Luxemburg cancels Friday practice
April 06, 2007 at 02:45:08 pm:
By Joe Verdegan LUXEMBURG, Wis. (April 10) –Track officials at Luxemburg Speedway have announced the open practice session scheduled this Friday, April 13 has been cancelled due to an abundance of cold, wet weather. "Basically, we don't want to risk rui... (read more)
Park Jefferson’s Spring Thaw rescheduled for April 21, 22
Park Jefferson’s Spring Thaw rescheduled for April 21, 22
April 09, 2007 at 10:42:48 am:
JEFFERSON, S.D. (April 9) – The Spring Thaw special at Park Jefferson Speedway has been rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22. IMCA Modifieds will take the green flag in $1,000 to win main events both nights, with both winners joining the ballot for the Fast Shafts... (read more)
Dirt Modifieds only for Oswego IMCA shows
Dirt Modifieds only for Oswego IMCA shows
April 11, 2007 at 08:32:57 am:
OSWEGO, N.Y. (April 10) – Modifieds designed and built to race on dirt will be required for both IMCA programs at Oswego Speedway this season. IMCA national, SuperFlow Eastern Region and Smiley’s Racing Products state points will be given for Friday, May 25 and Thursday... (read more)
Cancellations for this weekend...
Cancellations for this weekend...
April 11, 2007 at 09:27:12 am:
Stuart cancels opener; practice session set for April 15STUART, Iowa (April 13) – Rain, snow and cold weather have combined in the cancellation of the opening night program this Sunday at Stuart Speedway, however an open practice will be held.That session runs from 3-6 p.m. and registration fo... (read more)
Thunderhill car show, practice session set April 21
Thunderhill car show, practice session set April 21
April 12, 2007 at 08:48:46 am:
By Greg Aregoni STURGEON BAY, Wis. (April 12) – A car show and practice session are on tap Saturday, April 21 at Thunderhill Raceway. The car show and inspection begins at noon, with “Best Appearing” entries in the IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stoc... (read more)
Speed Bowl season opener postponed
Speed Bowl season opener postponed
April 15, 2007 at 08:29:57 pm:
By Mike Hughes RED CLOUD, Neb. (April 13) – Due to rain and cold temperatures, Friday’s scheduled season opener at The Speed Bowl was postponed. The first points races of the new season for IMCA sanctioned Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks at Red ... (read more)
McLaughlin promoted to first in opening night Deery Series feature at Quincy
McLaughlin promoted to first in opening night Deery Series feature at Quincy
April 16, 2007 at 01:31:32 am:
QUINCY, Ill. (April 17) – Two days after the checkered flag flew, Boone McLaughlin was promoted to first place in the Deery Brothers Summer Series main event at Quincy Raceway. McLaughlin led much of the last half of Sunday’s series opening 40-lapper for IMCA Sunoco Lat... (read more)
Brewerton postpones season opener
Brewerton postpones season opener
April 18, 2007 at 11:32:25 am:
By Doug ZupanBREWERTON, N.Y. – Due to the nagging wintry and wet conditions plaguing the Northeast, the scheduled opening weekend at Brewerton Speedway has been postponed one week.The decision was made despite weather forecasts that look much warmer and drier for later this week. After a foot ... (read more)
Southwest adds IMCA Modifieds to Saturday shows
Southwest adds IMCA Modifieds to Saturday shows
April 19, 2007 at 10:25:41 am:
DICKINSON, N.D. (April 19) – An already familiar venue for drivers following the Dakota Classic Tour will sanction its Modified division with IMCA on a more regular basis this season. Southwest Speedway will feature IMCA Modifieds during nine Saturday programs, with the openi... (read more)
Hobby Stock winners take home $250 more on NAPA Night at the Races in Nebraska
Hobby Stock winners take home $250 more on NAPA Night at the Races in Nebraska
April 20, 2007 at 08:59:01 am:
OMAHA, Neb. (April 20) – Taking the checkered flag on NAPA Auto Parts Night at the Races this season means an additional $250 to winners at eight IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock weekly shows in Nebraska this season. In addition to bonuses given at the designated race programs, NAPA h... (read more)
Modifieds join Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods on Friday night programs at Lady Luck Speedway
Modifieds join Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods on Friday night programs at Lady Luck Speedway
April 20, 2007 at 09:46:50 am:
LUBBOCK, Texas (April 20) – IMCA Modifieds will join the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division on regular weekly cards at Lady Luck Speedway. First points races for both sanctioned divisions at the 3/8 mile clay venue are tonight. Pit gates open at 5 p.m., racin... (read more)
Skyline reschedules practice, opening night for next week
Skyline reschedules practice, opening night for next week
April 20, 2007 at 10:34:03 am:
CORTLAND, N.Y. (April 20) – Both an open practice session and the first race of the 2007 season are now in the works for next week at Skyline Raceway. Gates open at 5 p.m. and practice starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 26 at the 3/8 mile clay speedplant. Pit passes are $10.... (read more)
Preston dominates at Davenport for first Deery Series win
Preston dominates at Davenport for first Deery Series win
April 21, 2007 at 12:30:48 am:
DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 20) – Once he found his way to the front, there was no catching Mark Preston Friday night at Davenport Speedway. Preston led the last 20 times around the track in winning for the first time in his Deery Brothers Summer Series career. The Po... (read more)
Neal wins third straight Deery Series feature at Maquoketa
Neal wins third straight Deery Series feature at Maquoketa
April 22, 2007 at 12:43:59 am:
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (April 21) – Terry Neal continued his Deery Brothers Summer Series mastery at Jackson County Speedway, leading the distance in Saturday’s 50-lapper for IMCA Sunoco Late Models. The tour victory was Neal’s third straight at Maquok... (read more)
Rain interrupts Quad City Deery, feature re-scheduled for May 16
Rain interrupts Quad City Deery, feature re-scheduled for May 16
April 22, 2007 at 09:44:16 pm:
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (April 22) – Right up until the parade lap, it appeared that the rain might hold off long enough to get in Sunday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Quad City Raceway. After a 10 minute deluge, however, the feature for IMCA Su... (read more)
Racing gem earns EQ Wild West Tour win for Alvarado; 56 cars on hand for series opener
Racing gem earns EQ Wild West Tour win for Alvarado; 56 cars on hand for series opener
April 23, 2007 at 11:45:38 am:
VERNAL, Utah (April 21) – Using the extreme high line to get to the front, Ricky Alvarado won Saturday’s inaugural EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour event for IMCA Modifieds at Diamond Mountain Speedway.Fifty-six cars from six states were on hand for the first of a dozen series dates. Tro... (read more)
Coffee slides to first at Spring Thaw special
Coffee slides to first at Spring Thaw special
April 24, 2007 at 11:41:16 am:
JEFFERSON, S.D. (April 21) – Reese Coffee slid across the finish line first, winning the opening night Spring Thaw special for IMCA Modifieds at Park Jefferson Speedway. Coffee and second place runner Mike Hansen tangled as the pair came to the stripe. Coffee’s ride was... (read more)
Big Dog Chassis becomes title sponsor of Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds
Big Dog Chassis becomes title sponsor of Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds
April 25, 2007 at 09:13:41 am:
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (April 24) – Big Dog Chassis will add bite to the Dakota Classic Tour point fund, as new title sponsor of the special series for IMCA Modifieds. The North Platte, Neb., chassis manufacturer and high performance parts retailer will pay most of the point fund... (read more)
New IMCA Hobby Stock regions result in doubled contingency prizes from Bilstein
New IMCA Hobby Stock regions result in doubled contingency prizes from Bilstein
April 26, 2007 at 08:31:08 am:
POWAY, Calif. (April 18) – Establishing two regions for the class will double the contingency award prizes IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock drivers earn from Bilstein Shocks this season. Top eligible drivers in both the Jet Racing Northern Region and Destroyer Chassis Southern Region ... (read more)
Finish Line rewards go to 4 special series champs
Finish Line rewards go to 4 special series champs
April 26, 2007 at 08:34:48 am:
LONDON, Ont. (April 18) – Finish Line Racewear recognizes the accomplishments of champions in four special series for IMCA Modifieds this season. Top drivers in the World Products Empire State Series and Big Dog Dakota Classic Modified Tour, as well as the newly sanctioned EQ... (read more)
Gaerte enrolls top two Modified drivers in house carburetor program for 2008
Gaerte enrolls top two Modified drivers in house carburetor program for 2008
April 26, 2007 at 08:39:18 am:
ROCHESTER, Ind. (April 18) – IMCA Modified drivers competing with a Gaerte Fuel Systems carburetor this year are in the running for contingency awards that will reap more racing benefits in 2008. Manufacturer of the official carburetor for IMCA, the Rochester, Ind., company w... (read more)
New Modified, Stock Car awards added to Hyperco contingency program for 2007
New Modified, Stock Car awards added to Hyperco contingency program for 2007
April 26, 2007 at 08:41:06 am:
LOGANSPORT, Ind. (April 18) – Hyperco adds new awards for IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers to its contingency awards program for the 2007 race season. The highest finishing driver in each of the five SuperFlow Modified regions competing with Hyperco-made leaf s... (read more)
Winners of 75 IMCA specials earn Impact Racing awards
Winners of 75 IMCA specials earn Impact Racing awards
April 26, 2007 at 08:44:21 am:
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 18) – Feature winners at 75 IMCA specials throughout the 2007 season will receive contingency awards from Impact Racing. The Brownsburg, Ind., helmet and safety equipment manufacturer is giving $75 product certificates at each event in the Deery Brothe... (read more)
Intercomp renews Deery contingencies, gives new awards to drivers in both Stock regions
Intercomp renews Deery contingencies, gives new awards to drivers in both Stock regions
April 26, 2007 at 08:48:09 am:
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 18) – Intercomp has renewed its contingency package for drivers in the Deery Brothers Summer Series for 2007, while introducing new awards in the two regions for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Manufacturer of the official scales for IMCA, the Minneapolis, M... (read more)
