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Crawford County Speedway sanctions Sprint Cars with IMCA

DENISON, Iowa (Feb. 28) – A class of race cars previously featured during fair specials joins weekly shows this season at Crawford County Speedway. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars make their debut at Denison during the Deery Brothers Summer Series program at Denison on April 5. They’ll be part of regular Friday races from May 2 through Aug. 22. Season championship night for five other sanctioned divisions, the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts, will be Aug. 29. “We were looking for a division that complemented the rest of our regular classes and the Sprint Cars do that,” Race Director Kay Schurke explained. “This is one way we can expand our fan base. We have a lot of people in the area who like Sprint Cars and I know drivers in the other classes like watching them, too.” Schurke anticipates sharing Sprint Car drivers with Eagle, Neb., Raceway, a Saturday night venue some two hours to the west. Eagle [Read More]

GetMyPerks.com offers half off 2014 SSP season passes

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Oregon- Thanks to the fine folks at GetMyPerks.com, fans of Sunset Speedway Park can purchase their 2014 season pass at very special low price this season. Don’t miss a single lap of the breathtaking and heart-pounding action at the ¼-mile clay oval also known as “The Banks Bullring” as the area’s best drivers battle one another on Saturday night’s through the months of April until September. However, the 2014 season pass for Sunset Speedway Park excludes the August Banks Tractor Pull weekend. Don’t miss out on the best racing not only in the greater Portland area but also the entire Pacific Northwest. Simply log on to www.getmyperks.com/deal/portland/sunset-speedway-park and click the “Buy Now” on the best season pass package that fits you. How much is a season pass for an adult you ask? Normally the cost is $300 but through this exclusive offer through GetMyPerks.com you can make a purchase for your exclusive 2014 Sunset Speedway Park season pass for only $150. This limited time offered pass is only good for Sunset [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through Feb. 27

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Ryan Roath, Phoenix, Ariz., 453; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 451; 3. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 443; 4. Larry Hood, Bakersfield, Calif., 324; 5. Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Iowa, and Chris Olexiewicz, Chandler, Ariz., both 318; 7. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 292; 8. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 285; 9. Donald Robinson, Underwood, N.D., 259; 10. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 251; 11. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 231; 12. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 221; 13. Steve Streeter, Madera, Calif., 213; 14. Jesse Williamson, Coburg, Ore., 207; 15. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 198; 16. Jason Briese, Cleghorn, Iowa, 189; 17. Mike Jergens, Plover, Iowa, 188; 18. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 185; 19. Ty Rogers, Somerton, Ariz., 184; 20. Nate Warren, Phoenix, Ariz., 180. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Colby Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 125; 2. Michael Sheen, Lamesa, Texas, 122; 3. Gabe Tucker, Carbon, Texas, and Jody York, Lubbock, Texas, both 109; 5. Travis Graves, Wolfforth, Texas, 99; 6. Michael Therwhanger, Seminole, Texas, 98; 7. Mart Wampler, Snyder, Texas, [Read More]

Kennedale kicks off new race season with March 1-2 special

KENNEDALE, Texas (Feb. 28) – Four IMCA divisions are on the program for Kennedale Speedway Park’s season-opening Spring Kick-Off special this Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars run for $800 to win on Saturday. Texas Lone Star Series shows are slated both nights for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Stock Cars run as part of Wild Child Race Cars and Southern SportMods as part of Southwest Racing Specialties-sponsored series shows. Modifieds race for $600 to win, Stocks and SportMods both for $500 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national, regional and Allstar Performance state points will be awarded. An open practice begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. Saturday; gates open at noon and racing starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday. There is no entry fee and pit passes are $25. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and military personnel with ID, $5 for [Read More]

Batesville’s Mid-America Modified Championship helps beat winter doldrums

BATESVILLE, Ark. – Promoter Mooney Starr figures there are at least 1,501 reasons why drivers suffering from winter doldrums should load up the trailer and travel to Batesville Motor Speedway for the Mid-America Modified Championship. First, main events for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds each night of the Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 6-8 special pay $1,500 to win. Second, there’s no snow at Batesville. And the only ice to be found will be in the soda served at the concession stand. “We’ve been blessed weather-wise,” Starr said preceding the 18th annual event. “We’re already working on the track and things are looking well as that part goes. It’s definitely turning to spring around here.” All three features at Batesville are 2014 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifiers and pay a minimum of $200 to start. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Jet Racing Central Region and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded each night. “The last two or three years, we’ve had features each night instead of a two-day show,” said Starr. “That’s [Read More]

