Ursetta, Murray are fastest at Flatlander
October 01, 2009 at 03:14:18 pm:
By Sandy Miller
GOODLAND, Kan. (Sept. 26-27) – A young gun earned the top IMCA Modified prize on opening night of Sherman County Speedway’s Flatlander special, while an old hand went home with the biggest check on night two.
Dominic Ursetta raced to the $1,500 checkers Saturday night a... (read more)
Buzz Fest special at Chateau rained out
Buzz Fest special at Chateau rained out
October 02, 2009 at 01:17:25 pm:
LANSING, Minn. (Oct. 2) – This weekend’s Buzz Fest special at Chateau Raceway has been rained out and will not be rescheduled.
IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars were to have run for $400 to win in features tonight and Saturday. (read more)
World Products Empire State Series show at Fulton postponed to Sunday
World Products Empire State Series show at Fulton postponed to Sunday
October 02, 2009 at 01:19:13 pm:
FULTON, N.Y. (Oct. 2) – Wet weather has forced rescheduling of tonight’s World Products Empire State Series event during the Fulton 200 Weekend to Sunday, Oct. 4.
Pit gates will open at 11 a.m. and the grandstand opens at noon at Fulton Speedway, for the eighth of nine events on the I... (read more)
28 feature wins, three local track titles pave way for Smith’s national IMCA Modified championship
28 feature wins, three local track titles pave way for Smith’s national IMCA Modified championship
October 02, 2009 at 01:30:50 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 2) – A division-best 28 feature wins and bonus points from three local track titles paved the way for Dylan Smith’s career-first national IMCA Modified championship.
The Osceola, Neb., driver edged Garner’s Jeremy Mills by five points for the title. Mills won ... (read more)
Canyon Classic crown will accompany $3,000 check
Canyon Classic crown will accompany $3,000 check
October 05, 2009 at 08:27:08 am:
PEORIA, Ariz. – The IMCA driver taking top honors in Canyon Speedway Park’s Modified Desert Classic special will also take home a $3,000 check.
Qualifying starts Saturday, Oct. 10. Last chance races and the main event will be Sunday, Oct. 11. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., the grandstand ope... (read more)
Five IMCA divisions run at Boyd Grand Nationals
Five IMCA divisions run at Boyd Grand Nationals
October 05, 2009 at 08:28:43 am:
BOYD, Texas – Five sanctioned divisions are on the Saturday, Oct. 10 Grand Nationals card at Boyd Raceway.
Top prize for both the IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars is $2,000. The Modified feature is a qualifying event for the 2010 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot.
Thirty entr... (read more)
Cardinal hosting inaugural Southwest Shootout Oct. 9-10
Cardinal hosting inaugural Southwest Shootout Oct. 9-10
October 05, 2009 at 08:29:27 am:
EUNICE, N.M. – Cardinal Motor Speedway’s first annual Southwest Shootout sees four IMCA divisions on the track Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10.
IMCA Modifieds and Southwest Racing Specialties Southern SportMods both race for $2,000 to win and a minimum of $300 to start. IMCA Sunoco Stock... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds headline October Fest at Beatrice
IMCA Modifieds headline October Fest at Beatrice
October 05, 2009 at 08:30:19 am:
BEATRICE, Neb. – IMCA Modifieds headline the big late-season show at Beatrice Speedway on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10.
Both October Fest features for the open wheeled division pay $1,500 to win and are qualifying events for the 2010 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot.
Karl Chevr... (read more)
Fulton feature is Cook’s fourth of season in World Products Empire State Series
Fulton feature is Cook’s fourth of season in World Products Empire State Series
October 05, 2009 at 09:21:48 am:
FULTON, N.Y. (Oct. 4) – Kevan Cook took another big step toward his first career World Products Empire State Series crown with his fourth IMCA Modified tour win of the season Sunday at Fulton Speedway.
The $500 checkers came during the Fulton 200 program rescheduled from Oct. 2 because of inc... (read more)
Stone makes biggest splash at Ocean’s Western Region Nationals
Stone makes biggest splash at Ocean’s Western Region Nationals
October 06, 2009 at 11:04:34 am:
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Oct. 2-3) – A night after taking home second place money, Paul Stone raced to a $3,000 payday at Ocean Speedway’s Western Region Nationals.
Stone led the last 13 times around the track to top the 30-lapper for IMCA Modifieds after catching Randy Brown for the front ... (read more)
October Fest practice canceled; earlier start for Saturday program
October Fest practice canceled; earlier start for Saturday program
October 08, 2009 at 09:58:46 am:
BEATRICE, Neb. (Oct. 8) – Temperatures a tad on the cool side have resulted in the cancellation of tonight’s planned practice session for the weekend October Fest special at Beatrice Speedway. (read more)
Brother’s bad break aids Will Brack in Larry Shaw BST Quest feature at I-76
Brother’s bad break aids Will Brack in Larry Shaw BST Quest feature at I-76
October 09, 2009 at 07:44:40 am:
FORT MORGAN, Colo. (Oct. 3-4) – One brother’s mechanical woes led to another brother’s feature win in Sunday’s Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series show at I-76 Speedway.
