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Veloz scores first win, Spaw and Kile repeat at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – The weather cleared Friday afternoon providing a beautiful night for racing at CJ Speedway. Mother Nature provided just the right amount of water on the 4/10 mile dirt track making for a very smooth, fast race track that evening. The Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods were the final race of the night and a strong field of 24 drivers took the initial green flag. Carter VanDenBerg took the green from the pole position and led the main event for 14 and ¾-lap but the checkers had not waved when a caution flew for the second place driver spinning in front of the field. The field was reset for a green, white, checkered dash to the finish. VanDenBerg was holding off all challengers until the final lap when recent high school graduate Logan Veloz provided a thrilling finish. Veloz got to the inside of VanDenBerg as the two came off of turn four heading to the checkers. Veloz scored the win by less than half a car [Read More]

Super Nationals IMCA Southern SportMod style: Kennedale to host inaugural event Sept. 8-10

KENNEDALE, Texas (June 10, 2022) – Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods will have a super event of their own this September. Kennedale Speedway Park hosts the Southern SportMod Super Nationals Sept. 8-10. Divisional title sponsor Smiley’s Racing Products is also sponsor of the inaugural event, which pays $3,000 to win and a minimum of $300 to start. “We have a ton of these cars around here and they do a great job showing up every week to support their local tracks so we wanted to have a special event like this for them,” said KSP promoter James Lopez. “Everything we get sponsorship-wise is going to go back 100 percent to the drivers.” The runner-up earns $1,500 with $1,200 paid for third, $1,100 for fourth and $1,000 for fifth. A total of $1,500 in lap money will be paid to lap leaders in the 30-lap main event. Also on the weekend card will be a $1,000 to win, $100 to start Smiley’s Racing Products All Star race. Four drivers – Rowdy Day, Michael Dabney, John [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 9, 2022

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 948; 2. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 947; 3. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 787; 4. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 762; 5. Steve Askew, Aubrey, Texas, 758; 6. William Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 749; 7. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 730; 8. Jim Pettit, Prunedale, Calif., 726; 9. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 724; 10. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 682; 11. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 676; 12. Jon White, Red Oak, Texas, 661; 13. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 655; 14. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 649; 15. Bobby Hogge, Salinas, Calif., 648; 16. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice, Neb., 633; 17. Chris Morris, Taylor, Texas, 628; 18. Beau Collins, Savoy, Texas, 586; 19. Trevor Fitz-Gibbon, Nipomo, Calif., 585; 20. Drake Findley, Bryant, Ark., 562. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 391; 2. Colton Leal, Dubuque, Iowa, 378; 3. Dustin Schram, Sterling, Ill., 367; 4. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 320; 5. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 309; 6. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 302; 7. Jim Johnson, Plainview, Neb., and Jacob [Read More]

Performance Bodies, MD3 to continue awards for IMCA Modifieds, SportMods

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – Performance Bodies and MD3 have upped a slate of post-season awards for drivers in three IMCA divisions. Champions and rookies of the year in each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod national champions and rookies of the year all receive $200 MD3 product certificates. Champions and front row starters in both Modified and Northern SportMod main events at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s also receive $200 product certificates. More information is available by calling Performance Bodies at 800 722-4641.

A season to celebrate as Performance Bodies reaches 40th as IMCA sponsor

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – Performance Bodies marks another milestone in 2022, giving awards to IMCA drivers for a 40th consecutive season. The Cedar Falls, Iowa, high performance automotive parts distributor and race car body manufacturer celebrates that anniversary with an awards program that sees $25,000 in product certificates given to drivers in seven divisions. “Forty years ago I had no idea that I would be able to follow my dreams and actually make a career in the racing industry,” said Performance Bodies President Scott Braun. “The relationships with all the racers and manufacturers over the years because of IMCA are amazing. “We have been fortunate to be around IMCA racing since the beginning and a sponsor for over 40 years.” $200 MD3 product certificates go to second through seventh place drivers in standings for each of the five regions, and to second, third and fourth-place drivers in rookie standings for each Friesen Performance IMCA Modified region. Each of the top five drivers in national IMCA Sunoco Late Model national standings and the national [Read More]

