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Norton leads wire to wire to open Shamrock Showcase

By Tony Steele PEORIA, Ariz. (March 17) – Guy Norton rebounded from a rough winter season to take home a victory, leading from the drop of the green in the IMCA Modified feature Friday at Canyon Speedway Park’s Shamrock Showcase. After a rough outing one week ago, the division stepped up with the show of the year so far in 2017 at CSP. An early spin in turn three on the first lap of the main event involving Austin Kuehl took out a couple strong cars, including Mike Strobl and Bryson Curry. Once the green flag was displayed a second time, we would see no more cautions as the Modifieds went green to checkers to finish the race. Norton started up front and led all 25 laps en route to a dominating victory. The story of the night may lie with Norton, but the show was the race-long battle for second place with Jason Noll fighting with John Parmeley. Eventually, Chaz Baca joined the battle for a handful of laps before coming away with second. [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 16

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 411; 2. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 397; 3. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 387; 4. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 345; 5. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 334; 6. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 310; 7. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 303; 8. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 301; 9. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 300; 10. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 293; 11. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 285; 12. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 275; 13. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 265; 14. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 247; 15. Garth Dushanek, Avondale, Ariz., 243; 16. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 232; 17. Bryson Curry, Laveen, Ariz., 223; 18. Garrett Funk, Phoenix, Ariz., 219; 19. Brenda Kirby, Lomita, Calif., 214; 20. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 212. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 118; 2. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, Texas, 99; 3. Austin Mundie, Dallas, Texas, 78; 4. John Ricketts, Burleson, Texas, 75; 5. Tucker Doughty, Heath, Texas, 74; 6. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 72; 7. Chip Graham, Lewisville, Texas, 68; [Read More]

$1,000 to win IMCA Modified feature headlines Junction’s Mike Chapin Memorial Spring Thaw

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (March 10) – IMCA Modified drivers run for $1,000 to win and a berth on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot on the second night of Junction Motor Speedway’s March 18-19 Mike Chapin Memorial Spring Thaw. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks are also on both Saturday and Sunday cards. Modifieds, Northern SportMods and Stock Cars get $350 to win, Hobby Stocks $300 on Saturday, Northern SportMods get $850, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks both $700 to win on Sunday. Top prize for Mach-1 Sport Compacts on Sunday is $200. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded both nights. Pit gates open at 11 a.m., the grandstand opens at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 4 p.m. both days. Pit passes are $25 on Saturday and $30 on Sunday. More information is available by calling 402 773-5538, ext. 4. The Chapin Memorial Spring Thaw will be broadcast by IMCA.TV.

Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are new at California’s Diamond Mountain Speedway

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are primed for an April debut at California’s Diamond Mountain Speedway. Northern SportMods join IMCA Modifieds on 10 Friday or Saturday races at the Lassen County Fairgrounds oval. Opening night set is for April 8. Season championship night for both divisions is Aug. 19. “We have a few of these cars around already. I know three more of our local drivers who are building them now and we’ll get some (traveling) from American Valley Speedway in Quincy and Siskiyou Motor Speedway in Yreka,” said Fair Manager Jim Wolcott. “We like the economy of this division and look forward to seeing it grow here.” Transponders will be required and will be available to rent from the track.

Niehouse shares credit for regional art educator award

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Kirk Niehouse has helped present awards to IMCA drivers at countless banquets during his 20-plus years as director of the Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions. He was the recipient of a regional award at the most recent banquet he attended, however, early this month in New York City. An art instructor at Marshalltown High School, Niehouse received the Western Region Secondary Art Educator Award from the National Art Educators Association. He’d been nominated for the regional award after receiving the Outstanding Secondary Art Educator award from the Art Educators of Iowa. “It was just ‘Wow!’ I never expected to get an award like this,” said Niehouse, who teaches pottery and graphic design to students in grades 9-12. “I didn’t get into teaching for this kind of thing. A lot of my fellow teachers helped me get to this point. It’s not something you accomplish by yourself.” He had been nominated for the state award by another teacher. A Marshalltown High School graduate himself, Niehouse has taught in the district since 2001. [Read More]