Will Brack led the last 27 laps of the IMCA Modified main event after a broken cam shaft forc... (read more)
13 more rookie feature winners get Speedway Motors gift cards
13 more rookie feature winners get Speedway Motors gift cards
October 12, 2009 at 02:32:34 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 16) – Thirteen more drivers won for the first time during their rookie IMCA seasons and will receive $100 gift cards from Speedway Motors. (read more)
Matt Brack motors away from October Fest Modified field
Matt Brack motors away from October Fest Modified field
October 14, 2009 at 07:34:17 am:
BEATRICE, Neb. (Oct. 9) – The mechanical misfortune that dogged Matt Brack for much of the regular point season was noticeably absent when feature time rolled around Friday night at Beatrice Speedway’s OctoberFest.
Brack shot from the seventh starting spot to the lead early in the 30-la... (read more)
Six drivers in contention in Larry Shaw BST Quest For The Crown
Six drivers in contention in Larry Shaw BST Quest For The Crown
October 14, 2009 at 11:27:35 am:
HAYS, Kan. (Oct. 14) – After traveling to six events at tracks in three different states since early September, the Larry Shaw Racing Blood, Sweat and Tears Series comes to a close with the Quest For The Crown championship event at RPM Speedway in Hays, Kan.
The Saturday, Oct. 17 Fall Nationa... (read more)
Allen has $2,000 more to like about Cardinal Motor Speedway
Allen has $2,000 more to like about Cardinal Motor Speedway
October 14, 2009 at 03:08:37 pm:
EUNICE, N.M. (Oct. 10) – Cardinal Motor Speedway ranked among Kelly Allen’s favorite tracks even before the Southwest Shootout main event for IMCA Modifieds.
Allen led all 30 laps of Saturday night’s feature, earning $2,000 for his efforts.
“That’s my first big payche... (read more)
Eagle, Grayson County to receive 25-year IMCA Modified sanction awards
Eagle, Grayson County to receive 25-year IMCA Modified sanction awards
October 16, 2009 at 07:36:32 am:
LINCOLN, Neb. – Two of the longest tenured tracks in IMCA will be recognized at the national awards banquet next month.
Eagle, Neb., Raceway and Grayson County Speedway in Bells, Texas, completed their 25th consecutive year of sanctioning their Modified division with IMCA in 2009. Officials f... (read more)
Record 69 IMCA drivers win Smiley’s state championship titles
Record 69 IMCA drivers win Smiley’s state championship titles
October 16, 2009 at 08:53:27 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 15) – A record 69 IMCA drivers topped point standings in the 10th year of the Smiley’s Racing Products state championship awards program.
Forty-five of those drivers earned career first titles in 2009, bringing the total number of different state champions crowned to ... (read more)
Modifieds race for $5,000 prize at RPM Fall Nationals
Modifieds race for $5,000 prize at RPM Fall Nationals
October 16, 2009 at 08:56:16 am:
HAYS, Kan. – A hefty $5,000 will go to the IMCA Modified winner at RPM Speedway’s third annual Falls Nationals.
All Modified drivers in the Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17 special will get as many as four chances to make the 24-car grid.
Drivers will receive position and pass... (read more)
Abilene’s Ryan Bard Memorial Southern Challenge Oct. 16-18
Abilene’s Ryan Bard Memorial Southern Challenge Oct. 16-18
October 16, 2009 at 08:57:01 am:
ABILENE, Texas – IMCA drivers in four divisions will compete for shares of a $75,000 purse at Abilene Speedway’s Oct. 16-18 Ryan Bard Memorial.
The IMCA Modified feature pays $3,000 to win and a minimum of $650 to start. The winner also qualifies for a spot on the 2010 Fast Shafts All... (read more)
IMCA releases 2009 engine claim statistics
IMCA releases 2009 engine claim statistics
October 19, 2009 at 09:40:45 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 19) – After consistent totals in each of the past three seasons, the number of engine claims made at IMCA sanctioned events this year fell to just 109.
Thirty-three claims were made in the Modified division, down from 46 last year. IMCA Sunoco Stock Car engine claims droppe... (read more)
Candidate list for Fast Shafts All-Star ballot expands to 58
Candidate list for Fast Shafts All-Star ballot expands to 58
October 20, 2009 at 08:06:26 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 19) – The number of Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational candidates has grown to 58, with the addition of ButlerBuilt Western Region and Smiley’s Racing Products State champions, and winners of nine post-point season specials.
