Yeager, Miller start new season with ‘Best of the Best’ series wins
January 06, 2009 at 01:49:45 pm:
By Chris Stepan
AMARGOSA, Nev. (Jan. 3-4) – Two frequent visitors to victory lane added to their resumes with opening weekend wins in Death Valley Raceway’s Best of the Best Wild West Shootout Series for IMCA Modifieds.
Justen Yeager notched IMCA career win number 97 in the Saturday ... (read more)
First green flag will fly Jan. 24 for Canyon’s Winter Challenge Series
First green flag will fly Jan. 24 for Canyon’s Winter Challenge Series
January 06, 2009 at 03:29:26 pm:
First green flag will fly Jan. 24 for Canyon’s Winter Challenge Series
PEORIA, Ariz. (Jan. 6) – The first green flag flies on Jan. 24, for the first of six Winter Challenge Series events at Canyon Speedway Park.
Already familiar to many IMCA Modified drivers in the ButlerBuilt Western ... (read more)
IMCA gets specific with fuel cell location for Late Models
IMCA gets specific with fuel cell location for Late Models
January 08, 2009 at 08:42:51 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 8) – A specific location for the fuel cell is now spelled out in 2009 rules for IMCA’s Late Model division.
Fuel cells must be between the rear end housing and the back bumper. Rules announced last fall stated that fuel cells should be as far forward as possible.
&ld... (read more)
Winter Days of Thunder opener goes to Allison
Winter Days of Thunder opener goes to Allison
January 12, 2009 at 09:53:05 am:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (Jan. 10) – Two mid-pack starters ended up fighting it out for the victory, in Saturday’s opening round IMCA Modified Winter Days of Thunder show at Mohave Valley Raceway.
When the checkers flew, the edge went to Mark Allison, who took the $1,000 win and the Fast Sh... (read more)
IMCA Crate Model rules announced
IMCA Crate Model rules announced
January 12, 2009 at 04:04:03 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 12) – Rules for the third season of IMCA sanctioned Crate Model competition have been announced and reflect few changes from either of the past two years.
A maximum one inch thick, one piece open plastic intake to the carburetor spacer is allowed for the GM crate engine no.... (read more)
Estevan adds sanctioned Hobbies to Saturday shows
Estevan adds sanctioned Hobbies to Saturday shows
January 13, 2009 at 02:53:17 pm:
ESTEVAN, Sask. (Jan. 13) – A third sanctioned division will join Saturday night programs this season at Estevan Motor Speedway.
IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks debut at the 3/8-mile dirt venue on May 2. Estevan has run IMCA Modifieds since 2000 and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars since 2007.
Estevan and fou... (read more)
14 dates announced for EQ Wild West Northern Modified Tour
14 dates announced for EQ Wild West Northern Modified Tour
January 15, 2009 at 02:31:00 pm:
MYTON, Utah (Jan. 15) – The third annual EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Northern Tour will take IMCA Modified drivers to seven different tracks in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Fourteen series dates have been announced, with the first Friday-Saturday doubleheader a... (read more)
IMCA to crown first Manufacturers’ Cup winners
IMCA to crown first Manufacturers’ Cup winners
January 16, 2009 at 11:19:59 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 16) – The Modifieds that make the most visits to victory lane in 2009 will get the companies that built them plenty of post-season ink.
IMCA will crown its first-ever Manufacturers’ Cup winners this year, as part of a program recognizing top chassis builders on both n... (read more)
Modified, Late Model, SportMod entries limited for Harris Clash special at Knoxville Raceway
Modified, Late Model, SportMod entries limited for Harris Clash special at Knoxville Raceway
January 16, 2009 at 02:19:07 pm:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Jan. 16) – Pre-entries will be required for all three IMCA divisions running in the July 7-8 Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway.
A maximum 120 Modifieds take to the track on Tuesday. Late Models following the Deery Brothers Summer Series and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods a... (read more)
Track veterans are new promoters at CJ Speedway
Track veterans are new promoters at CJ Speedway
January 19, 2009 at 08:31:40 am:
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (Jan. 19) – The new promotional team at CJ Speedway already knows its way around the 4/10-mile dirt oval.
