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Davis takes Hobby Stock honors at DCRP

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 11) – Cody Davis worked his way past early leader Zach McLemore on the ninth round then held off a late charge from Reagan Sellard to win the inaugural 12-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature by half a car length Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park. While Sellard settled for second, Matt O’Hair filled out the podium in third. After catching a timely caution two laps into the IMCA SportMod main, Jeremy Sigler led the distance in the 20-lapper to capture his first career win in the division. Sigler outdueled Jason Lunow on the opening circuit to nab the early lead, only to have Lunow slip under on the third round for the lead. But after a caution that put Sigler back out front, there was no stopping his No. 21J as he raced virtually unchallenged to the checkered flag ahead of Lunow with 10th-starter Jared Baird third. Michael Pepper turned in a dominant performance to win the 12-lap IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main event, leading all the way to [Read More]

Kay continues Deery streak at West Liberty

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (April 11) – Justin Kay got back in the groove Saturday at West Liberty Raceway. A week after exiting early with mechanical issues in the Deery Brothers Summer Series opener, the defending champion led the last 26 of 40 laps in winning the second installment of the 2015 IMCA Late Model tour. He’s now won three straight, and four of the last five Deery features held at West Liberty. Kay’s latest checkers, his career 10th, were good for $3,000. Scott Fitzpatrick, Brian Harris, Andy Nezworski and Andy Eckrich were next across the stripe. Harris had started 21st; Kevin Kile started 22nd and finished sixth. Ron Boyse took the green from outside row one and led the first lap; pole starter Nezworski let the next 13 times around the oval, before the only caution of the night came out. Kay, who had worked his way to third from 10th, passed both Boyse and Nezworski following the ensuing restart. He got into heavy lapped traffic with 10 to go but still took the win well [Read More]

BSB adds more special events awards for IMCA drivers in 2015

WELLINGTON, Kan. – A new race season brings with it more new awards for IMCA drivers from BSB Manufacturing. The latest addition in the mix are $50 product certificates, to be given to designated place finishers at 15 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, 15 IMCA SportMod and a dozen IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock specials. Product certificates of the same value will again be given for 30 IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified specials and at all Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models events. “The support of BSB Manufacturing is very widespread and does involve a great many things, but we’ve again managed to expand their involvement for 2015,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder observed. “Adding gift certificates at SportMod and Hobby Stock special events enhances our ability to support those tracks, events and racers and clearly displays BSB’s commitment to IMCA racing.” Located in Wellington, Kan., the high performance parts manufacturer and retailer returns as title sponsor for the Northern SportMod Race of Champions during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. BSB [Read More]

Madden’s IMCA Stock Car on display at Monster Jam shows

By Edward Anschutz GREEN BAY, Wis. – Evan Madden will have his 2015 Wolfe Racing Chassis IMCA Sunoco Stock Car on display for the Monster Truck show at the Resch Center in Green Bay this weekend. Madden’s crew chief Brenan Parkos, who is a professional quad racer, was approached by Monster Jam promoters in search of what Wisconsin fans are into. The answer was easy for Parkos: “Dirt track racing!” Madden will have his black and green racing machine on display for the three Monster Jam shows Friday and Saturday, April 11-12. He is rumored to have a few hot laps in store for the crowd. “This is a bucket list for me, I’ve been a huge Grave Digger fan since I was a kid and I’m looking forward to seeing that monster truck up close while getting my sponsors some extra exposure,” Madden said. “They gave me free passes and full access to anywhere I want to go. That’s pretty cool.” Madden is planning on racing full-time at Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay in 2015. [Read More]

April 1-4 Frostbuster Week Top 20 Point Standings

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds (tie broken in top four) – 1. Jason Wolla, Ray, N.D., 148; 2. Todd Shute, Des Moines, Iowa, 138; 3. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 138; 4. Josh Most, Red Oak, Iowa, 123; 5. Cole Ferguson, Dexter, Iowa, 111; 6. Justin Medler, Minot, N.D., 103; 7. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, and Mike Mullen, Suamico, Wis., both 101; 9. Adam Larson, Ankeny, Iowa, 100; 10. Jimmy Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, 92; 11. Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup, Iowa, 88; 12. Jon Snyder, Ames, Iowa, 87; 13. Luke Wanninger, Minburn, Iowa, 77; 14. Brian Mullen, Seymour, Wis., 76; 15. Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 75; 16. Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa, and Ken Schrader, Concord, N.C., both 69; 18. Donavon Sorenson, Laurel, Mont., 66; 19. Jacob Murray, Hartford, Iowa, 65; 20. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 64. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Jay Schmidt, Tama, Iowa, 138; 2. Brendon LaBatte, Weyburn, Sask., 132; 3. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa, 119; 4. Bret Koehler, Two Rivers, Wis., 110; 5. Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, 105; 6. James Lynch, Donnellson, Iowa, 96; 7. Rick [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 9

