Grebb wins IMCA special events drawing for new Brinn transmission
December 07, 2006 at 01:53:37 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 7) – Five months after the series’ final checkered flag, Darrell Grebb was a winner in the Dakota Classic Modi fied Tour.The IMCA Modified driver from Idaho Falls, Idaho won the drawing for the transmission given by Brinn Transmission. More than 1,200 drivers who... (read more)
Blackbird Bend, Park Jefferson, Interstate add Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods in 2007
Blackbird Bend, Park Jefferson, Interstate add Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods in 2007
December 11, 2006 at 10:00:26 am:
ONAWA, Iowa (Dec. 11) – Three new sanctions for IMCA’s Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division produce as many race night opportunities every weekend next season in western Iowa and South Dakota. The class joins programs on Fridays at Blackbird Bend Motorsports Speedw... (read more)
Jeff, Amy Laue purchase 34 Raceway
Jeff, Amy Laue purchase 34 Raceway
December 12, 2006 at 09:16:52 am:
By Dana Royer WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – Already familiar to drivers and fans at the track, Jeff and Amy Laue are the new owners of 34 Raceway. Jeff, who completed his 20th season of racing this year, and Amy, who initially contacted longtime owner Johnny John... (read more)
Deery Series makes first ever visit to Park Jefferson; 17 dates set next season for IMCA Late Model
Deery Series makes first ever visit to Park Jefferson; 17 dates set next season for IMCA Late Model
December 12, 2006 at 09:32:11 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 12) – A first time visit to Park Jefferson Speedway highlights the 2007 Deery Brothers Summer Series. The 17 dates on the tour for IMCA Sunoco Late Models feature the inaugural June 12 stop at the speedway in Jefferson, S.D., the first in series history to ... (read more)
An asphalt first: Hawkeye Downs sanctions IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods
An asphalt first: Hawkeye Downs sanctions IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods
December 14, 2006 at 08:21:32 am:
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Dec. 13) – Hawkeye Downs Speedway becomes the first asphalt track in the country to run the IMCA’s Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division next season. The class will join sanctioned Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks running on the ¼ mile oval at ... (read more)
Second ‘Duel’ victory puts Payne back on ballot for Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational
Second ‘Duel’ victory puts Payne back on ballot for Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational
December 14, 2006 at 09:00:20 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 21) – Back to back wins at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Duel In The Desert IMCA Modified special put Jeremy Payne back on the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. More than 50 candidates are on the ballot now for the special 10 lap, $1,000 ... (read more)
‘Best Looking Car’ honors to Wyoming pilot
‘Best Looking Car’ honors to Wyoming pilot
December 14, 2006 at 09:06:22 am:
RIVERTON, Wy. (Dec. 13) – It’s been quite a season for Jeff Cooper. The IMCA Modified driver made those long trips to Sweetwater Speedway pay off with his first track title in a dozen years, along with his career first Smiley’s Racing Products state championship a... (read more)
Pletcher takes promotional post at Britt, adds IMCA Modified and Stock sanctions
Pletcher takes promotional post at Britt, adds IMCA Modified and Stock sanctions
December 14, 2006 at 09:16:41 am:
BRITT, Iowa (Dec. 13) – After helping build the place, John Pletcher inked his name in the record book back in 1995 as the winner of the first IMCA Stock Car feature at Hancock County Speedway. Come next year, he’ll be the man in charge of Friday night race programs at ... (read more)
AD&D coverage expanded for IMCA members next season
AD&D coverage expanded for IMCA members next season
December 14, 2006 at 09:22:42 am:
VINTON, Iowa – The $5,000 accidental death, dismemberment and paralysis portion of the insurance package that accompanies IMCA membership next season has been expanded to provide the same dollar amount of coverage while traveling to and from sanctioned events. “A very l... (read more)
Kennedale Speedway Park plans generating plenty of interest, calls
Kennedale Speedway Park plans generating plenty of interest, calls
December 14, 2006 at 09:23:38 am:
KENNEDALE, Texas (Dec. 13) – New promoter Richard Snider doesn’t need to scan internet forums to check out the chatter about Kennedale Speedway Park. All he has to do is keep answering all the phone calls from drivers making plans for the new season. T... (read more)
Point fund payout tops $615,000
Point fund payout tops $615,000
December 14, 2006 at 09:26:39 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 13) – The point fund for IMCA drivers this season added up to just over $615,000. That amount was paid to drivers based on their finish in national, regional, local track and special series standings. In all, 3,042 checks were presented du... (read more)
New drawing prizes added for Jan. 6 Jeff's Performance SportMod banquet
New drawing prizes added for Jan. 6 Jeff's Performance SportMod banquet
December 14, 2006 at 09:27:42 am:
WACO, Texas (Dec. 13) – The drawing pot has been sweetened for drivers attending the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod awards banquet Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007 at Linden Hall in Waco. In addition to a Southern SportMod roller from Larson Racing Specialists and a transmi... (read more)
