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HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST DIRT MID

HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST DIRT MID...

9/27/2013
HEAT RACE: (8 Laps) 1. Gage Walker (#7 Walker), 2. Cooper Clouse (#14 Clouse), 3. Adam Thomason (#74 Thomason), 4. John Heydenreich (#22 Givens), 5. Joey Greening (#17G Greening), 6. Austin Nemire (#91 Nemire-Yager), 7. Ryan Moran (#2 Moran), 8. Toby Alfrey (#11 Alfrey), 9. Bill Kriegbaum (#12 Kriegbaum). NT FEATURE: (25 Laps) 1. Joey Greening, 2. Gage Walker, 3, Adam Thomason, 4. Cooper Clouse, 5. Austin Nemire, 6. Ryan Moran, 7. John Heydenreich, 8. Bill Kriegbaum,...more
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USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: Sept

USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: Sept...

9/29/2013
QUALIFYING: 1. Adam Pierson, 76M, Manafort-14.645; 2. Josh Sunn, 76, Manafort-14.746; 3. Tim Gallant, 33, Gallant-14.844; 4. Ray Miller, 1w, Miller-14.852; 5. Chris Stockman, 5, Matczak-14.903; 6. Kevin Chaffee, 6, Matczak-14.903; 7. Scott Holcomb, 47, Myers/Miller-14.915; 8. Scott Veits, 2, Miller-14.970; 9. Dean Christensen, 69, Miller-15.041; 10. Joe Krawiec, 4, Matczak-15.057; 11. Dylan Duhaime, 57, Duhaime-15.111; 12. Frank Malec, 6x, Malec-15.150; 13. Jamie...more
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3-NIGHT “GOLD CROWN MIDGET NATIONA

3-NIGHT “GOLD CROWN MIDGET NATIONA...

9/30/2013
The 5th DuPont “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Ill. unfolds this weekend at the 3/8-mile dirt oval located just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. Three nights of intense Midget racing featuring stars and cars of the Honda United States Auto Club (USAC) National Midget Series and Powri will offer more than $70,000 in prize money and valuable points toward both series championships. Preliminary events are Thursday and...more
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WESTERN MIDGETS AT PETALUMA SATURD

WESTERN MIDGETS AT PETALUMA SATURD...

9/30/2013
Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway is this Saturday night’s venue for the Honda USAC Western Midget Series but it remains to be seen if anybody can unseat Ronnie Gardner at the head of the pack after Gardner scored his eighth feature victory of the 2013 campaign last Saturday night at Ventura (Calif.) Raceway. Gardner has raced off to a 190-point lead over Jake Swanson in the latest points entering the Petaluma race. When the series last visited the 3/8-mile dirt Petaluma oval...more
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COLUMBUS HOSTS EAST/MIDWEST FINAL

COLUMBUS HOSTS EAST/MIDWEST FINAL...

9/30/2013
USAC’s Honda Ignite Midget series are idle this weekend as the Midwest Pavement and Eastern series gear up for their 2013 series finale, October 12 at Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway. Chase Goetz of Snohomish, Wash. is the 2013 Honda USAC Washington Ignite Midget Champion following Saturday night’s series finale rainout at Grays Harbor Raceway. Goetz concluded the series with 13 feature victories, a second and a third in 16 starts! Joey Greening scored his initial Honda...more
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KRAWIEC THE CHAMP AFTER VIETS TAKE

KRAWIEC THE CHAMP AFTER VIETS TAKE...

9/30/2013
Joe Krawiec of Bristol, Conn. became a two-time USAC DMA Midget Champion Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt., finishing second in the 40-lap series finale and emerging with a seven-point margin over defending champion Kevin Chaffee in the final standings. Scott Viets of East Granby, Conn. won the 40-lap finale, passing Krawiec on lap 33 and leading the final eight laps of the race. Chaffee was third ahead of Scott Holcomb and Dean Christensen. Adam...more
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Taylor Ferns Gears up for the Gold

Taylor Ferns Gears up for the Gold...

