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Murty scores $1,000 Stock Car win at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (June 11, 2023) – Dallon Murty earned a $1,000 payday Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Murty came out on top of a multi-car battle to take top honors in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company. From his fourth row starting spot, Murty raced the low groove into contention and pressured Brett Vanous for the top spot in that 20-lapper. With Vanous protecting the low groove, Murty changed lanes and attempted to challenge from the high side, which allowed a number of others to close in and battle for the lead. Damon Murty and Gage Neal were the strongest of the lot as the four drivers swapped positions and racing grooves at the front of the pack. Following a late restart, Dallon Murty made his move and then fought off pressure from Neal to seal the win. Vanous ran third ahead of Kaden Reynolds. Dallon Murty was a $1,000 winner in IMCA Sunoco Stock Car action Sunday night. Justin Wacha made a popular return visit to victory lane at [Read More]

Halstead drives to first IMCA Late Model win of 2023 at Lee County

By Brian Neal DONNELLSON, Iowa (June 9, 2023) – Round four of the Iowa Corn Growers Association’s Drive For 5 at Lee County Speedway saw Sam Halstead race to his first IMCA Sunoco Late Model feature win of the season. Halstead and Mark Burgtorf drew the front row for the 25-lapper. Halstead led Nick Marolf and Burgtorf early, working the bottom of the track while Marolf went to the top to try and grab the top spot away. Marolf slipped by for the lead on lap 11 but coming off turn four to complete lap 14, Halstead drove back under Marolf to get the top spot back. Despite lapped traffic over the final laps, Halstead held on for his first win of the season at Donnellson, which happened to be worth $1,000. Jay Johnson came from seventh to finish third, Dennis Woodworth was fourth with Burgtorf completing the top five. Joining Halstead with first Lee County Speedway wins of the season were David Brandies, just ahead of John Oliver Jr. at the finish of the IMCA Sunoco Stock [Read More]

Rookie Czarneski races to first IMCA Modified win

By Edward Anschutz SEYMOUR, Wis. (June 9, 2023) – Rookie Cole Czarneski raced to his career first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature win Friday at Outagamie Speedway. Czarneski rocketed from his front row starting spot, building a sizable advantage over Marcus Yarie. Midway through the contest Yarie began to close in as Czarneski worked through lapped traffic. With five laps to go, Yarie made his move down low as Czarneski was locked behind a lapped car. The pass was for naught however as the lone caution flew. Once in clean air on the restart, Czarneski pulled away for his first feature win in the IMCA Modifieds. Yarie raced with a lot of respect and took second, Wyatt Block was third and Benji LaCrosse rounded out the top five. A $1,000 payday awaited the winner of the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main event. Nick Buckarma took the opening lap until he slid high, allowing Tyler Wilson to slip by down low. Buckarma dogged the leader the entire way but in the end, it was Wilson grabbing the cash [Read More]

Burns, Opheim make long-awaited returns to victory lane

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 8, 2023) – It has been awhile since James Burns and Kevin Opheim have pulled their cars into victory lane as both drivers enjoyed that pleasure on Thursday to highlight an exciting night of dirt track racing at Kossuth County Speedway. Burns earned his first IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature win in the past three years and his second overall, while Opheim picked up win no. 60 in Algona in his career, but his IMCA Sunoco Stock Car first since June 7, 2018. The Hobby Stock feature saw Micah Lavrenz as the first car to go past the flag stand after the first lap as Doug Wickman took over the top spot two laps later. Wickman continued to hold the lead as an entertaining battle for second place was happening behind him between Mike Smith and Burns. Wickman spun out on lap eight as Burns became the new leader as the yellow flag came out the next lap for a four-lap race to the finish. Smith grabbed the lead [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 8, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 969; 2. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 855; 3. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 815; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 812; 5. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 751; 6. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 713; 7. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 658; 8. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 628; 9. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 615; 10. Todd Shute, Norwalk, Iowa, 601; 11. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa, 597; 12. Kaleb Emerson, Weatherford, Texas, 596; 13. Dyllan Ricks, Boyden, Iowa, 577; 14. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 560; 15. Michael “Bubba” Ables, Caddo, Okla., 555; 16. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 554; 17. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 548; 18. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 542; 19. Jason Barnhill, Pace, Fla., 523; 20. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 521. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 505; 2. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 481; 3. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 440; 4. Kale Kosiski, Omaha, Neb., 397; 5. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 389; 6. Colton Leal, Dubuque, Iowa, 352; 7. Chance [Read More]

