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Wolla completes Canyon Winter Challenge sweep

By Tony Steele PEORIA, Ariz. (Jan 29) – North Dakota driver Jason Wolla, known by fans as “The Big Show,” put on an impressive show as he swept the weekend Winter Challenge IMCA Modified features at Canyon Speedway Park. Wolla’s second win of the weekend on Sunday came with 33 IMCA Modifieds checked in. He drew the outside front row and once the green flag dropped he never looked back for the $1,000 victory. The battle for second and third heated up for most of the race between local drivers Brian Schultz, Jason Noll and Garrett Funk. As Wolla approached lapped traffic, a late caution closed the almost straightaway lead he had built and Schultz took advantage. Wolla slipped up in turns one and two on the final lap where Schultz peeked to the inside, but in the end the move proved futile as Wolla sped away into the last turn, eventually taking the checkered flag and sweeping the weekend. Schultz was second with Funk, Noll and Garth Dushanek rounding out the top five. J.C. Parmeley [Read More]

QuickCar Racing Products fast to renew awards for IMCA national champions

LEBANON, Tenn. – All eight national champions crowned this season by IMCA earn awards courtesy of QuickCar Racing Products. The Lebanon, Tenn., manufacturer gives 3-gauge panels to top drivers in final national standings for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. The national Late Model champion gets a 4-gauge panel set while both the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car and Mach-1 Sport Compact national champions receive 2-gauge panel sets. “QuickCar is pleased to extend our relationship with IMCA and all the racers who race under the IMCA banner,” stated company General Manager Danny Knowles. “IMCA does a great job with their many classes and tracks, and we are honored to be able to be a part of it.” QuickCar manufactures a wide variety of high performance products that also includes volt meters, water pressure kits, tachometers and switch panels, and introduced its awards program for IMCA’s national champions in 2015. Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, SportMod and Sport Compact champions crowned [Read More]

Wolla takes Winter Challenge opener at Canyon

By Tony Steele PEORIA, Ariz. (Jan 28) – Round One of the 2017 edition of the Winter Challenge at Canyon Speedway Park is now in the books. North Dakota’s Jason Wolla put in a dominating effort as he took home the checkered flag in the IMCA Modified portion of the event. “The Big Show” Wolla was quick to take the lead from his sixth starting position, but staying there proved to be no easy task. Constant challenges from John Parmeley made Wolla earn every penny of his $1,000 payday, including a crossover move to re-take the lead after Parmeley briefly got by him. Already a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot candidate, Wolla bested the 35 IMCA Modifieds checked in for the 25-lap afternoon show while Cody Laney brought his car home in second. Tim Ward, Parmeley and Brian Schultz rounded out the top five. Schultz had the most impressive run of the evening as he started 23rd in the field. Jason George held off numerous challengers to keep his Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod winning ways going while [Read More]

New awards from Afco benefit IMCA Modified national champion, top rookie

BOONVILLE, Ind. – New awards for both the Modified national champion and rookie of the year complement Afco’s 2017 contingency program with IMCA. The national champion and top rookie, as well as the first hard luck driver to roll their Modified during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, all receive GM frame replacement kits from the Boonville, Ind., manufacturer. Afco, in its 24th year as a marketing partner with the sanctioning body, also continues a broad program of awards for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. “Afco has been a part of IMCA racing for many years and we look forward to continuing this tradition. We’re thrilled to introduce our new GM replacement frame kit in 2017 and we look forward to awarding a couple kits this year to deserving IMCA racers,” commented Afco Performance Group, LLC Marketing Director Kerri Hart. “In addition, we are pleased to continue to present IMCA racers with contingency awards to [Read More]

Winner’s shares of purse upped for July 8-13 Kupper Chevrolet Dakota Classic IMCA Tour

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – More money for the winners and bigger starting fields are in plans announced for the 28th annual Kupper Chevrolet Dakota Classic Tour for IMCA Modifieds Each main event during the July 8-13 tour will pay $2,300 to win, $100 more than last year, and a minimum of $300 to start with 30 cars taking the green flag. “We have been tickled pink with our growth. We’re seeing a lot of the best drivers in the division following this tour and have gotten to the point where we need to find a way to get more of them in the features,” said Tour Director John Gartner, citing the record 90-plus per night car count average in 2016. “We had an all-time record 101 cars for the finale at Mandan, which means 72 drivers didn’t qualify.” The North Dakota-based tour also features IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars running for $800 to win and a minimum of $100 to start each night. Jamestown Speedway hosts the opener on Saturday, July 8. The tour is at Nodak [Read More]

