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SPI announces sale of Farley Speedway

By Jerry Mackey FARLEY, Iowa – Keith Simmons, owner/operator of the Farley Speedway located on the west edge of Farley, Iowa, announced he has sold the popular 3/8-mile dirt track along with all the assets of Simmons Promotions. The new ownership group is headlined by Dubuque businessman Joel Callahan, owner of Callahan Construction. Callahan is the majority investor of the new ownership group which also includes Farley businessmen Jason Rauen and Roger Simon. Simmons owned and operated the Farley Speedway for 16 seasons bringing the track national recognition by providing outstanding stock car racing action that included a wide variety of National sanctions and many different types of race cars. Simmons has agreed to remain on as an advisor and will continue to oversee all track preparation. “Selling the Farley Speedway was a very difficult decision for me to make but at the same time, I am very excited to see this group of owners come on board with a plan to keep racing alive and make several improvements to the Farley Speedway that I [Read More]

34 Raceway banquet honors drivers

By Dana Royer WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Jan. 7) – 34 Raceway held its 2016 season awards banquet in Burlington Saturday evening, Jan. 7. The evening included a banquet meal, recognition of top 10 drivers, sponsors and a number of special award recipients. 34 Raceway completed another successful year and track officials are looking forward to another great season in 2017 with some familiar and new events on the upcoming schedule. Drivers who finished in the top ten and were eligible for money and awards were recognized as well as the 2016 track champions. In order to receive recognition and point money, each driver had to participate in a minimum of 75 percent of 34 Raceway’s point events in 2016. In 2016, 34 Raceway paid out just over $500,000 to racers during the six-month season. In seven divisions, 50 drivers were eligible to receive money and awards. More than $12,000 was paid out. Jeff Waterman of Quincy, Ill., was the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified track champion while John Oliver, Jr. of Danville won both IMCA [Read More]

IMCA Stock Cars find Wyoming home at Sweetwater

ROCK SPRINGS, Wy. (Jan. 9) – Sweetwater Speedway brings IMCA-sanctioned Stock Cars to Wyoming in 2017, debuting the new class during a three-day Memorial Weekend show. In all, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will join Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds and IMCA SportMods at Rock Springs on 13 nights this season. The finale is set for Sept. 16. “We’ve used rules very similar to IMCA’s for our street stock class for a while and have averaged 15-20 cars a night the last couple years. We’ve had some great shows,” explained promoter Kara Beech, also noting that the proximity of Addiction Chassis had contributed to increased car counts. “The IMCA Modified and SportMod divisions have worked great for us so I thought what the heck, hopefully we can do the same with the Stock Cars.” Sweetwater will be part of the EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region. In addition to the May 26-28 dates, IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, Allstar Performance State and local track points will also be awarded at June 9, 10 and 30, [Read More]

141 Speedway promoters back on ballot for RPM award

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (Jan. 9) – 141 Speedway promoters Toby Kruse, Dan Ratajczak and Scott Ratajczak are back on the ballot for the Auto Racing Promoter of the Year award given by Racing Promotion Monthly. They were nominated from RPM’s Northern Region for the second consecutive year. A Saturday night venue, 141 sanctions its Modified, Stock Car, Northern SportMod and Sport Compact divisions with IMCA. “It’s almost overwhelming because your peers nominate you for this award. You take a minute to reflect and realize how fortunate you are,” Kruse said. “Being nominated is pretty darn exciting. It makes all the miles and hours worth it.” “We averaged 141 cars a week in 2016. That’s a real testament to our goal of making this track bigger and better every year,” added Kruse, “and we’re not done, that’s for sure.” Dan Ratajczak was a long-time IMCA Modified driver and Scott was his crew chief. This is their second ARPY nomination and the third for Kruse, who also promotes Marshalltown Speedway. The Ratajczaks have promoted 141 with Kruse since 2014. Their [Read More]

Jaz Products contingency awards program rewards drivers in all eight IMCA divisions

SANTA PAULA, Calif. – Jaz Products awards more than $14,000 worth of product certificates again in 2017, its 22nd year as an IMCA sponsor. Drivers in all eight sanctioned divisions receive shares of that generous program, to be based on national or regional point standings. Part of the national decal program for IMCA Modifieds, Jaz awards certificates valued at $500, $300, $200, $100 and $75 to the top five drivers in points for each of the five regions. Modified drivers must display two Jaz decals in designated locations on their door panels to be eligible for awards. Product certificates in the same increments go to top five drivers based on national point standings for IMCA Late Models, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. “Jaz Products is proud to be a continued supporter of IMCA racers over the years and is happy to offer contingency awards to show appreciation for their efforts,” said Sales Manager Bradley Jewett. “Jaz [Read More]

