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Races at Seymour Raceway Park have

Races at Seymour Raceway Park have...

6/26/2016
Due to heavy rains, the races at Seymour Raceway Park have been cancelled tonight. Hope to see everyone on Wednesday, at Rockford Speedway, for the Outlaw Clay Classic..
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  • administrator on Jun 26, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/26/2016
Tags: Outagamie Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros
Gardner Returns to Victory Lane at

Gardner Returns to Victory Lane at...

6/26/2016
USAC Western States Midget Series point leader Ronnie Gardner of Corona, Calif. led all 30 laps to win Saturday night’s feature race at Keller Auto Speedway at the Kings Fairgrounds in the Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart/Esslinger. He was trailed at the checkered flag by fast qualifier Michael Faccinto, Cody Swanson, Courtney Crone and Frankie Guerrini.
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/26/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Kings Speedway, USAC Western Classic (Dirt)
"Battle at The Brickyard" Eyes IMS

"Battle at The Brickyard" Eyes IMS...

6/27/2016
The upcoming “Battle at the Brickyard” is expected to establish a new record for the number of race cars to tour the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at a single time when the USAC .25 Midgets converge on the historic oval July 7-10. Last year a total of 178 cars toured the 2.5-mile oval in a ceremonial lap. This year, the event has already received over 310 pre-registrations! The event is round three of the 2016 USAC National .25 Midget calendar, following events at...more
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/27/2016
Tags: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, USAC .25, Midgets
Shebester Shines At RPM Speedway

Shebester Shines At RPM Speedway

6/24/2016
Crandall, TX | June 24, 2016; A debut that has been long awaited for the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget Series at RPM Speedway proved to be better than expected. 17 cars signed in for competition at the fast 1/4 mile speedway, and proceeded to put on an excellent show for the massive crowd in attendance. Two action packed heat races would be won by Steven Shebester and Grady Chandler, with the Integrity Customs High point award going to Shebester. At intermission a fan...more
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/24/2016
Tags: RPM Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Shebester Sweeps The Weekend

Shebester Sweeps The Weekend

6/25/2016
Tulsa, Oklahoma| June 26, 2016; 12 drivers signed in for competition at the Lawton Speedway on a warm evening in front of an outstanding crowd. Once the sun went down, a nice breeze picked up making conditions perfect for a great night of racing. Heat races would be won by Steven Shebester and Travis Scott, with the Integrity Customs High point award going to Shebester. At intermission, Jasmine was chosen from the stands to come down from the stands to roll the dice....more
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/25/2016
Tags: Lawton Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
Western States Midgets at Petaluma

Western States Midgets at Petaluma...

6/27/2016
Michael Faccinto and Ronnie Gardner finished 1-2 in last year’s USAC Western States Midget feature at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway. They will continue their 2016 series point battle when the series returns to Petaluma July 16. After his victory in last Saturday’s race at Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif., Gardner holds a 32-point lead over Faccinto in the latest series standings. Gardner, of Corona, Calif. led all 30 laps to win Saturday...more
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  • administrator on Jun 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/27/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Kings Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
Hump Day Summer Series Begins Wedn

Hump Day Summer Series Begins Wedn...

6/27/2016
The USAC Indiana Midget Championship returns to Plymouth Speedway Wednesday night, June 29 for the first of three $2000-to-win “Hump Day Summer Series” races at the northern Indiana dirt oval. The 5IVE-6IX, Inc. promoted event features the second race of the season for the Indiana-based, regional midget series. Noblesville, Indiana's Bryan Clauson was victorious in the series’ initial race at Plymouth back in May. By virtue of that win, Clauson leads the series...more
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  • administrator on Jun 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/27/2016
Tags: Plymouth Speedway, USAC Indiana Midgets, Midgets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – POWRi NATI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – POWRi NATI...

