IMCA OLD TIMERS welcome page (2024)

LAST UPDATE Sept. 21, 2018

2018 Events:

Swap Meet May 19, 2018

Dakota County Fair Aug 6-12, 2018

Cedar Lake Speedway July 28, 2018

Jackson Motorplex Postponed

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Are you ready for Jackson? Pits are to open at 3:00 It is looking like we will have a very good turnout of cars. The speedway has camp sites, with hookups, available for $30.00.

Need at car to run at Jackson? We have a range of excellent choices listed on our For Sale Page. With a fire suit and helmet you will be ready to join the fun.

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Hi Racers.

"Click here" to watch the piece that KSTP T.V. did on our the IMCA Old Timers display at the Dakota County Fair.

We ALL should be very proud of the display, and of the coverage that we got from KSTP.

If possible we should send KSTP an email note thanking them for the coverage of our efforts preserving our Auto Racing History and Heritage here in Minnesota.

If it wasn't for the IMCA Old Timers, getting involved with Dakota City, at the Dakota County Fair, all of the States Racing History would have been lost after the closure and our 31 year Display at the State Fair Grounds.

As a club, we should ALL be very PROUD!!

Stay safe.

Regards, Mike Stein Secretary IMCA Old Timers.

It's fair time again. Stop by the Dakota County Fairgroundsin Farmington to check out the exhibit. Wewill have a specialmeet and greet on Saturday 8/11around 11:00 AM. So allyou Old Timers stop by andmeet the fair goers and talk aboutall the fun you hadracing.

See you there.

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The I.M.C.A. Oldtimers will again be hosting

aBrat Stand fundraiserJuly 6th-7th & 8th at

Cub Foods at France Ave & Old Shakopee Rd. Bloomington, MN.

It runs from 11:00 am. to 6:00 pm. proceeds

go to fund club activities. Please come and

enjoy a snack and some conversation.

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Due to the late spring and large snow piles we

are forced to change the date of our Swap

Meet to May 19. Please help to spread the

word.

Thanks

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MVVRCA 2018

MVVRCA 21st year is a critical turning point year for our club. We have 6 races scheduled plus our BIG Futurity Race Aug 3^rd and 4^th. Our 2017 car counts were quite low. Sadly, if we have the same type of turn out in 2018, the promotors will not be interested in us for 2019. To try to improve our car count, the board dropped the yearly dues from $30 to $20 & if you show your membership card from another vintage club your MVVRCA dues will only be $10.

The race team that attends the most MVVRCA races will receive $200, one 2019 membership, hoody, t shirt and anything else we can think of. In the event of a tie we will draw the winner. YOUR board is trying very hard to make improvements and make this fun. We need everyone to try to attend as many races as possible.

Donneilson, Iowa 3/8 mile Fri May 18^th Pay pit pass.

Eldon, Iowa, 1/2 mile Sat June 9^th pay pit pass Tow money.

DonneIlson, Iowa ³/₈ mile Fri June 29^th Pay pit pass.

Bloomfield, Iowa 1/2 mile THURSDAY July 19^th Pay pit pass Tow money.

Quincy, ILLIONIS 1/4 mile SUNDAY July 22^nd Pay pit pass.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IOWA 1/2 mile MVVRCA HAWKEYE FUTURITY Aug 3^rd combined show track pit pass & Aug 4^th club will rent track club pit pass.

Burlington 34 Raceway Fast 3/8 mile Fri Sept 28^th Pay Pit pass $200 pay out to the Team that attended the most MVVRCA races in 2018. The Futurity was moved to Aug because of too many vintage club events in SEPT 2017 and the same in 2018 hurting our car count. It was moved to Columbus Junction from Osky because of a cost issue. Osky is a wonderful track and fits our needs well, but a 2-day event was beyond our budget. Aug 3^rd will be a normal Friday show with their classes. It is open to all our classes,there will be a cost of a pit pass. Aug 4th we will rent the track and have our normal Futurity event Open to all classes, everyone will get a hot lap session, a heat race and a Feature. The coupes will have a 40 lap Cannon Ball Run open to six cylinders and flat heads( Midwest Jalopy Club Rules ) The super mods will have the MVVRCA Super Mod State Championship 40 lapper for overhead value engines.

