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April 2008 News

Quincy cancels Tuesday practice session
April 01, 2008 at 12:56:24 pm:
QUINCY, Ill. (April 1) – The first win of the season went to Mother Nature, as Quincy Raceway was forced to cancel tonight’s scheduled practice session.Quincy will try again on Thursday, April 3. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6 p.m. Admission to the grandstands is free while ... (read more)

Spring Thaw special shows at Park Jefferson now April 5, 12
April 02, 2008 at 10:31:33 am:
JEFFERSON, S.D. (April 2) – Spring Thaw special programs at Park Jefferson Speedway will now be held Saturdays, April 5 and 12.IMCA Modifieds race for $700 to win at the first show. The feature for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars pays $250 to win and the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock main pays $150. &nb... (read more)

Jorgenson, Colwell prepare for Luxemburg track title defenses
April 03, 2008 at 09:39:57 am:
By Joe VerdeganLUXEMBURG, Wis. (April 3) – Tim Jorgenson and Jamie Colwell can expect to have their respective hands full when they open defense of their respective Luxemburg Speedway track championships when the 2008 season at the third-mile, clay oval kicks off Friday night, April 18.After j... (read more)

Four career starts the maximum for 2008 rookie eligibility
April 04, 2008 at 08:07:08 am:
VINTON, Iowa (April 4) – Four career starts in a division will remain the maximum allowed for IMCA drivers to run for national and regional rookie of the year awards this season.Rookie standings for the Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Southern SportMods, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks ... (read more)

Cooney captures Deery Series opener at Eagle
April 06, 2008 at 01:24:31 am:
    EAGLE, Neb. (April 5) – Todd Cooney proved up to the challenge in Saturday’s opening night Deery Brothers Summer Series feature for IMCA J & J Steel Late Models at Eagle Raceway.    Cooney followed the top groove in chasing down leader Tom Darbyshire... (read more)

Collins collects top Deery cash Sunday at Eagle
April 06, 2008 at 11:23:40 pm:
    EAGLE, Neb. (April 6) – A first-time winner emerged from night two of the Deery Brothers Summer Series doubleheader during Eagle Raceway’s Ice Breaker Challenge weekend.    Mike Collins led all 35 times around the track to top Sunday’s IMCA J &... (read more)

Deery dates at 34, Quincy rescheduled
April 09, 2008 at 07:43:42 am:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 11) – Bad weather gets the blame for postponing a second Deery Brothers Summer Series doubleheader.Events originally planned this Saturday and Sunday at 34 Raceway and Quincy, Ill., Raceway have been rescheduled. The tour for IMCA J & J Steel Late Models will n... (read more)

Larry Shaw Racing BST Series at Oberlin switched to Sunday
April 09, 2008 at 07:46:27 am:
OBERLIN, Kan. (April 10) – With less that promising forecasts in the works weather-wise for Saturday, this weekend’s scheduled Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series date at Decatur County Speedway has been moved to Sunday, April 13.Pit gates open at 10 a.m. and an open house at... (read more)

EQ Wild West Modified Tour opens with April 11-12 twinbill at Diamond Mountain
April 09, 2008 at 07:47:39 am:
VERNAL, UTAH (April 2) – The season-opening weekend for the 2008 EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour takes IMCA Modifieds to Diamond Mountain Speedway for two shows.    National, Western Region and Smiley’s Racing Products State points are also at stake for the Friday and Sat... (read more)

“Nine For Nine” series set at Dawson, McCook, Lincoln Co.
April 09, 2008 at 02:19:48 pm:
By Darin RacekLEXINGTON, Neb. (April 9) – IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers who race in Southwest Nebraska have an opportunity to earn a little extra cash this year, in the Nine For Nine Series at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, McCook Speedway and Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte. ... (read more)

Pruitt funeral services planned Friday
April 09, 2008 at 02:48:52 pm:
ANKENY, Iowa – Funeral services for IMCA Sunoco Stock Car driver Jason Pruitt of Ankeny will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.Prui... (read more)

Luxemburg cancels Friday practice session
April 10, 2008 at 08:06:03 am:
LUXEMBURG, Wis. (April 9) – Steady rains all afternoon have forced Luxemburg Speedway track officials to cancel the planned practice session at the 1/3-mile clay oval scheduled for Friday, April 11.                ... (read more)

