Events

Atomic track champion will be first crowned in Ohio by IMCA RaceSaver

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – IMCA will crown its first-ever RaceSaver Sprint Car track champion as well as a series champion in Ohio this season. Atomic Speedway hosted the first of nine events on April 9; points races there April 22, May 20, June 24, July 22 and Aug. 5, 25 and 26, and Sept. 23 also figure toward determining that first champion. The June 24 event is during Ohio Sprint Speedweek and will be broadcast on the internet. The Aug. 26 Open Wheel Championship feature pays $600 to win. Eight Ohio Thunder Sprint Series dates are now on the schedule – at least one more will be added, at a location to be announced – at Atomic, Moler Raceway Park, Southern Ohio Speedway and Hilltop Speedway. Series dates at Moler are April 28 and Aug. 4. Atomic is site of the April 29 show while Hilltop welcomes the series on July 15. Southern is the destination for May 19, June 30, July 21 and Sept. 22 events. The one TBA date now is June 9. “What’s [Read More]

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Adjustment dials must be disabled, sealed on Crane ignition boxes in 2017

VINTON, Iowa – IMCA will require four ignition boxes available from Crane Ignition to have adjustment dials disabled and permanently sealed when used in sanctioned Modified, Late Model or Stock Car competition in 2017. Those ignition boxes are: Crane HI-6RC ignition part number 6000-6700; Crane HI-6N Oval track ignition part number 6000-6410 (Weatherpak Plug); Crane HI-6N Oval track ignition, part number 6000-6412 (Deutsch Plug); and Crane HI-6RN oval track ignition, part number 6000-6750 (Digital). “These ignition boxes all have adjustable RPM limits and, as a result, an issue that allows them to operate at a different RPM limit than what the box is physically set with the adjustment dials,” explained Dave Brenn, IMCA’s executive director of competition. “For 2017, these existing Crane ignition boxes will still be allowed but must have the adjustment dials disabled and permanently sealed, effectively making the box operate as a preset RPM limited box.” “After choosing the desired RPM limit, the box must have a cover plate permanently sealed with an epoxy-type adhesive over the dials,” he continued. “Silicone or [Read More]

Deery Brothers Summer Series
Deery Bros Late Model Summer Series

Deery Series doubleheader this weekend at Farley, Independence

FARLEY, Iowa (April 10) – A pair of $2,000 to win events are on weekend tickets for the Deery Brothers Summer Series. Touring IMCA Late Models headline shows Friday, April 14 at Farley Speedway and Saturday, April 15 at Independence Motor Speedway. A minimum of $300 will be paid to make the main event both nights. Farley opens pit gates at 5:30 p.m. and the grandstand at 6 p.m. Hot laps are at 7 p.m. with rac­ing to follow. Spectator admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $10 for students ages 13-17 and free for 12 and under. Pit passes are $30. Also running are IMCA Modifieds for all applicable points, in­cluding track, and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for national, regional and state points. More infor­mation is available by calling 563 744-3620 and at the www.farleyspeedwaypromotions.com web­site. Pit gates and the grandstand at Independence open at 4 p.m., with racing following 6 p.m. hot laps. Spectator admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students ages 12-18 with ID, and free for kids 11 and under when [Read More]

Events

Eagle Raceway’s April 14, 15 Ice Breaker boasts Twice is Nice Challenge

EAGLE, Neb. – The Twice is Nice Challenge returns to the format for season-opening Ice Breaker Challenge at Eagle Raceway April 14 and 15. IMCA Modifieds race for $1,000 to win on Friday and for $2,000 to win on Satur­day while Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods run for $500 to win both nights. The driver who can win both nights in either division pockets a $1,000 Twice is Nice Challenge bonus, as SportMod driver Lance Borgman did last year. Both Modified features are qualifying events for the 2017 Fast Shafts All-Star Invita­tional ballot. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks chase a $400 top check while Mach-1 Sport Compacts run for $150 to win on Friday. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars run for $1,000 to win and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for $500 to win on Saturday. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, re­gional and Allstar Performance state points will be awarded each night. Special series points will also be given for Saturday’s Sprint Series of Nebraska event. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 6 [Read More]

Events

Crawford County Speedway opens with April 14-15 Spring Fling

DENISON, Iowa – Crawford County Speedway’s April 14 and 15 Spring Fling features a pair of $1,000 to win, Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events for IMCA Modifieds. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $750 to win, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $500 to win, and Mach-1 Sport Compacts for $200 to win both nights. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State will be awarded for each show. Entry fee for the weekend is $75 for Modifieds, $65 for Stock Cars, $50 for SportMods and Hobby Stocks, and $25 for Sport Compacts. Racing follows 7 p.m. hot laps on Friday and 6 p.m. hot laps on Saturday. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and military personnel with ID, and free for kids five and under. Pit passes are $30. An open practice session starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13 and the purchase of a $25 pit pass includes a meal that evening. Camping spots are $20 each and can be [Read More]

