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It’s Western World Week at CSP!

11/19/2014

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 17, 2014) – The Western World Championships, the perfect way to end a season. That’s how Canyon Speedway Park will bring the curtains down on the 2014 season with this weekend’s 47th Annual USAC Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships atop the 1/3-mile clay oval near Phoenix. The Honda USAC National Midgets and the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Cars will battle it out for three nights on Thursday, Friday and...more

administrator on Nov 19, 2014
Article Date: 11/19/2014

Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC National Midgets, USAC Southwest

Bell & Bernal Bag Friday Western W...

11/24/2014

Action at the 47th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships continued with Christopher Bell and Ryan Bernal snaring wins in Friday night action atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Bernal dominated the 30-lap USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car feature for his second win in as many nights while Bell earned his 26th overall win of the year in the 30-lap Honda USAC National Midget main event. A $7,500 winner’s share is up for grabs in...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Ryan Bernal, Christopher Bell, Canyon Speedway Park

Rossi & Hagen are Western World Ch...

11/24/2014

The 47th Annual Sands Chevrolet Western World Championships concluded in wild fashion with Matt Rossi and Darren Hagen posting what could be both classified as “upset” wins in Saturday night’s finale atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval. Rossi scored a popular hometown win with a stunning drive to victory lane in the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Car main event while Darren Hagen struck his first blow of the year in Honda USAC National Midget...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Darren Hagen, Matt Rossi, Canyon Speedway Park

HINES OPENS "WESTERN WORLD" WITH H...

11/24/2014

Peoria, Arizona.……Tracy Hines picked up his first Honda National Midget win of the year in Thursday’s opener to the 47th Annual Sands Chevrolet “Western World Championships” at Canyon Speedway Park. The New Castle, Indiana veteran who sits 7th on the all-time National Midget win list made it his 35th career victory. Hines started from the pole but it was Zach Daum sneaking from row two to get the lead off turn-four on the opening lap, as Hines fell all the way to...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Tracy Hines, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series

BERNAL TOPS OPENING NIGHT "WESTERN...

11/24/2014

Peoria, Arizona.....Ryan Bernal held back the advances of Bryan Clauson to win the opening night of the 47th Sands Chevrolet "Western World Championships" at Canyon Speedway Park on Thursday night. The Hollister, California driver continued his outstanding Sprint Car season on the West Coast in the Phulps Motorsports - Tri-L Mandarin Ranch #56 ART/Wesmar. Gary Taylor jumped to the lead from the pole, but he and Bernal waged war for the top spot over the opening laps....more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Ryan Bernal, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series

74TH “TURKEY NIGHT” AT PERRIS FEAT...

11/24/2014

PARNELLI JONES SERVES AS “GRAND MARSHAL” USAC championships will be on the line Thursday night when one of America’s most traditional and revered motorsport events takes to Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. The Annual “Turkey Night Grand Prix” marks the 74th running of the race which debuted in Los Angeles back in 1934 and has been won by many of the sport’s biggest names. Parnelli Jones, the 1963 Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time (1964 & 1966) Turkey Night champ, will...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Perris Auto Speedway, Midgets, Midgets

BELL ASCENDS TO TOP SPOT IN NIGHT...

11/24/2014

Peoria, Arizona.……After narrowly coming home second in the opening night of Honda National/Western Midget action at the 47th Sands Chevrolet “Western World Championships,” defending series champion Christopher Bell won in convincing fashion in Friday’s preliminary night. Bell started from the front row and was largely unthreatened throughout the 30-lapper. Three cautions reset his advantage, but second-running Bryan Clauson could not gain ground for the lead. It was...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Christopher Bell, Canyon Speedway Park, Rich Forman Photo

JESSOP WINS MADERA HPD “SPECIAL”

11/24/2014

Madera, CA……..Cody Jessop of Madera, Calif. won Friday night’s 30-lap USAC Western HPD Midget race at his home track – Madera Speedway. The race was a special “non-points” race and Jessop passed Dylan Nobile on lap 28 and led the last three laps to beat Nobile, Duke Love, Tom Paterson and Tommy McCarthy. HPD USAC WESTERN MIDGET “SPECIAL EVENT” RACE RESULTS: November 21, 2014 – Madera, California – Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-15.194; 2....more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Cody Jessop, Madera Speedway, Midgets

KELLEY WINS LVMS HPD FINALE, BUCKL...

