Saturday, September 11, 2021 Archives

Harris Auto Racing returns for 15th season as title sponsor of Modified Race of Champions

BOONE, Iowa – Harris Auto Racing marks another milestone at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. The Boone, Iowa, chassis manufacturer returns for a 15th consecutive season as title sponsor of the Modified Race of Champions, furnishing a portion of the purse to be paid for the $1,000 to win feature on Saturday, Sept. 11. Qualifying for the 12-car, 12-lap, race is Thursday, Sept. 9 and is open to top drivers in local track standings competing at Super Nationals, as well as 2021 track champions, former national, regional and Super Nationals champions, and to previous race winners. Two hundred and ten different drivers from 26 states and Canada have competed in the Modified Race of Champions since it was added to the Super Nationals schedule. Owned by IMCA Modified and Stock Car driver Kyle Brown, Harris is now its 26th season of IMCA sponsorship. Information about Harris chassis, parts and services is available by calling 515 432-6972, on Facebook and at the www.harrisautoracing.com website. “One of the longest running [Read More]

Main event qualifiers in 6 divisions get replica door panels, hoods from Five1seven Designs

BOONE, Iowa – Qualifiers for main events in six divisions competing at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s take home special souvenirs from the 39th annual event. Five1seven Designs of Whitney, Texas, gives replica door panels to Modified, Northern SportMod and STARS Mod Lite qualifiers while Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact qualifiers all receive replica hoods. Replica door panels measure 10” tall by 23” long while hoods are 16” by 12.” Awards have been made specific to each division and display the Super Nationals logo along with the word Qualifier. They’ll be presented to STARS Mod Lite qualifiers on Saturday and Sunday during Prelude qualifying, to Sport Compact drivers during the Tuesday program and to drivers in the other four divisions as they qualify throughout the week. This is the 10th year Five1seven Designs has given qualifier awards. “This is pretty cool,” Five1seven Designs owner Jeff Moore said. “We have had a very good relationship with IMCA and love working with them. We’ve been lucky to be associated with [Read More]

Stephenville Starter renews title sponsorship role for Hobby Stock RoC at Super Nationals

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – Stephenville Starter returns to a pair of notable roles with IMCA this season. The Texas manufacturer continues title sponsorship, and provides a portion of the point fund for the Hobby Stock Race of Champions, to be held Sept. 11 during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. “Stephenville Starter has always been a big supporter of the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock division and pairing them with the Hobby Stock Race of Champions is a great way to highlight that support,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “We are proud for them to be a big part of Super Nationals and hope that continues for years to come.” Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod race of champions winners at Super Nationals all receive starters from the 13-year sponsor. And IMCA drivers in all divisions winning 10 or more heat races in 2021 make themselves eligible for a post-season prize from Stephenville Starter. A randomly selected driver who meets that heat race win requirement and submits a photo of their [Read More]

Super Nationals Stock Car champion earns Midstate Machine built engine

BOONE, Iowa – Midstate Machine builds the engine that goes home with the Stock Car champion crowned at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. IMCA and event sponsors will contribute parts. Midstate Machine of Des Moines again donates the labor to award to the winner of the Sept. 11 main event at Boone Speedway. “It’s cool that they get an engine,” said Midstate’s John Davis. “We’re glad to be part of this.” Contributing parts are Speedway Motors, EQ Cylinder Heads, Edelbrock, Kevko, JE Pistons, Champ Pans, Summit, Comp Cams, Manley and PBM. Midstate Machine furnishes the rest of the parts. “We have been working with John and his team at Midstate Machine for the past few weeks to ensure this was something we could present to the Stock Car champion,” said IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “Our IMCA sponsors always step up with great product support and Midstate gets all the credit for graciously willing to assemble and complete the build to make sure the Stock Car champion leaves Boone with a [Read More]

Super Nationals Modified, Hobby, SportMod champions earn Karl Kustoms crate engines

BOONE, Iowa – Three of the champions crowned at the upcoming IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s celebrate their accomplishments with new crate engines. Karl Kustoms presents a new GM 604 crate engine to the Modified champion and new GM 602 crate engines to Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod champions on Saturday, Sept. 11 in the infield at Boone Speedway. Top three crate engine finishers in main events for those divisions also receive cash bonuses of $250, $150 and $100, respectively, from the Des Moines high performance parts manufacturer and distributor. The engines of Super Nationals Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and SportMod champions are claimed by IMCA, with proceeds from the auction Saturday evening divided equally among the other drivers qualifying for those respective events. “Karl’s has done this for a number of years now. It’s pretty neat that all drivers who win Saturday championships at our biggest event will go home with new engines,” said IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “It’s great to be able to present new crate engines to [Read More]

Nominations sought for honorary starters on Sept. 11

BOONE, Iowa – The three honorary starters for Sept. 11 Modified last-chance races during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s will be chosen to represent the many American heroes who put their own lives on the line. IMCA fans and drivers are asked to submit nominations of military and law enforcement personnel, firefighters and First Responders to wave the green flag for the start of those Saturday afternoon events at Boone Speedway. Letters or emails of nomination should be 500 words or less and tell about the nominee and their service to country and community. Nominations should be directed to IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder at kyoder@imca.com. “9/11 also marks the 15th anniversary of the founding of Hope For The Warriors and officials from that organization will be on hand that day,” Yoder said. “The honorary starter program has been super popular since it was started and remains one of the highlights of the week.” For the ninth consecutive year, Super Nationals presenting sponsor Casey’s General Store gives $10 and IMCA matches that donation [Read More]

Reserved tickets on sale now for Sept. 10, 11 Super Nationals programs

BOONE, Iowa – The hottest ticket in town is for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11 reserved main grandstand seating at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Those tickets are $75 each and will be sold based on the seating chart that accompanies this story: Reserved ticket order forms should be mailed to Super Nationals, c/o Boone Speedway, 31473 Ute Avenue in Waukee, Iowa, 50263. The form is available to download at https://www.imca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-grandstand-reserved-ticket-form.pdf While Speedway officials will do their best to accommodate seat choices, actual seating will depend on availability. Anyone with questions is asked to call 515 987-1220 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Thursday. Reserved tickets can be picked up at the grandstand entrance beginning Sept. 4, opening night of the Prelude at Boone Speedway. Opening night for the 39th annual Super Nationals is Labor Day with American’s Racin’ Vacation running through Sept. 11.