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VINTON, Iowa (Jan. 6) – Drivers won’t be allowed to compete in both IMCA Modified and Southwest Racing Specialties Southern SportMod divisions after the 2010 season.
Thirty-nine racers did double duty in the two classes last year. The dual license combination had been allowed since the Southern SportMod class was introduced in 2004.
“Our consensus was that the Southern SportMods were an entry level class, designed as an economical division for the typical Saturday night racer,” said IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root, who met with ButlerBuilt South Central Region promoters in December. “We are starting to see more drivers the class was not intended for competing at higher paying specials. We want drivers who are dedicated to the division racing against their peers at specials and weekly events.”
Modified-Stock Car and Southern SportMod-Stock Car/Hobby Stock combinations will be permitted in 2011.
Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod drivers have not been allowed to race Modifieds, Late Models or Sport Compacts at sanctioned events. Like their Southern counterparts, they can also pilot Stocks or Hobbies.
“We have no problem with drivers going from a Modified to a Southern SportMod because of economics, because they enjoy it more or for any other reason,” Root said. “Those who planned to race both classes this year can still do so and receive all corresponding points in each division. This serves as an early notice so drivers can decide which division they want to compete in next season.”
David Smith Jr.
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