IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals guaranteed to be an international event
September 01, 2006 at 03:44:20 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 1) – Drivers from across the United States are already signed up to be part of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. The latest batch of pre entries that arrived in the mail Friday morning made the event a truly international one. Cana... (read more)
Burgtorf bags rain delayed Deery feature at Quincy
Burgtorf bags rain delayed Deery feature at Quincy
September 04, 2006 at 09:14:57 am:
QUINCY, Ill. (Sept. 3) – The clock struck 12 just about the same time Mark Burgtorf took the checkered flag in Sunday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Quincy Raceway.Burgtorf took the lead away from Greg Kastli on the 27th of 40 laps, then led the rest of the w... (read more)
Quad City Deery falls to rain; series to end with Pepsi USA Nationals
Quad City Deery falls to rain; series to end with Pepsi USA Nationals
September 10, 2006 at 07:41:37 pm:
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (Sept. 10) – With tonight’s event at Quad City Speedway in East Moline officially rained out, the tour championship, as well as a $10,000 top prize, will be at stake when the Deery Brothers Summer Series travels to 34 Raceway next weekend. ... (read more)
Lewerke, Irvine, Smith win Saturday features at IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
Lewerke, Irvine, Smith win Saturday features at IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
September 10, 2006 at 11:51:15 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 9) – Once he got back in the lead, Rich Lewerke made up his mind that anyone who was going to pass him in the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals Modified main event would have to do it on the low side of the track. Nobody did. &nbs... (read more)
Deery Series travels to 34 Raceway for $10,000 to win Pepsi USA Nationals
Deery Series travels to 34 Raceway for $10,000 to win Pepsi USA Nationals
September 12, 2006 at 10:55:03 am:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Sept. 12) – A championship and the distinction of winning the 300th event in tour history, as well as first place money of $10,000 all are at stake this weekend at 34 Raceway. The Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models winds up its 20t... (read more)
Super Nationals DVDs on sale
Super Nationals DVDs on sale
September 12, 2006 at 02:25:51 pm:
To order your 2006 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals DVDs, call Short Track Network at 712-243-8129, or visit their website at www.shorttracknetwork.com. (read more)
Top engine auction bids total $34,750 after Saturday show
Top engine auction bids total $34,750 after Saturday show
September 14, 2006 at 11:51:22 am:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 9) – Proceeds from the engine auction following Saturday night’s IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals totaled $34,750, with $31,575 of that amount being added to the evening’s feature purses. Second through 33rd place finishers in the Modified m... (read more)
No change among national points leaders
No change among national points leaders
September 15, 2006 at 10:46:41 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 15) – With a number of tracks having held final points races the weekend before the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals, there’s been no change among leaders in national points races in the updated standings posted today. Final po... (read more)
Burgtorf dominates Pepsi USA Nationals, Aikey scores fifth Deery Series championship
Burgtorf dominates Pepsi USA Nationals, Aikey scores fifth Deery Series championship
September 17, 2006 at 01:55:17 am:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Sept. 16) – First place made Mark Burgtorf $10,000 richer when the checkered flag flew in Saturday’s 100 lap Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series event at 34 Raceway. Fourth place, meanwhile, made Jeff Aikey champion of th... (read more)
Hale handles Great Lakes Nationals field
Hale handles Great Lakes Nationals field
September 19, 2006 at 08:59:23 am:
By Verwayne Greenhoe CRYSTAL, Mich. (Sept. 16) – Recovering quickly from a late race bobble, Jimmy Hale Jr. hung on to win Saturday’s Great Lakes Nationals feature for IMCA Modifieds at Crystal Motor Speedway. Hale earned $3,000 for the victory, along ... (read more)
Graf wraps up Jackpot Junction title with win at Arlington
Graf wraps up Jackpot Junction title with win at Arlington
September 19, 2006 at 02:20:20 pm:
ARLINGTON, Minn. (Sept. 16) – His third Jackpot Junction Tour victory at Arlington Raceway this season made Chris Graf champion of the series for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars for the first time. Graf edged past frontrunner Jesse Smith just before the checkers flew Sat... (read more)
Second place finisher at Pepsi USA Nationals disqualified for electronic traction control use
Second place finisher at Pepsi USA Nationals disqualified for electronic traction control use
September 21, 2006 at 05:04:23 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 21) – The runner-up at last weekend’s Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series Late Model event has been disqualified for use of an electronic traction control device. The ignition boxes of both the first and second place finishers were confi... (read more)
Stephan, Brands, Opheim, Larson top rain delayed features at Shryock Memorial
