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IMCA Wild West Shootout introduces #StephanieStrong hard charger award

WHITE CITY, Ore. (June 10, 2022) – 2022 will see several new additions to the IMCA Wild West Shootout. In addition to the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will join the card. The Stock Cars will race every race on tour except for the last round. Something also new will be the introduction of the #StephanieStrong Hard Charger Award. Every night, the driver in each division that passes the most cars based on their original starting position will receive the decoration. All ties will be broken by the driver that started the furthest back in the field. The creation of the award is in memory of the late Stephanie Deatherage, who tragically passed away last September. Stephanie was a significant fixture during the IMCA Wild West Shootout from washing drivers’ suits, helping calculate points, taking pictures or supporting her husband Ben with announcing. Each night, if there are enough sponsors, each driver in each division who is eligible for the award will receive $100. [Read More]

Wild West Shootout takes IMCA Modifieds, Stock Cars, Northern SportMods to Oregon, Washington venues

WHITE CITY, Ore. (June 10, 2022) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds return to the top of the marquee for the June 17-25 Wild West Shootout. One thousand dollar top checks and Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualifying eligibility go to Modified feature winners June 17 at Southern Oregon Speedway in White City; June 18 and June 21 at Cottage Grove Speedway; June 19 and 20 at Coos Bay Speedway; June 23 at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon; and June 24 at Sunset Speedway in Banks. The June 25 finale doubles as the Modified Clash at Grays Harbor Raceway and pays $2,000 to win. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods run for $400 to win each of those dates while IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars run for $400 each night June 17-23 and for $1,000 to win and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star qualifying eligibility in their finale at Sunset. All eight race programs will be broadcast by IMCA.TV and information about the Wild West Shootout will be updated on Facebook. Pit gates open at 1 p.m. with hot [Read More]

Hyperco continues IMCA dedication for 25th season with special events awards

PONTOTOC, Miss. (June 9, 2022) – Hyperco marks a quarter-century of support for IMCA drivers, renewing an awards program for special events competitors in seven divisions. Second, third and fourth-place finishers at 80 designated specials for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, IMCA STARS Mod Lites, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods all receive coil springs from the high performance suspension components manufacturer. “We are a motorsports dedicated brand. All we do is work with racers,” said Motorsports and Performance Aftermarket Manager Justin Cockerham. “We are the sole supplier to the NASCAR Cup Series and recently won our 58th consecutive Indianapolis 500, and have the same dedication to IMCA drivers and tracks. We utilize the same technology to make springs for IMCA drivers that we do for NASCAR.” Part of the MW Components family of companies, Hyperco has manufacturing facilities in Pontotoc, Miss., Logansport, Ind., and, as of last summer, Greer, S.C. “Greer is a state of the art facility. [Read More]

NAPA bringing know how to Super Nationals in official IMCA capacity

DES MOINES, Iowa – NAPA will bring the automotive parts know how to the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s in an official capacity. Des Moines-based NAPA Iowa has been designated as Official Automotive Parts Supplier of IMCA and of Super Nationals as part of a three-year agreement with the sanctioning body. NAPA also becomes title sponsor of the Fan Zone, to be located south of the Boone Speedway grandstand throughout the week of the Sept. 5-10 Super Nationals. A limited number of coupons good for $5 off grandstand admission for the Friday, Sept. 9 program will be available at approximately 70 participating stores located across Iowa. “NAPA is involved in racing at many levels and we have store owners who are part of Super Nationals. I went to Boone for the first time last year and really loved the energy and environment,” said NAPA Iowa General Manager Jason Zeliadt. “I saw a lot of our people there, both customers and drivers who walk into their local NAPA stores and buy parts.” After meeting with one [Read More]

IMCA Modified Eastern Region drivers in 10th season of Dirt Works Race Cars title support

ORONOGO, Mo. (June 8, 2022) – Modified drivers in IMCA’s Eastern Region enjoy a milestone 10th consecutive season of title sponsorship support from Dirt Works Race Cars in 2022. The Oronogo, Mo., chassis builder is owned by long-time IMCA Modified driver Jerry Hoffman and will again furnish a portion of the $6,000 point fund paid to top 10 drivers in standings for the region encompassing tracks in Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York. 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 places. Drivers are required to display two Dirt Works Race Cars logos on their race cars to be eligible for point fund shares. “I like IMCA – the most economical way to race a Modified is IMCA and I wish more tracks recognized that fact,” said Hoffman, also owner of Dirt Works’ sister company Hoffman Race Cars and owner of Springfield Raceway, where sanctioned Modifieds headline Saturday night race programs. “IMCA has been around for a long time and [Read More]