6/28/2016
Belleville, IL – After reviewing the data provided by on-track results from POWRi Illinois SPEED Week and races up until present day and comparing that data to information from the races earlier in the season, pre-current rev limiter rules, it has become apparent that the rev limit rules must be adjusted. Effective immediately, POWRi will be going back to the previous rev limits allowed. Gathered data has shown that with the two major types of engine designs (push rod...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Jun 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/28/2016
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Macon Has Been Rained Out

Macon Has Been Rained Out

7/2/2016
This coming Saturday, July 2, Mighty Macon IL Speedway will have its fourth visit of the season from the quick and nimble racers of POWRi. Drivers from a number of different states will be competing with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets, a fan favorite of many. The wicked fast POWRi Speedway Motors Micros will buzz around the 1/5-mile track as well. To top it off, fans of the stock car variety will get to see their UMP Pro Late Models, a Big 10 Street Stock...more
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  • administrator on Jun 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/2/2016
Tags: Macon Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Thorson Leads 1-2-3-4-5 Team Sweep

Thorson Leads 1-2-3-4-5 Team Sweep...

6/30/2016
Tanner Thorson of Minden, Nev. led an unprecedented 1-2-3-4-5 Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports sweep of the top five spots in Wednesday night's 5IVE-6IX "Hump Day Summer Series" debut for the USAC Indiana Midgets at Plymouth Speedway. Thorson passed teammate Spencer Bayston on lap 17 and led the rest of the way in his TRD/JBL Audio Bullet/Speedway Toyota. Carson Macedo took second ahead of Bayston, Ryan Robinson and Holly Shelton. It marked the first time a single...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/30/2016
Tags: Tanner Thorson, Plymouth Speedway, USAC Indiana Midgets
"Waelti tops Rockford Clay Classic

"Waelti tops Rockford Clay Classic...

6/30/2016
Loves Park, Ill., June 29---Brandon Waelti won the “Outlaw Clay Classic” 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series feature Wednesday Night at Rockford Speedway. The event was the first for Badger at the track since September 1981. Over 200 truckloads of clay turned the ¼-mile paved oval into a high banked dirt track. The event was run with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. The feature got off to a rough start,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/30/2016
Tags: Rockford Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets
Tuesday Night Thunder Starts the R

Tuesday Night Thunder Starts the R...

6/30/2016
The road to the Belleville Midget Nationals will be more action-packed than ever with this year’s addition of “Riverside Chevrolet Tuesday Night Thunder presented by Fairbury Foods and Schmidt’s Sanitation” featuring the USAC National Midgets at Fairbury, Nebraska’s Jefferson County Speedway. The event, set for Tuesday night, August 2, will also include the JayHusker non-wing Micro Sprint Cars. It will mark the first time ever for the USAC National Midgets to sling the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/30/2016
Tags: Jefferson County Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Macedo Cowboys up to win the 35th

Macedo Cowboys up to win the 35th...

7/4/2016
Sun Prairie, WI – Carson Macedo of Lemoore, California overtook Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck and held off teammate Spencer Bayston to win the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series feature event for the 35th annual Pepsi Nationals at Angell Park Speedway. Macedo is only the fourth driver to win the Pepsi Nationals in their first attempt. Pole sitter Justin Peck held the lead from the get go until an early race caution on lap five. On the restart, Macedo was able...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Jul 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/4/2016
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, POWRi, Midgets
Ray Wins Badger A-Main at the Pep

Ray Wins Badger A-Main at the Pep...

7/4/2016
Sun Prairie, WI, July 3--- Robbie Ray won his second 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series feature of the season. Ray took the lead from Mitchell Davis on the second lap. Brandon Waelti moved through traffic and began to battle for the lead with Ray as the laps were winding down. The caution appeared for a spun car on the final lap setting up a two lap dash to the finish. On the restart Ray driving the Mark Ray owned...more
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  • administrator on Jul 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/4/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Midgets
OCCU Midseason Championship THIS S

OCCU Midseason Championship THIS S...