10/3/2013
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Oct. 2, 2013 — After competing in three races on the same day on Sept. 21, Taylor Ferns is anxious to get back to the track. She has another three-race stretch lined up this week, but this set of races will be spread over three nights, as she heads to Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Ill., for the running of the fifth edition of the DuPont Gold Crown Midget Nationals. The DuPont Gold Crown Midget Nationals will be co-sanctioned by the Honda...more
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It’s Gold Crown Midget Nationals T

It’s Gold Crown Midget Nationals T...

10/3/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Oct. 2, 2013— It takes some events years and even decades to be tabbed as a “Must See” event. The Gold Crown Midget Nationals at Tri-City Speedway have acquired this moniker in just its first few years of existence. With midget drivers from across the country gathering at the three-eighths-mile, the competition is some of the toughest all year and that’s exactly what Tracy Hines likes, to race against the best night in and night out. He’ll do that...more
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USAC HONDA NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SE

USAC HONDA NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SE...

10/4/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jonathan Beason (#36 Beason), 2. Brady Bacon (#11 Wilke), 3. Rico Abreu (#67K Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 4. Bubba Altig (#33 Davis), 5. Jerry Coons Jr. (#63 Dooling), 6. Logan Hupp (#38 Gardner), 7. Tyler Robbins (#5H Hoppe), 8. John Campbell (#19 Campbell), 9. Ross Rankine (#39x Rankine). 1:59.33 SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Shane Cottle (#56P Hmiel), 2. Kevin Thomas Jr. (#2 Steele), 3. Caleb Armstrong (#7c C&A), 4. Brenden Bright (#92 Bright), 5. Bryan...more
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RYAN BERNAL, KATLYNN LEER SELECTED

RYAN BERNAL, KATLYNN LEER SELECTED...

10/4/2013
A pair of United States Auto Club (USAC) drivers are among those selected to participate in this year’s “Drive for Diversity Combine,” organized by NASCAR and Rev Racing and conducted October 21-23. Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. and Katlynn Leer of Moulton, Iowa are the USAC drivers who will compete at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Va. In a rigorous on-and-off track evaluation process for the opportunity to join the NASCAR D4D program and compete for Rev Racing...more
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USAC HONDA NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER

USAC HONDA NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER...

10/7/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Taylor Ferns (#55 Ferns), 2. Alex Bright (#77 Hemler), 3. Parker Price-Miller (#9P Ronk), 4. Caleb Armstrong (#7c C&A), 5. Ryan Criswell (#11R R&C), 6. Jonathan Beason (#36 Beason), 7. Dave Darland (#17 RW/Curb-Agajanian), 8. Tyler Robbins (#5H Hoppe), 9. Dave Camfield Jr. (#4x Meents). 2:01.72 SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jerry Coons Jr. (#63 Dooling), 2. Tracy Hines (#24 Parker), 3. Rico Abreu (#67K Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 4. Chris Windom (#3F...more
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USAC HONDA WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERI

USAC HONDA WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERI...

10/7/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ronnie Gardner, 68, SIX-EIGHT-14.200; 2. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-14.420; 3. Chris Ennis, 86, Ennis-14.491; 4. David Prickett, 15, Neverlift-14.525; 5. Taylor Simas, 62, Bock-14.532; 6. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-14.561; 7. Grag Bragg, 11, Thurston-14.644; 8. Frankie Guerinni, 63, Guerinni-14.665; 9. Alex Schutte, 28, Morris-14.774; 10. Randi Pankratz, 8, Pankratz-14.779; 11. Nich Chivello, 27, Chivello-14.786; 12. Gary Conterno, 55,...more
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USAC HONDA NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER

USAC HONDA NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER...

10/7/2013
B-MAIN #1: (15 laps – no points) 1. Tracy Hines (#24 Parker), 2. Kevin Thomas Jr. (#2 Steele), 3. Chris Windom (#3F RFMS), 4. Jake Blackhurst (#25 Blackhurst), 5. Brady Bacon (#11 Wilke), 6. Caleb Armstrong (#7c C&A), 7. Dave Darland (#17 RW/Curb-Agajanian), 8. Parker Price-Miller (#9P Ronk), 9. Austin Brown (#7 Brown), 10. Tim Buckwalter (#52 Buckwalter), 11. Billy Wease (#10x Moore), 12. Daniel Robinson (#57 McCreery), 13. Dave Camfield Jr. (#4x Meents), 14. Tyler...more
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PAVEMENT MIDGET FINALE AT COLUMBUS

PAVEMENT MIDGET FINALE AT COLUMBUS...

