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Out of the field, Strothman wins on the track at CJ

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (June 18) – On a warm sultry night, racing action went on at the CJ Speedway with a quick racing program being run just before rains moved in at the Louisa County Fairgrounds. The headliner of the night was the 20-lap IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature and on Friday night it belonged to Corey Strothman. The C4 of Strothman started on the front row and was never seriously challenged as he raced to the win. The action behind Strothman was hot and heavy as several drivers took their turns racing in the second position. When the checkers flew it was Adam Bell crossing under the checkers in second ahead of Kirk Kinsley and Shane Richardson. Strothman stated in victory lane, “We are finally caught up on the farm so it is now time to start racing.” Brandon Banks chased down early leader Kyle Madden and took the lead in the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature and went on to score his second feature win in a row at CJ Speedway. [Read More]

Sites tops IMCA Modifieds at The Hill

MONROETON, Pa. (June 18) – Brad Sites topped the IMCA Modified feature on a night when threatening skies, a few raindrops during intermission and green blobs on the weather radar were concerns at The Hill Speedway. After a spin in turn one by Gary Lamphere forced a second try at starting the feature, Keith Lamphere, Shawn Bruce, and Tyler Stoddard battled for the early lead. J.W. Lamphere brought out the caution on lap eight and Stoddard dropped from contention with a quick pit stop during the caution before Bruce took command on the restart. Brad Sites made an inside move to take the runner-up spot from Keith Lamphere on the 10th lap and the battle was on between Bruce and Sites. Defending track champion Keith Jack Lamphere snagged the third spot and a lap 11 caution bunched up the lead trio. That caution ended the night for last week’s feature winner Eddie Sites and Gary Lamphere. On the 17th circuit, Bruce slid to up out of the low groove in turn four and Brad Sites [Read More]

East Moline to reschedule Salute to Gary Webb event

By Rob Hinckley EAST MOLINE, Ill. (June 20) – Race fans had to grill out on Father’s Day instead of heading to East Moline Speedway. Ahead of approaching storms, track officials postponed Sunday evening’s Salute to Gary Webb IMCA Sunoco Late Model special with guest appearance by Ken Schrader. The amount of traveling race teams and high percentage of storms forced the decision. The event will be rescheduled for a later date to honor the 50-year racing career of Hall of Famer Gary Webb.

Bullring rained out Sunday, Benton County Fair races set for Thursday

VINTON, Iowa (June 20) – Much needed rainfall has forced the cancellation of the June 20 racing program at Benton County Speedway. Over half an inch of rain fell Sunday morning with more expected throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Next up at the speedway will be the annual Benton County Fair races this Thursday, June 24. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Albert Auto Service, Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMods presented by Christie Door Company, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by Kwik Star and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts presented by Auto Crafters will compete for increased prize money during the Thursday fair special at the Bullring. Stock Cars compete for a $500 winner’s share, SportMods $750, Hobby Stocks $400 and Sport Compacts $250 in a draw/redraw event that will award state, regional and national IMCA points. There is no entry fee. The American Iron Racing Series (A.I.R.S.) will also compete Thursday night. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $13 for veterans and seniors, and $5 for children ages 6-14. Kids five and under will [Read More]

Record $10,000 point fund for 32nd IMCA Dakota Classic Tour

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – With a record $10,000 point fund waiting at the end of the week, the 32nd annual Corral Sales Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars kicks off Saturday, July 10 at Jamestown Speedway. The July 11 tour date is at Nodak Speedway in Minot, which would also host the next night’s show if travel is not allowed to Saskatchewan and Estevan Motor Speedway. Williston Basin Speedway hosts the July 13 show and Southwest Speedway at Dickinson the July 14 event. Championship night is July 15 at Dacotah Speedway in Mandan. Tour Director John Gartner notes the site of the July 12 show remains pending an announcement on opening of the border by Canadian authorities. “That announcement is expected next week,” said Gartner. “Drivers should continue to monitor news sources on the border status and plan accordingly.” Total purses paid each night are more than $20,000. All six Modified features pay $2,000 to win, a minimum of $300 to start and $100 tow, and are qualifying events for the Fast [Read More]

