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Sprint Series of Oklahoma, URSS team for Longdale Speedway battle

By David Smith, Jr. LONGDALE, Okla. (Aug. 22) – Race thirteen on the Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car Series 2017 season is set for this coming Saturday, Aug. 26 at Longdale Speedway in a co-sanctioned event with the Kansas-based United Rebel Sprint Series. Saturday’s feature winner earns $1,000. As if he needed any more incentive to score his first victory of the season, Jake Martens unofficially comes into the night with 15-point lead over defending IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car national and Sprint Series of Oklahoma champion Andy Shouse. Shouse has a series-best five feature victories on the season out of the 12 races that have been held thus far this season. Other SSO regulars expected to compete include Joe Wood Jr., Loyd Clevenger, Chris Kelly, Jerry Jumper, Cody Whitworth, Tristan Oakes, Blake Dacus, Mike Scott, Josh Toho, Brandon Anderson, Blake Scott, Justin Mowry, Steven Shebester and Dillon Laden. The URSS is coming off a three-race weekend where Zach Blurton is the current point leader. Steven Richardson, Jed Werner, Oklahoma’s Ty Williams, Darren [Read More]

All roads lead to Boone Speedway for Sept. 4-9 IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa – The opportunity for dirt track racing immortality awaits competitors at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Drivers from more than 20 states and Canada have now pre-registered for the greatest show on dirt, set for Sept. 4-9 at Boone Speedway. Champions crowned at the 35th annual event will race their way into the record book in full of a packed grandstand and an international audience watching on IMCATV. “A Super Nationals championship is the pinnacle of any driver’s career,” said IMCA President Brett Root. “The entire format of the week is as driver and fan-friendly as possible and with a number of improvements such as expansion of the pit and camping areas, the only wild card continues to be the weather.” “There’s nothing we can do about that,” he added, “except make any necessary adaptations to the race night format as needed.” Entry fees, if paid before Aug. 25, remain $40 for Modifieds, $50 for Late Models, $25 for Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Northern SportMods and Southern SportMods, and $15 [Read More]

Unique format adds to IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Nationals draw

EAGLE, Neb. – While the list of drivers already pre-entered continues to grow, promoter Roger Hadan is busy multi-tasking two weeks before the start of the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Nationals. Early entries for the fifth annual event neared 120 as teams from 13 states are entered in the Aug. 31-Sept. 3 event at Eagle Raceway. “We’ve got the cars. Now we’re focusing more on the fans,” Hadan said. “Sprint Nationals is unique with a full night of racing every night where every car has the opportunity to run for money and its three-wide start on Sunday.” The main event pays $2,500 to win and a minimum $1,250 to start, plus a generous number of contingency awards. “As far as the event itself, Mother Nature, the number of laps on the track and trying to keep the track racy will all be factors,” Hadan said. “Then our next step will be to figure out what to do to make the event even bigger.” Entries in hand now are from California, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North [Read More]

United Rebel Sprint Series Ready for Three This Weekend!

By David Smith Jr. OBERLIN, Kan. – The United Rebel Sprint Series is set for three straight nights of racing action in Kansas this weekend as the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car series heads to the Rooks County Fairgrounds in Stockton on Friday night, Aug. 18, before heading to Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas for the annual Bob Salem Memorial on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-20. Current URSS leader Zach Blurton holds a slim 12-point advantage over Steven Richardson while Jed Werner is just 24-points out of the point lead. Oklahoma’s Ty Williams will make the journey into Kansas fourth in the standings while Darren Berry sits fifth. J.D. Johnson, Tracey Hill, Brian Herbert, Aaron Ploussard and Keefe Hemel round out the top ten 10. It has been a season of parity for the URSS as 10 different drivers from three states have reached victory lane in the 10 events held thus far. The feature winners include defending series champion Luke Cranston, Adam Gullion, Andy Shouse, Richardson, Williams, Berry, Terry Richards, Toby Chapman, Todd Schwartz and Jake [Read More]

Championship Night is Saturday at Park Jefferson

JEFFERSON, S.D. – Championship Night has arrived at Park Jefferson Speedway, as this Saturday, Aug. 19 the track will crown its six IMCA champions. In addition, drivers in the IMCA RaveSaver Sprint Car division will compete for their Road to the Iron Cup event with a draw/redraw format paying $500 to win along with $25 drawings for positions 2-5 and 6-24. Point battles have been very close all season in all divisions but no more so than in the J & J Fitting IMCA Stock Car class, which has seen a myriad of competitors hold the top spot with Greg Taylor leading by just two points. The SignMasters IMCA Mods see Bob Moore 15 points over Ricky Stephan, Todd Boulware 10 points over Rusty Montagne, and David Bates eight points over Luk Jackson. Craig Clift clings to a five point advantage over David Miller and six over Aaron Shearn in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks while Colin Smith has assured himself the first-ever IMCA RACESaver Sprint title at Park Jefferson with a 73-point lead. Gates [Read More]

