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Wauge collects third Cottage Grove checkers of season

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (June 21) – Mark Wauge was the third and final leader in Saturday’s IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified headliner on Fan Appreciation Night at Cottage Grove Speedway. The checkers were his second straight and third of the season at Cottage Grove. Kreg Britton inherited the lead after early frontrunner Curtis Towns pulled off on lap eight under yellow with a flat tire. Britton kept all challengers at bay until getting passed on lap 18 by Wauge. Wauge maintained the lead the remainder of the distance. Mark Carrell was second and Britton ended in third.

Fourth straight for Grabouski at Thunder Hill

By Larry Lowery Jr. MAYETTA, Kan. (June 21) – Jordan Grabouski logged his fourth straight win at Thunder Hill on Saturday in the BSB Manufacturing IMCA Modified division. It wasn’t as easy as it might have seemed, though. Grabouski started seventh and quickly worked his way to the front while Jeff Jones and Danny Holt were doing so from even deeper in the field. Jones started 11th and Holt started 19th. Late in the race a few yellows would give the Jones and Holt the break they needed to run up on Grabouski. Jones would have the best shot as he pulled up to Grabouski’s back bumper in the final corner but just couldn’t muster enough momentum to get by. In post-race tech, Jones was disqualified and Holt took over the second spot. The Heinen Repair Service IMCA Stock Car feature showed the fans a high car count on the season of 17 and a solid first-time performance from Jason Wilkinson, who took home the win after starting 10th. Dusty Leonard became the first repeat [Read More]

Smith brothers are triple winners at Algona

By Greg Grabianowski ALGONA, Iowa (June 21) – Daniel, David and Dustin Smith of the Smith brothers racing family each won a feature to highlight a night of dirt track racing at Algona Raceway on Saturday. Daniel was the first of the siblings to capture a victory as he won the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock race after starting on the outside of the first row. He grabbed the lead early and only a pair of caution flags delayed his trip into the winners’ circle. For the fourth time this season at Algona Raceway, David Smith captured the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature. Smith patiently watched David and Bruce Wickman lead early he as came from the inside of the fourth row. The IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified feature went to Dustin Smith, who won his third feature of the year at the track. Mike Carlson was the early leader in the race before a caution came out on lap number six. Dustin grabbed the lead off the restart and only a red flag when Tyler [Read More]

Sunset fans appreciate Lockwood’s winning efforts

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. (June 21) – Doug Lockwood started deep in the field but finished at the front in front of a packed house for Saturday’s Fan Appreciation Night at Sunset Speedway Park. Don Jenner set the pace early before being passed by Matt Jenner on lap 13. Jenner gave up the front spot to Lockwood on the 23rd circuit. Lockwood retain the lead for the final laps of the caution-free main event to win his second local feature of the season. Robert Jenner crossed the wire in second followed by Rob Ireland, Don Jenner and Jeremy Martin.

Newberry tops Northern SportMod feature at 34 Raceway

By Dana Royer WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (June 21) –Creston Williams held off Bobby Anders to get his first win in the Casebine Credit Union IMCA Northern Sport Mod feature Saturday at 34 Raceway. Williams led the 12-car field until a caution flag came out on lap 13. The ensuing restart allowed Sean Wyett and Anders a chance at the lead but Williams was able to hold on. On the white flag lap, another caution came out setting up a green, white checkered finish and a battle for the win. Anders took a shot at the leader, pulling alongside but couldn’t hold his position with Williams pulling ahead and holding on for the win. Fourteen Ryner Transportation IMCA Modifieds set the field for their twenty lap feature with Larry McConnell and Dugan Thye on the front row. Thye led the field around the first circuit but was passed by Mitch Morris on lap two. Morris had to battle to hold off Dennis LaVeine before Jeff Waterman joined the fun. Waterman moved into the second spot on [Read More]

