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First round of voting starts Monday for Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational

BOONE, Iowa – The first round of voting for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational begins at noon on Monday, July 23. Three drivers from each of the five regions for IMCA Modifieds will be elected in polling conducted between July 23 and 26; another 13 advance from an at-large pool of the next 25 top vote recipients between July 30 and Aug. 2. One hundred and thirty-six drivers are currently vote eligible for the 15th annual Invitational, to be held Sept. 7 during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway. Listed alphabetically, vote eligible drivers (the IMCA office should be notified as soon as possible regarding any possible additions) now include: Dean Abbey, Chris Abelson, Jeff Aikey, Chase Allen, Chad Andersen, Drew Armstrong, Austin Arneson, Chaz Baca, Shayne Bailey, Eric Barnes, Jason Barnhill, Steven Bowers Jr., Kyle Brown, John Burrow Jr. and John Campos. Ryan Canon, Mark Carrell, Cayden Carter, Craig Cassell, Darin Center, Doug Davenport, Nick Deal, Casey Delp, Mike Densberger, Zane DeVilbiss, Shane DeVolder, Russ Dickerson, Brad [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through July 19

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 1,138; 2. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 1,133; 3. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 1,111; 4. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 1,092; 5. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 1,080; 6. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice, Neb., 1,076; 7. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 1,073; 8. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 1,036; 9. Drew Armstrong, Alexander, Ark., 1,030; 10. Jay Noteboom, Hinton, Iowa, 1,022; 11. Rob Slott, New Waverly, Texas, 1,021; 12. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 996; 13. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 988; 14. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 986; 15. Scott R. Smith, Davenport, Neb., 984; 16. Bricen James, Albany, Ore., 982; 17. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 979; 18. Bryce Garnhart, Shannon, Ill., and Chris Morris, Taylor, Texas, both 968; 20. Matt Szecsodi, Clio, Mich., 963. IMCA Late Models – 1. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, 773; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 771; 3. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 764; 4. Todd Cooney, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 762; 5. Rob Toland, Colona, Ill., 736; 6. Ryan Dolan, Lisbon, Iowa, 638; 7. Joe Zrostlik, Long Grove, Iowa, 613; 8. Chad [Read More]

Covert Memorial is Saturday at Thunder Hill

MAYETTA, Kan. – A top prize of $1,700 and a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berth are at stake Saturday for IMCA Modifieds Thunder Hill Speedway. The 17th annual Oren Covert Memorial Race headlines the July 21 program with the BSB Manufacturing Modified winner also receiving the traditional toolbox trophy. All registered drivers taking a green flag in the heat or feature will receive an additional $8 at payout. This extra money makes the driver’s pit pass for the event $17. Other contingencies will also be available. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks complete the card. All IMCA points, including local track, will be given in each division. General admission gates open at 5 p.m., with adults $10 and kids 12 and under free. Coolers are allowed for a $10 fee, with canned beer only. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. and the draw closes at 6:30 p.m., with the drivers’ meeting and racing to follow. Pit passes are $25, with kids 12 and under $10. Covert was a [Read More]

Knoxville hosts next IMCA Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour date

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – Many of the best IMCA Modified drivers in the Midwest put their on-track skills to the test at the Sprint Car Capital of the World next Thursday, July 19. Knoxville Raceway hosts the third installment of the Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour. IMCA Modifieds run for $2,000 to win and a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot nod while Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods complete the Dynamic Drivelines Dirt Duel program. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 6 p.m. on race day. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students ages 13-19, and free for kids 12 and under. Senior and military rates will also be available; pit passes are $30. More information is available at the www.knoxvilleraceway.com website. Arizona native Ricky Thornton Jr. is racing out of Clive this season and has won the first two tour events, at Benton County Speedway in Vinton and at 141 Speedway in Wisconsin. The 141 Speedway event [Read More]

Full house greets Deery Series at CJ Speedway as Holladay motors to IMCA Late Model tour win

