Deep South Speedway hosts Strawberry 50 special for IMCA Modifieds
April 04, 2006 at 12:02:57 pm:
LOXLEY, Ala. (April 4) – Deep South Speedway at Loxley hosts the Strawberry 50 special this Saturday, April 8, with the winner of the IMCA Modified main event going home with $2,000. Sanctioned Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks are also on the card, with pit gates opening at 3 p.m.... (read more)
Friday programs at Dixie Thunder to feature IMCA Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods
Friday programs at Dixie Thunder to feature IMCA Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods
April 07, 2006 at 11:46:34 am:
MANY, La. (April 7) – Friday night programs at Dixie Thunder Speedway will feature the IMCA Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division, with the first race of the season set for April 14. The 1/3 mile clay track is the first Friday track in Louisiana to sanction the ... (read more)
Toland tops Deery Series opener at Quincy
Toland tops Deery Series opener at Quincy
April 10, 2006 at 07:06:26 am:
QUINCY, Ill. (April 9) – Rob Toland is making a habit of winning Deery Brothers Summer Series events at Quincy Raceway. Toland, the 2004 IMCA Sunoco Late Model tour champion and runner-up last year, topped Sunday night’s opener on the 1/4 mile clay, leading all but two ... (read more)
Clausen funeral services held April 8
Clausen funeral services held April 8
April 10, 2006 at 08:25:14 am:
INDEPENDENCE, La. – Floyd Ray Clausen, owner of Clausen Racing in Independence, died April 6 at North Oaks Medical Center. Funeral services were held April 8 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Interment was at Colonial Cemetery & Mausoleum. The Harry McKneely & Son Fu... (read more)
Beasley picks big prize at Deep South’s Strawberry 50
Beasley picks big prize at Deep South’s Strawberry 50
April 11, 2006 at 08:34:40 am:
LOXLEY, Ala. (April 8) – While the event was billed as the Strawberry 50, everything came up roses for Richie Beasley. The IMCA Modified speedster from Brewton sped to the $2,000 feature win at Saturday night’s special at Deep South Speedway. In command from the onset, ... (read more)
Horse Power TV broadcasts building of Speedway Motors IMCA Modified kit
Horse Power TV broadcasts building of Speedway Motors IMCA Modified kit
April 14, 2006 at 09:49:14 am:
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 14) – The first two Horse Power TV segments on the building of a Speedway Motors IMCA Modified kit will be broadcast this weekend and next on the Spike network. Announced broadcast times are 12:30 p.m. EST and PST Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April&nbs... (read more)
Emotional Deery win for McLaughlin at Davenport
Emotional Deery win for McLaughlin at Davenport
April 15, 2006 at 01:10:53 am:
DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 14) – Emotions ran high in victory lane Friday night at Davenport Speedway. Boone McLaughlin piloted the former Brenton Slocum ride to the Deery Brothers Summer Series feature win, then paid a moving tribute to his late friend and fel... (read more)
Neal repeats as Deery winner at Maquoketa
Neal repeats as Deery winner at Maquoketa
April 15, 2006 at 10:38:48 pm:
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 15) – The last time Terry Neal won a Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Jackson County Speedway, rain washed out the last five laps and made for a very quick – and very wet – photographic session in victory lane. On Sat... (read more)
Empire State Series opener to Mason
Empire State Series opener to Mason
April 16, 2006 at 09:58:37 am:
FULTON, N.Y. (April 15) – John Mason captured his first career circuit victory as the IMCA Modifieds kicked off their fourth season of the Empire State Series Saturday night at the competitive Fulton Speedway. Mason took the lead for good from defending ch... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds join Canaan Fair Speedway Friday shows
IMCA Modifieds join Canaan Fair Speedway Friday shows
April 18, 2006 at 12:01:49 pm:
CANAAN, N.H. (April 18) – IMCA Modifieds have a new Friday night home at Canaan Fair Speedway. The 1/4 mile clay track is the first venue in New Hampshire to run the sanctioned class and is promoted by Chuck Elms, who announced in February that his Bear Ridge Speedway in near... (read more)
IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods added to Harris Clash program at Knoxville
IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods added to Harris Clash program at Knoxville
April 19, 2006 at 01:11:07 pm:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (April 19) – The IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division will join sanctioned Modifieds on the program, for the Thursday, July 20 Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway. Top prize for the SportMods is $500. If car count numbers demand it, all drivers will be... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds open at Ocean Speedway April 28
IMCA Modifieds open at Ocean Speedway April 28
April 20, 2006 at 10:28:19 am:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – With four programs already rained out, Ocean Speedway takes another shot at getting IMCA Modifieds in action Friday, April 28. Pit gates open at noon, hot laps are at 5:30 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. on opening night at the 1/4 mile clay speed-plant... (read more)
AFCO, Dynatech, U.S. Brake award national, regional IMCA contingencies
AFCO, Dynatech, U.S. Brake award national, regional IMCA contingencies
April 20, 2006 at 01:11:58 pm:
BOONVILLE, Ind. – AFCO, Dynatech Headers and U.S. Brake will combine in awarding more than $5,000 in product certificates this season to drivers in the IMCA Modified and Stock Car divisions. All three companies are divisions of the A-Fab Corporation. Modified and Stock Car aw... (read more)
Bilstein adds Hobby Stock awards to 2006 IMCA contingency program
