In the Fall of 1996, veteran stock car driver, Joe Reynolds of West Lebanon, Indiana made a monumental decision. His decision was one that, along with his father, Darrell, would take him on a new approach to racing on the local Midwestern scene. With Joe's ambition and driving skills and Darrell's knowledge of engines and setups, the Reynolds began building an economical modified known as an MMA ( Midwest Modified Association). The whole idea was developed for the weekend racer who could not afford to move up to the very competitive and costly UMP Modified and Late Model divisions.

 
                 
 MMAs at Vermillion County Speedway 1997            2000 MMA Champion, Terry Duncan
 

In 2002 Reynolds sold the MMA division of Dick Leach, a former MMA Champion. Dick and his wife Kriss made a few changes and the Independent Modified Association (I-Mod) was born. The I-Mod Association has always tried to keep racing affordable, competitive and more importantly, FUN .


                    
 2005 I-Mod Champion, Toby Howard                        I-Mods at Shadyhill Speedway 2007

In late February of 2010 RaceStar Concepts, LLC acquired the I-Mod Association. Owner Rich Rish, a 25 year race veteran and ASE Certified Master Technician brings first hand knowledge of racing, mechanics and business to help boost the I-Mod Association into a new era. RaceStar Concepts, LLC intends to keep the class affordable with a strong emphasis on rule enforcement.  RaceStar Concepts, LLC also wants to develop a strong driver count in hopes of expanding its opportunities at various race tracks.

 
 2009 I-Mod Champion, Mike Kingma