Ryan Clark

Perris residents get free admission to PAS fireworks show on July 4

By Joe Vargo PERRIS, Calif. – It’s so much more than just a fireworks show. The annual July 4 Salute to America Sky Concert at the Perris Auto Speedway features a professionally choreographed fireworks display with all the fabulous color bursts guaranteed to produce choruses of “oohs” and “aaahhs” from the audience. It’s accompanied with patriotic music and John Wayne’s emotional oration of “Why I Love Her,” the Duke’s tribute to America. The City of Perris once again is partnering with the speedway allowing residents to view the Sky Concert for free with proof of residence like a driver’s license or utility bill. Every Perris family will receive four free tickets to the speedway. Gates to the world-famous half-mile dirt track open at 4 p.m. on July 4. Perris Auto Speedway is located at 18700 Lake Perris Drive. The concert begins at 9 p.m. The first 5,000 spectators will receive free American flags. Speedway promoter Don Kazarian said that in addition to the 4,000 to 5,000 Perris residents expected to watch the show from the [Read More]

Sabin takes first career win at Stuart

By Josh Reynolds STUART, Iowa (June 29) – Kolby Sabin won for the first time in his Mach-1 Sport Compact career Friday at Stuart Speedway. Sabin and Mitchell Bunch led the field to green. Sabin led the first two laps with Bunch pulling ahead for the next two circuits. Hunter Patrick threw his hat in the ring to lead lap five, but it was Curtis Miller making it four wide and taking over the top spot for laps six and seven. After falling as far back as fourth, Sabin shot from third to the lead on lap eight as he and Miller spent the rest of the race door to door for the win. Miller worked the high side hard, but each time it was Sabin at the stripe by a bumper and sometimes less than that. Coming out of turn four on the last lap it was anyone’s race with Miller up high and Sabin in the middle of the track. Ultimately it was Sabin taking the win by about a foot at the [Read More]

IMCA Mods, Southerns are at Ark-La-Tex for Firecracker 40

VIVIAN, La. – IMCA Modifieds and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods are on the card when Ark-La-Tex ushers in the Independence Day celebration with the Tuesday, July 3 Firecracker 40. Modifieds run for $2,000 to win and a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berth. Southern SportMods chase a top check of $1,000. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis Southern Region and Louisiana State points will be awarded. There is no entry fee for either division. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 8 p.m. More information is available from Jason Ingalls at 903 452-9168 or from Chase Allen at 214 810-7223.

James tames Willamette for career first Wild West Shootout checkers

By Ben Deatherage LEBANON, Ore. (June 29) – Night number seven of the Wild West IMCA Modified Shootout belonged to Bricen James. The Albany speedster gained the lead near midway and led to the $1,000 checkers Friday at Willamette Speedway, earning his tour career first victory and a berth on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Rob Mayea made his first start with the series and got to the front on the initial green. Mayea was mighty fast while leading but unfortunately got caught up with a lapped car on the 13th circuit. Although Mayea retained the lead due to not stopping, his car was sustained enough damage to take him out of contention for the victory. On the restart, James blazed past Mayea and officially took over first place on lap 14. James tried to separate from the rest of the field but a handful of contenders gave chase. The race started intensified as lapped traffic came into the picture in the last laps. James kept all challengers in check to become the sixth [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through June 28

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 1,117; 2. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 1,083; 3. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, both 1,039; 5. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 1,032; 6. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 1,012; 7. Rob Slott, New Waverly, Texas, 944; 8. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 876; 9. Scott R. Smith, Davenport, Neb., 864; 10. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 860; 11. Chris Morris, Taylor, Texas, 828; 12. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 825; 13. Drew Armstrong, Alexander, Arkansas, 822; 14. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice, Neb., 820; 15. Chad Melton, Mineral Wells, Texas, 809; 16. Bryce Garnhart, Shannon, Ill., 807; 17. Jaden Fryer, Freeport, Ill., 787; 18. Chris Bragg, Springtown, Texas, 775; 19. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, Iowa, 772; 20. Bricen James, Albany, Oregon, 760. IMCA Late Models – 1. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 764; 2. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 750; 3. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, 733; 4. Todd Cooney, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 660; 5. Rob Toland, Colona, Ill., 632; 6. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 546; 7. Eric Sanders, Sherrard, Ill., 514; 8. Joe [Read More]

