Grayson’s North Texas Nationals special scheduled May 24
May 02, 2008 at 09:55:50 am:
BELLS, Texas – IMCA Modifieds and Southern SportMods both chase a $1,000 top prize at Grayson County Speedway’s North Texas Nationals on Saturday, May 24.The special doubles as a qualifying event for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot for the Modifieds and all applicable IMCA p... (read more)
Devilbiss, Alvarado capture feature flags in EQ Wild West Modified shows at Cortez
Devilbiss, Alvarado capture feature flags in EQ Wild West Modified shows at Cortez
May 05, 2008 at 12:56:46 pm:
CORTEZ, Colo. (May 2-3) – Zane Devilbiss earned his first EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour win, while Ricky Alvarado chalked up his career 10th in the series for IMCA Modifieds at Fairgrounds Speedway. Devilbiss topped Friday’s opening show for IMCA Modified... (read more)
XL Concrete antes up tow money for Southern SportMods at Bard Memorial
XL Concrete antes up tow money for Southern SportMods at Bard Memorial
May 08, 2008 at 08:06:07 am:
AZTEC, N.M. (May 7) – XL Concrete of Farmington will pay out $3,500 in tow money to IMCA Southern SportMod drivers competing at Aztec Speedway’s Ryan Bard Memorial on Friday and Saturday, May 23-24. The first 10 registered Southern SportMods that make the tr... (read more)
Rickert races to opening night Jackpot Junction Tour triumph
Rickert races to opening night Jackpot Junction Tour triumph
May 12, 2008 at 10:42:22 am:
By Tom SvobodaJACKSON, Minn. (May 9) – The first night of the 2008 Jackpot Junction Tour for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars saw a first-time winner in Jay Rickert.Rickert took charge after midway through Friday night’s 20-lapper, part of Jackson Speedway’s inaugural Spring Sp... (read more)
Murray tops Modifieds in Larry Shaw Racing BST Series at RPMS
Murray tops Modifieds in Larry Shaw Racing BST Series at RPMS
May 12, 2008 at 01:00:05 pm:
By Mike HughesHAYS, Kan. (May 9) – Opening night at Rolling Plains Motor Speedway saw David Murray add another win to his Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears IMCA Modified Series credit.Wayne Brooks paced the first three laps before Murray took a lead he would not relinquish.The caution f... (read more)
McCormick flies to first at Modified Challenge
McCormick flies to first at Modified Challenge
May 13, 2008 at 07:46:05 am:
MOSCA, Colo. (May 10) – Racing with the wind had to be exciting for John McCormick. Racing against it had to be something different entirely. McCormick battled gusts of 50 miles an hour and more, along with generally miserable weather, in winning Saturday af... (read more)
Hill handles Larry Shaw BST field at Thomas County
Hill handles Larry Shaw BST field at Thomas County
May 13, 2008 at 07:55:15 am:
COLBY, Kan. (May 11) – Ronnie Hill warmed up with heat and cash dash wins. Then the Sharon Springs speedster wrapped up a $700 victory with a flag-to-flag run to the checkers in Sunday’s Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears IMCA Modified Series at Thomas County Spee... (read more)
Zorn zips through caution-free Goodland BST
Zorn zips through caution-free Goodland BST
May 14, 2008 at 09:00:02 am:
GOODLAND, Kan (May 10) – Twenty-five caution free laps were scored as Mark Zorn raced to a fast-paced feature win in the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series IMCA Modified feature at Sherman County Speedway.Drivers from five states were on hand for the seventh series event of the se... (read more)
Kings’ RV FCP/96.1 special sports top $1,000 IMCA Modified prize
Kings’ RV FCP/96.1 special sports top $1,000 IMCA Modified prize
May 14, 2008 at 09:44:58 am:
HANFORD, Calif. – The IMCA Modified driver reigning over the inaugural RV FCP/96.1 special at Kings Speedway will take $1,000 home from Hanford.As a bonus, the winner of the 30-lap Saturday, May 24 special joins the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. The field of candidates for ... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds headline Hubbs Memorial Friday night at Brewerton Speedway
IMCA Modifieds headline Hubbs Memorial Friday night at Brewerton Speedway
May 14, 2008 at 12:10:49 pm:
By Dave Medler BREWERTON, N.Y. – IMCA Modifieds take center stage in the Dean Hubbs Memorial Race Friday night, May 16 at Brewerton Speedway.The six feature qualifiers lowest in current track point standings will contend in the 10th annual Keller Insurance Dash for Cash Hubbs memorial.So far t... (read more)
New race night marks start of new season at Lubbock
New race night marks start of new season at Lubbock
May 15, 2008 at 02:35:53 pm:
LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock Motor Speedway will begin a new season this weekend, moving from Friday to Sunday nights.Southern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars both chase top checks of $500 on May 18 and run every week through July 27.IMCA Modifieds join the program every other week, starting ... (read more)
Ron Little Memorial set Sunday, May 25 at Stuart Speedway
Ron Little Memorial set Sunday, May 25 at Stuart Speedway
May 16, 2008 at 10:09:52 am:
STUART, Iowa – Stuart Speedway’s annual Ron Little Memorial is set for Sunday, May 25, with four sanctioned divisions on the program.The purse has been upped for IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. Hawkeye Auto Salvage o... (read more)
Ocean’s May 23 special pays $1,000, maybe more to IMCA Modified winner
Ocean’s May 23 special pays $1,000, maybe more to IMCA Modified winner
May 21, 2008 at 10:38:31 am:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – The IMCA Modified feature this Friday night at Ocean Speedway pays $1,000 to win, with a $500 bonus guaranteed to any driver who can complete a sweep in the heat, dash and main events.National, ButlerBuilt Western Region, Smiley’s Racing Products State and local tra... (read more)
Reed becomes latest first-time winner with Deery checkers at Allison
Reed becomes latest first-time winner with Deery checkers at Allison
May 22, 2008 at 01:10:27 am:
ALLISON, Iowa (May 21) – Justin Reed added his name to the growing list of first-time tour winners, with his Wednesday night run to the checkers in the Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Highway 3 Raceway. Reed led all 40 laps around the half-mile oval... (read more)
Southern SportMod regional race May 25 at 85 Speedway
Southern SportMod regional race May 25 at 85 Speedway
May 22, 2008 at 10:35:16 am:
ENNIS, Texas – 85 Speedway hosts the second regional race of the season for IMCA Southern SportMods on Sunday, May 25.Top prize is $1,000 and a minimum of $100 will be paid to make the 20-car starting grid. There is no entry fee and non-transfers get $30.National points will be awarded. As a d... (read more)
Edelbrock awards go to Modified, Deery drivers
Edelbrock awards go to Modified, Deery drivers
May 23, 2008 at 10:16:32 am:
TORRANCE, Calif. (May 21) – IMCA Modified and Deery Brothers Summer Series drivers are in line for contingency awards from Edelbrock again in 2008. Rookies of the year in each of the five Modified divisions will receive Victor Jr. intakes from the Torrance, Calif., high-perfo... (read more)
GM Performance Parts sponsors IMCA Crate Models, continues Northern SportMod bonuses
GM Performance Parts sponsors IMCA Crate Models, continues Northern SportMod bonuses
May 23, 2008 at 10:18:31 am:
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (May 21) – GM Performance Parts becomes the new title sponsor of IMCA’s Crate Model division, while continuing a lucrative awards program for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod drivers this season. GM Performance will provide the $5,000 point fund to be... (read more)
Hoosier Racing Tire celebrates 50th year, adds to point funds in seven IMCA divisions
Hoosier Racing Tire celebrates 50th year, adds to point funds in seven IMCA divisions
May 23, 2008 at 10:21:49 am:
LAKEVILLE, Ind. (May 21) – Hoosier Racing Tire’s 50th year in the business of manufacturing race tires is also its third as an IMCA sponsor. The largest tire manufacturer in the industry, Hoosier makes the official tire for seven sanctioned divisions and contributes to ... (read more)
Impact adds to awards program for special events competitors
Impact adds to awards program for special events competitors
May 23, 2008 at 10:26:01 am:
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 21) – Main event winners at more IMCA special events receive contingency awards from Impact Racing in 2008. The Brownsburg, Ind., helmet and safety equipment manufacturer will award $100 product certificates to first-place finishers at 80 specials this s... (read more)
