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“DOUBLE POINTS” FOR DMA MIDGETS SE

“DOUBLE POINTS” FOR DMA MIDGETS SE...

9/8/2014
CHAMPAGNE BEATS THE RAIN AT BEAR RIDGE Even with a healthy 139-point lead in the DMA Midget series, Adam Pierson’s drive to a title is not yet complete, with a rich “double points” race on tap at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. on September 20. Pierson finished a disappointing 18th in last Saturday night’s race at the Vermont oval, a race won by Jeff Champagne of Westfield, Mass. Champagne beat the rain Saturday, winning the 25-lap USAC DMA Midget feature....more
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  • administrator on Sep 08, 2014
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MADERA’S “HARVEST CLASSIC” SATURDA

MADERA’S “HARVEST CLASSIC” SATURDA...

9/8/2014
CHICO’S “GOLD CUP” MIDGETS TO GARD The “Harvest Classic” is on tap for the Honda USAC Western Midgets this Saturday at Madera (Calif.) Speedway, a race co-sanctioned by BCRA. Defending Western series champion Ronnie Gardner sits atop the standings with a 32-point cushion over Trey Marcham while Chad Nichols is the leader in the Honda Western pavement Midgets. Brian Gard of Kelseyville, Calif. won Thursday night’s 30-lap “Gold Cup Race of Champions” Honda USAC Western...more
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ELDORA’S “4-CROWN NATIONALS” SEPTE

ELDORA’S “4-CROWN NATIONALS” SEPTE...

9/8/2014
“TONY BETTENHAUSEN 100” SWANSON’S 4TH WIN THIS YEAR! Only 54 points separate the top-three in USAC’s Silver Crown standings entering the upcoming September 20 “4-Crown Nationals” at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The “4-Crown” will offer 66 points, so the title could still be up for grabs in the series finale on October 11 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. scored his fourth win of the year in Sunday’s “Tony...more
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  • administrator on Sep 08, 2014
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LARGE PURSE, PAVEMENT HPD CHAMPION

LARGE PURSE, PAVEMENT HPD CHAMPION...

9/9/2014
IN INAUGURAL “FALL NATIONALS” AT COLUMBUS MOTOR SPEEDWAY Saturday’s USAC HPD Mid west Midget series finale at Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway not only will carry the season’s largest purse but also will signify the crowning of USAC’s second 2014 driving championship. The race is the inaugural “Fall Nationals.” Austin Nemire of Toledo, Ohio, already crowned the Midwest HPD Dirt Champion after that series has concluded, will try to lock up the pavement title at Columbus...more
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  • administrator on Sep 09, 2014
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I-44 Riverside Speedway Serves Sep

I-44 Riverside Speedway Serves Sep...

9/10/2014
Someone must have mentioned going over 20 total races this season without a rainout and forgot to knock on wood, as rain postponed a stellar card this past Saturday headlined by the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget Series and 2nd installment of the First Annual Red River Shootout featuring the stars of the Texas Open Wheel Racing Series (TOWR) pitted against the top micro sprint talents of the Sooner State. That race also marked the 19th Round of the I-44 Riverside...more
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New Generation of Outlaws Taking A

New Generation of Outlaws Taking A...

9/12/2014
Top four in points seeking their first victory at Indiana speedplant TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Sept. 12, 2014 - None of the top four drivers in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series championship standings have earned a victory at the Terre Haute Action Track, but there's no doubt Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman, Paul McMahan and Kerry Madsen will be trying to add their name to the track's record book on Wednesday, Sept. 17. On top of that, Indiana native Steve Kinser, who...more
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Tags: Kerry Madsen, Donny Schatz, Paul McMahan
BRIEDINGER RECORDS USAC 1ST AT MAD

BRIEDINGER RECORDS USAC 1ST AT MAD...

