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IMCA addresses wheel spacers, rear end components and weight 

VINTON, Iowa – IMCA wheel spacer and rear end component rules have undergone a fine tun­ing. “Last week we clarified weight rules regarding axle tubes for Modifieds and Late Models,” ex­plained IMCA President Brett Root. “We continue to field phone calls and are expanding that clarifica­tion to other rear end components and try to head off some of the unnecessary direction the market is taking.” Effective immediately, wheel spacers used in the Modified, Stock Car and Southern SportMod divisions must be alumi­num with a maximum outside diameter of 7-1/4 inches. Late Models will only be allowed to compete with aluminum wheel spacers as well. Wheel spacers are not allowed in the Hobby Stock, Northern SportMod and Sport Compact divisions. “We are doing our best to avoid being walked into putting weight rules on suspension compo­nents,” Root said. “Executive Director of Competition Dave Brenn is doing an excellent job research­ing this issue and writing rules that racers can understand and inspectors can effectively enforce.” Additionally, rear end components including calipers, hubs, drive plates and axle tubes [Read More]

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IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through May 3 

IMCA Modifieds – 1. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 760; 2. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 736; 3. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 700; 4. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 606; 5. Kelsie Fo­ley, Tucson, Ariz., 590; 6. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 583; 7. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 537; 8. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 535; 9. Ethan Dotson, Bakersfield, Calif., 526; 10. Brandon Hood, McGregor, Texas, 515; 11. Chad Melton, Mineral Wells, Texas, 492; 12. John Parmeley, Phoenix, Ariz., 462; 13. Robert Scrivner, Waco, Texas, 450; 14. David Goode Sr., Copperas Cove, Texas, 449; 15. Cody Shoemaker, Decatur, Texas, 435; 16. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 411; 17. Jeff Hoegh, New Caney, Texas, 401; 18. Jerry Frydrych, Austin, Texas, 380; 19. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 370; 20. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 362.  IMCA Late Models – 1. Jake Neal, Omaha, Neb., 169; 2. Luke Goedert, Guttenberg, Iowa, 168; 3. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 167; 4. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 160; 5. Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Jesse Sobbing, Malvern, Iowa, both 159; 7. Jeff Tharp, Sherrill, Iowa, 150; 8. [Read More]

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Purse boosted for IMCATV-sponsored B feature at Sprint Nationals

EAGLE, Neb. – The IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Nationals purse has increased every year since it began. In past years the main event purse on Sunday has increased. Last year it was increased to $2,500 to win and $1,250 to start for the 27th place car. Nine rows of cars will start three-wide and run for shares of a $46,700 main event purse while the “B” feature non-qualifier purse for Sunday has been increased to $1,000 for the first non-qualifier (10th place) and $500 to start, making the total non-qualifier feature purse $7,000. IMCATV is the new official 2017 B Feature Sponsor and will be doing a live broad­cast of the Sept. 1-3 IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Nationals. Listed below is the 2017 RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Nationals purse structure. The pre-entry form, format and order of events will be available later this week.  Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept. 2 purse (full show and pay both nights): 
1st, $700; 2nd, $500; 3rd, $400; 4th, $350; 5th, $350; 6th,  $325; 7th, $300; 8th, $295; 9th, $290; 10th, $285; [Read More]

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Kupper Chevrolet Dakota Classic Tour ups Modified winner’s shares to $2,300

JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Feature winners on all six nights of the biggest series for IMCA Modifieds will get bigger checks. Kupper Chevrolet Dakota Classic Tour main events will pay $2,300, a minimum of $300 to start, and are qualifying events for the upcoming Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. Opening night for the North Dakota-based tour is Saturday, July 8 at Jamestown Speedway. The tour travels to Nodak Speedway in Minot, on July 9, Estevan, Sask., Motor Speedway on July 10, Williston Basin Speedway on July 11, Southwest Speedway in Dickinson on July 12 and Da­cotah Speedway at Mandan on July 13. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $800 to win and a minimum of $125 to start each night of the 28th annual tour. “We have set new average car count records of 90-plus Modifieds a night each of the last two years,” said Tour Director John Gartner. “We have also expanded the starting field to 30 cars, up two from last year.” “The record numbers we’ve seen as this tour continues to grow more than [Read More]

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IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings Through April 26

IMCA Modifieds – 1. Brian Schultz, Casa Grande, Ariz., 703; 2. William Gould, Calera, Okla., 684; 3. Matt Guillaume, Haslet, Texas, 626; 4. Dean Abbey, Roanoke, Texas, 606; 5. Kelsie Fo­ley, Tucson, Ariz., 558; 6. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 543; 7. Cody Laney, Torrance, Calif., 535; 8. Josh McGaha, Abilene, Texas, 497; 9. Chad Melton, Mineral Wells, Texas, 492; 10. Ethan Dot­son, Bakersfield, Calif., 486; 11. Brandon Hood, McGregor, Texas, 441; 12. John Parmeley, Phoe­nix, Ariz., 432; 13. Spencer Wilson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 411; 14. Robert Scrivner, Waco, Texas, 410; 15. Cody Shoemaker, Decatur, Texas, 401; 16. Jeremy Thornton, Tucson, Ariz., 370; 17. Jeff Hoegh, New Caney, Texas, 366; 18. Scott Sluka, Casa Grande, Ariz., 362; 19. Jerry Frydrych, Austin, Texas, 355; 20. David Goode Sr., Copperas Cove, Texas, 351. IMCA Late Models – 1. Jake Neal, Omaha, Neb., 169; 2. Luke Goedert, Guttenberg, Iowa, 168; 3. Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, 167; 4. Chad Holladay, Muscatine, Iowa, 160; 5. Cayden Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Jesse Sobbing, Malvern, Iowa, both 159; 7. Jeff Tharp, Sherrill, Iowa, 150; 8. [Read More]

