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Traffic can’t slow Osborn at Lincoln County

By Kelly Ninas NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (June 3) – Colton Osborn worked through traffic to grab the lead just past the halfway point, then led to the finish in winning the IMCA Modified feature Saturday at Lincoln County Raceway. Casey Werkmeister started outside row three and finished first in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature. Kyle Clough started deep in the field and ended in second. Jamey Kennicutt held off all challengers after getting the lead on the fourth lap of the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod main. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock winner Brady Weinman only led one lap but it was the lap that mattered most: He passed Robbie Kosmacek on the final circuit. Tom Baumgardner rode the cushion to the Mach-1 Sport Compact checkers.

Keller can’t be caught at Dacotah

MANDAN, N.D. (June 2) – Jeremy Keller couldn’t be caught in the Friday feature for IMCA Modifieds at Dacotah Speedway. Quentin Kinzley was the early leader, ahead of Shawn Strand and Jason Wolla. Wolla, who started eleventh, cracked into the top three by lap 10. Strand caught and passed Kinzley before a caution for debris from Wolla’s race car brought out a caution on lap 12. Wolla was sent to the tail end of the field and on the restart, Keller went low under Strand and took the lead. Keller pulled away from the field until another caution regrouped the field. He edged away on the restart as Strand and Marlyn Seidler battled for second. Seidler slipped by for second with eight laps to go, bringing Brad Hartigan with him. No one could catch Keller, however. Seidler finished second ahead of Hartigan. Strand finished fourth while Travis Olheiser made a late-race pass to finish fifth Jason Berg won the Mach-1 Sport Compact feature comfortably ahead of Chase Schlafmann. Alex Thompson crossed the Open Road Honda [Read More]

Ward sails to Crystal checkers

CRYSTAL, Mich. (June 3) – Three-time Lane Automotive IMCA Modified track champion A.J. Ward wasted no time moving from his ninth place starting position to take the lead and found clear sailing all the way to the checkered flag Saturday at Crystal Motor Speedway. Chad Wernette did his best to reel in Ward but had to settle for second, followed by Austin Wonch in third. June 10 at Crystal is the Lane Automotive-Optima Batteries IMCA Modified Challenge with a top prize of $1,052. The winner joins the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. The night is sponsored by CMS Internet of Crystal. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Adult admission is $15, kids ages 5-11 are $5 and pit passes are $25. Additional information can be obtained by calling the track office at 989 235-5200 or visiting the website at crystalmotorspeedway.com.

Tri-City victory for Vance

By Eric Young AUBURN, Mich. (June 2) – Craig Vance started 17th in the field of 21 Main Street Seed and Supply IMCA Modifieds and won Friday’s main event at Tri-City Motor Speedway. Chris Cohoon came home in second, Gavin Hunyady finished third, Kody Johnson finished fourth from a last-place starting position and Chaz Pray rounded out the top five in the Blood Drive Night main event.

Hurst sails to 2K win Sunday at Dubuque

By Jerry Mackey DUBUQUE, Iowa (June 4) – Racing Sunday at Dubuque Speedway on Sunday was highlighted by the Ideal Ready Mix Tri-Track Challenge, featuring a 40-lap feature for the Out-Pace Racing Products IMCA Late Models. When the green waved for an early restart it was Dubuque driver Jeremiah Hurst taking to the high line around the very smooth 3/8-mile clay track. Hurst went on to lead the flag-to-flag for the $2,000 win. Joel Callahan ran second ahead of Dan Shelliam on Sunday night. The Merfeld Automotive IMCA Modifieds provided the fans with spectacular racing on Sunday night with the winner in doubt right down to the checkered flag. Veteran Dubuque driver Jason Schueller took advantage of a late race restart to emerge from a pack of contenders to take the win by a slim margin over Jed Freiburger. The top five crossed the finish line with slightly over a car length separating the group of talented drivers. Tyler Soppe scored the win in the GSI Collision Specialists IMCA Northern SportMod division. Soppe took the [Read More]

