GM crate engine bonuses total $18,500 for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod drivers
November 05, 2008 at 01:47:25 pm:
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (Nov. 5) – A whopping $18,500 in bonuses from GM Performance Parts will be paid out to IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod drivers who competed with crate engines during the 2008 race season.
Fifty-two different drivers from 21 sanctioned tracks will get GM checks during ... (read more)
First wins by 61 IMCA rookies net Speedway Motors gift cards
First wins by 61 IMCA rookies net Speedway Motors gift cards
November 06, 2008 at 08:04:06 am:
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 6) – First feature wins by 61 IMCA rookie drivers netted a $100 gift card for each from Speedway Motors this season.
Recipients in the Modified division were Randy Brown, Kyle Camperud, Nick Deal, Sydney Finn, John Huffman, Austin Huskey, Chase Jupe, Benji Kirkpatrick, Nic... (read more)
IMCA national champions Egbert, Snellenberger earn biggest shares of Moser cash award program
IMCA national champions Egbert, Snellenberger earn biggest shares of Moser cash award program
November 07, 2008 at 02:16:29 pm:
PORTLAND, Ind. (Nov. 7) – National champions P.J. Egbert and Rod Snellenberger landed the biggest shares of cash prizes awarded to IMCA drivers this season by Moser Engineering.
Moser paid $50 for each feature win by Modified and Stock Car drivers who participated in the 2008 sign-up progra... (read more)
$50,675 in cash, certificates and products given through 2008 IMCA awards program
$50,675 in cash, certificates and products given through 2008 IMCA awards program
November 07, 2008 at 02:21:17 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 7) – IMCA drivers earned $50,675 in cash and product certificates, plus a generous number of product awards through unique contingency award program in place for the 2008 race season.
Those awards were given by AFCO Racing Products, Bilstein, Bushore Racing Enterprises, C... (read more)
Hobby Stock cash claim increases next season
Hobby Stock cash claim increases next season
November 11, 2008 at 03:41:47 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 11) – The dollar amount for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock cash engine claims goes from $325 to $550 in 2009.
The increase is reflected in rules for the division now posted on the IMCA website and includes $25 for the wrecker and $25 for the track official overseeing the claim.
... (read more)
IMCA rookies of the year share post-season prizes
IMCA rookies of the year share post-season prizes
November 11, 2008 at 03:43:48 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 11) – IMCA sponsors rewarded national rookies of the year in seven sanctioned divisions this season.
Modified rookie Nick Deal, Stock Car ROY Adam Balthazor and Sprint Car freshman Blake Anderson each earned cylinder head sets from World Products.
Late Model rookie Mik... (read more)
Aftermarket, performance OEM blocks back in Modified rules
Aftermarket, performance OEM blocks back in Modified rules
November 11, 2008 at 03:45:12 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 11) – Aftermarket and performance OEM blocks will again be legal for use in the IMCA Modified division, beginning next season.
“These blocks had initially been allowed in the division before cost became an issue,” explained IMCA Vice President of Operations Br... (read more)
Contingency awards top $150,000 for IMCA champions
Contingency awards top $150,000 for IMCA champions
November 12, 2008 at 09:04:33 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 12) – Their success on the track will yield a rich bounty of post-season awards for champions in all nine of the divisions sanctioned by IMCA in 2008.
More than $150,000 will go to the top drivers in national, regional, state, local track and special series point standing... (read more)
IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Sport Compacts new to 2009 weekly programs at Minneapolis Ra
IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Sport Compacts new to 2009 weekly programs at Minneapolis Ra
November 13, 2008 at 09:19:25 am:
MINNEAPOLIS, Kan. (Nov. 13) – Two more IMCA divisions will join regular weekly programs at Minneapolis Raceway next season.
Both the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Sport Compacts are new to Saturday shows, replacing Sportsman Modified and Mosquito classes that ran under rules similar... (read more)
Murray tops opening night qualifier at record setting Duel In The Desert
Murray tops opening night qualifier at record setting Duel In The Desert
November 14, 2008 at 12:48:28 pm:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 13) –David Murray Jr. will continue his quest for a second Duel In The Desert title from the pole.