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Scott makes right move for Vinton IMCA Modified Frostbuster win

VINTON, Iowa (April 9) – No way, figured Johnny Scott, did he have a realistic shot at winning Sunday’s IMCA Modified Frostbuster feature after drawing the 12th starting spot. Yes way. Scott slipped inside Kyle Brown for the lead on the 19th of 25 laps, then held Brown and Jason Wolla in check following a restart with four to go to win the headline event at Benton County Speed­way. “I didn’t think there was any way, especially with so many good cars here, but we made the right move at the right time,” said Scott, also the $1,000 feature winner ahead of Brown at the opening night Frostbuster Friday at Marshalltown. “The bottom was dominant and I had to take the chance when Kyle bobbled a little.” The two made contact going into the first turn. Scott drove by for the eventual win, chased to the checkers by Brown, Wolla, Scott Hogan and 20th starting Joel Rust. “There was a little contact but it was not intentional. I don’t race like that. It was a racing deal,” Scott [Read More]

Deery Bros Late Model Summer Series

Despite heavy heart, Denny Eckrich gets Deery Series win at West Liberty

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (April 8) – After winning Saturday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at West Liberty Raceway, Denny Eckrich took time to remember friend Mike Humphrey, killed in a car accident earlier this week in Louisiana. “He helped me get into a Black Diamond (Chassis). He helped a lot of racers,” Eckrich said. “Mike was a good guy and he died too soon. There are a lot of heavy hearts tonight.” Eckrich led the last seven of 40 laps after taking the outside line around Jeremiah Hurst and Jesse Sobbing following a late restart. The $2,000 checkers were his IMCA Late Model tour career sixth; he also won the first series race held at West Liberty last year. Outside front row starter Spencer Diercks led the first 15 laps before slowing and watching Hurst motor by. Eckrich was part of a mid-race tangle with Jake Neal during their battle for second that left the left side of his car more than a little banged up but he soldiered on. Hurst and Sobbing got together [Read More]

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Dickerson gets IMCA Modified win, Munoz gets career highlight at Boone Frostbuster

BOONE, Iowa (April 8) – After finishing repairs to the roof of his shop, Russ Dickerson put the finishing touches on his IMCA Modified. On Saturday, he finished first in the Frostbuster main event at his hometown Boone Speedway and started to turn his luck around with a $1,000 payday. “This was a pretty good way to start out the season and a good way to start the month,” said Dicker­son, who’d lost the roof of his shop to a windstorm some four weeks ago. “We started eighth and everything worked out in our favor. We had some good luck for a change.” The new Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier got the lead just after halfway in the 25-lapper. He ran the higher line until catching up with the back of the field, then used different lines to work his way through traffic. Jason Wolla, who’d won ahead of Dickerson in their heat, was second and Clint Luellen was third. Mike Van Genderen and Hunter Marriott completed the top five. “I saw Wolla several [Read More]

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Scott is great late to win IMCA Modified feature at Marshalltown Frostbuster

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (April 7) – Johnny Scott was understandably impressed by the quality of the IMCA Modified feature field at Marshalltown Speedway’s Frostbuster special Friday night. The New Mexico native, now racing out of Cameron, Mo., was the most impressive, racing from 18th starting to top the $1,000 to win event ahead of Kyle Brown and Hunter Marriott. “There were a lot of good cars here tonight. We got a break when we got a caution with five or six laps to go and restarted seventh,” he said. “I stayed on the outside, ran side-by-side with Kyle and finally cleared him for the lead coming to the white flag.” “Everything worked out for us,” Scott added. “We’ve run in the top five at Marshalltown before and it feels good to finally win here.” Chris Simpson and Clint Luellen completed the top five finishers. Scott was already on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. More than 160 cars were entered for the first of three weekend Frostbusters. Boone Speedway hosts the Saturday event, Benton County Speedway at [Read More]

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IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 6

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 522; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 480; 3. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 462; 4. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 439; 5. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 424; 6. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 420; 7. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 411; 8. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 407; 9. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 379; 10. Ethan Dotson, Bak­ersfield, Calif., 372; 11. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 368; 12. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 340; 13. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 334; 14. Chad Melton, Mineral Wells, Texas, 327; 15. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 308; 16. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 301; 17. Cody Shoe­maker, Decatur, Texas, 298; 18. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 286; 19. Marlyn Seidler, Un­derwood, N.D., 285; 20. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 275. IMCA Late Models – 1. Nick Marolf, Wilton, Iowa, 40; 2. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown, Iowa, 39; 3. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 38; 4. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 37; 5. Tyler Bruening, Decorah, Iowa, 36; 6. Luke Goedert, Guttenberg, Iowa, 35; 7. Richie Gustin, Gilman, Iowa, 34; 8. Scott Fitzpatrick, [Read More]