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Clauson Cashes in on $20K Western

Clauson Cashes in on $20K Western...

11/17/2013
Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 16, 2013) – The 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by Racers Advantage Store proved to be a profitable venture for Bryan Clauson as he raked in $20,000 by winning both the Sprint Car and Midget main events to wrap up the event at Canyon Speedway Park on Saturday night. And he did it in the most dramatic of fashions with a last-corner pass in the Midget feature that netted the $5,000 bonus courtesy...more
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Tracy Hines Earns a Pair of Top-Fi

Tracy Hines Earns a Pair of Top-Fi...

11/17/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Nov. 17, 2013— Racing in both the midget and sprint car portions of the 46th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships presented by the Racers Advantage Store at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz., afforded Tracy Hines twice as many laps on the racy one-third-mile, and the ability to try a few different combinations and lines to prepare for the final night. That plan of attack helped the veteran driver finish fourth in the main event for...more
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WESTERN MIDGETS AT COCOPAH THIS WE

WESTERN MIDGETS AT COCOPAH THIS WE...

11/18/2013
The 2013 Honda USAC Western Midget Series heads for its penultimate round this weekend as it visits Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, Ariz. Complete events are slated Friday and Saturday as Norco, Calif.'s Ronnie Gardner continues his drive to his first USAC driving title. Gardner landed a ninth-place finish in last Saturday's "Western World Championships" National/Western feature at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. and emerged with an insurmountable 320-point lead over...more
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BLONDEL, DAWSON CLAIM WESTERN IGNI

BLONDEL, DAWSON CLAIM WESTERN IGNI...

11/18/2013
Jarid Blondel and Bryant Dawson claimed 2013 USAC HPD Western Ignite championships Saturday at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway Bullring. Blondel, of Orange, Calif., is the Western overall Ignite king, while Dawson, of Phoenix, Ariz., is the Western Pavement champ. Dawson finished second and Blondel eighth in Saturday's 30-lap LVMS finale behind Los Banos, Calif. driver Cody Jessop, who earned his initial series victory. Jessop passed Dawson on lap 23 and led the...more
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Felker Rebounds for Top 10 During

Felker Rebounds for Top 10 During...

11/19/2013
Inside Line Promotions – PEORIA, Ariz. (Nov. 19, 2013) – The 46th edition of the Western World Championships wasn’t kind to Andrew Felker. Felker overcame tough luck to record a pair of 15th-place results during the first two nights of the three-day Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series event before scoring a top 10 during the finale at Canyon Speedway Park on Saturday. “I was definitely disappointed with how the whole week turned out, but I was happy to survive the...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Nov 19, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/19/2013
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Chili Bowl PPV live on Racinboys.c

Chili Bowl PPV live on Racinboys.c...

11/20/2013
Kirk Elliot - KANSAS CITY, Mo. (November 19, 2013) -- Year 2014 begins a new chapter in the history of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire. For the first time, race fans worldwide not able to attend this prestigious event will now be able to watch five days of Chili Bowl preliminary racing plus all four days of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout on RacinBoys.com. Entering its ninth year as the live internet home of the Chili Bowl,...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 20, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/20/2013
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Thomas Rallies for Seventh-Place R

Thomas Rallies for Seventh-Place R...

11/21/2013
(Photo by BGHphotosonline.com) Inside Line Promotions – PEORIA, Ariz. (Nov. 21, 2013) – Tyler Thomas progressed throughout his debut at the famed Western World Championships last weekend. Thomas scored a seventh-place result during Saturday’s finale at the 46th edition of the premier Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series event at Canyon Speedway Park. “I’m very pleased with the end result on Saturday,” he said. “The qualifying is the biggest thing I struggle with. I...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Nov 21, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/21/2013
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YUMA MIDGET RACE WEEKEND RAINED OU

YUMA MIDGET RACE WEEKEND RAINED OU...

11/22/2013
Rain has forced cancellation of this weekend's Honda USAC Western Midget races at Cocopah Speedway in Yuma, Ariz. The Honda National and Western Midgets now focus on next Thursday night's 73rd "Turkey Night Grand Prix" at the Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. The 98-lap race concludes USAC's 2013 racing campaign. 2013 HONDA USAC NATIONAL DIRT MIDGET STANDINGS: 1-Christopher Bell-1,088; 2-Bryan Clauson-971; 3-Darren Hagen-908; 4-Tracy Hines-889; 5-Rico Abreu-834; 6-Jerry...more
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TRIPP "GRAND MARSHAL" FOR THURSDAY

TRIPP "GRAND MARSHAL" FOR THURSDAY...

