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Home region points given at special events for IMCA Modifieds,
Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks
VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 19, 2007) – IMCA Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock drivers
competing at approved special events around the country can take points earned
at those races back to their home region this season.
“Earning points at a couple special events early or late in the season allows
more drivers the opportunity to get closer to the 50 race cap we introduced for
national and regional points last year,” explained IMCA Vice President of
Operations Brett Root.
“Statistically, two thirds of our drivers race once a week,” he added. “If those
drivers want the opportunity to race more often for points, our system should
encourage that.”
The Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track was the first event on the list of
designated specials. Home region points will also be given throughout the Winter
Series at West Valley Speedway, at the Feb. 9-10 Mardi Gras Bash at Deep South
Speedway and at the Feb. 23-25 Ice Breaker at Abilene Speedway.
“There are necessary reasons why we have had regional boundaries and 50 race
caps in the past,” Root said. “But in certain instances those caps penalize
racers and sanctioned tracks and their special events, and we have to address
those issues. We want IMCA drivers to attend special events whenever possible
and the 50 race cap which we put into place last season addresses any racer who
is attempting to gain an unfair advantage by simply racing more nights.”
IMCA will reserve the right to designate the specials at which home region
points are awarded to all drivers.
No out of region points will be awarded for traveling drivers competing at
weekly sanctioned programs.