Lewerke takes second straight Canyon checkers
February 02, 2009 at 11:50:52 am:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Jan. 31) – He’s a long ways from home, but Rich Lewerke continued to prove he’s right at home at Canyon Speedway Park.
The Iowa traveler won Saturday’s Winter Challenge Series feature for IMCA Modifieds at Canyon, using lapped traffic to his advantage in getti... (read more)
Three IMCA divisions run at South Dakota’s Raceway Park
Three IMCA divisions run at South Dakota’s Raceway Park
February 03, 2009 at 09:18:59 am:
JEFFERSON, S.D. (Feb. 3) – Drivers in three divisions will chase IMCA points at a different South Dakota venue this season.
Raceway Park at Jefferson opens on April 19, with Sunday programs featuring the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks co... (read more)
Price track right for three more IMCA divisions
Price track right for three more IMCA divisions
February 04, 2009 at 01:34:10 pm:
PRICE, Utah (Feb. 4) – Three more IMCA divisions will be new to programs at Desert Thunder Raceway this season.
IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts join Modifieds and Southern SportMods at 10 shows scheduled at the 3/8-mile dirt venue.
Desert Thunder added the... (read more)
Modified features highlight three Frostbuster specials
Modified features highlight three Frostbuster specials
February 06, 2009 at 08:23:25 am:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – A trio of early April Frostbuster specials get the new race season started at three Iowa tracks.
IMCA Modified features on Friday, April 3 at Marshalltown Speedway, Saturday, April 4 at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City and Sunday, April 5 at Benton County Speedway... (read more)
Third straight for Lewerke, Hamilton wins again in Canyon’s Winter Challenge Series
Third straight for Lewerke, Hamilton wins again in Canyon’s Winter Challenge Series
February 09, 2009 at 11:31:54 am:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 7) – Rich Lewerke won for a third straight time, while Zach Hamilton scored his second victory of the season in the latest installment of the Winter Challenge Series at Canyon Speedway Park.
Lewerke topped the IMCA Modified main event for his third $1,000 payday in 14 days... (read more)
MVR series ends with Feb. 28, March 1 twinbill
MVR series ends with Feb. 28, March 1 twinbill
February 11, 2009 at 11:16:58 am:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (Feb. 17) – The Winter Days of Thunder Series for IMCA Modifieds at Mohave Valley Raceway now concludes with a Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28-March 1 doubleheader.
Both feature events will pay $1,000 to win and are qualifying events for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star I... (read more)
IMCA Modified transmission rules unchanged
IMCA Modified transmission rules unchanged
February 11, 2009 at 03:31:56 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Feb. 11) – While new transmissions are on the high performance market, no changes have been made in what’s allowed in sanctioned competition for IMCA Modifieds.
Four aftermarket, aluminum case, internal clutch transmissions are approved for use in the division:
&bul... (read more)
New promoter has bigger, better plans for Aztec Speedway
New promoter has bigger, better plans for Aztec Speedway
February 12, 2009 at 11:26:05 am:
AZTEC, N.M. (Feb. 12) – While he already likes much of what he’s seen at Aztec Speedway, new owner and promoter Mike Hamilton has even bigger and better plans for the 3/8 mile oval.
“This already first class facility will benefit from new paint, drainage improvements and PA system... (read more)
Winter Challenge Series for IMCA Modifieds ends Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park
Winter Challenge Series for IMCA Modifieds ends Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park
February 12, 2009 at 11:34:18 am:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 12) – The IMCA Modified half of the Winter Challenge Series sees its final checkered flag this Valentine’s Day at Canyon Speedway Park.
Pit gates at Peoria open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, hot laps are at noon and racing starts at 1 p.m. The Modified feature pays $1,000 ... (read more)
Death Valley’s ‘Best of the Best’ series for IMCA Modifieds wraps up this weekend
Death Valley’s ‘Best of the Best’ series for IMCA Modifieds wraps up this weekend
February 12, 2009 at 12:56:30 pm:
AMARGOSA, Nev. (Feb. 12) – The third and final doubleheader for IMCA Modifieds following the Best of the Best Wild West Showdown Series is this weekend at Death Valley Raceway.