11/22/2013
An 80-year-old motorsports tradition unfolds next Thursday night at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway as the 73rd running of the "Turkey Night Grand Prix" showcases USAC's Honda National and Western Midget series in the 2013 season finale. In fitting tribute to the winningest USAC Midget driver of all time, Ron "Sleepy" Tripp of Costa Mesa, Calif. will serve as the event's Grand Marshal. Twice a USAC National champion, Tripp added seven Western titles to his resume, which...more
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INDY’s NCAA HALL OF CHAMPIONS TO H

INDY’s NCAA HALL OF CHAMPIONS TO H...

11/25/2013
The NCAA Hall of Champions and its environs in Indianapolis, Ind., will serve as the venue for USAC’s Annual HPD Ignite and Honda .25 Midget “Showcase of Champions” on Saturday, November 14. Champions of USAC’s 2013 developmental racing series will be honored and receive their distinctive awards at one of America’s highest profile sports facilities. Originally scheduled at another nearby location, the event needed more space and therefore the venue change. Interactive...more
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Thomas Tackles 73rd annual Turkey

Thomas Tackles 73rd annual Turkey...

11/25/2013
(Photo by Mike Howard Photos) Inside Line Promotions – PERRIS, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2013) – The western excursion for Tyler Thomas ends on Thursday. Thomas will make his debut at the 73rd annual Turkey Night Grand Prix with the Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series on Thanksgiving night at Perris Auto Speedway. “I know it’s a bigger track than I normally run,” he said. “I’ve always heard great things about it. I’m really excited to experience it and experience my first...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Nov 25, 2013
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USAC SEASON CONCLUDES THURSDAY AT

USAC SEASON CONCLUDES THURSDAY AT...

11/26/2013
Thursday night’s 73rd “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway concludes the 2013 USAC racing season. Drivers Christopher Bell of Norman, Okla. and Ronnie Gardner of Norco, Calif. are poised to celebrate Honda championships. Bell leads the National Dirt standings and Gardner leads the Western points. The titles would be the first for both. Thursday’s 98-lap race continues a tradition begun in 1934 and spanning a variety of southern California...more
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Felker Returns to Perris Auto Spee

Felker Returns to Perris Auto Spee...

11/26/2013
Inside Line Promotions – PERRIS, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2013) – Andrew Felker has big plans for this Thanksgiving. Felker will return to Perris Auto Speedway for the 73rd annual Turkey Night Grand Prix on Thursday, when the Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series will wrap up its season on the half-mile oval. This marks Felker’s second trip to the event and first year in his race car. “Last year the biggest thing was getting used to the track,” he said. “It was getting more...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Nov 26, 2013
  • Article Date: 11/26/2013
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Tracy Hines Puts a Wrap on 2013 in

Tracy Hines Puts a Wrap on 2013 in...

11/27/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Nov. 27, 2013— Tracy Hines has raced so many times on Thanksgiving that he really wouldn’t know what to do on that day if he was not at the track. And, that’s the way he likes it. The native of New Castle, Ind., will compete again this year in the famed Turkey Night Midget Grand Prix for the Honda USAC National Midget Series at Perris Auto Speedway in California, on Thursday, Nov. 28. The 73rd running of the Turkey Night Midget Grand Prix opens with...more
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Happy Thanksgiving to All from Ins

Happy Thanksgiving to All from Ins...

11/27/2013
Inside Line Promotions – EUGENE, Ore. (Nov. 27, 2013) – Inside Line Promotions wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a memorable Holiday season. I have a lot to be thankful for this year, including a return to Oregon to spend some time with my grandpa before he passed away in October. In addition to health and happiness, I’m thankful for all of my friendships. I consider everyone associated with Inside Line Promotions to be a personal friend and it has been a very...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Nov 27, 2013
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USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET

USAC HONDA NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET...

11/29/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Parker Price-Miller, 9P, Ronk-16.889; 2. Andrew Felker, 11A, Felker-16.958; 3. Brad Sweet, 67z, Kahne-17.1014; 4. Taylor Ferns, 55, Ferns-17.037; 5. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C&A-17.051; 6. Dave Darland, 73, Ford-17.119; 7. Chris Windom, 3, RFMS-17.140; 8. Darren Hagen, 56A, Hmiel-17.155; 9. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-17.169; 10. Nick Drake, 55x, Cline-17.228; 11. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.230; 12. Dalton Armstrong, 7A, C&A-17.245; 13....more
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EAST, CLAUSON, BELL, HAGEN TOP DEC

EAST, CLAUSON, BELL, HAGEN TOP DEC...

