Five first-time kings, first-ever queen in IMCA’s championship class of 2007
October 02, 2007 at 10:33:30 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 2) – Five first-time kings and a first-ever queen join a pair of three-time titlists in IMCA’s 2007 national championship class.Jared Siefert of Green Bay, Wis., topped the Modified standings, Jesse Smith of Mankato, Minn., ruled the Sprint Cars and Jeff Turner of Kauf... (read more)
LaCrosse makes most Modified noise at Shawano’s ‘Thunder’ special
LaCrosse makes most Modified noise at Shawano’s ‘Thunder’ special
October 04, 2007 at 08:54:44 am:
By Bert LehmanSHAWANO, Wis. (September 29) – Benji LaCrosse scored top IMCA dollars, with his $2,500 Modified feature win at Shawano Speedway’s Two Nights of Thunder special.The victory puts LaCrosse on the ballot for the 2008 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Rod Snellenberger topped t... (read more)
Caswell takes top spots in standings with fourth World Products Empire State win
Caswell takes top spots in standings with fourth World Products Empire State win
October 04, 2007 at 09:36:56 am:
LaFARGEVILLE, N.Y. (Oct. 3) – Dale Caswell was the dominant driver at Can-Am Motorsports Park this past season, which helped to lead him to a ninth place finish in the national Modified point standings and the SuperFlow Eastern Region championship.It also led him to victory in Wednesday night&... (read more)
Hansen holds off Trauernicht for October Fest Modified checkers
Hansen holds off Trauernicht for October Fest Modified checkers
October 08, 2007 at 11:05:03 am:
By Jane WhiteBEATRICE, Neb. (Oct. 6) – Mike Hansen had a million dollar starting spot Saturday for the Modified main event at Beatrice Speedway’s October Fest.Getting the most from the inside row one position, Hansen held off Dave Trauernicht and Chris Alcorn in winning the season-ending... (read more)
Kennedale Speedway Park hosts first annual Showdown special this weekend
Kennedale Speedway Park hosts first annual Showdown special this weekend
October 11, 2007 at 11:57:08 am:
KENNEDALE, Texas (Oct. 11) – Kennedale Speedway Park’s Showdown special is set for this weekend, with four IMCA divisions on the ticket for the Oct. 12-13 event.At stake in the Modified main is a top prize of $2,500, along with a spot on the ballot for the 2008 Fast Shafts All-Star Invit... (read more)
Quincy sanctions IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars in 2008
Quincy sanctions IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars in 2008
October 12, 2007 at 03:02:07 pm:
QUINCY, Ill. (Oct. 12) – A second full-bodied IMCA division joins Sunday night programs at Quincy Raceway beginning next season.The first points races for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars at the 3/10 mile speedplant will be in April. Sanctioned Late Mod els are also on the weekly card at Quincy.“T... (read more)
Rain wrecks opening night for Ocean special
Rain wrecks opening night for Ocean special
October 12, 2007 at 05:55:49 pm:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Oct. 12) – Friday’s opening night program at Ocean Speedway’s inaugural IMCA Modified Western Region Nationals has been rained out. Two separate shows are now planned for Saturday, with no change in the purse. The winner goe... (read more)
Funeral services for Sandra Snider to be held Monday
Funeral services for Sandra Snider to be held Monday
October 13, 2007 at 12:15:10 pm:
AZLE, Texas – Funeral services for Sandra Snider will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15 at Skyvue Victoria Chapel in Mansfield. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Skyvue Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth. ... (read more)
Dence tops World Products Empire State Series finale
Dence tops World Products Empire State Series finale
October 14, 2007 at 03:51:03 pm:
KIRKWOOD, N.Y. (Oct. 13) – Gary Dence scored his first World Products Empire State Series victory Saturday night at Five Mile Point Speedway, while Dale Caswell’s seventh place showing was more than enough to net him his second straight IMCA Modified tour title. &... (read more)
Hogge ends wet weekend with Western Region Nationals win
Hogge ends wet weekend with Western Region Nationals win
October 15, 2007 at 01:03:39 pm:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Oct. 13) – Bobby Hogge IV was in the winner’s circle, at the end of a wet weekend in Watsonville.Hogge took over the front spot when leader Jim Pettit broke with seven laps left and held off hard-charging Kellen Chadwick for the Saturday night checkers at Ocean Speed... (read more)
