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IMCA.TV brings budget boosting Inflation Buster coverage to Prelude, Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 16, 2024) – One of, if not the greatest bargains in all of motorsports? Look no further than IMCA.TV’s The Inflation Buster-priced coverage of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s Sept. 2-7 at Boone Speedway. For just $169.99, the same price as last year, viewers will enjoy 100-plus hours of the best dirt track racing action on the planet, along with driver interviews and features, both nights of the Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Double Down Prelude and the entire week of the 42nd annual Super Nationals. Cost is $154.99, a $15 discount, for IMCA.TV viewers who already have a replay subscription. The reasoning behind The Inflation Buster theme is to help alleviate the stress of inflation seen nationwide and in particular that dirt track racing’s demographic and the IMCA fan base in particular endures. As such, daily prices for IMCA.TV viewers remain the same as last year as well: $34.99 daily or $29.99 daily with a replay subscription Aug. 31 through Sept. 6, or $49.99 daily or $44.99 daily with a replay subscription for Championship Saturday. [Read More]

Double Down Prelude leads into IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 16, 2024) – As the name of the event would suggest, double features are on the schedule for any division with more than 100 cars competing each night of the Wild Rose Casino Double Down Prelude Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at Boone Speedway. Both Friesen Performance IMCA Modified features will pay $1,500 to win and both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car features $1,000 to win on Saturday; if not already eligible, winners can qualify for their respective All-Star Invitationals later in the week. $250 to win features for Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will also be held on Saturday, $750 to win features for Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and $400 to win features for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks on Sunday if their entry numbers top 100. “A record 664 cars in those five divisions competed, making last year’s Prelude the second biggest dirt track event of 2024,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “It also gives drivers the invaluable opportunity to race at Boone right before the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled [Read More]

Fast Shafts All-Star eligible list adds seven more drivers

VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 16, 2024) – Another seven Friesen Performance IMCA Modified drivers will be eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Steven Pfeifer was a Coal County Classic winner at McLean County while Nick Trenchard won at Cottage Grove Speedway’s Mark Howard Memorial. South Texas IMCA Modified Series checkers flew for Ryan Doyon at I-37 Speedway. Trevor Geist was first across the stripe in the opening night Rooks County Free Fair show. Jeff Schmuhl reigned at Angell Park Speedway’s King of the Park, Brian Mullen was best in the “Blue” race at 141 Speedway and Mitchell Hunt won big at Tri-City Speedway. Winners of qualifying events previously eligible to qualify were Austen Becerra, Eddie Belec, Brett Berry, Tom Berry Jr., Myron DeYoung, Grey Ferrando, Troy Foulger, Jordan Grabouski, Travis Hagen, Eric Mass, Dylan Thornton, Tim Ward and Jeff Westergard. Drivers eligible to qualify for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational are: Chris Abelson, Chase Allen, Curtis Allen, Tyler Allen, Ricky Alvarado, Chad Andersen, Steve Askew, Chaz Baca, Eric Barnes, Jordan Bartz and [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 15, 2024

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 999; 2. Ethan Braaksma, Newton, Iowa, 982; 3. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 974; 4. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 969; 5. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 967; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 963; 7. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 962; 8. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 961; 9. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Mich., 956; 10. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 953; 11. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 952; 12. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Mich., 946; 13. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 934; 14. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 933; 15. Matt Werner, Geneseo, Ill., 931; 16. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 924; 17. Ben Chapman, Clarence, Iowa, 922; 18. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 916; 19. Shawn Harker, Nebraska City, Neb., 915; 20. Jacob Mallet Jr., Oakley, Calif., 913. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 786; 2. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 779; 3. Evan Miller, Silvis, Ill., 768; 4. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 750; 5. Zach Zeitner, Bellevue, Neb., 741; 6. Jesse Bodin, Silvis, Ill., 728; 7. Mitch Morris, Long [Read More]

Winebarger wows Cottage Grove crowd

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (Aug. 14, 2024) – Collen Winebarger brought a thrilling finish to the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event, to win on the last lap in the latest round of the Midweek Mayhem Series at Cottage Grove Speedway. The outside pole starter seized the initial race lead in the 25-lap finale but that reign was short-lived as reigning track champion Jake Mayden powered around him the next time around the 1/4-mile clay oval. When things slowed down due to a caution, things heated right back up on the restart as Winebarger was back into the trailblazing role and scored the leader on lap 12. The race stayed green for a couple more trips past the flag stand before the final yellow flag came out with six to go. This restart would set up an exciting finish. When the race resumed, Winebarger was under threat from Carter Patterson. The competition was intense, with Patterson making several attempts to overtake the leader. After several laps, Patterson finally got in an excellent rhythm [Read More]

