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Runner-up in National Points will be awarded by AutoMeter

SYCAMORE, Ill. (Mar. 6, 2025) – AutoMeter marks another exciting year as a proud sponsor of IMCA, continuing its long-standing tradition of supporting drivers across multiple divisions. The Sycamore, Ill.-based manufacturer of competition instruments and accessories will once again provide $50 gift certificates to the top five finishers at each of 80 designated IMCA special events. AutoMeter will also award gauge panel sets to the runners-up in national point standings for all IMCA divisions to be awarded at the IMCA National Banquet in November. In addition, second-place finishers in feature events at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s and RaceSaver Nationals will receive the same awards. For more information about AutoMeter products and dealer locations, visit http://www.autometer.com, call 866-248-6356, or follow AutoMeter on Facebook. “AutoMeter’s support of IMCA and its drivers is greatly appreciated,” said IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “Their products provide racers with important data to improve performance, and we value their continued partnership.”

Joiner Dominates Modified Finale at Clash On The Coast, Becerra Wins Second Title

By Ben Deatherage LOXLEY, Ala. (Mar. 1, 2025) — Joseph Joiner delivered a commanding performance in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified finale of the 2025 IMCA TV Clash On The Coast at Deep South Speedway. The Milton, Florida driver, piloting the Andrews Autosport entry for car owner Spencer Andrews, led all 25 laps to secure his second career Clash victory and first since 2023. Joiner wasted no time asserting control, blasting into the lead in turn one and quickly building a massive advantage. His blistering pace carried him into lapped traffic by lap 16, but he navigated through the back markers effortlessly. A late caution tightened the field, setting up a restart where Matthew Triefenbach, a current U.S. Air Force airman, battled for second against Dylan Thornton, the reigning Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s IMCA Modified and Sunoco IMCA Late Model champion. Thornton took the spot, bringing Austen Becerra up into third shortly after the overtake. Another stoppage with two laps to go led to a green-white-checkered finish. Becerra and Thornton fought for [Read More]

Horejsi Holds Off Charging Murty for Clash On The Coast Glory

By Ben Deatherage LOXLEY, Ala. (Feb. 28, 2025) — After near-misses last year and again on Monday, Jim Horejsi finally broke through at the IMCA TV Clash On The Coast, leading all 25 laps of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Deep South Speedway. The Marshall, Minnesota driver held off a late charge from defending series champion Dallon Murty to claim his first Clash victory. Horejsi jumped to the lead in his Pearl Harbor tribute Salute To Veterans Tour wrap at the start while Shelby Williams of Texas and Wisconsin’s Rod Snellenberger battled for second. This allowed Horejsi to build an early advantage. Williams, the 2025 IMCA TV Winter Nationals champion, saw his night cut short due to mechanical trouble, bringing out the first caution. That set up a fierce battle for second between Snellenberger, the 2008 National Stock Car champion, and Iowa’s Gage Neal, again giving Horejsi room to pull away. A series of additional cautions kept the pressure on Horejsi, with the final yellow waving with three laps to go. Before the stoppage, [Read More]

Integra Racing Shocks Continues IMCA Sponsorship in 2025 with $10,000 in Awards

COOPERSVILLE, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Integra Racing Shocks enters its 16th season as an IMCA sponsor, awarding nearly $10,000 in product certificates to top drivers across six divisions. Certificates of $350, $250, and $150 will be given to the top three drivers in each of the five IMCA Modified regions, both IMCA Stock Car and Hobby Stock regions, and the national standings for IMCA Northern SportMod and IMCA Southern SportMod. In the IMCA Late Model division, the top two drivers in national standings will receive $350 certificates, with $250 for third and fourth and $150 for fifth and sixth. Integra will also award a free shock to each of the top five finishers in both the Modified and Northern SportMod main events at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. For more information, call 800-472-2464 or visit www.keysermanufacturing.com. Follow Integra on Twitter and Facebook for updates. “It’s exciting to see Integra’s continued support of IMCA racers,” said IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “They have been a long standing staple on [Read More]

Hyperco Continues Product Awards for IMCA Special Events in 2025

PONTOTOC, Miss. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Special events competitors across seven IMCA divisions will once again benefit from Hyperco’s continued commitment to grassroots racing, as the high-performance suspension components manufacturer returns with its product awards program for the 2025 season. Hyperco will award a coil spring to randomly selected top 5 finishers at 80 designated special events in seven divisions. Additionally, two designated finishers in the Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, Northern SportMod, and Mod Lite main events at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September 2025 will receive a pair of Hyperco coil springs. A division of the MW Components family, Hyperco is the nation’s leading motorsports and performance aftermarket coil spring specialist. 2025 marks Hyperco’s 28th season as an IMCA sponsor. The program has evolved over the years, and this evolution is a testament to Hyperco’s support. “It’s been incredible to see the Hyperco awards program grow and evolve with IMCA over the last 28 years,” said Carson Becker-Gramm, IMCA Marketing Integration & Sponsorship Director. “There has [Read More]