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (July 18) – A very full house was on hand to welcome the Deery Brothers Summer Series back to CJ Speedway Wednesday night. Chad Holladay led all 40 laps of the main event for touring IMCA Late Models, outrunning Denny Eckrich and Darrel DeFrance for his career second Deery win and $2,000. Ryan Dolan and Nick Marolf rounded out the top five in the first series event held at Columbus Junction since 1996. “There were a couple cautions that worked in my favor and took out lapped traffic at halfway and again with five to go,” said Holladay. “You always want clean air ahead of you and we had a very good car tonight.” Holladay’s night began inauspiciously, as he drew the last starting spot in his heat. He won that race, however, and started outside DeFrance on the front row in the main event. Holladay used lower lines all the way around the oval and didn’t have any problems in traffic. “(Promoter) Larry Richardson is like a driver. Every week he [Read More]

New sponsor G-Force Racing Gear gives special events awards in six IMCA divisions

ROSWELL, Ga. – The emphasis is on value and quality, in G-Force Racing Gear’s new awards program for special events drivers in six IMCA divisions. The Roswell, Ga., manufacturer of custom designed racing suits gives $50 gift certificates to a top five finisher at each of 80 specials for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods this year. The extensive G-Force line also includes helmets, gloves, shoes, harnesses, nets and restraints, as well as towing and crew gear. “Our products are sold across several platforms and we are already very familiar with IMCA,” said G-Force Director of Sales and Marketing Jeremy Curtis, a former dirt track racer in Kentucky. “Value and quality are where we got started as a company and we’re always talking to drivers about what their needs will be.” Curtis got an opportunity to talk to drivers at Boone Speedway during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. “We have been on site for [Read More]

141 reschedules King of the Creek Stock Car special

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 18) – A less than favorable forecast for this weekend has resulted in rescheduling of 141 Speedway’s $5,000 to win King of the Creek IMCA Sunoco Stock Car special. King of the Creek moves to Tuesday, July 31-Thursday, Aug. 2. Practice is on opening night with Stock Car qualifying and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Mach-1 Sport Compact features on the docket for Wednesday. No track points will be given to SportMod and Sport Compact drivers. Thursday’s program features last-chance qualifying and the main event for Stock Cars, plus all other divisions running their regular formats. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, Wisconsin State and track points will be awarded. Both IMCA Modifieds and Stock Cars are on the Cowbell Street Stock Tour program Thursday, July 19 at Francis Creek. Modifieds race for $750 to win, Stocks for $500. National, region and state, but no track points will be given Thursday. More information is available by calling 515 231-5444.

$750 to win feature at Davenport July 24 for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods race for $750 to win their Mississippi Valley Fair show next Tuesday, July 24 at Davenport Speedway. A minimum of $75 will be paid to start and there is no entry fee for the draw/redraw show, held in conjunction with the World of Outlaws Late Models. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and Iowa State, but no track points will be awarded. General admission is $25 and box seats are $30. More information about the Northern SportMod portion of the program will be available from the IMCA office.

Deery Brothers Automotive Group now in 27th season as sponsor for IMCA Late Model series

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – Touring IMCA Late Models run for a 27th consecutive season under the Deery Brothers banner. The largest retailer of new and pre-driven cars, trucks and vans in Iowa, with 14 locations and more than 5,000 vehicles in stock, has become synonymous with the longest running tour for Late Models in the Midwest. Deery again furnishes a portion of the $18,650 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in standings for IMCA’s premier series during the national banquet in November. The series champion earns a $5,000 share of that point fund. All drivers competing over the course of the 12-race series are required to display two Deery Brothers decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. Darrel DeFrance of Marshalltown has competed at every race in series history, a streak that has now reached 486 events. Ryan Dolan of Lisbon was the winner when the series made its 50th visit to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, site of the first-ever tour event, earlier this month. This [Read More]

Mullen flexes muscles at Outagamie

By Edward Anschutz SEYMOUR, Wis. (July 15) – Brian Mullen made his move to the front on the final circuit in winning Sunday’s IMCA Modified main event at Outagamie Speedway. An opening lap wreck in the open wheel headliner sent point leader Mike Mullen down pit lane with damage and he did not return. J.J. Andersen then led from the drop of the green until lap six when Konnor Wilinski took away the top spot. Wilinski paced the field, running up top as Mullen worked through the pack. Mullen began to close with five to go. Mullen made his move as the white flag flew, diving under Wilinski for the lead, the win and top spot in the point standings. Kyle Frederick collected the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car checkers and Cody Schroeder raced past Cole Mangin with four laps remaining to win the IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature. Michael Brehmer came out on top in the Mach-1 Sport Compact main.