Stephan, Brands, Opheim, Larson top rain delayed features at Shryock Memorial
September 22, 2006 at 11:21:17 am:
FAIRMONT, Minn. (Sept. 17) – Patience paid off for a foursome of IMCA drivers, who waited out the rain before winning feature events at Fairmont Raceway’s Bob Shryock Memorial. Wet weather wreaked havoc on the schedule of events both Friday and Saturday night before Ric... (read more)
Final points races of season this weekend
Final points races of season this weekend
September 22, 2006 at 05:45:50 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 22) – After nearly nine months of racing, the final points races of the 2006 season are on tap this weekend for six IMCA divisions. Dan Fitzgerald continues to top the Modified points race and leads all drivers in the division with 29 feature ... (read more)
Tiny Lund program rained out, rescheduled for Sunday
Tiny Lund program rained out, rescheduled for Sunday
September 23, 2006 at 06:54:46 pm:
HARLAN, Iowa (Sept. 23) – Rain is the story again tonight at Shelby County Speedway, where the Tiny Lund Memorial special has been interrupted by inclement weather. While the front 10 cars qualified Friday evening for the respective features, heats and last... (read more)
Daring McGinnus tops NW Missouri Championship Modifieds
Daring McGinnus tops NW Missouri Championship Modifieds
September 26, 2006 at 08:18:55 am:
By Chuck Haney WINSTON, Mo. (Sept. 23) – A daring move on the seventh circuit put Johnny McGinnus in the lead, and the Hardin charger stayed in front the next 13 times around the track to win Saturday’s Northwest Missouri Championship feature for IMCA Modifieds at Winst... (read more)
Stephens strong in topping Modifieds at Shelby County’s Tiny Lund Memorial
Stephens strong in topping Modifieds at Shelby County’s Tiny Lund Memorial
September 26, 2006 at 09:43:14 am:
By Bonnie Errett
HARLAN, Iowa (Sept. 24) – A strong run from start to finish gave Jeff Stephens the win in Sunday’s rain postponed Tiny Lund Memorial feature for IMCA Modifieds.Stephens led every time around the track in topping the 30 lapper, earning $3,000 for his efforts plus a ... (read more)
Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod Nationals this weekend at Heart O’ Texas Speedway
Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod Nationals this weekend at Heart O’ Texas Speedway
September 26, 2006 at 01:51:44 pm:
WACO, Texas (Sept. 26) – The Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod Nationals return to Heart O’ Texas Speedway this weekend, with a $2,000 to win main event capping the Saturday, Sept. 30 program. The 24 car main event pays a minimum of $200 to start. All drivers w... (read more)
Key Motorsports Technical Position/Career
Key Motorsports Technical Position/Career
September 27, 2006 at 11:29:00 am:
IMCA - based in Vinton, Iowa Must have mechanical background, knowledge of race car components, race procedures and technical inspection. Must possess excellent organizational skills as well as focus and attention to all details... (read more)
Super Nationals adds three candidates to 2007 Fast Shafts All-Star race ballot
Super Nationals adds three candidates to 2007 Fast Shafts All-Star race ballot
September 28, 2006 at 08:54:32 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 25) – Three drivers taking checkered flags at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals are among the newest additions to the ballot for the 2007 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Modified champion Rich Lewerke, Dirt Works Ron Efkamp Memorial Race of Champ... (read more)
IMCA awards banquet set for Nov. 25
IMCA awards banquet set for Nov. 25
September 28, 2006 at 09:03:55 am:
DES MOINES, Iowa – The national IMCA awards banquet returns to the Airpot Holiday Inn in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov. 25. National, regional, special series, state and local track champions, as well as top national, regional and series rookies for the 2006 season will be hono... (read more)
IMCA to develop Crate Model class for 2007
IMCA to develop Crate Model class for 2007
September 28, 2006 at 09:05:06 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 25) – IMCA is developing a Crate Model class, set to see its first green flag during the 2007 race season. The new division would require use of the 602 or 604 GM Performance crate engines and complement IMCA’s existing Late Model program. ... (read more)
Catanzano uses squeegee to sweep up 2nd Empire State Series win of season
Catanzano uses squeegee to sweep up 2nd Empire State Series win of season
September 28, 2006 at 09:06:58 am:
FONDA, N.Y. (Sept. 23) – George Catanzano became the first repeat winner of the 2006 Empire State Series for IMCA Modifieds as he captured the 25 lap feature at Fonda Speedway Saturday evening, after outracing the field and outlasting a long weather delay. Originally slated a... (read more)
$50,000 in contingencies given at Super Nationals
$50,000 in contingencies given at Super Nationals
September 28, 2006 at 09:09:36 am:
BOONE, Iowa – Approximately $50,000 in contingencies was awarded to drivers competing at the 24th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.Drivers who didn’t receive awards or product certificates while they were at Boone Speedway should be getting them by mail soon.Listed by division... (read more)
Super Nationals highlights on TV
Super Nationals highlights on TV