9/15/2014
Madera, CA………Toni Briedinger of Hillsboro, Calif. scored her first USAC Western HPD Midget race in Saturday night’s 30-lap “Harvest Classic” feature at Madera Speedway. She led all 30 laps to beat Dylan Nobile, Cody Jessop, Christine Breckenridge and Tom Paterson. HPD USAC WESTERN PAVEMENT MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 13, 2014 – Madera, California – Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Dylan Nobile, 40, Gerhardt-14.909; 2. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-15.008; 3. Christine...more
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NICHOLS SCORES LAST-LAP “HARVEST C

NICHOLS SCORES LAST-LAP “HARVEST C...

9/15/2014
Madera, CA……..Honda USAC Western Pavement Midget point leader Chad Nichols of Colma, Calif. passed Jerome Rodela on the final lap to win Saturday night’s 30-lap “Harvest Classic” feature at Madera Speedway. Rodela led the first 29 laps and finished second ahead of Nick Chivello, David Goodwill and Jarid Blondel. HONDA USAC WESTERN MIDGET PAVEMENT RACE RESULTS (Co-sanctioned by BCRA): September 13, 2014 – Madera, California – Madera Speedway – “Harvest...more
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NEMIRE LOCKS UP PAVEMENT TITLE WIT

NEMIRE LOCKS UP PAVEMENT TITLE WIT...

9/15/2014
Columbus, OH……..Austin Nemire of Toledo, Ohio wrapped up the 2014 USAC Midwest HPD Pavement title with a pair of point-rich 20-lap “double points” feature wins in the “Fall Nationals” at Columbus Motor Speedway Saturday night. He passed Austin Harris on lap 14 and led the final seven laps in the opener, then passed Jacob Stickle on lap 12 and led to the finish in the 20-lap nightcap. Adam Thomason was second in both races, while Harris had a third and fifth, Stickle...more
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4-IN-A-ROW FOR GOETZ IN WASHINGTON

4-IN-A-ROW FOR GOETZ IN WASHINGTON...

9/15/2014
Elma, WA………USAC Washington HPD Midget point leader Chase Goetz of Snohomish, Wash. scored his ninth win of the season and fourth in a row Saturday night at Grays Harbor Raceway. He led all 25 laps to beat Lance Sargent, Tristin Thomas, Hannah Lindquist and Michael Vollbrecht. HPD USAC WASHINGTON MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 13, 2014 – Elma, Washington – Grays Harbor Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tristin Thomas, 9T, Thomas-16.383; 2. Hannah Lindquist, 3H,...more
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Blood Earns First GHR Win

Blood Earns First GHR Win

9/15/2014
With the season winding down, Grays Harbor Raceway had another Saturday night of action packed racing, with the USAC Northwest HPD Midget Series, Cut Rate Auto Parts Street Stocks, Shipwreck Bead's Modifieds, and the Outlaw Tuners took to the 3/8's banked clay oval. USAC Northwest HPD Midget Series: Chase Goetz of Snohomish was looking to pick up another win this year in the USAC Northwest HPD Midget Series, as he would start fifth in the 25 lap feature. Burlington's...more
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  • Steve Beitler on Sep 15, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/15/2014
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HPDs HEAD FOR NORTH CAROLINA, CALI

HPDs HEAD FOR NORTH CAROLINA, CALI...

9/16/2014
GOETZ, BRIEDINGER & NEMIRE (2) GRAB HPD WINS; NEMIRE TAKES MIDWEST PAVEMENT TITLE A half-dozen USAC HPD Midget races are sprinkled this week through North Carolina, California and Washington. Scott Hunter leads the Eastern series to races Friday at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. and Saturday at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Ashley Hazelton sits atop the Western Dirt series which prepares for Saturday’s race at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway and Sunday’s race at the...more
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BIG “DOUBLE POINTS” DMA RACE AT BE

BIG “DOUBLE POINTS” DMA RACE AT BE...