11/24/2014

Las Vegas, NV……..Jeff Kelley of Eden, Utah won Saturday night’s USAC Western HPD Midget finale at the Las Veas Motor Speedway Bullring. He passed Shawn Buckley on lap 25 and led the final six laps t beat Buckley, Jim Waters, Christine Breckenridge and Michael Daniels. Buckley wrapped up the 2014 USAC Western HPD and Pavement titles in the process. Kelley's win was the first in HPD Western competition by a Honda engine. HPD USAC WESTERN MIDGET PAVEMENT RACE RESULTS:...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Jeff Kelley, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Midgets

ROSSI REPRESENTS ARIZONA WITH DOMI...

11/24/2014

Peoria, Arizona.……A local boy brought it home on Saturday night in the 47th Annual Sands Chevrolet “Western World Championships” at Canyon Speedway Park as Matt Rossi notched the biggest win of his career in the Southwest/West Coast Sprint Car 30-lapper. “I can’t believe I just won the Western World. I’ve gone to this race my whole life and to be an Arizona boy who wins it is just more than I can even describe. I had no idea how big a lead we had, so every little...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Matt Rossi, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series

HAGEN CLOSES "WESTERN WORLD" WITH...

11/24/2014

Peoria, Arizona.……Darren Hagen waited until the penultimate round of the 2014 Honda National Midget season to score his first win, and he made it a big one with the 47th Annual Sands Chevrolet “Western World Championships” at Canyon Speedway Park. The Riverside, California driver, who narrowly lost off the final corner a year ago, held on in an eerily similar circumstance on Saturday night for the $7,500 win. Hagen led from the pole, but Tanner Thorson was hot on the...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Darren Hagen, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC 360 Sprint Series

BUCKLEY WINS 2 WESTERN HPD TITLES...

11/24/2014

BUCKLEY WINS 2 WESTERN HPD TITLES AT LAS VEGAS; JESSOP & KELLEY TAKE FINAL HPD FEATURES AT MADERA, LVMS Shawn Buckley of Simi Valley, Calif. completed his drive to championships in USAC’s Western HPD overall and pavement series Saturday at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway Bullring. He led the first 24 laps of Saturday night’s finale and finished second behind race winner Jeff Kelley. Kelley, of Eden, Utah, led the last six laps to beat Buckley, Jim Waters, Christine...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Shawn Buckley, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Midgets

3-WAY TITLE FIGHT BETWEEN ABREU, B...

11/24/2014

3-WAY TITLE FIGHT BETWEEN ABREU, BELL, HINES ON TAP THURSDAY IN “TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX; HAGEN, BELL & HINES SHARE “WESTERN WORLD” SPOTLIGHT Only 36 points separate the top-three drivers in USAC's Honda National Midget Series entering Thursday night’s 74th “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Combatants Rico Abreu, Christopher Bell and Tracy Hines all have significant objectives as they chase the championship going into the season finale. Ronnie...more

administrator on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Dave Darland, Perris Auto Speedway, Midgets

Beierle Back in the Saddle This Th...

11/24/2014

Inside Line Promotions – BISMARCK, N.D. (Nov. 24, 2014) – Andee Beierle will return to racing for the first time in more than three months this Thursday. Beierle will make her debut at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, Calif., where she will drive for Daum Motorsports during the 74th annual Turkey Night with the USAC Honda National Midget Series. “I’m very excited and looking forward to every chance I get to work with Zach Daum and the team,” she said. “I know there will...more

Shawn Miller on Nov 24, 2014
Article Date: 11/24/2014

Tags: Andee Beierle, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC National Midgets

Kart Kanyon joins USAC .25 Midget...

