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IMCA clarifies wheel rule for Mach-1 Sport Compacts

VINTON, Iowa – IMCA is clarifying its wheel rule for Mach-1 Sport Compacts. OEM wheels with 13-16 inch diameters, with varying offsets and bolt patterns are allowed. However, no alterations can be made to the wheel, hub, brakes or front suspension can be made for any reason. When discovered in post-race tech, the result will be a disqualification. “It has come to our attention that some competitors have been making alterations to make the wheels fit,” said IMCA Competition Director Tom Gutowski, “potentially jeopardizing the structural integrity of any or all of those components.” “Altering the wheel creates potentially dangerous scenarios. Sport Compact rules require the use of OEM wheels,” he continued, “and we allow those wheels to be reinforced per the rules but no other alterations are allowed. The OEM wheel must fit the make and model of the car and if it has to be altered to fit, it should not be used.” Questions about the Sport Compact wheel rule can be directed to Gutowski or Director of Division Development Dave Brenn.

Broken record: Rain cancel Salina Speedway races for tonight

By Dusty Wiegert SALINA, Kan. (June 5) — What was an optimistic outlook for the week on Monday has turned into another humble Friday as heavy overnight rains will force Salina Speedway to remain silent yet again tonight (Friday). More than three inches of precipitation has fallen since midnight with more in the forecast. Promoter Tommy Hendrickson surveyed the damage early Friday morning to find the pit area looking like the Everglades, while the track and infield probably didn’t look much better. Racing is scheduled to resume next Friday, June 12. The Auto House Mod Lite division will highlight the evening with a makeup feature for the May 22 rainout first, along with a complete show. Also in action will be the 1st Class Chassis IMCA Modifieds, Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Northern SportMods, Budweiser IMCA Hobby Stocks, and M&H Motors IMCA Sport Compacts.

VanDenBerg scores IMCA Modified win at Southern Iowa

By Jeremy Fox OSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 3) – Carter VanDenBerg picked up the Musco Lighting IMCA Modified feature win Wednesday at Southern Iowa Speedway. Scott Dickey held VanDenBerg at bay until the fifth circuit. Andrew Schroeder took away the runner-up spot before the checkers came out. The hometown track victory was the first for VanDenBerg, who’d won previously at Lee County Speedway. Fans who like frequent lead changes got their money’s worth as they saw five of them in the Pepsi Cola IMCA Hobby Stock main event. Craig Brown and Mike Kincaid race side-by-side the final lap and it was Kincaid winning his first at Osky by mere inches at the line. Brown finished a very close second and Aaron Martin was third. Zack VanderBeek started sixth and raced to his third local Budweiser IMCA Stock Car win of the season. Twelfth starting Cayden Carter was second and 17th starting Damon Murty was third. Jason McDaniel topped a KBOE Radio IMCA Northern SportMod main event slowed by just a single yellow. Curtis VanDerWal continued his impressive [Read More]

Saturday show at Jackson next for North Star Touring Series

JACKSON, Minn. – Saturday’s IMCA’s North Star Tour show sees five IMCA divisions back in a familiar series setting. Jackson Speedway is site of the June 6 card featuring Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students ages 13-17 and free for kids 12 and under. More information is available by calling 507 841-2450 and at the www.jacksonspeedway.com website. North Star drivers have visited Jackson Speedway twice each of the last three seasons. The first tour event outside Minnesota is scheduled tonight (Thursday) at Kossuth County Speedway in Algona, Iowa.

Lockwood, Potter prevail at Sunset Speedway Park

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (May 30) – Sunset Speedway Park had a packed house Saturday for Budweiser Night and Doug Lockwood blazed the trail for his first Budweiser IMCA Modified feature win of the season. Danny O’Neil ran a great race before Lockwood caught up for the lead just past the halfway mark. Lockwood led the rest of the way, taking the checkers ahead of O’Neil, Kenny Miller, Matt Jenner and Craig Cassell. The Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature proved to be a thriller as Pamela Graham and Randy O’Connor were side-by-side or bumper-to-bumper late in the contest. Unfortunately, the two got together on the final lap, opening the door for Jim Potter to take the lead and eventual win. Potter became the third different winner in as many Northern SportMod races this season at Banks. Graham salvaged second and O’Connor third.