Leary Racing Products adds Stock Cars to IMCA program

DENVER, Colo. – Leary Racing Products expands its awards program with IMCA to include prizes for IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers this season, its fifth as a sponsor with the sanctioning body. The Denver, Colo., high performance parts retailer and shock rebuild specialist gives two shock rebuilds to a top five finisher at designated Stock Car specials. Leary gives the same awards to drivers competing in designated special events for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. “We look forward to expanding our involvement with IMCA and the Stock car division,” said Company President and CEO Mike Leary. “We hope to contribute to their individual racing programs and help them with any shock needs.” Shock rebuild certificates will be mailed from the IMCA home office within a week after official race results are received. Information about parts and services provided by Leary Racing Products is available by calling 303 922-4227, on Facebook and at the www.learyracingproducts.com website. “The addition of Stock Cars to the special events program gives another division of racers a great [Read More]

Farley Speedway to host March 18 informational meeting

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa – The new ownership group of Farley Speedway will host a meet and greet informational meeting this Saturday, March 18 at the Farley Speedway in the Palace Ballroom beginning at 1 p.m. The ownership group will be represented by Jason Rauen at this meeting. All drivers and crew members interested in competing at any of the three speedways under the direction of Farley Speedway Promotions are encouraged to attend. Racing events will be conducted on Fridays at Farley Speedway, Saturdays at West Liberty Raceway and Sundays at Dubuque Speedway. Special events and the entire schedules will be available and discussed. In addition, all in attendance will meet the new track manager. An open question and answer session will be held. For more information, log on to the official website at www.farleyspeedwaypromotions.com.

EngineQuest giving built engine awards during 12th season of IMCA sponsorship

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – IMCA drivers in four divisions winning track championships with built engines this season will be recognized with awards from EngineQuest. The Las Vegas, Nev., cylinder head and engine component manufacturer gives $50 product certificates to IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod drivers winning track titles with built engines under the hood in 2017. Drivers in the same divisions competing with EQ cylinder heads and winning two or more track championships earn $200 in cash. A 12-year IMCA sponsor, EQ has become synonymous with the Stock Car division and rightly so, returning as title sponsor for both Northern and Southern regions in 2017 and providing a portion of $3,750 point funds to be paid to top 10 drivers in each region. The Northern Region includes tracks in eastern Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming while the Southern Region is comprised of tracks in Arizona, California, western Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Drivers must [Read More]

BSB renews program rewarding drivers in six IMCA divisions, Deery Series

WELLINGTON, Kan. – BSB Manufacturing gives more than $10,000 in product certificates to drivers in six divisions and one special series, in its ninth season of IMCA sponsorship. The Wellington, Kan., high performance parts manufacturer and retailer awards $50 product certificates at 30 IMCA Modified, 18 IMCA Late Model, 15 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, 15 IMCA SportMod and 12 IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock specials. Product certificates good for $300, $200 and $100 go to top three eligible drivers in each Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock region, and in national standings for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Drivers in those five divisions must compete with four BSB-manufactured shocks, and are also required to display two BSB decals on their race car and return a completed signup form to the IMCA home office by Aug. 1. The champion of the 31st annual Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models earns a $250 product certificate along with a 30 percent discount on all purchases for the 2018 race season. The runner-up [Read More]

United Rebel Sprint Series has 14 dates in four states

OBERLIN, Kan. – The United Rebel Sprint Series will begin its 12th season of 305 Sprint Car Racing featuring events in the four states, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Colorado in 2017. The Myers Racing Engines National tour will feature fourteen stops in all four states and will bring racers together under the IMCA RaceSaver banner for the second season. The national points season kicks off April 1 with an appearance at Longdale, Okla., Speedway. The race features a $1,000 to win, minimum $250 to start purse. On May 13, the URSS Rebels will make the first of two national event stops at Colorado Motor Sports Park in Byers. The 3/8’s mile oval will feature drivers from the Kansas and Colorado regions duking it out in the $1,000 to win, $200 to start feature. The URSS Sprint Series will make its return to C. Ray Hall’s 81 Speedway in Wichita Kan., for the May 28 Memorial Day Sprint Car Maynia. The feature is $1,000 to win and $200 to start. On June 16 and 17, the Rebels head [Read More]