Cook captures opening night checkers at IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out
July 03, 2007 at 07:41:33 am:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 2) – A see-saw battle finally tilted Jason Cook’s way, on opening night of the IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out.Cook finally got the better of Brian Irvine in a caution-free 30-lap main event that saw five lead changes be tween the two, as well a dead heat on th... (read more)
Grady pads points lead with third Deery win of the season
Grady pads points lead with third Deery win of the season
July 04, 2007 at 01:54:10 am:
By Ryan Clark INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 3) – Jeremy Grady spent the Independence Day holiday adding to his points lead with a victory in the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models at Independence Mo¬tor Speedway. Grady dominated Tuesday&... (read more)
Smiths celebrate feature wins, overall titles at American Stock Car Shoot-Out
Smiths celebrate feature wins, overall titles at American Stock Car Shoot-Out
July 04, 2007 at 12:44:37 pm:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 3) – Two more members of the Smith family were in the IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out spotlight Tuesday at Marshalltown Speedway. Dustin Smith won the $2,000 Stock Car main event, taking the checkers ahead of Wisconsin visitor Rod... (read more)
Cook paces Penn Can field for first career World Products Empire State Series win
Cook paces Penn Can field for first career World Products Empire State Series win
July 05, 2007 at 11:55:58 am:
SUSQUEHANNA, Pa. (July 3) – Kevan Cook scored his first career victory in World Products Empire Series competition in the IMCA Modified tour’s first visit to Penn Can Speedway Tuesday night.Cook slipped into the lead on lap three and then drove away from Dale Caswell on a late race re-st... (read more)
LaJoie joins title winners traveling to IMCA Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour
LaJoie joins title winners traveling to IMCA Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour
July 06, 2007 at 08:19:10 am:
MINOT, N.D. (July 6) – Two-time Busch Series champion Randy LaJoie will be among drivers with impressive titles to their credit following the Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds.The July 8-13 tour opens Sunday night at Nodak Speedway in Minot, then travels to Estevan, Sask., Motor S... (read more)
Arpin is fastest in record field for Big Dog Dakota Tour opener
Arpin is fastest in record field for Big Dog Dakota Tour opener
July 09, 2007 at 01:47:38 pm:
MINOT, N.D. (July 8) – Opening night honors in the Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour went to Steve Arpin, on a record-setting evening at Nodak Speedway.Arpin led the last 28 times around the track in a 30-lap feature for IMCA Modifieds that ran without caution. The Sunday show brought a series recor... (read more)
Rain puts collar on night two of Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour
Rain puts collar on night two of Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour
July 10, 2007 at 09:53:12 am:
ESTEVAN, Sask. (July 9) – A rare rainout washed away night two of the Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds.Monday’s race at Estevan Motor Speedway was canceled, becoming just the second event in the tour’s 17-plus year history lost to inclement weather.Four races remain o... (read more)
Arpin scores again in Big Dog Dakota Tour feature at Williston
Arpin scores again in Big Dog Dakota Tour feature at Williston
July 11, 2007 at 11:26:49 am:
WILLISTON, N.D. (July 10) – So far, the only thing that’s been able to keep Steve Arpin out of victory lane is the weather.The Fort Francis, Ontario flyer won his second Big Dog Dakota Tour feature in as many races, topping Tuesday’s main event for IMCA Modifieds at Williston Basin... (read more)
Band-Aid repairs at Brockville pave way for Caswell in World Products Empire State Series
Band-Aid repairs at Brockville pave way for Caswell in World Products Empire State Series
July 11, 2007 at 03:53:46 pm:
BROCKVILLE, Ont. (July 10) – Dale Caswell must be living right.Caswell, who is having a dream season in IMCA Modified competition, ripped open his oil pan exiting the scales after his qualifying race in Tuesday’s World Products Empire State Series event at Brockville Speedway, in the tou... (read more)
Arpin scores third straight Big Dog Dakota Tour triumph
Arpin scores third straight Big Dog Dakota Tour triumph
July 12, 2007 at 07:20:13 pm:
DICKINSON, N.D. (July 11) – The bounty posters went up, following Steve Arpin’s third victory in as many Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour events. Arpin pulled away from Mike Hansen to capture IMCA Modified feature at Southwest Speedway. The Wednesday win f... (read more)
Koch services July 16
Koch services July 16
July 12, 2007 at 07:23:20 pm:
CAMBRIDGE, Neb. – Funeral services for Brady Koch will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 16 at the Christian Church in McCook. Koch, 24, an IMCA Stock Car driver, died at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident o... (read more)
Canadian domination: Arpin will aim for Big Dog Dakota Tour sweep
Canadian domination: Arpin will aim for Big Dog Dakota Tour sweep
July 13, 2007 at 01:18:08 pm:
MANDAN, N.D. (July 12) – The bounty hunters went home empty handed from Dacotah Speedway Thursday night.Canadian clipper Steve Arpin won his fourth consecutive Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour feature for IMCA Modifieds, leading all 30 laps. He’ll try to complete the sweep and pocket ano... (read more)
Thunder Mountain resumes sanctions for IMCA Modifieds, Stocks
Thunder Mountain resumes sanctions for IMCA Modifieds, Stocks
July 14, 2007 at 09:37:37 am:
OLATHE, Colo. (July 13) – The good news this Friday the 13th for IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers is the return of sanctioned events to Thunder Mountain Speedway. First point races for both divisions will be tomorrow night. Eight more nights ... (read more)
Deery Brothers Late Models joined by IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars at 34 Raceway
Deery Brothers Late Models joined by IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars at 34 Raceway
July 14, 2007 at 04:46:47 pm:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 14) – The Deery Brothers Summer Series takes a third shot at getting in a date at 34 Raceway, when the tour for IMCA Sunoco Late Models travels to West Burlington on Tuesday, July 17. Series dates at 34 were rained out on April 14 and ... (read more)
Arpin completes Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour sweep
Arpin completes Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour sweep
July 15, 2007 at 05:14:27 pm:
MANDAN, N.D. (July 13) – Steve Arpin loaded the broom up with his race car on Friday night, after completing a five race sweep in the Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds. Arpin battled at the front of the Friday night finale at Dacotah Speedway with Aaron Turnbull ... (read more)
Tostenson takes first night checkers in Jackpot Tour twinbill...Lund captures night two
Tostenson takes first night checkers in Jackpot Tour twinbill...Lund captures night two
July 16, 2007 at 01:01:08 pm:
ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 14) – Jason Tostenson repeated his opening night performance from May, winning Saturday’s Jackpot Junction Tour feature at Arlington Raceway, in the first of two weekend series events for the IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars. ... (read more)
Deery Series show at 34 rained out … again
Deery Series show at 34 rained out … again
July 17, 2007 at 12:58:15 pm:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (July 17) – Tonight’s story reads the same as for both previous attempts to hold a Deery Brothers Summer Series event this season at 34 Raceway.The IMCA Sunoco Late Model show has been rained out for a third time, sharing the fate of April 14 and May 15 dates. Sanct... (read more)
Hansen outguns competition at Gillette’s 38 Special
Hansen outguns competition at Gillette’s 38 Special
July 18, 2007 at 08:57:04 am:
GILLETTE, Wyo. (July 15) – After scoring the biggest payday of his IMCA Modified career in his first visit to Gillette Speedway, Colorado driver John Hansen was understandably looking for his next trip to the track. Hansen earned $3,000 in leading Sunday’s rain delayed ... (read more)
Christensen collects top Harris Clash cash
Christensen collects top Harris Clash cash
July 20, 2007 at 02:01:39 am:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 19) – While considerable shuffling went on throughout the field, the one constant position in the Harris Clash feature for IMCA Modifieds was held by Clayton Christensen. Christensen led all 25 laps of Thursday night’s main event at Kn... (read more)
Murray, Chrisman top Sandhills Shootout features
Murray, Chrisman top Sandhills Shootout features
July 23, 2007 at 07:04:06 am:
By Darin RacekNORTH PLATTE, Neb. (July 21) – When the checkers flew and the smoke cleared following the Saturday night features, the drivers standing at the top of the Sandhills ShootOut stage at Lincoln County Raceway were David Murray Jr. and Todd Chrisman.Murray bested the 40-lap IMCA Modif... (read more)
Sign-up forms, photos, ROY applications are due Aug. 1
Sign-up forms, photos, ROY applications are due Aug. 1
July 23, 2007 at 08:35:51 am:
VINTON, Iowa (July 17) – One final reminder: Wednesday, Aug. 1 is the final day to submit contingency sign-up forms, car photos and rookie of the year applications to the IMCA home office. Photos are required to prove usage of required decals so drivers are eligible for natio... (read more)
Arpin takes home biggest share of Big Dog Dakota Tour contingencies
Arpin takes home biggest share of Big Dog Dakota Tour contingencies
July 23, 2007 at 08:47:41 am:
MANDAN, N.D. (July 13) – Along with five trophies and $6,000 in purse money, champion Steve Arpin went home with the biggest share of contingency awards from the Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds. Arpin collected $500 from Big Dog, plus another $500 from Fastenal... (read more)
Vietnam veterans’ support significant in design of Hot Shot contest winner Rushing’s IMCA Modified
Vietnam veterans’ support significant in design of Hot Shot contest winner Rushing’s IMCA Modified
July 23, 2007 at 09:12:09 am:
PENSACOLA, Fla. (July 18) – The show of support Steve Rushing received from Vietnam veterans on his return from serving in the First Gulf War, is now returning the honor to them and all those who have served their country, in running the POW/MIA decal on the hood and roof of his IMCA Modified.... (read more)
Final NAPA Night at the Races events at Dawson County Raceway, The Speed Bowl
Final NAPA Night at the Races events at Dawson County Raceway, The Speed Bowl
July 23, 2007 at 09:14:37 am:
OMAHA, Neb. (July 18) – Three more IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock drivers have earned an extra $250 for their NAPA Night at the Races feature wins, with two more bonuses yet to be awarded. The final NAPA Night specials are July 22 at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington and Aug. 17 at... (read more)
Modified ‘Stars’ are out Aug. 9 at Hancock County Speedway
Modified ‘Stars’ are out Aug. 9 at Hancock County Speedway
July 23, 2007 at 09:21:57 am:
BRITT, Iowa – Many of the brightest stars in the IMCA Modified galaxy will shine Aug. 9, at Hancock County Speedway’s 13th annual “Night of 1,000 Stars” special. Top prize in the Thursday night show is $2,000, making the event a qualifier for the 2008 Fast S... (read more)
57 rookies receive Speedway Motors gift cards for first feature wins
57 rookies receive Speedway Motors gift cards for first feature wins