Ned H Fry - 319 671 1045 Henry Strube - 309 370 1140 Larry Driskall - 563 260 8573 Jim Thurston - 319 321 9174 Brett Metcalf-319 752 2922 Scott Boren-217 653 3610

Dennis Rose-319 676 1222 Chris Duncan & Carla 641 660 2373

We are open to any ideas—and want to solve any problems before they become big problems. Call with any questions and always call to check weather before you head to race track--- We will make calls and post on Face book cancellations.

Your board is trying very hard to make this a great year. Jump on board and have fun.

Click here to check out new items on our For Sale page:

There are a number of cars here that we would really like to keep in the club. If you do not have a car at the present time a good way to get into vintage racing.

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MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting of the IMCA Old Timers is set for March 18, 2018. We

will meet at the Savage, MN. Legion, at 1:00 P.M.

This is the first working meeting of our 2018 season, with many things to

cover and plan. Your help is needed.Please plan to attend.

If you have any questions contact:

Mike Stein, Secretary IMCA Old Timers.612-414-8862.

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Here are a couple of fun bench racing meetings coming up.

I hope toattend both.

A great time to see old friends and meet new ones.

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It is that time of year again. If you have not renewed your membership make sure to send your check to:

Treasurer IMCA Old Timers

713 College Ave.

Red Wing, MN 55066

It is still at the unbelievable rate of only $20.00

If you are new to the Old Timers or need to update your info an application is available here.

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We wish to express our condolences to Rich Crear and family

on the passing of his mother.

Marcella F. Crear age 89 of Hastings. Who died peacefully

Friday morning, January 19, at Woodlyn Heights Healthcare,

Inver Grove Heights.Her obituary can be found here.

http://www.caturia-smidtfh.com/obituary/marcella-crear

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Orv Nettefee at Jackson Motorplex

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We are sad to report the passing of Ron Gustafson from Eagle Grove IA. Ron was a long time member of the IMCA Old Timers and served as board member and hleped at many of the club events. Ron died June 1 at his home with family members present. Ron loved restoring and racing vintage race cars with his brother, Rollie, who formed Gustafson Brother's Racing. He organized the Webster City Vintage Reunion for 19 years.

Click here to view the obituary.

2017 IMCA OLD TIMERS LISTING OF OFFICERS

Past PresidentPaul Dolphy 763-784-0204, Cell 612-610-6771(Term ends 12-31-2018)

PresidentMark Langer 651-463-4964, Cell 651-442-0270(Term ends 12-31-2018)

Interim Vice President Skip Pollack 952-953-4215(Term ends 12-31-2018)

Treasurer Dave Stone 651-327-1001, Cell 651-388 4077(Term ends 12-31-2018)

Secretary Mike Stein 952-435-60678, Cell 612-414-8862(Term ends 12-31-2018)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bill Mueller 952-888-9327, Cell 612-618-0421. (Term ends 12-31-2020)

Roger Blomquist: 612-772-8644, Cell 612-408-5733. (Term ends 12-31-2018)

Gary Stein 651-283-8167(Term ends 12-31-2018)

Ron Johnson 763-444-7948, (Term Ends 12/31/2019)

Rich Crear 651-366-9122, (Term Ends 12/31/2019)

PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR: Tom Pavek 651-457-3224, Cell 651-252-9180.

TECH AND SAFETY INSPECTORS

Bill Mueller 952-888-9327

Tom Pavek 651-457-3224, Cell 651-252-9180

RULES COMMITTEE

Paul Dolphy See above.

Carter Narveson Cell 612-387-1131.

FLAG MAN Rick Stine 952-687-7110.

