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Moore scores IMCA Modified honors at WaKeeney’s Spring Fling

By Mike Hughes WAKEENEY, Kan. (March 29) – Nate Moore was the $1,000 IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified winner when WaKeeney Speedway opened the new season with its fifth annual Spring Fling. Defending race winner Cody Gearhart started on the pole for the 25-lap feature and took the early lead with Ryan Heger in tow. After a caution on lap 18 when Mike Martin lost his motor, Moore made a pass on Gearhart to take the top spot. Gearhart left the race later with tire issues. Moore held on to win with Heger, Randy Wilson, Kyle Rohleder and Dylan Sherfick completing the top five. The victory put Moore on the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Drivers from six states competed for extra prize money at the Sunday special. The 25-lap IMCA Stock Car feature saw its fair share of cautions but had the most exciting finish of the day. Chad Sterling took the lead at the drop of the green but was passed by Jason Rogers on lap 10. Rogers’ lead was short [Read More]

Cole conquers IMCA Modified foes at Tri-State Kegger

POCOLA, Okla. (March 27-28) – Tate Cole got the answers to a lot of questions Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway. Cole led all 30 laps of Saturday’s IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified Cecil Harlan Memorial Kegger main event. The victory paid $1,500, put Cole on the ballot for this September’s Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and came in his first start of 2015. “I was kind of wondering about this weekend because I have a crate motor and this was my first night out because we didn’t get to practice on Thursday (because of rain),” he explained. “I converted my open car from last year to IMCA and this was my first time on Hoosiers in that car. I wasn’t sure how things were going to work out. They worked out pretty good, though.” Runner-up to Dan Womack in Friday’s qualifying feature, Cole started outside row one on Saturday and was ahead in the first corner. He used multiple lines in staying in the lead and pulled away on each restart, taking the checkers ahead of [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 26

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 555; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 513; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 485; 4. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 445; 5. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 6. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 412; 7. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 372; 8. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 361; 9. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 353; 10. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 340; 11. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 312; 12. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., 293; 13. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 290; 14. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 287; 15. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 286; 16. Don Earven, Globe, Ariz., 285; 17. Sean Stewart, Bullhead City, Ariz., 271; 18. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 262; 19. Ryan McDaniel, Olivehurst, Calif., 238; 20. Kyle Heckman, Bakersfield, Calif., 237. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Paradise, Texas, 193; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 148; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 141; 4. Michelle Melton, Flower Mound, Texas, 132; 5. John Carney II, Lubbock, Texas, [Read More]

April 4 opener takes Deery Series to Crawford County Speedway

DENISON, Iowa – More than two decades after its only previous visit, the Deery Brothers Summer Series returns to Crawford County Speedway on Saturday, April 4. Opening night for the IMCA Late Model tour brings the series back to Denison for the first time since July 28 of 1994. Gary Webb of Blue Grass was the winner that evening, earning the second in what became a record four straight feature victories and eventually the first of three career tour championships. The Deery show scheduled last April at Crawford County was rained out. “With the blast of unseasonably mild weather recently, we’re optimistic about the series opener in Denison,” said Tour Director Kevin Yoder. “Once we get that event in we’ll be off and running with what promises to be another outstanding series.” The main event pays $3,000 to win and a minimum of $300 to start. Also on the program are IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Mach-1 Sport Compacts racing for IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points. Pit gates [Read More]

281 switches Spring Fling to April 25, 26

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – The Spring Fling originally planned for this weekend at 281 Speedway has been rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26. Inclement weather, wet track conditions and a wet and windy forecast prompted the change of dates. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 Sport Compacts will race both days at Stephenville. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. On Sunday, gates open at 1 p.m., the grandstand opens and hot laps start at 3 p.m. and racing is at 4 p.m. All applicable IMCA points will be awarded. There is no registration fee and pit passes are $30. Spectator admission is $10 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12 and free for youngsters five and under. More information is available at the www.281speedway.com website and on Facebook. The Spring Fling is sponsored by Sawblade.com of Houston.

