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Ebert graduates to victory lane

By Scott Owen SHAWANO, Wis. (May 26) – It was a day to remember for Jason Ebert. During the afternoon, Ebert walked across the stage as he graduated from Clintonville High School. In the evening, Ebert raced to victory lane in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature at Shawano Speedway, ending Lucas Lamberies’ three-race win streak. Bryce Clements took the early lead while being challenged by Ebert, who was able to make the pass for the lead on lap four. Through the remainder of the race, Ebert was pressured by Kyle Raddant and Lucas Lamberies. Ebert fended off all comers as he scored his first win of the year. Lamberies, Raddant, Jordan Barkholtz, and Jason Jach rounded out the top five. Kevin Feck won his first local IMCA Modified feature while Travis Van Straten was the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car victor.

Reutzel rules at Kossuth County

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (May 24) – Tad Reutzel, sporting a new design on his 5R rig, survived four yellow flags to lead the whole way and win Thursday’s IMCA Modified main event at Kossuth County Speedway. Reutzel held off challenges late from Austin Wolf and Jay Noteboom to earn his first local feature win of the season. Randy Brands dominated the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature, starting on the pole before running away and hiding from the rest of the field in a race that went green white checkered. Kyle Sidles jump out fast in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature and led most of the race before Daniel Smith came on late to take the lead with one lap remaining and went onto his first victory of the year at Algona. The Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature lead changed hands three times before Matt Looft took over for good following a lap eight restart. A dozen Mach-1 Sport Compacts took the green flag in a feature that ran caution-free. Oliver Monson took [Read More]

Jones makes it three straight at Tri-City

By Eric Young AUBURN, Mich. (May 25) – Nate Jones took home his third straight Main Street Seed and Supply IMCA Modified feature win, in front of a packed house Friday night at Tri-City Motor Speedway. Jones battled through the field during the 20-lap main event from the eighth starting spot while A.J. Ward made his return to the Auburn track, methodically moving through the field and gaining 12 positions from his 14th place starting spot to finish second. Ward closed in on Jones with just a few laps to go but ran out of time before the checkered flag. Toby Steele came home in third place. With 27 cars on hand for the evening, the feature was set through the heat races and the ‘B’ main. Matt Szecsodi won the ‘B,’ then gained 12 positions in the feature to finish fourth. Craig Vance was fifth.

Allen captures Dirt Dominator at Heart O’ Texas

By Mike Spieker WACO, Texas (May 25) – Chase Allen of Midlothian punched his ticket into the IMCA Modified Dirt Dominator finale with his qualifying win Friday at Heart O’ Texas Speedway. Allen was paired with Abilene driver Chris Elliott in the final round. Allen took the lead at the drop of the green flag for the two and a half lap shootout. Elliott remained within striking distance while running patiently around the low side of the speedway as the white flag flew. Allen kept his no. 130 machine up on the high side around the smooth and slick high-banked quarter-mile dirt oval. Allen had little pressure entering the final set of corners as he cruised to the win and the $1,000 payday. With the win, Allen is now locked into the $10,000-to-win Dirt Dominator finale at Heart O’ Texas Speedway on Oct. 25. Sweet 16 Eric Tomlinson defeated Riley Simmons; Cory Davis defeated Chris Bragg; Justin McCoy defeated Garrett Higgins; Chris Elliott defeated Jeff Hoegh; Ryan Williams defeated Danny Turner; Clay Money defeated Colin Deming; [Read More]

Toland doubles up at Davenport

By Mike McGuire DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 25) – Rob Toland made two trips to victory lane Friday night at Davenport Speedway. Toland captured both the IMCA Late Model and the IMCA Modified features. In the Petersen Plumbing & Heating IMCA Late Model main, Joe Beal led lap one. After that, it was all Toland. Late in the race, Matt Ryan made things interesting as he passed Chuck Hanna for second, but didn’t have enough laps left to make a serious bid for the lead. Following the lead duo were Hanna, Chad Holladay, and Nick Marolf, in that order. The Eriksen Chevrolet IMCA Modified feature had a similar story. Derek Wilson grabbed the early lead from the pole. Wilson survived the first restart, but the second on lap five saw Toland go to the front. Rob led the rest of the way to the checkers. Bruce Hanford settle for second over Matt Werner. Chris Zogg finished fourth with Bob Dominacki fifth. Hawkeye Auto IMCA SportMods started and ended the racing program. The make-up feature from last week [Read More]

