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GRADY CHANDLER BENEFIT RACE FRIDAY

GRADY CHANDLER BENEFIT RACE FRIDAY...

8/18/2019
GRADY CHANDLER BENEFIT RACE FRIDAY AT CREEK COUNTY Sapulpa, Oklahoma (August 13, 2019)………This Friday night, August 16, USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma returns to the bull ring at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. for round eight of the 2019 season. In the series’ most recent appearance at Creek County, 18-year-old Grady Chandler was making his way to the front of the pack of the feature event when, on the 18th lap, he was involved in a serious accident. The racing...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2019
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Tags: Grady Chandler, Creek County Speedway, United Sprint League
DEAL COMES UP ALL ACES AT CREEK CO

DEAL COMES UP ALL ACES AT CREEK CO...

8/18/2019
DEAL COMES UP ALL ACES AT CREEK COUNTY @ GRADY CHANDLER BENEFIT RACE Sapulpa, Oklahoma (August 16, 2019)………Andrew Deal captured his second USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma feature victory of the year Friday night at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Oklahoma in the Grady Chandler Benefit race. $200.00 was added to the purse by sponsors and split to A Main winner and #doitforgrady. Deal (Caney, Kans.), who also won at Creek County in April, led all 30 laps en route to the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2019
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Tags: Johnny Kent, David Stephenson, Andrew Deal
KRAMER GETS 5TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNI

KRAMER GETS 5TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNI...

8/19/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 15, 2019) Jarrett Kramer took another step towards his third POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series championship when he won his fifth main event of 2019 last Saturday night at the Barona Speedway. The win allowed the Spring Valley resident to extend his lead in the standings with only six races to go in the season. (Attached photo of Jarrett Kramer courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) Nineteen cars showed up for the third and...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Bubak Thrills for Last-Lap URSS Fe

Bubak Thrills for Last-Lap URSS Fe...

8/19/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 17, 2019 - The old saying “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” is a cliché often used in racing. But that statement could not be more accurate than the outcome of last night’s annual Bob Salem Memorial at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas as Jake Bubak passed leader Zach Blurton on the white flag lap to claim the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing on Friday night. Blurton and Kyler...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Martin Claims $1200 Bob Salem Memo

Martin Claims $1200 Bob Salem Memo...

8/19/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 17, 2019 - Jason Martin took the lead near the races midway point and led the rest of the way to claim the annual Bob Salem Memorial on Saturday night as the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing wrapped up their annual two-night event at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas. Shayle Bade and Zach Blurton started on the front row for the thirty-lap-feature with Bade taking the lead as the green flag...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Mark Billings WINS Lake Ozark Spee

Mark Billings WINS Lake Ozark Spee...

8/19/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at the beautiful Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO on Sat night to join the POWRi War Sprint cars and the Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The track was in a great shape for some good racing. HEAT 1 1st 85 Ken Billings KC, MO 2nd 71 Jeff Bard Basehor, KS 3rd 49b Kenny Bowers Olathe, KS (R) 4th rj45 J P Falke Odessa, MO (R) 5th 99 Emma Martin...
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
TOTAL LENDING CONCEPTS OFFERS UP A

TOTAL LENDING CONCEPTS OFFERS UP A...

8/20/2019
Colorado Springs, CO – With the new resurgence of the Lucas Oil POWRi Warrior Sprint Series, Director Mike Hathaway and his team have been working hard to build a strong foundation for the last few races of the season. The future is bright as the car count has nearly doubled with promise of continued growth and Mystic Mountain Distillery has become the victory lane sponsor with “Chase for the Case”. Now taking it to the next level for the competitors and the fans,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 20, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
USAC WSO SLINGS THE RED DIRT SATUR

USAC WSO SLINGS THE RED DIRT SATUR...

