Speedway Motors acquires A-FAB Corporation
December 01, 2008 at 03:09:09 pm:
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 29) – Speedway Motors, Inc. of Lincoln, Neb., has acquired the A-FAB Corporation of Boonville, Ind.
A-FAB engineers and manufactures premium shocks, springs and radiators through its AFCO brand, high-quality automotive brakes through its U.S. Brake brand, and premium exh... (read more)
IMCA toasts champions, top rookies at national banquet
IMCA toasts champions, top rookies at national banquet
December 01, 2008 at 03:39:39 pm:
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 29) – With a crowd of nearly 500 in attendance, IMCA honored its champions and top rookies of 2008 at the national awards banquet Saturday evening in Lincoln.
The season’s national champions included P.J. Egbert, Modifieds; Jason Frankel, Late Models; Curt Lund, Sp... (read more)
Huffman wins drawing for new transmission from Brinn
Huffman wins drawing for new transmission from Brinn
December 09, 2008 at 12:57:32 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 10) – First year IMCA Modified driver John Huffman won the post-season drawing for the new transmission given by Brinn.
From McCook, Neb., and rookie of the year in the ButlerBuilt Central Region, Huffman had made himself eligible by competing in July’s Sandhills Shoo... (read more)
Speedway Motors continues sponsorship of IMCA Weekly Racing Series in 2009
Speedway Motors continues sponsorship of IMCA Weekly Racing Series in 2009
December 09, 2008 at 01:54:02 pm:
By Damon Lee
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 29) – Speedway Motors will return as title sponsor of the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing Series for the 2009 season.
The sponsorship was announced Nov. 29 at the IMCA national awards banquet in Lincoln, Neb.
“We are excited to continue working with... (read more)
King takes top prize in Impact drawing
King takes top prize in Impact drawing
December 10, 2008 at 10:56:43 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 11) — His first place finish at the Tiny Lund Memorial at Shelby County Speedway has paid off a second time for Mick King.
The Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod driver from Odebolt is the winner of the post-season drawing for the grand prize package from Impact Racing. He&rs... (read more)
Top national, state rookies take Circle contingencies
Top national, state rookies take Circle contingencies
December 11, 2008 at 09:05:56 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 11) – Four national IMCA rookies of the year and top freshman drivers in each state are in line for contingency awards from Circle Wheels.
Modified ROY Nick Deal, Stock Car ROY Adam Balthazor, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod ROY Luke Wan ninger and Southern SportMod ROY Kr... (read more)
Four dates set in Mohave Valley Raceway’s Winter Days of Thunder IMCA Modified Series
Four dates set in Mohave Valley Raceway’s Winter Days of Thunder IMCA Modified Series
December 15, 2008 at 07:50:29 am:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 14) – Four dates are set for the second annual Winter Days of Thunder Series at Mohave Valley Raceway.
IMCA Modifieds will race for $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100 to start at Saturday shows Jan. 10, 17 and 31, and Feb. 7.
A point fund will be paid out to t... (read more)
‘Best of the Best’ series at Death Valley boasts six shows for IMCA Modifieds
‘Best of the Best’ series at Death Valley boasts six shows for IMCA Modifieds
December 15, 2008 at 12:55:27 pm:
AMARGOSA, Nev. (Dec. 15) – IMCA Modifieds take top billing at Death Valley Raceway’s first annual Best of the Best Wild West Showdown Series.
Three weekend doubleheaders are on tap for the open wheeled class, Saturday and Sunday Jan. 3-4, Jan. 24-25 and Feb. 14-15.
First place in all s... (read more)
Aero makes perfect attendance pay off for 240 IMCA drivers
Aero makes perfect attendance pay off for 240 IMCA drivers
December 16, 2008 at 09:18:26 am:
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa (Dec. 16) – Perfect attendance throughout the 2008 race season netted $25 Aero Race Wheels product certificates for 240 IMCA drivers.
The awards went to the lowest driver in point standings who competed loc... (read more)
Czarneski captures top spot in 2008 voting for Woody’s Hot Shot contest
Czarneski captures top spot in 2008 voting for Woody’s Hot Shot contest
December 16, 2008 at 10:10:22 am:
DENMARK, Wis. (Dec. 15) – Top honors in the second biggest nationwide election of 2008 went to the candidate from Wisconsin.
IMCA Modified driver Tim Czarneski of Denmark got nearly 25 percent of the votes cast in winning the overall Woody’s Hot Shot contest for the... (read more)
SW Kansas track adds IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars in 2009
SW Kansas track adds IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars in 2009
December 17, 2008 at 08:38:29 am:
LIBERAL, Kan. (Dec. 17) – Promoter Ed Beckley brought IMCA-sanctioned Modifieds and Stock Cars to Dodge City Raceway Park to considerable acclaim this race season.
