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Winebarger is fastest on Fast Friday

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (June 24) – Collen Winebarger was fastest on the second Fast Friday of the season at Cottage Grove Speedway. Nearly 30 Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds were checked in and Brian Thompson showed the way early. Thompson blazed the trail in the first handful of laps but was never able to get out to a large lead due to several cautions. Shortly after a sixth lap restart Thompson was overtaken by Winebarger, who maintained the top position for much of the race despite ensuing cautions. Winebarger was briefly out of the lead on lap 23 only for the yellow to come back out before the lap was complete. Winebarger stayed in front after the final restart and held on to win his second race at Cottage Grove in 2016. Mark Wauge was a close second, followed by Curtis Towns, Braedon Hand and Eric Ashley. Wauge set fast time for the night and also won the trophy dash.

Gustin scores career first, Smock win $1K at Independence

By Bucky Doren INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 25) – Jenae Gustin scored her first career IMCA Modified feature win Saturday at Independence Motor Speedway while Travis Smock netted a $1,000 IMCA Late Model payday on Peoples Company Night. Brandon Maitland moved into the lead on lap two of the Performance Bodies Modified “A” main. The young gun protected the bottom once he assumed the lead. The rookie Gustin worked her way into second completing lap number five. After running a handful of laps trying to find a way underneath Maitland, she moved to the high line. Gustin worked into the lead by the halfway point, and she was able to drive off to her first ever IMCA Modified win. Maitland settled for second. His brother Ryan finished third. Ronn Lauritzen came from 17th starting to fourth, followed by J.D. Auringer. “I think Independence (Motor Speedway) and Marshalltown (Speedway) has the toughest competition in the state,” Gustin said from victory lane, “so to win our first here means a lot. I can’t thank everyone enough.” Smock scored the [Read More]

Murray captures IMCA Modified victory at Marshalltown

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 24) – Jacob Murray captured his third win in the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds while Donavon Smith picked up another victory in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars Friday at Marshalltoewn Speedway. Joey Schaefer won for the first time in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division and Eric Stanton got back on track, winning the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature. Murray started ninth in the Modified feature. He put his no. 48J ride to the topside and reeled in the front running cars quickly. When a yellow flew at lap four, Murray was already sitting in third place behind Jake Strayer and leader Jenae Gustin. When the race restarted, Murray put it to the top again, and passed both Strayer and Gustin and was scored the leader at lap five. From there on, he shook off all challenges and swept to the win, his third of the season. Richie Gustin, who did not run his heat race, and had to start dead last in 20th spot, flew through the pack to finish as [Read More]

Opheim tops thriller at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 23) – One thing is for sure when fans come to Kossuth County Speedway: They know the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will put on an entertaining show. Thursday night was no exception as Kevin Opheim and Derek Green went door-to-door and back-and-forth before Opheim edged out Green for his first local win of the season. Green captured hard charger honors while Calvin Lange, Shane Curry and Kellie Schmit completed the top five. Josh Ruby was another first time winner in Algona, in the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified main event, while Shane Swanson collected his first local Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod trophy of the season. Cody Nielsen has been dominant in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and captured his third feature win of the summer at Kossuth County, coming from outside row four. Kaytee DeVries won the Mach-1 Sport Compact feature, earning her second feature victory of the season at Algona.

Seventh annual IMCA Sheen Memorial is July 2-3 at Cardinal Speedway

EUNICE, N.M. – Four IMCA divisions are featured at Cardinal Speedway’s seventh annual Kelly Sheen Memorial Shootout Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3. Qualifying begins on Saturday. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center SportMods all run Sunday for $1,100 to win while IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks vie for a top check of $500. The Modified feature is a 2016 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying event. All IMCA feature winners receive a 55-gallon drum of fuel in addition to their cash winnings and fireworks follow the Sunday show. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded to Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock drivers; Southern SportMod drivers race for national and state points. Cash awards of $100 will be paid to the hard charger in each division. Gates open at 5 p.m. and an open practice runs from 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 1. General admission is free while pit passes are $20. Food and beverages following in the pit area are provided [Read More]

