IMCA Jeff's Performance Southern SportMod awards banquet scheduled Jan. 7 in Waco
January 05, 2006 at 10:23:17 am:
WACO, Texas – The banquet for the IMCA Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006 at Linden Hall in Elm Mott (Waco). Linden Hall is located at 722 Leroy Parkway in Elm Mott.National champion Keith White will be recognized and plaques and jackets wil... (read more)
Slocum benefit auction to be held Feb. 4 in Burlington
Slocum benefit auction to be held Feb. 4 in Burlington
January 09, 2006 at 07:54:18 am:
BURLINGTON, Iowa – Proceeds from a Saturday, Feb. 4 benefit auction will go to the college fund established for the daughter of an IMCA Sunoco Late Model driver who died as a result of a pit area accident last summer. The auction, in honor of the late Brent... (read more)
Wynn charges to second career Ice Bowl checkers
Wynn charges to second career Ice Bowl checkers
January 09, 2006 at 10:45:55 am:
TALLADEGA, ALA. (Jan. 8) – Jamey Wynn added a second Ice Bowl championship trophy to his collection Sunday, with an impressive charge to the IMCA Modified checkers. Also the winner of the season opening special at Talladega Short Track in 2003, Wynn rockete... (read more)
Langdale named director of IMCA Lucas Oil Central Region
Langdale named director of IMCA Lucas Oil Central Region
January 10, 2006 at 01:09:11 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. (Jan. 10) – Allen Langdale, former promoter at Beatrice Speedway and more recently at Thayer County Speedway in Deshler, is the new director for IMCA’s Lucas Oil Central Region. Along with making visits to sanctioned tracks in the regio... (read more)
Tommy Simons takes director's post in IMCA's Lucas Oil South Central Region
Tommy Simons takes director's post in IMCA's Lucas Oil South Central Region
January 13, 2006 at 10:00:01 am:
ABILENE, Texas (Jan. 13) – Tommy Simons will wear a second hat in his travels to IMCA sanctioned race tracks this season. Simons is the new director of IMCA’s Lucas Oil South Central Region and will continue in his position as director for the Jeff’s Performance S... (read more)
First 50 finishes to count toward IMCA state standings
First 50 finishes to count toward IMCA state standings
January 13, 2006 at 12:20:12 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 13) – Points earned by IMCA drivers in their first 50 sanctioned events in one state will be figured in Smiley’s Racing Products state standings this season. Those standings had been based on the cumulative number of points earned, ... (read more)
Park Jefferson adds four IMCA sanctioned divisions
Park Jefferson adds four IMCA sanctioned divisions
January 16, 2006 at 10:17:54 am:
JEFFERSON, S.D. (Jan. 16) – Four IMCA divisions join Saturday night shows this season at Park Jefferson Speedway. Along with Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks, the Jefferson speedplant is among the first in the nation to sanction the new Sport Compact ... (read more)
Aztec, Cardinal sanctions bring IMCA Modifieds back to New Mexico
Aztec, Cardinal sanctions bring IMCA Modifieds back to New Mexico
January 18, 2006 at 09:41:05 am:
AZTEC & EUNICE N.M. (Jan. 18) – The return of IMCA Modifieds to the State of New Mexico this season already has drivers and race fans marking their calendars. Aztec Speedway and Cardinal Motor Speedway in Eunice resume sanctioning the division in 2006. Aztec brings ... (read more)
Upper control arm locations clarified for Southern SportMods
Upper control arm locations clarified for Southern SportMods
January 19, 2006 at 11:09:16 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 19) – A clarification in rules for upper control arms in the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division has been announced. Upper control arms must be in the OEM location, meaning that arms manufactured for one particular side ha... (read more)
Axle Exchange joins national decal program for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars
Axle Exchange joins national decal program for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars
January 20, 2006 at 08:40:11 am:
DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 12) – Stepping up its contingency program again this season, Axle Exchange will join the national decal program for the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division. The Des Moines drive shaft manufacturing company also adds awards for the Northern SportMod and Jeff&... (read more)
Comp Cams adds SportMod contingencies
Comp Cams adds SportMod contingencies
January 20, 2006 at 08:41:06 am:
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Jan. 16) – Competition Cams has sweetened its IMCA contingency awards pot with new awards for drivers in the SportMod division. In addition, the Memphis, Tenn., engine component manufacturer returns in 2006 to IMCA’s national decal pro... (read more)
