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Bill Martin
DUBUQUE, Iowa (January 25) - After a handful of appearances there each of the last two seasons, IMCA sanctioned Late Models will make more regular appearances at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway this year.
Thirteen Sunday night programs and a midweek fair show are scheduled for the division. National, state and local track points will be awarded for each event and the track champion earns bonus points to be applied toward national standings.
Two other Keith Simmons promoted tracks, Farley Speedway and West Liberty Raceway, will run limited IMCA Late Model schedules. Track champions at both will receive pro-rated bonus points.
"Before 2007, it had been a long time since we had been involved with weekly race programs at Dubuque or West Liberty in any division," said IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root. "I hope our drivers take advantage of the opportunity to chase points or race at these facilities as their personal schedules permit this season."
First night for IMCA points at Dubuque is May 16.
The sanctioned class is also on race programs May 23 and 30, June 6, 20 and 27, July 4, 11, 18 and 28, and Aug. 1, 15, 22 and 29.
The Wednesday, July 28 date is during the county fair.
Farley's Friday dates are May 21, June 4 and 25, July 2, and Aug. 13 and 20. Saturday shows at West Liberty are May 22, June 12 and 26, July 10 and 31, and Aug. 21.
"Friday night shows at Farley work well for our drivers who live in the area and race Saturdays at Independence Motor Speedway," Root said. "Dates at West Liberty were scheduled when the Late Models were not on the program at 34 Raceway."
During the 2010 transition season, drivers competing in weekly events at Dubuque, Farley or West Liberty with open engines that were legal in 2009 will use a restrictor plate; 14-inch wheels will also be allowed in sanctioned events at all three tracks.
The Deery Brothers Summer Series visits Dubuque on April 18 and Farley on Aug. 3. All IMCA rules apply and will be enforced at those events.
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