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‘Old-school IMCA guy’ named Michigan state tech inspector

ORLEANS, Mich. – A self-described “old-school IMCA guy” is IMCA’s new state tech inspector for Michigan. Terry Williams will alternate Fridays working with tech inspection crews at Tri-City Motor Speedway and newly re-sanctioned I-96 Speedway. He’ll be on the job Saturdays at Crystal Motor Speedway, where he’s teched since 2004. “This is my 25th year associated with IMCA and I’ve loved every minute of it,” said Williams, who raced at both I-96 and Crystal during his own career. “I raced an IMCA Modified for seven years until 1998 and began working the next year at I-96.” “(Promoter) Ron Flinn at Crystal asked me to fill in and finish out the season for him in 2004 and I’ve been there ever since,” he continued. “Ron and I hit it off and I stayed. I think we get along so well because we’re both old-school IMCA.” Williams will be the second state inspector hired by IMCA. Jay Flaig has that title in Wisconsin. Already acquainted with tech crews at all three tracks – he helped at Tri-City’s Battle [Read More]

Stafford scores at Canyon

By Lonnie Wheatley PEORIA, Ariz. (March 12) – Bubba Stafford Jr. made the most of his front row outside starting position by racing to victory lane in Arizona Differential IMCA Modified action Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park. He took the checkers ahead of Joey Moriarty and NASCAR drop-in Kenny Wallace, who made his way to the show position after starting 10th. 30

Karl Chevrolet, Karl Performance both return to key roles with IMCA Racing

ANKENY, Iowa – Both Karl Chevrolet and Karl Performance continue integral roles with IMCA Racing in 2016. Karl Chevrolet, the new and pre-owned automotive dealership located in Ankeny, returns as title sponsor for the Northern SportMod division for an 11th consecutive season and will furnish part of the $9,500 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in final national standings. More than 1,500 drivers competed in sanctioned Northern SportMod events held in 18 states last year. Karl Performance, the Des Moines-based engine builder, Billy Moyer Victory Race Cars manufacturer and high performance parts retailer returns as sponsor of the heat winner decal program. This is Karl Performance’s 18th season as an IMCA marketing partner. “IMCA racing is the core of our business here at Karl Performance,” Clint Quesinberry, the marketing director at Karl Performance commented. “Between Karl Chevrolet and Karl Performance, we are happy to give back and be involved with the sport that drives our business and are excited to have an impact in 2016 and beyond.” Modified, Northern SportMod or Hobby Stock champions [Read More]

Record 347 cars for Spring Nationals, Noteboom wins Saturday IMCA Modified feature at Beatrice

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 12) – The guy who had the best seat in the house pointed out that the Saturday night Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified main event at Beatrice Speedway’s record-setting Spring Nationals had to be fun for the fans, too. A record 347 cars, from 16 states and Canada, competed at the 23rd annual special and Jay Noteboom got the best of fellow hard chargers Dylan Smith and Terry Phillips in a three-wide Modified battle on Saturday that went to the wire following a late caution. Noteboom, who’d started 15th, was less than a car length ahead of the 13th starting Smith at the finish. Friday winner Phillips started 23rd and ended in third. Jacob Murray found the fastest lines as well, advancing 16 spots to end in fourth. “The track was pretty racy everywhere. I went high on turn one and was able to get a pretty good run up there,” Noteboom said following his first IMCA win of the season, and career 154th victory in the sanctioned division. “On the last lap I went to [Read More]

Record-smashing car count for opening night at Spring Nationals

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 11) – Record-breaking might not be descriptive enough for opening night of the 23rd annual Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway. The traditional season-opening special saw 313 cars in four IMCA divisions in action Friday, 39 more than last year. The new mark is guaranteed to go even higher with the addition of Mach-1 Sport Compacts to the Saturday program. By division, opening night at Beatrice featured 118 Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, 85 Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, 57 IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and 53 IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Friday feature winners were Terry Phillips in the Modifieds, Kyle Vanover in the Stock Cars, Greg Metz in the Northern SportMods and Cody Nielsen in the Hobby Stocks. Phillips’ $2,000 checkers put him on the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Vanover and Metz each earned $500, Nielsen $400. Opening night competitors came from 16 states and Canada. Car Count records for Spring Nationals have now been set three of the past five years. Modifieds – 1. Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo.; 2. Jesse Sobbing, Malvern, [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 10

Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds – 1. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 506; 2. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 482; 3. Lance Mari, Imperial, Calif., 471; 4. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 469; 5. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 408; 6. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 401; 7. Ryan Gaylord, Lakewood, Colo., 385; 8. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 375; 9. R.C. Whitwell, Tucson, Ariz., 372; 10. Paul Stone, Winton, Calif., 350; 11. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 344; 12. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 337; 13. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 331; 14. Michael Jergens, Plover, Iowa, 306; 15. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 273; 16. Steve Simpson Jr., Kingman, Ariz., 227; 17. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 226; 18. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 211; 19. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., 200; 20. Justin Zeitner, LaVista, Neb., 188. IMCA EMI RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 114; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, and Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, both 112; 4. Tucker Doughty, Heath, Texas, 93; 5. Bryan Debrick, Irving, Texas, 92; 6. Justin Melton, Flower Mound, Texas, 90; 7. John Carney [Read More]

Record car count will top 300 for Spring Nationals

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 11) – Pit parking will be at a premium as 300-plus drivers from 16 states and Canada take their turn on the track Friday, opening night of Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway. Both the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod entry numbers were at or near 90. More than 40 IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and a similar number of IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks were expected and promoter Toby Kruse said 34 Mach-1 Sport Compacts took practice laps on Thursday. There’s been no change in the race day schedule as pit gates will open at 4:30 p.m., hot laps are at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. this evening. Pits open at 2:30 p.m., hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. Saturday. Modifieds race for $2,000 to win and a minimum of $200 to start both nights in their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifiers. Stock Cars race for $500 to win and $100 to start each night while Northern SportMods vie [Read More]

May 18 show at Maquoketa is new to Deery Series slate

MAQUOKETA, Iowa – An 18th date has been added to the Deery Brothers Summer Series. The IMCA Late Model tour is at Maquoketa Speedway for a $2,000 to win show on Wednesday, May 18. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds and local street stocks complete the mid-week program. Pit gates will open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 4 p.m. Hot laps are at 6 p.m. with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $16 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and free for kids six and under. Pit passes will be $30. More information is available from Race Director Scott Schurbon at 563 219-2478 and at the www.maquoketaspeedway.com website. “We’ve been working with Scott on finding the best date and getting final approval for this race,” Tour Director Kevin Yoder said. “It fits perfectly with races on the original schedule and our IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing events.” The additional date means the $9,325 point fund to be paid midway through the series, barring any rainouts, will now be disbursed following the June 14 event at [Read More]

Aero Race Wheels marks 20th season as IMCA partner

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – Aero Race Wheels reaches a pair of IMCA sponsorship milestones this season. The Estherville, Iowa, manufacturer notes its 20th season as a marketing partner with the sanctioning body as well as its 10th consecutive season as title sponsor of IMCA’s popular feature win decal program. “Everyone at Aero Race Wheels takes great pride in our partnership with IMCA and all the positive aspects the sanctioning body provides to our industry,” said Aero Marketing Manager Kelli Peton. “We look forward to continuing our support of IMCA and its racers.” Forty dollar product certificates, good toward the purchase of two wheels, go to designated place finishers at 80 specials for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Those awards will be mailed from the IMCA home office the week after official results from those races are received. Allstar Performance state champions in the same divisions get $25 product certificates, to be presented during the national IMCA banquet in [Read More]