Destroyer Chassis extends sponsorship of Southern Region for IMCA Stock Cars
Destroyer Chassis extends sponsorship of Southern Region for IMCA Stock Cars
January 20, 2006 at 08:42:05 am:
KENNEDALE, Texas (Jan. 3) – Destroyer Chassis has extended its sponsorship of the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car Southern Region for a sixth season. The Kennedale chassis builder, title sponsor of the region since its formation in 2001, will provide $1,000 to ... (read more)
Holley joins IMCA Modified national decal program
Holley joins IMCA Modified national decal program
January 20, 2006 at 08:43:07 am:
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Jan. 11) – Holley Performance Products expands its IMCA contingency awards this season, as the newest sponsor in the national decal program for Modifieds. The high performance manufacturer, based in Bowling Green, Ky., will award 750 cfm... (read more)
Jeff's Performance returns as title sponsor for Southern SportMods
Jeff's Performance returns as title sponsor for Southern SportMods
January 20, 2006 at 08:44:12 am:
SHERMAN, Texas (Jan. 17) – Jeff’s Performance returns as title sponsor for the sophomore season of IMCA’s Southern SportMod division. The class was sanctioned at 16 tracks in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma in its debut year. A portion of the national point fund pa... (read more)
World Products enters 11th season as sponsor for IMCA rookie program
World Products enters 11th season as sponsor for IMCA rookie program
January 20, 2006 at 08:45:01 am:
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (Jan. 13) – Top rookie drivers in three IMCA sanctioned divisions will receive contingency awards again this season from World Products. Modified, Sprint Car and Stock Car national rookies of the year earn steel cylinder head sets and assembly kits from... (read more)
Talladega, I-30 promoters on ARPY ballot
Talladega, I-30 promoters on ARPY ballot
January 20, 2006 at 08:46:19 am:
GREEN LAKE, Wis. – Promoters at two tracks that headline IMCA Modifieds on their weekly race programs are among the nominees for the Auto Racing Promoter of the Year Award, given by Racing Promotion Monthly. Talladega, Ala., Short Track promoters Lynn Phill... (read more)
Deery Brothers Summer Series on Hoosier tires only-
Deery Brothers Summer Series on Hoosier tires only-
January 20, 2006 at 08:47:24 am:
IMCA Late Model carb spacer, nose dimensions announced VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 18) – The carb spacer required for Ford and Chrysler spec engines powering IMCA Sunoco Late Models this season, as well as 2006 nose piece dimensions for the division have been announced by the sanction... (read more)
Holland Int'l sanctions Northern SportMods
Holland Int'l sanctions Northern SportMods
January 20, 2006 at 08:48:54 am:
HOLLAND, N.Y. (Jan. 19) – Holland International Speedway has added IMCA racing to its inventory by introducing the Northern SportMod division to the high-banked 3/8 mile oval. 2006 will be an introductory season for the Northern SportMod division with four special events on t... (read more)
Enginequest signs on as sponsor for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars
Enginequest signs on as sponsor for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars
January 20, 2006 at 08:50:13 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Jan. 18) – Opening night feature winners, as well as track champions in IMCA’s Modified and Stock Car divisions earn contingency awards this season from new sponsor Enginequest. Drivers in the two classes winning season openers receive $50 product certi... (read more)
RacePartsAuction.com new official IMCA classifieds site
RacePartsAuction.com new official IMCA classifieds site
January 20, 2006 at 08:51:44 am:
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Jan. 19) – Kevin Bendele, CEO of RacePartsAuction.Com, Ervin Breiten, Jr., president of RacePartsAuction.Com and Kevin Yoder, marketing director for IMCA, announced today the automotive racing sanctioning body has joined forces with the fast-growing, web-based RacePartsAuct... (read more)
New Sport Compact class unveiled for 2006
New Sport Compact class unveiled for 2006
January 20, 2006 at 08:53:15 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 18) – Aspiring racers seeking an economical way to get on the track need look no further than IMCA’s new Sport Compact class. The 4-cylinder front wheel drive division is already set to debut this season in Iowa, Nebraska and South ... (read more)
