Blum bests Neal in one point race for national IMCA Late Model title
September 01, 2009 at 02:08:37 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Sept. 1) – A single point made Kevin Blum the national champion in IMCA’s Late Model division.
Blum edged Terry Neal for the title by an 814-813 margin to earn a $5,500 share of the $21,500 point fund to be paid out to drivers in top 20 standings.
Ray Guss Jr. repeated hi... (read more)
Marshalltown Deery checkers fly for Guss
Marshalltown Deery checkers fly for Guss
September 02, 2009 at 07:40:14 am:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Sept. 1) – After dominating the first half of the race, Ray Guss Jr. was in position to capitalize on a rare mistake by point leader Jeff Aikey and eke out the Tuesday night Deery Brothers Summer Series victory at Marshalltown Speedway.
Aikey looked to nail down his fifth ... (read more)
Noteboom new to Fast Shafts All-Star field
Noteboom new to Fast Shafts All-Star field
September 04, 2009 at 07:37:48 am:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 4) – Jay Noteboom will get the opportunity to race for a third Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational title.
The Hinton, Iowa, hotshoe was added to the field today for the 10-car, $1,000 to win Modified race next Friday, Sept. 11 during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
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Early entries total 518 for next week’s IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
Early entries total 518 for next week’s IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
September 04, 2009 at 03:58:04 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 4) – A record 518 early entries have been delivered and processed for the Sept. 7-12 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
That number includes a handful of entries received today (Friday) but postmarked on or before the Aug. 31 deadline.
A total of 213 drivers registered ... (read more)
Burgtorf banks $5,000 Drive for Five Deery Series payday at Lee County
Burgtorf banks $5,000 Drive for Five Deery Series payday at Lee County
September 04, 2009 at 03:59:50 pm:
DONNELLSON, Iowa (Sept. 5) – Perfect attendance throughout the regular point season and a little luck added up to $5,000 for Mark Burgtorf.
The IMCA Late Model track champion at Lee County Speedway during the recently completed point season, Burgtorf was one of 11 drivers eligible for the b... (read more)
Woodworth runs away with Deery checkers at Quincy
Woodworth runs away with Deery checkers at Quincy
September 07, 2009 at 09:54:48 am:
QUINCY, Ill. (Sept. 6) – Denny Woodworth made short work of his Deery Brothers Summer Series foes with a long run at the front of Sunday night’s main event at Quincy Raceway.
Woodworth led all but the first two times around the track in the 50-lapper, taking the $2,000 IMCA Late Model... (read more)
Monday at Super Nationals
Monday at Super Nationals
September 07, 2009 at 02:30:19 pm:
Deery Series tops opening night show at IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 7) – More than 340 cars will take their turn on the track this evening, during the opening night program at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals at Boone Speedway.
At the top of the Monday car... (read more)
Tuesday at Super Nationals
Tuesday at Super Nationals
September 08, 2009 at 01:20:41 pm:
Monday’s IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals program saw a total of 60 races.
That includes eight Late Model races and 26 races in both the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions.
Of note was the 7:25 p.m. finish for the Deery Brothers Summer Series feature.
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Qualifying is this ... (read more)
Wednesday at Super Nationals
Wednesday at Super Nationals
September 09, 2009 at 12:10:25 pm:
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Live webcast from Super Nationals on RaceCastLive.com
Live webcast from Super Nationals on RaceCastLive.com
September 09, 2009 at 02:03:13 pm:
By Jeff Werderman
BOONE, Iowa (Aug. 27) – The RaceRPM.com Crew once again serve as the official on-track home for live coverage of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals in 2009.
Hosts Bucky Doren and Chris Marchese have struck a deal with www.RaceCastLive.com to provide free radio webcast... (read more)
Thursday at Super Nationals
Thursday at Super Nationals
September 10, 2009 at 12:57:56 pm:
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Friday at Super Nationals
Friday at Super Nationals
September 11, 2009 at 02:56:45 pm:
Murray, Stephens, Deal top Thursday Modified qualifiers at Super Nationals
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 10) – David Murray Jr. only needed one race to provide to provide a season’s worth of highlights for the Thursday night crowd at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
Murray starte... (read more)
Final day of Super Nationals
Final day of Super Nationals
September 12, 2009 at 03:51:39 pm:
Fans continue to make their way into the grandstand, parking is at a premium and racing is underway, on the final day of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
The schedule on what is beginning as a very warm Saturday includes:
Six Modified last chance heats;
Track prep;
Sunoco Race Fuels Rac... (read more)
Havlik, Smith, Anderson, Pruitt are Saturday Super Nationals champions
Havlik, Smith, Anderson, Pruitt are Saturday Super Nationals champions
September 14, 2009 at 12:03:12 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 12) – Randy Havlik finally won the championship that eluded him 20 years ago at Boone Speedway.
