Northern SportMod Archives

NAPA Auto Parts will Double Down for the Prelude and the IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 27, 2024) – After the long time sponsor of the Double Down Prelude decided to go a different direction, it only took a five-minute conversation with Kendall Davis, district manager with NAPA Auto Parts, to add their brand to the Aug. 31-Sept. 1 event leading into the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. “The phone rang, and it was not the call I was expecting from (Boone Speedway announcer) Jerry Vansickel,” stated Davis. “He said, ‘Have I got a deal for you!’” After a short conversation, the two worked out the details to expand NAPA’s already great marketing partnership with Super Nationals and add it to the Prelude. NAPA enters its third year as the Fan Zone sponsor during Super Nationals and its 1st year as title sponsorship of the Double Down Prelude to the Super Nationals. Davis also noted, “We are proud of our affiliation with the Super Nationals and now by adding the NAPA brand to the Prelude, it will showcase our NAPA Auto Parts stores and NAPA Auto Care [Read More]

Murty doubles up at Boone, Lathrop takes First Timer win

By Joyce Eisele BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 24, 2024) – Boone Speedway saw its annual Watermelon Classic, P1P Challenge, and First Time Winner Night on Saturday at the track. Dallon Murty doubled up by winning the Watermelon Classic and the P1P features in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. Cody Gustoff won his first IMCA Sunoco Stock feature and it was Cam Reimers taking the honors in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. Mike Smith went back to victory lane for winning another IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature and it was Josh May leading flag to flag in the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite main event. Extra laps were added to the feature events, extra money was on the line, and of course the drivers were awarded the sought after watermelon! The P1 Promotions Challenge for the Modifieds ran first after they had earlier qualified through timing. Only the top 12 fastest were locked in for the main event. A redraw was held for the top 12 to set their starting lineup for the 15 lap feature. Murty and Dan [Read More]

Saturday wins are first of season for three at Arlington

ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 24, 2024) – A fast track provided great racing action Saturday night at Arlington Raceway. There were three different leaders in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature. Shaun Bruns led the first 13 laps with Josh Larsen on his tail. Bruns and Tim Pessek then dueled multiple laps with Bruns falling back, Pessek taking over the lead and Dave Moriarty moving up a couple spots to challenge. A yellow flag came out for a spinning car on the 17th lap. On the restart, Moriarty took the lead and remained in front to win his first feature of the year. Pessek took second but was docked two spots in post-race tech. That gave second place to Matt Looft and third to Dan Eckblad. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts saw a new car in victory lane with Zach Vande Kieft having a solid lead over Justin Dose in his drive to the checkers. Alan Lahr held on for third place. Zach Vande Kieft topped Saturday’s feature for Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts at Arlington. (Photo by Sarah [Read More]

Speedway Motors, NAPA, Casey’s gift cards add nearly $14,000 to purse at IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 27, 2024) – Minus the wrapping paper and ribbon, it’s going to seem like Christmas in September when they start awarding gift cards at the 42nd annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Nearly $14,000 in gift cards will be presented to champions, hard chargers, first-time main event qualifiers and heat race winners, courtesy of Speedway Motors, Casey’s and NAPA. NAPA gives $500 gift cards to champions crowned in the STARS Mod Lites on Sept. 1, the Late Models Sept. 2, Sport Compacts Sept. 3 and Modifieds, Stock Cars, SportMods and Hobby Stocks on Sept. 7. The Official Parts Supplier of IMCA and Super Nationals, NAPA also gives $250 gift cards to the hard charger in each of those races Title sponsor Speedway Motors gives $100 gift cards to highest finishing first-time qualifiers in each main event. Each heat winner gets a gift card good for $10 off purchases of $100 from Speedway Motors and a $20 gift card from presentation sponsor Casey’s. Casey’s and IMCA, notes IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship [Read More]

Super Nationals purse grows with cash bonuses, lap money

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 27, 2024) – When drivers sit down and write out thank you’s to everyone who contributed toward bonuses and lap money at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, they’ll be sending cards and emails to 20-plus sponsors and area businesses. More than $10,000 in cash bonuses and lap money will be given during the week of Super Nationals Sept. 2-7. “Super Nationals has always been well supported by our sponsors, and by local businesses who see the positive impact the event has locally,” said IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. Quick Performance again gives $100 bonuses to the winners of three qualifying features for Hobby Stocks, three qualifying features for Northern SportMods and six Stock Car qualifying features, he noted, while final qualifiers for both Modified and Northern SportMod main events receive $250 in cash from Saint’s Avenue Café. “There are a number of new bonuses in 2024, such as cash awards for Modified qualifying feature winners from Moffitt’s Ford Lincoln and final qualifier cash for [Read More]