11/26/2014

For Immediate Release November 25, 2014 Debi Supan USAC HONDA .25 Program Welcomes Kart Kanyon Speedway to the Family (Indianapolis) – The United States Auto Club welcomes another club to the already extended USAC Honda .25 division with the addition of Kart Kanyon Speedway located in Aztec, NM. “We are excited to add Kart Kanyon to our program,” said Kyle McCain, Director. Kart Kanyon was originally established in 2001 by Ron Mason. Terry Bard, Dave Whitaker, Dave...more

administrator on Nov 26, 2014
Article Date: 11/26/2014

Tags: Kart Kanyon Speedway, Quarter Midgets, Midgets

Bell Ready to Feast on Turkey Nigh...

12/1/2014

After a weekend full of podiums and his 26th win of the year, it all comes down to Turkey Night for Christopher Bell in his pursuit of a second consecutive USAC National Midget title. With Friday night’s Western World Championships preliminary victory his 16th triumph among the Midget ranks in 2014, the accolades have already started coming in for the Norman, OK, driver including the Badger Midget championship and then National Midget Driver of the Year honors for the...more

administrator on Dec 01, 2014
Article Date: 12/1/2014

Tags: Christopher Bell, Canyon Speedway Park, Rich Forman Photo

Latest Announcement

12/1/2014

I'm am very exited to announce that Lucas Schott will be driving the 6R midget in Duquoin Illinois on December 20. We look forward to working with Lucas and his father John Schott. I will also be Running my Fontana powered Boss Chassis midget there also.

Joel Vis on Dec 01, 2014
Article Date: 12/1/2014

Tags: Jody Rosenboom, Midgets, Midgets

Beierle Advances into the Show Dur...

12/1/2014

Inside Line Promotions – PERRIS, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2014) – Andee Beierle had a successful debut at Perris Auto Speedway on Thanksgiving night. Beierle, who hadn’t raced in approximately three months and who hadn’t been in a midget since last summer, made the main event during the 74th annual Turkey Night with the USAC Honda National Midget Series. “I’m happy because I made the main first of all,” she said. “From practice night to the main event I got more comfortable...more

Shawn Miller on Dec 01, 2014
Article Date: 12/1/2014

Tags: Andee Beierle, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC National Midgets

RALPH POTTER, 81

12/4/2014

RALPH POTTER, 81 Two-time USAC National Midget Car Owner Champion Ralph Potter passed away Monday at age 81. The owner of Ralph's Muffler Shops in Indianapolis, Ind., Potter had a checkered career as a USAC car owner, including 16 National Midget wins and the 2000 Silver Crown victory at Knoxville, Iowa with driver Jay Drake. Significant Midget wins included the 1993 Night Before the 500 Classic in Indianapolis with driver Mike Bliss and the 1995 Hoosier Dome...more

administrator on Dec 04, 2014
Article Date: 12/4/2014

Tags: USAC National Midgets, Ralph Potter, Midgets

ABREU, GARDNER GRAB USAC CHAMPIONS...

12/4/2014

BELL BECOMES 50th “TURKEY NIGHT” WINNER Rico Abreu withstood the challenges of teammate Christopher Bell and Tracy Hines to emerge as the 2014 Honda USAC National Midget Championship at the conclusion of Thursday night’s series finale in Perris, Calif. Abreu, of Rutherford, Calif., finished fifth in the 74th “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris Auto Speedway as Bell became the 50th different winner of the classic. Abreu’s final margin in the standings was 10 points over...more

administrator on Dec 04, 2014
Article Date: 12/4/2014

Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Rico Abreu, Perris Auto Speedway

BELL WINS 74TH "TURKEY NIGHT;" ABR...

12/4/2014

BELL WINS 74TH "TURKEY NIGHT;" ABREU, GARDNER TAKE TITLES Perris, California.……Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports had much to celebrate on Thursday night after a dominant season ended with Christopher Bell winning the 74th “Turkey Night Grand Prix” and Rico Abreu clinched his first Honda Midget Series National Championship. Ronnie Gardner closed out his second-straight Honda Western Midget title. St. Helena, California’s Abreu said of his ten-point championship over...more

administrator on Dec 04, 2014
Article Date: 12/4/2014

Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Rico Abreu, Christopher Bell

SWANSON, BACON, ABREU NATIONAL CHA...

