Track success translates to contingency treasure for IMCA champions, top rookies
November 03, 2009 at 08:40:24 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 3) – Champions and top rookies of the 2009 IMCA race season parlayed their on-track success into a treasure trove of post-season contingency awards.
More than $150,000 in cash, product and product certificate prizes were earned by drivers winning national, regional, state, ... (read more)
New contingency awards announced for Duel In The Desert
New contingency awards announced for Duel In The Desert
November 03, 2009 at 02:15:11 pm:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 2) – Newly-announced contingency awards will be given at the season-ending Duel In The Desert special for IMCA Modifieds Nov. 12-14 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Speedway Motors will give $100 gift cards to hard chargers in Thursday and Friday night qualifying features, a... (read more)
IMCA Modified pre-entries at 212 for Duel In The Desert
IMCA Modified pre-entries at 212 for Duel In The Desert
November 03, 2009 at 02:16:50 pm:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 3) – The mailman had his bag full when he pulled in at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Monday.
The final batch of pre-entries for the Duel In The Desert at Las Vegas brought the number of IMCA Modifieds signed up for the Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 12-14 special to 212. That&rsq... (read more)
Raceway Park adds IMCA Modifieds to Sunday shows
Raceway Park adds IMCA Modifieds to Sunday shows
November 06, 2009 at 08:58:29 am:
JEFFERSON, S.D. (Nov. 5) – A fourth sanctioned division joins Sunday programs at Raceway Park in 2010, with the addition of IMCA Modifieds to weekly shows.
“We’ve raced Modifieds the last two years without them being sanctioned. We’ve averaged 14-15 cars a night and hope t... (read more)
IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars new next season at Dirtona
IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars new next season at Dirtona
November 09, 2009 at 10:12:04 am:
HUGOTON, Kan. (Nov. 9) – Ten dates are on the tentative schedule next season at Dirtona Raceway, for IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars.
Opening night is slated for May 1 at Hugoton. The final point race for both newly-sanctioned classes at the southwest Kansas speedplant will be Aug... (read more)
IMCA Modified winner will rake in $7,777 at LVMS Duel In The Desert
IMCA Modified winner will rake in $7,777 at LVMS Duel In The Desert
November 11, 2009 at 09:25:02 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The final IMCA Modified special of the year will pay even more to win. (read more)
‘Racing With The Stars’ starts 4th Holiday Horsepower Drive
‘Racing With The Stars’ starts 4th Holiday Horsepower Drive
November 11, 2009 at 01:23:31 pm:
OMAHA, Neb. – The fourth annual Holiday Horsepower Drive to provide Christmas presents to young patients at Childrens’ Hospital in Omaha kicked off on Sunday, Nov. 1 with the second annual “Racing with the Stars” karting event at Velocity Indoor Karting in Omaha.
IMCA driver... (read more)
Abelson, Ursetta win first night qualifiers at record setting Duel
Abelson, Ursetta win first night qualifiers at record setting Duel
November 12, 2009 at 11:52:26 pm:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 12) – Chris Abelson and Dominic Ursetta won IMCA Modified qualifying features, on a record-setting opening night for Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Duel In The Desert special.
The top four finishers from each qualifier earned starting spots on the inside row of Satur... (read more)
Alvarado, Stone roll to Duel night two qualifying feature wins
Alvarado, Stone roll to Duel night two qualifying feature wins
November 13, 2009 at 10:00:29 pm:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 13) – Two of the top guns from IMCA’s ButlerBuilt Western Region topped Friday qualifying features, on night two of the Duel In The Desert special at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (read more)
Saathoff hits IMCA Modified jackpot at Duel In The Desert
Saathoff hits IMCA Modified jackpot at Duel In The Desert
November 14, 2009 at 07:40:30 pm:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 14) – He’s had a lot of big wins during his IMCA Modified career, but none of them paid better than the one on Saturday night.
Johnny Saathoff passed Ricky Alvarado on the 36th of 40 laps Saturday night at Las Vegas Motor Speed way, then held off Terry Phillps to... (read more)
Kelly Sheen services Wednesday
Kelly Sheen services Wednesday
November 17, 2009 at 01:00:39 pm:
LAMESA, Texas – Funeral services for IMCA Sunoco Stock Car driver Kelly Sheen, 51, of Lamesa will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Second Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Lamesa Memorial Park.