Schrader joining IMCA Modified fields for April 1-4 Frostbusters at Oskaloosa, Vinton, Marshalltown, Boone

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds will race for a top prize of $1,000 and a spot on the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational at each of four Frostbuster specials April 1-4. Ken Schrader joins the Modified entrants beginning with opening night on Wednesday, April 1 at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa. Benton County Speedway at Vinton hosts the Thursday, April 2 show. The Friday, April 3 Frostbuster is at Marshalltown Speedway and Boone Speedway hosts the Saturday, April 4 finale. The popular NASCAR driver last followed the Frostbusters in 2012, winning once and finishing no worse than sixth in five feature events. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars also run for $500 to win, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods for $400 and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $250 each night. Top five drivers in each division will earn shares of $1,000 point funds and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded at all four shows. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens [Read More]

Central Region for IMCA Modifieds runs under Jet Racing banner again in 2015

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 23) – Jet Racing returns to the title sponsorship role for IMCA’s Central Region for Modifieds for a fourth consecutive season in 2015. The region includes sanctioned tracks in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and eastern Colorado. Jet, located in Beatrice, Neb., provides a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in official point standings. The champion’s share is $2,500. The runner-up earns $1,250, with $625 for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for sixth through 10th place. Owned by four-time national and now six-time regional champion Johnny Saathoff, Jet Racing is in its 18th year as an IMCA marketing partner and retails high performance parts and automotive accessories in addition to building chassis. Drivers must display two Jet Racing decals on their race car to be eligible for any point fund money. “Jet Racing is one of our longest-tenured chassis partners and with the addition of newly sanctioned tracks in Oklahoma, it should do nothing but enhance an already ultra-competitive Jet Racing [Read More]

Sheridan Speedway writes new racing chapter with IMCA Modified sanction

SHERIDAN, Wyo. – After nine years, new numbers will be written on the lineup board at Sheridan Speedway. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds will headline Friday shows at Sheridan this season. The 3/8-mile dirt oval had been idle since 2006 and car numbers were still visible on the infield whiteboard when cleanup and renovation work got underway. “I had raced there myself and it always sparked my interest to own my own track,” said Craig Draper, who purchased the speedway last December. “We’re revamping the entire facility. We have built all-new concessions and grandstand seating. This is an outstanding track.” Spectator parking will be expanded and an overflow area for the pits is in the works. Also planned is a static camera system that will allow drivers to watch the races on Youtube just minutes after they take the checkers. Opening night is May 8. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing point races for the Modifieds continue through Aug. 28. “We’ve had an amazing group of volunteers here. It would have been so much more difficult [Read More]

Casey’s backs IMCA Super Nationals, Deery Series

ANKENY, Iowa (March 20) – The biggest event in dirt track racing and drivers in the premier series for IMCA Late Models enjoy the support of Casey’s General Store again this season. Based in Ankeny, Iowa, third-year marketing partner Casey’s returns as presenting sponsor for the Sept. 7-12 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals, and title sponsor for the redraw at all Deery Brothers Summer Series main events. The Official Convenience Store of IMCA, Casey’s will give a hat and a $20 gift card to eligible heat winners in all divisions during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Both Casey’s and IMCA will donate $10 to Hope for the Warriors on behalf of each heat winner during the week at Boone Speedway. More than $10,000 was donated to Hope For The Warriors in 2013 and 2014. Drivers drawing the pole start for each Deery feature receive $50 gift cards. Drivers with perfect attendance for the entire season also receive $100 gift cards. Super Nationals and Deery competitors are required to display two Casey’s [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 19

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 491; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 433; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 432; 4. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 5. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 405; 6. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 372; 7. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 353; 8. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 346; 9. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., and Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., both 312; 11. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 290; 12. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 266; 13. Ryan McDaniel, Olivehurst, Calif., 238; 14. Sean Stewart, Bullhead City, Ariz., 233; 15. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 231; 16. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 225; 17. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 221; 18. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., 219; 19. Collen Winebarger, Corbett, Ore., 216; 20. Scott Drake, Joplin, Mo., 213. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Paradise, Texas, 193; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 148; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 141; 4. Michelle Melton, Flower Mound, Texas, 132; 5. John Carney II, Lubbock, Texas, [Read More]