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Sunoco marks 31st season of IMCA sponsorship

LINWOOD, Pa. (Jan. 10, 2023) – Three IMCA divisions run under the Sunoco Race Fuels banner again in 2023. Linwood, Pa.-based Sunoco, manufacturer of The Official Fuel of IMCA, returns as title sponsor of the Late Model, Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions and provides a portion of point funds to be paid in each. Drivers in all three divisions must compete with Sunoco race gas and display two Sunoco logos on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares, to be distributed during the national awards banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the IMCA home office. “At 31 years, Sunoco Race Fuels is our third-longest tenured sponsor,” observed IMCA Marketing Integration and Sponsorship Director Carson Becker-Gramm. “Their support has been invaluable in the growth of IMCA, not only in terms of the number of licensed competitors but in the number of sanctions in new states and different regions around the country.” “This season is also the 25th for Sunoco as title sponsor of the IMCA Stock Car division,” noted Becker-Gramm. [Read More]

Smiley’s sponsors IMCA Southern SportMods, starts 55th year in business with pre-season sale, swap meet

MESQUITE, Texas (Jan. 6, 2023) – Smiley’s Racing Products marks its 55th year of serving the racing community and its sixth season as title sponsor of IMCA’s Southern SportMod division in 2023. The Mesquite, Texas, high-performance parts manufacturer and distributor again provides a portion of the $9,500 point fund to be paid to top 15 drivers in national Southern SportMod standings while continuing an extensive awards program for drivers in six sanctioned divisions. “What I like best about IMCA is that they are a rock solid organization and they try really hard to keep the cost of racing down,” said Smiley’s owner Tom Lorenz. “I’ve known Kathy Root and Brett Root for years and they have done a great job running IMCA.” “IMCA is all about the grassroots racer and Smiley’s Racing Products is the same way. We are a good combination and we complement each other,” he added. “IMCA is good for all racers, whether they compete at sanctioned tracks or not, because they help regulate the cost of racing. I have a lot of [Read More]

Wilwood Engineering continues awards for IMCA national champions in five divisions

CAMARILLO, CA (July 15, 2022) – National champions in five IMCA divisions receive an award from Wilwood Engineering again in 2022. The Camarillo, CA, USA manufacturer and 11-year sponsor gives a pair of front brake rotors to the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod national champions. The IMCA Sunoco Late Model national champion is awarded a set of Wilwood front and rear Wide 5 hubs. Drivers ranked second through fifth place in the national standings for the same divisions all receive $100 product certificates. “Wilwood is proud to offer support for this widely popular and exciting circle track series,” said Marketing Manager John Grieco. “Short track stock car racing is where Wilwood began as a company. We know it well, and pride ourselves on delivering winning products to a huge roster of IMCA racers all over the country.” Wilwood also gives $50 product certificates to sixth through 10th place finishers in the Modified main event at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals [Read More]

Big Daddy Race Cars returning as sponsor of both IMCA Northern, Southern Hobby regions

NORFOLK, Neb. (June 14, 2022) – Big Daddy Race Cars, the builder of proven winners, returns as title sponsor of both regions for IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks in 2022. The Norfolk, Neb., chassis builder provides a portion of the point funds to be paid to top 10 drivers in both Northern and Southern regions again this season. “My wife Jayne and I have been owners and operators of Big Daddy Race Cars since 2005,” said Dale Bittner, “and would like to reach out and thank all the racers who have supported us for the last 17 years. We will continue on with building proven winners and with customer support.” Big Daddy Race Cars Northern Region tracks are in eastern Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming while tracks in the Big Daddy Race Cars Southern Region hosting sanctioned events are in Arizona, California, western Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. The division is back on weekly race programs in both New Mexico and New York this season. [Read More]

Performance Bodies, MD3 to continue awards for IMCA Modifieds, SportMods

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – Performance Bodies and MD3 have upped a slate of post-season awards for drivers in three IMCA divisions. Champions and rookies of the year in each of the five regions for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod national champions and rookies of the year all receive $200 MD3 product certificates. Champions and front row starters in both Modified and Northern SportMod main events at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s also receive $200 product certificates. More information is available by calling Performance Bodies at 800 722-4641.

A season to celebrate as Performance Bodies reaches 40th as IMCA sponsor

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 10, 2022) – Performance Bodies marks another milestone in 2022, giving awards to IMCA drivers for a 40th consecutive season. The Cedar Falls, Iowa, high performance automotive parts distributor and race car body manufacturer celebrates that anniversary with an awards program that sees $25,000 in product certificates given to drivers in seven divisions. “Forty years ago I had no idea that I would be able to follow my dreams and actually make a career in the racing industry,” said Performance Bodies President Scott Braun. “The relationships with all the racers and manufacturers over the years because of IMCA are amazing. “We have been fortunate to be around IMCA racing since the beginning and a sponsor for over 40 years.” $200 MD3 product certificates go to second through seventh place drivers in standings for each of the five regions, and to second, third and fourth-place drivers in rookie standings for each Friesen Performance IMCA Modified region. Each of the top five drivers in national IMCA Sunoco Late Model national standings and the national [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]

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]

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]