Havlik passed Jay Noteboom, who slowed with mechanical problems on the final lap, to win the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals Modified main event on Saturday night.
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Engine auction adds $26,450 to Saturday night purse
Engine auction adds $26,450 to Saturday night purse
September 14, 2009 at 03:06:44 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept. 12) – The engine auction that followed Saturday night main events added $26,450 to the purse for qualifiers in the Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks.
Winning bids for the top four Modified engines totaled $23,750. The top bid of $6,750 went for the engine of th... (read more)
Shelby County’s 18th Tiny Lund special sports 6 IMCA divisions
Shelby County’s 18th Tiny Lund special sports 6 IMCA divisions
September 15, 2009 at 09:36:56 am:
HARLAN, Iowa – Six IMCA divisions fill the card for Shelby County Speedway’s Tiny Lund Memorial Nationals on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19.
Total purse for the 18th annual special tops $50,000. The Modified feature pays $3,000 to win and is a qualifying event for the 2010 Fast Shafts... (read more)
Havoc On the High Banks at Marshalltown Sept. 18-19
Havoc On the High Banks at Marshalltown Sept. 18-19
September 15, 2009 at 09:39:14 am:
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – A pair of $1,000 to win features for IMCA Modifieds top Havoc On The High Banks programs at Marshalltown Speedway on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19.
Both Modified features are qualifying events for the 2010 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot.
IMCA Sunoco Stoc... (read more)
Larry Shaw Racing BST Series “Quest” starts at Dodge City Raceway Park
Larry Shaw Racing BST Series “Quest” starts at Dodge City Raceway Park
September 15, 2009 at 02:42:19 pm:
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (Sept. 15) – Drivers will compete for final shares of a $3,500 point fund as the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series for IMCA Modifieds begins it’s “Quest For The Crown” at eight events, on five weekends in three different states.
Final Quest ... (read more)
World Products Empire State Series returns to Skyline for Saturday show
World Products Empire State Series returns to Skyline for Saturday show
September 16, 2009 at 02:01:42 pm:
CORTLAND, N.Y. (Sept. 16) – The sixth stop on the 2009 World Products Empire State Series schedule takes touring IMCA Modifieds back to Skyline Raceway at Cortland for a Sept. 19 show.
Pit gates and the grandstand both open at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Hot laps are at 4:30 p.m. and racing starts ... (read more)
$10,000 to win Pepsi USA Nationals Deery at 34 Raceway Sept. 18-19
$10,000 to win Pepsi USA Nationals Deery at 34 Raceway Sept. 18-19
September 16, 2009 at 02:02:47 pm:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Sept. 15) – 100 laps is the distance and $10,000 is the amount already written on the check that will go to the winner of this weekend’s Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series feature at 34 Raceway.
Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstand opens ... (read more)
WWMT action this weekend
WWMT action this weekend
September 17, 2009 at 03:17:43 pm:
Final checkers fly Sept. 18-19 for EQ Wild West Northern Tour
ATOMIC CITY, Idaho (Sept. 17) – The checkered flag flies this weekend at Atomic Motor Raceway, for the final installments of the third annual EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Northern Tour.
Justen Yeager can clinch the IMCA Modified ... (read more)
$60,000+ in cash, contingency awards given at 2009 Super Nationals
$60,000+ in cash, contingency awards given at 2009 Super Nationals
September 18, 2009 at 01:06:27 pm:
BOONE, Iowa (Sept 12) – More than $60,000 in cash and contingency prizes was awarded again this year to drivers competing at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals.
