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Round 3, 4 Winter Series Challenge IMCA Modified wins to Gaylord, Baca

PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 6-7) – While Tripp Gaylord repeated his weekend runs to victory lane, Chaz Baca scored Sunday IMCA Modified checkers in Canyon Speedway AZ Winter Series Challenge action. After racing early with Bryson Yeager, Gaylord took charge of the Saturday main event and took home $1,000. “I lucked out with the pill draw,” said Gaylord, who started second and finished in front of Baca, 15th starting Cody Thompson and Aaron Elwess. “Then I kept it out front.” Baca, also already on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot, worked his way up from the third row to reel in leader Elwess on Sunday. He chased Elwess into traffic, then took over the front spot when the Oregon visitor pulled off with a flat. “I held it steady and smooth and stayed in the lead the rest of the race,” Baca reported following his third $1,000 checkers of the early season. Rounding out the top three were John Parmeley and Josh Cain. Aaron Spangler, 10th starting Anthony Madrid and 15th starting J.C. Parmeley were 1-2-3 in Saturday’s IMCA [Read More]

Bass makes IMCA STARS Mod Lite history with win at Bubba Raceway Park

OCALA, Fla. (Feb. 5) – Bo Bass raced his way into the IMCA history book Friday night. After running second most of the way, the Eustis, Fla., driver found his way to the front late in the contest to win the first-ever IMCA Stars Mod Lite main event, held at Bubba Raceway Park. He’d started sixth, took over up front when leader Alex Cline exited with mechanical issues in the final circuits and then outran Blake Wilson and Kaden Cochran to the history-making checkers, plus a $250 bonus from national events sponsor Yoshimura. Hard charger Cody Yaw, a rookie of the year last season, raced from 18th starting to fourth. Darrick Hubbard Jr. was fifth. The Chaos Contender Chassis builder was just about as happy with his cars’ on-track showing as he was with the win. “Our cars dominated this weekend,” said Bass, who saw two of his cars start on the front row. “I didn’t think I’d get the win. This was a good way to start the year.” Starting his sixth season racing on [Read More]

Abilene ups ante for IMCA Stock Cars, Friday Ice Breaker pays $3,000 to win

ABILENE, Texas – When they say everything is bigger in Texas, what they’re talking about now are IMCA Sunoco Stock Car paydays at Abilene Speedway’s Ice Breaker. The winner of the Friday, Feb. 19 feature takes home a hefty $3,000 paycheck while the Saturday, Feb. 20 headliner, on the first night of the Sniper Speed Lone Star Tour, pays $1,000, with an additional $1,000 loyalty bonus added specifically for that event. “Winning the Ice Breaker is a career highlight for any IMCA driver. This is traditionally our first sanctioned event of the season in Texas,” IMCA President Brett Root notes, “and with drivers coming from across the country to compete at Abilene, it is certainly worthy of bigger paydays.” IMCA Modifieds race for $700 to win on opening night and for $1,000 to win, along with a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berth, on Saturday. Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod features both nights pay $600 to win while Mach-1 Sport Compacts run for $200 top checks each night. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor [Read More]

Guaranteed to be legendary, Superstition Showdown finale pays $5,000 to IMCA Modified winner

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. – Legend says there’s a lost fortune in gold in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains. One IMCA Modified driver will become legendary by winning $5,000 on the final night of Arizona Speedway’s Superstition Showdown Sunday, Feb. 14. Modified features Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 both pay $1,500 and are also Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $500 to win and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods for $750 to win Friday and Saturday. Top checks for those divisions in the Valentine’s Day show on Sunday are $1,000. Pit gates open at 1 p.m., the grandstand opens at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 5:30 p.m. each day. IMCA.TV broadcasts each program, at a cost of $24.99 for Friday or Saturday, $29.99 on Sunday or $59.99 for all three nights. Viewers can watch at IMCA.TV. Pit passes are $35 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-11 and free for ages 10 and under. Spectator admission for adults is $20 a night or $50 for all three nights. Kids [Read More]

Mari, Black are best at Cocopah’s Winter Nationals Hangover

SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 29-30) – Lance Mari outran everybody on opening night for his first IMCA Modified feature win of the season before Tanner Black collected his third Cocopah Speedway checkers of the month, on night two of the Winter Nationals Hangover. Mari drew Friday’s pole start and led all 25 laps in Friday’s $1,000 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying victory at Somerton. The final caution waved with eight to go and Darrell Hughes II chased fellow Californian Mari across the stripe. “Everything ran pretty well. The track was good and I could get past lapped traffic when I got to it,” Mari said. “It was a good showing for us, our sponsors, everybody.” Tim Ward was third and Kollin Hibdon rounded out the top four. Fifth on Friday, Black went back to the setup drawing board to find some extra speed on Saturday. He started outside the front row and led the distance, holding off the tenacious Hughes after getting caught in traffic. “It’s hard to get one feature win,” said Black, already [Read More]