RACE DIRECTOR Tom Pavek

WEB SITE Dave Stone

SWAP MEET Mark Langer 651-463-4964, Cell 651-442-0270

Dakota County Fair

Mark Langer 651-463-4964, Cell 651-442-0270

MikeStein 952-435-6067

PITPASS

Mike Stein See above.

Steve Yaggy's Recers Reunion

I would like to thank all of the members who went to the Racing Reunion at Steve Yaggy’s in Rochester on Saturday March 11th. The food was great and a lot of cool pictures and people to talk to, all had a good time. Hope to be back next year.

Thank you, Mark Langer President

I also had a great time at Steve’s reunion. Dave Noble and Clyde Hindrichs’s old coupes were on display. Clyde built the ‘37 Buick that got my family into racing in the late ’50.

We have another chance to do some bench racing as Fairmont Speedway Archives presents “A Day of Racing Fun” on March 25^th.

Dave Stone

IMCA Book

Bill Haglund is writing a book on IMCA stock car racing, from the 1940 through to the end of the real IMCA. Any photos and help on locating any info. on Shorty Perlick or Matt Perlick would be a big help. His email address isBhaglund13@msn.com

Lets help him provide some IMCA history. Thanks Mark Langer

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2017 Annual Meeting & Membership Drive

We had 37 members attend our Annual Meeting on January 15th. I would like to thank all of the members whocame tothe meeting and the eightnew members who joined the club that day. It is nice to see the club grow.

We now have a confirmed dates fora Cedar Lake event July 22andJackson Motorplex labor day weekend,Sept. 1st & 2nd, 2017. Hope we can get asmany cars as possible. This gives you plenty of time to drag your car out and get it prepped. If you need help call or drop us a note and we will find help. Note camping is available at the track.P.S. They have plenty of push trucks, no waiting.

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Where have all of the old race cars gone? If you have one and need help with it, let us know. We have people who are willing to help. Drop us an e-mail, post card, letter, or a phone call. We have some younger members who are interested in vintage cars but need a little direction and are willing to learn. Some of the Raceway Park drivers are willing to drive if youno longer drive but would still like to see your car on the track. We also have people looking to buy old racecars. So you can still have fun with the club.

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I would like to thank all of the members who helped out at the Cub Foods Brat stand. Ron Olson spent four days helping out his fellow club members along with Skip, Mark, and all of the other volunteers who took time out of their weekend to help their club. Without this support we would not have a club.Bill Jr. AKA Cookie did a fine job on the grill (Cub wants him full time as a Grill Master) and all had a good time.

Thanks again: Mark Langer

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IMCA Old Timers would like to thank their volunteers who worked the Dakota County Fair

Mark Langer & Kathy Langer

Roger Blomquist

Carter Naverson

Rich Crear & Kristy Crear

Tom Pavick

Rod Caho

Paul Dolphy & Valerie Dolphy

Ron Johnson

Skip Pollack & leann Pollack

Bill Mueller

Gary Stein

Ron Olson

Rick De Grego

Greg Gernetz

Rick Stine

Harley Timmerman & Sue Timmerman

Blackie Wangerin

Dave Stone

(Bob Hopp) Justice Brothers Sprint Car

(Greg & Gary Ries) for their Hot Rod

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Get this out to everyone and lets see how many cars we can get on the track.

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Mike is out of town, your president found his stash of IMCA Clothing. New TEES $15.00, HATS $12.00, and POLOS $25.00. Look sharp at Cedar Lake Speedway and the Dakota County Fair. E-MAIL me atmark3157@hotmail.comwith your order today and I will bring them to Cedar Lake Speedway or the Dakota County Fair. Just let me know the size and type of clothing you need. Thanks Mark.

Attention! Attention! Attention!

Thermo King has asked Mark to provied information on the cars that will be joining them on July 20th. If you are interested in attending give Mark a call as soon as possible. 651-442-0270 Gary, Skip and Mark are bring race cars and Bill Jr. a street car.

