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Sites starts promising season with Empire State Series win at Five Mile

KIRKWOOD, N.Y. (April 12) – Eddie Sites likes the start of his 2015 a lot more than he does his 2013 or 2014 campaigns. Sites won Sunday’s opening event for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds following the Empire State Series at Five Mile Point Speedway. The victory paid $400 and came ahead of Jared Spalding and Jason Benjamin. Gary Smith and K.C. Cole completed the top five. Sites had started third, passed Mike Stoddard and Matt Cole on the second circuit, then led to the end of the 25-lapper. After seeing a comfortable lead erased by a lap 23 caution, he took the checkers two car lengths ahead of Spalding. “It rubbered up but I didn’t have any trouble getting around the track,” Sites said. “I had a pretty good car. This was the best race I’ve had in a long time.” “I won this series two years in a row (in 2011 and 2012) but haven’t raced much the last two seasons,” he continued. “In 2013 we had a lot of parts failures, some [Read More]

Seymour becomes site of 1st, 200th wins for Snellenberger

PULASKI, Wis. (April 11) – That big sigh of relief you heard from victory lane at Seymour Speedway came from Rod Snellenberger. Snellenberger won for the 200th time in his IMCA Sunoco Stock Car career Saturday evening, holding off Brandon Czarapata by the narrowest of margins. “It was a relief to get it this early in the season. Everyone has been asking me how soon I thought I’d get the win,” the Pulaski driver said following his second start of 2015. “My mom and dad got back last week from spending the winter down south and were there to see me win, so that meant a lot to me.” Snellenberger counts the 2008 national championship, seven Allstar Performance State and 14 local track titles among his IMCA achievements. Czarapata, twice a national champion with 100-plus wins of his own, made him work to complete the latest accomplishment. After starting from the pole, Snellenberger caught Kyle Frederick for the lead six laps in. Czarapata, meanwhile, made his way up from mid-pack to challenge for the front and [Read More]

Last-corner pass lifts Humphries to Virginia Sprint Series checkers

By Jim Haines SHENANDOAH, Va. (April 11) – Tom Humphries was the opening night winner Saturday, in the Virginia Sprint Series lidlifter at Shenandoah Speedway. The IMCA Eagle Motor Sports RaceSaver Sprint Car tour started off the way last year ended, with a last corner pass being made for the victory. Chris Ware and Charlie Ware paced the field to green with Chris out first and Anthony Linkenhoker right behind. Linkenhoker was smooth a lane up and on lap three made his way to the front, bringing Ryan Price along as Humphries with Jerald Harris rounded out the bunch Laps clicked off as Linkenhoker stayed out front and Price was trying everything to get by and Humphries pressured in third. Halfway flags were shown with Linkenhoker still leading but Price going even lower until he jammed an inside move and got the lead. Humphries made his way to second with Harris third and lapped cars coming into play as the white flag waved. Turn three provided the opening for Humphries as they closed up on [Read More]

Kay continues Deery streak at West Liberty

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (April 11) – Justin Kay got back in the groove Saturday at West Liberty Raceway. A week after exiting early with mechanical issues in the Deery Brothers Summer Series opener, the defending champion led the last 26 of 40 laps in winning the second installment of the 2015 IMCA Late Model tour. He’s now won three straight, and four of the last five Deery features held at West Liberty. Kay’s latest checkers, his career 10th, were good for $3,000. Scott Fitzpatrick, Brian Harris, Andy Nezworski and Andy Eckrich were next across the stripe. Harris had started 21st; Kevin Kile started 22nd and finished sixth. Ron Boyse took the green from outside row one and led the first lap; pole starter Nezworski let the next 13 times around the oval, before the only caution of the night came out. Kay, who had worked his way to third from 10th, passed both Boyse and Nezworski following the ensuing restart. He got into heavy lapped traffic with 10 to go but still took the win well [Read More]

April 1-4 Frostbuster Week Top 20 Point Standings

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds (tie broken in top four) – 1. Jason Wolla, Ray, N.D., 148; 2. Todd Shute, Des Moines, Iowa, 138; 3. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 138; 4. Josh Most, Red Oak, Iowa, 123; 5. Cole Ferguson, Dexter, Iowa, 111; 6. Justin Medler, Minot, N.D., 103; 7. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, and Mike Mullen, Suamico, Wis., both 101; 9. Adam Larson, Ankeny, Iowa, 100; 10. Jimmy Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, 92; 11. Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup, Iowa, 88; 12. Jon Snyder, Ames, Iowa, 87; 13. Luke Wanninger, Minburn, Iowa, 77; 14. Brian Mullen, Seymour, Wis., 76; 15. Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 75; 16. Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa, and Ken Schrader, Concord, N.C., both 69; 18. Donavon Sorenson, Laurel, Mont., 66; 19. Jacob Murray, Hartford, Iowa, 65; 20. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 64. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Jay Schmidt, Tama, Iowa, 138; 2. Brendon LaBatte, Weyburn, Sask., 132; 3. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa, 119; 4. Bret Koehler, Two Rivers, Wis., 110; 5. Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, 105; 6. James Lynch, Donnellson, Iowa, 96; 7. Rick [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 9