10/7/2013
Tracy Hines and Darren Hagen square off for the 2013 Honda USAC National Pavement championship Saturday at Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway, but they should keep an eye on challenger Bobby Santos in their quest for the title. The series concludes in CMS’ Season Finale Fun Fest and Hines and Hagen are tied for the point lead entering the final race. Santos is just 24 points behind with 74 points available. The Columbus program also includes the final race for the Honda...more
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WESTERN MIDGETS PREP FOR NOV. 14-

WESTERN MIDGETS PREP FOR NOV. 14-...

10/7/2013
The “Western World Championships” on November 14-16 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. are next up for the Honda USAC Western Midgets as their 2013 season winds down toward its conclusion November 28 at Perris, Calif. Series point leader Ronnie Gardner of Norco, Calif. continues to dominate the standings, now enjoying a 266-point margin over Jake Swanson in the most recent points. Gardner won Saturday night’s 101-lap “John Soares Classic” at Petaluma (Calif.)...more
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EAST/MIDWEST HPD IGNITE SERIES CO

EAST/MIDWEST HPD IGNITE SERIES CO...

10/7/2013
Cooper Clouse of Ohio City, Ohio and Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. have their eyes set on closing out 2013 HPD USAC Ignite Midget championships this Saturday night at Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway. Clouse has a 61-point lead over Wil Raber entering the final Midwest Pavement event, while Lamb’s lead over Raber in the Eastern standings is an insurmountable 256. Saturday’s Columbus program is in conjunction with the Honda USAC National Pavement Midget finale and closes out...more
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Tracy Hines Battles for the USAC M

Tracy Hines Battles for the USAC M...

10/11/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Oct. 11, 2013— It all comes down to one race for Tracy Hines as he chases the Honda USAC National Midget Series Pavement Championship title. He enters the season finale tied for the points lead with Darren Hagen, as they head to Columbus Motor Speedway in Ohio this weekend. The event at Columbus Motor Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 12 for the Honda USAC National Midget Series Pavement Championship will kick-off with hot laps, followed by time trials,...more
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Taylor Ferns to Make Final Pavemen

Taylor Ferns to Make Final Pavemen...

10/11/2013
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Oct. 11, 2013 — Taylor Ferns has raced a fair amount this year on pavement, with the majority of those starts coming in a full-bodied stock car with the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards. She has made five appearances on the pavement in a midget in 2013 and will have one more chance to add to a solid season on the asphalt this weekend as she heads to Columbus Motor Speedway in Ohio for the finale of the Honda USAC National Midget Series...more
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HONDA USAC NATIONAL PAVEMENT MIDGE

HONDA USAC NATIONAL PAVEMENT MIDGE...

10/13/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kyle Hamilton, 33, Hamilton-13.423; 2. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C & A-13.517; 3. Nick Hamilton, 32, Hamilton-13.538; 4. Kyle O’Gara, 27, RW/Curb-Agajanian-13.552; 5. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-13.623; 6. Bobby Santos, 17, RW/Curb-Agajanian-13.628; 7. Taylor Ferns, 55, Ferns-13.635; 8. Dalton Armstrong, 7a, C & A-13.646; 9. Bryan Nuckles, 59, Nuckles-13.657; 10. Darren Hagen, 3, RFMS-13.698; 11. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-13.732; 12. Austin...more
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HPD IGNITE USAC EASTERN/MIDWEST PA

HPD IGNITE USAC EASTERN/MIDWEST PA...

