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IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 23

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 460; 2. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., and Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., both 424; 4. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 411; 5. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 368; 6. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 345; 7. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 343; 8. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 334; 9. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 332; 10. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 301; 11. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 300; 12. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 288; 13. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 285; 14. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 282; 15. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 275; 16. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 274; 17. Bryson Curry, Laveen, Ariz., 272; 18. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 265; 19. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 254; 20. Garth Dushanek, Avondale, Ariz., 243. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 156; 2. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, Texas, 134; 3. John Ricketts, Burleson, Texas, 114; 4. Austin Mundie, Dallas, Texas, 108; 5. Josh Hawkins, Whitehouse, Texas, 99; 6. Chip Graham, Lewisville, Texas, 94; 7. D.J. Estes Jr., Mansfield, Texas, 87; 8. [Read More]

34 Raceway rolls out red carpet for April 1 Deery Series opener

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – The track that hosted the first Deery Brothers Summer Series event rolls out the red carpet for the first IMCA Late Model tour event of the season next Saturday, April 1. The Deery Series returns to 34 Raceway for a $2,000 to win, minimum $300 to start opening night feature. Forty-eight previous events have been held at West Burlington, more than at any other track, in the tour’s 30-year history. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded, as will special series points, as the tour switches to IMCA’s 40-point system. Heat race points will be awarded (in 3-2-1 increments), also for the first time. “We obviously have a long history with 34 Raceway and with the title sponsor of the series having a dealership in town, there is a lot of connection with West Burlington,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “It’s good to see the series open there again.” Drivers with perfect series attendance in 2016 are eligible for the $250 Sunoco Race Fuels [Read More]

RaceSaver Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series opener April 30, $10,000-plus in contingencies given in inaugural season

BRIDGEPORT, N.J. – The stage is set. The schedule is official. Teams are anxious to start battling. The IMCA RaceSaver Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series, with the headline sponsor Engler Machine and Tool at the helm, will start its points chase at the fastest track in the east, Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey, on Sunday, April 30. MASS Sprints can officially announce their schedule with stops in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, at tracks such as Bridgeport, Grandview, Delaware International, Big Diamond, Georgetown, Williams Grove and Susquehanna Speedways. This diverse schedule will test drivers’ skill and stamina as teams battle throughout the season to crown a champion. Drivers like Tim Tanner, Tommy Carberry, Bryant Davis, Stef Carberry, Joe Kay, Eddie Wagner, Jeff Geiges, Craig Pellegrini, David Bonner and Logan Diehl, among others, intend to fight for the crown. As the new series on the block, the management team has worked hard to make the first season start off with a splash. Their first task was to make sure the purse stayed true to RaceSaver roots with at least $300 to win and $150 to start for all races. MASS secured major marketing partners to [Read More]

‘Pretty good weekend’ starts with Gould’s 100th career win

CALERA, Okla. – The weekend that William Gould described as “pretty good” began with his IMCA Modified career 100th feature win and ended with his 101st. Gould used a late restart to take the lead and the milestone Modified checkers on March 17 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway. He raced to the front from eighth starting and won going away in the Kennedale Speedway Park 20-lapper the next night. “We had a pretty good weekend,” said Gould. “I probably had a third-place car Friday but the caution came out with two laps to go. I was lucky to win, period.” “On Saturday, the track was racy and we were able to get our third straight win,” he added. Gould had also won the Back The Blue Night feature March 11 at 281 Speedway; his first two checkers of the season came at Abilene Speedway’s Ice Breaker. From Calera, Okla., Gould posted his single-season best 25 feature wins and won the IMCA national championship in 2013. He won 24 times and repeated as the top driver in [Read More]

Taylor scores two wins at Arkansas Spring Nationals

BATESVILLE, Ark. (March 17-18) – The story was similar for both nights of Batesville Motor Speedway’s Arkansas Spring Nationals. Jeff Taylor raced his way to the lead in both Friday and Saturday IMCA Modified features and led to the finish of each $1,250 to win event. “The car was good, the track was racy and I could go where I wanted to,” summarized Taylor, who had started third on opening night and sixth on night two. Taylor was already on the ballot for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Robby Arnold, Drew Armstrong, Wayne Brooks and Clay Norris completed Friday’s top five. Peyton Taylor, Ken Schrader, Mark Norris and Brooks were second through fifth, respectively, on Saturday. Feature Results Friday – 1. Jeff Taylor; 2. Robby Arnold; 3. Drew Armstrong; 4. Wayne Brooks; 5. Clay Norris; 6. Brint Hartwick; 7. Mark Norris; 8. Ken Schrader; 9. Rick Engles; 10. Heath Grizzle; 11. Brandon Smith; 12. Mikey Bell; 13. Kayden Menasco; 14. Chad Avey; 15. Jessie Hoskins; 16. Joe Payne; 17. Travis Bragg; 18. Johnny Virden; 19. [Read More]