Bilstein adds Hobby Stock awards to 2006 IMCA contingency program
April 20, 2006 at 01:15:01 pm:
POWAY, Calif. – Bilstein Shocks expands its IMCA contingency award program again this season, adding the Hobby Stock division to the mix. Modified and Stock Car drivers also are in line to receive product certificates from the Poway, Calif., company. The addition of the Hobby... (read more)
Modified special events competitors receive Brinn Transmission awards
Modified special events competitors receive Brinn Transmission awards
April 20, 2006 at 01:16:51 pm:
BAY CITY, Mich. – Brinn Transmission will award $15,000 in product certificates to competitors at 30 IMCA Sunoco Modified special events this year. Top 10 feature finishers at designated specials held throughout the season each receive $50 product certificates, good toward th... (read more)
Design 500 doubles contingencies to IMCA series, special events competitors
Design 500 doubles contingencies to IMCA series, special events competitors
April 20, 2006 at 01:19:44 pm:
SEATTLE, Wash. – Design 500 Racewear has doubled the amount of contingency prizes it will award to competitors in two IMCA series and at designated special events for the sanctioned Modified division this season. Total value of the Seattle, Wash., driver suit and crew apparel... (read more)
Engine Pro continues contingency awards for IMCA Modified, Stock, Hobby drivers
Engine Pro continues contingency awards for IMCA Modified, Stock, Hobby drivers
April 20, 2006 at 01:24:04 pm:
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. – IMCA drivers in three divisions competing with Engine Pro Products will earn contingency awards again this season from the Wheat Ridge, Colo.-based internal engine parts wholesaler group. A total of $5,600 in product certificates will be given, based on f... (read more)
Impact Racing awards to 75 special events winners
Impact Racing awards to 75 special events winners
April 20, 2006 at 01:26:22 pm:
BROWNSBURG, Ind. – Winners of 75 IMCA special events on the 2006 race schedule will receive contingency awards from Impact Racing. In addition to $75 certificates given by the Brownsburg, Ind., helmet and safety equipment manufacturer, those drivers will be entered in a post-... (read more)
Jackpot Junction continues IMCA Sprint tour sponsorship
Jackpot Junction continues IMCA Sprint tour sponsorship
April 20, 2006 at 01:31:45 pm:
MORTON, Minn. – The 10th annual Minnesota-based tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars will be sponsored for the ninth consecutive season by Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. As title sponsor of the winged series, Jackpot Junction awards a portion of the $4,650 point fund... (read more)
Moser Engineering awards products, cash to drivers in five IMCA divisions
Moser Engineering awards products, cash to drivers in five IMCA divisions
April 20, 2006 at 01:35:55 pm:
PORTLAND, Ind. – Moser Engineering recognizes the on-track accomplishments of drivers in five IMCA divisions again this season with product or cash awards. All IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers who complete and return sign-up forms, along with proof of purchase ... (read more)
Petersen Aluminum program in fifth season for Deery Brothers Summer Series drivers
Petersen Aluminum program in fifth season for Deery Brothers Summer Series drivers
April 20, 2006 at 01:39:19 pm:
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. – Petersen Aluminum’s contingency awards package for drivers competing in the Deery Brothers Summer Series has been renewed for a fifth season. Both the champion and the rookie of the year in the tour for IMCA Sunoco Late Models will receive 10 s... (read more)
Sunoco again designated official racing fuel of IMCA
Sunoco again designated official racing fuel of IMCA
April 20, 2006 at 01:43:00 pm:
MARCUS HILL, Pa. – Sunoco Race Fuels has again been designated as the official racing fuel of the International Motor Contest Association, for the 2006 and 2007 IMCA seasons. Along with the Late Model and Stock Car divisions, Sunoco is also the new title sponsor of IMCA&rsquo... (read more)
TAR contingency awards designated for IMCA Modified asphalt drivers
TAR contingency awards designated for IMCA Modified asphalt drivers
April 20, 2006 at 01:44:56 pm:
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. – The first company to tailor a contingency awards program exclusively for IMCA Modified drivers competing on asphalt returns for its sophomore sponsorship season. TAR Race Car Bodies of Cottage Grove, Wis., will award a $400 product certificate to a drive... (read more)
M/R Racing Equipment signs on as Stock Car sponsor
M/R Racing Equipment signs on as Stock Car sponsor
April 20, 2006 at 01:47:16 pm:
WALDO, Wis. – Thirteen years ago, Michelle ‘Mick’ and Bob Rittberg were hard pressed to find parts for the race cars they owned. Their solution was to open the M/R Racing Equipment parts store and shop in Waldo, centrally located in the racing hotbed between... (read more)
SuperFlow is new title sponsor for IMCA’s five Modified regions
SuperFlow is new title sponsor for IMCA’s five Modified regions
April 20, 2006 at 01:51:13 pm:
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 19) – SuperFlow Technologies is the new title sponsor for each of IMCA’s five Modified regions. The Colorado-based flowbench and dynamometer manufacturer will pay a portion of the point fund distributed to top five drivers in the Western, ... (read more)
Speedway Motors program salutes ‘Weekend Warriors’
Speedway Motors program salutes ‘Weekend Warriors’
April 20, 2006 at 01:54:27 pm:
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 19) – The new ‘Weekend Warriors’ award as part of the new to Speedway Motors’ contingency package for IMCA Modified drivers puts the emphasis on perfect attendance. The lowest finishing driver in point standings at sanctioned tracks who ... (read more)
