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EngineQuest returns for second season as title sponsor for IMCA Stock Car regions

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Regardless of where they call home, all drivers in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division enjoy regional title sponsorship by EngineQuest again in 2016. The Las Vegas, Nev., cylinder head and engine component manufacturer provides a portion of $3,750 point funds to be paid to top 10 drivers in both EQ Cylinder Heads Northern and EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Regions. The Northern Region includes tracks in eastern Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota and Wisconsin while the Southern Region is comprised of tracks in Arizona, California, western Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. “All of us here at EngineQuest are very excited for the 2016 IMCA Stock Car season and to be involved in what we believe to be one to one of the most exciting classes running today,” said National Sales Director Eric Haugland. “With the addition of the 500cfm engine option in the class, the racing has been door-to-door, wide open racing, a real blast to watch as a fan.” Drivers are required to display two [Read More]

Cox collects Cottage Grove checkers

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (May 7) – Kinzer Cox was in, out and ultimately back in front by the time the checkers flew at the conclusion of Saturday’s Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified main event at Cottage Grove Speedway. Cox snatched the lead early but the Cottage Grove youngster surrendered the lead on lap three to Eric Ashley. Ashley set a very wicked pace but ultimately lost the position to Cox on lap 17. Cox stayed up front the rest of the way to win his first race of 2016. Ashley ended the evening as runner-up while Tyler Smith was third. The rest of the top five consisted of Steven Sturdevant and Jake Mayden.

Ritchey leads the way in Laurel Highlands Sprint Series opener

HESSTON, Pa. (May 7) – The third time was the charm for Drew Ritchey and the Laurel Highlands IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Series. After back-to-back rainouts, the tour got its opening night show in on Saturday and Ritchey led all 20 laps of the main event at Hesston Speedway. Ritchey and Randy Sterling drew front row starts and Ritchey was quick to set the early pace. Jake Gomola, who had started third, headed up the chase but couldn’t find a way to the front. As the race went on, Sterling’s car appeared to get tight and Nathan Gramley reeled him in. Gramley got faster as the race went on and overtook Gomola for second. There wasn’t enough time left for Gramley to complete his charge however as Ritchey capped the win. Gomola, Brad Mellott and Steve Kenawell Jr. completed the top five. The Laurel Highlands Sprint Series heads to Dog Hollow Speedway on Friday, May 13 and returns to Hesston on Saturday, May 21. Feature results – 1. Drew Ritchey; 2. Nathan Gramley; 3. Jake Gomola; 4. [Read More]

Gustin gets first Boone win of season

BOONE, Iowa (May 7) – Racing won out over the raindrops at Boone on Saturday night, after last week’s rain out. Fans were treated to a great show in all divisions. Jimmy Gustin grabbed his first local win this season in the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified division, as did Randy Roberts in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Trent Murphy in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Only the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks saw a repeat winner, Solomon Bennett. In the Modified 20-lap feature, it was Joel Bushore showing the way until lap 14. That was when Gustin and Mike VanGenderen, who had started side-by-side in row five, came calling. Gustin made his way around Bushore and into the lead. Not to be outdone, VanGenderen also got around Bushore and began hunting down Gustin. It wasn’t to be on this night however, as Gustin took the win. VanGenderen, who had won back on April 23, finished a close second. Bushore held on to third, Russ Dickerson took fourth and fifth went to 11th place starter [Read More]

Andersen aces Eagle Modified main

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (May 7) – Chad Andersen got the lead back with eight laps to go in winning Saturday’s Kaplan University IMCA Modified main event at Eagle Raceway. He was chased to the checkers by Dustin Andersen, Anthony Roth and Shane Hiatt. “I haven’t had that much fun racing in a long time. Dustin and I don’t get to start on the front row together very often. It was awesome racing with him like that,” Andersen said. “When he passed me I knew that whoever got out front and got to the top first was going to get the win.” After a complete restart, Mark Leiting checked out on the rest of the NAPA IMCA Northern SportMod feature field. The win was his second locally this season and came ahead of Gary Saathoff, Adam Armstrong and Joe Schidler. Damon Richards started inside row four and made rare use of the lower line in winning the Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stock headliner. Rounding out the top four were Tyler Saathoff, Dave Carter and Roy [Read More]

