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Thornton, Harrison prevail at Central Arizona

By Jeff McSpadden CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (April 28) – Jeremy Thornton rocketed to his second IMCA Modified victory of the season while Mark Harrison came back from early troubles to hold off Jason George in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature Saturday at Central Arizona Speedway. Thornton shot into the lead following an early restart and left the rest of the field to battle for second. At the finish, Thornton took a 2.303 second win over Tyler Mecl, Darin Center, Trevor Miller and Chuck Grohnke. With two laps remaining and a bunched-up restart, it appeared as if George might be able to challenge Harrison for the Northern SportMod win. But Harrison was up to the task and got a nice jump at the green. George stayed close but, in the end, would cross the stripe .488 seconds behind Harrison at the finish. Arron Hetrick held on to the third spot after crossing the line side by side with a charging Jimmy Terstriep.

Team Gullion runs 1-2 at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (April 28) – Team Gullion had plenty to celebrate Saturday at Eagle Raceway. Adam Gullion not only won his heat and the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car eature but his second car, driven by Zach Blurton, won its heat and came in second in the main. “It was definitely nice. To be able to unload two cars, with two separate drivers on the same team and win our heat races then run first and second in the feature is definitely a very big confidence booster and a big positive for the season,” Gullion said. “That’s something that we’re all proud of as a team, and an accomplishment we’ll be talking about for a very long time.” Jordan Grabouski notched another Runner Freights IMCA Modified victory, after starting way back in 11th. “The race track was really good tonight, and my car was awesome,” Grabouski said. “ It was a good night, but it’s always a good night when you put it in victory lane without so much as a scratch on [Read More]

Jackson Motorplex forced to postpone IMCA Frostbuster

By Shawn Miller JACKSON, Minn. – With more than 24 inches of snow accumulating a little more than a week ago, which further hindered the ability to get any track preparation done thus far this season, Jackson Motorplex officials were forced to postpone the IMCA Frostbuster. The event was originally scheduled for April 28 and pushed back to May 5 because of the weather. Now the five IMCA divisions will compete on Saturday, June 16. Jackson Motorplex will now kick off its season on Friday, May 11, with the Great Lakes Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting and Harvey’s Five Star Roofing. Heartland Steel-sponsored IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars are on the program for the lidlifter. Hot laps are slated for 7:30 p.m. with racing to follow.

Tri-City opener goes to Szecsodi

By Roger Williams AUBURN, Mich. (April 27) – Matt Szecsodi was a convincing winner in the opening night Main Street Seed and Supply IMCA Modified main event Friday at Tri-City Motor Speedway. Chad Wernette paced the field for the opening pair of laps before Szecsodi took away the top spot. Szecsodi dominated the event with the best racing taking place within the top five positions. Wernette battled IMCA rookie and former pro stock champion Nate Jones, Chris Cohoon and Kody Johnson. Szecsodi took the checkers followed by Jones from 13th, Johnson from 11th, Wernette and Cohoon.

Moyer scores IMCA Modified opener at Farley

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa (April 27) – The 2018 racing season got underway Friday night at the “Palace of Speed”, Farley Speedway in Farley, Iowa. A hearty crowd attended the opening night action on a very blustery chilly late April evening. Austin Moyer shot to the front early in the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature from his second row start. Moyer drove the Boyse race team 1M ride to a convincing win ahead of Zach Less and Joel Callahan. Austin Heacock drove his no. 22 Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod to the win in the 18-lap main event. Heacock held off the strong running Justin Becker in getting to the finish line first. Cory VanZante took third at the stripe. A solid field of IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars took the green flag in their 12 lap feature. Cole Mather advanced from the seventh starting position in scoring the win ahead of Scooter Dulin. Friday night, May 4 will be a very special night of racing as Farley Speedway will honor Harry Bauer, father of SportMod driver Troy [Read More]

