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Smith in a groove at I-90

By Steve Zwemke HARTFORD, S.D. (July 11) – Colin Smith of Sheldon, Iowa is in his first year of racing IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars but it’s taken him very little time to get comfortable behind the wheel. Smith came up through go-karts before getting involved in micro sprint racing in Iowa. The opportunity to move up another rung came when veteran racer Bill Boles sold his car to the Smiths. Boles has been there all the way to provide advice and encouragement and Smith won his first IMCA RaceSaver feature in just his third start at I-90 Speedway. He has been the points leader for much of the season and, on Saturday, won his second feature in a row and his third overall after leading all 20 laps – just another example of how Smith is finding his groove in the new class.

34 Raceway celebrates 50th season with $1.50 grandstand admission

By Dana Royer WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – 34 Raceway fans will get a blast from the past this Saturday night, July 18, when they celebrate 50 seasons of racing at its current location just off Highway 34 west of West Burlington. Go back in time with a vintage car show from 4-6 p.m. as well as a meet and greet with past and current drivers. Then catch some of the best racing action around for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, 305 Sprints, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds and vintage race cars. Whether you are a race fan or not you’ll want to stop out with admission prices rolled back to 1966 with $1.50 grandstand admission. Pit passes have also been rolled back to $15. Come join us for the Pepsi and B&B Propane Blast from the Past celebration capped off with fireworks display courtesy J and M Display. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., grandstand gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps are at 6 p.m. and racing follows.

Dolan checks out for Deery Series win at Dubuque

DUBUQUE, Iowa (July 12) – Ryan Dolan took the feature win while Jeff Aikey and Justin Kay taught their Deery Brothers Summer Series foes a thing or two about passing Sunday night at Dubuque Speedway. Dolan led the last 46 of 50 laps in topping the IMCA Late Model tour main event. The $3,000 victory was his first this season and career second. Aikey needed a rare provisional, started 22nd and finished second. Kay, the defending champion and current point leader, spun out of second on a lap 33 restart, went to the back of the field and raced all the way back to third. Jon Merfeld and Joe Zrostlik were fourth and fifth, respectively. Leader the first four times around the track was outside row one starter Ray Guss Jr. Dolan got his nose under and took the front spot away the next time around, then set sail. Kay worked his way from 12th to second, then saw his pass for the lead negated by a caution. He’d spin and bring out the next yellow when [Read More]

Chapman catches Gullion for Sprint Series of Nebraska checkers

COLUMBUS, Neb. (July 9) – Toby Chapman was the winner when Mother Nature finally let the Sprint Series of Nebraska do battle Thursday at US 30 Speedway. Adam Gullion started on the pole position, and kept the lead most of the IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Car main event. Chapman finally worked his way to the front and pulled away for the win. Tyler Drueke, Trevor Grossenbacher and Shayle Bade rounded out the top five. Jason Martin came from dead last to finish seventh and collected the hard charger award. Feature results – 1. Toby Chapman; 2. Adam Gullion; 3. Tyler Drueke; 4. Trevor Grossenbacher; 5. Shayle Bade; 6. Doug Lovegrove; 7. Jason Martin; 8. Terry Richards; 9. Shon Pointer; 10. Matt Richards; 11. Clint Benson; 12. Ryan King; 13. Keith Dragoo; 14. Blain Petersen; 15. Joey Danley; 16. Jason Rakes; 17. Dwight Carter; 18. Justin Hanson.

