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Murray takes second Dodge City IMCA Modified Stampede triumph

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 18) – David Murray Jr. showed exactly why he ranks as a four-time Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified national champion by taking his second Modified Stampede victory in three years Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park. Starting from the front row outside, Murray gunned into the lead at the drop of the green flag and paced all 30 circuits to take the $1,200 winner’s share after sweeping through the inaugural version of the event in 2013. With 36 entries on hand, Murray ran third in his heat and then redrew the front row outside starting position for the main event. The field was in trouble at that point. “The top was the place to be, it was fast up there,” the 2016 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier said from victory lane. “The bottom looked to be pretty good, too. I saw Cody (Gearhart) down there some early, but I never went down to try it.” While Murray pounded the top of the track for all 30 laps, [Read More]

34 celebrates 50th with Blast From the Past

By Dana Royer WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 18) – It was a Blast from the Past at 34 Raceway Saturday night as the 3/8-mile high bank celebrating its 50th season of racing. Admission price was rolled back to 1966 to $1.50, memorabilia was on display courtesy of Billy Dusenberry and yes, even the vintage race cars took to the track. Tales from the past were shared throughout the evening by former racers and current Hall of Fame members were remembered. Even the trophies were a reminder of the first race at 34 Raceway, which was originally called 34 Raceway Park. Fifty years later, 34 Raceway is listed in the top 10 in continuous operating tracks in the country. Race fans also dug deep as drivers went through the stands collecting money for the Cameron, Ill., families hit but a tornado last week. Chase Klenk got his first IMCA Sunoco Stock Car win in a 20-lap event that ran non-stop and featured three- and four-wide racing throughout. Klenk held off challenges from Andrew Hustead, John Brockway, Jake Wenig and Abe Huls [Read More]

Wilson wins at Dacotah

MANDAN, N.D. (July 17) – Spencer Wilson took the lead on lap four and pulled away to win the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified feature on a very busy Friday night at Dacotah Speedway. Jay Tooley led from the pole as Rusty Kollman, Tracy Domagala and Wilson raced three-wide for second. Wilson had the fastest car on track, quickly reeled in Tooley and started to check out. Lapped traffic became a problem as Jeremy Keller and Shawn Strand raced side-by-side for second. With four laps to go, Strand made contact with Dylan Barnhardt, spinning out both drivers out and collecting fifth running Mark Dahl. Strand was charged for the caution and sent to the back. After swapping the spot with Jerad Thelen, Keller finished a season-best second place. Josh Roehrich picked up his third Mach-1 Sport Compact feature win of the year.

Handschke, Long win first career features at 141

By Greg Aregoni FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 18) – You always remember that first career win. Usually it happens with a heat race win one week and the feature later on. For Beau Handschke it just decided to happen on the same exact night. Handschke picked up his first career 141 Speedway heat race win and then later Saturday won the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature. Brandon Long won many features in his Northern SportMod career. It took just four months to earn his first career Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified win. Long outlasted defending champion Johnny Whitman and older brother Josh for the win. John Heinz earned his sixth IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature win. Part-timer Matt Brehmer returned after a six-week absence to win the Mach-1 Sport Compact main event.

Peebles notches first, Van Straten’s streak still intact

By Scott Owen SHAWANO, Wis. (July 18) – Jesse Peebles scored his first Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified victory of the season Saturday at Shawano Speedway, while Travis Van Straten kept his IMCA Sunoco Stock Car streak going, winning his ninth in a row. Peebles started on the pole and survived numerous restarts and challenges from John Berna on his way to victory lane. The race was shortened to 15 laps due to the time limit. Jerry Wilinski finished third. Trent Nolan led the opening lap of the Stock Car feature before being overtaken by Dan Michonski, who was soon pressured by Van Straten. With Michonski still leading on lap seven, a caution flag flew to bunch the field back up. Following the restart, Van Straten took to the inside, made his pass for the lead and led the rest of the race, picking up his ninth win in a row and 10th overall. Michonski fended off Mike Schmidt to finish second. Wyatt Block raced his way from sixth and into the lead on the [Read More]

