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Western Midgets at Santa Maria Sat

Western Midgets at Santa Maria Sat...

6/29/2015
Cody Swanson of Norco, Calif. leads the Honda USAC Western Midget points entering this Saturday’s race at Santa Maria (Calif.) Raceway. He has a 14-point lead over defending series champion Ronnie Gardner. Saturday’s program also includes the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. Richard Vander Weerd won last year’s Santa Maria Midget race over Gatdner while Swanson did not compete. Lady driver Shannon McQueen, the 2012 USAC Western Midget Champion, stands third in the latest...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/29/2015
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Shannon McQueen, Cody Swanson
"Auto Accident Claims Life of Rort

"Auto Accident Claims Life of Rort...

7/1/2015
Donald James Rortvedt, age 57, died in a single car accident on June 25. For many years Don was involved in the track maintance/prep at Angell Park Speedway, and with the management of the track's pavilion. Don was a member of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years, also serving on Angell Park's Park Board. Over the years he was employed as a chef, cabinet maker, and cheese salesman. He is survived by his wife Cindy; parents Charles and Joan;...more
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  • administrator on Jul 01, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/1/2015
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Midgets
USAC Returns to National TV on MAV

USAC Returns to National TV on MAV...

6/30/2015
The United States Auto Club returns to national television this week as the USAC Honda National Midget Championship event from Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway, originally recorded on June 12 during “Indiana Midget Week,” will be aired on MAVTV’s “Dirty 30” program. The event from Bloomington will have two airings, first on Thursday, July 2 at 8:30am eastern with a repeat airing on Tuesday, July 7 at 4:30pm eastern on MAVTV. A recap of all four nights of “Indiana Midget...more
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  • administrator on Jul 03, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/30/2015
Tags: Bloomington Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Abreu Uses Last Corner Pass on Tho

Abreu Uses Last Corner Pass on Tho...

7/6/2015
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.……It took a final corner slidejob for Rico Abreu to win the “Pepsi Nationals” on Sunday night at the Angell Park Speedway as the reigning Honda National Midget champion added another big midget win to his list, as he edged out teammate Tanner Thorson by just .093 seconds for the tenth win in his National Midget career. Thorson got the jump from outside the front row and led throughout. Behind him, ProSource “Fast Qualifier” Bryan Clauson quickly...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/6/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tanner Thorson, Angell Park Speedway
Gardner Tops "Doug Fort Memorial"

Gardner Tops "Doug Fort Memorial"...

7/4/2015
Santa Maria, CA……..Ronnie Gardner of Norco, Calif. wheeled his Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart/Esslinger to victory in Friday night’s 25-lap “Doug Fort Memorial” Honda USAC Western Midget feature at Santa Maria Raceway. He passed Richard Vander Weerd on lap three and led the rest of the way to beat Shannon McQueen, Vanderweerd, Trey Marcham and series point leader Cody Swanson. HONDA USAC WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 3, 2015 – Santa Maria,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/4/2015
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Santa Maria Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets
"Abreu last lap Pepsi Nationals Wi

"Abreu last lap Pepsi Nationals Wi...

7/6/2015
Rico Abreu scored a thrilling victory leading the final few hundred yards to win the 34th Pepsi Midget Nationals, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event was co-sanctioned by the USAC Honda National Midget, POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget,and Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget Series. Abreu joins Dan Boorse as the only driver to win the event and the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in the same year. Boorse turned the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/6/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Schuett adds two more top ten fini

Schuett adds two more top ten fini...

7/6/2015
Dupo, IL (July 6, 2015) After a hard flip during the SPEED Week race at Macon Speedway last month, Kyle Schuett and his Schuett Racing team returned to the 1/5 mile race track this past weekend for the two-day POWRi Freedom Fest event. The Friday and Saturday shows at Macon kicked off a three-day Fourth of July weekend for the Lucas Oil POWRi midgets, which also included a trip to historic Angell Park Speedway on Sunday night. High car counts and quality competition...more
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  • Kyle Schuett on Jul 07, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/6/2015
Tags: Kyle Schuett, Angell Park Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
Kansas Races at Beloit, Belleville

Kansas Races at Beloit, Belleville...