12/2/2013
USAC's 58th "Night of Champions" National Awards Dinner is scheduled for Friday night, December 13, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Champions of USAC's 2013 racing series will be honored during the gala evening. Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind. repeated as USAC's Traxxas Silver Crown Championship Series, while Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. earned his second consecutive AMSOIL National Sprint Car title. Honda National Midget Championships...more
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BELL, GARDNER "WRAP" USAC MIDGET T

BELL, GARDNER "WRAP" USAC MIDGET T...

12/2/2013
Christopher Bell of Norman, Okla. and Ronnie Gardner of Norco, Calif. concluded their pursuit of USAC Honda Midget championships Thursday night at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. They will be among 2013 USAC Champions honored at the USAC "Night of Champions" celebration December 13 in Indianapolis, Ind. Gardner and Bell finished fifth and 21st respectively in Thursday's 73rd "Turkey Night Grand Prix" at Perris which closed the 2013 campaign for both the Honda National...more
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WINDOM, COURTNEY, BELL TAKE NATION

WINDOM, COURTNEY, BELL TAKE NATION...

12/2/2013
Chris Windom, Tyler Courtney and Christopher Bell have been named USAC National "Rookies of the Year and Kevin Thomas Jr. is USAC's 2013 "Most Improved Driver."" They will be honored as such at the December 13 USAC "Night of Champions" celebration in Indianapolis, Ind. The function will be held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis. Windom, of Canton, Ill., won the TRAXXAS Silver Crown honor with his runner-up point ranking. He won the series closer,...more
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Thomas Captures 14th-Place Finish

Thomas Captures 14th-Place Finish...

12/2/2013
(Photo by Mike Howard Photos) Inside Line Promotions – PERRIS, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2013) – Tyler Thomas battled a tight race car for most of the 73rd annual Turkey Night Grand Prix last Thursday at Perris Auto Speedway. Thomas timed in 27th quickest during qualifying at the Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series event on the half-mile track, which started him seventh in a B Main. “Ever since we had unloaded for practice we struggled with a tight car,” he said. “We couldn’t...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Dec 02, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/2/2013
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Chili Bowl and Shootout to utilize

Chili Bowl and Shootout to utilize...

12/3/2013
Bryan Hulbert- TULSA, Okla. (December 3, 2013) As grand an event may be, as smooth as the program may appear, it is all for not without proper communication. A simple miscue due to someone not able to hear an order, or the ability to relay that order can bring an event to a grinding halt. In preparation for the 29th Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout and 28th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, event managers and directors are pleased to announce...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 03, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/3/2013
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Felker Leads First 49 Laps at 73rd

Felker Leads First 49 Laps at 73rd...

12/3/2013
Inside Line Promotions – PERRIS, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Andrew Felker was on point to earn the most prestigious victory of his career before a cut tire derailed him last Thursday. Felker led the first half of the 98-lap Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series 73rd annual Turkey Night Grand Prix at Perris Auto Speedway before he brought out the caution on Lap 50 because of the left rear tire issue. “Definitely bittersweet,” he said. “I felt like we had one of the best...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Dec 03, 2013
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First round of 2014 Chili Bowl ent

First round of 2014 Chili Bowl ent...

12/3/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (December 3, 2013) Unveiled at 105 entries, the first pool of Golden Driller hopefuls has been released with drivers representing 79 municipalities from 20 states and two countries. Among the names entered, 21 have competed in Saturday’s championship feature, including 2013 USAC Champion; Bryan Clauson who will pilot the Dooling No. 63 as team mate to New Zeland’s Michael Pickens. Clauson, with five Chili Bowl appearances to his credit,...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 03, 2013
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Tracy Hines Completes Another Soli

Tracy Hines Completes Another Soli...

12/3/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Dec. 3, 2013— Only one drive finished among the top-six in points with each of the USAC National series in 2013. In addition, just one driver was victorious in a Silver Crown car, Midget and Sprint Car in USAC National competition this season. That driver — Tracy Hines. The veteran driver scored wins with the Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Series, Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series and the Honda USAC National Midget Series Pavement Championship. In...more
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ANDY HILLENBURG, ERIC RANKINE JOIN

ANDY HILLENBURG, ERIC RANKINE JOIN...

