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Fast Shafts continues title sponsor support for IMCA Modified All-Star Invitational

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 17, 2023) – One of the most prestigious races at the biggest event in all of dirt track racing is sponsored again this September by Fast Shafts. The Des Moines, Iowa, manufacturer and repair shop returns as title sponsor of the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and will provide a portion of the purse to be awarded to the 30 Modified drivers taking the green flag on Sept. 8, during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. All-Star drivers also receive a custom Velocita fire suit and mini replica driveshaft. Other awards to be given by Fast Shafts at the upcoming Super Nationals include driveshafts to longest tow qualifiers for Modified, Stock Car, Northern SportMod, Hobby Stock, Late Model and Mod Lite main events; and $50 product certificates for top five Modified, Stock, Northern SportMod and Hobby Stock non-qualifiers and to top five Late Model and Mod Lite finishers. “Super Nationals has been a huge event for us. It’s the number one event we look forward to every year,” said [Read More]

Silver Dollar Speedway sets four dates for IMCA Northern SportMods

CHICO, Calif. (March 15, 2023) – The biggest race of the season, and three Friday dates at Silver Dollar Speedway will feature Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. Along with May 5, July 21 and Aug. 25 shows, the IMCA class will be a headliner for the July 4 Independence Day extravaganza at the quarter-mile northern California dirt oval. “We always have full grandstands and fireworks. That will be a big night for us and for the IMCA Northern SportMods,” said long-time announcer and first-year general manager Troy Hennig. “We understand the importance of IMCA drivers being able to race for national, state and track points, and they’ll be able to do that again at Chico this season.” Track points will be awarded each night and a track champion crowned. The division had made its first appearance at Silver Dollar Speedway in 2016. With new duties as the general manager, Hennig will spend part of the night at the mic while tending to other responsibilities on both sides of the track. “I started announcing and doing public relations here [Read More]

DeVilbiss Racing Chassis takes title sponsor role in IMCA’s Eastern Region for Modifieds

FARMINGTON, N.M. (March 14, 2023) – Instead of racing for a regional championship himself this season, Zane DeVilbiss will help crown one. The long-time and much-accomplished driver owns DeVilbiss Racing Chassis, new title sponsor of the Eastern Region for IMCA Modifieds. “We started talking to IMCA about getting more involved with them eight or nine months ago,” explained DeVilbiss. “We have been building Modified chassis for 17 years now and have cars in more than 20 states. Becoming a regional title sponsor is a good way for us to get our name out to a lot of potential customers and in a part of the country that is both relatively new for us and a new opportunity.” Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds running weekly in Florida, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania are in the DeVilbiss Racing Chassis Eastern Region. Points earned in the recently completed Clash on the Coast, and in the upcoming NY-Penn Series will also figure toward Eastern region standings. The champion earns a $2,500 share of the $6,000 point fund to be paid [Read More]

Arkansas Spring Nationals March 24, 25 bring IMCA Modifieds, Stocks to Batesville

BATESVILLE, Ark. (March 14, 2023) – Checks for $1,500 and All-Star eligibility are at stake for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars both nights of Batesville Motor Speedway’s Friday and Saturday, March 24-25 Arkansas Spring Nationals. The 2023 lidlifter is presented by IMCA.TV, which broadcasts both race nights. Modified winners earn Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility while Stock Car winners become eligible to qualify for the B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Jet Racing Central and EQ Cylinder Heads Southern regional, Arkansas State and track points will be awarded. Non-qualifier pay is $50. An open practice runs from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, March 23. Pit passes that evening are $20. The grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m., hot laps are at 7 p.m. and racing is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Pit passes are $35 while spectator admission is $10 for adults and free for kids ages 14 and under. The pits open at 4 p.m. each day. More information is available by calling 870 [Read More]

Sunoco bonus nights scheduled for IMCA Late Models

VINTON, Iowa (March 13, 2023) – IMCA Late Model drivers are in the running for $250 bonuses again this season courtesy of division title sponsor Sunoco Race Fuels. Winners of features on designated race nights at each track that sanctions the division and at two special events receive those bonuses. In the event that driver has already won and received a bonus at an earlier event, it will be presented to the next eligible finishing driver. Division Director Joe Hayes or another IMCA representative will make the check presentation on these nights: Saturday, May 13 at Independence, Iowa, Motor Speedway. Friday, May 19 at Crawford County Speedway in Denison, Iowa. Saturday, May 20 at Shelby Co Speedway in Harlan, Iowa. Sunday, June 4 at Dubuque, Iowa, Fairgrounds Speedway. Friday, June 9 at Boone County Raceway in Albion, Neb. Saturday, June 10 at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb. Wednesday, July 5 for the Denny Osborn Memorial at Independence Motor Speedway. Thursday, July 13 at US 30 Speedway in Columbus, Neb. Saturday, July 15 at Off [Read More]

