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Nominations sought for honorary starters on Sept. 11

BOONE, Iowa – The three honorary starters for Sept. 11 Modified last-chance races during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s will be chosen to represent the many American heroes who put their own lives on the line. IMCA fans and drivers are asked to submit nominations of military and law enforcement personnel, firefighters and First Responders to wave the green flag for the start of those Saturday afternoon events at Boone Speedway. Letters or emails of nomination should be 500 words or less and tell about the nominee and their service to country and community. Nominations should be directed to IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder at kyoder@imca.com. “9/11 also marks the 15th anniversary of the founding of Hope For The Warriors and officials from that organization will be on hand that day,” Yoder said. “The honorary starter program has been super popular since it was started and remains one of the highlights of the week.” For the ninth consecutive year, Super Nationals presenting sponsor Casey’s General Store gives $10 and IMCA matches that donation [Read More]

Utah Boys’ Trip bringing Lawrence to Boone for America’s Racin’ Vacation

SANDY, Utah – The next great adventure in what’s already been a great season takes Dillion Lawrence to the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The 39th annual running of America’s Racin’ Vacation will do double duty as a Utah Boys’ Trip for Lawrence and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car cohorts Levi Card and Beau Hutchison. “When registration opened, my wife Sonja told me to just do it. She’s the one who encouraged me and we’re excited to go. Five minutes after I registered I got a call from IMCA asking me if I had any questions about Super Nationals and that was pretty cool to me,” said Lawrence, from Sandy. “I talked Levi and Beau into coming with me. We’re taking a stacker trailer and making it a Utah Boys’ Trip.” Already eligible to qualify for the B & B Chassis All-Star Invitational, Lawrence has his eye on making the Sunoco Race Fuels Race of Champions and Saturday night main event grids as well. “I can’t wait to go. Boone is a track we want to [Read More]

Benjamin is all about Boone, Super Nationals

FORKSVILLE, Pa. – Aaron Benjamin has heard a lot of good things about Boone Speedway and the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. This will be the first year he gets to experience both. The Forksville, Pa., driver returned to the IMCA Modified ranks this season after an eight-year racing hiatus. A regular weekly at The Hill Speedway and in the NY-Penn Series, Benjamin didn’t need much convincing when crewman Robert Petrowski suggested they make the trip west to be part of America’s Racin’ Vacation. “He’s been going to Boone for years and talked me into going out,” Benjamin said. “Racing at Super Nationals had been a dream when I ran IMCA in 2012 and 2013. I bought another car (a 2011 BMS) last year, put it together and started racing at The Hill. I’ve always wanted to go to Super Nationals but never made it. This year we’re going to go run.” A heavy equipment operator and mechanic by trade, Benjamin raced in a local rear wheel drive 4-cylinder class for a single [Read More]

Another 10 IMCA Stock Car drivers are B & B Chassis All-Star Invitational contenders

VINTON, Iowa – Ten more IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers have raced their way into contention for B & B Chassis All-Star Invitational honors. Brandon Beckendorf, Chucky Forstner, Jeremy Gettler, Randy Klein, Johnathon Logue, Tyler McDougall, Mike Mullen, Jake O’Neil, Kenny Richards and Jason Rogers all won events paying $750 or more that made them eligible to qualify for the inaugural invitational. O’Neil later guaranteed himself a starting spot in the main event by winning the IMCA Speedweek headliner at Clay County Fair Speedway. Additions to the following list of B & B Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligible drivers through Aug. 5 should be directed to Bill Martin at the IMCA home office, 319 472-2201 x213 or bmartin@imca,com. Jeffrey Abbey Travis Barker Jason Batt J.J. Baumli Brandon Beckendorf Ryan Bjerkeset Brian Blessington Jeramey Bradley David Brandies Randy Brands Jerrett Bransom Austin Brauner Tathan Burkhart Troy Burkhart Steffan Carey Chad Clancy Blake Clark Todd Decker Zane DeVilbiss Alex Dostal Ethan Dotson Tommy Fain Race Fisher Dalton Flory Chucky Forstner Troy Foulger George Fronsman Rob Gallaher Tripp [Read More]

Eight more IMCA Modified drivers earn Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility

VINTON, Iowa – Another eight IMCA Modified drivers are eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational following recent feature wins that paid $1,000 or more. They are Mike Mullen, Jesse Williamson, Tom Smith, Marcus Yarie, Jarrett Brown, Jake McBirnie, Peyton Taylor and Timmy Current. Additions to the following list of Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligible drivers through Aug. 5 should be directed to Bill Martin at the IMCA home office, 319 472-2201 x213 or bmartin@imca,com. Chris Abelson Jeff Aikey Austin Arneson Casey Arneson Chaz Baca Jared Baird Eric Barnes Brandon Beckendorf Eddie Belec Chad Bennett Hank Berry Tom Berry Jr. Tanner Black Cody Blixt Steven Bowers Jr. Ethan Braaksma Jarrett Brown John Campos Cayden Carter Chris Carter Kellen Chadwick Ty Clemens Sawyer Crigler Timmy Current Jon DeBenedetti Nick DeCarlo Jerry Dedrick Casey Delp Shane DeMey Travis Denning Zane DeVilbiss Shane DeVolder Brenten DeYoung Spencer Diercks Ethan Dotson Tommy Dove Logan Drake Justin Dunn P.J. Egbert Chris Elliott Shawn Fletcher Troy Foulger Tripp Gaylord Jesse Glenz Mike Goodson William Gould Jordan Grabouski Kevin [Read More]