Sprint Series of Oklahoma season kicks off Saturday night

By David Smith Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – It’s time for the long-awaited season opener for the Sprint Series of Oklahoma IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car series presented by Smiley’s Racing Products as it opens its sophomore season this Saturday night, March 25, at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore. This event will also be race two for the Sprint Series of Texas IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car Series. Defending inaugural series and IMCA Sprint Car national champion Andy Shouse will be back to defend his crowns while series runner-up Joe Wood Jr. looks to garner championship honors this season. Drivers back on the SSO tour include Shayla Waddell, Cody Whitworth, Gary Owens, Chris Kelly, Mike Scott, Brandon Jennings, Blake Scott, Ty Williams, Jerry Jumper, Jake Martens, Chad Koch and Loyd Clevenger. A strong cast of rookie of the year contenders will look to jump into sprint car competition full-time this season including Dillon Laden, Justin Fisk, Josh Toho, Michael Gossman, Tanner Conn and Stan Constant. This event will be the second point race for the SST and [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds headline Tri-State Speedway’s 38th annual Kegger

POCOLA, Okla. – Top prize for IMCA Modifieds is $1,500 at Tri-State Speedway’s 38th annual Cecil Harlan Memorial Kegger Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. The 2017 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier pays a minimum of $200 to start. NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader will be among the competitors this weekend at Pocola. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Jet Racing Central Region and Allstar State points, but no local track points, will be given. Menasco Racing Enterprises gives a $500 bonus to the driver making the long tow. Entry fee is $100. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. and racing follows 6:30 p.m. hot laps both days. Adult grandstand admission is $10 on Friday and $12 on Saturday; kids ages 6-12 get in for $5 each night. Pit passes are $30 on Friday and $35 on Saturday. An open practice runs from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 23. Pit passes are $20 and grandstand admission is free. More information about the Kegger is posted on the www.tri-statespeedway.com website and on Facebook.

RPM’s 5th annual Sunflower Classic features five IMCA divisions

HAYS, Kan. – Five IMCA divisions are on the weekend card when RPM Speedway opens the 2017 season with its fifth annual Sunflower Classic special this Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. IMCA Modifieds run for $1,000 to win each night and both features are qualifying events for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Also running both nights are IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for $750 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods both for $500 to win and Mach-1 Sport Compacts run for $200 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State, but no local track points, will be awarded. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. both days. Hot laps are at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the Thursday, March 23 open practice. Pit passes are $25 on Thursday and $30 on Friday and Saturday. One-time entry fees are $75 for Modifieds, $50 for Stock Cars, $40 for Hobby Stocks and SportMods, and $30 for Sport [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 16

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 411; 2. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 397; 3. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 387; 4. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 345; 5. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 334; 6. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 310; 7. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 303; 8. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 301; 9. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 300; 10. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 293; 11. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 285; 12. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 275; 13. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 265; 14. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 247; 15. Garth Dushanek, Avondale, Ariz., 243; 16. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 232; 17. Bryson Curry, Laveen, Ariz., 223; 18. Garrett Funk, Phoenix, Ariz., 219; 19. Brenda Kirby, Lomita, Calif., 214; 20. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 212. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 118; 2. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, Texas, 99; 3. Austin Mundie, Dallas, Texas, 78; 4. John Ricketts, Burleson, Texas, 75; 5. Tucker Doughty, Heath, Texas, 74; 6. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 72; 7. Chip Graham, Lewisville, Texas, 68; [Read More]

$1,000 to win IMCA Modified feature headlines Junction’s Mike Chapin Memorial Spring Thaw

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (March 10) – IMCA Modified drivers run for $1,000 to win and a berth on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot on the second night of Junction Motor Speedway’s March 18-19 Mike Chapin Memorial Spring Thaw. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks are also on both Saturday and Sunday cards. Modifieds, Northern SportMods and Stock Cars get $350 to win, Hobby Stocks $300 on Saturday, Northern SportMods get $850, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks both $700 to win on Sunday. Top prize for Mach-1 Sport Compacts on Sunday is $200. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded both nights. Pit gates open at 11 a.m., the grandstand opens at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 4 p.m. both days. Pit passes are $25 on Saturday and $30 on Sunday. More information is available by calling 402 773-5538, ext. 4. The Chapin Memorial Spring Thaw will be broadcast by IMCA.TV.