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IMCA Super Nationals champs earn $500 from NAPA, Speedway Motors, Casey’s give heat winner gift cards

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2023) – Champions, hard chargers and heat race winners at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors fueled by Casey’s will be making room in their wallets for some $13,000 worth of gift cards. NAPA gives $500 gift cards to champions crowned in the STARS Mod Lites on Sept. 3, the Late Models Sept. 4, Sport Compacts Sept. 5 and Modifieds, Stock Cars, SportMods and Hobby Stocks on Sept. 9. The Official Parts Supplier of IMCA and Super Nationals, NAPA also gives $250 gift cards to the hard charger in each of those races, adding more than $5,000 to the main event proceeds. Event title sponsor Speedway Motors gives gift cards good for $10 off purchases of $100 or more and presentation sponsor Casey’s gives $20 gift cards to each heat winner. Nearly $8,000 in gift cards will be presented to those drivers after infield tech at Boone Speedway. “The gift card program rewards so many different drivers at Super Nationals. Every win at the biggest dirt race in the world deserves recognition and [Read More]

Tennessee star taking shot at Super Nationals Mod Lite title

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2023) – Ronnie Choate has already won one Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite Nationals event this season. Winning a second one would be Super. The Cookeville driver is among the half dozen Boone Bound Tennessee entries for the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s and will be looking to improve seven positions on his eighth place finish in 2022. “Last year was the first we’d ever seen the track. We might know a little more about it this year. The dirt there changes so much and so quick and that was different for us for sure,” said Choate, much more accustomed to racing on red clay closer to home. “I think we’re going to Boone with as good a shot as anybody.” “We’ve got to make it into the feature first. Then we’ll try to win it.” He’d started the main from 20th last year. Eleven states were represented in that event during the Mod Lites’ second appearance during the Sunday Prelude at Boone Speedway. “We’d seen posts [Read More]

Entries on record pace, more money for IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 28, 2023) – More of the pieces that make up the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s are falling into place. And just in time, with the 41st annual event coming up Sept. 4-9 at Boone Speedway. “It’s a challenge, sometimes frustrating but always satisfying, to keep up with everything that has to be finalized before Super Nationals starts,” admitted IMCA President Brett Root. “There’s always some tinkering that can be done to make the best event in dirt track racing even better.” Updated numbers see 970 cars, representing 29 states and three Canadian provinces, pre-entered. Two features are scheduled for divisions with 100 or more entries in the Wild Rose Casino Double Down Prelude Sept. 2-3 at Iowa’s Action Track. “There has been lap money, start money and hard charger awards added. The list of stuff, from sponsor money to contingencies, can be hard to keep track of,” Root said. “Carson (Becker-Gramm, IMCA marketing integration and sponsorship director) has done a very good job getting new awards for a lot of drivers [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 24, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 994; 2. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 983; 3. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 982; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 979; 5. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Mich., 977; 6. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, and Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn., both 976; 8. Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, 973; 9. Travis Hagen, McGregor, N.D., 968; 10. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 962; 11. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 960; 12. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 958; 13. Anthony Roth, Platte Center, Neb., 957; 14. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 954; 15. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 952; 16. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 946; 17. Kaleb Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, 943; 18. Collin Thirlby, Grawn, Mich., 942; 19. Brenten DeYoung, Carson City, Mich., 936; 20. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 932. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 795; 2. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 782; 3. Cade Richards, Lincoln, Neb., 773; 4. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 767; 5. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., and Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., both 755; 7. Christopher [Read More]

2023 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s Contingency Awards

Super Nationals Modified Contingencies Abilene Race Rads, Abilene, TX www.abileneracerads.com Award a single pass radiator to the Champion of Saturday’s “A” feature. AERO Race Wheels, Estherville, IA www.aeroracewheels.com Award a complete set of wheels, three 52 series non-beadlock wheels and one 53 series beadlock w/mudcover wheel to the Front Row Qualifiers of Saturday’s “A” feature. AFCO Racing Products, Boonville, IN www.afcoracing.com Award a set of four shocks to the highest finisher in Saturday’s “A” feature with Afco shocks. Award a GM replacement frame kit to the 1st Hard Luck driver who rolls their car in competition beginning Wednesday (or 1st Non-Qualifier for Saturday’s “A” feature if no rollovers). Allstar Performance, Watervliet, MI www.allstarperformance.com Award a set of toe plates to the Front Row Qualifiers for Saturday’s “A” feature. Award a $200 product certificate to the Champion of Saturday’s “A” feature. Autometer, Sycamore, IL www.autometer.com Award a 3-gauge panel set to the runner-up in Saturday’s “A” feature. Fast Shafts, Des Moines, IA www.fastshafts.com Award a free driveshaft to the “A” feature qualifier from the farthest distance. Award a $50 product certificate to the Top 5 [Read More]

