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Winnemucca hosts June 1, 2 High Desert Classic Shootout

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The third annual running of Winnemucca Regional Raceway’s High Desert Classic Shootout plays out June 1 and 2, with IMCA Modifieds chasing top checks of $1,000 on Saturday and $2,000 on Sunday. The Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifiers pay a minimum of $100 to start and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region, E3 Spark Plugs Nevada State and track points will be awarded. Early entry fee for both days is $175 if pair by June 15 or $100 per day. An overall point champion will be crowned. Pit passes are $10 for the 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 31 open practice session. Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Event title sponsor Model T Hotel and Casino hosts the pit party that follows the opening night program. Gates open at 10 a.m., the grandstand opens at 11 a.m., hot laps are at 11:30 a.m. and racing [Read More]

IMCA Modified winners earn $1,500 at Classic Shootout

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – An event that’s guaranteed to be a classic will see IMCA Modified drivers vie for top checks of $1,500 on both nights of Winnemucca Regional Raceway’s Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3 High Desert Classic Shootout. Both features are Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying events. A minimum of $100 will be paid to start and each main event purse totals $5,500. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region, IMCA State and track points will be awarded for each show. Entry fee is $150 for both days or $100 a day at the gate for non-registered drivers. Racing starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday and follows 12:30 p.m. hot laps on Sunday. A pit party follows the Saturday race program at Model T Hotel and Casino, sponsor of the second annual event. Both shows are draw/redraw with an optional pill draw. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for kids ages 12 and under. Pit passes are $25. An open [Read More]

Winnemucca’s Classic Shootout rained out, rescheduled for June 2-3

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – Rain is already the winner of this weekend’s IMCA Modified special at Winnemucca Regional Speedway. The High Desert Classic has been rescheduled to Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3. IMCA Modifieds chase top checks of $1,500 both nights with Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berths at stake as well. A minimum of $100 will be paid to start and each main event purse totals $5,500. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region, IMCA State and track points will be awarded for each show. Entry fee is $150 for both days or $100 a day at the gate for non-registered drivers. Pit gates open at 10 a.m., the grandstand opens at 11 a.m. and racing follows 12:30 p.m. hot laps both days. A pit party follows the Saturday race program at Model T Hotel and Casino, sponsor of the second annual event. Both shows are draw/redraw with an optional pill draw. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for kids ages [Read More]