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First track points awarded this week at Osky, Donnellson

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – First weekly points races of the 2016 season are on the ticket Wednesday, April 6 at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa and Friday, April 8 at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Mach-1 Sport Compact drivers get free admission and there is no entry fee for the lidlifter at Osky. Hot laps are at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Drivers in the sanctioned Modified, Stock Car, Northern SportMod and Sport Compact divisions get in for half-price at Donnellson. Hot laps are at 6:45 p.m. and racing is at 7:30 p.m. NSL 360 Sprint Cars and Lee County late models also run Friday night. First night for IMCA Hobby Stock track points at Lee County is April 15.

Independence opens with $1,000 to win IMCA Modified event

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa – Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds run for $1,000 to win at Independence Motor Speedway’s season-opening Spring Break special this Saturday, April 9. The feature is a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot-qualifying event. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks are also on the program. They’ll vie for IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State but no local track points. There is no entry fee for any division; pit passes are $25. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 62 and over and students ages 12-17, and free for kids 11 and under when accompanying a paid adult. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 4 p.m. Hot laps are at 6 p.m. with racing to follow. Indee Cars complete the Saturday show. The regular weekly purse will be paid in all divisions other than the Modifieds. The rescheduled Chamber of Commerce/Signs & More Car Show will be held in the Signs & More parking lot located [Read More]

Cottage Grove opener is Saturday, first 60 fans get in free

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Saturday, April 9 will kick off the 2016 season for Cottage Grove Speedway. This year marks the 60th year of action at the historic ¼-mile clay oval and a special promotion will be offered for fans. The first 60 people in line when the front gates open at 4 p.m. will get into the race for free. In addition to Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, classes in action include 360 sprints, late models, street stocks and Quality RV hornets. “It is so awesome that Cottage Grove Speedway can say they’ve had racing here for the last 60 years,” commented CGS Promoter Heather Boyce. “We’re expecting a very good car count with cars coming from all over the area and out of state. It’s going to be a great time so come on out.” Tickets are adults $13, juniors, seniors and military $10, and youth ages 6-12, $5. Children under five are free and family passes are $30. Pit gates will open an hour later then normal, 1 p.m. [Read More]

Humphries takes checkers in Virginia Sprint Series opener

By Jim Haines SHENANDOAH, Va. (April 2) – On a windy and cold Saturday night, the Virginia Sprint Series kicked off at Shenandoah Speedway and the cat and mouse chase between Tom Humphries and Jerald Harris continued. Humphries topped the trophy dash, then came out on top of the main event for IMCA EMI RaceSaver Sprint Cars. Charlie Ware and Tony Harris paced the feature field to green with Harris out first and Humphries and Jerald Harris right behind. The leader bobbled on lap two and Humphries shot to the front, leaving the Harris brothers to fight over second. Jerald got by on lap eight and set off after Humphries for the last half of the race. The top two really went at it but at the stripe Humphries held on for the win. Jerald Harris was second and Anthony Linkenhoker third. On Saturday, April 16, the dirt season kicks off at Natural Bridge Speedway in Natural Bridge, Va. Feature results – 1. Tom Humphries; 2. Jerald Harris; 3. Anthony Linkenhoker; 4. Tony Harris; 5. Charlie [Read More]

Late caution benefits Brown at Britt IMCA Frost Buster

BRITT, Iowa (April 3) – The caution flag that waved late in Sunday’s Frost Buster for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds feature at Hancock County Speedway actually came out at the right time for leader Kyle Brown. Brown had pretty much checked out and was catching up with traffic running the same line before the yellow appeared with five circuits left in the 20-lapper. He stayed in front following the ensuing restart to take the $1,000 win a couple car lengths ahead of Kelly Shryock. Completing the top five were Jay Noteboom, Adam Larson and Tim Ward. Early leader Trent Loverude was sixth. “I was kind of glad we had that yellow. We were coming up on a group of cars in my line and I was trying to figure out how to get by them,” Brown said. “It can be easier for the second place car to pass you when you’re trying to get past lapped traffic.” Brown had started third and passed Loverude for the lead by the sixth lap. Following an early [Read More]

Norton takes IMCA Modified honors at Canyon

By Lonnie Wheatley PEORIA, Ariz. (April 2) – Guy Norton stole the spotlight by racing to victory lane in Saturday night’s 25-lap IMCA Modified main event atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Norton battled from the fourth starting position for his first Arizona Differential IMCA Modified win of the season ahead of 10th starting Jay Foster, Mike Strobl, 12th starting Bryson Curry and new track points leader Zack Madrid.

