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Photo Credit: A J Johnson Somerton, Arizona (January 28, 2023)……… Taking advantage of a Chase Johnson miscue, “The Pride of Garden Grove” Brody Roa (Garden Grove, Calif.) led the final two laps to win back-to-back nights at Cocopah Speedway. Piloting Tom and Christy Dunkel’s #17R Inland Rigging / Dunkel Farms DRC, Roa earned the 15th AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Car win of his career over Johnson, Sterling Cling, “Cadillac” Cody Williams, and R.J. Johnson. “KTJ” Kevin Thomas Jr. (Cullman, Ala.)...more

Photo Credit: A J Johnson Somerton, Arizona (January 27, 2023)………Taking the lead from Tommy “Thunder” Malcolm on lap 19, “The Pride of Garden Grove” Brody Roa (Garden Grove, CA) led the remaining 12 laps to capture the opening night feature for the AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Car Series at Somerton, Arizona’s Cocopah Speedway. Piloting Tom and Christy Dunkel’s #17R Inland Rigging / Dunkel Farms DRC, Roa earned the 14th series win of his career and the first for his brand new car owners in their...more

By Lance Jennings Photo Credit: Doug Allen JANUARY 21, 2023... The AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series will open their 2023 campaign with a special doubleheader at Cocopah Speedway near Yuma, Arizona. Promoted by Brad Whitfield, the Friday, January 27th and Saturday January 28th events are the only appearances on the USAC/CRA schedule at the fast 3/8-mile oval. The action packed cards will also showcase the IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Sport Compacts, and IMCA Mod Lites. The pit gates will open at...more

By Ben Deatherage Photo Credit: Byron Fichter SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 14, 2023) – Five IMCA drivers won feature events and five more wrapped up IMCA.TV Winter Nationals in the Saturday night finale at Cocopah Speedway. Chaz Baca topped the rain-delayed but caution-free Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event, earning $1,000. Career win number 88 for the defending track and state champion, already Fast Shaft All-Star Invitational qualifying eligible, came ahead of Brady Bjella and Brandon...more

By Ben Deatherage Photo Credit: Byron Fichter SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 13, 2023) – Despite the date, the Friday night IMCA.TV Winter Nationals was a lucky one for a quintet of IMCA drivers, the feature winners in their respective main events. The third different leader in his Friday the 13th feature, Kollin Hibdon took charge in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified headliner just before midway and led to the finish for his second $1,000 payday of the 2023 Winter Nationals. Already Fast Shafts...more

By USAC Media (Somerton, AZ) -- Taking advantage of a Chase Johnson miscue, “The Pride of Garden Grove” Brody Roa (Garden Grove, Calif.) led the final two laps to win back-to-back nights at Cocopah Speedway. Piloting Tom and Christy Dunkel’s #17R Inland Rigging / Dunkel Farms DRC, Roa earned the 15th AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Car win of his career over Johnson, Sterling Cling, “Cadillac” Cody Williams, and R.J. Johnson. PHOTO CREDIT: A.J.Johnson “KTJ” Kevin Thomas Jr. (Cullman, Ala.) began the...more

By USAC Media (Somerton, AZ) -- Taking the lead from Tommy “Thunder” Malcolm on lap 19, “The Pride of Garden Grove” Brody Roa (Garden Grove, CA) led the remaining 12 laps to capture the opening night feature for the AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Car Series at Somerton, Arizona’s Cocopah Speedway. PHOTO CREDIT: A.J. Johnson Piloting Tom and Christy Dunkel’s #17R Inland Rigging / Dunkel Farms DRC, Roa earned the 14th series win of his career and the first for his brand new car owners in their first...more

By Ben Deatherage Photo Credit: Byron Fichter SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2023) – Night number five of the IMCA.TV Winter Nationals saw four drivers make their first trips of 2023 to victory lane at Cocopah Speedway. Thursday’s 25-lap Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature was a caution-free affair and Nebraskan Jacob Hobscheidt conquered the field after dealing with traffic at midway, earning $1,000 and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility. Jeremy Mills was the runner-up,...more

Friday, January 13th from 10am-noon, NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte, Racing icon Ken Schrader, and 3 Time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Matt Crafton and more will be at RV World Recreation Vehicle Center. RV World is located at 5875 E Gila Ridge Road Yuma, Az 85364 We will be giving away free tickets for the races and drawing for 2 pairs of season passes. Refreshments will be served.

By Ben Deatherage Photo Credit: Byron Fichter SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 7, 2023) – Ethan Dotson added to his IMCA.TV Winter Nationals trophy collection while Shelby Williams and Zack Tate both won for the second time during the early season spectacular at Cocopah Speedway. Saturday’s Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main event saw Brandon Beckendorf bolt to the front but he got upside down on lap seven after a tire and wheel broke off. Dotson inherited the lead and dominated the rest of the...more