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Sanction numbers guarantee IMCA record-breaking centennial season

VINTON, Iowa – What was already guaranteed to be a history-making centennial season will be a record-breaking one for IMCA as well. Contracts for a total of 415 sanctions were in hand as of April 15 for the 2015 season. That’s nine more than were issued last year and another two dozen are expected to be returned as more tracks get closer to holding opening night programs. IMCA Modified sanctions have topped 100 every year since 1992; the number of Northern SportMod and Southern SportMod sanctions is expected to exceed 100 for the first time this year. “One factor we’ve noticed in the increase is tracks that have already been sanctioned are adding new divisions,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “RaceSaver Sprint Cars are obviously playing a role, too. New tracks that sanction Sprint Cars are also sanctioning other divisions, for example the Modifieds or Southern SportMods.” Currently, IMCA events will be held in 31 states this season. “We have a lot of newly sanctioned facilities around the country and that reflects on efforts by [Read More]

Awards in seven IMCA divisions, Deery Series in Performance Bodies program for 2015

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Performance Bodies continues one of IMCA’s most encompassing programs, giving contingency awards valued at nearly $20,000 to drivers in seven IMCA divisions. Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the high automotive parts retailer and race car body manufacturer is in its 33rd year as an IMCA sponsor. Synonymous as primary sponsor for Hobby Stock and SportMod rookie of the year programs, Performance Bodies also returns to national decal programs for Modifieds and the Hobbies. “Performance Bodies has added value to their awards packages this season, specifically for Late Models. In addition to the free nosepiece they have included fenders and valance packages in 2015,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “Modified and SportMod drivers now have some other choices as well, making the Performance Bodies program one of the most diverse and lucrative we offer.” Modified and Hobby Stock drivers are required to display two Performance Bodies decals on their race car to be eligible for post-season prizes. Second through sixth place finishers overall and the second through fourth place finishing rookies in [Read More]

Callahan collects top Deery cash at Farley again

FARLEY, Iowa (April 17) – Something about Farley Speedway brings out the best in Joel Callahan. Callahan won his third straight Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Farley Friday night, earning $3,000. He’d also topped IMCA Late Model tour events there each of the last two Septembers. Jeff Aikey started outside Callahan on the front row and led the first 22 of 50 laps. The field was under yellow and ready to resume racing when Aikey pulled into infield with a flat tire. That put Callahan on point and he stayed in front as the last 28 laps ran caution-free. Tyler Droste and defending series champion Justin Kay both avoided becoming part of the attrition and advanced 15 positions to second and third, respectively. Point leader Andy Nezworski was a plus eight positions to fourth and hard charger Tyler Bruening advanced 17 spots to fifth. Matt Ryan started 17th and ended in sixth. Colby Springsteen was running in the top five when he brought out the first yellow of the night with a lap 17 flat. [Read More]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 16

IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 650; 2. Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz., 633; 3. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 576; 4. Jeffry Sheppard Jr., Golden Valley, Ariz., 544; 5. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 493; 6. Lance Mari, El Centro, Calif., 477; 7. Tyler Mecl, Queen Creek, Ariz., 454; 8. R.C. Whitwell, Bakersfield, Calif., 428; 9. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 424; 10. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 391; 11. Johnny Morris Jr., Queen Creek, Ariz., 386; 12. Marlyn Seidler, Underwood, N.D., 375; 13. Don Earven, Globe, Ariz., 374; 14. Tim Ward, Gilbert, Ariz., 372; 15. John P. Gober, Poolville, Texas, 341; 16. Sean Stewart, Bullhead City, Ariz., 335; 17. Eric Center, Mesa, Ariz., 320; 18. Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo., 312; 19. Kyle Heckman, Bakersfield, Calif., 305; 20. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 296. IMCA Eagle Motorsports RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Logan Scherb, Paradise, Texas, 338; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 335; 3. Marcus Thomas, Corsicana, Texas, 271; 4. Kyle Jones, Kennedale, Texas, 231; 5. Tucker Doughty, Heath, Texas, 217; 6. Chris [Read More]

22 chassis builders enter IMCA Manufacturers’ Cup contest

VINTON, Iowa – National and regional honors will be determined by 22 chassis builders entered in the seventh annual IMCA Manufacturers’ Cup contest. Manufacturers’ Cup standings are based on makes of chassis driven by top 10 drivers in each of the five Modified regions. The builder with the highest overall point total will be recognized as the 2015 national Manufacturer of the Year and receive a $500 prize and trophy during the national awards banquet in November. New Cup contest entrants include Dream Racing Chassis of Las Vegas, Impressive Race Cars of Hillsboro, Mo., MB Customs of Menominee, Wis., and Phoenix Race Chassis of Nevada, Mo. Destroyer Chassis of Kennedale returns after a one-year hiatus. Builders returning to the field are 1st Class Chassis of Great Bend, Kan.; Addiction Chassis of Price, Utah; B & B Racing Chassis of Belle Plaine, Minn., Belleville Motorsports of Belleville, Kan.; CAM Race Cars of Midlothian, Texas, 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]

