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Tracy Hines Wins 2015 Honda USAC M

Tracy Hines Wins 2015 Honda USAC M...

11/27/2015
Tracy Hines joined elite company on Thanksgiving night, as he clinched the 2015 Honda USAC National Midget Series title, which made him one of just six drivers who have claimed a USAC “Triple Crown” in the storied history of the organization. Hines won the Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Series championship in 2000 and was the 2002 Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series titlist. The Turkey Night Grand Prix at the half-mile Perris Auto Speedway in Southern California served...more
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  • administrator on Nov 30, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/27/2015
Tags: Tracy Hines, Perris Auto Speedway, Midgets
Darland Earns His 1st Mike Curb "S

Darland Earns His 1st Mike Curb "S...

11/30/2015
Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind. is the 2015 champion of the Mike Curb Super License. It’s his first overall championship in the standings determined by total points earned from all three of USAC’s National Championship series. Darland’s ninth-place finish in Thursday night’s “Turkey Night Grand Prix” Midget finale at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway was enough to withstand Kevin Thomas Jr.’s challenge on the final night of the season. Thomas finished 10 points behind...more
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  • administrator on Dec 01, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/30/2015
Tags: Dave Darland, USAC National Midgets, Image by John Mahoney
Hines Wins National Midget Title,

Hines Wins National Midget Title,...

11/30/2015
KUNZ/CURB-AGAJANIAN & SIX8 MOTORSPORTS EARN NATIONAL, WESTERN OWNER TITLES RESPECTIVELY THORSON WINS 75TH "TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX" Tracy Hines, who finished sixth in last Thursday's 75th "Turkey Night Grand Prix," claimed the USAC Honda National Midget driving title, completing his pursuit of the sixth USAC "Triple Crown" career, while Dave Darland, who finished ninth, earned the Mike Curb Super License. Fourteenth place driver Robert Dalby was named the Don Basile...more
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  • administrator on Dec 01, 2015
  • Article Date: 11/30/2015
Tags: Tracy Hines, Tanner Thorson, Perris Auto Speedway
Trey Marcham Captures USAC West Co

Trey Marcham Captures USAC West Co...

12/2/2015
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Trey Marcham has clenched the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rookie of the Year title. Rounding out his 2015 sprint car tour in the Western World Championships at the end of November, Marcham also claimed runner up in the series points standings. "We've faced some adversity this season but all the work has been worth it. The team never gave up and both being Rookie of the Year and finishing second in points is an honor," said Marcham. Marcham's final...more
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  • Cheri Marcham on Dec 02, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/2/2015
Tags: Trey Marcham, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, Midgets
2016 USAC National Midget Schedule

2016 USAC National Midget Schedule...

12/10/2015
Twenty-three dates have been announced for the USAC National Midget series’ 2016 calendar with four venues set to host their first USAC National Midget race. The season kicks off on the dirt, indoors, on March 19 at the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin, Ill. The facility has played host to several midget races in recent years, but this will mark the first points-paying USAC National Midget event at the track and the first points-paying, USAC National Midget race...more
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  • administrator on Dec 11, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/10/2015
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Byrd's "Indy Challenge" Opens New

Byrd's "Indy Challenge" Opens New...

12/11/2015
Seven USAC Midget races in 2016 form the nucleus of the inaugural Jonathan Byrd’s “Indy Challenge” which affords unprecedented career opportunities to USAC participants and opens the avenue to compete at the “Greatest Race Course in the World” – the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indianapolis brothers David and Jonathan Byrd have constructed a unique format for their “challenge” which finds seven races in USAC’s National and Western Midget series serving as the stepping...more
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  • administrator on Dec 11, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/11/2015
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Swanson, Ballou, Hines Share Spotl

Swanson, Ballou, Hines Share Spotl...

