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Opportunity knocks, Zoubek answers at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (May 13, 2023) – Opportunity knocked and Bob Zoubek answered with three laps to go in the Saturday Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Eagle Raceway. The Dorchester driver was running third when the front pair of Dustin Andersen and Johnny Saathoff got caught behind lapped cars. Zoubek sailed around both to take the lead and eventually his first win of the year ahead of Saathoff, Andersen and Terry Hurt. “Dustin and John got together down low behind those lappers, I went around the high side and I honestly had no idea that I was leading it, Zoubek said following career win number 37 in the division. “It all ended up pretty good. The track was racy, with a high groove and a low groove. That’s all that you can ask for.” Adam Gullion led from lap nine to the checkers in winning the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car feature in front of Jay Russell and Tyler Drueke. Kyle Vanover parlayed a restart into the lead and the IMCA Sunoco Stock [Read More]

First Fast Friday to Faison

By Jim Haines ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (May 12, 2023) – On the first warm night, the Virginia Sprint Series took to the Carolina coast for its first Fast Friday event of the year at Dixieland Speedway and Delaware hot shoe C.J. Faison came out on top of the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car main event. Faison and Billy Hubbard paced the field to green with Faison sticking to the bottom with Hubbard and Jerald Harris right behind. Faison tried to get away and at first that strategy was working but Harris made his way to second and, after a spinner caused a caution to tighten the field, would stay right there. Laps were clicking off as Lance Christie made his way to third but all Harrison could do was to get close as waving checkered flags flew over Faison, the third different winner in as many series events so far in 2023. Next it’s off to Hagerstown Speedway this Saturday, May 20 with the Laurel Highlands Sprint Series for a co-sanctioned event.

IMCA Modifieds, Late Models, Sprints race for Sweet awards

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (May 12, 2023) – Parts built with experience and proven by performance are part of the Sweet Manufacturing slate of awards for IMCA drivers again in 2023. The Kalamazoo, Mich., company and manufacturer of the Official Steering Box of IMCA renews awards for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models and IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars for a 14th consecutive season. “Sweet Manufacturing is proud to partner with IMCA once again in 2023,” said President Jody Kelsey. “We are excited to continue our long standing partnership with them.” Top three finishers in national Modified point standings and the national Sprint Car rookie of the year receive steering boxes. The national Late Model champion gets a steering rack. The leader in national Late Model points monthly from April through September and top five drivers in final point standings for each Modified region each receive $50 gift certificates. Sweet also returns to the national Modified decal program and drivers in that division must display two Sweet Manufacturing logos on their race car to be eligible for national and [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through May 10, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 936; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 700; 3. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 665; 4. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 599; 5. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 552; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 458; 7. Jason Barnhill, Pace, Fla., 454; 8. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 439; 9. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., and Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., both 434; 11. Trevor Fitz, Santa Maria, Calif., 419; 12. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 413; 13. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 410; 14. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 400; 15. Bobby Hogge, Salinas, Calif., 384; 16. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 380; 17. Michael “Bubba” Ables, Caddo, Okla., 379; 18. Marvin Mueller, Yuma, Ariz., 376; 19. Justin Scott, Milton, Fla., 360; 20. Timothy Hamilton, Lindsay, Okla., 358. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 233; 2. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., and Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., both 191; 4. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 185; 5. Cory Beckstrom, Omaha, Neb., 169; 6. Christopher “C.J.” Horn, Auburn, Ind., Jacob Kubicka, [Read More]

PASS looks for dry bullring at Path Valley

By Frank Buhrman SPRING RUN, Pa. (May 12, 2023) – Looking to square the balance sheet at four races run versus four rainouts, the River Valley Builders Pennsylvania Sprint Series returns to Path Valley Speedway on Saturday for its second try at running on the series’ oldest active track, where more than 200 feature races have run since 2000. The 25th Anniversary PASS season has been slowed by rain, including a wet Saturday on April 15, when the series was supposed to have opened its 2023 season at the high-banked bullring that sits up against a mountain near Spring Run in northern Franklin County. This weekend’s IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car event sees gates opening at 4 p.m., with warm-ups starting at 6 p.m. and racing to follow. Six PASS events were run at Path last season with three-time champion Garrett Bard winning half of them. The other three were won by Kruz Kepner, Scott Frack and Doug Dodson. Dodson and Kepner are expected to be in attendance, along with more than two dozen other racers. Of [Read More]

Built engine drivers in four IMCA divisions run for $10,000-plus in JE Pistons awards

