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Independence Motor Speedway set to open Saturday

By Jerry Mackey INDEPENDENCE, Iowa – The 2020 racing season will see its first green flag of the season this Saturday, May 23. The sweet sounds of race cars flying around the 3/8-mile dirt track located on the Buchanan County Fairgrounds will be heard as five IMCA divisions will be in competition. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods will all be in action with hot laps scheduled to take to the track at 6 p.m. with racing to follow. The season opener for 2020 will be very different as the track will open under the Iowa Governor’s restriction due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which means the grandstand will be closed. Each race car entering the pit area will be allowed to be accompanied by 10 persons, the social distancing guidelines will be in effect and cars will be pitted a minimum of six feet apart. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the night’s racing action by logging on to Done Right TV. [Read More]

Dover tops podium in opener for Sprint Series of Nebraska

JEFFERSON, S.D. (May 17) – His third trip to The New Raceway Park ended with Jack Dover on the top step of the podium. After third- and second-place finishes in his first two visits to the Jefferson speedplant, Dover topped the Sprint Series of Nebraska opener on Sunday night. “We’ve had really good results every time we’ve run there,” Dover said following the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car victory. “It’s a pretty fun little track. I wish I could race there more often.” The threat of rain disappeared before features were run. Dover started eighth, avoided getting caught up in any of the early cautions that slowed the 20-lapper and wasn’t challenged once he got to the front. “It was a really good track come feature time,” he said. “I picked off a car about every lap, got the lead on about lap six and never looked back.” Second went to Danny Nekolite and defending series champion Tyler Drueke was third. Completing the top five were Toby Chapman and young Texan Trey Burke. Feature results – 1. [Read More]

Hofbauer nabs first IMCA Stock Car win on opening night at Boone

By Joyce Eisele BOONE, Iowa (May 16) – The fans were missing at the Boone Speedway on Saturday for the opening night of the 2020 racing season, but the drivers got down to business. Due to the regulations by the state of Iowa during the Covid-19 pandemic, no spectators were allowed in the grandstands, but drivers were eager to begin their racing season and get back to some sense of normalcy during this unprecedented time. The IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars were up for a 20-lap feature event. Tony Hofbauer and Jeff Larson started on the front row and entered into a battle at the drop of the green. Larson jumped to the lead and then the two swapped the top spot for several laps until Hofbauer was able to establish it for good on lap 11. From then on, he pulled away and took the checkers, securing his first-ever IMCA Stock Car victory. Hofbauer, who did double duty on the night, also racing in the Modified class, finished comfortably ahead of second place Todd Reitzler. Ricky Thornton [Read More]

Park Jefferson’s Memorial Duels boast $1,000 top prize for IMCA Modifieds

JEFFERSON, S.D. – Park Jefferson is the place to be for the fourth annual Memorial Duels this Saturday, May 23. The Duel sees the first Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier of the year at Park Jefferson Speedway for IMCA Modifieds. Paying $1,000 to win and $150 to start, the best of Siouxland’s IMCA Modifieds will be on hand. Joining them for their first IMCA points event are the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Drivers are asked to register at Park Jefferson International Speedway on MyRacePass. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 5 p.m. and hot laps at 6:15 p.m. Seven hundred spectator tickets are for sale. Tickets can be purchased at https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/?i=1205673&store=10866. Remaining tickets will be available at the ticket window. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect and fans are asked to observe best practices. We do request fans and teams to bring some type of face covering to help us continue to have the support of the state which allows us to race during this [Read More]

Practice session planned Sunday at Boyd

BOYD, Texas – Pit gates open at noon and a practice session for all divisions starts at 2 p.m. this Sunday, May 24. The Texas Sprint Series headlines the first night of the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing point season on Friday, May 29. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts round out the card. Gates to the pits open at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 8:30 p.m. The grandstand will be open, social distancing will be in effect and masks are recommended. Pit passes are $35. Spectator admission is $15.

