March 25, 2025

Seats and More will be awarded by Kirkey Racing Fabrication

ST. ANDREWS WEST, Ont. (Feb. 28, 2025) – Kirkey Racing Fabrication is proud to announce the continuation of its awards program for the 2025 racing season, marking its 19th consecutive year as an IMCA sponsor.

The Canada-based manufacturer and retailer will once again provide an 86 Series layback containment seat to the IMCA Modified national champion and an 85 Series containment seat to the IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car national champion. Both awards will be presented during the IMCA national banquet in November.

In addition, $250 product certificates will be awarded to national champions in the other 7 divisions of IMCA racing as well as the Junior National Champion and the Lady Eagle.

Continuing its tradition of supporting racers facing challenges, Kirkey will also award $150 product certificates to hard luck drivers in all main events at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s and the RaceSaver Nationals.

For more information about Kirkey-manufactured aluminum seats and accessories, please call 1-800-363-4885, visit www.kirkeyracing.com, or follow Kirkey Racing on Facebook and Instagram.

“Nearly 2 decades of support from Kirkey is a great testament to their product,” said IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “Their contingencies are a great way to help our drivers have amazing, cost-effective and safe equipment.”

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