Andy Eckrich takes $2,000 IMCA Late Model win at West Liberty

By Jerry Mackey WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (June 3) – Racing resumed at the West Liberty Raceway on Saturday night following a hiatus due to the recent wet weather. Saturday night’s racing included the Ideal Ready Mix Tri-Track Challenge plus an emotional night of racing for the Jennifer Brauns Massey Memorial. The 30 lap Out-Pace Racing Products IMCA Late Model feature saw Andy Eckrich establish himself in the early going as the man to beat. Andy was forced to fight off the constant challenges of his brother Denny before Chad Holladay joined in the battle for the lead. Andy Eckrich had the race in hand before lapped traffic came into play allowing Holladay and Denny Eckrich to close. Andy was able to break free of lapped traffic and move into victory lane with a $2,000 paycheck awaiting Team 56. Holladay held off Denny Eckrich with Justin Kay rounding out the top four. Chris Zogg is the defending track champion in the Performance Concepts IMCA Modifieds and served notice he will fight to defend his title by [Read More]

5-year IMCA sponsor Penske Racing Shocks gives Modified, Late Model, Stock Car awards

READING, Pa. – Drivers in three IMCA divisions are in the running for contingency awards from Penske Racing Shocks again in 2017. The Reading, Pa., manufacturer and five-year IMCA sponsor gives product certificates valued at $350, $250 and $150, respectively, to top three eligible finishers in each of the five regions for IMCA Modifieds and in both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car regions. Certificates in the same dollar increments will be awarded to eighth, ninth and 10th place finishers in national standings for IMCA Late Models. Modified and Stock Car drivers are required to compete with four Penske shocks, display two Penske decals on their race car and return a sign-up form to the IMCA home office by Aug. 1. All awards will be presented during the national IMCA banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the home office. More information about Penske shocks is available by calling 610 375-6180, at the www.penskeshocks.com website and on Facebook. “Penske returns to our contingency sign-up program to recognize and reward their loyal customers in 2017,” commented IMCA Marketing [Read More]

Pre-registration underway for Kupper Chevrolet Dakota Classic Tour

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Nine states and Canada are already represented in on-line registrations for the July 8-13 Kupper Chevrolet Dakota Classic Tour. All six IMCA Modified main events will pay $2,300, a minimum of $300 to start, and are qualifying events for 2017 upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $800 to win and a minimum of $125 to start each night of the 28th annual tour. Drivers in both divisions can go to the www.dakotamodtour.com website to register. A Modified past champion’s provisional will be given on opening night July 8 at Jamestown Speedway while pre-registered Modified drivers only will be eligible for single high points provisionals each of the next five nights, at Nodak Speedway in Minot, on July 9, Estevan, Sask., Motor Speedway on July 10, Williston Basin Speedway on July 11, Southwest Speedway in Dickinson on July 12 and Dacotah Speedway at Mandan on July 13. Modified drivers already pre-registered include Hank Berry, Sidney, Mont.; Bland Bohannon, Williston; Tracy Domagala, Bismarck; Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; Jordan Huettl, Minot; [Read More]

Donor Network/Urbana 5 Night is Sunday at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa – Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods race for $1,500 to win and IMCA Modifieds for $1,000 to win at the Sunday, June 11 Iowa Donor Network and Urbana 5 Memorial Night at Benton County Speedway. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $500 to win and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $400. IMCA Late Models complete the sanctioned portion of the program. All applicable points, including track, will be awarded in all divisions and the Modified feature is a qualifying event for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for five and under. Pit passes are $25 and there are no entry fees. Prizes will be given to fans and the Iowa Donor Network will have a booth where potential tissue donors can sign up. The Iowa Donor Network receives half the proceeds of the evening’s 50/50 drawing. Urbana 5 merchandise will be available and sales will help fund five $500 scholarships, [Read More]

Davenport’s SportMod Challenge pays $2,000 to win

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods take over the spotlight in a $2,000 to win main event on Friday, June 9 at Davenport Speedway. The IMCA SportMod Challenge will use a draw/redraw format and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded. Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:15 p.m. with racing to follow. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and free for kids ages 12 and under. Pit passes are $30. IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Late Models are also on the Friday program, racing for all points. More information is available at the www.davenportspeedway.com website or by calling 563 340-4079.