Don and Sharon Wood, their daughter Amanda Tipps and her husband Brian will oversee Friday night shows at Columbus Junction, where IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will run ... (read more)
Stanford captures round two in Winter Days of Thunder series
Stanford captures round two in Winter Days of Thunder series
January 19, 2009 at 03:26:56 pm:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (Jan. 17) – A familiar face was back in victory lane following Saturday’s Winter Days of Thunder Series feature at Mohave Valley Raceway.
Just a week after debuting a new SRP ride and finishing third in the series opener, Alex Stanford took charge on the seventh of ... (read more)
Grangers are new Independence promoters
Grangers are new Independence promoters
January 20, 2009 at 11:38:26 am:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Jan. 20) – Cam and Jodi Granger have been awarded the contract to promote events this season at Independence Motor Speedway.
“We’re very excited and ready to get going,” said Granger, a former IMCA Modified and Late Model driver. “Independence... (read more)
Dakota Classic dates announced for IMCA Modified, Stock Car tours
Dakota Classic dates announced for IMCA Modified, Stock Car tours
January 20, 2009 at 01:01:10 pm:
MANDAN, N.D. (Jan. 20) – Six July dates are scheduled for the 20th annual Big Dog Chassis Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds, while IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers following the Dakota Track Side Classic Series will see action on five nights.
Each Modified main event pays $1,200 to win and ... (read more)
Mari sweeps Imperial’s season opening twinbill
Mari sweeps Imperial’s season opening twinbill
January 21, 2009 at 01:23:00 pm:
IMPERIAL, Calif. (Jan. 17-18) – Lance Mari had more than 20 sanctioned shows under his belt before picking up his IMCA Modified career first feature win.
He only needed one more start to get his second victory.
Mari swept the season-opening weekend at Imperial Valley Speedway, taking the $1,... (read more)
Dubuque, Farley ink dates for IMCA Late Model point races
Dubuque, Farley ink dates for IMCA Late Model point races
January 21, 2009 at 02:34:44 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 21) – Three race dates for IMCA Late Models are on 2009 schedules at both Farley Speedway and Dubuque Speedway.
National and Smiley’s Racing Products State points will be awarded for Friday shows May 8, June 19 and Aug. 14 at Farley, and for Sunday shows June 7, July ... (read more)
First green flag flies Jan. 24 for Canyon’s Winter Challenge Series
First green flag flies Jan. 24 for Canyon’s Winter Challenge Series
January 21, 2009 at 02:36:15 pm:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Jan. 6) – The first green flag flies on Jan. 24, for the first of six Winter Challenge Series events at Canyon Speedway Park.
Already familiar to many IMCA Modified drivers in the ButlerBuilt Western Region, Canyon resumes sanctioning the open wheeled class after a five-year hi... (read more)
Belleville Motorsports adds 5th Modified series to IMCA contingency awards program for 2009
Belleville Motorsports adds 5th Modified series to IMCA contingency awards program for 2009
January 22, 2009 at 11:25:43 am:
BELLEVILLE, Kan. – Drivers in a fifth special series for IMCA Modifieds receive contingency awards this season from Belleville Motorsports.
A designated place finisher at each of the 16 events in the Rotating Right Wild West Modified Southern Tour will pocket product certif... (read more)
Enginequest expands IMCA program with awards for Hobby Stocks
Enginequest expands IMCA program with awards for Hobby Stocks
January 22, 2009 at 11:30:27 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Awards for Hobby Stock drivers are the latest addition to Enginequest’s contingency program with IMCA.
All opening night feature winners in the class receive $50 product certificates, while eligible drivers earn $100 in cash for each local track cham... (read more)
Hyperco awards given in four divisions
Hyperco awards given in four divisions
January 22, 2009 at 11:34:19 am:
LOGANSPORT, Ind. – IMCA drivers in four divisions competing with Hyperco products will earn contingency awards again this season courtesy of the Logansport, Ind., manufacturer.