7/6/2015
ABREU TAKES “PEPSI NATIONALS” WITH LAST-LAP PASS! Kevin Thomas Jr. will lead the Honda USAC National Midget series to its annual Kansas trek later this month after moving into the point lead by finishing third in Sunday night’s race at Sun Prairie, Wisc. Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian teammates Rico Abreu, Tanner Thorson and Thomas swept the podium in Sunday’s 34th “Pepsi Nationals” at Angell Park Speedway. Abreu, of Rutherford, Calif., snatched the lead from Thorson on the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 07, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/6/2015
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Darren Hagen, Kevin Thomas
Tracy Hines to Tackle Indiana Spri

Tracy Hines to Tackle Indiana Spri...

7/9/2015
Tracy Hines begins preparations for Indiana Sprint Week begins long before the seven-race mini-series hits the track, which this year is the second and third weeks of July. In addition to the grueling nine-day trek across the his home state of Indiana, Hines continues to recuperate from a broken collarbone that led to surgery a few weeks ago. The veteran driver is set to embark on the full Indiana Sprint Week schedule for the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series...more
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  • administrator on Jul 09, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/9/2015
Tags: Tracy Hines, Bloomington Speedway, Gas City I-69 Speedway
Jessop, Nobile Eye "Gerhardt Class

Jessop, Nobile Eye "Gerhardt Class...

7/8/2015
Cody Jessop and Dylan Nobile lead their respective USAC Western HPD series standings entering Saturday’s “Gerhardt Classic” events at the Madera (Calif.) Speedway. Jessop, of Madera, leads Nobile by 86 points in the overall Western HPD standings, while Nobile, of Clovis, Calif., has a 101-point lead over Toni Breidinger in the pavement points. Nobile has a pair of victories in four Madera outings this season. Jessop has a pair of seconds while Tom Paterson and Tommy...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/8/2015
Tags: Cody Jessop, Dylan Noble, Madera Speedway
Nobile Wins "Gerhardt Classic" HPD

Nobile Wins "Gerhardt Classic" HPD...

7/12/2015
Madera, CA……..Dylan Nobile of Clovis, Calif. scored his seventh USAC Western HPD Midget victory of the year and fourth in a row Saturday night, winning the 30-lap “Gerhardt Classic” main event at Madera Speedway. He caught Tom Paterson on lap 27 and led the final four laps to beat Cody Jessop, Paterson, Tommy McCarthy and Toni Breidinger. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 11, 2015 – Madera, California – Madera Speedway – “Gerhardt Classic” QUALIFYING: 1. Tommy...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/12/2015
Tags: Dylan Noble, Madera Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets
4-In-A-Row for Pierson at Bear Rid

4-In-A-Row for Pierson at Bear Rid...

7/12/2015
Bradford, VT……..USAC DMA Midget point leader Adam Pierson of Bradford, Vt. scored his fourth consecutive series feature win Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway, leading the final 16 laps of the 25-lapper after passing Kenny Johnson on lap 10. Derek Graham finished second ahead of Josh Sunn, Kevin Chaffee and Scott Holcomb. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 11, 2015 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jeff Champagne (#15 Manafort), 2....more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/12/2015
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“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at Ang

“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at Ang...

7/14/2015
The "2nd annual Norm Nelson Classic" is slated for this Sunday Night July 19 at Angell Park Speedway, and will feature three divisions: The IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Cars Series. Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget Racing Series, and the Wisconsin Dirt Legends. The race will honor Norm Nelson who won the first-ever midget feature at the track on June 2, 1946. Nelson also won inaugural Interstate Racing Association (IRA)...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/14/2015
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets
Schuett adds to Rookie of the Year

Schuett adds to Rookie of the Year...