Potential $2,000 top prize at Hancock County’s IMCA Hobby Stock special

BRITT, Iowa – The winner of Hancock County Speedway’s inaugural IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock special earns at least $1,000 and as much as $2,000. The Saturday, July 2 main event at Britt pays a guaranteed $1,000 to win with $500 bonuses if that driver has perfect attendance and has won a previous feature at Hancock County this season. Second place pays $750, with $500 for third. Start money is $100 and tow is $50. Entry fee, if paid by June 24, is $30. Also on the evening’s race program are Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. All applicable points, including local track, will be awarded in all sanctioned divisions. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. and the draw closes at 6 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for five and under. Family passes are $40. Pit passes are $25. Parts, tires and fuel will be available [Read More]

Toland, Morris, Olson win Mid-Season championship features at Davenport

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 24) – As Davenport Speedway readies for next week’s Iowa Governor’s Cup, there was still one more night of point racing action to get in the books. Friday was Mid-Season Night. Rob Toland stretched out his point lead in the Petersen Plumbing and Heating IMCA Late Model class. Toland started on the outside pole and led all 25 laps. Andy Nezworski came from ninth starting and used the low groove to finish second. Matt Ryan took third, finishing ahead of Kevin Kile and Chuck Hanna. Mitch Morris came from mid-pack to win the Eriksen’s IMCA Modified main. Ray Cox Jr. jumped out to the early lead and was able to hold the advantage for the first 14 laps. On lap 15, Morris forced his way under Cox to take the lead and his third point win of the season at Davenport. Cox held on to take second, with Doug Crampton third. Bruce Hanford and Rick Ratliff rounded out the top five. Thirty-three IMCA Modifieds were on hand Friday. The [Read More]

Atchison checkers fly for Brown, Powell

By Rick Staley ATCHISON, Kan. (June 24) – Derrick Brown and Jim Powell Jr. were winners of IMCA features that ran green to checkered Friday at Atchison County Raceway. Brown picked up his second local feature win of the season, leading every lap of the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified main. Steven Bowers Jr. raced through the pack to challenge Brown late, coming up with a close second place finish. Tony Layne, Jeremy Chambers and Nicholas Carpenter rounded out the top five. Greg Keuhn had the early lead until Jim Powell Jr. charged through the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car field en route to his third Atchison County victory of 2016. Brad Whitney held off Gene Stigall for third and fifth place belonged to Josh Steele. IMCA Stock Cars were crowned “Best in Show” with the 10th finishing position being drawn and the added $100 cash awarded to Todd Wilson.

Penske Racing Shocks giving awards to IMCA Modified, Stock, Late Model drivers

READING, Pa. – For a fourth consecutive season, Penske Racing Shocks gives contingency awards to drivers in three IMCA divisions. Product certificates from the Reading, Pa., manufacturer worth $350, $250 and $150, respectively, go to top three eligible finishers in each of the five regions for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds and in both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car regions. Certificates in the same increments will be awarded to eighth, ninth and 10th place finishers in national standings for IMCA Late Models. Awards will be presented during the national IMCA banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the home office. Modified and Stock Car competitors must compete with four Penske shocks, display two Penske decals on their race car and return a sign-up form to the IMCA home office by Aug. 1. More information about Penske shocks is available by calling 610 375-6180, at the www.penskeshocks.com website and on Facebook. “We have drivers currently at the top of our regional point standings using Penske shocks and anticipate that carrying through the season,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin [Read More]

$1,500 is top check at Luxemburg IMCA Stock Car special

LUXEMBURG, Wis. – The winner takes home $1,500 from Luxemburg Speedway’s Friday, July 1 special for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. The event is sponsored by Quietwoods RV Sales and Service. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and Allstar Performance State, but not local track points will be awarded. Entry fee is $20. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, vying for all applicable points, complete the evening card. Pit gates open at 4:45 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:40 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for teens ages 13-17 and free for kids 12 and under. Pit passes are $25. Additional information is available at the www.luxemburgspeedway.com website or by calling 920 621-3272.