12/9/2013
Andy Hillenburg of Rockingham, N.C. and Eric Rankine of Brownsburg, Ind. are the latest members of USAC's restructured organizational team for 2014 and beyond. Their addition begins USAC's move to re-focus on its core racing series and create expansion of its marketing and merchandising efforts. Hillenburg's new post is Director of Competition for the Silver Crown Championship Series, while Rankine becomes Director of Competition for the developmental HPD Series and...more
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Hines and Darland among latest Chi

Hines and Darland among latest Chi...

12/9/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (December 9, 2013) As the December 17 deadline for early entry looms, the number of drivers has begun to swell as the list of Golden Driller hopefuls stands at 137 drivers spread among 95 teams. Tracy Hines is the first past driver champion to enter the 2014 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Topping the field in 2005 for Wilke-Pak, the Indiana native will be behind the wheel of the Bob Parker backed No. 24. Hines,...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 09, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/9/2013
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Felker Ends Successful Season 2nd

Felker Ends Successful Season 2nd...

12/10/2013
Inside Line Promotions – CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (Dec. 10, 2013) – Andrew Felker recently ended another successful campaign, which he hopes will springboard him to new heights next season. Felker overcame a couple of hurdles to place second in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series standings and eighth in the Honda USAC National Dirt Midget Series championship standings. “We started off really strong right out of the box,” he said. “The first part of the year we were...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Dec 10, 2013
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2014 USAC NATIONAL SCHEDULES ANNOU

2014 USAC NATIONAL SCHEDULES ANNOU...

12/12/2013
USAC's National racing schedules were announced today and distributed at the annual Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Ind. The Silver Crown, AMSOIL National Sprint Car and Honda National Midget schedules contain 71 events in 16 states, beginning with the February 20-21-22 "Winter Dirt Games" Sprint races in Ocala, Fla. and concluding with the November 27 "Turkey Night Grand Prix" Midget race at Perris, Calif. The Honda USAC National Pavement...more
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Kruseman Motorsports among latest

Kruseman Motorsports among latest...

12/15/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (December 15, 2013) Every year the list of drivers that make up the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire becomes more diverse. Whether dirt, asphalt, or a mixture of the two, drivers that make their way to the clay of the Tulsa Expo Raceway each carry a back story unlike any other event in modern-day motorsports. With just under a month until the first green flag falls, entries for the 28th running of the world’s largest...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 15, 2013
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USAC's HPD IGNITE, HONDA .25 CHAMP

USAC's HPD IGNITE, HONDA .25 CHAMP...

12/16/2013
Saturday night's USAC "Showcase of Champions" at the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis, Ind. honored 2013 USAC drivers and participants who excelled in the HPD Ignite Midget and Honda .25 Midget series. Offering pre and post-banquet amusement with its array of sports-related games and displays, the NCAA Hall of Champions served as a fitting venue for USAC's developmental racing series participants. Serving as the night's emcee was Butch Lamb. A dozen events...more
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Sooner State Welcomes Lucas Oil PO

Sooner State Welcomes Lucas Oil PO...

12/15/2013
Cody Morris Lucas Oil POWRi West Public Relations Sunday, December 15th, 2013 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Each year, the Sooner State hosts the largest Midget event in the world in Tulsa. To the surprise of the open wheel nation, Midget racing has struggled to find a foothold in Sooner Country the remaining 360 days of the year. Not anymore. Oklahoma officially welcomes the premier Midget sanctioning body in the country to the heartland. While many of the Dirt Nation elite...more
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Felker Set for Wing and Nonwing Mi

Felker Set for Wing and Nonwing Mi...

12/17/2013
Inside Line Promotions – CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (Dec. 17, 2013) – Andrew Felker is about to kick off the 2014 racing season, which begins on New Year’s Day. From Jan. 1-4, Felker is slated to drive for Hans Lein out of Wisconsin in the 29th annual Tulsa Shootout at the Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla. Felker will compete in the winged outlaw and nonwing outlaw micro sprint classes. “This will be my 10th year at the Shootout,” Felker said. “We’ve had a few top fives. It...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Dec 17, 2013
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2014 USAC WESTERN DIRT SCHEDULES A

2014 USAC WESTERN DIRT SCHEDULES A...

12/17/2013
Seventy-one race dates are reflected in USAC Western racing schedules announced today by USAC Western Operations Director Chris Kearns. Included are 55 Sprint races at 15 different race tracks and 16 Honda USAC Western Dirt Midget races at 10 different venues. Important to note is the fact that the Sprint car schedules do not reflect any conflicting dates in 2013! A 24-race calendar for the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint cars opens February 28 and March 1 at Peoria, Ariz. and...more
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Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals nea

Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals nea...

