Axle Exchange signs on as All-Star Invitational sponsor
August 01, 2006 at 02:57:18 pm:
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 1) – Axle Exchange of Des Moines, manufacturer of the Fast Shafts line of drive shafts, has signed on as title sponsor of the special 10 car, 10 lap race for Modifieds at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.The Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational will be held Friday, ... (read more)
Fitzgerald, Noteboom head All-Star Invitational field
Fitzgerald, Noteboom head All-Star Invitational field
August 01, 2006 at 03:47:39 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 1) – The current national points leader and the defending race winner head the list of drivers elected to the field of 10 for the IMCA Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.Dan Fitzgerald of Las Vegas led 55 candidates in balloting for the third annual event, to be held Friday, S... (read more)
Opening night set Aug. 12 at Kings Speedway
Opening night set Aug. 12 at Kings Speedway
August 03, 2006 at 08:05:40 am:
HANFORD, Calif. (July 28) – An abbreviated point season for IMCA Modifieds gets underway Saturday, Aug. 12 at Kings Speedway. The 3/8 mile dirt speedplant hosts its second event for the sanctioned class on Aug. 26, with additional dates through the end of the 2006 IMCA season... (read more)
Pre-entries up 70 percent for IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
Pre-entries up 70 percent for IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
August 03, 2006 at 03:33:44 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 3) – The cost of getting to the track is not discouraging drivers planning to be part of the Sept. 4-9 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals at Boone Speedway. As of Thursday, pre-entries in four divisions are up more than 70 percent from a year ago. While th... (read more)
Mallicoat takes top spot in Northern SportMod national standings
Mallicoat takes top spot in Northern SportMod national standings
August 04, 2006 at 03:34:52 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 4) – One new national leader emerged as the IMCA points season races into August, with Jason Mallicoat taking over first in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod standings. Holding the national front spot in their respective divisions are Dan Fitzgera... (read more)
Kings Speedway opens this weekend
Kings Speedway opens this weekend
August 08, 2006 at 08:23:56 am:
HANFORD, Calif. (Aug. 8) – IMCA Modifieds take to the track at Kings Speedway for the first time this season on Saturday, Aug. 12. The sanctioned class returns to the 3/8 mile dirt speedplant on Aug. 26. Dates of September points races are yet to be announced. &nbs... (read more)
Divis services Wednesday in Sioux City
Divis services Wednesday in Sioux City
August 08, 2006 at 01:21:39 pm:
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Funeral services for Jay Divis, 29, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9 in his hometown of Sioux City. The IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock driver died Sunday at a local hospital of cancer. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. and services are at 11 a.m. at Meye... (read more)
Neal in right place at right time to top Hawkeye Downs Deery
Neal in right place at right time to top Hawkeye Downs Deery
August 10, 2006 at 12:40:56 am:
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Aug. 9) – Being in the right place at the right time paid off to the tune of $2,000 Wednesday night for Terry Neal. Inheriting the lead after frontrunners Rob Toland and Johnny Spaw got together with just four laps to go, Neal held off Lonnie ... (read more)
No change among national IMCA points leaders
No change among national IMCA points leaders
August 11, 2006 at 03:08:55 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 11) – While there was shifting throughout the top 10 ranks, no changes are seen atop the national standings for any IMCA division this week. Dan Fitzgerald holds a six point edge over Johnny Saathoff in the national Modified points race. Fitzgerald has 23 f... (read more)
Toland bounces back with Deery win at Des Moines
Toland bounces back with Deery win at Des Moines
August 15, 2006 at 12:30:48 am:
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug, 14) – Rob Toland chased down Jeff Aikey to win Monday night’s Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Speedway. With five races left on the schedule, he’s hoping to do the same in the IMCA Sunoco Late ... (read more)
Coke Clash checkers fly for Scheuermann at Winston
Coke Clash checkers fly for Scheuermann at Winston
August 15, 2006 at 01:15:23 pm:
WINSTON, Mo. (Aug. 12) – Rod Scheuermann was the sixth and final leader in Saturday’s Coke Clash special, earning $1,000 for his winning efforts at Winston Speedway. The Scranton, Iowa, visitor made his way to the main event by running second in the &... (read more)
Neal edges Toland for Deery checkers at Marshalltown
Neal edges Toland for Deery checkers at Marshalltown
August 16, 2006 at 12:42:20 am:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Aug. 15) – Terry Neal had never even seen Marshalltown Speedway before Tuesday evening’s Deery Brothers Summer Series event. When the race was over, the view he enjoyed was from victory lane. Neal passed race long leade... (read more)