9/16/2014
Adam Pierson appears to have a lock on the USAC DMA Midget title after seven wins and two seconds in 10 starts. But wait! This Saturday’s race at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. will offer “double” points. That means that Pierson’s 139-point lead over Josh Sunn could be sliced with 136 points available Saturday. Sunn’s 10 starts have produced eight “top-six” finishes, but amazingly he is still seeking his initial 2014 victory. The series will conclude September 27...more
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WESTERN DIRT MIDGETS HIT BAKERSFIE

WESTERN DIRT MIDGETS HIT BAKERSFIE...

9/16/2014
NICHOLS WINS “HARVEST CLASSIC;” TAKES WESTERN PAVEMENT TITLE Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway hosts this Saturday night’s Honda USAC Western Midget Series race as point leader Ronnie Gardner tries to take another step toward repeating his 2013 championship. Gardner leads Trey Marcham by 40 points in the dirt standings and has a 30-point lead over Jarid Blondel in the overall points. Marcham won the race held at Bakersfield in May. Chad Nichols of Colma, Calif. passed...more
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ABREU RESUMES MIDGET TITLE CHASE A

ABREU RESUMES MIDGET TITLE CHASE A...

9/16/2014
Rico Abreu returns to the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio Saturday to defend his “4-Crown Nationals” Midget title and looks to protect the 82-point cushion he enjoys over Tracy Hines in the Honda USAC National Midget series. Abreu’s 2014 resume is remarkable. He has recorded 11 “podium” finishes in 13 starts, including four victories. The 25-lap Midget race precedes a 30-lap AMSOIL USAC National Sprint feature and the 50-lap USAC Silver Crown finale at the half-mile...more
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“HURTUBISE CLASSIC” THURSDAY, “4-C

“HURTUBISE CLASSIC” THURSDAY, “4-C...

9/16/2014
CLAYTON WINS THE “HAUBSTADT HUSTLER” Only three points separate Brady Bacon and Dave Darland in their torrid battle for the 2014 AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car championship. This week’s pair of races are sure to weigh heavily not only on their battle but on the challenge from third-ranking driver Bryan Clauson as well. Thursday night’s race is the rescheduled “Jim Hurtubise Classic” at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track and Saturday’s race is the 33rd “4-Crown...more
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3 SILVER CROWN TITLE HOPEFULS READ

3 SILVER CROWN TITLE HOPEFULS READ...

9/16/2014
“4-CROWN NATIONALS” SATURDAY AT ELDORA SPEEDWAY Saturday night’s penultimate round of the 2014 USAC Silver Crown Series concludes the 33rd “4-Crown Nationals” at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Three drivers enter the race separated by just 54 points with a total of 66 available. Leader Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. has a 27-point lead over runner-up Tracy Hines of New Castle, Ind. Third-place Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind. is the defending series champion...more
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Donny Schatz Continues to Bolster

Donny Schatz Continues to Bolster...

9/18/2014
Schatz gets his 22nd win of the season and the second in a row at a track he had never won at before TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Sept. 17, 2014 - Donny Schatz's dominant performance Wednesday night at the Terre Haute Action Track gave him his 22nd World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series victory of the season and added to an impressive resume that has only been bolstered this season. His first ever win at Terre Haute was the second first win in as many nights for the five-time...more
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SARGENT COMMANDS DEMING HPDs

SARGENT COMMANDS DEMING HPDs

9/22/2014
Deming, WA……..Lance Sargent of Spanaway, Wash. led wire-to-wire to win Friday night’s USAC Washington HPD “special event” Midget race at Deming Speedway. Fast qualifier Tristin Thomas took second ahead of Michael Voillbrecht, Dougie James and Al Goldie. HPD USAC WASHINGTON MIDGET RACE RESULTS (Special Event – no points): September 19, 2014 – Deming, Washington – Deming Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1, Tristin Thomas, 9T, Thomas-11.156; 2. Lance Sargent, 2a, Sargent-11.199;...more
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LAKATOS, HUNTER SHARE ACE HPD GLOR

LAKATOS, HUNTER SHARE ACE HPD GLOR...

