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Sweet Manufacturing continuing in their 16th year of sponsorship

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (March 21, 2025) – The manufacturer of the Official Steering Box of IMCA rewards drivers in three divisions in their 16th season as a sponsor of IMCA. Sweet Manufacturing gives a steering box to the champion of the IMCA Modified along with a steering rack to the champion of the Late Models. The top 5 in each Modified region will also receive a $50 product certificate. The Kalamazoo, Michigan company also participates in the national Modified decal program and drivers in that division must display two Sweet Manufacturing logos on their race car. Along with the Modified and Late Model awards, the RaceSaver Sprint Car Rookie of the Year will receive a steering box at the IMCA National Banquet in November. Modified competitors at the IMCA Super Nationals receiving Sweet steering boxes include the top non-qualifier in points and the Rage Chassis Race of Champions. Earlier in the week, the Sunoco IMCA Late Model Big Dance champion will go home with a steering rack. The RaceSaver Nationals champion at Eagle Raceway will receive a $100 [Read More]

Grabouski Doubles Up at Spring Nationals with Modified and Stock Car Wins

By Ben Deatherage BEATRICE, Neb. (Mar. 22, 2025) — For the third time since 2021, Jordan Grabouski left Beatrice Speedway’s Spring Nationals with two trophies in hand. The hometown standout scored victories in both the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars at the 32nd edition of the prestigious event. The 30-lap Modified feature began with California’s Troy Morris III setting a fast pace. The 2024 Arizona IMCA Tour champion controlled the early stages while Iowa’s Izac Mallicoat and Grabouski battled for second. The five-time National Modified titlist and nine-time reigning points leader at Beatrice eventually secured second began reeling in Morris by the halfway mark. Hitting traffic just past the midpoint, Morris started to struggle with a lapped car which allowed for Grabouski to put pressure on him by lap 18. The two would both be bottled behind traffic a few circuits later before the challenger got an advantage on lap 23 only for Morris to come back on the inside of him to regain the lead two laps later. A caution with [Read More]

Wagner Breaks Through for First 2025 Win at Marysville

By Troy Hennig MARYSVILLE, Calif. (Mar. 22, 2025) — Danny Wagner took care of business Saturday night by capturing the Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod main event at Marysville Raceway. The Baypoint racer claimed the lead in the second half of the 20-lap feature and cruised to his first win of the 2025 season. The race began with 2022 Marysville track champion Jimmy Ford setting the pace out front. Ford looked strong early, fending off pressure from both Jace Wright and two-time California State champion Trevor Clymens. Clymens nearly made a stunning double overtake on lap 8 but was forced back to third when a caution halted his momentum. On the ensuing restart, Wright tried to dive underneath Ford for the lead but came up short. That allowed Wagner to close in. When Wright bobbled slightly on lap 10, Wagner slipped by into second. From there, Wagner steadily tracked down Ford, biding his time before executing the decisive move underneath the leader on lap 13 to take over the top spot. Wagner quickly built a comfortable [Read More]

Brown Blasts to Victory in MASS Opener at Bridgeport

By Ben Deatheage SWEDESBORO, N.J. (Mar. 21, 2025) — Dave Brown kicked off the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series season with a flag-to-flag victory in the 25-lap feature at Bridgeport Speedway. The race featured some of the best RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Cars in the region. The Pilesgrove pilot took the lead at the drop of the green and never, despite heavy lapped traffic and mid-race cautions on the 4/10-mile “Kingdom of Speed.” Troy Betts and Aidan Borden battled for second early, giving Brown the breathing room to build a large gap. Lapped traffic came into play by lap four, forcing Brown to make aggressive moves to maintain the top spot. A series of cautions near the halfway point regrouped the field. On the final restart with 13 laps to go, Betts briefly got by Brown, but Brown quickly countered to retake the lead from the Delaware driver at the line. From there, the race stayed green, and Brown pulled away once again to seal the win. Betts finished second, and New York’s Thomas Radivoy rounded out the [Read More]

MSD celebrates 22 years of IMCA sponsorship

EL PASO, Texas (Mar. 21, 2025) – Over 2 decades of IMCA sponsorship, MSD returns to support weekly racing and Super Nationals drivers. A brand of the Holley family of companies, MSD will continue product certificate awards based on regional standings for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. The top performers in national points for the IMCA Late Models, RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Northern SportMods and Southern SportMods will also receive awards from MSD. MSD also returns to the decal program for Stock Cars and drivers in that division are required to display two MSD decals on their race cars. The top three finishers in the “Big Dance” for Modifieds, Late Models, Stock Cars and Northern SportMods at the biggest IMCA event of the year, the IMCA Super Nationals, will be rewarded with product in victory lane. Information about MSD products is available at https://www.holley.com/brands/msd/, by phone at 866 464-6553 and on Facebook. “MSD products can be found throughout the pit area on any given night,” said IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson [Read More]

