Kennedale Speedway Park ‘Showdown’ special Oct. 3-4
October 02, 2008 at 07:57:22 am:
KENNEDALE, Texas – A fifth sanctioned division joins the race program for the Showdown special at Kennedale Speedway Park, scheduled Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4.
IMCA Modifieds get top billing at the second annual event, running for $2,500 to win and a minimum of $300 to ... (read more)
Four IMCA divisions to run at Beatrice October Fest special
Four IMCA divisions to run at Beatrice October Fest special
October 02, 2008 at 07:58:09 am:
BEATRICE, Neb. – Four IMCA divisions take to the track during Beatrice Speedway’s October Fest special, set Friday-Sunday, Oct. 3-5.
Feature events for the Modifieds are on the Friday and Saturday cards. Both pay $1,500 to win and are qualifying events for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Sta... (read more)
Western Region Nationals Oct. 3-4 at Ocean Speedway
Western Region Nationals Oct. 3-4 at Ocean Speedway
October 02, 2008 at 10:32:08 am:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Two features for IMCA Modifieds headline Ocean Speedway’s Western Region Nationals on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4.
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Nine earn 2008 IMCA national championships
Nine earn 2008 IMCA national championships
October 03, 2008 at 09:32:02 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 3) – IMCA crowns its biggest national championship class this season, with six more drivers racing to first-ever top titles in 2008.
P.J. Egbert of Copperas Cove, Texas, topped the IMCA Modified standings, Rod Snellenberger of Pulaski, Wis., was first in IMCA Sunoco Stock... (read more)
Noteboom tops Friday Modified feature at October Fest
Noteboom tops Friday Modified feature at October Fest
October 04, 2008 at 12:31:09 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. (Oct. 3) – Jay Noteboom added another late-season special to his credit, topping Friday’s $1,500 to-win feature for IMCA Modifieds at Beatrice Speedway’s October Fest.
Already qualified for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitati... (read more)
October Fest feature for Modifieds goes to Murray
October Fest feature for Modifieds goes to Murray
October 05, 2008 at 03:23:15 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. (Oct. 4) – Kansas drivers dominated Saturday’s IMCA Modified October Fest feature at Beatrice Speedway, with David Murray Jr. taking home the $1,500 victory.
Fellow Kansas clippers Greg Metz and Grant Junghans ran second and fifth, re... (read more)
Ryan McDaniel, Taylor bring good luck charms to Ocean special
Ryan McDaniel, Taylor bring good luck charms to Ocean special
October 06, 2008 at 11:33:44 am:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Oct. 3-4) – Ryan McDaniel and Jeff Taylor must have remembered to bring their good luck charms with them to Ocean Speedway for the weekend’s Western Region Nationals IMCA Modified special. (read more)
Courcy gets more than expected at Fulton World Products Empire State Series show
Courcy gets more than expected at Fulton World Products Empire State Series show
October 06, 2008 at 01:12:14 pm:
By Dave Medler
FULTON, N.Y. (Oct. 4) – J.J .Courcy came into the Fulton Speedway Schneider Brothers 200 week end expecting a good run in the 25-lap World Products Empire State Series. (read more)
IMCA point standings become official Oct. 27
IMCA point standings become official Oct. 27
October 07, 2008 at 04:07:09 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 6) – National, state and local track points in the sanctioned Modified, Sprint Car, Northern SportMod, Southern SportMod, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, Crate Model and Sport Compact divisions, and regional Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock standings become official at noon on Mo... (read more)
Fall Nationals features at Rolling Plains wrap up Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series
Fall Nationals features at Rolling Plains wrap up Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series
October 08, 2008 at 10:23:59 am:
HAYS, Kan. – The final races in the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series for IMCA Modifieds head line this weekend’s Fall Nationals special at Rolling Plains Motor Speedway. (read more)
Grand Nationals top prize is $2,000 for Modifieds, Stocks
Grand Nationals top prize is $2,000 for Modifieds, Stocks
October 10, 2008 at 08:04:05 am:
BOYD, Texas – Two grand is the top prize for both IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, at Boyd raceway’s Saturday, Oct. 11 Grand Nationals special. (read more)
IMCA champions, top rookies can purchase extra jackets
IMCA champions, top rookies can purchase extra jackets
October 10, 2008 at 11:18:14 am:
VINTON, Iowa – Drivers winning IMCA championships or rookie of the year titles will have the opportunity to purchase additional jackets identical to the ones they’ll be receiving. (read more)
Engine claim numbers inch up again in 2008
Engine claim numbers inch up again in 2008
October 10, 2008 at 01:51:59 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 10) – Engine claims made at IMCA-sanctioned events inched up again in 2008. (read more)
Southern Challenge special slated Oct. 17-19 at Abilene
Southern Challenge special slated Oct. 17-19 at Abilene
October 15, 2008 at 08:53:14 am:
ABILENE, Texas – IMCA Modifieds headline the Ryan Bard Memorial Southern Challenge Friday through Sunday, Oct. 17-19 at Abilene Speedway.