Gropp, Macku, Busboom top Ice Breaker Challenge features
April 11, 2008 at 09:53:36 am:
By Greg SoukupEAGLE, Neb. (April 5-6) – Rik Gropp couldn’t have asked for a better start to his 21st season in an IMCA Modified.R.J. Macku and Justin Busboom haven’t been racing as long but both loaded up following their own Ice Breaker Challenge feature events at Eagle Raceway wit... (read more)

Pit gates open early Saturday at 281
April 11, 2008 at 02:22:35 pm:
By Robert NemoSTEPHENVILLE, Texas (April 11) – Pit gates will open an hour earlier than usual Saturday, for the first point races of the season at 281 Speedway.To get drivers registered and licensed and get the program started on time, gates will open at 5 p.m. tomorrow.Grandstands will also o... (read more)

Gustin tops Modified main at Boone Frostbuster
April 11, 2008 at 02:45:30 pm:
By Kyle EalyBOONE, Iowa (April 5) — Jimmy Gustin took the lead on lap 18 of the 25-lap IMCA Modified feature and never looked back in winning the headliner at the season-opening Frostbuster special at Boone Speedway.Gustin had run second the night before in Marshalltown behind Brian Mullen and... (read more)

Mullen banks biggest check at Marshalltown
April 11, 2008 at 02:48:18 pm:
By Denny GrabenbauerMARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (April 4) – Brian Mullen took home the biggest payoff in track history in the headline event at a history-making Frostbuster special at Marshalltown Speedway.A record 160 teams were on hand and with new sponsors contributing to the purse, IMCA Modified fe... (read more)

Alvarado, Berry score opening wins in EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour
April 14, 2008 at 10:15:55 am:
VERNAL, Utah (April 11-12) – Impressive runs to the front took Ricky Alvarado and Jeep Berry to victory lane during the series-opening EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour doubleheader for IMCA Modifieds.Alvarado, the defending series champion, charged through the field Friday night at Diamond Mou... (read more)

Deery Brothers Series heads to Davenport, Maquoketa for April 18-19 twinbill
April 15, 2008 at 07:34:08 am:
DAVENPORT, Iowa - The third scheduled Deery Brothers Summer Series doubleheader in as many weekends is on the early season schedule, when the IMCA J & J Steel Late Model tour travels to Davenport Speedway and Jackson County Speedway in Maquoketa April 18 and 19.Pit gates at Davenport open at 4 p... (read more)

Murray takes checkers in record-setting Larry Shaw Racing BST show at Oberlin
April 15, 2008 at 03:27:22 pm:
OBERLIN, Kan. (April 13) – With record numbers of cars in the pit area and fans in the grandstands, David Murray Jr. went to work adding to a couple records of his own.Murray dominated Sunday’s Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears feature at Decatur County Speedway, lapping up to sev... (read more)

Spring Thaw rescheduled for Saturday, April 19
April 17, 2008 at 09:13:20 am:
JEFFERSON, S.D. (April 11) – Park Jefferson Speedway's second Spring Thaw program has been postponed from this weekend and rescheduled for next Saturday, April 19.The decision to change the race date from April 12 came after nearly two inches of rain fell Thursday in Jefferson.IMCA Modifieds w... (read more)

Davenport Deery rescheduled, series race at Maquoketa canceled
April 18, 2008 at 11:34:49 am:
DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 18) – More rain means more changes to the schedule for the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA J & J Steel Late Models.Tonight’s scheduled event at Davenport Speedway has been rained out and rescheduled for Tuesday, July 22. Saturday’s show at Jackson C... (read more)

Scattered rainouts reported in Iowa, Minnesota
April 18, 2008 at 01:25:23 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (April 18) – A scattering of rainouts were reported by mid-afternoon, as wet weather returned to interrupt weekly and special events in the Upper Midwest.Tonight’s Deery Brothers Summer Series show at Davenport Speedway and Saturday’s IMCA J & J Steel Late Model to... (read more)

Independence cancels car show
April 22, 2008 at 08:26:39 am:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 22) – The car show scheduled for opening night at Independence Motor Speedway has been canceled.According to Three Wide Promotions President, Brian Lillie, a combination of rain soaked grounds and construction forced the cancellation.“We’ve had so much rai... (read more)