Gearhart squeezes by for late win at Dodge City

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 2) – Cody Gearhart squeezed by race-long leader Beau Davis on the 17th circuit to capture his first local Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified victory since June of 2013, on opening night at Dodge City Raceway Park. “That really was a tale of two races,” Gearhart said in victory lane after the 20-lapper. “I was getting passed at one point, then things all worked out.” Gearhart spent the early portion of the race chasing Davis, who gunned into the lead from the front row outside. Gearhart briefly fell back a spot when William Nusser battled by to claim second at the midway point. Nusser looped it the next time around in turn four, collecting fourth-runner Cole Traugott in the process. Back up to second, Gearhart kept the pressure on Davis and capitalized when the leader bobbled in turns thee and four on the 16th lap. With the bobble, Gearhart was able to pull alongside and then motored ahead through turns one and two. Gearhart took the checkered flag ahead of [Read More]

Farley Speedway to host April 8 open practice

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa – Farley Speedway will host an open practice session this Friday, April 8. The pit area will open at 5 p.m. and the track will open at 7 p.m. and will remain open until all race teams have had several opportunities to practice. The grandstand will be open free of charge; admission to the pits will carry a $20 charge. Farley Speedway will open the 2016 racing season on Friday, April 15 with a special night of racing featuring the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models. The 50-lap main event will award the winner $2,000. In addition to Late Models, the Precision Transmission Modifieds will also be in action. Hot laps get underway at 7 p.m. with racing to follow at 7:30 p.m. Farley Speedway is located on the west edge of Farley, just south of US Highway 20 on Olde Farley Road. For more information or to view the entire 2016 Farley Speedway schedule, log onto www.simmonspromotionsinc.com.

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 31

Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds – 1. Lance Mari, Imperial, Calif., 597; 2. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 558; 3. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 527; 4. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 506; 5. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 489; 6. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 482; 7. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 469; 8. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 448; 9. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 406; 10. Ryan Gaylord, Lakewood, Colo., 385; 11. R.C. Whitwell, Tucson, Ariz., 372; 12. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 351; 13. Paul Stone, Winton, Calif., 350; 14. Anthony Roth, Columbus, Neb., 344; 15. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 334; 16. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 314; 17. Michael Jergens, Plover, Iowa, 306; 18. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 300; 19. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 279; 20. John P. Gober, Poolville, Texas, 278. IMCA EMI RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 226; 2. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 178; 3. John Ricketts, Burleson, Texas, 157; 4. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 152; 5. Chase Parson, Abilene, Texas, 147; 6. Shane Gloeckler, Joshua, Texas, 143; 7. John Carney II, [Read More]

DirtFest jump starts 2016 season at Salina Speedway

By Dusty Wiegert SALINA, Kan. — It’s been nearly four years since a spring special opened the season at the Salina Speedway in Salina, Kan. This weekend will mark the second time a special opens the yearly campaign as the April 1 and 2 DirtFest will jump start the sixth season since re-opening in 2011. Five divisions of racing will highlight both days of competition. The Long McArthur IMCA Modifieds, Coors Light IMCA Stock Cars, M&H Motors IMCA Northern SportMods, Auto House Mod Lites, and Budweiser IMCA Hobby Stocks are on the docket for the doubleheader. Friday night’s racing will be presented by Rib Crib of Salina, and will feature a full program of qualifying heat races and feature events. The pit area will open at 4 p.m., grandstands at 5 p.m., hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. Saturday’s finale will also feature a full program for all divisions. Everything starts an hour earlier on Saturday, with the pits opening at 3 p.m., grandstands at 4 p.m., hot laps at 5 [Read More]