12/12/2015
AT FRIDAY’S 60th “NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS” CELEBRATION USAC National driving champions Kody Swanson, Robert Ballou and Tracy Hines shared the spotlight along with other 2015 USAC champions and special award recipients at Friday night’s 60th USAC “Night of Champions” celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Swanson, of Kingsburg, Calif., Ballou, of Rocklin, Calif. and Hines, of New Castle, Ind., earned National championships. Swanson was a...more
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  • administrator on Dec 14, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/12/2015
Tags: Robert Ballou, Tracy Hines, Kody Swanson
USAC Goes Indoors For First Time i

USAC Goes Indoors For First Time i...

12/14/2015
The USAC Midgets go indoors for the first time since 2007 this Saturday night, December 19, as the Southern Illinois Center on the grounds of the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fair plays host to the inaugural “Junior Knepper 55.” The 55-lap, non-points USAC “special event” honors the famed car owner Walter “Junior” Knepper, who fielded the familiar yellow number 55 in USAC National Sprint and National Midget competition for several years, scoring a combined 58 series victories...more
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  • administrator on Dec 14, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/14/2015
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2016 Chili Bowl Entries Push Past

2016 Chili Bowl Entries Push Past...

12/14/2015
(Image Credit: James Fleming) TULSA, Okla. (December 14, 2015) The number of entries for the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire continues to grow as the 200 mark has officially been eclipsed with the deadline for discounted entry only days away. Among the latest round of drivers to enter the indoor Midget racing spectacular is 2014 champion, Brian Clauson, who will again be piloting the Dooling Machine/Rusty Kunz owned No. 63. First...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 14, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/14/2015
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Pole Dash Added to Friday Night at

Pole Dash Added to Friday Night at...

12/16/2015
(Image Credit: Dave Hill) TULSA, Okla. (December 16, 2015) A bit of a change is in line for drivers who finish in the top-three on their qualifying night during the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Whereas traditionally, a draw has been held following Friday night’s races to determine the Top 12 lineup in Saturday’s championship event, drivers will instead let their skills speak for themselves with head-to-head battles and a chance...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/16/2015
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Attention Teams: Rules Correction

Attention Teams: Rules Correction...

12/16/2015
In a recent press release talking about appearance rules for the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, there was mention of a required Hoosier Right Rear Tire. After conferring with series officials as well as several teams, the decision has been made to rescind the required Hoosier Right Rear Tire and go back to an open right rear policy. We apologize for any confusion and again thank the teams and drivers who continue to support the Chili Bowl...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/16/2015
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Schuett sweeps the inaugural Indy

Schuett sweeps the inaugural Indy...

12/13/2015
Dupo, IL (December 13, 2015) On a uncharacteristically warm December Indy day, 40 of the top dirt drivers from around the country assembled at the Banker's Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis. After receiving a late invitation to the first ever Indy Invitational, Kyle Schuett quickly showed why he was one of those 40. As if earning the 2015 POWRi Rookie of the Year honors, finishing fourth in POWRi points, and winning the National Midget Driver of the Year Rookie...more
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  • Kyle Schuett on Dec 16, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/13/2015
Tags: Kyle Schuett, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, POWRi National Midgets
Entry List Continues to Soar for S

Entry List Continues to Soar for S...

12/17/2015
The entry list for the inaugural "Junior Knepper 55" at the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin, Illinois continues to grow as the USAC Midgets approach the event to be held Saturday, December 19. Sixty-five cars and drivers have already pre-entered for Saturday's event. The last USAC Midget event with at least 65 entries was the 2007 "Turkey Night Grand Prix" at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway. Thus far, 14 states are represented (AZ, CA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MO, MS, NY, KS,...more
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  • administrator on Dec 17, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/17/2015
Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Abreu Among Latest Chili Bowl Entr

Abreu Among Latest Chili Bowl Entr...

12/18/2015
(Image Credit: Kent Bergman) TULSA, Okla. (December 18, 2015) The talent keeps pouring in for the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, happening January 12-16, 2016 at the River Spirit Expo Center, as the latest count puts the number of entries at 280 with confirmed drivers currently at 258. Compared to the entry list from nearly one year ago, press on December 20, 2014 showed 285 entries with 271 confirmed drivers, putting this year’s...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 18, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/18/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
GHR's 'Champions 4 Community' Orga

GHR's 'Champions 4 Community' Orga...