Schoenfeld renews special events awards, returns to decal program for IMCA Modifieds

VAN BUREN, Ark. – The company IMCA drivers have depended on for more than two decades returns in a pair of invaluable sponsorship roles this season. Schoenfeld Headers, manufacturer of the Official Mufflers of IMCA, gives $50 product certificates to competitors at 80 designated special events for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods. The 22-year IMCA sponsor is also part of the national decal program for Modifieds and drivers in that division must display two Schoenfeld decals on their race car to be eligible for shares of national and regional point funds. All Schoenfeld certificates will be mailed within a week after official race results are received at the IMCA home office. Point fund checks will be distributed during the national awards banquet in November or mailed in December. When required to run a noise reduction system of 98 decibels or more, Modified, Late Model, Stock Car and SportMod drivers must compete with one of the three official Schoenfeld mufflers. Based in [Read More]

Racing canceled at US 36 Raceway for May 15

OSBORN, Mo. – Due to overnight rains, US 36 Raceway officials have canceled racing for May 15. US 36 Raceway officials do not want the track to break up and after last week feel it is in the best interest of our racers and teams to cancel today’s race. This upcoming week, US 36 Raceway is bringing in a crew and equipment to help completely rework the racetrack to improve the racing surface before the next event. Up next at US 36 Raceway is Modified Madness on May 22, featuring the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods.

Opening night, Bill Davis Memorial events start season at Stuart

STUART, Iowa – Opening night kicks off a big week of IMCA racing at Stuart Speedway. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts start the 2020 campaign at Stuart on Wednesday, May 20. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, state and track points will be awarded for the lidlifter. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6:45 p.m. and racing to follow. Both IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks run Sunday, May 24. The second annual Bill Davis Sr. event on Memorial Day boasts a $1,000 to win, Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying feature for the IMCA Modifieds. Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts complete the Monday, May 25 card. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m. and hot laps to follow both nights and IMCA national, regional, state and track points will be awarded. All three shows will be draw/redraw. Pit passes are $30 on Wednesday and Monday and [Read More]

Ruter takes over as promoter at home track Hancock County Speedway

BRITT, Iowa – Ryan Ruter begins his promotional career this season at the same track he started racing. Ruter takes charge at home track Hancock County Speedway in Britt, where IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods will run on Friday nights beginning May 22. “I’ve always wanted to promote and the opportunity came up this year,” said the long-time IMCA Modified driver and owner of Side Biter Chassis. “I know what the fans want. I know what the drivers want. We’ll take the financial pieces of the puzzle, put everything together and have a pretty good show.” The 4/10’s mile clay oval has been reshaped with 17-18 degree banking at the top. Concession stands were remodeled and Ruter said fans will be able to enjoy good food and adult beverages during the races without having to spend a lot of money. “We’re doing a lot of little stuff and working with the fair board to make it happen. We want to bring in new fans without [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through May 14

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 757; 2. Alex Stanford, Chowchilla, Calif., 528; 3. Ricky Thornton Jr., Adel, Iowa, 472; 4. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 436; 5. Jeff Taylor, Cave City, Ark., 387; 6. Lance Mari, Imperial, Calif., 382; 7. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 381; 8. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 377; 9. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 374; 10. Jon White Jr., Red Oak, Texas, 363; 11. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 348; 12. Jake O’Neil, Tucson, Ariz., 336; 13. Casey Arneson, Fargo, N.D., 335; 14. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 320; 15. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 298; 16. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 286; 17. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 260; 18. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 256; 19. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., and Bill Miller, Yuma, Ariz., both 255. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Danny Wood, Norman, Okla., 112; 2. Steven Shebester, Mustang, Okla., 108; 3. Andy Shouse, Oklahoma City, Okla., 98; 4. Chris Kelly, Oklahoma City, Okla., 91; 5. Colby Thornhill, Enumclaw, Wash., 89; 6. Tyler Drueke, Eagle, Neb., 80; 7. Saban Bibent, Cincinnati, Ohio, and [Read More]