Points penalty added to fine for use of traction control devices at IMCA events
Points penalty added to fine for use of traction control devices at IMCA events
December 14, 2006 at 09:31:34 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 13) – IMCA drivers caught using traction control devices at sanctioned events will get socked in points as well as the pocketbook beginning next season. The 2007 rules for all classes will specify that drivers detected with traction control devices at any p... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for December newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 09:52:15 am:
Thanks to everyone who attended the national IMCA awards banquet in Des Moines. It was great to see the SuperFlow Western Region represented by champion Dan Fitzgerald, rookie of the year Ryan Roath, Jeff Sheppard Jr. and Eric Evans. The national banquet is always a neat opportunit... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for December newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 09:57:28 am:
Welcome to Tom Gutowski the new IMCA competition director. Tom and I both starting promoting in 1989 and learned the ropes together, so I have had the pleasure of working with Tom for some time. The 2006 national awards banquet is now in the history book. Once again, congratulation... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for December newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 09:59:49 am:
Since our last item together, we have been to the Parts Peddler show in Syracuse and to the National Banquet in Des Moines. We will try and bring you up to speed on the news from both these events. The big news at the Parts Peddler was the presentation of the first annual Ja... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for December newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 10:10:27 am:
Without a doubt, one of the fastest 12 month periods has just passed with the conclusion of yet another year as Western region director for IMCA. What seemed like only yesterday when the season started has now come to fruition with the crowning of all IMCA champions for the year.&n... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for December newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 10:16:54 am:
The off season has not slowed down for the SuperFlow South Central Region. We would like to welcome several more new tracks already on board for next year. Kennedale Speedway Park is now owned by Jerry Bransom and will be promoted by Richard Snider. They will run IMCA sanctioned Mo... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for December newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 10:25:00 am:
A common denominator in our latest round of announcements regarding new sanctions for next season is the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division. Four tracks – Interstate, Park Jefferson, Blackbird Bend and Hawkeye Downs – have made it official that they’ll run ... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for December newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 10:31:27 am:
It’s always impressive to see drivers from all over the country walk across the stage at the IMCA national awards banquet. These drivers are mostly in the modified division as we see drivers from New York to California and Texas to Minnesota show up to show their support for there own and othe... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for December newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 10:34:08 am:
I would like to wish each and every driver, crew member, promoter and sponsor who reads this article a very happy holiday season. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in our everyday lives and hobbies that sometimes we overlook or simply forget all the great blessings we have recei... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for December newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 10:35:55 am:
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with their families and I want to thank all of you who attended the IMCA national awards banquet for the warm welcome back to the IMCA family. It was great to renew some old acquaintances and most importantly, I made some new one... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for December newsletter
Brett Root’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2006 at 10:38:16 am:
It’s been an eventful few weeks since I last inked my November Inside IMCA column.year-end banquets are in full swing, along with driver meetings, tradeshows, racer auctions and in some IMCA SuperFlow Regions....racing events.It’s a busy and exciting time for IMCA as we scramble to put t... (read more)
Kings to become first California track featuring IMCA sanctioned Stock Cars
Kings to become first California track featuring IMCA sanctioned Stock Cars
December 15, 2006 at 10:39:21 am:
HANFORD, Calif. (Dec. 15) - The first California track to feature IMCA Modifieds will add a second feather to its sanctioning cap in 2007.Kings Speedway at Hanford will introduce sanctioned Stock Cars to the Golden State next season. Promoter Frank Dias said affordability was key in his decisio... (read more)
Office closed for holidays
Office closed for holidays
December 22, 2006 at 03:30:55 pm:
VINTON, Iowa – The IMCA home office will be closed from 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 until 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Email and telephonic messages left at the office will be returned by IMCA staff after the office reopens next January. (read more)