CYPRESS, Calif. (May 10, 2023) – Drivers in four IMCA divisions competing with built engines are in the running for awards from JE Pistons for a lucky 13th consecutive season The Cypress, Calif., manufacturer, The Industry Leader In Forged Pistons, gives product and product certificates with a total value of more than $10,000 to eligible Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers. “JE Pistons is engrained in racing at all levels and our partnership with IMCA has been integral in connecting with fellow racers,” said Marketing Manager Kevin Bailey. “These kinds of partnerships have helped us evolve our piston offerings to cater specifically to what each racing class demands and we’re excited to continue building with IMCA.” Top eligible drivers in each of the five regions for Modifieds and both regions for Stock Cars, and in national Late Model and Sprint Car standings receive sets of pistons. Eligible second through fifth place drivers in regional Modified and Stock Car, and national Late Model and Sprint Car [Read More]

Spahr continues PASS streak at Port Royal

By Frank Buhrman PORT ROYAL, Pa. (May 6, 2023) – The more things change, the more they stay the same. The change was a River Valley Builders Pennsylvania Sprint Series feature race run Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway without a rain cancellation for the first time since the middle of last month. The consistency was Logan Spahr, who remained undefeated on the season by taking his third straight IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car win, with a victory margin of 2.595 seconds over runner-up Drew Young. It was actually win number four in a row for Spahr, who won 2022’s season-ending Keystone RaceSaver Challenge, and five of PASS’s last six races. It was his second 2023 win at the Port and third of a three-year career in the KR MacDonald/High Tech Metals/RL Snyder Electric no. 5 owned by Wally Eshenaur. He made it look easy, taking advantage of drawing the pole starting slot and leading all 20 feature laps. Young, who started alongside Spahr on the front row, dogged him all the way but had to [Read More]

Junior Fan Club Night crowd cheers Wade’s Eagle win

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (May 6, 2023) – Youngsters vied in the Sam’s Club Kid’s Money Grab at intermission, then cheered Michael Wade onto his career first IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature win during Saturday’s Junior Fan Club Night program at Eagle Raceway. Wade, a direct descendant of local racing legend Smokin’ Joe Wade, who graced local tracks for many years, took the lead on lap two and outran Adam Wasserman and Kyle Gannon to the checkers. “I have to thank Adam for racing me cleanly. He always does. I think everybody had an amazing night,” Wade stated. “The track has been really good, as always. I like what they did to it this winter. The weather was great tonight. Thank you to all of the track crew, the safety crew and all of the competitors. Thank you to everybody who helps me out; you know who you are.” Gary Saathoff made a much anticipated return to the winner’s circle after leading every lap of the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod headliner. “It’s been [Read More]

Dye, Nichols deliver wins on the high banks of US 36

By Rick Staley OSBORN, Mo. (May 5, 2023) – IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars roared to the track Friday night and Jacob Dye roared to his first feature win of the season at US 36 Raceway. Jack Potter took the early lead, setting a blistering pace on the fast and smooth 3/8’s mile dirt oval with Jacob Dye in tow. Mike Houseman Jr. and Tyler Drueke battled and ran down the leaders as the race developed with Potter continuing to lead. Going caution-free, Dye made his move on the high side of turn four as the white flag waved, took the lead from Potter and picked up his first feature win of 2023. Potter placed second with Houseman third. The IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars saw a loaded field of talent tackle the track with Ricky Couch taking the lead on the opening laps while Mike Nichols and Mich Ross both started their march to the front. Nichols worked his way around the fast no. 2X of Couch only to see Ross following to challenge for the [Read More]

Big fields pay off for IMCA drivers at Eagle

EAGLE, Neb. (May 5, 2023) – As it was announced in the pit meeting on April 22, effective immediately, Eagle Raceway will start adding a minimum of $1,000 bonus spread throughout the field of a class of cars if there are 30 or more cars that show up and race at any single event in that class (includes non-qualifiers). This will be in effect from April 22, 2023 to May 27, 2023. If this works out, the track will continue to offer this bonus for the rest of 2023. “As most of you already know, we already offer a reward when ‘A’ features run caution free by giving those drivers a free pit pass the following week. Now we would like to start rewarding the drivers who are showing up and racing in classes against a large number of cars,” said Eagle’s Racine Hadan. “Take the SportMod class for example. They had 40 cars here last week on opening night. They deserve to have a reward. You guys are awesome!” “Thank you so much for showing [Read More]