Programs given at no charge at all Deery Series events
May 05, 2009 at 02:38:22 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (May 5) – Complimentary programs will con tinue to be distributed at all events in the Deery Brothers Summer Series.
A minimum of 200 of the glossy, full-color programs are given at no charge to adult race fans purchasing tickets for grandstand admission throughout the IMCA Late ... (read more)
TJ’s Tire adds $250 to Diamond Mountain purse for EQ Wild West Modified Tour
TJ’s Tire adds $250 to Diamond Mountain purse for EQ Wild West Modified Tour
May 08, 2009 at 01:36:32 pm:
VERNAL, Utah (May 8) – Diamond Mountain Speedway is the next destination for the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour.
The second doubleheader of the IMCA Modified series will be Friday and Saturday, May 15-16 at the Vernal venue. TJ’s Tire of Roosevelt, Utah, will contribute $250 to the wi... (read more)
Raceway Park’s McGinty Memorial pays $1,000 to IMCA Modified winner
Raceway Park’s McGinty Memorial pays $1,000 to IMCA Modified winner
May 12, 2009 at 10:25:15 am:
JEFFERSON, S.D. (May 12) – IMCA Modifieds visit Raceway Park this Friday night, May 15, headlining the Dusty McGinty Memorial special in a $1,000 to win main event.
In addition to the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying event for Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $750... (read more)
IMCA Modified winner collects $1,000 at Grayson County’s North Texas Nationals
IMCA Modified winner collects $1,000 at Grayson County’s North Texas Nationals
May 19, 2009 at 10:34:37 am:
BELLS, Texas – First place in the Saturday, May 23 IMCA Modified main event will be worth $1,000 during Grayson County’s North Texas Nationals.
The winner also joins the ballot for the 2009 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Southwest Racing Specialties Southern SportMods chase an $800 ... (read more)
SLV Motor Plex hosting IMCA Modifieds for Larry Shaw BST Series doubleheader May 23-24
SLV Motor Plex hosting IMCA Modifieds for Larry Shaw BST Series doubleheader May 23-24
May 19, 2009 at 10:37:59 am:
ALAMOSA, Colo. – SLV Motor Plex waves the green flag for a Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series doubleheader over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Both Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24 features for IMCA Modifieds will pay $750 to win and all applicable IMCA points, including local track poi... (read more)
Alvarado, DeVilbiss turn out the lights on EQ Cylinder Heads WWMT competition
Alvarado, DeVilbiss turn out the lights on EQ Cylinder Heads WWMT competition
May 19, 2009 at 12:55:08 pm:
VERNAL, Utah (May 16) – Ricky Alvarado and Zane DeVilbiss turned the lights off on the competition at Diamond Mountain Speedway, in the second doubleheader of the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Northern Tour season.
Alvarado, the two-time defending IMCA Modified series champion, topped the featu... (read more)
Elston ends lengthy absence from Deery victory lane with Highway 3 win
Elston ends lengthy absence from Deery victory lane with Highway 3 win
May 21, 2009 at 01:03:57 am:
ALLISON, Iowa (May 20) – Lead changes came fast and furious in the early going, but once Tommy Elston got back in front the race was for the runner-up spot in Wednesday’s Deery Brothers Summer Series event at Highway 3 Raceway.
Elston caught Jeff Ai... (read more)
$1,000 to win top prize for IMCA Stocks at Hancock County’s Big Bud Shootout
$1,000 to win top prize for IMCA Stocks at Hancock County’s Big Bud Shootout
May 21, 2009 at 07:17:57 am:
BRITT, Iowa (May 4) – IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers will chase a $1,000 top check at Hancock County Speedway’s May 21 Big Bud Shootout.
