Clark Manufacturing is new sponsor for IMCA Stock, Hobby divisions
March 03, 2006 at 01:43:28 pm:
MIAMI, Fla. (March 3) – A familiar name in the street performance industry makes a new mark on the oval track circuit in 2006. Clark Manufacturing has signed on as a sponsor for IMCA’s Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions and will award transmissions a... (read more)
Two shows set at Ark-La-Tex for Jeff's Performance Southern SportMods
Two shows set at Ark-La-Tex for Jeff's Performance Southern SportMods
March 03, 2006 at 02:46:01 pm:
VIVIAN, La. (March 3) – Feature events for the IMCA Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods are now on the schedule for both nights of the Stock Car Nationals special at Ark-La-Tex Speedway. The Friday, March 17 race will pay $300 to win, with a top check of ... (read more)
DJ Safety debuts as sponsor for IMCA special events
DJ Safety debuts as sponsor for IMCA special events
March 08, 2006 at 06:47:13 pm:
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 8) - DJ Safety will award $44,000 worth of product certificates to special events competitors in its inaugural season as an IMCA sponsor. "We've done a lot of work with asphalt racing and wanted to get more involved with dirt," explained Wendi Day... (read more)
Jackpot Junction Sprint Tour to make first Jackson visit
Jackpot Junction Sprint Tour to make first Jackson visit
March 13, 2006 at 09:50:48 am:
KASOTA, Minn. (March 13) – Along with more familiar stops, the Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars will travel to new territory this season. The 10th annual tour makes its first ever appearance at Jackson Speedway on July 14, as part of the 28th an... (read more)
Frost Fest feature wins to Trauernicht, LaRiviere, Wagner
Frost Fest feature wins to Trauernicht, LaRiviere, Wagner
March 13, 2006 at 10:12:48 am:
By Mike Hughes NORTON, Kan. (March 12) -– David Trauernicht, Bryan LaRiviere and Justin Wagner were the IMCA feature winners, at Elmwood Park Speedway’s season opening Frost Fest special. Trauernicht passed early leader Brice Riley on the third circuit... (read more)
Monticello Speedway first Arkansas track to run Jeff's Performance Southern SportMods
Monticello Speedway first Arkansas track to run Jeff's Performance Southern SportMods
March 15, 2006 at 08:25:57 am:
MONTICELLO, Ark. (March 15) – The first track in Arkansas to sanction Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods opens for its first full season of racing this weekend. Promoted by Joseph and Michelle Chapman, Monticello Speedway hosts points races for the IMCA class on Satu... (read more)
Mid-season championship winners earn Aero awards
Mid-season championship winners earn Aero awards
March 16, 2006 at 08:10:11 am:
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – Feature wins on mid-season championship night pay off for drivers in a fourth division this season. Aero Race Wheels will add the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division to its 2006 contingency package, awarding $40 product certificates in that cla... (read more)
Belleville Motorsports returns as IMCA special events sponsor
Belleville Motorsports returns as IMCA special events sponsor
March 16, 2006 at 08:13:50 am:
BELLEVILLE, Kan. – Belleville Motorsports returns as a sponsor of IMCA Modified special events this season, awarding $50 product certificates at up to 30 races. Certificates go to designated place finishers and will be mailed from the IMCA home office the week after the event... (read more)
Corteco contributes $25,000 to IMCA point funds again in 2006
Corteco contributes $25,000 to IMCA point funds again in 2006
March 16, 2006 at 08:15:24 am:
MILAN, Ohio – National logo sponsor Corteco adds $25,000 to point funds for IMCA drivers for a third consecutive season in 2006. Competitors in the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods earn shares of Corteco cash for the first time.... (read more)
Hyperco continues contingencies for IMCA Modified, Deery Series drivers
Hyperco continues contingencies for IMCA Modified, Deery Series drivers
March 16, 2006 at 08:20:06 am:
LOGANSPORT, Ind. – Hyperco contingencies go to IMCA Modified and Deery Brothers Summer Series competitors again this season. The Logansport, Ind., coil spring and suspension component manufacturer will award $100 product certificates to each of the top three eligible fi... (read more)
IMCA Deery, Stock Car drivers chase Intercomp contingencies
IMCA Deery, Stock Car drivers chase Intercomp contingencies
March 16, 2006 at 08:23:19 am:
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Intercomp will reward the accomplishments of drivers in IMCA’s Deery Brothers Summer Series and in both regions for Stock Cars again this season. The Minneapolis company, manufacturer of the official scales for IMCA, will award $100 product ce... (read more)
Special events competitors vie for Isky contingencies
Special events competitors vie for Isky contingencies