Intercomp continues support of IMCA for 29th season

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (June 8, 2023) – Intercomp weighs in with support for IMCA Modified and Stock Car drivers for a 29th consecutive season. The Minneapolis, Minn., headquartered company, the first name in advanced weighing technology by any measure, returns as manufacturer of The Official Scales of IMCA and gives $100 certificates good toward the purchase of RFX wireless scales or digital chassis setup equipment, to designated finishers at 30 selected Friesen Performance IMCA Modified special events, and to top 10 drivers in both EQ Cylinder Heads Northern and Southern regions for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. And champions crowned at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s and RaceSaver Nationals, race of champions winners and the All-Star Invitational winners all receive digital angle gauges. “Intercomp racing scales and chassis setup tools are designed and built in the USA and we are proud to sponsor IMCA by supporting the racers and organizations who make racing great in the USA!” said Aaron Van Heel, Intercomp General Manager of Marketing. 2023 also marks Intercomp’s 20th season as part of the Stock [Read More]

Boone County, Junction hosts next Sunoco bonus nights for IMCA Late Models

ALBION, Neb. (June 8, 2023) – A pair of Sunoco Race Fuels bonuses are at stake this weekend in Nebraska. Division title sponsor Sunoco awards $250 bonuses to IMCA Late Model feature winners on Friday, June 9 at Boone County Raceway in Albion and Saturday, June 10 at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 6 p.m. for Boone County’s Firemen Appreciation Night show. Hot laps are at 7:30 p.m. and racing is at 8 p.m. And at Junction, gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Driver check-in closes at 6 p.m. and racing is at 7 p.m. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern NorthMods are on both race night cards. Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites also run on Friday, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts on Saturday. Pit passes are $30 each night. Drivers can get the bonus one time in a season; the $250 will be awarded to the top finishing non-winning [Read More]

141 counting down to IMCA Modified Clash at the Creek XV

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (June 8, 2023) – The countdown continues to one of the biggest events of the season for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, the $10,000 to win Clash at the Creek XV at Wisconsin’s 141 Speedway. Qualifying starts Tuesday, June 13 with last-chance races and the main event Wednesday, June 14. The winner becomes eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $1,000 to win and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational eligibility and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods also run for $1,000 to win both nights. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis North Central and EQ Cylinder Heads Northern region and Wisconsin state points will be awarded. Pit gates and the grandstand open at 3 p.m. both days and racing starts at 6:30 p.m. Pit passes are $35. Spectator admission for adults is $18 on Tuesday and $22 on Wednesday. Seniors and students are $15 Tuesday and $20 on Wednesday. Kids 10 and under get in free both nights. Modified entry fee is [Read More]

IMCA Modified, Stock Car drivers chase special events awards from Finishline

SCHLESWIG, Iowa (June 7, 2023) – A top five finish at any of a dozen IMCA special events pays off again this season courtesy of Finishline Racing Products. The high performance parts supplier and vendor for numerous other IMCA sponsors gives $50 gift certificates at those designated specials to Friesen Performance IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car competitors. In its sixth sponsorship season, Finishline also gives $50 gift certificates to Modified drivers qualifying for the Rage Chassis Race of Champions at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Special events certificates will be mailed after results of those races are received, and in September following Super Nationals. More information about products available from Finishline, owned by Ryan and Theresa Anderson, is available by calling 712 267-1150 and on Facebook. Finishline provides the parts trailer that also supplies Hoosier tires, AERO wheels and Sunoco race fuel on Fridays at Crawford County Speedway in Denison and Saturdays at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, and is presenting sponsor for the June 9 Mods for [Read More]

One-man tour takes Thomas to first IMCA Hobby Stock win

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (June 3, 2023) – John Thomas’ one-man tour took him to victory lane Saturday night. The leader in national and Big Daddy Race Cars Southern Region rookie points won for the first time in his IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock career, hauling from ninth in the checkered flag run at Central Arizona Raceway. The win came in his 22nd start of the season, after three straight second-place finishes and, best of all, on girlfriend Meghan Aden’s birthday. “We’re calling this my You Only Die Once, You Live Every Day Tour,” explained Thomas, who turns 58 at the end of July. “I got back into racing this year following a health scare. I told Meghan this was something I wanted to do, she said ‘Do it,’ so I did.” “I’ve always been a fender guy,” added Thomas, most recently a winner circa 2007 in the pure stock class at West Valley Speedway. “This was something I did way back when and I never got away from it. I’m really glad to be racing again.” The Arizona native [Read More]