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Second chance precedes Walp’s first PASS win

YORK HAVEN, Pa. (May 18) – Second chances don’t always happen, so when John Walp got one Saturday night at BAPS Motor Speedway, he took full advantage, leading from start to finish and winning the 20-lap PA Sprint Series feature.  It was Walp’s first feature win. Walp had spun out while leading Friday night’s IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car feature at Clinton County Speedway, so getting another chance at a front-row starting spot was too good to pass up.  Walp grabbed the lead from fellow front-row starter Jaremi Hanson and held Hanson at bay to score a 2.319-second victory. “The car was awesome,” an emotional Walp said in victory lane. “The track held moisture all night. We were spot on. I couldn’t ask for anything better.”  BAPS was a likely place for Walp’s breakthrough in his no. 5 Sprinter. His best previous PASS finish was a runner-up showing at this track last August, and he finished third in the feature on April 20 Hanson stalked Walp throughout the event but never able to complete a challenge. [Read More]

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Ventura victory to Lauer

VENTURA, Calif. (May 18) – Ventura Raceway beat the rain and Ryan Lauer beat the rest of the IMCA Modified field to the finish line Saturday night.  The 20-lap main event proved fast and furious with Lauer passing Dennis Eckert on lap four and leading to the checkered flag for his second win of the season. Following Lauer to the line were 2018 track champion Trevor Fitz-Gibbon, Austin Grabowski, Terry Hershberger and Jack Parker.

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Triple crown chase starts Saturday at Park Jefferson Speedway’s Memorial Clash

JEFFERSON, S.D. – This Saturday, May 25, Park Jefferson Speedway will host one of the fans’ favorite nights of racing at the Park.  A full night of IMCA racing will be on hand as the Artworks Graphics-sponsored IMCA Modifieds compete in the fourth annual Memorial Clash. A healthy purse of $1,000 to win and $150 to start will greet entrants racing for a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational berth.  Joining them will be a full program of IMCA racing for the J&J Fitting Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and the Fox 620 IMCA Sport Compacts.  There will be no entry fee or number fees charged this weekend at Park Jefferson as many driv­ers will be in the area for racing.  Siouxland’s top drivers in the Artworks Graphics Modifieds will have circled this event as the first race in the prestigious triple crown of IMCA Modified events hosted by the track.   The Memorial Clash will see a draw/redraw format for drivers who will take to the black gumbo of Park Jefferson. The [Read More]

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Rebels team with Sprint Series of Oklahoma for Memorial Weekend doubleheader

By David Smith, Jr., OKTidbits  OBERLIN, Kan. – Two of the premier IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car groups in the nation face off during the Memorial Weekend as the POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambel­ton Ford Racing and the Sprint Series of Oklahoma presented by Smiley’s Racing Prod­ucts are geared for a weekend double-header.  It all starts on Saturday night, May 25 at Longdale Speedway in Longdale, Okla., before heading to 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kan., for a special Sunday night event.  Saturday will be the only 2019 appearance between the two series at Longdale, where the track has hosted two previous events. Both tours got rained out in 2018 but it was 2017 when the URSS and SSO met and it was three-time and defending SSO champion Andy Shouse of Oklahoma City getting the best of a 20-car field.  In 2016, 26 cars were pit side and it was Ness City, Kan., driver Luke Cranston picking up the victory. This will be the first time the two series have come together for a doubleheader weekend with Longdale Speedway involved so a solid car count [Read More]

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Santa Maria Spring Nationals set during Memorial Weekend

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – IMCA Modifieds race for $1,200 to win in Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational bal­lot-qualifying features both nights of Santa Maria Raceway’s Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26 Spring Na­tion­als.  IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region, E3 Spark Plugs State and track points will be awarded each night of the Memorial Weekend special. Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods race for $1,000 to win, plus national, state and track points on Sunday.  Entry fee each night for the Modifieds is $50 and pit passes are $45. Non-qualifiers get their entry fee refunded. Pit gates open at 9 a.m., the pit booth opens at noon, grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 5 p.m. both days. Adult grandstand admission is $20, $18 for seniors, military and stu­dents, $6 for kids ages 6-12 and free for five and under both days. An open practice runs from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, May 24. Pit passes are $35.  Camping, but no hookups, is available for $50 for the weekend. [Read More]