12/17/2013
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (December 17, 2013) From every corner of the racing world, the names are pouring onto the entry list for the 29th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. With construction of the Tulsa Expo Raceway underway inside the River Spirit Expo Center, entries are creeping near the 250 mark with 236 entered prior to the December 17 discounted entry deadline. Included in the latest wave of entries is the name that’s haunted the...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 17, 2013
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Kasey Kahne To Pilot Jason Leffler

Kasey Kahne To Pilot Jason Leffler...

12/20/2013
Tony Stewart Racing, Beast Enterprises To Host Racecar Giveaway, Charles Dean Leffler Discretionary Trust Fundraiser Promotion INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 20, 2013) – Tony Stewart Racing and Beast Enterprises announced today NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne has joined the star-studded field for the 28th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire Jan. 14-18 at the Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Center. Kahne will pilot the No. 71 Jason Leffler...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 20, 2013
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NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME I

NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME I...

12/20/2013
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (December 20, 2013) – The non-profit National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum Foundation is gearing up for a big week in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, presented by General Tire, on January 14-18. The museum’s week will be highlighted by the announcement of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame’s “25th Class” on Tuesday, January 14, and its museum-benefit auction on Thursday, January 16. In addition, its three divisions of...more
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Over 750 entered into 29th Tulsa S

Over 750 entered into 29th Tulsa S...

12/22/2013
TULSA, Okla. (December 22, 2013) Just as Christmas dinner is digested and the presents are counted, over 500 teams will begin the trek to Tulsa and the River Spirit Expo Center for the 29th Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout. With a of potential 150 entries in addition to the already 758 on the scheduled December 31 move-in day, an assortment of 422 drivers from across the United States and Canada have already made their bid for the Golden Driller known with Oklahoma...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 22, 2013
  • Article Date: 12/22/2013
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Vaportrail Clothing Partnering Wit

Vaportrail Clothing Partnering Wit...

12/30/2013
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 30, 2013) – Vaportrail Clothing is excited to partner with Washington native J.J. Hickle during his inaugural race at the famed Chili Bowl. Hickle will be driving for Cliff Blackwell out of California during the 29th edition of the premier midget event at the Tulsa Raceway Expo Jan. 14-18. “I’ve actually never met Cliff,” Hickle said. “He really liked how me and my dad have done stuff on our own and he’s been around racing...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Dec 30, 2013
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Cole Wood Racing Trio Set for Uniq

Cole Wood Racing Trio Set for Uniq...

1/6/2014
Inside Line Promotions – AUBURN, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2014) – A busy week is around the corner for Cole Wood Racing, which embarks upon the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire from Jan. 14-18. The three-car team, which includes Californians Cole Wood, Dominic Scelzi and Chase Johnson, will kick off the action during the practice night on Monday, Jan. 13, before the trio challenges nearly 300 of the premier race car drivers during the...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jan 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/6/2014
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Blake Hahn Captures Fifth Golden D

Blake Hahn Captures Fifth Golden D...

1/7/2014
(Photo by Phil Pace Photo) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 7, 2014) – Blake Hahn recently moved into a new house and he finally has the perfect decoration – a Golden Driller. Hahn captured his fifth Golden Driller last weekend during the 28th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout at Tulsa Expo Raceway when he powered to the ECOtec midget feature victory. It marked the third time in the last four years Hahn has earned a Golden Driller trophy. “My parents...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jan 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/7/2014
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Baughman Prepares to Battle for Fi

Baughman Prepares to Battle for Fi...

1/7/2014
Inside Line Promotions – ODESSA, Texas (Jan. 7, 2014) – Josh Baughman is ready for the next challenge, which will take him into uncharted territory. Baughman will compete in a midget for the first time next week during the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 14-18. Driving for Andrew Felker, Baughman will compete against approximately 300 of the top drivers in the country. “I’ve driven mini...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jan 07, 2014
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Felker Endures Roller-Coaster Week

Felker Endures Roller-Coaster Week...

1/7/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 7, 2014) – Last weekend was certainly up and down for Andrew Felker at the 29th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout. Piloting a micro sprint for Hans Lein, Felker failed to find much luck in the nonwing outlaw and winged outlaw competition at Tulsa Expo Raceway. “The place always takes some luck and it didn’t seem like we had any of it,” he said. “We had one of the better cars there and couldn’t catch a break.” Felker...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jan 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/7/2014
Tags: Andrew Felker, Chili Bowl, tulsa shootout
First Look: 2014 Chili Bowl Qualif

First Look: 2014 Chili Bowl Qualif...

