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After scouting out fast line, Becerra banks biggest check at Benton County’s Urbana 5

VINTON, Iowa (July 11) – Watching the IMCA Modified feature from his vantage point in staging gave Austen Becerra a pretty good idea where the fast line would be for his own main event Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. The Carthage, Ill., visitor made his way around the high side of The Bullring, leading all 20 laps of the Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod feature for a $2,200 Urbana 5 special payday. “Sitting in staging, I could see Cayden Carter running the top side and thought that was going to be the place to be,” said Becerra, winner of the 2018 Hogan Memorial in one of his earlier, rare visits to Vinton. “I had no idea how much we were ahead of everybody else. I just ran my own race, never felt any pressure and just got into my own rhythm.” Becerra had started outside the front row and led Californian Kaylin Lopez, defending race winner Brayton Carter and Logan Anderson to a lap nine caution. Carter took over second on the restart; another yellow [Read More]

Hibdon is IMCA Modified hero in Dakota Classic Tour opener

By Rebecca Rattei JAMESTOWN, N.D. (July 10) – He was on the late side getting to the track but Kollin Hibdon was quick to find his way back to victory lane at Jamestown Speedway Saturday night. Hibdon won the IMCA Modified feature on opening night of the Corral Sales Dakota Classic Tour, passing Eddie Belec for the front spot with eight circuits left in the 30-lapper. The 17-year-old speedster from Nevada pulled away from that point. Ethan Dotson worked his way to the runner-up spot, crossing the stripe a straightaway off Hibdon’s $2,000 first-place pace. “This was a good race to win. I’ve never had the chance to follow this tour before,” said Hibdon, also the winner of Jamestown’s Don Gumke Racers’ Memorial in June and already on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. “There are a lot of good drivers here from a lot of states.” “Twenty-eight guys started the feature,” he continued, “and any one of them could win one of these races on any given night.” Hibdon had drawn the pole but [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 7

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 990; 2. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 981; 3. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 968; 4. Shane DeMey, Denison, Iowa, 950; 5. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 948; 6. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 933; 7. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa, 932; 8. Jim Pettit, Prunedale, Calif., 928; 9. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 923; 10. Jim Thies, Mapleton, Iowa, 902; 11. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 888; 12. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 887; 13. Jacob Wolsleben, Lexington, Neb., 870; 14. Austin Wonch, Crystal, Mich., 869; 15. Kellen Chadwick, Oakley, Calif., 863; 16. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 849; 17. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Mich., 847; 18. Sean Barragan, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, 846; 19. Bricen James, Albany, Ore., and Dylan Thornton, Santa Maria, Calif., both 844. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Exeter, Neb., 744; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 739; 3. Logan Duffy, Independence, Iowa, 735; 4. Kyle Prauner, Norfolk, Neb., 729; 5. Justin Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 725; 6. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 663; 7. Ben Sukup, Norfolk, Neb., 649; 8. [Read More]

Single day record set for IMCA Super Nationals entries

BOONE, Iowa – A record 250 drivers were quick to make their plans to be part of America’s Racin’ Vacation®. Within 24 hours after online registration began, drivers from 21 states coast to coast and border to border completed the early entry process for the Sept. 6-11 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Drivers who entered in the first 24 hours will make the tow to Boone Speedway from Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Modified entries are in hand from 15 states. By division, entries for The Original Three WideTM include 81 Modifieds, 59 Stock Cars, 52 Northern SportMods, 31 Hobby Stocks and 14 Sport Compacts, with another 13 drivers entered to run for the first-ever Super Nationals Mod Lite championship. Mod Lites crown the first champion of the 39th annual event on Sunday, day two of the Prelude. The form for pre-registration can be found at www.imca.com and www.raceboone.com under the Super Nationals menu. Drivers must be IMCA members [Read More]

Intercomp continues IMCA Modified, Stock Car support for 27th season

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – One of the most familiar names in the dirt racing industry continues its support of IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers again this season. Twenty-seven year sponsor Intercomp gives $100 certificates applicable toward the purchase of RFX wireless scales or digital chassis setup equipment, to designated finishers at 30 selected Modified special events, and to top 10 drivers in both EQ Cylinder Heads Northern and Southern regions for the Stock Cars. “Intercomp is proud to support the IMCA and its drivers, which features some of the best racing and racers at all of the different IMCA sanctioned events,” said General Manager of Marketing Aaron Van Heel. “Seeing Intercomp Scales and Racing Products help IMCA racers run faster lap times or get in the winner’s circle is why we do what we do.” The Minneapolis, Minn., company is the manufacturer of The Official Scales of IMCA and also returns to the national decal program for Stock Cars for an 18th consecutive year. All drivers in that division are required to display two Intercomp logos [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds, STARS Mod Lites have Cedar County Fair date