McBirnie, Logue, Anderson score Salute to Veterans wins at Boone

By Joyce Eisele BOONE, Iowa (July 31) – It was Hunting with Heroes Salute to Veterans Night at the Boone Speedway on Saturday, with 205 race cars packing the pits and running before a full grandstand. Jake McBirnie repeated his win from last week in the IMCA Modified division, as did Mike Kennedy in the IMCA STARS Mod Lites. Logan Anderson in the Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods and Dylan Nelson in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks captured their first wins of the year and Johnathon Logue saw his first career win in an IMCA Sunoco Stock Car. The Modifieds ran 25 laps for their main event. Richie Gustin started on the outside front row and shot into the lead, seeking the $3,000 payday. McBirnie started fourth and tucked in immediately to run in second. Gustin took to the top of the track while McBirnie challenged on the low side. A slight bobble by Gustin allowed McBirnie to slip by and into the lead on lap 12 and that was all he needed to take his [Read More]

Reserved tickets on sale now for Sept. 10, 11 Super Nationals programs

BOONE, Iowa – The hottest ticket in town is for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11 reserved main grandstand seating at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Those tickets are $75 each and will be sold based on the seating chart that accompanies this story: Reserved ticket order forms should be mailed to Super Nationals, c/o Boone Speedway, 31473 Ute Avenue in Waukee, Iowa, 50263. The form is available to download at https://www.imca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-grandstand-reserved-ticket-form.pdf While Speedway officials will do their best to accommodate seat choices, actual seating will depend on availability. Anyone with questions is asked to call 515 987-1220 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Thursday. Reserved tickets can be picked up at the grandstand entrance beginning Sept. 4, opening night of the Prelude at Boone Speedway. Opening night for the 39th annual Super Nationals is Labor Day with American’s Racin’ Vacation running through Sept. 11.

Third annual Scorezit Cornhole Tournament open for registration

BOONE, Iowa – Cornhole competitors will have two chances to win championships, and a lot of money, during the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Two tournaments will be held during the upcoming Super Nationals, with 64 two-person teams vying for shares of a $2,560 purse on Sunday, Sept. 5 and 48 two-person teams battling it out for shares of $1,920 on Friday, Sept. 10. Entry fee for each is $40 and both double elimination tournaments have a 100 percent payback. Payout for the top six teams on Sunday are $972 for first, $716 for second, $486 for third, $256 for fourth, $78 for fifth and $52 for sixth. On Friday, payout amounts are $728 for first, $546 for second, $364 for third, $182 for fourth, $60 for fifth and $40 for sixth. Scorezit, a division of Wehrs Machine and Racing Products, returns as title sponsor of the third annual Super Nationals tournaments and awards Scorezit scorekeepers to top four teams both days. Various prizes will also be awarded to tournament competitors Sunday and [Read More]

2021 Super Nationals best appearing car theme announced

BOONE, Iowa – Drivers competing at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors fueled by Casey’s have the opportunity to give a shout out to some of the hometown businesses that have supported them throughout their racing careers. Cars in any division competing at the 39th annual version America’s Racin’ Vacation® Sept. 6-11 at Boone Speedway with a local bar/bar and grill theme are eligible. That includes the STARS Mod Lites, which run their complete program during the Prelude. While winning drivers receive trophies, the local watering holes featured on their cars will be selected to host Super Nationals Watch Parties courtesy of IMCA.TV. “We wanted to draw attention to these hometown establishments, many of which are long-time sponsors of IMCA and IMCA Racers,” said Kevin Yoder, director of marketing for IMCA. “That support continued through what can be best described as a challenging 2020 season because of the pandemic and is deserving of special recognition as our best appearing car theme for Super Nationals in 2021.” Contest entry in all divisions is a three-step process as participating drivers [Read More]

Reimers takes second Boone checkers of season

By Joyce Eisele BOONE, Iowa (July 24) – It was Christmas in July at the Boone Speedway on Saturday night and Santa himself was there to greet the youngsters. Christmas music filled the air and decorations were around every corner. However, the 90 degree temperatures didn’t feel like the holiday season!The IMCA STARS Mod Lites kicked off feature racing. At the end of the 15-lap race, it was Mike Kennedy standing in victory lane for the third time this season. Kennedy started 10th and ran down leader Cory Sonner by lap eight, but it wasn’t until that final lap that he was able to make the pass in turn two and go home to secure the win. Sonner had to be content with the runner up spot. Third went to fifteenth place starter Joe Glick, who was hard charger of the race. The Karl Kustoms Northern SportMods were up next for their main event. Bryan Johnson led the field to green and took command. Brett Vanderheiden came calling and took over the number one spot [Read More]