Written by Jermey Wolf, long time racer at Raceway Park

I have accomplished a lot in racing through the years but the people you meet and friends you gain are trully what i appreciate the most. Wins, rookie of the year honors, a championship. But one of my most honored accomplishments was making it on Marge Elftmanns bread list. I heard of this but didn't know exactly what it was. I truly felt like i belonged at racewaypark and to racewaypark after i made this list. Marge was such a wonderful lady that didn't mind telling you the way it was, Honestly we all needed that. And i think she even taught me to party like a rockstar too. I will cherish the time we had and want to thank her family for letting us share an amazing person.

AT 2:00PM

WILL BE

SPRINT CAR 101

REMEMBERING JERRY RICHART

SpringCharlotte AutoFair - the largest Collector Vehicle

Event in the Southeast -- since 1978!

April7-10, 2016 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

See CAF Website:charlotte-autofair.com

http://www.hnr-aaca.org/Charlotte-AutoFair.html

Just an FYI thought you might be interested to see this.

it is amazing

This is an event not to be missed. I have attended in the past and had a great time renewing memories. The food was excellent as well. Bring your scrap book, you may have to remind someone to keep the tales from getting too tall. Sorry I will be on the road and miss this year.

Ron Olson at Raceway Park

Dan Prziborowski Elko

Elko Speedway

Derr & Trickle at the State Fair

Jim Thill passed away on Jan. 27, 2016.

He was a long time member of our club, and one of the first to show up with a "Street Legal Sprint Car".

He was a great guy with a great smile and sense of humor.

His Obituary is on the Last Lap Page.

Please keep his wife, Rosemary, and his family in your prayers.

Regards, Mike Stein Secretary IMCA Old Timers.

Letter from Pres Mark Langer

Pictures from the 2015 Banquet held at the Savage American Legion

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IMCA OLD TIMERS DISPLAY OF OLD RACE CARS

AUGUST 10 TO AUGUST 16

AT THE

DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR

FARMINGTON MN

VISIT WITH Mark, Billy, Roger, Gary, Mike and the rest of the crew.

THEY HAVE STORIES YOU WON'T BELIEVE

During the Friday tractor / car parade, Roger Blomquist was driving Skips 55 Ford and was BLACK FLAGGED yes BLACK FLAGGED for

doing donuts infront of the judging stand..

Got to be a first

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NEED HELP TO FIND

1973/1974 Opel Manta – Used to be a road race car then sold to a guy who raced it at raceway park in the late 70’ to early 80’s When it was sold it was a carbureted four cylinder with full roll cage and fiberglass hood. We don’t know a ton about the car but would like to find it due to it’s sentimental value to our family. Our father and family had many great memories revolving around this vehicle and would appreciate any information on it’s location. Even if it is the crusher. I can be reached at the following phone number and email address.

Thanks Erik

612-804-1660 cell

erik.johnson@moscoe.com

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A MESSAGE FROM MARK LANGER

IMCA OLD TIMERS VICE PRESIDENT

PLEASE CLICK ONDOCUMENT LINK BELOW

Document.docx

Meeting Minutes – 1/17/15

In Attendance: Ken Hutchens, Paul Dophy, Rod Schuette, Vince Haywood, Chris Brooks (Tundra), Drew Kreibich (Tundra), Jim Olsen, Ken Lewis, Charlie Schwoch, Royce Rossier, Rick Rossier, Rex Rossier

SPECIAL NOTE: There is $19.00 left from passing the hat to cover the $55.00 meeting room fee

Made introductions and found out we have approximately 10 commitments for the May 9^th race at Kaukauna. This included Darrell Paasch and Jerry Schneider who were absent from the meeting.