12/4/2014

WESTERN CHAMPS CELEBRATE FEB. 7 IN PASO ROBLES USAC’s 59th “Night of Champions” National Awards Dinner is scheduled for Friday night, December 12, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Champions of USAC’s 2014 racing series will be honored during the gala evening. Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. won the USAC Silver Crown Championship while Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. captured the AMSOIL National Sprint Car title. The Honda National Midget...more

administrator on Dec 04, 2014
Article Date: 12/4/2014

Tags: Brady Bacon, Kody Swanson, Rico Abreu

Inside Line Promotions Offering Fr...

12/5/2014

Inside Line Promotions – SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Dec. 5, 2014) – Inside Line Promotions is offering a unique opportunity during the 2015 racing season. The public relations company will sponsor press releases for one motor sports competitor throughout the season. The free package also includes advice about marketing, sponsorship, social media and media relations. To apply, email your name, phone number, racing division, several career highlights and a short summary...more

Shawn Miller on Dec 05, 2014
Article Date: 12/5/2014

Tags: Winged Sprints, Micro Sprints, Midgets

2015 Chili Bowl Entry List at 94 a...

12/5/2014

(Photo Credit: Dylan Duvall) TULSA, Okla. (December 5, 2014) While stores echo the sounds of Christmas, race shops across the country ring alive for a different season as the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire kicks off in just over a month's time at the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. With Practice slated for Monday, January 12, 2015, the current list shows 94 entries confirming 87 drivers. Of those entered, none have claimed...more

Bryan Hulbert on Dec 05, 2014
Article Date: 12/5/2014

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/12/2015 Tulsa Expo Raceway

Up and Down Midget Week!

6/17/2014

Brady Bacon – Up and Down Midget Week! (Bill W) June 17, 2014 – The trials and travails of USAC Indiana midget week were not lost on Brady Bacon and the Wilke #11 team. In the four events run, they grabbed a top five and two top tens along the way. This weekend, the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will return to the seat of the Hoffman Racing #69 sprint car team as they hope to stay on top of the USAC National sprint car standings in a trio of events in the Upper...more

Brady Bacon on Dec 08, 2014
Article Date: 6/17/2014

Tags: Brady Bacon, Midgets

Chili Bowl 2015 Announcement

12/9/2014

Tuesday's With Ty: 2015 Chili Bowl Announcement. Owasso, OK| December 9 ,2014- With announcements coming out across the country about the 2015 Chili Bowl, we fill it fitting that we release our plans for this year's race. THR will be joining forces with Stephanie Meents Racing team owned by Stephanie Meents for the 2015 Chili Bowl. Coming off his first full season of midget racing Ty placed 5th in the season points race, and will be crowned the Lucas Oil POWRi West...more

Tina Hulsey on Dec 09, 2014
Article Date: 12/9/2014

Tags: Ty Hulsey, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS SHARE SPOTLIGHT...

12/15/2014

USAC National driving champions Kody Swanson, Brady Bacon and Rico Abreu shared the spotlight along with other 2014 USAC champions and special award recipients at Friday night’s 59th USAC “Night of Champions” celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Swanson, of Kingsburg, Calif., Bacon, of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Abreu, of Rutherford, Calif., became first-time National champions. Swanson was the Silver Crown titlist, Bacon the AMSOIL...more

administrator on Dec 15, 2014
Article Date: 12/15/2014

Tags: Brady Bacon, Kody Swanson, Rico Abreu

Six Champions Among Latest Chili B...

12/15/2014

(Photo Credit: Mike Howard) TULSA, Okla. (December 15, 2014) - As construction of Tulsa Expo Raceway begins, the entry list for the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire has swelled past the 200 mark with 206 entries confirming 194 drivers. Among the latest wave of drivers are half-dozen Golden Driller winners as four-time champion, Kevin Swindell, has entered along with five-time champion, Sammy Swindell, in what could possibly be the...more

Bryan Hulbert on Dec 15, 2014
Article Date: 12/15/2014

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/12/2015 Tulsa Expo Raceway

Chili Bowl Drivers Set To Spice Up...

