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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]

Champions crowned at Marshalltown Speedway

By Joyce Eisele MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Aug. 18, 2023) – It was North 3rd Avenue Dairy Queen Larry Wollam Season Championship Night at the Marshalltown Speedway on Friday. Feature wins went to Todd Shute in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified division. It was Austin Kaplan winning the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main event and Logan Anderson took the honors in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. Bradly Graham won the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature, and Joe Glick won the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites and Mitchell Bunch saw checkers in the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. Only one feature winner of the night was also crowned a track champion, that being Shute in the Modifieds. Sport Compacts were the first on the track for their 15-lap feature and Mitchell Bunch led all 15 laps on his way to the checkered flag. He had pulled away from the field when a yellow flew at lap 10. This put Kolby Sabin on his tail for the restart. Bunch maintained his lead when the race went green, but a couple of laps later, [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 17, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 994; 2. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, and William Gould, Calera, Okla., both 979; 4. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 978; 5. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 976; 6. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Mich., 973; 7. Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, 970; 8. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn., 958; 9. Anthony Roth, Platte Center, Neb., 956; 10. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 955; 11. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 954; 12. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, and Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., both 952; 14. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 950; 15. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 941; 16. Kaleb Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, 940; 17. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 931; 18. Brenten DeYoung, Carson City, Mich., 924; 19. Jake Nightingale, Maize, Kan., 921; 20. Collin Thirlby, Grawn, Mich., 920. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 795; 2. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 779; 3. Cade Richards, Lincoln, Neb., 771; 4. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 762; 5. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., 755; 6. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 754; 7. Christopher [Read More]

Bound for Boone? Be part of Boone Bound promotion

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 14, 2023) – Bound for Boone and the 41st annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s? Let your fans, friends and all of the IMCA Racing Nation know by getting in on the Boone Bound promotion. Send a high-quality on-track photo of your car along with your name, hometown, division and the name of the photographer to boonebound@imca.com and it will be posted on the IMCA Facebook page. Car photos of drivers who have pre-registered for the Sept. 4-9 Super Nationals are posted in the order they’re received. “Boone Bound is a great way to let everybody know you’re going to be a part of the biggest dirt track racing event on the planet,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “And we are doing our very best to keep up with submissions. The sooner they’re sent in the better.” “Byron Fichter originated the Boone Bound idea and continues to do all the work on it,” continued Root. “We can’t thank him enough for everything he’s done to promote IMCA, our drivers and the IMCA [Read More]

Berry doubles up with Watermelon Classic, P1P Challenge wins

By Joyce Eisele BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 12, 2023) – Boone Speedway was back in action on Saturday night with the running of the Watermelon Classic plus the P1P Challenge race for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. It was a draw/redraw night for all classes, with extra money on the line, plus many bonuses and giveaways to the drivers. And of course, all heat winners as well as feature winners were also awarded a watermelon. Tom Berry Jr. made it a clean sweep in two IMCA Modified features, winning both the regular feature and the P1P Challenge race. David Smith came out on top of the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Curtis Veber won in the Friesen Performance IMC Northern SportMods. Andrew Berg saw victory lane in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, and it was Josh May returning to the winner’s circle in the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites. The headliner P1P Challenge race for the Modifieds, saw the top 14 drivers qualify through group timing plus earn points in heat races. They ran 15 laps for a [Read More]

Carter takes $1,000 checkers at Marshalltown

By Joyce Eisele MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Aug. 11, 2023) – It was $1,000 to win for Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods at Marshalltown Speedway on Friday night, thanks to the BHE Night before the Creek special at the speedway’s sister track, 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. Brayton Carter went home $1,000 richer taking home that honor. Jarett Franzen led the opening lap of the race but by lap three, it was Sam Wieben leading the troops. Wieben was still leading when a caution flew at lap 12 but he had big-time company by now with a pair of Oskaloosa, Iowa drivers, Curtis Van Der Wal, and Carter on his tail. When the race returned to green, Van Der Wal was able to get the advantage by going topside and took command of the race at lap 13. Another yellow would fly at lap 14 and this time it would be Carter getting the advantage on the restart and flying into the lead. It was all Carter’s race the rest of the way to the checkers, matching his win [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 10

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 994; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 979; 3. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 978; 4. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 975; 5. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 974; 6. Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Mich., 969; 7. Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, 955; 8. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Anthony Roth, Platte Center, Neb., each 952; 12. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 944; 13. Kaleb Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, 932; 14. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 931; 15. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 928; 16. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 925; 17. Collin Thirlby, Grawn, Mich., 920; 18. Brenten DeYoung, Carson City, Mich., 919; 19. Jake Nightingale, Maize, Kan., 915; 20. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 914. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 794; 2. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 776; 3. Cade Richards, Lincoln, Neb., 769; 4. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 762; 5. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., 755; 6. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 752; 7. Christopher “C.J.” Horn, Auburn, Ind., [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Aug. 3, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 993; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 979; 3. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 975; 4. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 970; 5. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., and Myron DeYoung, Stanton, Mich., both 963; 7. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 952; 8. Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, 947; 9. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 946; 10. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 945; 11. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 944; 12. Jed Freiburger, Dubuque, Iowa, 938; 13. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 927; 14. Kaleb Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, and Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., both 925; 16. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 919; 17. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 913; 18. Dyllan Ricks, Boyden, Iowa, 910; 19. Brenten DeYoung, Carson City, Mich., 908; 20. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 907. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 792; 2. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 774; 3. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., 755; 4. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 751; 5. Christopher “C.J.” Horn, Auburn, Ind., 740; 6. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 739; 7. Gary [Read More]

Let the good times roll – IMCA cars, drivers, fans are Boone Bound for Sept. 4-9 Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa – There’s no exact number yet but this is guaranteed: The cars – race cars, not the band – are coming to Boone Speedway. Nearly 650 drivers from 27 states and three Canadian provinces are already pre-registered for the 41st annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s Sept. 4-9 at Iowa’s Action Track, and the goals of every one of those drivers are to win the most prestigious championship in dirt track racing and have a good time while they’re doing it. “The general format for Super Nationals remains the same. We are still working on little tweaks to make sure that from the time racers pull into the pits and park their hauler or fans get their campers situated, to the time they go home that they have a good time,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “Most people come to Super Nationals to have a good time and that’s what we want, too,” he added. “It’s a great week for us and we want every driver and every fan to have the [Read More]