8/20/2019
USAC WSO SLINGS THE RED DIRT SATURDAY Meeker, Oklahoma (August 19, 2019)………USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma and Red Dirt Raceway meet again for the third time of 2019 this Saturday night, August 24, for round nine of the season at the racy dirt oval in Meeker, Okla. Steven Shebester (Mustang, Okla.) and Johnny Kent (Kiefer, Okla.) each were victorious in the first two rounds of the season at Red Dirt in April and June, respectively. Deal captured his second USAC WSO...more
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  • administrator on Aug 20, 2019
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Tags: Red Dirt Raceway, United Sprint League, Non-Winged Sprints
ASCS Elite Non-Wing Back In Action

ASCS Elite Non-Wing Back In Action...

8/21/2019
Bryan Hulbert – PETTY, Texas (August 21, 2019) After a small break, the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating returns to action on Saturday, August 24 at 82-Speedway in Petty, Texas. The only appearance at the quarter-mile oval in 2019, this Saturday’s event is the 16th round of competition and 15th worth points on the season. Going into events at 82 Speedway, wily veteran Paul White leads the series by a comfortable 216-point margin with a...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Aug 21, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/21/2019
Tags: Rocket Raceway Park, ASCS Elite Non-Wing Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
CLS POINT LEADER KRAMER TRIES TO S

CLS POINT LEADER KRAMER TRIES TO S...

8/22/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 20, 2019) POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car driver Jarrett Kramer will return to what has been his own private playground in 2019, the Ventura Raceway, this Saturday night, August 24th. In the CLS first four appearances at the track this year, Kramer has won each time. (the attached photo of nose to tail action from earlier in the year at Ventura is courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) A two-time and defending series champion,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
4th annual Tom Manny Memorial Race

4th annual Tom Manny Memorial Race...

8/22/2019
On Saturday August 10th, the POWRi Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) mighty midgets visited the new Stockton 99 Speedway for the 4th annual Tom Manning Memorial race. There were ten cars signed in at the pit gate, but the machines of Mark Maliepaard and Cody Jessop were withdrawn following hot laps with mechanical maladies. The day’s first qualifier, BCRA stalwart JR Williams was involved in an incident with a wayward push truck that left the #74 midget with a...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Justin Zimmerman Unstoppable With

Justin Zimmerman Unstoppable With...

8/25/2019
(Image Credit: Mike Petty) Bryan Hulbert – PETTY, Texas (August 24, 2019) Winning for the second time in as many races, and sixth time overall with the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating, Justin Zimmerman parked it at 82 Speedway on Saturday night. Taking off from second, Zimmerman trailed pole-sitter, Gary Floyd. Keeping pace on the field through the halfway point, traffic would be the deciding factor with Zimmerman able to slip by for the...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Aug 25, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/25/2019
Tags: Justin Zimmerman, Rocket Raceway Park, ASCS Elite Non-Wing Sprints
LAYNE LANDS VALLEY VICTORY

LAYNE LANDS VALLEY VICTORY

8/26/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (August 24, 2019) - Bobby Layne of Kansas City, Mo. extended his points lead with the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints this weekend as he nailed down his second win of the year at Valley Speedway. Chasing Layne to the finish line at the Grain Valley, Mo. facility was Jeff Bard in second, Kyle Lewis in third, Tyler Johnson in fourth and Emma Martin in fifth. Up next for the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprint League is a Saturday, August...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
"2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am

"2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am...

8/26/2019
By Bryan Gapinski Madison, Wis., Aug. 25---2013 Badger Midget Series Car Owner Champion Amy Christine (Ecker) Reisdorf, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22 at UW Health University Hospital. Amy was born on April 27, 1970 in Enterprise, Alabama, the daughter of William and Rosemary Ecker. Her father Bill was a long-time crew chief, and crew member with several teams before turning his attention to be a car owner in the late 90's. A few years later...more
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
PEARCE RACES TO FIRST-PLACE WITH W

PEARCE RACES TO FIRST-PLACE WITH W...

