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Thursday tidbits from Boone

Race of Champions qualifying for Modifieds, Stocks today at Super Nationals BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 4) – Race of champions heats for Modifieds and Stock Cars and plenty of qualifying races for both divisions are on the Thursday schedule at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The first of five Sunoco Race Fuels RoC heats for the Stock Cars is on the track now at Boone Speedway. Twenty Stock Car heats precede half a dozen Harris Auto Racing Race of Champions heats for the Modifieds. Ten Modified heats come next, with a pair of 25-lap qualifying features for the Stocks to follow. Another 20 Modified heats lead up to two more qualifiers, also 25 laps in distance. The top four finishers from each of Thursday’s qualifying features advance to the middle row of Saturday main events. *** Joe German of Aberdeen, Wash., and Medford, Ore.’s Tom Berry Jr. race against each other on occasion in the Pacific Northwest. German drove 36 hours and 2,000 miles and found himself in the same heat as [Read More]

Wednesday results

IMCA Hobby Stocks A-Main 01 — 1. Andrew Burg, Adel; 2. Weston Koop, Rockwell; 3. Tiffany Bittner, Norfolk, Neb.; 4. Kyle Parizek, Bell Plaine; 5. Mike Traskowsky, Woodbine, Kan.; 6. Justin Nehring, Storm Lake; 7. Brandon Nielsen, Spencer; 8. Mark Saathoff, Beatrice, Neb.; 9. Brian Happel, Van Horne; 10. Ryan Grochala, Pleasant Hill; 11. Aaron Rudolph, Grand Junction; 12. Dan Ayers, Webster City; 13. Tory Harazin, Redwood Falls, Minn.; 14. Jeff Ware, Columbus, Neb.; 15. Dan Strandburg, Worthington, Minn.; 16. Justin Rezabek, Wilber, Neb.; 17. Chad LeGere, Des Moines; 18. Cody Gustoff, Scranton; 19. Jay Sidles, Emmetsburg; 20. Mike Powell, Norwalk; 21. Chanse Hollatz, Clear Lake; 22. Bill Bonnett, Knoxville; 23. Jacob Keiser, Marengo; 24. Andrew Hustead, Rutledge, Mo.; 25. Brandon Geurin, Waco, Texas. IMCA SportMods A-Main 01 — 1. Chad Ryerson, Wellsburg; 2. Michael Murphy, Jefferson; 3. Brandon Long, Green Bay, Wis; 4. Clinton Luellen, Minburn; 5. Daniel Gottschalk, Ellis, Kan.; 6. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt; 7. Doug Cook, Algona; 8. DJ Robinson, Des Moines; 9. Anthony Onstot, Norwalk; 10. Austin Frye, Taft, Calif.; 11. [Read More]

Wednesday at Super Nationals

Super Nationals nears car count record; Modifieds, Stocks begin qualifying today BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 3) – Day three of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s boasts the first qualifying races Modifieds and Stock Cars, while last-chance races are on the docket for Hobby Stocks and SportMods. Hot laps are currently underway at Boone Speedway, where 277 Modifieds and 176 Stock Cars see their first action of the week. The Modified car count is up more than 20 from last year; total car count is currently 865, the second highest number in the 32-year history of Super Nationals. “Our car count is a reflection of our weekly racing. As our membership grows, so does the popularity of Super Nationals,” IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root said. “Plus, it’s a really cool place to be.” “This year’s Super Nationals is also a very fitting way to remember ‘Speedy’ Bill Smith and all that he and Speedway Motors have done for IMCA for so many years,” Root added. Thirty Modified heats and 20 Stock [Read More]

McCollum wins 100th career Stock Car feature at Arlington

ARLINGTON, Minn. (Aug. 30) – Jeff McCollum made history at Arlington Raceway on Saturday night when he won the B&B Racing Chassis IMCA Stock Car feature. The victory was McCollum’s career 100th in the sanctioned division. Chris Meyer was the early leader, ahead of Brent Uecker. Lap six saw a yellow flag for a spun car in the first turn. McCollum restarted in the third row and shot through the field to take third place; he was then battling with Uecker, Dan Mackenthun and Shaun Bruns for the lead. By lap nine, McCollum was the leader with Mackenthun close behind. Uecker fell out on lap 10 but Mackenthun wasn’t giving up. Another caution flag came out on lap 16. On the restart Mackenthun got too high in turns three and four, losing two spots. McCollum was then challenged by Bruns but held on for the landmark win. Bruns took second and Matt Schauer was third ahead of Mackenthun. Jeff Coon found his way to victory lane in the MN 93 IMCA Modified feature as he [Read More]