Duffy prevails in Benton County IMCA Modified Prelude

VINTON, Iowa (May 27) – Darin Duffy didn’t remember any of the details of his last IMCA Modified feature win at Benton County Speedway. He left the pit area with 2,000 reasons to remember his Sunday night Albert Auto Night Prelude victory. Duffy led the last 11 circuits, outrunning Richie Gustin following restarts on lap 22 and then after a final caution that forced a green, white, checkered finish. He earned $2,000 along with a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berth for his efforts. “I could see Richie on the restarts but I was comfortable with the line I was running. I thought somebody would have to drive through me to get the lead if I didn’t mess up,” Duffy said. “The car was good and I was confident.” Primarily a special events driver now, Duffy’s last points race win at Benton County came in August of 2001. Gustin ended the night in second and early leader Troy Cordes was third. Jeff Aikey and Joel Rust rounded out the top five. More than 140 cars [Read More]

20-year sponsor Bilstein renews awards in five IMCA divisions

POWAY, Calif. – Bilstein Shocks marks a second decade of IMCA sponsorship with awards for drivers in five divisions. Nearly $8,000 in product certificates will be awarded to IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod competitors at the conclusion of the Poway, Calif., manufacturer’s 20th season as a sponsor. Top eligible drivers in each of the five Modified regions receive $350 certificates while runners-up get $250 and third-place finishers $200. Certificates to the top three eligible drivers in the two Stock Car regions will be given in increments of $350, $250 and $150. The top drivers three in both Hobby Stock regions and in national Northern SportMod and Southern SportMod point standings receive product certificates valued at $300, $200 and $100, respectively. All Bilstein awards will be presented at the national banquet in November or mailed beginning the next week from the IMCA home office. In addition to competing with four Bilstein shocks, drivers in all five divisions must display two Bilstein [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through May 24

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 1,047; 2. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 871; 3. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 819; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 774; 5. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 757; 6. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 701; 7. Rob Slott, New Waverly, Texas, 682; 8. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 665; 9. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 596; 10. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 564; 11. Chris Bragg, Springtown, Texas, 563; 12. Chris Morris, Taylor, Texas, 561; 13. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 543; 14. Chase Allen, Midlothian, Texas, 533; 15. Drew Armstrong, Alexander, Arkansas, 519; 16. Cody Shoemaker, Decatur, Texas, 513; 17. Raymond McSpadden, Buda, Texas, 506; 18. Jeremy Thornton, Casa Grande, Ariz., 488; 19. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 487; 20. Eddie Belec, Arvada, Colo., 471. IMCA Late Models – 1. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 366; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 346; 3. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 321; 4. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, 302; 5. Todd Cooney, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 291; 6. Eric Sanders, Sherrard, Ill., 250; 7. Rob Toland, Colona, Ill., 246; 8. Tim Simpson, [Read More]

Bassett Racing Wheel awards renewed for IMCA Stock Cars, both SportMod divisions

BURLINGTON, Wis. – On the cusp of a quarter-century of support, Bassett Racing Wheel has renewed post-season awards for drivers in three IMCA divisions. The Burlington, Wis., manufacturer gives sets of four wheels to 2018 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod national champions. Track champions in the same divisions receive $60 product certificates, good toward the purchase of four wheels from the 24-year IMCA sponsor. Bassett also returns to national decal programs for Northern SportMods and Southern SportMods. Drivers in both divisions are required to display two Bassett decals on their race car to eligible for point fund shares. All Bassett awards will be presented during the national banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. Information about Bassett-made wheels is available at the www.bassettwheel.com website on Facebook or by calling 888 888-7199. “The Bassett program has been steady for a number of years and the accomplishments of track champions is something they really align themselves with,” noted IMCA Marketing Director [Read More]

Kevko designates awards for IMCA rookies, state champions through 2020 season

FAIRMONT, Minn. – A company with a long list of IMCA customers has signed on to give awards to rookies of the year and state champions through the 2020 season. Kevko, of Fairmont, Minn., gives claim or crate engine oil pans to IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod national rookies of the year. State champions in the same divisions receive $50 product certificates. “IMCA is a huge part of our business. We offer a lot of new products for claim and crate engine drivers,” said Kevko Manager Josh Ruby. “We like being able to commit to a three-year program and supporting two groups of drivers.” “Obviously, we want to support drivers who are new to this sport or new to their division and support them any way we can,” continued Ruby, who races a Modified. “State awards allow us to recognize drivers who race all season. It’s nice to give back to drivers who are out there racing week in and [Read More]