TIPTON, Iowa – The IMCA Modified winner at the July 14 Cedar County Fair special goes home with a prize that’s better than a blue ribbon. The Wednesday night main event at Cedar County Raceway in Tipton is a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier, paying $2,000 to win, a minimum of $130 to start and $60 tow. IMCA STARS Mod Lite are also on the card, racing for $250 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Side Biter Chassis North Central Region and KMJ Performance Iowa State points will be awarded. There is no entry fee and pit passes are $30. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission to the fairgrounds is $10 for adults and $5 for kids; grandstand admission is free.

Online registration, reservations for pit stalls start for 39th annual IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa – Online registration is now open for the 39th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The Sept. 6-11 Super Nationals is guaranteed to be the biggest, best and richest in event history. The form for pre-registration can be found at www.imca.com and www.raceboone.com under the Super Nationals menu. Drivers who do not already have a MyRacePass account can create one when they go to that link. Registration fee is $50 for Late Models, $40 for Modifieds, $25 for Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Mod Lites and Northern SportMods, and $15 for Sport Compacts. Drivers must also pre-register to reserve pit stalls and to compete in the Sept. 4 and 5 Prelude at Boone Speedway. Pit stall application links are on Super Nationals menus on both IMCA and Boone Speedway websites as well. The Prelude and each night of Super Nationals will be broadcast by IMCA.TV.

Dirt Defender to continue IMCA special events awards

WAXAHACHIE, Texas – The Dirt Defender program expanded in 2020 rewards IMCA drivers in five divisions again this season. The Waxahachie, Texas, manufacturer of new age racing products is a six-year sponsor and gives assorted product awards to feature winners at designated special events for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods. “We would like to thank all of our loyal customers and sponsored drivers for the continued support of all of our products,” said Dirt Defender’s Billy Vest. “We are humbled to know that we designed the original universal wheel cover and have set the standard that most wheel cover companies are now using for their products as well.” Hobby Stock awards were new last season. Modified, Stock Car, Southern SportMod and Northern SportMod national champions also receive a pair of Dirt Defender vented mud covers. Information about the company product line is available at www.dirtdefender.com, by calling 469 556-4612 and on Facebook. “The new design of the mud cover graphics makes [Read More]

Buchanan County Fair IMCA wins to Simpson, Murty

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 6) – Chris Simpson and Dallon Murty kicked off the Buchanan County Fair with $1,000 IMCA feature wins Tuesday night. Simpson, already on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot, made it look easy in the 25-lapper for IMCA Modifieds at Independence Motor Speedway. From his pole position start, Simpson pulled away early and then survived a pair of cautions to score the win ahead of Mike Burbridge. Joel Rust came from a mid-pack start to finish third ahead of Troy Cordes and Derrick Stewart in the 26-car field. Murty took top honors in the 20-lap thriller for the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Johnny Spaw led that 23-car field to green and held the point throughout the first half of the event while closely pursued by Phil Holtz and Cole Mather. Murty made his way into the mix and slid past both Mather and Holtz on the eighth lap to secure second. He inched ahead of Spaw at the midway point to steal the lead, just prior to the lone caution of the [Read More]

Shelby County Speedway sets IMCA Dale Swanson Memorial for July 13

HARLAN, Iowa – Shelby County Speedway’s Dale Swanson Memorial moves to a mid-week date with four IMCA divisions on the Tuesday, July 13 card. IMCA Modifieds race for $2,500 to win and a minimum of $150 to start their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier while an anonymous donor has ponied up to make the Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod feature $2,000 to win. The IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature is a B & B Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifier, paying $1,500 to win, and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks run for $1,000 to win. Start money for the Stocks, Hobbies and SportMods is $100. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and KMJ Performance State, but no track points will be awarded. All divisions are draw/redraw. There is no entry fee and pit passes are $30. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 7 p.m. with racing to follow. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for kids ages five and under. More [Read More]