Beasley joins ballot for Modified All-Star Modified Invitational
Beasley joins ballot for Modified All-Star Modified Invitational
April 20, 2006 at 01:57:10 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (April 19) – The newest addition to the All-Star Modified Invitational ballot already has fond memories of Boone Speedway. Richie Beasley, winner of the Strawberry 50 special at Deep South Speedway on April 8, is the only driver from Alabama to have qualified for... (read more)
Best Looking Car award goes to Late Model pilot Strassheim
Best Looking Car award goes to Late Model pilot Strassheim
April 20, 2006 at 01:59:00 pm:
BURLINGTON, Iowa – Even when he was going to the races to watch, Matt Strassheim knew he wanted to get in an IMCA Sunoco Late Model himself. Success in all three seasons he competed in a hobby stock convinced him even further. “I knew I wanted to move ... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for April newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 02:36:07 pm:
I’ve heard some discussion lately on how fuel prices are going to effect local racers and race tracks this season. Unless you’re independently wealthy or have a sponsor with a fat wallet, chances are that you’re among the drivers who have sat down to pencil out wh... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for April newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 02:37:39 pm:
We went almost the entire winter in Nebraska without a heavy snowstorm. On the first day of spring, we got a foot of snow, but it melted quickly and we were able to get the 2006 season off and running. Even with less than ideal weather, we have been able to get several regular seas... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for April newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 02:42:22 pm:
The 2006 IMCA racing season kicked off with a bang this past Saturday night at Fulton Speedway with the first leg of the Empire State Series. Thirty six IMCA Modifieds signed in for action and when the qualifying heats were done, wins went to George Catanzano, Larry Robbins, Rob Ke... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for April newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 02:49:00 pm:
After bragging about how great the weather has been in the Western Region, Mother Nature has shown her wrath this past period with more IMCA Modified events rained out than have been raced. Ventura Raceway, Ocean Speedway and Petaluma Speedway had yet to hold an event as of this wr... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for April newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 02:58:38 pm:
This past weekend, I had the privilege of visiting three tracks that began sanctioning the Jeff’s Performance Southern Sport-Mod division this season. My wife Suzette joined me and did much of the driving on our 1,200 mile trip. On Friday night, we visited Monticello, Ark., S... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for April newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 03:04:07 pm:
As this month’s newsletter goes to print, we’re just a week and a half from completing the list of candidates on the ballot for the third annual All-Star Modified Invitational, scheduled Friday night, Sept. 8 during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. Strawberry 5... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for April newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 03:09:37 pm:
With rising fuel prices, there are many questions on how will the racing season be affected. If the early 1980s could be used a comparison, we saw many racers and fans stay closer to home. This should be good news to IMCA racers and tracks as IMCA is grassroots, close to home racin... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for April newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 03:12:26 pm:
The 2006 racing season is underway finally here in the Jet Racing Northern Region. A late March snow storm that dumped over two feet of snow on some parts of Nebraska was outsmarted by Beatrice, Neb., Speedway promoter Tim Fralin when he shortened his track’s season opening special by one day.... (read more)
Tom Herbert’s column for April newsletter
Tom Herbert’s column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 03:19:00 pm:
In the IMCA Sunoco Late Model rules, it states that no part of the body can be wider than 84 inches. That is a typo. The body diagram in the rulebook correctly shows that the widest part of the car can be no more than 88 inches. In the IMCA divisions that do not allow roller lifter... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for April newsletter
Brett Root’s column for April newsletter
April 20, 2006 at 03:20:48 pm:
I’ve had the opportunity to attend four opening season events throughout the State of Iowa over the last four weeks as I attempt to visit as many tracks as I can while dodging erratic weather patterns in the area. As it has in previous seasons, the weather has really put a hu... (read more)
Aikey scores Deery career win no. 46 at West Burlington
Aikey scores Deery career win no. 46 at West Burlington
April 23, 2006 at 01:21:21 am:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 22) – The fourth different winner in as many events in the 2006 Deery Brothers Summer Series added another trophy to his collection Saturday night at 34 Raceway. Jeff Aikey scored career leading win number 46 in the tour for IMCA Sunoco Late Model... (read more)
Inaugural Event Will Have to Wait One More Week
Inaugural Event Will Have to Wait One More Week
April 28, 2006 at 12:58:33 pm:
by Dusty WiegertMINNEAPOLIS, Kan. -- Soaking rains throughout the state have forced Minneapolis Raceway officials to call off tonight's scheduled Inaugural Opener. With a morning rain shower already taking place and a very wet forecast for the rest of the day it was decided to hold off until next we... (read more)
