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Strickler races with his idols and wins Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 5) – Kyle Strickler enjoyed the privilege of racing with a lot of his idols as much as he did winning Friday’s Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational at Boone Speedway. Strickler led the last 23 circuits in the 30-lap Modified feature, on night five of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. He earned $1,230 – including lap money – for the victory, which came almost half a straightaway ahead of defending race winner Todd Shute. “This is such a big event. Winning this race ranks right up there,” he said. “When you look at the names of the drivers that were in it, a lot of them are my idols. It’s amazing to be on the same track with them and win.” 2011 Invitational winner Chris Abelson, 15th starting Troy Cordes and 17th starting Ricky Thornton completed the top five. Jimmy Gustin charged from 25th starting to sixth. An Invitational record 16 states were represented in the 30-car field. Shute led the first seven laps after starting in the middle [Read More]

Friday results

Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational 1. Kyle Strickler, Mooresville, N.C.; 2. Todd Shute, Des Moines; 3. Chris Abelson, Sioux City; 4. Troy Cordes, Polk City; 5. Ricky Thornton, Chandler, Ariz.; 6. Jimmy Gustin, Marshalltown; 7. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev.; 8. Jeff Taylor, Cave City, Ark.; 9. Cody Gearhart, Turpin, Okla.; 10. Jason Murray, Hartford; 11. Dean Abbey, Waco, Texas; 12. William Gould, Calera, Okla.; 13. Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup; 14. Mike Jergens, Plover; 15. Keith White, Little River, Texas; 16. Brad Pounds, Bakersfield, Calif.; 17. Scott Hogan, Vinton; 18. Ryan McDaniel, Olivehurst, Calif.; 19. Jeremy Frenier, Fort Morgan, Colo.; 20. Chris Fleming, Union Springs, N.Y.; 21. Chase Hansen, Myton, Utah; 22. Robert Hellebust, Minot, N.D.; 23. Joe German, Aberdeen, Wash.; 24. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich.; 25. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz.; 26. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz.; 27. Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood; 28. Jared Siefert, Luxemburg, Wis; 29. Corey Lagroon, Salina, Kan.; 30. Dustin Smith, Lake City. IMCA Stock Cars A-Main 01 — 1. Casey Werkmeister, North Platte, Neb.; 2. Rick Mahlberg, Denmark, Wis; 3. Michael Jaennette, Newton; 4. Stefan [Read More]

Friday news from Super Nationals

All-Stars shine Friday at Super Nationals BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 5) – Thirty of the best Modified drivers in the country get their chance to shine on night five of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational headlines the Friday show at Boone Speedway. That race will be 30 laps and pays $1,000 to win plus lap money. As a bonus, the winner becomes a candidate for the 2015 All-Star Invitational ballot. Drivers elected to tonight’s starting field were Dean Abbey of Waco, Texas, 2011 race winner Chris Abelson of Sioux City, Troy Cordes of Dunkerton, Chris Fleming of Union Springs, N.Y., Jeremy Frenier of Fort Morgan, Colo., Cody Gearhart of Turpin, Okla., Joe German of Aberdeen, Wash., William Gould of Calera, Okla., Jimmy Gustin of Marshalltown, Chase Hansen of Myton, Utah, Robert Hellebust of Minot, N.D., Scott Hogan of Vinton, Mike Jergens of Plover, Corey Lagroon of Salina, Kan., Ryan McDaniel of Olivehurst, Calif., Jason Murray of Hartford, Jason Noll of Peoria, Ariz., Brad Pounds of Bakersfield, Calif., [Read More]