The regional champions are Kevan Cook, Jerem... (read more)
Sustaire, Emerson, Estes, Phillips prevail at Ryan Bard Memorial Southern Challenge
Sustaire, Emerson, Estes, Phillips prevail at Ryan Bard Memorial Southern Challenge
October 20, 2009 at 09:24:38 am:
By J.M. Hallas
ABILENE, Texas (Oct. 18) – The key for the third and final day of Abilene Speedway’s Ryan Bard Memorial Southern Challenge was patience.
Sunshine and a gusty south wind resulted in a whole new set of track conditions and the drivers who coped best with the dry slick surf... (read more)
National Banquet returns to Lincoln
National Banquet returns to Lincoln
October 20, 2009 at 03:08:43 pm:
The IMCA National Banquet returns on Saturday, November 28 to the Cornhusker Marriott in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska.
IMCA will honor rookies as well as track, special series, state, regional and national champions in all divisions.
Cocktail hour is at 5 pm, with dinner starting at 6 pm and the aw... (read more)
IMCA’s top rookie Dylan Book injured in work accident
IMCA’s top rookie Dylan Book injured in work accident
October 22, 2009 at 09:47:32 am:
By Bill Haglund
ADEL, Iowa (Oct. 13) – Dylan Book of Adel, an 18-year-old who won the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock national and Jet Racing Northern Region rookie of the year titles, was seriously injured early Tuesday afternoon when a tire exploded at Alley Auto Repair in Adel.
The business is ow... (read more)
$50,000-plus in cash, certificates, product given through 2009 IMCA awards program
$50,000-plus in cash, certificates, product given through 2009 IMCA awards program
October 23, 2009 at 08:13:48 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 20) – More than $50,000 in cash and product certificates, plus product awards were given to drivers in five divisions again this season to divisions, through a unique IMCA contingency program.
Those awards were given by AFCO Racing Products, Bilstein, Bushore Racing Enterpr... (read more)
Murray, Daniels, Dauer race to big paydays at RPM Fall Nationals
Murray, Daniels, Dauer race to big paydays at RPM Fall Nationals
October 23, 2009 at 08:24:01 am:
Matt Brack captures Quest championship
By Mike Hughes
HAYS, Kan. (Oct. 16-17) – One race saw two winners Saturday night at RPM Speedway’s Fall Nationals.
David Murray Jr. raced from mid-pack to take the checkers and the $5,000 IMCA Modified top prize. Matt Brack, meanwhile, finished 1... (read more)
Pfeifer first in this month’s Woody’s Hot Shot judging
Pfeifer first in this month’s Woody’s Hot Shot judging
October 23, 2009 at 08:30:50 am:
BOWBELLS, N.D. – A season that saw its share of ups and downs comes to an end on the upside for Steven Pfeifer.
The Bowbells, N.D., driver is the winner of the Woody’s Hot Shot of the Month contest for October. He’ll receive a dozen window decals and 10 custom T-shirts.
Pfeifer&r... (read more)
Plenty of rumors, few rule changes for 2010 season
Plenty of rumors, few rule changes for 2010 season
October 23, 2009 at 08:34:40 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Oct. 21) – Quick changes in Modifieds? Bigger carburetors for Stock Cars? Floaters in Hobby Stocks? Nine inch rear ends for Southern SportMods?
No, no, no and no.
None of those rumors circulating about major changes in IMCA rules for the 2010 race season will become reality.
W... (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for October newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:37:22 am:
Congratulations to Justen Yeager and Tim Ward for winning champion and rookie of the year titles this season in the ButlerBuilt Western Region.
Justen has been winning IMCA Modified features since 1993 – which happens to be the year before Tim was born – and got his 100th weekly career ... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for October newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:38:55 am:
Congratulations to Dylan Smith, the 2009 IMCA Modified national champion.
Dylan is a wonderful young man and well deserves his first ever national title. Dylan is well respected in the pit area by his fellow drivers because of the respect he shows on and off the race track. Also, congratulations Mi... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for October newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:40:53 am:
As the 2009 racing season is winding down, I am being absolutely bombarded with rules questions for 2010.
The best answer I can give you is to steal a line from a buddy of mine ... I don’t know what they are going to be but I know what they’re not!
By that I mean that there will be rul... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for October newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:41:56 am:
Where did the season go? Congratulations to all the champions, you did a great job and deserve all the accolades you receive. This month we will cover the Fonda and Fulton Series World Products Empire State Series races and talk about our new ButlerBuilt Eastern Region Champion.
