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Grimes sharing Sprint Car success as RaceSaver celebrates 25th season

MADISON, Va. (April 21, 2022) – The people who believed in it are the people founder French Grimes want to make sure get credit for RaceSaver and its success. What has grown to become the largest sanction for Sprint Car racing in the United States celebrates its 25th anniversary season and its 11th in partnership with IMCA this year. “The key to RaceSaver is to make sure money does not dominate any part of it,” explained Grimes, who continues to compete with the Virginia Sprint Series at the age of 78 and remains hands-on in charge of rules, enforcement and inspection. “RaceSaver rules have not changed appreciably over the years. They cannot be personality adjusted and they have to be economical.” A shared philosophy of economical and competitive racing first brought RaceSaver and IMCA together in 2012; an agreement two years later allowed IMCA long-term use of RaceSaver rules while administering points and point funds for the winged division. RaceSaver’s budget-friendly approach to Sprint Car racing caught on quickly in the IMCA ranks, particularly as its innovative [Read More]

$3,000 is top prize at I-30’s IMCA STARS Mod Lite Short Track Nationals

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 20, 2022) – IMCA STARS Mod Lites run for shares of a galaxy-sized purse at their Short Track Nationals May 6 and 7 at I-30 Speedway. Winner of the fourth annual event, presented by Bumper to Bumper and sanctioned by IMCA for the first time, earns $3,000 with a minimum of $300 paid to start the feature. Top three finishers in Friday night heat races earn $50, $30 and $20, respectively, with winners advancing to the main event grid. Last-chance qualifying races and the feature are on Saturday. Non-qualifier pay is $150. Yoshimura bonuses of $250, $150 and $100 will be paid to the top three finishing eligible drivers. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, KMJ Performance State and track points will be awarded. Entry fee of $100 includes the driver’s pit pass if paid by May 4. Pit passes are $30 both days. Adult spectator admission is $10 on Friday and $15 on Saturday with kids ages 12 and under admitted free both days. Pit gates and the grandstand open [Read More]

Late pass sparks Bolac in Virginia Sprint Series opener

By Jim Haines NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (April 16, 2022) – Daren Bolac streaked by the race-long leader with a few laps to go for the Saturday night win in the 2022 season debut for the Virginia Sprint Series at Natural Bridge Speedway. The feature-only IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car event had Mike Keeton and Bolac on the front row of the fast banked oval they went green with Keeton out first and Bolac in tow. After a couple of quick cautions it went back green with the front two unable to get away from the field as Jerald Harris, Joe Leavell and Chris Humblet stayed within striking distance. Laps clicked off as Leavel got by Harris. The top three were getting very close as lapped traffic was coming up. Keeton was right on a car to put a lap down when Bolac made his move to the bottom and got to the lead. Keeton moved over to try to regain the lead at the same time Leavel popped over his tire and ending his night. Keeton [Read More]

The Bullring is back in business this Sunday

VINTON, Iowa (April 18, 2022) – Opening night of the 2022 season is slated for this Sunday, April 24, at Benton County Speedway. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by 96.5 KISS Country, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by Kwik Star, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods presented by Christie Door Company, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts all make their return to weekly competition starting Sunday. Grandstand admission is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and veterans, and $5 for kids ages 6-14. Kids five and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paid adult. Pit passes are $30. Both grandstand and pit gates open at 4 p.m., with hot laps scheduled for 5:30 and racing at 6. Stay up-to-date all season long at the online home of the Bullring at BCSBullRing.com or @BCSBullRing on Facebook. All events at the speedway in 2022 will be broadcast by IMCA.TV.

Nine new to Fast Shafts All-Star eligibility

VINTON, Iowa (April 18, 2022) – Their on-track efforts have earned Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility for another nine IMCA Modified drivers. Tim Ward won both nights of the Southern Stampede at Southern Oklahoma Speedway, as well as the Frostbuster at Boone Speedway. Mark Adams was a weekly winner, also at Ardmore. Jeff Taylor, Rusty Jeffrey and Wendall Wallace all won Arkansas Spring Nationals features at Batesville Motor Speedway. Nebraska Dirt Crown winners were Jake McBirnie and Jesse Sobbing. Jeff James won at Beatrice Speedway’s Spring Nationals while Tom Berry was best at Stuart Speedway’s Frostbuster. Drivers already eligible winning qualifying events included Chaz Baca, Jordan Grabouski, Austin Kiefer, Cody Laney, Clay Money and Dylan Thornton. Mark Adams, Keaton Atkinson, Chaz Baca, Jared Baird, Owen Barnhill, Brandon Beckendorf, Tom Berry, Tyson Blood, Steven Bowers Jr., Brody Bowser, Kyle Brown, John Burrow Jr., Josh Cain, Alec Childs and Ty Clemens. Shane DeMey, Mike Densberger, Zane DeVilbiss, Ethan Dotson, Brandon Durbin, Tripp Gaylord, William Gould, Jordan Grabouski, Trent Gray, Michael Hale, Brint Hartwick,Kollin Hibdon,Jacob Hobscheidt, Bobby Hogge [Read More]

