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Aero adds more state champions to IMCA awards program

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – The long-time sponsor of IMCA’s feature win decal program gives post-season awards to drivers in another sanctioned division in 2018. Aero Race Wheels adds Mach-1 Sport Compact state champions to the list of drivers receiving $25 product certificates. The Estherville, Iowa, manufacturer has also renewed gift certificate awards of the same value for IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod drivers. “A number of Sport Compact drivers don’t realize that our 44 Series stock replacement wheels are legal for the division,” said Aero Marketing and Customer Service Manager Kelli Peton. “This addition to our program with IMCA just seemed like a good way to help get the word out there.” Now in its 22nd sponsorship season, Aero again gives $40 product certificates, good toward the purchase of two wheels, to designated place finishers at 80 special events for Modifieds, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and SportMods. While state champion certificates are presented during the national IMCA banquet in November or [Read More]

Dolan, Phillips top Dale DeFrance Memorial headliners at Marshalltown

By Joyce Eisele MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (May 10) – Ryan Dolan raced his way into the history book as the IMCA Late Model winner at Marshalltown Speedway’s inaugural Dale DeFrance Memorial. Dolan led all but the opening circuit in the 44-lapper and earned $1,500 for the Thursday night victory. Todd Cooney got the jump out front, early before relinquishing the top spot to Dolan, who maneuvered his way around the shiny blackened track skillfully throughout the entire race, slicing through lap traffic easily to take the win. Kyle Hinrichs drew close to Dolan at times, but in end was a distant runner-up. Cooney held on to third place, Jeremiah Hurst came from 12th to finish in fourth and Darrel DeFrance was fifth. DeFrance drove the no. 44 car during his own career. The patriarch of a racing family was a supporter of his children’s and grandchildren’s racing. One hundred and fifty cars from 10 states vied for added pay and numerous contingency awards. Terry Phillips, already on he Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot, prevailed in the $1,000 [Read More]

IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars headline Saturday show at Phillips County

HOLYOKE, Colo. – Contrary to other reports, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars will race Saturday, May 12 at Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke. All series, state and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National points will be awarded. The previous reported June 2 rainout date was incorrect. RaceSaver Sprints will race for $1,000 to win and a minimum of $200 to start and no license other than IMCA RaceSaver is required to compete in the Sprint Series of Colorado kickoff. Other sanctioned divisions at Holyoke will be the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and over, military and First Responders with ID, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for five and under. More information is available by calling 720 404-0400.

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through May 10

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 1,012; 2. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 750; 3. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 738; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 637; 5. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 629; 6. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 614; 7. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., and Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., both 596; 9. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 543; 10. Rob Slott, New Waverly, Texas, 536; 11. Chris Bragg, Springtown, Texas, 525; 12. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 486; 13. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 448; 14. Cody Shoemaker, Decatur, Texas, 442; 15. Brandon Hood, McGregor, Texas, 428; 16. Chase Allen, Midlothian, Texas, 426; 17. Chad Melton, Mineral Wells, Texas, 423; 18. Chris Morris, Taylor, Texas, 420; 19. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 411; 20. Jeremy Thornton, Casa Grande, Ariz., 409. IMCA Late Models – 1. Todd Cooney, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 212; 2. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 211; 3. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 193; 4. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, 185; 5. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 182; 6. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown, Iowa, 176; 7. Tim Simpson, Iowa City, Iowa, 167; 8. [Read More]

Lange thunders to Kossuth County win

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (May 10) – Calvin Lange made the most thunder at the home of Thursday Night Thunder. Lang won the opening night feature for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars at Kossuth County Speedway after grabbing the lead early and holding off early challenges by Jake Masters and Heath Tulp. After Masters bowed out, Derek Green and Chad Palmer joined the fracas, but Lange survived two caution flags and a late run by Green for the victory. Both the IMCA Modified and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod mains features went green to checkered and the wins went to Jay Noteboom and Matthew Looft, respectively. Brandon Nielsen was the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock winner and Kaytee DeVries delivered the Mach-1 Sport Compact victory.