Cotrell, Williams are Modified Madness winners at Death Valley
April 22, 2008 at 08:37:10 am:
By Mike HenleAMARGOSA, Nev. (April 18-19) – Teammates Ryan Cotrell and Ronnie Williams of Las Vegas captured IMCA Modified main events Friday and Saturday to highlight the inaugural Modified Madness special at Death Valley Raceway.Cotrell took home $1,000 for the Friday win, while Williams poc... (read more)

2008 Late Model point season opens this weekend at nine tracks
April 23, 2008 at 11:17:20 am:
VINTON, Iowa (April 23) – First point races of the 2008 season for IMCA J & J Steel Late Models are scheduled this weekend at seven tracks in Iowa and two more in Illinois.Friday night, April 25 sees first point dates at Davenport Speedway, the Iowa State Fairgrounds Speedway in Des Moines... (read more)

Season opener awaits Lee County Speedway as Pepsi presents IMCA J & J Steel Late Models
April 24, 2008 at 02:46:48 pm:
By Jake CroxtonDONNELLSON, Iowa (April 24) – The sound of high-RPM horsepower is scheduled to return to the Lee County Fairgrounds this Friday as Pepsi presents the season opener for the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing Series Late Models, Modifieds, and Stock Cars, and non-sanctioned hobby ... (read more)

Aero makes perfect attendance pay off with new IMCA prize program in 2008
April 25, 2008 at 07:49:46 am:
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (April 23) – Drivers who don’t fare so well in points but compete every week receive contingencies this season from Aero Race Wheels.    The Estherville, Iowa, manufacturer will give $25 product certificates to the lowest place finisher in point standings... (read more)

Axle Exchange rewards track champions in five divisions
April 25, 2008 at 07:52:27 am:
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 23) – Track champions in five IMCA divisions earn contingency awards again this season from Axle Exchange.    Top drivers in local point standings in the Modified, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod, Southern SportMod, Stock Car and Hobby Stock classes will... (read more)

Big Dog Chassis returns as sponsor of Dakota Classic Mod Tour
April 25, 2008 at 07:57:17 am:
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (April 23) – What promises to be another record-setting six-race swing sees Big Dog Chassis return as title sponsor of the Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds.    The North Platte, Neb., chassis manufacturer and high performance parts retailer will again fu... (read more)

IMCA Modified special events drivers chasing Brinn Transmission product certificate awards
April 25, 2008 at 08:04:37 am:
BAY CITY, Mich. (April 23) – Brinn Transmission is awarding $15,000 in product certificates again this season to IMCA Modified drivers competing in special events.    Brinn, located in Bay City, Mich., will give $50 certificates, good toward the purchase of a new transmission, t... (read more)

Southern SportMod rookie, Deery, Jackpot awards are new to Circle Wheels program
April 25, 2008 at 08:06:23 am:
FRESNO, Calif. (April 23) – Three more rookies of the year and two special series champions will receive post-season awards from Circle Wheels in 2008.    The top rookie driver in the Southern SportMod division, as well as the IMCA Modified, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and ... (read more)

Classic sponsors trophies for Deery Series feature winners
April 25, 2008 at 08:10:04 am:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (April 16) – The winner of every Deery Brothers Summer Series feature this season takes home a Classic.    Classic Trophy of Fort Wayne, Ind., is new trophy sponsor for the IMCA J & J Steel Late Model tour. In addition to providing feature winner trophies, t... (read more)

Coleman awards to Modified, rookie racers
April 25, 2008 at 08:12:34 am:
MENOMINEE, Mich. (April 23) – Coleman Racing Products’ contingency awards program for IMCA Modified drivers and rookie competitors in the open wheeled class continues in 2008.    The Menominee, Mich., high performance parts manufacturer and distributor will give $100 produ... (read more)

Crane Cams makes feature wins pay off at end of season
April 25, 2008 at 08:13:53 am:
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 23) – Frequent visits to victory lane pay off again this season for IMCA drivers, courtesy of Crane Cams.    The high performance parts manufacturer will award product certificates totaling $7,000 to the five drivers with the most wins in feature field... (read more)

Dakota Track Side sponsors new series for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars
April 25, 2008 at 08:16:10 am:
MINOT, N.D. (April 23) – A first of its kind series for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars in North Dakota and Saskatchewan runs under the Dakota Track Side banner this summer.    The Minot, N.D., high performance parts retailer and fuel supplier will award the $1,000 point fund to be paid ... (read more)