May 9^th will be our first race with Tundra and is the only race scheduled so far. We will need to have at least (12) cars to move forward with Tundra.
Did a complete update on V.R.I. Series with Matt Rymer taking over for Art. Most of their shows are on dirt and it looks like as of now, there will be only two events that we might be able to compete with them. Possibly June 12^th at Grundy, and August 1^st at the Dells. But, we are scheduled the same day with Tundra Series at Wausau if things move forward.
Major discussion with us and Tundra joining together
- Currently (4) free pit passes
- No payout at this time, but if we prove ourselves, there are possibilities in the future
- We need to provide cars and (1) go-to-person to help with communications
- We get to be part of a series/group/etc.
- We get more recognition
- If we want, we could be part of their banquet
- There was talk about us coming up with a small membership fee for awards at the banquet
- Tundra wants us to be more of a part of their show by displaying our cars to the fans, hero cards, etc. Bring back the history with our cars.
- Tundra wants us at all of their events, but we need (12) cars minimum to move relations forward.
IMCA:
- Currently we have no leader or point person
- IMCA will not pay for Tech Person at this time
- IMCA will not support trophies for each event
- Discussion on what our yearly membership is doing for the guys racing
- Paul Dophy will be going to the IMCA board meeting on 1/18/15 and will come back with more info on IMCA
- Discussed getting sponsors for each event to help us with tow money. The following is a list of who will be in charge for each event to take lead on getting sponsors:
  - May 9^th Kaukauna -- Jerry Schneider
  - June 20^th Jefferson -- Rod Schuette (he is pretty sure he has a person lined up)
  - July 3^rd LaCrosse -- Ken Hutchins
  - July 18^th Dells -- Vince Haywood
  - August 1^st Wausau -- ??
  - September 7^th Golden Sands – Rex Rossier & Royce Rossier
- It was also discussed that in order to get any sponsor tow money; we would have to pre-register for each event. This is a good idea to help further control car count.
Went around the room in open format to discuss any issues
- It was felt that everyone needs to do a better job in stepping up so the series doesn’t fold
- Some folks felt that the ARCA/NASCAR cars are still not a good fit for our series. Currently we only have (1) of these cars that is ready to compete May 9^th.
- It is important for the club to get a go-to-person set up no matter what series we run.
- More discussion needs to happen on the whole IMCA deal. Currently Tundra is offering us to become more of an identity. Some feel that Wisconsin should be a separate club.
- Most members in attendance thought it was a very good thing for us to align with Tundra
- Discussed left side / right side weight rule for all cars. 1380.00 right side rule minimum would probably be used if agreed upon.

NEXT MEETING TENTATIVELY SET UP FOR MARCH 14, 2015.

Any questions, contact Rex Rossier 715-570-0277

EMAIL Rex Rossier rrossier4283@charter.net

BE SURE REX HAS YOUR EMAIL TO GET UP TO DATE INFO

THE NEW RACEWAY PARK BOOK IS DONE!

by Jim Heiland 12-12-14

Marge Elftmann has finished her second book on Raceway Park Shakopee MN.

It took two volumnes to put all the information together.

There is lots of reading and tons of pictures. Will bring back a lot of fun memories.The printing was done at Steves Copy Shop inArlington, MN.

Marge picked up the first bunch today and dropped the FIRST copy of the book to me at Liberty Station in Arlington. I made her signmy book and took her picture. She will be a Turttles Bar & Grill in Shakopee, Saturday Dec 13, 2014, from 2 to 4 pm selling and signing her book.

Raceway Park closed it's doors after the 2013 season.

You can contact Marge at:

(debrons2011@yahoo.com)

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article in the Shakopee Newspaper

Marge Elftmann from Shakopee MN has put together another book on the history of Raceway Park in Shakopee, MN. The track closed its doors at the end of the 2013 season.

Marge's latest book covers the track and driver history from 2001 to 2013.

She is now taking orders. Contact her at MARGE ELFTMAN (debrons2011@yahoo.com).

I believe she is also taking orders for her first book that starts at the track opening.