Wolf back in winner’s circle at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 17) – It has been a while since Austin Wolf has piloted his no. 72 rig into the winner’s circle. But the Algona IMCA Modified driver tossed that monkey off his back on Thursday at Kossuth County Speedway. Wolf grabbed the lead immediately on the opening circuit of the track before surviving a caution flag on lap number five and a late challenge from Kelly Shryock for his first feature win of the season. Shryock finished second as Ben Schultze had a nice run for third. Nick Meyer was fourth and pole-sitter Mat Hollerich rounded out the top five. Another Algona driver missing from victory lane at the track found his way there as Colby Fett led the entire way in the Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod feature ahead of a battle [Read More]

Land of Ten Thousand Lakes 10K guarantees rich week of IMCA racing in Minnesota

BRAINERD, Minn. – Nearly 200 drivers from close to home and from across the country are already planning to be part of the richest week in history for IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers in Minnesota. The Land of Ten Thousand Lakes 10K starts with $5,000 to win features Thursday, June 24 at Princeton Speedway’s fourth annual Bill Siercks Memorial and Friday, June 25 at North Central Speedway in Brainerd. Winners of features Saturday, June 26 at North Central and Sunday, June 27 at Granite City Motor Park in Sauk Rapids earn $10,000. Races all four nights are qualifying events for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot for Modifieds while Stock Car winners will be guaranteed starting spots in the inaugural B & B Chassis All-Star Invitational at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods chase $2,500 top checks on Thursday and Friday, with $5,000 on the line Saturday and Sunday. The opening night show at Princeton also sports a $750 to win IMCA Sunoco Hobby [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 17

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 979; 2. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 968; 3. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 962; 4. Shane DeMey, Denison, Iowa, 933; 5. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 925; 6. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 891; 7. Jim Pettit, Prunedale, Calif., 890; 8. Kellen Chadwick, Oakley, Calif., 844; 9. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 836; 10. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 823; 11. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 812; 12. Bricen James, Albany, Ore., 807; 13. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa, 785; 14. Jim Thies, Mapleton, Iowa, 775; 15. William Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 772; 16. Dylan Thornton, Santa Maria, Calif., 756; 17. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 735; 18. Austin Wonch, Crystal, Mich., 708; 19. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 702; 20. Jaden Fryer, Freeport, Ill., 697. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Logan Duffy, Independence, Iowa, 719; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 710; 3. Justin Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 646; 4. Kyle Prauner, Norfolk, Neb., 555; 5. Cory Dumpert, Exeter, Neb., 548; 6. Bryan Moreland, Durango, Iowa, 528; 7. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 485; 8. Ben [Read More]

Precision Hydraulic & Oil backs IMCA series, Junior National Champion, Lady Eagle drivers

WRIGHTSTOWN, N.J. – Now helping IMCA grow in the Northeast, Precision Hydraulic & Oil owner Joe Infante is looking forward to meeting new friends and customers in the Midwest later this summer. The Wrightstown, N.J., company helps back the NY-Penn Modified Series and, as a new IMCA sponsor, gives awards to Junior National Champion and Lady Eagle drivers as well as to competitors at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. “My family raced in the Northeast and I’ve been around racing for many years. I like the IMCA idea and I really like the IMCA point structure,” Infante said. “You don’t have to be going 120 miles an hour on the straightaway. When you have multiple guys going for the lead, it’s much more intriguing than if you have one or two.” While specializing in custom-made hydraulic lines, Precision is a large supplier of hydraulic, motor and gear oils and greases, as well as rags, spill remediation, funnels, DEKA batteries, pumps and filters. “We a master distributor for race-proven Xtreme Racing Oil [Read More]

Whitman is a hit at 141’s IMCA Clash at the Creek

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (June 17) – The IMCA Modified driver they call ‘The Hitman’ was a big hit with his 141 Speedway fans Thursday night. Johnny Whitman took the lead following a lap 10 restart and led Mike Mullen around the oval at Francis Creek the last 40 green flag, lightning fast times around the track in taking the $10,000 Clash at the Creek win. “I’ve been wanting to do this for 13 years,” he said from victory lane. “It’s crazy, the amount of competition that’s here. I didn’t know if my car was good enough to keep up with them but we got it done.” Pole starter Josh Long was a distant third as home state drivers ran 1-2-3. Californian Cody Laney was fourth and Missouri’s Terry Phillips rounded out the top five. Seventy-five Modified drivers from 10 states competed at the 13th annual Clash. Whitman had started fourth and, after Dylan Thornton and Long took early turns up front, went to the high side of the track on the restart that followed the only [Read More]