wildwestshootout Archives

Williamson gets second Wild West Shootout win of week

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (June 21, 2022) – Jesse Williamson and Matt Sanders made their way to victory lane and Zack Simpson made his way into the history book when Cottage Grove Speedway hosted the third installment of the IMCA Wild West Shootout. Williamson raced to his second $1,000 Friesen Performance IMCA Modified victory on three Shootout starts, Sanders became the third different Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod Shootout winner while Simpson won the first IMCA Sunoco Stock car feature held at Cottage Grove. Eston Whisler set a torrid pace early in the Modified main, but the veteran Williamson reeled the leader in during a long green flag run and got the lead back on lap 28, then held off the young challenger for his career 17th Shootout victory. Whisler was second while Jon DeBenedetti rounded up the podium. Ian Whisler and Collen Winebarger were fourth and fifth, respectively. IMCA Stock Cars had their first-ever race in track history and it was a wild one. Toby McIntyre opened the 25-circuit main event by taking [Read More]

Night two of IMCA Wild West Shootout sees James, Roberts, Pearce hit Coos Bay paydirt

by Ben Deatherage COOS BAY, Ore. (June 20, 2022) – Round two of the 2022 IMCA Wild West Shootout fired off on Monday and Coos Bay Speedway was once again the track to host the action. The same three Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing divisions were in attendance from the previous evening. They included the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. Despite several cautions, the IMCA Modified main event was a barnburner. The 35-lap race started with Collen Winebarger beating out Grey Ferrando for the point. Winebarger was passed at the line on lap two but stayed near Ferrando and kept the pressure up. Grey would feel some heat from both Winebarger and Jesse Williamson. Williamson would get around the both of them on lap nine and become the new leader. A long green-flag run developed, which allowed Winebarger to track down Williamson and overtake him on the nineteenth circuit. The two would have a heated battle in which both of them, unfortunately, got tangled together on [Read More]

Williamson, Berkeley, Peery open up IMCA Wild West Shootout with Coos Bay wins

by Ben Deatherage COOS BAY, Ore. (June 19, 2022) – The 2022 IMCA Wild West Shootout finally kicked off on Sunday after two nights of getting washed away. Coos Bay Speedway had the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods in the house. Sixty-nine entries were on hand among the three Speedway Motors IMCA Weekly Racing program divisions representing the states of Oregon, Washington, California and Nevada, as well as the Canadian province of British Columbia. Otis teenager Eston Whisler started the thirty-five-lap IMCA Modified main event with the race lead. However, Corbett’s Collen Winebarger would overtake him the following lap. Winebarger, racing for car owner Jimmy Schram, would receive some pressure shortly after a lap five restart. Collen battled with Brad Martin with Martin obtaining the top spot on the eighth circuit. From there, an extremely long green flag run developed with no stoppages for 25 laps. With the lack of cautions, it brought lapped traffic into the picture. Jesse Williamson would track down Martin, and the [Read More]

IMCA Wild West Shootout introduces #StephanieStrong hard charger award

WHITE CITY, Ore. (June 10, 2022) – 2022 will see several new additions to the IMCA Wild West Shootout. In addition to the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will join the card. The Stock Cars will race every race on tour except for the last round. Something also new will be the introduction of the #StephanieStrong Hard Charger Award. Every night, the driver in each division that passes the most cars based on their original starting position will receive the decoration. All ties will be broken by the driver that started the furthest back in the field. The creation of the award is in memory of the late Stephanie Deatherage, who tragically passed away last September. Stephanie was a significant fixture during the IMCA Wild West Shootout from washing drivers’ suits, helping calculate points, taking pictures or supporting her husband Ben with announcing. Each night, if there are enough sponsors, each driver in each division who is eligible for the award will receive $100. [Read More]

Wild West Shootout takes IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, Northern SportMods to Oregon, Washington venues

WHITE CITY, Ore. (June 10, 2022) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds return to the top of the marquee for the June 17-25 Wild West Shootout. One thousand dollar top checks and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility go to Modified feature winners June 17 at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City; June 18 and June 21 at Cottage Grove Speedway; June 19 and 20 at Coos Bay Speedway; June 23 at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon; and June 24 at Sunset Speedway in Banks. The June 25 finale doubles as the Modified Clash at Grays Harbor Raceway and pays $2,000 to win. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods run for $400 to win each of those dates while IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $400 each night June 17-23 and for $1,000 to win and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star qualifying eligibility in their finale at Sunset. All eight race programs will be broadcast by IMCA.TV and information about the Wild West Shootout will be updated on Facebook. Pit gates open at 1 p.m. with hot [Read More]

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]

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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]