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Schaeffer’s Oil and IMCA partner to reward drivers across the nation

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – History-rich Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants makes new history this season with a three-year sponsorship agreement with IMCA. Newly designated as Official Lubricant of IMCA, Schaeffer dives right in with product packages going to each of the 100-plus state champions to be crowned concluding 2021-2023 race seasons. Champions at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s and RaceSaver Nationals will also receive cases of racing oil, gear lube and Penetro lubricant. “This gives the opportunity for a lot of different drivers to be rewarded and experience the product advantages,” said Schaeffer’s Central Director Will Dehne, noting that IMCA drivers/teams may also receive product awards at events attended by company representatives as well. “Racing has always been in our DNA and we’ve anxiously kept the door open to do something of this scale with IMCA. The goal is to help bring excitement to drivers and fans alike, attending IMCA events!” “Schaeffer has several representatives who are or were racers in IMCA, and a couple of them suggested a program like this. Most IMCA tracks [Read More]

Velocita extends IMCA awards program through 2023

LEXINGTON, N.C. – IMCA’s top drivers are in line for custom fire suits courtesy of Velocita each of the next three seasons. The premium motorsports apparel manufacturer and 10-year IMCA sponsor has signed on to award a combination of fire suits and product certificates through 2023. “We are truly honored to be a part of the nation’s premier dirt sanctioning body. Our relationship with IMCA has afforded us the opportunity to work with thousands of racers coast to coast through the sanction,” said Velocita President Brad Smith. “We are excited to be on board another three years and look forward to a bright and progressive future with IMCA.” Velocita gives custom fire suits to IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod, Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod, Mach-1 Sport Compact and now IMCA STARS Mod Lite national champions, as well as the Junior National Champion and Lady Eagle winner. Other drivers winning Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock regional titles receive [Read More]

IMCA Sunoco Late Models on Spring Fling card at Tipton

TIPTON, Iowa – IMCA Sunoco Late Models are on the Saturday Spring Fling card at Cedar County Raceway, racing for $1,000 to win. The April 10 feature at Tipton pays $100 to start with IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and KMJ Performance State points to be awarded. Entry fee is $20 and pit passes are $35. Gates open at 1 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 4 p.m. Hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and teens and $5 for kids, with six and under admitted free. More information about the Spring Fling is available by calling 563 590-4095 or 563 495-2503.

Braaksma, Dallon Murty, Bennett, Mallicoat are champions of IMCA Frostbuster Week

VINTON, Iowa – Ethan Braaksma, Dallon Murty, Solomon Bennett and Izac Mallicoat already have championships on their 2021 IMCA resumes. All topped point standings in their respective divisions for the four-race Frostbuster Week, which traveled to Stuart Speedway, Marshalltown Speedway, Boone Speedway and Benton County Speedway. Braaksma, Jake McBirnie, Tim Ward and Cayden Carter were the top four in IMCA Modified Frostbuster standings. Murty’s Frostbuster feature wins at Stuart and Marshalltown provided the tie breaker with his father Damon for IMCA Sunoco Stock Car honors. Jay Schmidt was third while Todd VanEaton ended in fourth, also by virtue of a higher place finish during the week. Bennett edged Aaron Martin by a single point in Hobby Stock standings, with Luke Ramsey and Randy LaMar next. Mallicoat was followed by Brayton Carter, Dylan VanWyk and Brandon Tharp in the Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod points. Point fund shares of $320, $240, $160 and $80 in each division will be mailed this week from the IMCA home office. Champions’ plaques and jackets will be presented during the IMCA [Read More]

2021 contingency forms posted on IMCA website

VINTON, Iowa – 2021 contingency forms for drivers in five divisions are now available through the IMCA website. IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod drivers can access those forms utilizing the Forms pulldown at the top of the home page. Forms can be filled out and returned electronically or printed and mailed to the IMCA home office along with a car photo showing proof of decal placement; drivers may also be required to provide proof of purchase and should keep applicable receipts. Contingency forms must be submitted before the end of the point season on Sept. 26.

