Articles by Ryan Clark

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Shryock takes off, takes home top cash from Tri-State Kegger

POCOLA, Okla. (April 1) – Kelly Shryock admitted to having some concerns after drawing the outside row five start in Saturday’s Cecil Harlan Memorial Kegger IMCA Modified main event at Tri-State Speedway. “There were some pretty good drivers starting ahead of me. I drew 10 and thought the inside row was going to take off,” he said. “They dropped the green, I took off and I think we had the lead by lap five. It turned out to be a pretty cool win for us.” No stranger to the Pocola speedplant, Shryock took home more than a little gas money – $1,500 – for the victory. He was already a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational candidate. Defending race winner Jeff James was a distant second and Ken Schrader took third. Rounding out the top five were Cole Traugott and Danny Womack. Traugott had started the 25-lapper from 14th. “We pitted next to Schrader. He’s a hoot,” said Shryock. “We went to Tri-State wanting to race, wanting to try out some new things on the car and [Read More]

Events

Sprint Series of Oklahoma reschedules Longdale show

By David Smith Jr. LONGDALE, Okla. – Saturday night’s event at Longdale Speedway for the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Series of Oklahoma presented by Smiley’s Racing Products and the United Rebel Sprint Series Myers Racing Engines national was canceled because of rain. Track and series officials have rescheduled this combined event for Saturday, Aug. 26. The next event for the Sprint Series of Oklahoma will be held Friday, April 21, at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore, for the second of seven races scheduled at the speedway. In the season opener on March 25, it was Wichita Falls, Texas driver Chad Koch getting the best of a 31-car field to capture his first-ever series victory.

Events

IMCA Spring Shootout starts new season at Fairmont Raceway

FAIRMONT, Minn. – Fairmont Raceway opens the 2017 season with five IMCA divisions filling the card for the Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8 Cellan Motorsports Spring Shootout. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods all race for $1,000 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $700 to win and Mach-1 Sport Compacts for $300 to win on Friday. Saturday winner’s shares are $2,000 for Modifieds, $1,500 for Stock Cars and SportMods, $1,000 for Hobby Stocks and $500 for Sport Compacts. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be given for both draw/redraw shows. Track points will also be awarded on Saturday. Entry fee each day is $50 for Modifieds, Stock Cars and SportMods and $30 for Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts. Drivers must race on Friday to be eligible for Saturday’s increased payout; in the event opening night is rained out, the Friday purse will be paid on Saturday. Pit gates and the grandstand open at 5 p.m. both days. Hot laps are [Read More]

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.

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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.