Van Ooyen returns to victory lane at Seymour

By Dave Panske SEYMOUR, Wis. (June 22) – Chas Van Ooyen Jr. won his first Coors Light IMCA Stock Car feature at Seymour Speedway since Aug. 2 of 2009 Sunday night. Jake Lunderby led the opening lap Van Ooyen taking over the top spot on lap two. Rod Snellenberger moved into third on lap third and moved right behind the leader. Van Ooyen was hooked up in the second groove and Snellenberger was hugging the inside line. Barry Van Straten moved into third and made a three-car run for the lead through the first half of the race. By then, Van Ooyen and Snellenberger had started to pull away from the pack in a side-by-side battle that continued to the finish of the non-stop race. Snellenberger would charge up to the door several times over the last half of the race but each time, Van Ooyen had the answer on the outside. With a couple laps left, Snellenberger made a last-ditch effort to take the lead, running dead even at the white flag. Mike Wedelstadt [Read More]

Aug. 1 is deadline for sign-up forms, car photos

VINTON, Iowa – Friday, Aug. 1 is the final date for submission of contingency sign-up forms, rookie of the year applications and car photos proving required decal placement. IMCA drivers who don’t meet that deadline are not eligible for post-season cash and product awards. The rookie application is published in the newsletter and is posted online. Sign-up forms were included in decal packets. Drivers who need sign-up forms or another set of decals can contact IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder at 319 472-2201 or kyoder@imca.com. Car photos can be emailed to the same address. “I prefer that photos show the entire car, not just the decals on the door panel,” Yoder said. “That way we can use photos for Sybesma Graphics Facebook Fan Favorite contest as well.”

Another 11 IMCA rookie feature winners get Speedway Motors award packages

LINCOLN, Neb. – Eleven more IMCA rookie drivers have received $100 gift cards and prize packages from Speedway Motors after winning career-first features. By division, those drivers include: IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified – Chris Heim at WaKeeney Speedway on May 4; Jake Strayer at Quad City Speedway on May 25; Brenten DeYoung at Crystal Motor Speedway on May 25; and Kenny Baumann at Billings Motorsports Park on June 7. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Car – Tony Dowd at Kennedale Speedway Park on May 17. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod – Jorddon Braaten at Southern Oregon Speedway on May 17; and Rich Pavlicek at Buffalo River Race Park on June 8. Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod – Garett Rawls at Heart O’ Texas Speedway on May 30. Mach-1 Sport Compact – Austin Maxwell at Aztec Speedway on May 3; Jacob Kofoot at Hancock County Speedway on May 16; and Colton Florea at Algona Raceway on May 31.

Zoubek takes first win of season Saturday at Eagle

By Greg Soukup EAGLE, Neb. (June 21) – Bob Zoubek put the problems behind him and won his first Kaplan University IMCA Modified feature of the season at Eagle Raceway. Zoubek took the Saturday checkers ahead of Clint Homan, Shane Hiatt and Johnny Saathoff. “This was my first win anywhere this year. We’ve been having big problems all year,” Zoubek said. “I got a good start, moved to the top where nobody was running and found a smooth line.” Jason Martin raced from 12th starting to his fourth Mud In America IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car feature win of the season at Eagle. Trent Roth also started 12th and took over the lead with three laps left in winning his first NAPA IMCA Northern SportMod outing at Eagle. Jason Kohl’s first Eagle win in nine years of racing came in the Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks. Brandon Thornton was best in the Sam’s Club IMCA Sport Compact feature.

Budweiser Mid-Season Championships, Deery Series next up in Independence

By Ryan Clark INDEPENDENCE, Iowa – With half of the season behind us, Budweiser Mid-Season Championships are next up at Independence Motor Speedway. The mid-year special is slated for Saturday, June 28. The format for the mid-season points race will be the same as a normal weekly show. Heat race lineups will be staggered and inverted based on season point averages. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Kids 11 and under will be admitted free to the grandstands if accompanying a paid adult. Pit passes are $25. Gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6 and racing to follow. Tuesday, July 1 will be the annual visit for the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models. The top touring Late Model drivers in the region will converge on the Independence oval to chase the $3,000 winner’s share. Last season, Justin Kay earned his career first series win at Independence when he ended the four-race winning streak of eventual tour champ Brian Harris. Sanctioned Karl Chevrolet Northern [Read More]