Harnick Doubles Up at Clash On The Coast with Tuesday Night Win

By Ben Deatherage BAKER, Fla. (Feb. 25, 2025) — Austin Harnick made history at the 2025 IMCA TV Clash On The Coast, becoming the first driver to win multiple Friesen Performance IMCA Modified features at Northwest Florida Speedway. The eighth starting Claire, Michigan racer earned a hard-fought $2,000 victory in the 25-lap main event, navigating traffic and surviving two late-race restarts. Local drivers Tyler Allen and Owen Barnhill set the early pace, with Allen leading the first lap before Barnhill took over on the next one. As the leaders worked through lapped traffic, Harnick moved into second and began closing in on Barnhill, the three-time track champion. On lap 12, Harnick found his opening on the inside and grabbed the lead. The race stayed green, allowing Joseph Joiner to make his move into second. Driving the Spencer Andrews-fielded Andrew Autosport entry, Joiner used traffic to his advantage, pressuring Harnick before pulling off a bold pass in turn four with eight laps to go. Just as Joiner looked to pull away, a caution with four laps left [Read More]

Friesen Performance Renews Sponsorship of IMCA Modified Division for 2025 Season

SUTTON, Neb. (Feb. 24, 2025) – Friesen Performance will continue its support of the IMCA Modified division in 2025, marking its fourth consecutive season as title sponsor. The Sutton, Neb., race shop supplies GM 604 and 602 crate engines to IMCA drivers nationwide and is an authorized repair facility. Friesen’s sponsorship contributes to the IMCA Modified national point fund, competing weekly across the United States. The dedicated team at Friesen Performance delivers top-quality service to all customers, including precise dyno testing to ensure you’re race-ready for opening night. Al Walters commented on the renewal by saying; “We are pleased to continue our partnership with IMCA Racing. Bringing affordable, reliable, and competitive crate engine packages to the weekly racer is something we have been known for and are excited to continue.” Since joining IMCA’s sponsorship program 13 years ago, Friesen Performance has expanded its operations to include a full range of products and services to support racers. The current title sponsorship agreement runs through 2025, Friesen’s 13th year as an IMCA partner. Information about Friesen Performance [Read More]

Harrington Claims First Career Victory in Close Three-Wide Finish at Clash On The Coast

By Ben Deatherage BAKER, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2025) — The 2025 IMCA TV Clash On The Coast kicked off with a thrilling 25-lap Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature at Northwest Florida Speedway, ending in a dramatic three-wide finish reminiscent of a scene from the first Disney/Pixar Cars film. Presley Harrington of Oshkosh, Wisconsin emerged victoriously, claiming his first ever win with both the series and in IMCA Stock Car competition. At the drop of the green, Harrington fiercely battled Minnesota’s Jim Horejsi for the lead. Horejsi led the opening lap, but Harrington remained relentless in pursuit on the inside line. A slip from Harrington later allowed Iowans Gage Neal and John Oliver Jr. to surge into second and third. As lapped traffic came into play, Neal, last year’s winner of both nights at the facility, took the lead on lap 11. On a restart, Horejsi made a strong topside move while Harrington dived under Neal in turn one. Horejsi’s pass was nullified by a caution. When racing resumed, Horejsi reclaimed the lead around turn four with ten laps [Read More]

Spalding Holds Off Late Surge to Capture Battle of the Beach Finale at Southern Raceway

By Ben Deatherage MILTON, Fla.(Feb. 22, 2025) — Chris Spalding delivered a commanding performance to win the third and final round of the Battle of the Beach at Southern Raceway. The Montgomery City, Missouri driver led all 20 laps of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event, fending off fierce competition from top drivers across the DeVilbiss Racing Eastern Region and beyond. Spalding jumped out front from the drop of the green flag, but Pennsylvania pilot Randall Paxton stayed close in pursuit. However, a series of early cautions derailed any momentum Paxton could build to try and perform the overtake. Each restart saw Spalding execute flawlessly, while the battle for third heated up between Shawn Harker and Iowa’s Drew Janssen. At the halfway point, hometown driver Joseph Joiner electrified the crowd with a daring double overtake, propelling himself into third. Unfortunately, a misstep the following lap allowed Harker to snatch the position back. As Spalding maintained control, both Harker and Joiner overtook Paxton, reshuffling the podium contenders. A late caution set the stage for a tense [Read More]

Baca Charges Deep to Sweep IMCA Modified Weekend at Central Arizona Raceway

By Ben Deatherage CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Feb. 22, 2025) — Chaz Baca Jr. once again wound up in victory lane at Central Arizona Raceway for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds as he would sweep the weekend at the place where he has won the last four track championships. This time, however, he would have to win it from starting from tenth and got the lead just a few laps shy of the midway point of the 20-lap affair. Jonathan Mawhinney sprinted out to the lead when the green flag was unfurled and effectively operated on the lower portion of the racetrack. However, the dynamic of the race would change when a caution came out with six circuits counted to the good. On the restart, Baca clawed his way into second and had Mawhinney in his crosshairs. Mawhinney stuck to his guns on the lower portion of the track while Baca operated up on the high side. Baca would execute a sweeping pass around the leader and obtained the top spot on lap 8 just before the [Read More]