First deadline for required Hoosier tire use coming up in June
May 03, 2006 at 03:26:35 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (May 3) – The first of two dates for required Hoosier G60-15 tire use comes up next month for drivers in IMCA’s Modified, Stock Car and Northern SportMod divisions. Cars in all three classes must have Hoosiers on the rear by June 1 for competition in weekly... (read more)
Jackpot Junction Sprint tour opens with Memorial Day weekend doubleheader
Jackpot Junction Sprint tour opens with Memorial Day weekend doubleheader
May 05, 2006 at 08:28:37 am:
ARLINGTON, Minn. (May 5) – Two race dates during the Memorial Day holiday weekend kick off the 10th annual Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars. Arlington Raceway hosts the Saturday, May 27 series opener, with night two set for Sunday, May 28 at Redw... (read more)
Memorial 50 special set for IMCA Hobby Stocks at Deep South
Memorial 50 special set for IMCA Hobby Stocks at Deep South
May 08, 2006 at 09:05:40 am:
LOXLEY, Ala. (May 8) – Deep South Speedway’s AC Delco Memorial 50 special for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks will be Saturday, May 27. Winner of the first annual event goes home with a $1,000 check, with $700 for second and $500 for third. AC Delco has also signed on as title... (read more)
Aug. 1 is deadline for contingency sign-up forms, car photos
Aug. 1 is deadline for contingency sign-up forms, car photos
May 09, 2006 at 08:00:16 am:
VINTON, Iowa (May 9) – The red letter date for IMCA drivers to return contingency sign-up forms and pictures of their race cars proving display of required decals is Tuesday, Aug. 1. “Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock drivers all receive sign-up sheets in the packet t... (read more)
IMCA Hoosier tire deadline for Late Models is May 15
IMCA Hoosier tire deadline for Late Models is May 15
May 11, 2006 at 11:44:32 am:
VINTON, Iowa (May 11) – Deadlines for IMCA Sunoco Late Model drivers to compete with Hoosier race tires will remain as printed in the 2006 rulebook. Points races during the weekend of May 12-14 will be the final events the former spec tire can be used on all four locations. H... (read more)
Hoosier G-60 deadline, air pressure recommendations published...
Hoosier G-60 deadline, air pressure recommendations published...
May 12, 2006 at 10:56:00 am:
...IMCA also clarifies tire grinding rule VINTON, Iowa (May 12) – Deadlines for required Hoosier G-60 use in the IMCA Sunoco Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod divisions are June 1 on the rear and on all four locations as of July 1. &nbs... (read more)
Olson’s Stock Car takes “Best Looking” honors for May
Olson’s Stock Car takes “Best Looking” honors for May
May 18, 2006 at 08:57:26 am:
MINOT, N.D. – He’s got a new Modified this season, but it’s his already familiar ride that landed Wyatt Olson the ‘Best Looking Car’ award for May. Olson’s IMCA Sunoco Stock Car was the hands down selection by judges for this month’s contes... (read more)
Luxemburg Speedway hosts inaugural Badger State Showdown June 8-9
Luxemburg Speedway hosts inaugural Badger State Showdown June 8-9
May 18, 2006 at 09:03:02 am:
LUXEMBURG, Wis. (May 17) – With more than $32,000 in prize money at stake for IMCA sanctioned Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks, the first annual Badger State Showdown is on tap Thursday and Friday, June 8-9 at Luxemburg Speedway. Modifieds race for $3,000 to win and a m... (read more)
IMCA engine seal program nears completion
IMCA engine seal program nears completion
May 18, 2006 at 09:07:35 am:
VINTON, Iowa (May 17) – IMCA is nearing completion of an engine seal program for divisions with cubic inch and compression rules. “Once the engines have been pumped and whistled, track tech officials can put the seal on and not have to go through the process again the n... (read more)
Deery Series primed for first visit to Allison; Boone, BVR dates follow on Late Model tour
Deery Series primed for first visit to Allison; Boone, BVR dates follow on Late Model tour
May 18, 2006 at 09:10:48 am:
ALLISON, Iowa (May 8) – The fifth stop on the 2006 Deery Brothers Summer Series schedule will be the first ever at Highway 3 Raceway. IMCA Sunoco Late Models following the 20th annual tour travel to Allison for a special midweek appearance Wednesday, May 24, then head to Boon... (read more)
IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out winner will take home $3,000 prize
IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out winner will take home $3,000 prize
May 18, 2006 at 09:14:56 am:
