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IMCA Modified South Central Region enjoys Razor sponsorship again in 2017

PLATTE CENTER, Neb. – Building on another stellar season, Razor Chassis continues its title sponsorship of IMCA’s South Central Region for Modifieds for a fourth consecutive year in 2017. The Platte Center, Neb., chassis builder again provides a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in the region, which includes tracks in Texas and southern New Mexico. Razor drivers Chris Abelson and Cory Sample both won regional crowns last season, while Ricky Stephan was the only driver in the division to earn four track championships. National runner-up in IMCA’s 2016 Manufacturers’ Cup contest, Razor has also won or shared top North Central Region cup honors each of the last four years. The Razor Chassis South Central Region champion earns $2,500. The runner-up gets $1,250 with $625 for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for sixth through 10th. All drivers in the region must display two Razor decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. More information about Razor-built chassis is available by [Read More]

JE Pistons continues popular built engine IMCA awards program

IRVINE, Calif. – Top five finishers in point standings for four IMCA divisions pay off again in 2017, courtesy of JE Pistons. The Irvine, Calif., manufacturer and seven-year IMCA sponsor has renewed a popular awards program for drivers competing with a built engine, giving nine sets of pistons and more than $9,000 in product certificates. Top eligible drivers in each of the five IMCA Modified regions and both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car regions, and national IMCA Late Model and IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car champions all receive pistons. Product certificates valued at $400, $300, $200 and $150, respectively, go to eligible second through fifth place drivers in regional Modified and Stock Car, and national Late Model and Sprint Car standings. Awards will be presented during the national IMCA banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. Information about JE-manufactured pistons and piston kits is available at the www.jepistons.com website, by calling 714 898-9763 and on Facebook. “IMCA makes every effort to partner with leaders in their respective fields and JE certainly represents [Read More]

Marriott takes Arizona IMCA Modified Tour finale, crown at Canyon Speedway Park

By Mike Spieker PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 17) – Hunter Marriott claimed the inaugural Arizona IMCA Modified Tour championship in style Friday night as he topped a 29-car field to win the 25-lap series finale. Marriott drove his way from the fourth starting position to capture his first $1,250 feature win of the tour. He was already on the ballot for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. “I really liked the car. We had some good runs and we’ve been trying hard all week. The races and tracks have been tough but we prevailed on this one,” said Marriott in victory lane. “I’m just thankful to be here.” Marriott used the second attempt at a lap nine restart to drive around the outside of Curt Lund to take the lead down the back straightaway. Once out front, Marriott withstood a couple late race restarts, holding off Cody Laney and Lucas Schott, to become the sixth different winner in as many races. “I saw Lucas get up [to the outside] once before and [Lund] slowed up going [Read More]

And then there were five: Wilson becomes 5th different Arizona IMCA Modified Tour winner

By Mike Spieker PEORIA, Ariz. (Feb. 16) – The outstanding parity of the inaugural Arizona IMCA Modified Tour continued Thursday at Canyon Speedway Park as Spencer Wilson became the fifth different winner in as many nights. Seventy-one IMCA Modifieds were checked in for the first of two nights at the Peoria, Ariz. one-third mile dirt oval. Wilson netted $1,250 for the victory along with spot on the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. After getting by Ryan Roath on lap two, Wilson took command of the race lead and set sail. At the midpoint of the race, Wilson had amassed a three second advantage over second-running Jimmy Gustin and looked to have the race in hand. However, Wilson encountered heavy traffic in the latter stages of the race, which allowed Gustin to erase Wilson’s huge lead in a matter of a few laps. With Gustin all over his rear bumper in the closing laps, Wilson made a quick and definitive move to get by a lapped car, which ultimately sealed the win for him. “I knew [Read More]