9/22/2014
Altamahaw, N.C………Josh Lakatos of Portland, Ore. and Scott Hunter of Milford, Mich. grabbed USAC Easstern HPD Midget feature wins Friday night at Ace Speedway. Lakatos, who was USAC’s 2003 California North Ford Focus Champion, led the final six laps to win the first 25-lap feature over Tyler Corriher, Hunter, Calvin Carroll and Matt Lundstrom. Nolan Allison led the first eight laps and Corriher the next 11. Hunter led all 25 laps to win the nightcap over Carroll,...more
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LAMB WINS HICKORY EASTERN HPD 35-L

LAMB WINS HICKORY EASTERN HPD 35-L...

9/22/2014
Hickory, NC……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. won Saturday’s 35-lap USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Hickory Motor Speedway. He led the last 30 laps after passing Calvin Carroll on lap six. Scott Hunter finished second ahead of Tyler Corriher, Matt Lundstrom and Mike Ward. Nikki Carroll led the first three laps and Calvin Carroll the next two before Lamb took over. HPD USAC EASTERN MIDGET “SPECIAL EVENT” RACE RESULTS: September 20, 2014 – Hickory, North Carolina – Hickory...more
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ELLIOTT LEADS ALL 25 IN BAKERSFIEL

ELLIOTT LEADS ALL 25 IN BAKERSFIEL...

9/22/2014
Bakersfield, CA……..Cory Elliot of Bakersfield, Calif. led all 25 laps to win Saturday night’s USAC Western HPD Midget race at Bakersfield Speedway. Wally Pankratz took second ahead of Cody Jessop, Ashley Hazelton and Davey Marcotte. HPD USAC WESTERN DIRT MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 20, 2014 – Bakersfield, California – Bakersfield Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Wally Pankratz (#98 Pankratz), 2. Ashley Hazelton (#5 Hazelton), 3. Shawn Buckley (#91 Ram Bull), 4. Cody...more
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MARCHAM MARCHES TO BAKERSFIELD MID

MARCHAM MARCHES TO BAKERSFIELD MID...

9/22/2014
Bakersfield, CA……..Trey Marcham of Oklahoma City, Okla. won Saturday night’s 30-lap Honda USAC Western Midget feature at Bakersfield Speedway. He took the lead from Alex Schutte on lap 10 and led the rest of the way to beat Ronnie Gardner, Sean Dodenhoff, Jonathan Henry and Schutte. USAC HONDA WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 20, 2014 – Bakersfield, California – Bakersfield Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. David Prickett, 55x, Conterno-13.241; 2. Ronnie...more
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JAMES TOPS DEMING HPDs

JAMES TOPS DEMING HPDs

9/22/2014
Deming, WA……..Dougie James of Shoreline, Wash. led the final 13 laps to win Saturday night’s USAC Washington HPD Midget “special event” at Deming Speedway. Michael Vollbrecht, Tristin Tjomas, Lance Sargent and Lance Hallmark trailed at the checkered flag. HPD USAC WASHINGTON MIDGET RACE RESULTS (Special Event – no points): September 20, 2014 – Deming, Washington – Deming Speedway FEATURE: (25 Laps) 1. Dougie James (#29 James), 2. Michael Vollbrecht (#4 Vollbrecht), 3....more
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CLAUSON CLAIMS FIRST ELDORA MIDGET

CLAUSON CLAIMS FIRST ELDORA MIDGET...

9/22/2014
Rossburg, Ohio.....Bryan Clauson opened up an afternoon "Four Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway on Sunday with a flag-to-flag 25-lap Honda National Midget Series win, but it didn't come easily. The Noblesville, Indiana driver led throughout but felt pressure from defending series champion Christopher Bell, who recovered from an early-race tangle which sent him to the tail. Bell tried to slide past Clauson in the closing laps, but the Fairbury Westin Packaged Meats -...more
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  • administrator on Sep 22, 2014
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BACON BANKS ELDORA "FOUR CROWN" SP

BACON BANKS ELDORA "FOUR CROWN" SP...

