IMCA Modifieds join busy schedule at SLV Motor Plex starting in May
March 02, 2009 at 03:07:02 pm:
MOSCA, Colo. (March 2) – IMCA Modifieds will occupy a five-month segment of the year-long racing season planned at SLV Motor Plex.
Former driver Joe Carr and his wife Beth purchased the facility, which includes a 3/8 mile semi-banked dirt track, last November and hope to offer something for a... (read more)
Milestone IMCA Modified wins for Pounds, Yeager; Allison clinches Mohave Valley series championship
Milestone IMCA Modified wins for Pounds, Yeager; Allison clinches Mohave Valley series championship
March 03, 2009 at 08:18:02 am:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. (March 1) – Brad Pounds and Justen Yeager both reached career win milestones, while a pair of top four finishes helped Mark Allison secure the championship of Mohave Valley Raceway’s Winter Days of Thunder Series for IMCA Modifieds.
Pounds topped Saturday’s 30... (read more)
Earlier start announced for Sunday show at Kennedale’s Spring Kick-Off special
Earlier start announced for Sunday show at Kennedale’s Spring Kick-Off special
March 03, 2009 at 10:14:39 am:
KENNEDALE, Texas (March 3) – The green flag will fly two hours earlier than originally announced for Sunday’s IMCA Spring Kick-Off program at Kennedale Speedway Park.
Pit gates will open at 11 a.m., the draw closes at 1 p.m. and racing starts at 2 p.m. Track officials made the decision ... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds racing for $1,000 to win Friday at Boyd
IMCA Modifieds racing for $1,000 to win Friday at Boyd
March 03, 2009 at 02:29:40 pm:
BOYD, Texas (March 3) – The first of six $1,000 to win IMCA Modified features at Boyd Raceway is on the schedule for opening night this Friday, March 6.
Winners of main events on April 3 and May 1 at Boyd also join the ballot for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Winners of June... (read more)
Luxemburg car show is April 4
Luxemburg car show is April 4
March 03, 2009 at 03:46:35 pm:
LUXEMBURG, Wis. (March 3) – Luxemburg Speedway has scheduled a car show for Saturday, April 4 at the East Town Mall parking lot in Green Bay from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks will be among the cars on display and... (read more)
IMCA Northern SportMods, Hobby Stocks will take green in golden season at 141 Speedway
IMCA Northern SportMods, Hobby Stocks will take green in golden season at 141 Speedway
March 05, 2009 at 08:55:02 am:
FRANCIS CREEK, Wis. (March 5) – Two IMCA divisions familiar to Green Bay area dirt track race fans join Saturday programs at 141 Speedway this season.
141 Speedway at Francis Creek adds the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock classes. Opening night for the 50th annive... (read more)
Beat The Heat special rescheduled for March 20-21
Beat The Heat special rescheduled for March 20-21
March 09, 2009 at 09:04:02 am:
Lady Luck special rescheduled for March 20-21
LUBBOCK, Texas (March 11) – Forecasts for weekend rain and generally cold temperatures have postponed Lady Luck Speedway's season-opening Beat The Heat special.
IMCA Modifieds and ... (read more)
Rotating Right WWMT Southern Tour joins Armstrong-Evans Memorial card at Imperial
Rotating Right WWMT Southern Tour joins Armstrong-Evans Memorial card at Imperial
March 09, 2009 at 09:05:15 am:
IMPERIAL, Calif. – Imperial Valley Speedway’s eighth annual Armstrong-Evans Memorial Classic does double duty as a doubleheader for the Rotating Right Wild West Modified Southern Tour.
Both Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15 IMCA Modified main events pay $1,200 to win. The top driver in p... (read more)
602/604 crate engine repair kits available to authorized centers
602/604 crate engine repair kits available to authorized centers
March 11, 2009 at 01:18:49 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (March 11) – A replacement seal kit will be available from IMCA, to authorized repair centers for GM 602 and 604 crate engines in 2009.
The IMCA kit includes six Multi-Lok cable seals, designed to replace the original breakaway seal bolts GM utilize... (read more)
Manufacturers’ Cup program entry deadline is April 1
Manufacturers’ Cup program entry deadline is April 1
March 17, 2009 at 09:39:34 am:
VINTON, Iowa (March 17) – Less than two weeks remains for Modified chassis builders to sign up for IMCA’s inaugural Manufacturers’ Cup program.