Twenty-four cars take the green flag in the Thursday night feature, which pays a minimum of $100 to start. All applicable IMCA points, including local ... (read more)
Late-race pass makes Opheim first at Big Bud Shootout
Late-race pass makes Opheim first at Big Bud Shootout
May 22, 2009 at 12:59:47 pm:
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Larry Shaw BST Series for IMCA Modifieds boasts two regions, ends with four weekend Quest
Larry Shaw BST Series for IMCA Modifieds boasts two regions, ends with four weekend Quest
May 22, 2009 at 03:50:10 pm:
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – As many as three different champions will be crowned by the time the final checkered flag flies for the 2009 Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series for IMCA Modifieds
Twenty-five races are on the 2009 series schedule through the first week of Se... (read more)
Cook tops World Products Empire State Series opener
Cook tops World Products Empire State Series opener
May 25, 2009 at 06:15:12 pm:
CORTLAND, N.Y. (May 24) – Opening night honors belonged to Kevan Cook, in Sunday’s World Products Empire State Series for IMCA Modifieds at Skyline Raceway.
Jerry Lobdell stayed game to the checkers, chasing Cook across the finish line. Lyle Smith, ... (read more)
Memorable holiday Deery for first-time winner Most
Memorable holiday Deery for first-time winner Most
May 25, 2009 at 11:00:28 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (May 25) – He only races there a couple times a year, but Josh Most has to consider Boone Speedway one of his favorite tracks.
Most won for the first time in his Deery Brothers Summer Series career on Memorial Day, topping the main event for I... (read more)
AFCO’s post-season awards program rewards drivers in five IMCA divisions
AFCO’s post-season awards program rewards drivers in five IMCA divisions
May 26, 2009 at 07:59:37 am:
BOONVILLE, Ind. – Drivers in five IMCA divisions are in line for contingency awards from AFCO again this season.
The Boonville, Ind., manufacturer will give those prizes based on final regional standings for Modifieds and Stock Cars, and on final national standings for Late... (read more)
Bilstein giving post-season prizes in five IMCA divisions
Bilstein giving post-season prizes in five IMCA divisions
May 26, 2009 at 08:02:40 am:
POWAY, Calif. – IMCA drivers competing with Bilstein-made shocks vie for awards from the Poway, Calif. manufacturer again in 2009.
Post-season contingencies will be given based on regional Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock standings, and on national standings for both Spo... (read more)
Design 500’s IMCA award program sports Lady Eagle, series, special events awards
Design 500’s IMCA award program sports Lady Eagle, series, special events awards
May 26, 2009 at 08:05:27 am:
SEATTLE, Wash. – Design 500 has upped the awards ante for one of IMCA’s most recognized contingency program.
A drawing will be held to give away $300 product certificates, good toward the purchase of a driver’s suit, to female competitors in each of the six divi... (read more)
Four IMCA Modified drivers earn Dynatech awards
Four IMCA Modified drivers earn Dynatech awards
May 26, 2009 at 08:08:40 am:
BOONVILLE, Ind. – On-track efforts of four IMCA Modified drivers will be recognized with post-season contingency awards from Dynatech.
The national champion receives a $500 product certificate from the Boonville, Ind. manufacturer of exhaust systems and related components.
... (read more)
Flow Design awards to drivers in Deery Series top 10 points
Flow Design awards to drivers in Deery Series top 10 points
May 26, 2009 at 08:09:43 am:
HOME, Kan. – Top 10 finishers in the Deery Brothers Summer Series earn contingency awards again this season from Flow Design.
In its second season as a sponsor of the IMCA Late Model tour, the Home, Kan., manufacturer will give carburetor spacers to drivers in the first thr... (read more)
Intercomp renews program for Deery Series, Stock Car drivers
Intercomp renews program for Deery Series, Stock Car drivers
May 26, 2009 at 08:12:14 am:
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Intercomp has renewed the contingency award program benefiting Deery Brothers Summer Series and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car drivers.