The top three drivers in all five Modified regions and both Stock Car regions racing with at leas... (read more)
Isky extends special events sponsorship to 17th season
Isky extends special events sponsorship to 17th season
January 22, 2009 at 11:36:07 am:
GARDENA, Calif. – Feature winners at as many as 80 IMCA special events this season will pocket contingency awards from Isky Racing Cams.
Located in Gardena, Calif., the high performance parts manufacturer enjoys the longest tenure of any IMCA special events sponsor, 17 year... (read more)
J & J Steel continues sponsorship of Ironman awards, special race
J & J Steel continues sponsorship of Ironman awards, special race
January 22, 2009 at 11:40:53 am:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa – What promises to be a record-setting season for the Deery Brothers Summer Series features contingency awards at every event and a special race in September sponsored by J & J Steel.
The West Burlington, Iowa, chassis, race car parts and accessori... (read more)
JAZ renews contingency program for eight IMCA sanctioned divisions in 2009
JAZ renews contingency program for eight IMCA sanctioned divisions in 2009
January 22, 2009 at 12:02:44 pm:
SANTA PAULA, Calif. – Drivers in eight IMCA divisions are chasing shares of more than $14,000 in contingency awards from JAZ Products again this season.
The Santa Paula, Calif., high performance parts manufacturer and retailer returns to the national decal program for Modif... (read more)
Performance Distributors renews program for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks
Performance Distributors renews program for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks
January 22, 2009 at 12:04:02 pm:
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Performance Distributors has renewed a popular contingency program for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks.
Drivers in both divisions competing with DUI distributors are eligible for product or product certificate awards given by the Memphis, Tenn., hig... (read more)
QuickTime joins decal program for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars
QuickTime joins decal program for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars
January 22, 2009 at 12:05:53 pm:
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Jan. 21) – QuickTime Inc.’s second season as an IMCA sponsor will be its first as part of the national decal program for the sanctioned Stock Car division.
The high performance parts manufacturer and retailer will give product awards to the top three ... (read more)
Aero makes perfect attendance pay off for 240 IMCA drivers
Aero makes perfect attendance pay off for 240 IMCA drivers
January 22, 2009 at 12:07:22 pm:
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 locally every week in the Modified, Stock Car, Hobby ... (read more)
Allison, Mari are new to ballot for 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational race
Allison, Mari are new to ballot for 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational race
January 22, 2009 at 01:00:31 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 21) – Mark Allison and Lance Mari are the newest IMCA Modified drivers to race their way onto the ballot for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.
Allison bested the first night event in Mohave Valley Raceway’s Winter Days of Thunder Series. M... (read more)
Two Jackpot Junction shows on Elko's Dirt Nationals card
Two Jackpot Junction shows on Elko's Dirt Nationals card
January 22, 2009 at 01:04:15 pm:
ELKO, Minn. (Jan. 21) - The 13th annual Jackpot Junction Tour will be a guaranteed groundbreaker for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars.
The winged division makes its first-ever appearances at Elko Speedway, where dirt will hauled in to cover the 3/8-mile asphalt oval for... (read more)
AMI Graphics becomes official signage supplier to IMCA, offers free billboard, discounts to all sanc
AMI Graphics becomes official signage supplier to IMCA, offers free billboard, discounts to all sanc
January 22, 2009 at 01:07:11 pm:
STRAFFORD, N.H. – Drivers and fans have already seen and appreciated the company’s efforts during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
This year, they’ll do the same at their local race tracks.
AMI Graphics is the new official signage su... (read more)
Icon awards are new for IMCA Modified, SportMod drivers
Icon awards are new for IMCA Modified, SportMod drivers
January 22, 2009 at 01:09:11 pm:
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Modified and SportMod drivers are in the running this season for contingencies from new IMCA sponsor Icon Forged Racing Pistons.
The Carson City, Nev., company manufactures a newly-introduced line of high performance pistons and will give piston sets and... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for January newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 01:30:15 pm:
It’s exciting to see schedules announced for both the Rotating Right Wild West Modified Southern Tour and now this month the EQ Wild West Modified Northern Tour.