Registrations must be received by Wednesday, April 1. Manufacturers that have already entered include Belleville Motorsports, Big Dog Cha... (read more)
Veteran announcer Haglund becomes new Saturday night voice at Boone Speedway
Veteran announcer Haglund becomes new Saturday night voice at Boone Speedway
March 18, 2009 at 03:34:58 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (March 18) – Bill Haglund will become the new Saturday night voice at Boone Speedway.
Recently unretired as sports editor for the Dallas County News and Northeast Dallas County Record, Haglund will be back at the mic starting with the season opening Super Nationals Shakedown spe... (read more)
Three Modified features on Beatrice Spring Nationals card
Three Modified features on Beatrice Spring Nationals card
March 19, 2009 at 12:00:00 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. – Three features for IMCA Modifieds are on the weekend card, for the March 20-22 Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway.
All three events are qualifiers for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. The opening night event pays $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100... (read more)
Mid-season point leaders receive new Aero awards
Mid-season point leaders receive new Aero awards
March 20, 2009 at 08:16:59 am:
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – Aero Race Wheels has sweetened the contingency pot again for IMCA drivers, with new awards for mid-season point leaders.
Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and SportMod drivers on top of local track point standings as of July 2 all earn $40 product certifi... (read more)
IMCA track champions earn awards from Axle Exchange
IMCA track champions earn awards from Axle Exchange
March 20, 2009 at 08:18:34 am:
DES MOINES, Iowa – Shares of more than $12,000 in contingency awards go to IMCA track champions in five divisions this season, courtesy of Axle Exchange.
Manufacturer of the Fast Shaft brand of drive shafts, the Des Moines, Iowa, company will give $50 product certificates t... (read more)
Big Dog back as title sponsor of Dakota Classic Tour
Big Dog back as title sponsor of Dakota Classic Tour
March 20, 2009 at 08:20:02 am:
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – The Big Dog Chassis flag flies over the Dakota Classic Modified Tour for a third consecutive season in 2009.
The North Platte, Neb., chassis manufacturer and high performance parts retailer will again furnish part of a $2,000 fund to be paid to drivers ... (read more)
Brinn awards go to IMCA Modified special events drivers
Brinn awards go to IMCA Modified special events drivers
March 20, 2009 at 08:25:29 am:
BAY CITY, Mich. – Top 10 finishers at 30 designated special events for IMCA Modifieds earn awards again this season from Brinn Transmission.
The Bay City, Mich., manufacturer will give $50 product certificates, which can be applied in the purchase of a new transmission to e... (read more)
Stock specials added to awards list for Dakota Track Side
Stock specials added to awards list for Dakota Track Side
March 20, 2009 at 08:26:52 am:
MINOT, N.D. – New awards for Stock Car competitors are in the works for second-year IMCA sponsor Dakota Track Side.
The Minot, N.D., high performance parts retailer and fuel supplier will give $50 product certificates at 15 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car specials scheduled througho... (read more)
Edelbrock expands IMCA program with Stock, SportMod awards
Edelbrock expands IMCA program with Stock, SportMod awards
March 20, 2009 at 08:32:02 am:
TORRANCE, Calif. – Awards for drivers in three divisions are new to Edelbrock’s contingency program for 2009.
The Torrance, Calif., high-performance parts manufacturer adds prizes for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Southern SportMods.
&... (read more)
Performance Bodies renews top-paying contingency program for IMCA drivers
Performance Bodies renews top-paying contingency program for IMCA drivers
March 20, 2009 at 08:34:01 am:
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Performance Bodies continues the top-paying contingency program for IMCA drivers again this season, giving awards in six sanctioned divisions.
Total value of the he Cedar Falls race car body manufacturer and automotive parts retailer will give as much as... (read more)
Quarter Master returns as IMCA sponsor with Deery, Late Model, Crate Model contingencies
Quarter Master returns as IMCA sponsor with Deery, Late Model, Crate Model contingencies
March 20, 2009 at 08:39:21 am:
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. – Quarter Master ends a one-year IMCA sponsorship hiatus in 2009, giving awards based on national points for two divisions and standings for one special series.
Both the national Late Model champion and the top driver in the Deery Brothers Summer Series ea... (read more)
SportMod special awards top TCI program
SportMod special awards top TCI program
March 20, 2009 at 08:41:44 am:
ASHLAND, Miss. – Awards from TCI Automotive continue this season for drivers competing at two of the biggest special events on the IMCA schedule.
