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Jet Racing returns for 13th season as IMCA Central Region title sponsor

BEATRICE, Neb. (March 5, 2024) – Johnny Saathoff has seen a lot of change in the motorsports industry over his years as a race car driver and owner of Jet Racing. He’s also seen some things remain the same over the course of a lengthy marketing partnership with IMCA, the last 13 of those 27 years as title sponsor of the Central Region for Modifieds. Top 10 drivers official 2024 point standings for that region, which includes tracks in Arkansas, eastern Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, receive shares of a $6,000 point fund, provided in part by the Beatrice, Neb., chassis builder and high performance parts retailer. “I’m proud to be an IMCA sponsor and especially proud to be able to recognize drivers in what has been my home region for their accomplishments again this year,” said Saathoff. “Another thing I’m proud of is that I still own Jet Racing. I’ve been the little guy and hung in there through tough times when other builders didn’t or couldn’t.” “It’s pretty cool to think that I’ve [Read More]

25-year sponsor Jet Racing renews support of IMCA Modified Central Region

BEATRICE, Neb. – Jet Racing will mark its 25th season of IMCA support in 2022, returning as title sponsor of the Central Region for Modifieds. The Beatrice, Neb., chassis manufacturer provides a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in the region that includes tracks in Arkansas, eastern Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The champion earns $2,500 with the runner-up receiving $1,250 and $625 paid for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for each of sixth through 10th places. Drivers in the Central Region will be required to display two Jet Racing logos on their race car to be eligible for shares of that point fund. Owned by four-time IMCA national champion Johnny Saathoff, Jet Racing had sponsored special events, and also Stock Car and Hobby Stock regions from 2004-2009 and 2007-2009, respectively, before becoming the Central Region title sponsor in 2012. Jet Racing also builds Northern SportMod, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact chassis and sells a wide range of high performance parts and accessories. More [Read More]

Jet Racing marks 10th title sponsorship season in IMCA Modified Central Region

BEATRICE, Neb. – Jet Racing reaches one IMCA landmark and takes another step toward an even more impressive sponsorship milestone this season. For a 10th consecutive season, the Beatrice, Neb., chassis manufacturer furnishes a portion of the $6,000 point fund to be paid to top 10 drivers in the Modified region that includes tracks in Arkansas, eastern Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The champion pockets $2,500, with the runner-up getting $1,250 and $625 paid for third, $325 for fourth, $300 for fifth and $200 for each of sixth through 10th places. Central Region drivers are required to display two Jet Racing logos on their race car to be eligible for point fund shares. Owned by four-time IMCA Modified national champion Johnny Saathoff, Jet Racing is in its 24th year as an IMCA sponsor, having previously backed IMCA special events and also Stock Car and Hobby Stock regions from 2004-2009 and 2007-2009, respectively. Jet became title sponsor for the Modified Central Region in 2012. Jet also builds Northern SportMod, Stock Car, Hobby Stock and Sport Compact chassis and [Read More]