7/13/2015
Dupo, IL (July 13, 2015) The planned two-day weekend for the Lucas Oil POWRi midgets quickly became a one-night race at Belle-Clair Speedway when rain forced the cancelation of Saturday’s race at the American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois. On Saturday, 32 midgets filled the pit area, along with the POWRi micro sprints, and two classes of Belleville modifieds for the Battle at Belle-Vegas III. The weather was hot, the racing was hotter, and the great crowd on...more
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  • Kyle Schuett on Jul 14, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/13/2015
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Western Midgets Invade Petaluma Sa

Western Midgets Invade Petaluma Sa...

7/13/2015
Cody Swanson of Norco, Calif. continues his pursuit of the 2015 Honda USAC Western Midget championship this Saturday as the series invades Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway. Swanson leads defending champion Ronnie Gardner by two points entering the race, with female driver Shannon McQueen only nine points back in third. Gardner won last year’s Western Midget feature at Petaluma.
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  • administrator on Jul 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/13/2015
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Cody Swanson, Petaluma Speedway
Foster, Onasch, Van Dam, Thomas, a

Foster, Onasch, Van Dam, Thomas, a...

7/13/2015
After consecutive weeks of hot weather, a change would happen in Elma with rain showers hitting earlier in the day, that wouldn't stop Grays Harbor Raceway from getting in the 2015 Mid Season Championship. With all divisions on hand and fireworks, the fans were treated to a great night of racing. Outlaw Tuners: Don Briggs Sr of Wishkah led the Outlaw Tuner field to the green flag, but it wouldn't take long for George Lovell also of Wishkah to jump to the early led. The...more
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  • Steve Beitler on Jul 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/13/2015
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Faccinto Logs Last-Lap Midget Vict

Faccinto Logs Last-Lap Midget Vict...

7/19/2015
Petaluma, CA……..Michael Faccinto of Hanford, Calif. scored a sensational last-lap victory in Saturday night’s Honda USAC Western Midget race (co-sanctioned by BCRA) at Petaluma Speedway. Faccinto passed Ronnie Gardner on the final lap for the win in his MF Motorsports OZV/Bobby Brown Racing Spike/Chevy to beat Gardner, Shannon McQueen, Cory Elliott and Nick Chivello. McQueen led the first 12 laps and Gardner the next 17 before Faccinto made the winning pass. HONDA USAC...more
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  • administrator on Jul 19, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/19/2015
Tags: Michael Faccinto, Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
5-In-A-Row for Pierson at Bear Rid

5-In-A-Row for Pierson at Bear Rid...

7/20/2015
Bradford, VT………Adam Pierson of Bradford, Vt. scored his fifth consecutive victory in the USAC DMA Midget series Saturday night at Bear Ridge Speedway. He passed Scott Holcomb on lap 23 and led the final three laps to beat Holcomb, Ray Miller, Derek Graham and Jeff Champagne. NASCAR star Kenny Schrader finished sixth in the 25-lap feature. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 18, 2015 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Mike Chaffee (#18c...more
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  • administrator on Jul 20, 2015
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Rain Forces Ventura HPD Cancellati

Rain Forces Ventura HPD Cancellati...

7/19/2015
Ventura, CA........Saturday night's USAC Western HPD Midget race at Ventura Raceway was cancelled due to rain after 16 cars had selected heat race starting spots.
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  • administrator on Jul 20, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/19/2015
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“Waelti returns to victory lane at

“Waelti returns to victory lane at...

