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Fast start has Ward planning ambitious NY race schedule

COBLESKILL, N.Y. – Will Ward made a name for himself in the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified ranks last season, with a career-best eight feature wins and a spot on the starting grid for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. As work and weather permit, you’ll see his name in results from IMCA events across New York this year. “If they’re holding an IMCA Modified race in the Northeast, we’re going,” said the Cobleskill clipper, already the winner of four features, most recently on back-to-back nights May 12 at Outlaw Speedway and May 13 at I-88 Speedway. “I like that the rules are going to be the same wherever I go. I can run here in New York, then go to Boone for Super Nationals and not have to change anything,” he continued. “If I wanted to go to Arizona and race, I could do that, too.” Now in his fifth Modified season, Ward has spent his entire racing career in the IMCA division. He piloted a 16-year-old chassis as a rookie – his dad Billy [Read More]

Emphasis stays on safety in Joie of Seating IMCA awards

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Safety remains the cornerstone of the contingency award program Randy LaJoie and The Joie of Seating continue for a 13th season with IMCA. Drivers in any sanctioned division submitting photos of their crashed race car to the home office receive $200 certificates, which are applicable toward the purchase of a seat from the Kannapolis, N.C., manufacturer. Each month, one driver will be featured in The Joie of Seating Safety Spotlight, published in Inside IMCA, and receives a $250 product certificate. Damage to race cars must have occurred at a sanctioned weekly, series or special event. Photos should be sent to IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. National rookies of the year also receive $250 product certificates again this season courtesy of The Joie of Seating. “We came up with the Safety Spotlight to illustrate that on-track mishaps can happen to anyone,” LaJoie said. “We’ve seen a substantial increase in the number of drivers competing at Super Nationals with updated safety systems in place and we’ll continue to helping more drivers upgrade. We want to wish [Read More]

Life in the Past Lane is June 3 at Luxemburg

LUXEMBURG, Wis. – Several restored and replica race cars will be on display under the grandstand as part of Luxemburg Speedway’s Life In The Past Lane throwback night presented by Augie’s Bar and Grill on Friday, June 3. The night will already be special as the 2016 class of Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during a ceremony at intermission. They are former IMCA national and track Stock Car champion John Gregorich of Kewaunee and Luxemburg residents Roy Ihlenfeldt (former street stock champion and IMCA Modified driver) and former driver and head groundskeeper at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds Jerry Jonet. To add to the nostalgic buzz a number of restored racers will be on display. They include: Jonet’s own no. 13 1973 Ford Mustang, in the same condition as when it ran its last race at the third-mile, clay oval in 1978. Bucky Wagner’s no. 40 1933 Plymouth Coupe. The car is now owned by Gregg Herrmann. Gene Coleman’s restored no. 40 modified, a car that raced at Luxemburg in the mid-1970’s. The car is now owned by [Read More]

Late caution can’t shake Gomola from Dog Hollow lead

By George Horner NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (May 13) – Jake Gomola set the fast pace before and after a late caution in winning Friday’s Laurel Highlands IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Series main event at Dog Hollow Speedway. The field for the 20-lap feature event was brought to the green by pole sitter Greg Dobrosky and outside row one starter Gomola. Gomola took charge with Dobrosky giving chase until pulling to the infield with apparent engine woes. Veteran Ralph Engel Jr. assumed the runner-up spot and gave chase to the young driver from Seneca. Engel was able to get close before a lap 14 caution but there was no catching the leader following the ensuing restart as Gomola stayed locked in the front spot. Engel and Gary Kriess completed the top three. Feature results – 1. Jake Gomola; 2. Ralph Engel Jr.; 3. Gary Kriess; 4. Rob Felix; 5. Ryan Lynn; 6. Hunter McCracken; 7. Joe Zap; 8. Ron Aurand; 9. Drew Ritchey; 10. Steve Kenawell Jr.; 11. Bob Garvey; 12. Tim Lash; 13. Brian Haney. 14. Greg [Read More]

Tri-Track Late Model Special set at West Liberty Raceway

By Jerry Mackey WEST LIBERTY, Iowa – This Saturday, May 21, West Liberty Raceway will host a special night of Late Model racing featuring the Ideal Ready Mix Tri-Track Challenge. The night’s action will be headlined with a 40-lap iWireless IMCA Late Model main event with the winner taking home the $2,000 first place prize money. This special event is expected to draw a good field of dirt Late Model competitors. In addition to the exciting Late Models all regular classes will also be battling it out for weekly points on the very fast ½-mile dirt oval. Hot laps will take to the track at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. West Liberty Raceway is located on the Muscatine County Fairgrounds on the southeast side of West Liberty.

