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Future at Saltcity begins with four IMCA divisions

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 14, 2024) – While he’s yet to promote his first race at Saltcity Racing, Phil Nightingale has already started looking to the future of the big half-mile dirt race track. Nightingale takes charge of Saltcity Racing-branded programs that feature four IMCA divisions this season at the venerable Kansas State Fairgrounds facility. “My whole life has been in the automotive world,” explained Nightingale, first a spectator and later a competitor at Hutchinson. “The fair board voted in 2022 to tear the track down  but we went to them with a proposal last September.” “I don’t want to see this track die. I want to see it thrive,” the new Saltcity general manager continued. “I want to go back to the fair board in October with a three-year plan for 2025-2027, with proof that drivers and fans will support the track and keep it alive.” Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods run April 26, May 24, June 21, July 19, Aug. 3 and Sept. [Read More]

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Beatrice Speedway postpones Spring Nationals to March 22, 23

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 13, 2024) – A recent snowfall measured at 3-1/2 inches cost Beatrice Speedway invaluable track prep time, and the result is postponement of the season-opening Spring Nationals. The 31st annual special at Beatrice has been rescheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23 and track officials believe the extra week will provide the time they need to have the racing surface ready for competitors in five IMCA divisions. The practice session open to Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts runs from 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21.  Modifieds race for $2,500 to win and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility each night while  Stock Cars run for $1,000 to win on Friday, $2,000 to win Saturday and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility both nights. Northern SportMods run for $1,000 to win, Hobby Stocks for $500 to win and Sport Compacts for $200 to win each night. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and [Read More]

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WaKeeney adds to IMCA history with 2024 sanction

WaKEENEY, Kan. (March 13, 2024) – A Kansas track rich in IMCA racing history writes another new chapter beginning in 2024. WaKeeney Speedway hosts five dates for five sanctioned divisions this season, beginning with the April 19-20 Buzzard Bash Dash. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts all return to the 3/8-mile clay oval in northwest Kansas. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, state and track points are also to be awarded at June 6, July 11 and Sept. 14 shows. “A lot of IMCA national champions have come from this area and raced at WaKeeney,” observed promoter and former Stock Car driver B.J. Wagoner, citing David Murray Jr., John Fose and Doug Holzmeister. “A handful of special events have been held here in recent seasons, most recently last August, and the racing surface is in pretty good shape. More than anything, we’ve got some cleanup to do around the facility to be ready for opening night.” WaKeeney first [Read More]

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IMCA Modifieds have four points dates at Alabama’s Deep South Speedway

LOXLEY, Ala. (March 12, 2024) – Billy Roberson likes to build and make things happen. He’ll make things happen for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds with four dates this season at his Deep South Speedway. The IMCA division returns to the Loxley, Ala., speed factory for Saturday, March 30 and Friday, April 12, May 24 and June 7 race dates. “We’ve got a lot of people who started building these cars when they heard we were going IMCA,” said Roberson, retired from the road building business and going into his fifth year as sole owner, and promoter with Ryan Carpenter of the 3/8-mile oval. “We should have about 30 cars in the area. I know of a bunch of guys in Mississippi who are building them.” “I like the rules IMCA has and I like the way they’re set up,” he added. “We’ll go strictly by the rules here, tires and everything. That way people will know what to expect when they show up to race here.” A long-time racer and race car owner himself, Roberson [Read More]

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Batesville opens with inaugural IMCA Wimp Reed Spring Nationals

BATESVILLE, Ark. (March 12, 2024) – Batesville Motor Speedway remembers a former driver and tech inspector and two IMCA divisions get top billing during both nights of the inaugural Wimp Reed Spring Nationals. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $1,500 to win and a minimum of $200 to start Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 features at Batesville. Also at stake is Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility. Tow is $50 and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Jet Racing Central and EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Regional and Arkansas State points will be given. The Classic Collision High Point Award pays $500 to divers with top point totals for the two-day event. Days Inn by Wyndham gives $100 hard charger awards each night in both divisions and McSheer Truck’In gives $150 longest haul awards, also in both divisions.  Entry fee is $50 each night and pit passes are $20 for the Thursday practice and $35 on Friday and Saturday. Grandstand admission [Read More]

