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Sobbing, Murray capture IMCA Modified checkers at RPM Sunflower Classic

By Mike Hughes HAYS, Kan. (March 28-29) – More than 160 race teams from eight states made the trip to RPM Speedway for the season-opening Sunflower Classic and Jesse Sobbing and David Murray Jr. drove home with the biggest checks. Each earned $1,000 for their IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified feature wins at Hays. Both were already qualified for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. In Friday’s opener, Jeremy Frenier started outside pole and stayed in front to lap 16, when Sobbing got underneath coming out of turn four to take a lead he would not relinquish. Lapped traffic came into play but Sobbing held off Murray, who finished inches ahead of Cody Gearhart for second. Frenier and Jeff Hunter rounded out the top five. On Saturday, Travis Hatcher led the first eight laps before Dylan Sherfick and Murray shot past following a restart. As the field came out of four to the halfway mark, Murray got under Sherfick to take the top spot and drove away for the rich payday. Sherfick was second, followed [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 27

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Ryan Roath, Phoenix, Ariz., 631; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 531; 3. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 524; 4. Larry Hood, Bakersfield, Calif., 453; 5. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 417; 6. Steve Streeter, Madera, Calif., 359; 7. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 338; 8. Keith White, Little River Academy, Texas, 329; 9. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 319; 10. Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Iowa, and Chris Olexiewicz, Chandler, Ariz., both 318; 12. Chris Elliott, Abilene, Texas, 295; 13. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 294; 14. Nate Warren, Phoenix, Ariz., 286; 15. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., and R.C. Whitwell, Tucson, Ariz., both 278; 17. Steve Stultz, Peoria, Ariz., 274; 18. Jeff Streeter, Madera, Calif., 272; 19. Ben Ketteman, Pflugerville, Texas, 264; 20. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 260. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Justin Fifield, Mesquite, Texas, 100; 2. Kyle Jones, Kennedale, Texas, 93; 3. Ryan Hall, Midlothian, Texas, and Herbert R. Wood, Kennedale, Texas, both 88; 5. Chase Brewer, Springtown, Texas, 86; 6. John Ricketts, Burleson, Texas, and [Read More]

Chevrolet Performance boosts IMCA crate bonuses

GRAND BLANC, Mich. (March 27) – Drivers in two more IMCA divisions winning track championships while competing exclusively with crate engines will receive post-season cash bonuses from Chevrolet Performance. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks join Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods as part of a three-year pact. Crate engine-powered drivers in all four divisions earn $250 cash bonuses for each local track championship they win during the 2014, 2015 and 2016 race seasons. “Chevrolet Performance is starting their 10th year as a sponsor. This is a huge and much-appreciated commitment for them to enhance this program for three more years,” said IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “It’s the most significant change since the bonus program started in 2005.” “We are committed to local short-track racing and our long relationship with IMCA and the extended racing community is evidence of that. We will continue to offer a durable product at a very competitive price in hopes that we will keep the present racing veterans in the seat [Read More]

IMCA Northern SportMods find Saturday home at Southern Oregon

WHITE CITY, Ore. (March 27) – The Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods have found yet another new home in another state. Southern Oregon Speedway at White City has added the division to Saturday programs beginning with opening night on April 26. “Drivers in our ‘B’ modified class wanted us to sanction. They like the IMCA rules because they can also race in California and Nevada, and at events like the Duel In The Desert,” explained Operations Manager Chuck Prather Jr. “Our drivers like the engine option. This is an economical division and I believe car count numbers will grow here,” he added. “The Northern SportMods will be a very good complement to the IMCA Modifieds.” The 2013 season was the first for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds at Southern Oregon, a 1/3-mile clay oval. They’ll share the program with the Northern SportMods at the Aug. 30-31 Lon Skinner Memorial. Season championship night is Sept. 27. “Our Northern SportMod division is a perfect addition to weekly shows at Southern Oregon Speedway,” IMCA Director of Track Relations Jim [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds expected to have another smashing year at Willamette

By Ben Deatherage LEBANON, Ore. – Although Willamette Speedway has only hosted weekly IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified action for less than 10 years, they have no doubt provided some of the best action on the entire Pacific Coast. In the last three seasons there have been three different champions and last year saw a good mix of different faces in the winner’s circle. “The IMCA Modifieds are the most unpredictable class at Willamette,” commented speedway announcer Cory Penfold. ” There were 11 different winners in the first 11 races which shows how tough it can be to win here. Every car can realistically win and the fact that the champion last year didn’t win a race speaks volumes. I wouldn’t wager on who will win the title this season.” 2014 will see Willamette Speedway host the final two races of the annual Wild West Modified Speedweek on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26. Another must-see event is the annual Modified Tribute To Clair which is held in honor of long-time Willamette owner and [Read More]

