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IMCA Modifieds fill growing niche at Carter’s Mohave Valley Raceway

MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. – Walt Carter was so sure the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds would find their niche at his new Mohave Valley Raceway in 1993 that he agreed to sanction the class knowing there weren’t even any local cars in the class at the time. More than two decades later, Mohave Valley is now the longest continuously sanctioned race track in Arizona. The 1/3-mile clay venue has averaged 23 Modified entries for its first seven every-other-Saturday night shows so far in 2015. “I met with (former IMCA president) Kathy Root, liked what she had to say, told her I was in it for the long haul and I’ve been sanctioned for 23 years,” said Carter, who prefers the title track owner and operator to that of promoter. “I jumped on early because I saw the value in what I call a spec car. I looked at the Modified as a division that wouldn’t be going away. I hitched my future to the IMCA Modified.” After managerial stints at Riverside International Raceway in California, [Read More]

Mother Nature wins again at Salina Speedway

By Dusty Wiegert SALINA, Kan. — A soaking rain shower Friday morning leaves Salina Speedway silent again on Friday, May 15. As of late Thursday evening, after more than an inch of rain the previous night, the pits and infield had begun to dry and things looked hopeful for racing to return after a two-week, weather-related hiatus. That all changed Friday morning when a developing system moved in and dumped a large amount of rain on the speedway in a short amount of time. With an ever-changing forecast and more cloud cover there would not be enough time to dry things out, so racing will have to wait another week. Next Friday, May 22 will feature the BSB Manufacturing NeSmith Late Models, 1st Class Chassis IMCA Modifieds, Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Northern SportMods, Auto House Mod Lites, and Budweiser IMCA Hobby Stocks. The night will again be sponsored by Will Electric and Glass Masters.

Budweiser Clydesdales Night Friday at Clay County

SPENCER, Iowa – The Budweiser Clydesdale Eight-Horse Hitch will be making a public appearance prior to a full night of IMCA racing at the Clay County Fair Speedway on Friday, May 15. The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will make their appearance from 5-7 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:30 p.m. with races to follow at 7 p.m. “World famous Clydesdales, high caliber IMCA racing and the Finish Line Food Court will make for a great Friday night in Spencer,” said CCF Manager Jeremy Parsons. New to the Clay County Fair Speedway this season is the Finish Line Food Court. Each Friday night, a variety of food and merchandise vendors will be set up outside the grandstand giving race fans and Spencer residents a “festival atmosphere to enjoy,” said Parsons. The Clay County Fair Speedway box office will open at 5 p.m. on race nights. Grandstand tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children ages five and under are free. IMCA races will be held each Friday night through June 26; July 10; July 17; July 31; August 21; [Read More]

IMCA Modified, Northern SportMod drivers chasing Ricochet Race Component prizes

BRUSH, Colo. – Second-year sponsor Ricochet Race Components has renewed an awards program rewarding IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod drivers. Sets of three shock guard covers go to each of the five Modified regional champions, all Modified special series champions, feature winners during the Kupper Chevrolet Dakota Classic Tour and Hawkeye Dirt Tour, and winners of 10 designated Modified special events. The national Northern SportMod champion also receives three shock guard covers. Located in Brush, Colo., Ricochet is owned by Modified veteran John Hansen. Information about Ricochet shock guard covers is available on Facebook. “The Ricochet shock guard is a unique piece and one that addresses a need for our Modified and Northern SportMod racers,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “Having some to give away at our biggest special events and at the national banquet puts that unique product in the hands of racers at a time when they can really see its benefits first hand.”

Sunset Speedway Park hosts Armed Forces Night

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. – Sunset Speedway Park hosts Armed Forces Night on Saturday, May 16. The regular military discount of $10 for grandstand admission has been reduced to $5. The Budweiser IMCA Modifieds will look for either the first repeat winner of the season or the fourth different winner in as many races. Collen Winebarger, Mark Carrell and last week’s winner Jeff Lovell are all 2015 SSP drivers to grace victory lane. The feature pays $650 to win. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. and the front gate opens at 4 p.m. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m.

Idaho Falls re-opens with inaugural Dirt Wars special

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Idaho Falls Raceway roars back to life with the inaugural Dirt Wars special on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified features both nights pay $1,000 to win and are Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events. Top prize in the IMCA SportMod features is $750. All applicable IMCA will be awarded each evening. Pit gates open at noon and the grandstand opens at 3 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. both days. Grandstand admission for the weekend is $12 for adults, $5 for kids and free for three and under. Modified entry fee is $50 each night and pit passes are $15. Racing action will alternate with a truck pull, to be held behind the adjoining go-kart track. More information about Dirt Wars is available at the new www.idahofallsraceway.com website and on the Snake River Stock Car Association Facebook page.

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Community Sharing Night is Saturday at Cottage Grove

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Cottage Grove Speedway will be back in action on Saturday, May 16 for Community Sharing Night. Fans bringing a can of non-perishable food will receive a $2 discount at the admission booth. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are both on the weekend card. Three races have produced as many different winners in the Modified ranks. Jesse Williamson, Braedon Hand and Kinzer Cox have each scored one win thus far. Gene Ashley won the one previous feature event held for Northern SportMods. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., the front gate opens at 4 p.m., qualifying is at 5:30 p.m. and racing begins at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Loscheider leads the way at Arlington

ARLINGTON, Minn. (May 9) – Brian Loscheider found victory lane in the Eckblad Trucking IMCA Hobby Stocks on the 35th opening night at Arlington Raceway. Loscheider led from start to finish, holding off hard-charging Cory Probst for the checkers. A pair of IMCA defending national champions topped Saturday features. Matt Looft turned away every challenge from Eric Larson in winning the Unhinged Pizza Northern SportMod main event. Nate Coopman drew the pole and finished first with Scott Porter close behind in the Coors Light Sport Compacts. The B&B Chassis IMCA Stock Car feature was a thriller as Andy Altenburg and Dan Mackenthun battled throughout the race. At the checkered flag, Altenburg had the lead by inches to win his first feature at Arlington. Michael Stien led every lap of the 95.7 IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car feature. Brandon Beckendorf worked his way around the fast MN 93 IMCA Modified field and won ahead of Clint Hatlestad. A total of 111 cars were on hand for the season opener at Arlington.

Prauner picks up three wins at Off Road Speedway

By Randy Pospishil NORFOLK, Neb. (May 9) – The second week of racing at Off Road Speedway featured a full slate of races, plus the conclusion of the previous week’s rain-interrupted program. The result was a rare opportunity for racers to secure multiple wins and Kyle Prauner took full advantage by completing a ‘hat trick’ of victories, finishing first in the make-up of last week’s Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature before adding wins in week two’s IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and the SportMod features. “It doesn’t happen very often, but not a lot of guys have two cars going,” Prauner said. “We’ve just got both cars humming right along so far. It’s been a good weekend; we won them both with both cars in Albion last night, too.” In other action from last week Tejay Mielke won the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature. In regular week two racing, Mielke benefited from Jeremy Hoskinson’s misfortune in the Hobby Stock feature. Mielke made his way through traffic, then chased Hoskinson for four laps before a restart that [Read More]