Late restart opens door for Schmuhl at Angell Park

By Ben Deatherage SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (Aug. 11, 2024)—Taking advantage of a late-race restart, Jeff Schmuhl topped the $1,000 to win King of the Park feature for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Angell Park Speedway. It was the second-ever visit for the division to visit “The Prairie” and the win made Schmuhl eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Trent Wyssbrod had set the early pace, mastering the bottom of the racetrack and then pulling away from the pack for the majority of the 20-lap main event. Despite being slowed down by three cautions, he continued to outpace his challengers on the restarts. However, the final restart would spice things up considerably. When the green light came on for the final time, with six laps to go, Schmuhl moved around Dan Roedl for second place and then set his sights on Wyssbrod, launching a formal challenge on the 15th circuit. The two battled fiercely, but Schmuhl had the advantage by a whisker on lap 16. Schmuhl then checked out to be first to [Read More]

Manufacturers’ Row expands for 42nd IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 15, 2024) – Drivers and race team members can look forward to visiting a filled to capacity Manufacturers’ Row at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Thirty-five vendors will have booths on Manufacturers’ Row, to be located just northeast of the corner of the Boone Speedway grounds, throughout the week of Super Nationals Sept. 2-7. Along with the variety of high performance products on sale for use during the week, products including the new GM metric OEM replacement frame and Five Star Stock Car body will be on display. “Super Nationals and Manufacturers’ Row are the place you want to be if you want face time with dirt track racers,” reasoned IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “It’s cool to see sponsors like Speedway Motors, Chevrolet Performance and Hoosier Tire Midwest have this type of presence at our biggest event.” Sponsors on Manufacturers’ Row will also include: Aero Race Wheels, AFCO, AllStar Performance, B & B Racing Chassis, Bassett, Bob Harris Enterprises, Dynamic Drivelines and Eibach. [Read More]

Daae does it at Estevan Stock Car special

By Ben Deatherage ESTEVAN, Sask. (Aug. 10, 2024) – Austin Daae had himself quite a night at Estevan Motor Speedway’s $1,000 to win IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, presented by The Floor Store, special. The hometown hotshoe motored to his fifth win of the season, fourth of 2024 at Estevan and became B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligible as well with the Saturday checkers. Daae and Mike Hagen battled for the early lead in the 20-lpper. Daae, starting from the inside pole, quickly gained momentum while Hagen focused on keeping Troy Heupel at bay. As the race developed and stayed green, Hagen reeled in Daae while still holding off Heupel. Hagen put up a formal but unsuccessful challenge for the lead around midway. Chase Davidson launched a challenge of his own, contesting Heupel for third. His persistence paid off when he finally got around on lap 14. Meanwhile, Daae pulled away to secure the win. Hagen was second, with Davidson completing the podium in third. Three other Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing divisions [Read More]

Alley tops RaceSaver Sprints in return to Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Aug. 10, 2024) – For those of you who aren’t familiar with Billy Alley, he was a fixture at Eagle Raceway and other tracks until his father passed away in 2020. Alley decided to step away from the sport he loved and just came back to Eagle last week, finishing 11th in the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car ‘B’ feature. Saturday night proved to be his triumphant return as Alley led every lap in winning the Work Hard, Play Hard Night main event, beating Stu Snyder, Gene Ackland and Jason Danley to the stripe in a green, white, checkered finish. “It’s a tough deal out here, racing against the cars at Eagle Raceway. When I stepped away I never thought I would be back,” said Alley. “I tried to figure out how many years I’ve been away from Eagle but I never thought I was going to win a Sprint Car race again in my life, let alone here at Eagle Raceway. “It’s a pretty proud moment for me. I’m happy and grateful that Toby Chapman [Read More]

Foulger is double winner at Merced’s Central California Clash show

By Ben Deatherage MERCED, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2024) – Troy Foulger celebrated his first win this season at Merced Speedway with fireworks. The Oakley flyer celebrated twice when he returned to the Central Valley oval Saturday night for the latest installment of the Central California Clash. Foulger, first to the checkers in the July 3 Friesen Performance IMCA Modified headliner at Merced, topped both the Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car features at Merced. The Modified feature paid $1,000 to win with Foulger already Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligible. Jason Bannister was the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod victor. Cody Burke led the Modified pack in the early stages, challenged around the sixth lap by Foulger, who got around for the lead on the next circuit, with the lap scored complete just before what proved to be the only caution of the contest came out. On the restart, Burke was under fire from Paul Stone, a fight that Stone would win on the eighth circuit. Bobby Hogge followed, putting his machine into third [Read More]