Thursday Super Nationals results

Sunoco Race Fuels IMCA Stock Car Race of Champions Heat 01 — 1. Mike Nichols, Harlan; 2. Devin Smith, Lake City; 3. Michael Vennes, Minot, N.D.; 4. Brandon Czarapata, Pulaski, Wis; 5. Jason Rogers, Selden, Kan.; 6. Jeff Tubbs, Colby, Kan.; 7. Nathan Burke, Minot, N.D.; 8. Randy Killen, Des Moines; 9. Kevin Rose, Waterloo; 10. Tristan Carman, Killeen, Texas; 11. Shawn Havel, Algoma, Wis. Heat 02 — 1. Kevin Opheim, Mason City; 2. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas; 3. John Heinz, Green Bay, Wis; 4. Perry Misner, Garden City, Kan.; 5. Marcus Fagan, Adair; 6. Donavon Smith, Lake City; 7. Jason Cook, Mount Pleasant; 8. David Smith, Lake City; 9. Dennis Bissonnette, Hammond, La.; 10. Damon Murty, Chelsea; 11. Carbie McClearen, Seminole, Texas. Heat 03 — 1. Nathan Wood, Sigourney; 2. Michael Jaennette, Newton; 3. Randy Brands, Boyden; 4. Norman Chesmore, Rowley; 5. Derek Green, Granada, Minn.; 6. Jeffrey Anderson, Atlantic; 7. Jason Ward, Sioux City; 8. Chad Palmer, Renwick; 9. Jason Wilkinson, Neligh, Neb.; 10. Jordan Durward, Trenton, N.D.. Heat 04 — 1. Scott [Read More]

Thursday tidbits from Boone

Race of Champions qualifying for Modifieds, Stocks today at Super Nationals BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 4) – Race of champions heats for Modifieds and Stock Cars and plenty of qualifying races for both divisions are on the Thursday schedule at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The first of five Sunoco Race Fuels RoC heats for the Stock Cars is on the track now at Boone Speedway. Twenty Stock Car heats precede half a dozen Harris Auto Racing Race of Champions heats for the Modifieds. Ten Modified heats come next, with a pair of 25-lap qualifying features for the Stocks to follow. Another 20 Modified heats lead up to two more qualifiers, also 25 laps in distance. The top four finishers from each of Thursday’s qualifying features advance to the middle row of Saturday main events. *** Joe German of Aberdeen, Wash., and Medford, Ore.’s Tom Berry Jr. race against each other on occasion in the Pacific Northwest. German drove 36 hours and 2,000 miles and found himself in the same heat as [Read More]

Wednesday results

IMCA Hobby Stocks A-Main 01 — 1. Andrew Burg, Adel; 2. Weston Koop, Rockwell; 3. Tiffany Bittner, Norfolk, Neb.; 4. Kyle Parizek, Bell Plaine; 5. Mike Traskowsky, Woodbine, Kan.; 6. Justin Nehring, Storm Lake; 7. Brandon Nielsen, Spencer; 8. Mark Saathoff, Beatrice, Neb.; 9. Brian Happel, Van Horne; 10. Ryan Grochala, Pleasant Hill; 11. Aaron Rudolph, Grand Junction; 12. Dan Ayers, Webster City; 13. Tory Harazin, Redwood Falls, Minn.; 14. Jeff Ware, Columbus, Neb.; 15. Dan Strandburg, Worthington, Minn.; 16. Justin Rezabek, Wilber, Neb.; 17. Chad LeGere, Des Moines; 18. Cody Gustoff, Scranton; 19. Jay Sidles, Emmetsburg; 20. Mike Powell, Norwalk; 21. Chanse Hollatz, Clear Lake; 22. Bill Bonnett, Knoxville; 23. Jacob Keiser, Marengo; 24. Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, Mo.; 25. Brandon Geurin, Waco, Texas. IMCA SportMods A-Main 01 — 1. Chad Ryerson, Wellsburg; 2. Michael Murphy, Jefferson; 3. Brandon Long, Green Bay, Wis; 4. Clinton Luellen, Minburn; 5. Daniel Gottschalk, Ellis, Kan.; 6. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt; 7. Doug Cook, Algona; 8. DJ Robinson, Des Moines; 9. Anthony Onstot, Norwalk; 10. Austin Frye, Taft, Calif.; 11. [Read More]

