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Convincingly, Carter captures SportMod win at Arlington

ARLINGTON, Minn. (June 20) – Jeff Carter was on a tear from the start of Saturday’s opening night Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod feature at Arlington Raceway. Carter got a great start from the second row and was in the lead by the first turn. Despite numerous stoppages, he held onto the top spot throughout to win his first feature of the year. Eric Larson tried to catch him but had to contend with the fast-moving Kris Zuhlsdorf and settled for second. Clint Hatlestad raced to IMCA Modified career win number 99 and Brandon Allen led the distance in the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car feature. Brent Uecker was the third and final leader in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main. Cory Probst led from the fourth lap to the finish of the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock headliner. Getting the best of a very fast field of Mach-1 Sport Compacts was R.J. Esqueda. Horejsi Graphics of New Ulm sponsored the best appearing car in each division and winners included Trent Loverude in the Modifieds, Javen Ostermann in [Read More]

Berry repeats, young Murty wins Family Feud at Benton County Speedway

By Jerry Mackey VINTON, Iowa (June 21) – Sunday night racing action was held at the Benton County Speedway despite afternoon showers that threatened the racing program. The rains stayed to the north allowing the racing to be held and a very fast program was held with the final checkered flag of the night waving at 7:52 pm. Tom Berry Jr. scored his second win of the season at The Bullring by topping a strong field of IMCA Modifieds in their 20-lap feature. Mark Schulte led the first half of the race until Berry was able to slide inside of him in turn four on lap 11. Berry cruised on to the win with Schulte holding off Ryan Duhme at the finish line. The IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature saw plenty of fireworks as the main event turned into a family battle between Dallon Murty and his dad Damon. The younger Murty took the lead near the halfway point of the race but was not able to shake several other contenders which included his dad. Damon got [Read More]

Burkhart rallies for Roundup win at Dodge City

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 20) – The lights shone upon the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval on Saturday night for the first time in 2020 with Hays racer Tathan Burkhart cashing in by winning the 25-lap IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock Roundup. Rebounding from heat races issues, Burkhart rallied through the field from 15th and took command at the midway point en route to topping the Roundup after scoring six IMCA Hobby Stock wins at Dodge City last year. A multi-car battle for the point ensued in the early rounds before a multi-car tangle on lap eight eliminated much of the field. The battle continued on after the restart with Burkhart ultimately taking command on the 12th circuit and leading the rest of the way to the checkered flag ahead of Garrett Hager, Braxton Berry, Cody Williams and Duane Wahrman. While Burkhart pocketed the $750 winner’s share in the inaugural running the IMCA Hobby Stock Roundup, his father Troy bested the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Dakota Sproul dominating the IMCA Modified ranks and [Read More]

Starting position doesn’t hinder Off Road Speedway winners

By Randy Pospishil sports@norfolkdailynews.com NORFOLK, Neb. (June 20) – Brian Osantowski’s journey to the checkered flag was a bit longer than most of his Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod competitors, but what matters is that he got there. Starting on the inside of the sixth of eight rows Saturday at Off Road Speedway, Osantowski didn’t get to the front until the 12th of 16 scheduled circuits. Osantowski then held off bids from two other drivers who also started near the back, Kyle Prauner, who finished second after winning last week, and Colby Langenberg, who added a third place finish to a win and second-place finish the first two weeks of the season. “My car’s been working really good right now through the center where the traffic’s not at, so I can pick them off where they’re not racing, “ Osantowski explained. “That’s how I made it forward when I needed to, I just went where they weren’t, and that got me up to the front where I could work with the leader,” he said. Eric Vanosdall won [Read More]

Jerovetz, Knutson go back-to-back at Boone

By Joyce Eisele BOONE, Iowa (June 20) – Troy Jerovetz and Eric Knutson repeated trips to victory lane Saturday at Boone Speedway. Jeff Mueller got the early race lead in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car 20-lap main event. He was quickly tailed by Jerovetz and then the race was on between the two. Mueller held on to that top spot until the final lap when Jerovetz was able to take the low road, grab the lead, and hang on to the flying checkers. Mueller held on to keep the runner-up spot. Then came three Smith brothers, David in third from starting 16th, Devin in fourth from 11th and Donavon from 15th to round out the top five. Knutson also matched his IMCA Sunoco win from last week in taking the checkers, this time from 12th starting. Aaron Rudolph gave it his all as the two raced to the finish line, but fell just short and had to be content with a second place finish. Dylan Nelson took third after starting 10th, Solomon Bennett came from 11th [Read More]

