January 24, 2025

Velocita awarding custom fire suits to Deery, Hawkeye Dirt Tour champions

CLEMMONS, N.C. – Velocita adds to its IMCA awards program this season, giving custom fire suits to champions of both the Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models and the Arnold Motor Supply Hawkeye Dirt Tour for Modifieds.

The six-year IMCA sponsor again gives custom fire suits to national champions in all eight sanctioned divisions, and $200 product certificates to all other Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock regional champions.

Those awards will be presented at the national awards banquet in November.

“We are pleased to work with IMCA. The forward vision of the organization is truly exciting to see,” said Velocita’s Brad Smith. “The loyal racers are a pleasure to work with and absolutely put on the best racing in the country!”

Velocita will also help recognize drivers starting the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational.

Race title sponsor Axle Exchange gives fire suits manufactured by the Clemmons, N.C., company to each of the 30 IMCA Modified drivers elected to start the 14^th annual event, to be held Friday, Sept. 8 during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway.

In addition to fire suits, Velocita also manufactures gloves, shoes and underwear. More information is available at the company’s www.velocita-usa.com website or by calling 336 816-7223.

“Velocita continues to add to their program each and every year and the addition of fire suits to these two champions illustrates why these are two of the premier tours in America,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder commented. “We’re grateful to have such wonderful support from a company like Velocita and can’t think of a better partner for this type of award.”

Feature

Baca Dominates IMCA Modified Opener at Ernie Mincy Memorial Early Thaw

Casa Grande, ARIZONA (January 23, 2025) — Chaz Baca Jr. added another victory to his already amazing 2025 season, dominating the IMCA Modified main event on the opening night of the Ernie Mincy Memorial Early Thaw at Central Arizona Raceway. The two-time defending IMCA National champion and reigning Western Region, Arizona State, and Central Arizona Raceway titleholder led all twenty laps in a commanding performance. Baca, hailing from Mesa, seized the lead from the drop of the green flag and worked to build a comfortable margin. His efforts were briefly challenged as California racers Jerry Flippo and Troy Morris III gave chase. The race took an intense turn midway through as the leaders encountered heavy lapped traffic. A blown engine from a slower car nearly caused a collision with the leader, bringing out a caution with five laps remaining. Under yellow, Flippo retired, moving Morris into second and placing Tom Berry Jr., piloting the Mike Wedelstedt entry, into third. On the final restart, Baca executed flawlessly, running the high side of the track to secure his [Read More]

Modified

Razor Chassis renews North Central Region sponsorship

**PLATTE CENTER, Neb. (January 22, 2025)** – Razor Chassis celebrates 12 years of IMCA Modified support in 2025, marking its fourth season as title sponsor of the North Central Region. The Platte Center, Neb., chassis builder, high-performance parts provider, and Hoosier Race Tire retailer once again contributes to the $6,000 point fund distributed to the top 10 drivers in the region. The North Central Region encompasses tracks in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Razor Chassis North Central Region champion will receive $2,500, with payouts of $1,250 for the runner-up, $625 for third place, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth, and $200 for drivers finishing sixth through 10th. To qualify for point fund shares, drivers must display two Razor logos on their cars. For more information about Razor-built Modified and SportMod chassis, contact 402-246-2021 or visit Razor Chassis on Facebook. Razor Chassis continues to support racers directly with a parts trailer available during weekly events at US 30 Speedway in Columbus and through partnerships with Outback Motorsports at Off Road [Read More]

Modified

Jet Racing celebrates 28 years of IMCA sponsorship

**BEATRICE, Neb. (January 22, 2025)** – Jet Racing celebrates its 28th year as an IMCA marketing partner and 14th as the title sponsor of the Central Region for Modifieds. Top 10 drivers in the official 2025 point standings for the region, which includes tracks in Arkansas, eastern Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, will share a $6,000 point fund, with the champion earning $2,500. Drivers must display two Jet Racing logos to qualify for the point fund, which will be presented at the national awards banquet in November. Jet Racing celebrates 28 years as an IMCA sponsor alongside Johnny Saathoff, who has been the sole owner of Jet Racing throughout the duration of the collaborative efforts between Jet Racing and IMCA. Jet Racing built its first Modified chassis in 1995 and later expanded to Stock Car, Hobby Stock, and Northern SportMod chassis. The company has also contributed to the development of parts and rules for IMCA divisions, including Hobby Stocks and Northern SportMods. Jet Racing sponsored IMCA special events, Stock Car (2004-2009), and Hobby Stock (2007-2009) [Read More]