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Weekly racing, candy dash on tap this Sunday at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (May 29, 2024) – Race night will be a little sweeter this Sunday at Benton County Speedway. Along with the IMCA Weekly Racing program, the annual candy dash will be held on the front stretch during intermission Sunday, June 2. The candy dash, which established a new Guinness World Record just a couple years ago, is always popular for the younger race fans in attendance. Racing action will include Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. In addition to the weekly divisions, the INEX Legends will be in action for the first time this season at The Bullring. The grandstand and pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and veterans, and $5 for ages 6-12. Kids five and under will be admitted free if accompanying a paid adult. Pit passes are $30. For the latest speedway news and current [Read More]

$750 top prize, All-Star eligibility are at stake for IMCA Stock Cars Friday at CJ Speedway

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (May 9, 2024) – Both a $750 top check and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility are on the line for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars Friday night at CJ Speedway. Race night sponsor Superior Steering Wheels and Graphics has added to purses for each sanctioned class running May 10 at the Louisa County Fairgrounds venue. The Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature now pays $900 to win – that amount will be bumped up and the race would be a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational event if additional sponsors kick in another $100 – and both IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod features pay $700 to win. Runner-up in the Hobby Stock feature earns $425. Pit gates at Columbus Junction open at 5:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 6 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Spectator admission is $10. Pit passes are $30.

Maquoketa Speedway falls to severe storm threats

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 27, 2024) – The 2024 Maquoketa Speedway season opener scheduled for April 27 was postponed due to impending severe weather slated to move into the Jackson County area late on Saturday afternoon. Maquoketa Speedway will now be slated to see the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing season opener on Saturday, May 4. IMCA Sunoco Late Models will headline the racing program which will also include Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Also in action will be the 4 Cylinders and the INEX Legend Cars. Maquoketa Speedway will see hot laps get underway at 6 p.m. with racing to follow on Saturday.

CJ Speedway season opener falls to weather

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (April 26, 2024) – The 2024 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing season opener scheduled for Friday at CJ Speedway fell victim to the wet grounds and the prediction of severe storms to hit the Louisa County Fairgrounds. The season opener has now been reset for Friday, May 3 and the opening nights race program will be sponsored by our friends from Bosch Pest Control. Four classes of sanctioned race cars will be in competition as Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks highlight the race program that gets underway at 7 p.m. with warmups, racing will follow. Oveson Refuge & Recycling Night at the Races has been rescheduled for Friday, July 5.

Legends, A.I.R.S. join IMCA Weekly Racing program this Sunday at Benton County

VINTON, Iowa (Apr. 24, 2024) – Following an exciting opener this past weekend, the IMCA Weekly Racing season will continue this Sunday, April 28 at Benton County Speedway. The five weekly classes will be joined by INEX Legends and American Iron Racing Series (A.I.R.S.) in their first appearances of the season at The Bullring. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by iHeart Radio and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will all be in action for their second night of weekly points racing. Kids’ power wheels races will also be held during intermission. Pit gate and grandstand open at 2:30 p.m. April 28, with hot laps slated for 4:30 and racing at 5. Adult grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and veterans, and $5 for ages 6-12. Kids five and under will be admitted free if accompanying as paid adult. Pit passes are $30. All events at The Bullring in 2024 will [Read More]

Maquoketa Speedway falls to weather, season opener postponed to April 27

By Jerry Mackey MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 23, 2024) – The IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing season opener at Maquoketa Speedway scheduled for Saturday, April 20 fell victim to wet grounds and cold temperatures. The 2024 season will now be set to get underway on Saturday, April 27. The racing program will include sanctioned races in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod divisions, along with INEX Legends and the 4-cylinder compact class. Hot laps take to the quarter-mile Maquoketa Speedway, located on the Jackson County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. with hot laps and racing will follow this Saturday.

Shawano Speedway welcomes Ken Schrader for Hall of Fame Night

SHAWANO, Wis. (April 23, 2024) – Shawano Speedway powered by Auto Select proudly announces a thrilling highlight for motorsports enthusiasts as Ken Schrader is set to make a special appearance during Hall of Fame night on Saturday, June 8. Schrader, a familiar figure in the racing world, will not only attend the event but will also take to the track in his Federated Auto Parts IMCA Mod, promising fans an unforgettable experience. Schrader’s career spans decades, marked by numerous victories and a passionate fan base. His participation in Shawano Speedway’s Hall of Fame night adds an extra layer of excitement to an already anticipated event. Spectators can look forward to witnessing Schrader’s skill and expertise firsthand as he navigates the track in pursuit of victory. Sanctioned divisions joining Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds on the program that evening will be the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. This special event is made possible through the generous support of Automotive Supply, whose sponsorship underscores their commitment to promoting and celebrating the thrill of motorsports [Read More]

CJ Speedway season opener set for April 26

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (April 18, 2024) – The 2024 racing season at CJ Speedway, located on the Louisa County Fairgrounds in Columbus Junction is about to see the first official green flag of the season. Friday, April 26 will be the first night of the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing point season at the popular 4/10-mile dirt track. Racing that evening is sponsored by Oveson Refuse & Recycling and will see classes of IMCA sanctioned race cars in competition. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds headline the program and will be joined by IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. All drivers will be racing for valuable, track, state, regional and national points. The Louisa County Fair Board has hired Dan Keltner to be the track manager for the 2024 season. He brings a lengthy background in racing not only as a driver but also as a track official to the post. “I would like to thank the Louisa County Fair Board for this opportunity and I would [Read More]

Joey Hergott Memorial starts IMCA weekly point season at Beatrice

BEATRICE, Neb. (April 12, 2024) – Beatrice Speedway remembers a long-time race fan and racing supporter on opening night Friday, April 26. The inaugural Joey Hergott Memorial sees Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods in the spotlight, running for $2,024 to win and a minimum of $200 to start. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds run for $1,224 to win, $100 to start and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $1,024 to win, $124 to start and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star qualifying eligibility. Rounding out the race card are IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks in a $524 to win feature, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts in a $175 to win main event and Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites. Purses will be increased as additional donations are received. A new Hoosier racing tire will be awarded to both hard charger and a mystery position finisher in Modified, Stock Car and Northern SportMod features, a new Primewell tire to the hard charger and mystery position finisher in the Hobby Stock main. Zeitner & [Read More]

WaKeeney opens with IMCA Blizzard Bash Dash

WaKEENEY, Kan. (April 9, 2024) – The green flag flies again this season at WaKeeney Speedway, with five IMCA divisions running at the Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20 Buzzard Bash Dash. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds run for $1,000 to win, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for $750 to win and both IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods for $600 to win each night. Modified winners become eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational, Stock Car winners for the B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts run Friday only for $200 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, Kansas State and track points will be awarded for both draw/redraw shows. Entry fee for the weekend is $100 for Modifieds, $75 for Stock Cars, $50 for SportMods and Hobby Stocks, and $20 for Sport Compacts. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Friday. The grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the pits open [Read More]