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Cotton Bowl starts 10^th season with IMCA this Saturday

PAIGE, Texas (March 20, 2023) – Opening night this Saturday marks the 10th consecutive year of sanctioning for three IMCA divisions at Cotton Bowl Speedway. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods will be joined by the Southern United Sprints in the March 25 lidlifter at Paige. “We worked the track all off-season. It looks really, really good,” said promoter Mary Ann Naumann. “We’re excited about opening night and we’re glad to have the Sprints back. We love the series.” Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Opening ceremonies are at 7 p.m. with racing to follow. Tickets are available online or may be purchased at the gate.

IMCA Late Model, Sprint Car rookies race for Brodix cylinder head awards

MENA, Ark. (March 20, 2023) – Rookie drivers in the IMCA Sunoco Late Model and IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car divisions are in the running for Brodix again this season. The Mena, Ark., manufacturer, family owned and operated for more than half a century, gives cylinder head sets to national rookies of the year in both divisions. The highest finishing spec engine driver in national Late Model point standings receives the same award. All three awards will be presented during IMCA’s national banquet in November. Drivers in both divisions are required to display two Brodix logos on their race cars. The 2023 season is Brodix’ 27th consecutive as an IMCA sponsor. “The number of new drivers and new sanctions will make rookie of the year standings in our Late Model and Sprint Car divisions fun to watch,” commented IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “It’s been a privilege for us to facilitate these awards and appreciate the support Brodix has given IMCA and rookie drivers for so many years now.” Information about Brodix cylinder heads [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through March 16, 2023

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 571; 2. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 413; 3. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 369; 4. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 344; 5. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 328; 6. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 306; 7. Jeremy Thornton, Chandler, Ariz., 291; 8. Timothy Allerdings, Prescott Valley, Ariz., 281; 9. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 267; 10. Zachary Madrid, Phoenix, Ariz., 266; 11. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 260; 12. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 226; 13. Jason Barnhill, Pace, Fla., 224; 14. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 220; 15. Kody Scholpp, Estevan, Sask., 207; 16. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 205; 17. Jacob Hobscheidt, Plattsmouth, Neb., 203; 18. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 199; 19. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 197; 20. Dalton Houghton, Rosamond, Calif., 196. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Jacob Harris, Vidor, Texas, and Robert Vetter, Wolfe City, Texas, both 40; 3. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, and Kevin Ramey, Fort Worth, Texas, both 39; 5. Tyler Harris, Vidor, Texas, 38; 6. Caleb Padgett, Madisonville, Texas, and Colby Stubblefield, Seagoville, [Read More]

Egbert answers when Lone Star Tour opportunity knocks at Devil’s Bowl

MESQUITE, Texas (March 6, 2023) – Opportunity knocked and G.W. Egbert IV answered Monday night, in the third installment of the Sunoco Race Fuels Lone Star Tour presented by Sniper Speed. Egbert drove to the inside to pass Angel Munoz and race-long leader William Gould coming to the line on the 19th of 25 laps, then kept Munoz and Cody Smith at bay for the $2,000 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car checkers at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. “I was just waiting and sizing them up,” said Egbert, who had worked his way into contention from the ninth starting spot. “As long as I hit my marks, I knew I would be right there.” Gould and Munoz had run 1-2 through three early cautions. Egbert was in third for good by lap 15 and took advantage when an open lower line presented itself four laps later. The new B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational candidate got the win just under a tick under a second ahead of Munoz, with Sunday winner and tour points leader Smith, Gould and [Read More]