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Baca earns redemption, takes IMCA Modified title at Desert Classic

By Tony Steele PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 24-25) – The 29th annual IMCA Desert Classic at Canyon Speedway Park is in the record book and Chaz Baca Jr. wrote his own chapter with the win in the 40-lap headliner for IMCA Modifieds. Baca powered his way from dead last in his heat race early in the night to victory lane in the $3,000 to win main event. “I’ve won at Canyon multiple times in a mod-lite but this is the first time in Modified,” Baca said following the top paying checkers of his career in the sanctioned class. “We had a caution with four to go and I was nervous because I knew Cody Laney was right behind me and Hunter Marriott was coming up quick.” After a post race tech violation had gotten Baca disqualified from his second finishing position in Friday qualifying, he started last in his heat race and 13th in the feature field. Picking off cars one by one, Baca set his sights on pole starter Brian Schultz. Schultz was strong early on, before the [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through Feb. 22

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 301; 2. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 275; 3. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 236; 4. Garrett Funk, Phoenix, Ariz., 219; 5. Jason Wolla, Ray, N.D., and Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., both 196; 7. Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn., and Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., both 193; 9. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 192; 10. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 186; 11. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 177; 12. Leland Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 176; 13. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., and Jesse Sobbing, Malvern, Iowa, both 175; 15. Ross Statham, Medicine Hat, Alb., 173; 16. Ryan Gaylord, Lakewood, Colo., 165; 17. R. Royce Henry, El Cajon, Calif., 158; 18. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 157; 19. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 154; 20. Garth Dushanek, Avondale, Ariz., 152. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 40; 2. Austin Mundie, Dallas, Texas, 39; 3. John Ricketts, Burleson, Texas, 37; 4. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 36; 5. Jake Martens, Fairview, Okla., 35; 6. Tucker Doughty, Heath, Texas, 34; 7. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, [Read More]

2016 Sprint Series of Texas champion is new IMCA RaceSaver tour owner, director

GREENVILLE, Texas – Last year’s tour champion is the new owner and director of the Sprint Series of Texas. Jeff Day is in charge of an IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car series that visits six tracks in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana in 2017. The first nine of 11 tour dates are scheduled during the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing point season. “I want to see this series thrive and continue the tradition of great Sprint Car racing in this area,” said Day. “We want to find more ways to get fans, especially the kids, involved and get more publicity for drivers following the series.” The Sprint Series of Texas takes its own command trailer and fire trucks to each event. Kids will be part of main event draw and winner’s circle activities and one very lucky youngster will go home with a new bicycle after each SST show. Opening night is Saturday, Feb. 25 at Winona’s Rose Bowl Speedway. Also hosting SST events during the point season are Southern Oklahoma Speedway, Super Bowl Speedway, Sabine Motor [Read More]

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Gould nears 100 IMCA Modified career wins with Ice Breaker sweep

ABILENE, Texas (Feb. 17-18) – William Gould had planned to crew for teammate Matt Guillaume at Abilene Speedway’s season-opening Ice Breaker. He borrowed an engine from Guillaume instead and raced to $700 IMCA Modified checkers Friday and Saturday night, upping his career win total in the division to 98. “Normally when I go to Abilene I run up front or I break,” Gould said. “The track was fast both nights and the preferred lane was on the bottom.” Gould started fourth on opening night and had the lead three circuits into the 20-lapper. Jeff James and Adam Armstrong tussled over second before James gained the runner-up spot for good. Defending track champion Fred Wojtek took fourth. Night two saw Gould draw the pole and lead all 20 laps. Guillaume was second while Josh McGaha and Tyler Iverson completed the top four. IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature winners were Michael Sheen and Westin Abbey. Sheen’s Friday checkers came in front of Abbey, Kirk Martin and Charles Brewer. Abbey, the defending EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region king, [Read More]