Friends may call tonight (Tuesday) from 6-8 p.m. at the Branon Funeral Home in Lamesa.
... (read more)
BMS bags top honors in IMCA Manufacturer’s Cup contest
BMS bags top honors in IMCA Manufacturer’s Cup contest
November 17, 2009 at 04:09:13 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 17) – Belleville Motorsports bagged the big prize in IMCA’s inaugural Manufacturers’ Cup contest.
The Belleville, Kan., company topped overall point standings determined by drivers’ top 10 finishes in point standings for all of the five Modified regi... (read more)
Hancock County has new race night, new promoter for 2010
Hancock County has new race night, new promoter for 2010
November 18, 2009 at 11:21:14 am:
BRITT, Iowa (Nov. 18) – A new promoter will oversee races on a new night next season at Hancock County Speedway.
Joe Ringsdorf takes over at the helm for a dozen Thursday shows. Opening night at the 4/10-mile dirt oval is scheduled for May 20, with the final point races on Aug. 26.
IMCA Suno... (read more)
Contingencies make Duel drivers big winners
Contingencies make Duel drivers big winners
November 19, 2009 at 07:43:29 am:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 19) – Drivers didn’t have to try their luck in a casino to win big during the Duel In The Desert at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Along with the $7,777 he banked for winning the IMCA Modified main event, Johnny Saathoff scored product certificates worth $200 from The J... (read more)
Duel In The Desert win puts Saathoff on All-Star ballot
Duel In The Desert win puts Saathoff on All-Star ballot
November 19, 2009 at 10:17:26 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 19) – His win in the top-paying event of the year for IMCA Modifieds made Johnny Saathoff the 59th driver on the ballot for the 2010 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.
Saathoff topped the on the $7,777 to win Duel In The Desert special, prevailing in a season-ending special... (read more)
EQ grand prize winner Chris Abelson wins Duel in the Desert trip
EQ grand prize winner Chris Abelson wins Duel in the Desert trip
November 19, 2009 at 04:37:15 pm:
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – EngineQuest® (EQ®), a leading supplier of stock and performance cylinder heads and engine components, has announced that IMCA Modified driver Chris Abelson of Sioux City, Iowa was the grand prize winner in the company’s “Head to Vegas” promotion.
Ab... (read more)
Clarifications, but few changes seen in IMCA rules for 2010
Clarifications, but few changes seen in IMCA rules for 2010
November 19, 2009 at 04:38:22 pm:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 19) – As promised, IMCA’s 2010 rules look a lot like those employed for the 2009 race season.
“There is nothing major in next season’s rules,” IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root said. “The majority of what is different from this year ... (read more)
Jaz returns to national Modified decal program
Jaz returns to national Modified decal program
November 20, 2009 at 09:29:24 am:
SANTA PAULA, Calif. – IMCA Modified drivers vie for shares of more than $5,000 in contingency awards again next season from Jaz Products.
The Santa Paula, Calif., high performance parts manufacturer and retailer returns to the national decal program for the division and will give $500 product... (read more)
Scorpion renews award program for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars
Scorpion renews award program for IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars
November 20, 2009 at 09:31:05 am:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Second-year sponsor Scorpion Performance is among the first companies to announce plans to renew its award program for IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars.
The Fort Lauderdale, Fla. manufacturer will give sets of Scorpion Race Series rocker arms to the driver wit... (read more)
Canyon hosts 8-date Winter Challenge Series for Modifieds, SportMods
Canyon hosts 8-date Winter Challenge Series for Modifieds, SportMods
November 20, 2009 at 09:31:58 am:
PEORIA, Ariz. (Nov. 19) – The 2010 race season will get off to a quick start at Canyon Speedway Park, with eight Winter Challenge Series dates for IMCA Modifieds and Southwest Racing Specialties Southern SportMods.
All eight Modified features pay $1,000 to win, a minimum of $100 to start and ... (read more)
Fairmont first in MN with Northern SportMods
Fairmont first in MN with Northern SportMods
November 20, 2009 at 09:35:23 am:
Algona, I-35 follow suit with Hobby sanctions
FAIRMONT, Minn. (Nov. 19) – The IMCA Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod division will make its Minnesota debut in 2010, on opening night at Fairmont Raceway.