Penske Racing Shocks renews awards for IMCA Modifieds, Stocks, Late Models

READING, Pa. – Drivers in three IMCA divisions earn contingency awards courtesy of Penske Racing Shocks for a third consecutive season. The Reading, Pa., manufacturer gives product certificates worth $350, $250 and $150, respectively, go to top three eligible finishers in each of the five regions for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds and in both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car regions. Certificates of the same values go to eighth, ninth and 10th place finishers in national standings for IMCA Late Models. Modified and Stock Car competitors must compete with four Penske shocks, display two Penske decals on their race car and return a sign-up form to the IMCA home office by Aug. 1. Awards will be presented during the national IMCA banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week. More information about Penske shocks is available through the www.penskeshocks.com website and on Facebook. “Penske is one of the names that everyone instantly can associate with the racing industry and the line of shocks that bears the same name continues to permeate IMCA racing circles,” said IMCA Marketing Director [Read More]

Rains cancel Saturday practice at Salina

By Dusty Wiegert SALINA, Kan. – Heavy showers have canceled the open practice session scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at Salina Speedway. With the cancellation, the first event of the season will be the Browynn Birdsong Childhood Cancer Awareness Night and season opener on Friday, April 24. The evening will feature fundraising for the Birdsong family along with seven divisions of racing action.

Seymour races on Sunday this week

By Dave Panske SEYMOUR, Wis. – NEW DIRT moves its weekly racing programs at the Seymour Speedway back into the normal Sunday night slot beginning this week, April 19, and for the remainder of the 2015 season at the 1/3 mile banked clay oval. The weekly programs will feature five divisions, Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, Coors Light IMCA Stock Cars, O’Reilly Auto Parts IMCA SportMods, Turbo Blue Street Stocks and 4 Cylinders. Pit gates will open at 3 p.m. Sunday. This week all cars draw/redraw for opening night. Cutoff is 4:30 p.m. Racing is at 5:30 p.m. All drivers must be club members starting this week. Dues are $10 for the season. Spectator Eliminators will return this season on a bi-weekly schedule. This season will see the addition of the Thunder Trucks on the nights the spectators are off. Kids Club will be open Sunday night with activities and drawings throughout the season.

IMCA Modified feature pays $650 to win Saturday at Sunset Speedway Park

By Ben Deatherage BANKS, Ore. – Sunset Speedway Park will open the 2015 campaign in a big way as the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds invade the 1/4-mile clay oval on Saturday, April 18. With $650 going to the main event winner, the event is sure to attract some of the top-shelf talent in the Pacific Northwest. Last season, Sunset produced nine different winners in 13 events. Eventual champion Doug Lockwood scored four victories to lead the win column while Allstar Performance Oregon State Champion Craig Cassell was the only other multi-race winner with his two triumphs. In addition to the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, there will be street stocks, pure stocks, dwarf cars and 4-Bee’s in action. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. and front gates open at 4 p.m. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are adults $13, seniors, military and juniors (ages 13-18) $10, youths ages 6-12-6 and five and under free. A family pass will be offered for two adults and up to four youth for $35. For more information log on to www.sunsetspeedwaypark.com.

Thrasher wins again at Southern Iowa Speedway

By Jeremy Fox OSKALOOSA, Iowa (April 15) – Mother Nature ruled last week, but Frostbuster winner Danny Thrasher picked up right where he left off two weeks ago at Southern Iowa Speedway. Thrasher led the distance and held off several challenges from Jamie Songer to take the Pepsi Cola IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock win Wednesday evening. Bill Bonnett got by Songer for second coming to the checkers. Jacob Murray scored the Musco Lighting IMCA Modifieds victory despite the best efforts of hard-charging Carter VanDenBerg and Jimmy Gustin. Zack Vanderbeek worked his way from seventh starting to second and finally made the pass of Damon Murty for the Budweiser IMCA Stock Car lead on lap eight. Vanderbeek held on to win despite a restart with four circuits to go. Cayden Carter got by Damon Murty on lap 15 to take second. Fifth starting Curtis VanDerWal took the lead at the start and pulled away from the pack in topping the KBOE Radio Northern SportMod main event. Brett Lowry ran second the entire distance. Brayton Carter was third. [Read More]