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"All-Star Heating & A/C post bonus

"All-Star Heating & A/C post bonus...

8/17/2018
Sycamore, Ill., Aug. 17---Competitors in tomorrow night's Saturday Aug. 18 Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series event at Sycamore Speedway will be competiting for bonuses posted by All-Star Heating & Air Conditioning of DeKalb, Ill. Greg Freeman from All-Star posted a similar award during the series July 21 event at the track. Bonus checks to podium feature finishers and finishing positions will be awarded. All-Star will also be handing out...more
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"Probst scores thrilling Badger M

"Probst scores thrilling Badger M...

8/19/2018
Sycamore, Ill., Aug. 18---Ryan Probst regained the lead with a late-race pass to win the 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Saturday Night at Sycamore Speedway. Probst took the lead at the start of the event from his outside front row starting position, leading Tyler Baran. Series points leader Scott Hatton passed six cars in the first three laps to move to fourth place. Probst began lapping the tail of the field on Lap 7, with...more
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"Daum tops Cornfest field at Angel

"Daum tops Cornfest field at Angel...

8/20/2018
Sun Prairie, Wi., Aug. 19---Zach Daum won " 39th annual Miller Lite Cornfest Racing Classic" Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event was co-sanctioned by the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League, and the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series. Maria Cofer and Daum started on the front row for the event, with Cofer getting the jump at the start leading the opening lap. Daum kept pace with Cofer, passing Cofer for the lead entering Tun 3...more
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Jerry Hardy former Badger Car Owne

Jerry Hardy former Badger Car Owne...

8/24/2018
Jerry Hardy was the 1970 Badger Midget Rookie of the Year, finishing 18th in points. Hardy left the competitive scene a few years later. For over thirty-years he attended races at Angell Park and in the Midwest. He rejoined the sport in 2005. The next year he formed Jerryatric Motorsports and was fielding a two-car team, sometimes three at some events. In 2008 Mike Hess driving his car won the Badger Midget Title, aided by four victories. Two years later Hess claimed...more
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Service for Badger Driver Bob Cleb

Service for Badger Driver Bob Cleb...

8/24/2018
A memorial service for former Badger Midget and IndyCar driver Bob Cleberg will be held on Friday Aug. 24 at Redeemer Lutheran Church 610 Lincoln Ave. in Rio Wi. with visitation at 10am ,service at 11am. The Rio, Wi. native who ran the Ford garage in town, won his first Badger Midget feature in 1953, at Angell Park Speedway on his way to an 8th place point finish. Cleberg then backed up the next season with four more victories at the famed facility dominating the...more
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“Midget finales at Sycamore & Ange

“Midget finales at Sycamore & Ange...

8/29/2018
Sun Prairie, Wis., Aug. 29---A weekend doubleheader awaits The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, at Sycamore (Ill.) Speedway on Saturday Night Sept. 1 before returning to Angell Park Speedway the following evening Sept. 2. Both events will be co-sanctioned with the POWRi Lucas Oil Regional Midget Series. Saturday's “Labor Day Classic” event at Sycamore will also feature Super Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Hornets. Bubble Gum...more
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Mothernature claims last Sycamore

Mothernature claims last Sycamore...

9/1/2018
Sycamore, IL, Sept. 1-- Officials from the Sycamore Speedway have cancelled tonight's races. It has rained all morning long and with more rain in the forecast for this afternoon. The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series next event is tomorrow night at Angell Park Speedway.
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"Rain claims Sunday's Angell Park

"Rain claims Sunday's Angell Park...

9/1/2018
Sun Prairie, Wis. Sept. 1--- Due to heavy rainfall on an already saturated racetrack, tomorrow's "Kevin Doty Classic" at Angell Park Speedway has been cancelled. The event was to feature: Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, POWRi Lucas Oil Regional Midget Series, AutoMeter Wisconsin Wingeless Sprint Series, Badger 600 Micro Series presented by My Race Pass, and the Vintage Modifed Series. Scott Hatton currently holds a 116-point lead over...more
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"Semmelman Memorial Saturday

"Semmelman Memorial Saturday...