Hobby Stock awards new in 2017 from 20-year IMCA marketing partner Hyperco

PONTOTOC, Miss. – Hyperco‘s 20th season as an IMCA marketing partner will also be its first as a contingency award sponsor for the Hobby Stock division. The Pontotoc, Miss., high performance suspension components manufacturer will give top three eligible finishers in both Northern and Southern regions product certificates redeemable for two Hyperco SNS Conventional springs. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock drivers must compete with at least one Hyperco spring to be eligible. “Everyone at Hyperco-MW Industries is looking forward to another great year with IMCA and its amazing group of talented racers,” said Kelly Falls, vice president of motorsport – performance aftermarket products. “Expanding the Hyperco contingency program to the Hobby Stock division is another example of Hyperco’s commitment to supporting the most important people in racing … the racers!” Hyperco will also renew awards given in each of the five regional Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified and both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car regions, and in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod divisions. Top three eligible drivers in each of the five [Read More]

Opening night postponed at Perris

PERRIS, Calif. – Rain and forecasts calling for more precipitation have resulted in postponement of the 2017 opening night event for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds at Perris Auto Speedway. The Saturday, Jan. 7 show at Perris has been called off with the Winter Heat Challenge Series to resume on Saturday, Jan. 21. The series continues Feb. 11 and 12.

Mach-1 Racing Solutions returns in 2017 as title sponsor for IMCA Sport Compacts

ABBOTT, Texas – Mach-1 Racing Solutions returns for a seventh consecutive season as title sponsor of IMCA’s Sport Compact division. The Gary Mach-owned company, located in Abbott, Texas, again provides a portion of the $1,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in final national standings for the 4-cylinder class. Mach began giving Sport Compact contingencies in 2009 and became title sponsor for the class in 2011. This season is the fourth in a five-year sponsorship pact. Sport Compact champions were crowned at 42 tracks and in 10 states last year. Nate Coopman of Mankato, Minn., won his career fourth national championship while Richard Crow of Grand Island, Neb., earned national rookie of the year honors in 2016. “This class continues to grow at a surprising rate,” Mach noted. “It encompasses drivers with a passion for racing, from young to old. I am excited for 2017.” More information about Mach-1 support and consulting services is available by calling 254 537-3040. All drivers in the division are required to display two Mach-1 decals on [Read More]

Four IMCA divisions featured at Jan. 14 Cocopah opener

YUMA, Ariz. – Four IMCA divisions see their first action of 2017 at Cocopah Speedway on Saturday, Jan. 14. Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks tussle in an afternoon show that starts at 1 p.m. Pit gates open at 9 a.m. and the grandstand opens at 11 a.m., with hot laps starting at approximately 12:15 p.m. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional, Allstar Performance State and track points will be awarded. Spectator admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 55 and over and military personnel, and free for kids 12 and under. Both a family pass (two adults and four kids) and sky box tickets run $25. Pit passes are $35. More information is available at the www.cocopahspeedway.com website or by calling 928 344-1563. Cocopah hosts the inaugural Cactus Clash Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 and 4 with IMCA Modifieds chasing $1,000 checks in their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying features. Stock Cars race for $500, Northern SportMods for $400 and Hobby [Read More]

Bruening gets best of Deery Series foes in 30th annual Late Model tour

DECORAH, Iowa – Tyler Bruening admits that there were a few sleepless nights before the end of his Deery Brothers Summer Series dream season. Bruening and Jeff Aikey took their race to the 2016 IMCA Late Model tour title down to the final event. While engine issues sidelined the seven-time champion, Bruening rocketed from 21st starting to sixth at the finish to capture his career first crown. “This was a huge dream come true. When I started racing, my goal was to not get lapped so we’ve obviously come a long way. We have come leaps and bounds with our entire program,” he said. “I’m really proud of becoming the Deery Series champion. When my dad (Greg) raced, this was a goal of his. I’m very proud to have accomplished this feat.” From Decorah, Iowa, Bruening qualified for his first Deery feature in 2005 and has been a series regular since 2009. He won the Yankee Dirt Track Classis and $7,500 at Farley Speedway – all three of his career tour wins have come at the [Read More]