IMCA Wild West Shootout introduces #StephanieStrong hard charger award

WHITE CITY, Ore. (June 10, 2022) – 2022 will see several new additions to the IMCA Wild West Shootout. In addition to the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will join the card. The Stock Cars will race every race on tour except for the last round. Something also new will be the introduction of the #StephanieStrong Hard Charger Award. Every night, the driver in each division that passes the most cars based on their original starting position will receive the decoration. All ties will be broken by the driver that started the furthest back in the field. The creation of the award is in memory of the late Stephanie Deatherage, who tragically passed away last September. Stephanie was a significant fixture during the IMCA Wild West Shootout from washing drivers’ suits, helping calculate points, taking pictures or supporting her husband Ben with announcing. Each night, if there are enough sponsors, each driver in each division who is eligible for the award will receive $100. [Read More]

Wild West Shootout takes IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, Northern SportMods to Oregon, Washington venues

WHITE CITY, Ore. (June 10, 2022) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds return to the top of the marquee for the June 17-25 Wild West Shootout. One thousand dollar top checks and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility go to Modified feature winners June 17 at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City; June 18 and June 21 at Cottage Grove Speedway; June 19 and 20 at Coos Bay Speedway; June 23 at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon; and June 24 at Sunset Speedway in Banks. The June 25 finale doubles as the Modified Clash at Grays Harbor Raceway and pays $2,000 to win. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods run for $400 to win each of those dates while IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $400 each night June 17-23 and for $1,000 to win and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star qualifying eligibility in their finale at Sunset. All eight race programs will be broadcast by IMCA.TV and information about the Wild West Shootout will be updated on Facebook. Pit gates open at 1 p.m. with hot [Read More]

Hyperco continues IMCA dedication for 25th season with special events awards

PONTOTOC, Miss. (June 9, 2022) – Hyperco marks a quarter-century of support for IMCA drivers, renewing an awards program for special events competitors in seven divisions. Second, third and fourth-place finishers at 80 designated specials for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, IMCA STARS Mod Lites, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods all receive coil springs from the high performance suspension components manufacturer. “We are a motorsports dedicated brand. All we do is work with racers,” said Motorsports and Performance Aftermarket Manager Justin Cockerham. “We are the sole supplier to the NASCAR Cup Series and recently won our 58th consecutive Indianapolis 500, and have the same dedication to IMCA drivers and tracks. We utilize the same technology to make springs for IMCA drivers that we do for NASCAR.” Part of the MW Components family of companies, Hyperco has manufacturing facilities in Pontotoc, Miss., Logansport, Ind., and, as of last summer, Greer, S.C. “Greer is a state of the art facility. [Read More]

NAPA bringing know how to Super Nationals in official IMCA capacity

DES MOINES, Iowa – NAPA will bring the automotive parts know how to the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in an official capacity. Des Moines-based NAPA Iowa has been designated as Official Automotive Parts Supplier of IMCA and of Super Nationals as part of a three-year agreement with the sanctioning body. NAPA also becomes title sponsor of the Fan Zone, to be located south of the Boone Speedway grandstand throughout the week of the Sept. 5-10 Super Nationals. A limited number of coupons good for $5 off grandstand admission for the Friday, Sept. 9 program will be available at approximately 70 participating stores located across Iowa. “NAPA is involved in racing at many levels and we have store owners who are part of Super Nationals. I went to Boone for the first time last year and really loved the energy and environment,” said NAPA Iowa General Manager Jason Zeliadt. “I saw a lot of our people there, both customers and drivers who walk into their local NAPA stores and buy parts.” After meeting with one [Read More]

IMCA Modified Eastern Region drivers in 10th season of Dirt Works Race Cars title support

ORONOGO, Mo. (June 8, 2022) – Modified drivers in IMCA’s Eastern Region enjoy a milestone 10th consecutive season of title sponsorship support from Dirt Works Race Cars in 2022. The Oronogo, Mo., chassis builder is owned by long-time IMCA Modified driver Jerry Hoffman and will again furnish a portion of the $6,000 point fund paid to top 10 drivers in standings for the region encompassing tracks in Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. The regional champion earns $2,500. The runner-up gets $1,250, with $625 for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for sixth through 10th places. Drivers are required to display two Dirt Works Race Cars logos on their race cars to be eligible for point fund shares. “I like IMCA – the most economical way to race a Modified is IMCA and I wish more tracks recognized that fact,” said Hoffman, also owner of Dirt Works’ sister company Hoffman Race Cars and owner of Springfield Raceway, where sanctioned Modifieds headline Saturday night race programs. “IMCA has been around for a long time and [Read More]