9/18/2018
Beaver Dam, WI, Sep.18---Year number eighty-two for the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series concludes Saturday Sep. 22 at Beaver Dam Raceway. "The Scott Semmelman Memorial" will feature three open wheel divisions: IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series, Auto Meter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprint Car Series and Badger. Scott Hatton enters the event with a "virtual lock" on his fifth career Badger Midget Title. Hatton holds a 116-point lead...more
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"Nick Baran scores surprise Badger

"Nick Baran scores surprise Badger...

9/23/2018
Beaver Dam, WI, Sep. 22---Nick Baran scored a surprise victory winning the "The Scott Semmelmann Memorial" 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Saturday Night at Beaver Dam Raceway. Scott Hatton won his fifth career Badger Midget Championship, despite a late-race crash. Hatton’s previous titles came in 2000, ’04, ’05, and ’09. The event brings to a close the 82nd year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization. Tyler...more
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“Tetteron wins WRA title as Hartsf

“Tetteron wins WRA title as Hartsf...

10/18/2018
(The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA) completed their 82nd season of sanctioning midget auto racing last month, the oldest active open wheel organization in the country. The midget series ran under the name of Wisconsin Racing Association but changed it to Badger in 1938 to avoid confusion with the Wisconsin Auto Racing Association, which promoted racing events at the Wisconsin State Fair Park “Milwaukee Mile”, Carl Marchese was both Badger President while...more
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"Hatton's & Vanderboom headline Ba

"Hatton's & Vanderboom headline Ba...

11/5/2018
McFarland, Wis., Nov. 3 --- Driver Champion Scott Hatton and car owner Jerry Hatton headlined the list of honorees at the annual Badger Midget Auto Racing Association awards banquet Saturday night at Fifty One Hundred. The event brought the curtain down on the 82nd anniversary season for the series sponsored by Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie. The Badger championship was the fifth for Hatton with previous titles coming in 2000, '04, '05, and '09. It marked the first...more
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"2019 Badger Midget opener at Beav

"2019 Badger Midget opener at Beav...

12/20/2018
Beaver Dam, WI, Dec. 20---The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, kickoffs season number 83 at Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday Night April 20 with the running of the "The Wipperfurth Triple Crown". The 1/3-mile high banked clay oval will host the IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series, the Auto Meter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprint Series and Badger. Badger has sanctioned fifty-eight midget events at the track since it reopened in 1993, in...more
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"Seven Badger Midget races at Syca

"Seven Badger Midget races at Syca...

1/9/2019
Sycamore, Ill., Jan. 9---The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series will return to Sycamore (IL) Speedway for seven races during the 2019 season. This marks the fourth year that Badger will visit the famed 59-year old track in Northern Illinois. The first appearance for the Badger Midgets on the 1/3 mile dirt oval will be on Saturday, May 18 followed by Saturday dates on June 1, June 22, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, and Aug. 31. Sycamore is one of eighteen...more
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“Twenty-five race slate highlights

“Twenty-five race slate highlights...

2/7/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., Feb. 7---Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA) released a twenty-five-race schedule for the 2019 racing season, today. It marks the 83rd year of sanctioning midget auto racing, for the country's oldest midget auto racing organization. Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie returns as title series sponsor. Sun Prairie's Angell Park Speedway continues as the cornerstone of the series, with ten races slated at the famed 1/3-mile...more
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“Franklin B. Alexander Memorial to

“Franklin B. Alexander Memorial to...

3/13/2019
Sycamore, IL March 12--- Officials of the The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series and the Alexander Family announced today that the "Franklin B. Alexander Memorial" will be at Sycamore Speedway on Saturday night Aug. 31. The event will pay $5,000 to win. To be eligible for the $5,000 winner's share, the driver and owner must be Badger members and compete in at least five Badger events prior to the August 31 event. If the winner fails to meet the...more
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"Badger opener 17-d

"Badger opener 17-d...