7/13/2016
Spectator Gates Open: 5:00pm Opening Ceremonies: 7:00pm Tickets: Adult (18-61): $16 Junior (7-17) / Senior (62+) / Active Military: $11 Kids (6 & Under): FREE Premium Seating: $21 Family Pass (2 adults & up to 4 kids age 7-15): $44 Elma, WA - Grays Harbor Raceway is back in action this Saturday night for Our Community Credit Union Midseason Championship featuring the 360 Sprint Cars, Cut Rate Auto Parts Street Stocks, Shipwreck Beads Modifieds and the Outlaw Tuners....more
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  • Steve Beitler on Jul 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/13/2016
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2016 Fi

Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2016 Fi...

7/5/2016
USAC's recent social media poll to complete the 2016 list of inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame has resulted in inductions for drivers Steve Butler, Rick Mears and Kevin Olson, and car owner and chief mechanic Willie Davis. The four new inductees received the most votes from a select list of 16 candidates and will join eight previously-announced inductees in the ceremony which accompanies the July 21 "Rich Vogler Classic" USAC Silver Crown race at Lucas Oil Raceway...more
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  • administrator on Jul 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/5/2016
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Edwards Elbows Up For First POWRi

Edwards Elbows Up For First POWRi...

7/9/2016
Tulsa, Oklahoma | July 10, 2016; Race fans packed the stands as 17 drivers signed in on a warm afternoon at I44 Riverside Speedway. The temperature would cool off providing excellent conditions come race time. Heat races would be won by Steven Shebester and Frank Flud, with the Integrity Customs High point award going to Grady Chandler. At intermission, Christopher was chosen to be the POWRi West Jr fan of the night and came to roll the dice. Christopher would give the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/9/2016
Tags: I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
Western States Midgets Tackle Peta

Western States Midgets Tackle Peta...

7/12/2016
Michael Faccinto enters this Saturday night’s USAC Western States Midget race at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway hoping to repeat last year’s victory at the 3/8-mile dirt oval and close the 32-point gap behind three-time defending series champ Ronnie Gardner in the 2016 standings. Faccinto has landed “top-five” finishes in all five of his series starts this season. He beat Gardner at Bakersfield June 4, accounting for Gardner’s lone blemish on his otherwise flawless 2016...more
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  • administrator on Jul 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/12/2016
Tags: Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets
Belle-Clair Speedway Knepper Memor

Belle-Clair Speedway Knepper Memor...

7/12/2016
National Midgets and Micros Head to Belle-Clair on Friday, Fairbury for Midgets on Saturday Belleville, IL – After their final appearance for 2016 at Southern Illinois Raceway, Joe B. Miller stole the show, making a clean sweep of the two POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series visits to the high-banked 1/8th mile in Marion, Illinois. Miller’s win at SIR tallies his 24th career victory, one win out of tying with the all-time winner for the POWRi micros, Dereck...more
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  • administrator on Jul 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/12/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
USAC Reaches Historic 10,000th Eve

USAC Reaches Historic 10,000th Eve...

7/13/2016
America’s most diversified motorsports sanctioning body – the United States Auto Club - reaches a significant milestone this weekend, its 10,000th professional event! The historic milestone will be celebrated Saturday night during the “Indiana Sprint Week” finale at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Since debuting with an indoor Midget race at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind. on January 8, 1956, USAC has conducted nearly every form of...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/13/2016
Tags: Tri-State Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets
“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at An

“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at An...

7/13/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 13---The "3rd annual Norm Nelson Classic" is slated for this Sunday Night July 17 at Angell Park Speedway, and will feature three divisions: The IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Cars Series,Mid-State Equipment/ Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, and the Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends. The race will honor Norm Nelson who won the first-ever midget feature at the track on June 2, 1946. Nelson's career is also...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/13/2016
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets
“Badger Midgets add two August e

“Badger Midgets add two August e...

7/13/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 13---Officials of The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series have announced two additional races to their 2016 schedule. This season marks the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. The “Challenge in the Northwoods” at Seymour Raceway Park will be Sunday Night August 7. The originally scheduled event was rained out on June 26. Badger last sanctioned...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/13/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets
Western States Midgets Tackle Peta

Western States Midgets Tackle Peta...