9/22/2014
Rossburg, Ohio......Brady Bacon continued his hot streak and big-track success with another half-mile victory during Sunday afternoon's "Four Crown Nationals" at Eldora Speedway. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver flashed past race-long leader Robert Ballou on lap 28 to score his fourth win of the season. Ballou led from the front row as Bacon followed him on the high side to claim second as they exited the second corner on the opening lap. They ran the extreme high...more
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COONS CLOSES "FOUR CROWN NATIONALS

COONS CLOSES "FOUR CROWN NATIONALS...

9/22/2014
Rossburg, Ohio........Jerry Coons, Jr. outlasted all challengers to close the Eldora Speedway "Four Crown Nationals" with a win in Sunday afternoon's Silver Crown race at the half-mile. The seventh series win of Coons' career came aboard the Fred Gormly - RPM Enterprise #98 DRC/Chevy after apparent race-winner was docked a lap after changing a tire earlier in the race that was not flat. Coons began from the pole after setting ProSource Fast Time, but he had his hands...more
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PIERSON WINS AGAIN AT BEAR RIDGE

PIERSON WINS AGAIN AT BEAR RIDGE

9/22/2014
Bradford, VT……..USAC DMA Midget point leader Adam Pierson virtually locked up the 2014 USAC title with his eighth victory of the year Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway. He passed Vice Lucca on lap eight and led the rest of the 25-lap race to beat Josh Sunn, Scott Holcomb, Tim Hodge and Lucca. The race offered “double” points. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 20, 2014 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Vincent Lucca (#11v...more
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Lucas Oil POWRi West "South Side S

Lucas Oil POWRi West "South Side S...

9/22/2014
Season First for Felker in South Side Showdown Cody Morris Lucas Oil POWRi West Public Relations Saturday, September 20th, 2014 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Photos courtesy Gary Pigg Photography What an effort this show took! Originally scheduled for September 6th and promptly rained out by the remnants of Pacific Hurricane Norbert, POWRi West management called that show early in attempt to save teams as many miles as we possibly could. But in that process, the promoting...more
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HPDs AT GRAYS HARBOR SATURDAY

HPDs AT GRAYS HARBOR SATURDAY

9/23/2014
LAKATOS, HUNTER, LAMB, ELLIOTT, SARGENT & JAMES VICTORIOUS USAC HPD Midget action this week is limited to Saturday night’s Washington race at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma. Chase Goetz continues to lead those standings by 150 points over runner-up Garrett Thomas. Cory Elliot of Bakersfield, Calif. led all 25 laps to win Saturday night’s USAC Western HPD Midget race at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway. Wally Pankratz took second ahead of Cody Jessop, Ashley Hazelton and...more
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DMA MIDGET FINALE SATURDAY AT BEAR

DMA MIDGET FINALE SATURDAY AT BEAR...

9/23/2014
DMA MIDGET FINALE SATURDAY AT BEAR RIDGE; #8 FOR PIERSON EARNS “DOUBLE” POINTS The 2014 USAC DMA Midget champion will be crowned this Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. as the series concludes its campaign. Point leader Adam Pierson of Bradford virtually locked up the 2014 USAC title with his eighth victory of the year Saturday night at Bear Ridge. He passed Vice Lucca on lap eight and led the rest of the 25-lap race to beat Josh Sunn, Scott...more
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WESTERN MIDGETS “OFF” UNTIL NOVEMB

WESTERN MIDGETS “OFF” UNTIL NOVEMB...

9/23/2014
MARCHAM MARCHES TO BAKERSFIELD WIN Trey Marcham of Oklahoma City, Okla. resumes his pursuit of the Honda USAC Western Midget championship in November after a brief hiatus following last Saturday’s race at Bakersfield, Calif. Marcham won Saturday night’s 30-lapper at Bakersfield Speedway after taking the lead from Alex Schutte on lap 10. He led the rest of the way to beat Ronnie Gardner, Sean Dodenhoff, Jonathan Henry and Schutte. Marcham wheeled the Berry Pack/King...more
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GRANITE CITY’S “GOLD CROWN” NEXT F

GRANITE CITY’S “GOLD CROWN” NEXT F...