Both Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15 features pay $1,000 to win and are qualifying events for the Fast Shafts ... (read more)
Early entries near 100 for July 7-8 Harris Clash at Knoxville
Early entries near 100 for July 7-8 Harris Clash at Knoxville
February 13, 2009 at 02:08:23 pm:
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Feb. 13) – The number of IMCA drivers mailing in early entries for the July 7-8 Harris Clash at Knoxville Raceway is nearing 100.
Forty-four Modified drivers from six states, including Colorado and Texas, have pre-entered for opening night action. Thirty-one Karl Chevrolet No... (read more)
Seidler wins finale at Canyon, Lewerke tops in series points
Seidler wins finale at Canyon, Lewerke tops in series points
February 16, 2009 at 09:35:56 am:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 14) – Marlyn Seidler and Rich Lewerke both came up winners Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park.
Seidler led all 25 laps of the fifth and final event in the Winter Challenge Series for IMCA Modifieds. Lewerke, meanwhile, followed three straight feature victories at Peoria with... (read more)
Four IMCA divisions race at Abilene’s Ice Breaker
Four IMCA divisions race at Abilene’s Ice Breaker
February 16, 2009 at 02:18:27 pm:
ABILENE, Texas – Four IMCA divisions see action at Abilene Speedway’s season-opening Ice Breaker special Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22.
Feature events are on the program each night for the Modifieds, Southern SportMods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks.
Saturday’s show again doubl... (read more)
Canyon Speedway Park to host Rotating Right Wild West Tour
Canyon Speedway Park to host Rotating Right Wild West Tour
February 16, 2009 at 02:45:01 pm:
PEORIA, Ariz. – Canyon Speedway Park rolls out the red carpet this weekend, for the inaugural doubleheader in the Rotating Right Wild West Modified Southern Tour for IMCA Modifieds.
Pit gates open at 10 a.m. both Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22. Drivers’ meetings are at 11:4... (read more)
Manzanita sets race dates for IMCA Modifieds, Southern SportMods
Manzanita sets race dates for IMCA Modifieds, Southern SportMods
February 17, 2009 at 02:59:05 pm:
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 17) – Driver-turned-promoter Hollywood Leary has always been a Modified fan.
He’s hoping to share his enthusiasm for the sanctioned class with several thousand new racing enthusiasts this season at Manzanita Speedway.
IMCA Modifieds return to the quick clay Phoenix... (read more)
Yeager takes third win, series title at Death Valley Raceway
Yeager takes third win, series title at Death Valley Raceway
February 18, 2009 at 08:07:33 am:
AMARGOSA, Nev. (Feb. 14) – Finishing the Best of the Best Wild West Showdown Series the way he started it, Justen Yeager won the Valentine’s Day feature for IMCA Modifieds at Death Valley Raceway.
Yeager collected $1,000 for each of his three series victories and ran second in the other... (read more)
Karl Chevrolet N. SportMods, Sport Compacts added to regular programs at Rolling Plains, WaKeeney
Karl Chevrolet N. SportMods, Sport Compacts added to regular programs at Rolling Plains, WaKeeney
February 18, 2009 at 08:42:31 am:
HAYS, Kan. (Feb. 18) – Two more IMCA divisions join regular race programs at a pair of Kansas tracks this season.
Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and the Sport Compacts will run at Rolling Plains Motor Speedway in Hays and at WaKeeney Speedway.
Both tracks already sanction their Modified, ... (read more)
Practice session tonight precedes Ice Breaker at Abilene
Practice session tonight precedes Ice Breaker at Abilene
February 19, 2009 at 02:08:13 pm:
ABILENE, Texas (Feb. 19) – An open practice session is on tap tonight and leads into the season-opening Ice Breaker special this weekend at Abilene Speedway.
Pit gates open at 5 p.m., with IMCA Modifieds, Southern SportMods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks turning laps from 6-10 p.m. this eveni... (read more)
JR Motorsports adds heat race winner decals to IMCA contingency program
JR Motorsports adds heat race winner decals to IMCA contingency program
February 20, 2009 at 09:05:23 am:
ANKENY, Iowa – JR Motorsports adds one of IMCA’s most visible and most popular awards to its contingency program for 2009.
The Ankeny engine and chassis component manufacturer will provide heat race winner decals, to be given in all sanctioned divisions.
