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Former track champ new to Kennedale promoter post

KENNEDALE, Texas – Darryl Campbell’s 15th season at Kennedale Speedway Park will be his first as promoter of the quarter-mile dirt track. Four IMCA divisions are in action for the first time in 2014 during KSP’s March 1-2 Spring Kick-Off. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods vie for local track points beginning March 8 . “I helped build this track. I raced there the first night and got second to Mike Richardson,” said Campbell, the Modified track champion at Kennedale in 1999, 2000 and 2004. “I’ve had a lot of fun racing here and have a lot of great memories of this track.” “I want other people to be able to do the same thing. I want them to come race here, or come watch the races, and have fun,” he continued. “We’ve got to put the fun back in this sport and get more people involved in it. One thing all tracks need to do is get more young drivers [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through Feb. 20

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 423; 2. Ryan Roath, Phoenix, Ariz., 418; 3. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 414; 4. Larry Hood, Bakersfield, Calif., 324; 5. Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Iowa, 318; 6. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 285; 7. Chris Olexiewicz, Chandler, Ariz., 279; 8. Donald Robinson, Underwood, N.D., 259; 9. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 256; 10. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 213; 11. Jesse Williamson, Coburg, Ore., 207; 12. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 201; 13. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 198; 14. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., and Jason Briese, Cleghorn, Iowa, both 189; 16. Mike Jergens, Plover, Iowa, 188; 17. Steve Streeter, Madera, Calif., 185; 18. Ty Rogers, Somerton, Ariz., 184; 19. Russell Allen, Brawley, Calif., 170; 20. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 166. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Keith Cagle, Odonnell, Texas, 78; 2. Andrew Altenburg, Truman, Minn., 76; 3. Colby Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 69; 4. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 65; 5. Terry Wojtek, Sterling City, Texas, 61; 6. Scott Kristinek, Lubbock, Texas, 56; 7. Todd Holly, New [Read More]

Smith continues Cocopah success with second Winter Nationals Modified sweep

SOMERTON, Ariz. (Feb. 14-15) – Different weekend, same results. Dylan Smith returned to Cocopah Speedway to complete his four-race sweep of Winter Nationals, earning $1,000 for his Friday night IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified win and $3,000 for the Saturday checkers. He’d also gone south to Somerton to win $1,000 features on Feb. 7 and 8. “On Saturday I matched the total I won the first three races at Cocopah so it was a pretty good night,” said Smith, who will spend part of that bounty fixing his hauler, which broke down last Thursday in Arizona. “We raced with a lot of good guys down here. I hope we can keep winning races when we start racing at home in Nebraska.” Smith won from seventh starting on Friday and from 10th on Saturday. The victories were his IMCA career 91st and 92nd. Tim Ward, Justen Yeager, Scott Drake and R.C. Whitwell completed Friday’s top five. Chasing Smith across the stripe on Saturday were Drake, Winter Challenge Series champion Ricky Thornton Jr., Jesse Sobbing and Zane [Read More]

Hadan is RPM Auto Racing Promoter of the Year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17) – The last of the pictures were being taken this morning and promoter Roger Hadan was already being asked what made Eagle Raceway so successful. Hadan received the Auto Racing Promoter of the Year award for 2013, given by Racing Promotion Monthly, during RPM’s Speedweek national workshop in Daytona Beach. “Racing is something I’m passionate about. Receiving this award is a huge privilege,” said Hadan, who has operated the eastern Nebraska speedplant with wife Michelle since 2006. “The people who make their living running a race track are the real heroes. They do something 99 percent of other people can’t do.” Eagle is the longest tenured IMCA track in Nebraska, sanctioning the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds since 1985. Hadan has since added IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Mach-1 Sport Compacts and, most recently the IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars to regular weekly shows. Saturday programs at Eagle have some of, if not the highest weekly car counts in the country. The track is also home [Read More]

Texas Lone Star Series starts with Abilene Ice Breaker Feb. 21-23

ABILENE, Texas (Feb. 14) – Opening weekend for the Texas Lone Star Series doubles as Abilene Speedway’s Ice Breaker special Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21-23. Series feature events are on the card each night for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Top prize for Modifieds each night is $700. SportMods run for $600 to win, Stock Cars for $400 to win and Hobby Stocks for $250. All applicable IMCA points, including track points, will be awarded for each draw/redraw show. Home region points will be awarded to Modified, Stock and Hobby drivers; Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods can race with Southern SportMods but not for points. Selby Holder returns as tour director. Southwest Racing Specialties of Hobbs, N.M., is title sponsor of the Southern SportMod series and Wild Child Race Cars of Burleson is title sponsor for the Stock Car series. Spectator admission at Abilene is $12 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12, with five and under free. Pit passes [Read More]

