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IMCA Modified Madness victory to Carter

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 18) – Cayden Carter took home the $2,000 check from Davenport Speedway’s IMCA Modified Madness special Friday night. Carter took the lead of the 50-lap main three times, including leading the last sixteen laps. Previously Carter’s best finish at Mod Madness came in 2016, with a ninth place result. The main event started with Eric Barnes taking the early lead. Barnes and Carter raced side-by-side for a couple laps, with Carter taking the lead after a lap nine restart. Lap 13 saw Justin Kay take the lead on the high side. In lapped traffic, Carter was able to regain the top spot, but a lap later, the yellow flag waved again. On the lap 27 restart, Kay again took the lead. After back-to-back cautions on lap thirty-one, the high groove seemed to go away. Carter reeled in Kay again and took the lead for good. Kay finished in second, while Kyle Brown had to hold off a charging Richie Gustin for third. Eric Barnes completed the first five. Andy [Read More]

Gemmill snares Dodge City IMCA Modified Stampede glory

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 19) – Brendon Gemmill made a dramatic, late move to take the $750 winner’s share in Saturday’s 25-lap IMCA Modified Stampede at Dodge City Raceway Park. Following a caution with five laps to go, Gemmill slipped under R.C. Whitwell on the 23rd round and held on to post his 14th IMCA Modified feature win at Dodge City Raceway Park since the 2012 season. “I really don’t know if I needed that caution or not, but it definitely played into our hands,” said Gemmill, who spent most of the 25-lapper chasing the duo of his father Troy Gemmill and Arizona’s Whitwell as they swapped the point three times along the way in an entertaining battle. Whitwell gunned into the lead from the pole position at the outset and paced the opening three rounds before Troy Gemmill raced into the lead while Brendon Gemmill needed just three laps to climb to third from his sixth starting position. With Brendon Gemmill pursuing the lead pair, Whitwell closed back in on Troy Gemmill at [Read More]

Noteboom repeats as Modified winner at Algona

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (May 17) – Jay Noteboom repeated as the IMCA Modified winner Thursday at Kossuth County Speedway. Noteboom started on the inside of row number four before moving to the front of the field to pick up his second win of the season at Algona and his fourth overall this spring. Kelly Shryock took second followed by Ethan Dotson, Austin Wolf and Cody Knecht. Dotson moved up seven positions during the final race of the evening as the hard charger. John Wiemann started on the outside pole and led almost the whole way only to see Heath Tulp edge him by a bumper at the flag stand to take the victory in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature. The Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature saw Colby Fett pick up his first local victory of the season as he came from the outside of the second row to earn the win. Micah Lavrenz and Doug Wickman led 17 cars to flag stand to take the green flag for the IMCA Sunoco Hobby [Read More]

Memorial Day opener for Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour

VINTON, Iowa – A familiar tour for IMCA Modifieds totes higher payouts at each of its eight race dates and a bigger point fund when the 2018 season is complete. The Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour opens on Monday, May 28 at Benton County Speedway. A minimum of $2,000 will be paid to win and $200 to start each tour feature, with the champion earning a $1,500 share of the nearly $10,000 point fund. “This will be the seventh time we’ve started the tour at Vinton. The Prelude special the day before also pays $2,000 to win so it’s possible for a driver to enjoy a $4,000 Memorial Weekend at Benton County Speedway,” IMCA President Brett Root said. “There’s a lot to be excited about the upcoming tour. We’ve increased the payout and point fund, a passing points format will be new and the Dirt Knights will be featured on MAVTV.” “Plus,” he added, “contingency awards will be given at each event and at the conclusion of the tour.” From Vinton, the tour travels [Read More]

Deer Creek is destination for history-making 27th annual Harris Clash

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. – History will be made when one of the premier events for IMCA Modifieds travels to one of the premier tracks in the Midwest this summer. Deer Creek Speedway hosts the 27th annual Harris Clash on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Modifieds race for $3,000 to win, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods for $1,000 to win when the first-ever IMCA-sanctioned event is held at the Spring Valley, Minn., oval. “This will be a historical event. Deer Creek is one of the tracks that ranks right up there when you talk about dirt track facilities,” IMCA President Brett Root said. “I think this is going to be a stellar event, possibly the biggest one-day event Deer Creek experiences this year. The history of the Clash and the reputation of Deer Creek set the stage for a pretty impressive night of IMCA racing.” While a career’s worth of bragging rights are on the line, the Modified feature is a qualifier for the 2019 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. “Bob Harris, in his efforts to promote this event, [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through May 17