Manufacturer of the official scales for IMCA, the Minneapolis, Minn., company, will again give $100 product certificates to de... (read more)
Deery Series, Stock Car drivers receive awards from JC Dubil
Deery Series, Stock Car drivers receive awards from JC Dubil
May 26, 2009 at 08:15:48 am:
BETTENDORF, Iowa – Contingency awards from JC Dubil are in store for drivers in the Deery Brothers Summer Series and at designated specials for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars.
The Bettendorf, Iowa, high performance parts supplier will give $100 product certificates to a top 10 fini... (read more)
Jeff’s Performance rewards IMCA drivers making most sanctioned starts
Jeff’s Performance rewards IMCA drivers making most sanctioned starts
May 26, 2009 at 08:17:13 am:
SHERMAN, Texas – A one-of-a-kind program is back on the books for 2009, as Jeff’s Performance recognizes IMCA drivers making the most sanctioned starts in five divisions.
Modified and Stock Car drivers with the highest number of main event appearances each receive cer... (read more)
Drivers in eight divisions vie for KRC awards
Drivers in eight divisions vie for KRC awards
May 26, 2009 at 08:18:32 am:
LOCKWOOD, Mo. – Drivers in eight IMCA divisions will earn contingencies from Kluhsman Racing Components again in 2009.
Awards given by the Lockwood, Mo., high performance parts manufacturer will be based on national or regional point standings.
The top t... (read more)
IMCA Modified, Stock, Hobby, SportMod drivers chase contingency awards from QA1
IMCA Modified, Stock, Hobby, SportMod drivers chase contingency awards from QA1
May 26, 2009 at 08:19:50 am:
LAKEVILLE, Minn. – Drivers in five IMCA divisions competing with four QA1 Motorsports-manufactured shocks are contenders for post-season awards again this season.
QA1 has renewed the contingency program based on final regional standings for Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby S... (read more)
80 IMCA specials eyed for Racing Optics awards
80 IMCA specials eyed for Racing Optics awards
May 26, 2009 at 08:21:07 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Racing Optics contingency awards will be given to competitors at 80 IMCA special events in 2009.
Drivers in seven divisions receive $50 product certificates applicable toward purchases from the tearoff manufacturer, now relocated to Las Vegas, Nev.
... (read more)
IMCA national, regional Modified champions receive awards from Speedway Engineering
IMCA national, regional Modified champions receive awards from Speedway Engineering
May 26, 2009 at 08:24:20 am:
SYLMAR, Calif. – Post-season awards packages for the IMCA national Modified champion and top drivers in standings for the other four regions include prizes from Speedway Engineering.
The national champ will receive a rear end housing from the Sylmar, Calif., suspension and ... (read more)
Speedway Graphics boosts Deery awards package again
Speedway Graphics boosts Deery awards package again
May 26, 2009 at 08:25:37 am:
OMAHA, Neb. – For a second consecutive season, Speedway Graphics has added new awards for drivers in the Deery Brothers Summer Series.
Champion of the tour for IMCA Late Models will receive a 2010 car wrap from the Omaha, Neb., sign and graphic shop. Hard chargers at each e... (read more)
SuperFlow renews unique awards program benefiting IMCA Modified track champions
SuperFlow renews unique awards program benefiting IMCA Modified track champions
May 26, 2009 at 08:27:42 am:
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – SuperFlow has renewed its unique contingency program benefiting IMCA Modified track champions.
Drivers in the open wheeled class who win local track titles and purchase a dyno pull from an authorized test center will receive competitor’s lice... (read more)
Woody’s signs on again to sponsor ‘Hot Shot’ car contest
Woody’s signs on again to sponsor ‘Hot Shot’ car contest
May 26, 2009 at 08:29:17 am:
STURGEON BAY, Wis. – A familiar name in the IMCA sponsorship ranks returns in 2009 to back one of the most visible off-track programs.