Southern SportMod, Hobby awards new to Isky program
Southern SportMod, Hobby awards new to Isky program
April 26, 2007 at 08:54:05 am:
GARDENA, Calif. (April 18) – Isky Racing Cams’ IMCA special events contingency program adds awards for Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod and Hobby Stock drivers this season. The Gardena, Calif., high performance parts manufacturer will give $100 product certifi... (read more)
Awards from JC Dubil await Deery, Stock special drivers
Awards from JC Dubil await Deery, Stock special drivers
April 26, 2007 at 08:57:08 am:
BETTENDORF, Iowa (April 18) – More than $3,000 in contingency awards will be given by JC Dubil this season, to Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Model drivers and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car special events competitors. Fifth place finishers in each Deery main event,... (read more)
JB/Gillund renews Deery Series prize program
JB/Gillund renews Deery Series prize program
April 26, 2007 at 08:59:03 am:
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (April 18) – Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises has renewed its contingency award program for drivers competing in the Deery Brothers Summer Series. Second, fifth and 10th place finishers at all main events in the 21st annual IMCA Sunoco Late Model tour ... (read more)
Drivers in five divisions chase awards from Moser
Drivers in five divisions chase awards from Moser
April 26, 2007 at 09:01:09 am:
PORTLAND, Ind. (April 18) – Drivers in five IMCA divisions receive contingency awards again this season from Moser Engineering. All IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers who complete and return sign-up forms, along with proof of purchase by Aug. 1 will receive $100 ... (read more)
MSD Ignition gives regional contingencies to top five Modified, top three Stock drivers
MSD Ignition gives regional contingencies to top five Modified, top three Stock drivers
April 26, 2007 at 09:05:10 am:
EL PASO, Texas (April 18) – IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers competing with MSD Ignition-made products earn contingency awards this season from the El Paso, Texas, company. Based on final 2007 point standings, the top eligible driver in each of the five Modifie... (read more)
Pop’s product package awards going to Deery, Jackpot, Southern SportMod drivers
Pop’s product package awards going to Deery, Jackpot, Southern SportMod drivers
April 26, 2007 at 09:07:17 am:
MESA, Ariz. (April 18) – Pop’s Racing Products will again award product packages to drivers in two IMCA special series and track champions in the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod class. The Mesa, Ariz., company is giving packages that include carburetor cover... (read more)
Racemart continues ‘Hard Luck’ contingency awards for Deery, Modified special events
Racemart continues ‘Hard Luck’ contingency awards for Deery, Modified special events
April 26, 2007 at 09:11:19 am:
MEMPHIS, Mo. (April 18) – Hard luck on the track is tempered again this season with contingency awards from Racemart. In its 30th year of business, the Memphis, Mo., chassis builder and safety equipment and high performance parts retailer will give $75 product certifica... (read more)
Special events drivers run for Racing Optics awards
Special events drivers run for Racing Optics awards
April 26, 2007 at 09:17:40 am:
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (April 18) – IMCA special events competitors in seven divisions are in the running for contingency awards from Racing Optics again this season. The San Clemente, Calif., tearoff manufacturer will give $50 product certificates to designated place finishers... (read more)
Series, special events drivers chasing Real contingencies
Series, special events drivers chasing Real contingencies
April 26, 2007 at 09:22:24 am:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 18) – IMCA drivers taking the green flag in series and special events this season are in the running for contingency awards from Real Racing Wheels. Designated feature finishers at all events in the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late M... (read more)
Top IMCA rookies, special events winners pocket Joie of Seating contingency prizes
Top IMCA rookies, special events winners pocket Joie of Seating contingency prizes
April 26, 2007 at 09:27:04 am:
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 18) – IMCA rookies of the year and winners of designated special events are in line for contingency awards from The Joie of Seating. The custom racing seat manufacturer will give $750 product certificates, good toward the purchase of Saturday Night Spe... (read more)
Harris Auto Racing signs on to sponsor Efkamp Memorial Race of Champions
Harris Auto Racing signs on to sponsor Efkamp Memorial Race of Champions
April 26, 2007 at 09:32:15 am:
BOONE, Iowa (April 26) – Harris Auto Racing has signed on as the new title sponsor for the Ron Efkamp Memorial Race of Champions, one of the most prestigious events during the week of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. The 19th annual race is set for Saturday, Sept. 8 ... (read more)
Shaw takes top April prize in Woody’s Hot Shot contest
Shaw takes top April prize in Woody’s Hot Shot contest
April 26, 2007 at 09:34:23 am:
TRIMBLE, Mo. (April 24) – It seems like everybody who stops by the Trimble Speed Shop is happy to turn a wrench while socializing a bit with the rest of Chad Shaw’s extended crew. “There are tons of people who come by and throw a hand in,” says the Trimble p... (read more)