Setup changes pay I-37 dividends to Green

By J.M. Hallas PLEASANTON, Texas (June 20) – After setup changes galore from the heat to the feature, Rick Green Parked his IMCA Modified in victory lane Saturday night at I-37 Speedway. Green powered around the outside off turn two to get out front early on, trailed by Ryan Doyon, Logan Dinsmore, Chris Carroll and Donald Banker. Past track champion Greg Dinsmore got to fifth before a caution. On the restart Carroll began pressuring Logan Dinsmore for third. Green got away following the next restart while Logan Dinsmore was looking for a way past Doyon for second. A quick yellow on lap 12 set up a single file restart to the finish. As Green and Doyon cleared the way, Logan Dinsmore and Carroll began a five-lap, wheel-to-wheel, battle for third. Carroll, using the bottom, was finally able to get the spot. Up front, Green was holding a good margin on Doyon going on to take the checkers. “We threw everything at it from the heat to the feature,” said Green. “I worked on it the [Read More]

Bowers is quickest at Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 20) – Steven Bowers Jr. made his Saturday night trip to the Quick Quarter of the Springfield Raceway worthwhile as he charged from the 10th starting spot and took the lead at the half way point to become the fourth different IMCA Modified feature winner in four races so far this season. The caution-free 20-lap feature featured three-wide racing the entire distance. Three different leaders swapped the top spot early before Bowers sliced through the pack Following Bowers to the line and for the second week in a row in the runner-up spot was Dillion McCowan, week two winner Trevor Drake, Jody Tillman and early leader Shannon Anastopolos were next. IMCA Modified action presented by Bad Boy Mowers continues Saturday, June 27 with racing to start at 7 p.m.

Wilson, Rhodes race to first IMCA wins at Outagamie

By Edward Anschutz SEYMOUR, Wis. (June 19) – The weather held off for fans and racers who joined Outagamie Speedway powered by EWSC for night number two. Fans were greeted to 128 cars doing battle. Hunter Parsons looked to be the man to beat early in the IMCA Modified feature as he pulled out to an early lead. Parsons paced the field with Jason Czarapata, Brian Mullen and Tyler Wilson giving chase. Czarapata’s night came to an abrupt end as his machine lost the right rear wheel just past the midway point. With the field bunched up Wilson went to work down low, wrestling the lead away on lap 14. Wilson pulled away for his first win in the Modified ranks. Parsons had to the settle for second at the pay window, Wyatt Block rallied to place third, Mullen was fourth and Marcus Yarie completed the top five. In Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod action, Travis Rhodes led every lap to score his first career feature win. Defending track champion Jayden Schmidt closed late in the going but had to settle for second. Vince Engbregtsen placed [Read More]

Rain postpones Bud Shootout at U.S. 36 Raceway

OSBORN, Mo. (June 19) – Due to late morning rain, US 36 Raceway officials have canceled racing for June 19. With the threat for more storms later today and driver’s traveling from several different states, US 36 made the decision to cancel for tonight. The Bud Shootout featuring the Sprint Series of Nebraska is postponed to Friday, July 3. The Doyle Lance Remembrance Race for the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars is postponed to next Friday, June 26. The race pays $700 to win and $100 to start. In addition to the Doyle Lance Remembrance Race, up next at US 36 Raceway, Friday June 26, is the Weekly Racing Series featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars and Karl Kustoms SportMods.

16 chassis builders enter Manufacturer’s Cup contest

VINTON, Iowa – Entries trend up again this season, as 16 chassis builders contend for national and regional honors in IMCA’s Manufacturer’s Cup contest. Standings are again based on makes of chassis driven by top 10 drivers in each region. 2020 champions will be determined based on points earned in each of the five Modified regions while the builder with the highest overall point total will be named IMCA’s national Manufacturer of the Year. The national Manufacturer of the Year receives a trophy while the top builder in each region receives a $100 cash prize and a plaque. New to Cup contention is IRP Race Cars of Longview, Texas. Along with defending national Manufacturer of the Year Rage Chassis of West Union, builders returning to the contest are Assault Race Cars and Victory Race Cars, both of Story City; B & B Racing Chassis of Belle Plaine, Minn.; BMS Race Cars of Albert, Kan.;DeVilbiss Racing Chassis of Farmington, N.M.; Dirt Works Race Cars of Oronogo, Mo.; GRT Race Cars of Greenbrier, Ark.; Harris Auto Racing of [Read More]