4/3/2019
Beaver Dam, WI, April 3---The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series is seventeen days away from kicking off season number 83 at Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday Night April 20 with the running of the "The Wipperfurth Triple Crown". The 1/3-mile high banked clay oval will host the IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series, the Auto Meter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprint Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts and Badger. Badger has...more
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Badger Series Announces Badger Rac

Badger Series Announces Badger Rac...

4/11/2019
Sun Prairie, WI, April 10 --- Officials of the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series announced the launch of a new Badger Racing TV on-demand video platform for 2019. Badger Racing TV will provide on-demand broadcasts of both past and future Badger Midget Series events with the possibility for future live events. The content will be accessible through the official Badger Midget series web site located at bmara.com or directly at...more
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"Balog wins Badger Midget opener a

"Balog wins Badger Midget opener a...

4/21/2019
Beaver Dam, WI, April 20---Bill Balog won the "Wipperfurth Triple Crown" 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Saturday Night at Beaver Dam Raceway. The event kicked off the 83rd year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. Polesitter Mike Stroik paced the opening lap before Kevin Olson took over the top position. Chase McDermand passed Stroik for second place on the next lap, and passing...more
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Flashback: May 1, 1983 "Fox & Wi

Flashback: May 1, 1983 "Fox & Wi...

5/1/2019
West Allis, Wis., Apr. 30 & May 1, 1983---After a seventeen year-plus absence Midget Auto Racing returned to the Milwaukee Mile in 1983, with the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association "front and center" in a doubleheader event with ASA Stock Car Series. The Wiseco Piston 50 was a NAMAR National point event, co-sanctioned by Badger and the World Wide Auto Racing (WWAR) group. The most recent midget race at the famed facility was a 100-mile Badger sanctioned event on...more
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"73rd Opening Night at Angell Pa

"73rd Opening Night at Angell Pa...

5/13/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., May 13---The seventy-third year of racing at Angell Park Speedway begins, this Sunday Night May 19. The event is the first of the ten-race season at the popular 1/3-mile clay oval. Sunday's "Tony Stewart Sprint Spectacular" features an IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions co-sanctioned event. The event will also feature a complete program for the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie...more
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"Weather claims Angell Park Opener

"Weather claims Angell Park Opener...

5/16/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., May 16---Previous rain showers, and projected weekend long rain at Angell Park Speedway have forced cancellation of the Sunday's "Tony Stewart Sprint Spectacular" featuring the IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series and Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions co-sanctioned event. The event was also to feature a complete program for the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series. The tracks "73rd Opening Night" will...more
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Weather Claims Sycamore Speedway

Weather Claims Sycamore Speedway

5/18/2019
Sycamore, IL May 18-- Officials from the Sycamore Speedway have cancelled tonight's event. Our next race event is at the famed track is on June 1. Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend.
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"Sponsors key to Badger Midget's

"Sponsors key to Badger Midget's...

5/27/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., May 27--- With the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series idle this Memorial Day weekend. Attention turns to the upcoming, doubleheader weekend June 1-2. The series makes their first of six appearances at Sycamore Speedway on Saturday Night June 1. The following evening Sunday Night June 2 kicks off the season Angell Park Speedway for the "73rd Opening Night" event. As with any successful racing series Badger has assembled a...more
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"Jones scores Badger Midget clean

"Jones scores Badger Midget clean...

6/2/2019
Sycamore, Ill., June 1---Chase Jones "finished off" a clean sweep by winning the 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Saturday Night at Sycamore Speedway. Jones driving the RAB Racing No. 57 started off the evening by topping the thirty-one car field in qualifying setting a new one-track record. Jones then won his eight-lap heat race. Jack Routson led the opening lap of the feature before Jones took the top position on a...more
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"Badger Midgets return to Luxembur

"Badger Midgets return to Luxembur...

