Late Model Archives

Woodworth tops Drive for 5, Profeta wins career first feature at Lee County

By Brian Neal DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 23, 2023) – Dennis Woodworth won the headline race and Nicholas Profeta won for the first time Friday at Lee County Speedway. The 25-lap Iowa Corn Growers Association Drive For 5 IMCA Sunoco Late Model feature took the green flag with Woodworth and Nick Marolf on the front row. Woodworth edged Marolf to lead lap one over Tommy Elston. While Woodworth worked the bottom of the track, Marolf work the top and used the momentum off the top of turn four to edge ahead on Woodworth on lap four. Marolf pulled away from Woodworth before encountering lapped traffic on lap 12. This allowed Woodworth to close back in. Woodworth used lapped traffic to slip back by Marolf for the top spot on lap 16, only to have Marolf get the lead back on the next lap. When Marolf tried the top to get by another lapped car on lap 22, it allowed Woodworth to shoot by for the top spot. Woodworth then held off Marolf over the final laps to claim his first [Read More]

Garnhart wins nailbiter at Maquoketa before rain arrives

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (June 24, 2023) – Amhof Trucking of Eldridge hosted on-track action Saturday night at Maquoketa Speedway. The racing took place under the threat of an approaching storm so the program was moved along as quickly as possible. The IMCA Sunoco Late Models once again provided fans with a thrilling finish. As the winds began to whip around the fairgrounds, the Late Models were battling for position all the way through their 16-car field. Race leader Dalton Simonsen took the white flag with what appeared to be a good enough lead that would allow him to score the win. Bryce Garnhart, however, had different ideas as he took his number 3 ride to the inside of Simonsen as the two raced down the back chute, setting up a charge to the finish off turn four which would net a feature win for Garnhart by less than two feet. Following Simonsen across the finish line were CJ Horn and early leader Scott Olson, who took fourth. The Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods [Read More]

42 IMCA rookies get first feature wins, $100 gift cards from Speedway Motors

VINTON, Iowa (June 26, 2023) – Another 42 IMCA rookies will receive $100 Speedway Motors gift cards following career-first feature wins in their respective divisions. Recent Modified rookie winners have included Cole Czarneski at Outagamie Speedway on June 9; Kaleb Emerson at Boyd Raceway on June 2; Tyler Leach at Electric City Speedway on June 17; Izac Mallicoat at Hancock County Speedway on June 12; Fritz Myers at Buffalo River Speedway on June 18; Andrew Pearce at Ocean Speedway on May 12; Chase Rosebrugh at Merritt Speedway on May 20; and Jeff Schmuhl at Beaver Dam Raceway on May 16. Rookies racing to first Late Model victories were Beau Johnson at Off Road Speedway on May 27 and Jason Oenning at Lee County Speedway on June 2. RaceSaver Sprint Car rookie winners were Wyatt Justice, with the Ohio Thunder Sprint Car Series on May 19, and Tyler Rabenberg at Red River Valley Speedway on May 19. Winning first Stock Car features were rookies Jake Sachau at Crawford County Speedway on May 19 and Scott Winebarger [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 21, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 976; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 932; 3. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 929; 4. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 877; 5. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 860; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 848; 7. Kaleb Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, 790; 8. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 748; 9. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 730; 10. Dyllan Ricks, Boyden, Iowa, 714; 11. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 704; 12. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa, 700; 13. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 692; 14. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 686; 15. Michael “Bubba” Ables, Caddo, Okla., 665; 16. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 660; 17. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 637; 18. Brandon Jewell, Camanche, Iowa, 633; 19. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 628; 20. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 622. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 664; 2. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 587; 3. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 580; 4. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., 548; 5. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 535; 6. Colton Leal, Dubuque, Iowa, 462; 7. Chance [Read More]

July 1 deadline for IMCA rookie of the year applications

VINTON, Iowa (June 21, 2023) – Eligible drivers who have not already done so have until 4:30 p.m. CST Saturday, July 1 to run for rookie of the year. IMCA names national Modified, Late Model, Sprint Car, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, Mod Lite, Northern and Southern SportMod, and Sport Compact rookies of the year and regional Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock rookies of the year. Drivers who have not raced 10 or more times in their respective divisions and meet all other eligibility requirements who did not indicate rookie status when filling out their 2023 IMCA license application can call the home office at 310 472-2201 extension 215 or email Director of Points and Membership Virginia Lindsey at vlindsey@imca.com. Speedway Motors is among the IMCA sponsors giving awards to rookie competitors again this season, presenting $100 gift cards to those drivers following career-first feature wins. Other contingency awards, as well as trophies and jackets, will be presented to national and regional rookies at the IMCA banquet in Lincoln, Neb., in November.