8/26/2019
The Warrior Sprint Car Series was treated to another wicked fast track Saturday night at EPCR, and the racers took to the challenge and put on an awesome show. Hathaway Performance heat races were won by Zac Taylor from Green River, Wyoming and Brett Ream from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Taylor would roll a 6 on the invert placing Jeff Seesholtz from Fountain, Colorado on the pole and Ryan Riggs from Colorado Springs outside pole. After driver introductions were made,...more
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Brake Pads and Friction Surface

Brake Pads and Friction Surface

8/30/2019
The charts included in this article represent the individual pad friction quality and the recommended rotor to use with each pad. For example, Speedway’s 156 pad works great for street use, on aluminum or steel rotors. The 156 pad is also supplied to fit multiple calipers: GM metric ’78 up, GM mid-size ’69-’77, and multiple Wilwood calipers. If you’re trying to match up a new set of brake pads and you’re unsure which Wilwood caliper you have, the chart shows the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 30, 2019
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Tags: Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints, Sprint Cars
CODY NIGH GETS FIRST LIGHTNING SPR

CODY NIGH GETS FIRST LIGHTNING SPR...

8/31/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 28, 2019) Local driver Cody Nigh outdistanced the field to score his first POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car main event win of 2019 last Saturday night at the Ventura Raceway. The victory put a halt to the four-race Ventura win streak of series point leader Jarrett Kramer. (The attached photo of Cody Nigh is courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) Eighteen cars signed in at the pit gate for the 12th race on the 2019 CLS schedule. San...more
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  • administrator on Aug 31, 2019
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DAVIS DOMINATES IN FIRST WAR WIN A

DAVIS DOMINATES IN FIRST WAR WIN A...

9/2/2019
JACKSONVILLE, ILL. (September 1, 2019) – Perfection was the word of the night on Sunday for Auburn, Ill. native Mitchell Davis, who topped every facet of the evening en route to a convincing win at Jacksonville Speedway for his first-career POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League victory. Earning LRB, Inc. #HighPointMan honors with a fourth-to-first heat race, Davis kept the momentum rolling and pulled a zero for the feature inversion, leaving his No. 56 on pole position of...more
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  • administrator on Sep 02, 2019
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Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
USAC East Coast Announces New Rela

USAC East Coast Announces New Rela...

9/6/2019
Nick Fillman, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series Exciting news has been announced out of the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series as we have partnered with Max Papis Innovations (MPI) for some exciting opportunities for drivers following the USAC East Coast Series. The 2019 USAC East Coast Champion will be crowned tomorrow at the Delaware International Speedway, where the champion will be awarded a brand new MPI D2-15 Steering Wheel. The fun doesn’t stop there,...more
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  • Nick Fillman on Sep 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/6/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing

San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing...

9/6/2019
Bryan Hulbert – QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (September 6, 2019) The Summer Break is over, and racing is back for the San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Series with races slated for Saturday, September 7 at Queen Creek’s Arizona Speedway. Presented by East Valley Tire, the night will also include SWDRA Late Models, Dwarf Cars, and Robert Horne Ford Bombers. Going into the season’s 12th round of competition, the 2019 championship is still very much up for grabs with the Shipley...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/6/2019
Tags: Arizona Speedway, San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Sprint Car Series, Non-Winged Sprints
R.J. Johnson Returns To ASCS Deser

R.J. Johnson Returns To ASCS Deser...

9/8/2019
(Image Credit: Ben Thrasher) Bryan Hulbert – QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (September 7, 2019) For the second time in 2019, R.J. Johnson rolled into Victory Lane with the San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Sprint Cars. His first trip of the season with the series at Queen Creek’s Arizona Speedway, the victory marks the eighth time the Phoenix, Ariz. shoe as topped the San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Sprint Cars; bringing his overall to 22 wins under the ASCS banner. Coming up...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/8/2019
Tags: R.J. Johnson, Arizona Speedway, San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Sprint Car Series
Delaware Double: Drevicki Collects

Delaware Double: Drevicki Collects...

