Four Hoosier tires now required for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, Northern Sportmods
July 03, 2006 at 10:55:15 am:
VINTON, Iowa (July 3) – The use of Hoosier G-60 race tires on all four locations is now required for the IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod divisions. Use of any non-spec tire will results in the driver being disqualified. They’ll ... (read more)
Neal celebrates the 4th early with third Deery win of season
Neal celebrates the 4th early with third Deery win of season
July 04, 2006 at 12:27:09 am:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 3) – After putting on an impressive driving display on the track, Terry Neal got to sit back, relax and enjoy the fireworks decorating the sky above Independence Motor Speedway. Neal passed Rob Toland on the 26th circuit and led to ... (read more)
Wisconsin driver Eddie Muenster injured in brush burning accident
Wisconsin driver Eddie Muenster injured in brush burning accident
July 05, 2006 at 11:03:30 am:
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Long time IMCA Modified driver Eddie Muenster of Green Bay is expected to be hospitalized until late this month, after sustaining burns in an accident at his home on June 25. Muenster and his wife Lynn were burning brush in their yard when the accident occur... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks join golden anniversary Grand Nationals
IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks join golden anniversary Grand Nationals
July 07, 2006 at 10:42:07 am:
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 7) - Both the IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock divisions have joined the race program, for the 50th annual Hutchinson Grand Nationals at the Kansas State Fairgrounds next weekend. The Saturday, July 15 Modified main pays $1,000 to win, making the rac... (read more)
Ten states, two provinces represented in early entries for Dakota Classic Tour
Ten states, two provinces represented in early entries for Dakota Classic Tour
July 07, 2006 at 10:45:27 am:
MINOT, N.D. (July 5) – With entries from 10 states and two provinces already in hand, the July 9-14 Dakota Classic Modified Tour is guaranteed headlines on an international scale. The 17th annual series boasts six sanctioned events for IMCA Modifieds at Nodak Speedway... (read more)
Boyd’s Bullring Blowout Modified feature win to Smith
Boyd’s Bullring Blowout Modified feature win to Smith
July 07, 2006 at 01:59:39 pm:
BOYD, Texas (June 2) – Cody Smith picked up the $1,000 IMCA Modified feature win in Sunday’s Bullring Blowout special at Boyd Raceway. Smith outran Tim Clonch and Rodney Stanford in the race to the checkers in the pre-holiday special, earning a spot on next year’s... (read more)
Late race charge takes Johnson to opening night Dakota Classic win
Late race charge takes Johnson to opening night Dakota Classic win
July 10, 2006 at 11:39:13 am:
MINOT, N.D. (July 9) – Wayne Johnson’s late race charge to the front made him the first driver across the finish line Sunday night at Nodak Speedway, in the opening event of the Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds.Johnson chased Robert Hellebust the first 25 times around the track in ... (read more)
Marshalltown Deery show postponed
Marshalltown Deery show postponed
July 11, 2006 at 11:48:34 am:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 11) - The Deery Brothers Summer Series will still return to Marshalltown Speedway this season, just not as soon as it was originally scheduled. Tonight's IMCA Sunoco Late Model tour event at Marshalltown has been postponed because of rain and the resulting ... (read more)
Strand first at finish and in point standings in Dakota Classic Tour feature at Estevan
Strand first at finish and in point standings in Dakota Classic Tour feature at Estevan
July 11, 2006 at 03:08:31 pm:
ESTEVAN, Sask. (July 10) – Shawn Strand took both the feature win and the top spot in the point standings when the Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds traveled north of the border Monday night to Estevan Motor Speedway.With a capacity crowd on hand for the second night of the series, Strand... (read more)
Nikki, Demi Murray hospitalized after accident
Nikki, Demi Murray hospitalized after accident
July 11, 2006 at 03:52:39 pm:
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Nikki and Demi Murray, wife and daughter of IMCA Modified driver David Murray Jr., are hospitalized in Sioux Falls, S.D., following an accident while enroute to the first race in the Dakota Classic Tour. Nikki suffered a broken pelvis in the a... (read more)
Berry dominates Dakota Tour feature at Williston
Berry dominates Dakota Tour feature at Williston
July 12, 2006 at 11:18:20 am:
WILLISTON, N.D. (July 11) – Once he found his way to the front, there was no catching Hank Berry in Tuesday night’s Dakota Classic Tour feature at Williston Basin Speedway. The Montana veteran took the lead before midway of the 30 lapper for IMCA Modifieds and went on to collect the... (read more)
Aikey aces Shelby County Deery Series feature
Aikey aces Shelby County Deery Series feature
July 13, 2006 at 12:12:41 am:
HARLAN, Iowa (July 12) – The first Deery Brothers Summer Series event held at Shelby County Speedway saw all-time tour wins leader Jeff Aikey add another victory to his list of IMCA Sunoco Late Model accomplishments.
