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Murty collects opening night checkers at Benton County Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (April 12) – As he had done eight times in 14 previous seasons, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car driver Damon Murty took home the checkers on opening night at Benton County Speedway. Murty started inside of row two and stole the lead from pole-sitter Scooter Dulin by the completion of the first lap to drive away to victory in Sunday’s 18-lapper. Norman Chesmore raced from the fifth row to finish second ahead of Scott Pippert. Murty ranks as the all-time leader in weekly racing wins in speedway history. He now owns 69 Stock Car wins in Vinton. Kyle Brown chased pole-sitter Joel Rust for the first dozen laps of the 20-lap IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified main event. Brown furiously attempted to pass Rust on the low side of the quarter-mile before opting for a groove higher than Rust on the 13th circuit. Brown swept around the outside of Rust the next time past the flagstand to drive to victory. Brown became the 23rd different opening night Modified winner in Vinton. Troy Cordes and Rust completed [Read More]

Last-corner pass lifts Humphries to Virginia Sprint Series checkers

By Jim Haines SHENANDOAH, Va. (April 11) – Tom Humphries was the opening night winner Saturday, in the Virginia Sprint Series lidlifter at Shenandoah Speedway. The IMCA Eagle Motor Sports RaceSaver Sprint Car tour started off the way last year ended, with a last corner pass being made for the victory. Chris Ware and Charlie Ware paced the field to green with Chris out first and Anthony Linkenhoker right behind. Linkenhoker was smooth a lane up and on lap three made his way to the front, bringing Ryan Price along as Humphries with Jerald Harris rounded out the bunch Laps clicked off as Linkenhoker stayed out front and Price was trying everything to get by and Humphries pressured in third. Halfway flags were shown with Linkenhoker still leading but Price going even lower until he jammed an inside move and got the lead. Humphries made his way to second with Harris third and lapped cars coming into play as the white flag waved. Turn three provided the opening for Humphries as they closed up on [Read More]

Rogers holds on for RPM checkers

By Mike Hughes HAYS, Kan. (April 11) – After four runner-up finishes already in 2015, Jason Rogers finally made it to victory lane in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division but had to hold off Chad Sterling to do it on opening night at RPM Speedway. Sterling led the opening lap before Rogers took the lead on lap two. Rogers was able to hold on to the front spot with Sterling trying high and low to make a pass. As the lead duo came out of turn four to the checkers, Sterling made a charge but came up half a car length short as Rogers held on. Shaylon Holloway finished third. More than 100 race teams were on hand for the Saturday show at Hays. Cody Gearhart led all 20 laps in the IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified feature and finished a straightaway ahead of Joe Cleveland. Defending track champion Tyler Frye of Belleville started the points season with a trip to victory lane in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod main event. He passed lap [Read More]

Davis takes Hobby Stock honors at DCRP

By Lonnie Wheatley DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 11) – Cody Davis worked his way past early leader Zach McLemore on the ninth round then held off a late charge from Reagan Sellard to win the inaugural 12-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature by half a car length Saturday at Dodge City Raceway Park. While Sellard settled for second, Matt O’Hair filled out the podium in third. After catching a timely caution two laps into the IMCA SportMod main, Jeremy Sigler led the distance in the 20-lapper to capture his first career win in the division. Sigler outdueled Jason Lunow on the opening circuit to nab the early lead, only to have Lunow slip under on the third round for the lead. But after a caution that put Sigler back out front, there was no stopping his No. 21J as he raced virtually unchallenged to the checkered flag ahead of Lunow with 10th-starter Jared Baird third. Michael Pepper turned in a dominant performance to win the 12-lap IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main event, leading all the way to [Read More]

Kay continues Deery streak at West Liberty

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (April 11) – Justin Kay got back in the groove Saturday at West Liberty Raceway. A week after exiting early with mechanical issues in the Deery Brothers Summer Series opener, the defending champion led the last 26 of 40 laps in winning the second installment of the 2015 IMCA Late Model tour. He’s now won three straight, and four of the last five Deery features held at West Liberty. Kay’s latest checkers, his career 10th, were good for $3,000. Scott Fitzpatrick, Brian Harris, Andy Nezworski and Andy Eckrich were next across the stripe. Harris had started 21st; Kevin Kile started 22nd and finished sixth. Ron Boyse took the green from outside row one and led the first lap; pole starter Nezworski let the next 13 times around the oval, before the only caution of the night came out. Kay, who had worked his way to third from 10th, passed both Boyse and Nezworski following the ensuing restart. He got into heavy lapped traffic with 10 to go but still took the win well [Read More]

