IMCA Modifieds, Stocks, Hobbies return to Thomas County
December 05, 2007 at 09:07:38 am:
COLBY, Kan. (Dec. 5) – Three IMCA divisions make a much-anticipated return next season to Thomas County Speedway.Sanctioned Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks will be featured at Sunday night shows at the high-banked 3/8-mile dirt speedplant. Opening night is scheduled for May 11, with poi... (read more)
Reno-Fernley’s Christmas For Kids helps make holidays special
Reno-Fernley’s Christmas For Kids helps make holidays special
December 11, 2007 at 12:04:27 pm:
FERNLEY, Nev. (Dec. 11) – A special night at Reno-Fernley Raceway at the end of the 2007 point season will help make the holiday season special for area youngsters.Admission to the Sept. 22 Christmas For Kids program was a new toy; cash from paid admissions that evening added up to more than $... (read more)
2008 EQ Wild West Modified Tour traveling to five states
2008 EQ Wild West Modified Tour traveling to five states
December 12, 2007 at 02:01:15 pm:
MYTON, Utah (Dec. 12) – The second annual EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour will take IMCA Modified drivers to nine different tracks in five states next season.Race dates are in the works at Diamond Mountain Speedway in Vernal, Utah, Winnemucca Regional Raceway and Battle Mountain Raceway in Ne... (read more)
Bruechert best in Woody’s Hot Shot voting
Bruechert best in Woody’s Hot Shot voting
December 13, 2007 at 09:35:17 am:
KEWAUNEE, Wis. (Dec. 13) – Brian Bruechert was tickled pink after winning the monthly Woody’s Hot Shot contest in October.He’s even happier now, after topping voting by fans and friends for the overall prize given this year.The IMCA Sunoco Stock Car driver from Kewaunee, Wis., earn... (read more)
Performance Distributors returns as sponsor for Stock, Hobby divisions
Performance Distributors returns as sponsor for Stock, Hobby divisions
December 14, 2007 at 07:48:29 am:
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Drivers in both the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions will vie for product and contingency awards from Performance Distributors in 2008. Top eligible drivers in the Destroyer Chassis Southern Region and Jet Racing Northern Region for both divisi... (read more)
Nine races in 2008 World Products Empire State Series
Nine races in 2008 World Products Empire State Series
December 14, 2007 at 07:51:30 am:
FULTON, N.Y. (Dec. 13) – Nine tracks will play host to the races in the 2008 version of the World Products Empire State Series for IMCA Modifies, with additional dates to be announced later. Series dates are planned at tracks in New York and Pennsylvania. Opening night ... (read more)
EQ cylinder head option new for IMCA Northern, Southern SportMods in 2008
EQ cylinder head option new for IMCA Northern, Southern SportMods in 2008
December 14, 2007 at 07:59:50 am:
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 7) – Spec Chevy cylinder heads manufactured by EngineQuest will be an option for IMCA’s Northern and Southern SportMod divisions beginning next season. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the PRI trade show Dec. 7 in Orlando, ... (read more)
Office closed for holidays
Office closed for holidays
December 14, 2007 at 08:04:20 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 12) – The IMCA home office will be closed from 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 until 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Email and telephonic messages left at the office will be returned by IMCA staff after the office reopens... (read more)
I-80 sanctions four IMCA divisions in 2008
I-80 sanctions four IMCA divisions in 2008
December 14, 2007 at 08:06:46 am:
GREENWOOD, Neb. (Dec. 13) – The IMCA banner will fly again at I-80 Speedway next season, with the addition of four sanctioned divisions to weekly programs. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts and Crate Models make their first appearance of 2008 at ... (read more)
Bonus points capped; national, regional point standings based on best 30 finishes in 55 starts
Bonus points capped; national, regional point standings based on best 30 finishes in 55 starts
December 14, 2007 at 08:15:07 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 13) – A maximum of 30 bonus points will be awarded for IMCA track championships earned in 2008. The bonus system, in place since 2006, rewards drivers winning titles at tracks averaging more than 10 cars at weekly shows. “The adjustm... (read more)
Abilene hosts first Southern SportMod regional race
Abilene hosts first Southern SportMod regional race
December 14, 2007 at 08:22:36 am:
ABILENE, Texas (Dec. 13) – IMCA Southern SportMods will see their first regional points action on the second night of the 2008 Ice Breaker special at Abilene Speedway. The Saturday, Feb. 23 feature will pay $750 to win; additional regional events will be announced after more ... (read more)