7/12/2016
Michael Faccinto enters this Saturday night’s USAC Western States Midget race at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway hoping to repeat last year’s victory at the 3/8-mile dirt oval and close the 32-point gap behind three-time defending series champ Ronnie Gardner in the 2016 standings. Faccinto has landed “top-five” finishes in all five of his series starts this season. He beat Gardner at Bakersfield June 4, accounting for Gardner’s lone blemish on his otherwise flawless 2016...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/12/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Michael Faccinto, Petaluma Speedway
Thorson Goes Down as 25th Knepper

Thorson Goes Down as 25th Knepper...

7/16/2016
Belleville, IL – On a hammer-down, running above the cushion Belle-Clair Speedway, it would be Minden, Nevada’s own Tanner Thorson finding his way into victory lane at the conclusion of the 30 lap POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series main event honoring the legendary Arnie Knepper. Grabbing the lead ten laps in from Andy Malpocker, Thorson had to deflect a hard charging Austin Brown who was the first car to attempt running above the tall cushion on the board walls,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/16/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Daum Wins Fairbury American Legion

Daum Wins Fairbury American Legion...

7/17/2016
Fairbury, IL – In what was the first actual race held at Fairbury American Legion Speedway for the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series due to the initial two being rained out that past two seasons, the racing most definitely did not disappoint. At the drop of the green flag, pole sitter Tanner Thorson took control with eventual race winner and Pocahontas, Illinois native Zach Daum in tow. On a high-banked, hammer down race track, Daum overtook Thorson for the lead...more
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  • administrator on Jul 17, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/17/2016
Tags: Fairbury Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
"Rain cancels Angell Park Speedwa

"Rain cancels Angell Park Speedwa...

7/17/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 17---Rain forced cancellation of the “3rd annual Norm Nelson Classic” Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event was to feature the IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series, Mid-State Equipment / Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series, and Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends Series. Point leaders Brandon Waelti (midget) and Tory Strauss (600 micro) lead the list of entries excepted for the “Badger doubleheader” on Saturday...more
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  • administrator on Jul 17, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/17/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets
POWRi West Readies For Port City R

POWRi West Readies For Port City R...

7/18/2016
POWRi West Readies For Port City Raceway Tulsa, OK | July 15, 2016: After a weekend at the track where it all started for the Lucas Oil POWRi West series teams have a few weeks to prepare for the track where the season starts, Port City Raceway in Tulsa Oklahoma. We would like to welcome Executive Concrete Polishing Solutions as out presenting sponsor for the night. Executive Concrete Polishing Solutions specializes in high quality concrete floor grinding and polishing...more
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  • administrator on Jul 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/18/2016
Tags: Port City Raceway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
Western Midgets Off Until Calistog

Western Midgets Off Until Calistog...

7/19/2016
USAC’s Western States Midgets are idle until September 3-4 when they resume action as part of Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway’s ninth annual “Louie Vermeil Classic.” Ronnie Gardner continues to lead the series standings as he searches for a fourth consecutive title. He has a 40-point lead over Michael Faccinto going into the two-night Calistoga program which also features the USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Cars. The Saturday feature event at the “Vermeil Classic” is part of the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/19/2016
Tags: Alex Schutte, Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
USAC Midgets Tuesday Night Thunder

USAC Midgets Tuesday Night Thunder...