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 1,030; 2. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 800; 3. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 785; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 708; 5. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 692; 6. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 665; 7. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 626; 8. Rob Slott, New Waverly, Texas, 612; 9. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 596; 10. Chris Bragg, Springtown, Texas, 563; 11. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 543; 12. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 524; 13. Chris Morris, Taylor, Texas, 495; 14. Chase Allen, Midlothian, Texas, 493; 15. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 487; 16. Cody Shoemaker, Decatur, Texas, 477; 17. Drew Armstrong, Alexander, Arkansas, 456; 18. Jeremy Thornton, Casa Grande, Ariz., 448; 19. Andy Strait, Spring Creek, Nev., 435; 20. Raymond McSpadden, Buda, Texas, 434. IMCA Late Models – 1. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 246; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 233; 3. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 221; 4. Todd Cooney, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 212; 5. Tim Simpson, Iowa City, Iowa, 200; 6. Chuck Hanna, Port Byron, Ill., 188; 7. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, 185; [Read More]

IMCA rookies race for gift certificates from new sponsor Driven Racing Oil

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. – IMCA rookies in all divisions are in the running for awards this season given by first-year sponsor Driven Racing Oil. National IMCA Modified, IMCA Late Model, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod, Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod and Mach-1 Sport Compact rookies of the year all receive $100 gift certificates from the Olive Branch, Miss., manufacturer and distributor. Regional Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock rookies of the year get certificates of the same value. “For over 10 years, we have worked directly with the most recognized engine builders in all forms of racing. Our products have powered championships at every level of the sport but we have always had a special interest in supporting grassroots racers, which makes IMCA a great fit for us,” said Contingency Coordinator Billy Carroll. One of the most positive aspects of the new program, he noted, was support for first-year drivers who compete with more limited budgets. “A lot of programs reward more experienced drivers [Read More]

Classic provides Deery trophies for 11th season

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The most prized hardware in any Deery Brothers Summer Series driver’s collection comes from Classic Trophy again in 2018. The Fort Wayne, Ind., company is in its 11th season of providing the familiar trophy given to the winner of each IMCA Late Model tour event. Forty-five different drivers have earned Classic-made trophies during that span of time. “Classic would like all those involved in the IMCA awards program to know that we have their best interest in mind when it comes to quality awards,” said Zac Weidler. “We would like to thank IMCA for partnering with us over the years in providing awards for those involved in IMCA racing. We wish all a prosperous 2018 racing season.” The company also continues 10 percent discounts on orders from sanctioned tracks that didn’t purchase from Classic last year. More information is available at the www.trophiesandshirts.com website, on Facebook or by calling 260 483-1161. “Classic Trophy has always treated IMCA and our racers very well and designed some really iconic pieces for victory lane,” commented IMCA [Read More]

Sixth annual Modified Stampede this Saturday at Dodge City

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. – The stampede is on! After getting pushed back by bad weather last month, the sixth annual Modified Stampede will hit the track at Dodge City Raceway Park this Saturday night, May 19. In addition to a $750-to-win IMCA Modified feature, Saturday night’s action will also include a full card of championship chase action featuring the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks with racing action going green at 7:30 p.m. Woodward, Okla.’s Cole Traugott is the reigning Modified Stampede champion, racing to his second consecutive event win last year ahead of defending track champion Clay Sellard and Randy Wilson. While Traugott has a pair of Modified Stampede victories to his credit, other past event winners include David Murray (2015 and both nights in 2013) and Brendon Gemmill (2014). Tickets for Saturday’s Stampede are $15 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

Harris sweeps at Natural Bridge

By Jim Haines NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (May 12) – The hottest driver on the first hot weekend of the season was Jerald Harris. Harris first won his heat race, then went on to take the Saturday night Virginia Sprint Series feature at Natural Bridge Speedway. Bill Rice and Chris Ware stayed side-by-side up front for the first three laps of the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car main event. Jerald Harris, Tony Harris and Mike Leraas were all trying to find a way by the front two before Jerald Harris made the first move and got by Ware for second. Jerald Harris went low and to the lead leaving Rice to race with Leraas for second. Leraas got to second and was chasing Harris for the lead. Mike Keeton and Daren Bolac made their way up as the laps clicked off, getting closer to the front. The caution-free feature went by fast as Harris caught the back of the field, staying smooth and fast all the way to the checkered flag. Feature results – 1. Jerald Harris; 2. Mike [Read More]