Wednesday at Super Nationals

Super Nationals nears car count record; Modifieds, Stocks begin qualifying today BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 3) – Day three of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s boasts the first qualifying races Modifieds and Stock Cars, while last-chance races are on the docket for Hobby Stocks and SportMods. Hot laps are currently underway at Boone Speedway, where 277 Modifieds and 176 Stock Cars see their first action of the week. The Modified car count is up more than 20 from last year; total car count is currently 865, the second highest number in the 32-year history of Super Nationals. “Our car count is a reflection of our weekly racing. As our membership grows, so does the popularity of Super Nationals,” IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root said. “Plus, it’s a really cool place to be.” “This year’s Super Nationals is also a very fitting way to remember ‘Speedy’ Bill Smith and all that he and Speedway Motors have done for IMCA for so many years,” Root added. Thirty Modified heats and 20 Stock [Read More]

McCollum wins 100th career Stock Car feature at Arlington

ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 30) – Jeff McCollum made history at Arlington Raceway on Saturday night when he won the B&B Racing Chassis IMCA Stock Car feature. The victory was McCollum’s career 100th in the sanctioned division. Chris Meyer was the early leader, ahead of Brent Uecker. Lap six saw a yellow flag for a spun car in the first turn. McCollum restarted in the third row and shot through the field to take third place; he was then battling with Uecker, Dan Mackenthun and Shaun Bruns for the lead. By lap nine, McCollum was the leader with Mackenthun close behind. Uecker fell out on lap 10 but Mackenthun wasn’t giving up. Another caution flag came out on lap 16. On the restart Mackenthun got too high in turns three and four, losing two spots. McCollum was then challenged by Bruns but held on for the landmark win. Bruns took second and Matt Schauer was third ahead of Mackenthun. Jeff Coon found his way to victory lane in the MN 93 IMCA Modified feature as he [Read More]

Tuesday results and happenings at Super Nationals XXXII

Sport Compacts take turn in spotlight on day two at Super Nationals BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 2) – Sport Compacts take their turn in the spotlight, on day two of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The full program for IMCA’s 4-cylinder class will be held Tuesday at Boone Speedway. Fifty-eight cars were signed in to fill the starting grid for six heat races. Race of champions qualifying started today’s show, with five heats for the SportMods and five for Hobby Stocks. A total of 20 SportMod heats and four ‘B’ features, and 14 Hobby Stock heats and seven ‘B’ races are on Tuesday’s card. Twenty-five laps will be the distance for the one Hobby Stock qualifier, the two SportMod qualifiers and the Sport Compact main event. * Justin Nehring of Storm Lake and Bobby Anders of Quincy, Ill., were winners of best looking car awards in the Hobby Stock and SportMod divisions, respectively. Both received trophies during a Tuesday ceremony. Theme for this year’s best looking car contest is a ‘Speedy’ Bill [Read More]

Dover delivers Sprint Car Super Nationals victory

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Sept. 1) – One day late, Jack Dover won the rain-delayed Sprint Car Super Nationals at Eagle Raceway. The $2,000 to win feature was rescheduled from Sunday to Labor Day due to inclement weather. Dover took the lead following a late re-start and held off fellow Nebraskan Tadd Holliman for the victory. “I knew that the key would be set-up and tire management. That, and I found the rubber first,” said Dover, also $1,000 richer after winning Saturday’s Speedy Bill Smith Memorial Race of Champions. Ryan Hall, John Ricketts and Luke Cranston rounded out the top five in the second annual event for IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars. Jason Martin led the field at the end of the first circuit with Tadd Holliman, Jerry Hammock and Ryan Hall in hot pursuit. Luke Cranston slowed on lap six and headed pitside with a flat right front. Hall took third on the restart and Tyler Thompson also passed Hammock the next lap. Hammock headed for the pits on lap nine. Chase [Read More]