1/7/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 6, 2014) - There is no such thing as an easy night at the Chili Bowl. With 285 entries for the twenty-eight edition of the world’s largest indoor Midget race, it’s a sure bet that even the “E” Mains on Saturday will stack up like “A” Features anywhere else. Among the list of 285 entries are 274 confirmed drivers of which 58 are past feature starters, 64 are Chili Bowl Rookies, and six who have already earned the coveted Golden Driller with each...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 07, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/7/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Chili Bowl Drivers to visit Saint

Chili Bowl Drivers to visit Saint...

1/8/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 8, 2014) Despite the busy schedule that most drivers endure during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, several will take time to visit Saint Francis Children's Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. In conjunction with Big Al’s Kids in Motorsports, drivers will take time on Tuesday, January 14 and Friday, January 17 at 10:00 A.M. to bring the thrill of motorsports to children who are in the fight of their lives. Tuesday’s drivers include: Dominic Scelzi, Cole...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 08, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/8/2014
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Coons, Stockon, Courtney lead thre

Coons, Stockon, Courtney lead thre...

1/9/2014
Wilke-PAK Motorsports will run a three-car effort with Jerry Coons Jr., Chase Stockon and Tyler Courtney in the 28th anniversary running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, on Jan. 14-18 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway ¼-mile clay oval inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Wilke-PAK won the 2005 Chili Bowl Championship with Tracy Hines, while Dave Darland placed third. The team has also recorded ten preliminary night feature wins with six different drivers....more
Admin Account
  • Admin Account on Jan 09, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/9/2014
Tags: Jerry Coons, Tyler Courtney, Chase Stockon
Scelzi Amped for Chili Bowl Debut

Scelzi Amped for Chili Bowl Debut...

1/9/2014
(Photo by Collin Markle) Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi realizes the opportunity that is front of him next week. Scelzi will make his debut at the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., where he will pilot a Cole Wood Racing entry at the premier midget event next Tuesday through Saturday. “I’m a big-time underdog going into the Chili Bowl for my first time,”...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 09, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/9/2014
Tags: Dominic Scelzi, Chili Bowl, Winged Sprints
Hafertepe Jr. Has Renewed Spirit E

Hafertepe Jr. Has Renewed Spirit E...

1/10/2014
Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Jan. 10, 2014) – There’s a new buzz around Sam Hafertepe Jr. heading into the 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Hafertepe Jr. is set to make his first midget start since last season’s Chili Bowl, which was his third race at the premier midget event and first time in his own car. He will return to Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., next Tuesday through Saturday for another shot at the...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 10, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/10/2014
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Chili Bowl, Winged Sprints
Thomas Enters Chili Bowl Riding Mo

Thomas Enters Chili Bowl Riding Mo...

1/11/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 11, 2014) – Tyler Thomas took advantage of a late invitation to compete in the 29th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout last weekend. “I got the call from Hans Lein a couple of days before and I was really excited,” he said. “I had a really good car all weekend. We only made a few minor changes the whole weekend. Every time I hit the track that car was capable of winning.” Thomas opened the premier micro sprint event at...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/11/2014
Tags: Tyler Thomas, Chili Bowl, tulsa shootout
VIROC VI Highlights Chili Bowl Ope

VIROC VI Highlights Chili Bowl Ope...

1/12/2014
TULSA, Okla. (January 12, 2014) - The 28th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire begins Tuesday, January 14 with drivers not only in competing for a spot in Saturday’s 55 lap finale, but also for the bragging rights of winning the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions. The sixth edition of the champion’s showdown, sixteen drivers are eligible based on having won the Chili Bowl as a driver, driving for an owner-champion, and having topped the latest...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 12, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/12/2014
Tags: Midgets
Felker Focused on Improving Last S

Felker Focused on Improving Last S...

1/12/2014
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 12, 2014) – The cars are ready and unloaded inside the River Spirit Expo Center for Andrew Felker, who is eyeing a special performance at this week’s 28th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Felker advanced to the A Main of the premier midget event at Tulsa Expo Raceway for the first time last season and he is looking to better that performance, in which he rallied from 13th in a B Main to claim...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2014
  • Article Date: 1/12/2014
Tags: Andrew Felker, Chili Bowl, Midgets
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