7/20/2015
Sun Prairie, WI, July 19---Sun Prairie’s Brandon Waelti scored a popular hometown victory winning the “2nd annual Norm Nelson Classic” 20-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget Series feature, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. Waelti took the lead on the third circuit, after Mark Heinert and Jeff Zelinski each led one lap. Series points leader Billy Balog moved into second place one lap later. Balog took the lead on Lap 8 taking...more
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  • administrator on Jul 20, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/20/2015
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Lamb-Wire-To-Wire at Caraway

Lamb-Wire-To-Wire at Caraway

7/19/2015
Asheboro, NC……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. led all 35 laps to win Saturday night’s USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Caraway Speedway. Fast qualifier Matt Lundstrom finished second ahead of Scott Hunter, Calvin Carroll and Andrew Layser. Lamb piloted the Scott’s Sports Cards Coins and Jewelry/Radical Race Gear Hawk/Ford. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 18, 2015 – Asheboro, North Carolina – Caraway Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Matt Lundstrom, 2,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 20, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/19/2015
Tags: Chris Lamb, Caraway Speedway, USAC Speed2 Eastern Midgets
Layser Gets 1st USAC Win at Raleig

Layser Gets 1st USAC Win at Raleig...

7/18/2015
Raleigh, NC……..Andrew Layser of Philadelphia, Pa. scored his initial USAC feature victory in Friday night’s 35-lap USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Wake County Speedway. He passed Kyle Craker on lap five and led the rest of the way to beat Chris Lamb, Matt Lundstrom, Craker and George Kurtz. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 17, 2015 – Raleigh, North Carolina – Wake County Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Matt Lundstrom, 2, Lundstrom-12.834; 2. Scott Hunter, 14,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 20, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/18/2015
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"Tony Stewart Classic" at the Linc

"Tony Stewart Classic" at the Linc...

7/20/2015
OFFERS SHEPHERD INSURANCE “TAIL GUNNER BONUS” MONEY; USAC “HALL OF FAME” INDUCTIONS SET FOR SATURDAY A $5,000 winner’s share of the purse and a $10,000 cash bonus posted by Shepherd Insurance will make this Saturday night’s Inaugural “Tony Stewart Midget Classic” at the Lincoln Tech Indianapolis Speedway a signature event as part of the activities surrounding this weekend’s “Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard” NASCAR race at the Indianapolis Motor...more
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  • administrator on Jul 21, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/20/2015
Tags: Tony Stewart, Kyle Hamilton, Indianapolis Speedrome
Calistoga Up Next for WS Midgets -

Calistoga Up Next for WS Midgets -...

7/20/2015
LAST-LAP VICTORY AT PETALUMA FOR FACCINTO Ronnie Gardner continues to lead the Honda USAC Western Midget series as it gears up for the September 5 and 6 “Louie Vermeil Classic” events at Calistoga, Calif. Gardner has a 17-point lead over former series champion Shannon McQueen entering the Calistoga races. Michael Faccinto of Hanford, Calif. scored a sensational last-lap victory in Saturday night’s Honda USAC Western Midget race (co-sanctioned by BCRA) at Petaluma...more
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  • administrator on Jul 21, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/20/2015
Tags: Michael Faccinto, Calistoga Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
Lamb Tops Shenandoah HPDs

Lamb Tops Shenandoah HPDs

7/26/2015
Shenandoah, VA……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. continues to lead athe USAC Eastern HPD Midget series after yet another feature win Saturday night at Shenandoah Speedway. He passed Jessica Bean on lap 31 and led the final five laps to beat Bean, Kyle Craker, Andrew Layser and Jeremy Frankoski. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 25, 2015 – Shenandoah, Virginia – Shenandoah Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Lamb, 9, Lamb-15.650; 2. Carson Hocevar, 7, Radical-15.701;...more
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  • administrator on Jul 27, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/26/2015
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Kyle Hamilton Wins Tony Stewart Cl

Kyle Hamilton Wins Tony Stewart Cl...

7/26/2015
Indianapolis, IN……..Kyle Hamilton of Danville, Ind. won Saturday night’s 100-lap “Tony Stewart Classic” USAC Midget race at the Lincoln Tech Indianapolis Speedrome. Driving the Curtis Motor Sales/Hamilton Racing Spike/Esslinger, Kyle led the final 87 laps after passing Billy Wease on lap 14. He built a half-lap lead before the 75-lap intermission, then declined the option of restarting last to aim for the $10,000 Shepherd Insurance Tailgunner Bonus. He claimed the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 27, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/26/2015
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Tracy Hines to Climb the Bellevill

Tracy Hines to Climb the Bellevill...