... (read more)
Brodix awards go to Late Model national and Deery champions, rookies of the year
Brodix awards go to Late Model national and Deery champions, rookies of the year
February 20, 2009 at 09:07:32 am:
MENA, Ark. – Champions and top rookie drivers in both national standings for the IMCA Late Model division and final points for the Deery Brothers Summer Series earn contingency awards from Brodix.
Each champion and top rookie will receive cylinder head sets from the Mena, A... (read more)
Coleman continues awards for Modified, rookie drivers
Coleman continues awards for Modified, rookie drivers
February 20, 2009 at 09:10:14 am:
MENOMINEE, Mich. – Coleman Racing Products will continue contingency awards based on regional and rookie standings for IMCA Modified drivers this season.
The sixth through 10th place drivers in final point standings for each of the five regions, and each regional rookie of ... (read more)
Comp Cams, RHS give engine builder awards
Comp Cams, RHS give engine builder awards
February 20, 2009 at 09:11:16 am:
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Competition Cams and Racing Head Service combine to sponsor engine builder of the year award in seven IMCA divisions again this season.
National champions in the Modified, Late Model, KSE Racing Products Sprint Car, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod, Souther... (read more)
Engine Pro awards given in three IMCA divisions
Engine Pro awards given in three IMCA divisions
February 20, 2009 at 09:14:30 am:
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. – Regional Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock point standings will again determine the IMCA recipients of contingency awards given by Engine Pro.
The Wheat Ridge, Colo.-based internal engine parts wholesaler group is giving $6,300 in product/service cert... (read more)
Gaerte enrolls two Modified drivers for house program
Gaerte enrolls two Modified drivers for house program
February 20, 2009 at 09:16:12 am:
ROCHESTER, Ind. – Gaerte Fuel Systems spreads the contingency award wealth again this season between drivers competing in the IMCA Modified division.
Manufacturer of the official carburetor for IMCA, Gaerte will enroll the top two eligible drivers, based on final 2009 natio... (read more)
Jet continues sponsorship of Northern Stock, Hobby regions
Jet continues sponsorship of Northern Stock, Hobby regions
February 20, 2009 at 09:17:23 am:
BEATRICE, Neb. –Northern Regions for both IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks will be sponsored again this season by Jet Racing.
The Beatrice, Neb., chassis manufacturer and parts retailer will furnish a portion of the point fund to be paid to the top 10 dri... (read more)
Deery Series drivers chase JB car care package prizes
Deery Series drivers chase JB car care package prizes
February 20, 2009 at 09:18:45 am:
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – They won’t be first across the finish line, but Justice Brothers/Gillund Enterprises will make contingency award winners out of three drivers at every event in the upcoming Deery Brothers Summer Series.
Second, fifth and 10th place finishers at a... (read more)
Karl Chevrolet returns as title sponsor of IMCA’s Northern SportMod division
Karl Chevrolet returns as title sponsor of IMCA’s Northern SportMod division
February 20, 2009 at 09:20:10 am:
ANKENY, Iowa – Karl Chevrolet returns this season as title sponsor of IMCA’s fastest growing division.
As part of that sponsorship, the Ankeny, Iowa, auto dealership will provide $2,500 of the point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in final point standings for the No... (read more)
Mitchell Machine renews contingency award program for IMCA Modified, Stock Car drivers
Mitchell Machine renews contingency award program for IMCA Modified, Stock Car drivers
February 20, 2009 at 09:22:19 am:
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa – Mitchell Machine has renewed its contingency award program for competitors in the IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car divisions.
The Webster City manufacturer will give transmissions or product certificates to drivers in both classes again this seas... (read more)
Moser targets special events drivers for new IMCA awards
Moser targets special events drivers for new IMCA awards
February 20, 2009 at 09:23:46 am:
PORTLAND, Ind. – Moser Engineering switches gears with its IMCA contingency awards program for 2009, targeting special events in five sanctioned divisions.
Designated place finishers at as many as 80 specials for Modifieds, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern ... (read more)
Top national IMCA rookies earn awards from Joie of Seating
Top national IMCA rookies earn awards from Joie of Seating
February 20, 2009 at 09:25:07 am:
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Joie of Seating will recognize on-track accomplishments of eight IMCA national rookies of the year in 2009.