Smith outguns Modified competition at KSP Showdown
Smith outguns Modified competition at KSP Showdown
October 16, 2007 at 02:45:21 pm:
KENNEDALE, Texas (Oct. 13) – Cody Smith scored the biggest payday at Kennedale Speedway Park’s first annual Showdown special.Smith outran Scotty Brown to win Saturday’s IMCA Modified main event, earning $2,500 and a spot on the ballot for the 2008 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.... (read more)
Engine claims up during IMCA’s 2007 race season
Engine claims up during IMCA’s 2007 race season
October 17, 2007 at 09:14:08 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 17) – The number of engine claims made at IMCA sanctioned events during the 2007 race season added up to 164, two more than in 2006.Sixty-three of those claims came in the Hobby Stock division, 57 in the Stock Cars and 37 in the Modifieds.Three claims were made in both the N... (read more)
Clonch collects Modified win at Southern Challenge
Clonch collects Modified win at Southern Challenge
October 23, 2007 at 10:21:41 am:
By J.M. Hallas ABILENE, Texas (Oct. 21) – Stretching his advantage as the laps counted down, Tim Clonch pulled away to win the Southern Challenge IMCA Modified feature at Abilene Speedway.&nbs... (read more)
New Mexico driver fatally injured- services set
New Mexico driver fatally injured- services set
October 23, 2007 at 10:24:38 am:
ABILENE, Texas (Oct. 21) – Ryan Bard of Farmington, N.M., a competitor in the IMCA Southern SportMod division, was involved in an accident on Sunday at Abilene Speedway. He was transported to Parkland Hospital burn center in Dallas where he later succumbed to injuries“Everyone at IMCA an... (read more)
Regional champions among new names on All-Star ballot
Regional champions among new names on All-Star ballot
October 25, 2007 at 10:48:57 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 24) – Regional champions Chris Bragg, Dale Caswell and Shawn Zelenka head the list of recent additions to the ballot for the 2008 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. National champion and SuperFlow North Central Region titlist Jared Siefert and SuperFlow Cen... (read more)
Four dates in Modified series announced at Mohave Valley
Four dates in Modified series announced at Mohave Valley
October 25, 2007 at 10:57:25 am:
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (Oct. 24) – Four Saturday dates have been set for the 2008 Winter Days of Thunder Series for IMCA Modifieds at Mohave Valley Raceway. National, SuperFlow Western Region, special series and Smiley’s Racing Products state points will be awarded for th... (read more)
2008 rules published next month
2008 rules published next month
October 25, 2007 at 11:10:08 am:
VINTON (Oct. 24) – 2008 rules for all sanctioned divisions will be published in the November Inside IMCA newsletter. “No major changes will be made in any class,” said IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root. “As we’ve explained in recent newslett... (read more)
Sanction awards go to 20 tracks at national banquet
Sanction awards go to 20 tracks at national banquet
October 25, 2007 at 11:11:24 am:
LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 24) – Length of sanction awards, including two quarter-century plaques, will be presented to representatives of 20 tracks during the national banquet in November. Both Boone Speedway and Independence Motor Speedway will be recognized for sanctioning the Mo... (read more)
Pink packs a punch for Bruechert in October Woody’s Hot Shot contest
Pink packs a punch for Bruechert in October Woody’s Hot Shot contest
October 25, 2007 at 11:32:35 am:
KEWAUNEE, Wis. – The paint scheme on Brian Bruechert’s IMCA Sunoco Stock Car was just as popular with fans – especially women – as it was with the panel of judges for this month’s Woody’s Hot Shot Contest. October contest winner Bruechert, from K... (read more)
Voting starts Nov. 22 for 2007 Woody’s Hot Shot winner
Voting starts Nov. 22 for 2007 Woody’s Hot Shot winner
October 25, 2007 at 11:38:42 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 24) – Electronic voting for an overall 2007 Woody’s Hot Shot winner begins Thursday, Nov. 22. Photos of winners of the monthly contest, and the top four picks from the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals, will be posted on the IMCA website. Fans can ... (read more)
