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A season to celebrate as Performance Bodies reaches 40th as IMCA sponsor

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – Performance Bodies marks another milestone in 2022, giving awards to IMCA drivers for a 40th consecutive season. The Cedar Falls, Iowa, high performance automotive parts distributor and race car body manufacturer celebrates that anniversary with an awards program that sees $25,000 in product certificates given to drivers in seven divisions. “Forty years ago I had no idea that I would be able to follow my dreams and actually make a career in the racing industry,” said Performance Bodies President Scott Braun. “The relationships with all the racers and manufacturers over the years because of IMCA are amazing. “We have been fortunate to be around IMCA racing since the beginning and a sponsor for over 40 years.” $200 MD3 product certificates go to second through seventh place drivers in standings for each of the five regions, and to second, third and fourth-place drivers in rookie standings for each Friesen Performance IMCA Modified region. Each of the top five drivers in national IMCA Sunoco Late Model national standings and the national [Read More]

Hyperco continues IMCA dedication for 25th season with special events awards

PONTOTOC, Miss. (June 9, 2022) – Hyperco marks a quarter-century of support for IMCA drivers, renewing an awards program for special events competitors in seven divisions. Second, third and fourth-place finishers at 80 designated specials for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, IMCA STARS Mod Lites, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods all receive coil springs from the high performance suspension components manufacturer. “We are a motorsports dedicated brand. All we do is work with racers,” said Motorsports and Performance Aftermarket Manager Justin Cockerham. “We are the sole supplier to the NASCAR Cup Series and recently won our 58th consecutive Indianapolis 500, and have the same dedication to IMCA drivers and tracks. We utilize the same technology to make springs for IMCA drivers that we do for NASCAR.” Part of the MW Components family of companies, Hyperco has manufacturing facilities in Pontotoc, Miss., Logansport, Ind., and, as of last summer, Greer, S.C. “Greer is a state of the art facility. [Read More]

IMCA Modified Eastern Region drivers in 10th season of Dirt Works Race Cars title support

ORONOGO, Mo. (June 8, 2022) – Modified drivers in IMCA’s Eastern Region enjoy a milestone 10th consecutive season of title sponsorship support from Dirt Works Race Cars in 2022. The Oronogo, Mo., chassis builder is owned by long-time IMCA Modified driver Jerry Hoffman and will again furnish a portion of the $6,000 point fund paid to top 10 drivers in standings for the region encompassing tracks in Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. The regional 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 places. Drivers are required to display two Dirt Works Race Cars logos on their race cars to be eligible for point fund shares. “I like IMCA – the most economical way to race a Modified is IMCA and I wish more tracks recognized that fact,” said Hoffman, also owner of Dirt Works’ sister company Hoffman Race Cars and owner of Springfield Raceway, where sanctioned Modifieds headline Saturday night race programs. “IMCA has been around for a long time and [Read More]

Winters Performance gives IMCA Modified, Stock Car top five, national rookie awards

YORK, Pa. (June 7, 2022) – Drivers in two IMCA divisions receive awards this fall from eight-year sponsor Winters Performance Products. The York, Pa., manufacturer again gives $100 product certificates to top five drivers in each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and in both regions for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. The IMCA Modified national rookie of the year receives a quick change rear end with steel axle tubes while the IMCA Stock Car national rookie of the year receives a Falcon aluminum transmission. “We’re proud to continue our partnership with IMCA and to present these awards to IMCA racers,” said Winters Performance CEO Bob Salathe. “My grandfather founded this company in 1958 to support the racing community that he was a part of by providing the best performance products available. We’re thrilled to be able to carry on that same level of support and involvement nearly 65 years later.” Awards will be presented during the national banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. Winters [Read More]

Wehrs Machine & Racing Products companies to continue special events, Super Nationals support

BANGOR, Wis. (June 7, 2022) – The expanded divisions of Wehrs Machine & Racing Products continue their support of IMCA special events, and of competitors at IMCA’s biggest event again this season. Wehrs marks its 11th year of IMCA sponsorship and 25th year in business in 2022. Owner Chad Wehrs started manufacturing high performance parts in the building that had first been home to his family’s Bangor, Wis., Chevrolet dealership in 1935. “We are very proud to be a part of IMCA and love to give back to the racers,” he said. “Thank you to all of our great customers for trusting us to help them win races for 25 awesome years!” Wehrs again gives $50 gift certificates to a top five finisher at 80 designated specials for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods. Winners at 25 Modified and Northern SportMod specials each receive a pair of Ricochet shock guard covers. Each of the five regional Modified [Read More]