Freedom Race Lifts returns for their second year

FAIRMONT, Minn. (Mar. 21, 2025) – Freedom Race Lifts returns in 2025 for their second season as an IMCA sponsor. Freedom Race Lifts is on mission to bring the most innovative tools to your race shop and pit area. We offer the first-ever line of Patent Pending Wireless Operated Lifts in the industry. No hoses. No cords. No hydraulics. No Pneumatics. You can operate with nothing but your cordless drill or wireless phone app. For the second year, Freedom Race Lifts will present the IMCA Super Nationals champions with a $250 gift certificate. These certificates will be highlighted by their continued participation on Manufacturers’ Row. The season will cap off with one randomly selected first time state champion receiving a $500 certificate at the IMCA National Banquet in November. Find Freedom Race Lifts online at www.freedomracelifts.com and on social media.

30 year sponsor JAZ Products to continue post-season awards

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (Mar. 21, 2025) – Every driver in every IMCA division races for a share of the $15,000-plus in post-season awards given by JAZ Products again in 2025. This is the 30th season of IMCA sponsorship for the Santa Paula, Calif., high performance parts manufacturer, also a long-time fixture as part of the national decal program for the Modified division. JAZ gives $500, $300, $200, $100 and $75 product certificates to top five drivers in standings for each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, and to the top five finishers in national IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lite, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMod, Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compact points. All certificates will be presented during the IMCA national banquet this fall. Champions at the 43rd IMCA Super Nationals will go home with certificates as well as the champion of the IMCA RaceSaver Nationals. Information about JAZ-manufactured fuel cells and seats, [Read More]

Wilkins Wins Jack Bagby Memorial SportMod Main at HOT

By Ben Deatherage ELM MOTT, Texas (Mar. 7, 2025) — Kyle Wilkins dominated the Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods feature at Heart O’ Texas Speedway, securing the victory on the opening night of the Jack Bagby Memorial. The race was highly competitive with lots of jockeying of position throughout the field. Jeff Bauser Jr. initially took the lead following a battle for the top spot. Wilkins, from the town of Italy quickly began applying pressure but struggled to find a clear path. On lap 3, the automobilista threaded the needle to take the lead, but a red flag for a flipped car negated the pass, restoring Bauser to the top spot. When racing resumed, Wilkins was relentless. He finally powered past Bauser on lap 9 after a drag race to the line. Despite four more cautions and a gradually deflating left front tire, Wilkins held strong to capture his first win of 2025. The battle for second was tightly contested in the final laps, with 2022 National Southern SportMod Rookie of the Year Trevor Cogburn edging out [Read More]

Cogburn Battles to Victory Before Capacity Crowd at Kennedale

By Ben Deatherage KENNEDALE, Texas (Mar. 15, 2025) — 19-year-old Trevor Cogburn capped off the Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod main event with a statement victory in front of one of the largest crowds in Kennedale Speedway Park history. The Robinson teenager faced multiple challenges but held firm against all contenders. The feature saw an intense battle between Cogburn and Tyler Russell, with the two drivers trading positions in a side-by-side duel. Russell eventually gained the advantage, but Cogburn, the 2022 National Southern SportMod Rookie of the Year, fought back and reclaimed the lead on lap 6. Just as their battle reached its peak, a caution reset the field. On the restart, Cogburn pulled away, but four-time and defending KSP SportMod champion and three-time defending Texas State title winner Jerrett Bransom moved past Russell into second. Bransom quickly closed in on Cogburn, setting the stage for a showdown. However, another caution interrupted the action before that battle could unfold. Despite multiple stoppages, including a tense green-white-checkered finish, Cogburn remained composed and fended off Bransom to [Read More]

Stewart Wins SportMod Thriller at Cotton Bowl

By Ben Deatherage PAIGE, Texas (Mar. 15, 2025) — In a nail-biting showdown, Heath Stewart held off a relentless charge from two-time and defending track champion Brandon Geurin to clinch the Smiley’s IMCA Southern SportMod opener at Cotton Bowl Speedway. The battle came down to the final lap, with Stewart edging out Geurin at the line to claim his first win of 2025. The 20-lap feature began with the 2023 track title winner, Stewart, blasting into the lead and quickly building a sizable advantage. As early as lap 4, lapped traffic came into play, but Stewart sliced through the congestion with precision. A caution with 8 laps remaining bunched the field back up, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. On the Delaware double-file restart, Geurin and Trent Beaver pounced, turning the race for the lead into a three-wide brawl. Stewart somehow held his ground, but Geurin wasn’t done yet. With just two laps remaining, Geurin dove to the bottom, pulling alongside Stewart and making it a drag race to the white flag as the two [Read More]