Design 500 adds third driver to Lady Eagle award program
April 25, 2008 at 08:23:36 am:
SEATTLE, Wash. (April 23) – Design 500 adds awards for a third female driver to its IMCA contingency program for 2008.    Points earned by female drivers in all sanctioned divisions will again determine recipients of fire retardant undergarments given by the Seattle, Wash., driv... (read more)

Gaerte tabs two Modified drivers for 2009 house carburetor program
April 25, 2008 at 08:28:20 am:
ROCHESTER, Ind. (April 23) – Their finish in the 2008 national point standings will pay off next season for two IMCA Modified drivers competing with a Gaerte Fuel Systems carburetor     Gaerte, manufacturer of the official carburetor for IMCA, will enroll the top two eligible dr... (read more)

Jackpot Junction returns as title sponsor of Sprint Car series
April 25, 2008 at 08:29:55 am:
MORTON, Minn. (April 23) – Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel returns for an 11th season as title sponsor of the tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars.    An enterprise of the Lower Sioux Indian Community, Jackpot Junction will furnish a portion of the $4,650 point fund to be... (read more)

JC Dubil prizes to Deery, Stock Car drivers
April 25, 2008 at 08:38:16 am:
BETTENDORF, Iowa (April 23) – JC Dubil will award $100 product certificates to competitors in both the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA J & J Steel Late Models and at designated special events for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars again this season.    Fifth place finishers in eac... (read more)

Deery Series drivers run for JB car care product packages
April 25, 2008 at 08:40:11 am:
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (April 23) – Three drivers take home car care packages from every Deery Brothers Summer Series event again this season, courtesy of Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises.    The runner-up, fifth and 10th place finisher at all 17 events in the tour for IMCA J &... (read more)

Kevko adds Late Models to IMCA program
April 25, 2008 at 08:42:11 am:
FAIRMONT, Minn. (April 23) – A seventh division has been added to Kevko’s IMCA awards program for 2008.    Top three finishers in final national standings for the J & J Steel Late Model class, as well as the Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Southern SportM... (read more)

QuickTime awards new for Modified, Stock Car drivers
April 25, 2008 at 08:47:48 am:
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (April 23) – Ross McCombs had a better idea when it came to manufacturing bellhousings.    As a result, even more IMCA drivers will benefit when points become official for the 2008 season.    McCombs’ QuickTime Inc. is a new sponsor for IMCA ... (read more)

Schoenfeld awards to special events drivers
April 25, 2008 at 08:50:50 am:
VAN BUREN, Ark. (April 23) – Schoenfeld Headers contingency awards go to drivers in six IMCA divisions competing at special events this season.    The Van Buren, Ark., company, manufacturer of the official muffler for IMCA, will give $50 product certificates at 80 designated spe... (read more)

Seven top IMCA rookies earn awards from Joie of Seating
April 25, 2008 at 08:54:01 am:
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (April 23) – National rookies of the year in seven IMCA divisions earn post-season awards from The Joie of Seating.    The Kannapolis, N.C., custom race manufacturer will give $750 product certificates, good toward the purchase of a Saturday Night Special seat, ... (read more)

Aztec and McCook ink 5-year pacts
April 25, 2008 at 08:57:19 am:
VINTON, Iowa (April 23) – Two more tracks have returned contracts to sanction with IMCA for the next five seasons.    Aztec, N.M., Speedway and McCook, Neb., Speedway will feature IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars in weekly programs through 2012.    Aztec ... (read more)

New Mexico Modified earns Woody’s Hot Shot honors
April 25, 2008 at 09:02:15 am:
KIRTLAND, N.M. (April 23) – A season that started on the down side just saw a quick 180 degree turn for Todd Holliday.    Holliday’s IMCA Modified was a popular pick by the panel of judges for the April Woody’s Hot Shot of the Month contest. His prize package will in... (read more)

New promoter, new IMCA division at Independence
April 25, 2008 at 09:08:52 am:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 22) – Despite storm damage that will delay opening night, Brian Lillie has a lot to look forward to in his first season at the helm at Independence Motor Speedway.    The main grandstand bore the brunt of the damage, which will delay opening night from ... (read more)

69 candidates for Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational field
April 25, 2008 at 09:12:39 am:
AMARGOSA, Nev. (April 23) – The candidate field is nearly completed for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational, with the addition of five more drivers to the 2008 ballot.    Ryan Cotrell and Ronnie Williams topped Modified Madness features at Death Valley Raceway. Dan Carl paced ... (read more)

