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IMCA Modified, Late Model drivers vie for Sweet steering boxes again in 2017

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The manufacturer of the official steering box of IMCA returns to its very integral role in contingency awards programs for two divisions in 2017. Champions in each of the five Modified regions and the top driver in national Late Model point standings all earn steering boxes from Sweet Manufacturing. Second through fifth place finishers in each Modified region receive $50 gift certificates. Drivers in both divisions must compete with two Sweet Manufacturing decals on their race cars to be eligible. Recipients of steering boxes awarded at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s will include Modified and Late Model champions, plus the Modified front row starters, longest tow qualifier, top non-qualifier in points, the Harris Auto Racing Race of Champions and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational winners, and best appearing car contest winner. The final steering box to be awarded as part of the 2017 Sweet program will go to the Modified winner of the Duel In the Desert at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in November. “Sweet Manufacturing is honored to [Read More]

Jaz Products contingency awards program rewards drivers in all eight IMCA divisions

SANTA PAULA, Calif. – Jaz Products awards more than $14,000 worth of product certificates again in 2017, its 22nd year as an IMCA sponsor. Drivers in all eight sanctioned divisions receive shares of that generous program, to be based on national or regional point standings. Part of the national decal program for IMCA Modifieds, Jaz awards certificates valued at $500, $300, $200, $100 and $75 to the top five drivers in points for each of the five regions. Modified drivers must display two Jaz decals in designated locations on their door panels to be eligible for awards. Product certificates in the same increments go to top five drivers based on national point standings for IMCA Late Models, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods and Mach-1 Sport Compacts. “Jaz Products is proud to be a continued supporter of IMCA racers over the years and is happy to offer contingency awards to show appreciation for their efforts,” said Sales Manager Bradley Jewett. “Jaz [Read More]

Hobby Stock awards new in 2017 from 20-year IMCA marketing partner Hyperco

PONTOTOC, Miss. – Hyperco‘s 20th season as an IMCA marketing partner will also be its first as a contingency award sponsor for the Hobby Stock division. The Pontotoc, Miss., high performance suspension components manufacturer will give top three eligible finishers in both Northern and Southern regions product certificates redeemable for two Hyperco SNS Conventional springs. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock drivers must compete with at least one Hyperco spring to be eligible. “Everyone at Hyperco-MW Industries is looking forward to another great year with IMCA and its amazing group of talented racers,” said Kelly Falls, vice president of motorsport – performance aftermarket products. “Expanding the Hyperco contingency program to the Hobby Stock division is another example of Hyperco’s commitment to supporting the most important people in racing … the racers!” Hyperco will also renew awards given in each of the five regional Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified and both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car regions, and in the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod divisions. Top three eligible drivers in each of the five [Read More]

Mach-1 Racing Solutions returns in 2017 as title sponsor for IMCA Sport Compacts

ABBOTT, Texas – Mach-1 Racing Solutions returns for a seventh consecutive season as title sponsor of IMCA’s Sport Compact division. The Gary Mach-owned company, located in Abbott, Texas, again provides a portion of the $1,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in final national standings for the 4-cylinder class. Mach began giving Sport Compact contingencies in 2009 and became title sponsor for the class in 2011. This season is the fourth in a five-year sponsorship pact. Sport Compact champions were crowned at 42 tracks and in 10 states last year. Nate Coopman of Mankato, Minn., won his career fourth national championship while Richard Crow of Grand Island, Neb., earned national rookie of the year honors in 2016. “This class continues to grow at a surprising rate,” Mach noted. “It encompasses drivers with a passion for racing, from young to old. I am excited for 2017.” More information about Mach-1 support and consulting services is available by calling 254 537-3040. All drivers in the division are required to display two Mach-1 decals on [Read More]

New sponsor Tire Demon gives IMCA special events awards

KELLEY, Iowa – New marketing partner Tire Demon by Love Tap gave its first award at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Modified champion Ricky Thornton Jr. received a tire prep stand from the Kelley manufacturer and retailer. Owned by Tim Love, Tire Demon will give $500 gift certificates at a total of 60 special events for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars and SportMods in 2017. Love originally designed the tire prep stand for a 70-something friend of his father’s. “The design essentially takes the work out of prepping a tire. The accuracy and torque make it easy to work with,” said Love, who raced a SportMod at Boone. “I built a couple and sold them, then I built a couple more and sold those. I’ve sold more than 70 so far. For a part-time gig in my garage, that’s pretty good.” “This machine is going to be very popular when we get the word out and partnering with IMCA can help us accomplish that,” he added. “I’ve even had people ask if [Read More]

Southern SportMod champ at Super Nationals added to Stephenville Starter awards program

