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Shute scores opening night IMCA Modified win at Marshalltown

By Joyce Eisele MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (April 28, 2023) – Marshalltown Speedway sprang back to action on Friday night with their season points opener. A threat of rain was in the forecast but a field of 118 cars and the show they put on won out. The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified 20-lap feature gave the fans their money’s worth as Dallon Murty and Todd Shute put on quite a show. Murty started second, and immediately took over the top spot and Shute soon tucked on to Murty’s tail after starting third. Then the two began the show for the fans as lap after lap, Murty held court on the top of the track and Shute looking under him went at it. It was a relentless battle between the two with Murty managing to keep the upper hand as each lap was scored. That is, until Shute’s persistence paid off at the line with one lap to go, as he was scored the leader. Shute then kept the top spot the final circuit to take the win [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]

Fast track provides exciting night of racing at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (April 28, 2023) – Friday night saw the second night of racing at the CJ Speedway located on the Louisa County Fairgrounds in Columbus Junction. A beautiful day gave way to a typical cool spring evening and the motors were humming on the super-fast 4/10-mile oval. The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds main event took the green with veteran racer Troy Cordes taking the lead from his outside front row starting position. Cordes built a commanding lead as the race went green to checkers. Defending track champion Jarrett Brown moved into second as the race neared the midway point and set out to chase down leader Cordes, who had built a commanding lead. Lapped traffic came into play late in the race and Brown was able to use traffic to reel in Cordes. The two front runners split a slower car as the race off turn four to the checkers saw Cordes score the win by a bumper ahead of Brown. Kurt Kile ran third, ahead of Brandon Banks. Veteran [Read More]

Spring Thunder postponed to May 7 at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (April 28, 2023) – With a less than ideal Sunday weather forecast, officials at Benton County Speedway have postponed the season opening Spring Thunder special to May 7. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds will vie for a $1,250 winner’s share and qualifying eligibility for this year’s Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. A $1,000 prize will be awarded to the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod winner, while IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will compete for a $500 winner’s share, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks $400 to win and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts $250. IMCA state, regional and national points will be awarded, as applicable, in each sanctioned division. Track points will not start until Sunday, May 21. There is no racing scheduled at The Bullring on Mother’s Day, May 14. Entry fees are $40 for Modifieds, $30 for SportMods and $20 for Stock Cars. There are no entry fees for Hobby Stocks or Sport Compacts. Grandstand admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and veterans, and $5 for kids ages 6-14. Children ages five and under are [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]

Central Region sponsor Jet Racing continues IMCA support for 26th season

BEATRICE, Neb. (April 28, 2023) – Jet Racing, The Specialist in Building Championship Race Cars, returns for a 12th consecutive season as title sponsor of IMCA’s Central Region for Modifieds. The Beatrice, Neb., chassis manufacturer and high performance parts retailer, an IMCA marketing partner since 1998, again provides a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in the region including tracks in Arkansas, eastern Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Champion of the Jet Racing Central Region earns $2,500 with the runner-up receiving $1,250 and $625 paid for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for each of sixth through 10th places. “We are proud to be able to reward Central Region drivers for their season-long accomplishments,” said Jet Racing owner Johnny Saathoff, a four-time national champion and the winner of more than 350 feature races during his own Friesen Performance IMCA Modified career. “We have enjoyed being part of many championship race teams over the years and look forward to doing so again in 2023.” Jet Racing also builds Northern [Read More]

Fast Shafts All-Star eligible list adds four

VINTON, Iowa (April 26, 2023) – Their recent special series and weekly racing success have made four more Friesen Performance IMCA Modified drivers eligible to qualify for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. David Stremme was the winner when the NY-Penn IMCA Modified Series opened at Selinsgrove Speedway and Dillon Tindall topped I-37 Speedway’s first Royal Rumble event. Kelsie Foley and Greg Dinsmore were first to the checkers in $1,000 to win weekly features at Dodge City Raceway Park and at I-37, respectively. Already eligible to qualify, Tim Ward swept two Frostbuster and a pair of King of the High Banks shows while Jordan Grabouski won Topless Nationals and Spring Nationals headliners. Also winning qualifying events and already Fast Shafts eligible were Chaz Baca, Matthew Day, Spencer Diercks, Drake Findley, Jeremy Mills and Clay Sellard. The 69 drivers now Fast Shafts eligible include: Chris Abelson, Chaz Baca, Owen Barnhill, Austen Becerra, Brandon Beckendorf, Eddie Belec, Tom Berry Jr., Tyson Blood, Steven Bowers Jr., Alec Childs, Ty Clemens, Jimmy Cole, Cory Craver and Brian Cross. Paul Culp, Matthew [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.

Registration opens today for All Star Shootout fueled by IMCA.TV

ARDMORE, Okla. (April 25, 2023) – Three IMCA divisions take to the track on five consecutive nights in the upcoming All Star Shootout fueled by IMCA.TV. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds race for $1,000 to win, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods both for $750 to win beginning Wednesday, May 24 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore. The third annual tour then travels to Texas, for shows on Thursday, May 25 at Grayson County Speedway in Bells; Friday, May 26 at Boyd Raceway; Saturday, May 27 at Kennedale Speedway Park; and Sunday, May 28 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway in Waco. Bonus money is at stake for Modified drivers winning multiple features during the week: $500 for two wins, $750 for three wins, $1,000 for four wins and $2,000 if they can sweep the tour. Pre-entry for the week is $25 in each division and early registration opens today (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. CST on the All Star Shootout page on MyRacePass and on All Star Shootout and IMCA Facebook pages. [Read More]

Kenny Schrader Coming to PA to Race IMCA Modifieds

MILL HALL, Pa. (April 25, 2023) – Kenny Schrader will be in competition at two Pennsylvania race tracks this fall. Clinton County Speedway promoter Jason McCahan and Penn Can Speedway promoter Keith Beach are pleased to announce the NASCAR legend will be coming to their respective speedways on Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16 to compete with the Close Racing Supply NY-Penn IMCA Modified Series presented by M.R. Grafix. A native of Fenton, Mo., Schrader’s’ passion for motorsports has been well documented through a career that now spans more than 40 years. Schrader competed in the NASCAR Cup Series for 29 seasons, where he secured four victories and 184 top 10 finishes. Schrader also competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Truck Series. Starting his racing career just after he turned 16 years of age, Shrader has made it a lifelong goal to race as often as possible and in as many different types of race cars as possible. He has become a great ambassador for motorsports at all levels. Schrader is the 1982 USAC Silver Crown [Read More]