11th annual event June 26-27 at Marshalltown MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (May 17) – While the theme for the IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out is red, white and blue, the winner of the June 26-27 special at Marshalltown Speedway will see green. Lots of it. ... (read more)
Bert renews awards for Modified, Deery drivers
Bert renews awards for Modified, Deery drivers
May 18, 2006 at 09:19:58 am:
ST. CONSTANT, Quebec – Bert Transmission has renewed its contingency awards program for IMCA Modified and Deery Brothers Summer Series drivers. Second place finishers in both the national Modified standings and the special series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models earn Bert manufact... (read more)
Cutting Edge, Intensitee give ‘best looking’ awards
Cutting Edge, Intensitee give ‘best looking’ awards
May 18, 2006 at 09:22:28 am:
BOONE, Iowa – Cutting Edge and Intensitee of Boone have renewed their sponsorship of the “Best Looking Car’ contest open to entry by all IMCA drivers. Winners of the monthly contest receive two vinyl numbers, a decal and plaque from Cutting Edge, along with a disc... (read more)
Harris Modified drivers eligible for contingencies
Harris Modified drivers eligible for contingencies
May 18, 2006 at 09:24:43 am:
BOONE, Iowa – IMCA Modified drivers piloting Harris Auto Racing built chassis are in line this season for contingency awards from the Boone company. The highest finishing drivers in Harris cars in each of the five regions, as well as the July 20 Harris Clash and Sept. 9 main ... (read more)
Deery, Stock Car special events drivers contend for JC Dubil contingency awards
Deery, Stock Car special events drivers contend for JC Dubil contingency awards
May 18, 2006 at 09:26:46 am:
BETTENDORF, Iowa – Contingencies from JC Dubil will be awarded to drivers competing in the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models, as well as selected special events for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars again in 2006. Fifth place finishers in each Deery feature, and a... (read more)
Northern SportMod state champions added to JR Motorsports contingency awards program
Northern SportMod state champions added to JR Motorsports contingency awards program
May 18, 2006 at 09:28:50 am:
ANKENY, Iowa – JR Motorsports adds a sixth division to its IMCA contingency program in 2006, with awards to state champions in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod class. Designated earlier this season by IMCA as official crate engine rebuilder for the Northern SportMods, JR ... (read more)
K&K in 12th season as IMCA sponsor
K&K in 12th season as IMCA sponsor
May 18, 2006 at 09:31:37 am:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The best known provider of motorsports insurance in the United States continues its association with IMCA for a 12th season in 2006. In addition to paying a portion of the national point fund, Fort Wayne, Ind.-based K&K sponsors the golf tournamen... (read more)
IMCA special events competitors race for Midwest Motorsports contingencies
IMCA special events competitors race for Midwest Motorsports contingencies
May 18, 2006 at 09:33:42 am:
AMES, Iowa – Special events competitors in seven IMCA divisions are in the running this season for contingency awards from Midwest Motorsports. The Ames, Iowa, engine manufacturer and parts retailer will award product certificates to designated place finishers at specials for... (read more)
Finish Line Racewear certificates awarded to Empire State Series, Dakota Classic drivers
Finish Line Racewear certificates awarded to Empire State Series, Dakota Classic drivers
May 18, 2006 at 09:38:21 am:
LONDON, Ont. (May 10) – Champions and feature winners in two special series for IMCA Modifieds will receive awards this season from Finish Line Racewear. The London, Ont., safety equipment manufacturer will give $500 product certificates to top drivers in point standings for ... (read more)
Triple X awards go to top 10 drivers in IMCA Jackpot Junction Sprint Car Tour
Triple X awards go to top 10 drivers in IMCA Jackpot Junction Sprint Car Tour
May 18, 2006 at 09:40:09 am:
BOTHELL, Wash. – Triple X Race Components has sweetened the contingency awards pot for competitors in the IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Car division. The Bothell, Wash., high performance parts manufacturer and web-based retailer will award more than $4,000 in product certif... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for May newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:00:07 am:
I want to welcome SuperFlow to the IMCA family as the new title sponsor of all five Modified regions. This will be an extremely beneficial partnership as far as drivers in the division are concerned. SuperFlow decals are being sent to drivers who have already received packets, and ... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for May newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:05:19 am:
Welcome to the SuperFlow Technologies Group as new title sponsor of IMCA’s Central Region. The weather in this region continues to be chilly and wet. Hopefully, Mother Nature will get straightened out so we can enjoy some sunny and warm weather. I know next we’ll be com... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for May newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:13:55 am:
Since our last time together, we have been to openers at Brewerton, Fonda and Five Mile Point, and the second race at Redline. Twenty eight IMCA Modifieds greeted us on a cool night at Brewerton but we saw some good racing to warm us up. Rob Keller scored his first win of the year ... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for May newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:20:53 am:
What a difference a month makes! After complaining about the inclement weather across the SuperFlow Western Region, now there are talks of the heat of summer rapidly approaching. We should not complain, however, as nearly every IMCA sanctioned track in the region has held races and... (read more)
Tommy Simons column for May newsletter
Tommy Simons column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:26:45 am:
Suzette and I have really been getting to see a lot of pretty country as we continue our quest to visit every track in the SuperFlow South Central Region. We continued our travels to Boyd Raceway where I am happy to report the best news in a long time. The Good Lord has answered ma... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for May newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:36:15 am:
Two and a half weeks of electronic balloting for the IMCA All-Star Modified Invitational is all it took to convince me that email is the way to go to elect the starting field for this event. Only one ballot can be cast from an email address per day. The computer here keeps a runnin... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for May newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:39:22 am:
As we begin the racing season for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars, for the first time in IMCA’s modern era we have no engine claim rule in effect. One of IMCA’s major concerns is driver opinion and point of view. Naturally, some divers cannot be pleased becau... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for May newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:47:23 am:
This month’s column will start of with a reminder to all IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers that there has been a change in the dates you must be running Hoosier tires. After June 1, you must be using only the IMCA stamped Hoosier G60 tire on the rear of the car. After July ... (read more)
Tom Herbert’s column for May newsletter
Tom Herbert’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:49:49 am:
I have written before about the rear bumpers on IMCA Modifieds, which also pertains to the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods. The bumper height, which is measured at the center of the top bar, which is the bumper, must be 18 inches, plus or minus two inches. The hoop welded to the ... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for May newsletter
Brett Root’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2006 at 10:51:36 am:
How about that Rob Keller picture on the front page? It brings all new meaning to the term “side bite.” Rumor has it IMCA wrote the 19-inch minimum panhard bar rule in order to keep the left front tire on the ground. Even though that rumor is not true, the photo does sh... (read more)
Starting time moved up one hour for May 29 special at Sioux Speedway
Starting time moved up one hour for May 29 special at Sioux Speedway
May 23, 2006 at 11:07:52 am:
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (May 23) – Racing will get underway an hour earlier than originally announced for the Memorial Day special at Sioux Speedway. Pit gates will now open at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 29, with hot laps at 4 p.m. and racing to follow. IMCA Modifi... (read more)
Martin tops first Deery feature at Highway 3