7/27/2015
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—July 27, 2015— When it comes to big events in Midget racing, there is none bigger than the Belleville Midget Nationals in Kansas. Tracy Hines knows the history and aura of Belleville quite well and it is certainly an event he would like to win before his career is complete. Hines will have another chance to take on the legendary high-banked, half-mile this week, as the 38th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals hit the track for the Honda USAC National...more
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  • administrator on Jul 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/27/2015
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Western HPDs Visit Meridian Speedw

Western HPDs Visit Meridian Speedw...

7/27/2015
Lamb Records Another Eastern Victory at Shenandoah Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. continues to lead the USAC Eastern HPD Midget series after yet another feature win Saturday night at Shenandoah (Va.) Speedway. He passed Jessica Bean on lap 31 and led the final five laps to beat Bean, Kyle Craker, Andrew Layser and Jeremy Frankoski. The Eastern series returns to Shenandoah August 8 with Lamb holding a 67-point lead over Bean in the updated series standings. The USAC Western...more
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  • administrator on Jul 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/27/2015
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"Belleville Midget Nationals" Star

"Belleville Midget Nationals" Star...

7/27/2015
"Chad McDaniel Memorial" Tuesday at Beloit This is the week when middle-America celebrates one of its signature motorsports events as the 38th “Belleville Midget Nationals” unfolds at the legendary Belleville (Kansas) High Banks. The occasion is the annual North Central Kansas Free Fair and Americana takes the forefront with one of the country’s most spectacular racing weekends. Tuesday night’s “Chad McDaniel Memorial” at the Solomon Valley Raceway in Beloit, Kansas...more
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  • administrator on Jul 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/27/2015
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Tracy Hines to Climb the Bellevill

Tracy Hines to Climb the Bellevill...

7/28/2015
When it comes to big events in Midget racing, there is none bigger than the Belleville Midget Nationals in Kansas. Tracy Hines knows the history and aura of Belleville quite well and it is certainly an event he would like to win before his career is complete. Hines will have another chance to take on the legendary high-banked, half-mile this week, as the 38th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals hit the track for the Honda USAC National Midget Series. The week will begin...more
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  • administrator on Jul 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/28/2015
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Kevin Thomas Jr. Holds on for "Cha

Kevin Thomas Jr. Holds on for "Cha...

7/29/2015
Beloit, Kansas.……Honda Midget National Championship leader Kevin Thomas, Jr. scored his second win of the season on Tuesday night at Solomon Valley Raceway after holding on through a grinding 30-lap “Chad McDaniel Memorial” feature. The Cullman, Alabama native led throughout but had to withstand two strong challenges for the lead and eight caution periods. The Thomas, Kevin and Tyler, led the field to the green with Tyler slicing past into turn-three before Kevin drove...more
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  • administrator on Jul 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/29/2015
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Monster Trucks Invade Grays Harbor

Monster Trucks Invade Grays Harbor...

7/29/2015
Funtime Promotions is pleased to announce for the first time ever Grays Harbor Raceway will host "Monster Slam 15" Monster truck Show Saturday August 29th! "This is going to be a fantastic event for us", said track promoter Steve Beitler, "Our team is dedicated to booking the best talent and family fun events at our facility for our fans and community. These are many of the same trucks you see at the major monster truck shows around the country and on TV". Fans will be...more
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  • Steve Beitler on Jul 29, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/29/2015
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Belleville Honda USAC National Mid

Belleville Honda USAC National Mid...