Qualifiers for Saturday evening’s Modified main event went home with approximately $25,00... (read more)
12 qualified for Pepsi USA Nationals Deery main event
12 qualified for Pepsi USA Nationals Deery main event
September 18, 2009 at 11:02:30 pm:
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Frankel is first in Ironman feature
Frankel is first in Ironman feature
September 19, 2009 at 12:04:08 am:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Sept. 18) – Jason Frankel took the lead after midway and stayed in front to the finish in winning the Friday night Ironman feature, during the Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Series program at 34 Raceway. (read more)
Late charge to front nets Frankel $10,000 Pepsi USA Nationals Deery win
Late charge to front nets Frankel $10,000 Pepsi USA Nationals Deery win
September 20, 2009 at 01:34:17 am:
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (Sept. 19) – Jason Frankel ended his 2009 Deery Brothers Summer Series in the same place he started it: 34 Raceway’s victory lane.
Frankel won Saturday’s Pepsi USA Nationals Deery Brothers Summer Series main event, passing Jeff Aikey and then Mark Burgtorf ... (read more)
Cook cruises to Modified checkers in Skyline World Products Empire State Series feature
Cook cruises to Modified checkers in Skyline World Products Empire State Series feature
September 21, 2009 at 08:27:13 am:
CORTLAND, N.Y. (Sept. 19) – Tenth starting Kevan Cook scored his third World Products Empire State Series victory of the year Saturday at Skyline Raceway.
Cook, also the winner of the IMCA Modified tour opener at Cortland in May, worked his way through the pack to duel with pole starter Chris... (read more)
Castle Country Clash at Desert Thunder Raceway Sept. 25-26
Castle Country Clash at Desert Thunder Raceway Sept. 25-26
September 21, 2009 at 08:31:40 am:
PRICE, Utah – A pair of features are among four IMCA Modified events on the program at Desert Thunder Raceway’s Castle Country Clash special Sept. 25-26.
First place in Friday’s headliner pays $800, while the Saturday show sports a $1,000 top check and doubles as a qualifying even... (read more)
Test Your EQ!
Test Your EQ!
September 22, 2009 at 09:54:31 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Sept. 22) – Take the EngineQuest® (EQ®) cylinder head product quiz on RacingJunk.com and enter to win EQ’s “Head to Vegas” promotion. The quick and easy product quiz will give participants the opportunity to test their knowledge of EQ cylinder h... (read more)
Fowler grabs Great Lakes Ntl’s three grand
Fowler grabs Great Lakes Ntl’s three grand
September 22, 2009 at 01:35:01 pm:
By Verwayne Greenhoe
CRYSTAL, Mich. (Sept. 19) – Joe Fowler avoided the early mishaps and held off Josh Borton in the late going to win Crystal Motor Speedway’s season-ending Great Lakes Nationals feature for IMCA Modifieds.
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Duffy, Sather, Bonnett sweep Havoc twinbill
Duffy, Sather, Bonnett sweep Havoc twinbill
September 22, 2009 at 04:19:53 pm:
By Denny Grabenbauer
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Sept. 18-19) – Three IMCA drivers wreaked havoc on the competition, sweeping Sept. 18-19 Havoc On The Highbanks features at Marshalltown Speedway.
Darin Duffy won a pair of $1,000 to win IMCA Modified main events to join... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds headline Speedfest special at 281
IMCA Modifieds headline Speedfest special at 281
September 22, 2009 at 04:23:13 pm:
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – 281 Speedway’s Speedfest special sees three IMCA divisions on the track Saturday, Sept. 26.
IMCA Modifieds race for $1,000 to win in their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifier. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks are in the running for a top p... (read more)
Twice rescheduled Townsend race now Sept. 26 at Lee Co.
Twice rescheduled Townsend race now Sept. 26 at Lee Co.
September 23, 2009 at 04:17:28 pm:
DONNELLSON, Iowa – Hoping that the third time will be a charm, Lee County Speedway will host the $1,000 to win Doug Townsend Memorial for IMCA Modifieds on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying event was postponed because of rain Ju... (read more)
Sherman County Flatlander now Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28
Sherman County Flatlander now Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28
September 24, 2009 at 01:18:31 pm:
GOODLAND, Kan. (Sept. 24) – A forecast calling for thunderstorms tonight and more rain on Friday has resulted in rescheduling of the Flatlander special at Sherman County Speedway.
