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Waterman, Oliver, Anders get first 34 Raceway wins of season

By Dana Royer WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (May 3) – A trio of IMCA drivers got their first wins of the 2014 season at 34 Raceway Saturday. Jeff Waterman topped the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, John Oliver Jr. was first in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars main and Bobby Anders ruled the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods. Waterman took the lead from the front row and pulled away from the rest of the Modified field. Tyler Glass got the best of Mitch Morris in the battle for second. Oliver led the last nine circuits of the Stock Car feature. Shane Watts ran in front for eight laps and ended in second. After holding off Tony Dunker much of the distance, Anders took the SportMod checkers ahead of Ryan Fullenkamp. Other winners were Jayson Ditsworth in the 305 sprints, Austen Becerra in the 4-cylinders and Justin Buchholz in the mod lites. A nice field of 112 cars checked in for the night’s racing action, topping last week’s 100 car count.

10-year sponsor Smiley’s Racing Products gives post-season awards in five IMCA divisions

MESQUITE, Texas – Smiley’s Racing Products reaches a sponsorship milestone in 2014, its 10th season as a partner with IMCA. Drivers in five divisions again receive contingency awards, based on national or regional point standings, from the high-performance parts manufacturer and distributor. “When IMCA was on the verge of switching to a new tire manufacturer almost a decade ago it became important to align with a quality and trusted distributor network,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “Smiley’s Racing Products was the cornerstone of that network and continues to be a trusted partner as we enter our 10th season with them. We couldn’t be more happy with the relationship.” Gift cards good for $50 go to top 10 finishers in the Razor Chassis South Central Region for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, the Arnold Motor Supply Southern Region for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and the Charger Chassis Southern Region for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Top 10 drivers in national standings for Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts all get gift cards of [Read More]

More IMCA track champions receive awards as part of growing Axle Exchange program

DES MOINES, Iowa – Axle Exchange builds on an already high-profile program this season with awards for the growing number of IMCA track champions in five divisions. The manufacturer of the Fast Shafts brand of drive shafts again gives $25 product certificates to the more than 360 drivers who will win local IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod or Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod track titles in 2014. Fast Shafts also returns to national decal programs for the Stock Cars, Northern SportMods and Southern SportMods. Drivers in all three divisions must display two Fast Shafts decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. Track champion product certificates and point fund checks will be presented during the national banquet in November, or be mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. Now in its 12th season as a marketing partner with IMCA, Axle Exchange also returns as sponsor of the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and will furnish a portion [Read More]

IMCA Modified, SportMod special events drivers receive Harris Enterprises awards

ROLAND, Iowa – Bob Harris Enterprises gives awards to IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center special events competitors again in 2014. One top 10 finisher at each of 30 Modified specials and at a dozen SportMod specials receive two free shock rebuilds from the fourth-year marketing partner. 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. 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. Drawing winners last year were Aaron Turnbull and Cory Struckhoff. Information about the Race Tech Info chassis schools, set-up DVDs and shock rebuilds is available by calling 515 231-1748 and at the www.bobharrisent.com website. The long-time IMCA supporter also returns to promote the Harris Clash on Thursday, July 17 at Knoxville Raceway. Modifieds race for $2,000 to win and Northern SportMods for $1,000 [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through May 1

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Ryan Roath, Phoenix, Ariz., 810; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 690; 3. Keith White, Little River Academy, Texas, 667; 4. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 636; 5. Ronnie Welborn, Princeton, Texas, 597; 6. Dean Abbey, Waco, Texas, 596; 7. Glen Hibbard, Euless, Texas, 580; 8. Larry Hood, Bakersfield, Calif., 567; 9. Ben Ketteman, Pflugerville, Texas, 553; 10. Joe Spillman, Marble Falls, Texas, 532; 11. William Gould, Calera, Okla., and Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., both 524; 13. Jeff Streeter, Madera, Calif., 512; 14. Alexander Wilson, Salinas, Calif., 506; 15. Kyle Wilson, Monterey, Calif., 503; 16. Steve Streeter, Madera, Calif., 472; 17. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 469; 18. Chris Elliott, Abilene, Texas, 463; 19. Brad Pounds, Bakersfield, Calif., 457; 20. Josh Vogt, Santa Maria, Calif., 454. IMCA Late Models – 1. Justin Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 80; 2. Andy Eckrich, Oxford, Iowa, 79; 3. Tyler Bruening, Decorah, Iowa, and Colby Springsteen, Wapello, Iowa, both 76; 5. Curt Schroeder, Ames, Iowa, and Jason Hahne, Webster City, Iowa, both 75; 7. Rob [Read More]

Opening night postponed at Shawano

SHAWANO, Wis. (May 2) – Due to saturated grounds, Shawano Speedway has pushed its opener back one week. Shawano will hold an open practice session Friday, May 9 beginning at 6 p.m. and the 2014 racing season will kick off Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Sanctioned divisions running at Shawano this season are the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods.

Wet track conditions KO Marshalltown

By Jeremy Fox MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (May 2) – Races for tonight at Marshalltown Speedway have been canceled because of wet conditions. Next Friday night, May 9 is the annual Cliff Chambers Memorial program presented by Local UAW 893.

Luxemburg Speedway postpones season opener

By Greg Aregoni LUXEMBURG, Wis. (May 2) – Gene Mathu, promoter of Luxemburg Speedway, has pulled the pin on the opening night race program. “With the amount of rain we have received at the track we have decided we will not put the track or drivers at risk,” he said. “The races were supposed to kick off a much anticipated 2014 season. We wanted to make this thing a go tonight but with the cold and rainy conditions we feel it’s best for everyone especially our dedicated fans.” May 9 will now kickoff the 2014 season at Luxemburg. Drivers in all five divisions head into opening night with their eyes on the championship prize. We will also have the second annual plywood races to end the show. Racing gets underway at 7 p.m. Billy’s on Main will sponsor the night’s festivities.

Davenport Speedway cancels May 2 races

DAVENPORT, Iowa – A week’s worth of rain has forced the Davenport Speedway to cancel the racing program scheduled for tonight Friday, May 2. Weather permitting, racing will return to the Davenport Speedway next Friday, May 9. On the program along with Milan Heating & Air IMCA Modifieds, Hawkeye Auto IMCA Northern SportMods, Koehler Electric Street Stocks and Roto-Rooter 4-Stocks will be the first-ever appearance of the Lucas Oil MLRA super late models on the 1/4-mile oval. Davenport Speedway is located at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on West Locust Street in Davenport. Pit gates open next Friday at 4:30 p.m., the grandstand opens at 5 p.m., hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m.

Thunderhill Raceway cancels May 3 opener

By Edward Anschutz STURGEON BAY, Wis. – Due to extremely wet conditions Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway has cancelled its opener that was scheduled for this Saturday, May 3. With rain all week and cool temperatures, the racing surface is simply too soft. “As I’ve stated from the beginning, we will look out for the drivers and their race cars. The best way to do so early on is with a smooth racing surface,” said track promoter Woody Wodack. “We are crossing our fingers in hopes that Mother Nature plays nice and we can get the season rolling next weekend.” Mother’s Day weekend will play host to the rescheduled season opener on Saturday, May 10 and will be sponsored by Maas Floral, Woody’s Signs and WDOR. A practice for next week is still on the slate, weather permitting. Drivers and track patrons are asked to stay tuned to social media outlets for information on when that will take place. The banquet date for the $30,000 driver contingency program has been set for Nov. 8 at [Read More]