7/30/2015
HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 30, 2015 - Belleville, Kansas - Belleville High Banks - 38th "Belleville Midget Nationals" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.603; 2. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-17.628; 3. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.652; 4. Zach Daum, 5D, Daum-17.652; 5. Kevin Thomas Jr., 67k, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.679; 6. Steve Buckwalter, 25, Buckwalter-17.747; 7. Cody Brewer, 96, Central Motorsports-17.765; 8....more
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  • administrator on Jul 31, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/30/2015
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Abreu From 8th to Win Night 1 of B

Abreu From 8th to Win Night 1 of B...

7/31/2015
Belleville, Kansas.……Defending “Belleville Midget Nationals” champion Rico Abreu picked up right where he left off around the famed Belleville High Banks as he stormed from eighth to win Thursday’s 25-lap preliminary feature. The defending Honda Midget National Champion made it three wins on the year and eleven for his career aboard the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports – Toyota TRD #97 Bullet/Speedway Toyota. “This is one of my favorite tracks and I’ve had some...more
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  • administrator on Jul 31, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/31/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tanner Thorson, Christopher Bell
Clauson Becomes Second Three-Time

Clauson Becomes Second Three-Time...

8/2/2015
Belleville, Kansas.……In a breathtakingly dominant performance, Bryan Clauson wired Saturday’s 40-lap feature to become the second three-time “Belleville Midget Nationals” champion. The Noblesville, Indiana driver beat polesitter Rico Abreu to the first set of corners to tie Jerry Coons, Jr. for crowns at the legendary Belleville High Banks while also posting his 35th career Honda National Midget Series victory, tying Tracy Hines for 7th all-time. After grabbing the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 03, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/2/2015
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Daniels, Love Score Meridian HPD V

Daniels, Love Score Meridian HPD V...

7/31/2015
Meridian, ID……..Michael Daniels of West Valley City, Utah and Jesse Love IV of Menlo Park, CA recorded feature victories in USAC HPD racing Thursday night at Meridian Speedway. Daniels ed all 30 laps to win the Western HPD main event over Dylan Nobile, Jim Waters, fast qualifier Toni Breidinger and Cody Jessop. In the accompanying 15-lap restricted feature, Love lad all the way to beat Annie Breidinger, Dezel West and Jessop. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July...more
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  • administrator on Aug 03, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/31/2015
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Midgets Eye 1st Pennsylvania Dirt

Midgets Eye 1st Pennsylvania Dirt...

8/3/2015
3RD “BELLEVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS” WIN FOR CLAUSON; THOMAS, ABREU ALSO SCORE KANSAS MIDGET WINS The Honda USAC National Midget series takes a brief hiatus as it prepares for its first trip to a Pennsylvania dirt track in 26 years. The last such event in the Keystone State was won by Russ Gamester at Grandview Speedway in 1989. The last time USAC Midgets competed in the state was in 2004 on the pavement at Nazareth Speedway. Tracy Hines of New Castle, Ind. has returned...more
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  • administrator on Aug 05, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/3/2015
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Tracy Hines, Kevin Thomas
HPDs at Ventura, Visalia, Lemoore,

HPDs at Ventura, Visalia, Lemoore,...

8/3/2015
DANIELS TAKES MERIDIAN 30-LAPPER California, North Carolina, Virginia and Indiana all host USAC HPD Midget competition this week. Western races are on tap at Ventura (Calif.) Raceway Wednesday, Keller Auto Raceway at Plaza Park in Visalia, Calif. Friday and Lemoore (Calif.) Raceway Saturday. Eastern participants are set for Friday at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. and Saturday at Shenandoah (Va.) Raceway while the Midwest series visits Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway...more
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  • administrator on Aug 05, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/3/2015
Tags: Dylan Noble, Jesse Love, Michael Daniels
Engine problems bring an early end

Engine problems bring an early end...

7/27/2015
Dupo, IL (July 27, 2015) There comes a time in the middle of the season where race parts start to show the effects of a lot of hard racing nights. Unfortunately for Kyle and his Schuett Racing team, this past weekend his Esslinger powered Boss Chassis began to show some of those signs. After what has been nearly a mechanically flawless beginning to the season, Kyle and his team experienced engine issues in both his primary and back-up cars this past weekend during...more
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  • Kyle Schuett on Aug 05, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/27/2015
Tags: Kyle Schuett, Farmington Empire Speedway, Tri City Speedway
Schuett picks up another top 10 fi

Schuett picks up another top 10 fi...

