Four NAPA Nights in June for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks
June 04, 2008 at 01:51:57 pm:
RISING CITY, Neb. (June 4) – One NAPA Night at the Races event for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks has finally made its way into the record book, with four more now scheduled to be held through the first half of June.Andy Gregg pocketed $250 from NAPA for his May 31 feature win at Mid-Nebraska Speedw... (read more)
Northern SportMods join weekly card next season at Hamilton Co. Speedway
Northern SportMods join weekly card next season at Hamilton Co. Speedway
June 04, 2008 at 02:44:06 pm:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (June 4) – Hamilton County Speedway will add IMCA’s Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division to its weekly race programs beginning in 2009.“I like the rules for this division. They’re fair for all competitors because they put everyone on the same playing f... (read more)
Thursday's Badger State Showdown program rained out
Thursday's Badger State Showdown program rained out
June 04, 2008 at 03:14:17 pm:
LUXEMBURG, Wis. (June 5) – What was to have been the opening night program for the June 5-6 Badger State Showdown at Luxemburg Speedway is a washout and more rain will put a quick kibosh to Friday’s show.If that’s the case, Track Manager Rick Goral hopes to reschedule the special J... (read more)
ButlerBuilt decals being mailed now to IMCA Modified drivers
ButlerBuilt decals being mailed now to IMCA Modified drivers
June 05, 2008 at 02:04:51 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (June 5) – ButlerBuilt decals are being mailed now to IMCA Modified drivers.Two ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems decals were sent starting Wednesday to every driver in the division who had already purchased a 2008 competitor’s license.Decals for the new title sponsor fo... (read more)
Friday Badger State program rained out, too
Friday Badger State program rained out, too
June 06, 2008 at 11:19:41 am:
LUXEMBURG, Wis. (June 6) – Friday’s Badger State Showdown program has met the same soggy fate as the Thursday night show.Rain and continued wet track conditions have resulted in the Luxemburg Speedway special being rescheduled for Thursday and Friday, July 3-4.IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevro... (read more)
IMCA clarifies connecting rod rules in Hobby Stock, SportMod divisions
IMCA clarifies connecting rod rules in Hobby Stock, SportMod divisions
June 06, 2008 at 12:02:17 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (June 6) – IMCA has announced clarifications for connecting rod rules in its Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Southern SportMod divisions.All three IMCA classes can use OEM or OEM replacement rods. OEM replacement rods only had been allowed in the Southern SportMo... (read more)
Historic five-race swing on horizon for Larry Shaw Blood, Sweat & Tears Series
Historic five-race swing on horizon for Larry Shaw Blood, Sweat & Tears Series
June 10, 2008 at 01:19:53 pm:
JETMORE, Kan. (June 10) – What promises to be a history-making five-race stretch is on the horizon for the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series.David Murray Jr. of Oberlin goes for his 400th IMCA Modified career feature win, with two-time Busch Series champion Randy LaJoie as a team... (read more)
Neal gets lead back late to win Marshalltown Deery
Neal gets lead back late to win Marshalltown Deery
June 11, 2008 at 01:47:10 am:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 10) – After running in front most of the way, Terry Neal found himself in the right place at the right time in the waning laps of the Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Marshalltown Speedway. Neal got the lead back after Ray Guss Jr.... (read more)
First visits to three Nevada tracks next for EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour
First visits to three Nevada tracks next for EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour
June 13, 2008 at 07:48:30 am:
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – First-time visits to a trio of Nevada speedplants are next on the schedule for the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour.IMCA Modifieds start the racing tripleheader on Friday, June 20 at Winnemucca Regional Raceway. Battle Mountain Raceway hosts the Saturday, June 21 show before... (read more)
Murray’s 400th IMCA Modified win is unique in more ways than one
Murray’s 400th IMCA Modified win is unique in more ways than one
June 16, 2008 at 08:25:09 am:
JETMORE, Kan. (June 13) – He’s won more features than any other driver in IMCA history, but his 400th career victory was unique even for David Murray Jr.Murray was challenging Will Brack for second in the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Modified Series event at Jetmore Motorplex... (read more)
Dakota series drivers need proper ID for border crossing
Dakota series drivers need proper ID for border crossing
June 16, 2008 at 09:20:46 am:
NORTH PORTAL, Sask. (June 16) – American drivers, crew members and race fans following the Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds and the Dakota Track Side Classic Series for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will need to have proper ID handy when the respective series travel back to North Dakota... (read more)
Harvick Night set June 19 at Bakersfield
Harvick Night set June 19 at Bakersfield
June 16, 2008 at 09:28:29 am:
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (May 21) – Hometown hero Kevin Harvick will take his first turns around the track in an IMCA Modified, in a Thursday, June 19 special at Bakersfield Speedway. The NASCAR Sprint Cup hotshoe will go up against some of the heaviest hitters from around the Bu... (read more)
Hogan Memorial rescheduled, Cassill in Sunday Modified field
Hogan Memorial rescheduled, Cassill in Sunday Modified field
June 16, 2008 at 10:00:51 am:
VINTON, Iowa (June 16) – The Hogan Memorial for IMCA Modifieds returns to top billing for the rescheduled mid-season championship night program Sunday, June 22 at Benton County Speedway.NASCAR Nationwide Series rookie and Cedar Rapids native Landon Cassill will compete in a Modified supplied b... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds, Stocks run June 18 at Lee County Speedway
IMCA Modifieds, Stocks run June 18 at Lee County Speedway
June 16, 2008 at 12:59:22 pm:
DONNELLSON, Iowa – IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars join the program for a mid-week show on Wednesday, June 18 at Lee County Speedway. Winner of the Modified main event takes home $500, while first place in the Stock Car feature pays $40... (read more)
Griffin gains first tour win in Redline World Products Empire State event
Griffin gains first tour win in Redline World Products Empire State event
June 16, 2008 at 01:07:36 pm:
GRANVILLE, Pa. (June 13) – The closest finish in the 45-race history of the World Products Empire State Series for IMCA Modifieds came Friday night at Redline Raceway, as Mark Griffin beat Dale Caswell to the finish line by little more the width of his front bumper.The win was the series caree... (read more)
Murray completes five race sweep, Run For The Money win worth $1,000
Murray completes five race sweep, Run For The Money win worth $1,000
June 18, 2008 at 01:03:29 pm:
By Darin RacekNORTH PLATTE, Neb. (June 17) – Making his fifth visit to victory lane in as many nights, David Murray Jr. banked $1,000 for his IMCA Modified feature win at Lincoln County Raceway’s Run For The Money special.Forty-five Modifieds were in town for the Larry Shaw Racing ... (read more)
New format, bigger field for 20th Efkamp Memorial Race
New format, bigger field for 20th Efkamp Memorial Race
June 20, 2008 at 10:33:21 am:
BOONE, Iowa (June 18) – Both a new race format and a bigger field will figure prominently in the 20th annual Harris Auto Racing Ron Efkamp Memorial Race of Champions.
Scheduled during the Saturday, Sept. 6 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals program at Boone Speedway, the ... (read more)
Price is right for June’s ‘Hot Shot’ contest award
Price is right for June’s ‘Hot Shot’ contest award
June 20, 2008 at 10:36:49 am:
ARLINGTON, Texas (June 18) – Willis Price’s previous career highlight was a hard heat race fight for first with Jerry West in an IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock a couple seasons back.