The Ashland, Miss., manufacturer will give a transmission and torque converter to the first non-qualifier for the Karl Chevrolet... (read more)
BSB signs on as sponsor for IMCA Modifieds, Deery Series
BSB signs on as sponsor for IMCA Modifieds, Deery Series
March 20, 2009 at 08:43:47 am:
WELLINGTON, Kan. – A business that got its start 15 years ago in owner Jay Neal’s garage is the newest sponsor for IMCA Modified special and series events, and the Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models.
BSB Manufacturing will award $50 product certificates to d... (read more)
Top Modified chassis manufacturers, drivers will display unique awards from Dirthead.com
Top Modified chassis manufacturers, drivers will display unique awards from Dirthead.com
March 20, 2009 at 08:49:17 am:
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Wall graphics from Dirthead.com will help Modified chassis manufacturers and their IMCA customers show off their 2009 success.
The new IMCA sponsor, located in Batesville, Ark., is set to award 2x4-foot custom wall graphics to each of the five regional ch... (read more)
Fragola new to national Hobby, SportMod decal programs
Fragola new to national Hobby, SportMod decal programs
March 20, 2009 at 08:51:02 am:
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. – New IMCA sponsor Fragola Performance Systems joins national decal programs for three sanctioned divisions this season.
Top 10 finishers in final national point standings for the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Southwest Ra... (read more)
Genesis Racing Shocks begins IMCA sponsorship with Modified, Late Model awards
Genesis Racing Shocks begins IMCA sponsorship with Modified, Late Model awards
March 20, 2009 at 08:54:53 am:
ROSWELL, Ga. – What began as a business opportunity for two veterans of the high performance shock absorber industry benefits IMCA Modified and Late Model drivers beginning this season.
New sponsor Genesis Racing Shocks, owned by partners Mike Farr and Mike Lutz, will give ... (read more)
Mach-1 becomes title sponsor of Sport Compact division
Mach-1 becomes title sponsor of Sport Compact division
March 20, 2009 at 08:56:22 am:
ABBOTT, Texas (March 18) – Mach-1 Racing Solutions Inc. enters a fourth dimension of the sport, as the first-ever title sponsor for IMCA’s Sport Compact division.
Mach-1 will provide a portion of the $1,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in final national sta... (read more)
Southwest Racing Specialties inked as new title sponsor for Southern SportMod division
Southwest Racing Specialties inked as new title sponsor for Southern SportMod division
March 20, 2009 at 08:57:57 am:
HOBBS, N.M. – The newest name in the chassis manufacturing industry is the new title sponsor of IMCA’s Southern SportMod division.
Southwest Racing Specialties of Hobbs, N.M., will provide a portion of the point fund paid to top 20 drivers in final point standings for... (read more)
Two from each region will start Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational
Two from each region will start Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational
March 20, 2009 at 08:59:51 am:
DES MOINES, Iowa (March 18) – All five IMCA ButlerBuilt Modified regions are guaranteed to be represented in the starting field for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational
Two drivers will be elected from each of the Western, Central, South Central, North Central and Eas... (read more)
Seven new names added to All-Star ballot
Seven new names added to All-Star ballot
March 20, 2009 at 09:01:52 am:
VINTON, Iowa (March 18) – Seven more IMCA Modified drivers have raced their way onto the ballot for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.
Three of those qualifiers came from the Armstrong Evans Memorial, which doubled as Rotating Right Wild West Modified Southern Tour... (read more)
New decals enroute to Modified, SportMod, Stock, Hobby drivers
New decals enroute to Modified, SportMod, Stock, Hobby drivers
March 20, 2009 at 09:06:20 am:
VINTON, Iowa (March 18) – Additions to national decal programs in IMCA’s biggest divisions will be plain to see as more tracks open for the new race season.
Inserting and mailing of 2009 decal packets for Modified, SportMod, Stock Car and Hobby Stock classes began thi... (read more)
Nine dates, bigger purse for IMCA Modifieds in 2009 World Products Empire State Series
Nine dates, bigger purse for IMCA Modifieds in 2009 World Products Empire State Series
March 20, 2009 at 09:23:08 am:
CORTLAND, N.Y. (March 18) – Drivers qualifying for World Products Empire State Series main events will get bigger shares of a guaranteed expanded purse.