Bell, VanDusen ring up CJ Speedway wins

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (May 6) – CJ Speedway got back to action on Friday and Adam Bell scored the win in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature while Cody VanDusen topped the field in the Mach-1 Sport Compacts. Dane Fenton and Bell made up the front row for the Stock Car start. Bell edged Fenton at the line to lead lap one with Tad Payne and John Oliver Jr. battling for third. A couple laps later, Oliver moved into the runner-spot and pressured Bell for the lead. Oliver tried to get under Bell until midway through the race when he pulled off with mechanical troubles. This moved Kirk Kinsley, who recovered from a first-lap crash, to second spot. Kinsley tried everything to get the lead away from Bell, but Bell was able to hold him off to pick up his first win of the season at the track. Kinsley settled for second and Payne was third. VanDusen and John Whalen led the field to the green flag in the Sport Compact feature. VanDusen set the pace [Read More]

Holladay scores second straight at West Liberty

By Jerry Mackey WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (May 7) – Chad Holladay scored his second consecutive iWireless IMCA Late Model feature win in a caution-free 25-lap main event Saturday at West Liberty Raceway. Veteran Ron Boyse led the first few circuits before Holladay made his move into the lead using the high line off turn four. Boyse ran a very strong second, crossing under the checkers ahead of Nick Marolf. The Performance Concepts IMCA Modifieds saw Chris Zogg work his way to the front from a fourth row start, setting up a battle for the lead with Andrew Schroeder. The two frontrunners swapped the lead several times using the slide jobs to perfection. Zogg was able to secure the lead for good on lap 15 en route to the 20-lap win. Schroeder ran second ahead of Jerry Luloff. The Weikert Iron & Metal IMCA Northern SportMods saw great racing for the lead between eventual winner Logan Anderson and Cody Harris. Anderson took the lead coming to the white flag and held off Harris for a car [Read More]

Seidler wins opener at Dacotah Speedway

MANDAN, N.D. (May 6) – The green flag waved for the first time this season Friday at Dacotah Speedway and Marlyn Seidler made his first visit to the local victory lane since 2013 after the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified checkers flew. Seidler and Drew Christianson started on the front row and Seidler quickly pulled away as Christianson and Shawn Strand battled for second and Spencer Wilson quietly lurked in fourth. With 10 laps to go, Wilson slipped by Strand for third before a caution regrouped the field. On the restart, Seidler pulled away from the field again while Wilson passed Christianson for second. A caution with eight to go reset the field once more but once again, Seidler pulled away. Christianson challenged Wilson for second and they raced side by side with six laps to go. Wilson held off Christianson as Tracy Domagala raced door to door with Strand. Strand’s car started to fade in the closing laps, as he lost fifth place to Hank Berry with three laps to go. Domagala’s strong charge to [Read More]

Cole is tops at Tri-State

By Rob Nugent POCOLA, Okla. (May 7) – Take Cole picked up another Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified win Saturday at Tri-State Speedway, this time ahead of Toby Lindell and Larry Tounzen. Muskogee drivers ran 1-2-3 in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main as Kyle Slader crossed the finish line first ahead of last week’s winner Mike Wiseman and Kevin Flock. The IMCA SportMod feature saw 15-year-old Kayden Menasco take home the win, over Dennis Slader and Caden Ellis, for the second week in a row.

Longdale’s Rodeo Weekend IMCA Modified features pay $1,000 to win

LONGDALE, Okla. – A pair of $1,000 to win features for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds are on the program during Longdale Speedway’s Walleye Rodeo Weekend. Both Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 races are qualifying events for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. IMCA SportMods run for $750 to win and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for $600 to win both nights. All applicable IMCA points will be awarded both nights. Pit gates and the grandstand open at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Friday grandstand admission is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and military. Saturday spectator admission is $20 for adults and $17 for seniors and military, both groups getting a $5 discount by showing a Friday night ticket stub. Admission is $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for five and under for both programs. The MARS DirtCar Series is in town each night. Entry fees for the two-night event are $75 for the Modifieds, $50 for the SportMods and $40 for the Stock Cars. Saturday only entry fees are $100 [Read More]