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IMCA Modifieds, STARS Mod Lites are new jewels at Diamond Park Speedway

NASHVILLE, Ark. – Saturday night race programs at Arkansas’ Diamond Park Speedway will feature both IMCA Modified and STARS Mod Lite divisions this season. Opening night at the 1/3 mile red clay oval, located on Highway 27 South between Nashville and Murfreesboro, is March 20. The IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing point season runs through Sept. 25. “We like the idea of economy classes and IMCA gives us a good set of rules,” said track owner Wayne Tidwell, co-promoter at Diamond Park with son Fonzo and Justin Newman. “I like that sanction fees I pay to IMCA are returned to our drivers in point funds and I like the contingency awards that are available from IMCA.” “And I like that IMCA is great, side-by-side racing.” Diamond Park averaged 12-15 Modifieds prior to the pandemic along with 20 to 25 Mod Lites a night. “Mod Lites have run here for years. We want to build our car counts with the IMCA sanction,” Tidwell said. “We’ll be able to give more back to our racers and I [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through Jan. 20

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 267; 2. Tanner Black, Otis, Kan., 246; 3. Casey Arneson, Fargo, N.D., 233; 4. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 222; 5. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 218; 6. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 203; 7. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 196; 8. Russell Allen, Brawley, Calif., 191; 9. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 184; 10. Joey Price, Great Falls, Mont., 167; 11. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 164; 12. Kyle Heckman, Bakersfield, Calif., 160; 13. Michael Thing Jr., Campo, Calif., 146; 14. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 145; 15. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., and Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., both 143; 17. Alex Stanford, Chowchilla, Calif., 142; 18. Casey Skyberg, Rapid City, S.D., 139; 19. Bricen James, Albany, Ore., 136; 20. Justen Yeager, Green River, Wy., 130. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Blake Adams, Stacyville, Iowa, 259; 2. Nicholas Johnson, Bakersfield, Calif., 253; 3. Kyle Heckman, Bakersfield, Calif., and Aaron Spangler, Dove Creek, Colo., both 245; 5. D.J. Werkmeister, Mesa, Ariz., 226; 6. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 217; 7. Tony Hill, Cortez, Colo., 213; [Read More]

Shaw Race Cars marks decade of title sponsorship in IMCA’s Western Region

BATESVILLE, Ark. – Shaw Race Cars marks a decade of title sponsorship support for Modified drivers competing in IMCA’s Western Region. The Batesville, Ark., chassis builder provides a portion of the point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in regional point standings again this season. Shaw was purchased by Scott and Marlene Mosley in July of 2019, with veteran Jeff Taylor brought in to provide his considerable technical expertise. The Western Region includes tracks in Arizona, California, western Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, northern New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The 2021 regional champion will earn $2,500, with $1,250 paid for second, $625 for third, $325 for fourth and $300 for fifth. Sixth through 10th place finishers each receive $200. Drivers must display two Shaw Race Cars logos on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. “This has been a good partnership for us,” said Scott Mosley, noting the number of IMCA Modified and Northern SportMod drivers winning 2020 track and state championships on board Shaw cars. And with the continued [Read More]

Speedway Motors continues IMCA support, sponsors Super Nationals, Weekly Racing

LINCOLN, Neb. – Speedway Motors, the Lincoln, Neb., high performance parts manufacturer, retailer and distributor announced its plans to continue as title sponsor of IMCA Super Nationals, which will be held Sept. 6-11 at Boone Speedway in Boone, Iowa. This marks their 42nd consecutive year as an IMCA sponsor. Offering more than 250,000 products for circle track, street, muscle and rod enthusiasts Speedway Motors President and Owner Clay Smith said, “We are more than a speed shop or parts supplier. Our technicians are racing on the weekends and building projects too. We are proud to continue to support IMCA and help customers in all nine IMCA divisions build their dreams in 2021 while keeping racing safe, fun and affordable for many years to come.” Returning as title sponsor of Super Nationals, the nation’s premier dirt track event, Speedway Motors continues an exclusive program backing weekly racing at more than 200 tracks in the United States and Canada. For the 14th consecutive year, the Speedway Motors Weekly Racing program will help IMCA tracks defray ongoing costs by providing [Read More]

Dollansky Racing Promotions brings world of experience to Dodge City Raceway Park

DODGE CITY, Kan. – Craig Dollansky recalled being much impressed by Dodge City Raceway Park as a driver. He’s gained an even greater appreciation for the southwest Kansas speedplant since becoming its new promoter. Well-known for his success on the World of Outlaws circuit and throughout a career that’s taken him to Canada, Australia and New Zealand as well as across the United States, Dollansky and wife Julie make up Craig Dollansky Racing Promotions and will take charge at a track that features seven IMCA divisions this season. “We’ve gotten a lot of support from the city and the community and met a lot of sponsors. There’s a lot of enthusiasm here,” Dollansky noted. “There’s a lot of things we’ve learned from traveling around to race. We’re looking forward to working with IMCA and we’re excited about embracing a new chapter in life.” IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks return to weekly and special events programs in 2021. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Mach-1 Sport Compacts and [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds in $1,000 to win features at Arizona Speedway’s Wild Wing Shootout