The special, which doubles as a twinbill for IMCA Modifieds following the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tear... (read more)
Southern SportMod Nationals, regional race on as scheduled
Southern SportMod Nationals, regional race on as scheduled
September 24, 2009 at 03:43:59 pm:
WACO, Texas (Sept. 24) – The Southern SportMod Nationals remain on as scheduled this weekend at Heart O’ Texas Speedway.
Rain continues in the forecast tonight in and around Waco, but track conditions are good and pit gates will open at 2 p.m. tomorrow for the Friday and Saturday, Sep... (read more)
Crenshaw services are Thursday
Crenshaw services are Thursday
September 25, 2009 at 08:21:20 am:
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Military graveside services for 281 Speedway founder and builder Robert W. “Bill” Crenshaw will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Grand Prairie.
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Court dismisses anti-trust suit against Hoosier
Court dismisses anti-trust suit against Hoosier
September 25, 2009 at 09:38:26 am:
LAKEVILLE, Ind. (Sept. 24) – Terrence F. McVerry, United States District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, granted a request for summary judgment on behalf of Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. and Dirt Motor Sports Inc., doing business as World Racing Group, on Sept. 15.
In granting the... (read more)
World Products Empire State Series at Fonda Speedway for Sept. 26 show
World Products Empire State Series at Fonda Speedway for Sept. 26 show
September 25, 2009 at 10:38:40 am:
FONDA, N.Y. – The first green flag flies at 2 p.m. Saturday, when the World Products Empire State Series visits Fonda Speedway.
The Sept. 26 show is the seventh of nine stops on the 2009 tour for IMCA Modifieds and the last at which national, ButlerBuilt Eastern Region and Smiley’s Raci... (read more)
Speedfest special at 281 rained out
Speedfest special at 281 rained out
September 25, 2009 at 01:23:51 pm:
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Saturday’s Speedfest at 281 Speedway has been rained out.
IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks were to have run in the season-ending special at Stephenville.
Speedfest will not be rescheduled. (read more)
Zoubek tops Tiny Lund Memorial Modified feature
Zoubek tops Tiny Lund Memorial Modified feature
September 25, 2009 at 03:35:57 pm:
By Shannon Lowe
HARLAN, Iowa (Sept. 18-19) – A constant shuffling at and near the front of the Tiny Lund Memorial IMCA Modified main event ended with Bob Zoubek crossing the finish line first.
The $3,000 Saturday night victory at Shelby County Speedway puts Zoubek on the ballot for the 2010 ... (read more)
Dowell pins down Southern SportMod Nationals checkers
Dowell pins down Southern SportMod Nationals checkers
September 28, 2009 at 09:49:46 am:
By J.M. Hallas
WACO, Texas (Sept. 25-26) – J.P. Dowell didn't believe it when he found himself in victory lane after all was said and done in Saturday night’s 25-lap main event at the IMCA Southern SportMod Nationals.
Dowell, who ran in the top five most of the race, found himself in t... (read more)
Kennedale Speedway Park hosts Oct. 2-3 ‘Showdown’
Kennedale Speedway Park hosts Oct. 2-3 ‘Showdown’
September 28, 2009 at 11:08:39 am:
KENNEDALE, Texas – Five IMCA divisions are on the card for the third annual Showdown special Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3 at Ken nedale Speedway Park.
Modifieds run for $2,500 to win and a minimum of $300 to start their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying feature. First pla... (read more)
Buff is best in Fonda Speedway World Products Empire State show
Buff is best in Fonda Speedway World Products Empire State show
September 29, 2009 at 10:43:24 am:
FONDA, N.Y. (Sept. 26) – The end of a classic battle ended with Kevin Buff winning for the first time in his World Products Empire State Series career Saturday at Fonda Speedway.
Buff bested Dan Ballard in a back-and-forth tussle for the front spot in the Skip Pabis/Steve Bidwell Memorial fea... (read more)
Havlik, Stoa head additions to Fast Shafts All-Star ballot
Havlik, Stoa head additions to Fast Shafts All-Star ballot
September 29, 2009 at 01:44:46 pm:
VINTON, Iowa
(Sept. 24) – After their checkered flag heroics at the IMCA Speedway Motors
Super Nationals, Randy Havlik and Kevin Stoa head the latest list of drivers
added to the ballot for the 2010 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.
