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NAPA continues Fan Zone fun at 41st annual IMCA Super Nationals

DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 20, 2023) – The folks at NAPA knew they’d be part of something big at the 40th IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. But just how big, no one could have known. Des Moines-based NAPA Iowa returns for a second year as Official Automotive Parts Supplier of Super Nationals, and as title sponsor of the Fan Zone, to be located south of the Boone Speedway grandstand throughout the week of the 41st annual Super Nationals Sept. 4-9. “Super Nationals was a lot of fun last year. I’m glad we were able to be part of it,” said NAPA Iowa General Manager Jason Zeliadt. “I’m glad we were able to connect with so many drivers and everyone at IMCA. There were a lot of cool components to Super Nationals last year. It has its own level of excitement.” A record 1,000 cars icompeted during the history-making 2022 Super Nationals. Fans had the opportunity to interact with drivers and take in regular podcasts at the NAPA-branded Fan Zone throughout the week. “We dipped our toes [Read More]

Kevko awards in five IMCA divisions continue for national rookies of the year, state champs

FAIRMONT, Minn. (Jan. 12, 2023) – First-year drivers in five IMCA divisions are in the running for top awards from Kevko again in 2023. The Fairmont, Minn., manufacturer and 13-year sponsor gives a claim or crate engine oil pan to Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod national rookies of the year. State champions in the same divisions all receive $50 product certificates. “This has been an outstanding program for us and for a lot of IMCA drivers over the years,” commented Kevko’s Josh Ruby. “One of the best things has been that it allows us to show we do so much more than oil pans. We can promote our brand and show what we can do for drivers as well as engine builders.” Rookie and state championship awards will be presented during the national IMCA banquet in November or mailed beginning the following week from the home office. Kevko awards given at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals [Read More]

30 of division’s best to battle in 3rd annual B & B IMCA Stock Car All-Star Invitational

BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (Jan. 11, 2023) – Thirty of the best drivers in the division will be back on the track for the 2023 installment of the B & B Racing Chassis All-Star Invitational. The third annual event for IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars will be Thursday, Sept. 7 during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s at Boone Speedway. 2022 state champions and winners of sanctioned events paying $750 or more are eligible to qualify while winners of specials paying $5,000 or more are guaranteed starting spots on the All-Star grid. The winner earns $1,000 and their share of lap money, in addition to a bare powder coated chassis valued at $7,275 courtesy of race title sponsor B & B. “Feedback from the drivers and the fans following the first two All-Star Invitationals has been nothing but positive,” said B & B owner Paul Burger. “When you have that many good drivers in the same race you’re guaranteed to have a great show.” The Belle Plaine, Minn., chassis builder has nine IMCA national [Read More]

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]