Deery Series makes 50th visit to 34 Raceway

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – 34 Raceway celebrates the Big 5-0, then gets an early start at celebrating Independence Day next Tuesday. The Deery Brothers Summer Series makes its 50th visit to West Burlington on July 3. Touring IMCA Late Models chase a top check of $2,000 with a minimum of $300 paid to start the main event. 34 Raceway was the site of the first-ever IMCA Late Model tour event, won by hometown driver Jay Johnson on April 11, 1987. The series has since traveled to West Burlington more often than any other track in its 31-plus years, with the single event record of 71 entries set there in 2006. Thirty-one different drivers have won Deery features at 34, the most recent of them Nick Marolf of Moscow on opening night of the 2017 series. “It’s an important milestone coming up on Tuesday, for IMCA and the Deery Series as well as 34 Raceway,” noted Tour Director Kevin Yoder. “34 was a fixture on the series schedule for so many years. It’s is always great [Read More]

Williamson becomes first to repeat in Wild West Shootout

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (June 27) – The driver with the most Wild West Shootout career wins to his credit became the first repeat winner in the 2018 IMCA Modified tour Wednesday at Sunset Speedway Park. Four-time and defending champion Jesse Williamson topped the Banks show, and earned $1,000 for his career 12th victory. He’d also won on June 25 at Cottage Grove Speedway. John Campos seized the top spot at the drop of the green flag and remained in front until lap five, when Bricen James made it around him. James had the car to beat but unfortunately suffered mechanical issues while under caution on lap 22 and Campos inherited the lead. Williamson made the crucial pass on Campos on lap 27 to become the third different leader of the race. He stayed in front to the finish to win for the fourth time at Sunset Speedway Park. Campos was second followed by Ethan Dotson. Collecting fourth was Grey Ferrando while fifth went to Collen Winebarger. Feature results – 1. Jesse Williamson; 2. [Read More]

Total Power continues awards for IMCA Dirt Knights, Deery Series, special events

VISTA, Calif. – Third-year sponsor Total Power has renewed a contingency award program benefitting drivers in two premier IMCA series. Champions of both the Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour for Modifieds and the Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models receive 12V batteries and custom hold downs from the Vista, Calif., manufacturer. Gift certificates valued at $50 will also be awarded at each event in those series, and at another 30 special events for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods. “Total Power could not be any happier with the working relationship we’ve established with IMCA,” said Kenny Pariza. “We are privileged and proud to be part of their contingency program. “Drivers can call any time, we aim to please.” Special events gift certificates are mailed from the IMCA home office within a week after official race results are received while series champion awards will be presented during the national banquet. Information about Total Power batteries, accessories and parts is available by calling 760 908-7458, on Facebook [Read More]

Hurst gets best of Benton County Deery Series foes

VINTON, Iowa (June 28) – It wasn’t that long ago Jeremiah Hurst wasn’t sure about his future in racing. On Thursday, he was in victory lane telling all about his Deery Brothers Summer Series win at Benton County Speedway. “This is awesome. It’s my first win since my heart attack (last July). It seems like we have a lot of seconds,” said Hurst, most recently runner-up in back-to-back IMCA Late Model tour events last month at Quad City Speedway and Boone Speedway. “It feels really good to be able to win tonight.” Boone had been the site of Hurst’s last Deery win, during the 2002 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. His career first tour win had come the previous September at 34 Raceway. “There was a time when I didn’t know if I’d be racing,” Hurst said. “This is my second year racing for Ken Roberts and it’s the best thing that’s ever happened for me.” Hurst took home $2,000 for the Benton County fair victory. The checkers came a full second [Read More]

Glass Doctor Night is Friday at US 36 Raceway

By Rick Staley OSBORN, Mo. – US 36 Raceway remembers Jason Johnson this Friday, June 29 on Glass Doctor Night at the Races. Jason Johnson was not only a great race car driver but dedicated family man and father. Matt Richards Racing has donated a Jason Johnson banner that all drivers will sign as they enter the pits. This signed banner will be auctioned to the highest bidder during our Intermission with all proceeds going to Bobbi and Jaxx to help with expenses. Any driver with items and memorabilia they would like to donate for this auctioned can contact Rick Staley 660 541-4378. A donation bucket will also be in the grandstands as well. Intermission will see a drawing for two bicycles donated by Hanes Racing and Wild Child Nation for two lucky kids. Track officials ask if you’ve won a bike this year you let someone else have the chance to win.