Late Model Archives

Drive For 5 opener goes to Andy Eckrich

By Brian Neal DONNELLSON, Iowa (April 28, 2023) – Mother Nature finally gave Lee County Speedway a beautiful night for racing and Andy Eckrich made the most of evening, winning the 25-lap Iowa Corner Growers Association Drive For 5 qualifying feature for IMCA Sunoco Late Models. Eckrich took advantage of his front row draw to jump out into the lead on lap one over Sam Halstead and C.J. Horn. While Halstead, Denny Woodworth and Horn battled for the runner-up spot, Eckrich started to pull away. But when Dekota Job spun on lap 12 to bring out the caution, it brought the field back to Eckrich’s back bumper. On the restart Job spun in turn four to bring the yellow light back on, ending his night. The following restart saw Woodworth get up beside Eckrich for the top spot as the two raced side-by-side. The action for the lead allowed Horn to join the battle. Horn tried the bottom of the track on the final lap to get the win away from Eckrich, but Eckrich was able to hold on for the [Read More]

Nezworski tops IMCA Late Models as Maquoketa Speedway opens season

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 29, 2023) – The 2023 racing season got underway on Saturday night under cold and blustery conditions. A hearty group of race fans saw an outstanding field of 139 race car drivers take part in the Kinion Classic Cars season opener at the Maquoketa Speedway. The opening night featured the return of the IMCA Sunoco Late Models to the ¼-mile oval for weekly racing. Nineteen Late Models were on hand and their 25-lap main event was the headliner of the night. Veteran racer Andy Nezworski was fortunate enough to draw the pole for the Kinion Classic Cars main event. Nezworski quickly established himself as the man to beat and led the main flag to flag despite several challenges by pesky Matt Ryan. Ryan challenged several times for the lead but finished second ahead of Jaden Fryer, who advanced all the way from the sixth row. The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds saw a stout field of 20 drivers take the green for their “A” main. 2021 Maquoketa Speedway track and [Read More]

IMCA point season begins at Off Road Speedway

By Randy Pospishil sports@norfolkdailynews.com NORFOLK, Neb. (April 29) – The first night of points racing began at Off Road Speedway Saturday night. In the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod feature, Colby Langenberg took full advantage of his starting position on the pole to lead all 15 laps and lead by a significant margin during the final seven laps for the win. Jonathan Jensen took his shot at getting by Langenberg for eight laps, before Cameron Meyer slipped past in turn three and took his turn at pursuing Langenberg for the final five laps. Meyer finished second despite checking up his car coming out of turn four for safety reasons, while Jensen took third. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks ran 18 laps with three cautions before Tanner Uehling secured the win. Uehling took the lead following the restart after the first caution, getting by early leader Mark Arduser, but had to battle various challengers following the next two restarts. Dakota Spann gave chase for three laps after a second caution before Dustin Jackson took the second spot [Read More]

Longacre rewards IMCA drivers for 10^th season

BOONVILLE, Ind. (April 29, 2023) – Longacre Racing Products rewards drivers who get ahead of the pack in six IMCA divisions for a 10th consecutive season. The Boonville, Ind., manufacturer of gauges, scales, specialty tools and chassis setup equipment gives a combination of product and product certificate awards to Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod competitors. National champions in those divisions all receive a digital caster/camber gauge with AccuLevel while top 10 drivers in national standings in each class get $100 product certificates. Another $1,100 in product certificates go to Modified drivers, with $500 going to the national champion, $350 to the runner-up, $250 to the third place finisher and $100 to the driver seventh in national standings. Longacre, part of the AFCO Performance Group, also gives an analog tire gauge with silver case to Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod champions crowned at Super Nationals, plus $400 product certificates to the Modified and [Read More]