He’s looking forward to doing the same again in 2009, when the two divisions join monthly and fair week programs at the Lib... (read more)
Record 22 dates set for Deery Brothers Late Model Summer Series in 2009
Record 22 dates set for Deery Brothers Late Model Summer Series in 2009
December 17, 2008 at 11:55:18 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 17) – A record number of races are scheduled next season for drivers following the Deery Brothers Summer Series.
Twenty-two dates are slated for the IMCA Late Model tour in 2009, with the opening night event set for April 11 at 34 Raceway. The West Burlington track al... (read more)
Performance Engineering & Manufacturing gears up for 2nd season as Deery sponsor
Performance Engineering & Manufacturing gears up for 2nd season as Deery sponsor
December 18, 2008 at 08:01:27 am:
UNION, Mo. (Dec. 9) – Second year IMCA sponsor Performance Engineering and Manufacturing will make every pole starter in the Deery Brothers Summer Series an award winner again this season.
The Union, Mo., company will award a set of quick change gears to the driver ta... (read more)
IMCA sanction returns to Canyon, Winter Challenge Series starts Jan. 24
IMCA sanction returns to Canyon, Winter Challenge Series starts Jan. 24
December 18, 2008 at 08:04:13 am:
IMCA sanction returns to Canyon, Winter Challenge Series starts Jan. 24 (read more)
Bonus points capped at 60 next season
Bonus points capped at 60 next season
December 18, 2008 at 08:07:34 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 18) – A maximum of 60 bonus points will be awarded next season, to track champions in five IMCA divisions.
Bonus points will again be determined by average weekly car counts for the Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and both SportMod divisions.
&nbs... (read more)
16 dates for Rotating Right Wild West Southern Tour
16 dates for Rotating Right Wild West Southern Tour
December 18, 2008 at 08:09:35 am:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 17) – Sixteen races at tracks in Arizona, California and Nevada comprise the inaugural Rotating Right Wild West Southern Tour for IMCA Modifieds in 2009.
The series was created to complement the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour and will operate un... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for December newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:21:01 am:
We had a great time at the national IMCA awards banquet. I’m always impressed at how well run this event is, so a big round of thanks goes to all the IMCA home office staff and the folks at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, Neb., for everything they did above and beyond.
... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for December newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:21:37 am:
Congratulations to ButlerBuilt Central Region drivers David Murray Jr. and Johnny Saathoff on their 1-2 finishes at the Duel In The Desert in Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
This season-ending special lived up to all the pre-race billing with an event record of more than 200 Modified... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for December newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:24:35 am:
This month’s column is probably one of the hardest ones to write for two reasons.
First, there is no racing going on to talk about. Second, there is so much rumor racing going on that it is hard to figure out what is fact or fiction.
For the most par... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for December newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:26:54 am:
It is hard to believe that the Parts Peddler Show, Thanksgiving and the IMCA national awards banquet have all come and gone already. Now, Christmas is coming like a Modified on the home stretch at Boone so I hope you are ready. This month we will talk about the Parts Peddler and the banquet, as well... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for December newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:30:09 am:
Having just returned from the annual RPM Promoters Workshops in Reno, Nev., we are happy to report that IMCA sanctioned racing in 2009 looks to be as strong as ever.
With the workshops attended by near record crowds, IMCA promoters reported to us there will basically be no majo... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for December newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:33:55 am:
We saw many of you at the national awards banquet. I’m glad you were able to make the trip to Lincoln – or in hometown driver Chris Alcorn’s case, all the way to downtown Lincoln – and equally glad the weather cooperated that weekend.
I’d written l... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for December newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:39:02 am:
Congratulations to Curt Lund, the national champion for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars.
Curt was in attendance at the national banquet with his wife Tammy. In his acceptance speech, he thanked all who helped with this achievement. He also thanked IMCA and his local tracks... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for December newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:41:24 am:
I would like to start this month’s column by wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and happy New Year. This is the time of the year that we all need to take time and reflect on all the blessings, joy, fun and friendship we experienced over the course of the past 12 months while looking forwa... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for December newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:43:17 am:
My early column deadline last month came before we had all of the divisional rules finalized but all of the 2009 rules were printed in the November Inside IMCA newsletter that you hopefully have received and which are always available to you online at www.imca.com.
This month, ... (read more)
Brett Root's column for December newsletter
Brett Root's column for December newsletter
December 18, 2008 at 08:48:00 am:
Procrastination usually gets the best of my column. Each month I wait until the last minute possible to pen my thoughts with the intention of being as up to date as possible with my comments.
However, that practice has been getting the best of me. I get the scraps when it comes... (read more)
