found himself dealing with Keeton for third. Laps were winding down and Worrell and Keeton kept the pressure on with Worrell the first to get under Rice for the lead as Keeton went to third. Keeton worked on Rice and got by for second but time ran out before he could mount a challenge. On Saturday, April 20 it’s off to Hagerstown, Md., Speedway for a co-sanctioned race with the Laurel Highlands Sprint Series [Read More]

Maquoketa, Dubuque Deery events postponed

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 13) – Forecasts calling for less than pleasant temperatures Saturday and Sunday have resulted in postponements of Deery Brothers Summer Series events at Maquoketa Speedway and at Dubuque Speedway. Both IMCA Late Model tour events are to be rescheduled. The 33rd annual Deery Series now opens at Cedar County Raceway in Tipton with a $2,000 to win, minimum $300 to start main event next Saturday, April 20. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Spectator admission is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and free for kids ages 12 and under when accompanying a paid adult. Pit passes are $30 More information is available by calling 563 340-4079.

Ventura is back in action on Saturday

VENTURA, Calif. – After two weeks off, Ventura Raceway has a full program of action-packed racing by the beach headlined by the IMCA Modifieds. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region, E3 Spark Plugs California State and track points will be awarded. Pits open at noon, grandstands at 3 p.m. Admission is adults $15, seniors, military and students $11 and kids 12 and under are free. Check the www.venturaraceway.com website for a full schedule or the Facebook page for other events, notes and contests to get free tickets.

Late Model awards new to Champ Pans IMCA program

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Champ Pans expands its awards program to include a sixth division this season. Top 10 drivers in final national standings for IMCA Late Models will receive $50 product certificates from the Eau Claire, Wis., manufacturer. The seven-year sponsor again gives the same award to drivers in the top 10 in IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod national standings. “We are excited to be part of another season with IMCA,” said Champ Pans Sales Representative Jake Redetzke. “ As a late model driver myself, we would like to keep seeing the class grow. We enjoy being able to give back to the racers as much as we can. “ Certificates will be presented during the national awards banquet in November or mailed beginning the next week from the IMCA home office. Certificates can be applied to purchases from Champ Pans or Champ Brackets, another JR Manufacturing Company. More information about Champ Pans and Champ Brackets products is available by [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 11

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 517; 2. Zachary Madrid, Tucson, Ariz., 484; 3. David Goode Jr., Copperas Cove, Texas, 456; 4. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 423; 5. Jeff “Bubba” Stafford Jr., Wittmann, Ariz., 420; 6. Don Gumke, Jamestown, N.D., 403; 7. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 399; 8. Chris Morris, Taylor, Texas, 398; 9. Ricky Thornton Jr., Adel, Iowa, 395; 10. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 365; 11. Chris Elliott, Abilene, Texas, 354; 12. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 345; 13. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 343; 14. David Goode Sr., Copperas Cove, Texas, 334; 15. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 333; 16. Jeffrey Hoegh, New Caney, Texas, 327; 17. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 311; 18. Don Banker, Austin, Texas, 306; 19. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 291; 20. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 286. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 191; 2. Tyler Harris, Vidor, Texas, 150; 3. Jacob Harris, Vidor, Texas, 149; 4. Kent Lewis Sr., Willis, Texas, 147; 5. Caleb Padgett, Madisonville, Texas, 131; 6. Travis “Blake” Cunningham, Silsbee, Texas, 118; 7. Grant [Read More]

Opening night for Deery Series moves to Saturday at Maquoketa

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 12) – Persistent cold and wet weather conditions have resulted in cancellation of tonight’s Rebel 5K Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Davenport Speedway. Opening night for the 33rd annual IMCA Late Model tour moves to Saturday, April 13 at Maquoketa Speedway, with night two of what is now a weekend doubleheader on Sunday, April 14 at Dubuque Speedway. Both main events pay $2,500 to win and a minimum of $300 to start. Maquoketa hosts the inaugural Hershel Roberts/Ray Guss Sr. Memorial on Saturday. Pit gates open and Late Model pre-tech starts at 2 p.m. Saturday. The drivers’ meeting is at 4:10 p.m. and hot laps are at 4:30 p.m., with racing to follow. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students and free for ages 12 and under. Pit passes will be $30. Other sanctioned divisions running both nights are the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods.

Dodge City reschedules IMCA Modified Stampede

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. – With unseasonably cold weather hitting the area and potential snow in the forecast, Saturday’s racing action at Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas has been canceled. The $1,000 to win seventh annual IMCA Modified Stampede originally set for April 13 will now take place during Dodge City’s next event on Saturday, April 27. The Modified Stampede will be accompanied by a full docket of championship chase competition including Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks.

US 36 Raceway cancels April 12 program

OSBORN, Mo. – Due to unseasonably cool temperatures and high winds, US 36 Raceway officials have made the decision to cancel racing for Friday, April 12, Season Championship Night number two. Track officials had hoped the forecast would improve during the week but temperatures remained too cold and forced them to make the decision to cancel. Racing will return to the high banks of US 36 Raceway on Friday, April 19. Due to the cancellation this week, all weekly classes will be running next week. The E-modifieds were originally scheduled to have the night off but due to this week’s cancellation, they have been added to the April 19 schedule. Championship Night number three on April 19 will feature IMCA Modifieds, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods, as well as pure stocks and E-modifieds. Pit gates will open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand will open at 6 p.m. Hot laps are at 7:30 p.m. and racing is at 8 p.m.

Marshalltown postpones Bill Davis Memorial

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Marshalltown Speedway’s inaugural Bill Davis Memorial, scheduled for tonight (Thursday) at the famed High Banks has been postponed to July 11 during the Central Iowa Fair. The IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing season opener will be pushed back a week to Friday, April 19. “Due to cold temperatures and the amount of rain we have received, it will make it impossible to get the track ready,” explained promoter Toby Kruse. “It’s always hard to cancel an event but we want to make sure our fans and racers have the best experience when they come to Marshalltown.” On the card next week at IMCA’s longest sanctioned track will be IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods.

Park Jefferson’s Defroster canceled

JEFFERSON, S.D. – Forecasts for low temperatures and concerns about the potential for frozen pipes have forced Park Jefferson Speedway track officials to cancel both nights of this weekend’s scheduled IMCA Defroster special. Next up on the Park Jefferson schedule is the South Dakota Sprint Car Nationals, with IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars on April 26 and April 27 cards. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods also race on opening night, IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars on night two.