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Linkenhoker leads the way in Virginia Sprint Series opener

By Jim Haines NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (April 14) – Spring finally sprung for the Virginia Sprint Series and Anthony Linkenhoker sped to the IMCA RaceSaver victory Saturday at Natural Bridge Speedway. Mike Keeton challenged throughout in a contest that ran caution-free and ended in second. Daren Bolac was third in the series opener, postponed a week because of winter-like weather. Linkenhoker and Keeton paced the field to green with Linkenhoker out first, Keeton close behind and Tony Harris up to third. Bolac got by Harris and went after Keeton lap after lap, but the bottom was the place to be and he stayed there. Linkenhoker stayed smooth up front even as he caught the rear of the field and that was all he needed to do as he drove under the waving checkered flag. Next it’s back to Shenandoah Speedway on Saturday, April 21. Feature results – 1. Anthony Linkenhoker; 2. Mike Keeton; 3. Daren Bolac; 4. Tony Harris; 5. Tom Humphries; 6. Jerald Harris; 7. Bill Rice; 8. Jake Karklin; 9. Chris Ware; 10. [Read More]

Lawton RaceSaver Sprint show falls to weather

By David Smith Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (April 14) – Saturday’s Sprint Series of Oklahoma presented by Smiley’s Racing Products/Hoosier Racing Tires Southwest event at Lawton Speedway was canceled due to blustery weather conditions. Both IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car series and track officials are working on a possible makeup date. The next SSO event will take place Friday, April 20 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore.

Intercomp adds Modified special events awards for 24th IMCA sponsorship season

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Nearing another milestone season of sponsorship, Intercomp has expanded its awards program with IMCA to include Modified special events. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Intercomp is manufacturer of the official scales of IMCA. The 2018 season is the company’s 24th consecutive as an IMCA sponsor. “As we celebrate our 40th year in business, we are proud to reflect upon the partnerships we have developed within the motorsports community, including that with IMCA” said Chris Berg, Intercomp’s racing market specialist. “We look forward to providing IMCA and its participants top-quality products as we look toward building the relationship between our organizations upon the solid base of our past success.” Certificates good for $100 off the purchase of RFX wireless scales or Intercomp digital chassis setup equipment are new for designated place finishers at 30 Modified specials. Intercomp also returns to the national decal program and gives product certificates of the same value to top 10 finishers in EQ Cylinder Heads Northern and Southern regions for the Stock Cars. Stock Car drivers must display two Intercomp [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 12

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 889; 2. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 596; 3. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 551; 4. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 540; 5. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 511; 6. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 426; 7. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 411; 8. Ricky Thornton Jr., Clive, Iowa, 404; 9. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 382; 10. Rob Slott, New Waverly, Texas, 378; 11. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 377; 12. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., both 373; 14. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 370; 15. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 367; 16. Chase Allen, Midlothian, Texas, 336; 17. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 333; 18. Garth Dushanek, Avondale, Ariz., 329; 19. Roy Poeling, Globe, Ariz., 326; 20. Brandon Hood, McGregor, Texas, 324. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Austin Mundie, Carrollton, Texas, 127; 2. Trey Schmidt, Spring, Texas, 118; 3. Daniel King, Conroe, Texas, and Kevin Ramey, Fort Worth, Texas, both 116; 5. Andy Shouse, Oklahoma City, Okla., 114; 6. Michael Day, Greenville, Texas, 112; 7. Tyler Harris, Vidor, Texas, 110; [Read More]

New promoter already knows his way around Montezuma County Speedway

CORTEZ, Colo. – The track where Robert Reed began his racing career is the same track where he’ll begin his promotional career. Reed is the new promoter at Montezuma County Fairgrounds Speedway. He’s been associated with the 3/8-mile clay oval at Cortez in one capacity or another since day one. Six Friday-Saturday doubleheaders are on the schedule this season for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and IMCA SportMods. May 18-19, June 29-30, July 13-14, July 27-28, Aug. 24-25 and Sept. 14-15 dates at Cortez complement the schedule at Aztec Speedway in New Mexico. “We worked on this schedule so anybody in this area is going to be able to race four times a month,” said Reed. “The racing surface at Cortez has always been slick and we’ll prep the track the way it was done in the 1980s.” A catwalk will be constructed between turns one and two and work on spectator grandstands is planned before opening night. Reed was runner-up in Colorado Stock Car state point standings last year [Read More]