7/19/2016
Just two more weeks! That’s all that remains until the USAC National Midget series takes to the 1/5-mile Jefferson County Speedway in Fairbury, NE, for “Tuesday Night Thunder”. The August 2 “Riverside Chevrolet Tuesday Night Thunder presented by Fairbury Foods and Schmidt’s Sanitation” event brings the USAC National Midgets to the racy oval in South Central Nebraska for the first time with the JayHusker non-wing Micro Sprint Cars in action as well. “Tuesday Night...more
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  • administrator on Jul 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/19/2016
Tags: Jefferson County Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Dan Theil 1960-2016

Dan Theil 1960-2016

7/25/2016
Daniel J. Thiel, 56, died on Friday, July 22, at his home in Beaver Dam.He was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and graduated from UW Stout with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Thiel promoted the popular Sue Theil Memorial Race for 13-years in memory of his wife killed in a 2001 auto accident. A “fan” of midget racing Theil was responsible for midget racing returning to the Dodge County Fairgrounds in 2006, after a 19-year absence. He promoted six midget races at the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/25/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Badger Midgets
USAC Midgets Kick Off Big Week wit

USAC Midgets Kick Off Big Week wit...

7/29/2016
The 1/5-mile Jefferson County Speedway clay oval at the fairgrounds in Fairbury, NE, has never seen the likes of it. And it’s almost time. The nation’s top Midget race car drivers will converge upon the small town and racy little track in south central Nebraska for some “Tuesday Night Thunder” that kicks off a blockbuster week of USAC National Midget action in the nation’s heartland. The Tuesday night, August 2, “Riverside Chevrolet Tuesday Night Thunder presented by...more
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  • administrator on Jul 29, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/29/2016
Tags: Jefferson County Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
A Plethora of New Names Aim For Fi

A Plethora of New Names Aim For Fi...

8/1/2016
Three of the last five Belleville Midget Nationals have produced brand-new champions of the Kansas spectacular. All three came from the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports stable. Kyle Larson (2011), Christopher Bell (2013) and Rico Abreu (2014) were the latest. This year, a quintet of drivers could become the heir-apparent with Kunz/Curb-Agajanian expected to field five possible first-time winners. Leading the charge will be Spencer Bayston of Lebanon, Ind., who has...more
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  • administrator on Aug 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/1/2016
Tags: Chad Boat, Belleville High Banks, USAC National Midgets
The Real Deal Andrew Deal Wins Por

The Real Deal Andrew Deal Wins Por...

8/1/2016
Tulsa Oklahoma| July 31,2016; Early morning showers made for a load of work the track staff of Port City, but the hard work paid off as fans packed the stands and 29 drivers signed in for the Lucas Oil POWRi West midget series presented by Execitive Concrete Polishing Solutions. Heat races would be won by Wesley Smith, Andrew Deal, Kevin Bayer, & Kory Schudy A single 15 lap B feature was won by Ty Hulsey. Kory Schudy would be awarded with the Integrity Customs High...more
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  • administrator on Aug 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/1/2016
Tags: Port City Raceway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
“Angell Park victory increases Wae

“Angell Park victory increases Wae...

8/1/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 31---Brandon Waelti increased his series points lead by winning the 20-lap The “80th Anniversary Season Championship Race” for The Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. Robbie Ray jumped into the lead at the start closely followed by Gage Walker and Waelti. Ray and Walker waged a torrid battle for the lead, with Waelti trailing by a few car lengths. On the eighth...more
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  • Quinn McCabe on Aug 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/1/2016
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets
National Midgets Head to Federated

National Midgets Head to Federated...

8/4/2016
Belleville, IL - The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget Series will head to the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri on Friday, August 5th for the Prelude to the Ironman and Saturday, August 6th for the Ironman 55. Running in conjunction with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cars, this will be POWRi’s first appearance at the high-banked 1/3rd mile in 2016, after the earlier scheduled show was cancelled due...more
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  • administrator on Aug 02, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/4/2016
Tags: Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Seymour Badger Midget / Micro Even

Seymour Badger Midget / Micro Even...

8/3/2016
Seymour, WI Aug.3---The scheduled Sunday night August 7 Badger Midget /Micro Series doubleheader at the Seymour Raceway Park has been cancelled by the promoter. The track has suffered five rainouts this season, and the move will allow them to focus more attention on their regular racing divisions. The next event for the Badger 600 Micro Series presented by My Race Pass & POWRi North Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro series presented by CAB Construction will be Aug. 6...more
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  • administrator on Aug 03, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/3/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets
Brad Loyet Takes Prelude to the Ir

Brad Loyet Takes Prelude to the Ir...

