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Ruter starts weekend with $1,000 win at Hancock County Frostbuster

By Greg Grabianowski BRITT, Iowa (April 4) – Ryan Ruter started what proved to be a very good weekend with a $1,000 feature win at Hancock County Speedway’s season-opening Frostbuster. The Saturday IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified checkers put Ruter on the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and preceded a similar finish and paycheck the next day at I-35 Speedway’s lidlifter. Ruter drew a front row start and weathered five early cautions while attrition took its toll on the field. Jeff James, Austin Wolf, Kelly Shryock and Dustin Smith rounded out the top five. In all, 147 cars saw action at Britt. Other winners were Derek Green in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Shane Swanson in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Jeremy Wegner in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Jay DeVries in the Mach-1 Sport Compacts. Green led every lap of the Stock Car main and won in front of Kevin Opheim and David Smith. “It was a pretty wild ride. You had to dodge some holes in turns one and two [Read More]

First-time winner Zeitner tops Deery Series opener at Crawford County

DENISON, Iowa (April 4) – The much-anticipated return of the Deery Brothers Summer Series to Crawford County Speedway ended with a first-time IMCA Late Model tour winner. Corey Zeitner took charge following a lap 16 restart and led to the checkers in Saturday’s 50-lap, $3,000 to win main event at Denison. “It was definitely one of my biggest wins. It was good to get a win running with these guys,” said Zeitner, who had just four career series starts to his credit coming into the night. “There were a lot of big names here and it was good to know we can run with them.” Tyler Bruening, Andy Nezworski, Joe Zrostlik and John Emerson completed the top five. Finishes by Zrostlik and Emerson were the best of their respective tour careers. Nezworski started on the pole and led the first 10 circuits. Defending champion Justin Kay sped past, led to lap 16 and then pulled into the infield with an overheating engine while under caution. Zeitner, who’d started fifth, made his move to the front [Read More]

Strong restarts send Shute to winner’s circle at Marshalltown Frostbuster

By Jeremy Fox MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (April 3) – A pair of strong restarts midway through Friday’s Frostbuster feature for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds helped send Todd Shute to the winner’s circle at Marshalltown Speedway. Shute took advantage of his front row start for the 25-lapper and pulled away from the rest of the field before cautions on laps 13 and 15. He got great restarts both times and went on to lead the remaining laps to take the $1,000 win. Adam Larson finished second, Mike Mullen was third, Luke Wanninger was fourth and Jason Wolla was fifth. Shute was already on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. A total of 207 cars from 11 states and Canada were signed in for the third installment of Frostbuster Week. Randy Brands was the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car winner. Doug Smith showed the way to the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod checkers and Austin Luellen paced the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock main event. Brands wrestled the front spot away from Steve Meyer on lap 10. After showing the [Read More]

IMCA national champions new to Champ Pans awards program

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Awards for national champions in five divisions are new in Champ Pans’ IMCA partnership program for 2015. The Eau Claire, Wis., manufacturer will give $50 product certificates to top 10 place finishers in final national standings 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. Those certificates can be applied to purchases from Champ Pans or Champ Brackets, another JR Manufacturing Company. “A Champ pan is really the only choice for IMCA racers, regardless of whether you participate with a claim engine or a crate engine,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “Whether you are building a new engine or repairing an old one, make sure you request a Champ pan from your builder or repair center.” Certificates will be presented during the national awards banquet or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. More information about Champ Pans and Champ Brackets products is available by calling 715 834-7748, on Facebook or at [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 2

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 594; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 553; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 510; 4. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 484; 5. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 452; 6. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 430; 7. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 8. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 398; 9. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 375; 10. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 372; 11. Don Earven, Globe, Ariz., 321; 12. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 286; 13. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 320; 14. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 312; 15. Sean Stewart, Bullhead City, Ariz., 308; 16. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., 293; 17. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 290; 18. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 289; 19. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 286; 20. Ryan McDaniel, Olivehurst, Calif., 277. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Paradise, Texas, 241; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 222; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 181; 4. Kyle Jones, Kennedale, Texas, 148; 5. Brandon Long, Wichita Falls, Texas, 141; 6. Michelle [Read More]

Thunderhill Raceway postpones practice

By Edward Anschutz STURGEON BAY, Wis. – Track officials at Thunderhill Raceway have decided to postpone the open practice originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4. The open session has been moved to Saturday April 18. A start time has yet to be determined. “We put the practice on our schedule just in case things warmed up early. That way we had two options,” explained Promoter Woody Wodack.“With last week being cold, windy and sometimes sleeting, we weren’t able to prep things like we wanted. It’s all about keeping our track great and with the forecast looking promising, we’ll be good to go on the 18th.” With cars racing in Iowa and at Seymour Speedway on Saturday afternoon, Wodack added that “it just made sense to push everything till after the R.A.C.E. Car Show and benefit that takes place on April 11.” The first point night for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks is Saturday, April 25 and will be sponsored by WDOR.