IMCA Hawkeye Dirt Tour pole starters earn Justice Brothers/Gillund awards

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – New awards for drivers following the IMCA Hawkeye Dirt Tour will be courtesy of Justice Brothers and Gillund Enterprises. The Eden Prairie, Minn., company and 21-year IMCA sponsor gives car care packages to pole starters at each of the nine Modified tour events. Opening night for the eighth annual series is Monday, May 29 at Benton County Speedway. Gillund Enterprises distributes Justice Brothers Car Care products manufactured for high-performance, commercial vehicles, agricultural and industrial applications. “We are proud to be a sponsor of the Hawkeye Dirt Tour,” said Gillund Enterprises General Manager Paul Gillund. “Justice Brothers Car Care Products has over 75 years of experience in the racing industry. JB supplies the utmost in quality of lubricants, cleaners and additives to help every race team achieve their goals. Put your trust in the leader, use Justice Brothers Products, America’s brand for quality.” Information about the JB brand is available at the www.justicebrothers.com website and on Facebook. Justice Brothers products are sold at Theisen’s Farm and Fleet, Norby’s Fleet Supply, Bomgaar’s Fleet Stores, Mills [Read More]

CRSA announces 22 IMCA RaceSaver Sprint dates in New York, Pennsylvania

By Curtis Berleue SODUS, N.Y. – The CRSA Sprints presented by Super Gen Products with Champion Power Equipment are proud to announce their tentative 2017 schedule. The IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car tour has 22 race nights slated, and another three dates to be announced. The standard purse sees a minimum of $325 paid to win and $140 to start. National and New York or Pennsylvania state points will be awarded for CRSA events through Sept. 22. The first-ever Allstar Performance State Champion New York state champion will be crowned in the IMCA RaceSaver division this season. The traditional kick-off of the 2017 season will once again be at the New York State Fairgrounds for the 31st annual Gater News Motorsports Exposition and Trade Show on Saturday and Sunday March 12 and 13. Cars will first hit the track on April 22 at Fonda Speedway, the first of three visits to the Track of Champions on the season. The tour then moves south to Orange County Fair Speedway on April 29. That event will be followed by a doubleheader weekend that [Read More]

Spring Kick-Off set this weekend at Kennedale Speedway Park

KENNEDALE, Texas – IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars race for $1,000 to win on opening night of the Feb. 25-26 Spring Kick-Off special at Kennedale Speedway Park. Saturday’s main event for the Sprints pays a minimum of $150 to start. Running Saturday and Sunday nights are IMCA Modifieds for $500 to win and $75 to start and both IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods for $400 to win and $60 to start. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Modified and Stock Car regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded. Gates open at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Gates open at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 4 p.m. Sunday. An open practice is from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24. More information is available at the www.raceksp.com website.

IMCA Modifieds chase $3,000 payday at Canyon’s Desert Classic

PEORIA, Ariz. – Their top check is $3,000 and IMCA Modified drivers also run for a spot on the 2017 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot at Canyon Speedway Park’s Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25 Desert Classic. The Modified main event is 40 laps and pays $1,500 for second and a minimum of $125 to start. Friday’s 25-lap qualifier pays $600 to win and a minimum of $75 to start, with the top eight redrawing for starting spots in the big show. Entry fee is $150 for the weekend or $200 for Saturday only. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods will race for regular weekly purses both nights. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points and local track points will be given in those three divisions; Modifieds earn national, Larry Shaw Racing Western and state points. Pit passes are $35 for adults, $20 for kids ages 7-11 and free for six and under. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors [Read More]

IMCA Modified South Central Region enjoys Razor sponsorship again in 2017

PLATTE CENTER, Neb. – Building on another stellar season, Razor Chassis continues its title sponsorship of IMCA’s South Central Region for Modifieds for a fourth consecutive year in 2017. The Platte Center, Neb., chassis builder again provides a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in the region, which includes tracks in Texas and southern New Mexico. Razor drivers Chris Abelson and Cory Sample both won regional crowns last season, while Ricky Stephan was the only driver in the division to earn four track championships. National runner-up in IMCA’s 2016 Manufacturers’ Cup contest, Razor has also won or shared top North Central Region cup honors each of the last four years. The Razor Chassis South Central Region champion earns $2,500. The runner-up gets $1,250 with $625 for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for sixth through 10th. All drivers in the region must display two Razor decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. More information about Razor-built chassis is available by [Read More]