IMCA SportMod Mayhem Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. – After a packed house took in the most recent action at Dodge City Raceway Park on July 28, absolute mayhem is in store for this Saturday night atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas. Saturday’s tilt at the state-of-the-art facility will feature the fourth annual IMCA SportMod Mayhem event that offers up a $1,000 winner’s share. The Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Hobby Stocks will be in action as well on the card that goes green at 7:30 p.m. A strong contingent of invaders is expected to vie for Sport Modified Mayhem honors with Jeff Kaup leading DCRP reps that include the Wiens duo of Kyle and Alex along with Brian May, Jarett Lunow, Joey Maupin, Kohl Ricke and defending track champion Kevin Tabor among others. The feature payout is as follows: 1st – $1,000; 2nd – $750; 3rd – $500; 4th – $400; 5th – $350; 6th – $300; 7th – $250; 8th – $200; 9th – $175; 10th – $150; 11th – $125; 12th through 15th, $100; and 16th through 20th, $75. General admission [Read More]

Tripleheader for United Rebel Sprint Series this weekend

By David Smith Jr. STOCKTON, Kan. – The United Rebel Sprint Series is set for three straight nights of racing action this coming weekend as the series heads to the Rooks County Fairgrounds in Stockton on Friday night, Aug. 18, before heading to Oberlin Speedway for the annual Bob Salem Memorial on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19 and 20. Current URSS point leader Zach Blurton will lead the Rebels to this tripleheader weekend. He holds a slim 12-point lead over Steven Richardson in the point standings while Jed Werner is just 24 points out of the point lead. It has been a season of parity for the URSS as 10 different drivers from three states have reached victory lane in the 10 events held thus far. Among the winners include the most recent, “semi-retired” and defending series champion Luke Cranston, Adam Gullion, Andy Shouse, Richardson, Ty Williams, Darren Berry, Terry Richards, Toby Chapman, Todd Schwartz and Jake Bubak. Friday night’s event in Stockton and Saturday night’s opener in Oberlin pay $500 to win while the [Read More]

Sanders IMCA Modified Challenge Tour set for Aug. 17-20

ADA, Minn. – IMCA Modifieds race for $1,000 to win each night of the Aug. 17-20 Sanders Modified Challenge Tour, along with shares of a $7,000 point fund. Features Thursday, Aug. 17 At Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., Friday, Aug. 18 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, N.D., Saturday, Aug. 19 at Jamestown, N.D., Speedway and Sunday, Aug. 20 at Buffalo River Race Park in Glyndon, Minn., all are qualifying events for the 2018 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot and pay a minimum of $100 to start. Tour point standings are based on the best three of four finishes and drivers must compete at least three nights to be eligible. The top driver in points earns $1,500, with $1,000 for second, $800 for third, $600 for fourth and $500 for fifth. Point funds will be distributed to top 20 eligible drivers. There’s a $250 clean sweep award for drivers who can win both their heat and feature on the same night. Non-qualifier pay is $50. Entry fee and pit passes are $30 [Read More]

It’s Ardmore and Lawton this weekend for Sprint Series of Oklahoma

By David Smith Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A huge weekend double-header awaits the Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car Series presented by Smiley’s Racing Products. The tour will make a Friday, Aug. 18 appearance at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore before making its inaugural appearance at Lawton Speedway for a Saturday, Aug. 19 event atop the famed red clay quarter-mile oval. The SSO has been scheduled four previous times this 2017 race season with Mother Nature having its way twice. Michael Day won the last time the series visited Ardmore back on June 23 while Chad Koch took the series opener back on March 25. Dating back to last year’s inaugural season, Southern Oklahoma Speedway has hosted a total of six series events without a repeat winner. Season-long point leader Jake Martens comes into the two-race weekend with a slim 13-point advantage over defending tour and IMCA national champion Andy Shouse. Shouse also has a series-leading four feature victories on the season while Martens remains winless. Despite missing one event, Joe Wood [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds chase $1,000 Benefit Weekend check at Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Night two of Idaho Falls Raceway EIRMC Auxiliary Benefit Weekend will be headlined by IMCA Modifieds running for $1,000 to win along with a berth on the 2018 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Sanctioned Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are on Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19 programs at Idaho Falls. More money is also on the line Saturday for Northern SportMods as they run for $500 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Allstar Performance State and track points will be awarded both nights in both divisions. Modifieds also earn Larry Shaw Racing Western Region points and a $500 bonus will be paid to the Modified driver sweeping the weekend. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 7 p.m. Saturday. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and over and veterans with military ID, $6 for kids ages 6-12 and free for five and under. Proceeds from the weekend go to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.