Southern SportMod banquet Jan. 5
Southern SportMod banquet Jan. 5
December 14, 2007 at 08:28:05 am:
ELM MOTT, Texas – Champions and national top 20 drivers in the Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod division will be recognized for their on-track accomplishments during the Saturday, Jan. 5 banquet at Linden Hall in Elm Mott. Track and state title awards and track poin... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for December newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 08:32:14 am:
We had a great time at the national IMCA banquet in November. I can’t say enough about the entire weekend, from the tour of the Speedway Motors Museum to the awards ceremony itself. Two of the young guns from the SuperFlow Western Region made the trip to Lincoln. Congratulati... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for December newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 08:38:47 am:
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It was wonderful to see so many SuperFlow Central Region promoters, drivers and fans at the 2007 IMCA national awards banquet. Thanks to the entire IMCA staff and the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, Neb., for putting together a great banquet. &... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for December newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 08:41:16 am:
This month is all about the IMCA national awards banquet in Lincoln, Neb. We had a rough trip with snow and rain both coming and going, but we made it safely and really enjoyed our stay in Lincoln. The big announcement during the banquet was Speedway Motors’ title sponsorship... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for December newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 08:47:02 am:
It seems like only yesterday that we were submitting our January column of events for the SuperFlow Western Region for the IMCA newsletter. Undoubtedly, the fastest 12 months of my life have gone by as yet another year is in the history books, our 19th consecutive as regional director for IMCA... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for December newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 08:51:33 am:
We wrap up the 2007 season with this edition of Inside IMCA, while taking a look ahead at some of the special series coming up next year. If it seems like you just got the November newsletter, it’s because we’re going to press a week early this month. That way you get t... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for December newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 08:55:14 am:
Everyone attending the national awards banquet was invited to the Smith Collection at the Speedway Motors Museum in Lincoln, Neb., and was treated to a nostalgic collection of automotive racing history. The Friday night and Saturday afternoon tours were a great opportunity for many of us to re... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for December newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 08:59:49 am:
This has seemed to be a very short year, with the Christmas and New year’s holidays just days away. It’s hard to believe that it was only 2-1/2 months ago that IMCA’s 2007 point season was completed and now some parts of the country are a few weeks away from starting the 2008 race ... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for December newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 09:02:12 am:
How time flies when you’re having fun! It was just a little over a year ago that I assumed my duties with IMCA as your competition director and wrote my first column for the newsletter. It’s rare when you can say that you’re still just as excited as you were your first day on the j... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for December newsletter
Brett Root’s column for December newsletter
December 14, 2007 at 09:07:55 am:
A new venue, a slightly different format and two opportunities to enjoy a look at automotive racing history made IMCA’s 2007 national awards banquet one of the best we’ve ever had. Lincoln, Neb., is a more central location in national geographic terms than Des Moines, w... (read more)
2008 Deery Series opens with March 29-30 twinbill at Eagle Raceway
2008 Deery Series opens with March 29-30 twinbill at Eagle Raceway
December 14, 2007 at 10:03:06 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 14) – The earliest opening night in tour history takes the Deery Brothers Summer Series to Nebraska’s Eagle Raceway for a late March doubleheader.Eighteen dates are currently on the calendar for the IMCA Sunoco Late Model tour in 2008, beginning with the March 29-30 tw... (read more)