Diamond Park sets specials for IMCA STARS Mod Lites

NASHVILLE, Ark. – Taking home the win means taking home $1,000 at three special events this season for IMCA STARS Mod Lites at Diamond Park Speedway. Saturday races April 10, May 29 and Aug. 7 are all part of a five-date Challenge Series at the Nashville, Ark., oval and each pays $100 to start with IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and KMJ Performance State points to be awarded. Gates open at 4 p.m., the grandstand opens at 6 p.m., the draw closes at 6:45 p.m., hot laps are at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. each night. The heat race winners’ Dash for Cash pays $100 and is sponsored by Arkadelphia Tire and Outfitters in Arkadelphia. The hard charger award is $50 and is sponsored by Tracey Clay and I-30 Speedway; the first “B” feature non-transferee award of $50 is sponsored by B’s Quick Stop in Mineral Springs. TWR Racing Chassis and Blake Wilson have donated $50 to the 18th place finisher. Top five drivers in that Designer Graphics-presented series earn shares of [Read More]

Rain at Stuart

By Josh Reynolds STUART, Iowa – Races for April 7 at Stuart Speedway have been canceled due to the forecasted rain/severe weather. IMCA racing is back next Wednesday, April 14, with IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 Sport Compacts.

Sweigart finds lightning on top side in Port Royal PASS win

By Frank Buhrman PORT ROYAL, Pa. (April 3) – ‘Nitro’ Nick Sweigart found lightning in the extreme top groove at Port Royal Speedway Saturday night. Sweigart outdueled Dave Grube II, Garrett Bard and the rest of a 54-car Pennsylvania Sprint Series field to win the 20-lap IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car feature at the Juniata County Speed Palace. The early battle between defending national and series champion Bard and Grube set the initial standard. On lap seven, the inside-running Grube made the lead pass, but Josh Bricker tipped over on the front stretch, bringing out the red and negating Grube’s run. Sweigart joined the fray on the ensuring restart and the leaders pulled away in a furious battle, with Grube running low, Bard high, and Sweigart higher. After a few laps, Bard began to fade and Grube and Sweigart engaged of several laps of exchanging the lead before the latter finally won the duel. By this time, Ken Duke Jr. had moved into the top five from 14th starting position, but the final five laps saw [Read More]

Gonzales wins big at Doe Run’s Small Tire Shootout

DOE RUN, Mo. (April 2-3) – Season openers at Doe Run Raceway have been very good to R.J. Gonzales. The IMCA STARS Mod Lite driver from Colona, Ill., made another 5-1/2 hour tow to the Missouri track pay off, topping both the $750 to win feature on Friday and Saturday’s big $1,500 to win Small Tire Shootout main event. He started from the pole and led all 25 circuits on opening night, then won Saturday’s 30-lapper from the seventh starting spot. “I raced at Doe Run one time last year and won the opening night show,” Gonzales said. “It’s a tight track and you’ve got to be elbows up. I feel like I’m an elbows up driver so it really fits my driving style.” Multiple cautions kept the Friday field close. Jeff Asher and Logan Rittenberry finished second and third, respectively. Gonzales took the lead just after midway on Saturday and was chased across the stripe by Matt Filkins. Ronnie Choate, Asher and David Lackey completed the top five. “We found something at the end [Read More]

Thompson is quickest at Quick Quarter Springfield Raceway

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (April 3) – 2019 Bad Boy Mower IMCA Modified champion James Thompson came charging from his eighth starting spot, survived three-wide action for the lead along with a late-race caution and a strong run by Trevor Drake in the closing laps in taking the season points opener at the Quick Quarter of the multi-groove Springfield Raceway Saturday night. Thompson, who changed his traditional black color scheme to a bright red, was able to bring a couple of new sponsors into victory lane. During the long green run just past the half way point, Thompson opened up a half straightaway advantage as Drake was searching for a lane that would allow him to close the gap. Drake seemed to find that sweet spot in turns one and two to begin reeling in Thompson but the leader would get that back in turn 3. Josh Dugan brought out a late race caution as he spun in turn 1 after just missing the cushion and was lucky enough to keep the car off the wall barrier and only [Read More]