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – An IMCA marketing partner from the Lone Star State expands its awards presence this September at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. While returning for a third year as title sponsor of the Hobby Stock Race of Champions at Super Nationals, Stephenville Starter awards a starter to the champion of the inaugural main event for Southern SportMods at Boone Speedway. Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod champions also receive starters from the Stephenville manufacturer and eight-year IMCA sponsor. “Stephenville Starter has been a long-time supporter of the IMCA Hobby Stock division, and their partnership with the Race of Champions in Boone continues that tradition,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “Adding a starter for the Southern SportMod champion just adds another layer of value to that championship.” Ten drivers qualify for the Hobby Stock Race of Champions, to be held Sept. 10, and Stephenville Starter provides a portion of the purse. Information about Stephenville Starter-made products is available by calling 254 965-7890.

Southern SportMod champion is part of Bell awards program for Super Nationals

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Bell Racing’s awards program continues this season with the addition of Southern SportMods to the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. Modified, Late Model, Sprint Car, Hobby Stock, Northern SportMod, Southern SportMod and Sport Compact champions crowned during the Sept. 5-10 Super Nationals all receive SA2015 approved K-1 Sport helmets from the Champaign, Ill., manufacturer and retailer, as does the champion of the Sept. 1-4 Sprint Car Nationals. The 11-year IMCA marketing partner also provides replica helmets for trophies to be awarded to top four main event finishers in each of those divisions and Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod qualifying feature winners. “The Bell helmet trophy toppers are a really cool part of this program and make the trophies we give away in Boone something pretty special,” noted IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “The fact that each champion receives an actual helmet from Bell is great recognition of the highest accomplishment in dirt track racing.” Information about Bell helmets and accessories is available by calling 800 237-2700, [Read More]

Centex Motorsports awards weekly race engine to Southern SportMod champ at IMCA Super Nationals

TEMPLE, Texas – Centex Motorsports will make the tow north pay off for the Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMod driver making history at Boone Speedway in September. The winner of the first-ever main event for the division, on Monday, Sept. 5, opening night of the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, earns a standard weekly race engine courtesy of the Temple, Texas, engine builder. “As soon as I saw that Southern SportMods would be running a one-day program at Boone, I wanted to throw my name in the hat,” Centex owner Carroll Estes said. “We build a lot of engines for drivers all over Texas, as well as New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Hopefully one of our customers will bring the engine back home.” “I think people will be pleasantly surprised with how many Southern SportMods are at Super Nationals,” he added, noting that veteran Sid Kiphen would compete at Boone with an engine provided by Centex. A contingency award sponsor for area tracks, including Heart O’ Texas Speedway, Centex Motorsports also pays [Read More]

Renner Wraps is title sponsor for Colorado Alliance Tour IMCA Stock Cars

NORFOLK, Neb. – Drivers following the Colorado Alliance Tour for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars enjoy the title sponsorship of Renner Wraps in 2016. The Norfolk, Neb., graphics and promotional products supplier provides a portion of the Stock Car series’ $1,000 point fund, as well as complete race car wraps for the Stock, Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod champions. Eight tour dates are on the schedule this season, two each at El Paso County Raceway, I-76 Speedway, Lamar Speedway and Phillips County Raceway. “Race cars continue to be a growing market for us,” explained Renner Wraps’ Jonathan Jensen. “When this sponsorship opportunity came up, we jumped on it. We look forward to having a booth on Manufacturers’ Row at Super Nationals.” Hobby Stock veteran Tiffany Bittner will drive the company’s show car at Boone, where a strong contingent of Renner Wraps customers will compete. Renner Wraps has maintained a strong presence in the automotive racing field while diversifying into commercial vehicle and signage as well as apparel. CAT Stock Car drivers [Read More]

BSB contingency awards program headlined by Northern SportMod RoC title sponsorship

WELLINGTON, Kan. – One of the broadest-based contingency programs benefitting IMCA drivers is in place again this season, with renewal of the awards pact with BSB Manufacturing. BSB gives more than $10,000 worth of product certificates to drivers in six divisions and a special series. The Wellington, Kan., high performance parts manufacturer and retailer also returns as title sponsor of the Northern SportMod Race of Champions during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. In its eighth season as an IMCA marketing partner, BSB will award $50 product certificates at 30 Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified, 18 IMCA Late Model, 15 IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, 15 IMCA SportMod and 12 IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock specials. Product certificates valued at $300, $200 and $100 go to top three eligible drivers in each Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock region, and in national standings for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods and Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Southern SportMods. In addition to competing with four BSB-manufactured shocks, drivers in those five divisions are required to display two BSB decals [Read More]