Auringer repeats Hogan Memorial IMCA Modified heroics

VINTON, Iowa (July 12) – J.D. Auringer raced his way into some rare company Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Auringer won the Hogan Memorial main event for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds for the third time in his career, and joined Scott Hogan as the only two drivers to have now accomplished the feat in back-to-back years. “When I won last year, I started on the front row and led every lap. This year, I started ninth. It feels more like a win when you have to race your way to the front,” said Auringer, who earned $3,000 – $1,900 for first and another $1,100 in lap money – for his efforts. “I’ve always been friends with the Hogan family so winning this race means a lot to me.” The 21st annual special played out in front of a full grandstand and Auringer was one of nine former race winners in the starting field of 26 for the 50-lapper, which was yellow flagged at halfway for a five-minute pit stop on the frontstretch. Richie Gustin, [Read More]

Whitman finds victory lane at 141

By Greg Aregoni FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 11) – He may not be in championship contention this year but Johnny Whitman showed why he is still a force to be reckoned with. Whitman picked up his second win of the season Saturday at 141 Speedway in the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds. Luke Lemmens started on the pole for the 20-car, 21-lap feature. He led the opening lap before giving way to Brandon Long up top. Long rode the top around the 1/3 mile with Lemmens in tow. This opened up the bottom for Whitman to come from his ninth starting spot to third by lap four. He tracked down the duo quickly and made the pass for the lead down low on lap 10. Whitman dominated the last half of the caution-free race to pick up his second win of the season. Long beat Lemmens for second in the race-long duel. Other winners included John Heinz in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Josh Lambert in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scott Johnson in [Read More]

Stultz stars in CSP Summer Sizzle

By Lonnie Wheatley PEORIA, Ariz. (July 11) – Steve Stultz stole the spotlight by winning Saturday night’s IMCA Modified feature that headlined the fourth annual Summer Sizzle event atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Stultz raced from the front row outside to capture his first 9th World Vapor IMCA Modified win ahead of Bubba Stafford with points leader Garrett Funk climbing from 12th to capture the show position. Jason Noll and John Parmeley rounded out the top five.

Pederson leads every lap at North Platte

By Kelly Ninas NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (July 11) – Dave Pederson, Jamey Kennicutt, Kyle Werkmeister, Jacob Olmstead and Erik Nelson all punched their tickets to the winner’s circle Saturday evening at Lincoln County Raceway. Cashing in on his great starting spot on the grid, Pederson led every lap of the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified feature to earn the victory. Mike Densberger made the pass for second place with two laps to go. Grabbing the lead on the sixth lap and never looking back, Kennicutt claimed top honors in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod main. Making his way through the pack, Chad Dolan wheeled his hot rod to the runner-up finish after starting deep in the field. Winning the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature was a test of perseverance for Werkmeister, who led every lap during the showcase event. Werkmeister was involved in an incident on the waning laps, but it wasn’t enough to hamper his winning efforts. Crossing the line in second was Mikey Dancer. Continuing his dream season, Olmstead grabbed the lead of [Read More]

Cole captures fifth Tri-State trophy

By Rob Nugent POCOLA, Okla. (July 11) – Tate Cole took home his fifth Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified feature winner’s trophy of the season Saturday from Tri-State Speedway. Anthony Reeves was second and third was Kent Bright. First-time winners were Shannon Cox in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Cody Rongey in the IMCA SportMods. Mike Wiseman and Chris Patterson rounded out the Stock Car top three. Aaron Scroggins was second and Ken McCarty third in the SportMod headliner.

Second straight for Schmidt at Shawano

By Scott Owen SHAWANO, Wis. (July 11) – A big crowd turned out in support of the Shawano Speedway’s fifth edition of Racing for a Reason. Jamie Schmidt made it two in a row in the IMCA Modifieds. Travis Van Straten ran his win streak to eight in a row in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Lucas Lamberies won his third of the year in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods. Schmidt was dominant in winning last week’s Modified feature and he backed it up this week. He went three wide through turns three and four and raced from sixth to the lead on the opening lap and led the entire 20-lap race. Jerry Wilinski moved from 10th to finish second. Marcus Yarie started 15th and finished third. Luke Uttecht and Steven Stewart enjoyed brief stints at the front of the Stock Car field before Van Straten took over on lap four. Van Straten quickly built up a big lead en route to his eighth win in a row and ninth local win overall this season. Runner-up was Dan Michonski [Read More]