Winters Performance gives IMCA Modified, Stock Car top five, national rookie awards

YORK, Pa. (June 7, 2022) – Drivers in two IMCA divisions receive awards this fall from eight-year sponsor Winters Performance Products. The York, Pa., manufacturer again gives $100 product certificates to top five drivers in each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and in both regions for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. The IMCA Modified national rookie of the year receives a quick change rear end with steel axle tubes while the IMCA Stock Car national rookie of the year receives a Falcon aluminum transmission. “We’re proud to continue our partnership with IMCA and to present these awards to IMCA racers,” said Winters Performance CEO Bob Salathe. “My grandfather founded this company in 1958 to support the racing community that he was a part of by providing the best performance products available. We’re thrilled to be able to carry on that same level of support and involvement nearly 65 years later.” Awards will be presented during the national banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. Winters [Read More]

IMCA Midwest Madness Tour returning for June 26-30 run

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (June 7, 2022) – Drivers in five IMCA divisions see action on five consecutive nights in the upcoming Midwest Madness Tour. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars both race for $1,000 top prizes Sunday, June 26 at Minnesota’s Worthington Speedway; and at Iowa venues Clay County Fair Speedway in Spencer on Monday, June 27; Buena Vista Raceway in Alta on Tuesday, June 28; Shelby County Speedway in Harlan on Wednesday, June 29; and at Stuart Speedway on Thursday, June 30. Modified winners become eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational while Stock Car winners become B & B Racing Chassis All-Star qualifying eligible. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods race for $500 to win, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $400 to win and Mach-1 Sport Compacts for $200 to win each night. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national, regional, KMJ Performance State and tour points will be awarded. Stuart also gives track points. Point funds will be paid in all divisions. Modified and Stock Car tour champions both earn [Read More]

Wehrs Machine & Racing Products companies to continue special events, Super Nationals support

BANGOR, Wis. (June 7, 2022) – The expanded divisions of Wehrs Machine & Racing Products continue their support of IMCA special events, and of competitors at IMCA’s biggest event again this season. Wehrs marks its 11th year of IMCA sponsorship and 25th year in business in 2022. Owner Chad Wehrs started manufacturing high performance parts in the building that had first been home to his family’s Bangor, Wis., Chevrolet dealership in 1935. “We are very proud to be a part of IMCA and love to give back to the racers,” he said. “Thank you to all of our great customers for trusting us to help them win races for 25 awesome years!” Wehrs again gives $50 gift certificates to a top five finisher at 80 designated specials for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Late Models, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMods. Winners at 25 Modified and Northern SportMod specials each receive a pair of Ricochet shock guard covers. Each of the five regional Modified [Read More]

Hancock County Speedway hosts June 13 IMCA SportMod Nationals

BRITT, Iowa (June 7, 2022) – Big money is at stake on a Monday night at Hancock County Speedway, with the $2,500 to win Landus Cooperative IMCA SportMod Nationals set for June 13. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods are the evening’s spotlight division with a main event that pays $300 to start. Drivers can go to MyRacePass to pay an early entry fee of $75 or pay $100 at the gate. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks all race for $1,000 to win, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts for $200 to win. Modified and Stock Car winners become eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational, respectively. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and KMJ State points will be awarded. Modifieds, Stocks, Hobbies and Sport Compacts also earn track points. The pit gate opens at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing to follow. Pit passes are $35. Spectator [Read More]

Weekly racing, candy dash on tap this Sunday at Benton Co. Speedway

VINTON, Iowa (June 7, 2022) – The weekly racing season continues this Sunday, June 12, at Benton County Speedway with a sweet treat thrown in during intermission. The annual candy dash, which established a Guinness World Record in weight of candy offered for such an event one year ago, will be held on the front stretch for the youth in attendance. All six weekly divisions will be in action at The Bullring, including Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by KISS Country 96.5, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Vermedahl Logistics, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods presented by Christie Door Company, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts, and INEX Legends presented by Legends.Direct. Points battles are close atop all six divisions with no point leader holding more than a six point advantage. Leading the list of close battles are ties at the top of the standings in both the Modifieds and Hobby Stocks. Pit gates and grandstand open at 4 p.m. Sunday, with hot laps at 5:30 and the first race scheduled to go [Read More]