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Wauters wins again on last lap at Indee

By Jeremy Fox INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (May 14, 2022) – Saturday was Night Two of the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing Season at Independence Motor Speedway and it was absolute beautiful night for racing on the 3/8 mile banked oval on the Buchanan County Fairgrounds. One hundred and three race cars signed in and the night wrapped up at 9:45 p.m. The first feature of the night was the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car 20-lapper. Cole Mather took the lead on lap two just before the first of four cautions over the next three laps. Mather held tough on the restarts and fended off Kaden Reynolds before pulling away. Mather went on to go back-to-back to start the season and take his 29th weekly win at Indee. Reynolds finished second and Dustin Vis came back from an early incident to finish third. Tony Olson started third but got by both front row starters Vern Jackson and Robert Patava to grab the early race lead in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod 15-lap feature. Tony Olson led all 15 laps in [Read More]

Crystal mourns loss of Brandon Bogart

By Verwayne Greenhoe CRYSTAL, Mich. (May 14, 2022) – Crystal Motor Speedway canceled events scheduled for Saturday night due to wet conditions and the threat of rain. Racing aside, the track would like to take a moment to recognize our loss. Early in the afternoon of May 11, Crystal Motor Speedway and Montcalm County lost an employee, a faithful friend, family member, and a wonderful human being. Brandon Bogart had worked at the track since he was 12 and was a fireman for Crystal Township, Home Township and the Stanton Community fire departments. He had been fighting cancer for over a year at Metro Hospital and finally laid down his fireman’s coat and went ‘home.’ Brandon fought the disease with courage and humor. Ron Flinn, CMS owner and promoter said, “Brandon was a great person who always went above and beyond to help people at the track and in the community for a lot of years. We will miss him.” Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. [Read More]

First season wins at Boone go to Ward, Jerovetz, Sachau, Knutson, Zehm

By Joyce Eisele BOONE, Iowa (May 14, 2022) – It was week number three of the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing season at Boone Speedway on Saturday night and there were new winners for 2022 in all divisions. Tim Ward captured his first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature. Troy Jerovetz won in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Jake Sachau took the checkers in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. Eric Knutson visited victory lane for the first time this season in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock division and it was Bryan Zehm taking his first win of the year in IMCA STARS Mod Lite action. In the STARS Mod Lite 15-lap feature, Zehm caught early leader Ben George and took over the top spot at lap six, never to look back. Lapped traffic was no issue for Zehm as he held the pack at bay to capture the win. Joel Huggins, who had won the two previous races, started 10th and finished as the runner-up. Derrick Knutsen was third. The Northern SportMod 18-lap feature was a no-go on [Read More]

Brown, Anderson among winners at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (May 13, 2022) – Beautiful weather conditions greeted fans and drivers for the second night of racing at the CJ Speedway on Friday night. A swift racing program was run with the final checkered flag waving at 9:30 p.m. Jarrett Brown had his Bill Falyer-owned Modified dialed in and scored the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature win. Brown stated in victory lane “We have had terrible luck so far this season with having lost two engines in the first three races that we have entered.” Brown found the right combination on Friday night and scored a convincing feature win over last week’s feature winner Troy Cordes. Maguire DeJong, in his rookie Modified campaign, ran a very strong third. Dustin Vis has served notice to the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers at the CJ Speedway that they are going to have to beat a very strong 20V car if they are going to get to victory lane. Vis chased down race leader and CJ veteran Kirk Kinsley and made the [Read More]

Marshalltown season opener wins to Rust, Jaennette, Olson, Schluetter, Huggins, Gill

By Joyce Eisele MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (May 13, 2022) – After three straight weather outs, the Marshalltown Speedway finally got its season opener in the books on Friday night. It was also API Solutions Salute to the Military night, and all veterans and active service members were admitted free to a full night of racing action. It was Joel Rust taking the honors in winning the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event and Michael Jaennette pulled off a spectacular late-race move to take the win for the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Kyle Olson won the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod “A” main, and Luke Schluetter was a happy camper after winning his first-ever feature in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Joel Huggins made it back-to-back wins in the IMCA STARS Mod Lites, albeit nearly a month in between since his win at the April 15 season preview special, and hometown driver John Gill won in the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact division. Feature racing kicked off with the 15-lapper for the STARS Mod Lites and this one would be led [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through May 12, 2022