Bob Harris Enterprises awards go to IMCA Modified, SportMod special events drivers

AMES, Iowa – Bob Harris Enterprises marks its fifth year of IMCA sponsorship along with its first full season in its new Ames facility in 2015. One top 10 finisher at each of 30 IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified specials and at a dozen Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod specials receives two free shock rebuilds from Harris. A drawing will be held following the regular point season to award Race Tech Info Dirt Chassis School packages to a driver in each division. Drawing winners last year were Travis Hagen and Ethan Dotson. Certificates for the shock rebuilds will be mailed within a week after special events results are received at the IMCA home office. Race Tech Info seminar certificates go in the mail this fall. Previously located in Roland, Bob Harris Enterprises moved to a 60×80-foot facility in Ames last April. Approximately half that building is used for chassis repair, updates and fabrication, the other half for shock building and repair, a show room and parts area. Harris is a [Read More]

Wisconsin’s Dodge County sanctions IMCA Modifieds, Northern SportMods

BEAVER DAM, Wis. – One IMCA division returns and another is new this season at Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway. Both IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are on 11 Sunday night programs on the 1/2-mile clay oval. “The Modified drivers around here are a pretty strong group of guys. They like going fast,” said promoter Brian Gerber. “The Northern SportMods have an amazing car count. We’re going to have two very strong classes.” “I like the uniformity of the IMCA rules. Everything is there in black and white,” continued Gerber, a former Modified driver and later Modified tech inspector at Dodge County. “With IMCA, you’ve got a set of rules that everyone is familiar with.” Opening night is May 24. IMCA points will also be awarded for May 31; June 7, 21 and 28; July 5, 19 and 26; and Aug. 2, 9 and 30 shows. Gerber anticipates sharing drivers in both divisions with Friday night venue Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway 45 miles to the north. Dodge County ran sanctioned Modifieds from [Read More]

Purse increased for Budweiser-sponsored IMCA Modifieds at Sunset Speedway Park

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. – Budweiser has stepped up and will become local sponsor the IMCA Modified division at Sunset Speedway Park. The Modifieds are one of the most popular classes that the “Banks Bullring” has to offer and is sure to thrill fans with exciting action all season long. “We’re happy to support grassroots racing,” commented Troy Teach, sales director for Maletis Beverage. “We can’t wait for the beginning of this upcoming season to see some great racing.” In addition to the class sponsorship the weekly purse money has increased. If there are 26 or more Modified entries, main events will pay $650 to win and a minimum of $150 to start. If there are 25 or fewer cars, features will be $650 to win and a minimum of $125 to start. Complete payouts are: 26 or more cars – 1. $650; 2. $500; 3. $300; 4. $220; 5. $180; 6-back, $150. 25 or fewer cars – 1. $650; 2. $500; 3. $300; 4. $220; 5. $180; 6. $150; 7. $130; 8-back, $125. [Read More]

Edge to Cordes in Benton County Frostbuster

VINTON, Iowa (April 2) – The finish to Thursday’s Frostbuster feature for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds at Benton County Speedway was so close Troy Cordes didn’t know for sure he was the winner until he heard it over his one-way radio. Cordes led most of the 25-lapper after passing Todd Shute following an early restart. He couldn’t find a way around two cars at the back of the field, however, and both Shute and Hunter Marriott caught up in a hurry. Shute was scored just ahead on lap 22 but Cordes was back in front the next time around. He’d take the checkers not much more than the width of his bumper ahead of Shute, with Marriott right behind. “It got a little hairy,” Cordes said following the $1,000 victory, which came in front of a large and appreciative crowd. “I’ve won races this close before and I’ve lost them this close before. It goes both ways. This is the better way.” Jason Wolla, winner of the Wednesday Frostbuster at Southern Iowa Speedway, and [Read More]