Updates to IMCA procedures, general rules few for 2017

VINTON, Iowa – Minor updates to procedures and general rules for 2017 will help IMCA keep up with motorsports industry trends. Other than that, there’s not much different than 2016 guidelines. “Not a lot was changed for this season. Our 40-point system, the bonus point system and lineup procedures have all withstood the test of time,” explained IMCA President Brett Root. “We have tweaked our bonus point structure over the years but as an executive committee couldn’t find a good reason to make changes this season.” “Issues like automatic penalties are also unchanged,” he continued. “We will still do our best to make sure penalties fit the offense.” What’s new this year includes: Fourteen and 15-year-old drivers will be allowed to compete in the Late Model and RaceSaver Sprint Car divisions, providing they detail their racing experience, a list of the tracks they’ll race at and submit required paperwork. No driver under the age of 14 is allowed to compete in any IMCA division; all drivers age 18 and under must submit a notarized parental [Read More]

IMCA special events drivers vie for Tire Demon awards

KELLEY, Iowa – Tire Demon by Love Tap gives gift certificates worth a total of $30,000 to special events competitors during its first full season as an IMCA sponsor. Five hundred dollar certificates will be awarded at 30 designated specials for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds and at 15 designated specials for both IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet Northern and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. Those certificates are good toward the purchase of a tire prep stand from the Kelley, Iowa manufacturer and will be mailed after official results are received at the IMCA home office. Tire Demon is owned by former SportMod driver Tim Love and gave its first award at the 2016 IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s to Modified champion Ricky Thornton Jr. “We are looking forward to partnering with IMCA for the 2017 racing season. The response to our machine has been incredible, to say the least,” Love commented. “We have been blown away by the feedback and excitement of both race car drivers and their crew [Read More]

Ambitious 18-race slate for Sprint Series of Oklahoma

By David Smith Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The sophomore season for the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Series of Oklahoma boasts an ambitious 18-race schedule that will see eight different tracks in three states host at least one SSO event in 2017. The season will kick off Saturday, March 25, in the first of six appearances at Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore. Longdale Speedway will again host an SSO event and be joined by the Kansas-based United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) on Saturday, April 1. Wichita Speedway in Wichita Falls, Texas, will play host to two series events. The track is under new ownership this year and will be promoted by former sprint car driver Kathryne Minter. Another track that has undergone a name and ownership change over the off-season is Red Dirt Raceway. Formally known as Brill Motor Speedway, the Meeker venue now owned and operated by midget and sprint car racer Cody Brewer sees two appearances from the SSO. Oklahoma Sports Park, the George Welch-owned facility in Ada, will again host two Saturday night [Read More]

Malcom looks to continue Idaho IMCA success in return to Modified division

SHELLEY, Idaho – A driver with track and state championships to his credit last year can already give you an approximate date for the highlight of his 2017 season. Cody Malcom won seven Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod features on the way to capturing Atomic Motor Raceway track and Allstar Performance Idaho State titles in 2016. From Shelly, he’ll return to the IMCA Modified division this spring, racing regularly at Atomic and Idaho Falls Raceway and when his schedule allows at Wyoming’s Sweetwater Speedway. More of the specifics will take shape in May, after Malcom and girlfriend Ashley Grass become parents of a son, who joins Jayden, almost five, Abyree, three, and Rylan, two years old. “It’s exciting,” said Malcom. “It will be a whole new adventure.” Malcom’s on-track adventures last season came over the course of 21 starts, all at Idaho Falls and Atomic. He won five of his last eight outings while sealing the Atomic track and Idaho state titles. “I had taken a couple years off before I started racing again in 2014, [Read More]

Speedway Motors continues support of IMCA Weekly Racing, Super Nationals

LINCOLN, Neb. – One of the longest partnerships in all of dirt track racing continues in 2017 as Speedway Motors has renewed its support of IMCA drivers in all eight divisions. Speedway Motors continues its title sponsorship role of IMCA Weekly Racing for a milestone 10th consecutive season. The Lincoln, Neb., high performance parts manufacturer, retailer and distributor traces its association with IMCA to the 1950s. America’s Oldest Speed Shop also returns as title sponsor of Super Nationals for the 22nd consecutive year: Super Nationals will be held Sept. 4-9 at Boone Speedway with an anticipated 900-plus cars and 30,000 fans in attendance. “Speedway Motors is proud to continue its longstanding sponsorship of IMCA Weekly Racing in 2017 and we’re looking forward to partnering with IMCA to make the 35th annual Super Nationals bigger and better than ever!” said Speedway Motors President Clay Smith. “Traditions such as these have been a crucial part of our 65-year racing history, and we’re excited to work with IMCA to support racers across the country and keep the sport affordable, exciting and safe [Read More]