8/4/2015
Dupo, IL (August 4, 2015) After suffering two nights of engine trouble last weekend, Kyle Schuett returned to the seat of his Esslinger powered Boss Chassis this past weekend hoping for two good nights of racing. On Saturday night, the Lucas Oil POWRi midgets made their first visit of the season to Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana, where youngster Gage Walker picked up his first POWRi A-main win. Sunday saw the POWRi midgets and micros make their return to...more
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  • Kyle Schuett on Aug 05, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/4/2015
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Thomas Takes 18-lap Ventura Fair H

Thomas Takes 18-lap Ventura Fair H...

8/6/2015
Ventura, CA……..Tristin Thomas of Burlington, Wash. won Wednesday night’s accident-shortened 18-lap USAC Western Dirt HPD Midget race at Ventura Raceway. Thomas passed Ashley Hazelton on lap 15 and led until Jared Pickens flipped on lap 19 at which time the race was halted. Trailing Thomas at the finish of the race which opened the Ventura County Fair were Hazelton, Shawn Buckley, Robert Dalby and Gary Howard. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 5, 2015 –...more
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  • administrator on Aug 07, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/6/2015
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Lamb, Lundstrom "Ace" Eastern HPD

Lamb, Lundstrom "Ace" Eastern HPD...

8/8/2015
Altamahaw, NC……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. and Matt Lundstrom of Concord, NC earned USAC Eastern HPD Midget victories Friday night at Ace Speedway. Lamb pass Sam Hatfield on lap 16 of the first 25-lap feature eand led the rest of the way to beat Jessica Bean, Lundstrom, Jake Nelke and Andrew Layser. In the nightcap, Lundstrom passed Layser on lap 23 and led the final three laps to beat Layser, Kyle Craker, Lamb and Bean. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 7,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 08, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/8/2015
Tags: Chris Lamb, Matt Lundstrom, Ace Speedway
Wally Pankratz Tops Wild Visalia H

Wally Pankratz Tops Wild Visalia H...

8/8/2015
Visalia, CA………Wally Pankratz of Orange, Calif. captured Friday night’s wild 20-lap USAC Western HPD Midget race at Keller Auto Raceway at Plaza Park. He led the final seven laps after passing Tom Paterson on lap 14 and was trailed at the checkered flag by Shawn Buckley, Marvin Mitchell, Dezel West and Paterson. Cody Jessop led the first 10 laps and Paterson laps 11-13. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 7, 2015 – Visalia, California – Keller Auto Raceway at...more
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  • administrator on Aug 08, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/8/2015
Tags: Wally Pankratz, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets
Mike Chaffee Takes Bear Ridge DMA

Mike Chaffee Takes Bear Ridge DMA...

8/9/2015
Bradford, VT……..Mike Chaffee of East Orange, Vt. led wire-to-wire to win Saturday night’s 25-lap USAC DMA Midget race at Bear Ridge Speedway. Ray Miller took second ahead of Dean Christensen, Robert tucker and Josh Sunn. The series resumes at Bear Ridge August 22. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 8, 2015 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Kevin Chaffee (#4 Matczak), 2. Dean Christensen (#69 Miller), 3. Jeff Horn (#1R Mossman), 4. Adam...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/9/2015
Tags: Mike Chaffee, Bear Ridge Speedway, USAC DMA
Jessop Takes 25-Lapper at Lemoore,

Jessop Takes 25-Lapper at Lemoore,...