10/13/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Gage Walker, 7, Walker-14.235; 2. Scott Hunter, 12a, Corriher-14.293; 3. Tyler Corriher, 12, Corriher-14.337; 4. Chris Lamb, 8, Radical-14.341; 5. Nick Hamilton, 1, Steele-14.363; 6. Cooper Clouse, 14, Clouse-14.390; 7. Austin Nemire, 91, Nemire-14.395; 8. Joey Greening, 17G, Greening-14.439; 9. Blaine Leydig, 21, Leydig-14.450; 10. Wil Raber, 3, Hocevar-14.475; 11. Billy Gaule, 22, Gaule-14.477; 12. Calvin Carroll, 24, Carroll-14.484; 13.Ricky...more
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Tracy Hines Finishes Second at Col

Tracy Hines Finishes Second at Col...

10/13/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Oct. 13, 2013— The battle couldn’t have gotten any closer. Tracy Hines entered the season finale for the Honda USAC National Midget Series Pavement Championship at Columbus Motor Speedway in Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 12, tied at the top of the standings with Darren Hagen. The pair qualified one spot apart. They each won their qualifying scramble, and thus started side-by-side on the front row for the 40-lap main event. When the final checkered flag...more
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Taylor Ferns Finishes Fifth in USA

Taylor Ferns Finishes Fifth in USA...

10/13/2013
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Oct. 13, 2013 — Taylor Ferns has one main goal for the last handful of races on her 2013 schedule and that is to record solid finishes and build a foundation for next year. She was able to keep with this plan on Saturday, October 12 at Columbus Motor Speedway in Ohio, finishing fifth in the season finale for the Honda USAC National Midget Series Pavement Championship. “It was definitely a good way to end our pavement season,” said Ferns. “We’ve...more
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37TH “BELLEVILLE NATIONALS” ANCHOR

37TH “BELLEVILLE NATIONALS” ANCHOR...

10/14/2013
The success of last year’s “Belleville Midget Nationals” at the storied Belleville High Banks in Kansas has heightened anticipation for the 2014 return of the three-night USAC racing festival at the North Central Kansas Free Fair. The 37th edition of the “Belleville Midget Nationals” extravaganza will again open with a complete Thursday night, July 31 Honda USAC National Midget program, including qualifying, heats and feature event, and also will include preliminary...more
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DIRT MIDGETS RESUME AT PEORIA IN N

DIRT MIDGETS RESUME AT PEORIA IN N...

10/14/2013
Darren Hagen wrapped up one USAC National Midget championship Saturday night and another will be finalized in November races in the West. The Honda USAC National Midget Dirt title hinges on the outcome of races November 14-16 at Peoria, Ariz. and November 28 at Perris, Calif. Hagen, of Riverside, Calif., locked up his fourth consecutive Honda USAC National Midget Pavement crown with his wire-to-wire 40-lap feature victory in Saturday night’s “Battle in the Buckeye...more
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LEYDIG TOPS AT CMS; TITLES TO CLOU

LEYDIG TOPS AT CMS; TITLES TO CLOU...

10/14/2013
Cooper Clouse and Chris Lamb finalized 2013 USAC HPD Ignite Midget championships Saturday night as the Midwest Pavement and Eastern series concluded at Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway. Clouse, of Ohio City, Ohio, finished sixth to beat Wil Raber by 59 points in the final Midwest Pavement tally, while Lamb, of Colfax, N.C., was 12th at Columbus, finishing with a comfortable 240-point edge over Eastern series runner-up Raber. Blaine Leydig of Carlisle, Pa. led all but one...more
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The Kokomo Klash Awaits Tracy Hine

The Kokomo Klash Awaits Tracy Hine...

10/17/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Oct. 17, 2013— Just one more outdoor open wheel event remains in the state of Indiana in 2013, and that is the Kokomo Klash this week at Kokomo Speedway. Tracy Hines has included the event on his calendar for the last several years and has had quite a bit of success at the quarter-mile in the late-season special, which he has won the midget portion of, in each of the last two years. The sprint car and midget segment of the seventh edition of the...more
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WESTERN HPD IGNITE SEASON “DOUBLE”

WESTERN HPD IGNITE SEASON “DOUBLE”...

