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Fast Shafts marks 20th season as IMCA sponsor with record number of awards

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 18, 2022) – Fast Shafts celebrates its 20th season of IMCA sponsorship with awards for another record number of drivers. Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA STARS Mod Lite IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod state champions all receive two $25 product certificates from the Des Moines, Iowa, manufacturer, founded by Pat Fagen in 1992 and now owned by Beau Kaplan. “This opportunity was both exciting and humbling,” said Kaplan, a former IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock and Friesen Performance Northern SportMod competitor. “I had been selling heavy construction equipment and loved doing it. Pat first talked to me about this last fall and I knew if I was going to make a change it would have to have something to do with racing.” “My passion for racing was still there and the growth and popularity of Fast Shafts intrigued me,” he added. “We closed the deal on Dec. 31, 2021.” Fast Shafts recognized a record 94 [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 14, 2022

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 809; 2. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 600; 3. William Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 568; 4. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 482; 5. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 405; 6. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 403; 7. Russell Allen, Brawley, Calif., 388; 8. Don Shaw, Ham Lake, Minn., 371; 9. Steve Askew, Aubrey, Texas, 364; 10. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 358; 11. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 345; 12. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 342; 13. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 340; 14. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa, 338; 15. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 333; 16. Denver Dodd, Scottsdale, Ariz., 332; 17. Marvin Mueller, Yuma, Ariz., and Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., both 328; 19. Jon White, Red Oak, Texas, 326; 20. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 320. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Colby Stubblefield, Seagoville, Texas, 208; 2. Jesse “Chip” Graham, Lewisville, Texas, 172; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, and Terry Easum, Broken Arrow, Okla., both 168; 5. Joe Bob Lee, Cache, Okla., 155; 6. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 148; 7. [Read More]

Ice Breaker Challenge KO’d by cold weather

EAGLE, Neb. (April 14, 2022) – With forecasts calling for weather more appropriate for sled dog racing than race cars, Eagle Raceway has canceled the Ice Breaker Challenge scheduled April 15 and 16. Opening night at America’s Home Track is April 23, with Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods on the evening’s program. Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5:15 p[.m. Hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and free for five and under. Pit Passes are $30. A1 Iron & Empire Fence sponsors the 2022 IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing lidlifter. Weekly race programs at Eagle will be broadcast on IMCA.TV produced by Advantage Racing.

Davenport opens April 22 with $1,000 to win features for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Late Models

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 14, 2022) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Late Models both race for $1,000 to win in the regular season opener next Friday, April 22 at Davenport Speedway. The Modified winner becomes eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational; Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods are also on the card as pit gates open at 4 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow. Pits passes are $30. Grandstand admission is adults $12, kids ages 5-10 $5 and four and under free.

Hahn, Oliva get April 9 victories at Southern Oklahoma

By Ben Deatherage ARDMORE, Okla. (April 9, 2022) – Southern Oklahoma Speedway had another great installment to its 2022 campaign with Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars on the Saturday night card. In the Stock Car main, Blake James got the lead on the opening lap but got high out of turn four, allowing Marcus Hahn to get underneath him and hold down first place on lap one. The Ardmore had Todd Decker on his heels and chomping at the bit to get around him. The lone stoppage of the main event was on lap nine and allowed Decker to crank up the heat on Hahn for the top spot. Hahn successfully kept all challengers at bay for the checkers. Larry Bradley ended in second over Decker in third. Ray Allen Hoedebeck started dead last and placed fourth with Ryan Bohnstedt picking up fifth. Brandon White blitzed out in front of the pack as the Southern SportMods got their feature underway. White did have some contenders to deal with, among them [Read More]

IMCA King of the Highbanks postponed, Marshalltown to host Friday Season Preview

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (April 13, 2022) – Less than favorable weather forecasts have forced Karl Auto Group Marshalltown Speedway track officials to postpone the $5,000 to win King of the Highbanks special for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Practice was originally scheduled tonight (Wednesday) with King of the Highbanks programs Thursday and Friday. While the practice and Thursday show are off, the April 15 program has been rebranded as the Friday Season Preview. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars both run for $1,000 to win along with Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility, respectively. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods both run for $400 top checks, IMCA STARS Mod Lites and Mach-1 Sport Compacts both for $250 to win. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and KMJ Performance State points will be awarded. Pit pages open at 5:15 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:55 p.m. and racing is at 7:30 p.m. Pit passes are $30. [Read More]

