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IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 9, 2022

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 948; 2. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 947; 3. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 787; 4. A.J. Ward, Ionia, Mich., 762; 5. Steve Askew, Aubrey, Texas, 758; 6. William Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 749; 7. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 730; 8. Jim Pettit, Prunedale, Calif., 726; 9. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 724; 10. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 682; 11. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 676; 12. Jon White, Red Oak, Texas, 661; 13. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 655; 14. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 649; 15. Bobby Hogge, Salinas, Calif., 648; 16. Jordan Grabouski, Beatrice, Neb., 633; 17. Chris Morris, Taylor, Texas, 628; 18. Beau Collins, Savoy, Texas, 586; 19. Trevor Fitz-Gibbon, Nipomo, Calif., 585; 20. Drake Findley, Bryant, Ark., 562. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 391; 2. Colton Leal, Dubuque, Iowa, 378; 3. Dustin Schram, Sterling, Ill., 367; 4. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 320; 5. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 309; 6. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 302; 7. Jim Johnson, Plainview, Neb., and Jacob [Read More]

Performance Bodies, MD3 to continue awards for IMCA Modifieds, SportMods

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – Performance Bodies and MD3 have upped a slate of post-season awards for drivers in three IMCA divisions. Champions and rookies of the year in each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod national champions and rookies of the year all receive $200 MD3 product certificates. Champions and front row starters in both Modified and Northern SportMod main events at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s also receive $200 product certificates. More information is available by calling Performance Bodies at 800 722-4641.

A season to celebrate as Performance Bodies reaches 40th as IMCA sponsor

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – Performance Bodies marks another milestone in 2022, giving awards to IMCA drivers for a 40th consecutive season. The Cedar Falls, Iowa, high performance automotive parts distributor and race car body manufacturer celebrates that anniversary with an awards program that sees $25,000 in product certificates given to drivers in seven divisions. “Forty years ago I had no idea that I would be able to follow my dreams and actually make a career in the racing industry,” said Performance Bodies President Scott Braun. “The relationships with all the racers and manufacturers over the years because of IMCA are amazing. “We have been fortunate to be around IMCA racing since the beginning and a sponsor for over 40 years.” $200 MD3 product certificates go to second through seventh place drivers in standings for each of the five regions, and to second, third and fourth-place drivers in rookie standings for each Friesen Performance IMCA Modified region. Each of the top five drivers in national IMCA Sunoco Late Model national standings and the national [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]

Hyperco continues IMCA dedication for 25th season with special events awards

PONTOTOC, Miss. (June 9, 2022) – Hyperco marks a quarter-century of support for IMCA drivers, renewing an awards program for special events competitors in seven divisions. Second, third and fourth-place finishers at 80 designated specials for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, IMCA STARS Mod Lites, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods all receive coil springs from the high performance suspension components manufacturer. “We are a motorsports dedicated brand. All we do is work with racers,” said Motorsports and Performance Aftermarket Manager Justin Cockerham. “We are the sole supplier to the NASCAR Cup Series and recently won our 58th consecutive Indianapolis 500, and have the same dedication to IMCA drivers and tracks. We utilize the same technology to make springs for IMCA drivers that we do for NASCAR.” Part of the MW Components family of companies, Hyperco has manufacturing facilities in Pontotoc, Miss., Logansport, Ind., and, as of last summer, Greer, S.C. “Greer is a state of the art facility. [Read More]

NAPA bringing know how to Super Nationals in official IMCA capacity

DES MOINES, Iowa – NAPA will bring the automotive parts know how to the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in an official capacity. Des Moines-based NAPA Iowa has been designated as Official Automotive Parts Supplier of IMCA and of Super Nationals as part of a three-year agreement with the sanctioning body. NAPA also becomes title sponsor of the Fan Zone, to be located south of the Boone Speedway grandstand throughout the week of the Sept. 5-10 Super Nationals. A limited number of coupons good for $5 off grandstand admission for the Friday, Sept. 9 program will be available at approximately 70 participating stores located across Iowa. “NAPA is involved in racing at many levels and we have store owners who are part of Super Nationals. I went to Boone for the first time last year and really loved the energy and environment,” said NAPA Iowa General Manager Jason Zeliadt. “I saw a lot of our people there, both customers and drivers who walk into their local NAPA stores and buy parts.” After meeting with one [Read More]

IMCA Modified Eastern Region drivers in 10th season of Dirt Works Race Cars title support

ORONOGO, Mo. (June 8, 2022) – Modified drivers in IMCA’s Eastern Region enjoy a milestone 10th consecutive season of title sponsorship support from Dirt Works Race Cars in 2022. The Oronogo, Mo., chassis builder is owned by long-time IMCA Modified driver Jerry Hoffman and will again furnish a portion of the $6,000 point fund paid to top 10 drivers in standings for the region encompassing tracks in Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. The regional champion earns $2,500. The runner-up gets $1,250, with $625 for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for sixth through 10th places. Drivers are required to display two Dirt Works Race Cars logos on their race cars to be eligible for point fund shares. “I like IMCA – the most economical way to race a Modified is IMCA and I wish more tracks recognized that fact,” said Hoffman, also owner of Dirt Works’ sister company Hoffman Race Cars and owner of Springfield Raceway, where sanctioned Modifieds headline Saturday night race programs. “IMCA has been around for a long time and [Read More]

Winters Performance gives IMCA Modified, Stock Car top five, national rookie awards

YORK, Pa. (June 7, 2022) – Drivers in two IMCA divisions receive awards this fall from eight-year sponsor Winters Performance Products. The York, Pa., manufacturer again gives $100 product certificates to top five drivers in each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and in both regions for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. The IMCA Modified national rookie of the year receives a quick change rear end with steel axle tubes while the IMCA Stock Car national rookie of the year receives a Falcon aluminum transmission. “We’re proud to continue our partnership with IMCA and to present these awards to IMCA racers,” said Winters Performance CEO Bob Salathe. “My grandfather founded this company in 1958 to support the racing community that he was a part of by providing the best performance products available. We’re thrilled to be able to carry on that same level of support and involvement nearly 65 years later.” Awards will be presented during the national banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. Winters [Read More]

IMCA Midwest Madness Tour returning for June 26-30 run

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (June 7, 2022) – Drivers in five IMCA divisions see action on five consecutive nights in the upcoming Midwest Madness Tour. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars both race for $1,000 top prizes Sunday, June 26 at Minnesota’s Worthington Speedway; and at Iowa venues Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer on Monday, June 27; Buena Vista Raceway in Alta on Tuesday, June 28; Shelby County Speedway in Harlan on Wednesday, June 29; and at Stuart Speedway on Thursday, June 30. Modified winners become eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational while Stock Car winners become B & B Racing Chassis All-Star qualifying eligible. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods race for $500 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $400 to win and Mach-1 Sport Compacts for $200 to win each night. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national, regional, KMJ Performance State and tour points will be awarded. Stuart also gives track points. Point funds will be paid in all divisions. Modified and Stock Car tour champions both earn [Read More]