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Tri-State remembers fallen officer

By Rob Nugent POCOLA, Okla. (May 6) – Muldrow pilot Kayden Menasco captured the IMCA Modified checkers for the first time this season Saturday at Tri-State Speedway over Jason Payton and Stephen Muilenburg. Pre-race ceremonies honored the late Danny Martinez Jr. and several law enforcement vehicles from area agencies joined parade laps during the playing of the National Anthem. Martinez, a Fort Smith Police Department officer and racer, was killed in the line of duty just over 10 years ago.

Traugott stampedes again at Dodge City

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 6) – Cole Traugott continues to hold the hot hand in IMCA Modifieds at Dodge City Raceway Park, rallying from the fourth row to take the $1,200 winner’s share in Saturday night’s fifth annual Modified Stampede. Already on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot, Traugott notched his second Modified Stampede win in a row and his eighth win in his last eight visits to Dodge City. In the 30-lap main event, Traugott took advantage of a pair of cautions in the opening half of the race to maneuver into the lead for keeps. “If it weren’t for the cautions, I’m not sure if I would have found it,” Traugott said in victory lane. “That middle lane cleaned up some and I guess I was the first one to find it. This car was working perfect.” While Traugott managed to climb from eight to fourth in the opening handful of laps, the chances of continuing his Dodge City domination seemed slim as he trailed the lead duo of Randy [Read More]

Mitchell is IMCA Late Model winner at Marshalltown

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (May 5) – Justin Mitchell was the dominant winner Friday night, when IMCA Late Models made their return to the weekly race program at Marshalltown Speedway. Mitchell led from start to finish. Seventh place starter Jason Hahne was the runner up and hometown driver Darrel DeFrance was third. Kyle Brown took the early lead in the IMCA Modified feature, and never looked back on his way to the winner’s circle, a $1,000 check and a spot on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Jesse Hoeft made the haul down from Forest City and finished second. Jacob Murray started ninth and finished third. Jeff Mueller stamped his first win in the books at Marshalltown in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division and looked strong in doing so. Mueller started sixth, and led from lap three on his way to victory. Donavon Smith started in the row behind Mueller and ended up a close second place. Third was Michael Jaennette. Shannon Anderson took the win in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Anderson battled it out [Read More]

Friday Modified feature at Davenport has surprise finish

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 5) – Friday night’s Eriksen IMCA Modified main event at Davenport had a little bit of everything, including a surprise finish. After the original start was wiped out by a yellow flag, Rick Hixson jumped out to the early lead from the third starting position. Hixson survived several challenges and a couple restarts. On the final lap, however, Hixson left a little room on the bottom in turn two. When Rob Toland tried to fill the hole, the two made contact with Hixson’s car going around and bringing out the yellow. Both drivers were put to the back, ultimately giving the win to Eric Barnes. Matt Werner was scored second with Mitch Morris third. Jason Pershy and Darin Duffy finished fourth and fifth respectively. Thirty-three Modifieds were on hand. Tony Olson continued his reign in the Hawkeye Auto IMCA Northern SportMods. After Randy Farrell and Ben Chapman each had a turn at the lead, Olson grabbed the top spot just before halfway. Olson held on for the win in [Read More]

Scott scores opening night win at Farley

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa (May 5) – Farley Speedway held its 2017 season opening point races on Friday night and Johnny Scott of Cameron, Missouri advanced from a sixth row start to score an impressive IMCA Modified win. Scott took the 20-lap feature win ahead of Jeff Larson and J.D. Auringer. Tyler Soppe continued his early season hot streak with another Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature win, this one ahead of Tim Plummer and Austin Heacock. IMCA Late Models brought the night’s racing action to a close with Joel Callahan scoring the 25-lap feature win ahead of Justin Kay and Jeremiah Hurst.

