BST Series travels to Goodland, Colby for IMCA Modified weekend twinbill
May 01, 2007 at 02:57:50 pm:
GOODLAND, Kan. (May 1) – Another Blood, Sweat and Tears Series doubleheader is on tap this weekend, with the tour for IMCA Modifieds traveling to Sherman County Raceway at Goodland on Saturday, May 5 and at Thomas County Speedway in Colby on Sunday, May 6. Pit gates open at 2... (read more)
EQ Wild West Modified Tour moves to Aztec Speedway for late May twinbill
EQ Wild West Modified Tour moves to Aztec Speedway for late May twinbill
May 02, 2007 at 08:15:22 am:
AZTEC, N.M. (May 2) – The site for the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour doubleheader late this month has been moved to Aztec, N.M. Speedway. IMCA Modifieds headline Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27 cards at Aztec, now owned by Daryl Burson. Those races were originally scheduled... (read more)
Spangler edges Alvarado for EQ Wild West Tour win
Spangler edges Alvarado for EQ Wild West Tour win
May 05, 2007 at 02:16:37 am:
PRICE, Utah (May 4) – That big sigh of relief you heard late Friday night at Desert Thunder Raceway came from Aaron Spangler. The checkered flag was in sight when Spangler edged back in front of Ricky Alvarado to win the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour mai... (read more)
More rain! Lincoln County Raceway reschedules NAPA Night for June 9
More rain! Lincoln County Raceway reschedules NAPA Night for June 9
May 05, 2007 at 12:17:07 pm:
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (May 5) – Another rainout has forced rescheduling of a second NAPA Auto Parts Night at the Races for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks in Nebraska. Lincoln County Raceway has pulled the plug on tonight’s program. NAPA will now award a $250 b... (read more)
Alvarado convincing in EQ Wild West Tour win
Alvarado convincing in EQ Wild West Tour win
May 06, 2007 at 01:48:09 am:
PRICE, Utah (May 5) – After coming up just short on opening night, Ricky Alvarado made sure the race was for second on night two of the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour twinbill at Desert Thunder Raceway. Alvarado led the last 25 times around the track in S... (read more)
Murray sweeps BST Tour doubleheader with feature wins at Sherman County…
Murray sweeps BST Tour doubleheader with feature wins at Sherman County…
May 07, 2007 at 01:55:24 pm:
By Chris Martinez GOODLAND, Kan. (May 5) – The fourth stop on the Blood, Sweat and Tears Series circuit saw four-time national IMCA Modified champion David Murray Jr. in Sherman County Raceway’s victory lane. Murray made his move to the front on the op... (read more)
Voting starts in three weeks for Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational
Voting starts in three weeks for Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational
May 10, 2007 at 04:12:47 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (May 10) – With just a handful of qualifying events left on the schedule, the first day to vote for the starting field of 10 in the Fast Shafts All-Star Modified Invitational is a mere three weeks away. Winners of the May 21 special at Merrittville Speedway in Th... (read more)
Fourth place worth $1,000 to Allen in radio station contest
Fourth place worth $1,000 to Allen in radio station contest
May 11, 2007 at 08:58:04 am:
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – He didn’t bag the big bucks, but IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Car driver Brett Allen took home $1,000 for fourth place in a contest promoting Minneapolis rock station 93X.Allen changed his car number (to 93X) and paint scheme, and put his wingedride on display at ... (read more)
IMCA Stock Cars headline pre-holiday show at Britt
IMCA Stock Cars headline pre-holiday show at Britt
May 14, 2007 at 09:07:49 am:
BRITT, Iowa (May 14) – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars get top billing at the pre-Memorial Day special May 24 at Hancock County Speedway, running for a $1,000 top prize.Sanctioned Modifieds are also on the Thursday night card at Britt, chasing $600 to win.IMCA national, regional and Smiley’s Raci... (read more)
Ron Little Memorial slated May 27 at Stuart Speedway
Ron Little Memorial slated May 27 at Stuart Speedway
May 14, 2007 at 09:10:16 am:
STUART, Iowa (May 14) – Stuart Speedway’s annual Ron Little Memorial is set for Sunday, May 27, with four sanctioned divisions on the program.Modifieds run for $400 to win, with $300 for first place in the Stock Car feature and $200 prizes for the winners of both the Karl Chevrolet North... (read more)
Snyder services planned Wednesday in Beatrice
Snyder services planned Wednesday in Beatrice
May 14, 2007 at 01:55:00 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. – Funeral services for Kevin Snyder, tech official at Beatrice Speedway, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16 at St. John Lutheran Church in Beatrice, with Pastor David Kramer and Pastor Joann Kramer officiating. Snyder, 45, died Sunday, May 13 at his B... (read more)