BSB adds more special events awards for IMCA drivers in 2015

WELLINGTON, Kan. – A new race season brings with it more new awards for IMCA drivers from BSB Manufacturing. The latest addition in the mix are $50 product certificates, to be given to designated place finishers at 15 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, 15 IMCA SportMod and a dozen IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock specials. Product certificates of the same value will again be given for 30 IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified specials and at all Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models events. “The support of BSB Manufacturing is very widespread and does involve a great many things, but we’ve again managed to expand their involvement for 2015,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder observed. “Adding gift certificates at SportMod and Hobby Stock special events enhances our ability to support those tracks, events and racers and clearly displays BSB’s commitment to IMCA racing.” Located in Wellington, Kan., the high performance parts manufacturer and retailer returns as title sponsor for the Northern SportMod Race of Champions during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. BSB [Read More]

Madden’s IMCA Stock Car on display at Monster Jam shows

By Edward Anschutz GREEN BAY, Wis. – Evan Madden will have his 2015 Wolfe Racing Chassis IMCA Sunoco Stock Car on display for the Monster Truck show at the Resch Center in Green Bay this weekend. Madden’s crew chief Brenan Parkos, who is a professional quad racer, was approached by Monster Jam promoters in search of what Wisconsin fans are into. The answer was easy for Parkos: “Dirt track racing!” Madden will have his black and green racing machine on display for the three Monster Jam shows Friday and Saturday, April 11-12. He is rumored to have a few hot laps in store for the crowd. “This is a bucket list for me, I’ve been a huge Grave Digger fan since I was a kid and I’m looking forward to seeing that monster truck up close while getting my sponsors some extra exposure,” Madden said. “They gave me free passes and full access to anywhere I want to go. That’s pretty cool.” Madden is planning on racing full-time at Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay in 2015. [Read More]

April 1-4 Frostbuster Week Top 20 Point Standings

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds (tie broken in top four) – 1. Jason Wolla, Ray, N.D., 148; 2. Todd Shute, Des Moines, Iowa, 138; 3. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 138; 4. Josh Most, Red Oak, Iowa, 123; 5. Cole Ferguson, Dexter, Iowa, 111; 6. Justin Medler, Minot, N.D., 103; 7. Troy Cordes, Dunkerton, Iowa, and Mike Mullen, Suamico, Wis., both 101; 9. Adam Larson, Ankeny, Iowa, 100; 10. Jimmy Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, 92; 11. Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup, Iowa, 88; 12. Jon Snyder, Ames, Iowa, 87; 13. Luke Wanninger, Minburn, Iowa, 77; 14. Brian Mullen, Seymour, Wis., 76; 15. Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 75; 16. Tyler Droste, Waterloo, Iowa, and Ken Schrader, Concord, N.C., both 69; 18. Donavon Sorenson, Laurel, Mont., 66; 19. Jacob Murray, Hartford, Iowa, 65; 20. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 64. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Jay Schmidt, Tama, Iowa, 138; 2. Brendon LaBatte, Weyburn, Sask., 132; 3. Damon Murty, Chelsea, Iowa, 119; 4. Bret Koehler, Two Rivers, Wis., 110; 5. Justin Temeyer, Independence, Iowa, 105; 6. James Lynch, Donnellson, Iowa, 96; 7. Rick [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 9

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 614; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 593; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 547; 4. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 508; 5. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 454; 6. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 452; 7. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 436; 8. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 9. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 375; 10. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 372; 11. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 364; 12. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 357; 13. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., and Don Earven, Globe, Ariz., both 354; 15. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 312; 16. Sean Stewart, Bullhead City, Ariz., 308; 17. Shawn Strand, Mandan, N.D., 293; 18. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 290; 19. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 286; 20. Ryan McDaniel, Olivehurst, Calif., 277. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Paradise, Texas, 265; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 260; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 215; 4. Kyle Jones, Kennedale, Texas, 175; 5. Tucker Doughty, Heath, Texas, 161; 6. Brandon Long, [Read More]

Stone returning to Merced in borrowed Modified

MERCED, Calif. – Paul Stone would rather drive someone else’s car than sit and watch the races at Merced Speedway on Saturday night. Because building his new IMCA Modified is taking longer than expected, Stone found another seat to sit in. He’ll be driving a car owned by Jack Mounce of Merced for the second time this season. “It’s like when you’re on the road and you are sleeping in a bed that isn’t yours. It never feels quite as good as the one you have at home,” Stone said. “An unfamiliar car adds an extra challenge to driving.” Stone, who is known nationally in the ranks of IMCA, will make Mounce’s car more like his own as the season progresses. Though the new car was all assembled in his garage early last week, it was unassembled by the week’s end. Stone is a perfectionist. He disassembled the car to have the parts powder-coated. The colorful coating will add extra protection to the car’s chassis. “I don’t think the new car will be seen that [Read More]