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Main event qualifiers in 5 divisions get replica door panels, hoods from Five1seven Designs

BOONE, Iowa – Qualifiers for main events in five of the divisions featured over the course of the Sept. 3-8 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s take home special souvenirs from the 36th annual event. Five1seven Designs gives replica door panels to Modified and Northern SportMod qualifiers while Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact qualifiers all receive replica hoods. Replica door panels measure 10” tall by 23” long while hoods are 12” by 16.” Awards will be made specific to each division and display the Super Nationals logo along with the word Qualifier. They’ll be presented to Sport Compact drivers on Tuesday and to drivers in the other four divisions as they qualify. This is the seventh year Five1seven Designs has given qualifier awards.

Hope For The Warriors check presentation during Saturday Super Nationals program

BOONE, Iowa – Representatives of Hope For The Warriors will be in attendance and the center of attention during the Saturday race program at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Ankeny-based Casey’s General Store, the presenting sponsor for Super Nationals, donates $10 for each heat race won by a Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, Northern SportMod or Sport Compact driver displaying a Casey’s decal between Sept. 3 and Sept. 7. IMCA matches the amount given by Casey’s. Officials from both Casey’s and IMCA will present a check for approximately $5,000 to Hope For The Warriors in front of the flagstand during a break in the Saturday race program. A national nonprofit organization founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors assists post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. The official convenience store of IMCA, Casey’s has supported Hope For The Warriors with previous fundraisers, including donations at Super Nationals every year since 2013.

Entries still accepted for Super Nationals, Prelude open to all registered drivers at Boone Sept. 1

BOONE, Iowa – Entries are still being accepted for the six divisions competing at the Sept. 3-8 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Modified, Stock Car, Northern SportMod, Hobby Stock, Late Model and Sport Compact competitors can go to the IMCA or Boone Speedway websites to enter. All Modified, Stock Car, Northern SportMod and Hobby Stock drivers in attendance at Boone Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 1 can compete in that evening’s Prelude.

RaceSaver Nationals pre-entries come from 14 states

EAGLE, Neb. – Fourteen states are represented by the 117 drivers pre-entered for the Aug. 30-Sept. 2 RaceSaver Nationals at Eagle Raceway. The winner of Sunday’s main event for IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars goes home with a minimum of $2,500, plus a bonus of as much as $1,500, $30 for each of as many as 50 sanctioned starts going into the holiday weekend. Qualifying features on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 both pay $700 to win while the top prize for Saturday’s Jake Ita Memorial race is $1,000. Taking the green in Sunday’s big show pays a minimum of $1,250. The first non-qualifier in the ‘B’ feature on Sunday gets $1,000 and the 20th place finisher gets $500 from IMCA.TV. A minimum of $450 will be paid to each driver starting a race each day. Drivers now entered for the sixth annual RaceSaver Nationals include: Gene Ackland, Martell; Brandon Allen, St. Peter, Minn.; Bruce Allen, Mankato, Minn.; Justin Allen, Gaylord, Minn.; Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D.; Ethan Barrow, Bloomington, Ind.; Brett Becker, Odessa, Texas; Tom Belsky, [Read More]

Arnold Motor Supply to serve up Sunday meal at Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa – Race teams at Boone Speedway for the Sunday, Sept. 2 practice session will enjoy a pre-IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s meal courtesy of Arnold Motor Supply. During the day Sunday, stop and visit the Arnold Motor Tent just west of the Pit Concession stand for a variety of different samples cooked on Treager grills. Treager grills will be on display, and are available at all 62 of Arnold Motor Supply’s locations in five Midwestern States. Pork loin sandwiches will be served beginning at approximately 7 p.m. during the Arnold Motor Supply pit party with pork provided by Berkwood Farms. Spencer-based Arnold Motor Supply has been an IMCA sponsor in a variety of roles, most recently as title sponsor of the Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Modified Tour. For a store near you, visit them online at arnoldmotorsupply.com and during the week of Super Nationals and text RACEBOONE to 41411 for daily in store specials. Berkwood is headquartered in Des Moines, is one of the largest American suppliers of 100 percent certified pure heirloom Berkshire pork, and the only farmer-owned [Read More]