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Five IMCA divisions head to RPM for March 29, 30 Sunflower Classic

HAYS, Kan. (March 12, 2024) – The 12th annual Sunflower Classic brings five IMCA divisions to the traditional season opener at RPM Speedway. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds race for $1,000 to win and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for $750 to win and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility both Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. Also on both Sunflower Classic cards are IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods in $500 to win features and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts in $200 to win features. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Kansas State points will be awarded. Entry fees for the weekend are $100 for Modifieds, $75 for Stock Cars, $50 for Hobby Stocks and SportMods and $35 for Sport Compacts. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. and pit passes are $25 for the Thursday, March 28 test ‘n tune at Hayes. Gates open at 3 p.m., hot laps are at 5 p.m. and racing is at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, [Read More]

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IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through March 7, 2024

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 740; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 639; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 608; 4. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 480; 5. Devon Reed, Woodland, Wash., 389; 6. Jerry Flippo, Osage, Iowa, 363; 7. Michael Leach, Sun River, Mont., 341; 8. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Wash., 334; 9. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 331; 10. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 325; 11. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 314; 12. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 311; 13. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 297; 14. Ethan Braaksma, Des Moines, Iowa, 290; 15. Eddie Belec, Arvada, Colo., 267; 16. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 265; 17. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 18. Jess Brekke, Devils Lake, N.D., 233; 19. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 220; 20. Mike Dimond, Rapid City, S.D., 210. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, and Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., both 40; 3. Trefer Waller, Oneill, Neb., 39; 4. Chase Schubert, Huffman, Texas, Lee Goos Jr., Hartford, S.D., and Cody Price, Princeton, Texas, each 38; 7. [Read More]

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Muscatine Mall race car show set for March 16

By Jerry Mackey MUSCATINE, Iowa (March 7, 2024) – The Muscatine Mall will be the site of the second annual pre-season Race Car Show hosted by Levi Gaunt Racing. Last year’s show was very well attended with a good sized group of race cars on display. The 2024 show promises to be even bigger and offers a lot more to race enthusiasts.  Doors to the Muscatine Mall will open to the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Several special activities will be going on throughout the day starting with the 44G Levi Gaunt Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod having the 2024 graphics wrap being installed at 11 a.m. Fans will have an opportunity to witness the special talents of graphic work designed and applied by Capital Signs. This year, a vendor area has been added and at that time of this writing, 12 vendors have signed up to display a variety of items.  Fans of all ages will have an opportunity to meet and greet their favorite drivers throughout the day plus a [Read More]

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AERO Race Wheels continues big impact with IMCA special, state awards

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (March 7, 2024) – A recent small business of the week award recipient continues the big impact it’s had as an IMCA sponsor for a 28th consecutive season. AERO Race Wheels of Estherville, Iowa, again gives $40 product certificates good toward the purchase of two wheels to designated place finishers at 80 select special events for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods. State champions in those divisions and the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact class each receive $25 cer­tificates. “IMCA just makes it so easy for us. They sanction quality tracks across the United States and in Canada with the kind of drivers that manufacturers like Aero Race Wheels want to connect with,” said Director of Sales and Marketing Kelli Peton. AERO also returns as title sponsor of IMCA’s uber popular feature win decal program, with those stickers presented to drivers in all divisions following their sanctioned weekly and special event [Read More]

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New link connects drivers to IMCA contingency awards

VINTON, Iowa (March 6, 2024) – A few clicks on the keyboard is all it will take for drivers in any IMCA division to make themselves eligible for contingency awards to be given for the 2024 race season. Drivers can click here to go to the form, which is also on the IMCA website using the forms menu, to complete the process in a matter of minutes. Drivers will be asked to indicate the make of cylinder head, shock and spring they compete with this season, and attach a picture of their car displaying required decal placement. “This is a quick and easy one-stop process,” said IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “No paperwork is involved and drivers can make themselves eligible for point fund shares and contingency awards and then focus on racing.” Decal packets are mailed from the IMCA home office daily.