Modified awards new to Mitchell Machine program
Modified awards new to Mitchell Machine program
May 23, 2008 at 10:29:10 am:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (May 21) – Drivers in a second IMCA division competing with Mitchell Machine-made transmissions are in the running for contingencies from the Webster City, Iowa, manufacturer this season. Mitchell adds Modified awards to its 2008 program, complementing priz... (read more)
Speedway Graphics doubles Deery hard charger awards
Speedway Graphics doubles Deery hard charger awards
May 23, 2008 at 10:31:30 am:
OMAHA, Neb. (May 21) – Drivers in IMCA’s Deery Brothers Summer Series making the biggest move to the front will reap double the benefits this season from Speedway Graphics. The Omaha, Neb., sign and graphic shop has upped its hard charger awards to $100 for each of the ... (read more)
Sunoco extends title sponsorship of IMCA Stock Car, Hobby classes
Sunoco extends title sponsorship of IMCA Stock Car, Hobby classes
May 23, 2008 at 10:33:29 am:
LINWOOD, Pa. (May 21) – Sunoco Race Fuels continues its title sponsorship of two IMCA divisions, paying point funds for top 15 finishers in both the Stock Car and Hobby Stock classes. The national Stock Car champion earns a $1,500 share of a $5,500 point fund. The top driver ... (read more)
IMCA Modified track champions to earn ‘09 competitor licenses from SuperFlow
IMCA Modified track champions to earn ‘09 competitor licenses from SuperFlow
May 23, 2008 at 10:37:44 am:
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 21) – IMCA Modified drivers winning track championships this year can have an additional $115 in their racing budget when they prepare to defend their titles next season. SuperFlow Technologies will award 2009 competitors’ licenses to eligib... (read more)
World Products returns for second season as title sponsor of Empire State Series
World Products returns for second season as title sponsor of Empire State Series
May 23, 2008 at 10:39:44 am:
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (May 21) – The 2008 season will be World Products’ second as title sponsor of the Empire State Series for IMCA Modifieds. The Ronkonkoma, N.Y., manufacturer will award a set of assembled steel cylinder heads to the champion and furnish the $1,500 point ... (read more)
Woody’s Hot Shot prize is Stanley’s latest feat
Woody’s Hot Shot prize is Stanley’s latest feat
May 23, 2008 at 10:47:49 am:
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 21) – The only IMCA driver to win features in both the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division and the Southern SportMod class in the past three seasons now has another accomplishment to boast about. Royce Stanley, now piloting a Northern SportMod out ... (read more)
ButlerBuilt is new sponsor for IMCA Modified regions
ButlerBuilt is new sponsor for IMCA Modified regions
May 23, 2008 at 11:01:59 am:
CONCORD, N.C. (May 21) – ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems is on board with IMCA as the new title sponsor for each of the five Modified regions. The Concord, N.C., company will provide a portion of the $25,000 to be paid to top five drivers in the Western, Central, North ... (read more)
Top 10 in final Deery point standings earn awards from new sponsor Flow Designs
Top 10 in final Deery point standings earn awards from new sponsor Flow Designs
May 23, 2008 at 11:06:58 am:
HOME, Kan. (May 21) – New IMCA sponsor Flow Design will reward drivers following the Deery Brothers Summer Series with a product they’re already very familiar with. Top five finishers in point standings for the 22nd annual tour for J & J Steel Late Models will recei... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for May newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 11:36:20 am:
We’re finally at the point where more tracks here in the Western Region have gotten opening nights in, and almost everyone should have at least one show in by the time the mailman delivers this issue of Inside IMCA to you. Car counts for the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour c... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for May newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 11:42:22 am:
From conversations over the past month, a good number of people noticed my column missing from the April issue of Inside IMCA. Thanks for noticing and I appreciate all the nice comments during the past month. I think this month’s column will halt all the rumors, also. Simple enough, it was jus... (read more)
Davey Plato's column for May newsletter
Davey Plato's column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 11:53:30 am:
The past month in the South Central Region has kept me pretty close to home. I did, however, get to make my first trip to Paris Motor Speedway. I remember when this facility was being built and visiting with the original owners. They asked a lot of questions, wanting to make it the... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for May newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 11:56:36 am:
Several things happened during the past five weeks or so that seemed to put a damper on our IMCA endeavors. The taxman always cometh and we can generally plan for that, but working on Saturdays is not quite our cup of tea. Consequently, our travel plans were limited to some local e... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for May newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 12:56:03 pm:
Two more IMCA drivers have reached the 100 win mark since the last newsletter, so congratulations go out this month to Todd Cooney and Larry Portis. David Murray Jr. was closing in on 400 and a couple other drivers are knocking on the door of 100, so you could be reading about them... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for May newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 01:03:03 pm:
The 2008 IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Car season has finally gotten into swing and we have already seen a few surprises. First, congratulations to Jay Rickert, who came back to racing after taking two years off and picked up the Jackpot Junction Tour win at Jackson Speedwa... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for May newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 01:09:06 pm:
With all the rain and rain outs so far this season, I believe I am starting to grow webbed feet. With any luck, the nice weather we have been having during the week will start staying around through the weekend and we will have more Friday, Saturday and Sunday night racing here in the Midwest. ... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for May newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 01:11:22 pm:
Racing has commenced here in the ButlerBuilt Eastern Region and this month we will talk about opening night at Thunder Mountain and Skyline, as well as races at Brewerton and Fonda. We will also talk about the opening weekend races for the World Products Empire State Series. We ma... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for May newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 01:19:03 pm:
What can I say about the weather that you already don’t know? It’s rained here in Omaha for seven straight Fridays and most tracks in the region have been weathered out more than a few times this season, some setting records for rainouts. Some tracks are still trying to... (read more)
Brett Root's Column for May newsletter
Brett Root's Column for May newsletter
May 23, 2008 at 01:23:13 pm:
I’d like to welcome ButlerBuilt as the 2008 and 2009 title sponsor of the five IMCA Modified Regions. ButlerBuilt is most widely known for the quality racing seats they produce, but they also produce a wide variety of other racing items I’m sure many IMCA racers are alr... (read more)
First place worth $3,500 at Rattlesnake’s OctaneFest
First place worth $3,500 at Rattlesnake’s OctaneFest
May 23, 2008 at 03:12:47 pm:
FALLON, Nev. – IMCA Modifieds headline the summer OctaneFest at Rattlesnake Raceway, with a hefty $3,500 check going to the winner of the Saturday, June 14 Shootout feature. The event is a qualifier for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and pays a minimum of $100 to ... (read more)
Darbyshire takes Boone Deery win, series point lead
Darbyshire takes Boone Deery win, series point lead