Sabine Motor Speedway to sanction IMCA’s Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod class
Sabine Motor Speedway to sanction IMCA’s Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod class
May 15, 2007 at 09:34:09 am:
MANY, La. (May 15) – Track owner Robert Benecke knew area drivers would appreciate the new opportunity to race for IMCA points when he added the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division at his Friday night Sabine Motor Speedway. What he didn’t expect was corr... (read more)
Rain cancels 34 Raceway Deery for second time
Rain cancels 34 Raceway Deery for second time
May 15, 2007 at 01:56:04 pm:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (May 15) – Tonight’s story from 34 Raceway reads the same as it did back on April 14. The Deery Brothers Summer Series event for IMCA Sunoco Late Models at West Burlington has been rained out for a second time. Lingering showers and the forecast fo... (read more)
Grady waits, wins postponed Deery Series race at Quad City
Grady waits, wins postponed Deery Series race at Quad City
May 16, 2007 at 11:21:01 pm:
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (May 16) – The wait was worth it for Jeremy Grady. Grady won Wednesday night’s Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Quad City Raceway, leading the last 21 laps in the IMCA Sunoco Late Model event postponed because of rain from Apr... (read more)
Chains, cables allowed on Modified rear suspension
Chains, cables allowed on Modified rear suspension
May 17, 2007 at 03:37:04 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (May 16) – Rules for the IMCA Modified division have been clarified to allow chains or cables to be used in keeping the rear suspension in place. Either can be fixed on both sides to the rear end axle housing or tube, but not the bird cage. &ldq... (read more)
Brinn targets Modified specials drivers again in contingency program
Brinn targets Modified specials drivers again in contingency program
May 18, 2007 at 11:09:50 am:
BAY CITY, Mich. (May 16) – IMCA Modified special events competitors are again in the running for contingency awards from Brinn Transmission. The Bay City, Mich., manufacturer will give $15,000 in product certificates to competitors at 30 IMCA Modified special events this year... (read more)
Mod, Deery, rookie awards highlight Edelbrock program
Mod, Deery, rookie awards highlight Edelbrock program
May 18, 2007 at 11:11:54 am:
TORRANCE, Calif. (May 16) – Edelbrock returns as an IMCA contingency sponsor this season, giving awards based on regional Modified and Deery Brothers Summer Series point standings. The top 10 drivers in each of the five SuperFlow Modified regions will receive $100 product cer... (read more)
Hoosier adds to national, regional point funds
Hoosier adds to national, regional point funds
May 18, 2007 at 11:14:39 am:
LAKEVILLE, Ind. (May 18) – In its 50th year of business and its second as an IMCA sponsor, Hoosier Racing Tire will again contribute to national and regional point funds to be paid out at the end of the season. The largest race tire manufacturing company in the world, Hoosier... (read more)
Hurricane Race Cars gives Modified series, Stock Car special event contingency awards
Hurricane Race Cars gives Modified series, Stock Car special event contingency awards
May 18, 2007 at 11:16:08 am:
WEST FARGO, N.D. (May 16) – Hurricane Race Cars is back as an IMCA sponsor this season, providing contingency awards for feature winners in each of the special series for Modifieds and at 15 special events for Stock Cars. The West Fargo, N.D., chassis builder will give $500 p... (read more)
Jackpot Junction in 10th season as Sprint tour title sponsor
Jackpot Junction in 10th season as Sprint tour title sponsor
May 18, 2007 at 11:20:19 am:
MORTON, Minn. (May 16) – Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel reaches a title sponsorship milestone this season, its 10th in support of the tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars. A portion of the $4,650 point fund to be paid to the top 10 drivers in final tour standings will... (read more)
K&K continues diverse partnership with IMCA
K&K continues diverse partnership with IMCA
May 18, 2007 at 11:24:54 am:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (May 16) – K&K Insurance continues a multi-faceted partnership with IMCA for a 13th consecutive season in 2007. The best known provider of motorsports insurance in the nation will pay a portion of the national point fund to be distributed this fall. ... (read more)
Larson Racing rewards IMCA drivers in five divisions, plus special events
Larson Racing rewards IMCA drivers in five divisions, plus special events
May 18, 2007 at 11:27:15 am:
AMES, Iowa (May 16) – Larson Racing Specialists has renewed a contingency awards program that rewards IMCA drivers in five divisions. Fifty dollar product certificates go to top 10 finishers in point standings for the SuperFlow Central, North Central and South Central Modifie... (read more)
Midwest Motorsports to give special events contingencies