IMCA national champions earn Velocita firesuits

LEXINGTON, N.C. – Custom embroidered firesuits from Velocita-USA are among the awards package for 2014 IMCA national champions. Top drivers in point standings for the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Late Models, IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts all receive firesuits, to be presented during the national awards banquet. Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock regional champions not winning national titles each get product certificates good for $200 off the purchase of a custom firesuit. In addition to firesuits, the Lexington, N.C., company and third-year IMCA marketing partner manufactures gloves and shoes. More information is available at the company’s www.velocita.homestead.com website or by calling 336 764-8502. “Racers will not only win a custom-embroidered firesuit to wear in competition for their national championship, but they will also take home a replica suit from our national banquet as well,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “The display model is of the same quality craftsmanship as [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through Feb. 13

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Ryan Roath, Phoenix, Ariz., 372; 2. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 353; 3. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 342; 4. Chris Olexiewicz, Chandler, Ariz., 279; 5. Larry Hood, Bakersfield, Calif., 270; 6. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 256; 7. Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Iowa, 248; 8. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 225; 9. Donald Robinson, Underwood, N.D., 218; 10. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 186; 11. Jason Briese, Cleghorn, Iowa, and Steve Streeter, Madera, Calif., both 163; 13. Nate Warren, Phoenix, Ariz., 158; 14. Chad Andersen, Fort Calhoun, Neb., 157; 15. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 151; 16. Ty Rogers, Somerton, Ariz., 147; 17. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 144; 18. Tommy Fain, Abilene, Texas, 133; 19. Cody Miller, Gilbert, Ariz., 126; 20. Russell Allen, Brawley, Calif., 124. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks – 1. Brent Wofford, Yuma, Ariz., 137; 2. Craig Ebers, Yuma, Ariz., 131; 3. Brian Johnson, Yuma, Ariz., 128; 4. Leonard Manos, Yuma, Ariz., 100; 5. Brad King, Parshall, N.D., 73; 6. Jason Beshears, Yuma, Ariz., 69; 7. Andrew Sebastian, Minot, [Read More]

IMCA national, regional Modified champions earn Speedway Engineering awards

SYLMAR, Calif. (Feb. 12) – Speedway Engineering rewards the accomplishments of national and regional IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified champions again in 2014. The top driver in national point standings receives a complete rear end housing from the Sylmar, Calif., suspension and drivetrain products manufacturer. The 16-year IMCA sponsor gives $300 product certificates to each of the other four regional champions. All awards will be presented during the national awards banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. “There aren’t two nicer people in dirt racing than Ken and Joan Sapper at Speedway Engineering and we’re pleased to renew this partnership for a 16th season,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “If you are in the market for a new rear end housing or related components, you won’t be disappointed if you see what Speedway Engineering has to offer the IMCA racer.” Information about Speedway Engineering products is available by calling 818 362-5865 and at the www.1speedway.com website.

IMCA Late Model, Sprint Car, Stock Car rookies vie for Howards Cams awards

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Feb. 11) – Rookie drivers in three IMCA divisions vie for monthly awards in 2014 from Howards Cams. Registered first-year competitors in the IMCA Late Model, IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Car and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car divisions winning a feature event become eligible for a monthly drawing for a flat tappet cam. One cam will be awarded each month April through November. A picture of each Howards Cams award recipient will be published in the Inside IMCA newsletter. Located in Oshkosh, Wis., Howards begins its sixth season as an IMCA partner and also awards $100 product certificates to designated rookies of the year and special series champions powered by engines built in the aftermarket. Those recipients include IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock regional rookies of the year, national Late Model, Sprint Car, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod rookies of the year, and the top rookie in the Deery Brothers Summer Series. Certificates of the same value go to [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds chase $3,000 top prize in Cocopah Winter Nationals weekend finale

SOMERTON, Ariz. (Feb. 11) – The biggest Winter Nationals paycheck and an IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified series championship are at stake this weekend at Cocopah Speedway. After running for $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100 to start their Friday, Feb. 14 feature, sanctioned Modifieds vie for a $3,000 top prize in the Saturday, Feb. 15 Winter Nationals finale. Taking the green flag on Saturday pays a minimum of $300. Weekend events at Somerton also conclude the 10-date Winter Challenge Series and Ricky Thornton of Chandler returns to town with a 27-point advantage over Tim Ward of Gilbert in the race for that crown. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods also run for $400 to win and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $350 to win each night. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national, regional and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded and Modified features are qualifying events for the 2014 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. both nights. Season pass holders, Skybox ticket [Read More]