30-year sponsor AFCO renews awards in six IMCA divisions

BOONVILLE, Ind. (April 29, 2023) – AFCO marks a 30th consecutive season of IMCA support in 2023, continuing an awards program for competitors in six divisions. The high performance shock, suspension, cooling and brake products manufacturer is a division of the AFCO Performance Group and IMCA’s fourth longest tenured marketing partner. AFCO awards will again be given based on regional point standings for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, and on national standings for IMCA Sunoco Late Models, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods. “AFCO is honored to mark its 30th year supporting IMCA racing. We are thrilled to be a part of the long-standing tradition with this outstanding group,” said Kerri Hart, marketing director for the AFCO Performance Group. “We look forward to awarding IMCA racers with various awards, such as GM replacement frame kits, shocks, radiators, and product certificates. We hope every IMCA racer has a remarkable season!” Top three drivers in each of the five Modified regions receive product certificates valued [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 27, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 839; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 523; 3. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 508; 4. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 507; 5. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 461; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 418; 7. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 416; 8. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 413; 9. Michael “Bubba” Ables, Caddo, Okla., 379; 10. Jason Barnhill, Pace, Fla., 378; 11. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 365; 12. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 340; 13. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 331; 14. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 316; 15. Jeremy Thornton, Chandler, Ariz., 314; 16. Marvin Mueller, Yuma, Ariz., 309; 17. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 306; 18. Steve Askew, Aubrey, Texas, 296; 19. Jeff Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, and Trevor Fitz, Santa Maria, Calif., both 292. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Fred Remley, Anamosa, Iowa, 78; 2. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 77; 3. Jacob Kubicka, Juniata, Neb., and Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., both 75; 5. Colton Leal, Dubuque, Iowa, 69; 6. Cory Beckstrom, Omaha, Neb., 68; 7. Mack Mulvany, Moline, [Read More]

Maquoketa Speedway set to open Saturday

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 26, 2023) – The 2023 racing season is set to get underway at Maquoketa Speedway this Saturday, April 29 with the running of the Kinion Classic Cars season opener. Maquoketa Speedway welcomes the return of the Sunoco Late Model division as part of the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing program. Late Models will headline the program this Saturday with hot laps taking to the action-packed quarter-mile dirt track at 6 p.m. Maquoketa Speedway is located on the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa.

IMCA Late Models Drive For 5 at Lee County Speedway

By Brian Neal DONNELLSON, Iowa (April 24, 2023) – IMCA Sunoco Late Model drivers will once again Drive For Five at Pepsi Lee County Speedway. Seven qualifying features are scheduled for the Late Models, with $5,000 paid to win the main event Friday, Aug. 25. Drivers must compete at a minimum of five qualifying features to be eligible for the $5,000 winner’s share in the finale. All seven qualifiers will pay a minimum of $1,000 to win. Drive For Five dates are Fridays April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23 and Aug. 4. One qualifier will be held on Saturday, July 22. Rain date for the $5,000 to win show is Saturday, Sept. 9. Draw/redraw will be used for each qualifying night with two passing point heat races used for the finale. Two track provisionals will be given for the finale feature. Note that a driver can still race the finale even if they don’t race enough qualifying nights. The IMCA Late Model finale still pays $2,000 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, state and track points [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 19, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 762; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 486; 3. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 435; 4. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 433; 5. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 416; 6. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 413; 7. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 397; 8. Michael “Bubba” Ables, Caddo, Okla., 379; 9. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 365; 10. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 344; 11. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 340; 12. Jason Barnhill, Pace, Fla., 338; 13. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 316; 14. Jeremy Thornton, Chandler, Ariz., 314; 15. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 306; 16. Steve Askew, Aubrey, Texas, 296; 17. Jeff Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., and Timothy Hamilton, Lindsay, Okla., each 292; 20. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 288. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Fred Remley, Anamosa, Iowa, and Jesse Sobbing, Malvern, Iowa, both 40; 3. Nick Marolf, Moscow, Iowa, and Jim Johnson, Plainview, Neb., both 39; 5. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, and Mike Collins, New Orleans, La., both 38; 7. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., 37; [Read More]

IMCA Modified, Late Model, Stock Car drivers prime for new Penske Racing Shocks awards

READING, Pa. (April 20, 2023) – One of the first shock specialists in the industry returns to the IMCA sponsorship ranks this season, with a new program of awards for Modified, Late Model and Stock Car drivers. Penske Racing Shocks gives certificates redeemable for a set of shocks to national champions in each of those divisions, as well as $100 gift cards to a top five finishing driver at 10 select Late Model events throughout the 2023 campaign. “Our reach in the IMCA market is growing. We have a lot of customers in IMCA and want to return their support,” said Penske General Manager Aaron Lambert. “We really like this program. You want to acknowledge drivers who win championships and it’s always good to spread the wealth across the divisions and finishes.” “Hopefully that makes it easier on everyone’s budgets and helps them keep racing.” Special event gift cards will be mailed after results are received at the IMCA home office; Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car national [Read More]