Deery Series headlines opening night at IMCA Super Nationals

BOONE, Iowa – The first champion of the 36th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s will be crowned when the Deery Brothers Summer Series headlines the Labor Day show at Boone Speedway. Touring IMCA Late Models race for as much as $3,500 to win and a minimum of $300 to start their Monday, Sept. 3 main event. The winner earns $2,000 plus a bonus of up to $1,500 based on their number of sanctioned starts going into the weekend. Pit gates open at 9 a.m. and racing starts at 2 p.m. Grandstand admission is $20 and pit passes are $30. Qualifying races for Hobby Stocks and Northern SportMods complete the opening day program for Super Nationals. “It’s great to have the Deery Series back on the Labor Day program at Boone,” noted Tour Director Kevin Yoder. “Super Nationals is one of the most anticipated events on the Deery schedule and opening night is the perfect opportunity for us to feature this premier series.” The Deery Series has made 48 previous visits to [Read More]

IMCA Modified features get top billing for Canyon’s holiday weekend show

PEORIA, Ariz. (Aug. 27) – A pair of $1,000 to win IMCA Modified features are on the docket for Canyon Speedway Park’s Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2 Labor Day Weekend special. Both 25-lap events are qualifiers for the 2019 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot and pay a minimum of $100 to start. Entry fee each night is $25. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race 20 laps for $500 to win with a $20 entry fee on Saturday while Sunday’s 100-lap marathon pays $1,000 to win and has a $50 entry fee. The 20-lap IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature on Saturday pays $250 to win with a $20 pill draw; Sunday’s 30-lapper pays $500 to win with a $25 pill draw. Both shows are draw/redraw and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, Arizona State and track points will be awarded each night. Pit gates will be open all day and cleared around 3:30 p.m. The drivers’ meeting is at 5:30 p.m. with the grandstand opening at 5 p.m. and packing and hot laps preceding [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds, SportMods, Stock Cars run at Yankee

FARLEY, Iowa (Aug. 27) – Three IMCA divisions see on-track action at Farley Speedway’s 41st annual Yankee Dirt Track Classic presented by Casey’s General Store Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The IMCA Modified feature pays $3,000 to win and is a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods run for $1,200 to win, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for $1,000. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Iowa State points will be awarded. Entry fee and two-day tow is $100 for Modifieds, $50 for Northern SportMods and $40 for Stock Cars. Qualifying for the Stock Cars and an open practice session for the Modifieds and SportMods begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Friday action also gets underway with at 6:30 pm and will feature the double heat race format in both Modified and SportMod divisions. Fast dashes will also be run. On Saturday, Sept. 1, racing starts at 5:30 p.m. and will include last-chance qualifiers and main events. The annual Yankee charity auction will be held that afternoon. More information about the Yankee, presented by [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through Aug. 23

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice, Neb., 1,196; 2. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 1,186; 3. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 1,177; 4. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 1,174; 5. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 1,153; 6. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 1,150; 7. Bricen James, Albany, Ore., 1,148; 8. Drew Armstrong, Alexander, Ark., and Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, both 1,147; 10. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, Iowa, 1,146; 11. Matt Szecsodi, Clio, Mich., 1,136; 12. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 1,132; 13. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 1,128; 14. Bryce Garnhart, Shannon, Ill., 1,125; 15. Tyler Limoges, Redwood Falls, Minn., 1,118; 16. Joel Rust, Grundy Center, Iowa, and Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., both 1,117; 18. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 1,112; 19. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 1,107; 20. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 1,100. IMCA Late Models – 1. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 788; 2. Todd Cooney, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 785; 3. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, 783; 4. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 780; 5. Rob Toland, Colona, Ill., 761; 6. Ryan Dolan, Lisbon, Iowa, 749; 7. Chuck Hanna, Port Byron, Ill., 725; 8. Darrel [Read More]

Racing resumes Saturday at Ventura

VENTURA, Calif. – After being off for three and a half weeks due to the county fair, Ventura Raceway returns to action on Saturday, Aug. 25. IMCA Modifieds are back after 22 cars showed up at the fair when Danny Lauer took win in front of a sold-out crowd. Donald Houghton is the current points leader with Luis Espinoza close behind in second and Trevor Fitz right behind in third. Grandstand admission is adults, $15; seniors, military and students $11; and kids 12 and under are free. For further information, call 805 648-7223.