2006 tire, turndown rules clarified for Jeff's Performance Southern SportMods
2006 tire, turndown rules clarified for Jeff's Performance Southern SportMods
January 20, 2006 at 08:54:49 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 12) – Two clarifications have been announced for rules in the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division for the 2006 race season. Drivers can use Hoosier 27x8x15 or Hoosier 26.5x8x15 tires on any of the four locations. Regardless of which option i... (read more)
Al Buschelman column for January newsletter
Al Buschelman column for January newsletter
January 20, 2006 at 08:59:45 am:
It’s good to have Aztec Speedway in New Mexico back in the family of IMCA sanctioned tracks. Both the Modified and the Stock Car divisions will run again at Aztec this season, along with the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods. Aztec was one of my favorite tracks to v... (read more)
Ed Billings column for January newsletter
Ed Billings column for January newsletter
January 20, 2006 at 09:01:04 am:
We hope everyone had a safe and joyous New Year and is ready to concentrate on the 2006 racing season. The first event of the season in the Lucas Oil Eastern region is history as the Ice Bowl was run at Talladega Short Track on Jan. 8th. Talladega regular Jamey Wynn brought home th... (read more)
Paul Vetter column for January newsletter
Paul Vetter column for January newsletter
January 20, 2006 at 09:02:23 am:
We are anxiously looking forward to representing IMCA as Lucas Oil Western Region Director for the 18th consecutive year. In fact, our season has already begun with one IMCA Modified event in the record books. Imperial Valley, Calif., Speedway opened its year and the regional seaso... (read more)
Bill Martin column for January newsletter
Bill Martin column for January newsletter
January 20, 2006 at 09:07:45 am:
I’ll be brief...the amount of space left on this page and where we’d normally jump copy to doesn’t allow me much to do otherwise. We’re pleased as punch to have Allen Langdale and Tommy Simons as new regional directors. They’ll have columns begin... (read more)
Bob Allen column for January newsletter
Bob Allen column for January newsletter
January 20, 2006 at 09:09:13 am:
Happy New Year! We hope everyone enjoyed a great holiday season. As we gear up for the 2006 race season, let’s start with your safety equipment. Your helmet must be a Snell SA 2005, SA 2000, or SA 95. Snell is a testing organization that has minimum requirements and a manufac... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse column for January newsletter
Kirk Niehouse column for January newsletter
January 20, 2006 at 09:11:06 am:
Are you ready for the 2006 race season? In some parts of the country, where the weather is almost always warm, racing will be getting into full swing any time now. Make sure you check out all the ads in this issue of Inside IMCA for specials that will be taking place in the warm areas of the country... (read more)
Tom Herbert column for January newsletter
Tom Herbert column for January newsletter
January 20, 2006 at 09:12:33 am:
The 2006 IMCA rulebook will be out soon and will contain rules for both the Northern SportMod and Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod divisions. Make sure you are looking at the SportMod rules that pertain to the division you will be competing in. The divisions are different. ... (read more)
Brett Root column for January newsletter
Brett Root column for January newsletter
January 20, 2006 at 09:14:55 am:
Happy New Year! The “off-season” is officially over and the first IMCA sanctioned events of 2006 are in the record book. On the West Coast, Imperial, Calif., Valley Speedway hosted its opener with a nice field of 21 IMCA Modifieds in attendance. Congratulations to Phoen... (read more)
Cass tops 56 car field in Mohave Valley Winter Series opener
Cass tops 56 car field in Mohave Valley Winter Series opener
January 23, 2006 at 10:02:50 am:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (Jan. 21) – He was the last racer getting to the track, but Brian Cass was first across the finish line in the opening Winter Series for IMCA Modifieds feature at Mohave Valley Raceway. Paul Stone ran at the front much of the way despite a broken up... (read more)
Penney dominates Winter Series action at Mohave Valley
Penney dominates Winter Series action at Mohave Valley
January 31, 2006 at 12:26:00 pm:
By Gary Jacob MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (Jan 28.) – After turning more than 500 laps around the track during the week, dragging a sheep’s foot behind a truck to help replace last week’s offroad-like racing surface, Iowan Phil Penney capitalized on his familiarity with ... (read more)