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Three IMCA divisions run at Arizona Speedway’s John Morris Classic

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. – Three IMCA divisions are on the card both nights of Arizona Speedway’s Memorial Weekend John Morris Classic. IMCA Modifieds run for $1,000 to win and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berths while IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods both chase top checks of $500 at Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26 shows.  Both programs are draw/redraw and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, E3 Spark Plugs Arizona State and track points will be awarded. Entry fee is $25 for Modifieds and $20 for Stock Cars and SportMods. Pit passes are $35.  Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m., racing at 7:30 p.m. Grandstand admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and military, $10 for kids and free for five and under.  More information is posted on the www.arizonaspeedway.net website.

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IMCA Modifieds chase $1,038 check at Siskiyou’s May 26 Arnberg Memorial

YREKA, Calif. – IMCA Modifieds headline Siskiyou Golden Speedway’s John Arnberg Memorial, running for $1,038 to win and a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berth in their Sunday, May 26 special. The main event will be 38 laps – Arnberg’s car number was 38 – and pay a minimum of $100 to start. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Re­gion, E3 Spark Plugs California State and track points will be awarded. Pit gates open at noon on race day. The grandstand opens and wheel packing starts at 5 p.m., time trials are at 6 p.m. and racing is at 7 p.m. Car and driver is $65. Pit passes are $25 for members or $30 for non-members. Specta­tor admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $10 for kids and free for six and under. More information is available from promoter Kevin Barba at 530 802-3690 and at the track website, www.siskiyougoldenspeedway.com.

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IMCA Modifieds headline US 36 Memorial Weekend special

OSBORN, Mo. – IMCA Modifieds chase a $1,000 check and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational bal­lot berth in their Memorial Weekend special at US 36 Raceway. A minimum of $150 will be paid to start the Friday, May 24 Modified Madness main event. Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods are also on the card, running for $500 to win and $85 to start. There is no entry fee and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Jet Racing Central Region, E3 Spark Plugs Missouri State and track points will be awarded. Pit gates at Osborn open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 6 p.m. Racing follows 7:30 p.m. hot laps. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and military, $6 for kids ages 7-12 and free for six and under. Pit passes are $35. More information about Modified Madness is available by calling 816 752-3645. 

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Full house on hand for Dawson County opener

By Kelly Ninas LEXINGTON, Neb. (May 19) – Racing action was hot and heavy on opening night Sunday at Dawson County Raceway, in front of a jam-packed house.  Looking to start the season off on the right foot at Lexington were a large contingent of competitors hop­ing to drive their way to Coca Cola Victory Lane. The foursome of Jordan Grabouski, David Johnson, Brax­ton Berry and Ramsey Meyer were victors.  Grabouski led much of the way and finished strong in the Holbein Lawn Service/K Lawn IMCA Modified feature. The defending national champion worked his magic on the top groove to get into the lead on the 12th lap and never looked back. In one of the most heated and action-packed features of the night, it was Grabouski of Beatrice earning the Levanders Body Shop IMCA Stock Car victory. Grabouski started 14th and got the lead on lap 13, then held off all challenges to garner top honors. Riding the cushion and keeping his momentum at a high level throughout the feature was the formula for success [Read More]

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141’s Bouche Memorial totes $1,000 top IMCA Stock Car check

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars take top billing on the holiday weekend at 141 Speedway, running for $1,000 to win the Saturday, May 25 Nathan Bouche Memorial. IMCA Modifieds, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts are also on the card. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, E3 Spark Plugs State and track points are at stake.  Pit gates and the grandstand open at 2 p.m. and racing is at 6 p.m. Spectator admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and free for kids ages 10 and under. Pit passes are $25.  More information is available at the www.141speedway.com website or by calling 920 863-3377 or 515 231-5444.  The Bouche Memorial is also opening night for 141’s Triple Creek Series. Stock Cars race for $1,000 to win again during the Christmas in July show on July 6 and on School Supply Giveaway Night on Aug. 10.