9/8/2019
Nick Fillman: USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Delmar, DE, September 7th, 2019. Steven Drevicki of Reading, Pennsylvania came into the Delaware International Speedway with one ultimate goal. To wrap up the 2019 Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series Championship. Drevicki did more than just that, by winning his heat race, and pulling off the feature event win to put an exclamation point on his 2019 Season and collecting his 5th feature win. Mark Bitner and Eddie...more
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  • Nick Fillman on Sep 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/8/2019
Tags: Steven Drevicki, USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars
WWT RACEWAY JOINS JHDM MEMORIAL KI

WWT RACEWAY JOINS JHDM MEMORIAL KI...

9/9/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 5, 2019) – World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway has come on board as the official title sponsor of the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial Kick-It Game on Saturday, September 21 benefiting Grady Chandler's recovery fund through the Steve King Foundation. The kickball game is scheduled for 1:00 PM and pits the winged warriors of the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car Series versus the non-wing wheelmen of the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League....more
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  • administrator on Sep 09, 2019
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Tags: Grady Chandler, Lucas Oil Speedway, ASCS National
PRELIMINARY NIGHTS UNVEILED FOR HO

PRELIMINARY NIGHTS UNVEILED FOR HO...

9/10/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 10, 2019) – With another substantial car count expected, the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League portion of the ninth annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway will once again feature split preliminary nights. A full list of competitors scheduled to run on Thursday’s Mesilla Valley Transportation night and Friday’s Rockwell Security night can be found at the bottom. At the conclusion of pre-entry, 58 drivers have...more
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  • administrator on Sep 10, 2019
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Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
WILSON THE KING AT MONARCH USAC WS

WILSON THE KING AT MONARCH USAC WS...

9/11/2019
WILSON THE KING AT MONARCH USAC WSO DEBUT Wichita Falls, Texas (September 6, 2019)………Brett Wilson wired all 25 laps from the pole position to dominate USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma’s debut at Monarch Motor Speedway Friday night, his second series victory of the season. Wilson, the defending series champ, also took over the lead in the point standings in the process with the victory as he pursues a second consecutive crown. Jason Howell (Fort Worth, Texas) finished 2nd...more
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  • administrator on Sep 11, 2019
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Tags: Brett Wilson, Monarch Motor Speedway, United Sprint League
KENT RULES USAC WSO NIGHT 2 AT MON

KENT RULES USAC WSO NIGHT 2 AT MON...

9/11/2019
KENT RULES USAC WSO NIGHT 2 AT MONARCH Wichita Falls, Texas (September 7, 2019)………Johnny Kent busted through for his second USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma victory of the 2019 season Saturday night at Monarch Motor Speedway in Wichita Falls, Texas. Kent (Kiefer, Okla.) took over the lead from Cameron Hagin on the 13th circuit of the 25-lap feature, the second of two-straight nights of events for the series at Monarch. From there, Kent closed it out and sealed the deal...more
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  • administrator on Sep 11, 2019
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PRELIMS UNCHANGED, SATURDAY FORMAT

PRELIMS UNCHANGED, SATURDAY FORMAT...

9/11/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 11, 2019) – After a successful debut of the completely revamped format last year, the WAR Sprints will return to the Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial with the same preliminary program and a slightly altered championship format on Saturday. A full breakdown of the updated format can be found at the bottom along with updated preliminary nights with 59 cars at the moment. Following a successful introduction of split preliminary nights, the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 11, 2019
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Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
KRAMER BACK TO WINNING WAYS IN LIG

KRAMER BACK TO WINNING WAYS IN LIG...

9/18/2019
Kingsburg’s Doug Nunes, who is chasing Kramer in the standings, started out the night by out qualifying the field with a lap of 11.898. Bakersfield local Wink Schweitzer was second quick with a time of 12.058. San Diego’s A.J. Bender, who was fast qualifier, a heat race winner and second-place finisher in the main the last time the CLS visited Ventura, was third fastest at 12.039. Gardena teen Dominic Del Monte won the first eight-lap heat race and “Rockstar Jon...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Blurton wins URSS vs DCRP Soderber

Blurton wins URSS vs DCRP Soderber...

