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Martin tops opening night Sprint Nationals qualifier

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Sept. 1) – Jason Martin continued his Eagle Raceway tear on opening night of the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Nationals. The winner of the last two regular season features at Eagle, Martin topped the Friday qualifying feature, earning $700 and the pole position in Sunday’s $2,500 to win main event. “I think our chances Sunday are as good as any. You’ve got to lose it a few times in order to win it, I guess, so I think we’re as good as we can be right now,” said Martin, who ran third in last year’s Sprint Nationals main after winning the Jake Ita Memorial feature. Chasing Martin across the stripe and lining up behind him on the inside row Sunday were 2015 champion John Carney II, two-time and defending champion Jack Dover, Toby Chapman, Matt Richards, Mike Boston, Tyler Drueke, Stu Snyder and Kevin Ramey qualified for the big dance. Martin was the leader after a lap one restart and stayed in front as challengers shuffled behind him. The final caution [Read More]

Abelson takes IMCA Modified win at MoTown Showdown

By Joyce Eisele MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Sept. 1) – Chris Abelson reeled in a flying Josh Gilman en route to the $1,000 IMCA Modified win at Marshalltown Speedway’s Friday night Showdown at MoTown. Abelson took charge jut after halfway in the 25-lapper and pulled away. The race was halted on lap 23 after Canadian driver Kody Schlopp took a tumble off of turn four. When the race went back to green for the final two circuits, Abelson again drove away from the competition. Already on the 2018 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot, he finished well ahead of second place Clint Luellen. Third went to 18th starting Joel Rust, Kelly Shryock came from 17th starting to finish fourth and Tim Ward completed the top five. Damon Murty passed Jeff Mueller to regain the lead on the final turn to win the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature. Mueller had to be content with second and third went to Todd Reitzler. Elijah Zevenbergen was fourth and Kyle Everts came from 12th starting spot to finish fifth. Joey Schaefer made his [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through Aug. 31

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jason Wolla, Ray, N.D., 1,193; 2. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 1,183; 3. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 1,181; 4. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 1,172; 5. Steven Bowers Jr., Topeka, Kan., 1,169; 6. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 1,157; 7. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 1,156; 8. Tyler Limoges, Redwood Falls, Minn., 1,150; 9. Tyler Frye, Belleville, Kan., 1,148; 10. Clinton Luellen, Minburn, Iowa, 1,146; 11. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., and Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, both 1,140; 13. Drew Armstrong, Alexander, Ark., 1,132; 14. Shawn Fletcher, Brainerd, Minn., 1,125; 15. Regan Tafoya, Farmington, N.M., 1,123; 16. Bryce Garnhart, Shannon, Ill., 1,122; 17. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 1,115; 18. Dalton Magers, Redwood Falls, Minn., 1,113; 19. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 1,110; 20. Travis Hagen, Williston, N.D., 1,109. IMCA Late Models – 1. Justin Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 795; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 792; 3. Todd Cooney, Des Moines, Iowa, 790; 4. Rob Toland, Colona, Ill., 783; 5. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, 777; 6. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown, Iowa, 775; 7. Joe Zrostlik, Long Grove, Iowa, 767; 8. [Read More]

Yankee opening night is in the books

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa (Aug. 31) – The 40th annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic got underway on Thursday with qualifying in both the IMCA Modified and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod divisions. Both divisions qualified 12 cars for their big Saturday night Yankee championship features. A dozen more cars in each division will earn a starting spot through last-chance races early Saturday. Friday racing will start at 6:30 p.m. and features Deery Brothers Summer Series IMCA Late Models and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Saturday’s start time has been moved up to 5:30 p.m. and will kick off with last-chance races, followed by opening ceremonies and all big features, including the 100-lap, $10,000 to win Yankee Dirt Track Classic for the Deery Series, which is expected to take to the track at 9 p.m. Modified Qualifiers 1st heat – 1. Joel Callahan, Dubuque; 2. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo. 2nd heat – 1. Justin Kay, Wheatland; 2. Kelly Shryock, Fertile. 3rd heat – 1. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill.; 2. Mark Schulte, Delhi. 4th heat – 1. Tyler Madigan, Peosta; 2. Jeff [Read More]

IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Nationals qualifying starts tonight at Eagle

EAGLE, Neb. – Teams from across the country have traveled to America’s Home Track for this weekend’s IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Nationals. Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept. 2 qualifying features at Eagle Raceway pay $700 to win while Saturday’s Jake Ita Memorial pays $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100 to start. The Sunday, Sept. 3 main event pays $2,500 to win and a minimum $1,250 to start. Twenty-seven IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars will start the big show on Sunday. The “B” feature purse sponsored by IMCATV is $1,000 for the first non-qualifier (10th place finisher) and $500 to start. All other non-qualifiers receive a minimum of $250 for Sunday with added non-qualifier sponsorship money. Non-qualifiers are guaranteed at least $450 for the entire weekend as long as they take a green flag each night. Adult grandstand admission is $13 on Friday, $15 on Saturday and $18 on Sunday. Pit passes are $25 each night. Sprint Nationals is presented by Precise Racing Products and NMC Cat Rental Store and will be broadcast by IMCATV. More information about [Read More]