6/4/2019
Luxemburg, Wis., June 4---Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, CNN debuted on Television, Xanadu by Oliva Newton-John was on top of the Billboard Top 40, the movie Airplane was in its second week in movie theaters. The date was Saturday, July 11, 1980, it also marked the last time the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series competed at the Luxemburg Speedway, until this Friday. Badger returns to the popular 1/3-mile clay oval East of...more
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"Badger joins IRA & PDTR/MSA Satur

"Badger joins IRA & PDTR/MSA Satur...

6/5/2019
Plymouth, Wis., June 5---One of the more anticipated events on the 22-race schedule for the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, occurs this Saturday Night June 8, as Badger returns to the Plymouth (Wis.) Dirt Track for the first time in twelve years. "Open Wheel Mania" will feature the IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series, PDTR/MSA Sprint Car Series and Badger. Spectator gates open at 4:30 pm, with cars on track one hour later. The...more
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"Ray repeats at Angell Park" "P

"Ray repeats at Angell Park" "P...

6/10/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., June 9---For the second consecutive week Davey Ray won the 20-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event capped off the three-race "The Badger State Midget Showdown”, which also included series events at Luxemburg Speedway on Friday and the Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday. The event got off to a “rocky” start as polesitter Kevin Olson flipped on the opening lap, causing a...more
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"Badger Doubleheader at Sycamore

"Badger Doubleheader at Sycamore...

6/18/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., June 18---The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series concludes a busy month of June this weekend June 22-23, with a doubleheader. Action starts off on Saturday Night June 22 at Sycamore (Ill.) Speedway. "The 84 Lumber Meet the Drivers & Cars Session", an opportunity for fans to meet the drivers and get an up-close look at the midget race cars, will take place at the main grandstand when general admission gates open at 6 pm. Qualifying...more
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"Routson increases Badger points l

"Routson increases Badger points l...

6/23/2019
Sycamore, Ill., June 22-Series points leader Jack Routson won the 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Saturday Night at Sycamore Speedway. Ryan Probst jumped into the lead at the start of the event, which was slowed by three cautions during the first six laps. The final caution appeared when Davey Ray stopped on the track, with a loose wheel. Earlier in the night, Ray set a new track record in qualifying topping the...more
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"10th Annual Salute to Harry Turne

"10th Annual Salute to Harry Turne...

7/1/2019
Sun Prairie, WI, July 1---A doubleheader of traditional midget auto racing events awaits the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series this upcoming weekend July 6-7. The 10th annual "Salute to Harry Turner" at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, July 6, followed by Sunday Night July 7 at Angell Park Speedway for the "38th annual Pepsi Midget Nationals". Last year Ryan Probst scored his first career Badger victory edging 2017 Turner Race winner Scott...more
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“Boden scores wire-to wire victor

“Boden scores wire-to wire victor...

7/7/2019
Wilmot, Wis., July 6—Zach Boden won the 10th annual "Salute to Harry Turner" Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Saturday Night at Wilmot Raceway. The win marked the first career series feature victory for the third-year driver. Boden jumped into the lead at the start of the event, closely followed by Jordan Mattson. The events only caution appeared on Lap 7 when second place Mattson came to a stop, retiring from the event. On the...more
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"Seavey, Ray, Zelski, Papke winner

"Seavey, Ray, Zelski, Papke winner...

7/8/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 7---Logan Seavey (Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget League), Davey Ray (Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series), Ryan Zelski (The Auto Meter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprint Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts), and Drew Papke (Wis. Dirt Racing Legends Series) claimed feature victories during the 38th annual Pepsi Midget Nationals, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. Midget auto racing's third oldest...more
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"Two-Time Badger Midget Champion M

"Two-Time Badger Midget Champion M...

7/10/2019
Slinger, Wis., July 9---Two-time Badger Midget Auto Racing Association Champion Miles “The Mouse” Melius died July 9 at the age of 95-years old, Tuesday Night. Melius is considered one of the greatest drivers in Wisconsin Short Track Racing History. His storied career and first championships came with the Badger Midget Series. Melius finished the final two 1948 Badger Midget season events with a Sept. 19 victory at Angell Park Speedway (Sun Prairie, Wis.), followed by...more
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"Badger Doubleheader at Sycamore &

"Badger Doubleheader at Sycamore &...

