NebraskaDirtCrown Archives

McBirnie rules Nebraska’s Dirt Crown in first IMCA Modified outing at Beatrice

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 26, 2022) – Jake McBirnie was the winner the first night he brought an IMCA Modified to Beatrice Speedway while Benji Legg was the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car winner on a night he hadn’t even planned to race. McBirnie topped the Saturday Nebraska’s Dirt Crown Spring Tour main event for the Modifieds, earning $2,500 and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility for his start-to-finish run at the front of the 25-lapper. Legg’s $2,000 checkers made him eligible to qualify for the B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational. His career third win in the class also came in his first start since rolling on night two of Beatrice’s Spring Nationals. Making his first start of 2022, McBirnie drew the inside row two start, moved to the pole when Clay Money couldn’t answer the call and promptly led the distance, outrunning 12-time and defending track champion Johnny Saathoff to the finish line in his first start of the season. “We had a pretty good car. It was a pretty fun night,” McBirnie said. [Read More]

Sobbing wins twice, Borgman also best in Nebraska’s Dirt Crown show at Thayer Co.

DESHLER, Neb. (March 27, 2022) – A rare stop at Thayer County Speedway ended with Jesse Sobbing making two visits to victory lane, while frequent visitor Lance Borgman collected checkers of his own Sunday night. Sobbing followed the $2,000 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car win with the $2,500 IMCA Modified victory in the Nebraska’s Dirt Crown Spring Tour show, earning both B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility in the process. “I think we’ve raced there one time before. Deshler is a fun little track, not like anywhere else I’ve raced,” Sobbing said. “Obviously it’s great to win anywhere, any time. Thayer County is kind of Jordan’s (Grabouski) territory. He’s going to be the guy to beat there, so it was great to win.” Sobbing started eighth in the Stock Car feature, working his way to the front early as cautions kept the field close. Tyler Frye, the 16th starting Grabouski, Todd Gereau and Buck Schafroth completed the top five. Racing from fifth, Sobbing was also into the lead early [Read More]

Beatrice, Thayer County shows next for Nebraska’s Dirt Crown

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 24, 2022) – Five IMCA divisions are on the Nebraska’s Dirt Crown Spring Tour card for Saturday, March 26. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, IMCA Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts all vie for Dirt Crown honors. Pit Gates will open at 2 p.m. while the grandstands open at 5 p.m. Racing is at 6:30 p.m. A change to the Sunday program at Thayer County Speedway sees the addition of Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts joining the scheduled Modifieds, Stock Cars and SportMods at Deshler. Racing will start at 4 p.m. with pit gates opening at 8 a.m. and grandstands at 2 p.m. Modifieds race for $2,500 to win, Stock Cars and Northern SportMods for $2,000 to win. Modified winners become eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational, Stock Car winners for the B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national, regional and KMJ Performance State points will be awarded both nights. Nightly entry fees remain unchanged with Modifieds $75, Stock Cars [Read More]

Weather will be Nebraska Dirt Crown winner

COLUMBUS, Neb. – Inclement weather will be the winner of the Nebraska Dirt Crown. With too much chance of rain and not enough sun back in the forecast, March 25-28 tour dates at Abe’s US 30 Speedway in Columbus, I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Beatrice Speedway and Thayer County Speedway in Deshler have been canceled. Tour officials are looking at dates to reschedule Nebraska Dirt Crown events.

Feature

Baca Dominates IMCA Modified Opener at Ernie Mincy Memorial Early Thaw

Casa Grande, ARIZONA (January 23, 2025) — Chaz Baca Jr. added another victory to his already amazing 2025 season, dominating the IMCA Modified main event on the opening night of the Ernie Mincy Memorial Early Thaw at Central Arizona Raceway. The two-time defending IMCA National champion and reigning Western Region, Arizona State, and Central Arizona Raceway titleholder led all twenty laps in a commanding performance. Baca, hailing from Mesa, seized the lead from the drop of the green flag and worked to build a comfortable margin. His efforts were briefly challenged as California racers Jerry Flippo and Troy Morris III gave chase. The race took an intense turn midway through as the leaders encountered heavy lapped traffic. A blown engine from a slower car nearly caused a collision with the leader, bringing out a caution with five laps remaining. Under yellow, Flippo retired, moving Morris into second and placing Tom Berry Jr., piloting the Mike Wedelstedt entry, into third. On the final restart, Baca executed flawlessly, running the high side of the track to secure his [Read More]

Modified

Razor Chassis renews North Central Region sponsorship

**PLATTE CENTER, Neb. (January 22, 2025)** – Razor Chassis celebrates 12 years of IMCA Modified support in 2025, marking its fourth season as title sponsor of the North Central Region. The Platte Center, Neb., chassis builder, high-performance parts provider, and Hoosier Race Tire retailer once again contributes to the $6,000 point fund distributed to the top 10 drivers in the region. The North Central Region encompasses tracks in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Razor Chassis North Central Region champion will receive $2,500, with payouts of $1,250 for the runner-up, $625 for third place, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth, and $200 for drivers finishing sixth through 10th. To qualify for point fund shares, drivers must display two Razor logos on their cars. For more information about Razor-built Modified and SportMod chassis, contact 402-246-2021 or visit Razor Chassis on Facebook. Razor Chassis continues to support racers directly with a parts trailer available during weekly events at US 30 Speedway in Columbus and through partnerships with Outback Motorsports at Off Road [Read More]

Modified

Jet Racing celebrates 28 years of IMCA sponsorship

**BEATRICE, Neb. (January 22, 2025)** – Jet Racing celebrates its 28th year as an IMCA marketing partner and 14th as the title sponsor of the Central Region for Modifieds. Top 10 drivers in the official 2025 point standings for the region, which includes tracks in Arkansas, eastern Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, will share a $6,000 point fund, with the champion earning $2,500. Drivers must display two Jet Racing logos to qualify for the point fund, which will be presented at the national awards banquet in November. Jet Racing celebrates 28 years as an IMCA sponsor alongside Johnny Saathoff, who has been the sole owner of Jet Racing throughout the duration of the collaborative efforts between Jet Racing and IMCA. Jet Racing built its first Modified chassis in 1995 and later expanded to Stock Car, Hobby Stock, and Northern SportMod chassis. The company has also contributed to the development of parts and rules for IMCA divisions, including Hobby Stocks and Northern SportMods. Jet Racing sponsored IMCA special events, Stock Car (2004-2009), and Hobby Stock (2007-2009) [Read More]