February 14, 2025

Rookie of the year applications due by Friday

VINTON, Iowa – Friday, July 1 is the deadline for submitting rookie of the year applications to IMCA.

That form has been published in the point section of the Inside IMCA newsletter and can be faxed (319 472-2218) to the home office or emailed to Director of Membership and Points Virginia Lindsey (vlindsey@imca.com).

Rookie applicants can also call Lindsey (319 472-2201) to sign up. Applications sent through the mail must be postmarked by July 1.

Hobby Stock

EngineQuest Announces Continued Support for IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Hobby Stock, and IMCA SportMod Divisions

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 12, 2025) – EngineQuest, a leading supplier of high-performance cylinder heads and engine components, has announced the continuation of its sponsorship of the IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Hobby Stock, and IMCA SportMod divisions for the 2025 racing season. The company’s commitment to supporting grassroots motorsports has once again been demonstrated through their dedication to the development of these popular divisions. As part of the renewed partnership, EngineQuest will continue providing bonuses to track champions in each division, rewarding drivers for their outstanding performance and dedication throughout the season. In addition, EngineQuest will present product awards to national champions in the IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Hobby Stock, and IMCA SportMod divisions. “EngineQuest is proud to continue its partnership with IMCA in 2025, supporting the Stock Car, Hobby Stock, and SportMod divisions. We’re giving back to the talented drivers who fuel the future of grassroots racing. EngineQuest plans to continue our support for these divisions as well as any new platforms that may come about in the future,” said Scott Stolberg, president of [Read More]

Modified

Houghton Dominates IMCA Modified Opener at Mohave Valley

By Ben Deatherage BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2025) — Dalton Houghton kicked off his 2025 season in dominant fashion, scoring a commanding victory in the IMCA Modified main event at Mohave Valley Raceway. The Rosamond, California driver wasted no time getting to the front and held strong despite multiple restarts and lapped traffic to claim the season-opening win at the 3/8-mile clay oval. The event attracted an impressive 35 entries from across the Western Region. At the drop of the green flag, Dann Perry III led the field into the first set of corners, but Houghton powered around the high side to take command. A 15-lap green flag run introduced lapped traffic into the mix, but Houghton navigated through the congestion with ease while maintaining his advantage. A series of cautions late in the race reset the field, but the 20-year-old ace handled each restart flawlessly, pulling away from the competition to secure the win in his 2025 debut. Jonathon Mawhinney charged through the field to finish second, while local standout Noah Geer rounded out [Read More]

Feature

McDowell Seals Sugar Bowl Glory in Thrilling Green-White-Checkered Finish

By Ben Deatherage CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2025) — Jaedon McDowell once again proved his dominance in the Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites, capturing the final night of the 2025 Sugar Bowl and Florida Winter Nationals at Hendry County Motorsports Park. Despite a late caution that set up a dramatic green-white-checkered finish, the Murfreesboro, Tennessee racer held his ground to secure his first career Sugar Bowl victory after finishing fourth in 2024. The event drew 49 teams from across the United States and Canada. The race opened with a thrilling battle between McDowell and defending Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s champion Riley Clem. McDowell managed to edge ahead of Clem and quickly set a blistering pace. A few restarts prevented McDowell from building a massive lead, but a well-timed caution on lap fifteen spared him from navigating heavy lapped traffic. As the race neared its conclusion, a late yellow flag set up a high-stakes green-white-checkered restart, giving challengers one last shot at an upset. 2022 Sugar Bowl winner Ronnie Choate, also from [Read More]