12/17/2014

(Image Credit: Bobbie Sue Photography) TULSA, Okla. (December 17, 2014) - Construction of the Tulsa Expo Raceway is underway with the 30th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout just over two weeks away. Happening December 31, 2014 through January 3, 2015, the entry list has grown to over 800 in the last week. A marque event for rising stars, the race that gave birth to the Chili Bowl has become a vital test session for several Golden Driller Hopefuls. Among the drivers...more

Bryan Hulbert on Dec 17, 2014
Article Date: 12/17/2014

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Micro Sprints, Midgets

Schuett Racing Inc. set to compete...

12/17/2014

Philo, IL- Kyle Schuett will pilot the #31 Illiana Insurance Agency and Bergfield Farms- sponsored, Esslinger-powered Spike midget in the 5th annual POWRi Battle at the Center on Saturday, December 20th in Du Quoin, Illinois. Kyle has 5 POWRi midget events under his hat this season with 4 POWRi feature event starts and a stand-alone feature start at the Kokomo Klash in Kokomo, Indiana. Kyle recorded his best career POWRi midget finish in July at St. Francois County...more

Kyle Schuett on Dec 17, 2014
Article Date: 12/17/2014

Tags: Kyle Schuett, Southern Illinois Center, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints

2015 USAC NATIONAL SCHEDULES ANNOU...

12/19/2014

USAC’s preliminary 2015 National racing schedules were distributed at the annual Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis, Ind. and continue to be formulated for what promises to be a spectacular 60th season of USAC competiton. The Silver Crown, AMSOIL National Sprint Car and Honda National Midget schedules are projected to include more than 75 total events in 15 states, beginning with six “Winter Dirt Games VI” Sprint races in Florida and USAC’s 2015...more

administrator on Dec 19, 2014
Article Date: 12/19/2014

Tags: USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets

Record Watch: Chili Bowl Entry Lis...

12/20/2014

(Photo Credit: Dylan Duvall) TULSA, Okla. (December 20, 2014) For the past couple years, the entry list for the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals has flirted with the 300 mark. Once again, the number of teams registering for the indoor Midget event is nearing the three century mark with 285 entries received for the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, happening Tuesday, January 13, 2015 through Saturday, January 17, 2015. Of the 290...more

Bryan Hulbert on Dec 20, 2014
Article Date: 12/20/2014

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/12/2015 Tulsa Expo Raceway

Jody Finishes top 10 in Star Studd...

12/22/2014

The last race of 2014 is in the books with JRR traveling to Duquoin, IL to race with the POWERI Midget Series in The Battle at the Center. Some of the top drivers in the country from Midgets, to World of Outlaws, to NASCAR were apart of the 59 drivers in attendance to get in some seat time before the Chili Bowl just a few weeks away. Jody was able to get out the gates on the right foot in his New BOSS Chassis #14R starting outside the front row and winning his heat...more

Joel Vis on Dec 22, 2014
Article Date: 12/22/2014

Tags: Jody Rosenboom, Midgets, Midgets

Downforce Designs Midget Power Ran...

12/22/2014

Bell Best in Downforce Designs Midget Power Rankings The Wheatley Chronicles – Volume II, No. 79 Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (December 22, 2014) – Christopher Bell racked up 16 wins in North American Midget racing action in 2014 en route to landing the number one ranking in this year’s Downforce Designs Midget Power Rankings. After posting 10 wins to edge Zach Daum for the top spot by 39 points last year, the Norman, OK, racer upped the ante to 16 victories to once...more

administrator on Dec 22, 2014
Article Date: 12/22/2014

Tags: Christopher Bell, Midgets, Midgets

Bruce Jr. Entering Chili Bowl Than...

12/22/2014

(Photo by Hulbert Photography) Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (Dec. 22, 2014) – Tony Bruce Jr. will compete in the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals in less than a month. It marks his first race at the premier midget event – held Jan. 13-17 at the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. – since 2007. “I’m really excited about it,” he said. “I had no interest in running the Chili Bowl until the right situation came along. Thanks to Submersible Pumps...more

Shawn Miller on Dec 22, 2014
Article Date: 12/22/2014

Tags: Tony Bruce, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Winged Sprints

Pits Will be Tight as Chili Bowl E...