The Modified feature pays $3,000 to win and a minimum of $650 to start. The winner also qualifies for a spot on the 2009 Fast Shafts All... (read more)
Phillips wins five grand at Fall Nationals in Larry Shaw Racing BST Series finale
Phillips wins five grand at Fall Nationals in Larry Shaw Racing BST Series finale
October 15, 2008 at 02:21:58 pm:
By Mike Hughes
HAYS, Kan. (Oct. 11) – Veteran Jerry Phillips led a star-laden field to the $5,000 checkers in Saturday night’s Fall Nationals feature for IMCA Modifieds at Rolling Plains Motor Speedway. (read more)
Littlejohn lands two grand prize at Boyd’s Grand Nationals
Littlejohn lands two grand prize at Boyd’s Grand Nationals
October 17, 2008 at 10:56:00 am:
BOYD, Texas (Oct. 11) – Nicholas Littlejohn took home the biggest paycheck of his brief IMCA career while racing his way onto the ballot for next year’s Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. (read more)
Deery king McLaughlin heads roster of 2008 special series champions
Deery king McLaughlin heads roster of 2008 special series champions
October 22, 2008 at 08:47:29 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 17) – Long-time contender Boone McLaughlin won the Deery Brothers Summer Series crown, heading the list of first-time IMCA special series champions.
Shannon Eriksen topped Jackpot Junction Tour standings, David Murray Jr. paced the Larry Shaw Racing Blood... (read more)
Regional rookies of the year all impress during 2008 IMCA campaigns
Regional rookies of the year all impress during 2008 IMCA campaigns
October 22, 2008 at 09:07:05 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 17) – Bringing a variety of on-track experience into their IMCA freshman campaigns, regional rookies of the year in the Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions all impressed fans and foes over the course of 2008.
ButlerBuilt Modified regional rookie... (read more)
Five former champs among top drivers in regional Modified, Stock, Hobby ranks
Five former champs among top drivers in regional Modified, Stock, Hobby ranks
October 22, 2008 at 09:49:41 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 17) – Five former champions were up to their old dirt track racing tricks in 2008, adding new IMCA regional titles to their already impressive resumes.
National Modified champion P.J. Egbert topped the ButlerBuilt South Central Region for the second time.... (read more)
Eight earn top rookie of the year honors
Eight earn top rookie of the year honors
October 22, 2008 at 10:05:04 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 17) – Eight drivers raced to IMCA’s top award for first-year competitors this season.
National rookie of the year award recipients included Nick Deal in the IMCA Modifieds, Mike Garland in the IMCA J & J Steel Late Models, Kris Rye in the IMCA S... (read more)
2008 IMCA National champions
2008 IMCA National champions
October 22, 2008 at 01:15:19 pm:
Dan Rhiley
BENNINGTON, Neb. – Google King Rhiley and you can learn about the two-time Pike’s Peak Hill Climb winner and 2002 inductee to the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame.
Google his grandson Dan and you can learn more about IMCA’s 2008 S... (read more)
‘Drive for 5’ IMCA Late Model series comes to Lee County Speedway in 2009
‘Drive for 5’ IMCA Late Model series comes to Lee County Speedway in 2009
October 23, 2008 at 09:26:39 am:
By Jake Croxton
DONNELLSON, Iowa (Oct. 23) – Race fans have been asking for more Late Model action at Lee County Speedway.
In 2009, those fans will inch ever closer to a full-time program with the advent of the 11-race Ideal Ready Mix/Pilot Grove Savings Bank ‘Drive for 5’ IMCA L... (read more)
Five regional champions are new candidates on ’09 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot
Five regional champions are new candidates on ’09 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot
October 24, 2008 at 08:09:26 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 17) – The champions of IMCA’s five ButlerBuilt Modified regions are among 14 additions to the updated ballot for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.
Leading the way is P.J. Egbert, top driver in the 2008 national point standings as well as i... (read more)
LVMS ‘Duel” is final event of ‘08 season
LVMS ‘Duel” is final event of ‘08 season
October 24, 2008 at 08:15:03 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 17) – The final checkered flag of the 2008 IMCA race season will fly at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Duel In The Desert special Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 13-15.
IMCA Modifieds run for a top prize of $5,000 and a minimum of $500 to start, while IMCA S... (read more)
Switch to Southern SportMod gives Stone plenty of opportunity to visit new tracks
Switch to Southern SportMod gives Stone plenty of opportunity to visit new tracks
October 24, 2008 at 08:17:48 am:
HOBBS, N.M. – Caleb Stone decided to make the switch to an IMCA Southern SportMod to race for points at more tracks.
By the time his rookie season in the class was complete, he’d traveled to 11 of them.
