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Raceway Park checkers fly for Brewer

By Bob Coney JEFFERSON, S.D. (Aug. 21) – Drivers and fans enjoyed a great night of racing Sunday as Raceway Park hosted the Tom Baker Memorial Race. The highlighted division of the evening was the MOPAR IMCA Northern SportMods. Kyle Welch jumped out to the early lead only to be overtaken on the seventh lap by Karl Brewer. The race’s first caution did not come out until the 14th of 20 laps were complete. On the restart, Kirk Beatty and Darin Roepke got together between the first and second turns leading to a second attempt to finish the race. Once the green flag flew, it was Brewer all the way to the checkered flag followed by Rusty Montagne, Cameron Meyer and Kyle Welch. The Total Motors IMCA Modified division ran a fast, clean, green to checkers feature. Dan Loggins led the opening laps until being overtaken three laps in by Bob Moore. Moore then set sail with Jim Cole on his tail while Chris Abelson worked his way through the field to third at the [Read More]

Bassett aces SportMod main at Arlington

ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 20) – Saturday’s Unhinged Pizza IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Arlington Raceway went flag to flag with Eric Bassett at the helm the entire distance to win his first-ever feature. Tony Rialson tried to gain on Bassett but couldn’t get the job done and settled for second ahead of Eric Larson. Jeff Coon led the distance to win the MN 93 IMCA Modified main. Justin Allen took the lead following an early restart and never looked back as he led the 95.7 IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car field to the finish. The B&B Racing Chassis IMCA Stock Car feature went flag to flag and was an awesome event. Nick Helmbrecht led the first five circuits before eighth starting Dean Cornelius motored by and motored to the checkers. Cory Probst won another Premier Logistics IMCA Hobby Stock feature and Kyren Porter topped the Coors Light IMCA Sport Compacts.

Veteran McGee scores IMCA Modified win at Lee County

By Brian Neal DONNELLSON, Iowa (Aug. 19) – Veteran Dean McGee picked up his first local Budweiser IMCA Modified feature win of the seson Friday at Lee County Speedway. Jardin Fuller used his front starting spot to grab the early lead over Levi Smith and Jerad Fuller. Action up front was slowed on lap seven when Bill Roberts Jr. and Jeff Waterman got together and spun to bring out the yellow. On the restart, Fuller got into the guardrail in turn three which allowed McGee to slip past for the top spot. While McGee started to pull away from the field, Roberts and Waterman were working their way back towards the front. By the time Roberts worked himself into the runner up spot, McGee had built a straight-away lead. Without a late race caution there was no catching McGee, as he went on to pick up his first win of the season at the track. Roberts was second and Dennis LaVeine was third. Jeremy Pundt scored his second local Donnellson Tire and Service IMCA Stock Car [Read More]

Zap zips to first Laurel Highlands checkers

By George Horner HESSTON, Pa. (Aug. 20) – The story of the night had to have been the popular win of veteran Joe Zap, who led all 20 laps of the green to checkers main event when the Laurel Highlands IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars traveled to Hesston Five Star Speedway. Zap and Ron Aurand brought the field to green with Zap charging into the lead followed by Aurand, Greg Dobrosky and Scott Lutz with Reed Thompson and Drew Ritchey in hot pursuit. Aurand gave chase all the time as he stayed close to Zap but was not able to reel him in. Race number two of the racing weekend scheduled for Bedford Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 21 was canceled due to rain. Clinton County Speedway will host the Laurel Highlands Sprints and the Pennsylvania Sprint Series on Friday, Aug. 26. Feature results – 1. Joe Zap; 2. Ron Aurand; 3. Scott Lutz; 4. Greg Dobrosky; 5. Drew Ritchey; 6. Reed Thompson; 7. Nathan Gramley; 8. Rob Felix; 9. Kyle Colwell; 10. Ryan Lynn; 11. Judi Bates; [Read More]

