First points race for Sport Compacts set April 14 at Hamilton County Speedway
March 06, 2007 at 01:16:45 pm:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 6) – IMCA Sport Compact drivers will see their first green flag Saturday night, April 14 at Hamilton County Speedway. The Webster City track becomes the seventh sanctioned venue announcing plans to feature the 4-cylinder front wheel drive class in we... (read more)
McGowan takes IMCA Late Model director post
McGowan takes IMCA Late Model director post
March 09, 2007 at 10:19:10 am:
VINTON, Iowa (March 9) – IMCA’s new Late Model director won’t need many introductions when he gets to the track this season. Josh McGowan, a former Late Model driver and Deery Brothers Summer Series rookie of the year in 2004, takes over as director for the divisi... (read more)
BST Series boasts 21 dates for IMCA Modifieds
BST Series boasts 21 dates for IMCA Modifieds
March 12, 2007 at 03:33:13 pm:
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (March 12) – The Blood, Sweat and Tears Modified Series will boast 21 dates, including three two-day shows, in its first season of IMCA sanctioning. Opening night doubles as the Frost Fest special on Saturday, March 24 at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, Kan... (read more)
Lee County has five dates for IMCA Sunoco Late Models
Lee County has five dates for IMCA Sunoco Late Models
March 14, 2007 at 01:03:26 pm:
DONNELLSON, Iowa (March 14) – IMCA Sunoco Late Models will join five Friday night programs this season at Lee County Speedway. National, local and Smiley’s Racing Products state points will be given for May 11, June 1, June 22, Aug. 3 and Aug. 17 events at the 3/8 mile ... (read more)
No question about it: Trauernicht tops Spring Nationals IMCA Modified feature
No question about it: Trauernicht tops Spring Nationals IMCA Modified feature
March 18, 2007 at 09:38:02 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 18) – Dave Trauernicht agreed that some people might have questioned his thinking when he gave up a guaranteed spot in the IMCA Modified main event at Beatrice Speedway’s Spring Nationals special. A lot of those same people were congra... (read more)
Thompson, McCollough drive different distances to take Modified special wins at Imperial Valley
Thompson, McCollough drive different distances to take Modified special wins at Imperial Valley
March 21, 2007 at 10:00:59 am:
IMPERIAL, Calif. (March 18) – Josh Thompson and Steven McCollough II didn’t have to run the same number of laps, but both wound up in the winner’s circle following $1,200 to win IMCA Modified main events at Imperial Valley’s weekend Armstrong-Evans Memorial Classic. &nbs... (read more)
Aero Race Wheels is new sponsor for feature winner decal program
Aero Race Wheels is new sponsor for feature winner decal program
March 22, 2007 at 02:25:34 pm:
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (March 21) – Aero Race Wheels is the new sponsor for IMCA’s feature winner decal program this season. Drivers in the sanctioned Modified, Late Model, Crate Model, Sprint Car, SportMod, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact divisions will receive dec... (read more)
Bushore awards cash to SportMod, Stock, Hobby drivers
Bushore awards cash to SportMod, Stock, Hobby drivers
March 22, 2007 at 02:28:41 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (March 21) – Shares of $1,500 in cash will be awarded this season to drivers in three IMCA divisions competing with Bushore Racing Enterprises-made transmissions. Top eligible drivers, based on final national point standings in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod... (read more)
More Hobby Stock awards added to Engine Pro package
More Hobby Stock awards added to Engine Pro package
March 22, 2007 at 02:30:42 pm:
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (March 21) – The creation of two regions for Hobby Stocks adds new contingencies to the Engine Pro package for IMCA drivers. The Wheat Ridge, Colo.-based internal engine parts wholesaler group will award more than $6,000 in product/service certificate amoun... (read more)
EQ adds series title sponsorship to IMCA awards program
EQ adds series title sponsorship to IMCA awards program
March 22, 2007 at 02:32:35 pm:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 21) – The EQ brand expands to the west in 2007, with EQ Cylinder Heads’ title sponsorship of the Wild West Tour for IMCA Modifieds. The first annual tour features 12 races at eight tracks in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Idaho. EQ, a div... (read more)
Hawk Performance awards for IMCA special events drivers, regional Modified champions
Hawk Performance awards for IMCA special events drivers, regional Modified champions