Strickler Wins on Fast Shafts Night at Marshalltown

By Jeremy Fox MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 17) – Kyle Strickler became the first candidate on the ballot for the 2016 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational with his $1,000 Coors Light IMCA Modified feature win Friday at Marshalltown Speedway. California’s Ethan Dotson and North Carolina traveler Kyle Strickler led the field to the green and it was Strickler taking the early lead. Strickler did not let any cautions bother him, pulling out to a solid lead after restarts before and following midway. Strickler held off challenges from Jon Snyder before the final caution came out on lap 22 and set up a three-lap dash to finish. Snyder slid up the track and fell back while Strickler went on to take the checkered flag ahead of Ronn Lauritzen, 11th starting Tim Ward, 15th starting Josh Gilman and 13th starting Scott Simatovich. Michael Jaennette started sixth and held off Donavon Smith in winning the Miller Lite IMCA Stock Car feature. Sam Wieben held off challenges from Jared Van Deest to take his first local Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod of the [Read More]

Yarie, Van Straten, Van Hierden celebrate on Christmas in July

By Dave Panske OSHKOSH, Wis. (July 17) – Marcus Yarie bested a field of 24 Automotive Supply Company IMCA Modifieds to take the Christmas in July night checkers Friday at Oshkosh SpeedZone Raceway. Yarie passed eventual runner-up Mike Wedelstadt on the 15th circuit. Tim Lemirande started 18th and finished third. Paul Holschuh, Dion Wahl and Justin Jacobsen took turns up front before Travis Van Straten drove to the lead in the Total Power Sales IMCA Stock Car main event. Despite heavy pressure over the final laps, Van Straten was able to hold off the challengers to win his fifth feature of the season. Jacobsen took the runner up spot with Jerry Winkle taking a strong third place finish. Once in front, Colten Van Hierden pulled away for another Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod victory. The race for second was tight to the finish with Jeff Steenbergen able to sneak by on the final lap.

July 17 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings

Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds – 1. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 1,171; 2. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, Iowa, 1,141; 3. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 1,113; 4. Jimmy Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, 1,110; 5. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 1,099; 6. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 1,096; 7. Kyle Brown, State Center, Iowa, 1,092; 8. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 1,077; 9. Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa, 1,070; 10. Scott Hogan, Vinton, Iowa, 1,062; 11. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 1,060; 12. Alexander Wilson, Salinas, Calif., 1,059; 13. Michael Densberger, Lincoln, Neb., 1,044; 14. Jesse Richter, Great Bend, Kan., 1,036; 15. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 1,031; 16. Dustin Smith, Lake City, Iowa, 1,030; 17. Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1,028; 18. Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup, Iowa, 1,024; 19. Kyle Wilson, Salinas, Calif., and Mike Petersilie, Hoisington, Kan., both 1,005. IMCA Late Models – 1. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 724; 2. Paul Nagle, Nevada, Iowa, 696; 3. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 686; 4. Curt Schroeder, Newton, Iowa, 659; 5. Ryan Griffith, Webster City, Iowa, 654; 6. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown, Iowa, 635; 7. Jeremy Grady, [Read More]

Wednesday show at Buena Vista Raceway next for IMCA Hawkeye Dirt Tour

ALTA, Iowa (July 17) – Something has to give next Wednesday night at Buena Vista Raceway. Defending champion Mike Van Genderen and Kyle Brown are tied atop point standings coming into the sixth Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified Hawkeye Dirt Tour event of the season. One of the two will have sole possession of the lead when the race is final. The July 22 feature pays $1,000 to win, a minimum of $150 to start and is a qualifier for the 2016 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Pit gates at Alta open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. Racing follows 6:45 p.m. hot laps. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and veterans with ID, and free for kids 12 and under. Pit passes are $25. Completing the midweek card are IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 Sport Compacts racing for all applicable points, and BVR bombers. More information is available at the www.buenavistaraceway.com website, on Facebook or by calling 712 299-5147. Different [Read More]

Deery drivers travel to Quad City, Hamilton County for midweek shows

EAST MOLINE, Ill. – A return to Quad City Speedway and top billing at Hamilton County Speedway’s Thursday Night Thunder special are next up on the Deery Brothers Summer Series schedule. IMCA Late Model tour feature winners earn $3,000 on Wednesday, July 22 at East Moline, and on Thursday, July 23 at Webster City, Iowa. A minimum of $300 will be paid to start the main event each night. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., the draw closes at 6:30 p.m. and racing follows 6:55 p.m. hot laps at Quad City, where mod lites and street stocks complete the card. Reserved seating is $18; grandstand admission is $15 for adults, kids ages 6-12 are $8 and five and under are free. The Thursday Night Thunder program during the Hamilton County Fair boasts Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds in a $1,000 to win Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying event. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods also race for $1,000 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $500 to win and Mach-1 Sport [Read More]