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PICTURES FROM

CEDAR LAKE SPEEDWAY

JULY 2014

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Here are 3 letters from club President Paul Dolphy that got lost in my email

Letter to IMCA Oldtimers Member

It's almost June and our first three events are behind us. The Weather for our Swap Meet was less than ideal, but it wasn't as bad as it could have been, thanks to all who attended and helped. Our first exhibition race of the season at Elko Speedway on Saturday found the weather to be almost perfect for a night at the races. My wife and I hada great time. Thank You to all the members who came out to race, take pictures, tech cars and do line ups and supportour club. Congrats to Bob Heine and Greg Gennertz for a super close finish, what a good show.As for the pit pass problems, they have the only game in town, so if you chose to not come out because of that, than don't complain, you chose to let your car collect dust.

Our second exhibition race of this year was at Golden Sands Speedway for the "Dick Trickle Memorial Fund Race" on Monday. The day started out a little damp, but turned out perfect in Plover. I've heard what a nice facility Darrel has out there and I couldn't agree more. The officials gave us practice, hot laps, time trials,heat race and feature. For me it was a lot of laps with a 45 year old tight race car, but I still had fun and drove it backon the trailer and that makes it a good night of racing. Congratulations to Rex "The Stockton Rocket"Rossier ,for a close race with his brother Royce. Bob Heine and Rodney Schuette had a good battle and along came me.

I am looking forward to Milwaukee Mile and Slinger next on the Schedule, Hoping to see a lot better turn out at these events.

Don't forget our Big Event on July 19that Cedar Lake Speedway, picnic starts at noon. I am looking forward to seeing you all there and hearing some more racers stories, sure heard a lot this past weekend.

Paul Dolphy

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Milwaukee Mile June 7, 2014

by Paul Dolphy

Thanks go out to Steve and all the folks at ARCAFEST. The weather was great, we had all the practice times we needed and a 20 lap feature on Saturday afternoon. We had a total of 13 Vintage cars show up, unfortunately 2 of the cars had terminal engine failures on Friday.

We started 11 cars strong for the feature, Tom Collins Camaro had transmission troubles, Butch Mierendorfs engine blew up, Rod Schuette had an oil pressure light come on earlyandRoyce Rossier pulled in with 5 to go because of oil pressure issues. (Better to be Safe than Sorry)

With 6 laps to go Rex Rossier in the #21 made a run for the lead fromGary Mitidiero in the deuce with Kenny Hutchens #13, Woody Pool in the #02, Dave Gawronski in the #33 Skoal Bandit car, Jim Heiland in the #88 Gatorade car and Paul Dolphy in the #99 Ford Torino, but to no avail asRex's right front tiregothot andhe had toback off.GaryMitidiero was able to hold off a hard charging Woody Poolfor the win.

Finishing Position Car

1. Gary Mitidiero#2 '71 Camaro

2. Woody Pool #02 '70 Torino

3. Rex Rossier#21 '75 Camaro (former Larry Smith car)

4. Ken Hutchens #13 '66 Chevelle (Smokey Yunick Replica)

5. Dave Gawronski #33 Skoal Bandit Monte Carlo ( Ken Hutchens)

6. Jim Heiland #88 Gatorade Malibu (Owned by Ken Hutchens)

7. Paul Dolphy #99'69 FordTorino

8.Royce Rossier#4 '70 Nova... Former Bob Jusola car

9.Butch Mierendorf #12 '99 Gran Prix

10. Tom Collins #8'81 Camaro Nacho Varella Tribute

11. Rodney Schuette #28 '66 Ford Galaxie ... Fred Lorenzen Tribute

2014 ARCAFEST MILWAULEE MILE

By Jim Heiland

The ARCA Midwest Tour, ARCAFEST at the Milwaukee Mile was held June 6-7-8, 2014.

Our thanks to Steve Einhaus and Time Olson for having the IMCA Vintage Touring Series be part of their event.

The weekend saw 5 different series of cars and trucks compete.