Promoter Joe Ringsdorf announced that both the open wheeled class and sanctioned Hobby Sto... (read more)
Point fund published
Point fund published
November 20, 2009 at 09:37:17 am:
VINTON, Iowa (Nov. 19) – Point fund amounts paid to IMCA drivers, based on national, regional, special series and local track standings, are published in the second section of this month’s Inside IMCA newsletter.
Point fund checks will be presented to all drivers attending the Nov. 28 n... (read more)
Sponsor awards given at banquet
Sponsor awards given at banquet
November 20, 2009 at 09:38:11 am:
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 19) – Six IMCA sponsors will be recognized with appreciation awards during the national awards banquet next week.
Speedway Motors, the longest tenured of the 89 companies partnered with IMCA, will receive a 30-year award.
Bassett and Intercomp both receive 15-year plaques... (read more)
Woody’s Hot Shot judges take a liking to McGee’s Mod ride
Woody’s Hot Shot judges take a liking to McGee’s Mod ride
November 20, 2009 at 09:39:25 am:
GALESBURG, Ill. – A driver who’s been tossing dirt longer than a lot of his competitors have been alive is the winner of November’s Woody’s Hot Shot of the Month contest. (read more)
Al Buschelman’s column for November newsletter
Al Buschelman’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:41:30 am:
Another Duel In The Desert special is in the record book, with another record car count.
Two hundred and sixty-two IMCA Modifieds from coast to coast and border to border made the trip to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Add 20 IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars to the mix and you have a sanctioned event second in m... (read more)
Allen Langdale’s column for November newsletter
Allen Langdale’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:42:43 am:
I hope everyone has purchased their tickets for the IMCA national awards banquet on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Neb. The national banquet is always a fun time to talk about the season and also what drivers, owners and promoters are planning for 2010.
While in Linc... (read more)
Davey Plato’s column for November newsletter
Davey Plato’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:45:07 am:
With the release of the 2010 rules, the new racing season is officially underway.
As promised, there is nothing earth shaking in the rules for next season.
Your safety is paramount in rules IMCA writes for all its divisions. Keeping those classes competitive and economical are important but always... (read more)
Ed Billings’ column for November newsletter
Ed Billings’ column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:46:31 am:
This month we will start with an omission from last month’s column, then a look at the final World Products Empire State Series race and a look at the Butlerbuilt Eastern Region champions.
Just before the Fonda Series race, we got a call from Lyle Smith saying he couldn’t make the race ... (read more)
Paul Vetter’s column for November newsletter
Paul Vetter’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:47:37 am:
Another marvelous year of IMCA racing in the ButlerBuilt Western Region concluded with the running of the 12th annual Duel In The Desert at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ½-mile oval. Some 262 IMCA Modifieds and 20 IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars competed during the three day event.
November in Nevada can... (read more)
Bill Martin’s column for November newsletter
Bill Martin’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:49:43 am:
The 2009 IMCA race season came to an end when the checkers flew for the Modified feature at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Duel In The Desert.
A record 262 IMCA Modifieds took to the track over the course of the Nov. 12-14 special. With the pace of pre-registrations I was pretty sure last year&rs... (read more)
Bob Allen’s column for November newsletter
Bob Allen’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:51:41 am:
We look forward to seeing many of you at the IMCA national awards banquet in Lincoln, Neb., later this month. It is always amazing to see drivers from across the country participate in this grand affair.
As we look toward next season, I am optimistic we will see more tracks and series get involved ... (read more)
Kirk Niehouse’s column for November newsletter
Kirk Niehouse’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:53:10 am:
Rules for 2010 are published this month, with very few changes from 2009.
Take the time to read through all the rules for your division, not just the underlined changes, and make sure you understand them. If you have questions call IMCA or send an email.
One of the changes for the IMCA Sunoco Stoc... (read more)
Tom Gutowski’s column for November newsletter
Tom Gutowski’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:54:10 am:
Usually I’m on time when it comes to meeting my column deadline for Bill Martin, IMCA Director of Media and Public Relations, but this month I find myself behind the proverbial 8-ball so I’ll try to make it short and sweet.
I just returned from the 12th annual Duel In The Desert at Las... (read more)
Brett Root’s column for November newsletter
Brett Root’s column for November newsletter
November 20, 2009 at 09:55:21 am:
If you were looking for a great way to end the season and have some fun away from the track, too, the Duel In The Desert at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the place to be.
An event record 262 IMCA Modifieds, representing 23 states and three Canadian provinces, were on hand at this year’s event.... (read more)