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Duel In The Desert trip tops Enginequest contest prizes
Duel In The Desert trip tops Enginequest contest prizes
September 29, 2009 at 01:50:25 pm:
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Al Buschelman’s column for September newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 01:51:38 pm:
Thanks to everyone for a great week at Boone Speedway for the 27th annual IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for September newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 01:53:28 pm:
Wow, six days of fantastic racing! I hope everyone enjoyed the 2009 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. Mother Nature really cooperated and gave us some beautiful weather … mid to upper 70s for highs and mid to upper 50s for lows, you just can’t beat that. (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for September newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 01:56:55 pm:
After a few days of rest, I am finally feeling recovered from the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals. What a fantastic six days of racing! As a track operator, I am impressed by the magnitude of this event. Just the number of people directing traffic and working at the gat... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for September newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 01:58:37 pm:
It is hard to believe that the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals have come and gone for another year. It seems like they take forever to get here and they are gone in a heartbeat. (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for September newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 02:01:18 pm:
We have been fortunate to have vacationed with hundreds of our friends and acquaintances for the past 21 consecutive Labor Day weekends and the week following at Boone Speedway, home of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals event. (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for September newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 02:04:23 pm:
Our turnaround time, post-IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals to going to press, was all of 10 days. (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for September newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 02:06:15 pm:
The highly anticipated IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals are over and they lived up to all the expectations.
It was an early night for IMCA KSE Racing Products Sprint Cars following the Jackpot Junction Tour as drivers hurried to get ready for their 3 p.... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for September newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 02:08:22 pm:
The 2009 IMCA Speedway Super Nationals are now officially in the books and what a great event. Over 800 drivers participated in this year’s Super Nationals event with a record number of Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods on hand again at Boone Speedway.
Thank you to ever... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for September newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 02:10:29 pm:
Wow! What else can you say about the 27th running of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals?
The IMCA Modified main event was a true test of racers and their equipment, with a very fast track and tremendously close racing. It really became a ‘survival of the fittest’ type race as the... (read more)
Brett Root's column for the September newsletter
Brett Root's column for the September newsletter
September 29, 2009 at 02:24:17 pm:
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Fever Heat features at Stuart go to Anderson, Sather
Fever Heat features at Stuart go to Anderson, Sather
September 30, 2009 at 08:14:40 am:
By Debbie Sweeney
STUART, Iowa (Sept. 27) – Shannon Anderson and Kevin Sather capped career-type seasons with $750 feature wins at Stuart Speedway’s Fever Heat special.
Anderson topped the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock main event and Sather paced the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod main.
W... (read more)
Western Region Nationals at Ocean Speedway Oct. 2-3
Western Region Nationals at Ocean Speedway Oct. 2-3
September 30, 2009 at 08:16:58 am:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Two features for IMCA Modifieds headline Ocean Speedway’s Western Region Nationals on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3.
Both races will be qualifying events for the 2010 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot, with $1,000 paid to win on opening night and $3,000 pa... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds make first appearance at Cedar Lake Oct. 2-3
IMCA Modifieds make first appearance at Cedar Lake Oct. 2-3
September 30, 2009 at 09:06:34 am:
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. – IMCA Modifieds will make their first-ever appearance at Cedar Lake Speedway in a $1,500 to win feature during the Badger State Nationals. (read more)
Two $400 to win IMCA Stock features at Chateau’s Buzz Fest
Two $400 to win IMCA Stock features at Chateau’s Buzz Fest
September 30, 2009 at 09:09:34 am:
LANSING, Minn. – A pair of $400 to win, $50 to start feature events for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars are on the Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3 Buzz Fest program at Chateau Raceway.
The double date is the first for sanctioned Stocks at the 1/3-mile clay speedplant. There is no entry fee either night.... (read more)
World Products Empire State Series joins Fulton 200 Weekend program
World Products Empire State Series joins Fulton 200 Weekend program
September 30, 2009 at 01:55:21 pm:
FULTON, N.Y. (Sept. 30) – The IMCA Modified winner goes home with $500, when the World Products Empire State Series joins the Fulton 200 Weekend program.
Pit gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at Fulton Speedway. Hot laps are at 6 p.m. and racing starts a... (read more)