IMCA addresses wheel spacers, rear end components and weight

VINTON, Iowa – IMCA wheel spacer and rear end component rules have undergone a fine tuning. “Last week we clarified weight rules regarding axle tubes for Modifieds and Late Models,” explained IMCA President Brett Root. “We continue to field phone calls and are expanding that clarification to other rear end components and try to head off some of the unnecessary direction the market is taking.” Effective immediately, wheel spacers used in the Modified, Stock Car and Southern SportMod divisions must be aluminum with a maximum outside diameter of 7-1/4 inches. Late Models will only be allowed to compete with aluminum wheel spacers as well. Wheel spacers are not allowed in the Hobby Stock, Northern SportMod and Sport Compact divisions. “We are doing our best to avoid being walked into putting weight rules on suspension components,” Root said. “Executive Director of Competition Dave Brenn is doing an excellent job researching this issue and writing rules that racers can understand and inspectors can effectively enforce.” Additionally, rear end components including calipers, hubs, drive plates and axle tubes [Read More]

Champ Pans begins fifth season as IMCA sponsor

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 5) – The Champ Pans awards program that has paid off for drivers in five IMCA divisions continues for a fifth consecutive season in 2017. The Eau Claire, Wis., manufacturer gives $50 product certificates to top 10 drivers in IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod national point standings. “Champ Pans is proud to be a supporter for IMCA but more happy to be able to help out racers all over the country,” said Sales Representative Jake Redetzke. Certificates will be presented during the national awards banquet in November or mailed beginning the next week from the IMCA home office. Certificates can be applied to purchases from Champ Pans or Champ Brackets, another JR Manufacturing Company. More information about Champ Pans and Champ Brackets products is available by calling 715 834-7748, at the www.champpans.com website and on Facebook. “A Champ oil pan remains the industry standard and the preferred choice of IMCA racers, regardless of the engine package,” commented IMCA [Read More]

IMCA Central Iowa Stock Car Showdown set for May 9 at Hamilton County

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $2,000 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $1,000 to win at Hamilton County Speedway’s Tuesday, May 9 Central Iowa Stock Car Showdown. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded in both divisions. Pit gates at Webster City open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $17 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-15 and free for five and under. Pit passes are $30. Entry fees of $65 for Stock Cars and $45 for Hobby Stocks include the driver’s pit pass. More information is available at the www.hamiltoncountyspeedway.com website or by calling 515 832-5382.

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through May 3

IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 760; 2. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 736; 3. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 700; 4. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 606; 5. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 590; 6. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 583; 7. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 537; 8. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 535; 9. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 526; 10. Brandon Hood, McGregor, Texas, 515; 11. Chad Melton, Mineral Wells, Texas, 492; 12. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 462; 13. Robert Scrivner, Waco, Texas, 450; 14. David Goode Sr., Copperas Cove, Texas, 449; 15. Cody Shoemaker, Decatur, Texas, 435; 16. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 411; 17. Jeff Hoegh, New Caney, Texas, 401; 18. Jerry Frydrych, Austin, Texas, 380; 19. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 370; 20. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 362. IMCA Late Models – 1. Jake Neal, Omaha, Neb., 169; 2. Luke Goedert, Guttenberg, Iowa, 168; 3. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 167; 4. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 160; 5. Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Jesse Sobbing, Malvern, Iowa, both 159; 7. Jeff Tharp, Sherrill, Iowa, 150; 8. [Read More]

Bilstein renews IMCA awards program for 19th season

POWAY, Calif. – IMCA drivers in five divisions benefit from Bilstein Shocks sponsorship for a 19th consecutive season. The Poway, Calif., manufacturer has renewed a contingency program that sees nearly $8,000 in product certificates awarded to IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod drivers. “As Bilstein nears its second decade of supporting IMCA, we are more excited than ever with a full range of new shocks for nearly every class,” said Director of Motorsports-North America Scott MacDonald. “We are looking forward to continuing our championship tradition in 2017!” Top eligible drivers in each Modified region earn $350 certificates. Runners-up get $250 for second with $200 for third. Certificates to the top three eligible drivers in the two Stock Car regions will be awarded in increments of $350, $250 and $150. The top drivers three in both Hobby Stock regions and in national Northern SportMod and Southern SportMod point standings receive product certificates valued at $300, $200 and $100, respectively. In addition to [Read More]