As a result, the four time champion i... (read more)
Flory first as rain brings early end to Dickinson Dakota Classic feature
Flory first as rain brings early end to Dickinson Dakota Classic feature
July 13, 2006 at 11:54:09 am:
DICKINSON, N.D. (July 12) – In the right place at the right time, John Flory won Wednesday night’s rain shortened Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds at Southwest Speedway.Flory was running at the front of the field when the skies let loose and brought an end to the contest midway thr... (read more)
Kent becomes fifth different Dakota Tour winner; series champion to be decided tonight in Mandan
Kent becomes fifth different Dakota Tour winner; series champion to be decided tonight in Mandan
July 14, 2006 at 11:05:19 am:
DICKINSON, N.D. (July 13) – Allen Kent became the fifth different winner in as many nights of racing in Thursday’s Dakota Classic Tour feature at Southwest Speedway.Troy Cordes, meanwhile, struggled to finish 17th place showing in the main events for IMCA Modifieds but still maintained h... (read more)
Berry tops Dakota Classic finale at Mandan, Cordes captures IMCA Modified series title
Berry tops Dakota Classic finale at Mandan, Cordes captures IMCA Modified series title
July 15, 2006 at 10:58:04 am:
MANDAN, N.D. (July 14) – Hank Berry made his second trip to victory lane Friday night, while Troy Cordes went home with top honors in the Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds. Berry raced all the way from the 18th starting spot in winning the series finale at Dacotah Speedway. Cordes ra... (read more)
Jackpot Junction action...
Jackpot Junction action...
July 17, 2006 at 08:43:26 am:
By Tom Svoboda JACKSON Minn. (July 14) – Making his move on the 15th circuit, Chris Graf stayed in front to the finish Friday night in winning the first ever Jackpot Junction IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Car Tour event at Jackson Speedway.The victory, Graf’s second i... (read more)
Catanzano dials in for Fonda Empire State Series win
Catanzano dials in for Fonda Empire State Series win
July 19, 2006 at 12:16:23 pm:
FONDA, N.Y. (July 18) – George Catanzano showed the 24 car IMCA Modified Empire State Series field the way around Fonda Speedway Tuesday night.After winning the first heat race, Catanzano drew the pole and went on to win for the sixth time in his series career in the 25 lap main event.Catanzan... (read more)
Flannagan first in Benton County Fair IMCA Modified special
Flannagan first in Benton County Fair IMCA Modified special
July 21, 2006 at 08:25:53 am:
VINTON, Iowa (July 20) – Patrick Flannagan didn’t go home with a blue ribbon, but nonetheless was the big winner at the Benton County Speedway fair special.Flannagan led the last 14 times around the track in topping Thursday night’s main event for IMCA Modifieds and earning $1,000 ... (read more)
Hedrick collects top cash at Harris Clash
Hedrick collects top cash at Harris Clash
July 21, 2006 at 08:29:12 am:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 20) – Taking a higher line put Jeremie Hedrick in front of the field in Thursday night’s Harris Clash feature for IMCA Modifieds at Knoxville Raceway. The Shawano, Wis., driver set sail from that point and took the checkers along with the $2,000 t... (read more)
All-Star Invitational voting concludes July 31
All-Star Invitational voting concludes July 31
July 21, 2006 at 09:06:54 am:
VINTON, Iowa (July 19) – Little more than a week and a half remains for the starting field in the All-Star Modified Invitational to be decided. Since online voting began in May, nearly 14,600 ballots have been cast to determine the 10 drivers who will take the green flag in t... (read more)
Stoddard’s Modified picked for July ‘Best Looking’ prize
Stoddard’s Modified picked for July ‘Best Looking’ prize
July 21, 2006 at 09:09:32 am:
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – When he decided to get back into racing, Mike Stoddard got talked into buying an IMCA Modified. He’s happy he wasn’t too hard to convince. The Binghamton, N.Y., driver wheels this month’s selection as winner of the &lsquo... (read more)
Asphalt, state fair, rescheduled races next for Deery Brothers Summer Series
Asphalt, state fair, rescheduled races next for Deery Brothers Summer Series
July 21, 2006 at 09:59:50 am:
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (July 19) – The annual outing on asphalt, a trip to the capitol city during the state fair and a rained out and rescheduled race are next on the docket for the Deery Brothers Summer Series. A busy week for touring IMCA Sunoco Late Models kicks off Wednesday... (read more)
Expanded format announced for LVMS’ Nov. 16-18 ‘Duel In The Desert’ special
Expanded format announced for LVMS’ Nov. 16-18 ‘Duel In The Desert’ special
July 21, 2006 at 10:06:26 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (July 19) – One of the biggest dirt racing events for IMCA Modifieds gets even bigger and better this year, as Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Duel In The Desert expands to a three-day format. The ninth annual show will be held at LVMS' half-mile dirt oval Thursday... (read more)
Gater, Carquest Motorsports Expo sign on as sponsor for IMCA Empire State Series
Gater, Carquest Motorsports Expo sign on as sponsor for IMCA Empire State Series
July 21, 2006 at 10:10:05 am:
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (July 19) – Gater Racing News and the Carquest Motorsports Expo have signed on as a sponsor of the IMCA Modified Empire State Series. The lowest finishing driver in final point standings who competes in all nine events on the 2006 tour schedule will recei... (read more)
Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod Ntl’s Sept. 29-30 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway
Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod Ntl’s Sept. 29-30 at Heart O’ Texas Speedway
July 21, 2006 at 10:17:19 am:
WACO, Texas – The Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod Nationals return to Heart O’ Texas Speedway, with a $2,000 to win main event capping the Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30 show. The 24 car main event pays a minimum of $200 to start. All dri... (read more)
400 blocks allowed for Stocks next season
400 blocks allowed for Stocks next season
July 21, 2006 at 10:21:22 am:
VINTON, Iowa (July 19) – IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers will be allowed to compete with 400 block engines next season. The 2005 and 2006 rules had stated that 400 blocks would not be allowed for use in sanctioned weekly or special events after Jan. 1 of next year. &... (read more)
Clarification made to intake manifold rule for Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods
Clarification made to intake manifold rule for Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods
July 21, 2006 at 10:23:01 am:
VINTON, Iowa – A clarification to the rule for intake manifolds in the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division has been announced. Rerouting of the cooling line through the intake manifold is considered an alteration and is not permitted. Drivers who have done so ... (read more)
Familiar format in store Sept 4-9 for 24th IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
Familiar format in store Sept 4-9 for 24th IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
July 21, 2006 at 10:24:17 am:
BOONE, Iowa (July 19) – Just about everything should be familiar to drivers and fans returning to Boone for the Sept. 4-9 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. No changes have been made from last year’s program for the 24th annual version of America’s Racin’... (read more)
SuperFlow, IMCA outline test center program
SuperFlow, IMCA outline test center program
July 21, 2006 at 10:29:28 am:
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 19) – Officials from the SuperFlow Technologies Group and IMCA have outlined a co-branded test center program designed to bring more customers, increase loyalty and referrals for participating machine shops, engine builders and chassis manufacturers. &n... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for July newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 10:40:10 am:
I’ve got my first track visits of the season under my belt, with trips to Sweetwater Speedway in Wyoming and Idaho’s Noise Park Raceway to my credit. After the Friday night racing was rained out, Justen Yeager was the June 17 IMCA Modified feature winner at Rock Springs... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for July newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 10:44:51 am:
The weather in the SuperFlow Central Region continues very hot and dry. Not too many races were lost over the last month due to weather. Some midweek rains would be greatly appreciated in our area by race track promoters, farmers and my yard. On Friday, June 23, Deb and I made the ... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for July newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 10:51:15 am:
Last month’s column apparently got lost between our computer and the IMCA office, so we will recap quickly and then bring you up to date on news since.There have been two Empire State Series races since the last time we were together, the first held at Skyline Raceway with Tommy Paige scoring ... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for July newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 11:05:44 am:
Some great IMCA racing has occurred this past month in the SuperFlow Western Region. IMCA Modifieds, Southern SportMods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks are at the halfway point in the season and drivers are scratching and clawing for every point they can get for individual track, state, regional and na... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for July newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 11:14:40 am:
Less than promising forecasts with high chances of rain have kept me at home most of the last month, giving me the opportunity to visit Rob Poor’s Abilene Speedway. The action there has been awesome, with two and three wide racing in all divisions. I even saw three wide track... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for July newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 11:19:03 am:
Voting for the All-Star Modified Invitational winds up at the end of the month, so keep those ballots coming in. Our 10 starters are by no means set in stone and your efforts could help get your favorite driver, or drivers, in this special event. As this issue of the newsletter goe... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for July newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 11:22:37 am:
The Jackpot Junction Tour had three events in three nights for the first time in the history of the series, with near 100 degree days all weekend that took a toll on car counts and spectator numbers. It was great racing, though, and Chris Graf from Glencoe had some good luck winnin... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for July newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 11:27:49 am:
One of the biggest issues to racers right now is the price of gasoline for the tow vehicle and what is it going to cost to get to the next race. In most cases, the cost of towing to the track has cut into the yearly race budget enough that a lot of drivers are not racing as often as they have in the... (read more)