ARCA Midwest Series, Jegs Stock Car Series, Mid-Am Stock Cars, Mid-Am Truck Series and IMCA Vintage. Plus on Saturday there was a Car Show on the infield, Monster Truck Show and a Moto cross event on Saturday.

The weather was just about perfect. It was good to meet up with old and new friends and spend time with them.

IMCA Vintage had 15 paid entries, they were,

#49, Dick Wagner 58 Pontiac Pace Car (origionally raced at the mile in 58 and 58)

#2, Gary Mitidiero Homer Glen IL, 71 Camero. #02 Woody Pool, Tinley Park Il 70 Ford Torino.

#4 Royce Rossier Plover WI, 70 Chev Nova, #7 Chuck King #8 Tom Collins, Lake Mills WI, 81 Camero. #12 Butch Mierendorf Waterloo WI, 99 Pontiac Grand Prix. #13 Ken Hutchens Black River Falls WI 66 Chev Chevelle. #15 David Logan Kouts IN. 69 Chev Nova.

#16 Tim Moore, Valpappaiso IN. 69 Chev Nova. #21 Rex Rossier, Plover WI> 76 Camero.

#33 David Gawronski, Reedburg WI 88 Chev Monti Carlo. #67 Michael Moore, Valpspsiso IN. 74 Chev Nova. #88 Jim Heiland Arlington, MN 76 Chev Laguna. #99 Paul Dolphy, Mounds View MN 69 Ford Torino.

Friday was a pretty busy day with 3 practice sessions. I think we all had enough track time.

Tim Moore and Michael Moore experienced serious mechanical problems on Friday and were unable to race Saturday.

Friday night all classes attended the BUD Pole Party. Lots of Bud Lites. Each series drew for the starting spot for qualifying on Saturday.

Since we did not do qualifying, Royce Rossier and business partner Dan at Midway Machine in Plover WI put up $100 prize money. A number between 2 and 7 was drawn. Number 6 was picked, so the rule was who ever finished in 6^th place won the $100.

The race on Saturday was fun. The group stayed together for a while. Caution came out with 17 to go when Butch Mierendorf’s engine let go oiling up turns 1 and 2. After several laps to clean the track, the race was on. It was a 5 car race for awhile then it was a dog fight between Mitidiero, Pool, and Rex Rossier, with Mitidiero winning, Pool 2^nd and Rossier 3^rd.

After the race we all went to Victory Lane for pictures. Kelly Lynne Peterson looked great and did a wonder job as our trophy presenter.

Also want to thank Scott (Moldy) Moldenhaur for doing tech inspections, Race Directors Brian Dolphy, Chris Heiland, Val Dolphy for help on line ups. Kelly Lynne, trophy girl, Dick Wagner for the pace car, Mid Am Tech person Dan Blood for the use and help on the scales and weigh in. By the way, all cars did pass the 3000 lb weight rule, And after the race the top three cars were weighed Oh yes one more thing…..I finished 6^th and got the $100, thanks Royce and Dan

Sunday June 8th, 2014 Slinger WI

by Paul Dolphy

Great weather followed us to Slinger Super Speedway, we had 11 vintage cars show up for a wild night of racing. Thanks to Todd and all the folks at the Slinger Super Speedway for allowing us to be a part of their show and Royce and Rex Rossier for settingit upfor us. Good Job.

Heat Race was a pretty quick 8 laps and won easily by Pat Echlin.

15 Lap Feature had some bumping and banging that was uncalled for and a close call with the #1 car not going to the Infield with a flat tire, bringing out a caution. The double filerestart helped keep things a little closer to the end, with Rex and Jerry working hard to get around Echlin in the 56 car. everyone drove or rolled their cars back on the trailer at the end of the night so I would call that a good night of racing.

