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Aug. 28 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings

Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chris Abelson, Sioux City, Iowa, 1,198; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 1,196; 3. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 1,169; 4. J.D. Auringer, Waterloo, Iowa, 1,160; 5. Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, 1,157; 6. Nick Roberts, Des Moines, Iowa, and Brandon Beckendorf, Danube, Minn., both 1,155; 8. Justin Jones, Bemidji, Minn., 1,149; 9. Keith Jack Lamphere, Monroeton, Pa., 1,143; 10. Jimmy Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, 1,142; 11. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque, Iowa, and Keith White, Little River Academy, Texas, both 1,139; 13. Michael Densberger, Lincoln, Neb., 1,138; 14. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn., 1,136; 15. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 1,131; 16. Ricky Stephan, South Sioux City, Neb., 1,130; 17. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 1,128; 18. Jason R. Benjamin, Towanda, Pa., 1,127; 19. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, and Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup, Iowa, both 1,123. IMCA Late Models – 1. Justin L. Kay, Wheatland, Iowa, 797; 2. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 789; 3. Todd Cooney, Des Moines, Iowa, 785; 4. Ryan Griffith, Webster City, Iowa, 757; 5. Andy Nezworski, Buffalo, Iowa, 755; 6. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown, Iowa, [Read More]

Bert 1300, 1400 transmissions approved for IMCA Modified use

VINTON, Iowa – Both the Bert Second Generation 1300 and Second Generation 1400 transmissions have been approved for use in the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified division. Length of the 1300 is 19 inches; length of the 1400 is 22 inches. All aftermarket transmissions approved by IMCA must be used with a steel slip-yoke driveshaft. Ball spline drive shafts are not allowed in the Modified division.

First to register for Super Nationals, McCarthy now has sights on making the Saturday show

HUTTO, Texas – Now that he’s got one Super Nationals first under his belt, Mike McCarthy is hoping to accomplish bigger and better things at the 33rd annual version of America’s Racin’ Vacation. The Modified veteran from Hutto, Texas, was first to pre-register for the Sept. 7-12 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Like all of the 800-plus drivers making the trip to Boone Speedway next month, McCarthy has his sights set on making the Saturday night main event. “We always have a good time at Super Nationals. We never pit by the same people, so we make new friends every year,” said McCarthy, known as the ‘unofficial security guy’ during overnight hours at the track. “It’s one of the best races in the country to watch. Bobby Sliva made the feature in my car in 2001 and ever since then I’ve wanted to make it myself.” The winner of a heat race six years ago, McCarthy will be competing at Super Nationals for the 13th time. He didn’t have a car and missed 2006 and 2007, [Read More]

IMCA marketing partners fill Manufacturers’ Row

BOONE, Iowa – Nearly 40 vendors fill Manufacturers’ Row during the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. IMCA marketing partners will offer a wide range of high performance products for use during the week of Sept. 7-12. They’ll also display new products being introduced and legal for use in IMCA competition in 2016. Manufacturers’ Row will be located in the northeast corner of the speedway grounds and open from approximately 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day and accessible through gates on the west and east. Companies confirmed for Manufacturers’ Row locations include Aero Race Wheels, AFCO, Allstar Performance, Axle Exchange, B & B Racing Chassis, Bassett Race Wheels, Bilstein, BSB Manufacturing, CPD Racing Shocks and Day Motor Sports; Eibach Springs, Friesen Chevrolet, Fox Shocks, GRT, Harris Auto Racing, Hyperco, Jerovetz Shock Service, Karl Performance, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Magnus Racing Products, Medieval Chassis and MD3; And MSD, Motorsports Warehouse, Out-Pace Racing Products, Performance Bodies, Razor Chassis, RH2, Sidebiter Chassis, Sybesma Graphics, The Joie of Seating, Velocita, Wehrs Machine and Xtreme Motor Sports.