Eleven added to B & B All-Star Invitational list

VINTON, Iowa (April 18, 2022) – Another 11 IMCA Sunoco Stock car drivers have earned B & B Racing Chassis All-Star qualifying eligibility. Blake Clark and William Gould were feature winners at Southern Oklahoma Speedway’s Southern Stampede while Jeffrey Abbey topped a pair of Arkansas Spring Nationals events at Batesville Motor Speedway. Jordan Grabouski and Kyle Vanover scored Spring Nationals victories at Beatrice Speedway and Benji Legg and Jesse Sobbing collected Nebraska Dirt crown checkers. Crown Challenge honors at Off Road Speedway went to Tyler Iverson while Casey Woken and Kyle Pfeifer earned Mike Hughes Sunflower Classic Memorial wins at RPM Speedway. And Dylan Thornton was the Friday season preview winner at Marshalltown Speedway. Also a winner at Batesville, Patrick Linn was previously All-Star qualifying eligible. B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational eligible drivers now include: Jeffrey Abbey, Renn Bane, Jason Batt, Joe Bellm, Chase Berkeley, Allen Bradley, Larry Brigner, Jeremy Brookshire, Tathan Burkhart, Blake Clark, Marie Curtis, Jeff Danos, Todd Decker, Zane DeVilbiss and P.J. Egbert. Tommy Fain, Todd Gereau, Adam Goff, William [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 14, 2022

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 809; 2. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 600; 3. William Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 568; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 482; 5. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 405; 6. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 403; 7. Russell Allen, Brawley, Calif., 388; 8. Don Shaw, Ham Lake, Minn., 371; 9. Steve Askew, Aubrey, Texas, 364; 10. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 358; 11. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 345; 12. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 342; 13. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 340; 14. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa, 338; 15. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 333; 16. Denver Dodd, Scottsdale, Ariz., 332; 17. Marvin Mueller, Yuma, Ariz., and Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., both 328; 19. Jon White, Red Oak, Texas, 326; 20. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 320. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Colby Stubblefield, Seagoville, Texas, 208; 2. Jesse “Chip” Graham, Lewisville, Texas, 172; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, and Terry Easum, Broken Arrow, Okla., both 168; 5. Joe Bob Lee, Cache, Okla., 155; 6. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 148; 7. [Read More]

Ice Breaker Challenge KO’d by cold weather

EAGLE, Neb. (April 14, 2022) – With forecasts calling for weather more appropriate for sled dog racing than race cars, Eagle Raceway has canceled the Ice Breaker Challenge scheduled April 15 and 16. Opening night at America’s Home Track is April 23, with Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods on the evening’s program. Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5:15 p[.m. Hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for five and under. Pit Passes are $30. A1 Iron & Empire Fence sponsors the 2022 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing lidlifter. Weekly race programs at Eagle will be broadcast on IMCA.TV produced by Advantage Racing.

Davenport opens April 22 with $1,000 to win features for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Late Models

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 14, 2022) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Late Models both race for $1,000 to win in the regular season opener next Friday, April 22 at Davenport Speedway. The Modified winner becomes eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational; Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods are also on the card as pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Pits passes are $30. Grandstand admission is adults $12, kids ages 5-10 $5 and four and under free.

Hahn, Oliva get April 9 victories at Southern Oklahoma

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (April 9, 2022) – Southern Oklahoma Speedway had another great installment to its 2022 campaign with Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars on the Saturday night card. In the Stock Car main, Blake James got the lead on the opening lap but got high out of turn four, allowing Marcus Hahn to get underneath him and hold down first place on lap one. The Ardmore had Todd Decker on his heels and chomping at the bit to get around him. The lone stoppage of the main event was on lap nine and allowed Decker to crank up the heat on Hahn for the top spot. Hahn successfully kept all challengers at bay for the checkers. Larry Bradley ended in second over Decker in third. Ray Allen Hoedebeck started dead last and placed fourth with Ryan Bohnstedt picking up fifth. Brandon White blitzed out in front of the pack as the Southern SportMods got their feature underway. White did have some contenders to deal with, among them [Read More]