12/18/2015
Funtime Promotions and Grays Harbor Raceway through the 'Champions 4 Community Food and Toy Drive' made donations in excess of $2,500 to the Elma High School Food Bowl and the Children's Advocacy Center of Grays Harbor. The Elma High School has a Food Bowl competition each year to raise money for food to be distributed in the community. The fund raising competition supports local Grays Harbor area families. The Children's Advocacy Center works to protect and provide a...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Dec 18, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/18/2015
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Stenhouse Steals "Junior Knepper 5

Stenhouse Steals "Junior Knepper 5...

12/20/2015
Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. conjured memories of his breakout 2007 USAC season, as the Olive Branch, Mississippi driver returned to midget racing on Saturday night and passed Bryan Clauson with three laps to go for the win in the inaugural “Junior Knepper 55” USAC Midget special event at the Southern Illinois Center. Stenhouse was caught up in a lap-one logjam but recovered after restarting the event in the 20th and last position before making his way forward to the $3,000...more
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  • administrator on Dec 21, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/20/2015
Tags: Ricky Stenhouse, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, USAC National Midgets
The Pit Board: Notes From The Juni

The Pit Board: Notes From The Juni...

12/20/2015
**Saturday night’s “Junior Knepper 55” was only the 7th indoor dirt midget race in USAC’s history and the first since 1990. Previous winners on the dirt include Gary Bettenhausen (3/8/69) & (3/11/72), Lee Kunzman (3/9/69) and A.J. Foyt (3/14/70) who each won at the Houston (TX) Astrodome. Sleepy Tripp won a pair of features at the Reno (Nev.) Livestock Events Center on 3/12/88 and 2/10/90. **After Saturday night’s race in DuQuoin, the winners of the last two USAC...more
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  • administrator on Dec 21, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/20/2015
Tags: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Xtreme Racing And Entertainment An

Xtreme Racing And Entertainment An...

12/26/2015
(Image Credit:Scott Swenson) TULSA, Okla. (December 25, 2015) With the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl National presented by General Tire only a couple weeks away, Jon Kantor of Hard 8 Racing, and Jason Wright of Xtreme Racing and Entertainment, are pleased to announce the addition of Xtreme Racing and Entertainment as an official marketing partner with Hard 8 Racing for the next two years. Happening January 12-16, 2016 inside the River Spirit Expo Center, Hard 8...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 26, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/26/2015
Tags: Jonathan Beason, Blake Hahn, Tulsa Expo Raceway
One Record Down, More To Go As 30t

One Record Down, More To Go As 30t...

12/27/2015
(Image Credit: Tim Aylwin) TULSA, Okla. (December 27, 2015) While barely pushing past last year’s pre-entry record of 330, the close of business on Sunday, December 27, 2015 shows 331 entries for the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, happening January 12-16, 2016 inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. With the pre-entry list going over the 330 mark, the official participant record of 326, also set in 2015, is next in...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 27, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/27/2015
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Clauson Wins "World Derby" in Auck

Clauson Wins "World Derby" in Auck...

12/28/2015
Auckland, NZ........American Bryan Clauson captured Saturday night's 30-lap "World Derby" Midget race at Western Springs Speedway. Spencer Bayston took second while Americans Tracy Hines and Jerry Coons Jr. were fourth and seventh respectively. Clauson also finished second Thursday behind Michael Pickens in the 30-lap "Boxing Night" feature at Western Springs.
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  • administrator on Dec 28, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/28/2015
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Western Springs Speedway, Midgets
Tentative 2016 Chili Bowl Qualifyi

Tentative 2016 Chili Bowl Qualifyi...