A bright sunny day ... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for October newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:43:17 am:
The 2009 point season for IMCA came to an end on Sept. 27. Pending any final adjustments for all areas of points earnings, we can now congratulate Wyoming racer Justen Yeager on his achievement of winning the ButlerBuilt Western Region Modified title. Additionally, the seasoned veteran captured the... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for October newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:45:19 am:
Our best wishes go to national Hobby Stock rookie of the year Dylan Book, who was inured in an accident at work shortly before this month’s newsletter went to press.
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We’ve run our champions/rookies of the year stories and photos in the October newsletter since at least 1997. You&rsqu... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for October newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:47:01 am:
Congratulations to Neil Stevens of Bingham Lake, Minn., for winning the 2009 IMCA Sprint Car national championship. He also won the track championships at Arlington Raceway and Redwood Speedway, and the Smiley’s Racing Products State title.
There were only a few racers that raced at every IMC... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for October newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:48:05 am:
Please keep national Hobby Stock rookie of the year Dylan Book in your thoughts and prayers. He was injured in an accident at work earlier this week and it’s important for him to know the entire racing family cares.
Congratulations to national champions Dustin Smith in the IMCA Sunoco Stock C... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for October newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:49:40 am:
Congratulations to all of our IMCA Champions, their families and crews! You’ve all had your ups and downs during the season yet never gave up in pursuit of your goal.
There are days when Old Man Winter seems as though he’s already here in the Midwest and it’s only the first part o... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for October newsletter
Brett Root’s column for October newsletter
October 23, 2009 at 08:53:16 am:
Congratulations to all of the 2009 IMCA champions. Winning a championship in any sport is an accomplishment.
It takes commitment, dedication and personal sacrifice, not only from the champion, but from all their family and friends as well. Winning championships can be extremely stressful for all i... (read more)
IMCA champions, top rookies can purchase extra jackets
IMCA champions, top rookies can purchase extra jackets
October 23, 2009 at 10:46:37 am:
VINTON, Iowa – Drivers winning 2009 IMCA championships or rookie of the year titles will have the opportunity to purchase additional jackets identical to the ones they’ll be receiving.
The jackets, ranging in size from adult small to 4XL, will be available only to national, regional, st... (read more)
39 in running for WWMT Top 20 Showdown
39 in running for WWMT Top 20 Showdown
October 23, 2009 at 11:27:25 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Oct. 23) – Thirty-nine of the Wild West Tours’ best IMCA Modified drivers will compete for 20 spots in the 2009 WWMT Top 20 Showdown during the Duel In The Desert Las Vegas Motor Speedway Nov. 12-14.
Drivers from both the EQ Cylinders Wild West Northern Tour and the Rot... (read more)
Comp Cams/RHS awards to six national IMCA Champions and engine builders of the year
Comp Cams/RHS awards to six national IMCA Champions and engine builders of the year
October 27, 2009 at 09:31:01 am:
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 29) – Six national champions and the manufacturers of engines that powered them to the top of 2009 IMCA point standings will receive $500 product certificates from Competition Cams and Racing Head Service.
Those drivers and the respective Engine Builders of the Year inclu... (read more)
Five Mile Point hosts Halloween finale for 2009 World Products Empire State Series
Five Mile Point hosts Halloween finale for 2009 World Products Empire State Series
October 29, 2009 at 07:30:49 am:
KIRKWOOD, N.Y. (Oct. 26) – Race fans are in for a treat on Halloween night, when Five Mile Point Speedway hosts the final World Products Empire State Series event of the season.
Gates open at 2 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 for the ninth race of the IMCA Modifie... (read more)
Early entry deadline nears for Duel In The Desert
Early entry deadline nears for Duel In The Desert
October 29, 2009 at 07:31:27 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The deadline for early entries for Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Nov. 12-14 Duel In The Desert special is just around the corner.
Advance entry fees of $175 for IMCA Modifieds and $100 for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars are due Monday, Nov. 2; entry fees after that date are $250 ... (read more)
Fundraiser planned Nov. 14 in Adel for Dylan Book
Fundraiser planned Nov. 14 in Adel for Dylan Book
October 29, 2009 at 02:32:47 pm:
ADEL, Iowa (Oct. 27) – A fundraiser is in the works to help defray medical costs incurred Dylan Book, the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock driver injured in a work accident last week.
Dinner, live music by three bands and an auction are planned Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Dallas County Fairgrounds commun... (read more)
44 IMCA rookies earn Circle Racing Wheels awards
44 IMCA rookies earn Circle Racing Wheels awards
October 30, 2009 at 01:14:43 pm:
FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 30) – Forty-four rookie IMCA drivers will find $100 product certificates from Circle Racing Wheels in their mailbox next month.
Highest registered rookie of the year finishers, by state or province of residence, according to final national points for the IMCA Modified, IM... (read more)
