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Hogge, Ryland top opening night features at Ocean

By Don Martin II WATSONVILLE, Calif. (March 11, 2022) – Bobby Hogge IV opened the 63rd season of racing at Ocean Speedway with a dominant IMCA Modified feature win Friday night. One early tangle proved to be the only slowdown of the race. Hogge led the restart ahead of reigning KMJ Performance State champion Jim Pettit II and four-time and defending track champion Cody Burke. Burke took second from Pettit on the fourth lap and Pettit fell back to fifth on lap six as Matthew Hagio settled into third. Hogge held a half-lap lead over Burke by the 11th circuit. Burke fell out on lap 12 as Hagio was now second ahead of Anthony Copeland. Pettit slipped past Copeland for third on lap 18 but was a lap down as Hogge won ahead of Hagio and Pettit. Fred Ryland won the 20-lap IMCA Northern SportMod main event. The race got a complete restart before Ryland led past Jim DiGiovanni and Igor Grandzjuk on the restart. Grandzjuk took second on lap four, only to surrender the [Read More]

DeCarlo, Ryland open season with wins at Antioch

By Don Martin II ANTIOCH, Calif. (March 12, 2022) – Nick DeCarlo scored the win in the 25-lap IMCA Modified main event Saturday at Antioch Speedway. This was the first race of the 62nd championship season at the track, and it was DeCarlo’s first win in two years. Kellen Chadwick jumped into the lead at the start with DeCarlo not far behind in second. The leaders caught heavy traffic on lap 15 and DeCarlo made an inside pass on the backstretch on lap 16 to grab the lead. Bobby Hogge IV made a high pass in turn two on Lap 17 to take the lead from DeCarlo, but DeCarlo came back strong with an outside pass in turn four to regain command. During the final circuits, Hogge kept it close but DeCarlo prevailed for the well-earned victory. Five-time champion Troy Foulger ended up third ahead of Chadwick and Pettit Reigning champion Fred Ryland won the IMCA Northern SportMod feature. He had picked up a win at Watsonville a night earlier to make it a double [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through March 10, 2022

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 545; 2. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 467; 3. William Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 349; 4. Cody Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa, 338; 5. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 332; 6. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 327; 7. Devin Fouquette, Saint Cloud, Minn., 316; 8. Don Shaw, Ham Lake, Minn., 301; 9. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 286; 10. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 273; 11. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 272; 12. Matt Aukland, Glyndon, Minn., 262; 13. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 250; 14. Denver Dodd, Scottsdale, Ariz., 248; 15. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 246; 16. Tanner Black, Otis, Kan., 244; 17. Jerry Flippo, Bakersfield, Calif., 238; 18. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 235; 19. Joshua Cain, Rio Rancho, N.M., 234; 20. Russell Allen, Brawley, Calif., 233. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Tanner Conn, Oklahoma City, Okla., 70; 2. Joe Bob Lee, Cache, Okla., 66; 3. Terry Easum, Broken Arrow, Okla., 61; 4. Shane Sundquist, Bertrand, Neb., 50; 5. Jordan Knight, Wright, Kan., 48; 6. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 40; [Read More]

B & B Racing Chassis back as title sponsor for ‘awesome’ IMCA Stock Car All-Star Invitational

BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (March 12, 2022) – After the inaugural event exceeded all expectations, Paul Burger is confident the second annual B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational will accomplish the same. Set for Thursday, Sept. 8 during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, the All-Star event will feature 30 of the best IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers from across the country with the winner receiving a bare powder coated chassis valued at $6,400 from event title sponsor B & B. “Last year’s All-Star Invitational was even better than we had anticipated. It definitely went above and beyond our expectations,” said Burger, owner of the chassis building company located in Belle Plaine, Minn. “It’s still pretty cool to be able to go back and watch replays of that race. I think this year’s race will be another awesome event.” Kelly Shryock was the winner of the first B & B All-Star Invitational, topping a field represented by drivers from 11 different states. 2021 state champions and winners of sanctioned events paying $750 [Read More]

IMCA Modified Western Region drivers race under Shaw Race Cars banner again in 2022

BATESVILLE, Ark. (March 9, 2022) – The Shaw Race Cars banner flies over IMCA’s Western Region for Modifieds for an 11th consecutive season in 2022. The Batesville, Ark., chassis builder, owned by Scott and Marlene Mosley, again provides a portion of the point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in point standings for the region that includes tracks in Arizona, California, western Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, northern New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. “Working with IMCA has been very good for us. It’s given our business and our chassis a lot of exposure,” said Mrs. Mosley. “(Executive Director of Competition) Dave Brenn is always available and we can always contact (IMCA President) Brett Root. They make it very easy for us.” The 2022 regional champion will earn $2,500, with $1,250 paid for second, $625 for third, $325 for fourth and $300 for fifth. Sixth through 10th place finishers each receive $200. Drivers must display two Shaw Race Cars logos on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. Much accomplished veteran and [Read More]

2021 champions among drivers honored at Arlington banquet

MORTON, Minn. (March 9, 2022) – More than 300 people attended the 2021 Arlington Raceway awards banquet March 5 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. Track champions honored were: Mach-1 Sport Compact, Marschall Robinson; IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Matt Olson; IMCA Northern SportMod, Matt Looft; IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, Dan Mackenthun; IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car, Trevor Serbus; and IMCA Modified, Trent Loverude. Perfect Attendance Awards were given to 57 drivers. ‘Cus It’s Fun awards and $100 certificates from B & B Racing Chassis went to: Mach-1 Sport Compact, Levi Selly; IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Moriah Callahan; IMCA Northern SportMod, Broddy Enter; IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car, Andrew Allen; IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, Patrick Schauer; and IMCA Modified, Aaron McVenes. Rookie awards were presented to Mach-1 Sport Compact, Gavin Selly; IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Joshua Black; IMCA Northern SportMod, Gavin Maass; IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car, Matt Johnson; IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, Ryan Bjerkeset; and IMCA Modified, Jonah Padgett. Most Improved awards were presented to: Mach-1 Sport Compact, Emily Senne; IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Taylor Manderfield; IMCA Northern SportMod, Chris [Read More]

Brinn Transmission marks 20th season as IMCA sponsor for Modified special events

BAY CITY, Mich. (March 7, 2022) – The company that puts the emphasis on Performance, Quality and Reliability marks its 20th season of IMCA sponsorship in 2022. Brinn Transmission awards $50 product certificates to top five finishers at 30 designated special events. Those 150 drivers will then be entered in a random drawing, with the winner receiving a new transmission from the Bay City, Mich., manufacturer. “Brinn Transmission has been proud to partner with IMCA over the past 20 years. We have shared steady growth in business and friendship with their great organization,” commented Brinn Senior Vice President Bob Kietzman. “As the sport of racing continues to expand, we look forward to supporting IMCA and the drivers who have been so loyal to us and our products. Thank you IMCA and thank you to everyone who races with Brinn.” Ty Clemens of Belgrade, Mont., a top-five finisher at Electric City Speedway’s Fastest in the Falls special, won the transmission drawing held last December. Product certificates will be mailed after official results from designated specials are received. Brinn also awards a [Read More]

Nebraska’s Drueke wins first career OCRS Sprint feature

By John Rittenoure MEEKER, Okla. (March 5, 2022) – Tyler Drueke traveled a long ways to race his IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car on Saturday. But the trip was worth it. The Eagle, Neb., resident took the lead with 10 laps remaining and went on to win his first career AmeriFlex Oil Capital Racing Series feature during the second day of the Spring Nationals at Red Dirt Raceway. After a restart on lap 18, Drueke saw his chance to pass Blake Edwards and Sheldon Barksdale for the lead and never looked back. “I just went around on the outside,” Drueke said of his pass of the two for the lead. It was heartbreak for Barksdale who started on the pole and led from the opening lap. Edwards and Rees Moran gave chase and the trio stayed 1-2-3 ‘til the yellow waved on lap 18. Edwards shot around Barksdale for the lead on lap 20 then quickly gave way to Drueke on lap 21. Barksdale fell to fourth. “I was leading those laps and was trying to [Read More]

Shebester wins OCRS season opener

By John Rittenoure MEEKER, Okla. (March 4, 2022) – Steven Shebester led start to finish in Friday’s AmeriFlex Oil Capital Racing Series IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car season opener at Red Dirt Raceway, but the 25-lap distance was more grueling then Shebester expected. “It was getting a little tough toward the end,” Shebester said about going the distance on opening day of the Red Dirt Raceway Spring Nationals. “Being the first race of the season, I got a little wore out. I need to get back into race shape.” Part of the problem stemmed a fast tacky track that made for a very competitive field. “The track was good,” Shebester said. “I came up on lapped traffic about 15 laps in and they were fast. Everyone was fast. It was good everywhere. You could move around a little bit. On top you could get that momentum going and just rip it.” The race almost went green to checkered until the yellow waved with about seven laps remaining for a turn four spin. “I hated to see that [Read More]

Three IMCA divisions Stampede March 17-19 at Southern Oklahoma Speedway

ARDMORE, Okla. (March 7, 2022) – Southern Oklahoma Speedway’s Southern Stampede special sees three IMCA divisions in action March 17, 18 and 19. IMCA Modifieds run for $2,000 to win and $200 to start on Thursday, $1,000 to win and $100 to start on Friday and $3,000 to win and $300 to start Saturday evening at Ardmore, with each winner earning Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility. Thirty cars will start three-win on the final night. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods both run for $1,000 to win and $100 to start on Thursday, $750 to win and $75 to start on Friday and $1,250 to win and $125 to start Saturday. Stock Car winners become B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational qualifying eligible. Each race night program will be available on IMCA.TV, which also returns as broadcast partner for weekly race programs at Southern Oklahoma Speedway this season. Pre-entry fee for the Modifieds is $75 for Thursday or Friday, $125 for Saturday or $175 for all three days. Stock [Read More]