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Jacobs, Stolp, Bethke, Beattie victorious at 141

By Greg Aregoni FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 2) – Four IMCA drivers picked up their first 141 Speedway wins of the season Saturday evening. Jeremy Jacobs has been hooked up in his Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified racer the last few weeks. Top five finishes have been easy as pie to the former champion. A win had eluded him until Saturday night. Brandon Long ran up front for the first five laps. Jacobs tried multiple lines around the speedway until he figured it out down low. Jacobs passed Long and was never to be touched again. Long prevailed in a late-race battle over Troy Jerovetz to finish second. Eric Scribner finished fourth while R.M. VanPay rounded out the top five. Aaron Stolp has won numerous grand national features in his career. In 2016, he moved up into the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. He can now say he is a feature winner in the top fendered class. Jerry Leary led until the first caution flew on lap eight. Stolp restarted fifth and rocketed to the runner-up [Read More]

Brauns, Brown win at West Liberty

By Jerry Mackey WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (July 2) – Saturday night, the West Liberty Raceway hosted the IMCA Weekly Racing Series with the fourth annual Drivers’ Reunion, which featured several drivers from the past on hand as guests of the track. The headliner of the night saw up and comer Jonathan Brauns score his first ever iWireless IMCA Late Model feature win in very convincing fashion. Brauns shot out front from his outside front row start and went on to lead the caution free main event flag to flag. The win has been coming for quite sometime for the young Muscatine driver and Brauns stated in victory lane, “Winning at West Liberty is very special and we have been close on several occasions and it feels really great to get our first here.” Rob Moss ran second on Saturday night ahead of Chad Holladay and Ron Boyse. The Performance Concepts IMCA Modified feature saw Steve Stewart break a two-year winless streak at West Liberty with an impressive win in the 20-lap feature. Stewart took over [Read More]

Budweiser IMCA Stock Car Shootout shows at Southern Iowa, Lee County

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The 21st annual Budweiser Stock Car Shootout takes the Class Too Tough To Tame to Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and Lee County Speedway at Donnellson. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $2,000 to win on Wednesday, July 6 at Oskaloosa and for $1,000 to win on Thursday, July 7 at Donnellson. Hot laps are at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. all three nights. Qualifying starts Tuesday, July 5 at Osky for the Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. Last-chance races and features are Wednesday with Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds running a complete program. A minimum of $250 will be paid to start the 24-car Stock Car main. Entry fee is $100 or $150 for Thursday only; tow money is also $150. SportMods and Hobby Stocks both chase $1,000 top checks and a minimum of $150 to start. Entry fee is $50 or $100 for Thursday only; tow is $100. Top prize for Sport Compacts is $700 with $50 to start. [Read More]

Droste scores Tri-Track win at Dubuque

By Jerry Mackey DUBUQUE, Iowa (July 3) – Sunday night’s racing action at Dubuque Speedway was highlighted by the running of the Ideal Ready Mix Tri-Track Challenge featuring the Out-Pace Racing Products IMCA Late Model 50-lap special event. When the checkered flag waved it was Tyler Droste from Waterloo topping a very exciting race. Droste made the bottom line of the 3/8 mile clay track come in as he was able to get by Dan Shelliam, who was riding the high side. The track was wide and fast on Sunday night as both the bottom and top were very fast making for plenty of wheel to wheel racing. Droste used both lines to make passes but was really good on the bottom in scoring an impressive win. Shelliam ran second and the next three positions were not decided until a late race caution set up a five-lap dash to the finish. Jeremiah Hurst crossed the line third ahead of Curt Martin and Joel Callahan. The Merfeld Brothers IMCA Modified feature win went to the “Good [Read More]

Richie Gustin outruns Shute for career second Hogan Memorial feature victory

VINTON, Iowa (July 3) – Richie Gustin didn’t recall a lot of drama while en route to winning the Hogan Memorial in 2012. The 2016 version of the Benton County Speedway special for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds had plenty of that, though, as Gustin outran Todd Shute and the 21st starting Hunter Marriott for the Sunday night victory at Vinton. “It turned into a heck of a race,” said Gustin, $3,100 richer after regaining the lead with 10 circuits left in the 50-lapper, which came to a green, white, checkered finish after a late caution. “I ran the top, middle, bottom … this was as much fun as I’ve had in a race this year for sure.” The 22nd annual event played out before a very full grandstand with a total car count of more than 130, including 47 Modifieds. Total purse for the holiday weekend event was more than $30,000. Other winners during the Hogan were Damon Murty and Ben Chapman, who pocketed $1,000 for IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through June 28

Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds – 1. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice, Neb., 1,184; 2. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 1,120; 3. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 1,109; 4. Kyle Brown, State Center, Iowa, 1,076; 5. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, Iowa, 1,051; 6. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 1,041; 7. Jason Wolla, Ray, N.D., 1,039; 8. Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup, Iowa, 1,027; 9. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 1,009; 10. Lance Mari, Imperial, Calif., 993; 11. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 987; 12. Tyler Frye, Belleville, Kan., 959; 13. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 958; 14. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 944; 15. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., and Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa, both 920; 17. Josh Beaulieu, Bemidji, Minn., 914; 18. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 913; 19. Steven Bowers Jr., Topeka, Kan., 911; 20. Dennis LaVeine, West Burlington, Iowa, 907. IMCA Late Models – 1. Rob Toland, Davenport, Iowa, 757; 2. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 723; 3. Luke Goedert, Guttenberg, Iowa, 674; 4. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 647; 5. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown, Iowa, 634; 6. Eric Sanders, Sherrard, Ill., 615; 7. Ryan Griffith, [Read More]

IMCA Stock Cars headline Buena Vista Raceway’s Kyle Suter Memorial

ALTA, Iowa – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100 to start at Buena Vista Raceway’s Wednesday, July 6 Kyle Suter Memorial. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods also chase a $1,000 top check that evening. Completing the midweek card are Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. All applicable points, including local track points, will be awarded and Larry and Desi Suter of North Central Line Service sponsor the draw/redraw show for all divisions. There is a $25 entry fee for the Stock Cars. Tow money for the Stock Cars is $75. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:45 p.m. with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and veterans with ID. Kids 12 and under get is for $2 or with the donation of a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Pit passes are $25. More information is available by calling 712 267-3278, [Read More]

Anderson wins fourth feature at Algona

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 30) – Shannon Anderson strengthened his point lead in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks at Kossuth County Speedway on Thursday, June 30 by winning his fourth feature of the summer at the Algona oval. Anderson came inside of the sixth row to top the 17-car field, holding off Brandon Nielsen, who was the runner-up after starting 10th. Cody Nielsen finished third with Gary Pesicka fourth and Doug Wickman fifth. Ethan Dotson started on the inside of the second row and won the 14-car Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified feature with fellow Californian Cody Laney second. Cody Knecht was third with Jeremy Mills fourth and Mike Van Genderen took fifth. The IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature went to Elijah Zevenbergen, who started the race on the inside of the fifth row before moving to the front of the pack. Derek Green was the runner-up with Calvin Lange third. Ben Schultze won his second feature of the season, coming from the inside of the fourth row to finish ahead of 17-car [Read More]

Myers Racing Engines URSS national points chase begins with tripleheader weekend

DODGE CITY, Kan. – The United Rebel Sprint Series National Points Chase starts this weekend with the URSS Series visiting Dodge City Raceway Park for two nights of racing Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2 during the Boothill Showdown. The Showdown features the Rebels vs. the DCRP Sprints. Friday’s preliminary feature is a $500 to win, $125 to start payout with Saturday’s feature a $2,000 to win, $250 to start with non-transferring drivers guaranteed $100. Look for a stellar field of the Midwest’s best 305 Sprints Cars to make the trip to the 3/8’s mile oval to run for bragging rights. Luke Cranston is the current URSS Kansas Region point leader with Zach Blurton, Steven Richardson, Jed Werner and Jeff Radcliffe rounding out the top five. The weekend kicks off the 2016 URSS “Month of Money” with more than $100,000 in purse money up for grabs. Eight of the 13 races are for national points and are guaranteed to bring out the cream of the crop drivers in the Midwest Region. Cars from Kansas, [Read More]

Fireworks follow final checkers at Atchison County

By Rick Staley ATCHISON, Kan. – Fireworks follow the final checkers Friday night, July 1 at Atchison County Raceway. Intermission sees an adult scavenger hunt on the infield for cash and prizes. If paid grandstand attendance is 500 or more, the track will draw a ticket number and award $750 to one very lucky fan. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars headline the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly program. Pit gates open at 5 p.m., hot laps are at 7:30 p.m. and racing starts at 8 p.m. Admission for fans 13 and older is $12, for kids ages 6-12 $6 and free for five and under. Pit passes are $30 or $15 for ages 5-12; all minors must have a release waiver signed by both parents.