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IMCA clarifies Modified, Late Model rear end weight rules 

VINTON, Iowa – Weight rules for both IMCA Modified and IMCA Late Model divisions are not to be taken lightly. Rear end rules for the two divisions were clarified for the 2017 race season. The Modified rule specifies that a standard weight steel axle tube is allowed, the Late Model rule that standard weight aluminum or steel axle tubes only can be used in sanctioned competition. “This is a performance issue and one that is important for maintaining fairness,” noted IMCA President Brett Root. “By no means do we believe the disqualification of the defending champion at the Independence Deery Series event was a result of intentional cheating of this rule, but it must be enforced regardless of who the driver is or their previous success. That particular disqualification leads us to believe there remains confusion regarding IMCA’s position on this rule.” Quick change rear ends are available with three variations of axle tubes (light weight, standard weight and heavy weight) and IMCA uses these industry terms to define expectations for that component. “The wall [Read More]

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Chevrolet Performance renews lucrative cash bonus program with IMCA through 2019 

GRAND BLANC, Mich. – Chevrolet Performance has renewed a lucrative cash bonus program rewarding IMCA drivers and sanctioned tracks through the 2017-2019 race seasons. Drivers winning track championships while competing exclusively with 602 or 604 crate engines receive a $250 bonus. Tracks sanctioning any combination of the Modified, Hobby Stock and SportMod divisions and displaying Chevrolet Performance banners become eligible for cash bo­nuses of their own. “This is a program that paid cash back to our drivers and sanctioned tracks to the tune of $75,000 last year. It is easily our biggest cash bonus program for drivers,” emphasized IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “This is a big deal. A lot of money will get paid directly to drivers and tracks that support IMCA and Chevrolet Performance.” Driver bonuses will be paid after point standings become official; track bonuses will be paid through­out the season. The Chevrolet Performance IMCA crate engine bonus program originated in 2005 with cash awards to eligible Northern SportMod drivers finishing in the top five in track standings. It expanded to include [Read More]

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18 chassis builders enter IMCA Manufacturer’s Cup contest 

VINTON, Iowa – A field of 18 chassis builders vies for national and regional honors in IMCA’s ninth annual IMCA Manufacturer’s Cup contest. Manufacturer’s Cup standings will again be based on makes of chassis driven by top 10 drivers in the five Modified regions. 2017 champions will be named based on points for individual regions while the builder with the highest point total overall will be named IMCA’s national Manufacturer of the Year. That builder receives a $500 prize and trophy during the national awards banquet in November. “This year’s Cup contest is going to be as competitive as we’ve ever seen, based on point stand­ings from previous years,” predicted IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder. “GRT Race Cars is back to defend championships in the Central and South Central regions and Razor Chassis re­turns to defend in the North Central region.” First-time Manufacturer’s Cup entries are Dirt Hustler Racing Chassis of Waterloo and Precision Chassis Development of Springdale, Ark. “We may still add one or two builders as the season proceeds,” said Yoder. “Sixteen builders [Read More]

Deery Bros Late Model Summer Series

Kay flexes Deery muscles again at Dubuque with $2,000 Sunday checkers

DUBUQUE, Iowa (April 23) – After the fifth lead change of the night, a driver who knows a thing or two about getting around Dubuque Speedway was the winner of Sunday night’s Deery Brothers Summer Series 50-lap feature. And a driver making his first-ever visit to Dubuque was a very close runner-up in the final installment of the weekend’s Highway 20 Triple Crown. Justin Kay led the last 11 circuits in winning the IMCA Late Model tour main event, picking up his second $2,000 check in three nights for his career 21st Deery victory. Nebraskan Jake Neal led nine laps before Kay got by but never gave up the chase, finishing just a car length back. Matt Ryan, Chad Holladay and Cayden Carter, the top driver in Triple Crown point standings, completed the top five. Joe Zrostlik led the first two laps from his outside front row start. Carter started seventh and led laps 3-20 and 22-29, with the eighth staring Kay scored first across the line on lap 21. Back-to-back cautions came out on laps [Read More]

Deery Bros Late Model Summer Series

Change of plans leads Gustin to first Deery Series victory

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 22) – Richie Gustin is glad he reconsidered his plans Saturday. After initially expecting to take the night off from racing, Gustin decided to make the trip to Independence Motor Speedway for the Deery Brothers Summer Series for IMCA Late Models. By night’s end, he was standing in victory lane celebrating the first series win of his career. Gustin made his way past race-long leader Justin Mitchell with 11 laps to go in the 40-lapper to drive to the milestone victory. Pole-sitter Mitchell assumed command early with Gustin in tow. The leader reached slower traffic after just 10 laps with Gustin remaining in pursuit the entire time. Gustin stuck with him and was eventually able to work the low side past Mitchell exiting turn two on lap 29. He led the rest of the way to secure the $2,000 payday ahead of Mitchell. Travis Denning, Luke Goedert and Curt Martin completed the top five in the caution-free feature. Tyler Bruening crossed the line third, however his rearend axle housing failed post-race inspection. [Read More]