With an event record 219 IMCA Modifieds on hand Thursday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s ½-mile Dirt Track, Murray passed d... (read more)
Night two Duel In The Desert honors to Stone
Night two Duel In The Desert honors to Stone
November 15, 2008 at 03:50:59 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 14) – Making his move to the front with two laps left, Paul Stone won Friday’s Duel In The Desert qualifying feature for IMCA Modifieds at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The victory puts the California clipper on the outside of the ... (read more)
Everything’s aces for Murray at record-setting Duel In The Desert
Everything’s aces for Murray at record-setting Duel In The Desert
November 16, 2008 at 12:43:03 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 15) – David Murray Jr. came to Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Duel In The Desert special with a brand new IMCA Modified.
He went home to Oberlin, Kan., with a $5,000 down payment on that ride, after winning the 40-lap Saturday nigh... (read more)
2009 rules announced: IMCA cash engine claim goes to $550
2009 rules announced: IMCA cash engine claim goes to $550
November 20, 2008 at 10:19:49 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 20) – There’s a new number drivers in divisions with cash engine claims will notice in the IMCA rules for next season: $550.
That’s the amount in greenbacks drivers in the Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and both SportMod divisions have to have in their wallet ... (read more)
Another class, another crown: Donnelly is IMCA Mod champ
Another class, another crown: Donnelly is IMCA Mod champ
November 21, 2008 at 08:30:30 am:
PIERMONT, N.H. (Nov. 19) – Mechanical problems on the last night of the 2007 race season cost Chris Donnelly a shot at a track championship.
That wasn’t the case this year for November’s Woody’s Hot Shot of the Month contest pick.
The P... (read more)
World Products returns as sponsor for IMCA Empire State Series, rookie awards
World Products returns as sponsor for IMCA Empire State Series, rookie awards
November 21, 2008 at 09:42:05 am:
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (Nov. 19) – The Empire State Series for IMCA Modifieds runs under the World Products banner again in 2009.
The seventh annual tour will visit speedplants in New York and Pennsylvania. As title sponsor, World will furnish the point fund to be paid to top 10 ... (read more)
Weekly program at Beatrice moves to Fridays in 2009
Weekly program at Beatrice moves to Fridays in 2009
November 21, 2008 at 09:43:38 am:
BEATRICE, Neb. (Nov. 4) – Regular weekly race programs at Beatrice Speedway will be held on Friday nights next season.
Point races for IMCA-sanctioned Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet Northern Sport¬Mods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and IMCA Sport Compacts had been held on Saturd... (read more)
Larry Shaw Racing BST banquet in January
Larry Shaw Racing BST banquet in January
November 21, 2008 at 09:45:53 am:
DENVER, Colo. – The Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series for IMCA Modifieds will recognize its top drivers, during a banquet in the Denver area on Jan. 24, 2009.
The banquet will be held in conjunction with the 21st annual Colorado Oval Track Trade Show and Swap ... (read more)
Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Sport Compacts new in 2009 at Minneapolis Raceway
Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Sport Compacts new in 2009 at Minneapolis Raceway
November 21, 2008 at 09:52:19 am:
MINNEAPOLIS, Kan. (Nov. 13) – Two more IMCA divisions join regular weekly programs at Minneapolis Raceway next season.
Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Sport Compacts will be new to Saturday shows, replacing Sportsman Modified and Mosquito classes that ran under rules ... (read more)
Talladega Short Track hosts 18th annual Ice Bowl special
Talladega Short Track hosts 18th annual Ice Bowl special
November 21, 2008 at 09:54:13 am:
TALLADEGA, Ala. – The 18th annual Ice Bowl special is set for Jan. 1-4 at Talladega Short Track.
First place in the IMCA Modified main event pays $1,500 and will be accompanied by a berth on the ballot for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.
A minimum of $100 will be paid to make the 24-c... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for November newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 09:56:45 am:
I did my best to keep up with race-by-race results from the Duel In The Desert and all I can say is “Wow.”
