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The staff at Central Arizona Raceway have been diligently working to finalize improvements in preparation for the 2025 IMCA TV Winter Nationals, sponsored by Pitt Stop Motorsports. Track promoter Brad Whitfield recently appeared on the podcast to discuss the significant efforts undertaken since September to enhance the facility and the exciting developments occurring at the 3/8-mil

Cave Creek, Arizona transplant Taylor Kuehl is our next guest on the Beyond The Flags podcast, and she has quite a story. Now living in Ames, Iowa, the 2023 Lady Eagle champion recounts her incredible fall special season in 2024, including winning four out of five Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod events at Central Arizona Raceway. She also talks about the idea for her uni

On Friday, December 20th, 2024, Bill Martin served his last day as the Director of Media & Public Relations with IMCA after serving in the role since 1997. On that special day, we got a chance to talk to Bill about his incredible career, his path to becoming a publicist, some of his fond memories, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and much more! Don't miss an episode of the Beyond

Seabeck, Washington's Craig Moore is our next Beyond The Flags Podcast guest. Hear Craig's story from his beginnings in racing, the Northwest Nationals at Grays Harbor Raceway, the health of Friesen Performance IMCA Modified racing in Washington State, the "ghost town" of Seabeck, and more!Don't miss an episode of the Beyond The Flags podcast! You can catch it on a variety of platf

Nic Savaglio, the Gilbert, Arizona racer, is brimming with excitement as he gears up to tackle the competition in 2025 in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars. Originally from the Badger State of Wisconsin, his season will start in January at the IMCA.tv Winter Nationals at Central Arizona Raceway and the Ernie Mincy Early Thaw Series in the se

2024 was an incredible year for Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stock pilot Kaylb Brunssen! Hailing from the Ice Cream Capital of the World, he claimed the South Dakota state title and track championships at Wagner and Park Jefferson International Speedways. He also won the South Dakota Fall Nationals at Interstate Speedway in October. In this interview, we'll delve into his rise to racing, his

What do dirt track racing and MMA fight have in common? More than you would think. Our next guest, Chris Tuchscherer, is here to discuss the mental similarities of what it takes to prepare and compete in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified scene. He also covers the science of track preparation, his big win during Thanksgiving weekend at Central Arizona Raceway, the ultra-competit

Tom Duncan made a significant mark in the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod scene in the West with his remarkable 2024 season. He captured the Nevada state title, finished runner-up in the National Rookie of the Year points, and won the track championships at Winnemucca Regional Raceway and Fallon's Rattlesnake Raceway. Listen to his journey, from growing up at Manzanita S

Cody Williams' 2024 campaign was nothing short of spectacular, marked by a series of wins. He emerged victorious at the IMCA.TV Winter Nationals at Cocopah Speedway, claimed track titles at Dodge City Raceway Park and Salina Speedway, and triumphed at the Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway and the Osborne County Fair Race. His impressive tally of over 30 feature wins further und

Geoff Morris joins us on the Beyond The Flags podcast to bring a little flavor from north of the border. Representing Metchosin, British Columbia, the pilot of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds #52 tells of his transition from asphalt to dirt racing, life on Vancouver Island, the challenges of traveling to the mainland to race, and more!Don't miss an episode of the Beyond The