Top rookies in the Modified, Late Model, KSE Racing Products Sprint Car, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod, Southern SportMod, Sunoco Stock Car ... (read more)
Eibach Springs giving new awards in five IMCA divisions
Eibach Springs giving new awards in five IMCA divisions
February 20, 2009 at 09:30:32 am:
CORONA, Calif. – An international manufacturer already well-known in the high performance and street markets is a new sponsor for five IMCA divisions.
Eibach Springs will give product awards to competitors in the sanctioned Modified, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod, Southe... (read more)
Awards from FK Rod Ends are new in 2009 for drivers in four IMCA divisions
Awards from FK Rod Ends are new in 2009 for drivers in four IMCA divisions
February 20, 2009 at 09:32:22 am:
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. – Competitors in four divisions receive contingency awards this season from new IMCA sponsor FK Rod Ends.
The rod end and spherical bearing manufacturer will give $100 product certificates to top 10 drivers in national point standings for the Modified, La... (read more)
Stephenville Starter sponsors Southern Stock, Hobby regions
Stephenville Starter sponsors Southern Stock, Hobby regions
February 20, 2009 at 09:34:49 am:
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – A family business that already has close ties to IMCA is now a sponsor for two sanctioned divisions.
Stephenville Starter is the new title sponsor of Southern Regions for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and will pay a portion of... (read more)
Drottz plans racing return to old Texas stomping grounds
Drottz plans racing return to old Texas stomping grounds
February 20, 2009 at 09:36:41 am:
ANKENY, Iowa – By the time this issue of Inside IMCA goes in the mail, Matt Drottz will have renewed plenty of old acquaintances and shaken off some racing cobwebs.
The IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock driver from Ankeny, Iowa, recipient of the first Woody’s Hot Shot of the Mo... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for February newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 09:42:21 am:
The big off-track news from out West is the new Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact sanctions at Harvey Howard’s Desert Thunder Raceway in Price, Utah.
This part of the country is perfect for these economical, competitive divisions and I’m sure more promoters wil... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for February newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 09:43:56 am:
Thank you to all promoters who attended the second annual ButlerBuilt Central Region promoters’ meeting in McCook, Neb., on Jan. 17. There were 11 track promoters representing 12 tracks and one touring series promoter.
With the support of these promoters we were able to get... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for February newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 09:51:09 am:
I really appreciate living in Texas when it’s this time of year. I have been working outside in short sleeves for most of the month. When I call the home office or my friends in other parts of the country and they’re talking about snow or even ice fishing, it makes me even happier!
&nbs... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for February newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 09:52:46 am:
Things remain relatively quiet here in the Butlerbuilt Eastern Region, but at least the weather has given us a break and things are slowly warming up. This month we will talk about a new track, some old tracks, the World Products Empire State Series and our show schedule.
We woul... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for February newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 09:59:43 am:
Although we have not made a track visit this period, we have been more than busy with several opportunities regarding IMCA sanctioning in the ButlerBuilt Western Region. With a previously sanctioned track that closed last season now re-opening under new promotership, a long-standing sanctioned track... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for February newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 10:10:02 am:
Just a month and a half into the season and we’ve already crowned two IMCA Modified special series champions. Congratulations to Rich Lewerke and Justen Yeager, top dogs in the Winter Challenge Series at Canyon Speedway Park and the Best of the Best Wild West Showdown Series at Death Valley Ra... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for February newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 10:16:56 am:
As many teams prepare for the 2009 season, I hear people say sponsors will be hard to find.
We suggest you reconsider and fine tune your approach to these potential sponsors. Whether you like him or not, Barack Obama ran for president promising change and Americans voted him into... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for February newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 10:18:21 am:
Let the countdowns continue.
Just a handful of days remain before IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks see their first action of the season in Texas and only about six weeks separate us from the start of the season for those two divisions further north.
If ... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for February newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 10:19:40 am:
It’s early February as I work on this month’s column and Old Man Winter really has had a grip on us here in the Midwest. It may be cold and snowy here but there’s still plenty of racing going on in other parts of the country and I’ll be heading to Canyon Speedway Park in Peor... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for February newsletter
Brett Root’s column for February newsletter
February 20, 2009 at 10:24:55 am:
I’ve got my first track visit of the season under my belt, and thanks to Canyon Speedway Park promoter Doug Gabbard and his staff for their warm welcome at the Winter Challenge Series opener.