Super Nationals pre-registration deadline is noon on Friday, Sept. 1

BOONE, Iowa – Pre-registration deadline for the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s will be at noon CST on Friday, Sept. 1. “Drivers in all divisions racing at Super Nationals can call the home office (319 472-2201) to register early and save $20. Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod drivers also make themselves eligible to race in the Sept. 2 Prelude at Boone Speedway,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “I encourage all drivers who are planning to race at Super Nationals to pre-register if they have not done so already.” More than 700 early entries are now in hand for the Sept. 4-9 Super Nationals. The updated list of pre-entries will be posted on the IMCA website prior to the event.

Deery drivers chase $10,000 paycheck at Farley’s Yankee Dirt Track Classic

FARLEY, Iowa – The top paycheck of the Deery Brothers Summer Series is on the line this weekend, as touring IMCA Late Models headline the 40th annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic at Farley Speedway. The Saturday, Sept. 2 100-lap main event pays $10,000 to win and a minimum of $600 to make the 24-car starting field. Second place in the Deery feature pays $5,000, with $2,500 for third, $1,500 for fourth, $1,250 for fifth and $1,000 for sixth. “The Yankee Dirt Track Classic has a storied history and we are excited to headline the 40th annual event as part of the Deery Brothers Summer Series,” Tour Director Kevin Yoder noted. “There is a lot on the line in terms of both pay and points and I anticipate a great weekend of racing.” Also on the Saturday card at the Yankee are a $3,000 to win, Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying feature for IMCA Modifieds. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods both run for $1,200 to win in their respective features. Pit gates [Read More]

40th annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic goes green at Farley

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa – Farley Speedway is set to host the 40th annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic this week. The milestone event will be a tribute to Yankee founder Al Frieden. The late-season event was started in 1978 under the direction of race promoter and visionary extraordinaire Frieden. The event has continued to grow and is held annually at Farley Speedway, which was owned and operated by Frieden from 1989 to 2000. The three-day racing event gets underway on Aug. 31 with Open Wheel Thursday, featuring qualifying racing for the IMCA Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and a full race program for the INEX Legend Cars. Friday night, Sept. 1 will be billed as Full Fendered Friday with qualifying for the Deery Brothers Summer Series IMCA Late Models and the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. The Tri-States Limited Late Models will run a full race program. Following the racing action that evening, a big party will be held in the infield with live music by the popular Tri-States rock band, Hot Mess. A bonfire will [Read More]

IMCA sponsors fill Manufacturers’ Row at Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa – Nearly 40 vendors will be represented on Manufacturers’ Row during the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. IMCA sponsors will offer a wide range of high performance products for use during the week of Sept. 4-9. They’ll also display a variety of new products being introduced and legal for use in IMCA competition in 2018. Manufacturers’ Row will be located in the northeast corner of the speedway grounds and open from approximately 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day and accessible from the pit area through gates on the west and east end of Manufacturers’ Row. Companies confirmed for Manufacturers’ Row locations include Aero Race Wheels, AFCO, Allstar Performance, Axle Exchange, Bassett Race Wheels, Bilstein, Bob Harris Enterprises, BSB Manufacturing, Day Motor Sports, Dirt Hustler Chassis and Dynamic Drivelines. Eibach Springs, Friesen Chevrolet, Fox Shocks, GRT, Harris Auto Racing, Hyperco, Integra Shocks, Jerovetz Shock Service, Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance and Larry Shaw Race Cars; And Max Papis Innovations, MD3, Motorsports Warehouse, PEM, Penske Shocks, Performance Bodies, Razor Chassis, RH2, Tire Demon, [Read More]

Biggest dirt track event on the planet has super-sized purse

BOONE, Iowa – A super-sized purse will be paid to competitors in the biggest dirt track event on the planet, the Sept. 4-9 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s The 900-plus drivers coming to Boone Speedway from coast to coast and border to border, as well as Canada, earn shares of a purse nearing $300,000. Another $60,000 or so in contingency awards is at stake so there is no question the 35th annual version of America’s Racin’ Vacation will continue to be the most prestigious, top-paying event for grassroots racers. “We have always had the goal of maintaining reasonable entry fees and admission prices while providing the best possible purse structure at Super Nationals,” explained IMCA President Brett Root. “We have been able to accomplish that in conjunction with a lot of contingencies given by great IMCA sponsors.” The Saturday, Sept. 9 Modified main event boasts a potential $7,000 paycheck for the winner. That includes a guaranteed $2,000 plus a $100 bonus for each of as many as 50 sanctioned starts made during the season. Saturday’s [Read More]