Sprint Series of Oklahoma back in action Friday at Ardmore

By David Smith, Jr. ARDMORE, Okla. – Andy Shouse leads the Sprint Series of Oklahoma to Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore this coming Friday night, May 20, as the IMCA EMI RaceSaver tour is once again part of the tracks “Fast 5 Friday” series. Gates will open at 5 p.m. with race action slated for a 7:30 p.m. start time. Grandstand prices are $15 for ages 13 and up and $10 for ages 6-12. All pit passes will be $30. In the tour’s last appearance at SOS it was John Carney II picking up his third victory of the season over Joe Wood Jr. and Shouse with a 20-car field pitside. Carney has won three events thus far this season while Brandon Long and Jake Martens have each captured single victories. Southern Oklahoma Speedway is located off I-35 to exit 29, then east on Highway 70 for seven tenth’s of a mile and then south on Highway 77 for two miles.

July 20 is rescheduled Deery Series date at Maquoketa

MAQUOKETA, Iowa – The Deery Brothers Summer Series will light up Maquoketa Speedway on Wednesday, July 20. Touring IMCA Late Models make that visit after installation of new Musco lighting as well as a new sound system are complete. The evening’s main event pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $300 to start. No change was made in the daily schedule from the original race date of May 18, as both pit gates and the grandstand will open at 4 p.m. Hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. with racing to follow. The series’ halfway point fund of $9,325 will now be paid following the July 7 event at Kossuth County Speedway in Algona. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and street stocks will also be on the program at Maquoketa. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance state points will be awarded.

IMCA Modified features at Can-Am Shootout pay $1,000 to win

WILLISTON, N.D. – Williston Basin Speedway hosts its Can-Am Shootout special this weekend, with $1,000 to win Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified features on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 race night cards. Both events are Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifiers. Entry fees are $50 and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, BMS North Central Region, Allstar Performance State and local track points will be given each night. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., the grandstand opens at 5 p.m., hot laps are at 6 p.m. and racing is at 7 p.m. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, $5 for kids ages 8-14 and free for seven and under. Pit passes are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. More information is available by calling 701 570-5235 and on Facebook.

Holladay opens season with back-to-back IMCA Late Model victories at West Liberty

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Eighteen starts netted a pair of IMCA Late Model feature wins for Chad Holladay last season. He equaled that total in just two nights out at always-tough West Liberty Raceway this spring. From Muscatine, Holladay topped the season opener on April 23, then added the May 7 checkers to his collection. “It really means a lot to be able to win at West Liberty,” he said. “To finish in front of that caliber of drivers is really something. You’ve got to put your best foot forward there every night.” After lining up alongside Jeff Aikey and in front of Denny Eckrich on opening night, Holladay found something on the top side of the track and caught Rob Toland for the lead with 10 laps to go. He drew the outside pole start for night two and passed Ron Boyse en route to his second win. “I have a new crew chief, ‘Big’ Mike Dieckman, and he’s been a big part of our success,” said Holladay. “This is my first year in a [Read More]

Farley Speedway to host IMCA Late Model special

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa – Farley Speedway will host the Ideal Ready Mix Tri-Track Challenge on Friday, May 20. The Tri-Track Challenge will feature a special night of racing in the Out Pace Racing Products IMCA Late Model division. A 50-lap feature will headline the racing program with the winner in the Late Models going home $2,000 richer. This special event is expected to draw a large field of competitors in the exciting Late Model class. In addition to Late Models all weekly divisions will also be in action that evening. Hot laps get underway on the fast 3/8 mile oval at 7 p.m. with racing to follow. Farley Speedway is located on the west edge of Farley, just south of US Highway 20 on Olde Farley Road.