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Marolf rides high line to West Liberty Raceway win

By Jerry Mackey WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (July 29) – West Liberty Raceway hosted Lil’ Racer Car Club Night Saturday on a near perfect evening for racing. When the final checkered flag of the night waved it was Nick Marolf celebrating his first win of 2017 at his home track. Marolf took the Out-Pace Racing Products IMCA Late Model lead from Dave Wada and went on to rim to an impressive win ahead of Chad Holladay and Ron Boyse. The Performance Concepts IMCA Modifieds put on their usual outstanding racing. When the checkered flag fell on their 20-lap main event it was young Derrick Stewart celebrating his first win of 2017. Stewart had been close on several occasions this season but Saturday night belonged to him. Chris Zogg ran second ahead of Larry Herring. Cody Harris also added his name to the list of first time winners in 2017 with a win in the Weikert Iron & Metal IMCA Northern SportMods. Harris held off the constant challenges by defending track champion Dalton Simonsen in scoring the [Read More]

All is right for Price at Shenandoah

By Jim Haines SHENANDOAH, Va. (July 29) – Ryan Price has been close to his first win numerous times over the years. With three laps to go in the Saturday Virginia Sprint Series feature at Shenandoah Speedway, he made the move for the lead and it stuck. Price got a run on the outside of leader Mike Keeton on the backstretch and went on to his first victory. Charlie Ware and Keeton paced the field to green with Keeton out on top and Anthony Linkenhoker close behind quickly. Mike Leraas joined Linkenhoker and Keeton at the front as Price was racing with Tony Harris for fourth. At halfway, Keeton, Linkenhoker, Leraas, Harris and Price were all in row. Price made his move, first getting by Harris then catching Leraas. Price found the line he needed with six to go to get by Linkenhoker, then set his sights on Keeton. The Virginia Sprint Series next heads to Dixieland Speedway in Elizabeth City, N.C., on Aug. 11 for the final Fast Friday race of the year and [Read More]

Mullen notches Luxemburg IMCA Modified win

By Scott Owen LUXEMBURG, Wis. (July 28) – Brian Mullen has long been considered one of the top dirt modified pilots in Wisconsin and Friday night’s win at Luxemburg Speedway reaffirmed Mullen’s standing as one of the best around. Mullen came from 12th on the starting grid to score the IMCA Modified victory. Mark Joski outdueled Konnor Wilinski for the lead on lap one. Wilinski continued utilizing the top groove and put the pass on Joski for the lead on lap 10 as Mike Mashl joined the battle up front. Mashl then worked past Wilinski to take the top spot. Todd Dart and Mullen joined the top four on lap 13 as both came from deep in the field. On lap 15, Mullen worked past Wilinski for second and set his sights on Mashl. A late-race caution bunched the field up. As Mashl led, Mullen went to the outer line as the duo took the white flag. Mullen eased ahead of Mashl and held on for the feature win. Mashl, Dart, Wilinski, and Joski were second through fifth. Troy [Read More]

Top Summerfest checks are $1,000 in three IMCA divisions

DONNELLSON, Iowa – Three IMCA divisions race for $1,000 top checks both nights of Lee County Speedway’s Thursday and Friday, Aug. 3 and 4 Summerfest special. Features for the IMCA Modifieds are qualifying events for the 2018 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod winners go home with a grand each night as well while Mach-1 Sport Compact winners each night earn $300. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded for both shows. Stocks, SportMods and Sport Compacts also earn track points. Start money is $100 for Modifieds, $90 for Stocks and SportMods and $50 for Sport Compacts. Entry fee and tow are $50 for the Modifieds, $40 for the Stocks and SportMods and $25 for the Sport Compacts. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., hot laps are at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors 60 and over, $8 for students ages 11-17 and free for kids 10 and under. [Read More]

Two-night IMCA One Night Stand is this weekend at LaSalle Speedway

LaSALLE, Ill. – One night of IMCA racing just won’t be enough for the One Night Stand at LaSalle Speedway. Presented by Hoker Trucking, the third annual special retains its name while expanding to two days Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4 and 5. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Late Models and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods race each race for $1,000 to win on opening night and for $3,000 to win on night two. Both Modified features are qualifying events for the 2018 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded both nights in all three divisions; Side Biter Chassis North Central Region points will be given for each Modified show as well. There are no entry fees. Minimum start money on Friday is $200 for Late Models and $125 for Modifieds. Late Models get $250 to start, Modifieds $150 to start on Saturday. Start money both nights for Northern SportMods is $100. Tow money in all three divisions is $75. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. [Read More]

