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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]

Northeast Shootout totes top check for IMCA Modified Empire State Series

KIRKWOOD, N.Y. – The Empire State Series for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds starts its trek toward a new milestone at the same track that hosted the last one. Opening night for the 14th annual series is Sunday, April 12 at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, site of the 100th event in tour history last November. In all, nine dates are scheduled at five different tracks this season. The top paying event – the winner goes home with $2,500 – doubles as the inaugural Northeast Shootout at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, May 3. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Dirt Works Eastern Region, special series and Allstar Performance State points will also be awarded when the tour is at Black Rock Speedway in Dundee on Fridays, May 22 and Sept. 18; at Skyline Raceway in Cortland on Sunday, May 24 and Saturday, Sept. 19; and at I-88 Speedway in Afton on Fridays, June 12 and July 31. Special series points only will be given for the Saturday, Oct. 10 finale at Five Mile Point. [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds delivering something different for River Cities Speedway fans

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Promoters at River Cities Speedway were looking for a new class of race car to bring to Grand Forks this summer Their interest sparked by officials from neighboring tracks, they decided on the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds. The sanctioned division headlines Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 shows during the Grand Forks County Fair. IMCA Modifieds return for Friday shows on the 1/3-mile clay oval Aug. 14 and Sept. 18. “We like to do some different things here every year,” explained Darren Evavold, long-time co-promoter at Grand Forks with Linus Mack, Don Mack, Wayne Anderson and Rick Rea. “We have talked with our neighboring tracks about the IMCA Modifieds and I think they’ll satisfy our fans looking for something different.” Kevin Nathe at Buffalo River Race Park and Jake Bitker at Norman County Raceway both gave enthusiastic thumbs up to the idea. The three tracks are working together to avoid scheduling conflicts. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and Belleville Motorsports North Central Region points will be awarded for [Read More]

New promoter Kappmeyer bringing new ideas, events to Santa Maria Raceway

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Second-generation racer Mike Kappmeyer takes over as promoter at his home track this season. Kappmeyer takes charge at Santa Maria Raceway, where IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds return and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are new to regular Saturday programs. Opening night on the 1/3-mile dirt oval is April 11. “The IMCA cars are fun divisions. My grandson (Christian Copley) drove one and I owned one,” said Kappmeyer, a former off-road competitor. “IMCA has been around for a while and they’re a good sanctioning body. Their rules make it easier for me as a promoter and I learned a lot working for Jim Naylor at Ventura Raceway.” Concessions have been remodeled and work on updating restrooms is well underway. Also of note, the pit area was moved from the infield to a portion of the parking lot and Kappmeyer added a smaller oval for classes designed for younger drivers. “We are diversifying,” he summarized. “We’ll put on a couple sand drags this year and will hold two concerts. We can make use [Read More]

Deery Series champion, rookie of the year earn awards from Robert & Sons Aluminum

NEWNAN, Ga. – New awards for Deery Brothers Summer Series drivers are in store this season from Robert & Sons Aluminum. A third-generation family business located in Newnan, Ga., southwest of Atlanta, Robert & Sons gives 10 sheets of aluminum to both the champion and rookie of the year for the 29th annual IMCA Late Model tour. “We want to help support our current customers while getting our name out more with dirt track chassis builders,” explained company Vice President Steve Hinely. “We’ve had racing customers for most of the 25 years we’ve been in business. Now we want more people in the industry to know who Robert and Sons are.” Founded in Atlanta, Robert and Sons moved 30 miles southwest to Newnan in 2002. That location was key in providing needed space to add more production equipment and still be able to provide quick transit times for shipments. In addition to race car application, Robert and Sons distributes aluminum for commercial uses that range from trailers to signage and storefronts throughout the US, Canada, [Read More]