Midwest Motorsports to give special events contingencies
May 18, 2007 at 11:31:26 am:
AMES, Iowa (May 16) – Midwest Motorsports will give $50 product certificates to a top 10 finisher at designated IMCA special events this season. The Ames, Iowa, engine manufacturer and parts retailer will give those certificates to drivers in the Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Mo... (read more)
IMCA rookie feature winners receive gift packages from Speedway Motors
IMCA rookie feature winners receive gift packages from Speedway Motors
May 18, 2007 at 11:34:47 am:
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 16) – Rookie drivers in seven divisions winning IMCA feature events will receive gift packages from Speedway Motors again this season. A $100 gift card is included in every package from the Lincoln, Neb., high-performance parts manufacturer, distributor and... (read more)
Triple X awards go to Jackpot Junction Tour competitors
Triple X awards go to Jackpot Junction Tour competitors
May 18, 2007 at 11:38:28 am:
BOTHELL, Wash. (May 16) – Drivers following the Jackpot Junction Tour are in the running again this season for awards from Triple X Race Components. Products from the Bothell, Wash., high performance parts manufacturer will be presented to the top five finishers in the tour f... (read more)
Six race run set for Dakota Classic Mod Tour
Six race run set for Dakota Classic Mod Tour
May 18, 2007 at 11:45:02 am:
MINOT, N.D. – Six outings will take IMCA Modified drivers to five tracks in North Dakota and Saskatchewan over the course of the July 8-13 Dakota Classic Tour. The 18th annual tour opens at Nodak Speedway in Minot before traveling to Estevan, Sask., Motor Speedway, Williston ... (read more)
Lone Star Nationals debut Sept. 27-29 for four IMCA divisions
Lone Star Nationals debut Sept. 27-29 for four IMCA divisions
May 18, 2007 at 11:52:03 am:
FORT WORTH. Texas (May 17) – The Sept. 27-29 Lone Star Nationals special will mark the Texas Motor Speedway dirt track debut for four IMCA divisions. IMCA Modifieds, Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks are on the weekend car... (read more)
Modified, Stock drivers run for cash from Moser, Enginequest
Modified, Stock drivers run for cash from Moser, Enginequest
May 18, 2007 at 11:56:01 am:
VINTON, Iowa (May 17) – IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers are reminded of two contingency programs that pay cash awards. Drivers competing with Moser Engineering-manufactured rear ends earn $50 for every feature win, with the first payments to be mailed later th... (read more)
New IMCA sponsor Crane Cams rewardsleading feature winners in seven divisions
New IMCA sponsor Crane Cams rewardsleading feature winners in seven divisions
May 18, 2007 at 11:58:42 am:
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 18) – Crane Cams rewards the accomplishments of IMCA drivers making the most visits to victory lane this season. In its first season as a national sponsor for seven sanctioned divisions, the high performance parts manufacturer will award $1,000 in eac... (read more)
Oreskovich takes May prize in Woody’s Hot Shot contest
Oreskovich takes May prize in Woody’s Hot Shot contest
May 18, 2007 at 12:06:28 pm:
CLINTONVILLE, Wis. (May 16) – It’s been a long and interesting path that Matt Oreskovich has followed to the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division. The Woody’s Hot Shot of the Month contest winner for May, Oreskovich began his racing career on ice. He’d ... (read more)
Overall event champion to be crowned - New feature format at 12th American Stock Car Shoot-Out
Overall event champion to be crowned - New feature format at 12th American Stock Car Shoot-Out
May 18, 2007 at 12:10:55 pm:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (May 17) – A new feature format will be introduced at the 12th annual IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out, set for July 2-3 at Marshalltown Speedway. Monday night’s 30-lap opening show pays $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100 to start. First place in th... (read more)
National IMCA awards banquet in Lincoln
National IMCA awards banquet in Lincoln
May 18, 2007 at 12:16:29 pm:
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 17) – IMCA’s national awards banquet moves to Nebraska this November. The annual gala will be held Saturday, Nov. 24 at The Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln. “Lincoln has a central geographical location and those attending ... (read more)
Deery Series’ first South Dakota event nears
Deery Series’ first South Dakota event nears
May 18, 2007 at 01:06:48 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (May 16) – Visits to four familiar venues, along with the first-ever tour race in South Dakota are next on the schedule for the Deery Brothers Summer Series. IMCA Sunoco Late Models return to Highway 3 Raceway at Allison for a Wednesday, May 23 show, then travel ... (read more)
BST Series travels to three states for next nine events