Al Buschelman’s column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 09:25:49 am:
The first events in the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour are in the book and congratulations go to Ricky Alvarado and Jeep Berry for their wins at Diamond Mountain Speedway.    More than 60 IMCA Modifieds were on hand for the opening weekend and as I wrote last month, series director ... (read more)

Allen Langdale’s column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 09:29:43 am:
The 2008 race season is now underway. Several tracks have either run an early season special or have held their opening night. With wet and cool temperatures affecting almost the entire Central Region, it has slowed some tracks from getting their 2008 season underway.    Eagle Raceway... (read more)

Davey Plato’s column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 09:42:08 am:
The past month in the South Central Region has seen some up-and-down weather, so scheduling visits has been difficult.    I did get to visit Pat Wilson’s Texas Thunder Speedway in Killeen for the first time. It’s a cool place to watch a race. The racing was good and the pr... (read more)

Ed Billings’ column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 09:45:22 am:
Things are really heating up here in the Eastern Region as two tracks have already kicked off the 2008 season and many more are doing so this weekend or next.    First, we wanted to inform you of our new email address. You can now reach us at ebillings@imca.com. Also, we want to answe... (read more)

Paul Vetter’s column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 09:58:02 am:
Generally speaking, March is usually one of the wettest months of the year. This season, however, the weather gods have been more than kind to race track promoters in the Western Region and there has been nary a rainout. Consequently, we have been able to make more track visits than normal during th... (read more)

Bill Martin’s column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 10:04:01 am:
All that rain that’s messed with the Deery Brothers Summer Series so far this season? It’s probably my fault.    I prepare announcer’s and media packets for the J & J Steel Late Model tour events and each occasion that I’ve had them done five or more days a... (read more)

Bob Allen's column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 10:11:27 am:
In just a few short weeks, the 2008 Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars will make its debut at Kasson Speedway on the 27th of April.    A common question asked of many drivers has been what the gear ratio is for Kasson. We have asked a few racers who have be... (read more)

Kirk Niehouse’s column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 10:14:18 am:
The 2008 racing season is finally underway here in the Midwest. Marshalltown Speedway and promoter Toby Kruse hit a home run with the Frostbuster special on April 4 as IMCA 156 cars treated the packed grandstand to an excellent night of racing. Good job to Toby and crew.    Boone Spee... (read more)

Tom Gutowski’s column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 10:16:44 am:
Racing in the Upper Midwest finally got off the ground this past weekend and I attended events at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood and Eagle Raceway in Eagle, Neb. A big thank you goes out to the I-80 and Eagle staffs for their help and their efforts to overcome some challenging weather conditions. Congra... (read more)

Brett Root’s column for April newsletter
April 25, 2008 at 10:21:08 am:
Another special series for IMCA Modifieds is up and running, with the season-opening EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour doubleheader at Diamond Mountain Speedway.    More than 60 Modifieds from around the Western Region, as well as Canada and a visitor from the East Coast, competed in t... (read more)

Nezworski tops 34 field for first career Deery win
April 30, 2008 at 01:00:48 am:
    WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 29) – Andy Nezworski has a new highlight for his Deery Brothers Summer Series career.    Nezworski led all 40 laps enroute to the $2,000 checkers Tuesday evening at 34 Raceway. The victory, his first ever in the tour for IMCA J &am... (read more)

Murray starts last, finishes first in Larry Shaw BST event at Lexington
April 30, 2008 at 11:40:26 am:
By Darin RacekLEXINGTON, Neb. (April 27) – David Murray Jr. was offered a $400 bonus if he could start at the rear of the field and win Sunday’s Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series feature at Dawson County Raceway.Murray took the offer, starting 24th after two other IMCA Modi... (read more)

Rucker races to Larry Shaw Racing BST honors at Jetmore Motorplex
April 30, 2008 at 02:14:57 pm:
JETMORE, Kan. (April 26) – Matt Rucker raced to his first career Larry Shaw Blood, Sweat and Tears Series victory, topping the Saturday show for IMCA Modifieds at Jetmore Motorplex.Matt Brack and Shannon Maughlin led the field to the green with Brack taking the front spot ahead of Maughlin, Ru... (read more)


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