Hobby Stock Archives

Becerra breaks Brown win streak at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (May 19, 2023) – IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing was held on a blustery mid-May Friday night at the 4/10-mile dirt track, CJ Speedway. A solid field of drivers were on hand to provide another entertaining night of racing in five IMCA divisions. The Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds saw CJ Speedway regular Jarrett Brown have his recent win streak come to an end at the hands of Carthage, Ill., driver Austin Becerra. Brown took the lead early but could not hold off Becerra, who had started the feature in the 10th position. Becerra took the win ahead of Brown and Dakota Simmons. Matt Lundry led the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod feature for several laps before ninth starting Logan Anderson took over the top spot. Anderson held the point for a few laps before 12th starting Dylan VanWyk shot into the lead with a slick move off of turn two. VanWyk has been a frequent visitor to the FOCO Victory Lane in 2023. VanWyk scored the win ahead of Anderson and [Read More]

IMCA rookies, special events drivers in running for Dynamic Drivelines awards

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 20, 2023) – Dynamic Drivelines delivers awards to IMCA national rookies of the year and special events competitors for an eighth consecutive season in 2023. Top rookies in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern divisions all receive drive shafts from the Des Moines, Iowa, manufacturer. The Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite and Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Hobby Stock or SportMod drivers winning Junior National Champion or Lady Eagle titles also receive a driveshaft. And drivers competing at any of a total of 90 designated specials for those divisions are in the running for $50 gift certificates. “Dynamic Drivelines has partnered with IMCA since our business started eight years ago. This partnership has increased our name recognition and put us in front of some of the best drivers and facilities in the country,” owner Mike Bennett said. “The Dynamic Drivelines team is committed to provide the best drivelines in [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through May 18

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 951; 2. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 741; 3. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 740; 4. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 643; 5. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 576; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 497; 7. Trevor Fitz, Santa Maria, Calif., 481; 8. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 477; 9. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 472; 10. Jason Barnhill, Pace, Fla., 454; 11. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 446; 12. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 440; 13. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 434; 14. Bobby Hogge, Salinas, Calif., 420; 15. Matthew Day, Farmersville, Texas, 417; 16. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 413; 17. Michael “Bubba” Ables, Caddo, Okla., 410; 18. Marvin Mueller, Yuma, Ariz., 376; 19. Jessie Tellez, Tucson, Ariz., 363; 20. Justin Scott, Milton, Fla., 360. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 270; 2. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 230; 3. Alex Banks, Newman Grove, Neb., 229; 4. Cory Beckstrom, Omaha, Neb., 201; 5. Christopher “C.J.” Horn, Auburn, Ind, 189; 6. Chase Osborne, Norfolk, Neb., 185; 7. [Read More]

Schwartz wires IMCA Northern SportMod field at Stevens Memorial

By Josh Reynolds Stuart, Iowa (May 17, 2023) – Karl Chevrolet of Stuart International Speedway saw some great racing action Wednesday evening as it played host for the Tim and Tammy Stevens Memorial. IMCA feature winners were Kolby Sabin, Buck Schafroth, Luke Ramsey, David Schwartz and Todd Shute. Mitchell Bunch and Craig Furstenau led the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts to the green flag with Bunch and Terry Bickford showing the way early on. Bickford snagged the lead for a few laps before a lap nine caution slowed the pack. Anthony Clark used the middle of the track to get the lead on lap 11 just as the last caution of the race flew, setting up a three-lap dash to the finish. Clark looked strong as he led on the white flag lap, but Sabin muscled under him cleanly and stole the lead and the win out of turn four. Clark settled for second with Bickford third, Owen Richards fourth and Curtis Masterson fifth. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars were next up with Ty Hill and Robbie [Read More]

Clay County’s IMCA Stock Car special is a guaranteed Classic

SPENCER, Iowa (May 17, 2023) – An IMCA Sunoco Stock Car special that’s guaranteed to be a Classic is coming up May 21-22 at Clay County Fair Speedway. Stock Cars run for $5,000 to win and a starting spot in the B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational at Spencer’s Master’s Manufacturing Clay County Classic, presented by Emmetsburg Collision, Sybesma Graphics and Midwest Land Management and broadcast by IMCA.TV. All Stock Cars will run two heats during Sunday qualifying, with 8-12 cars locking in depending on the number of entries. Heats and ‘B’ features will complete the starting grid on Monday with heat lineups determined by passing points from Sunday and any new entries starting at the back. A minimum of $500 will be paid to start the Monday night main event and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, EQ Cylinder Heads Northern Region, Iowa State and track points will be awarded. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods both run for $500 to win and lineups are already set for $2,000 [Read More]