Martin tops first Deery feature at Highway 3
May 25, 2006 at 12:50:13 am:
ALLISON, Iowa (May 24) – Don’t be surprised if the first suggestion to make Highway 3 Raceway a regular stop on the Deery Brothers Summer Series schedule comes from Curt Martin. The two time IMCA Sunoco Late Model tour champion won Wednesday’s f... (read more)
Paige takes Empire State Series laurels at Skyline
Paige takes Empire State Series laurels at Skyline
May 29, 2006 at 11:09:51 am:
CORTLAND, N.Y. (May 28) – Some racers say the best looking car is the first machine across the finish line, and in Sunday evening’s IMCA Modified Empire State Series event at Skyline Raceway, Tommy Paige proved that beautiful equipment can be fast as well as he c... (read more)
No drama this time as Neal dominates Boone Deery
No drama this time as Neal dominates Boone Deery
May 29, 2006 at 10:08:44 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (May 29) – Terry Neal made a last lap pass to win last year’s Deery Brothers Summer Series Memorial Day feature at Boone Speedway. There was far less drama involved this time around. Neal started on the pole and led from ... (read more)
I-35 track official in intensive care after Sunday accident at track
I-35 track official in intensive care after Sunday accident at track
May 30, 2006 at 10:31:58 am:
MASON CITY, Iowa – A track official at I-35 Speedway is in intensive care at a local hospital, after being hit and run over by a race car during the Sunday night program. Al Oskvig, 54, of Williams was in the infield at the start of the hobby stock feature when the car went o... (read more)
Graf repeats checkered flag run in Jackpot tour opener
Graf repeats checkered flag run in Jackpot tour opener
May 30, 2006 at 11:26:03 am:
ARLINGTON, Minn. (May 27) – The scene in victory lane following Saturday night’s opening event in the Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars feature looked a lot like it did following the first series race last spring. Chris Graf repeated his win... (read more)
Series veteran Allen lands first Jackpot Junction Tour win
Series veteran Allen lands first Jackpot Junction Tour win
May 30, 2006 at 11:39:37 am:
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. (May 28) – A fixture on the Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars since its inception in 1997, Bruce Allen landed his first series victory Sunday night at Redwood Speedway. Allen started from the pole and began to pull away from o... (read more)
Jackpot Junction Tour opens....
Jackpot Junction Tour opens....
May 31, 2006 at 07:50:15 am:
Graf repeats checkered flag run in Jackpot tour openerARLINGTON, Minn. (May 27) – The scene in victory lane following Saturday night’s opening event in the Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars feature looked a lot like it did following the first series race last... (read more)
Four different winners at Wakeeney Memorial Challenge
Four different winners at Wakeeney Memorial Challenge
May 31, 2006 at 09:25:57 am:
By Mike Hughes WAKEENEY, Kan. (May 29) – Promoter Rod Bencken offered a bonus to any driver who could win their feature events both nights during the sixth annual Memorial Challenge at Wakeeney Speedway May 28-29. When racing action was complete Monday eveni... (read more)
Cleveland completes holiday weekend sweep with $2,000 Modified victory at Salina Speedway
Cleveland completes holiday weekend sweep with $2,000 Modified victory at Salina Speedway
May 31, 2006 at 09:28:37 am:
By Basil Price SALINA, Kan. (May 29) – Joe Cleveland capped off a memorable Memorial Day Weekend with a $2,000 IMCA Modified feature victory Monday at Salina Speedway. The Bennington driver came into the night with Sunday’s $1,000 to win special at Min... (read more)
Get well notes can be emailed to injured I-35 track official
Get well notes can be emailed to injured I-35 track official
May 31, 2006 at 11:53:49 am:
MASON CITY, Iowa – While it will be a day or two yet before he’ll be able to read them, get well messages can be emailed to Al Oskvig, the track official at I-35 Speedway hospitalized at Mercy Medical Center after sustaining multiple injuries during the Sunday, May 28 race program ... (read more)
Watson checks out, then takes top check from North Texas Nationals
Watson checks out, then takes top check from North Texas Nationals
May 31, 2006 at 02:57:56 pm:
By Andy Faber BELLS, Texas (May 27-28) – Brandon Watson checked out on the field, then took home the big check from Grayson County Speedway’s North Texas Nationals. Watson passed defending race winner Jeff Emerson on the 20th lap of Sunday’s IMCA... (read more)