March 16, 2006 at 08:27:05 am:
GARDENA, Calif. – Drivers at 75 IMCA special events, including all 20 races in the Deery Brothers Summer Series, will receive contingencies from Isky Racing Cams in 2006. In addition to the 20th annual Late Model tour, the Gardena, Calif., high performance parts manufacturer ... (read more)
SportMod, Hobby contingency awards new to JAZ Products program for 2006
SportMod, Hobby contingency awards new to JAZ Products program for 2006
March 16, 2006 at 08:29:40 am:
SANTA PAULA, Calif.– JAZ Products will award nearly $12,000 in product certificates to IMCA drivers this season, with the addition of the SportMod and Hobby Stock divisions to its contingency program for 2006. National champions in the Late Model, Sprint Car, Stock Car, Sport... (read more)
SportMods join KRC contingency awards program
SportMods join KRC contingency awards program
March 16, 2006 at 08:31:41 am:
LOCKWOOD, Mo. – Kluhsman Racing Components has added the SportMod divi-sion to its IMCA contingency program for this sea-son. The high performance parts manufacturer, located in Lockwood, Mo., will award $75 product certificates to the top three eligible drivers in national s... (read more)
SportMod awards new to Larson program
SportMod awards new to Larson program
March 16, 2006 at 08:33:27 am:
AMES, Iowa – Contingency awards for both classes of IMCA SportMods are new to the Larson Racing Specialists program for 2006. Drivers finishing in the top 10 point standings for the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods wi... (read more)
Top five in Modified, top three in Stock regions garner contingency awards from MSD Ignition
Top five in Modified, top three in Stock regions garner contingency awards from MSD Ignition
March 16, 2006 at 08:35:59 am:
EL PASO, Texas – Top five eligible drivers in all IMCA Modified regions and the top three in both regions for IMCA Stock Cars earn contingencies again this season from MSD Ignition. The El Paso, Texas, high performance parts manufacturer will award a distributor and ignition ... (read more)
QA1 expands contingency program with Sprint, SportMod, Hobby Stock awards
QA1 expands contingency program with Sprint, SportMod, Hobby Stock awards
March 16, 2006 at 08:37:40 am:
LAKEVILLE, Minn. – Four more divisions have been added to QA1 Motorsports’ IMCA contingency program this season. Along with Modified, Late Model and Stock Car awards, QA1 will award shares of cash and product certificates in the KSE Racing Products IMCA Sprint Car... (read more)
IMCA national, regional Modified champs earn Speedway Engineering contingencies
IMCA national, regional Modified champs earn Speedway Engineering contingencies
March 16, 2006 at 08:41:58 am:
SYLMAR, Calif. – The national IMCA Modified champion as well as the top drivers in each of the five regions for the class earn contingency awards again this season from Speedway Engineering. A Speedway Engineering-manufactured rear end housing is part of the lucrative prize p... (read more)
Holley new to national Modified decal program, Axle Exchange to Stocks
Holley new to national Modified decal program, Axle Exchange to Stocks
March 16, 2006 at 08:44:00 am:
VINTON, Iowa – National decal programs for IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will have a little bit different look this season. Holley Performance Products switches to the Modifieds from the Stocks, while the Axle Exchange Fast Shafts decal will be required in the Sto... (read more)
20th annual Deery Brothers Summer Series starts with six April dates
20th annual Deery Brothers Summer Series starts with six April dates
March 16, 2006 at 08:56:40 am:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 15) – With higher purses and a retailored point system in place, the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models gets off to a quick start with six April dates. The 20th annual tour opens Saturday, April 1 at Hamilton County Speedway in ... (read more)
Feature, heat win decals given again in '06
Feature, heat win decals given again in '06
March 16, 2006 at 09:11:14 am:
VINTON, Iowa (March 15) – Winners of IMCA sanctioned feature events and heat races will receive special decals again this season, from Longacre Racing Products and Holley Performance Products. Longacre will award feature win decals to drivers in all seven divisions. Holley he... (read more)
KSE is new title sponsor for Sprint Car division
KSE is new title sponsor for Sprint Car division
March 16, 2006 at 09:13:49 am:
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (March 13) – KSE Racing Products, Inc., expands its support of IMCA Sprint Cars this season, adding title sponsorship for the winged class to its special series contingency program. KSE will provide the $2,000 point fund that will be awarded to top 10 drive... (read more)
New Jackson promoter looks forward to full race schedule
New Jackson promoter looks forward to full race schedule
March 16, 2006 at 09:17:01 am:
JACKSON, Minn. (March 7) – J.P. Karpowicz is looking forward to opening night at Jackson Speedway every bit as much as the drivers are. The long time Modified driver takes over as promoter of the 1/2 mile dirt track this season. He’ll oversee the racing side of Sa... (read more)
New sanctions bring 4 IMCA divisions to Friday programs at I-70 Speedway
New sanctions bring 4 IMCA divisions to Friday programs at I-70 Speedway
March 16, 2006 at 09:19:29 am:
ODESSA, Mo. (March 15) – I-70 Speedway opens the gates to the 2006 race season with four IMCA divisions on the Friday night card. Sanctioned Modifieds, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts will run weekly on newly built dirt tracks north of the existing half mile aspha... (read more)
New Childersburg reopens with IMCA Modified sanction
New Childersburg reopens with IMCA Modified sanction
March 16, 2006 at 09:22:41 am:
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. (March 3) – Friday night lights will shine this season at New Childersburg Speedway. The 3/8 mile red clay track, idle for nearly six years, is re-opening under the promotional direction of Mike Heptinstall and Tony Picklesimer. IMCA sanctioned Modifieds he... (read more)
Thunder Valley Speedway opens April 14 with sanctioned Modifieds on weekly card
Thunder Valley Speedway opens April 14 with sanctioned Modifieds on weekly card
March 16, 2006 at 09:25:29 am:
LAWNDALE, N.C. (March 15) – IMCA Modified drivers in North Carolina have a new Friday night home this season, at the newly sanctioned Thunder Valley Speedway. Opening night for points at the 4/10 mile red clay track is scheduled for April 14. Weekly, Smiley’s Racing Pro... (read more)
E! introduces Free Entry Fee Deery drawing
E! introduces Free Entry Fee Deery drawing
March 16, 2006 at 09:31:20 am:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (March 15) – A unique contingency program from new sponsor eCreative will award drivers following the Deery Brothers Summer Series. The Independence, Iowa marketing and design company will give $50 in cash at 19 Late Model tour events this season, along wit... (read more)
Decal placement proof required for Modified, Stock point funds
Decal placement proof required for Modified, Stock point funds
March 16, 2006 at 09:34:07 am:
VINTON, Iowa (March 15) – Proof of decal placement will be required this season for IMCA Modified and Stock Car competitors to be eligible for point fund payouts based on national or regional top 10 standings. Drivers must submit pictures of their car showing decals in the re... (read more)
Adamy scores Best Looking Car contest award for March
Adamy scores Best Looking Car contest award for March
March 16, 2006 at 09:44:58 am:
DAVID CITY, Neb. – Darrin Adamy came home with runner-up honors the first time he took his IMCA Sunoco Stock Car out this season. He’s number one this month, as winner of the new Best Looking Car contest for March. The David City, Neb., driver will receive a plaque, dec... (read more)
Al Buschelman column for March newsletter
Al Buschelman column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 10:06:50 am:
It’s great to have Fairgrounds Speedway at Cortez, Colo., back as a sanctioned track this season. Along with IMCA Modifieds and Stock Cars, the Friday night programs at Cortez will feature the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division. They’re the first track ... (read more)
Allen Langdale column for March newsletter
Allen Langdale column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 10:12:46 am:
Weather continues to be good in the Central Region and the start of racing in the region is quickly approaching. By the time the March issue of Inside IMCA reaches your mailbox, the Frost Fest special at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, Kan., and the Spring Nationals at Beatrice Sp... (read more)
Ed Billings column for March newsletter
Ed Billings column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 10:18:07 am:
We would again like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the entire IMCA Racing community for their support and caring during our recent loss. Jan loved IMCA Racing and obviously racing loved her. Thank you again so much. The 2006 Empire State Series Schedule has been released and... (read more)
Paul Vetter column for March newsletter
Paul Vetter column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 10:31:05 am:
An uncommonly dry early spring season in the Western Region has allowed all scheduled events to be held as planned so far this year. In addition to regularly scheduled IMCA Modified events at Mohave Valley, Ariz., Raceway and Imperial, Calif., Valley Speedway, both Bakersfield, Cal... (read more)
Tommy Simons column for March newsletter
Tommy Simons column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 10:37:45 am:
Everyone has had lots of questions about the new Hoosier tire. I took notes on tire wear during the Ice Breaker special at Rob Poor’s Abilene Speedway to better answer those questions. Racing was rained out on Friday but there were 249 cars on hand Saturday and more than 235 ... (read more)