8/6/2016
Pevely, MO – Brad Loyet of Sunset Hills, Missouri captured his 34th career POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series feature victory on the opening night of the Ironman weekend, dubbed the “Prelude to the Ironman.” A former champion with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series, Loyet’s win at I-55, a track in his backyard, thrilled fans and gave Loyet momentum for tomorrow night’s Ironman 55 finale at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. Starting on the pole of the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/6/2016
Tags: Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Daum Rebounds, Takes Ironman Final

Daum Rebounds, Takes Ironman Final...

8/7/2016
Pevely, MO – Zach Daum of Pocahontas, Illinois rebounded to take tonight’s Ironman 55 finale with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget Series at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. In Friday night’s feature, Daum openly admits driver error, but his night was ultimately ended when a fellow competitor collided and hit the front end of Daum’s Toyota-powered Eagle Chassis as soon as it came to a stop, completely ending his bid. ...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Aug 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/7/2016
Tags: Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
A Statement From The Clauson Famil

A Statement From The Clauson Famil...

8/8/2016
Last night, the 7th of August, we said goodbye to our son, my fiancé, our friend, Bryan Clauson. He was surrounded by family and friends and we were grateful that we could experience his final moments with him. Our Bryan fought to the end with the same desire that he demonstrated behind the wheel of all the various race cars he would park in victory lane. However, we were more proud of our Bryan that took a moment to make a young fans day, or demonstrated his uncommon...more
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  • administrator on Aug 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/8/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, 410 Sprints - Winged, 360 Sprints - Winged
Heath Picks Up the Win on Pepsi Ni

Heath Picks Up the Win on Pepsi Ni...

8/8/2016
Elma, WA - Grays Harbor Raceway saw great racing action on the 3/8 banked clay oval for PEPSI Night at the Races. 360 Sprint Cars, Northwest Focus Midget Series, Cut Rate Auto Parts Street Stocks, and the Outlaw Tuners. 360 Sprint Cars Trevor Cook of Sedro Woolley set the pole of the 25 lap feature and took the early lead. Valleyview Alberta driver Steve Reeves look to the outside of Cook in turn two, but couldn't make the pass. Colton Heath of Marysville moved into...more
Steve Beitler
  • Steve Beitler on Aug 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/8/2016
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Chad Boat Wins 39th Annual "Bellev

Chad Boat Wins 39th Annual "Bellev...

8/7/2016
Phoenix, Arizona’s Chad Boat joined his father Billy in Belleville High Banks lore, replicating his dad’s 1995 victory by winning Saturday night’s 39th running of the “Belleville Midget Nationals.” Boat picked up the lead on the lap 14 restart and drove away to his third USAC National Midget feature victory in the last four races, including back-to-back nights at Belleville to cap off the series’ visit to the Heartland. After dominating victories earlier in the night...more
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  • administrator on Aug 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/7/2016
Tags: Chad Boat, Belleville High Banks, USAC National Midgets
A Compilation of Quotes on Bryan C

A Compilation of Quotes on Bryan C...

8/9/2016
Please enjoy this compilation of quotes and thoughts on Bryan Clauson. “Short-track racing has always been the heart and soul of auto racing in America. Bryan Clauson combined his passion and enthusiasm for grassroots racing with a God-given talent that made him the favorite to win every time he got in a midget or sprint car. And he proved on the world's largest racing stage – by leading three laps in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 – that he could use that...more
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  • administrator on Aug 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/9/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, 410 Sprints - Winged, 360 Sprints - Winged
“Five divisions highlight Augu

“Five divisions highlight Augu...

