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KSE Racing Products continues awards for IMCA Modifieds, Late Models, Sprint Cars

WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. – A diverse group of drivers receives awards this season from 19-year IMCA marketing partner KSE Racing Products. The White House, Tenn., high-performance parts manufacturer gives product awards and product certificates based on national standings and results of special events for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Late Models and IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars. “We are seeing significant growth in the divisions backed by KSE and their support continues to be a contributing factor,” noted IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “The competition for these awards is fierce and inevitably goes down to the final weekend of the point season.” The national Modified champion earns a KSE tandem power steering/fuel pump. Second through fifth place finishers nationally each receive $200 product certificates while sixth through 10th place drivers each get $100 product certificates. A Gen 2 power steering gear goes to the 2015 national Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Car champion. Second through 10th place drivers in national Sprint Car standings receive $100 product certificates. Designated place finishers at 50 special events for Modifieds, [Read More]

Mother Nature wins again at Tri-State

POCOLA, Okla. – Due to recent rain and more wet weather in the forecast, the Saturday, May 9 IMCA race program at Tri-State Speedway has been canceled. This weekend of May 16 will now be $1 hot dog night along with kids’ bicycle races with two free bikes to be given away.

Kluhsman returns to national decal programs for IMCA SportMods

LOCKWOOD, Mo. – Kluhsman Racing Components returns to national decal programs for both Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods in 2015. The Lockwood, Mo., manufacturer is in its 18th season as a marketing partner with IMCA and will give $75 product certificates to top 10 drivers in both divisions. All SportMod drivers are required to display two KRC decals on their race car to be eligible. KRC also awards $75 product certificates to top three drivers in each of the five regions for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, and to top three drivers in national standings for the IMCA Late Models, IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. “Mel Kluhsman is a real innovator when it comes to race car components and the KRC product line is a testament to that engineering,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “We’ve been fortunate enough to work with them for a long time and have developed a partnership that really benefits IMCA racers.” All [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through May 7

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 755; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 747; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 674; 4. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 646; 5. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 619; 6. Kyle Brown, State Center, Iowa, 544; 7. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 541; 8. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 530; 9. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 505; 10. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 503; 11. Scott Hogan, Vinton, Iowa, 479; 12. John P. Gober, Poolville, Texas, 478; 13. Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 473; 14. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 464; 15. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 456; 16. Josh Vogt, Santa Maria, Calif., 453; 17. Don Earven, Globe, Ariz., 442; 18. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 438; 19. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 20. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 416. IMCA Late Models – 1. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 120; 2. Brian Harris, Davenport, Iowa, 99; 3. Chuck Hanna, Port Byron, Ill., 93; 4. Stephan Kammerer, Blue Grass, Iowa, 91; 5. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 85; 6. Jonathan Brauns, Muscatine, [Read More]

Don’s Performance Corner signs on as sponsor for Pennsylvania Sprint Series

HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 8) – Don’s Performance Corner has signed on as a major sponsor for the Pennsylvania Sprint Series. The Harrisburg service center has a complete machine shop to build and rebuild engines with dyno testing on site. An 11-bay service garage and transmission rebuilding facility complete the center. “We are excited about the growth of the IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver division and about the opportunity to support the Pennsylvania Sprint Series financially and gain attention for their services,” said owner Don Reem. “We know we’re new to this game and we like the affordability and strict tech of these engines. We’re committed to showing teams that we can provide the quality and longevity that other top engine builders in the field as well as bringing our extensive experience and innovation at a competitive cost.” Reem has extensive experience in drag racing, having traveled throughout the country working with top teams. Recently, the Don’s Performance Corner staff has supported local driver Cale Reigle in developing his RaceSaver power plant. They’ve done considerable research on [Read More]

Saturday is soda night at Cottage Grove

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Cottage Grove Speedway gets back to racing this Saturday, May 9 with Springfield Chamber of Commerce/Pepsi Family Night. Pepsi Family Night means fans who purchase a family pass (consisting of two adults and up to four youths) for $30 will receive complimentary small sodas courtesy of Pepsi. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds will return for their third show of the season. Jesse Williamson won the first race on April 4 while Braedon Hand was victorious last week. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., the front gate opens at 4 p.m. and racing begins at approximately 6:45 p.m.

IMCA special events drivers chase awards from Wehrs Machine and Racing Products

BANGOR, Wis. – Wehrs Machine and Racing Products gives $50 gift certificates to designated place finishers at 80 IMCA special events for a fourth consecutive season in 2015. Those awards will be given at all Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models events, and at specials for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Certificates will be mailed from the IMCA home office the week after official race results are received. Wehrs manufactures high performance parts and is located in Bangor, Wis. More information about all Wehrs-made products is available by calling 877 460-7211, on Facebook and at the www.wehrsmachine.com website. “Chad Wehrs is another one of the true innovators in the racing industry,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “Wehrs Machine is constantly developing new products to assist our racers and I am always intrigued by what they come up with to make race cars faster and more efficient.”

Legit Speedway opens Saturday, IMCA Modifieds return to West Plains

WEST PLAINS, Mo. (May 7) – A former track champion is the new owner and promoter at newly re-named Legit Speedway. Gary Stolba completed his purchase of the 3/8-mile dirt facility this spring. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports headline weekly programs at West Plains beginning this Saturday, May 9. “The track is ready and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that the rain stays away,” Stolba said. “We started working on the facility six weeks ago and are putting final touches on concessions and restrooms. We’re also working on getting a new tailgating area finished.” Stolba was a 21-year-old spectator for the first event held at the former West Plains Motor Speedway. He was the Modified track champion there in 2010, the 18th consecutive and most recent year the division was sanctioned by IMCA. “We had 30-35 IMCA Modfieds every night when this track was sanctioned before,” Stolba said. “Cost was the reason why. You have to keep it affordable for everybody. This division fits people who want to go fast but don’t have a wide-open checkbook.” He’s [Read More]

Dickey tops IMCA Modified main at Southern Iowa

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (May 6) – Scott Dickey prevailed in a caution-free Musco Lighting IMCA Modified feature Wednesday night at Southern Iowa Speedway. Dickey led all 18 laps but had to hold off late-race challenges from Tyler Groenendyk and Cayden Carter while Carter VanDenBerg, Andrew Schroeder and Todd Shute tussled over fourth. Dickey took the win with Groenendyk in second and Carter in third. VanDenBerg was fourth and Schroeder was fifth. Zack VanderBeek took the lead on lap 11 and led Brad Pinkerton to the Budweiser IMCA Stock Car checkers. The third different frontrunner, Dustin Griffiths sped from 10th starting to collect his first local Pepsi Cola IMCA Hobby Stock checkers of the season. Aaron Martin and Bobby Greene did stints in the lead before Griffiths took charge. Jason McDaniel led every circuit and topped the KBOE Radio IMCA Northern SportMod main event. Curtis VanDerWal finished second for the second week in a row. John Whalen repeated his start to finish performance from a week ago in winning the Mach-1 Sport Compact feature.

U.S. 30 Sprint Series of Nebraska show rained out

COLUMBUS, Neb. (May 7) – The Sprint Series of Nebraska show scheduled for tonight (Thursday) at U.S. 30 Speedway has been rained out. Next date for the IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Car tour, sponsored by Precise Racing Products, is June 4 at Columbus. 30