12/30/2015
(Image Credit: Buck Monson) TULSA, Okla. (December 30, 2015) With a record setting 335 entries for the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, four nights of driver lineups proves there is no such thing as an easy night at the Chili Bowl as the tentative qualifying night lineups have been released. Of the 335, the list of TBA rides continues to shrink as 316 of those rides have been filled with drivers from 236 cities, 24 states, and five...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 30, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/30/2015
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Greg Staab Hospitalized After New

Greg Staab Hospitalized After New...

1/2/2016
A New Year's morning fire ravaged former USAC driver Greg Staab's Speedway, Indiana home and left him and his girlfriend hospitalized in Indianapolis. The USAC Benevolent Fund board is aware of Greg's situation and is standing by to assist. Persons interested in donating to the cause may direct their contributions to the USAC Benevolent Fund at the USAC headquarters at 4910 W. 16th Street, Speedway, Ind. 46224.
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  • administrator on Jan 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/2/2016
Tags: Greg Staab, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
2016 TENTATIVE SUNSET SCHEDULE REL

2016 TENTATIVE SUNSET SCHEDULE REL...

1/4/2016
Photo by Arlene Sundby Happy New Year to all the fans, crews, racers and staff. Sunset Speedway is pleased to released the action packed 2016 TENTATIVE schedule. We have worked hard to get this exciting schedule put together. Please keep in mind, this is the January 2016 TENTATIVE schedule. It is subject to change, so please check back for changes. We don't plan on any major changes. A few dates we are still working on confirming up. You can find the schedule...more
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  • administrator on Jan 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/4/2016
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, WSS - Wingless Sprint Series, ODSS-Oregon Double Shot Series
Tulsa Shootout Fantasy Recap and P

Tulsa Shootout Fantasy Recap and P...

1/5/2016
The 2016 Tulsa Shootout is in the books! A huge thank you to the record number of fantasy teams that participated this year! Out of 93 teams, we ended up with one team taking the sole ownership of the top spot - "Indiana Outlaws" was able to make 10 correct picks. Congratulations! We initially had planned to award prizes to the top 5 teams. Due to the huge response and the fact that we had a 9-way tie for 2nd place, we are going to award prizes to the top 10 teams! A...more
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  • administrator on Jan 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/5/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, fantasyExclusive, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
Pennslyvania Midget Week Expands T

Pennslyvania Midget Week Expands T...

1/6/2016
SUSQUEHANNA SELECTS SUNDAY DATE “Pennsylvania Midget Week” has expanded to four nights in 2016 with the addition of a Sunday, August 14, race at Susquehanna Speedway in York Haven. The four race swing already includes Monday and Wednesday night races at Path Valley Speedway Park in Spring Run and Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown respectively and Tuesday night’s venue remains to be finalized. Rico Abreu swept both Pennsylvania races last season, winning races at Path...more
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  • administrator on Jan 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/6/2016
Tags: BAPS Motor Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
VIROC VIII Field Set For Tuesday N

VIROC VIII Field Set For Tuesday N...

1/7/2016
(Image Credit: Joe Orth) TULSA, Okla. (January 10, 2016) For the eighth year, the best of the best will square off in a 20 lap shootout as the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions is set to take place on Tuesday, January 12 for the Warren Cat Qualifying Night. A collection of 19 drivers made the cut for this year’s VIROC. An elite field of talent, the standards of qualification are being a past driver champion, driving for a past owner champion, being a past VIROC...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/7/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Special Hotel Rate For Ocala Winte

Special Hotel Rate For Ocala Winte...

1/8/2016
For fans, drivers, teams, and media who will be traveling to Ocala, Florida for the 2016 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car season opening weekend at Bubba Raceway Park on February 18-19-20, there is a special hotel rate available to you that can save you some cash. Make your reservations now for a room at the Best Western Ocala Park Centre located at 3701 SW 38th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474. To set up a reservation, call (352) 237-4848 and mention “USAC Racing” to receive the racer’s...more
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  • administrator on Jan 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/8/2016
Tags: Ocala Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Chili Bowl Ready!!!