12/27/2014

(Photo Credit: Dylan Duvall) TULSA, Okla. (December 27, 2014) The 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire is on track to be a record smashing event, with the entry count climbing over the 300 mark for the first time to 316 entries confirming 303 drivers for the indoor spectacular. Even with the enormous size of the River Spirit Expo Center, space has been tight the past couple years and will be even tighter in the pits for the 2015...more

Bryan Hulbert on Dec 27, 2014
Article Date: 12/27/2014

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/12/2015 Tulsa Expo Raceway

Chili Bowl Nightly Breakdown Now A...

12/31/2014

(Photo Credit: Joe Orth) TULSA, Okla. (December 31, 2014) The nightly breakdown of Qualifying Nights for the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, happening January 13-17, 2015 at the River Spirit Expo Center, is now posted to the Chili Bowl website. As high as 321, one team has unfortunately had to drop, bringing the field to 318 entries. A preliminary look, the list will change almost daily before the Chili Bowl commences. The breakdown of nights is...more

Bryan Hulbert on Dec 31, 2014
Article Date: 12/31/2014

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/12/2015 Tulsa Expo Raceway

Budweiser Named Official Beer of t...

1/7/2015

TULSA, Okla. (January 7, 2015) The King of Beers is now the official beer of the King of Midget races. Along with being named the official Beer of the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire, Budweiser will also be the presenting sponsor of all Qualifying Night Heat Races. "Race Fans deserve the King of Beers supporting this great event. The Chili Bowl draws a lot of beer drinkers, getting our brands in front of them makes good...more

Bryan Hulbert on Jan 07, 2015
Article Date: 1/7/2015

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/12/2015 Tulsa Expo Raceway

CLAUSON, ABREU SCORE IN NEW ZEALAN...

1/8/2015

Congratulations to Bryan Clauson and Rico Abreu on their Midget racing successes in New Zealand. Abreu won the Dec. 26 30-lapper at WXC Speedway (Western Springs) in Auckland, while Clauson took the Dec. 30 40-lapper at Huntly Placemakers Speedway in Huntly, the Jan. 1 World 30-lap Derby at Auckland and the big Jan. 3 World 50-lap Main Event at Auckland. Tracy Hines had "top-five" finishes in all four races and Darren Hagen was second in the Jan. 1 feature after...more

administrator on Jan 08, 2015
Article Date: 1/8/2015

Tags: Bryan Clauson, Rico Abreu, WXC Speedway

MIDGET RACING - STATE OF THE INDUS...

1/8/2015

Wednesday, January 14th 10am - Tulsa Expo Center -Media Room The United States Auto Club will be hosting a meeting for team representatives to discuss the overall state of Midget racing. The meeting topics will be broad but limited to midget racing and improving support on all levels on an annual basis. This is an open invitation for all midget teams, and due to limited space we request those who plan to attend please RSVP in advance to guarantee a seat. Only one team...more

administrator on Jan 08, 2015
Article Date: 1/8/2015

Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets

HINES TOPS MIDGET FEATURE IN NEW Z...

1/8/2015

Mt. Maunganui, NZ — (January 5, 2015) — Tracy Hines won the midget car feature on Monday night at Baypark Speedway. Michael Pickens and Rico Abreu rounded out the podium.

administrator on Jan 08, 2015
Article Date: 1/8/2015

Tags: Tracy Hines, Bay Park Speedway, Midgets

Champion Spark Plugs Contest

1/8/2015

Please Click on the link below sign up and vote everyday for Ty! He Needs as many votes as we can get to move him to the 2nd round of voting!! Thank You! http://www.championsparkplugs.com/search-for-a-champion/view/40#.VK6tSivF-So

Tina Hulsey on Jan 08, 2015
Article Date: 1/8/2015

Tags: Ty Hulsey, Economy Midgets, Midgets

RacinBoys Live Pay-Per-View Broadc...