Canyon had hosted the only early-season sanctioned series for IMCA Modifieds for s... (read more)
White, Fox, Van Genderen, Montgomery top first night features at Ice Breaker
White, Fox, Van Genderen, Montgomery top first night features at Ice Breaker
February 21, 2009 at 02:21:04 pm:
By J.M. Hallas
ABILENE, Texas (Feb. 20) – Keith White bounced back from a last-place showing in one IMCA feature with a first-place finish in another on Friday, opening night of the Ice Breaker special at Abilene Speedway.
Sidelined by a flat tire in the... (read more)
Second Ice Breaker wins for White, Montgomery
Second Ice Breaker wins for White, Montgomery
February 22, 2009 at 02:08:43 pm:
By J.M. Hallas
ABILENE, Texas (Feb. 21) – Two drivers returned to victory lane, while two more made their first visits to the winner’s circle Saturday at Abilene Speedway’s Ice Breaker special.
One night after besting the IMCA Modified featur... (read more)
Norton notches win in first Rotating Right Wild West Tour event
Norton notches win in first Rotating Right Wild West Tour event
February 22, 2009 at 03:32:49 pm:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 21) – Guy Norton wrote his name in the record book Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park, as the winner of the inaugural Rotating Right Wild West IMCA Modified Southern Tour feature.
Norton dominated the main event after starting outside row one.... (read more)
White wraps up Ice Breaker weekend with third win
White wraps up Ice Breaker weekend with third win
February 23, 2009 at 10:20:47 am:
By J.M. Hallas
ABILENE, Texas (Feb. 22) – The final night of Abilene Speedway’s Ice Breaker special saw Keith White collect his third win of the weekend, while Vince Ogle won for the second time and Billy Wade and Jeff Kinnaird both collected their first checkers during the Sunday show.... (read more)
Norton, Alvarado notch wins in first Rotating Right Wild West Tour twinbill
Norton, Alvarado notch wins in first Rotating Right Wild West Tour twinbill
February 23, 2009 at 01:34:37 pm:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 21-22) – Guy Norton and Ricky Alvarado took similar routes to the same destination in winning IMCA Modified feature events in the inaugural Rotating Right Wild West IMCA Modified Southern Tour doubleheader.
Norton dominated Saturday’s main event at Canyon Speedway Pa... (read more)
Super Nationals Shakedown starts new season at Boone
Super Nationals Shakedown starts new season at Boone
February 23, 2009 at 01:39:31 pm:
BOONE, Iowa – Boone Speedway gets the new season started with its Super Nationals Shakedown special on Saturday, April 4.
IMCA Modifieds take top billing with a $1,000 to win Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying feature. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $500 to win, t... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds returning to Davenport, Jackson County
IMCA Modifieds returning to Davenport, Jackson County
February 26, 2009 at 10:41:11 am:
DAVENPORT, Iowa (Feb. 26) – A sanctioned division not seen at Davenport Speedway or at Jackson County Speedway since early in the first Reagan Administration returns to both Eastern Iowa race tracks this season.
IMCA Modifieds will run Fridays on the ¼-mile dirt oval at Davenport begin... (read more)
Paris starts 2009 with Pat Bunch Memorial Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28.
Paris starts 2009 with Pat Bunch Memorial Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28.
February 26, 2009 at 12:09:27 pm:
PARIS, Texas – Paris Motor Speedway opens the 2009 season with its second annual Pat Bunch Memorial special Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28.
IMCA Modifieds race for $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100 to start their Fast Shafts All-Star qualifying features both nights.
Southern SportMods als... (read more)
MVR series ends with Feb. 28, March 1 twinbill
MVR series ends with Feb. 28, March 1 twinbill
February 27, 2009 at 08:21:18 am:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (Feb. 17) – The Winter Days of Thunder Series for IMCA Modifieds at Mohave Valley Raceway now concludes with a Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28-March 1 doubleheader.
Both feature events will pay $1,000 to win and are qualifying events for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star I... (read more)