8/10/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., August 9---Five divisions of racing highlight the Sunday night’s racing event on August 14 at Angell Park Speedway. Brandon Waelti looks to extend his points lead in The Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, with a possible fourth feature victory of the season. Waelti currently holds a 120-point lead over Aaron Schuck. Other racing divisions include: Badger 600 Micro Series presented by My Race Pass &...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/10/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets
"Rain cancels Badger Midgets at Wi

"Rain cancels Badger Midgets at Wi...

8/13/2016
Wilmot, Wis., August 13---Previous heavy rain showers over the last few days have forced cancellation of the The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series event at Wilmot Raceway scheduled for Saturday Night Aug. 13. Also slated was for racing were the Badger 600 Micro Series presented by My Race Pass, Wilmot Raceway's modified, street stock and bandit divisions.
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/13/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets
Bryan Clauson's Celebration of Lif

Bryan Clauson's Celebration of Lif...

8/12/2016
A celebration of life for Bryan Clauson will be held Wednesday night, August 24 at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. The celebration will be held in conjunction with the USAC Sprint Car "Special Event" held at the track the very same night. Admission is free. The stories start at 1pm with hot laps beginning at 6:30pm. After the racing action for the night has concluded, a concert by country music artist Tim Dugger will be held at Kokomo Speedway's turn four pub. If needed,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/12/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Mother Nature Claims "Pennsylvania

Mother Nature Claims "Pennsylvania...

8/14/2016
Heavy rains just prior to ProSource Qualifying forced cancellation of Sunday night’s “Pennsylvania Midget Week” USAC Midget National Championship/ARDC opener at Susquehanna Speedway. It was to mark the USAC Midget division's first ever visit to the track after rains cancelled last year’s Susquehanna event as well. Brady Bacon recorded the fastest time in hot laps on Sunday with a time of 17.504 seconds. “Pennsylvania Midget Week” continues Monday night, Aug. 15 at Path...more
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  • administrator on Aug 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/14/2016
Tags: Path Valley Speedway Park, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
“Ray scores third Badger Angell Pa

“Ray scores third Badger Angell Pa...

8/15/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., August 14---Robbie Ray scored his third series feature victory of the season winning the 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. Brandon Waelti paced the initial lap, while Ray passed four cars during the lap to move into second place. Ray passed Waelti for the lead on the third lap. Aaron Schuck passed Waelti for second place on the Lap 6. Two laps later Ray...more
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  • administrator on Aug 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/15/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Badger Midgets
POWRi National Midgets and Micros

POWRi National Midgets and Micros...

8/15/2016
Belleville, IL – After a weekend off after the Iron Man 55 for the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and a two week hiatus for the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series, both divisions will head to Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois on Friday, August 19th for the “Night Before the Illinois State Fair.” On Saturday, August 20th, both series take to “Mighty Macon” Speedway for the 1st Annual Camfield Memorial honoring the late Rich Camfield. Rich...more
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  • administrator on Aug 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/15/2016
Tags: Lincoln Fairgrounds, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Rich Camfield Memorial

Rich Camfield Memorial

8/14/2016
Belleville, IL – After a weekend off after the Iron Man 55 for the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and a two week hiatus for the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series, both divisions will head to Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois on Friday, August 19th for the “Night Before the Illinois State Fair.” On Saturday, August 20th, both series take to “Mighty Macon” Speedway for the 1st Annual Camfield Memorial honoring the late Rich Camfield. Rich...more
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  • administrator on Aug 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/14/2016
Tags: Macon Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Rain Wins Second Straight "Pennsyl

Rain Wins Second Straight "Pennsyl...

8/16/2016
Heavy rains have forced cancellation of Monday night’s “Pennsylvania Midget Week” USAC Midget National Championship/ARDC event at Path Valley Speedway Park. It was the second consecutive rainout for the series after Sunday night’s race at Susquehanna Speedway was called due to adverse weather conditions. “Pennsylvania Midget Week” continues Tuesday night, Aug. 16 at Lanco’s Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway in Newmanstown and concludes with Abbottstown’s Lincoln Speedway...more
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  • administrator on Aug 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/16/2016
Tags: Path Valley Speedway Park, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
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