1/8/2015

Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 8, 2015) – A record of more than 300 drivers have pre-entered for the biggest midget race in the country next week and RacinBoys will showcase live Pay-Per-View of the action. RacinBoys will have a live video broadcast each night during the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire next Tuesday through Saturday inside the River Spirit Expo Center. The cost is only $99.99 ($89.99 for premium...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 08, 2015
Article Date: 1/8/2015

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, RacinBoys.com, Chili Bowl

VIROC VII Field Announced

1/8/2015

(Image Credit: Chuck Stowe) TULSA, Okla. (January 8, 2015) A 20 lap shootout among some of the best to ever race the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire, the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions will see its seventh round during Warren Cat Qualifying Night, scheduled for Tuesday, January 13. The opening night of the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire, the VIROC will take place prior to the...more

Bryan Hulbert on Jan 08, 2015
Article Date: 1/8/2015

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/13/2015 Tulsa Expo Raceway

Bruce Jr. Making First Chili Bowl...

1/11/2015

Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (Jan. 11, 2015) – Tony Bruce Jr. is more than excited to make his first start at the famed Chili Bowl in eight years. With the help of Submersible Pumps Inc. and Wheeler Metals, Bruce Jr. put together a midget to compete in the premier event this Tuesday through Saturday inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. His preliminary night during the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals is set for Tuesday,...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2015
Article Date: 1/11/2015

Tags: Tony Bruce, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl

Bright Searching for Another Stand...

1/11/2015

Inside Line Promotions – POTTSVILLE, Pa. (Jan. 11, 2015) – Alex Bright has high expectations entering the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals this week. Bright, whose preliminary night inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., is slated for Tuesday prior to the finale on Saturday, is coming off a stellar season when he captured five midget victories following a career-best result at the 2014 Chili Bowl. This year he tackles the event piloting a midget...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2015
Article Date: 1/11/2015

Tags: Alex Bright, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl

Dunlap Performance Invading Chili...

1/11/2015

(Photo Courtesy of Dunlap Performance) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 11, 2015) – Dunlap Performance is fielding a two-car team this week at the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Oklahoma’s Danny Jennings and Cale Thomas of Indiana will pilot midgets for the team throughout the premier midget event, which runs this Tuesday through Saturday inside the River Spirit Expo Center. “The Chili Bowl is a race that my father and I look forward to and plan...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2015
Article Date: 1/11/2015

Tags: Danny Jennings, Cale Thomas, Tulsa Expo Raceway

Kevin Swindell Takes Momentum of F...

1/11/2015

(Photo by Phil Pace) Inside Line Promotions – GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2015) – The name Swindell is synonymous with the Chili Bowl. After watching his father, Sammy, win an event-leading five titles, Kevin Swindell has been a car to beat the past five years. He enters the 29th edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla., this week seeking his sixth straight top-two finish. “We’re aiming for another win,” he said....more

Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2015
Article Date: 1/11/2015

Tags: Kevin Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl

Swindell Returns to Racing This We...

1/11/2015

(Photo by Phil Pace) Inside Line Promotions – GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2015) – Sammy Swindell made headlines last summer when he retired as a full-time racer. The legend returns to the cockpit this week for the first time in five months when he competes in the 29th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals inside the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Swindell will race on Tuesday in the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions – a $2,500-to-win event – prior to...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2015
Article Date: 1/11/2015

Tags: Sammy Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl

Q&A with Bryan Clauson

1/11/2015

By: Len Hayward (Image Credit: Chuck Stowe) Q&A with Bryan Clauson, Driver No. 63 Dooling Marketing-Rusty Kunz-Curb Records, Spike, Esslinger Can you believe it’s been a year already? It’s definitely flown by. We’ve stayed busy this year, and always helps the time to past. I can remember like it was yesterday and we are excited to be back. This is one we’ve always looked forward to coming to but especially after winning last year. It’s exciting to be back here in...more

Bryan Hulbert on Jan 11, 2015
Article Date: 1/11/2015

Tags: Bryan Clauson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets

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