Chili Bowl Ready!!!

1/9/2016
Car Is fired up and ready to load, Trailer is ready and the whole team is ready to head out tomorrow morning to the 30th Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa,Ok
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  • administrator on Jan 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/9/2016
Tags: JD Black, Tulsa Expo Raceway, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
"Badger announces 16-race slate fo

"Badger announces 16-race slate fo...

1/10/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., Jan. 11---Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA) released a sixteen race schedule for the 2016 racing season, today. It marks the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing, for the country's oldest midget auto racing organization. Mid-State Equipment & Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie return as title series sponsors. Sun Prairie's Angell Park Speedway continues as the cornerstone of the series, with eleven races slated at...more
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  • Quinn McCabe on Jan 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/10/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Midgets
2016 USAC Competition Licenses Now

2016 USAC Competition Licenses Now...

1/11/2016
2016 competition licenses for all USAC National and Regional Circle Track series including Silver Crown, Sprint Car and Midgets are now available at: https://usacracing.redpodium.com/2016-usac-licensing
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  • administrator on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets
Alex Bright Pulls Off Stunning Vic

Alex Bright Pulls Off Stunning Vic...

1/13/2016
(Image Credit: Pat Grant) TULSA, Okla. (January 12, 2016) With only a few feet to spare at the line, Pennsylvania's Alex Bright held off Indiana's Joey Saldana at the line to kick off the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire on a high note; topping Tuesday's Warren Cat Qualifying Night for his first Chili Bowl preliminary score. Marking the second time since 2014 that Alex has made the show, he was asked how special the preliminary night...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/13/2016
Tags: Alex Bright, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Lineups / Results - River Spirit C

Lineups / Results - River Spirit C...

1/13/2016
Greetings from the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire. We will do our best to keep you updated with lineups and results throughout the night. Updates are also posted to our social media outlets. Live online PPV is also available at http://www.racinboys.com. All results posted to this feed, and social media are unofficial Results: Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire Tulsa Expo Raceway - Tulsa,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/13/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Rico Abreu Hits Pay Dirt on River

Rico Abreu Hits Pay Dirt on River...

1/14/2016
(Image Credit: Pat Grant) TULSA, Okla. (January 13, 2016) It was almost Déjà vu as Rico Abreu came up Aces in Wednesday’s River Spirit Qualifying Night, topping action for the second time in as many years in his quest for the Golden Driller in the 30th running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. “I believe last year that’s kind of how it went too. Started on the front row of my Heat and my Qualifier and won those. Started sixth in the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/14/2016
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Lineups / Results - J.C.T. Qualify

Lineups / Results - J.C.T. Qualify...

1/14/2016
Greetings from the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire. We will do our best to keep you updated with lineups and results throughout the night. Updates are also posted to our social media outlets. Live online PPV is also available at http://www.racinboys.com. All results posted to this feed, and social media are unofficial Results: Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire Tulsa Expo Raceway - Tulsa, Okla. Thursday,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/14/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Christopher Bell Dominates John Ch

Christopher Bell Dominates John Ch...

1/15/2016
(Image Credit: Joe Orth) TULSA, Okla. (January 14, 2016) Let the victory bells toll, as Norman, Oklahoma’s Christopher Bell went uncontested for his second career preliminary night score; topping Thursday’s John Christner Trucking Qualifying night at the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. “If you give me one race a year, it’s this race. It’s something I want to win so badly and I promise, I want to win it more than anyone else in...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/15/2016
Tags: Christopher Bell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Lineups / Results - Vacuworx Globa

Lineups / Results - Vacuworx Globa...

1/15/2016
Greetings from the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire. We will do our best to keep you updated with lineups and results throughout the night. Updates are also posted to our social media outlets. Live online PPV is also available at http://www.racinboys.com. All results posted to this feed, and social media are unofficial Results: Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire Tulsa Expo Raceway - Tulsa, Okla. Friday,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/15/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Lineups / Results - Lucas Oil Cham

Lineups / Results - Lucas Oil Cham...