IMCA sponsors quick to add awards for STARS Mod Lite drivers

VINTON, Iowa – IMCA STARS Mod Lite drivers will enjoy contingency support from more than a dozen sponsors in 2021, with a wealth of post-season awards given as well. As announced earlier this week, national events sponsor Yoshimura gives cash bonuses of $250, $150 and $100 to podium finishers at 10 selected specials, beginning with upcoming Saturday Winter Nationals events at Bubba Raceway Park and Hendry County Motorsports Park. 2021 IMCA membership and decals are required for eligibility and bonuses will be mailed from the IMCA home office after placement is verified. “We anticipate that contingency award programs for Mod Lite drivers will continue to grow and are appreciative of the support from sponsors who have already stepped up for the 2021 season,” IMCA President Brett Root said. “We remind Mod Lite drivers that they must be 2021 licensed members to receive contingency awards and any other benefits of IMCA membership. We do not extend those benefits to any competing non-member.” IMCA STARS Mod Lite licenses are $60 and can be purchased at imca.com, in the [Read More]

Winebarger finds win column on Wild Wing Shootout night two

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Jan. 22-24) – The second time was a charm Saturday night for Collen Winebarger. Making his third visit to Arizona Speedway and second of what would be three Wild Wing Shootout starts of the weekend, the Oregon speedster delivered a convincing $1,000 IMCA Modified feature win at San Tan Valley. “When I drew the front row start for the second time, I definitely wanted to make something of it,” the new Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier said. “I had a really, really quick car and the track was very fast. I was able to get through lapped traffic and didn’t give up a ton of time doing it.” After three early cautions, the race stayed green the last half of the 25-lapper. Bricen James, Friday winner Casey Arneson, Tanner Black and Ethan Dotson completed the top five as Winebarger sped to his first win of 2021. Both Arneson and Sunday winner Chaz Baca earned $1,000 for their Arizona Speedway checkers and already own early-season Winter Nationals victories as well. Riley [Read More]

Lone Star IMCA Sunoco Stock Car Tour travels to six tracks in Texas, Oklahoma

ABILENE, Texas – The fourth annual Sniper Speed Lone Star Tour for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars travels to six tracks in Texas and Oklahoma, with a $5,000 check waiting for the champion. Both IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Modifieds run for $1,000 to win at Abilene Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 20, the second show of the Ice Breaker weekend; Sunday, Feb. 21 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway in Waco; Monday, Feb. 22 at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige; Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Grayson County Speedway in Bells; Friday, Feb. 26 at Kennedale Speedway Park; and Saturday, Feb. 27 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore. Stock Car feature winners are eligible for a $500 loyalty bonus from IMCA; all Modified features are qualifying events for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Tuesday is an off day following cancellation of the event scheduled at Boyd and the Grayson County race moves to Wednesday. The manufacturers’ race for Stock Cars, king of the hill for Modifieds and pit party all are Thursday at KSP. IMCA Speedway Motors [Read More]

Arizona Speedway sets Superstition Showdown for three IMCA divisions

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. – Three IMCA divisions runs each night of Arizona Speedway’s Feb. 12-14 Superstition Showdown, with the Sunday IMCA Modified winner taking home $5,000. All three Modified feature are Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifiers, with $1,500 paid to win Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 events. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $500 to win and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods for $750 to win Friday and Saturday. Top checks in both divisions in the Valentine’s Day show on Sunday are $1,000. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and KMJ Performance Arizona State points will be awarded each night. IMCA Modifieds also earn Shaw Race Cars Western Region points and Stock Cars earn EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region points. Entry fee for all three days of the Superstition Showdown in $125 for Modifieds and $75 for Stock Cars and Northern SportMods. Pit gates open at 1 p.m., the grandstand opens at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 5:30 p.m. each day. Pit passes are $35 for adults, $10 for kids ages [Read More]

Canyon primes for IMCA Winter Series Challenge dates

PEORIA, Ariz. – Four IMCA divisions will be featured each night of the Winter Series Challenge at Canyon Speedway AZ. IMCA Modifieds are in the running for $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100 to start in their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 6 and 7. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods both race for $800 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $500 to win each day. Pit gates open at 11 a.m. and racing starts at 1 p.m. All four race programs will be broadcast by IMCA.TV. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and KMJ Performance Arizona State points will be awarded each night, along with Shaw Race Cars Western Region points for Modifieds, EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region points for Stock Cars and Big Daddy Race Cars Southern Region points for Hobby Stocks. Pill draw is $50 for Modifieds, $40 for Stocks and SportMods and $30 for Hobbies. Open practice sessions run from 1-5 p.m. on Fridays [Read More]