7/16/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 16---The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series continues this weekend July 20-21, with a doubleheader. Action starts off on Saturday Night July 20 at Sycamore (Ill.) Speedway. "The 84 Lumber Meet the Drivers & Cars Session", an opportunity for fans to meet the drivers and get an up-close look at the midget race cars, will take place at the main grandstand when general admission gates open at 6 pm. Qualifying begins at 6:30 pm...more
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Howard Law Continues Support for 2

Howard Law Continues Support for 2...

7/18/2019
July 16, 2019 – Sun Prairie, WI – Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association and the Law Office of Marty R. Howard, P.C. are proud to announce the continuation of the Howard Law Cash Draw for all Badger midget races in 2019. Howard Law has been a strong supporter of the Badger Midget series and many of its competitors over the past several years. The Badger Midget series has 24 races slated for 2019. During each midget event an official will draw a number...more
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Extreme HEAT Forces Cancellation o

Extreme HEAT Forces Cancellation o...

7/20/2019
July 20, 2019 – Sun Prairie, WI – Officials of the Sycamore Speedway and the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association have cancelled tonight's event, because of the extreme HEAT and threats of severe thunderstorms between 5:00 - 7:00 pm. The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series next event will be tomorrow at Angell Park Speedway. Grandstand seating opens at 4:30 pm; practice at 5:30 pm; with racing to follow. The "Badger drivers meet & greet",...more
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"Olson edges Hatton by one-car le

"Olson edges Hatton by one-car le...

7/22/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 21-- Kevin Olson captured Sunday Night’s 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature at Angell Park Speedway. The win his 47th career feature victory at the track (3rd place on all-time feature win list), and his first at the track since Sept. 6, 1998. Rookie Matt Recheck jumped into the lead at the start of the event. Fast qualifier Scott Hatton passed seven cars in the first three laps, advancing to third...more
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“Popular Beaver Dam/Angell Park do

“Popular Beaver Dam/Angell Park do...

7/23/2019
Beaver Dam, Wis., July 23---The tradition of the “Badger Midget Beaver Dam Raceway/Angell Park Speedway Doubleheader” returns this weekend for the first time since 2008! The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing series visits Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday Night July 27, then racing continues the following night Sunday, July 28 at Angell Park Speedway. A total of thirty-six Badger BDR/APS doubleheaders occurred between 1993-2008. On Saturday Badger...more
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“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at Ang

“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at Ang...

7/25/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 25---On Sunday Night July 28 Angell Park Speedway, honors one of Wisconsin’s greatest drivers, and one that holds a special place in the tracks seventy-three year history. The "6th annual Norm Nelson Classic" is slated for Sunday Night and will feature three divisions: The IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Cars Series, Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, and the Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends. The race honors Nelson...more
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"Badger Midgets Saturday at Sycamo

"Badger Midgets Saturday at Sycamo...

7/31/2019
Sycamore, Ill., July 31--- Points leader Jack Routson heads the list of entries for The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series event at Sycamore Speedway this Saturday Night Aug 3. Saturday's "Kane County Championship Night" event will also feature Super Late Models, Street Stocks, and Pure Stocks. Routson winner of the most recent Sycamore race on June 22 leads Chase McDermand by thirty-five points entering the event. The event is the thirteenth...more
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"Routson continues Badger Midget h

"Routson continues Badger Midget h...

8/4/2019
Sycamore, Ill., Aug. 3-Jack Routson scored another late-race victory, winning Saturday Night’s 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature at Sycamore Speedway. The win was the seventeen-year old driver from Waterman, Ill.’s second feature win in three races. Ryan Probst took the lead at the start, closely followed by Chase McDermand. Routson who topped the 25-car field in qualifying was in fourth place, by the completion of the fourth...more
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Murphy Places Top Five Finish in B

Murphy Places Top Five Finish in B...

