Irvine takes top opening night Stock Car Shootout prize
July 01, 2008 at 08:42:29 am:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (June 30) – Brian Irvine picked up a bookend trophy, on opening night of the IMCA American Stock Car Shootout special.
The 2005 race winner from Oelwein caught long-time leader Rick Brown and stayed in front the rest of the way for the $1,250 victory Monday evening at Mar... (read more)
Blessington a double winner with Tuesday night checkers at IMCA Stock Car Shootout
Blessington a double winner with Tuesday night checkers at IMCA Stock Car Shootout
July 02, 2008 at 01:02:14 pm:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (July 1) – Brian Blessington was a double winner Tuesday, on the second night of the IMCA American Stock Car Shootout at Marshalltown Speedway.Blessington beat Dustin Smith to the finish line by less than half a car length in capturing the 30-lap IMCA Sunoco Stock Car main e... (read more)
$1,500 to win for IMCA Modifieds, $1,000 for Stocks at Lee County’s July 3 special
$1,500 to win for IMCA Modifieds, $1,000 for Stocks at Lee County’s July 3 special
July 03, 2008 at 08:36:45 am:
DONNELLSON, Iowa – IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars top Lee County’s July 3 Liberty Cup special.Modifieds run for a top check of $1,500 in their 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying event, while the Stocks vie for $1,000 in first place money at Donnells... (read more)
Johnson heads Kasson field for first Jackpot Junction victory
Johnson heads Kasson field for first Jackpot Junction victory
July 04, 2008 at 01:12:45 am:
KASSON, Minn. (July 2) – Well before the green flag came out, Bill Johnson made it known that he was “just going to have to win" the Wednesday night Jackpot Junction Tour feature at Kasson Speedway. When the checkers flew at the end of a main event tha... (read more)
Badger State Modified opener to Brian Mullen
Badger State Modified opener to Brian Mullen
July 04, 2008 at 01:16:43 am:
By Jordan Verdegan LUXEMBURG, Wis. (July 3) – Current track point leader Brian Mullen wrestled the lead away from Dan Ratajczak on lap three and went on to capture the 25-lap IMCA Modified feature on night one of the Badger State Showdown at Luxemburg Speedway. &nb... (read more)
McLaughlin wins Independence Deery, takes top spot in tour point standings
McLaughlin wins Independence Deery, takes top spot in tour point standings
July 04, 2008 at 10:16:58 am:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (July 3) – The eighth different driver to win a Deery Brothers Summer Series feature this season is also the newest leader in point standings for the IMCA J & J Steel Late Model Tour. Boone McLaughlin topped Thursday’s early hol... (read more)
Huls up to challenge for show-stealing Liberty Cup Stock win
Huls up to challenge for show-stealing Liberty Cup Stock win
July 04, 2008 at 10:15:33 pm:
By Jake Croxton DONNELLSON, Iowa (July 3) – Jeff Mueller accepted the challenge to start at the back of the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car field in Lee County Speedway’s Pepsi Liberty Cup special, for a shot at a $2,000 payday. Abe Huls proved up to a late-race... (read more)
Advantage to Jupe in KSP regional contest
Advantage to Jupe in KSP regional contest
July 05, 2008 at 12:01:45 pm:
By J.M. Hallas KENNEDALE, Texas (July 3) – Chase Jupe scored the biggest victory in his IMCA Southern SportMod career Thursday night at Kennedale Speedway Park. The third regional event of the season for the SportMods saw Jupe in the right place at the right... (read more)
Big Badger State bucks go to hometown hotshoe LaCrosse
Big Badger State bucks go to hometown hotshoe LaCrosse
July 05, 2008 at 12:05:22 pm:
By Jordan and Joe Verdegan LUXEMBURG, Wis. (July 4) – Hometown driver Benji LaCrosse led wire-to-wire in winning the caution-free, $2,000 30-lap IMCA Modified feature on night two of the Badger State Showdown Friday at Luxemburg Speedway Friday. LaCrosse jum... (read more)
Berry best in opening night show for Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour
Berry best in opening night show for Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour
July 07, 2008 at 01:56:50 pm:
MINOT, N.D. (July 6) – A last-lap pass made Hank Berry first at the finish in the Sunday opener of the Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds at Nodak Speedway.