IMCA Stock Car payday is $1,500 at Arlington Shootout special

ARLINGTON, Minn. – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars battle it out for $1,500 to win at Arlington Raceway’s Wednesday, Aug. 2 Sibley County Stock Car Shootout. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods run for $750 to win and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for a $400 top check that evening. MCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, Allstar Performance State and local track points will be awarded at the draw/redraw show. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Racing starts at 7 p.m. Grandstand admission is $15 and pit passes are $30. More information about the Geib Well and Water and MS Trucking-sponsored Stock Car Shootout is available by is available at the www.arlingtonraceway.com website or by calling 507 380-6998.

Taylor, Cox battle for BST CAT Tour Championship

By Suzan McCoy PEYTON, Colo. (July 28) – The BST CAT Tour for IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars travels around Colorado to three different dirt tracks, El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke and I-76 Speedway in Fort Morgan. The new kid on the block is Lonnie Cox, who previously raced in Arizona and is only one point away from Wyoming’s favorite Sprint Car racer, Zac Taylor. Cox has taken a win at El Paso County Raceway and a second at Phillips County Raceway behind Darin Berry, a Nebraska favorite, while Taylor has taken two wins at I-76 Speedway. Currently, Taylor leads in points at 152 but Cox is right behind at 151. During the July 21 tour heat races at El Paso County Raceway, Cox got into the wall and Taylor came in third. Lineups looked good for the young Taylor, however the event rainout before the feature race started. The BST CAT Tour has two doubleheaders to finish out the season, first at El Paso County Raceway on Aug. 12 [Read More]

Winters Performance program benefits IMCA Modifieds

YORK, Pa. – For a third consecutive season, Winters Performance Products gives awards to top drivers in the IMCA Modified division. The national rookie of the year receives a complete quick change rear end from the York, Pa., manufacturer while top five drivers in point standings for each of the five regions get $100 product certificates. “We are pleased to be involved with such a professional and well run organization,” said Vaughn Winter Jr. “Thank you to the drivers, car owners, chassis builders and crews for your involvement and support.” All awards will be presented during the national banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. Tyler Frye earned national rookie of the year honors in 2016 and nearly 50 drivers are already in the running for this year’s title. More information about the complete Winters product line is available by calling 717 764-9844. “We have a talented crop of rookie drivers each and every year in the IMCA Modified division and 2017 is no different,” commented Kevin Yoder, [Read More]

Whole Lotta Cash at stake in Aug. 2-5 IMCA Modified features

ALTA, Iowa – Four $1,000 to win IMCA Modified events in as many nights are on Race For The Dash and a Whole Lotta Cash cards in early August. Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot-qualifying features are scheduled Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Buena Vista Raceway in Alta; Thursday, Aug. 3 at Kossuth County Speedway in Algona; Friday, Aug. 4 at Crawford County Speedway in Denison; and Saturday, Aug. 5 at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan. The Algona show is during the county fair; BVR, Crawford County and Shelby County events are also Dash at the Clash qualifiers for the Aug. 8 Harris Clash at Hamilton County Speedway. All regular weekly divisions run each night at each track. Racing follows 6:30 p.m. hot laps at Harlan, 6:45 p.m. hot laps at Alta and 7 p.m. hot laps at Algona and Denison.

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through July 26

IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 1,165; 2. Jason Wolla, Ray, N.D., 1,161; 3. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 1,159; 4. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 1,155; 5. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 1,130; 6. Clinton Luellen, Minburn, Iowa, 1,107; 7. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 1,102; 8. Bryce Garnhart, Shannon, Ill., 1,088; 9. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 1,076; 10. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 1,062; 11. Jesse Rogotzke, Sanborn, Minn., 1,049; 12. Regan Tafoya, Farmington, N.M., and Scott R. Smith, Davenport, Neb., both 1,042; 14. Steven Bowers Jr., Topeka, Kan., 1,041; 15. Brandon Hood, McGregor, Texas, 1,039; 16. Tom Berry Jr., Medford, Ore., 1,037; 17. Ryan Canon, Clearwater, Minn., 1,020; 18. Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, and Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., both 1,014; 20. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 1,011. IMCA Late Models – 1. Todd Cooney, Des Moines, Iowa, 789; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 780; 3. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, 775; 4. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown, Iowa, 767; 5. Rob Toland, Colona, Ill., 766; 6. Justin Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 758; 7. Joe Zrostlik, Long Grove, Iowa, [Read More]