Bilstein backs six divisions in 24th season as IMCA sponsor

POWAY, Calif. (June 2, 2022) – Drivers in six IMCA divisions race for shares of a renewed Bilstein contingency awards program this season. The Poway, Calif., manufacturer is in its 24th year of IMCA sponsorship and returns as presenting sponsor for the Mod Lite division in its 11th consecutive season backing the STARS group. “Twenty-four years of support is amazing,” said Aaron Morey, head of motorsports for Bilstein of America, “and I couldn’t think of a better organization I’d rather be a part of.” Top eligible drivers in each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds receive $350 certificates while runners-up get $250 and third-place finishers $200; top three eligible drivers in both IMCA Sunoco Stock Car regions receive certificates good for $350, $250 and $150, respectively. And top three drivers in both IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock regions and in national Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod national standings earn product certificates valued at $300, $200 and $100. Drivers in all divisions must compete with four Bilstein [Read More]

Dynamic Drivelines delivering awards to top IMCA rookies, special events drivers

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 12, 2022) – A dynamic slate of awards given by Dynamic Drivelines goes to drivers in seven IMCA divisions again this season. National rookies of the year in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod divisions, as well as the IMCA STARS Mod Lite national champion all receive drive shafts from the Des Moines, Iowa, manufacturer. Drivers in the same divisions earn $50 Dynamic Drivelines gift certificates, given at 90 designated specials. “We have partnered with IMCA since our business started six years ago. The partnership has increased our name recognition and put us in front of some of the best drivers and facilities in the country,” said owner Mike Bennett. “Through this partnership, the Dynamic Drivelines team is committed to provide the best drivelines in order for rookie drivers to live out their dreams!” Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Hobby Stock or SportMod drivers winning Junior [Read More]

Karl Companies give crate engine awards on final night of 40th IMCA Super Nationals

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 11, 2022) – The Karl Companies return to the Saturday night stage at Super Nationals with three of the most sought-after awards in all of IMCA racing. Karl Kustoms and Karl Chevrolet present a 604 crate engine to the Modified champion, and 602 crate engines to Hobby Stock and Northern SportMod champions crowned on Sept. 10, the final night of the 40thannual Super Nationals at Boone Speedway. 2022 is the 24th sponsorship season for Karl Chevrolet, the Midwest’s number one Chevrolet and GM Certified Dealer, and Karl Kustoms, the Midwest’s high performance parts manufacturer and distributor designated as the Preferred Engine Supplier of IMCA Racing. “We’ve been at this quite some time,” said Marketing Director Clint Quesinberry, noting Karl’s long-standing partnership with General Motors in awarding engines at the biggest event in all of dirt track racing. “Super Nationals is the premier event for IMCA racing,” he continued. “It’s good to be able to reward the best of the best and be able to give them a new engine.” Drivers winning Super Nationals championships and [Read More]

BSB Manufacturing awarding $11,000-plus to IMCA weekly, special events competitors

WELLINGTON, Kan. (May 10, 2022) – IMCA drivers in seven divisions chase shares of more than $11,000 in contingency awards to be given again this season by BSB Manufacturing. The Wellington, Kan., high performance parts manufacturer and 14-year sponsor gives product certificates valued at $300, $200 and $100, respectively, to top three eligible drivers in each Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock region, and in national standings for Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods. Drivers in those divisions must compete with four BSB shocks, display two BSB logos on their race car and return a completed signup form to the IMCA home office. Top three drivers in national IMCA Sunoco Late Model and IMCA STARS Mod Lite standings receive product certificates valued at $250, $200 and $150. And place finishers at a total of 90 designated Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, SportMod, Hobby Stock and 10 IMCA Lite specials each receive $50 product certificates. “It is an honor to serve the IMCA [Read More]

Eibach Springs giving post-season awards to IMCA state champions in seven divisions

CORONA, Calif. (May 5, 2022) – Eibach Springs makes award winners of nearly 100 of the IMCA drivers who will race to state championships in 2022. The Corona, Calif., manufacturer and 14-year sponsor gives $100 certificates to KMJ Performance state kings or queens crowned in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Late Model, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA STARS Mod Lite, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Friesen Performance Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod divisions again this season. Drivers in each of those divisions will be eligible to win a drawing for a set of four springs and a first-time state champion also receives an Eibach-branded fire suit. Washington State Modified champion Tyson Blood won the drawing for the fire suit held last season, when 84 of 126 state champions in nine divisions earned career-first crowns. “This has proven to be a great partnership between Eibach and IMCA, where we can showcase our industry leading products and IMCA continues to offer industry leading racing environments across the country,” said Eibach Sales Manager [Read More]