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James, Ryland start IMCA Wild West Speedweek with wins at Yreka

By Ben Deatherage YREKA, Calif. (June 15, 2024) – Prospectors came to Yreka to strike in rich in the Gold Rush of the 1850s. Bricen James and Fred Ryland both struck gold of their own Saturday night at Yreka Speedway with feature wins on opening night of the IMCA Wild West Speedweek. James’ won the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature and $1,000 while two-car star Ryland ruled both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod main events. When the green flag came out for the Modifieds, Collen Winebarger beat the field to the line for the opening lap. The Corbett, Ore., chauffeur and 2021 Speedweek champion tried to get a big lead, but Tyler Blankenship kept it close for the first few laps. Winebarger got into a good rhythm and began to pull away from the rest of the pack, but before he could get too far ahead, the yellow flag came out with six laps down. Winebarger was masterclass on the restart as Blankenship and James, the 2022 Speedweek champion, battled [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through June 13, 2024

Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 992; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 902; 3. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 874; 4. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 790; 5. Trevor Fitz, Marshalltown, Iowa, 763; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 757; 7. Spencer Diercks, Davenport, Iowa, 748; 8. Charlie Mohr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 741; 9. William “Bill” Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 713; 10. Matt Werner, Geneseo, Ill., 647; 11. Chris Zogg, New Liberty, Iowa, 628; 12. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 611; 13. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 609; 14. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 608; 15. Jake McBirnie, Boone, Iowa, 605; 16. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Wash., 602; 17. Jeff Larson, Freeport, Ill., 584; 18. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 580; 19. Jace Whitt, Hamilton, Mo., and Jacob Mallet Jr., Oakley, Calif., both 575. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Evan Miller, Silvis, Ill., 655; 2. Jesse Bodin, Silvis, Ill., 552; 3. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, 476; 4. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 462; 5. Mitch Morris, Long Grove, Iowa, 451; 6. Cory Dumpert, Newman Grove, Neb., 431; 7. Kale Kosiski, [Read More]

Shryock, Slagle, Fett, Nielsen score Hancock County wins

By Chad Meyer BRITT, Iowa (June 14, 2024) – Sam Hoffman led throughout much of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature on Friday at the Hancock County Speedway, but Kelly Shryock was able to slip past late for the win. Shryock waited patiently for his opening when Hoffman came off the bottom groove and led for the last four laps of the race. Jeremy Mills was the only driver on the top side late and closed to within a few car lengths with two laps to go. Lapped traffic impeded his progress on the final circuit, however, sealing the win for Shryock. Hoffman and Jason Bass completed the top four. In the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Parker Slagle lost the lead but a yellow flag put him back out front for a mid-race restart. He made sure to finish off the feature by holding off Kelly Shryock, Troy Jerovetz and Scott Olson. Alec Fett started the Friesen Performance IMCA SportMod feature seventh but he was a rocket on the extreme bottom groove. Fett took off [Read More]

Mallicoat motors to IMCA Modified checkers at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (June 16, 2024) – Izac Mallicoat’s first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win came at the Clash on the Coast in Florida back in March. His second came a little closer to home. The second-year Modified driver started 10th, but quickly found his way into contention and eventually victory lane Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Luke Bird raced into the early lead of the Wright Way Trailers 20-lapper. He paced the field while a host of drivers gave chase. Mallicoat, running both high and low, worked into contention prior to the midway point, then took over the top spot and held off a hard-charging Ben Chapman, who started alongside Mallicoat in row five. Mark Schulte and Bird completed the top four. John Oliver Jr. raced from the fourth row to take top honors in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company. After a terrific battle with Braden Richards, Miciah Hidlebaugh and Kaden Reynolds, Oliver assumed command and then held off a late surge from Hidlebaugh to secure his third win [Read More]

Murty takes Money Month IMCA Modified win at Marshalltown

By Joyce Eisele MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 14, 2024) – It was P & D Welding Night at the Marshalltown Speedway on Friday night with a good field of 124 cars checked in that provided the fans with some exciting racing action. June is Money Month for the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and it was the “Game Changer” Dallon Murty taking home the $1,000 feature win. Steve Meyer got back to victory lane in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Brayton Carter was dominant in his win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Calvin Dhondt repeated his win from last week in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Josh May took his first win of the season in the IMCA Stealth Racing STARS Mod Lites and a visiting driver from Missouri, Dyllan Bonk, put a win on his resume at the Marshalltown Speedway in the Mach-1 Sport Compact division. Feature racing kicked off with the 15-lapper for the Mod Lites. The early leader was Cory Sonner with Jon Padilla and Josh May falling in line behind him to pester [Read More]