8/9/2015
Lemoore, CA……..Cody Jessop of Madera, Calif. led all 25 laps to win Saturday night’s USAC Western HPD Midget feature at Lemoore Raceway. Ron Hazelton, Robert Dalby, Ashley Hazelton and fast qualifier Shawn Buckley rounded out the top-five at the finish. Buckley's three-race average finish earned him last week's "HPD Midget Week" title. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 8, 2015 – Lemoore, California – Lemoore Raceway QUALIFYING: 1. Shawn Buckley, 7,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/9/2015
Tags: Shawn Buckley, Cody Jessop, Lemoore Jet Bowl
Eastern HPD Leader Lamb wins at Sh

Eastern HPD Leader Lamb wins at Sh...

8/9/2015
Shenandoah, VA……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. won Saturday night’s 35-lap USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Shenandoah Speedway. He passed Matt Lundstrom on lap 16 and led the final 20 laps to beat Lundstrom, Jake Nelke, Andrew Layser and Jessica Bean. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: August 8, 2015 – Shenandoah, Virginia – Shenandoah Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Lamb, 9, Lamb-15.697; 2. Jake Nelke, 00, Nelke-15.779; 3. Matt Lundstrom, 2, Lundstrom-15.786; 4....more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/9/2015
Tags: Chris Lamb, Shenandoah Speedway, USAC Speed2 Eastern Midgets
Western HPDs at Madera Saturday

Western HPDs at Madera Saturday

8/10/2015
T.THOMAS, JESSOP, PANKRATZ, LUNDSTROM & LAMB (2) SCORE Madera (Calif.) Speedway hosts the USAC Western HPD Midget series Saturday, while the Eastern series takes a week off before joining with the Midwest series for an August 22 date at Kalamazoo (Mich.) Speedway. Cody Jessop (overall) and Dylan Nobile (pavement) stand atop their respective Western points entering the Madera race, while Chris Lamb continues to lead the Eastern standings. Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C....more
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  • administrator on Aug 11, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/10/2015
Tags: Wally Pankratz, Chris Lamb, Shawn Buckley
Midgets Face 3-Race "Keystone Stat

Midgets Face 3-Race "Keystone Stat...

8/17/2015
It’s been 11 years since the Honda USAC National Midgets visited Pennsylvania and 26 years since they appeared on dirt in the Keystone State but that all ends Tuesday when they open a three-night swing at three dirt tracks. Tuesday night’s race will unfold at Path Valley Speedway in Spring Run, then the tour continues Wednesday at Lincoln Speedway in New Oxford and concludes Thursday at Susquehanna Speedway Park in Newberrytown. Susquehanna and Lincoln have hosted USAC...more
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  • administrator on Aug 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/17/2015
Tags: Tracy Hines, Lincoln Speedway, Path Valley Speedway Park
Vollbrecht, German, & Barr Winners

Vollbrecht, German, & Barr Winners...

8/18/2015
The weather was almost perfect at Grays Harbor Raceway and a huge crowd on hand were treated to a great night of racing featuring the Shipwreck Beads Modifieds, Northwest Focus Midgets Series, and the Rolling Thunder Big Rigs. Northwest Focus Midget Series: Looking for two in a row, Shorline driver Michael Vollbrecht led the field to the green flag in the 20 lap Northwest Focus Midget Series feature. Nick Evans of Granite Falls took the early lead from Vollbrecht going...more
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  • Steve Beitler on Aug 18, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/18/2015
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, A Modifieds, Midgets
Abreu Blazes to Path Valley Midget

Abreu Blazes to Path Valley Midget...

8/19/2015
Spring Run, Pennsylvania…..Rico Abreu was a welcome visitor to the Pennsylvania racing fans, and he made them happy with an entertaining win in Tuesday night’s return of the Honda Midget National Championship to the Keystone State at Path Valley Speedway Park. The 2014 series champion from Rutherford, California made it four wins on the year, as he held off his teammates in the 30-lapper aboard the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports – Toyota TRD #97 Bullet/Speedway...more
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  • administrator on Aug 20, 2015
  • Article Date: 8/19/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Path Valley Speedway Park, USAC National Midgets
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