2013 Harris Clash winner Kyle Strickler's IMCA ModifiedIMCA Sport Modified
The Harris Clash is an annual racing event held in early August. The event is sanctioned by IMCA and promoted by Bob Harris Enterprises. It is widely regarded as being one of the best IMCAmodified races in the country, drawing hundreds of cars and thousands of fans every year.
The Harris Clash was started in 1992 by Bob Harris of the Harris Auto Racing Company (current owner of Bob Harris Enterprises) as a challenge to other racing chassis manufacturers. Not only is the winning driver of the race given national recognition, but unlike other major events, the car manufacturer is also given major exposure. In 2015, the event included two classes: IMCA Modifieds and IMCA SportMods (which is an entry-level modified division). The IMCA Late Models are no longer included in the Harris Clash event.
It was announced that the 2018 Harris Clash would be moved to the Deer Creek Speedway, in Spring Valley, MN. The 2018 event was the first IMCA race held at the track.
Harris Clash Winners (Chassis Manufacturer)
Modifieds:
1992: Kelly Shryock (Harris Chassis) at Webster City
1993: Denny Hovinga (Harris Chassis) at Webster City
1994: Bill Davis, Sr. (Harris Chassis) at Boone
1995: Tim Donlinger (Kosiski Chassis) at Harlan
1996: Mark Noble (Pro Chassis) at Knoxville
1997: Kelly Shryock (Harris Chassis) at Knoxville
1998: Bill Davis, Sr. (Harris Chassis) at Knoxville
1999: Troy Folkerts (Racemart Chassis) at Knoxville
2000: John Logue (Harris Chassis) at Knoxville
2001: Johnny Saathoff (Jet Chassis) at Knoxville
2002: Scott Allen (Dirt Works Chassis) at Knoxville
2003: Greg Metz (Harris Chassis) at Knoxville
2004: Gary Clark (Dirt Works Chassis) at Knoxville
2005: Greg Metz (Harris Chassis) at Knoxville
2006: Jeremie Hedrick (Race Tech Chassis) at Knoxville
2007: Clayton Christensen (Skyrocket Chassis) at Knoxville
2008: RAIN at Knoxville
2009: Jay Noteboom (Harris Chassis) at Knoxville
2010: Richie Gustin (Skyrocket Chassis) at Knoxville
2011: Eric Dailey (Skyrocket Chassis) at Knoxville
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