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Point season dates announced for IMCA Late Models

VINTON, Iowa – A point season that’s really been in place the last five years is on the official calendar in 2019 for IMCA Late Model drivers. National, state and track points will be awarded for sanctioned events held from the first full weekend of May (3-5) through the final weekend of July (26-28). “Since 2014, most of our Late Model tracks have been running a schedule with 12 or 13 sanctioned events,” IMCA President Brett Root explained. “April frequently saw them dealing with weather issues while more tracks were holding season championship nights earlier in August.” Drivers’ best 15 finishes in their first 30 starts will be used to determine national and state standings in the division. Track championship bonuses will not be awarded in the division beginning this season and Deery Brothers Summer Series points will not apply to national, state or track standings. National points will be based on the best 15 finishes using IMCA’s weekly lineup and point structure, including the minimum field requirements. Schedule for the 33rd annual Deery Series is [Read More]

IMCA Wild West Tour back with 10 dates for Modifieds, Stock Cars, Northern SportMods

MYTON, Utah – When they started kicking around the idea of starting the IMCA Wild West Tour back up on social media last month, it took just three days for more than 60 drivers to sign up. Nearly 100 are on board now, with 10 events scheduled for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods. What will be the ninth annual tour travels to six different tracks in five states. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm on the part of the drivers,” noted Ken Hansen, who returns as tour director. “They’re the ones who made this tour good before and they’re the ones who will have the opportunity to do it again.” Opening weekend is Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 at New Mexico’s Aztec Speedway. The tour is at Diamond Mountain Speedway in Vernal, Utah, on Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29. Nevada race dates are Friday, July 26 at Winnemucca Regional Raceway and Saturday, July 27 at Battle Mountain Raceway. Sweetwater Speedway at Rock Springs, Wyo., hosts Friday [Read More]

Kruse nominated for RPM national promoter of the year award

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Another nomination for short track racing’s most prestigious award is great. Toby Kruse appreciates the recognition from his peers just as much. The long-time promoter at Marshalltown Speedway has been named promoter of the year in Racing Promotion Monthly’s Great Plains Region for the second time. As such, he’s one of six nominees for the Auto Racing Promoter of the Year award, to be announced next month during the RPM workshops in Daytona Beach. “It’s a good feeling to be nominated for this award. It’s a lot of work being a promoter,” said Kruse, also a regional winner for his efforts at Marshalltown in 2008 and twice as part of the promotional team at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. “Other promoters know just how much work it is and to be nominated by them for this award is very heart warming.” Kruse will start the 14th year of a 20-year contract at Marshalltown this spring. The Friday night venue has been sanctioned by IMCA since 1984. “What we’ve been able to accomplish here is [Read More]

2019 sees new faces at US 36 Raceway

By Rick Staley OSBORN, Mo. – US 36 Raceway strives to bring the very best in racing action and family fun each week and is adding new members to the racing staff. We are pleased to announce the following additions to our racing family. Bekki Parsons will move to the race director position. Bekki brings us a wealth of racing experience and knowledge to the position. Renee Hall is the new scorer and will work closely with Bekki to ensure accurate and prompt lineups and finishing orders. Jacob Blair has came on board as media manager/track announcer and brings technical and media knowledge as we advance our racing program. Jacob will give us an insight into the driver’s seat and behind the scenes interviews with drivers and crews as he brings play-by-play on the microphone. Mitch West will join US 36 as part of our tech team as we continue to prepare a level playing field for all competitors. Mitch will work with Dale Eaton and Carl Flower and brings a lot of racing knowledge [Read More]

2nd annual IMCA Lone Star Stock Car Tour has six race dates, $5,000 champion’s check

ABILENE, Texas – The championship of the second annual Lone Star IMCA Sunoco Stock Car Tour will be worth $5,000. Six February race dates have been announced for the Sniper Speed-sponsored tour. Top 10 drivers in final point standings earn shares of a $13,600 point fund with all drivers finishing 11th on back who have perfect tour attendance eligible for one of four drawings for $250. Each feature pays $750 to win with IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region and Texas State points at stake. The tour champion also becomes eligible to qualify for the Sunoco Race Fuels Race of Champions during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in September. Opening night is Saturday, Feb. 16 during the Ice Breaker special at Abilene Speedway. 281 Speedway at Stephenville hosts the Sunday, Feb. 17 show. The tour is at Boyd Raceway on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 18 and 19. After an off day, the tour resumes with an open practice and party at Kennedale Speedway Park on Thursday, Feb. [Read More]