Muscatine Mall to host pre-season race car show

By Jerry Mackey MUSCATINE, Iowa (March 13, 2023) – The 2023 racing season In Eastern Iowa is just around the corner and the Muscatine Mall will be hosting a pre-season race car show to rev up the enthusiasm for the season in our area. Drivers from around the area will have their shiny new 2023 race cars on display in the Muscatine Mall starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 18. Race fans of all ages will have the opportunity to see the cars up close and will meet the drivers and crews and can ask all about their race teams and get autographs. In addition to over 20 race cars on display, several racing go karts will also be on display. Area race tracks will be represented and have schedules and special event information available. Race tracks represented will include The CJ Speedway, located on the Louisa County Fairgrounds in Columbus Junction, the Davenport Speedway, located on the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport and the West Liberty Raceway located on the Muscatine County Fairgrounds [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through March 8, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 531; 2. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 413; 3. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 369; 4. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 344; 5. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 328; 6. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 306; 7. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 281; 8. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 266; 9. Jeremy Thornton, Chandler, Ariz., 263; 10. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 260; 11. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 236; 12. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 226; 13. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 220; 14. Kody Scholpp, Estevan, Sask., 207; 15. Jacob Hobscheidt, Plattsmouth, Neb., 203; 16. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 199; 17. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 197; 18. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 196; 19. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., and Devin Fouquette, Saint Cloud, Minn., both 193. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, Texas, 40; 2. Kevin Ramey, Fort Worth, Texas, 39; 3. Colby Stubblefield, Seagoville, Texas, 37; 4. Owen Carlson, Somerset, Wis., 36; 5. Justin Zimmerman, Athens, Texas, 35; 6. Joey Danley, Martell, Neb., 34; 7. Toby [Read More]

Smith’s IMCA Lone Star Tour success continues with Heart O’ Texas sweep

WACO, Texas (March 8, 2023) – While the track was new, the story was the same when the Cody Smith show traveled to Heart O’ Texas Speedway for round four of the Sunoco Race Fuels Lone Star Tour presented by Sniper Speed. Smith won for the fourth time in as many $750 to win Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod starts, then outran Jesse Sobbing to the $3,000 checkers following a late-race stoppage in the 30-lap IMCA Sunoco Stock Car headline event. “We’ve been fortunate and gotten some pretty good draws,” acknowledged Smith, who nonetheless had to work his way to the front from seventh starting in Wednesday’s Stock Car feature. “We were excited to win this race. I can’t believe we won two tonight.” Twentieth starting G.W. Egbert IV, Benji Kirk Patrick and early race leader Paul White rounded out the top five. White drew the pole and led through the first 10 laps before two-wheeling his way high out of his line and watching Smith speed by following a lap 11 restart. Gould [Read More]

IMCA special event drivers, state champs earn AERO awards for 27^th straight season

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (March 9, 2023) – The race wheel manufacturer with the motto Surpassing The Standard rewards IMCA Modified drivers doing just that for a 27th consecutive season. AERO Race Wheels of Estherville, Iowa, gives $40 product certificates, good toward the purchase of two wheels, to designated place finishers at 80 special events for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods. State champions in those divisions and the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact class all receive $25 certificates. “It is a no-brainer every year to reserve marketing budget dollars for IMCA and its racers,” said Kelli Peton, AERO director of sales and marketing. “We are proud to continue our long term relationship with IMCA racing it its reach in the industry is second to none.” Special event certificates will be mailed throughout the 2023 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing season. State champion certificates will be presented during the national banquet in November or mailed beginning in [Read More]

Stealth Racing steps up as new title sponsor for IMCA STARS Mod Lites

MADRID, Iowa (March 8, 2023) – Stealth Racing steps up its support of IMCA drivers in 2023 as title sponsor for the STARS Mod Lite division. In that new role, the parts and tire supplier and machine shop located in Madrid, Iowa, gives awards based on national, track and state point standings. “I am honored to have this opportunity,” owner Bryan Compart said of the agreement to become the first-ever title sponsor for the sanctioned class. “I am glad to be able to give back to racers. They are the people who have helped a lot of my dreams come true.” In addition to a providing a portion of the division’s $5,500 national point fund, Stealth Racing gives a $500 gift certificate to the national champion while second through 10th place drivers in national points each receive $100 certificates. All Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite track champions get $250 gift certificates, each state champion a $150 certificate and each 10th place driver in state standings a $75 certificate. Those awards will be presented during the IMCA [Read More]