Tom Herbert’s column for July newsletter
Tom Herbert’s column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 11:31:01 am:
The fiberglass roofs that are required in some IMCA divisions cannot be dished. When laying a level on the roof to check the rake, the highest point must be at the middle or toward the back. We are seeing some racers raising the rear of the roof when mounting it. Suspension compone... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for July newsletter
Brett Root’s column for July newsletter
July 21, 2006 at 11:32:08 am:
It’s been three years since the IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out moved from Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa to Marshalltown, Iowa, Speedway. An event that was built around the home of IMCA Stock Car racing at that time – Oskaloosa – was forced to move to Mars... (read more)
Auto accident takes life of Boone County tech official
Auto accident takes life of Boone County tech official
July 25, 2006 at 10:42:48 am:
CREIGHTON, Neb. – Brian Wagner, the head tech official at Boone County Raceway in Albion, died following an auto accident Saturday, July 22.Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ludger Catholic Church in Creighton, with a 7:30 p.m. wake service. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Th... (read more)
34 Raceway celebrates 40th anniversary during Saturday, July 29 race program
34 Raceway celebrates 40th anniversary during Saturday, July 29 race program
July 25, 2006 at 03:27:55 pm:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – They’ll party like it’s 1966 this weekend at 34 Raceway.The 3/8 mile dirt track at West Burlington celebrates its 40th season of racing with a special Saturday night, July 29 program that includes cake, prizes and $1.50 adult admission, the same price as whe... (read more)
Six days remain for All-Star Invitational voting
Six days remain for All-Star Invitational voting
July 25, 2006 at 04:24:17 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (July 25) – Just six days remain for race fans to mark ballots in determining the starting field for the All-Star Modified Invitational.As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, 15,822 ballots had been cast through the IMCA website to pick 10 drivers from the list of 55 candidates to take the green f... (read more)
Championship bonuses pro-rated for tracks not meeting 10 race minimum because of weather
Championship bonuses pro-rated for tracks not meeting 10 race minimum because of weather
July 27, 2006 at 02:57:06 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (July 27) – IMCA drivers topping point standings at tracks that can’t hold 10 weekly sanctioned events this season will receive pro-rated bonuses that will be used in determining final national and regional standings. Under the new struct... (read more)
Lubbock Motor Speedway sets Sept. 1-3 races for Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods
Lubbock Motor Speedway sets Sept. 1-3 races for Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods
July 28, 2006 at 11:02:03 am:
LUBBOCK, Texas (July 26) – Three features for Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods highlight a big Labor Day Weekend of racing at Lubbock Motor Speedway. Each main event Friday, Saturday and Sunday Sept. 1-3 will pay $400 to win. IMCA national, Smiley’s Racing Pr... (read more)
Fitzgerald continues to lead national IMCA Modified points race
Fitzgerald continues to lead national IMCA Modified points race
July 28, 2006 at 05:52:34 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (July 28) – Dan Fitzgerald continues to lead the national IMCA Modified standings as the point season heads into the final week of July. The Las Vegas, Nev., pilot leads all drivers with 21 feature wins thus far and also tops point races at thr... (read more)
Schriner leads green to checkered in Thunder Series opener at Red Cloud
Schriner leads green to checkered in Thunder Series opener at Red Cloud
July 30, 2006 at 11:07:43 am:
By Mike Hughes RED CLOUD, Neb. (July 28) – Night one of Thunder Series action saw Lonnie Schriner in victory lane at the conclusion of the 20 lap IMCA Modified event Friday at The Speed Bowl. Schriner led all 20 circuits in collecting the $1,000 winner&rsquo... (read more)
Dolan, Hudson, Karnopp top Thunder Series features at Norton
Dolan, Hudson, Karnopp top Thunder Series features at Norton
July 30, 2006 at 11:10:59 am:
By Mike Hughes NORTON, KS (July 29) – Chad Dolan, Josh Hudson and Kelly Karnopp were IMCA feature winners on the second stop of the Thunder Series, Saturday night at Elmwood Park Speedway. Dolan led from green to checkered in the caution free 20 lap Modified... (read more)
Daniels drives to $1,000 victory at Bud Shoot-Out
Daniels drives to $1,000 victory at Bud Shoot-Out
July 31, 2006 at 09:46:36 am:
By Mike Hughes NORTON, Kan. (July 30) – Dustin Daniels pocketed the $1,000 winner’s check for IMCA Modifieds in Sunday night’s Bud Shoot-Out at Elmwood Park Speedway. The third different winner in as many nights of the four date Thunder Series, w... (read more)
Deadline is Aug. 1 for car photos, sign-up forms and rookie of the year applications
Deadline is Aug. 1 for car photos, sign-up forms and rookie of the year applications
July 31, 2006 at 02:16:44 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (July 31) – There’s still time – but not a lot of it – for IMCA drivers to meet the Tuesday, Aug. 1 deadline to send car photos, contingency sign-up forms and rookie of the year applications to the home office. Modified and Stock Car drivers are... (read more)