9/23/2014
CLAUSON TAKES “4-CROWN” 25-LAPPER The “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” loom large for the Honda USAC National Midgets October 2-4 at the Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Ill. as Rico Abreu continues his quest for his first USAC driving title. Abreu’s attempt for a repeat “4-Crown Nationals” victory came to an abrupt halt on lap two Sunday at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio when he was involved in a tangle resulting in three drivers, including Abreu, flipping....more
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GOETZ ADDS EXCLAMATION POINT ON WA

GOETZ ADDS EXCLAMATION POINT ON WA...

9/29/2014
Elma, WA……..Chase Goetz of Snohomish, Wash. scored his 10th USAC Washington HPD victory of 2014 Saturday night as the series concluded at Grays Harbor Raceway. In wrapping up the championship Goetz led all 25 laps to beat Garrett Thomas, Jeremy Miller, Michael Vollbrecht and Lance Sargent. Award winners Saturday were Lance Sargent (SPEEDMART Hard Charger), Todd Hartman (Highline Performance), Tristin Thomas (Earhof Fast Time) and Nic Larson (Emma Lanes). HPD USAC...more
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PIERSON CLOSES DMA TITLE RUN WITH

PIERSON CLOSES DMA TITLE RUN WITH...

9/29/2014
Bradford, VT……..Adam Pierson of Bradford, Vt. concluded his 2014 USAC DMA Midget championship season with his ninth feature victory in 12 starts! He led the final 18 laps of Saturday night’s 30-lap finale at Bear Ridge Speedway to beat fast qualifier Alex Bright, Tim Gallant, Tim Hodge and Ray Miller. Miller led the first three laps and Joe Krawiec led the next nine before yielding to Pierson. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 27, 2014 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear...more
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POWRi West Midgets Port City Racew

POWRi West Midgets Port City Racew...

9/29/2014
Felker Soars to West Success at Port City Cody Morris Lucas Oil POWRi West Official Release Photos: Special Thanks to Kristy McDougal Monday, September 29th, 2014 Tulsa, Oklahoma In the final pages of an outstanding first full season, the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget Series rolled back to where the campaign began at Tulsa, Oklahoma’s famed high banked 1/8th mile oval, Port City Raceway. Boasting season high entries in consecutive weeks, this round would also share...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
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Cole, Goetz, Tole, Berg, and Germa

Cole, Goetz, Tole, Berg, and Germa...

9/29/2014
Cole, Goetz, Tole, Berg, and German Hit Victory Lane on Championship Night! The final race of the season at Grays Harbor Raceway brought a lot of excitement to the fans, along with the fireworks after the races. The 360 Sprint Cars, USAC Northwest HPD Midget Series, Cut Rate Auto Parts Street Stocks, Shipwreck Bead's Modifieds, and Outlaw Tuners were on hand to thrill the fans at the 3/8 banked clay oval. USAC Northwest HPD Midget Series: Chase Goetz was looking to...more
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  • Steve Beitler on Sep 29, 2014
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EASTERN, WESTERN HPDs IN ACTION

EASTERN, WESTERN HPDs IN ACTION

9/29/2014
EASTERN, WESTERN HPDs IN ACTION; WASHINGTON CHAMP GOETZ ADDS EXCLAMATION POINT! Virginia and California share the spotlight in USAC HPD Midget action this week with the Eastern and Western Dirt series continuing their 2014 campaigns. Saturday’s Eastern race is at Lonesome Pine Raceway in Coeburn, Va. while Western Dirt races are slated Friday and Saturday nights at the Lemoore (Calif.) Raceway. Chase Goetz of Snohomish, Wash. scored his 10th USAC Washington HPD victory...more
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PIERSON WRAPS DMA TITLE AROUND BEA

PIERSON WRAPS DMA TITLE AROUND BEA...