BST Series travels to three states for next nine events
May 18, 2007 at 01:13:42 pm:
HOLYOKE, Colo. (May 16) – IMCA Modified drivers following the Blood, Sweat and Tears Series will be tested by an arduous schedule of nine races at seven different tracks in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska over the span of just 24 days. First up is the Saturday, May 19 show at P... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for May newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 01:17:23 pm:
Car counts of 56, 58 and 53 have gotten the inaugural EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour off to a tremendous start as the IMCA Modified division made its much anticipated return to Utah in the past month. Diamond Mountain Speedway at Vernal hosted the April 21 series opener, with May... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for May newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 01:22:56 pm:
Weather in the SuperFlow Central Region has been very wet so far this spring. Tracks in Nebraska and Kansas seem to be suffering the most, several as of this writing still trying to get season openers in. For the tracks that have gotten their season started, early numbers show good... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for May newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 01:31:06 pm:
Finally, some racing here in the northern half of the SuperFlow Eastern Region! On April 27, we headed to Brewerton Speedway for their opener only to see a band of rain on the radar sending us home as they canceled for the second straight week. The next day was a little better so w... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for May newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 01:39:31 pm:
It is indeed a rare occurrence when our travels visiting tracks in the SuperFlow Western Region are so few and far between. Personal and business commitments have kept us away from any IMCA sanctioned track this entire past month. We will start off on a sad note this month reporti... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for May newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 01:52:37 pm:
While most of the SuperFlow South Central Region has seen record rainfalls this past month, we have been able to get several races in. Lady Luck Speedway in Lubbock, Texas, is a nice, wide, ¼-mile track operated by first year promoter Walter Crum. I was very impressed with w... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for May newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 01:57:29 pm:
We’ve stayed up late, worked a couple weekends and borrowed the time and talents of Hawkeye Racing News graphic designer extraordinaire Dan Engledow in getting Inside IMCA back on our original press date schedule for 2007. April’s issue went out a week late – I ca... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for May newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 02:05:04 pm:
A few weeks ago we commented about racers needing to promote themselves and their sport. I have seen many examples of that since that article. We saw a Stock Car racer who promoted at a race car show in memory of his son who passed away last fall. Sprint Car owner... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for May newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 02:08:24 pm:
Let’s get right to the important issue of clarifying several rules and forget the talk about wet weather …at least it has been somewhat warm. Hobby Stocks are first: Backing plates on IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks have been a big issue so far this season. OEM backing ... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for May newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 02:12:24 pm:
Rain, rain, go away! Parts of the Midwest have been locked into a drought for the last five or six years and the heavy spring rains this year have more than made up for any deficiency in soil moisture and has caused extensive flooding in some areas. I had two race tracks flooded in... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for May newsletter
Brett Root’s column for May newsletter
May 18, 2007 at 02:23:55 pm:
I recently attended my first race in the IMCA SuperFlow Western Region and what a great trip it was. The two-day EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Modified Tour event hosted by Desert Thunder Raceway in Price, Utah was one heck of a show. Fifty-eight cars signed in on day one and the rac... (read more)
Three straight BST Series wins for Murray
Three straight BST Series wins for Murray
May 21, 2007 at 02:39:48 pm:
By Chris Martinez HOLYOKE, Colo. (May 19) – Making his way from 10th an the start, David Murray Jr. was first across the finish line in the Friday night Blood, Sweat and Tears IMCA Modified main event at Phillips County Raceway. Garrett Sporhase and Ronnie W... (read more)
34 reschedules Deery Series for July 17
34 reschedules Deery Series for July 17