Dodge City Modified checkers fly for Gray

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 5) – Kevin Gray battled into the lead on the fifth circuit then held off Arizona’s R.C. Whitwell over the closing rounds to post his first local IMCA Modified win since August of 2015 on opening night Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park. Gray gridded the feature outside the front row, but it was pole starter Ryan Heger gunning into the lead at the drop of the green flag. Gray kept the heat on and raced back into the lead on the fifth lap. While Gray slipped away, Whitwell worked his way into second just past the midway point and closed in to challenge over the final circuits. Whitwell poked his nose under Gray in turns three and four on the white flag lap and then took a shot on the high side on the final round, but Gray held steady to post the win. Recently back in the seat after a layoff of more than 15 years, Troy Burkhart wired the field to take the win in the 20-lap [Read More]

Whitman tops season opener at Shawano

By Scott Owen SHAWANO, Wis. (May 5) – One hundred forty-three racers were on hand to open the 2018 season at the Shawano Speedway on Saturday and Johnny Whitman won the IMCA Modified lidlifter for the second year in a row. Joey Taycher kicked off the Modified feature by grabbing the lead on lap one. Whitman took the top spot on lap two and instantly began to pull away while Mike Mullen and Marcus Yarie began working their way through the pack. By mid-race, Whitman had built up nearly a full straight away lead as Mullen moved to second on the track after a pass on Taycher. Lap after lap Whitman led as Mullen inched closer. As the white flag flew, Mullen had cut Whitman’s lead to a few car lengths. As the leaders dealt with lapped traffic over the final circuit, Mullen was glued to Whitman’s rear bumper entering turn three. Whitman was not to be denied, though, as he beat Mullen to the checkered flag for the win. Yarie, Taycher, and Jason Czarapata completed the top five in [Read More]

Osborn wires IMCA Modified foes at Lincoln County

By Kelly Ninas NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (May 5) –Taking off like a rocket from the onset, Colton Osborn was a man on a mission as he led every lap of the IMCA Modified feature to record the Saturday victory at Lincoln County Raceway. Osborn worked through lap traffic with no issues at all. Coming to the podium from his fourth row starting position, Cole Hodges earned runner-up accolades. Taking advantage of an outside second row starting position, Zach Schultz rode the cushion into the lead on the fourth lap and never looked back in winning the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod main. There were four different leaders in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature. Coming from the sixth row, Mikey Dancer gained the lead at the halfway point and drove away with the victory, his second in as many weeks. Jacob Hagan led the final eight laps of the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature to record the victory after a second place finish on opening weekend. Grabbing the lead in the early going, Daryl Cauffman punched [Read More]

Wauge wins Southern Oregon Speedway opener

By Don Martin II WHITE CITY, Ore. (May 5) – Taking the lead from Nick Trenchard, Mark Wauge went on to score the victory in the 25-lap IMCA Modified feature Saturday at Southern Oregon Speedway. The win paid Wauge $500 while Trenchard settled for a second place finish behind the multi-time track champion. Dave Duste Jr. made his first appearance in two seasons and led the first three laps ahead of James Welshonse. A low pass in on the fifth lap gained Welshonse the lead as Jeremy Ohlde followed him into second. Trenchard moved into third on lap eight. Welshonse’s great run up front ended as he pitted off the back stretch on lap nine. Ohlde had the lead at that point ahead of Trenchard and Wauge. An inside move down the front stretch of the 12th circuit put Trenchard into the lead and Wauge raced past Ohlde for second a lap later. Ohlde’s run ended as he pitted, putting Duste back into third. The battle was on between Trenchard and Wauge, but Wauge made [Read More]

Two in a row for Minten at I-37

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (May 5) – Talon Minten made it two in a row scoring his second IMCA Modified win of the season Saturday at I-37 Speedway, but it wasn’t easy. Minten took over the lead from Derek Scott Jr. on lap six but was reeled in by Chris Morris. Morris, who drives with hand controls, kept the pressure on Minten the final five laps. At the checkers, Minten was able to keep Morris a couple car lengths away for the win. “Finding the high line was key tonight,” explained Minten. “Staying consistent, hitting my marks. I saw Chris (Morris) stick the nose inside. I knew if I just held my line and hit my marks I’d be all right. I’ve raced with Chris almost every race this year. He’s always run me clean. I’m pretty comfortable racing with him.’