Berry went to the high side to get around long-time leader Steve Pfeifer for the victory, earning a spot on the ballot for t... (read more)
Kopp, Yeager race from “B” features for EQ Wild West Modified Tour wins
Kopp, Yeager race from “B” features for EQ Wild West Modified Tour wins
July 08, 2008 at 07:55:39 am:
PRICE, Utah (July 4-5) – Two drivers who made their way to main events from “B” races made their way to victory lane during the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour holiday weekend doubleheader at Desert Thunder Raceway.Derek Kopp moved up 17 spots in winning the July 4 IMCA Modified s... (read more)
Eiklor tops Thunder Mountain feature for 1st World Products Empire State Series victory
Eiklor tops Thunder Mountain feature for 1st World Products Empire State Series victory
July 08, 2008 at 11:12:35 am:
CENTER LISLE, N.Y. (July 6) – Another first-time tour winner emerged, from the first-ever World Products Empire State Series event at Thunder Mountain Speedway.Tom Eiklor topped Sunday night’s 25-lap main event for IMCA Modifieds, holding off two-time defending champion Dale Caswell in t... (read more)
Noteboom notches round two win in Dakota Classic Modified Tour
Noteboom notches round two win in Dakota Classic Modified Tour
July 08, 2008 at 04:04:06 pm:
ESTEVAN, Sask. (July 7) – Two familiar foes from northwest Iowa made an international trip to decide round two of the Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds. Jay Noteboom regained the lead from Mike Hansen on the 25th of 30 laps Monday night at Estevan Motor Speedway,... (read more)
Big win for Brack on night three of Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour
Big win for Brack on night three of Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour
July 09, 2008 at 01:30:02 pm:
WILLISTON, N.D. (July 8) – Once he made it to the front spot, there was no catching Will Brack on night three of the Big Dog Chassis Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds.
Brack made his way into Tuesday’s main event at Williston Basin Speedway by winning his “B” feature,... (read more)
Lewerke borrows ride, leads flag to flag for Big Dog Dakota Tour win at Williston
Lewerke borrows ride, leads flag to flag for Big Dog Dakota Tour win at Williston
July 10, 2008 at 02:32:32 pm:
WILLISTON, N.D. (July 9) – Rich Lewerke saw his luck turn on night four of the Big Dog Chassis Dakota Classic Tour.
Lewerke borrowed Robbie Haines’ backup car, won his heat race and drew the pole start, then led all 30 laps of Wednesday’s IMCA Modifi... (read more)
Seidler scores Big Dog Dakota Tour victory at Dickinson
Seidler scores Big Dog Dakota Tour victory at Dickinson
July 11, 2008 at 01:10:36 pm:
DICKINSON, N.D. (July 10) – A home state driver took the Thursday night checkers in the Big Dog Chassis Dakota Classic Tour feature for IMCA Modifieds at Southwest Speedway.
As a result, Ben Seidler took home a $200 bonus along with $1,200 in posted first... (read more)
Berry wins series finale, Big Dog Chassis Dakota Tour championship
Berry wins series finale, Big Dog Chassis Dakota Tour championship
July 12, 2008 at 03:24:10 pm:
MANDAN, N.D. (July 11) – Everything that needed to happen for Hank Berry to win the Big Dog Chassis Dakota Classic Tour championship did.
Berry led Friday’s 30-lap IMCA Modified feature at Dacotah Speedway from start to finish, adding a bookend trop... (read more)
Jackpot Junction Tour action at Arlington, Redwood
Jackpot Junction Tour action at Arlington, Redwood
July 14, 2008 at 11:09:14 am:
Graf rakes in another Jackpot Tour win at Arlington
ARLINGTON, Minn. (July 12) – Three wins in as many series starts at Arlington Raceway helped Chris Graf capture the 2006 Jackpot Junction Tour championship.