Weather is winner of Marshalltown Frostbuster

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (April 13) – The bad new from Marshalltown Speedway is that bad weather is the winner of the Frostbuster special scheduled for tonight (Friday). Marshalltown now opens for the season with the Thursday and Friday, April 19 and 20 Twin Highbanks Hustle show. IMCA Modifieds race for $1,000 to win in their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods run for $500 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $300 to win both nights. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Iowa State points will be given each night. Track points will also be awarded on Friday. Hot laps are at 7 p.m. with racing to follow. There is no entry fee.

Carter cashes in with last-lap pass at Benton County Frostbuster

VINTON, Iowa (April 12) – The last lap of Thursday’s IMCA Modified Frostbuster feature at Benton County Speedway was worth the price of admission all by itself. Cayden Carter reeled in long-time leader Hunter Marriott, taking the lead at the white flag and staying in front to the finish of the 25-lap, $1,000 to win main event. “It was a great race. I tried the high side and then went back to the bottom,” said Carter, newly qualified for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. “You don’t get a chance to win a big race like this very often.” Marriott took charge following an early restart with Carter and Kyle Brown swapping second behind him. Carter finally secured the spot with nine laps left and gradually cut into Marriott’s advantage. Marriott, Brown, Joel Rust and Californian Ethan Dotson completed the top five; Richie Gustin was disqualified from third for an incorrect rev limiter setting. Nearly 130 cars were in the pits, and adjoining cornfield, for the Vinton Frostbuster. Joey Schaefer was also a last-lap winner [Read More]

Deery Series Rebel 5K at Davenport to be rescheduled

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 13) – Friday the 13th wasn’t so lucky for the Deery Brothers Summer Series and Davenport Speedway’s Rebel 5K. Tonight’s $5,000 to win IMCA Late Model tour event at Davenport has been declared a rainout. Track officials plan to reschedule the event. The 32nd annual series now opens on Saturday, April 21 at Cedar County Raceway in Tipton with a $2,000 to win, minimum $300 to start show. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and Iowa State points, as well as series points will be awarded. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:15 p.m. with racing to follow. Spectator admission will be $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students and free for kids ages 12 and under. Pit passes are $30 More information about that event is available by calling 563 340-4079 and at the www.davenportspeedway.com website.

Sunset ignites the engines this Saturday

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. – The 2018 racing season will officially start this Saturday, April 14 at Sunset Speedway Park. IMCA Modifieds will challenge at Banks Bullring for IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region, Oregon State and track points. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. and the front gate opens at 4 p.m. Racing is at 6:30 p.m. Race Director Justin Thomas says there are only a couple of differences from last year but for the most part everything will remain the same. “Mike Watson will be back in the flagstand this year,” commented Thomas. “I will be up in the tower help running the RACEceivers. At practice we had a great turnout and the track was beautiful, which I think is a good sign for the season to come.” Tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for seniors, military and juniors ages 13-17. A family pass (two adults and up to four youth) is $35 while premium seats are $25 each. For more information log onto www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.

Dodge City opens with April 21 Modified Stampede

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. – After a pair of foiled attempts to get the 2018 racing season underway, Dodge City Raceway Park will kick things off in style with the sixth annual Modified Stampede on Saturday night, April 21. While the IMCA Modifieds battle it out for the $750 winner’s share atop the 3/8-mile clay oval, the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks will be in action as well. The event marks the first leg of championship points chase action with the green flag set to fly at 7:30 p.m. Cole Traugott is the reigning Modified Stampede champion, racing to his second consecutive event win last year ahead of defending track champion Clay Sellard and Randy Wilson. While Traugott has a pair of Modified Stampede victories to his credit, other past event winners include David Murray (2015 and both nights in 2013) and Brendon Gemmill (2014). There will be fun for children eight and under as well with an Easter Egg hunt [Read More]