IMCA Modifieds headline Saturday opener in Winter Days of Thunder Series at Mohave Valley
January 03, 2008 at 11:36:35 am:
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – Mohave Valley Raceway’s inaugural Winter Days of Thunder Series opens this weekend, with IMCA Modifieds taking center stage in the Saturday, Jan. 5 show.National, SuperFlow Western Region, special series and Smiley’s Racing Products state points will al... (read more)
Southern SportMod awards banquet is Saturday night
Southern SportMod awards banquet is Saturday night
January 03, 2008 at 11:40:59 am:
ELM MOTT, Texas (Jan. 4) – Tickets will be available at the door for Saturday evening’s Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMod awards banquet.Local track and state champions, and national top 20 drivers will be recognized for their on-track accomplishments in 2007 during the Jan. 5 g... (read more)
Jerovetz tops Ice Bowl IMCA Modified feature
Jerovetz tops Ice Bowl IMCA Modified feature
January 07, 2008 at 10:46:27 am:
TALLADEGA, Ala. (Jan. 6) – His first trip South for the annual Ice Bowl special didn’t start off that well, but Sean Jerovetz was pretty happy once he got to Alabama’s Talladega Short Track.Jerovetz, from Sobieski, Wis., led all 20 laps of Sunday’s main event for IMCA Modifie... (read more)
South Texas Speedway sanctions IMCA Modifieds, Southern SportMods
South Texas Speedway sanctions IMCA Modifieds, Southern SportMods
January 09, 2008 at 04:06:21 pm:
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Jan. 8) – Two IMCA divisions join Saturday night programs this season at South Texas Speedway.Modifieds and Southern SportMods will be featured weekly at the ¼-mile clay track beginning Feb. 16. Points races for both classes continue through Sept. 20.“I like... (read more)
IMCA Northern SportMods new at Beatrice this season
IMCA Northern SportMods new at Beatrice this season
January 10, 2008 at 08:21:57 am:
BEATRICE, Neb. (Jan. 9) – A fourth IMCA division join race programs at Beatrice Speedway this season, with the addition of the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod class to Saturday night shows.The regular point season for sanctioned Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts and Northern SportMods r... (read more)
Sanctioned Modifieds, Hobby Stocks back at Hamilton County Speedway this season
Sanctioned Modifieds, Hobby Stocks back at Hamilton County Speedway this season
January 11, 2008 at 08:25:45 am:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Jan. 10) – Hamilton County Speedway resumes sanctioning its Modified and Hobby Stock divisions with IMCA this season.Both classes were last featured in regular weekly shows at Webster City in 1991 and will join the IMCA Sunoco Late Models and IMCA Sport Compacts on Saturday... (read more)
Test ‘n tune turnout turns heads at new Death Valley Raceway
Test ‘n tune turnout turns heads at new Death Valley Raceway
January 14, 2008 at 08:06:24 am:
AMARGOSA, Nev. (Jan. 14) – The turnout for a late December test ‘n tune session admittedly caught Death Valley Raceway promoter Rick Van Buytene by surprise.IMCA Modifieds will headline Saturday shows this season at the newly-built 1/3 mile clay oval at Amargosa, located four miles north... (read more)
Northern SportMods A-OK at Lake Erie Speedway, Pa.
Northern SportMods A-OK at Lake Erie Speedway, Pa.
January 16, 2008 at 08:19:01 am:
ERIE, Pa. (Jan. 16) – Race fans in Pennsylvania get their first look at IMCA’s Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division on opening night at Lake Erie Speedway.The 3/8-mile asphalt oval becomes the first track in the Keystone State to sanction the class. Saturday point races start May 24... (read more)
Southern SportMod rule clarifications announced
Southern SportMod rule clarifications announced
January 17, 2008 at 01:34:37 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 17) – Five clarifications have been announced for 2008 rules in IMCA’s Southern SportMod division.Drivers, crew members and builders should note:•The decal on the after market upper ‘A’ frames are no longer required to be on top of the rear tube. The a... (read more)
15 point races at five tracks added for IMCA Sunoco Late Models
15 point races at five tracks added for IMCA Sunoco Late Models
January 18, 2008 at 08:12:38 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 17) – IMCA Sunoco Late Models will run partial schedules at five Iowa race tracks in 2008.National and Smiley’s Racing Products state points will be awarded at all 15 of those events, at Dubuque Speedway, Farley Speedway, Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Lee County Sp... (read more)
Painesville puts Northern SportMods on Saturday slate
Painesville puts Northern SportMods on Saturday slate
January 18, 2008 at 09:10:24 am:
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (Jan. 18) – Painesville Speedway kicks off its 50th season as the first track in Ohio to feature IMCA’s Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division.Saturday point races for the sanctioned class start April 12 and run through Sept. 20 at the 1/5-mile paved oval.“We r... (read more)
Crate Model class debuts at Kennedale’s season opening Kick-Off special March 1-2
Crate Model class debuts at Kennedale’s season opening Kick-Off special March 1-2
January 21, 2008 at 02:47:44 pm:
KENNEDALE, Texas (Jan. 21) – A fifth IMCA division joins Saturday night programs at Kennedale Speedway Park this season, with the introduction of the Crate Model class at the 1/4 –mile dirt oval.“We’ve never had any type of late model here before and were looking for somethin... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds featured Fridays at Chowchilla Fairgrounds
IMCA Modifieds featured Fridays at Chowchilla Fairgrounds
January 22, 2008 at 01:32:43 pm:
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (Jan. 22) – Friday night programs at Chowchilla Fairgrounds Speedway will feature IMCA Modifieds in 2008.Twenty-two point races are on the schedule, starting March 21. Season championship night is set for Sept. 19.“Sanctioning gives more West Coast drivers the opportun... (read more)
Bassett joins SportMod decal program
Bassett joins SportMod decal program
January 24, 2008 at 10:01:42 am:
BURLINGTON, Wis. – Bassett Racing Wheel is new to IMCA’s national decal program for the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and the Southern SportMod classes this season. National champions in both divisions, as well as the top driver in final national IMCA Sunoco Stock Ca... (read more)
2008 season is Deery Brothers’ 17th as title sponsor of IMCA Late Model series
2008 season is Deery Brothers’ 17th as title sponsor of IMCA Late Model series
January 24, 2008 at 10:04:06 am:
BURLINGTON, Iowa – The Deery Brothers Automotive Group banner will fly over the special series for IMCA Late Models for a 17th consecutive season. Eighteen dates are on tap for the 2008 Deery Brothers Summer Series, set to open with a March 29-30 doubleheader at Eagle, Neb., ... (read more)
Engine Pro spreads awards around IMCA regions
Engine Pro spreads awards around IMCA regions
January 24, 2008 at 10:12:54 am:
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. – Engine Pro spreads contingency awards around the country again this season, to drivers in IMCA’s Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions. A total of $6,300 in product/service certificates will be given by the Wheat Ridge, Colo.-based internal ... (read more)
Hawk Performance new to IMCA Stock Car decal program
Hawk Performance new to IMCA Stock Car decal program
January 24, 2008 at 10:14:27 am:
SOLON, Ohio – More awards for IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers highlight Hawk Performance’s contingency program for the new race season. As the newest addition to the national decal program for the division, Hawk will give two sets of brake pads manufactured by the Wellman... (read more)
Northern SportMod drivers chase new awards from Karl Chevrolet this season
Northern SportMod drivers chase new awards from Karl Chevrolet this season
January 24, 2008 at 10:17:20 am:
ANKENY, Iowa – Competitors in IMCA’s Northern SportMod class will chase new awards from division title sponsor Karl Chevrolet in 2008. Drivers participating with crate engines bought from the Ankeny automotive dealership will receive $100 gift cards, good toward any pur... (read more)
Naughton is new insurance provider for IMCA drivers
Naughton is new insurance provider for IMCA drivers
January 24, 2008 at 10:20:04 am:
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Naughton Insurance will provide coverage to drivers purchasing IMCA competitor’s licenses for the current race season. A portion of the annual license fee is used to purchase a $50,000 excess medical policy, with a $5,000 deductible... (read more)
Performance Bodies program sports awards for IMCA drivers in six divisions
Performance Bodies program sports awards for IMCA drivers in six divisions
January 24, 2008 at 10:21:16 am:
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Drivers in six IMCA divisions earn shares of more than $18,000 in contingency awards to be given again this season by Performance Bodies. Modified, Late Model, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod, Southern SportMod, Stock Car and Hobby Stock competitors will ... (read more)
Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational candidate list at 60
Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational candidate list at 60
January 24, 2008 at 10:26:53 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 23) – The first IMCA Modified special events winner of 2008 is also the 60th candidate on the ballot for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Sean Jerovetz took the victory at Talladega, Ala., Short Track’s 17th annual Ice Bowl on Jan. 6 to... (read more)
11 dates confirmed for upcoming EQ Wild West Modified Tour
11 dates confirmed for upcoming EQ Wild West Modified Tour
January 24, 2008 at 10:42:07 am:
MYTON, Utah (Jan. 23) – Eleven dates are now confirmed for the 2008 version of the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour for IMCA Modifieds. May twinbills are scheduled at Fairgrounds Speedway in Cortez, Colo., and Alamosa, Colo., Motor Speedway before a Nevada triple header in Ju... (read more)
No rulebook printed in ‘08
No rulebook printed in ‘08
January 24, 2008 at 10:45:31 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 23) – The 2007 IMCA rulebook is now a collector’s item. It’s the last of its kind, as no rulebooks will be printed this season. Drivers will instead receive the 2008 rules for their division on a single sheet of paper, along wi... (read more)
Ice Breaker boasts SportMod regional race, payout upped for Modified feature winners
Ice Breaker boasts SportMod regional race, payout upped for Modified feature winners
January 24, 2008 at 10:52:40 am:
ABILENE, Texas (Jan. 23) – IMCA Southern SportMods see their first regional action, while Modified winners will earn a bigger share of the purse at Abilene Speedway’s season-opening Ice Breaker special Friday through Sunday, Feb. 22-24. Feature events will be held each ... (read more)
Empire State Series travels to Redline for June 13 race
Empire State Series travels to Redline for June 13 race
January 24, 2008 at 10:53:13 am:
GRANVILLE, Pa. (Jan. 23) – The World Products Empire State Series for IMCA Modifieds will return to Redline Raceway for a Friday, June 13 race. National and Smiley’s Racing Products state points, as well as special series points, will be awarded for what is now the seve... (read more)
Oskaloosa Deery date changed to July 23
Oskaloosa Deery date changed to July 23
January 24, 2008 at 11:00:13 am:
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Jan. 22) – The date for the Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Southern Iowa Speedway has been changed to Wednesday, July 23. The original schedule for the IMCA Sunoco Late Model tour had that race on July 22. More information about the $... (read more)
IMCA to name first national Sport Compact rookie of the year
IMCA to name first national Sport Compact rookie of the year
January 24, 2008 at 11:05:33 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 23) – IMCA will name a national rookie of the year in the Sport Compact class this season. Introduced in 2006, the division crowned its first national champion last year. Rookie of the year candidates must have four or fewer sanctioned starts in their caree... (read more)
Talladega, I-30 promoters nominated for ARPY award
Talladega, I-30 promoters nominated for ARPY award
January 24, 2008 at 11:14:30 am:
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Promoters at two tracks that feature IMCA Modifieds on their weekly race programs have been nominated again for the industry’s highest award. Talladega, Ala., Short Track promoters Lynn Phillips and Alfred Gurley and Joe Clay and Tracy Clay, promoters ... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for January newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 11:18:58 am:
More new sanctions are rolling in as the 2008 racing season gets underway, and I want to welcome new and returning tracks here in the SuperFlow Western Region. I look forward to upcoming trips to Alamosa Motor Speedway and to Fairgrounds Speedway in Colorado. I always enjoyed visit... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for January newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 11:23:43 am:
I hope everyone had a great holiday season. Now it’s time to look toward the 2008 race season. Welcome to Thomas County Speedway in Colby, Kan., and Butler County Motorplex in Rising City, Neb., to the SuperFlow Central Region. There are contracts out to an additional five tr... (read more)
Ed Billings Column for January newsletter
Ed Billings Column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 11:31:41 am:
Things are pretty quiet here in the SuperFlow Eastern Region. This month, we will talk about the Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track, the upcoming World Products Empire State Series schedule and where you can see us during the upcoming car show season. The first IMCA Modified special... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for January newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 11:39:56 am:
As we begin our 20th consecutive year representing IMCA as Western Region director, it appears that we may be in for our busiest year in recent memory. With the 2008 racing season already upon us, we have been busy at banquets and swap meets while others have already been racing and earning IM... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for January newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 11:48:26 am:
Those extra color pages are the reason why it took you a little longer to find my column this month. The place where we print Inside IMCA has added a couple new units to their press, the end result being that we can run more color. If the newsletter was printed broadsheet instead o... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for January newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 12:59:40 pm:
At the recent RPM workshop the keynote speaker discussed The Elusive Fan and branding our sport to bring the elusive fan back out or the new ones in. Nowhere could this branding be more evident than the Jan. 20 Green Bay-New York NFC championship game. Let’s put the fact asid... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for January newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 01:03:25 pm:
Welcome to 2008! This is going to be a very interesting season for racing. With the cost of fuel for heating of homes and gas for getting to the race track taking more money every month, not to mention the rising cost of most everything else, 2008 will be a challenge for most... (read more)
Tom Gutowski's column for January newsletter
Tom Gutowski's column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 01:08:37 pm:
The new race season started off with me attending the 17th annual Ice Bowl at the Talladega Short Track in Alabama and I want to thank Lynn Phillips and Alfred Gurley for their warm welcome and congratulate them on another outstanding event. The weather was perfect this year and th... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for January newsletter
Brett Root’s column for January newsletter
January 24, 2008 at 01:14:03 pm:
Change is a constant in the motorsports industry, from the drivers who compete to the tracks they race at and the sanctioning bodies who provide the rules and procedures for those events. Some things, however, remain the same. We recently received a copy of a newspaper clipping, co... (read more)
Round three at Mohave Valley belongs to Yeager
Round three at Mohave Valley belongs to Yeager
January 31, 2008 at 10:48:50 am:
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 26) – Justen Yeager’s luck hasn’t been that good the last half-dozen times he loaded up the trailer and traveled to Mohave Valley Raceway.That misfortune came to an end as the Wyoming traveler topped the third installment of the Winter Days of Thunder Ser... (read more)
IMCA extends point season through final weekend of September
IMCA extends point season through final weekend of September
January 31, 2008 at 01:47:02 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 31) – Drivers in eight IMCA divisions will get an extra week to chase national, regional, state and local track points.The 2008 point season will now run through Sunday, Sept. 28 for Modifieds, Sprint Cars, Northern and Southern SportMods, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Crate Mod... (read more)