Track champions crowned at Maquoketa

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (Aug. 24, 2024) – Dynamic Tube of Maquoketa hosted the 2024 season championship races on Saturday as Maquoketa Speedway hosted 122 race teams for another exciting night of racing action. IMCA Sunoco Late Models provided another action-packed headliner as drivers used every inch of the perfectly prepared track. Travis Denning used both the high side and the low groove as he worked his way to the front in the 25-lap main event, advancing from the ninth position. Denning took the checkers ahead of Mitch Morris and Evan Miller. With the season championship win, Denning also earned the 2024 track title. Drew Janssen made his second appearance at Maquoketa Speedway racing his Friesen Performance IMCA Modified. Janssen started at the tail of the invert due to the fact that he did not have an established point average. A fifth row start did not bother Janssen as he was able to work through traffic en route to the 20-lap main event win ahead of Spencer Diercks and Mitch Way. Jeff Larson was the track [Read More]

Showdown in Motown ushers in holiday weekend racing action

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Aug. 25, 2024) – Action heats up on the High Bank this Friday night for the annual Labor Day Weekend kick-off, the Aug. 30 Karl Auto Group ShowDown in Motown. Drivers from across the Midwest and the country make Marshalltown Speedway their Friday night stop on the way to the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Last year we saw 16 different states represented at the event, with the biggest out of state turnout from California. There is no entry fee to compete and all you will need is a $35 pit pass to race for great spending money on your way to Boone Speedway for Super Nationals: *$1,000 to win/$100 to start Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds *$1,000 to win/$100 to start Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites *$750 to win/ $75 To start IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars *$500 to win/ $75 to start Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods *$500 to win/$75 to start IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks *$250 to win Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts Also featuring Karl Chevrolet Dirt Trucks. Modified [Read More]

IMCA Super Nationals Modified, Hobby, SportMod champions get coveted Karl Kustoms crate engines

BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2024) – Their checkered flag runs will be career highlights for three of the champions crowned on Saturday night at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Getting a crate engine from Karl Performance will make those Sept. 7 title runs even more memorable. The Modified champion receives a 604 crate engine, the Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod champions both 602 crates from the Des Moines high performance parts manufacturer and distributor, designated as The Preferred Engine Supplier of IMCA Racing. “Our marketing partnership with the Karl Companies originated with the Northern SportMods and has seen steady growth since,” observed IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “The 42nd annual Super Nationals marks the 11th consecutive year Karl will award crate engines to three of our Saturday night champions.” “Winning a Super Nationals crown is a pinnacle achievement for any dirt track driver,” he added. “We very much appreciate Karl adding even more luster.” Karl Performance and Chevrolet Performance will be located in adjoining booths on manufacturers’ row throughout the week. [Read More]

Champions crowed in exciting finale at Ocean

By Steven Blakesley Blakesley Sports Media WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2024) – Ocean Speedway in Watsonville concluded its 2024 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing point season Friday night at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on an exciting night on the dirt. Jim Pettit wrapped up back-to-back Friesen Performance IMCA Modified titles while 18-year-old Emali VanHoff claimed her first Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod championship. The Modifieds had an outstanding quality field for a 25-lap feature. Robert Marsh went through the middle down the backstretch to lead lap one after starting third. Marsh then spun in turn two, sparking a chain reaction crash. Fred Lind flipped side over side wildly to draw a red flag. Lind was uninjured. Bobby Hogge drove into the lead on lap seven with former champ Cody Burke and Pettit in pursuit in second and third. A series of cautions over the next 10 laps kept the field in close quarters. Hogge survived an onslaught of challenges from Burke and Pettit to score the championship finale win over Pettit, Burke, eighth-starting Jacob Mallet [Read More]

Final night of racing at Kossuth County Speedway

By Greg Grabianowski Sports Editor ALGONA, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2024) – The final evening of exciting dirt track racing at the Kossuth County Speedway for 2024 took place on Aug. 22 wrapping up a crazy season that saw Mother Nature the only feature winner on seven different Thursday nights. The evening was also for the final night for track manager Ron Reefer as he announced after doing a great job at the oval for the past nine years that it was time for him to spend more time with his family and have more time to enjoy some of his outdoor hobbies. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks were led to the flag stand by Brayton Kajewski and Joe Doran. Doran jumped out front after the first lap around the track and led the whole race until a late race surge by hard-charger Mike Smith gave the Lake City driver his fifth local feature win. Although Doran maintain the top spot early in the race, the battle for second place saw Jade Lange, Josh Sidles and Brandon [Read More]