The minimum purse paid to IMCA Modified feature qualifiers has been increased $800, to $2,950. While winners continue to ... (read more)
March ‘Hot Shot’ honors go to Hobby driver Brown
March ‘Hot Shot’ honors go to Hobby driver Brown
March 20, 2009 at 09:31:47 am:
DYSART, Iowa – Following on the heels of the most successful season of his racing career, Matt Brown picked up his first award of 2009 without even getting on the track.
The winner of three IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock features in 2008, Brown drives the top pick in March judging... (read more)
Ten dates scheduled for Jackpot Junction Tour
Ten dates scheduled for Jackpot Junction Tour
March 20, 2009 at 09:34:12 am:
KASOTA, Minn. (March 18) – Ten events are on the schedule for the upcoming Jackpot Junction Tour.
IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars will visit four Minnesota tracks before the 13th annual tour concludes during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals at Boone Speedway.
... (read more)
Tire tech tips
Tire tech tips
March 20, 2009 at 09:38:48 am:
By Shannon Rush
Hoosier Race Tire
What is the proper air pressure for the IMCA tire?
Temperature profile across the tire is the best indicator. If your temperatures are even across the tread, your pressures are correct.
We always recomme... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for March newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 09:53:07 am:
Congratulations to Justen Yeager, the newest member of the IMCA Modified 100 career win club.
It seems like Justen has been in a Modified for longer than 16 seasons. He’s represented IMCA extremely well and we’re glad to see him get that special victory.
... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for March newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 09:55:54 am:
After a long winter, the 2009 race season is just around the corner here in the ButlerBuilt Central Region. Good luck to all racers attending Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway and the Ice Breaker at Eagle Raceway.
Ed Milne has been named the new promoter at Platte Valley Spee... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for March newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 09:58:48 am:
The 2009 racing season is in full swing in the ButlerBuilt South Central Region.
I was at the Ice Breaker at Abilene Speedway and had a great time. I was there all three days and the wind blew three different directions! Congratulations to Rob Poor and his crew on another success... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for March newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 10:01:27 am:
Things are warming up a bit here in the ButlerBuilt Eastern Region as excitement builds toward the 2009 racing season. This month we will have news from the Southern Tier Speedworld show, we’ll talk about the 2009 World Products Empire Series schedule and we will discuss other upcoming shows.
... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for March newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 10:08:30 am:
Somewhat favorable weather conditions have allowed IMCA-sanctioned tracks in the ButlerBuilt Western Region to complete series events and conduct season openers for Modified racers in the area.
Three series champions have been crowned in recent weeks and we finally attended an ev... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for March newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 10:15:25 am:
Congratulations to IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder and his wife Stacey on the birth of a second son, McCoy Ottson.
The newest Yoder arrived March 12, weighing in at eight pounds even and was 20-1/2 inches long. No picture was available but I’m told he shares many of the... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for March newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 10:19:06 am:
As we have received what was hopefully our last winter blast here in Minnesota, it will not be long before the green flag flies for the 2009 racing season.
Many Sprint teams are excited about Dirt Week at Elko Speedway, which includes the Jackpot Junction Tour on Wednesday and Th... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for March newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 10:20:56 am:
My trip to Canyon Speedway Park was outstanding in many ways, not the least of which was that I was able to get some sun!
The racing was also outstanding with 50 Modifieds in the pits for the first-ever Rotating Right Wild West Modified Southern Tour event and 15 Southwest Racing... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for March newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 10:30:58 am:
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
Don’t those words send chills up your spine and make your hair stand on end? It is finally time for those words to be heard at many more IMCA race tracks around the country. Next month, that command will have spread even furth... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for March newsletter
Brett Root’s column for March newsletter
March 20, 2009 at 10:35:42 am:
The 2009 IMCA racing season is picking up speed as more and more IMCA sanctioned race tracks are releasing their 2009 schedules, announcing their upcoming special events and opening their gates.
One thing you can’t open is a newspaper or a website, or turn on a television o... (read more)
Lights go out, opening night interrupted at Spring Nationals
Lights go out, opening night interrupted at Spring Nationals
March 21, 2009 at 01:58:16 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 20) – The lights went out before the final checkered flag flew on opening night of the Spring Nationals special at Beatrice Speedway.