Nezworski returns to Davenport victory lane

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 27) – Andy Nezworski collected a much anticipated victory in Petersen Plumbing & Heating IMCA Late Model action on opening night Friday at Davenport Speedway. Nezworski led all 25 laps of the race, despite pressure from Nick Marolf early and Chad Holladay in the final laps. Nezworski’s last win at Davenport came May 30, 2014. Holladay took second, ahead of Rob Toland, Matt Ryan and Chuck Hanna. Rob Toland led the Eriksen Chevrolet IMCA Modified feature for all of 50 yards, the last 50. Toland drove under race leader Eric Barnes in the final corner of the race and sprinted to the checkered flag. Toland had started eighth and slowly worked his way to the front. Barnes had grabbed the lead from the outside pole and led the first laps of a race that went green, white, checkered. Another week, another win for Tony Olson in the Hawkeye Auto IMCA SportMod main. Olson started in the sixth row and after several early cautions was able to drive around early [Read More]

Motorsports Warehouse Distributors renews awards for IMCA Deery, Dirt Knights Tour, Stock Car drivers

BOONE, Iowa – A slate of awards introduced last year rewarding drivers competing in two IMCA special series and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car special events has been renewed by Motorsports Warehouse Distributors. A top five finisher in each event for the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models receives a $50 gift certificate good toward the purchase of an MD3 nose from the Boone high performance parts, tools and safety equipment retailer, owned by former IMCA driver Brent Antill. And top five finishers in each Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour event for IMCA Modifieds and at 15 designated Stock Car specials receive a certificate to get two tires prepped. That tire siping service is valued at $40. Certificates will be mailed from the IMCA home office within a week after official race results are received. Located just north of Boone Speedway, Motorsports Warehouse is in its fourth season of IMCA sponsorship. “We are looking forward to the 2018 season. With adding an additional trailer this year we will be servicing seven tracks on [Read More]

Boone’s Cinco de Mayo pays IMCA Modified winner $1,000

BOONE, Iowa – Boone Speedway celebrates Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 5 with more money on the line for IMCA Modified drivers. Five hundred dollars goes to the winners of qualifiers that determine starting positions on inside and outside of the main event; the feature winner earns $1,000, a berth on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and a provisional start in the September Prelude to the Super Nationals. A $500 bonus will also be paid to the fifth place starter if they can win that race. Also on the card are IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods. The Hobby Stock feature pays $500 to the winner. There is no entry fee. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, Iowa State and track points will be awarded. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $5 for youth and free for ages 12 and under. Pit passes are $25. Pit gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the front gates open at 6 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:45 p.m. with [Read More]

Casey’s celebrates 50th anniversary with continued Super Nationals, Deery support

ANKENY, Iowa – Half a century after the first Casey’s General Store opened, the Official Convenience Store of IMCA continues its support of both the biggest event in dirt track racing and the longest running Late Model series in the Midwest. Casey’s returns for a sixth consecutive season as presenting sponsor of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals, scheduled Sept. 3-8 at Boone Speedway, and to the title sponsorship role for the redraw at each IMCA Late Model tour main event. Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, Casey’s has more than 2,000 stores in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Casey’s and IMCA both donate $10 to Hope for the Warriors on behalf of each heat winner during the week of Super Nationals. That organization, which serves post-9/11 service members and their families, has received more than $25,000 in the past five events. Super Nationals heat winners in all divisions also receive a hat and $20 gift card. Drivers drawing the pole for each [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 26

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 966; 2. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 661; 3. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 647; 4. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 596; 5. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 594; 6. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 526; 7. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 510; 8. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 485; 9. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 464; 10. Chris Bragg, Springtown, Texas, 458; 11. Chase Allen, Midlothian, Texas, 426; 12. Chad Melton, Mineral Wells, Texas, 423; 13. Rob Slott, New Waverly, Texas, 417; 14. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 411; 15. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 408; 16. Ricky Thornton Jr., Clive, Iowa, 404; 17. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 382; 18. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 373; 19. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 370; 20. Brandon Hood, McGregor, Texas, 359. IMCA Late Models – 1. Justin Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 40; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 39; 3. Ryan Dolan, Lisbon, Iowa, 38; 4. Todd Cooney, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 37; 5. Andy Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 36; 6. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 35; 7. Nick Marolf, Moscow, Iowa, 34; 8. Jeremiah [Read More]