9/18/2019
Quinter’s Zach Blurton made the most of his first outing aboard Jeff Stefonick’s J&K Trucking No. 11c Sprint Car as he took his first win of the season and capped his third consecutive URSS Championship Saturday night as the POWRi Lucas Oil United Rebel Sprint Series brought to you by Mel Hambelton Racing met the DCRP sprints during the 7th running of the Jerry Soderberg Memorial at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, KS. It was Blurton’s third Soderberg win and...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
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Tom Brown WINS at I-35 Speedway

Tom Brown WINS at I-35 Speedway

9/18/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at I-35 Speedway on Sat night. Mike Johnson and crew had the track in a really racey condition. A BIG thank you to our 2019 sponsors: Racin’ Boys, Oskvig Accounting and Rod End Supply HEAT 1 1st z8 Tim Davis KC, MO (R) 2nd 99 Emma Martin Independence, MO (R) 3rd 49b Kenny Bowers Olathe, KS (R) 4th 42 Alex Davis KC, MO (R) 5th 5 ...more
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Gerhardt captures Harvest Classic

Gerhardt captures Harvest Classic...

9/18/2019
The POWRi Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) midgets took part in the action-packed 47th annual Harvest Classic at Madera Speedway on Saturday night September 14th, 2019 for the series’ final 2019 visit to the Madera District Fairgrounds. David Goodwill was the fastest qualifier with a best lap of 14.000 seconds in his own #3g midget, which edged out Cody Gerhardt in the Lucas Oil-sponsored # 60 midget who posted a 14.100 second lap. The third fastest qualifier was...more
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CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H...

9/18/2019
Two weeks ago, at the Ventura Raceway, Jarrett Kramer bested local Cody Nigh for the win on the CLS home track. The victory was the 36-year old Spring Valley resident’s series-leading sixth triumph of the year and it allowed him to maintain a comfortable 136-point lead as he seeks his third CLS championship. Going into the race on the 21st at the “Okie Bowl,” Kingsburg’s Doug Nunes is second in the standings. Nigh, who lives in Camarillo ranks third. San Diego’s...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
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DAUM DRIVES TO VICTORY IN HOCKETT/

DAUM DRIVES TO VICTORY IN HOCKETT/...

9/20/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 19, 2019) – The ninth annual Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial opened with a bang in Thursday’s Mesilla Valley Transportation preliminary as Zach Daum of Pocahontas, Ill. glided to the race lead on lap 17 and held on for his sixth-career POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League victory. Opening with the unique addition of group qualifying, the four flights to open the night saw Garrett Aitken (14.735), Thomas Meseraull (14.521), Chris Windom...more
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  • administrator on Sep 20, 2019
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Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
WINDOM LEADS THE WAY IN HOCKETT/MC

WINDOM LEADS THE WAY IN HOCKETT/MC...

9/20/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 20, 2019) – Recording a near-perfect night, Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. set quicktime in his qualifying group, won his heat race from fourth, won his qualifier from sixth, and charged to third-from-eighth in Thursday’s preliminary feature. A performance strong enough to earn him an unmatched tally of 250 points, slotting him and his Goacher Racing, NOS Energy Drink No. 5G atop the WAR Sprints points through one night of the Jesse Hockett /...more
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  • administrator on Sep 20, 2019
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Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
BACON BAGS LATE-RACE WIN ON NIGHT

BACON BAGS LATE-RACE WIN ON NIGHT...

9/21/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 20, 2019) – Fans at Lucas Oil Speedway played witness to an instant classic in Friday’s Rockwell Security preliminary program. The 25-lap POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League feature offered a handful of lead changes, side-by-side racing through the pack, and a race-deciding move in the closing laps. Ultimately, it was Brady Bacon capping a perfect night as he pounced on Mario Clouser on lap 23 and survived for an epic win on night two of the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 21, 2019
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Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
WINDOM WINS HOCKETT/MCMILLIN MEMOR

WINDOM WINS HOCKETT/MCMILLIN MEMOR...