Grabouski garners Dawson County honors

LEXINGTON, Neb. (May 31) – Jordan Grabouski, Chad Dolan, Mike Nichols and Jacob Olmstead all punched their ticket to the IMCA winner’s circle Sunday at Dawson County Raceway. Grabouski led the final six laps and took top honors in the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified feature, holding onto the position despite the late-race efforts of hard-charging Colton Osborn. Jay Steffens led the first 13 circuits and ended in third. Dolan topped his second straight Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature after gaining the lead at midway. Second was Steve Kempt and Jamey Kennicutt worked through traffic for third. Nichols also won his second straight Lexington feature, in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division. He took the point on lap 11 and collected the checkers ahead of Casey Woken and initial leader Kyle Clough. In one of the most hotly contested events of the evening, there were six lead changes over the course of the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature. Grabbing the lead for the final five laps that mattered the most was Olmstead. Olmstead had jostled [Read More]

Summer Sizzle is Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park

By Lonnie Wheatley PEORIA, Ariz. – The sizzle is back, as things heat up in a big way with Saturday night’s Summer Sizzle event at the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. The 9th World IMCA Modifieds headline the June 6 Summer Sizzle along with a full slate of Arizona Differential Pure Stocks, Scottsdale Muffler & Automotive Renegades, Micro Sprints, Dwarf Cars and Mini Stocks. Racing action gets under way at 7 p.m. While defending track champion Ricky Thornton Jr. topped the most recent 9th World Vapor IMCA Modified event on May 9, it’s Shawn Zelenka out to the points lead with a slim four-point lead over Garett Funk. Bo Partain is just another three points back in the Modified title chase with George Fronsman and Bryson Curry also among the top five.

Cottage Grove hosts June 6 Kids Night

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Race fans ages 12 and under get in free for Kids’ Night this Saturday, June 6 at Cottage Grove Speedway. Curtis Towns joined the winner’s list for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds last week. Jesse Williamson and Kinzer Cox are still tied atop the 2015 chart with two wins each. Braedon Hand has also won once. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., the front gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at approximately 6:45 p.m. Saturday.

Rauen outruns Droste at Marshalltown for first Deery Series win

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 2) – Two drivers looking for career first Deery Brothers Summer Series feature wins squared off Tuesday night at Marshalltown Speedway and it was Jason Rauen going home with the trophy and a check for $3,500. Rauen reeled in Tyler Droste on the 42nd lap of the Miller Lite 50 tour event for IMCA Late Models, then pulled ahead to win by four car lengths. Jeff Aikey, Scott Fitzpatrick and Justin Kay completed the top five. “It feels pretty good to get this win. It’s been a long time coming,” Rauen said. “We’ve led a lot of races and had some crazy stuff happen.” “Some of the best drivers around compete in this series. Any one of the top 10, 15 guys can win on any night,” he added. “You’ve got to have a good car and a little luck.” Fitzpatrick drew the pole and led the first circuit before giving way to Droste, who’d started outside the front row and used the top line to take away the front spot. What proved to be [Read More]

Osborn dominates IMCA Modified main at Lincoln County

By Kelly Ninas NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (May 30) – Colton Osborn put on a dominating performance in winning Saturday’s Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified feature event at Lincoln County Raceway. After an early caution, Osborn charged to the front on the second lap and never looked back. John Hansen came from deep in the field to take runner-up honors with third place money going to Jay Steffens. Casey Woken took the point on the seventh circuit from eventual runner-up Casey Werkmeister and drove to the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car checkers. Mikey Dancer’s efforts were rewarded with a third place finish. Grabbing the lead at halfway, Chad Dolan of Gibbon attempted to run away and hide to cruise to the win in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature. Bryan Herrick finished second overall and Mike Saathoff was third after leading the first nine laps. Finishing strong and leading the final four laps, Jacob Olmstead captured top honors in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock headliner. Zach Olmstead was second after leading lap five through lap 15 and [Read More]