May 22, 2007 at 08:51:43 am:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (May 22) – Hoping that the third time will be the charm, 34 Raceway has rescheduled the Deery Brothers Summer Series program for Tuesday, July 17. Pit gates will open at 4:30 p.m., hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. I... (read more)
Benton County Speedway to host Memorial Day special
Benton County Speedway to host Memorial Day special
May 23, 2007 at 08:26:51 am:
VINTON, Iowa (May 22) – Five divisions familiar to fans at Benton County Speedway are on the card for a Monday, May 28 Memorial Day special.IMCA sanctioned Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts run for all applicable points.Pit gates open at ... (read more)
Rain, winds interrupt Deery at Highway 3; IMCA Late Model series event resumes May 30
Rain, winds interrupt Deery at Highway 3; IMCA Late Model series event resumes May 30
May 23, 2007 at 09:10:51 pm:
ALLISON, Iowa (May 23) – A combination of rain and high winds brought this evening’s Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Highway 3 Raceway to a halt after a single heat race had been completed. Qualifying races for IMCA Sunoco Late Models will resume next... (read more)
Hancock County IMCA Stock Car special rescheduled for June 7
Hancock County IMCA Stock Car special rescheduled for June 7
May 24, 2007 at 10:18:47 am:
BRITT, Iowa (May 24) – Two inches of rain since yesterday afternoon and another two inches of precipitation in the immediate forecast were too much for this evening’s $1,000 to win special for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars to be held as scheduled at Hancock County Speedway. Th... (read more)
Tostenson tops Jackpot Junction opener
Tostenson tops Jackpot Junction opener
May 28, 2007 at 10:48:44 pm:
ARLINGTON, Minn. (May 26) – A bold move to the front late in the contest gave Jason Tostenson opening night honors in the Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars Saturday at Arlington Raceway. Tostenson maneuvered past defending series cham... (read more)
Lund alone atop series career wins list with Sunday Jackpot victory
Lund alone atop series career wins list with Sunday Jackpot victory
May 28, 2007 at 10:50:39 pm:
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. (May 27) – Curt Lund filled a page in his racing scrapbook Sunday night at Redwood Speedway. Lund’s victory in the Jackpot Junction Tour feature was his career 12th, making him the all-time wins leader in the series for IMCA KSE R... (read more)
Lias scores IMCA Modified career win 200 in Empire State Series opener
Lias scores IMCA Modified career win 200 in Empire State Series opener
May 28, 2007 at 10:53:29 pm:
CORTLAND, N.Y. (May 27) –Sean Lias encountered history in Sunday night’s IMCA Modified World Products Empire State Series opener at Skyline Raceway. Lias, from Westfield, Pa., scored his 200th career victory at the Skyline oval where he has been a dom... (read more)
Series point lead accompanies Grady’s Boone Deery win
Series point lead accompanies Grady’s Boone Deery win
May 28, 2007 at 10:55:53 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (May 28) – The first two-time winner in the 2007 Deery Brothers Summer Series left Boone Speedway as the new tour point leader as well. Jeremy Grady topped the Memorial Day feature for IMCA Sunoco Late Models, leading all 40 laps and earning $2,... (read more)
Caswell collects checkered flag in Woodhull World Products Empire State Series feature
Caswell collects checkered flag in Woodhull World Products Empire State Series feature
May 30, 2007 at 07:57:20 am:
WOODHULL, N.Y. (May 28) – Defending champion Dale Caswell scored his first World Products Empire State Series IMCA Modified victory of the season on Memorial Day in a special event at Woodhull Raceway. Caswell had his sister redraw his starting position and she drew second, which was one of th... (read more)
BST racing action
BST racing action
May 30, 2007 at 01:39:26 pm:
Murray Express rolls on with BST victory at Rolling Plains openerBy Mike Hughes HAYS, Kan. (May 25) – Opening night at Rolling Plains Motor Speedway saw the Murray Express roll into town for a fourth straight win in the Blood, Sweat and Tears IMCA Modified Series. ... (read more)
WWMT action at Aztec Speedway...
WWMT action at Aztec Speedway...
May 30, 2007 at 01:42:16 pm:
Burson goes flag to flag in opening night EQ Wild West Tour feature win at Aztec AZTEC, N.M. (May 26) – Chad Burson ended the race in the same position he started it, leading from start to finish in the opening night EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour IMCA Modified feature at A... (read more)
Sargent earns stripes with first Jackpot Junction feature win
Sargent earns stripes with first Jackpot Junction feature win
May 31, 2007 at 09:20:34 am:
OWATONNA, Minn. (May 28) – Mike Sargent became a first time winner in the Jackpot Junction Tour, when the series for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars made its debut at Steele County Speedway on Memorial Day. Sargent took the lead from Keith Beckler on the third circuit, d... (read more)