As a result, Friday’s program will be completed during a Saturday session set to start at 5 p... (read more)
Saathoff jets to sixth Spring Nationals crown, Alvarado tops Saturday’s scheduled feature
Saathoff jets to sixth Spring Nationals crown, Alvarado tops Saturday’s scheduled feature
March 22, 2009 at 01:45:15 pm:
By Dusty Wiegert
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 21) – Johnny Saathoff won his career sixth Spring Nationals crown before Ricky Alvarado ruled the IMCA Modifieds at Beatrice Speedway’s season-opening special for the first time.
Hometown hotshoe Saathoff topp... (read more)
Saathoff scores second Spring Nationals win of weekend
Saathoff scores second Spring Nationals win of weekend
March 23, 2009 at 10:05:46 am:
By Dusty Wiegert
BEATRICE, Neb. (March 22) – Johnny Saathoff went an entire year between winning his career fifth and sixth IMCA Modified Spring Nationals features.
The wait between wins six and seven was just one day.
Saathoff followed his Saturday night checkers with the $2,000 Sunday vic... (read more)
Decal packets are being mailed
Decal packets are being mailed
March 25, 2009 at 01:29:06 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (March 25) – 2009 decal packets will be mailed this week to all drivers completing the license application process by the end of the business day on Thursday.
The first bulk of packets, more than 2,000 in all, were delivered to the post office Wednesday morning. (read more)
Weather KO’s Ice Breaker Challenge
Weather KO’s Ice Breaker Challenge
March 25, 2009 at 03:20:32 pm:
EAGLE, Neb. (March 25) – The Ice Breaker Challenge special scheduled this Saturday at Eagle Raceway has been canceled due to weather.
The event will not be rescheduled, promoter Roger Hadan said, due to races already scheduled at other area tracks. Both IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Hobby St... (read more)
raceboone.com site up and running
raceboone.com site up and running
March 25, 2009 at 04:26:01 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (March 25) – Race fans and drivers can now keep track of what‘s happening at Boone Speedway via the www.raceboone.com website.
The site went live this afternoon, with information about the upcoming season and the Sept. 7-12 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
Race stories... (read more)
Thunderhill has new title sponsor for 2009
Thunderhill has new title sponsor for 2009
March 26, 2009 at 01:50:15 pm:
By Chris Budzban
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (March 26) – Prestige Yacht Coatings of Sturgeon Bay is new title sponsor for the upcoming season at Thunderhill Raceway.
The company is owned by Joe Hernandez and more information on Prestige is available at the www.prestigeyachtcoatings.com website.
A d... (read more)
Five Thursday race dates at Calhoun County for IMCA Stocks, Hobbies, SportMods, Sport Compacts
Five Thursday race dates at Calhoun County for IMCA Stocks, Hobbies, SportMods, Sport Compacts
March 27, 2009 at 09:01:19 am:
ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa (March 27) – Five Thursday night race dates this season at Calhoun County Speedway will feature a quartet of IMCA divisions.
IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts take to the ¼-mile dirt oval at... (read more)
Stolarcyk funeral services are March 30
Stolarcyk funeral services are March 30
March 29, 2009 at 04:24:08 pm:
WHITNEY POINT, N.Y. – Funeral services for IMCA Modified driver Mike Stolarcyk III of Whitney Point will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 30 at St. Patrick’s Church.
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Nichols Funeral Home, 7323 119th Stree... (read more)
IMCA Southern SportMods new at Prescott Valley
IMCA Southern SportMods new at Prescott Valley
March 30, 2009 at 09:49:43 am:
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (March 31) – A second sanctioned division will join IMCA Modifieds running at Prescott Valley Raceway this season.
Eight dates for Southwest Racing Specialties Southern SportMods are scheduled at the 1/3-mile dirt oval, with opening night for the class set for May 2.
Point ra... (read more)
Luxemburg Speedway website gets new look
Luxemburg Speedway website gets new look
March 30, 2009 at 11:55:45 am:
By Joe Verdegan
LUXEMBURG, Wis. (March 30) – Luxemburg Speedway's official website has received a makeover of sorts, thanks to Chris Budzban at Budzo Designs of Luxemburg, Wisconsin.
The luxemburgspeedway.com site has been revamped and will receive more frequent updates throughout the ... (read more)
CJ Speedway car show rescheduled
CJ Speedway car show rescheduled
March 31, 2009 at 09:04:42 am:
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (March 31) – Because of wet conditions at the Louisa County Fairgrounds and more rain predicted for later in the week, CJ Speedway promoters have decided to postpone the car show scheduled for April 5 to Sunday, April 19.
The car show will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m... (read more)
