2020 Harris Clash is coming to IMCA TV

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We are extremely pleased to announce the LEGENDARY Harris Clash has been added to the 2020 IMCA TV schedule. 

The Harris Clash started in 1992 with Kelly Shryock winning the first event. The race was then held at Webster City, Boone and Harlan, Iowa. In 1996, the Clash was moved to Knoxville. This allowed racers to compete at the famed half-mile on a level playing field, as the Clash was the only Modified race held there every year. 

The Harris Clash quickly became an IMCA must-win event for all Modified competi­tors. Kelly Shryock, Bill Davis, Kyle Strickler and Greg Metz are all two-time winners of the Harris Clash in the Modified division. In 2006, the Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod division was added and has been a part of the event ever since. 

2018 was an especially exciting year for the Harris Clash and featured a new venue as the race moved to Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn. This was the first opportunity for IMCA competitors to turn laps at this prestigious track. 

The race will be returning to Deer Creek Speedway on Aug. 4, 2020 for what we expect to be the best event yet!   

Pay Per View information is to be announced.

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