1/16/2016
Greetings from the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire. We will do our best to keep you updated with lineups and results throughout the night. Updates are also posted to our social media outlets. Live online PPV is also available at http://www.racinboys.com. All results posted to this feed, and social media are unofficial Results: Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire Tulsa Expo Raceway - Tulsa, Okla. Saturday,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/16/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Bryan Clauson Leads It All On Vacu

Bryan Clauson Leads It All On Vacu...

1/16/2016
(Photo Credit: Joe Orth) TULSA, Okla. (January 15, 2016) Picking up his fourth career preliminary night feature win, Bryan Clauson led non-stop in Friday's Vacuworx Global Qualifying Night to set the stage for Saturday's finale of the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. "My Golden Driller is lonely, I need to get him a friend," commented Clauson in his postrace interview. "I certainly feel like we have a car capable of winning just...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/16/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Chili Bowl Fantasy Recap and Prize

Chili Bowl Fantasy Recap and Prize...

1/18/2016
It was a record-setting year for both the Tulsa Shootout and Chili Bowl in both the real world and the Fantasy Racing world! With 438 players, the competition was stiff - not to mention that there is a certain amount of luck required to make it to the top. In the end, we did end up with one team that stood above the rest as 'puttinginwork' was able to make 21 correct picks! 'ROT Racing' was just behind with 20 correct picks, and 3 teams rounded out the top five with 19...more
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  • administrator on Jan 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/18/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, fantasyExclusive, Midgets
Dave Darland Named 2015 Recipient

Dave Darland Named 2015 Recipient...

1/18/2016
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (January 16, 2016) - Champion sprint car driver Dave Darland of Indiana has been named the recipient of the 2015 “Thomas J. Schmeh Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sport” by all three voting panels of the North American Sprint Car Poll. According to poll founder and current National Sprint Car Museum curator Tom Schmeh, after whom the award was permanently named back in 2014, “The poll’s Outstanding Contribution Award is the museum...more
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  • administrator on Jan 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/18/2016
Tags: Dave Darland, USAC National Sprint Cars, Midgets
Bob Harkey, 85

Bob Harkey, 85

1/18/2016
Indianapolis 500 veteran Bob Harkey died Saturday in Indianapolis, Ind. at the age of 85. A frequent USAC Championship, Sprint and Midget competitor, he recorded a USAC feature victory on August 23, 1963 at Wall Stadium in Belmar, N.J. driving for car owner Ed Stone. The 1958 United Midget Racing Club (UMRC) Champion, Harkey was a six-time starter in the Indianapolis 500, recording eighth-place finishes in 1964 and 1974. An accomplished pilot, he also appeared as a...more
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  • administrator on Jan 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/18/2016
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"Winter Challenge" USAC Openers at

"Winter Challenge" USAC Openers at...

1/18/2016
The 2016 “Winter Challenge” opens this weekend at Canyon Speedway in Peoria, Ariz. as the USAC racing season officially debuts. The five-race series kicks off this weekend with races Friday, Saturday and Sunday, serving as “special event” non-points races for the USAC Southwest and West Coast Sprint Car Series. R.J. Johnson and Danny Faria Jr. are the respective Southwest and West Coast Champions, Johnson capturing his third consecutive Southwest title last year and...more
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  • administrator on Jan 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/18/2016
Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Introduction to OEM Midget Racing

Introduction to OEM Midget Racing...

1/24/2016
Contact Denny Smith for more information.
Quinn McCabe
  • Quinn McCabe on Jan 24, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/24/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Midgets
Special Hotel Rates For Ocala Wint

Special Hotel Rates For Ocala Wint...

