Warrior nominations sought for honorary starters of last-chance Modified features

2019 Super Nationals, Results, Saturday, September 7, 2019

BOONE, Iowa – IMCA drivers and fans are asked to Nominate A Warrior as an honorary starter for each of the three last-chance Modified features on Saturday, Sept. 7 during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. 

Current or former service members are eligible and letters or emails of nomination should be 500 words or less and tell about the nominee and their service to our country. 

Nominations should be directed to Marketing Director Kevin Yoder at the IMCA home office or kyoder@imca.com.

“We enjoy this opportunity to honor those who have or are currently serving our country in the armed forces,” Yoder said. “Super Nationals is our biggest event and it is a privilege for us to recognize them on championship day at Boone Speedway.”

All three honorary starters will be recognized that afternoon when officials from Casey’s General Store and IMCA present a check to Hope For The Warriors.

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