... (read more)
July 17 Harris Clash pre-entries and live broadcast info
July 17 Harris Clash pre-entries and live broadcast info
July 14, 2008 at 01:04:22 pm:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 11) – A record 74 pre-entries for the Harris Clash IMCA Modified special on July 17 at Knoxville Raceway includes IMCA Modified drivers from six states, with a pair from California and another from Colorado in the mix. Paul Stone of Winton and Brian Cas... (read more)
Abilene Speedway hosts July 19 Fast Shafts All-Star ballot qualifier
Abilene Speedway hosts July 19 Fast Shafts All-Star ballot qualifier
July 15, 2008 at 11:04:33 am:
ABILENE, Texas (July 14) – A check for $1,000 and a berth on the ballot for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational are at stake for IMCA Modified drivers this Saturday night at Abilene Speedway.Also on the July 19 card is the Southern SportMod dash for cash. The feature winner and an eligi... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks in Thursday special at Eagle
IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks in Thursday special at Eagle
July 15, 2008 at 01:25:27 pm:
EAGLE, Neb. – IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks are on the special Bootleggers’ Run special program Thursday night, July 17 at Eagle Raceway. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. and all applicable IMCA points will be awarded. The Bootlegge... (read more)
Suter Memorial for IMCA Stock Cars is July 17 at Buena Vista Raceway
Suter Memorial for IMCA Stock Cars is July 17 at Buena Vista Raceway
July 16, 2008 at 04:00:09 pm:
ALTA, Iowa (July 13) – The Kyle Suter Memorial Shootout for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars tops the special program this Thursday, July 17 at Buena Vista Raceway.First place in the Stock feature will be good for $750. The winner also becomes eligible to qualify for the Sunoco Race Fuels Race of Champi... (read more)
Aug. 1 deadline nears for sending in sign-up and rookie forms, car photos
Aug. 1 deadline nears for sending in sign-up and rookie forms, car photos
July 17, 2008 at 08:28:46 am:
VINTON, Iowa (July 17) – Two weeks remain for IMCA drivers to fill out and return contingency sign-up and rookie of the year forms.
The deadline for submitting either form, as well as car photos proving required decal placement, is Friday, Aug. 1.
Both rookie and sign-up forms are on the... (read more)
Two features at Sandhills Shootout - Big Dog open house
Two features at Sandhills Shootout - Big Dog open house
July 17, 2008 at 09:16:53 am:
Two features at Sandhills Shootout NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – Two feature events and big bonuses are in store for IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars in the Friday and Saturday, July 25-26 Sandhills Shootout special at Lincoln County Raceway. Modified winners both nights earn... (read more)
Rain claims Harris Clash at Knoxville
Rain claims Harris Clash at Knoxville
July 18, 2008 at 09:52:55 am:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 17) – With a record field of IMCA Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods on hand, the stage was almost set Thursday night’s Harris Clash special at Knoxville Raceway.
Then the rain came.
Inclement weather arrived late in the evening, but early enough to w... (read more)
Mueller dominates Tri-State Stock Car Shootout
Mueller dominates Tri-State Stock Car Shootout
July 21, 2008 at 09:23:32 am:
By Jack Walbring
QUINCY, Ill. (July 20) – Jeff Mueller drew the number one chip and that spelled doom for the rest of the field at Quincy Raceway’s Tri-State Shootout for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars.
Mueller jumped out to a decided advantage at the drop of the green flag, pulled away from... (read more)
Deery doubleheader next at Davenport, Oskaloosa
Deery doubleheader next at Davenport, Oskaloosa
July 22, 2008 at 08:06:35 am:
DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 9) - Another doubleheader is next on the schedule for the Deery Brothers Summer Series.The IMCA J & J Steel Late Model tour is at Davenport Speedway for a Tuesday, July 22 show, and at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa on Wednesday, July 23.Davenport makes up the event ra... (read more)
2009 Fast Shafts All-Star candidates already number 18
2009 Fast Shafts All-Star candidates already number 18
July 22, 2008 at 09:31:32 am:
VINTON, Iowa (July 22) – Just three weeks were needed to add 16 new candidates to the ballot for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot.