JAZ adds pizazz to IMCA post-season awards

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (May 17, 2023) – Every driver in every IMCA division races for a share of the $15,000-plus in post-season awards given by JAZ Products again in 2023. This is the 28th season of IMCA sponsorship for the Santa Paula, Calif., high performance parts manufacturer, also a long-time fixture as part of the national decal program for the Modified division. “JAZ Products is proud to be a continued supporter of IMCA racers over the years and is happy to offer contingency awards to show appreciation for their efforts,” said Sales Manager Bradley Jewett. “JAZ would like to wish the racers the best of luck in the 2023 racing season.” JAZ gives $500, $300, $200, $100 and $75 product certificates to top five drivers in standings for each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, and to the top five finishers in national IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod, Smiley’s Racing Products [Read More]

Edelbrock begins 26th season of IMCA claim engine driver support

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (May 16, 2023) – The proven performance of Edelbrock pays off again this season for IMCA drivers in five divisions who compete with claim engines. The Olive Branch, Miss., high performance parts manufacturer and distributor returns for a 26th year of sponsorship and gives a combination of product and product certificate awards to eligible Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod competitors. “Heading into our 26th year with IMCA shows our commitment to the program,” observed Edelbrock Group Contingency Coordinator Billy Carroll, “and our support for the thousands of IMCA grassroots racers competing across the country and in Canada.” The highest finishing claim engine competitor in each of the five regions for Modifieds earns a 2975 Victor Jr. intake while champions in both Stock Car regions, the top claim engine drivers in both Hobby Stock regions and in Northern and Southern SportMod national standings receive 2701, 2176 or 7121 intakes. $50 product certificates go to second [Read More]

Off Road checkers fly for Wilkinson, Bruhn

By Randy Pospishil sports@norfolkdailynews.com NORFOLK, Neb. (May 13, 2023) – While their starting spots differed, Kyle Wilkinson and Anthony Bruhn both ended their night Saturday in the same place. Victory lane at Off Road Speedway. Making the longest journey to the front was Wilkinson in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature. Wilkinson traveled quickly from the fifth row into contention while, for the first few laps, a cluster of six cars jockeyed for position. Although he got into the lead by passing Nate DeSive, Wilkinson had just one lap as the leader before the race’s first caution grouped DeSive and Tejay Mielke, as well as Cameron Wilkinson, close behind. That tight grouping maintained itself for another handful of laps before Kyle Wilkinson pulled away by several car lengths and, despite three laps of three-wide and side-by-side pursuit, so did the cars behind him. Wilkinson then maintained his advantage, leading his brother Cameron and Mielke to the finish line during the final 10 laps and earning his first Off Road Speedway win of the season. The [Read More]

BSB Manufacturing marks two IMCA sponsorship milestones in 2023

WELLINGTON, Kan. (May 15, 2023) – BSB Manufacturing returns for a 15th consecutive season as a sponsor for IMCA, renewing a rich program of awards for drivers in seven divisions. The Wellington, Kan., high performance parts manufacturer again gives more than $11,000 in product certificate awards based on national or regional point standings, and on results of 90 special events throughout 2023. “We are reaching our 28th year in the sport which has allowed us to meet some pretty neat people and do some really fun things,” said BSB’s Jay Neal. “I can only imagine the things we are going to do in the future with IMCA and their racers, so if you’re one of those people, take some time to look at what we are doing because the future looks bright.” “At BSB, winning comes first and that means taking care of the racer so he or she can win the race,“ he continued. “Thanks to IMCA for the opportunity that has allowed us to live our dreams in the sport of racing.” Top three [Read More]

Opening night on tap May 21 at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (May 15, 2023) – After the season-opening special was washed out three consecutive weeks, officials at Benton County Speedway are hopeful the start of the IMCA weekly racing points season helps change Mother Nature’s tune this Sunday. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts are slated to start their season points battles Sunday, May 21, along with the INEX Legends and a special appearance by the American Iron Racing Series (A.I.R.S.). All divisions will be draw/redraw. Kids power wheel races will also be part of opening night festivities, along with grandstand bingo which starts at 4 p.m. Both pits and grandstand open at 3:30 p.m. May 21, with hot laps scheduled for 5:30 and racing at 6. Grandstand admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, and $5 for ages 6-14. Those ages five and under are admitted free if accompanying a paid adult. Pit passes are $30. Pit passes for those under age 14 are [Read More]