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By Ben Deatherage Photo Credit: Tyler Hagen SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 4, 2023) – Wednesday was opening night of the 2023 IMCA.TV Winter Nationals at Cocopah Speedway and the 3/8-mile oval, known as the Diamond In The Desert, attracted over 230 race teams from across North America to compete in the winter extravaganza. Arizona native Tim Ward won the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature and $1,000 while Minnesotan Jim Horejsi topped the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature and pocketed...more

We are a week away from practice night for the 2023 Playa Azul Seypet Resorts IMCATV Winter Nationals powered by YUMA INSURANCE, INC and RV World Recreation Vehicle Center! A few last housekeeping notes to make everything go smoother at Check-In on the first day of racing. If you have not bought your 2023 License, please do so at https://imcaracing.formtitan.com/7992055a1521052607471#/ . Licenses are MANDATORY! Transponder Location: Remember each class has a specific place where transponders...more

Kenny Wallace is set to return to Cocopah Speedway for the Playa Azul Seypet Resorts, IMCATV Winter Nationals powered by YUMA INSURANCE, INC and RV World Recreation Vehicle Center driving the Mike Petersilie owned, 1st Class Chassis IMCA Modified sponsored by the great folks at Pitt Stop Motorsports and Dez Pitt. Kenny has retired from full time racing around this great country ???? of ours. We are lucky to get him out west 1 more time. Join us Jan 3,4,5,6,7 ,11,12,13,14 for IMCA's Winter...more

Racing icon Ken Schrader will return to Cocopah Speedway in his Federated Auto Parts IMCA Modified during the second half of the Playa Azul Seypet Resorts, IMCA.tv Winter Nationals powered by Yuma Insurance Inc. & RV World Recreation Vehicle Center. After the IMCATV Winter Nationals wraps up, Kenny will head to our sister track and run at Central Arizona Raceway's Ernie Mincy Early Thaw in the Don Shaw Trucking owned Super Late Model. An icon within the American motorsports community,...more

3 Time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Matt Crafton will take on some of the country's best IMCA Modifieds in the Playa Azul Seypet Resorts, IMCA.tv Winter Nationals powered by YUMA INSURANCE, INC & RV World Recreation Vehicle Center. We look forward to having Matt join us as a 1st timer to Cocopah Speedway! Matt Crafton pilots the No. 88 Menards Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Tulare, California native holds the record for the most consecutive starts...more

SOMERTON, Ariz. (Dec. 19, 2022) – Cocopah Speedway will be the place to be for IMCA drivers looking to get a fast start to their 2023 season. The proof is in the numbers. Four hundred and fifty-two drivers in five divisions are now pre-entered for January’s IMCA.TV Winter Nationals. The early entries make their way to Cocopah from more than 20 states and three provinces. “In my wildest dreams, I could imagine having this many pre-entries. In reality, no,” admitted promoter Brad Whitfield....more

NASCAR Champion and Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte will pilot the Scott Sluka owned Ed Whitehead's Tire Pros, Rip's Performance, IMCA Stock Car at the Playa Azul Seypet Resorts, IMCA.TV Winter Nationals powered by Yuma Insurance & RV World Recreation Vehicle Center the second half of Winter Nationals Jan 11-14. We will be announcing locations soon for a couple of Meet N Greets with Bobby and more! For more info on Bobby and he his career go visit his website at https://bobbylabonte.com/

Are you the next Rib Cook Off Champ? Who wants some bragging rights? So you think you can cook ribs? Let's find out!! Ed Whitehead's Tire Pros and Impressive Race Cars have put up some good prize money together to find out. The 1st Annual IMCATV Winter National Rib Cook Off will be Sunday January 8th, 2023. Details and Entry form Register here ?? https://forms.gle/eb5E1A6CtPnjm3cg8

The BMS South Race Cars Party in the Pits will kick off The 2023 Playa Azul Seypet Resorts IMCA.tv Winter Nationals powered by Yuma Insurance & RV World Recreation Vehicle Center. Our crews are shifting into high gear getting ready for your arrival! Practice kicks off the night from 6:00-9:00 pm and then and the party begins with a Tri-Tip dinner and great sides. #bmssouthracecars #playaazulseypetresorts #yumainsurance #rvworldrecrationalvehiclecenter

Back by popular demand, the Budweiser Fan Zone! During each race night of the Playa Azul Seypet Resorts IMCATV Winter Nationals presented by Yuma Insurance and RV World Recreation Vehicle Center we will have the Budweiser Fan Zone up on the main concourse. All drivers are invited to participate by selling team apparel, and it is completely free of charge. "I wanted to do something to give back to the drivers, and many of the teams have shirts and apparel for sale," Cocopah Speedway Promoter,...more