McCorkell ‘unretires’ as Jackson promoter
McCorkell ‘unretires’ as Jackson promoter
April 26, 2007 at 09:40:04 am:
JACKSON, Minn. (April 25) – After a year off the job promoting Jackson Speedway, Jon McCorkell is looking forward to a busy season at and away from the track. “I made it to a few races last year. I’m still kind of in amazement that I’m back into promoting so... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for April newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 10:10:34 am:
By the time this month’s newsletter arrives in your mailbox, both of the newly sanctioned tracks in Utah should have held their first events of 2007. Desert Thunder Raceway at Price was scheduled to open their regular point season on April 14, while the first race in the EQ C... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s columnfor April newsletter
Allen Langdale’s columnfor April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 10:17:35 am:
The 2007 race season is officially underway here in the SuperFlow Central Region, with the first event being the annual Spring Nationals special at Beatrice, Neb., Speedway. Congratulations David Trauernicht, who won the IMCA Modified main event for the second time in his career, a... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for April newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 10:32:10 am:
Weather has been the only winner here in the Superflow Eastern Region, except in Alabama. If it hasn’t been cold and rainy it has been snowing. We have already lost round one of the World Products Empire State Series at Fulton due to weather and some of the regular season ope... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for April newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 10:57:24 am:
A major advantage to living out West is that once the weather gods decide that spring has arrived, IMCA-sanctioned race tracks pull out all the stops and go racing in earnest. Such was the case this past month as we have made several trips to IMCA Modified events in the SuperFlow W... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for April newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 11:03:17 am:
I know everyone in the SuperFlow South Central Region is ready for some racing weather. We have lost most of the events at sanctioned tracks the last three weekends. Cancellations two of those weekends were due to widespread rain and believe it or not, it was cold and snowing in Te... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for April newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 11:05:33 am:
It’s unusual, but it’s not a huge surprise when we get cancellations faxed or emailed to the IMCA home office listing snow as the reason why races in our SuperFlow Central, North Central and Eastern regions get called off as late in the season as April. It’s anoth... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for April newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 11:12:02 am:
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! It’s finally that time of year for more tracks to get their seasons started. It’s time for rumors to stop and racing to start. It will be exciting to see if all the new drivers make it to the races every week and how well they a... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for April newslette
Kirk Niehouse’s column for April newslette
April 26, 2007 at 11:13:40 am:
The 2007 race season is finally under way here in Iowa. After an early April snow storm, promoter Toby Kruse got his opening night in. The temperature may have only been in the 40s, but the racing was outstanding and the stands were full. Nice job to Toby and his crew. One it... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for April newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 11:15:44 am:
Racing is getting into full swing across the Southern and Western regions of the country but the other IMCA regions are still experiencing late spring cold weather and snow storms. I’m still amazed that my call and email volume is fairly light and I attribute this to IMCA&rsq... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for April newsletter
Brett Root’s column for April newsletter
April 26, 2007 at 11:19:05 am:
The Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models is off to a solid start, with different winners in each of the first three events and an average of nearly 45 cars per race. Opening night brought 48 Late Models to Quincy, the most ever for a series race there. Davenport... (read more)
Daniels drives to WaKeeney BST Series win
Daniels drives to WaKeeney BST Series win
April 30, 2007 at 01:15:55 pm:
By Mike Hughes WaKEENEY, Kan. (April 29) – Dustin Daniels became the third different winner in as many events, when the Blood, Sweat and Tears Series for IMCA Modifieds came calling on opening night Sunday at WaKeeney Speedway. Bryan LaRiviere led the first ... (read more)
Brown tops BST Series field at Dodge City
Brown tops BST Series field at Dodge City
April 30, 2007 at 01:27:51 pm:
By Chris MartinezDODGE CITY, Kan. (April 28) – Scott Brown made a bold move to the front pay off, taking charge on a restart and leading the rest of the way in Saturday night’s Blood, Sweat and Tears IMCA Modified feature at Dodge City Raceway Park.Joe Mullins took the field to the green... (read more)