9/29/2014
Adam Pierson of Bradford, Vt. concluded his 2014 USAC DMA Midget championship season with his ninth feature victory in 12 starts! He led the final 18 laps of Saturday night’s 30-lap finale at Bear Ridge Speedway to beat fast qualifier Alex Bright, Tim Gallant, Tim Hodge and Ray Miller. Miller led the first three laps and Joe Krawiec led the next nine before yielding to Pierson. In addition to Pierson’s nine wins, he added a pair of seconds in his 12 appearances. Josh...more
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6TH GOLD CROWN MIDGET NATIONALS TH

6TH GOLD CROWN MIDGET NATIONALS TH...

9/29/2014
6TH GOLD CROWN MIDGET NATIONALS THIS WEEK AT GRANITE CITY Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Ill. hosts the next event for the 2014 Honda USAC National Midgets and the series championship could hang in the balance. It’s the 6th running of the “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” Thursday-Saturday. The three-night extravaganza (Thursday-Saturday) will showcase the nation’s top Midget drivers battling for enhanced prize money, including Saturday night’s $10,000 first-place...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2014
  • Article Date: 9/29/2014
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tri City Speedway, MOWA-Midwest Open Wheel Association
At A Glance: Pittman Looks to Nati

At A Glance: Pittman Looks to Nati...

10/2/2014
At A Glance: Pittman, Outlaws Take on the Posse for National Open Title World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series driver Daryn Pittman talks about what it takes to win in Central Pennsylvania CONCORD, N.C. - Oct. 1, 2014 - The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series takes on Williams Grove Speedway and the Pennsylvania Posse this weekend in a battle for the coveted National Open title. One driver who knows Williams Grove and the competition well is Daryn Pittman. The Kasey...more
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  • administrator on Oct 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/2/2014
Tags: Daryn Pittman, Williams Grove Speedway, World of Outlaws
RAINS FORCE “GOLD CROWN” NIGHT 1 C

RAINS FORCE “GOLD CROWN” NIGHT 1 C...

10/2/2014
Persistent rains in the St. Louis area have conspired to force cancellation of Thursday night’s opening round of the 2014 “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Ill. The 6th Annual event will resume Friday night with a complete program of racing on the 3/8-mie dirt oval. Saturday night’s finale will culminate with a 50-lap feature offering $10,000-to-win. Pit gates both Friday and Saturday will open at noon. National Weather Service data...more
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  • administrator on Oct 02, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/2/2014
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tri City Speedway, USAC National Midgets
WEATHER FORCES COMPLETE GOLD CROWN

WEATHER FORCES COMPLETE GOLD CROWN...

10/3/2014
Granite City, IL........The 6th "Gold Crown Midget Nationals" has fallen to the elements as continuing rain, wet grounds and predicted low temperatures in the St. Louis area have conspired to force cancellation of the remaining two nights of the Honda USAC National Midget race weekend at Tri-City Speedway. The Honda USAC National Midget series resumes November 20-21-22 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz
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  • administrator on Oct 03, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/3/2014
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, Tri City Speedway, MOWA-Midwest Open Wheel Association
DAVEY FINDS “KEY” TO SUCCESS AT LE

DAVEY FINDS “KEY” TO SUCCESS AT LE...

10/6/2014
Lemoore, CA……..Davey Key of Fresno, Calif. led all 20 laps to win Friday night’s 20-lap USAC HPD Western Dirt Midget feature at Lemoore Raceway, It was his first series start! Western point leader Shawn Buckley finished second ahead of Western Dirt point leader Ashley Hazelton, Davey Marcotte and Wally Pankratz. HPD USAC WESTERN DIRT MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 3, 2014 – Lemoore, California – Lemoore Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Wally Pankratz, 98, Pankratz-12.585; 2....more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/6/2014
Tags: Lemoore Jet Bowl, Midgets, Midgets
BUCKLEY WIRE-TO-WIRE IN LEMOORE HP

BUCKLEY WIRE-TO-WIRE IN LEMOORE HP...