Landrum starts 10th season as IMCA contingency sponsor

MENTONE, Ind. (Feb. 25) – Landrum Performance Springs gives contingency awards to drivers in four divisions this season, its milestone 10th as a marketing partner with IMCA. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod drivers competing with four Landrum-manufactured springs get product certificate awards. Certificates to buy one spring and get a second of equal value free go to the top three eligible finishers in each of the five Modified regions and both Stock Car regions, and to the top three eligible competitors in national Northern SportMod and Southern SportMod standings. “Despite a hiatus of eight years in the previous decade, Landrum has returned to IMCA prominence and is one of four companies to celebrate 10 years of partnership in 2014,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “Hopefully we can recognize that accomplishment and reward a full contingent of winners using Landrum springs at the conclusion of the racing season.” Drivers in all four divisions must display two of the Mentone, Ind., company’s [Read More]

EQ Wild West Tour takes IMCA Modifieds to five tracks, four states

DELTA, Utah (Feb. 25) – A dozen dates for traveling IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds are on the schedule for the eighth annual EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour. Five tracks in four states host events. Sweetwater Speedway in Rock Springs, Wyo., will be the only track holding two Friday-Saturday doubleheaders. Opening weekend is May 2 and 3 at Millard County Raceway in Delta, Utah. The first visit to Sweetwater follows on May 30 and 31. The series returns to Utah and Diamond Mountain Speedway at Vernal for June 27 and 28 shows. Great Basin Raceway in Ely, Nev., is site of the July 25-26 doubleheader. Next up are Aug. 22 and 23 dates at Atomic Motor Raceway in Atomic City, Idaho. The series concludes Sept. 12 and 13 at Sweetwater. The Tour Allstar race will also be held that weekend. Ricky Alvarado of Delta, Colo., is the three-time and defending series champion. All main events pay a minimum of $1,000 to win and are 2014 or 2015 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifiers. IMCA [Read More]

Cottage Grove Speedway hosts March 15 swap meet

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – With the upcoming season a little over a month away, Cottage Grove Speedway will host a special racers’ swap meet at the Western Oregon Exposition Fairgrounds, located adjacent to the race track, on Saturday, March 15. This will be a chance for race teams to sell off some of their excess or unused inventory or purchase some extra equipment for the upcoming campaign. The swap meet is scheduled to last from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and spaces are $35 each. Space is limited so hurry and get your spot reserved today. Not only will race car parts and components be up for sale but the event is also a chance for drivers to get their registration forms filled out and turned in so they can get their 2014 track license. All drivers turning their registration forms in at the swap meet will be entered into a drawing to win an extra special prize. Anyone interested can contact CGS General Manager Heather Boyce at 541 729-8666.

Kennedale kicks off new race season with March 1-2 special

KENNEDALE, Texas (Feb. 25) – Four IMCA divisions are on the program for Kennedale Speedway Park’s season-opening Spring Kick-Off special this Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars run for $800 to win on Saturday. Texas Lone Star Series shows are slated both nights for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Stock Cars run as part of Wild Child Race Cars and Southern SportMods as part of Southwest Racing Specialties-sponsored series shows. Modifieds race for $600 to win, Stocks and SportMods both for $500 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national, regional and Allstar Performance state points will be awarded. An open practice begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. Saturday; gates open at noon and racing starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday. There is no entry fee and pit passes are $25. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and military personnel with ID, $5 for [Read More]

Wilson, Noll, Dawson are new to Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot

VINTON, Iowa – Their success in early season specials have landed three more IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified drivers on the ballot for the 2014 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Spencer Wilson won both Snowbird Classic features at Arizona Speedway while Jason Noll captured opening night honors in the Winter Challenge Series at Canyon Speedway Park. Chris Dawson became the most recent addition to the ballot by winning the second Modified feature at Lubbock Speedway’s Winter Classic. Four other drivers already vote eligible won qualifying events, Ricky Thornton Jr. and Dylan Smith both doing so in especially impressive fasion. Thornton won four straight Winter Challenge Series features at Canyon. Smith matched that streak with four consecutive wins of his own in Cocopah Speedway’s Winter Nationals. Jesse Sobbing was also a winner at Canyon and Neal Flowers was first to the checkers on opening night at Lubbock. By home region, the 78 drivers on the 2014 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot now include: Larry Shaw Racing Western Region – Ricky Alvarado, Mark Carrell, Brian Cass, Zane DeVilbiss, [Read More]