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Snyder claims URSS victory at US 36

OSBORN, Mo. (July 23) – The sizzling summer heat was in full force on Friday at US 36 Raceway for the Drive to Zero United Rebel Sprint Series Presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing. Thirteen cars were in attendance for the second-ever United Rebel Sprint Series appearance at the 3/8-mile and it was Nebraska’s Stuart Snyder taking the top prize with a last-lap pass. The 20-lap IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car feature event saw Jay Russell and Snyder with front row starting positions. Russell took off with the early lead out of turns one and two, but Snyder challenged back by diamonding the apex in three and four. The red would fly over the field for Kevin Dye flipping in turn three over the cushion. A complete restart again had Russell prevailing with the race lead, while Snyder bounced violently through turn one. Snyder was able to gather control of the car and started to reel back in on Russell for the lead. Mike Houseman Jr. sat in third while Zach Blurton and J.R. Topper dueled for [Read More]

Nelson wins Weishaar Memorial

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (July 22) – Dylan Nelson led all 25 laps to collect the $1,000 first place winnings in the second annual Jess Weishaar Memorial and Mid-Summer IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock Shootout at Kossuth County Speedway. Nelson started on the inside of the second row and took the lead immediately and only a yellow flag on lap seven delayed his trip into victory lane for the big payday. Brandon Bombardo had a good run to finish in second as Mike Smith was third with Jesse Vanlaningham taking fourth and Josh Sidles was the fifth place car. Eric Knudson went from 23rd starting to eighth to earn an extra $200 for the feature’s hard. The IMCA Modifieds put on a good show as Nick Meyer grabbed the early lead. A caution flag came out on lap five as Meyer continued to lead, running on the bottom of the track. Jeremy Mills slowly reeled in Meyer using the top side of the oval and took over the lead one lap past halfway. Meyer took the [Read More]

Moffitt returning to Harris Clash for 30th annual IMCA special

SPRING VALLEY, Minn. – Brett Moffitt will add to his IMCA heritage at the upcoming Harris Clash. The 2007 Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod Clash winner, Moffitt will wheel an IMCA Modified at the 30th annual event on Aug. 3 at Deer Creek Speedway. “I’m pretty excited about it. I’ve worked with him since he was about 13 years old,” Clash promoter Bob Harris said of Moffitt, the youngest driver to win at Knoxville Raceway, the 2015 rookie of the year in the NASCAR Cup Series and 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion. “It’s pretty cool and a benefit for the Clash.” Moffitt will pilot a Jason Snyder-owned car. His first night in that ride is at Benton County Speedway’s Aug. 1 Racing For Autism show. The NASCAR Xfinity Series driver will then be among the IMCA Modified competitors chasing a Clash record $5,000 payday at Spring Valley as well as the $1,000 to be paid to the Wehrs Machine and Racing Products Race of Champions winner. Wehrs has added $3,500 to the Modified purse while TraLo gives [Read More]

Plenty of cold cash paid at IMCA Speedweek Hot Summer Nights Series

SPENCER, Iowa – Plenty of cold, hard cash will be paid out during the Aug. 2-7 IMCA Hot Summer Nights Series. Many of the best IMCA drivers from across the Midwest and the nation will follow IMCA Speedweek, traveling to five different tracks in Iowa and Minnesota. “There’s been a lot of interest from track officials and drivers in a tour-type Speedweek and the Hot Summer Nights theme seemed particularly appropriate this year,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “Speedweek will give a lot of drivers the opportunity to race for more money at both established IMCA tracks and specials.” A $5,000 main event for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars headlines the Monday night opener at Clay County Fair Speedway. IMCA Modifieds, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks all race for $1,000 to win Aug. 2 at Spencer. IMCA Modifieds take their turn running for a $5,000 top prize on Aug. 3 at the Harris Clash. Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., hosts the 30th annual Clash, IMCA’s longest continuously running one-day special. Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods [Read More]

Rare weekend tripleheader on tap for PASS

By Frank Buhrman POTTSVILLE, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Sprint Series will run a rare tripleheader this weekend, with three races on the schedule, including stops at the series’ oldest track and its newest. On Friday night, PASS will join the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series for a co-sanctioned event at Big Diamond Speedway. On Saturday, the IMCA RaceSaver Sprinters will visit the quarter-mile Path Valley Speedway bullring, now in its 22nd season of hosting PASS racing. Then on Sunday, the new Bloomsburg Fair Raceway will host the PASS and MASS sprinters for the first time ever. At Big Diamond, pit gates will open at 5 p.m. and grandstands at 5:30, with warm-ups starting at 7:15 and racing at 7:45. Adult admission is $22 ($20 for seniors; kids under 16 and active duty military with ID free). Pit admission is $40 ($30 for PASS and MASS members). This is the first PASS race at Big Diamond since 2015 and it will produce a new winner for the series, since no previous PASS winner is still active in RaceSaver [Read More]