Woody’s Signs of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., continues its title sponsorship of the ‘Hot Shot of the Month’ contest, which recogn... (read more)
New Ford Racing awards for IMCA Modified, Stock drivers
New Ford Racing awards for IMCA Modified, Stock drivers
May 26, 2009 at 08:32:30 am:
DEARBORN, Mich. - Drivers in the IMCA Modified and IMCA Sunoco Stock Car divisions with a Ford-manufactured powerplant under the hood are in the running for new contingency awards this season.
Eligible drivers in either class winning a regional championship in 2009 pocket $1,000 ... (read more)
Jones Brown Insurance sponsors IMCA golf tournament, banquets
Jones Brown Insurance sponsors IMCA golf tournament, banquets
May 26, 2009 at 08:34:18 am:
VERSAILLES, Ky. – Jones Brown Insurance is the new sponsor for three of IMCA’s highest profile off-track events.
Support from the U.S. and Canadian motorsports insurance provider will go to the golf tournament held each year during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Natio... (read more)
136 opening night feature winners receive $50 product certificates from Enginequest
136 opening night feature winners receive $50 product certificates from Enginequest
May 26, 2009 at 08:39:46 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (May 21) – One hundred and thirty-six opening night feature winners in five IMCA divisions have already received $50 product certificates from Enginequest.
Certificates have been mailed to drivers winning first-night features in the Modified, IMCA Sunoco Sto... (read more)
‘Penalty Box’ coming in June
‘Penalty Box’ coming in June
May 26, 2009 at 08:44:14 am:
VINTON, Iowa (May 21) – A listing of fines and suspensions assessed to IMCA drivers each month will be published in the Inside IMCA newsletter, beginning in June.
Labeled ‘The Penalty Box,” it will appear on the same page as Competition Director Tom Gutowski&rsq... (read more)
High goals have Eiklor driving toward success in September
High goals have Eiklor driving toward success in September
May 26, 2009 at 08:45:00 am:
BARTON, N.Y. – After a breakout season in 2008, Tom Eiklor is hoping for a successful 2009 campaign that culminates at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals in September.
Driver of the IMCA Modified tabbed for top honors in this month’s Woody’s Hot Shot of th... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for May newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 08:53:29 am:
I want to welcome two more tracks to the ButlerBuilt Western Region.
Casper, Wyo., Speedway resumes its sanction of the Modified division, while Thunder Mountain Speedway at Olathe, Colo., will run both the Mods and the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars.
More track... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for May newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 08:59:47 am:
A month later and Mother Nature is still the topic of discussion. Mother Nature has won more races than any driver or track so far during the 2009 season. We will be approaching Memorial Day Weekend very soon and some tracks haven’t even gotten their season opener in yet. I know we need the ra... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for May newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 09:07:50 am:
I recently was able to make a trip up to Ardmore, Okla., to visit Lake Country Speedway. Promoter Ronny Gould and his staff are doing a really good job up there.
Ronny is always coming up with something catchy to keep his racers and fans interested. While I was there I was treat... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for May newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 09:11:28 am:
Racing is finally underway here in the ButlerBuilt Eastern Region. We were able to attend the openers at both Thunder Mountain and Skyline and we will discuss them this month, but first we need to send out some congratulations.
On April 30, Kevan Cook and his wife Jenny celebrated the birth of the... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for May newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 09:15:39 am:
In spite of political hype of gloom and doom, the sanctioned tracks of the ButlerBuilt Western Region appear for the most part to be quite healthy these days. Fantastic car counts, respectable front gate crowds and great racing make our travels with IMCA most enjoyable.
We made a... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for May newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 09:21:14 am:
Depending on how the Memorial Day Weekend special and a late May event play out, we could have more than 90 candidates on the ballot for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.
Ignore the numbers and I think this is still the most diverse group of All-Star candidates we&r... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for May newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 09:26:07 am:
The 2009 Jackpot Junction tour is set to kick off on Saturday, May 23rd at Arlington Raceway then to the Redwood Speedway on Sunday, May 24.
