Jet Racing continues title sponsorship
December 06, 2005 at 02:46:03 pm:
BEATRICE, Neb. (Dec. 6) – Jet Racing will continue its title sponsorship of the Northern Region for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars in 2006. The Beatrice chassis manufacturer and parts retailer is anteing up $1,000 of the point fund that will be paid to the top fiv... (read more)
Hadan takes over promoter's post at Eagle Raceway
Hadan takes over promoter's post at Eagle Raceway
December 07, 2005 at 02:53:17 pm:
Hadan takes over promoter’s post at Eagle Raceway EAGLE, Neb. (Dec. 7) – Already well acquainted with Eagle Raceway from his days as a driver and as a promoter of special events, Roger Hadan is the new man in charge of weekly race programs at the 1/3 mile clay speedplan... (read more)
I-35, Algona, Fairmont sanction Stocks with IMCA in 2006
I-35, Algona, Fairmont sanction Stocks with IMCA in 2006
December 08, 2005 at 08:21:59 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 8) – Three tracks promoted by Joe Ringsdorf will feature the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car division on their respective weekly programs again in 2006. I-35 Speedway in Mason City, Algona Raceway and Fairmont, Minn., Raceway bring the class back a... (read more)
Deery Series schedule announced
Deery Series schedule announced
December 12, 2005 at 08:53:11 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 16) – Twenty races comprise the initial 2006 schedule for the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Sunoco Late Models.The 20th annual tour features first time visits to two tracks, Highway 3 Raceway in Allison and Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, and also returns to Marsha... (read more)
Jones wins IMCA drawing for new Brinn transmission
Jones wins IMCA drawing for new Brinn transmission
December 12, 2005 at 09:58:36 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 12) – Todd Jones didn’t take the checkered flag at Winter Nationals, but he won a transmission courtesy of Brinn Transmissions for his participation in the Southern Raceway special for IMCA Sunoco Modifieds. Jones was among the nearly 1,300 drivers in... (read more)
New, resumed sanctions highlight list of tracks signed up for 2006
New, resumed sanctions highlight list of tracks signed up for 2006
December 15, 2005 at 08:00:26 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 12) – More than 70 tracks from across the country have already returned contracts to sanction one or more IMCA division next season. New sanctions include the first ever for Hobby Stocks in Alabama. Sanctioned Stocks will resume action at... (read more)
Hoosier providing tire specs to IMCA drivers
Hoosier providing tire specs to IMCA drivers
December 15, 2005 at 08:06:28 am:
LAKEVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 14) – Hoosier Race Tire will provide tire specs to IMCA drivers beginning next month. Specs for Hoosier-manufactured race tires will be detailed in an advertisement in the January issue of Inside IMCA. A flyer will also be included in ... (read more)
Bolts named new promoters of Speed Bowl
Bolts named new promoters of Speed Bowl
December 15, 2005 at 08:08:02 am:
RED CLOUD, Neb. (Dec. 14) – Don and Paula Bolt are new promoters of The Speed Bowl. Friday night programs at the 3/8 mile track near Red Cloud will continue to feature IMCA-sanctioned Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks. The same three ... (read more)
Noise Park Raceway bringing IMCA Hobby Stocks to Idaho
Noise Park Raceway bringing IMCA Hobby Stocks to Idaho
December 15, 2005 at 08:08:49 am:
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (Dec. 14) – The IMCA Hobby Stock division will expand to Idaho next season, joining sanctioned Modifieds during a dozen programs on the schedule at Noise Park Raceway. “This is something we’ve been talking about doing and the ... (read more)
New Deep South sanctions include first Alabama events for IMCA Hobby Stocks
New Deep South sanctions include first Alabama events for IMCA Hobby Stocks
December 15, 2005 at 08:10:06 am:
LOXLEY, Ala. (Dec. 12) – Three IMCA sanctioned divisions will debut next season at Deep South Speedway. Along with Modifieds, the 4/10 mile dirt track near Loxley will feature Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks in weekly programs beginning March 18. &nb... (read more)
Pauls to promote Hawkeye Raceway
Pauls to promote Hawkeye Raceway
December 15, 2005 at 08:11:08 am:
BLUE GRASS, Iowa (Dec. 9) – Racing veteran Virgil Paul will return to Hawkeye Raceway in a different role next season. Paul and his wife Cathy are the new promoters of the 1/3 mile dirt track, home of the long-standing Governor’s Cup special. &nb... (read more)
Butler County Motorplex resumes IMCA sanction for Stocks, Hobbies
Butler County Motorplex resumes IMCA sanction for Stocks, Hobbies
December 15, 2005 at 08:12:30 am:
RISING CITY, Neb. (Dec. 12) – Butler County Motorplex will resume sanctioning two more divisions next season. Both the Stock Car and Hobby Stock classes will run under the IMCA banner in 2006. Officials at the Rising City track had announced this summe... (read more)
Clarification made to 2006 shock rules for four IMCA divisions
Clarification made to 2006 shock rules for four IMCA divisions
December 15, 2005 at 08:13:40 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 12) – A planned addition to 2006 IMCA rules for four divisions sanctioned by IMCA will remain in place. The wording no gas relief/refill ports will remain in the rulebook next season for the Modified, Northern SportMod, Stock Car and Hobb... (read more)
National SportMod, Hobby standings to be based on best 30 finishes
National SportMod, Hobby standings to be based on best 30 finishes
December 15, 2005 at 08:15:51 am:
Late Models will use top 20 shows VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 14) – National standings for three more IMCA divisions will be determined by drivers’ best 30 finishes beginning next season. The revision was announced today for the Jeff’s Performance Souther... (read more)
Dates change for required Hoosier tire use
Dates change for required Hoosier tire use
December 15, 2005 at 08:17:16 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Dec. 14) – The two dates for required use of the Hoosier G60-15 race tire during the 2006 season have been changed. Drivers in IMCA’s Modified, Stock Car, Late Model and Northern SportMod divisions must now have Hoosiers on the rea... (read more)
Winter Series at Mohave to open Jan. 21
Winter Series at Mohave to open Jan. 21
December 15, 2005 at 08:18:29 am:
MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. – The opening date for the first annual Winter Series for IMCA Sunoco Modifieds at Mohave Valley Raceway will be Jan. 21. Saturday afternoon shows are also scheduled Jan. 21 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11. Pit gates open at 10 a.m. and racing b... (read more)
Al Buschelman column for December newsletter
Al Buschelman column for December newsletter
December 15, 2005 at 08:19:13 am:
We had a great time at the national IMCA awards banquet. I really enjoyed the opportunity to visit with Lucas Oil Western Region drivers Jon Wilkinson and Regan Tafoya during the weekend. Congratulations to both drivers, as well as regional champion Dan Fitzgeral... (read more)
TST Ice Bowl is first special of 2006 for IMCA Modifieds
TST Ice Bowl is first special of 2006 for IMCA Modifieds
December 15, 2005 at 08:20:20 am:
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Talladega Short Track’s 15th annual Ice Bowl will double as the first special event of the 2006 race season for IMCA Sunoco Modifieds. Scheduled Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 5-8, the Ice Bowl pays $1,500 to win and a minimum of $100... (read more)
Inaugural Winter Nationals features set at Oglethorpe
Inaugural Winter Nationals features set at Oglethorpe
December 15, 2005 at 08:21:09 am:
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Oglethorpe Speedway Park will hosts its first annual IMCA sanctioned Winter Nationals Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 2-4, 2006, along with the second annual Coca-Cola Young Guns Shootout. On Friday, Feb. 3, Modifieds will race for $1,000 to win in ... (read more)
4 IMCA divisions featured at Abilene's Ice Breaker special
4 IMCA divisions featured at Abilene's Ice Breaker special
December 15, 2005 at 08:22:04 am:
ABILENE, Texas – Four IMCA sanctioned divisions will take to the track for the season opening Ice Breaker special at Abilene Speedway. Feature events for the Modifieds, Jeff’s Performance Southern SportMods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks will be held Fr... (read more)
Ed Billings column for December newsletter
Ed Billings column for December newsletter
December 15, 2005 at 08:23:14 am:
Since our last time together, we have been to the Parts Peddler show in Syracuse, the IMCA national awards banquet in Des Moines and have put the finishing touches on an IMCA Modified Chassis seminar to be held during the Carquest Motorsports Expo in Syracuse in March. ... (read more)
Paul Vetter column for December newsletter
Paul Vetter column for December newsletter
December 15, 2005 at 08:25:04 am:
For the upcoming 2006 season, IMCA Sunoco Modified Lucas Oil Western Region drivers have a full slate of events in which to compete in the month of January. Individual track, state, region, and national points will apply at all events, as well as our 2006 divisi... (read more)
Bill Martis column for December newsletter
Bill Martis column for December newsletter
December 15, 2005 at 08:26:49 am:
Thanks to everyone who attended the national awards banquet. It’s a unique occasion to get a lot of nice people with a similar interest under one roof, where the atmosphere is relaxed and always an opportunity for me to meet drivers whose names I’ve seen in race report... (read more)
Bob Allen's column for December newsletter
Bob Allen's column for December newsletter
December 15, 2005 at 08:28:42 am:
Thank you to all of the drivers and crew members who made it to Des Moines area for the national awards banquet. One driver picked up the majority of the Sprint awards but it was not so much by domination as by consistency. Neil Stevens made every sanctioned sho... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse column for December newsletter
Kirk Niehouse column for December newsletter
December 15, 2005 at 08:29:51 am:
IMCA held its national banquet the weekend after Thanksgiving. If you did not attend, you missed out on a very nice event. Once again the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines provided a great place to honor the champions and rookies of the year. Congratulations to a... (read more)
Tom Herbert column for December newsletter
Tom Herbert column for December newsletter
December 15, 2005 at 08:31:17 am:
In all IMCA divisions that have specified block and head numbers listed, make sure you look at the complete number when making your choice of which ones to use. Too many drivers are only looking at the last three digits. There are several heads and blocks that ha... (read more)
Brett Root column for December newsletter
Brett Root column for December newsletter
December 15, 2005 at 08:35:08 am:
It’s been a very hectic month since the last Inside IMCA newsletter went to print in November. Two banquets and two trade shows have kept me on the road for 19 of the last 25 days. Combine the travel with our efforts to finalize our rules and publish rule ... (read more)