Tuesday results and happenings at Super Nationals XXXII

Sport Compacts take turn in spotlight on day two at Super Nationals BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 2) – Sport Compacts take their turn in the spotlight, on day two of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The full program for IMCA’s 4-cylinder class will be held Tuesday at Boone Speedway. Fifty-eight cars were signed in to fill the starting grid for six heat races. Race of champions qualifying started today’s show, with five heats for the SportMods and five for Hobby Stocks. A total of 20 SportMod heats and four ‘B’ features, and 14 Hobby Stock heats and seven ‘B’ races are on Tuesday’s card. Twenty-five laps will be the distance for the one Hobby Stock qualifier, the two SportMod qualifiers and the Sport Compact main event. * Justin Nehring of Storm Lake and Bobby Anders of Quincy, Ill., were winners of best looking car awards in the Hobby Stock and SportMod divisions, respectively. Both received trophies during a Tuesday ceremony. Theme for this year’s best looking car contest is a ‘Speedy’ Bill [Read More]

Dover delivers Sprint Car Super Nationals victory

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (Sept. 1) – One day late, Jack Dover won the rain-delayed Sprint Car Super Nationals at Eagle Raceway. The $2,000 to win feature was rescheduled from Sunday to Labor Day due to inclement weather. Dover took the lead following a late re-start and held off fellow Nebraskan Tadd Holliman for the victory. “I knew that the key would be set-up and tire management. That, and I found the rubber first,” said Dover, also $1,000 richer after winning Saturday’s Speedy Bill Smith Memorial Race of Champions. Ryan Hall, John Ricketts and Luke Cranston rounded out the top five in the second annual event for IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars. Jason Martin led the field at the end of the first circuit with Tadd Holliman, Jerry Hammock and Ryan Hall in hot pursuit. Luke Cranston slowed on lap six and headed pitside with a flat right front. Hall took third on the restart and Tyler Thompson also passed Hammock the next lap. Hammock headed for the pits on lap nine. Chase [Read More]

Aikey captures record-tying fourth Super Nationals title

BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 1) – The first champion crowned at the 32nd annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s has already promised to return to Boone Speedway next September in pursuit of a record fifth crown. Jeff Aikey won the Monday night main event for IMCA Late Models at Boone Speedway, leading all 50 laps. While earning his career-leading 63rd Deery Brothers Summer Series victory – and $3,300 – Aikey also matched the division record of four Super Nationals titles held by Gary Webb. Tyler Bruening started inside Aikey on the front row and ran second most of the way. Charlie McKenna took over the spot following the first restart of the night, on lap 40; series point leader Justin Kay passed McKenna after a restart on the next circuit and chased Aikey to the checkers. “I’ll come back next year and try to get number five,” Aikey said. “All four of my Super Nationals (1995, 2004 and 2013) have been special. Kay has been running so strong this season and that’s what [Read More]

Monday results and news items from Super Nationals XXXII

Sunshine returns, hot laps are underway at Boone Speedway BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 1) – The sun is shining and the first hot lap sessions are underway on opening day of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway. Fourteen sets of Hobby Stock heats and 15 sets of Northern SportMod heats – plus Modified and Late Model hot laps and track prep sessions – precede the first qualifying feature for the Hobbies. Then it’s more Modified hot laps, five Late Model heats and the final five SportMod heats leading up to Late Model “B” action, a SportMod “B” and the second Hobby Stock qualifier. The 50-lap Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models main event follows Stock Car hot laps and a couple Hobby Stock “B” features. Completing the Labor Day card are two Hobby Stock “B” features, the SportMod qualifier, three more Hobby “’B’s” and four SportMod “C” races. More than 300 cars are in qualifying action Monday. At last count, entries included 165 SportMods and 145 Hobby Stocks. *** [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through Aug. 29

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, Iowa, 1,194; 2. Christopher Fleming, Union Springs, N.Y., and Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., both 1,191; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 1,188; 5. Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Iowa, 1,186; 6. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 1,176; 7. Keith White, Little River Academy, Texas, 1,175; 8. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 1,170; 9. Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup, Iowa, 1,156; 10. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 1,147; 11. Dean Abbey, Waco, Texas, 1,145; 12. Mike Jergens, Plover, Iowa, 1,132; 13. Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., 1,126; 14. Josh Vogt, Santa Maria, Calif., and Jimmy Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, both 1,125; 16. Matt Cole, Binghamton, N.Y., 1,117; 17. Glen Hibbard, Euless, Texas, Scott Hogan, Vinton, Iowa, Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, and Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, each 1,116. IMCA Late Models – 1. Justin L. Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 800; 2. Todd Cooney, Des Moines, Iowa, 796; 3. Mike Murphy Jr., Colona, Ill., 788; 4. Ryan Griffith, Webster City, Iowa, 777; 5. Jason Hahne, Webster City, Iowa, 762; 6. Tyler Bruening, Decorah, Iowa, 755; 7. Ray Guss [Read More]

Season Championship Night at Marshalltown rained out

By Jeremy Fox MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Aug. 29th) – Friday’s Season Championship Night at Marshalltown Speedway has been rained out. Two inches of rain overnight and more in the forecast has forced the weekly points season to come to an end. Season Championship Night at Marshalltown was last lost to inclement weather in 2003 … also on Aug. 29. Unofficially, track champions are Ronn Lauritzen in the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, Donavon Smith in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Clint Luellen in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and John Watson in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Also rained out is Crawford County Speedway at Denison.