Circle Racing Wheels program rewards top IMCA rookies
Circle Racing Wheels program rewards top IMCA rookies
August 18, 2006 at 07:19:04 pm:
FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 18) – Top rookie drivers in three divisions will receive contingency awards from new IMCA sponsor Circle Racing Wheels. National rookies of the year in the IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod divisi... (read more)
No change in national leaders, but plenty of ties in top 10’s
No change in national leaders, but plenty of ties in top 10’s
August 18, 2006 at 07:20:57 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 18) – There’s no change again this week in the national leaders, but ties throughout top 10 standings put an interesting twist to current IMCA point standings. Dan Fitzgerald remains the driver to catch in the Modified points race. Todd C... (read more)
Late Model point season ends Aug. 27
Late Model point season ends Aug. 27
August 21, 2006 at 08:33:31 am:
VINTON, Iowa – The 2006 weekly point season for IMCA Sunoco Late Models sees its final checkered flags with races on Sunday, Aug. 27. National and local track titlists will be announced after all race reports from the last weekend are received and track championship bonuses f... (read more)
Rodarte returns to racing with feature, contest wins
Rodarte returns to racing with feature, contest wins
August 21, 2006 at 08:35:26 am:
VENTURA, Calif. – IMCA Modified rookie Rick Rodarte was quick to pick up two different types wins after his return to racing this season. The first came on June 17, when Rodarte took the checkers in the main event at his hometown Ventura Raceway. The second... (read more)
Final checkers in sight for 2006 Deery Series
Final checkers in sight for 2006 Deery Series
August 21, 2006 at 08:41:33 am:
QUINCY, Ill. (Aug. 16) – The final checkered flag of the season is just a month away for the 20th annual Deery Brothers Summer Series. Four dates remain on the schedule, as the IMCA Sunoco Late Model tour travels to Quincy Raceway, Boone Speedway and Quad City Speedway at Eas... (read more)
Jackpot Junction Sprint tour ends with three September shows
Jackpot Junction Sprint tour ends with three September shows
August 21, 2006 at 08:45:29 am:
ARLINGTON, Minn. – A Labor Day Weekend doubleheader and the traditional IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals show bring the curtain down on the 10th annual Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars. Arlington Raceway hosts the Saturday, Sept. 2 twinbill o... (read more)
Empire State Series bound for Brewerton Speedway Aug. 30
Empire State Series bound for Brewerton Speedway Aug. 30
August 21, 2006 at 08:49:58 am:
BREWERTON, N.Y. – IMCA Modified drivers following the Empire State Series are bound for Brewerton Speedway for a mid-week show on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., the grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. and hot laps will begin at approximately 6 p.m. Racing is set f... (read more)
Nebraska State Fair special scheduled Sept. 1 at Lincoln
Nebraska State Fair special scheduled Sept. 1 at Lincoln
August 21, 2006 at 08:56:59 am:
LINCOLN, Neb. – Three IMCA divisions comprise the Friday, Sept. 1 race program at the 14th annual Nebraska State Fair Championship special. Sanctioned Modifieds, Stock Cars are Hobby Stocks will be featured at State Fair Park Raceway in Lincoln. Modifieds vie for $1,000... (read more)
Lubbock Motor Speedway to host Sept. 1-3 SportMod races
Lubbock Motor Speedway to host Sept. 1-3 SportMod races
August 21, 2006 at 08:59:32 am:
LUBBOCK, Texas – 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 Products sta... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars featured at Shryock Memorial
IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars featured at Shryock Memorial
August 21, 2006 at 09:02:12 am:
FAIRMONT, Minn. – Feature events for IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars are on the program for both nights of the Bob Shryock Memorial at Fairmont Raceway Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15-16. Both Modified mains pay $1,000 to win and are qualifying races for the 2007 Fast... (read more)
Crystal concludes 2006 season with Great Lakes Ntl’s special
Crystal concludes 2006 season with Great Lakes Ntl’s special
August 21, 2006 at 09:05:53 am:
CRYSTAL, Mich. – Crystal Motor Speedway wraps up the 2006 race season with its traditional Great Lakes Nationals special, set for Saturday, Sept. 16. The IMCA Modified main event pays $3,000 to win and a minimum of $300 to start. National, SuperFlow Eastern Region, Smiley&rsq... (read more)
Four IMCA divisions to run at 15th Tiny Lund Memorial
Four IMCA divisions to run at 15th Tiny Lund Memorial
August 21, 2006 at 09:08:59 am:
HARLAN, Iowa – A fourth IMCA division joins the weekend card for the Tiny Lund Memorial at Shelby County Speedway Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23. The Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, which debuted at the Harlan track during the Deery Series program earlier this season, ar... (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
August 21, 2006 at 09:16:35 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 drivers who don’... (read more)
Eagle’s Nebraska Cup special boasts IMCA Mods, Hobbies