1/22/2016
For fans, drivers, teams, and media who will be traveling to Ocala, Florida for the 2016 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car season opening weekend at Bubba Raceway Park on February 18-19-20, there are special hotel rates available to you that can save you some cash. Make your reservations now for a room at the Best Western Ocala Park Centre located at 3701 SW 38th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474. To set up a reservation, call (352) 237-4848 and mention “USAC Racing” to receive the racer’s...more
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  • administrator on Jan 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/22/2016
Tags: Ocala Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Clauson Grabs "Winter Challenge" O

Clauson Grabs "Winter Challenge" O...

1/23/2016
Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. sped to victory in Friday night's opener of the 5th "Winter Challenge" Sprint car series at Canyon Speedway. Driving Mike Martin's Cancer Treatment Centers of America/Jonathan Byrd's Racing entry, Clauson took the lead from Charles Davis Jr. on lap 13 and led the rest of the way to beat Josh Hodges, Davis, R.J. Johnson and Dennis Gile. USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST “Special Event” SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: January 22, 2016 – Peoria,...more
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  • administrator on Jan 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/23/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest
USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets Set t

USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets Set t...

1/27/2016
The USAC Midwest Thunder Midget (MTM) Series is pleased to announce its plans for the 2016 season featuring affordable production automotive and motorcycle-based engine rules. The series will offer competitive racing against full fields of cars with members competing for USAC points series recognition including the opportunity for the series champion to attend the USAC Banquet in Indianapolis next December. The series will focus on two Midwest race facilities known...more
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  • administrator on Jan 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/27/2016
Tags: Montpelier Motor Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, USAC Midwest Midgets
Pennslyvania Midget Week Date Goes

Pennslyvania Midget Week Date Goes...

1/29/2016
Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway in Newmanstown, Pa. has joined the 2016 USAC Pennsylvania Midget Week slate. The one-eighth-mile dirt oval will host the third night of the four-race swing, on August 16. "We are beyond excited and proud to host an event of this magnitude," said Lanco President Jim Harrington, Jr. "We know what a jewel we have in the Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway and now we can showcase our track and facility to a national touring group - the...more
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  • administrator on Jan 29, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/29/2016
Tags: Clyde Martin Mem. Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Clauson Becomes 6th USAC Driver to

Clauson Becomes 6th USAC Driver to...

2/1/2016
Bryan Clauson has become the sixth driver in USAC history to score 100 race victories during a career. He is also the youngest, at age 26, to reach that feat. He achieved the century mark last Friday night at Canyon Speedway in Peoria, Ariz. by winning the 30-lap USAC Southwest/West Coast Sprint Car "Winter Challenge" special event. Clauson's total includes two Silver Crown wins, 34 in National Sprint Cars, 36 in National Midgets, seven in Kenyon Midgets, nine West...more
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  • administrator on Feb 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/1/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Toyota's USAC Contingency Continue

Toyota's USAC Contingency Continue...

2/2/2016
Contingency postings of nearly $125,000 have been posted for the 2016 USAC racing season by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), USA, in conjunction with Toyota Motor Sales, USA. For the 11th consecutive year, they will be offering cash contingency award payments to Toyota-powered team owners competing in select USAC divisions. Included are the Silver Crown, National Midget and Western Midget Series. Award payments are made to both the 1st and 2nd highest finishing...more
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  • administrator on Feb 02, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/2/2016
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
2015 USAC Western Midget Series St

2015 USAC Western Midget Series St...

2/2/2016
FEATURE WINS: (2) Rico Abreu (Calistoga Speedway on Sept. 5 & Calistoga Speedway on Sept.6) Michael Faccinto (Thunderbowl Raceway on May 2 & Petaluma Speedway on July 18) Ronnie Gardner (Bakersfield Speedway on March 21 & Santa Maria Raceway on July 3) (1) Brady Bacon (Thunderbowl Raceway on May 30) Ryan Bernal (Silver Dollar Speedway on Sept. 10) Cory Elliott (Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds on Oct. 3) Alex Schutte (Bakersfield Speedway on Sept. 19) Chase...more
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  • administrator on Feb 02, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/2/2016
Tags: USAC Western States Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
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