There are 14 dates on the northern slate, with doubleheaders at Aztec Speedway, Diamond Mountain Speedway, Deser... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for January newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 01:36:39 pm:
I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. Now it’s time to get geared up for the 2009 race season.
Don and Paula Bolt have decided to retire from promoting. They have promoted several tracks in Kansas and Nebraska over the past 12 years. We are going to miss thei... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for January newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 01:39:23 pm:
Now that the New Year is here, the new racing season is just around the corner here in the ButlerBuilt South Central Region.
They have already started racing in some other parts of the country, Alabama, Arizona, California and Nevada, to be precise.
Closer to ... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for January newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 01:42:07 pm:
Racing seems a long way off here on the north end of the cold and snowy Butlerbuilt Eastern Region. We hope that wherever you are, you are staying warm.
Congrats to Benji LaCrosse on his win at the Ice Bowl at the Talladega Short Track this month. We didn’t make the trip bu... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for January newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 01:54:07 pm:
Without a doubt, our 21st consecutive year as IMCA ButlerBuilt Western Region director is starting out like none other.
Even though the calendar says it is winter, we have been fortunate enough to attend three sanctioned IMCA Modified events the first two weekends of the New Year... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for January newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 01:56:57 pm:
The 2009 season is already off to a faster start than years past, with Modified events in the record books in Alabama, Arizona, California and Nevada.
Track and traveling photographers have gone above and beyond thus far in furnishing pictures from those events and I’m opti... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for January newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 01:58:25 pm:
Happy New Year. We hope everyone had a great holiday season and now its full speed ahead for the 2009 season.
It’s hard to believe the 2009 season has already started for some IMCA tracks. We are in the deep freeze of winter here in Minnesota. This week the wind chill temps... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for January newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 02:00:05 pm:
If it keeps snowing like it has this past week, the only racing that will be done in the Northern states this April is snowmobile racing.
Here in Iowa, we received 17 inches of snow in the past week, temperatures were well below zero many of those nights and it is only halfway th... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for January newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 02:01:15 pm:
Happy New Year everyone!
My trip to attend the 18th annual Ice Bowl in Talladega, Ala., started from Omaha in cold but brilliant sunshine on New Year’s Eve day and ended with not seeing the sun for almost a week. Cool, rainy weather dominated the weekend for the second time... (read more)
Brett Root's column for January newsletter
Brett Root's column for January newsletter
January 22, 2009 at 02:04:26 pm:
As we kick off the 2009 IMCA racing season, be sure to take the time and review the IMCA rules in your respective division and read the columns of your corresponding IMCA inspector or competition director. While the rule changes for 2009 have been minor, it’s always a good i... (read more)
Yeager, Pounds trade wins in Death Valley Modified series
Yeager, Pounds trade wins in Death Valley Modified series
January 27, 2009 at 01:01:56 pm:
AMARGOSA, Nev. (Jan. 24-25) – Justen Yeager held off Brad Pounds to win Saturday’s Best of the Best Wild West Showdown feature at Death Valley Raceway.
Pounds returned the favor on Sunday.
Yeager took his second IMCA Modified checkered flag of the series in the opener, working his way ... (read more)
Thornton, Lewerke top Modified features in Winter Challenge Series openers at Canyon
Thornton, Lewerke top Modified features in Winter Challenge Series openers at Canyon
January 27, 2009 at 01:04:46 pm:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Jan. 24-25) – A home state driver and a traveler from halfway across the country were IMCA Modified feature winners on the opening weekend of Canyon Speedway Park’s Winter Challenge Series.
Ricky Thornton Jr. topped Saturday’s show, the first IMCA event held at Cany... (read more)
IMCA Sport Compacts race Sundays at Stuart
IMCA Sport Compacts race Sundays at Stuart
January 28, 2009 at 10:46:51 am:
STUART, Iowa (Jan. 28) – A fifth IMCA division joins weekly programs this season at Stuart Speedway, with the addition of Sport Compacts to Sunday shows.
“We wanted a class that could bring new folks into racing at a lower cost,” promoter Bill Davis Jr. explained. “Another p... (read more)
