(Savannah, GA)  Oglethorpe Speedway Park and IMCA Racing officials announced today that the first-ever IMCA Winter Nationals would take place, February 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th at the historic South Georgia ½-mile.

Two-nights of full-blown IMCA Modified competition will highlight the weekend along with the 2^nd Annual Coca-Cola Young Guns Shootout presented by Stock Car Racing and Circle Track Magazines.

“IMCA provided the perfect fit and sanction for our Winter Nationals event,” stated Ted Austad, Oglethorpe Speedway Park track operator. “We’re very enthusiastic about adding IMCA to this event in its infancy. Hopefully, this will grow to become one of the most anticipated events each February as everyone looks to begin the season.

The Young Guns event is designed for short track competitors 23-years old and younger and showcases all of their talents, much like a motorsports training combine, while the IMCA Modified event will showcase ultra competitive racing on the demanding ½-mile speedway.

“These are the types of events that IMCA is thrilled to be a part of,” offered Brett Root, vice president of operations for IMCA. “Ted Austad has always been a great supporter of IMCA and we are thankful that the Stone’s, Ted and the Oglethorpe staff have chosen to go with IMCA as the sanctioning body of choice for the Modified portion of their Winter Nationals event.

On Friday, February 3^rd, the IMCA Modifieds will race for $1,000-to-win in a 25-lap dash, while on Saturday the 4^th, the stakes will be raised to $1,200-to-win with a 30-lap event on deck. The IMCA Winter Nationals kicks off on Thursday, February 2^nd, with an open practice.

The open practice will have a pit fee of will be $15, with a Friday / Saturday, weekend pass available for $50 (individual days $25 Friday, $30 Saturday). All ages will be admitted into the pits with any person under the age of 17 requiring a release. Credit cards will be accepted for advance purchases. For more information contact Oglethorpe Speedway Park at 912-964-8200 or visit their website at www.ospracing.net.