Buckarma wins Outagamie IMCA Stock Car chase over Parker

By Scott J. Owen SEYMOUR, Wis. (June 14, 2024) – Fantastic weather and a full pit area of 143 cars greeted fans Friday night at Outagamie Speedway. Action on the track though was hot and heavy as Johnny Whitman, Nick Buckarma, Max Oreskovich and Roland VanDeHei III secured feature wins. Buckarma’s IMCA Sunoco Stock Car win featured a last lap pass to win by .026 seconds over Chase Parker That feature was as exciting as tin foil in the microwave as Parker fended off a multitude of challengers for the majority of the race. Rod Snellenberger, Devin Snellenberger, Travis Van Straten and Buckarma continually fought right on the back bumper of Parker. Buckarma found an advantage in the highest groove of the track. On the final lap Buckarma pulled even with Parker and would score the win by an eyelash, .026 seconds, over Parker. Van Straten, Austin Jansen, and Devin Snellenberger would round out the top five. It was the first win this year for Buckarma. Cole Slezewski took the lead at the start of the Friesen Performance IMCA [Read More]

Oliver takes two wins at CJ Speedway

By Jerry Mackey COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (June 14, 2024) – Four IMCA divisions ran as part of Friday’s Tony Stewart Tribute Race and John Oliver Jr. took home trophies after two of them. Oliver scored his first twofer of the season by topping both the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods. In the Stock Car main, Oliver made his way to the front from a fifth row start and took the lead early from Kirk Kinsley. Oliver went on to use every inch of the track to maneuver the smooth fast track. “Dan and his crew gave us a perfect track tonight and we were able to run anywhere,” he said from victory lane, after taking the win over a tough challenger in Corey Strothman with Kinsley running third. In the Northern SportMod feature, Oliver again had to make his way to the front from a third row start. Oliver overtook race leader Tyler Heckart on lap eight and went on to take the win ahead of the of Heckart and [Read More]

LaCrosse is IMCA Modified star on night 2 of Clash

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (June 12, 2024) – Two-car star Benji LaCrosse gave a hint of even bigger things to come, racing from 10th to win the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature and taking Friesen Performance IMCA Modified runner-up honors on opening night of 141 Speedway’s Clash on the Coast. On Wednesday, the Casco clipper motored all the way from 12th on the initial grid to earn the $10,000 top prize, plus qualifying eligibility for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational, helping bring the flag down on two of the richest days of racing this season for IMCA Modifieds. LaCrosse, previously a two-time winner of 141’s King of the Creek special for Stock Cars, quickly became part of a five-car pack running at or toward the front in last night’s 50-lapper. He completed the pass for the lead on the 32nd circuit and ran in heavy lapped traffic before winning ahead of Jordan Grabouski, Josh Long, Dallon Murty and Cody Schroeder. Tuesday’s Stock Car win was the career 44th for LaCrosse in The Class Too Tough To Tame; his Wednesday win was [Read More]

Ward rewarded with $10,000 on opening night of Clash at the Creek

FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (June 11, 2024) – A regular at 141 Speedway’s Clash at the Creek since 2018, Tim Ward could recall “hanging around for a while” before falling back and out of contention in his best prior outing in the Francis Creek. That changed Tuesday night as Ward took charge after midway of the 50-lapper for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, earning $10,000 and his career 99th victory in the class. “This is such a tough place to win,” Ward acknowledged, after matching career-best paydays from the 2021 Land of 10,000 Lakes Tour finale and last year’s IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s main event. “I was one of the favorites here last year, started 13th, got up to sixth and just ran out of time,” he said. “This time I had a really good race with Jake (McBirnie) the first half. It reminded me of Super Nationals – we raced really hard.” The one caution flew on lap 27. Ward beat Benji LaCrosse … winner of Tuesday’s IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature … [Read More]

Speedway Illustrated, Croell Inc. Night this Sunday at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (June 12, 2024) – There will be a little of something for everyone this Sunday, June 16 at Benton County Speedway during Speedway Illustrated, Croell Inc. Night at The Bullring. Speedway Illustrated publisher Karl Fredrickson will be on-hand to gather photos and information for an upcoming article and will also be handling flagman duties for the evening’s program. A full night of action on the quarter-mile will showcase the IMCA Weekly Racing program sponsored by Croell Inc. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by iHeart Radio and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts will continue their weekly points battles. INEX Legends presented by Legends.Direct and two-man outlaw cruisers will join the weekly divisions in action Sunday night. Kids’ power wheels races will be held during intermission, and the evening will offer a number of prize giveaways, including a 50/50 raffle. As always, the Lil’ Racer Car Club will be in attendance for young [Read More]