Now a rookie in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division, he now ranks winning this month&rs... (read more)
Five July race dates for Deery Brothers Summer Series
Five July race dates for Deery Brothers Summer Series
June 20, 2008 at 10:40:26 am:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (June 18) – Four trips to familiar venues and a first-time visit comprise a busy July race schedule for the Deery Brothers Summer Series. IMCA J & J Steel Late Models travel to Independence Motor Speedway for what has become a traditional pre-holiday sh... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for June newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 10:59:08 am:
You should have received your ButlerBuilt decals by now, so get them on your IMCA Modified. We appreciate ButlerBuilt’s commitment to IMCA and our Modified division and decal placement will be required for you to receive any share of regional point funds. Pictures of your car... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for June newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:01:58 am:
We are off to the wettest start that I can remember for any racing season. To this point, some tracks have only raced a couple times. US 30 Speedway was rained out for five straight weeks. Let’s hope Mother Nature takes a turn for the better very quickly. On Friday, May 16, w... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for June newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:13:46 am:
As I sit down to write my column for this month, I can’t help but think about all the people in the Midwest who are being affected by the bad weather and flooding. I have called the home office a couple times this past week to find they were all taking turns sandbagging aroun... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for June newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:16:48 am:
We will cover a return trip to the Thunder Mountain Speedway and the first three rounds of the World Products Empire State Series, from Skyline Raceway, Woodhull Raceway and Redline Raceway, this month. On May 23,, we ventured to the Thunder Mountain Speedway in Center Lisle, N.Y.,... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for June newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:27:48 am:
While the cost of gasoline is one of the hot topics of conversation, we continue to marvel at the persistence of race teams. It seems come hell or high gas prices, the racing will continue to go on regardless of what is thrown our way. ButlerBuilt Western Region race tracks and ser... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for June newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:35:59 am:
While the flooding you’ve heard and read about, and possibly experienced first hand, didn’t result in any damage to the home office, it did manage to disrupt the production of this newsletter. Both our email and internet services were out at the most inopportune of time... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for June newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:39:23 am:
Wow, June is here and we haven’t raced much up here in the Midwest due to rain, rain and more rain. I know it can be discouraging when bad weather of any type keeps you from the race track. Like a mechanical breakdown or a flat tire, Mother Nature is one of those intangibles ... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for June newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:42:51 am:
I tried to come up with something clever about the weather to start this month’s column, but there just isn’t anything funny about the amount of rain and number of rainouts that have occurred in Iowa this month. Our hearts go out to all those who have been effected so a... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for June newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:44:35 am:
During the Memorial Day Weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting four tracks in beautiful central New York while helping ButlerBuilt Eastern Region Director Ed Billings kick off the World Products Empire State Series at Skyline Raceway, promoted by Frank and Audrey Payne and Woodhull Raceway, promote... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for June newsletter
Brett Root’s column for June newsletter
June 20, 2008 at 11:52:18 am:
Despite the best efforts of local volunteers and the National Guard, flood waters breached the wall of sandbags surrounding the Benton County Law Enforcement Center, on the north side of Vinton. The facility was considered a total loss. (IMCA Photo)If you’ve picked up a newspaper, turned on th... (read more)
Stanford gets helping hand from headliner in winning Harvick Night feature at Bakersfield
Stanford gets helping hand from headliner in winning Harvick Night feature at Bakersfield
June 20, 2008 at 03:32:34 pm:
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (June 19) – After getting a helping hand from the evening headliner, Alex Stanford did the hard work himself.
Stanford caught long-time race leader Clay Daly going into the final set of turns in winning the Thursday IMCA Modified special at Bakersfield Speedway featuring... (read more)
Caruth captures top check at Hogan Memorial
Caruth captures top check at Hogan Memorial
June 24, 2008 at 10:47:59 am:
VINTON, Iowa (June 22) – Nate Caruth captured the biggest win of his young IMCA Modified career Sunday at Benton County Speedway, during the 13th annual Hogan Memorial mid-season championship night show.Caruth led all 25 laps of the Modified main event, earning $2,450 and a spot on the ballot ... (read more)
WWMT action from Nevada
WWMT action from Nevada
June 24, 2008 at 01:31:19 pm:
Yeager tops Modified field at Winnemucca for third straight EQ Wild West Tour victoryWINNEMUCCA, Nev. (June 20) – Justen Yeager made his third straight visit to victory lane, following the first EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour feature held in Nevada.Coming off bookend IMCA Modified series win... (read more)
