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Madrid, Clower triumph at Arizona Speedway

By Stephanie Deatherage SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (May 1) – Arizona Speedway was back in action on Saturday, with Zachary Madrid and Andy Clower earning IMCA feature wins. Brody Center had the initial jump in the 20-lap IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main event but before the completion of the first lap he would be overtaken by Madrid. Madrid took full control and checked out from the rest of the field. The only thing to slow down his dominance was three stoppages. Larry Brigner recovered from an early flat to end the night in second. Brody Center was third while Dennis Losing posted a fourth-place result. The top five was completed by Raymond Doyle. In Karl Kustoms IMCA Northern SportMod action, the 20-lap main event began with Robert Holmes setting the tone early. Holmes lost the coveted top place position on the second circuit to Clower. Clower put on a clinic the rest of the distance. The only yellow flag incident was a lap 12 stoppage but Clower mastered the restart. John Morris ended the race the runner-up with third going [Read More]

Final checkers fly for Arizona Speedway this Saturday

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. – They’ll dance for the last time this weekend at Arizona Speedway. A decade and a day after the first race night at the 3/8-mile clay oval, the San Tan Valley speed plant, part of the Jonah Trussell-promoted ET Motopark, shuts off the green light for good. A special land use permit expires this year and the Arizona State Land Department has concluded that the facility, while popular with drivers and fans and with a growing national reputation, does not mesh with its neighboring development plan. IMCA Modifieds, a staple on weekly race programs since Day One, plus Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will help bring the curtain down during the show billed as The Last Dance at Arizona Speedway this Saturday, April 3. “It’s been a good ride. We want to invite everyone to join us Saturday night,” said Trussel, who started racing motocross at ET after moving from Indiana, later taking over the facility lease and adding sand drag and RC courses, then building the race track after [Read More]

Madrid, Alves are Arizona Speedway aces

By Ben Deatherage SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Feb. 20) – Two IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing program divisions were on hand at Arizona Speedway on Saturday. The IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods were the two divisions on tap. Both divisions had healthy car counts and produced some enjoyable action. Zachary Madrid took control of the first-place position on the opening start of the Stock Car main. Madrid had firm control of the lead but did have to deal with several stoppages. The field would be slowed down on several occasions but each time Zachary remained in the front. Madrid went on to win his second Arizona Speedway Stock Car main of the season. Colorado veteran Aaron Spangler was second followed by Fairbanks, Alaska transplant and current Casa Grande resident, Scott Sluka. The Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod main event saw just a single caution. Double-duty racer Bo Partain got to the point in the opening stages. After a lap five restart, Partain was accompanied by Chase Alves in a tussle for the lead. Alves, racing his [Read More]

Dotson hits paydirt in Superstition finale, Hollatz, Ryland also grab IMCA victories

By Ben Deatherage SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Feb. 14) – Ethan Dotson’s timing was perfect on the final night of Arizona Speedway’s Superstition Showdown. Dotson started third and surged to the front at the start of the $5,000 to win IMCA Modified feature. A pair of cautions waved on the sixth lap but after that, it was smooth sailing. The Bakersfield, Calif., chauffeur checked out on the final restart and the race remained green for the balance of the distance. Lapped traffic came into play the last five laps and Dotson slowed while navigating through the slower cars. Dotson maintained his lead but experienced a bit of a scare when his driveline spat out of his car coming to the checkers. “I was lucky it happened there,” Dotson said following his fourth and latest Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying feature win of the season. “A lot of things go into winning and not breaking earlier and drawing well are part of a package deal.” Tanner Black finished second with third going to Friday and Saturday winner [Read More]

Partain takes two on Night 2 at Superstition, O’Neil repeats IMCA Modified checkered run

By Ben Deatherage SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Feb. 13) – The second night of Arizona Speedway’s Superstition Showdown saw Bo Partain make two more visits to victory lane. The Casa Grande maestro repeated his winning ways from Friday in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main event, then ended his evening by topping a Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod nailbiter. Partain quickly scooted his way from third starting to the front of the Stock Car feature field. Three cautions kept the field bunched up in the first half of the 20-lapper and while Partain felt some heat he managed to keep his cool and cruise to victory. Chanse Hollatz rallied from a deep 22nd starting position to end the race second. Arizona transplant Andrew Burg was third across the finish line. One of several double-duty drivers on the weekend, Partain put his Northern SportMod mount into the top spot on the opening start and then had his hands full for much of the 20-lap race with challenges coming high and low. Five stoppages were evenly spread out, making [Read More]