At least 10 contingency sponsors will support the series this year along with Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, which will give a certificate ... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for May newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 09:31:27 am:
It’s hard to believe that the 2009 race season has been underway in Iowa for two months. This shows the adage “Time flies” is very true. There has been some great weather during the past two months, but also a lot of rain. Hopefully, Mother Nature will get all the rain out of her s... (read more)
Tom Gutowski's column for May newsletter
Tom Gutowski's column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 09:33:10 am:
My first-ever visit to Prescott Valley Raceway, in the high country of Arizona, was more than enjoyable and I want to thank promoter Dee Crippen, the PVR staff and all of the racers for a warm welcome, even if the temperatures were kind of cool at night. It’s amazing how much difference ... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for May newsletter
Brett Root’s column for May newsletter
May 26, 2009 at 09:40:48 am:
It seems that every month something new is popping up with the rules in one division or another.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining, but some of these issues are clearly spelled out in the IMCA rules and I have to really question how some individuals arrive at th... (read more)
Inaugural IMCA American Stock Car Series set for June 30-July 2
Inaugural IMCA American Stock Car Series set for June 30-July 2
May 26, 2009 at 01:58:50 pm:
ALTA, Iowa - Three tracks will host events in the newly unveiled June 30-July 2 IMCA American Stock Car Series.
IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for top prizes of $1,000 Tuesday night at Buena Vista Raceway in Alta and Wednesday at Independence Motor Speedway, and for $1,250 on Thursda... (read more)
Clark services Wednesday in Le Mars
Clark services Wednesday in Le Mars
May 26, 2009 at 03:02:06 pm:
LE MARS, Iowa – Funeral services for Charlie Clark, former owner of Harris Racing, are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27 at the United Methodist Church of Le Mars.
Family members will greet visitors from 5-8 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars an... (read more)
Jackpot Junction action
Jackpot Junction action
May 27, 2009 at 01:41:29 pm:
Graf continues first night knack in Jackpot Junction opener at Arlington
ARLINGTON, Minn. (May 23) – There’s just something about opening night that brings out the very best in Chris Graf.
Graf sped away from the IMCA KSE Racing Sprint Car pack on ... (read more)
Veterans get admission discount Saturday at PCMP
Veterans get admission discount Saturday at PCMP
May 27, 2009 at 03:24:09 pm:
LAMAR, Colo. – Veterans get a $5 discount on admission to the Saturday, May 30 race program at Prowers County Motorsports Park.
The post-Memorial Day discount works out to $5 grandstand admission or $20 admission to the pit area.
IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sun... (read more)
Mach-1 Sport Compacts new at US 30 Speedway
Mach-1 Sport Compacts new at US 30 Speedway
May 28, 2009 at 12:17:06 pm:
COLUMBUS, Neb. (May 28) - A second IMCA sanctioned division is now on Thursday night programs at US 30 Speedway.
Mach-1 Sport Compacts will run weekly at the 1/3-mile Columbus clay oval through Aug. 20. The class had previously been called the hornets, with rules extremely simila... (read more)
Pounds, Olson reign in Kings’ Rotating Right WWMT shows
Pounds, Olson reign in Kings’ Rotating Right WWMT shows
May 28, 2009 at 02:11:57 pm:
HANFORD, Calif. (May 22-23) – Brad Pounds and Glenn Olson both took the lead with six laps to go, and both were still in front at the finishes of Memorial Day Weekend Rotating Right Wild West Tour events at Kings Speedway.
Pounds topped the Friday night IMCA Modified ... (read more)
Alvarado brothers go 1-2 twice in Larry Shaw BST twinbill at Mosca
Alvarado brothers go 1-2 twice in Larry Shaw BST twinbill at Mosca
May 28, 2009 at 03:19:49 pm:
MOSCA, Colo. (May 23-24) – What was originally billed as a Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears doubleheader turned out to be the Ricky and Bubba Alvarado show.
Ricky Alvarado paced a pair $750 to win IMCA Modified events at SLV Motor Plex May 23 and 2... (read more)
