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Shawano win is Stankowski’s IMCA Modified first

By Scott Owen SHAWANO, Wis. (May 9) – Mitch Stankowski gained redemption by winning his first career IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified feature Saturday at Shawano Speedway. Jesse Peebles started outside row one and quickly looked as though he had the car to beat. Behind Peebles, Stankowski moved in to second on the track and the two began to distance themselves from the rest of the field. Peebles built a comfortable lead by lap 10 when he caught up with the back of the pack and had to contend with lapped traffic. Peebles had difficulties negotiating lapped cars, which allowed Stankowski to close in. Peebles was forced low by the cars in front of him. Charlie Wild joined the mix as Peebles and Stankowski raced side-by-side in lapped traffic for the lead. Stankowski was finally able to clear Peebles on lap 17 to take the lead and went on to win his first career feature in the division after nearly doing so last week. Wild took second and Mike Wedelstadt beat Peebles across the line by an [Read More]

Tony Bouche tops Thunderhill Stocks

By Edward Anschutz STURGEON BAY, Wis. (May 9) – Saturday night at Thunderhill Raceway, a pair cagey veterans in Tony Bouche and Charlie Kroll squared off. Bouche was able to put his 38 years of racing knowledge to good use as he outdueled Kroll late in the going to score a popular win in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main event. Four different drivers took turns over the first half of the contest. Trouble ensued just past midway as Billy LeMieux and John Anschutz locked horns, sending both of them spinning and bringing out the caution. The displeasure between the drivers was obvious. On the restart, Bouche in his Ford Thunderbird raced to second behind Kroll. For several laps the duo ran nose to tail on the high side. With four laps remaining Kroll slipped high allowing Bouche take the lead and eventual checkers. Other feature winners were Greg Gretz in the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, Cody Rass in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Dave Schmidt in the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Gretz had [Read More]

Storms force Dodge City postponement, event reset for June 6

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. – Early morning thunderstorms along with the threat of additional severe weather throughout the day and into tonight has forced the postponement of Saturday’s racing action at Dodge City Raceway Park. The May 9 card consisting of IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, along with URSS Sprint Cars vs. Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, has been reset for Saturday night, June 6. Next up on the Dodge City Raceway Park slate of events is the DCRP championship chase action for Modifieds, SportMods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks, along with NCRA Sprint Cars on Saturday night, May 30. The May 30 card will kick off six consecutive weekends of racing action. The track’s full slate of events is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

KSE Racing Products continues awards for IMCA Modifieds, Late Models, Sprint Cars

WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. – A diverse group of drivers receives awards this season from 19-year IMCA marketing partner KSE Racing Products. The White House, Tenn., high-performance parts manufacturer gives product awards and product certificates based on national standings and results of special events for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Late Models and IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars. “We are seeing significant growth in the divisions backed by KSE and their support continues to be a contributing factor,” noted IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “The competition for these awards is fierce and inevitably goes down to the final weekend of the point season.” The national Modified champion earns a KSE tandem power steering/fuel pump. Second through fifth place finishers nationally each receive $200 product certificates while sixth through 10th place drivers each get $100 product certificates. A Gen 2 power steering gear goes to the 2015 national Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Car champion. Second through 10th place drivers in national Sprint Car standings receive $100 product certificates. Designated place finishers at 50 special events for Modifieds, [Read More]

Mother Nature wins again at Tri-State

POCOLA, Okla. – Due to recent rain and more wet weather in the forecast, the Saturday, May 9 IMCA race program at Tri-State Speedway has been canceled. This weekend of May 16 will now be $1 hot dog night along with kids’ bicycle races with two free bikes to be given away.

Kluhsman returns to national decal programs for IMCA SportMods

LOCKWOOD, Mo. – Kluhsman Racing Components returns to national decal programs for both Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods in 2015. The Lockwood, Mo., manufacturer is in its 18th season as a marketing partner with IMCA and will give $75 product certificates to top 10 drivers in both divisions. All SportMod drivers are required to display two KRC decals on their race car to be eligible. KRC also awards $75 product certificates to top three drivers in each of the five regions for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, and to top three drivers in national standings for the IMCA Late Models, IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. “Mel Kluhsman is a real innovator when it comes to race car components and the KRC product line is a testament to that engineering,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “We’ve been fortunate enough to work with them for a long time and have developed a partnership that really benefits IMCA racers.” All [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through May 7

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 755; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 747; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 674; 4. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 646; 5. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 619; 6. Kyle Brown, State Center, Iowa, 544; 7. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 541; 8. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 530; 9. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 505; 10. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 503; 11. Scott Hogan, Vinton, Iowa, 479; 12. John P. Gober, Poolville, Texas, 478; 13. Carter VanDenBerg, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 473; 14. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 464; 15. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 456; 16. Josh Vogt, Santa Maria, Calif., 453; 17. Don Earven, Globe, Ariz., 442; 18. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, 438; 19. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 20. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 416. IMCA Late Models – 1. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 120; 2. Brian Harris, Davenport, Iowa, 99; 3. Chuck Hanna, Port Byron, Ill., 93; 4. Stephan Kammerer, Blue Grass, Iowa, 91; 5. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 85; 6. Jonathan Brauns, Muscatine, [Read More]

Don’s Performance Corner signs on as sponsor for Pennsylvania Sprint Series

HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 8) – Don’s Performance Corner has signed on as a major sponsor for the Pennsylvania Sprint Series. The Harrisburg service center has a complete machine shop to build and rebuild engines with dyno testing on site. An 11-bay service garage and transmission rebuilding facility complete the center. “We are excited about the growth of the IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver division and about the opportunity to support the Pennsylvania Sprint Series financially and gain attention for their services,” said owner Don Reem. “We know we’re new to this game and we like the affordability and strict tech of these engines. We’re committed to showing teams that we can provide the quality and longevity that other top engine builders in the field as well as bringing our extensive experience and innovation at a competitive cost.” Reem has extensive experience in drag racing, having traveled throughout the country working with top teams. Recently, the Don’s Performance Corner staff has supported local driver Cale Reigle in developing his RaceSaver power plant. They’ve done considerable research on [Read More]

Saturday is soda night at Cottage Grove

By Ben Deatherage COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Cottage Grove Speedway gets back to racing this Saturday, May 9 with Springfield Chamber of Commerce/Pepsi Family Night. Pepsi Family Night means fans who purchase a family pass (consisting of two adults and up to four youths) for $30 will receive complimentary small sodas courtesy of Pepsi. IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds will return for their third show of the season. Jesse Williamson won the first race on April 4 while Braedon Hand was victorious last week. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., the front gate opens at 4 p.m. and racing begins at approximately 6:45 p.m.

IMCA special events drivers chase awards from Wehrs Machine and Racing Products

BANGOR, Wis. – Wehrs Machine and Racing Products gives $50 gift certificates to designated place finishers at 80 IMCA special events for a fourth consecutive season in 2015. Those awards will be given at all Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models events, and at specials for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Certificates will be mailed from the IMCA home office the week after official race results are received. Wehrs manufactures high performance parts and is located in Bangor, Wis. More information about all Wehrs-made products is available by calling 877 460-7211, on Facebook and at the www.wehrsmachine.com website. “Chad Wehrs is another one of the true innovators in the racing industry,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “Wehrs Machine is constantly developing new products to assist our racers and I am always intrigued by what they come up with to make race cars faster and more efficient.”