O’Neil strikes first at Superstition Showdown

By Ben Deatherage SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Feb. 12) – Friday would be the opening leg of the three-night extravaganza of the inaugural Superstition Showdown at Arizona Speedway and 117 entries, including 56 IMCA Modifieds, filled the pit area for the evening. In the Modified feature, Cody Laney showed the way at the drop of the green. He has his hands full and several drivers shadowed his every move. A caution bunched the field up and on the ensuing restart Laney again was getting nipped at his heels. It turned out to be the final restart and as the long green flag run developed, Laney built a comfortable lead. With the race staying green for so long it brought lapped traffic into play. Jake O’Neil, who started sixth, managed to run down Laney and eventually made the pass. O’Neil went on to grab the checkers to score the $1,500 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying victory. Laney was second while 14th starting Ethan Dotson rounded out the podium. Cody Thompson placed fourth over fifth finishing Kellen Chadwick. Bo Partain took [Read More]

Guaranteed to be legendary, Superstition Showdown finale pays $5,000 to IMCA Modified winner

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. – Legend says there’s a lost fortune in gold in Arizona’s Superstition Mountains. One IMCA Modified driver will become legendary by winning $5,000 on the final night of Arizona Speedway’s Superstition Showdown Sunday, Feb. 14. Modified features Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 both pay $1,500 and are also Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $500 to win and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods for $750 to win Friday and Saturday. Top checks for those divisions in the Valentine’s Day show on Sunday are $1,000. Pit gates open at 1 p.m., the grandstand opens at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 5:30 p.m. each day. IMCA.TV broadcasts each program, at a cost of $24.99 for Friday or Saturday, $29.99 on Sunday or $59.99 for all three nights. Viewers can watch at IMCA.TV. Pit passes are $35 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-11 and free for ages 10 and under. Spectator admission for adults is $20 a night or $50 for all three nights. Kids [Read More]

Winebarger finds win column on Wild Wing Shootout night two

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Jan. 22-24) – The second time was a charm Saturday night for Collen Winebarger. Making his third visit to Arizona Speedway and second of what would be three Wild Wing Shootout starts of the weekend, the Oregon speedster delivered a convincing $1,000 IMCA Modified feature win at San Tan Valley. “When I drew the front row start for the second time, I definitely wanted to make something of it,” the new Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier said. “I had a really, really quick car and the track was very fast. I was able to get through lapped traffic and didn’t give up a ton of time doing it.” After three early cautions, the race stayed green the last half of the 25-lapper. Bricen James, Friday winner Casey Arneson, Tanner Black and Ethan Dotson completed the top five as Winebarger sped to his first win of 2021. Both Arneson and Sunday winner Chaz Baca earned $1,000 for their Arizona Speedway checkers and already own early-season Winter Nationals victories as well. Riley [Read More]

Arizona Speedway sets Superstition Showdown for three IMCA divisions

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. – Three IMCA divisions runs each night of Arizona Speedway’s Feb. 12-14 Superstition Showdown, with the Sunday IMCA Modified winner taking home $5,000. All three Modified feature are Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifiers, with $1,500 paid to win Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13 events. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $500 to win and Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods for $750 to win Friday and Saturday. Top checks in both divisions in the Valentine’s Day show on Sunday are $1,000. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National and KMJ Performance Arizona State points will be awarded each night. IMCA Modifieds also earn Shaw Race Cars Western Region points and Stock Cars earn EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region points. Entry fee for all three days of the Superstition Showdown in $125 for Modifieds and $75 for Stock Cars and Northern SportMods. Pit gates open at 1 p.m., the grandstand opens at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 5:30 p.m. each day. Pit passes are $35 for adults, $10 for kids ages [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds in $1,000 to win features at Arizona Speedway’s Wild Wing Shootout

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. – IMCA Modifieds chase $1,000 top checks and spots on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot each night of Arizona Speedway’s Friday-Sunday, Jan. 22-24 Wild Wing Shootout. All three features pay a minimum of $100 to start and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Shaw Race Cars Western Region and KMJ Arizona Performance State points will be awarded each night. Pit passes are $45 and entry fee is $25. Pit gates open at 1:30 p.m., the grandstand opens at 3:30 p.m., hot laps are at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Pits open at 1 p.m., the grandstand opens at 3 p.m., hot laps are at 3:30 p.m. and racing starts at 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adult grandstand admission is $25 on Friday and $30 on Saturday and Sunday. Kids ages 6-12 are $10 and five and under get in free all three nights. Reserved tickets for adults ($30 on Friday and $35 on Saturday and Sunday) are available online at www.wildwingshootout.com or by calling 520 664-2074. An open [Read More]