May 26, 2008 at 11:36:59 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (May 26) – An impressive Memorial Day run at Boone Speedway put Tom Darbyshire in the winnner’s circle and on top of the Deery Brothers Summer Series point standings. Darbyshire led the distance in Monday’s main event for IMCA J &... (read more)
Tostenson prevails in rain-shorted Jackpot Junction show at Arlington
Tostenson prevails in rain-shorted Jackpot Junction show at Arlington
May 27, 2008 at 08:05:43 am:
ARLINGTON, Minn. (May 24) – Jason Tostenson was in the right place at the right time to win Saturday’s rain-shorted Jackpot Junction Tour feature at Arlington Raceway. Tostenson was running second in the IMCA KSE Racing Pr... (read more)
Defending tour champion takes 1st Jackpot checkers
Defending tour champion takes 1st Jackpot checkers
May 27, 2008 at 02:21:12 pm:
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. (May 25) – Jennifer Eriksen was consistent throughout the season in winning the 2007 Jackpot Junction Tour crown.She added another trophy to her collection Sunday night, winning her first IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Car series feature at Redwood Speedway.Eriksen drew t... (read more)
Weaver reigns at rain-delayed Kings special
Weaver reigns at rain-delayed Kings special
May 29, 2008 at 10:28:02 am:
HANFORD, Calif. (May 24) – After the rain, Marshall Weaver reigned at Kings Speedway’s inaugural RV FCP/96.1 special for IMCA Modifieds.Along with a $1,000 home paycheck, Weaver’s first win of the season made him a late entry onto the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot.&ldquo... (read more)
Trip to Alamosa yields two EQ WWMT wins for Yeager
Trip to Alamosa yields two EQ WWMT wins for Yeager
May 29, 2008 at 01:32:44 pm:
MOSCA, Colo. (May 24-25) – Both features played out differently, but the same driver was in victory lane following both EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour events at Alamosa Motor Speedway.Justen Yeager topped May 24 and 25 IMCA Modified series races at Mosca, collecting the checkers in an openin... (read more)
Bussell is best in Larry Shaw Racing BST feature at Holyoke
Bussell is best in Larry Shaw Racing BST feature at Holyoke
May 30, 2008 at 08:05:15 am:
HOLYOKE, Colo. (May 25) – Justin Bussell added his name to the growing list of feature winners, leading the last half of Sunday’s Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series main event for IMCA Modifieds at Phillips County Raceway.Pole starter Mike Boesel stayed in the front spot to ... (read more)
SFI 31.1/2005 rated helmets allowed in all IMCA divisions
SFI 31.1/2005 rated helmets allowed in all IMCA divisions
May 30, 2008 at 08:34:27 am:
VINTON, Iowa (May 29) – SFI 31.1/2005 rated helmets will be allowed for use in IMCA-sanctioned competition, effective today.Drivers may also continue to use Snell SA 2000 and 2005 rated helmets.“SFI is a different testing association. The specifications for helmets it rates are essential... (read more)
Hogge sweeps Ocean program for $1,500 paycheck
Hogge sweeps Ocean program for $1,500 paycheck
May 30, 2008 at 10:11:46 am:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (May 23) – Promoter John Prentice offered $500 on top of a $1,000 top prize to the IMCA Modified driver who could sweep the Friday night’s program by winning their heat race, the trophy dash and the main event. &nbs... (read more)
McKay, Stephens top North Texas Nationals features
McKay, Stephens top North Texas Nationals features
May 30, 2008 at 10:59:49 am:
By Gary MachBELLS, Texas (May 24) – David McKay and Cary Stephens didn’t spend the same number of laps in front of their respective feature fields, but both drove away from Grayson County Speedway’s North Texas Nationals special with $1,000 checks.McKay led all 30 laps of the IMCA ... (read more)
Caswell sweeps opening weekend shows in World Products Empire State Series
Caswell sweeps opening weekend shows in World Products Empire State Series
May 30, 2008 at 11:48:57 am:
CORTLAND, N.Y. (May 25-26) – Two-time defending champion Dale Caswell proved to his World Products Empire State Series foes that he didn’t get slower over the off-season.Caswell motored to a pair of IMCA Modified tour-opening wins over the Memorial Day Weekend, topping main events at Sky... (read more)