9/22/2019
WHEATLAND, MO. (September 21, 2019) – Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. become the eighth different POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League champion of the Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial on Saturday night. Leading all 30 laps, his title aboard the Goacher Racing No. 5G gives Windom his fifth-career WAR Sprints win and sends him home with the money, check and trophy from one of the biggest WAR races on the calendar. It was a night hampered by Mother Nature’s sudden...more
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  • administrator on Sep 22, 2019
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Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Layne WINS at Valley

Layne WINS at Valley

9/24/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints invaded Valley Speedway Fri nite. A BIG thank you goes out to our sponsors for 2019, Racin Boys, Rod End Supply and Oskvig Accounting. Heat 1 1st 01 Bobby Layne KC, MO 2nd 5 Tyler Murry Dover, MO 3rd 7 Tyler Johnson Odessa, MO 4th 99 Emma Martin Independence, MO (R) 5th z8 Alex Davis KC, MO (R) Heat 2 1st 49b Kenny Bowers ...more
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  • administrator on Sep 24, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
KREISEL IS FIRST TWO-TIME CHAMPION

KREISEL IS FIRST TWO-TIME CHAMPION...

9/25/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (September 25, 2019) – For the second-consecutive season, Riley Kreisel of Warsaw, Mo. has separated himself from the pack as the 2019 POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League champion. Becoming the only two-time champion in WAR’s eight-year history, the booming 19-year old has done so in back-to-back fashion. “Since the age of seven, I’ve wanted to be the champion in anything I’ve done,” noted Kreisel. “To win the WAR championship the first time was a big...more
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  • administrator on Sep 25, 2019
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Victory Goes To Dennis Gile With A

Victory Goes To Dennis Gile With A...

9/29/2019
(Image Credit: Ben Thrasher) Bryan Hulbert – QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (September 28, 2019) Riding third until the final laps of the Arizona Motorsports Hall of Fame Classic at Arizona Speedway on Saturday night, a late-race tangle for the lead elevated Dennis Gile to his second career victory with San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Sprint Cars. Looking like a showdown between Kyle Shipley and Bruce St. James in the closing laps, contact between the two as Bruce came up short...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 29, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/29/2019
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BENDER STEALS LEAD ON LAST LAP FOR

BENDER STEALS LEAD ON LAST LAP FOR...

9/30/2019
(Torrance, CA, September 26, 2019) Just days before becoming a dad for the first time, veteran driver A.J. Bender stole the lead on the final lap in the POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series and went on for the win last Saturday night at the Bakersfield Speedway. It was the first victory of the year for the San Diego based driver. A.J. Bender won his first CLS main event of the year last Saturday at Bakersfield. Pit Princess Photo. Eighteen cars were...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/30/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
United Rebel Sprint Series 2019 Se

United Rebel Sprint Series 2019 Se...

9/30/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – September28, 2019 - It was a tale of consistency as well as dominance during the fourteenth anniversary of the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing tour as the 2019 race season has concluded with Zach Blurton claiming his 3rd Championship. Alvarado, Colorado driver Jake Bubak dominated the season as he claimed eight series victories, including his second consecutive Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/30/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Powri Lightning Sprint Nationals s

Powri Lightning Sprint Nationals s...

9/30/2019
All eyes of the Lightning Sprint racing world will turn to Eldon, Missouri on October 4th and 5th, as the Inaugural Powri Lightning Sprint Nationals swarm “The Lake”, with big money on the line. Representatives from Powri California Lightning Sprint Series, Powri Rocky Mountain Lightning Sprint Series, and Powri Midwest Lightning Sprint Series are all coming together under a common set of Powri rules making this the premier weekend event of the year for the Lightning...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/30/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H...

10/2/2019
Indio teenager James Turnbull heads into Saturday's race at Ventura after recording a season-best second-place finish at Bakersfield two weeks ago. Pit Princess Photo. Two-time CLS champion and current point leader Jarrett Kramer of Spring Valley has dominated the action at the beachside track thus far in 2019. He won the first four races there before finishing sixth on August 24th. Local Cody Nigh of Camarillo took the win that night. Things returned to normal...more
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  • administrator on Oct 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/2/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Zac Taylor Heats up El Paso County

Zac Taylor Heats up El Paso County...