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 880; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 747; 3. William Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 697; 4. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 640; 5. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 620; 6. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 614; 7. Jim Pettit, Prunedale, Calif., 584; 8. Bobby Hogge, Salinas, Calif., 575; 9. Steve Askew, Aubrey, Texas, 574; 10. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 541; 11. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 540; 12. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 538; 13. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 528; 14. Casey Brunson, Lott, Texas, 495; 15. Jon White, Red Oak, Texas, 483; 16. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 476; 17. Russell Allen, Brawley, Calif., 464; 18. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 457; 19. Justin Scott, Milton, Fla., 448; 20. Marvin Mueller, Yuma, Ariz., 428. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 79; 2. Chuck Hanna, Port Byron, Ill., 78; 3. Travis Birkley, Wakefield, Neb., 75; 4. Dustin Schram, Sterling, Ill., 73; 5. Colton Leal, Dubuque, Iowa, 71; 6. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 70; 7. Gage Neal, Anamosa, Iowa, 67; 8. Brock [Read More]

Dynamic Drivelines delivering awards to top IMCA rookies, special events drivers

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 12, 2022) – A dynamic slate of awards given by Dynamic Drivelines goes to drivers in seven IMCA divisions again this season. National rookies of the year in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod divisions, as well as the IMCA STARS Mod Lite national champion all receive drive shafts from the Des Moines, Iowa, manufacturer. Drivers in the same divisions earn $50 Dynamic Drivelines gift certificates, given at 90 designated specials. “We have partnered with IMCA since our business started six years ago. The partnership has increased our name recognition and put us in front of some of the best drivers and facilities in the country,” said owner Mike Bennett. “Through this partnership, the Dynamic Drivelines team is committed to provide the best drivelines in order for rookie drivers to live out their dreams!” Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Hobby Stock or SportMod drivers winning Junior [Read More]

Rushmore Racing Tour makes 2022 Park Jefferson visit

By Mark Adkins JEFFERSON, S.D. (May 12, 2022) – The Nebraska Modified Lites are set to thrill the Park Jefferson International Speedway crowd Saturday, May 14. They spotlight more season points racing for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds newly locally sponsored by JZ Diesel, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars locally sponsored by J&J Fitting, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks locally sponsored by Q and Feather Again, and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts locally sponsored by Fox 620. The Nebraska Mod Lite series is making the third stop on a 16-race schedule. They previously were on the dirt track surfaces at 1-80 in Greenwood, Neb., and Beatrice, Neb. Fans in attendance should be on the lookout for the Raffurty name Saturday, as three of the top four on the points standings sport the moniker led by defending national champion Dillon who leads brother Michael by one point through two weeks.Gates and pits open at 5 p.m., with hot laps beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets for the Saturday, May 14 event can be purchased through [Read More]

McCollett scores emotional, fulfilling win at Diamond Park

By Justin Newman MURFREESBORO, Ark. (May 7, 2022) – Victory lane was full of emotions and plenty of tears Saturday night at Diamond Park Speedway as Paul McCollett, driver of the no. 94KB IMCA STARS Mod Lite, found himself amongst family and friends in celebration of his first feature win since his son’s tragic passing. The elder McCollett and his wife Veronica lost their son Caleb in a motor vehicle accident in October of 2021. McCollett said “Roni and I agreed that my first win for him was perfect because it was his and our home track for over 20 years. He grew up there.” McCollett and the no. 94KB are currently sitting atop the leaderboard for the Mod Lite division at Diamond Park and have been knocking on the proverbial front door and a chance at putting his car in the winner’s circle. Starting in the 10th spot in his heat, Paul worked his way up to third at the stripe and that would garner him enough passing points to put him on the [Read More]

Karl Companies give crate engine awards on final night of 40th IMCA Super Nationals

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 11, 2022) – The Karl Companies return to the Saturday night stage at Super Nationals with three of the most sought-after awards in all of IMCA racing. Karl Kustoms and Karl Chevrolet present a 604 crate engine to the Modified champion, and 602 crate engines to Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod champions crowned on Sept. 10, the final night of the 40thannual Super Nationals at Boone Speedway. 2022 is the 24th sponsorship season for Karl Chevrolet, the Midwest’s number one Chevrolet and GM Certified Dealer, and Karl Kustoms, the Midwest’s high performance parts manufacturer and distributor designated as the Preferred Engine Supplier of IMCA Racing. “We’ve been at this quite some time,” said Marketing Director Clint Quesinberry, noting Karl’s long-standing partnership with General Motors in awarding engines at the biggest event in all of dirt track racing. “Super Nationals is the premier event for IMCA racing,” he continued. “It’s good to be able to reward the best of the best and be able to give them a new engine.” Drivers winning Super Nationals championships and [Read More]