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Edelbrock begins 26th season of IMCA claim engine driver support

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (May 16, 2023) – The proven performance of Edelbrock pays off again this season for IMCA drivers in five divisions who compete with claim engines. The Olive Branch, Miss., high performance parts manufacturer and distributor returns for a 26th year of sponsorship and gives a combination of product and product certificate awards to eligible Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMod competitors. “Heading into our 26th year with IMCA shows our commitment to the program,” observed Edelbrock Group Contingency Coordinator Billy Carroll, “and our support for the thousands of IMCA grassroots racers competing across the country and in Canada.” The highest finishing claim engine competitor in each of the five regions for Modifieds earns a 2975 Victor Jr. intake while champions in both Stock Car regions, the top claim engine drivers in both Hobby Stock regions and in Northern and Southern SportMod national standings receive 2701, 2176 or 7121 intakes. $50 product certificates go to second [Read More]

Edelbrock marks 25th sponsorship season with support of IMCA claim engine drivers

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (April 12, 2022) – Edelbrock marks its silver anniversary season of IMCA support in 2022, continuing a popular awards program for drivers in five divisions competing with claim engines. Eligible IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, IMCA Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod drivers receive a combination of product and product certificate awards from the 25-year sponsor. “IMCA allows us to connect directly with the grassroots racer and celebrating our 25th year of being their partner shows just how important both of them are to the Edelbrock Group,” said Contingency Coordinator Billy Carroll. Edelbrock gives 2975 Victor Jr. intakes to highest finishing claim engine drivers in each of the five Modified regions and 2701, 7121 or 2176 intakes to champions in both Stock Car regions, the top claim engine drivers in both Hobby Stock regions and in Northern and Southern SportMod national standings. Gift certificates valued at $50 go to second through fifth place claim engine drivers in each of the Modified, Stock Car [Read More]

Edelbrock continues IMCA claim engine driver support for 24th season

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. – Edelbrock nears a quarter century of support, renewing a rich program of post-season awards for drivers competing with claim engines in five IMCA divisions. The 24-year sponsor again gives a combination of product and product certificate awards to IMCA Modified, IMCA Sunoco Stock Car, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock, Karl Kustoms Northern SportMod and Smiley’s Racing Products Southern SportMod competitors. Edelbrock gives 2975 Victor Jr. intakes to highest finishing claim engine drivers in each of the five Modified regions and 2701, 7121 or 2176 intakes to both Stock Car regional champions. Top claim engine drivers in the two Hobby Stock regions and in Northern and Southern SportMod national standings also receive their choice of 2701, 7121 or 2176 intakes. Gift certificates valued at $50 go to second through fifth place claim engine drivers in each of the Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock regions, and to second through fifth place claim engine drivers in national point standings for both Northern and Southern SportMods. Regional Modified and Stock Car rookies of the year [Read More]

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Czarneski conquers Stock Car feature at Casa Grande

By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Pixel Boss Productions) Casa Grande, ARIZONA (January 16, 2025)—Cole Czarneski made a lasting impression on Thursday night, securing his first career IMCA TV Winter Nationals, presented by Pitt Stop Motorsports, victory in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car main event. The Denmark, Wisconsin driver delivered a stellar performance at Central Arizona Raceway, seizing the lead on lap nine and holding off all challengers to take the checkered flag. The race began with Jason Berg asserting himself as the early leader, setting a strong pace through the opening laps. However, the momentum shifted following a lap nine restart when Czarneski, running the top of the 3/8-mile oval without fear, powered around Berg on the outside to claim the top spot. Once in command, Czarneski showcased both speed and composure. Even a pair of late-race cautions couldn’t rattle him, as he executed flawless restarts to pull away from the field and seal the deal on a milestone victory in a field chalk full of stout competition from all around the [Read More]

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Berkeley wins first career Winter Nationals feature in Stock Car action

By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Pixel Boss Productions) Casa Grande, Arizona (January 15, 2025)—Chase Berkeley surged to the front of the Sunoco IMCA Stock Car feature, leading all twenty laps to secure his first career victory at the IMCA TV Winter Nationals presented by Pitt Stop Motorsports at Central Arizona Raceway. The 2023 Winter Nationals champion faced several challenges throughout the race but ultimately fended off the advances of young Texan Cameron Starry. Despite the pressure, Berkeley maintained a consistent pace from start to finish. Starry attempted a few bold moves in the closing laps, but the leader, hailing from Colville, Washington, successfully held him off to clinch this significant win in EQ Cylinder Heads Southern Region action. Starry finished as the runner-up, while Iowa’s Mike Albertsen completed the podium in third place. The event also featured competitors in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites. Victories in those categories went to Dylan Thornton, Dustin White, Dillon Richards, and Dillon [Read More]

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Wilwood Racing Renews Sponsorship of IMCA Racing

CAMARILLO, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2025) – Wilwood Racing continues its longstanding commitment to grassroots motorsports, announcing the renewal of its sponsorship with IMCA for the 2025 season. The Camarillo, California based manufacturer of high-performance brake systems has been a trusted partner of IMCA since 2010. Wilwood Racing will again serve as an official sponsor, providing contingency awards to drivers competing in IMCA Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, Northern SportMod, and Southern SportMod divisions. “Much like IMCA, Wilwood Racing believes in the value of ensuring the continued growth of “grass roots” racing. Wilwood strives to not only produce the best quality high-performance brake components but also keeping costs down and offering more affordable product options for race teams across all divisions.” Jim “Spike” Logue, Sales/Customer Service National champions in each supported division will receive contingencies as well as the 2nd -5th place finishers according to IMCA national point standings. Racers are encouraged to place the Wilwood decals on their cars and submit pictures to the contingency form on the IMCA website. “Wilwood Racing has been a valuable partner for over [Read More]