Sunday is final day of 2015 IMCA Late Model point season

VINTON, Iowa – The 2015 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing point season for Late Models ends with Sunday, Aug. 30 events. The national champion and unofficial state and local track champions will be announced as soon as all race reports from the weekend of Aug. 28-30 are received and tabulated. All Late Model point standings become official at noon CST on Monday, Sept. 28. Questions about point totals and standings should be directed to Virginia Lindsey, IMCA’s director of membership and points, at vlindsey@imca.com or by calling 319 472-2201, ext. 215. The 2015 point season for all other sanctioned divisions ends on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Hovinga special postponed to Oct. 3

DENISON, Iowa (Aug. 28) – Rain has forced rescheduling of Crawford County Speedway’s inaugural Denny Hovinga special. The event shifts from tonight (Friday) to Saturday, Oct. 3. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds will run for $1,000 to win and a spot on the ballot for the 2016 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $600 to win, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods for $500, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $400 and Mach-1 Sport Compacts for $250. While the event has been rescheduled to a date after the point season ends, all IMCA rules and procedures will apply and be enforced. More information will be posted on Facebook.

Weather KO’s Marshalltown

By Jeremy Fox MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Aug. 28) – The Friday night race program at Marshalltown Speedway has been cancelled due to weather. Dairy Queen Larry Wollam Season Championship Night will be next Friday, Sept. 4.

Main event qualifiers in 5 divisions get replica door panels, hoods from Five1seven Designs

BOONE, Iowa – As if the sense of accomplishment wasn’t enough, main event qualifiers in five divisions at upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s will take home something extra for their efforts during the 33rd annual event. Five1seven Designs will give replica door panels to Modified and Northern SportMod qualifiers. Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact qualifiers all receive replica hoods. Replica door panels measure 10” tall by 23” long while hoods are 12” by 16.” Awards will be made specific to each division and display the Super Nationals logo along with the word “Qualifier.” They’ll be presented to Sport Compact drivers on Tuesday and to drivers in the other four divisions on Saturday. Five1seven Designs has been giving main event qualifier awards at Super Nationals since 2012. “I’ve had drivers call me after Super Nationals to order them to give to sponsors,” said Jeff Moore, owner of the Whitney, Texas, company. “It’s a way they can thank sponsors for helping them qualify for the biggest race in the country.” Five1seven [Read More]

Honorary starters to assist with Saturday check presentation to Hope For The Warriors

BOONE, Iowa – The three honorary starters for Saturday’s last-chance Modified features will also assist with the Saturday afternoon, Sept. 12 check presentation to Hope For the Warriors during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Ankeny-based Casey’s General Store, the presentation sponsor for Super Nationals, donates $10 for each heat race won by a Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, Northern SportMod or Sport Compact driver displaying a Casey’s decal between Sept. 7 and Sept. 11. IMCA will match that amount. Depending on the number of heat races held, Casey’s and IMCA officials will present a check for approximately $5,000 to Hope For The Warriors President and CEO Robin Kelleher in front of the flagstand during a break in the Saturday race program. Current or former service members are eligible to be honorary starters. Letters or emails of nomination should be 500 words or less and tell about the nominee and their service to our country, and should be directed to Marketing Director Kevin Yoder at the IMCA home office or kyoder@imca.com. [Read More]

Mather scores in Modified main at Osky

By Jeremy Fox OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Aug. 26) – A late caution preceded a green, white, checkered finish and Colt Mather’s trip to victory lane Wednesday at Southern Iowa Speedway. Andrew Schroeder wrestled the lead away from Ryan Fullenkamp early in the Musco Lighting IMCA Modified nightcap but just after the completion of lap one the caution was displayed for Fullenkamp and Adam Larson in turn two. Schroeder continued to lead but quickly saw Mather right behind him. Mather took the lead away on lap nine. The caution come out late, forcing a green, white, checkered but it was Mather who took his second win at Osky in 2015. Cayden Carter took second away from Schroeder following the final restart. Tyler Groenendyk finished fourth and Carter VanDenBerg was fifth. Mike Hughes took the lead from Damon Murty on lap 13 and went on to take the Budweiser IMCA Stock Car win. Logan Anderson took the lead on lap two and checked out on everybody in topping the KBOE Radio IMCA Northern SportMod main event. Danny Thrasher also [Read More]