Articles by Ryan Clark

Deery Bros Late Model Summer Series

Marolf is the main man in Deery Series opener at 34 Raceway

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 1) – Nick Marolf will have much memories of his second visit to 34 Raceway than he will of his first. Marolf passed Darrel DeFrance and led the last 30 times around the track in winning Saturday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series opener at West Burlington, earning $2,000 for his IMCA Late Model tour efforts. His one previous outing at 34 came at the Pepsi USA Nationals 17 years ago when his drive shaft broke during hot laps. “That was early in my career and we were just trying to make laps. That night was forgetful. I’d like to not remember it at all,” Marolf said. “We got lucky tonight with the redraw and got to start close to the front (third). I ran with Jay Johnson and then was able to pass Darrel in (turns) three and four for the lead.” While drivers swapped positions behind him, no one could find a way past Marolf before the check­ers flew. DeFrance, competing in his 468th consecutive series event, ended as the runner-up and [Read More]

Results

Benton County cancels World Nationals Hangover

VINTON, Iowa – The Sunday, April 2 World Nationals Hangover at Benton County Speedway has been canceled. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods all run at Vinton during the Thursday, April 6 Frostbuster.

Feature

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 30

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 483; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., and Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., each 424; 5. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 411; 6. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 370; 7. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 368; 8. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 359; 9. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 345; 10. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 334; 11. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 332; 12. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 310; 13. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 308; 14. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 301; 15. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 300; 16. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 285; 17. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 275; 18. Bryson Curry, Laveen, Ariz., 272; 19. Chad Melton, Mineral Wells, Texas, 262; 20. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 260.  IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 195; 2. Dale Wester, Ovilla, Texas, 155; 3. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, Texas, 154; 4. John Ricketts, Burleson, Texas, 150; 5. Chip Graham, Lewisville, Texas, 119; 6. Kyle Jones, Kennedale, Texas, 114; 7. Jeb Sessums, Burleson, Texas, 111; 8. Tyler Russell, [Read More]

Sponsors

IMCA Hawkeye Dirt Tour, Deery, special events drivers chase Total Power awards

VISTA, Calif. – Total Power returns for a second season as a contingency award sponsor for two of IMCA’s top series. The Vista, Calif., manufacturer gives 12V batter­ies and custom hold downs to champions of both the Arnold Motor Supply Hawkeye Dirt Tour for Modifieds and the Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models. 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 Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Special events gift certificates will be 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 760 598-7166, on Facebook and at the www.totalpower-racingbatteries.com website. “They make a great product for IMCA racers and one that many are now relying on to power their race cars,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “We’ve enjoyed our relationship with Total Power [Read More]

Sponsors

Performance Distributors gives awards in five IMCA divisions 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Performance Distributors begins its second decade of IMCA sponsorship in 2017, continuing awards for drivers in five divisions. Top eligible drivers in each of the two IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock regions, and in national standings for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods receive DUI distribu­tors from the Memphis, Tenn., high performance parts manufacturer. Runners-up each get $100 product cer­tificates, with $75 given for third, $50 for fourth and $25 for fifth. The Mach-1 Sport Compact national champion and national rookie of the year both receive Dyna-Batt batteries. Se­cond through fifth place finishers in national standings for the 4-cylinder class all get $50 product certificates. In addition, Sport Compact state champions receive Screamin’ Demon ignition coils “We are proud to be an IMCA sponsor. IMCA racers are some of the most dedicated drivers in the world,” commented Performance Distributors President Steve Davis. “This is proven by the large turnouts and quality of the race cars.” Along with required distributor usage, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and SportMod drivers [Read More]

Events

World Nationals Hangover has $1,000 top prize for IMCA Modifieds 

VINTON, Iowa – IMCA Modifieds are in the running for $1,000 to win at Benton County Speedway’s Sunday, April 2 World Nationals Hangover. The feature is a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot-qualifying event. IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are also on the card. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and hot laps are at 5 p.m. with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults and $5 for kids. Pit passes are $25. More information is available from Promoter Mick Trier at 515 201-5526 or Manager Mike Van Genderen at 641 521-0330.

Events

$1,000 to win Modified mains headline April 5-8 IMCA Frostbusters

DONNELLSON, Iowa – IMCA Modifieds run for $1,000 to win each night and there’s a $1,000 point fund for each of the four sanctioned divisions featured in April 5-8 Frostbuster specials. Opening night is Wednesday, April 5 at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson. Benton County Speed­way at Vin­ton hosts the Thursday, April 6 show. The Friday, April 7 Frostbuster is at Mar­shalltown Speedway with the Saturday, April 8 finale at Boone Speedway. All four Modified main events are qualifiers for the 2017 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot and Ken Schrader will race at both Lee County and Benton County events. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $500 to win, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods for $400 to win and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $250 to win each night of Frostbuster Week. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, re­gional and Allstar Performance State points will be given at all four shows. Entry fees are $30 for Modifieds, $25 for Stocks and $20 for both the SportMods and Hob­bies. Pit passes are $25. Mach-1 Sport Compacts are [Read More]

Results

Dirtfest rained out at Salina

SALINA, Kan. – Citing a week of torrential rains and no drying opportunities, officials at the Salina Speedway have canceled this weekend’s DirtFest special. With no other options on race weekends before area tracks begin their seasons, the event will not be re-scheduled.

Sponsors

Integra continues unique awards program for Deery Series, IMCA Late Model drivers 

COOPERSVILLE, Mich. – Drivers racing for national IMCA Late Model and Deery Brothers Summer Series points contend for unique awards given by Integra Racing Shocks. Drivers with the top two combined national and series point totals each receive $350 product certificates from the Coopersville, Mich., manufacturer and eight-year IMCA sponsor. Third and fourth place finishers in combined points each get $250 while fifth and sixth place drivers in com­bined points each receive $150 certificates. “With Deery events counting toward national points this season, it adds an intriguing wrinkle to the awards given by Integra to our Late Model drivers,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “I think it will be an even tighter race this season than we’ve seen for both championships and Integra will be there at the end to reward those drivers.” Nearly $10,000 worth of Integra certificates will be presented during the national awards banquet in November or mailed beginning the fol­lowing week from the IMCA home office. Certificates good for $350, $250 and $150 go to top three eligible drivers in [Read More]