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Dirt Defender awards new for IMCA Stock Car drivers

RED OAK, Texas – A Texas company already familiar to IMCA drivers around the country is new this season to the sanctioning body’s sponsorship ranks. Dirt Defender of Red Oak joins the national decal program for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars. The Billy Vest and Dennis Bissonnette-owned company gives a free pair of vented wheel covers to the champion and rookie of the year in each region, as well as $25 gift certificates to a top five finisher at designated specials for the full-bodied class. “Dennis and I always had stacks of wheel covers that fit different. We were talking one day and agreed that someone needed one that fit all wheels the same, said Vest, by profession a full-time fireman in nearby Waxahachie. “We opened this business in 2013, made 100 wheel covers and sold them the first night out.” Manufacturing and warehouse space in Red Oak has already been expanded as has the list of 100-plus drivers Dirt Defender helps sponsor, among them Mike Nichols, Keith White, Zane DeVilbiss and Kyle Strickler. “We’ve changed [Read More]

2016 national decal placement program announced for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars

VINTON, Iowa – The final portion of IMCA’s 2016 national decal program have been announced, with information released for the Stock Car division. Dirt Defender has signed on as part of that program, which also includes EngineQuest – title sponsor for both Northern and Southern regions – Speedway Motors, Intercomp, Holley, MSD, Sunoco and Fast Shafts. “The Stock Car division was the last to be announced because we wanted to confirm a couple of agreements and make sure we got Dirt Defender on board,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder said. “Now that we have those solidified we’ll get the decals distributed before the majority of our tracks open weekly.” Drivers must provide proof of decal placement to become eligible for national and regional point fund shares. Car photos can be mailed to Yoder at the IMCA home office or emailed to kyoder@imca.com. Decal packets, which also include applicable contingency sign-up forms, are being mailed beginning this month to drivers who have purchased 2016 licenses. Deadline for submitting car photos and contingency forms is Aug. 1.

Simmons Promotions to host March 26 race car show

FARLEY, Iowa – Simmons Promotions has set Saturday, March 26 as the day to kick off the 2016 race season with its very popular pre-season race car show. The Palace Ballroom, located on the Farley Speedway grounds on the west edge of Farley, will be the site. Fans are invited to enjoy the warm comfort inside the Palace which offers plenty of space for the drivers to display their new race cars ready for competition. This opportunity allows the drivers a great opportunity for sponsor recognition. Trophies will be awarded this year courtesy of Callahan Construction of Dubuque. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. and the show will continue until 2 p.m. at which time live music will be held as the popular Northeast Iowa rock band Hot Mess will hit the stage. Live music will continue until 6 p.m. The Palace Ballroom offers a full bar with food available as well. For more information please log onto the official SPI website at Simmonspromotionsinc.com.

Larry Shaw returns as title sponsor for IMCA Western Region

BATESVILLE, Ark. – Larry Shaw Race Cars reaches one IMCA sponsorship milestone and nears another in 2016. The Batesville, Ark., chassis builder returns for a fifth season as title sponsor of IMCA’s Western region for Modifieds. Shaw will provide a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in official standings for the region that includes tracks in Arizona, California, western Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, northern New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. Drivers in the region must display two Larry Shaw Racing decals on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. 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. Defending regional champion is Zane DeVilbiss of Farmington, N.M. Larry Shaw Race Cars is in its ninth year as an IMCA sponsor. Shaw’s original marketing partnership agreement with IMCA was in a special series title role. Shaw also retails high performance parts and repairs all makes of chassis. More information is available by calling [Read More]

Parker now carrying the keys to Merced Speedway

MERCED, Calif. – Ed Parker now carries the keys to the track he’s already been going to forever. The long-time fan and former driver and owner is the new promoter of Merced Speedway. Both Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods will run Saturdays at the 1/3-mile clay oval beginning April 2. “I want to get my feet wet, get some races in and make this a great place for the racers,” said Parker, who took charge at Merced in February. “Right now, everything is baby steps. We are focused on getting our weekly program up and running.” Doug Williams has been hired as race director and Tim Ragsdale, who used to drive for Parker, will do the track prep. “We have a lot of experienced drivers in our Modified division and hope to pull some big-name drivers from California here,” said Parker, also expecting an influx of local racers who haven’t competed regularly in the past three or four seasons. Along with promoting Merced drivers in the local newspaper, he’s made plans [Read More]