PRO Shocks adds Sprint Cars to IMCA awards program

BOONVILLE, Ind. (March 26) – The accomplishments of another national IMCA champion will be recognized this season by PRO Shocks. The top driver in final IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Car standings receives a set of four PRO shocks from the fifth-year IMCA partner. “The growth of Sprint Cars has been abrupt the past few seasons and adding a set of PRO shocks for the national champion continues to make that a very lucrative championship,” said IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “PRO has been a great partner and we appreciate this next step in broadening their support of IMCA racers.” Product certificates valued at $300, $200 and $100 go to top three eligible drivers in the two regions for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, and in final national standings for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Drivers in those four divisions must compete with four PRO Shocks, display two PRO Shocks decals on their race car and complete and return a signup form to the IMCA home [Read More]

Deery Series destined for Denison in 2014 opener

DENISON, Iowa (March 26) – The Deery Brothers Summer Series ends an absence of nearly 20 years when the 2014 tour opens on Saturday, April 5 at Crawford County Speedway. The IMCA Late Model series made its one and only appearance at Denison back on July 28 of 1994. Late Models will be paired with IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars for their much-anticipated return engagement. The main event pays $3,000 to win and a minimum of $300 to start. Pit gates open at 1 p.m., the grandstand opens at 3 p.m., hot laps are at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 5 p.m. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for kids ages five and under. Pit passes are $30. More information is available by calling 712 269-0417 and at the www.ccsdirtracing.com website. Gary Webb of Blue Grass was the winner in the previous Crawford County Deery event. Sanctioned Sprint Cars make their first-ever appearance at Denison next Saturday. A weekend doubleheader will be next for the series, with events [Read More]

Five divisions featured at RPM’s Sunflower Classic

HAYS, Kan. (March 24) – Five IMCA divisions are on the program for both nights of RPM Speedway’s Friday and Saturday, March 28-29 Sunflower Classic. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds run for $1,000 to win in 2014 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifiers. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars chase $750 checks in Dirt Track Central Jax Sports Grille Great Plains Series shows. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods vie for $500 top prizes while Mach-1 Sport Compacts run for $200 to win. Complete programs are scheduled and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national, regional and Allstar Performance state, but no local track points will be awarded both nights. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. both days. Hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for five and under. Pit passes are $25 for adults and $10 for 10 and under. Entry fees are $60 for Modifieds, $50 for Stock [Read More]

Z4 Products gives Deery Series awards

AMES, Iowa (March 24) – Two drivers receive awards from Z4 Products at each Deery Brothers Summer Series event this season. Both the pole starter and the Sunoco Race Fuels drawing winner for all IMCA Late Model tour features get bottles of leak sealer and cooling conditioner from the fourth-year sponsor from Ames, Iowa. The 28th annual series opens Saturday, April 5 at Crawford County Speedway. The finale is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4 at West Liberty Raceway. More information about Z4 Products is available by calling 515 231-0809. “Adding the Z4 products to these two areas of recognition really enhances the prize package of fluids drivers are already receiving,” said IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “Z4 is a local company to partner with this series and we couldn’t be happier to have their unwavering support.”

Taylor brings broom to Batesville and sweeps Mid-America Modified Championship features

BATESVILLE, Ark. (March 20-22) – Jeff Taylor’s North Dakota car is pretty fast in Arkansas, too. Taylor swept the three Mid-America Modified Championship features at Batesville Motor Speedway, earning $1,500 for each of his Thursday, Friday and Saturday IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified feature wins. “I’ve never won three nights in a row. I’ve won twice before but this is the first time I’ve ever done that,” said Taylor, new to the 2014 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. “I had a really good race car all three nights and a lot of help getting it that way. It was a pretty neat deal all the way around.” The Taylor Chassis ride is one he’s raced previously in North Dakota. Marlyn Seidler brought it south. Taylor won from third starting Thursday and Saturday, and all the way from 21st on Friday. “That was probably the best I’ve ever been at this place,” he said of the Friday feature. “I had an awesome car. Anybody could have driven it.” Taylor led the last four circuits of the [Read More]