Annual Salute to Veterans race expands, adds Spencer, Boone dates

ALGONA, Iowa – Veterans and drivers in multiple IMCA divisions take their turns in the spotlight as the successful Hunting With Heroes Salute to Veterans Race expands from a one night special to a three-night tour this July. IMCA Modifieds race for at least $3,000 and up to $3,500 to win in three Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying features as the Salute to Veterans tour travels to Clay County Fair Speedway on July 28, Kossuth County Speedway on July 29 and Boone Speedway on July 31. IMCA Sunoco Stock Car features pay $2,250 to win at Spencer, $3,500 at Algona and $1,000 at Boone and are B & B Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifiers. Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods race for $1,250 to win at Clay County, $1,500 at Kossuth County and $1,000 at Boone, while IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks run for $1,000 to win the first two nights and for $600 in the finale. Total purse for the three nights will be more than $85,000 and all feature winners receive custom carved wooden trophies created by Anthony Martin, [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through July 22

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 999; 2. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 981; 3. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 968; 4. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa, 966; 5. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 962; 6. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 961; 7. Shane DeMey, Denison, Iowa, 959; 8. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 954; 9. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 950; 10. Jim Pettit, Prunedale, Calif., 940; 11. Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Austin Wonch, Crystal, Mich., both 928; 13. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 927; 14. Jeffrey Reay, Portland, Mich., 926; 15. Jim Thies, Mapleton, Iowa, 921; 16. Ty Clemens, Belgrade, Mont., 918; 17. Aaron Johnson, Brainerd, Minn., 917; 18. Dylan Thornton, Santa Maria, Calif., 903; 19. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 899; 20. Jacob Wolsleben, Lexington, Neb., 891. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Exeter, Neb., 782; 2. Justin Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 780; 3. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 761; 4. Kyle Prauner, Norfolk, Neb., 755; 5. Logan Duffy, Independence, Iowa, 749; 6. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 731; 7. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 729; 8. Andy [Read More]

Drivers in four IMCA divisions earn shares of $6,000 in Genesis Racing Shocks awards

ROSWELL, Ga. – Drivers in four IMCA divisions earn shares of $6,000 in contingency awards given again this season by Genesis Racing Shocks. The Roswell, Ga., manufacturer and 13-year sponsor gives those awards based on regional standings for IMCA Modifieds and national standings for the IMCA Sunoco Late Models, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods. Top eligible drivers in each of the five Modified regions and in national Late Model, Northern SportMod and Southern SportMod standings each receive $350 product certificates. The second-finishing eligible drivers receive $250 certificates, the third-finishing eligible drivers $150 certificates. Modified and SportMod drivers must compete with four Genesis-manufactured shocks, display two Genesis logos on their race car and return a sign-up form to the IMCA home office. Genesis Racing Shocks awards will be presented during the national banquet this fall or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. Information about Genesis shocks and dealer network is available by calling 678 659-9454, at the www.genesisshocks.com website and on Facebook. “Genesis has steadily supported IMCA racing for [Read More]

Notice of Counterfeit SFI Labels on Driver Restraints Sold by SICKSPEED through Ebay.com

Please note that SFI has found harnesses sold by Sickspeed which bear counterfeit SFI labels stating that the manufacturer certifies that their products meet the applicable SFI Specs. Sickspeed harnesses have not been submitted for testing by SFI, and Sickspeed is not enrolled in any SFI program. It should be noted that for any spec program, certification that products meet the minimum standards is made by the submitting manufacturer. Products are NOT certified, endorsed or approved by SFI. Necessary measures should be taken to ensure that items purchased from this source are not allowed to be used where compliance with the relevant SFI Specifications are required. Please contact SFI with any concerns or inquiries about questionable product. Counterfeit products may appear with or without brand names. Genuine SFI conformance labels contain hidden security features and slightly different fonts and materials, but the following illustrations should assist in visually identifying the affected parts:

Notice of Counterfeit SFI Labels on Driver Restraints Sold by SLAPCO through Ebay.com

Please note that SFI has found harnesses sold by Slapco which bear counterfeit SFI labels stating that the manufacturer certifies that their products meet the applicable SFI Specs. Slapco harnesses have not been submitted for testing by SFI, and Slapco is not enrolled in any SFI program. It should be noted that for any spec program, certification that products meet the minimum standards is made by the submitting manufacturer. Products are NOT certified, endorsed or approved by SFI. Necessary measures should be taken to ensure that items purchased from this source are not allowed to be used where compliance with the relevant SFI Specifications are required. Please contact SFI with any concerns or inquiries about questionable product. Counterfeit products may appear with or without brand names. Genuine SFI conformance labels contain hidden security features and slightly different fonts and materials, but the following illustrations should assist in visually identifying the affected parts: