Ryan Clark

Desert Thunder brings back IMCA Hobby Stocks

PRICE, Utah – Common sense and common rules bring IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks back to Desert Thunder Raceway. Sanctioned Hobbies ran at the Price, Utah 3/8-mile dirt oval from 2009-2012. They’ll return for four Friday-Saturday doubleheaders this season, joining IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods. “We tried them for a while at a time when dirt track racing was expanding in Utah,” track owner and co-promoter Harvey Howard said. “Then some other people decided they could do things better with what I call outlaw rules.” “It’s taken a while but other people have figured out what we knew 10 years ago,” he continued. “We have done everything we can to move back and hope that now we’ve come full circle. It’s just common sense to go to a national sanction and not have to argue over rules.” Race dates for all IMCA divisions at Desert Thunder are April 13 and 14, April 27 and 28, May 11 and 12, and Sept. 28 and 29. “We had 21 Hobby Stocks [Read More]

IMCA Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour opens on Memorial Day at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa – Opening night of the Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour sees the series in action on Memorial Day at Benton County Speedway, the traditional home track of the IMCA Modified division. Wehrs Machine and Racing Products comes on board as presenting sponsor for the tour, which counts forays into Wisconsin and South Dakota among its eight 2018 dates. After the Monday, May 28 lidlifter at Vinton, the series is at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis., on Wednesday and Thursday, June 21-22; at Farley Speedway on Friday, June 29; at Knoxville Raceway on Thursday, July 19; at Park Jefferson Speedway in Jefferson, S.D., on Monday, July 23; at Hancock County Speedway in Britt on Tuesday, July 24; at Buena Vista Raceway in Alta on Wednesday, July 25; and at Clay County Speedway in Spencer on Monday, Aug. 6. Feature winners earn a $2,000 share of the $10,000 purse to be paid each night. All features are qualifying events for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot and pay a minimum of $200 to [Read More]

Razor Chassis banner flies again in IMCA’s South Central Region

PLATTE CENTER, Neb. – Razor Chassis reaches an IMCA milestone this season, its fifth as title sponsor of the South Central Region. The Platte Center, Neb., chassis builder again provides a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 Modified drivers in the region, which includes tracks in Texas and southern New Mexico. 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. All drivers in the region are required to display two Razor decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. Information about Razor-built chassis is available by calling 402 246-2021, at the www.rothrace.com website and on Facebook. Cory Sample repeated as a regional champion aboard a Razor last season, albeit in the Western region. “We are seeing more and more Razor cars throughout the country and I know there are some new cars going to the South Central Region this season,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “Anthony Roth took [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through March 22

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 750; 2. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 596; 3. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 411; 4. Ricky Thornton Jr., Clive, Iowa, 404; 5. Colin Deming, Hobbs, N.M., 403; 6. Kelsie Foley, Tucson, Ariz., 402; 7. Jeffrey Abbey, Comanche, Texas, 396; 8. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 382; 9. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 369; 10. Russell Allen, Brawley, Calif., 311; 11. Brent Schlafmann, Bismarck, N.D., 309; 12. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 298; 13. Jason Noll, Peoria, Ariz., 297; 14. Cory Sample, Winnemucca, Nev., 288; 15. Tim Ward, Chandler, Ariz., 287; 16. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 282; 17. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., 277; 18. Lance Mari, Imperial, Calif., 270; 19. Jason Wolla, Ray, N.D., 269; 20. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 267. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Michael Day, Greenville, Texas, 112; 2. Austin Mundie, Carrollton, Texas, 88; 3. Trey Schmidt, Spring, Texas, 79; 4. Daniel King, Conroe, Texas, 78; 5. Andy Shouse, Oklahoma City, Okla., 76; 6. Bruce Crockett, Porter, Texas, 71; 7. Kent Lewis Sr., Willis, Texas, and Tyler [Read More]

World’s Greatest! to feature 281 Speedway

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – How2Media, producers of the television show World’s Greatest!, announced it has selected C&S Promotions’ 281 Speedway to be a part of the popular television series. The quarter-mile dirt track at Stephenville, promoted by Joe Spillman and Heather Combs, sanctions the Modified, Stock Car, Southern SportMod and Sport Compact divisions with IMCA. “281 Speedway is not just a favorite dirt track for racing but it is truly an entertainment venue, a one-of-a-kind place to be on a Saturday night with exciting events involving the fans, interaction with the drivers and contests during intermissions,” said Gordon Freeman, executive producer of the show.“We think their story will be meaningful, fun and entertaining for our viewers.” As part of the show, How2Media will send a film crew to spend time at the track on April 21 to get the story behind the story on C&S Promotions and 281 Speedway, and to show World’s Greatest! viewers why they were selected as the best in their category, and therefore featured on the show. The episode will be broadcast [Read More]

Lawton Speedway adds IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars

LAWTON, Okla. – The first IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car track champion crowned in Oklahoma will earn that title at Lawton Speedway. Opening night on the 3/8-mile red clay oval is scheduled for April 7. The IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing point season continues on Saturday nights through Sept. 29. The growth of RaceSaver nationwide helped pique the interest of co-promoters Kyle Ezell and his mother Marcy Davis but its economical rules is what ultimately sold them on the class. “What we really like is the rules package with the sealed motor,” Ezell explained. “IMCA RaceSaver rules give everybody the same chance to win and be competitive. You can’t just outdollar somebody. The outcome of the race is determined by the driver and setup and not just how much money you spend.” As a promoter and RaceSaver driver himself, Ezell has seen the effects high costs have had on car count numbers for a non-IMCA series in the state. “It’s no fun when you know you can’t win or finish in the top five any night,” [Read More]

Hall of Fame induction set for Saturday

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa – A who’s who of motorsports legends will be inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame and Racing Museum this weekend. The event will be held at the new Hamilton County Events Complex, located on the fairgrounds. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and induction ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Along with J. Alex Sloan, founder of the International Motor Contest Association and Keith Knaack, who owned IMCA and was a pioneer of the Modified division, inductees include Al Sweeney and Frank Winkley, Gus Schrader, Tiny Lund, Frederick and August Duesenberg, Ernie Derr, Don White, Emory Collins, Ramo Stott, Ed Sanger, Marion Robinson, Dick Hutcherson, John Gerber, Johnny Beauchamp, Curt Hansen, Tom Hearst, Gary Webb, Bob Shryock, Roger Dolan, Darrell Dake, Ronnie Weedon, Denny Hovinga, Red Droste, Verlin Eaker, Bob Trostle, Bob Harris, Larry and Penny Eckrich, Dale Swanson, Larry Clement, Al Frieden, Ralp Capitani, Whit Hemingway, Larry Conklin and brothers Junior, Jerry and Jimmy Grove.

Saturday practice precedes Dodge City season opener

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. – Activity is picking up around the Dodge City Raceway Park 3/8-mile clay oval with opening night just 10 days away. But first, an open practice session is on tap for this Saturday, March 24 from 6-9 p.m. Grandstand admission is free with a $20 fee per person for admittance to the pit area. The practice session is open to all. Saturday’s practice session precedes the 2018 season opener by seven nights, with the Dodge City Raceway Park season officially getting under way on Saturday night, March 31. The March 31 season opener will feature a full card of championship racing action including IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. The March 31 event fires off at 7:30 p.m. with tickets $15 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30. In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action following Saturday’s open practice session.

Egleston Tribute at Merced postponed to April 14

MERCED, Calif. – Inclement weather gets the blame for postponement of the Bill Egleston Tribute originally schedule for this Saturday at Merced Speedway. IMCA Modifieds now race for $3,000 to win and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods for $1,800 to win at the rescheduled event Saturday, April 14. Pit gates open at 1 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 4 p.m. Racing follows 4:45 p.m. hot laps. Car and driver is $50. Pit passes are $40. Spectator admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 62 and over, military personnel and students with ID, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for five and under. The Egleston Tribute is a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier. Modifieds and Northern SportMods chase IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, California State and track points; Modifieds also contend for Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region points. Fellow racers and friends contributed to the purse for the event, held in honor of the late IMCA Modified driver. More information is on Facebook.

Winnemucca’s Classic Shootout rained out, rescheduled for June 2-3

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – Rain is already the winner of this weekend’s IMCA Modified special at Winnemucca Regional Speedway. The High Desert Classic has been rescheduled to Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3. IMCA Modifieds chase top checks of $1,500 both nights with Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot berths at stake as well. A minimum of $100 will be paid to start and each main event purse totals $5,500. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Larry Shaw Race Cars Western Region, IMCA State and track points will be awarded for each show. Entry fee is $150 for both days or $100 a day at the gate for non-registered drivers. Pit gates open at 10 a.m., the grandstand opens at 11 a.m. and racing follows 12:30 p.m. hot laps both days. A pit party follows the Saturday race program at Model T Hotel and Casino, sponsor of the second annual event. Both shows are draw/redraw with an optional pill draw. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for kids ages [Read More]