Top IMCA Modified prize is cool $1,000 at Junction’s Spring Thaw special

McCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. – Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds will race for a cool $1,000 to win at this weekend’s Mike Chapin Memorial Spring Thaw at newly-sanctioned Junction Motor Speedway. Qualifying for the Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod and Mach-1 Sport Compacts is Saturday, March 19. Last-chance qualifying and main events for all five divisions fill the Sunday, March 20 card. The Modified feature is a Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying event. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, regional and Allstar Performance State, but no local track points will be awarded. Pit gates open at 11 a.m. and the grandstand open at 2 p.m. Saturday. Hot laps are at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 4 p.m. On Sunday, gates open at 10 a.m. and the grandstand opens at 1 p.m., hot laps are at 2 p.m. and racing begins at 3 p.m. Spectator admission both days is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-13 and free for five and under. Pit passes are $25 [Read More]

Big events, series, fresh faces featured in IMCA.TV ‘Where America Comes to Watch Races’ schedule

SILVER BAY, Minn. (March 9) – The second year of IMCA.TV, the Official Network of IMCA Racing, kicks it up a notch with an impressive schedule of 50-plus races from all over the United States and Canada with a number available included in monthly and yearly subscriptions. A refresh of the service is set for May 23. The primary focus of the service will be hardcore IMCA racing coverage including full shows and feature races. In an effort to make live streaming more affordable to fans, a number of races will be included in the standard monthly and yearly subscription rates. Current subscribers will be locked in at the lower 2015 rate until cancel. The IMCA.TV coverage schedule includes a combination of all the big events, historic racing series, new shows, and weekly racing tracks that dot the racing landscape. Fans will be able to catch the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s, the Duel in the Desert, Nights of 1,000, 10,000 and All-Stars, Kupper Chevrolet Dakota Classic Modified Tour, Harris Clash, Cheesehead [Read More]

Atomicwraps.com takes title sponsor role for nine-date IMCA Modified Empire State Series

WATERTOWN, N.Y. – IMCA’s Empire State Series will enjoy new title sponsorship from Atomicwraps.com. The Watertown, N.Y. based graphics and design company provides a portion of the $2,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modified drivers in official point standings for the 15th annual tour. “IMCA is a household name for anyone who is racing oriented. They are a national organization, and we thought, ‘who better to partner with?’” said Atomic Marketing Manager Melissa Loomis. “We hope this sponsorship program will help drive more people to our website.” “We want to get good, quality wraps to customers all across the country at prices they can afford,” she continued. “We want people to see a wrap and know it’s one of ours.” The series opens with Sunday dates April 10 and May 1 at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood. Outlaw Speedway at Dundee hosts the Friday, May 20 show before the Memorial Day event on May 30 at Skyline Raceway Park in Cortland. Friday visits to Afton’s I-88 Speedway June 10 [Read More]

$2,000 is top Modified prize at Tri-State Kegger special

POCOLA, Okla. – Top prize for the Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds is $2,000 at Tri-State Speedway’s 37th annual Cecil Harlan Memorial Kegger this Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19. Six states were represented by Modifieds entered at last year’s Kegger and an even bigger field is expected for the 2016 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot qualifying event, which pays a minimum of $200 to start. SportMods race for $1,000 to win and $100 to start while first place in the Stock Car feature pays $800, with $80 to start. Total purse for the event is more than $29,000. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing national points and Allstar State points will be awarded in all divisions, with Jet Racing Central Region points for Modifieds and EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region points for Stock Cars given as well. Entry fee is $100 for Modifieds and $50 for SportMods. There is no entry fee for the Stock Cars. Pit gates at Pocola open at 4 p.m., the grandstand opens at 5 p.m. and racing follows 6:30 p.m. [Read More]

‘Old-school IMCA guy’ named Michigan state tech inspector

ORLEANS, Mich. – A self-described “old-school IMCA guy” is IMCA’s new state tech inspector for Michigan. Terry Williams will alternate Fridays working with tech inspection crews at Tri-City Motor Speedway and newly re-sanctioned I-96 Speedway. He’ll be on the job Saturdays at Crystal Motor Speedway, where he’s teched since 2004. “This is my 25th year associated with IMCA and I’ve loved every minute of it,” said Williams, who raced at both I-96 and Crystal during his own career. “I raced an IMCA Modified for seven years until 1998 and began working the next year at I-96.” “(Promoter) Ron Flinn at Crystal asked me to fill in and finish out the season for him in 2004 and I’ve been there ever since,” he continued. “Ron and I hit it off and I stayed. I think we get along so well because we’re both old-school IMCA.” Williams will be the second state inspector hired by IMCA. Jay Flaig has that title in Wisconsin. Already acquainted with tech crews at all three tracks – he helped at Tri-City’s Battle [Read More]