10/21/2013
Bryant Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz. enters this weekend’s 2013 USAC HPD Western Ignite Pavement Midget doubleheader at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway Bullring with a 44-point lead over Jarid Blondel. Racing is slated both Friday and Saturday nights. Dawson and Blondel account for all five LVMS feature wins the season. Dawson has five wins and three seconds in the eight Western pavement races, while Blondel has two wins, two seconds, a third and two fourths. Blondel...more
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SWANSON COMPLETES LVMS IGNITE “SWE

SWANSON COMPLETES LVMS IGNITE “SWE...

10/28/2013
Las Vegas, NV……..Jake Swanson of Anaheim, Calif. led the final 18 laps to win Saturday night’s 30-lap HPD USAC Western Ignite Midget feature at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring, completing a weekend “sweep.” Friday night’s winner beat Bryant Dawson to the line Saturday, trailed by Chris Lamb, Shawn Buckley and Jarid Blondel. Christine Breckenridge, Lamb and Dawson all led laps before Swanson took over. HPD USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT) MIDGET RACE RESULTS:...more
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HPD USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT)

HPD USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT)...

10/28/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryant Dawson, 99, Dawson-15.478; 2. Chris Lamb, 11, Ankrum-15.575; 3. Jake Swanson, 59, Frazin-15.595; 4. Christine Breckenridge, 26B, Breckenridge-15.651; 5. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-15.660; 6. Jarid Blondel, 98, Blondel-15.752; 7. Michael Fanelli, 19, Fanelli-15.809; 8. Tyler Ankrum, 7a, Ankrum-15.824; 9. Jeff Kelley, 55x, Kelley-15.833; 10. Toni Breidinger, 80, Breidinger-15.863; 11. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-15.941; 12. Ron Hazelton, 32,...more
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LAKE HAVASU HOSTS IGNITES NOVEMBER

LAKE HAVASU HOSTS IGNITES NOVEMBER...

10/28/2013
Bryant Dawson and Jarid Blondel continue to lead USAC HPD Western Ignite Midget standings after last weekend’s Friday and Saturday night races at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway Bullring. The series now gears up for a November 9 date at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. before returning to LVMS to close out the campaign November 16. Dawson holds a 67-point pavement lead over Blondel while Blondel is a comfortable 151 points ahead of Christine...more
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IGNITES “LIGHT UP” LAKE HAVASU SAT

IGNITES “LIGHT UP” LAKE HAVASU SAT...

11/5/2013
In the shadow of the London Bridge, USAC’s HPD Western Ignite Midgets will compete in their 2013 penultimate round Saturday night as they tackle Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Point leaders Bryant Dawson (pavement) and Jarid Blondel (overall) will continue their pursuit of 2013 HSAU HPD Western Ignite championships on the track’s tricky quarter-mile paved oval. Dawson, of Phoenix, Ariz., sits 67 points ahead of Blondel in the pavement standings with two...more
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Western World Format Revealed!

Western World Format Revealed!

11/6/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 6, 2013) – Few events, if any, are richer in open wheel racing history than the Western World Championships. In just one week, more history will be inked into the ledgers as the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by the Racers Advantage Store takes place atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval near Phoenix. Following an open practice on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the...more
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Felker Wins Best Appearing Car and

Felker Wins Best Appearing Car and...

11/5/2013
Inside Line Promotions – CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (Nov. 5, 2013) – Andrew Felker has spent the past couple of weeks running around. While the team hasn’t competed since the middle of October, they have remained busy. “We’re putting together a new car, getting it ready for DuQuoin and the Chili Bowl,” he said. “We’re just finishing up all the motors and getting everything together to hit the road next Wednesday.” The fresh car will also serve as a backup option when the team...more
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Western World Entries Rolling In!

Western World Entries Rolling In!

11/11/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 8, 2013) – With entries pouring in daily, the Western World looks to be bigger and better than ever. A total of approximately 80 cars will converge upon Peoria, Arizona’s 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval for next week’s 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by the Racers Advantage Store. Set for next Thursday through Saturday, November 14-16, after a Wednesday night practice session, the...more
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USAC HPD WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT)

USAC HPD WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT)...