Double Down Prelude precedes 41st annual MCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 23, 2023) – The second biggest event in all of dirt track racing just got twice as good. The ninth annual Wild Rose Casino Prelude Sept. 2 and 3 at Boone Speedway has rebranded to become the inaugural Double Down Prelude, with double features for any division with more than 100 cars competing. “We expect to surpass last year’s Prelude record number of 632 cars but still want to make Saturday and Sunday programs more efficient,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “Qualifying will be similar to the format we use for the Modifieds and Stock Cars during Super Nationals, with more cars qualifying from heats to features or ‘B’ races.” 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; Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod features Sunday pay $750 to win. Two $250 to win features for Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will be held on Saturday, two $400 to win features for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks on Sunday if their [Read More]

IMCA.TV broadcast covers Prelude, Super Nationals from flag to flag

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 23, 2023) – We’re thrilled to announce our pay-per-view broadcast package for the highly anticipated Wild Rose Casino Double Down Prelude to the Super Nationals and the 41st annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Watch Every Thrilling Moment on IMCA.tv Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart-pounding excitement of the 41st annual Super Nationals from the comfort of your home. With our carefully crafted broadcast package, you can choose the perfect option to satisfy your racing appetite: · IMCA Super Nationals “Whole Shebang” Package: Immerse yourself in the Double Down Prelude and the complete week of Super Nationals, more that 100 hours of broadcasts for just $169.99. Over 73 percent in savings! · Double Down Prelude 2 Day Viewing Package: For just $54.99, catch all the Double Down Prelude action, which will include the Big Dance for the IMCA STARS Mod Lites. · Daily Viewing Passes: Don’t miss a single lap with daily passes starting at $34.99. New This Year: FPV Drone Coverage for the Entire Event! Given the enormous popularity in [Read More]

2023 Hobby, SportMod, Mod Lite state point leaders are eligible to qualify for race of champions at Boone

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2023) – Hobby Stock, Northern SportMod and STARS Mod Lite drivers leading their respective state point standings and bound for Boone and the 41st annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s will be eligible to qualify for race of champions events. Twelve cars will start each of those races. State point leaders as of Aug. 31 join 2023 track/series champions and points leaders, as well as former national and Super Nationals champions, former RoC winners and former Hobby Stock regional champions in qualifying for the races of champions. Mod Lite qualifying and the RoC will be held Sept. 3 during the Sunday Prelude program at Boone Speedway. Qualifying for both Hobby Stocks and Northern SportMods is on Labor Day with their RoC’s on the Tuesday, Sept. 5 card. “The number of Super Nationals entries and the growth of these divisions weekly more than justify making more drivers eligible to qualify for their race of champions,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “Defending Modified and Stock Car state champions will continue to be eligible [Read More]

Super Nationals main event qualifiers in six divisions receive replica door panels, hoods

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2023) – Along with a lifetime of bragging rights, drivers in six divisions will have special awards to show off from the 41st annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Modified, Northern SportMod and STARS Mod Lite qualifiers for their respective main events all receive replica door panels. Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact qualifiers all receive replica hoods. Replica door panels measure 10” tall by 23” long while hoods are 16” by 12.” 2023 awards are being made by Capital Sign Co. specific to each division and display the Super Nationals and IMCA logos along with the word Qualifier. “Chris (Burke) and his staff at Capital make a lot of the cool stuff that we present to drivers at Super Nationals, like presentation checks, decals, champagne bottles … the list is extensive,” IMCA President Brett Root said. “We’re pleased to be giving these awards again this year and now that they’ll be displayed in trophy cases and race shops for a lot of years to come.” Qualifying awards will [Read More]

“Boone” IMCA Super Nationals documentary debuts this fall

VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 21, 2023) – In a first-of-its-kind production for IMCA.tv, Riivet and the SPEED SPORT Network are excited to announce “Boone” a four-episode documentary series that will take fans on an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through the iconic IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in Boone, Iowa. Each episode will capture the chaos and competition, heroism and heartbreak of the event through the eyes of the drivers, fans, officials, and family members who live it Sept. 4-9 at Boone Speedway. “We’re always looking for new ways to bring the excitement of IMCA racing to our fans and competitors everywhere,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “This series will not only showcase some of the most passionate drivers and best racing in the world, it will give viewers a glimpse at what really goes on behind the scenes at our biggest event. “From the hard work of our incredible track, fire and safety crews, to the one-of-a-kind fan experience, to the family and crew members who work tirelessly to help each driver chase their dream.” [Read More]