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IMCA Modified is the top modified division sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association. [1] The series began in 1979. It was designed to be a mid-level class between late models and hobby stocks. [2] The first IMCA modified race was held at the Benton County, Iowa Speedway in 1979 on a 1/4 mile track. [3]
Organized in 1915, the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) is the oldest racing sanctioning body in the US. IMCA introduced the "E-Mod" (or Economy Modified) in 1979. [25] It has become one of the most popular dirt racing classes due to its simple design, light-weight, high power, and ability to adapt to varying track conditions easily.
IMCA Modified IMCA Stock Car IMCA Hobby Stocks IMCA Northern SportMod IMCA Southern SportMod IMCA Sprint Car IMCA Sport Compact. The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) was organized in 1915 by J. Alex Sloan, and is the oldest active auto racing sanctioning body in the United States.
The 602 engine is equipped with iron heads, a cast-iron block, and aluminum pistons. [28] It produces about 350 horsepower and 390 foot-pounds of torque at 9.1:1 compression. [28] Applications for this engine include: IMCA Hobby Stock, IMCA Northern Sport Modified, IMCA Southern Sport Modified, [30] Mid-American Stock cars. [31]
2013 Harris Clash winner Kyle Strickler's IMCA Modified IMCA Sport Modified. The Harris Clash is an annual racing event held in early August. The event is sanctioned by IMCA and promoted by Bob Harris Enterprises. It is widely regarded as being one of the best IMCA modified races in the country, drawing hundreds of cars and thousands of fans ...
Then, in 1964 the new Chrysler 426 Hemi engine so dominated the series [citation needed] in a Plymouth Belvedere "Sport Fury", the homologation rules were changed so that 1,000 of any engine and car had to be sold to the public to qualify as a stock part, instead of just 500. This made the 426 Hemi unavailable for the 1965 season.
Specifications for the Sportsman cars mirrored the Modified rules as to bodies and safety, but restricted the degree of engine modifications. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] As NASCAR’s Grand National cars aged out (current model year and two most recent years only) they became eligible to compete in the Modified and Sportsman division.
The IMCA Super Nationals were first held in Vinton, Iowa in 1983. [6] After moving to different tracks the Super Nationals found a permanent home at the Boone Speedway. Today the race is a weeklong featuring the IMCA Sport Compacts, IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Northern Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Late Models, and IMCA Modifieds.