July 23, 2007 at 09:26:23 am:
VINTON, Iowa (July 18) – Speedway Motors gift cards valued at $100 have now been mailed to 57 rookie drivers winning for the first time in their new divisions. Recipients, by division, include: Modified – Chris Donnelly, Roger Flinn III, Ryan Giles, Ro... (read more)
Moser awards top $1,500
Moser awards top $1,500
July 23, 2007 at 09:28:28 am:
PORTLAND, Ind. (July 18) – Moser Engineering has awarded more than $1,500 in cash to IMCA drivers competing and winning with Moser-built rear ends this season. Fifty dollar prizes for each feature victory have gone to Modified drivers Wayne Johnson and Chris Bragg, and Stock ... (read more)
Super Nationals highlights on Outdoor Channel - several paved pit spots still open
Super Nationals highlights on Outdoor Channel - several paved pit spots still open
July 23, 2007 at 09:30:04 am:
Broadcast dates TBA-BOONE, Iowa (July 17) – Highlights from Saturday’s Modified program at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals will be aired on The Outdoor Channel. The Masters Entertainment Group of Bristol, Tenn., will produce a 30-minute ‘Motor Mania&rsquo... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for July newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 09:35:06 am:
I’ve taken in a couple recent special series events in Wyoming for the IMCA Modifieds, the Blood, Sweat and Tears show at Ripple Ridge Raceway on June 29 and the EQ Wild West Tour at Sweetwater Speedway the next night. Spectators were treated to a great show at Ripple Ridge, ... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for July newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 09:39:54 am:
It has been hot and dry this past month in the northern half of the SuperFlow Central Region, while in the southern half they have been battling wet conditions. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike Cacak, a long time official at Eagle, Neb., Raceway who was involved in a very se... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for July newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 09:47:09 am:
Racing is going strong here in the SuperFlow Eastern Region and the competition is closer than ever. This month we will tell you about visits to Redline, Skyline and Fonda as well as rounds three and four of the World Products Empire State Series. Redline Raceway is quickly becomin... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for July newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 09:55:01 am:
There is an old adage that says “There’s no place like home.” We also like to think that expression also applies to the State of Iowa, the home of the IMCA. Our travels this month have taken us on our Midwest vacation to tracks in Iowa and Missouri while we have also been bus... (read more)
Tommy Simons’ column for July newsletter
Tommy Simons’ column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 10:07:12 am:
I have been around racing in the SuperFlow South Central Region for more than 30 years and have never seen this much rain and this many rainouts in such a short period of time. While those rainouts will make it difficult for some drivers to get their 50 races in, there will be oppo... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for June newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for June newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 10:15:25 am:
From the amount of space left after everything else was placed on this page, it looks like I’ll be brief again this month. There were several last-minute stories and ads that have priority, then no small amount of juggling around because of rained out events, so I’ll do some catching up ... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for July newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 10:16:33 am:
In this business, you meet many unique individuals. Some make lasting impressions on you, and one of those individuals was Sprint Car driver Dave Heskin Sr. from Monticello, Minn. Dave passed away Saturday night, July 7 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68 years old and... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for July newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 10:19:18 am:
The IMCA American Stock Car Shoot-Out at Marshalltown Speedway July 2-3 was a tremendous example of how competitive the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car Class is. Seventy-plus Stock Car drivers from eight states were on hand for the 12th annual event and treated fans to the best racing action... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for July newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 10:23:43 am:
The weather and racing action has been sizzling and after 34 tracks visited in my short tenure with IMCA, I’m pleased with the overall look and performance of the cars from a technical standpoint. I’ve promised something about sail panels for the Modifieds and Karl Chev... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for July newsletter
Brett Root’s column for July newsletter
July 23, 2007 at 10:32:11 am:
A record-setting Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour is in the books, as the 18th annual series saw Steve Arpin go a perfect 5-for-5 against some pretty tough competition. Two bounties went up on the Canadian hotshoe after his third win, with an extra $300 added to the purse Thursday and a... (read more)
Alvarado takes fifth EQ Wild West Tour win at Alamosa Speedway
Alvarado takes fifth EQ Wild West Tour win at Alamosa Speedway
July 25, 2007 at 08:40:17 am:
ALAMOSA, Colo. (July 21) – Thirty-four IMCA Modifieds signed in to compete, and the fans watched as Ricky Alvarado raced to his fifth EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour victory.Alvarado captured the front position from race leader Dameon Romero on the sixth circuit, and led the rest of the... (read more)