10/2/2019
Fourteen drivers took the challenge on Saturday, September 28th to face a cold and blustery night at the El Paso County Raceway. This was the largest field of the year for the Warrior Sprint Series, with drivers from two states making the trip to take home the paycheck. Heat races were won by Zac Taylor of Green River, Wyoming and Brett Ream of Colorado Springs, Colorado. But it was Coby Pearce of Golden, Colorado taking the high points honor and he rolled a four for...more
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  • administrator on Oct 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/2/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Grant Sexton Grabs Night One of th

Grant Sexton Grabs Night One of th...

10/5/2019
A record setting 43 entries of Powri Lightning Sprints would take to the fast Lake Ozark Speedway, with side by side action throughout the first night of the Powri Lightning Sprint Nationals. Drivers from nine states and even Canada would pack the pits. After five hard fought heat races, four fast-paced qualifiers, and a pair of edge-of-the-seat B-Feature battles, the feature field of 24 was set for 25 trips around “The Lake”. Fresh off earning the night’s High Point...more
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  • administrator on Oct 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/5/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Strunk Shines on Night #2 of the P

Strunk Shines on Night #2 of the P...

10/6/2019
With a moody Mother Nature looming Lake Ozark Speedway would go above and beyond to see the field of 37 Powri Lightning Wing National take to the track and prove themselves with blistering lap times and side by side racing action. Even after an extended intermission due to irregular rain showers drivers from eleven states and Canada would wage racing war through four Heat’s, three Qualifiers, and a pair of B-Features to set the 24 car field for 25 trips around “The...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/6/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
WILSON JETS TO RED DIRT VICTORY

WILSON JETS TO RED DIRT VICTORY

10/8/2019
WILSON JETS TO RED DIRT VICTORY Meeker, Oklahoma (October 5, 2019)………Brett Wilson became the first driver to reach three victories on the 2019 USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma season after capturing the victory in Saturday night’s 50-lap feature event at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Okla. Series point leader and defending champ Wilson (Coweta, Okla.) started from the outside of the front row and followed early leader and pole sitter Jeffrey Newell for the first two...more
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  • administrator on Oct 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/8/2019
Tags: Brett Wilson, Red Dirt Raceway, United Sprint League
USAC WSO’S DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND HI

USAC WSO’S DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND HI...

10/8/2019
USAC WSO’S DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND HITS CREEK COUNTY Sapulpa, Oklahoma (October 7, 2019)………The 2019 USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma champion will be crowned this weekend following two consecutive nights of racing, this Friday and Saturday night, October 11-12, at the Fall Fling at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. Brett Wilson (Coweta, Okla.) holds an 89-point lead entering the weekend in his quest for a second consecutive series title. Johnny Kent (Kiefer, Okla.)...more
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  • administrator on Oct 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/8/2019
Tags: Creek County Speedway, United Sprint League, Non-Winged Sprints
Dennis Gile Leads It All With San

Dennis Gile Leads It All With San...

10/13/2019
(Image Credit: Ben Thrasher) Bryan Hulbert – CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (October 12, 2019) Extending his streak of podium finishes to four, Dennis Gile bettered it from a pair of runner-up finishes to a pair of wins with the San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Sprint Cars, topping action this past Saturday night at Central Arizona Speedway. Leading start to finish atop the high-banked oval, Gile’s third career victory with the San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Sprint Cars is his...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Oct 13, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/13/2019
Tags: Dennis Gile, Central Arizona Raceway, San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Sprint Car Series
POWRi WAR SPRINTS LOOK TO 2020 AND

POWRi WAR SPRINTS LOOK TO 2020 AND...

10/16/2019
St. Louis, MO – As of the conclusion of the 2019 POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint Car League season, POWRi and the Shuman family are announcing that going into the 2020 season, they will be stepping away from the series in a full time capacity. Both Casey and Brooke Shuman have been a part of the sprint car league since the series came under the POWRi banner in 2017. Casey will continue to assist with scheduling and will remain on in an advisory role. “I would like to...more
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  • administrator on Oct 16, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/16/2019
Tags: POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
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