Feature

Jimmy Ford: Racing Through Loss, Guided by Love

By Ben Deatherage YUBA CITY, Calif. (May 2, 2025) — The first win of a new season always feels special. For Jimmy Ford, the checkered flag he claimed at Rattlesnake Raceway on April 18 meant far more. “It feels like the weight is off my shoulders,” said Ford. “It was a special win. I lost my wife in February and it’s the first one that I’ve won since she’s been gone, and it meant a lot to me. The last race I won with her was at Rattlesnake in October.” That win, in the no. 12T Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod, was the kind that transcends stats. It was about love, grief, healing—and remembering someone who never missed a race. A Racing Life from Day One Ford’s path to the racetrack was practically preordained. His grandfather, Nick Burcher, owned race cars from the time he was 18 until he was 78. Ford went to his first race when he was just three months old. By the time he was five, he was behind the wheel of [Read More]

Results

Lumsden is July 4 IMCA Modified winner at Rattlesnake

By Ben Deatherage  FALLON, Nev. (July 4) – After being idle for about a month, race teams and drivers alike were ready to be back in action Saturday at Rattlesnake Raceway. A new face graced victory lane following the IMCA Modified feature as Wade Lumsden collected his first triumph of the season. Steve Evenson was the runner-up over third finishing Steven Anderson. Rattlesnake Raceway returns to action on Saturday, July 25 for Christmas In July.