March 22, 2007 at 02:35:53 pm:
SOLON, Ohio (March 21) – Hawk Performance contingencies will be awarded at 50 special events for IMCA sanctioned Modified and Stock Cars this season. Main event winners at each of those races earn $50 product certificates while $25 product certificates go to ninth place finis... (read more)
Jet Racing in 4th season as Northern Region Stock sponsor
Jet Racing in 4th season as Northern Region Stock sponsor
March 22, 2007 at 02:37:03 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 21) – While grabbing headlines as new sponsor for one of the two newly established regions for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Jet Racing also extends its title sponsorship of the Northern Region for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars for the fourth consecutive season. Th... (read more)
JR Motorsports puts new emphasis on 2007 awards
JR Motorsports puts new emphasis on 2007 awards
March 22, 2007 at 02:42:38 pm:
ANKENY, Iowa (March 21) – JR Motorsports puts a new twist to its contingency awards program for its ninth season as an IMCA sponsor. Drivers in the sanctioned Modified, SportMod, Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions accepting engine claims or engine exchanges this year will re... (read more)
Karl Chevrolet in second season as title sponsor for Northern SportMod division
Karl Chevrolet in second season as title sponsor for Northern SportMod division
March 22, 2007 at 02:55:55 pm:
ANKENY, Iowa (March 21) – Karl Chevrolet returns this season as title sponsor for IMCA’s Northern SportMod division. The Ankeny automotive dealership will furnish a portion of the $2,500 point fund to be paid out to the top 10 drivers in final national point standings f... (read more)
KSE continues sponsorship for Sprints, special events
KSE continues sponsorship for Sprints, special events
March 22, 2007 at 02:57:47 pm:
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. (March 21) – KSE Racing Products continues sponsorship of both the IMCA Sprint Car division and sanctioned special events this season. As title sponsor of the Sprint Car class for the second season, KSE will again provide the $2,000 to be paid to the top 10... (read more)
M/R new to decal program for Stock Cars
M/R new to decal program for Stock Cars
March 22, 2007 at 03:00:47 pm:
WALDO, Wis. (March 21) – M/R Racing Equipment joins the division’s national decal program, in its second season as a contingency award sponsor for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Drivers winning track championships will receive $50 product certificates from the Waldo, Wis... (read more)
Petersen Aluminum program continues for drivers in Deery Brothers Summer Series
Petersen Aluminum program continues for drivers in Deery Brothers Summer Series
March 22, 2007 at 03:02:39 pm:
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (March 21 – IMCA Sunoco Late Model drivers following the Deery Brothers Summer Series are in the running again for contingency awards from Petersen Aluminum. Both the champion and the rookie of the year in the 21st annual tour receive 10 sheets of alum... (read more)
QA1 takes regional approach in awards for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks
QA1 takes regional approach in awards for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks
March 22, 2007 at 03:06:45 pm:
LAKEVILLE, Minn. (March 21) – QA1 Motorsports takes a new approach with its 2007 contingency program for three IMCA divisions, basing awards on regional standings for Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks. Shares of $1,050 in product certificates go to the top five drivers i... (read more)
Quarter Master ups IMCA special events contingencies
Quarter Master ups IMCA special events contingencies
March 22, 2007 at 03:09:03 pm:
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. (March 21) – Building on a successful first year program for IMCA Modified and Stock Car special events, Quarter Master will give new contingency awards to drivers in both divisions this season. Winners of 50 designated specials will receive $100 product cer... (read more)
Speedway Engineering awards go to IMCA national, regional Modified champs
Speedway Engineering awards go to IMCA national, regional Modified champs
March 22, 2007 at 03:10:31 pm:
SYLMAR, Calif. (March 21) – Speedway Engineering rewards the accomplishments of IMCA’s national and five regional Modified champions again in 2007. A rear end housing manufactured by the Sylmar, Calif., company goes to the top driver in final national standings. &n... (read more)
New TAR program based on regional Modified standings
New TAR program based on regional Modified standings
March 22, 2007 at 03:11:53 pm:
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. (March 21) – With an expanded product line and growing customer base, TAR Race Car Bodies takes a new direction in contingency awards for IMCA Modified drivers this season. Champions in each of the five regions will receive a fiberglass roof from the Cotta... (read more)
Four new candidates race onto Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot
Four new candidates race onto Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot
March 22, 2007 at 03:13:56 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (March 21) – The list of candidates for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational has grown to more than 60, with the addition of four new names. Shawn Zelenka joined the elite group by topping final point standings for the Winter Series at West Valley Speedway. Winn... (read more)
2007 season marks first for SportMod, Hobby decal programs
2007 season marks first for SportMod, Hobby decal programs
March 22, 2007 at 03:19:46 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (March 21) – While Modified and Stock Car drivers will find a lot of familiar looking decals in the packets they receive from IMCA this season, SportMod and Hobby Stock drivers will be getting something new: A sheet illustrating where they have to put these stickers to be eligible... (read more)
Destroyer and Jet to sponsor Hobby regions
Destroyer and Jet to sponsor Hobby regions
March 22, 2007 at 03:41:52 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (March 21) – Destroyer Chassis and Jet Racing both add new title sponsorships to their credit this season, in the new regions for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Destroyer, of Kennedale, Texas, gets top billing in the Southern Region, Beatrice, Neb.-based Jet in the No... (read more)
Woody’s Hot Shot winner almost took racing break
Woody’s Hot Shot winner almost took racing break
March 22, 2007 at 03:46:58 pm:
NEW ULM, Minn. (March 21) – With his car sold and a growing family, Shawn Jakes gave serious consideration to taking a five year break from racing and enjoy the sport as a spectator. Now he’s got another reason why he’s glad he didn’t. The ... (read more)
Press, dies allow immediate MSD ignition box inspection
Press, dies allow immediate MSD ignition box inspection
March 22, 2007 at 03:51:16 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (March 21) – An arbor press and special set of tooling dies will enable IMCA officials to inspect ignition boxes at the track, following sanctioned Modified, Late Model and Stock Car events. “MSD is trying to discourage traction control devices being put in... (read more)
New sponsor Kevko gives awards in six IMCA divisions
New sponsor Kevko gives awards in six IMCA divisions
March 22, 2007 at 03:52:56 pm:
FAIRMONT, Minn. (March 21) – Drivers in six IMCA divisions will receive contingency awards this season from first-year sponsor Kevko Racing Oil Pans and Components. Kevko will award $100 product certificates to the top three drivers in national standings for the Modified, Kar... (read more)
Green flag in sight May 5 at Shelby County
Green flag in sight May 5 at Shelby County
March 22, 2007 at 03:56:03 pm:
HARLAN, Iowa (March 21) – All the efforts behind the scenes paid off with the announcement that weekly racing would return to Shelby County Speedway in 2007. Six IMCA divisions will fill Saturday night cards at the 4/10 mile dirt track, beginning May 5. The season ending Tiny... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for March newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 08:11:08 am:
Practically on the heels of the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour was the announcement about the Blood, Sweat and Tears Series for IMCA Modifieds. Five of the 24 scheduled BST events are in Wyoming. Drivers following the series and competing at races at Sweetwater Speedway and Rippl... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for March newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 08:15:32 am:
The 2007 race season has finally arrived here in the SuperFlow Central Region and by the time you receive this newsletter, both Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway and Elmwood Park Speedway’s Frost Fest should be in the record books. We would like to welcome the Blood, Swea... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for March newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 08:20:15 am:
During the past few weeks, we have been on the show circuit here in the SuperFlow Eastern Region. The first week of March we were at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, N.Y., with the Southern Tier Speedworld show and then last week we were in Syracuse with the Gater News Motorsports Expo. We had a gr... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for March newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 08:25:49 am:
Some 19 years ago, the IMCA craze began in the Western Region at Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. We vividly recall that on opening night there was a grand total of three IMCA Modifieds in the pits for the inaugural event. One of those cars broke its transmission getting off the open wheeled traile... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for March newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 08:39:30 am:
Racing will be in full swing across much of the SuperFlow South Central Region by the time this month’s Inside IMCA arrives in your mailbox. I had the opportunity to attend the Ice Breaker events at Abilene Speedway and the racing was top notch in every IMCA division. Congrat... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for March newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 08:43:57 am:
It might have been hard to tell who was more thrilled about the outcome of the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock Challenge at Spring Nationals, the driver who won the race or his father. Andy Gregg took the Sunday afternoon checkers at Beatrice Speedway. His dad is Tony, well known to IMCA f... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for March newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 08:54:00 am:
Recently the Arlington Raceway and Redwood Speedway Sprint Car drivers and owners had a meeting to discuss and clarify the 2007 IMCA rules and procedures, and the question of the inboard adjustable wing slider came up. The clarification is that the inboard adjustable wing slider is not legal in IMCA... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for March newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 08:56:53 am:
Another month has passed, racing is already underway in the Destroyer Chassis Southern Region and the 2007 season was just days away from getting started in the Jet Racing Northern Region as I wrote this column. So far this past March, more snow and winter weather has hit Iowa than... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for March newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 09:02:19 am:
As I start this column, March has roared in like a lion as Nebraska, Iowa and the whole region is being battered by one of the worst snow and ice storms in recent memory. Down South, they have been hammered by terrible spring storms and tornadoes. Outside my door, more than 12 inch... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for March newsletter
Brett Root’s column for March newsletter
March 23, 2007 at 09:05:28 am:
I want to welcome Josh McGowan aboard as IMCA’s new Late Model director. He’s got an extensive resume at the track, turning laps in the pro stocks and in a handful of Modified races before running sanctioned and non-sanctioned Late Models. As most of you know, Josh was ... (read more)
Jackpot Junction Tour traveling to Steele County
Jackpot Junction Tour traveling to Steele County
March 23, 2007 at 09:20:58 am:
KASOTA, Minn. (March 21) – Another half-mile dirt track has been added to the itinerary for the Minnesota-based Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA sanctioned Sprint Cars. The winged class ventures to Steele County Speedway at Owatonna for the third night of a season opening tripl... (read more)
Murray is fastest at Elmwood Park’s rain delayed Frost Fest Modified main
Murray is fastest at Elmwood Park’s rain delayed Frost Fest Modified main
March 26, 2007 at 09:42:58 am:
By Mike Hughes NORTON, Kan. (March 25) – A day later than the scheduled Frost Fest race date, David Murray Jr. packed up a check for $1,000, along with a spot on the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and the early lead in the Blood, Sweat and Tears IMCA Modifie... (read more)
Deery Series travels to Webster City for April 7 opener
Deery Series travels to Webster City for April 7 opener
March 28, 2007 at 08:33:14 am:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (March 21) – The new season for IMCA Sunoco Late Models starts with a roar at Hamilton County Speedway on Saturday, April 7, opening night for the Deery Brothers Summer Series. Pit gates open at 12:30 p.m. on race day, with hot laps at 3:30 p.m. and racing to follow. &... (read more)
Contingency sign-up forms new to IMCA website
Contingency sign-up forms new to IMCA website
March 30, 2007 at 03:57:54 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (March 30) – Contingency sign-up forms for the Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions can now be downloaded directly from the www.imca.com website. The forms are accessible through the license/application header at the top of the home page. &nbs... (read more)