Kansas Thunder Series crowns champions

By Mike Hughes STOCKTON, Kan. (Aug. 20)—The Kansas Thunder Series closed out the 2016 season at the series finale at Elmwood Park Speedway Saturday, crowning champions in its four divisions. The Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified series championship was up for grabs as Mike Petersilie and Clay Money were tied for the top spot. Don Geist jumped out to the lead in the main event with Tyler Frye right behind. Geist continued to lead at the halfway mark in the 15-lap race with Frye and Jesse Richter close behind. Richter shot to the lead on lap nine but Frye got past on lap 12. Richter retook the top spot and held on for the win, followed closely by Frye and Geist. Petersilie finished fourth to give him the series championship. Brian Calhoon rounded out the top five. Kyle Pfeifer led all 15-laps in the caution-free IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature. Casey Woken gave chase but had to settle for second. Chad Sterling finished third to clinch the series title, followed by Dustin McClurg and Chase [Read More]

Bruening, Merfeld, Current score Dubuque wins

By Jerry Mackey DUBUQUE, Iowa (Aug. 21) – Ninety-eight cars packed Dubuque Speedway Sunday for an action-packed night of IMCA racing. A solid field of 19 drivers took the green flag in the IMCA Late Model 25-lapper, which saw Tyler Bruening shoot ahead from his front row start. Bruening was pressured by Luke Goedert before being able to pull out to a comfortable lead late in the main event. Bruening ran the momentum line at the top of the smooth track in scoring the win, which carried a $200 bonus courtesy of Cal Co Spray Coatings and Cedar Cross Service of Dubuque. Goedert finished second ahead of Jeremiah Hurst. The Merfeld Brothers IMCA Modified feature was an outstanding race with several lead changes throughout the 20-lap event. First-time visitor to Dubuque Speedway Troy Jerovetz from Green Bay, Wis., advanced from a sixth row start to take the lead following a lap 15 restart. Jerovetz went on to record the win over Ken Kostenbader and Mark Schulte. The GSI Collision Specialists IMCA Northern SportMod main event [Read More]

Luloff, Moss score wins on Fan Appreciation Night

By Jerry Mackey WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (Aug. 13) – Saturday night’s racing action at West Liberty Raceway featured Fan Appreciation Night along with Kids’ Back To School Night. The huge crowd was treated to a great night of racing and the kids received Back To School Supplies and also had a $1,355 nickel scramble. Despite nearly seven inches of rain the last couple of days in the West Liberty area, the crew was able to provide the drivers with a great track and the drivers responded with providing an exciting night of wheel to wheel racing in all classes. The Performance Concepts IMCA Modifieds were the headline division with 24 cars in attendance. Jerry Luloff scored his second win of 2016 in topping a very strong field. Luloff advanced from his third row start and took the lead on lap eight en route to the win. Kurt Kile advanced from a sixth row start to finish second at the finish line ahead of Chris Zogg. The 25 lap iWireless IMCA Late Model feature belonged to [Read More]

Davenport Speedway cancels races

DAVENPORT, Iowa (Aug. 12) – Davenport Speedway has canceled the racing program scheduled for tonight (Friday) due to rain. Petersen Plumbing & Heating IMCA Late Models, Eriksen’s IMCA Modifieds and the Hawkeye Auto IMCA Northern SportMods. Will be back in action on Friday, Aug. 19. The rainout also means that Kids’ Night and Mechanic Races originally scheduled Aug. 19 will be held on Season Championship Night Aug. 26.

Kansas Thunder Series returns to Stockton

By Mike Hughes STOCKTON, Kan. (Aug. 11) – The Kansas Thunder Series ½-mile Shootout returned to Rooks County Speedway in Stockton Thursday evening, as part of the Rooks County Fair. Two new faces appeared in victory lane, and two other made repeat appearances. Clay Money led from green to checkered in the 15-lap Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified feature. Kaid Calhoon chased Money the entire race but finished second, trailed by Randy Wilson, Brian Calhoon and Tim Watts. The IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature got off to a rough start as it took three attempts before the race finally got underway. Brady Bencken paced the first two laps before Colton Pfeifer took the lead. Pfeifer ran over debris on lap seven and had to pit to change a tire under caution, handing the lead back to Bencken. Zach Olmstead chased Bencken the remainder of the race but had to settle for the runner-up spot. Cody Graham was third, followed by Shay Simoneau and Jeromy Wagner. The series wins were the first for both Bencken and [Read More]

KRA show falls to rain, make-up date TBA

WILLMAR, Minn. (Aug. 10) – Tonight’s Kandiyohi County Fair special at KRA Speedway has been rained out. A make-up date for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods at Willmar is to be announced.