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. – IMCA Modifieds chase $1,000 top checks and spots on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot each night of Arizona Speedway’s Friday-Sunday, Jan. 22-24 Wild Wing Shootout. All three features pay a minimum of $100 to start and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Shaw Race Cars Western Region and KMJ Arizona Performance State points will be awarded each night. Pit passes are $45 and entry fee is $25. Pit gates open at 1:30 p.m., the grandstand opens at 3:30 p.m., hot laps are at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Pits open at 1 p.m., the grandstand opens at 3 p.m., hot laps are at 3:30 p.m. and racing starts at 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adult grandstand admission is $25 on Friday and $30 on Saturday and Sunday. Kids ages 6-12 are $10 and five and under get in free all three nights. Reserved tickets for adults ($30 on Friday and $35 on Saturday and Sunday) are available online at www.wildwingshootout.com or by calling 520 664-2074. An open [Read More]

RACEceiver awards go to IMCA national runners-up

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – RACEceiver returns to an invaluable role at the race track while giving post-season awards in all nine divisions sanctioned by IMCA. Manufacturer of the official one-way radio of IMCA, the Gainesville, Ga., company gives Element custom driver packages to the runners-up in national point standings for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods, IMCA Southern SportMods, Mach-1 Sport Compacts and newly-sanctioned STARS Mod Lites. Those awards will be presented during the IMCA national banquet this fall. Information about RACEceiver products and its network of more than 350 dealers is available at the www.raceceiver.com website or by calling 866 301-7233. “Years like 2020 make you realize the importance of loyal friends, family and customers!,” said RACEceiver’s Joe Vinton. “IMCA racers are like a huge family to us and we look forward to continue our sponsorship for many years to come. All of us a RACEcevier hope and pray that you all have a safe and successful 2021.” RACEceiver marks its 20th season in [Read More]

Craft returning to home state as Canyon Speedway AZ promoter

PEORIA, Ariz. – David Craft comes home this season, as the new promoter at Canyon Speedway AZ. The Arizona native, also starting his second year in charge at Nebraska’s Lincoln County Raceway, and his wife Penny take over at Peoria where IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods, Mach-1 Sport Compacts and newly-sanctioned STARS Mod Lites will fill Saturday cards. “I spent a lot of years in Arizona. We have family here and Arizona has been a big part of our lives. We’re pleased to be back,” said Craft. “It’s a special place for us.” Craft started racing a Modified in Arizona and will commute between tracks in the spring and fall, focusing on Lincoln County when Canyon Speedway AZ is closed in July and August. “I know all racers want a shot at winning. We’re going to work very hard at being consistent in tech and treating all drivers fairly,” he said. “Consistency is another thing we like about IMCA. We don’t have to reach out to [Read More]

IMCA announces rookie of the year eligibility for 2021

VINTON, Iowa – Rookie of the year eligibility guidelines for the nine IMCA divisions have been announced for the 2021 season. Drivers with 10 or fewer sanctioned starts in a division will now be eligible for rookie status; the previous maximum number of starts had been four. Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, eligible drivers, who did not win national or regional rookie of the year awards in 2020 will automatically be signed up to contend for those awards again this year. Also, drivers are not allowed to drop down a division(s) and be considered a rookie, with the divisional progression of order being Sport Compact, Hobby Stock, Mod Lite, Northern and Southern SportMod, Stock Car, Modified, Sprint Car and Late Model. With the introduction of the STARS Mod Lite division this year, no Mod Lite rookie of the year will be named in 2021. There are no restrictions on what other classes Mod Lite drivers can race in during the division’s first year of IMCA sanctioning. Last year’s national rookies of the [Read More]

Weekly line-up procedures, draw/redraw events changed for 2021

VINTON, Iowa – A fine-tuning of weekly line-up procedures has been announced for the 2021 IMCA race season. Drivers will draw for heats on their first night, then are lined up by their most recent three-event point average for subsequent track point night shows at that track. Drivers who miss a week or weeks will not lose their point average. “We had previously used a running average. The benefit of this new structure is that drivers are not penalized for missing a race night,” explained IMCA President Brett Root. “Once a driver establishes a point average, they maintain it for the rest of the season based on their last three weekly events.” Late Model drivers will continue drawing the first two nights. In addition to opening night, tracks may now have one draw/redraw program for every four weekly races scheduled during the season. Those programs must be requested and pre-approved by IMCA. “Both of these changes are excellent examples of our continuous efforts to adapt and provide the best weekly racing formats possible,” Root said. [Read More]