IMCA Modified drivers racing their way into contention for the special 10-car, 10 lap race during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals now ... (read more)
Guss holds off Diercks for Davenport Deery win
Guss holds off Diercks for Davenport Deery win
July 23, 2008 at 12:44:17 am:
DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 22) – Another race, another different winner. Ray Guss Jr. became the ninth different driver in as many events to win a Deery Brothers Summer Series feature this season, holding off the hard-charging Marty Diercks for the Tuesday night... (read more)
McLaughlin first at Oskaloosa following Deery DQ
McLaughlin first at Oskaloosa following Deery DQ
July 24, 2008 at 06:50:57 am:
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (July 23) – Point leader Boone McLaughlin became the first repeat winner of the season in the Deery Brothers Summer Series, following the Wednesday night disqualification of Ray Guss Jr. in the IMCA J & J Steel Late Model tour feature at Southern Iowa Speedway.
Guss was ... (read more)
July 25-26 twinbill at Aztec next for EQ Wild West Modified Tour
July 25-26 twinbill at Aztec next for EQ Wild West Modified Tour
July 24, 2008 at 07:55:50 am:
AZTEC, N.M. – Aztec Speedway is the next destination for the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour, with a Friday and Saturday, July 25-26 IMCA Modified doubleheader on the horizon. Pit gates and the grandstand open at 4 p.m. both days. Hot laps follo... (read more)
Montana Modified veteran takes biggest share of tour point fund, contingency awards
Montana Modified veteran takes biggest share of tour point fund, contingency awards
July 24, 2008 at 02:58:32 pm:
MANDAN, N.D. (July 11) – Two feature victories, a second place finish and the overall title made Hank Berry the big winner in the 19th annual Big Dog Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds. The Montana speedster picked up $1,200 checks for feature wins at Nodak Speedway and D... (read more)
Burke takes home biggest share of awards from first Dakota Track Side Classic Series
Burke takes home biggest share of awards from first Dakota Track Side Classic Series
July 24, 2008 at 03:12:23 pm:
WILLISTON, N.D. (July 9) – Champion and three-time feature winner Nathan Burke bagged the biggest share of purse and point fund omney, as well as contingency awards in the inaugural Dakota Track Side Classic Series for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. Burke collected $500 for each mai... (read more)
Minnesota Stock Car rookie is Hot Shot winner for July
Minnesota Stock Car rookie is Hot Shot winner for July
July 24, 2008 at 03:20:27 pm:
NEW ULM, Minn. – While he’s still waiting to enjoy that “magical finish” on the track, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car rookie Bryan Apitz has another type of win he can celebrate.
Apitz, from New Ulm, is the winner of the Woody’s Hot Shot of the Month contest ... (read more)
Few changes planned for 2008 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
Few changes planned for 2008 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
July 24, 2008 at 03:23:15 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (July 17) – Changes will be few and far between for the 26th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. One of the biggest procedural differences between last year and the Sept. 1-6 Super Nationals is in the engine claims that will follow Saturday night feature ... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for July newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 03:27:00 pm:
I traveled to Desert Thunder Raceway at Price, Utah, for the July 4-5 EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour and enjoyed two of the best races I’ve seen this entire season. All drivers got two chances to make each night’s feature, through their heat or “B,” and De... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for July newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 03:30:15 pm:
I would like to send out thoughts and prayers for Bev McCarty, wife of long-time IMCA Modified driver Kenny McCarty. As I write this, Bev is in a courageous battle with cancer. Please keep Bev and Kenny in your thoughts and prayers. During the past month, there have been at least t... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for July newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 03:39:53 pm:
Racing is continuing in the ButlerBuilt South Central Region like it has from the beginning of 2008. While some parts of the country have been under water for most of the year, we are about to run another race without a rainout at Boyd Raceway since April. I don&r... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for July newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 03:44:42 pm:
The racing action continues to be hot and heavy here in the ButlerBuilt Eastern Region. This month we will tell you about a trip to Five Mile Point Speedway and the next two rounds of the World Products Empire State Series. We finally made it to Five Mile Point Speedway in Binghamton, N.Y., after se... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for July newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 03:50:39 pm:
This past month has been full of IMCA racing activities all across the ButlerBuilt Western Region. One of the busiest months of the year has finally been a travel month for us as several sanctioned tracks have been the object of our intentions. The inaugural Kevin... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for July newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 04:01:27 pm:
Other than the night rain washed out the Harris Clash (and lightning knocked out the electricity here at the home office) this past month has felt like the calm before the storm. As this issue of the newsletter went to press, we were just 39 days away from the first day of the IMCA... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for July newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 04:06:44 pm:
Thanks to all the IMCA teams that made the trip to Kasson Speedway for the first Jackpot Junction Tour event there, and congratulations to Billy Johnson on his career first IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Car series victory. It is always interesting as we work with a new track. As ... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for July newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 04:09:05 pm:
Congratulations to all the feature winners at the IMCA American Stock Car Shootout held at Marshalltown Speedway June 30 and July 1. Brian Irvine won the Stock Car feature and Andy Boeckman was the Hobby Stock feature winner on Monday night. Tuesday’s racing was just as excit... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for July newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 04:10:52 pm:
One of the great things about my job is being there when a significant milestone has been reached in a racer’s career and David Murray’s historic 400th IMCA Modified career feature win at the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series event in Jetmore, Kan., on June 13 was as good a... (read more)
Brett Root's column for July newsletter
Brett Root's column for July newsletter
July 24, 2008 at 04:13:02 pm:
If I could use one word to describe my travels over the last four weeks, it would be ambitious. IMCA racing has taken me to seven different states and Canada, with more than a dozen visits to sanctioned tracks. It’s hard for me to top the grind of six days at the IMCA Speedw... (read more)
Alvarado sweeps EQ Wild West twinbill at Aztec
Alvarado sweeps EQ Wild West twinbill at Aztec
July 28, 2008 at 11:20:58 am:
AZTEC, N.M. (July 26) – After rain washed away what was to be opening night of an EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour doubleheader, Ricky Alvarado made a clean sweep of his IMCA Modified competition on Saturday.
The defending tour champion and current points leader topped a pair of $1,000 to w... (read more)
Thomas Co.’s 11th Shootout special pays $5,000 top prize
Thomas Co.’s 11th Shootout special pays $5,000 top prize
July 29, 2008 at 11:59:31 am:
COLBY, Kan. – A $5,000 top prize awaits the winner of Thomas County Speedway’s F&M Insurance IMCA Modified Shootout. Set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1-2, the special does triple duty as a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying and Larry Shaw Racing Bl... (read more)
Zorn repeats run to Bud Shootout checkers
Zorn repeats run to Bud Shootout checkers
July 29, 2008 at 01:28:07 pm:
By Mike HughesNORTON, Kan. (July 27) – Mark Zorn repeated his winning ways at Elmwood Park Speedway’s Bud Shootout special, and as a result will be on the ballot for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.He earned $1,000 for the Sunday night IMCA Modified victory, ahead of Rodger Pe... (read more)
Larry Shaw Racing BST Series action
Larry Shaw Racing BST Series action
July 29, 2008 at 01:31:09 pm:
Unique format, familiar winner in McCook Larry Shaw Racing BST Series featureBy Darin RacekMcCOOK, Neb. (July 24) – The format for the feature was unique but the winner was familiar.David Murray Jr. won the Thursday night Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series county fair race for IMC... (read more)
Asphalt outing at 141 is Aug. 9 for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks
Asphalt outing at 141 is Aug. 9 for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks
July 30, 2008 at 03:33:38 pm:
FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (July 30) – For the first time in more than 20 years, IMCA sanctioning will return to 141 Speedway for a one night special on Aug. 9 when IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks take to the 1/4-mile paved oval at Francis Creek.National, Jet Racing Northern Region and Smiley’s Racing... (read more)
Neal takes new ride to Highway 3 Deery checkers
Neal takes new ride to Highway 3 Deery checkers
July 31, 2008 at 08:11:44 am:
ALLISON, Iowa (July 30) – A late-race collision knocked Terry Neal and Todd Cooney out of the Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at Oskaloosa.Just one week later, Neal saddled up a new ride and held off Cooney at the finish in the IMCA J & J Steel Late Model tour event at Highway 3 Racew... (read more)