Heat Race Results

Position Car# Make Driver

1. 56 '66 Chevelle Pat Echlin

2. 5 '67 Chevelle Pat Healey

3. 28'69 Chevelle Jerry Schneider

4. 97 '48 Chev FB Vince Heywood

5. 80'69 Chevelle Bob Heine

6. 21 '75 Camaro Rex Rossier

7. 4 '70 Nova Royce Rossier

8.99 '69 Ford Torino Paul Dolphy

9. 1 '66 Dodge Coronet Ray Novara

Feature Results

1. 56 '66 Chevelle Pat Echlin

2.28 '69Chevelle Jerry Schneider

3. 21 '75 Camaro Rex Rossier

4. 97 '48 Chev Vince Heywood

5. 4 '70 Nova Royce Rossier

6. 99 '69 Torino Paul Dolphy

7.5 '66Chevelle Pat Heaney (DNF Rear end)

8. 80 '69 Chevelle Bob Heine (DNF Wall)

9. 1 '66 Coronet Ray Novaro (tire)

ELKO SPEEDWAY WAS MAY 24

There were 5 vintage car for the race at Elko. Winning the long distance award was Rodney Schutte #28 Ford came all the way from Jefferson WI. The feature race was a 4 car battle with Bob heine #81, beating out Greg Gernentz #4 by a whisker. Paul Dolphy's 69 Torino was supporting a new paint job and a new number..#99.

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MEMORIAL DAY 2014 AT GOLDEN SANDS

WISCONSIN RAPIDS WI

Early morning rain didn't slow the activities at Golden Sands. The car count was really good for the Super Lates and Tundra Cars.

Vintage cars numbered five. Winning the long distance award was club president Paul Dolphy #99 coming from Mounds View MN.

Rex Rossier got his #21 car out for the first time.

Heat was won by #4 Royce Rossier and the feature by Rex Rossier #21. Both races were fun to watch.

Just a side note. After the races, I counted at one time over 50 people hanging around the vintage cars.

Thanks to Darrell and Shela and the staff at Golden Sands for their hospitality.

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A Letter To The IMCA Old Timers Members

From Our NewPresident Paul Dolphy

January 22, 2014

When I started composing this letter we had a few exciting events coming up, but they've passed by now so I'll have to refer to them in the past tense. 2014 started out with shoveling snow, cold weather and a trip out to Janesville, Wisconsin to participate in the Racers Expo. The IMCA Oldtimers had a booth and a meeting with some of our Vintage Touring Seriesmembers from out that way. It was good to see some of those members and welcome some new ones.

This past Sunday, January 19th, we had a Bench Racing/Scrapbook/Memorabilia Meeting with over 20 members showing and sharing their memories. It was hard for me to get to everybody's table but I sure tried and looked at everything I could. During the 3 plus hours everymember I looked at wasso proud of their collection and the stories that went with them, which is the reason I got involved with this club to begin with.I'm positive WE have to do this again this year because it was so much fun. My wife and I talked about it for several hours after we got home.

Now on to the rest of the year, we are still planning our Racers Swap Meet in April, Milwaukee Mile event is on a June weekend this year, and Cedar Lake Speedway in July, more to come. I'm really looking forward seeing as many of our members out at the track as possible this year.

Thank You to all the Board Members, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretary's, Treasurers, Race Directors and Members who were here before me, I hope I cankeep up what you have startedand keep the stories, friendships and camaraderie alive

Sincerely

PaulDolphy

OCTOBERFEST OCTOBER 6

LACROSSE WI

by Ken Hutchens

Oktoberfest vintage racing brought 15 cars to the Lacrosse Fairgrounds Speedway on Oct.6.
First heat was won by Ken Lewis of Black River Falls in his '70 Mustang Hooters tribute car to Alan Kulwicki. Second heat was won by Ken Hutchens of Black River Falls....do we see a pattern here? Kenny was driving his '88 Monte Carlo SKoal Bandit tribute car to Harry Gant. The feature was a great race, won by Mike Carlson in an older ARCA Dodge car, looked like something Ray Evernham maybe built. No major crashes and only a couple spins brought out the yellow once and everyone had a great time. IMCA trophy girl Tracey Smith made the trip to help with victory lane procedures.

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