Al Buschelman's column for October newlsetter
Al Buschelman's column for October newlsetter
October 25, 2007 at 11:40:54 am:
With the final points races of 2007 in the books, congratulations are due to all IMCA's national, regional, state, local track and special series champions. At the top of the SuperFlow Western Regional list are champion Shawn Zelenka and rookie of the year Chase Hansen. Two special... (read more)
Allen Langdale's column for October newsletter
Allen Langdale's column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 11:44:35 am:
It's hard to believe that the 2007 racing season has come to a close in the SuperFlow Central Region. It seems like only yesterday that I was preparing for my first race of the season at Elmwood Park Speedway in Norton, Kan., for their Frost Fest. Congratulations to all of the tra... (read more)
Ed Billing's column for October newsletter
Ed Billing's column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 11:50:13 am:
With racing having come to an end here in the SuperFlow Eastern Region, we will review the final four World Product Empire State Series dates and send out some much appreciated thank you's. Sept. 22 found us at Fonda Speedway for the first annual Skip Pabis/Steve Bidwell Memorial r... (read more)
Paul Vetter's column for October newsletter
Paul Vetter's column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 11:54:48 am:
Our most recent travels saw us at the inaugural Western Region Nationals for IMCA Modifieds held at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif. Mother Nature determined that the original two day show be compacted into a one day event which was held on Saturday evening after a monumental effort by promoter... (read more)
Tommy Simon's column for October newsletter
Tommy Simon's column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 11:59:33 am:
When you go to a race track, you see the promoter making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible on the track and in the pits. In many cases, the person you don't see behind the scenes is the promoter's wife, handling the paperwork, running the concession stands, ordering supp... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for October newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 12:07:46 pm:
We go a long way toward wrapping up the 2007 season with this month’s Inside IMCA, and congratulations are due to all the champions and rookies of the year. Five days separated our print date from points becoming official, so the complete listing of Smiley’s Racing Prod... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for October newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 12:11:44 pm:
The 2007 race season flew by … it was a great season for many and now we have time to enjoy the memories and bench racing is in full force. We have a very short window of time to evaluate the 2007 season as we set rules and procedures for next year. I ask you to give the fol... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for October newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 12:13:09 pm:
The 2007 point season has come to an end, with standings set to become official on Oct. 29. What comes next is the crowning of track, state, regional and national champions. IMCA will honor all the top drivers in points, as well as rookies of the year, during the national awards ba... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for October newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 12:15:06 pm:
My years of racing, promoting and the 2007 season as IMCA’s competition director have allowed me to meet some outstanding people, make new friends and observe some really, really good racing. In a number of those races, the winner wasn’t decided until the last lap&hell... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for October newsletter
Brett Root’s column for October newsletter
October 25, 2007 at 12:56:07 pm:
Everyone at IMCA would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to Richard Snider and his family regarding the recent passing of Richard’s wife of 51 years, Sandra Snider. Like many in the racing industry, the Snider’s have made racing a family affair and S... (read more)
Abelson also tops rookie standings for division
Abelson also tops rookie standings for division
October 25, 2007 at 01:11:36 pm:
Photo by Jeff Bylsma SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Back in April, Chris Abelson was excited about the prospects of racing against defending Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod national champion Jason Mallicoat at Park Jefferson Speedway’s Spring Thaw special. Other ... (read more)
DeFrance drives to third Late Model prize
DeFrance drives to third Late Model prize
October 25, 2007 at 01:17:51 pm:
Photo by Jeff BylsmaMARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Between getting his car and equipment stored for winter, cleaning up in the shop and putting in some overtime at work, Darrel DeFrance has had the opportunity to look back and enjoy his stellar 2007 season. Along with his third nationa... (read more)
IMCA Modified crown tops off Siefert’s six title haul
IMCA Modified crown tops off Siefert’s six title haul
October 25, 2007 at 01:23:58 pm:
Photo by Bruce Badgley, Motorsports Photography GREEN BAY, Wis. – The foundation for Jared Siefert’s IMCA Modified national championship was built on a dozen feature wins and with weekly titles earned at three of the most competitive tracks in the country. &n... (read more)
Turner makes ‘06 idea title reality this season
Turner makes ‘06 idea title reality this season
October 25, 2007 at 01:29:25 pm:
Photo by Misty Brown KAUFMAN, Texas – Watching another driver hot lap in his car last fall got Jeff Turner to thinking that the national Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod title was an attainable goal this season. The idea became reality, as Turner u... (read more)
Barthelmes makes history with Sport Compact crown
Barthelmes makes history with Sport Compact crown
October 25, 2007 at 01:33:51 pm:
Photo by Scott Tjabring, Action Track Photography MARION, Iowa – Jena Barthelmes wasn’t aware of her unique place in IMCA history until the post-season round of congratulary phone calls started rolling in. “I didn’t know a female driver had... (read more)
Consistency proves key to Smith’s national Sprint Car championship
Consistency proves key to Smith’s national Sprint Car championship
October 25, 2007 at 01:37:18 pm:
Photo by Bruce Badgley, Motorsports Photography MANKATO, Minn. – Other drivers won more often, but none could match the regularity Jesse Smith showed in finishing in the top five. As a result, the third-year speedster from Mankato earned the IMCA KSE Racing ... (read more)
Wanninger is youngest driver to win national title
Wanninger is youngest driver to win national title
October 25, 2007 at 01:41:06 pm:
Photo by Dan Lewis JEFFERSON, Iowa – A lesson learned last season paid off with a national championship this year for Luke Wanninger. The youngest driver ever to win a national crown, the 19-year-old Wanninger parlayed 21 feature wins into the top prize for ... (read more)
DNF sparks Nichols’ run to third national crown
DNF sparks Nichols’ run to third national crown
October 25, 2007 at 01:47:18 pm:
Photo by Dan Lewis HARLAN, Iowa – A race he didn’t finish provided the spark Mike Nichols needed to win his third national IMCA Sunoco Stock Car title. As the points played out, that boost came in time for Nichols to edge Rod Snellenberger by a single ... (read more)
Familiar names, IMCA newcomers on list of top regional rookies
Familiar names, IMCA newcomers on list of top regional rookies
October 25, 2007 at 01:56:32 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 2) – Regional rookie of the year honors went to two drivers already familiar to IMCA fans, as well as a quartet entirely new to sanctioned competition. Mark Zorn and Jason Czarapata, a pair of accomplished Stock Car pilots, topped rookie standings in the Su... (read more)
2007 national ROY class blends success from other divisions
2007 national ROY class blends success from other divisions
October 25, 2007 at 02:06:30 pm:
VINTON, Iowa – The national rookie of the year class for 2007 sees a blend of previous success in other IMCA divisions and non-sanctioned classes alike. Dillon Smith, a veteran of both the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod and Hobby Stock Classes, topped the Modified... (read more)
Eight first-time champs crowned in Modified, Stock, Hobby regions
Eight first-time champs crowned in Modified, Stock, Hobby regions
October 25, 2007 at 02:17:14 pm:
VINTON, Iowa – National kings Jared Siefert and Luke Wanninger were among the eight drivers winning the first regional championships of their respective careers this season. Siefert reigned in the SuperFlow North Central Region for Modifieds and Wanninger b... (read more)