Bill Martin column for March newsletter
Bill Martin column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 10:41:30 am:
I don’t need to check any dates on the calendar above my computer screen to know the race season is about to get underway in warmer parts of the country: The slew of telephone calls and emails from drivers, promoters, reporters, photographers and a couple proud family members the last three da... (read more)
Bob Allen column for march newsletter
Bob Allen column for march newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 10:50:01 am:
We want to welcome KSE Racing Products aboard as the new title sponsor for the IMCA Sprint Car division. KSE is a long time supporter of the class, particularly as a special events sponsor for the Jackpot Junction Tour. We appreciate their efforts in keeping grassroots racing affor... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse column for March newsletter
Kirk Niehouse column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 10:54:21 am:
The 2006 racing season in the Destroyer Chassis Southern Region is officially underway and with any luck – meaning some nice weather – the annual Frost Fest at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, Kan., and the Spring Fling at Beatrice, Neb., Speedway will be in the books soon as well. ... (read more)
Tom Herbert column for March newsletter
Tom Herbert column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 11:04:17 am:
Dished roofs are not allowed in any IMCA division. There are fiberglass roofs being manufactured that are fairly flat but have a slight turndown on three sides. These roofs are allowed in the Modified, Late Model and Sportmod divisions, but you cannot bow them up at the rear when mounting them. ... (read more)
Brett Root column for March newsletter
Brett Root column for March newsletter
March 16, 2006 at 11:05:46 am:
We’ll all miss one of IMCA’s biggest fans this season. Jan Billings, wife of Eastern Region Director Ed Billings, lost a very courageous battle against cancer in January. I attended her funeral services and have been struggling ever since to find a way to fully express ... (read more)
Saathoff snares chilly Spring Nationals victory at Beatrice
Saathoff snares chilly Spring Nationals victory at Beatrice
March 20, 2006 at 09:41:03 am:
By Scott Wisdom BEATRICE, Neb. (March 18) – Prevailing over conditions that were more typical of winter than of spring, Johnny Saathoff topped the Saturday Spring Nationals feature for IMCA Modifieds at Beatrice Speedway. With heat race and pole dash victor... (read more)
Hamilton County Speedway hosts April 1 Deery Brothers Summer Series opener
Hamilton County Speedway hosts April 1 Deery Brothers Summer Series opener
March 22, 2006 at 08:59:24 am:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 22) – The 20th annual Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models gets off to a quick start, with the first green flag of the 2006 season set to wave Saturday, April 1 at Hamilton County Speedway. Pit gates at Webster City open at 12:30 ... (read more)
Season openers at Shelby County go to Anderson, Killen and Smith
Season openers at Shelby County go to Anderson, Killen and Smith
March 27, 2006 at 10:00:48 am:
By Bonnie Errett HARLAN, Iowa (March 25) - Despite the dump of snow earlier in the week, Shelby County Speedway held its season opener Saturday night, with IMCA feature wins going to Jeff Anderson, Randy Killen and Dustin Smith. Craig Reetz took control at the sta... (read more)
Driver profiles added to IMCA website
Driver profiles added to IMCA website
March 28, 2006 at 12:06:23 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (March 28) – Want to give your crew and sponsors a well deserved plug, or maybe brag a little about that first feature win or track championship? Just post your profile on the IMCA website. Driver profiles are the newest addition to the site and... (read more)
Tucson Raceway Park sanctions Modifieds with IMCA
Tucson Raceway Park sanctions Modifieds with IMCA
March 29, 2006 at 03:50:08 pm:
TUCSON, Ariz. (March 29) – Modifieds on the asphalt at Tucson Raceway Park will compete under the IMCA banner this season. Opening night is April 8 at the 3/8 mile semi-banked oval, located at the Pima County Fairgrounds. Saturday night points races for the sanctioned class a... (read more)
Webster City Deery show is rained out: Series to open with April 7-9 tripleheader
Webster City Deery show is rained out: Series to open with April 7-9 tripleheader
March 31, 2006 at 07:50:33 pm:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 31) – Opening night for the Deery Brothers Summer Series will have to wait ‘til next weekend. Saturday’s planned opener at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City has been canceled, following a deluge of rain Thursday and co... (read more)