Mach-1 renews IMCA Sport Compact title sponsorship through 2021 season

ABBOTT, Texas – Competitors in IMCA’s Sport Compact division will enjoy their association with Mach-1 Racing Solutions for another three seasons. The Abbott, Texas company has renewed its title sponsorship agreement for the 4-cylinder class and will provide a portion of $1,000 point funds to be paid to top 10 drivers in the division in 2019, 2020 and 2021. “We are excited to continue the support of a growing class that supports the vision of IMCA as well as economic racing,” said owner Gary Mach. The latest agreement takes Mach-1 through an 11th consecutive season as the divisional sponsor. Mach-1 began giving Sport Compact contingencies in 2009 and became the division’s first title sponsor in 2011. All drivers in the division are required to display two Mach-1 decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. That decal will be included in the packet they receive after purchasing their 2019 competitor’s license. Forty-three track and 11 state Sport Compact champions were crowned in 2018. Ramsey Meyer of Pierce, Neb., raced to his career [Read More]

Abilene starts 2019 season with Feb. 15, 16 Ice Breaker

ABILENE, Texas – Abilene Speedway hosts its traditional season-opening Ice Breaker on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16. IMCA Modifieds run for $700 to win and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods for $600 to win each night. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $600 to win on Friday and for $750 to win their Lone Star Tour opener on Saturday. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis South Central and EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region, Texas State and track points will be awarded for both draw/redraw programs. Hobby Stocks are not on the program either night. The pits open at 4 p.m. and racing begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, pit gates open at 3 p.m. and racing gets underway at 7 p.m. More information about the Ice Breaker, presented by Smiley’s Racing Products, Showtime Signs & Designs and NAPA Auto Parts, can be directed to promoter Rob Poor at 325 725-3849 or 325 692-8800. Overnight accommodations, with racers’ rates, are available by calling the Whitten Inn at 325 672-8462. Additional information is [Read More]

Razor Chassis quick to sign up for sixth season as title sponsor for IMCA South Central Region

PLATTE CENTER, Neb. – Razor Chassis returns in 2019 for a sixth consecutive season as title sponsor of the South Central Region for IMCA Modifieds. Recognized during the national awards banquet last month with both a five-year sponsor appreciation plaque and a regional Manufacturers’ Cup co-championship, the Platte Center, Neb., chassis builder again provides a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 South Central drivers. The region includes tracks in Texas and southern New Mexico. The regional champion earns $2,500. The runner-up gets $1,250 with $625 for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for sixth through 10th. Drivers in the region must display two Razor decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. Information about Razor-built chassis as well as retail high performance parts is available by calling 402 246-2021, at the www.rothrace.com website and on Facebook. Razor’s 2018 regional co-championship came in the West. “Razor builds a quality race car and has a strong track record of winning regional championships and regional builder of the [Read More]

Big Daddy Race Cars back as title sponsor for Northern, Southern Hobby Stock regions

NORFOLK, Neb. – Big Daddy Race Cars is back in 2019 as title sponsor of both Northern and Southern regions for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks. The Norfolk, Neb., chassis builder provides a portion of point funds to be paid to top five drivers in each region. The Big Daddy banner has flown over the Northern Region since 2014 and the Southern Region since 2017. Big Daddy-built Hobby Stocks own numerous IMCA national, regional, state and special series titles in addition to many track championships and feature wins. Point fund checks will be presented during the national awards banquet next November. Information about Big Daddy-built chassis is available by calling 402 371-1927 or 402 841-4119. Northern Region tracks are in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Tracks in the Big Daddy Race Cars Southern Region are in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. “Big Daddy decals won’t be a requirement for Hobby Stocks in 2019, but the support of Big Daddy Race Cars remains steadfast,” stated IMCA Marketing Director [Read More]

Larry Shaw Race Cars signs on for eighth season as IMCA Western Region sponsor

BATESVILLE, Ark. – Larry Shaw Race Cars returns in 2019 as title sponsor of the Western Region for IMCA Modifieds. For an eighth consecutive season, the Batesville, Ark., chassis builder will provide a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in official standings for the region, which encompasses tracks in Arizona, California, western Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, northern New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. The champion earns $2,500, with $1,250 for second, $625 for third, $325 for fourth and $300 for fifth. Sixth through 10th place finishers each receive $200. Drivers must display two Larry Shaw Racing decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. Shaw begins its 12th season as an IMCA sponsor and is now the two-time defending Manufacturers’ Cup champion. Shaw also reigned as champion in the Eastern Region and co-champion in the West. More information about Shaw chassis and services is available by calling 870 251-2966, at the www.larryshaw.com website and on Facebook. “Larry Shaw is truly an icon in the racing industry and the [Read More]