September 28, 2006 at 09:23:17 am:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 25) – Drivers and fans can check local TV listings to enjoy highlights of the 24th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. The Short Track Network filmed throughout the week at Boone Speedway, with Midwest Speed Zone broadcasts already being shown on R... (read more)
World Short Track Championship at Lowe’s features IMCA Modifieds
World Short Track Championship at Lowe’s features IMCA Modifieds
September 28, 2006 at 09:27:09 am:
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 25) – IMCA Modifieds will again play an integral role in the Domino’s Pizza World Short Track Championships on The Dirt Track at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4. IMCA drivers will be vying for one of 25 positio... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for September newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 09:38:52 am:
Congratulations to the SuperFlow Western Region drivers who competed at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals, in particular main event qualifiers Jimmy Reeves and Regan Tafoya. Dan Fitzgerald and Justen Yeager took the green flag for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and Ha... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for September newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 09:46:23 am:
Mother Nature made her presence known in the Super Flow Central Region during the month of August, with numerous rainouts and several season championship nights forced to be rescheduled. I made my first ever visit to Winston, Mo., Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 12. IMCA Vice President ... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for September newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 09:51:28 am:
It is hard to believe that the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals have come and gone and that we are coming into the final stretch of the 2006 season, but that is where we are.Before we headed to Super Nationals, we made a trip to Bear Ridge Speedway in Vermont and had round five of the Empire Sta... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for September newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 10:02:34 am:
Record SuperFlow Western Region attendance at the 24th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals event allowed us to watch each and every event during the week of racing activities. Listing IMCA Modifieds by state, Arizona had seven drivers, California had 10, Nevada showed nine,... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for September newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 10:09:51 am:
Final points races of the 2006 season will have been held by the time most of you are reading this column, but there are still several IMCA sanctioned specials here in the SuperFlow South Central Region you need to have marked in red letters on your racing calendar. The Jeff’... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for September newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 10:14:58 am:
The 24th IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals are in the record book and the final points races of the 2006 season will be completed as well by the time the September Inside IMCA newsletter arrives in your mailbox…it’s the time of the year when I shake my head and wonder where the last ... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for September newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 10:18:03 am:
Congratulations to Sid Denzer of LeSueur for winning the Redwood Speedway Jackpot Junction Tour event for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars. Not only did Sid win but Gary Serbus of Olivia took second and both cars are owned by Erv Huwe of Gibbon. Erv said that was a long time go... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for September newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 10:22:24 am:
It was another great week of racing at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals, with near record car counts in both the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions. Those numbers made it tougher than ever to make the Saturday night main events. Congratulations to all who quali... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for September newsletter
Brett Root’s column for September newsletter
September 28, 2006 at 10:24:39 am:
The 24th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals are now in the history books. What a great week of IMCA racing. It is truly America’s Racin’ Vacation. A record number of IMCA racers attended, with 789 racers signing in over the course of the six day event. &nb... (read more)
Track title bonuses yet to be added to posted point standings
Track title bonuses yet to be added to posted point standings
September 29, 2006 at 08:40:17 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 29) – National and regional point standings posted today (Friday) on the IMCA website and released to electronic, print and broadcast media do not include track championship bonuses. Those bonuses will be figured before national and regional champions are ... (read more)
Bonus points to be figured before national, regional champions announced
Bonus points to be figured before national, regional champions announced
September 29, 2006 at 09:30:04 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 29) – With the last of the weekly race results received, track championship bonuses will be figured, then re-checked, before IMCA announces its national and regional championship class of 2006 early next week. Dan Fitzgerald won two Modified main events in... (read more)