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 614; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 593; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 547; 4. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 508; 5. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 454; 6. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 452; 7. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 436; 8. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 9. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 375; 10. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 372; 11. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 364; 12. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 357; 13. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., and Don Earven, Globe, Ariz., both 354; 15. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 312; 16. Sean Stewart, Bullhead City, Ariz., 308; 17. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., 293; 18. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 290; 19. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 286; 20. Ryan McDaniel, Olivehurst, Calif., 277. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Paradise, Texas, 265; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 260; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 215; 4. Kyle Jones, Kennedale, Texas, 175; 5. Tucker Doughty, Heath, Texas, 161; 6. Brandon Long, [Read More]

Stone returning to Merced in borrowed Modified

MERCED, Calif. – Paul Stone would rather drive someone else’s car than sit and watch the races at Merced Speedway on Saturday night. Because building his new IMCA Modified is taking longer than expected, Stone found another seat to sit in. He’ll be driving a car owned by Jack Mounce of Merced for the second time this season. “It’s like when you’re on the road and you are sleeping in a bed that isn’t yours. It never feels quite as good as the one you have at home,” Stone said. “An unfamiliar car adds an extra challenge to driving.” Stone, who is known nationally in the ranks of IMCA, will make Mounce’s car more like his own as the season progresses. Though the new car was all assembled in his garage early last week, it was unassembled by the week’s end. Stone is a perfectionist. He disassembled the car to have the parts powder-coated. The colorful coating will add extra protection to the car’s chassis. “I don’t think the new car will be seen that [Read More]

Foulger first in epic Antioch battle

ANTIOCH, Calif. (April 4) – Troy Foulger and Michael Paul Jr. waged a side-by-side battle that lasted half the feature in IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified racing Saturday at Antioch Speedway. “The track was perfect – with two grooves to make it a great race – I had so much fun,” Foulger said after having Paul, Jr. outside his passenger window lap after lap, with no chance to pass him. “I finally figured if I open up the straightaway, it would help me when I entered the corner.” Foulger, who started sixth, got by Paul and went on to the checkered flag. “It was a good race – but it would have been better if I won,” Paul laughed. “My car was loose (handling) and his was better. Troy just got under me and would not let go.” Paul studied the track to maintain his advantage. His car being loose meant he wanted to stay out of the driest groove on the race track. “I was hunting for moisture, looking for any part of the [Read More]

Zeitner’s Deery Series tires pass lab test

VINTON, Iowa – Samples taken from Corey Zeitner’s tires have passed chemical testing conducted at an independent laboratory. As a result, Zeitner is now the official winner of Saturday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Crawford County Speedway. “We received results today (Thursday) from the lab, which verified the tires were legal,” Tour Director Kevin Yoder said. “Race results have been declared official and Corey has been paid the $3,000 for his win.” Random tire sampling will continue throughout the IMCA Late Model tour as well as at events for other sanctioned divisions throughout the 2015 season.

New Hooker Harness awards given at IMCA specials

FREEPORT, Ill. – Hooker Harness has sky-high aspirations for its new marketing partnership with IMCA. The custom-made seatbelt and shoulder harness manufacturer, located in Freeport, Ill., gives $25 product certificates to fifth-place finishers at 80 special events beginning this season. All eight sanctioned divisions are included in the Hooker program. “The program with IMCA helps get exposure to a larger customer base. IMCA is the largest grassroots sanctioning body in the United States. There are a lot of drivers out there,” noted Hooker partner Scott McPhillips. “There are drivers who became our customers when they were racing go-karts or bandoleros and stayed with us as they’ve moved up.” Founded in the early 1970s, Hooker has specialized in manufacturing seat belts and harnesses for the aviation industry, most notably aerobatic, home-built and restored aircraft. The company’s pull-up, pull-down, adjustable and rotary harness systems all have IMCA applications. All Hooker-made seat belts and harnesses are manufactured to individual customer specifications, so they are not produced until actually ordered; any necessary alterations are made at no additional cost. [Read More]