Eagle’s Nebraska Cup special boasts IMCA Mods, Hobbies
August 21, 2006 at 09:17:14 am:
EAGLE, Neb. – IMCA sanctioned Modifieds and Hobby Stocks are on the program for the first time, at Eagle Raceway’s annual Nebraska Cup. Feature events for both divisions at the Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30 special pay top prizes of $1,000 and a minimum of $100 to st... (read more)
Pope-Zieman Memorial at I-35 on tap for Sept. 29-30
Pope-Zieman Memorial at I-35 on tap for Sept. 29-30
August 21, 2006 at 09:19:27 am:
MASON CITY, Iowa – The IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car divisions headline I-35 Speedway’s Pete Pope-Ted Zieman Memorial special, set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29-30. Modifieds are in the running for a top prize of $2,000, with the winner qualifying for the ... (read more)
October Fest special set at Beatrice Speedway Oct. 6-7
October Fest special set at Beatrice Speedway Oct. 6-7
August 21, 2006 at 09:21:54 am:
BEATRICE, Neb. – Beatrice Speedway’s annual October Fest special for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6-7. Modifieds chase a first place prize of $3,000, with a minimum of $150 paid to qualifiers for the 24-car main event. Th... (read more)
Deep South special to sport IMCA Mods, Stocks, Hobbies
Deep South special to sport IMCA Mods, Stocks, Hobbies
August 21, 2006 at 09:24:52 am:
LOXLEY, Ala. – Three IMCA divisions will take to the track during the second annual Fall Special at Deep South Speedway Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14. Modifieds run for $2,000 to win and shares of a $5,500 purse. Both the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock wi... (read more)
Abilene Speedway hosts 11th Southern Challenge Oct. 20-22
Abilene Speedway hosts 11th Southern Challenge Oct. 20-22
August 21, 2006 at 09:28:11 am:
ABILENE, Texas – Four IMCA divisions headline the 11th annual Southern Challenge at Abilene Speedway Friday-Sunday, Oct. 20-22. Modifieds chase a top prize of $3,000 and a minimum of $650 to start the main event. The winner also qualifies for a spot on the 2007 Fast Shafts Al... (read more)
Southern SportMods headline Fall Nationals at Lubbock
Southern SportMods headline Fall Nationals at Lubbock
August 21, 2006 at 09:31:58 am:
LUBBOCK, Texas – Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods headline the fifth annual Domino’s Fall Nationals at Lubbock Motor Speedway Oct. 26-29, running for a top prize of $3,000. A minimum of $600 goes to each starter in the main event, with $400 paid to every driv... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for August newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 09:34:22 am:
Just as the way it works for many drivers, I’ve had a mixed bag of luck recently at the races. I took in a pair of weekly shows at Fairgrounds Speedway and Thunder Mountain Speedway in Colorado and really enjoyed both programs. The action on the track was close and that made ... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for August newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 09:40:17 am:
Some sad news comes out of the SuperFlow Central Region this month. Brian Wagner, in his first year as an IMCA tech inspector at Boone County Raceway in Albion, Neb., was killed in a car accident on Friday July 21. I met Brian during my track visit to Boone County earlier this spri... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for August newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 09:49:36 am:
We have had a busy month in the SuperFlow Eastern Region since our last column. We had an Empire State Series race at Fonda, a return to Penn Can Speedway and a trip to Michigan to keep us busy. On July 18, we visited the fabled Fonda Speedway for round four of the 2006 Empire Stat... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for August newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 10:00:50 am:
With less than two months left in the IMCA point season, we have been making a series of visits to SuperFlow Western Region tracks. No less than seven tracks have seen us sign in at the back gate this past month. Drivers are also gearing up for the annual pilgrimage to Iowa, for the IMCA Speedway Mo... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for August newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 10:06:25 am:
Racing action has been hot and heavy here in the SuperFlow South Central Region, despite 100-plus degree temperatures and $3 per gallon gas. We are seeing more side by side racing than ever before at more tracks, as more drivers are working on the handling of their cars and honing their skill behind... (read more)
Bill Martin's column for August Newsletter
Bill Martin's column for August Newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 10:10:07 am:
Congratulations to the drivers elected to the All-Star Invitational field. When you look at the accomplishments each brings to this event, the race promises to be one of the best of the week during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. Add the numbers and col... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for August newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 10:18:20 am:
It’s almost IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals time and we look forward to the Jackpot Junction Tour stop in Boone on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The pit gate opens at 1 p.m. and hot laps are at 4 p.m. The drivers’ meeting will be at 4:45 p.m. and the first heat begins at 5 p.m. ... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for August newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 10:21:32 am:
Where has the summer gone? It seems like just yesterday we were wishing it would warm up so we could go racing, and now it’s so hot we know we are in the month of August and summer is about over. It also means it is almost time for the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.&nb... (read more)
Tom Herbert’s column for August newsletter
Tom Herbert’s column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 10:23:55 am:
Rear bumpers on the IMCA Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods must be between 16” and 20” measured at the center of the bumper. That bumper is the bar that is welded or bolted (using a minimum 3/8” bolt) to the two short tubes coming off of the frame. T... (read more)
Brett’s column for August newsletter
Brett’s column for August newsletter
August 21, 2006 at 10:25:20 am:
Just two weeks separate us from the beginning of the 24th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. The month of August is our annual Super Nationals preview edition of Inside IMCA, so be sure to check it out if you are planning to attend this year’s event. &nb... (read more)
All roads lead to Boone for 24th IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
All roads lead to Boone for 24th IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
August 22, 2006 at 01:00:08 pm:
BOONE, Iowa – The 24th version of America’s Racin’ Vacation is bound for Boone Speedway Sept. 4-9, for the annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. Super Nationals starts with a roar on Labor Day, with the focus of the dirt track nation remaining on Boone thro... (read more)
14 Deery drivers still eligible for J&J Steel Ironman Challenge
14 Deery drivers still eligible for J&J Steel Ironman Challenge
August 23, 2006 at 08:08:57 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 22) – Perfect attendance through 13 events has 14 drivers still in contention to take the green flag in a special race at the final Deery Brothers Summer Series event of the year. All IMCA Sunoco Late Model drivers who compete at the first 16 series races w... (read more)
Moser drawing for new IMCA Modified set for Friday drivers’ meeting during Super Nationals
Moser drawing for new IMCA Modified set for Friday drivers’ meeting during Super Nationals
August 24, 2006 at 09:00:06 am:
BOONE, Iowa – One very lucky driver will again go home from the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals with a new ride. Moser Engineering will give away an IMCA legal Modified to a licensed driver who presents their license while signing up for the drawing at the Portland, Ind.... (read more)
Modified entries now from 22 states for IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
Modified entries now from 22 states for IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
August 25, 2006 at 08:55:17 am:
BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 23) – Another seven states are represented in the latest listing of early entries for the Sept. 4-9 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. The total number of drivers in the division also continues to run ahead of last year’s pace, with less than two we... (read more)
Defending champion takes top spot in national Stock Car ranks
Defending champion takes top spot in national Stock Car ranks
August 25, 2006 at 06:20:03 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 25) – Damon Murty is back in the same position he was when the 2005 season ended. The defending IMCA Sunoco Stock Car national champion is the new leader in the latest point standings, nudging Brian Blessington out of the top spot after a... (read more)
DeFrance races to second national IMCA Late Model crown
DeFrance races to second national IMCA Late Model crown
August 28, 2006 at 04:22:35 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 28) – Two track championships paved the way for Darrel DeFrance’s second national IMCA Sunoco Late Model championship. Titles, and the bonus points that went with them, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Speedway in Des Moines and Hamilt... (read more)
IMCA Sport Compacts run at Beatrice Fall Nationals
IMCA Sport Compacts run at Beatrice Fall Nationals
August 30, 2006 at 03:19:01 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. – IMCA Sport Compacts have joined the Saturday program during the Sept. 15-16 Fall Nationals at Beatrice Speedway. First place pays $200, with a minimum of $30 to start the 24 car main event. National and Smiley’s Racing Products state points will also b... (read more)
Caswell holds off Keller for Brewerton Empire State Series checkers
Caswell holds off Keller for Brewerton Empire State Series checkers
August 31, 2006 at 11:45:55 am:
BREWERTON, N.Y. (Aug. 30) – Dale Caswell held off Rob Keller of Baldwinsville, N.Y., to score his first Empire State IMCA Modified Series event victory of the season Wednesday night.The win came by a bumper at the checkered flag and only after Caswell had to outduel, two cagey series veterans ... (read more)