Duffy tops thriller, Mohr wins first at Maquoketa

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (June 17, 2023) – Maquoketa Speedway hosted Oly’s Garage Night at the races on Saturday night. Beautiful weather and a very fast tacky track provided for an action-packed night of stock car racing. The headliner of the night featured the return of the IMCA Sunoco Late Models and a field of 16 cars took the green flag for a 25-lap feature that went flag to flag. Logan Duffy took the lead from pole sitter Brandon Loos and went on to build a comfortable advantage. As the laps wound down, the lead pack swelled to three as Bryce Garnhart and Dalton Simonsen joined Duffy. Both Simonsen and Garnhart were scored as leaders late in the race. The front trio came on lapped traffic as the white flag waved. Coming to the checkers the three all took evasive action to try and clear the lapped cars. The checkers waved with a pack of five cars crossing the finish line, Duffy took the win by a one foot margin ahead of Garnhart with [Read More]

Off Road Speedway doubles up with make-up features

By Randy Pospishilsports@norfolkdailynews.com NORFOLK, Neb. (June 17, 2023) – Off Road Speedway doubled up on its regular slate of racing Saturday night, adding the features that were rained out a week ago to offer race fans and drivers a two-for-one bonus opportunity. For some drivers, who appear to be finding the most effective setup for the Norfolk track and are preparing their cars accordingly, that became a chance to double up on finishes among the top five or, in some cases, to notch another win. Four-time defending national champion Cory Dumpert picked up his third Off Road Speedway feature win of the season in the IMCA Sunoco Late Model division. Dumpert started five rows back and wasn’t among the top six cars chasing leader Ben Sukup, but that changed with nine laps left. Dumpert, who normally favors the high line, made a move into fourth place then third one lap later, before passing both Alex Banks and Ben Sukup on the outside as he accelerated out of turns one and two with the lead. Dumpert won [Read More]

Gillenwater scores first win of season

By Brian Neal DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 16, 2023) – Lee County Speedway took a night to highlight the career of area racer Ernie Derr on Friday as the car he drove in his final races was on display and also make some laps around the track during the evening’s activities. Jim Gillenwater led all 18 laps in scoring his first win of the season at Donnellson in the caution-free Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod main. John Oliver Jr. was runner-up and Adam Birck took third. The 25-lap Iowa Corn Growers Association IMCA Sunoco Late Model feature saw Jason Oenning work the top of the track and take the lead on lap 11, then hold off a last lap charge from Jeremy Pundt to score his second career feature win. Mark Burgtorf was third. Brandon Reu cleared Chevy Barnes for the lead on lap nine and then held him off for his third Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact win in a row at the track. Barry Taft won the battle for third over Kimberly Abbott. Beau Taylor and then [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 14, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 969; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 932; 3. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 903; 4. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 866; 5. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 823; 6. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 773; 7. Kaleb Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, 751; 8. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 713; 9. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 669; 10. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa, 666; 11. Dyllan Ricks, Boyden, Iowa, 648; 12. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 641; 13. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 628; 14. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 620; 15. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 615; 16. Michael “Bubba” Ables, Caddo, Okla., 593; 17. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 592; 18. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 584; 19. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 572; 20. Brandon Jewell, Camanche, Iowa, 570. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 545; 2. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 516; 3. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 476; 4. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., 470; 5. Colton Leal, Dubuque, Iowa, 439; 6. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 428; 7. Gary Webb, [Read More]

IMCA drivers gearing up for PEM awards

ST. CLAIR, Mo. (June 13, 2023) – Drivers in three IMCA divisions are gearing up for awards from Performance Engineering and Manufacturing again in 2023. The St. Clair, Mo., manufacturer of racing rears, gears and drivetrain components is in its 12th season of sponsorship and gives those awards to Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car competitors. All five Modified regional champions, both Stock Car regional champions and the Late Model national champion all receive $250 PEM certificates; the runner-up in each Modified and Stock Car region and second through fifth place drivers in national Late Model points each get a $150 certificate. And winners of 40 designated specials for Modifieds and Late Models receive a set of PEM lightweight polished quick change gears. Front row starters in Modified and Late Model main events at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s receive a set of PEM lightweight polished quick change gears. Front row starters in the Stock Car main get $250 certificates. “PEM Racing likes supporting the weekly grassroots [Read More]