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Every race night this season at 34 is All-Star opportunity for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 11, 2024) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers in the Southeast Iowa area can now race every week for All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility. They can load up their cars and head to 34 Raceway already knowing that every night they race at the West Burlington oval, they’ll be in the running to become eligible for their respective, prestigious events. “Any time Modifieds race at 34 this season, they’ll be racing for $1,000 to win and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational eligibility. Any time Stock Cars race here, they’ll race for $750 to win and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star eligibility,” explained Promoter Brad Stevens. “That’s due to local sponsors stepping up on behalf of drivers in both divisions.” The first $1,000 to win feature for the Modifieds is this Saturday, April 13 during the Sprint Invaders show. The April 19 and 20 Slocum Weekend special sees Modifieds chasing $1,055 top checks both nights; Stock Cars run for $755 to win on Friday and $1,055 on Saturday. [Read More]

Rescheduled Sunoco Bonus nights next at Davenport, 34

DAVENPORT, Iowa (Aug. 16, 2023) – A pair of Sunoco Race Fuels bonus nights rained out earlier this month are on the IMC Late Model schedule for the upcoming weekend. The division title sponsor awards $250 bonuses to feature winners Friday, Aug. 18 at Davenport Speedway and Saturday, Aug. 19 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington. Drivers can receive the bonus one time in a season so the $250 would be given to the top finishing non-winning driver either night, if the winner has already earned the bonus at another track. Friday’s season championship night show at Davenport also features Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, along with the Ryan McDermott Memorial Race for the local 4-cylinder class. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., the grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. and racing follows 6:30 p.m. hot laps. Pit passes are $30 for adults and $15 for kids. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12 and free for four and under. Saturday is the [Read More]

IMCA Late Model drivers chase Sunoco bonuses at Lee County, 34 Raceway

DONNELLSON, Iowa (Aug. 1, 2023) – IMCA Late Model drivers will have two opportunities to win bonuses from Sunoco Race Fuels this weekend. The division title sponsor gives $250 to feature winners Friday, Aug. 4 at Lee County Speedway and Saturday, Aug. 5 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington. Friday sees Late Models racing for $1,000 to win their Drive For 5 qualifier at Donnellson, where pit passes are $30 for adults, $20 for kids ages 7-13, $10 for kids ages 4-6 and $5 for three and under. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing to follow. Saturday’s 34 For Kids Night show starts with a driver meet n’ greet and ends with fireworks, with bags of school supplies to be given away and bicycles and other prizes awarded to young fans in between. The gates open at 4 p.m. with racing to follow 6:15 p.m. hot laps. Also running each night are Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts. [Read More]

Oliver races into IMCA Stock Car 100 win club

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (May 26, 2023) – John Oliver Jr. listened to the list of names of drivers in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car 100 career win fraternity and was impressed. And honored, to become the 30th member of that exclusive club. “That’s a pretty good group. It feels pretty good to get 100 wins for how many good Stock Cars are out there,” Oliver said, following his own history-making checkered flag run Friday night at Lee County Speedway. “And I’m glad to get it because now it’s one thing off my mind and I can go out and race my race.” From West Burlington, Iowa, Oliver ran an outlaw hobby stock before friend Jason Cook asked if he’d be interested in driving a Stock Car. That was in 2006 and the answer was a resounding yes. Oliver totaled a dozen feature wins and won the first of what is now 14 career track championships that season. “Stock Car racing is probably the most fun I’ve ever had racing,” he said. “It’s so close. Everybody is [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars chase All-Star eligibility Saturday at 34

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (May 25, 2023) – Saturday’s Memorial Weekend show at 34 Raceway will see two IMCA drivers race their ways to All-Star qualifying eligibility. The May 27 Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature pays $1,000 to win, the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature $750 to win at West Burlington. The Modified winner becomes Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational eligible, the Stock Car winner B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational eligible. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods also race for $750 to win. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts complete the sanctioned portion of the evening’s race program. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:15 p.m. with racing to follow. Pit passes are $30. Spectator admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and free for kids ages 10 and under.

IMCA Stock Cars have two weekend dates at 34

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 13, 2023) – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars join both Slocum Memorial programs this weekend at 34 Raceway. Winners of both Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 features for the Class Too Tough To Tame earn $755 and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility, along with IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region and Iowa State points. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 4 p.m. both days with hot laps at 6 p.m. with racing at 7:15 p.m. More information is available on Facebook.

Weekend shows at 34 Raceway feature three IMCA divisions

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 5, 2023) – Three IMCA divisions see their first action of 2023 at 34 Raceway this Friday and Saturday. April 7 and 8 features for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds both pay $750 to win and a minimum of $125 to start. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods race for $500 to win and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts for $250 to win each night. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and Iowa State points will be given each night. Modifieds also earn Razor Chassis North Central Region points. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:15 p.m. with racing to follow both evenings, as the IMCA divisions are joined at West Burlington by 410 Sprint Cars. Spectator admission is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and students, and free for kids 10 and under. Pit passes are $38. The track website is www.34Raceway.com. First night for track points at 34 Raceway is April 29 with IMCA Sunoco Late Models, Modifieds, Northern SportMods and Sport [Read More]

$250 Sunoco bonus moves to 34 Raceway this Saturday night

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – A big payday is on the line for the winner of Saturday’s main event for IMCA Sunoco Late Models at 34 Raceway. The third $250 Sunoco Race Fuels bonus of the season will be paid to the May 29 Late Model winner in West Burlington, added to an already impressive $1,000 to win, making the top check a cool $1,250. Sunoco bonuses will be presented at Late Model sanctioned tracks again this year. Drivers are eligible for one bonus during the 2021 racing season. Matt Ryan was the first winner at 300 Raceway in Farley, followed by Sean Johnson last Saturday night at Independence Motor Speedway. IMCA will announce mid-week before the dates bonuses are to be awarded at each track. The grandstand opens at 5 p.m. and general admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, & 10 and under getting in free. Racing is set to get underway following 6:30 p.m. hot laps.

IMCA drivers take $1,000 to the bank at 34’s Done Right TV Night on May 29

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – Race fan can tune in on May 29 to see drivers in four IMCA divisions race for $1,000 top checks on Done Right TV Night at 34 Raceway. Added money from Bank makes Saturday features for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods all $1,000 to win. The Modified feature is a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier and the Stock Car feature a B & B Chassis All-Star qualifier. Minimum start money in all divisions is $100. Pit passes are $25 and a track registration fee of $15 applies. Spectator admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and free for kids ages 10 and under when accompanying a paid adult. Gates open at 4 p.m., the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. The draw closes and the drivers’ meeting starts at 6 p.m., with hot laps at 6:15 p.m. and racing to follow.

$1,000, All-Star ballot berth on the line Saturday for IMCA Modifieds at 34

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – A $1,000 check and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berth are on the line for IMCA Modifieds this Saturday at 34 Raceway. The June 20 program also features IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, and free for kids 10 and under accompanying a paid adult. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., the grandstand opens at 5 p.m., with hot laps at 6:15 p.m. and racing to follow. More information is available by calling 319 752-3434 and at the track website.