By Carol D Haynes for ISMA

Verona, NY (November 9, 2014) – The Turning Stone Shenandoah Clubhouse was the site of the annual International SuperModified Association (ISMA)’s banquet. The celebration also ends the 40th anniversary of the club’s inaugural point season. Founded in 1974 by Jim Shampine, Nolan Swift and Tom Heveron, points were not kept for the first two seasons as the fledgling organization found area tracks to run their winged supers.  The awards ceremony was begun after a delicious buffet dinner by master of ceremonies Danny Kapuscinski, Public Relations Specialist at Oswego Speedway.

After recognizing the numerous loyal ISMA sponsors led by Corr/Pak, Hoosier Tire and Shea Concrete Products, an appreciative mention was given to the long list of volunteers who make it all happen throughout the year. The 2015 Officers and Board of Directors were also acknowledged. Howie Lane continues as President, Doc Hathaway as VP, Marsha Gadzera was named Secretary and Kathy Harrington, Treasurer and Membership.

2013 ISMA Champion Scores Third Career Win in Prestigious Supermodified Event

EPPING, N.H. (September 7, 2014) - Lou Cicconi's rollercoaster season reached its highest peak on Sunday afternoon at Star Speedway. The defending International Supermodified Association (ISMA) champion took the lead from early leader Mark Sammut on lap 70 and survived late race contact with a lapped car to claim his third career win in the ISMA E.F. Shea Concrete Star Classic 150.

"To win this race three times is awesome," said Cicconi after the race. "Anytime you win is special. It doesn't matter if it's a classic or a win at Oxford Plains. Anytime you win against these guys we're racing against, it's special."

Canadian Driver Pulls Away Late to Claim First Win in Four Years

WATERFORD, CT (August 9, 2014) - Mark Sammut of London, Ontario ended a winless drought that had lasted over four years on Saturday night at Waterford Speedbowl (CT). Sammut, whose last recorded International Supermodified Associaton (ISMA) win was on July 24, 2010 at Sandusky Speedway (OH), took the lead on lap 38 and cruised to his first career ISMA win at the 3/8-mile Connecticut oval.

"We've finished fourth here, we've finished third here, and we've finished second here," said Sammut after the race. "It's good to finally get the win here. It's been four years since we've even won an ISMA race. You start to wonder if you're ever going to win again. Tonight, the car was great and hopefully we can keep it up."

Liquid Lou Leads the Most Laps to the Big Victory

Sandusky, OH (July 26, 2014) - In the early hours of Sunday morning, the frontstretch of Sandusky Speedway in Sandusky, Ohio turned into a big party after Lou Cicconi captured his first Hy-Miler Supermodified Nationals win by holding off Moe Lilje in a classic ISMA Supermodified event.

Cicconi started on the outside of the front row and would take over the top spot from Jeff Locke on lap 16 of the 100-lap event.  Ciccone held on to the lead as the red flag flew after 37 laps for rain that surprisingly popped up over the track.