With that many Modifieds on hand at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it’s impossible not to think about the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. Both record car ... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for November newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 09:59:48 am:
Now that the 2008 race season is officially over and banquets are underway, congratulations to all track, state, special series, regional and national champions.
During the past season I have seen some fantastic racing all over the ButlerBuilt Central Region from the large &frac1... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for November newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 10:03:10 am:
I just returned from Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the Duel In The Desert and I must say it was quite an event.
A record 200-plus IMCA Modifieds from all over the country and Canada, and 20 IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars from six states made for a great show!
Congratul... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for November newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 10:06:26 am:
This month we will talk about the World Products Empire State Series race at Five Mile Point and about 2008 Champions.
Five Mile Point, in Binghamton, N.Y., has been the final stop for the Empire State Series for a few years now and always brings the curtain down just right. This... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for November newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 10:10:09 am:
We have just returned from the 11th annual IMCA Duel in the Desert at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s ½-mile oval.
With an event record-setting 221 IMCA Modifieds in attendance and 20 IMCA Stock Cars making their inaugural appearance, the event has become the second l... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for November newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 10:12:57 am:
Pre-entry numbers gave us a pretty good indication that a record number of cars were going to be at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Duel In The Desert, but having 220-some IMCA Modifieds and 20 IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars on hand was a real treat.
The Stocks were a great addition for... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for November newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 10:15:10 am:
Congratulations to Curt Lund of Redwood Falls, Minn., on winning his first IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Car national championship. Curt was dominant at Redwood Speedway; where he won the track championship outright for the third time.
For 2009, many tracks have been inquiring ... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for November newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 10:18:36 am:
Your wait is over … you will find the 2009 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock rules published in this issue of Inside IMCA, as well as posted on the IMCA website.
In the coming months, we will discuss clarifications and questions that drivers have called abo... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for November newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 10:19:40 am:
As I start this month’s column, the national IMCA award banquet, celebrating America’s Champions, is just a few short weeks away and we’re still working diligently on rules for some of our divisions.
By the time you receive the November edition of Inside IMCA, a... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for November newsletter
Brett Root’s column for November newsletter
November 21, 2008 at 10:23:00 am:
While the national awards banquet is yet to be held, this month wraps up much of the 2008 IMCA race season.
The Duel In The Desert at Las Vegas Motor Speedway more than lived up to all of its pre-race billing, with more than 240 IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars on hand f... (read more)
Intake manifold options new for three divisions next season
Intake manifold options new for three divisions next season
November 21, 2008 at 12:55:19 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 21) – Intake manifold options have been added in three IMCA divisions next season.
Drivers in the Stock Car, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Southern SportMod classes can compete with Edelbrock 2701 GM, Ford 7181 or 7183, or Chrysler 2915 manifolds. Stock Car drivers c... (read more)
Woody’s Hot Shot contest voting starts Monday, Nov. 24
Woody’s Hot Shot contest voting starts Monday, Nov. 24
November 24, 2008 at 01:05:51 pm:
Winners of monthly contests and the four picks from the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals comprise the overall Woody’s Hot Shot contest for the season.
Fan voting to pick the top car of 2008 will be conducted via email to rhaefner@imca.com, beginning Monday, Nov. 24 an... (read more)
Awards banquet Saturday in Lincoln wraps up IMCA season
Awards banquet Saturday in Lincoln wraps up IMCA season
November 25, 2008 at 12:12:21 pm:
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 25) – The last of the pumpkin pie will have been served before attention returns to the final event of the 2008 IMCA season.
The national awards banquet will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 at The Cornhusker Marriott in downtown Lincoln. Champions and rookie drivers of the year ... (read more)
Sather sells Boone Speedway interest to Kathy Root
Sather sells Boone Speedway interest to Kathy Root
November 26, 2008 at 02:37:26 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Nov. 25) – Everett Sather has sold his 50 percent interest in Boone Speedway to Kathy Root.
Sather was co-owner of the 1/3 mile-oval with Robert Lawton for 27 years.
Lawton will continue promoting the track, which has been the site of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals sin... (read more)