“I raced Hobby Stocks for one season at... (read more)
First 25-year Stock Car sanction award to be given at Nov. 29 IMCA banquet
First 25-year Stock Car sanction award to be given at Nov. 29 IMCA banquet
October 24, 2008 at 08:22:49 am:
Champions, top rookie drivers honored during annual gala in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 17) – Marshalltown Speedway will be recognized with the first 25-year sanction award for Stock Cars, during the national IMCA banquet Saturday, Nov. 29 in Lincoln, Neb.
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Al Buschelman’s column for October newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 08:31:43 am:
Thanks to everyone who went above and beyond in making the 2008 IMCA race season successful despite high fuel prices and tough economic times.
We’ve seen gas prices start to slide recently and hope that trend continues well into the future.
Hard work and... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for October newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 08:34:25 am:
It’s hard to believe the 2008 point season has already come to close. It seems like just a few weeks ago the season started.
I would like to thank all the promoters, track officials, drivers, pit crew members and race fans for supporting IMCA racing again this season. With ... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for October newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 08:37:07 am:
I have been getting a lot of calls lately to see what rule changes will be made for 2009.
The only thing I can tell you for sure is that the Southern SportMod rules will basically be the same as they are currently.
I understand that some outlaw tracks and some... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for October newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 08:39:36 am:
This month, we will talk about the World Products Empire State Series races at Fonda, Fulton and Can-Am. We will also look ahead to the upcoming final race at Five Mile Point.
The second annual Steve Bidwell/ Skip Pabis Memorial race was held Sept. 20 at Fonda Speedway and it was... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for October newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 08:43:45 am:
Some nine months ago the 2008 point season for IMCA-sanctioned racing began at 27 different tracks in the ButlerBuilt Western Region. IMCA Modifieds competed at all tracks, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars at three, IMCA Southern SportMods at three and IMCA Sport Compacts at two. Drivers competed for na... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for October newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 08:50:01 am:
Congratulations go out this month to all our national, regional and special series champions and rookies of the year.
Seven drivers are first-time national champs this year and I think it’s neat when guys who have been racing since forever (i.e., Rod Snellenberger and Curt ... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for October newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 08:53:07 am:
Let’s get right to the biggest question everybody is asking: What are the rule changes for 2009?
The rules for all IMCA divisions will be published in the November newsletter. They’ll also be posted as soon as possible on the IMCA website.
Rules fo... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for October newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 08:56:51 am:
Points for the 2008 season become official on Monday, Oct. 27, and what a season it was, setting numerous records along the way. Congratulations and a job well done go out to our national, region, state and local track champions and rookies of the year, their families, crew members, fans and the hun... (read more)
Brett Root's column for October newsletter
Brett Root's column for October newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 09:00:01 am:
Congratulations to all of the 2008 champions of IMCA racing. It’s hard to believe the season has come to an end.
Regardless of whether or not it’s a national, regional, state, series, track or ROY championship, they are special. Winning championship... (read more)
Frame diagrams, on website, in newsletter
Frame diagrams, on website, in newsletter
October 24, 2008 at 10:52:41 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 24) – GM Metric and Chevelle frame diagrams are posted on the IMCA website and published in the October issue of Inside IMCA. You can download the pdf's here.
“The majority of our sanctioned divisions and a corresponding percentage of our drivers use these OEM frames,... (read more)
Late Model, Sport Compact rules posted
Late Model, Sport Compact rules posted
October 24, 2008 at 10:55:18 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 24) – IMCA Late Model rules for next season have been posted on the IMCA website and, as promised, there are few changes from 2008 guidelines.
Next year rule’s specify that neither E85 fuel or aerosol-style carburetors will be allowed in the class.
“E85 is an e... (read more)
Stock Cars join IMCA Modifieds at LVMS Duel In The Desert
Stock Cars join IMCA Modifieds at LVMS Duel In The Desert
October 27, 2008 at 10:53:16 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will make their first-ever appearance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, joining sanctioned Modifieds at the season-ending Duel In The Desert special Nov. 13-15.
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Final 2008 IMCA points are official
Final 2008 IMCA points are official
October 28, 2008 at 09:42:26 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 27) – 2008 point standings for all IMCA divisions are now official.
Track officials had until noon Monday to notify the IMCA home office of corrections before final national, regional, state and local standings for the Modified, Sprint Car, Northern and Southern SportMod, S... (read more)
Caswell wraps up third straight title in World Products Empire State Series
Caswell wraps up third straight title in World Products Empire State Series
October 29, 2008 at 09:17:19 am:
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (Oct. 26) – A day later than expected, Dale Caswell wrapped up his third consecu tive World Products Empire State Series championship.
Inclement weather forced postponement of the IMCA Modified tour finale from Saturday to Sunday. Caswell brought an insurmountable 46-point ... (read more)