8/5/2019
"Routson continues Badger Midget hot streak with Sycamore victory" "Fourth win increases points lead" 8/4/2019 "Routson continues Badger Midget hot streak with Sycamore victory" "Fourth win increases points lead" Sycamore, Ill., Aug. 3-Jack Routson scored another late-race victory, winning Saturday Night’s 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature at Sycamore Speedway. The win was the seventeen-year old driver from Waterman, Ill.’s...more
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"Badger Midgets, MSA Sprints, Lege

"Badger Midgets, MSA Sprints, Lege...

8/6/2019
Sun Prairie, WI Aug. 6--Racing action continues this Sunday Night Aug. 11 at Angell Park Speedway with the running of the "Open Wheel Showdown". The three divisions competing will be the: Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, MSA Sprint Cars Series and the Wisconsin Legend Dirt Racing Series. During the most recent Angell Park event two weeks ago, Jordan Mattson became the 164th different midget feature winner in the tracks 73-year history. ...more
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  • administrator on Aug 07, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/6/2019
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
"Badger Midget Series Statement on

"Badger Midget Series Statement on...

8/9/2019
Dick Jordan, USAC’s tireless public/media relations man for over half a century, passed away Friday morning, August 9. He was 74 years old. Jordan began his career with USAC in December of 1968. No individual has witnessed more USAC events than Jordan from his time as a child attending AAA and USAC racing events with his parents in the 1950s all the way until 2019. Jordan worked extensively with the Badger Midget Series over the years, when Badger and USAC...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/9/2019
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"Meseraull clean sweeps Badger Mid

"Meseraull clean sweeps Badger Mid...

8/12/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., Aug. 11--Thomas Meseraull completed a “clean sweep” winning Sunday Night's 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature at Angell Park Speedway. Earlier in the evening Meseraull topped the 26-car field with a qualifying lap of 14.403 seconds and captured his eight-lap heat race. Series points leader Jack Routson took the lead at the start, with Meseraull passing four cars on the opening lap. Two laps later Meseraull...more
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  • administrator on Aug 12, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/12/2019
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"Badger Sycamore/Angell Park Doubl

"Badger Sycamore/Angell Park Doubl...

8/14/2019
Sun Prairie, WI August 14---A weekend doubleheader awaits The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, at Sycamore (Ill.) Speedway on Saturday Night August 17 before returning to Angell Park Speedway for one of the most popular nights at the track, the following evening Sunday, August 18. Saturday's event at Sycamore "The Back to School Bash" will also feature Super Late Models, Street Stocks, and Pure Stocks. General admission gates open at 6 pm,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/14/2019
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"Meseraull tops Sycamore Badger M

"Meseraull tops Sycamore Badger M...

8/18/2019
Sycamore, Ill., Aug. 17--Thomas Meseraull won Saturday Night's 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature at Sycamore Speedway. Ryan Probst took the lead at the start, while Meseruall began improving positions from his 16th place starting position. Probst executed a “half-spin” while leading on Lap 2, bringing out the caution. Kevin Olson assumed the lead on the start, with Meseraull running in twelfth place. Meseraull improved to...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/18/2019
Tags: Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"Zelinski scores second CornFest V

"Zelinski scores second CornFest V...

8/19/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., Aug. 18-Jeff Zelinski won the 43rd annual "Miller Lite Cornfest Racing Classic" 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The victory was his second in the event, following up his 2016 triumph. Series points leader Jack Routson flipped on the opening lap, escaping injury, Kurt Mayhew took the lead from the front row on the complete restart. Ryan Probst took the lead from Mayhew...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/19/2019
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"Badger Midget Series Statement on

"Badger Midget Series Statement on...

8/22/2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Christine (Ecker) Reisdorf, long time Badger midget car owner and daughter of Bill Ecker, owner of the RAB Racing 57 midget race team. Amy died suddenly today at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please keep Bill, Amy’s son Caden, her brother Chris, and partner Steve Wineke in your thoughts and prayers.
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  • administrator on Aug 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
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