10/6/2014
Lemoore, CA……..USAC Western HPD Midget point leader Shawn Buckley of Simi Valley, Calif. led all 25 laps to win Saturday night’s feature at Lemoore Raceway. Ashley Hazelton took second ahead of Wally Pankratz, Marvin Mitchell and Davey Key. HPD USAC WESTERN DIRT MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 4, 2014 – Lemoore, California – Lemoore Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ashley Hazelton, 5, Hazelton-13.154; 2. Wally Pankratz, 98, Pankratz-13.249; 3. Shawn Buckley, 91, Ram...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/6/2014
Tags: Shawn Buckley, Lemoore Jet Bowl, Midgets
HPDs AT COEBURN CANCELLED

HPDs AT COEBURN CANCELLED

10/6/2014
HPDs AT COEBURN CANCELLED Coeburn, VA........Saturday night's USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Lonesome Pine Raceway was cancelled. That leaves the October 10-11 races at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. next on the calendar for the Eastern series.
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/6/2014
Tags: Lonesome Pine Motorsports Park, Midgets, Midgets
2 NIGHTS AT ACE FOR EASTERN HPDs

2 NIGHTS AT ACE FOR EASTERN HPDs

10/6/2014
BUCKLEY, KEY SCORE AT LEMOORE; COEBURN CANCELLED Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. hosts back-to-back USAC Eastern HPD Midget races Friday and Saturday as the 2014 series begins its final stretch. Scott Hunter continues to lead the standings, 112 points ahead of Calvin Carroll entering the two Ace races. Saturday’s originally-scheduled Eastern race at Lonesome Pine Raceway in Coeburn, Va. was cancelled. Davey Key of Fresno, Calif. led all 20 laps to win Friday night’s...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/6/2014
Tags: Ace Speedway, Midgets, Midgets
ABREU’S TITLE CHASE “ON HOLD” UNTI

ABREU’S TITLE CHASE “ON HOLD” UNTI...

10/6/2014
WEATHER CLAIMS “GOLD CROWN MIDGET NATIONALS” AT TRI-CITY Rico Abreu’s drive to the 2014 Honda USAC National Midget Championship won’t resume until November 20 when the series travels to Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. to begin the three-night 47th Annual Sands Chevrolet “Western World Championships.” The series went into hibernation last weekend as continuing rains and low temperatures conspired to force cancellation of the 6th Annual “Gold Crown Midget...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/6/2014
Tags: Rico Abreu, Christopher Bell, Canyon Speedway Park
USAC ROOKIE CANDIDATES EYE SERIES

USAC ROOKIE CANDIDATES EYE SERIES...

10/8/2014
Drivers competing for USAC’s “Rookie of the Year” awards are gearing up for the final events of 2014 as the National series enter their final two months. Drivers Caleb Armstrong, Patrick Lawson and Christopher Bell are tops among rookies in the Silver Crown Championship while Jarett Andretti and Shane Cockrum appear to be the top AMSOIL Sprint Car leaders and Kevin Thomas Jr. sits atop the Honda National midget rookie tally. Armstrong, of New Castle, Ind., is ninth in...more
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  • administrator on Oct 08, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/8/2014
Tags: Caleb Armstrong, Christopher Bell, Patrick Lawson
RAIN FORCES CANCELLATION OF FRIDAY

RAIN FORCES CANCELLATION OF FRIDAY...

10/13/2014
RAIN FORCES CANCELLATION OF FRIDAY HPD RACE AT ACE Altamahaw, N.C.........Rain forced cancellation of Friday night's USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Ace Speedway. The series continues with another complete program of racing at Ace Speedway on Saturday night.
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2014
  • Article Date: 10/13/2014
Tags: Ace Speedway, Midgets, Midgets
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