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 614; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 593; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 547; 4. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 508; 5. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 454; 6. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 452; 7. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 436; 8. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 9. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 375; 10. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 372; 11. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 364; 12. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 357; 13. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., and Don Earven, Globe, Ariz., both 354; 15. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 312; 16. Sean Stewart, Bullhead City, Ariz., 308; 17. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., 293; 18. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 290; 19. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 286; 20. Ryan McDaniel, Olivehurst, Calif., 277. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Paradise, Texas, 265; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 260; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 215; 4. Kyle Jones, Kennedale, Texas, 175; 5. Tucker Doughty, Heath, Texas, 161; 6. Brandon Long, [Read More]

Foulger first in epic Antioch battle

ANTIOCH, Calif. (April 4) – Troy Foulger and Michael Paul Jr. waged a side-by-side battle that lasted half the feature in IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified racing Saturday at Antioch Speedway. “The track was perfect – with two grooves to make it a great race – I had so much fun,” Foulger said after having Paul, Jr. outside his passenger window lap after lap, with no chance to pass him. “I finally figured if I open up the straightaway, it would help me when I entered the corner.” Foulger, who started sixth, got by Paul and went on to the checkered flag. “It was a good race – but it would have been better if I won,” Paul laughed. “My car was loose (handling) and his was better. Troy just got under me and would not let go.” Paul studied the track to maintain his advantage. His car being loose meant he wanted to stay out of the driest groove on the race track. “I was hunting for moisture, looking for any part of the [Read More]

Zeitner’s Deery Series tires pass lab test

VINTON, Iowa – Samples taken from Corey Zeitner’s tires have passed chemical testing conducted at an independent laboratory. As a result, Zeitner is now the official winner of Saturday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Crawford County Speedway. “We received results today (Thursday) from the lab, which verified the tires were legal,” Tour Director Kevin Yoder said. “Race results have been declared official and Corey has been paid the $3,000 for his win.” Random tire sampling will continue throughout the IMCA Late Model tour as well as at events for other sanctioned divisions throughout the 2015 season.

Frostbuster point leaders earn $400, race of champions qualifying eligibility

VINTON, Iowa – Drivers with top point totals from April 1-4 IMCA Frostbuster specials each earned $400 shares of $1,000 point funds for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. In addition, Jason Wolla (Modified), Jay Schmidt (Stock Car) and Lucas Lamberies (Northern SportMod) become eligible to qualify for their respective race of champions at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Austin Luellen was already eligible to qualify for the Hobby Stock RoC, having won that race last year. Nearly 350 different drivers from a dozen states and Canada competed at Frostbusters held at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Marshalltown Speedway and Boone Speedway. Car counts topped 200 for the Friday event at Marshalltown and again Saturday at Boone. Top drivers in Frostbuster point standings will receive jackets and plaques during the national IMCA awards banquet in November. Each of the four tracks contributed equal shares to provide $4,000 in point fund money. Checks [Read More]

Ruter, Green both make it two straight with season opening checkers at I-35

By Greg Grabianowski MASON CITY, Iowa (April 5) – Ryan Ruter and Derek Green each won for the second time in less than 24 hours to highlight opening night action Sunday at I-35 Speedway. Both had won Saturday at Hancock County Speedway. Ruter repeated in the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, earning $1,000, while Green notched another IMCA Sunoco Stock Car Frostbuster victory. Ruter again drew well, starting on the inside of the second row after drawing the pole at Britt. He held off a late charge by Rich Lewerke, who ended up in second. Josh Ruby, Kelly Shyrock and Alex Hanson completed the top five. Green passed leader Joe Willier in winning the Stock Car feature from the sixth starting spot. Willier was the runner-up and Luke Sathoff placed third. Luck was on the side of Nate Chodur in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature. Nick Meyer had built a big lead only to see his No. 2 rig start pouring out smoke late in the race, forcing him into the infield. Chodur cruised [Read More]