International Motor Contest Association
TheInternational Motor Contest Association(IMCA) was organized in 1915 by J. Alex Sloan, and is the oldest activeauto racingsanctioning body in theUnited States.IMCA is headquartered inVinton, Iowa,and features several classes and divisions of weekly racing in six geographical regions of the United States.
Classes of cars sectioned by the IMCA
[edit]- IMCA Modified–Modifiedrace cars with open wheels in the front and closed wheels in the back
- IMCA Latemodel– full-bodiedlate modelrace cars
- IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car– traditional 305 non-winged and wingedsprint cars
- IMCA Stock Car– full-bodied productionstock cars
- IMCA Hobby Stock– 8-cylinder rear wheel drive entry-level division
- IMCA Northern Sport Modified– same as modifieds but with smaller engines and more restrictive rules
- IMCA Southern Sport Modified– Similar to Modified but with full GM Metric Frame
- IMCA Sport Compact– 4-cylinder front wheel drive stock cars
- IMCA STARS Mod Lites– 1000cc Modified
Major races
[edit]The IMCA championships are held annually at the IMCA Super Nationals atBoone SpeedwayinBoone, Iowa.Another major race is theHarris Clashheld at the Deer Creek Speedway inSpring Valley, Minnesotawhich was developed as a race with somewhat of an emphasis on chassis manufacturers. The IMCA Super Nationals is the biggest event held by IMCA. It happens once a year during the first week of September. This event has the most IMCA drivers in one event.
History
[edit]The 1963 and 1964 IMCA champion,Dick Hutcherson,was not eligible for the1965 NASCAR Grand National Series Rookie of the Year,which he won nine times and finished second in the standings; it was given toSam McQuagg.NASCAR's rookie standards have since changed to being based only on the NASCAR Cup Series.
In 1979, IMCA held its firstIMCA Modifiedrace at theBenton County, IowaSpeedway.[1]
Images
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IMCA Stock Cars
References
[edit]- ^"Promoter's post is latest Benton County Speedway first for Dripps".International Motor Contest Association.19 February 2020.RetrievedAugust 30,2020.
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