Modifieds, Stock Cars, Southern SportMods on May 25-29 IMCA All Star Shootout cards

ARDMORE, Okla. (April 13, 2022) – All-stars in three IMCA divisions see action each night of the May 25-29 All Star Shootout. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds run for $1,000 to win, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods both for $750 to win beginning with opening night Wednesday, May 25 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore. The Shootout is then Texas-bound for shows Thursday, May 26 at Grayson County Speedway in Bells; Friday, May 27 at Boyd Raceway; Saturday, May 28 at Kennedale Speedway Park; and Sunday, May 29 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway in Waco. All five race programs will be broadcast by IMCA.TV. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, GRT Race Cars South Central and EQ Cylinder Heads Southern regional, KMJ Performance State and series points will be awarded each night; Boyd also gives track points. Modified and Stock Car feature winners become eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational or B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational, respectively; Modified and Stock Car Shootout champions also become eligible [Read More]

Paul scores big win at Petaluma

By Ben Deatherage PETALUMA, Calif. (April 9, 2022) – Michael Paul Jr., paced a healthy field of Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds Saturday night at Petaluma Speedway. Raymond Lindeman had a fast hot rod from the drop of the first green flag before having to deal with restarts as three cautions happened in the first five circuits. After the third restart, Lindeman received company in the likes of hometown driver Paul, who battled with the leader for several laps before capturing the top spot on the 13th lap. Paul had to deal with a pair of stoppages himself in the later stages of the feature, as he held on through a green, white, checkered finish to win ahead of Cody Burke and Jim Pettit II. Racing in the Josh Combs-owned entry, Anthony Slaney placed fourth with fifth going to Lindeman.

Friesen Performance is new title sponsor for IMCA Modifieds, Northern SportMods

SUTTON, Neb. (April 13, 2022) – Drivers in the two biggest IMCA divisions enjoy new title support from Friesen Performance beginning this season. The Sutton, Neb., race shop becomes title sponsor of IMCA Modified and IMCA Northern SportMod divisions, providing a portion of national point funds to be paid in both through 2024. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds race weekly in a record 27 states and Canada this year, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods in a record 19 states and Canada. “This is a win-win program. Many drivers who are already our customers will be racing for point shares in these two divisions,” said Friesen Performance Sales Manager Al Walters. “This program kind of evolved as we talked with Carson (Becker-Gramm, marketing integration and sponsorship director for IMCA).” “These are the divisions we sell the majority of engines to,” he noted. Friesen sells and ships GM 604 and 602 crate engines to IMCA customers across the country and is also an authorized crate engine repair facility. “We have plenty of crate engines available,” said Walters, adding [Read More]

DeCarlo gets it done at Antioch Speedway

By Don Martin II ANTIOCH, Calif. (April 9, 2022) – Nick DeCarlo won the 20-lap IMCA Modified main event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. It was the second win of the season for DeCarlo and he overtook rookie Trevor Clymens to get the job done. Clymens raced into the early lead ahead of Sean Wilson and Kenneth Robles. DeCarlo started deeper in the field, and Clymens had a straightaway advantage wiped out by a lap seven yellow flag. Clymens continued to lead Robles on the restart with DeCarlo already up to third. DeCarlo went around Robles on the front stretch to take second on the ninth lap. DeCarlo was working the outside groove very well and made an outside pass on the backstretch on the 12th lap to take the lead from Clymens. A late yellow flag bunched the field on lap 17, but it didn’t stop DeCarlo. As DeCarlo charged on ahead of everybody else, Aaron Crowell made an outside pass in turn four to take second from Clymens. DeCarlo got the win ahead [Read More]