11/9/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Lamb, 5a, Ankrum-14.838; 2. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-14.934; 3. Michael Fanelli, 19, Fanelli-15.046, 4. Tyler Ankrum, 7a, Ankrum-15.210; 5. Bryant Dawson, 99, Clark-15.277; 6. Christine Breckenridge, 28, Breckenridge-15.659; 7. Jarid Blondel, 98, Blondel-15.890. FEATURE: (30 Laps) 1. Chris Lamb, 2. Tyler Ankrum, 3. Jarid Blondel, 4. Bryant Dawson, 5. Michael Fanelli, 6. Christine Breckenridge, 7. Shawn Buckley. NT FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps...more
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Western World Championships this W

Western World Championships this W...

11/11/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 11, 2013) – With the anticipation reaching a fever pitch, it’s finally here. Western World week is upon as the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store takes place at Canyon Speedway Park this weekend. While a potential $20,000 payday awaits one of the many Midget and Sprint Car entries for the event that takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday atop the 1/3-mile clay oval,...more
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BELL, GARDNER HOPE TO EXTEND MIDGE

BELL, GARDNER HOPE TO EXTEND MIDGE...

11/11/2013
Honda USAC Midget Series point leaders Christopher Bell (National) and Ronnie Gardner (Western) will be out to protect their 2013 series point leads this weekend when the two series combine for part of Canyon Speedway Park’s 46th “Western World Championships” in Peoria, Ariz. Bell, of Norman, Okla., is a National series rookie but has stormed to a 106-point lead over Bryan Clauson on the strength of five victories and five other podium finishes in 16 starts aboard the...more
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WESTERN IGNITE FINALE SATURDAY AT

WESTERN IGNITE FINALE SATURDAY AT...

11/11/2013
The 2013 HPD USAC Western Ignite Pavement series concludes this coming Saturday night at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway Bullring and drivers Bryant Dawson and Jarid Blondel are set to put a cap on respective 2013 championships. Blondel sits atop the Western overall standings while Dawson is the leader in the Western Pavement points entering the season finale. Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. captured last Saturday night’s 30-lapper at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu...more
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Felker Headed to His First Western

Felker Headed to His First Western...

11/12/2013
Inside Line Promotions – CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (Nov. 12, 2013) – Andrew Felker has one final day to prepare before departing for his longest road trip of the season. Felker and his team leave on Wednesday toward the West Coast to wrap up the Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series with a pair of events this month, beginning on Thursday with the 46th edition of the three-day Western World Championships at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. “Hopefully it will be a late...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Nov 12, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/12/2013
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Tulsa Shootout Entries push past 2

Tulsa Shootout Entries push past 2...

11/13/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (November 13, 2013) So what holiday are you looking forward to? While most of North America is getting ready for any variety of days that usually involves food, gifts, parades, and Football; the world of Micro Sprint Car racing know no other holiday but the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout. With entries pushing to 268, a collection of 147 drivers representing 17 states have cast their name into the pool of Golden Driller hopefuls in the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 13, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/13/2013
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Micro Sprints, Midgets
Chili Bowl Entries trickling into

Chili Bowl Entries trickling into...

11/13/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (November 13, 2013) While the countdown to the next Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, for some, begins the second the checkered flag falls on Saturday’s A-Feature, the reality of the world’s biggest indoor Midget race closing in begins as the first entry forms arrive at the Chili Bowl office. Sent out just over a week ago, it only took a couple days for the first entry forms to begin coming back. The first to arrive;...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 13, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/13/2013
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
The Western World Championships Ta

The Western World Championships Ta...

11/14/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Nov. 13, 2013— The Western World Championships have been around for over 40 years, and while sprint cars have always been the mainstay on the bill for the event, what type of sprinters has varied over the years. This year, it will be non-wing 360s, paired with midgets. Tracy Hines is a past winner of the historic event and looks to continue to add to his success at Canyon Speedway Park, in Peoria, Ariz., during the event this week. Hines will pilot...more
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  • Admin Account on Nov 14, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/14/2013
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Back in Action: Taylor Ferns Heads

Back in Action: Taylor Ferns Heads...

11/14/2013
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Nov. 13, 2013 — It’s been over a month since Taylor Ferns last raced, and she is chomping at the bit to return to the track. That wait will come to an end this week as she travels to the desert of the southwest to compete in the famed Western World Championships at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz., with the Honda USAC National Midget Series Dirt Championship. The midget portion of the Western World Championships for the Honda USAC National...more
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USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET

USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET...

11/15/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-13.874; 2. Brady Bacon, 99, Bacon-13.893; 3. Darren Hagen, 56, 5IVE-6IX-13.910; 4. Rico Abreu, 67k, Kunz-14.010; 5. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz-14.011; 6. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-14.084; 7. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C& A-14.097; 8. Dave Darland, 73, Ford-14.129; 9. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz-14.145; 10. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-14.147; 11. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Six-Eight-14.164; 12. Bryan Clauson, 39,...more
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Johnson and Bell Top Western World

Johnson and Bell Top Western World...

11/15/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 14, 2013) – R.J. Johnson and Christopher Bell took top honors as the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store kicked off Thursday night atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. While Johnson fought off several challengers en route to wiring the field in the 30-lap USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car feature event, Bell took advantage of a miscue by stablemate...more
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  • Admin Account on Nov 15, 2013
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USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET

USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET...

11/17/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C&A-14.218; 2. Brady Bacon, 99, Ronk-14.220; 3. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.229; 4. Darren Hagen, 56, Hmiel-14.266; 5. Dave Darland, 73, Ford-14.297; 6. Chris Windom, 3, RFMS-14.300; 7. Rico Abreu, 67K, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.361; 8. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-14.393; 9. Bobby East, 4, Klatt-14.404; 10. Jerry Coons, Jr., 3F, RFMS-14.421; 11. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.434; 12. Tracy Hines, 24,...more
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  • Admin Account on Nov 17, 2013
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Tags: Darren Hagen, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC National Midgets
Clauson and Hagen Take Friday West

Clauson and Hagen Take Friday West...

11/17/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 15, 2013) – Bryan Clauson and Darren Hagen stepped to the forefront during the second night of preliminary action at the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store by taking Friday night feature wins atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Clauson led all the way to take Friday’s USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car honors while Hagen topped a hotly-contested...more
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Western World Saturday Lineups Set

Western World Saturday Lineups Set...

11/17/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 16, 2013) – Two full nights of intense Sprint Car and Midget competition atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval have set the stage for Saturday night’s 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store finale. Eight drivers have locked into both the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car and Honda USAC National Midget feature events with the balance of the WWC feature...more
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  • Admin Account on Nov 17, 2013
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Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series, USAC National Midgets
USAC HPD WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT)

USAC HPD WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT)...

11/17/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Christine Breckenridge, 26B, Breckenridge-15.362; 2. Bryant Dawson, 99, Dawson-15.418; 3. Tyler Ankrum, 7a, Ankrum-15.475; 4. Chris Lamb, 11, Ankrum-15.481; 5. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-15.482; 6. Jarid Blondel, 98, Blondel-15.528; 7. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-15.568; 8 Jim Waters, 24, Waters-15.585; 9. Michael Fanelli, 19, Fanelli-15.677; 10. Ron Hazelton, 32, Hazelton-15.911; 11. Jamie Belfiore, 11, Belfiore-16.009; 12. Marina Turner, 98t,...more
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USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET

USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET...

11/17/2013
FIRST HEAT : (8 laps) 1. Tanner Thorson (67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Shannon McQueen (7, McQueen), 3. Parker Price-Miller (9P, Ronk), 4. Taylor Ferns (55, Ferns), 5. Jake Swanson (05, Van Dyne/Swanson), 6. Dalton Armstrong (7A, C&A), 7. Rick Shuman (22, Shuman), 8. Stevie Sussex (1AZ, Sussex). SECOND HEAT : (8 laps) 1. Tyler Thomas (91T, Thomas), 2. Nick Drake (55x, Cline), 3. Brad Kuhn (10, Cook), 4. Chris Windom (3, RFMS), 5. Jerry Coons, Jr. (3F, RFMS), 6. Trey...more
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  • Admin Account on Nov 17, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/17/2013
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