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"What Was Wednesday’s"

"What Was Wednesday’s"

6/3/2015
The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association website www.bmara.com will now have approximately “six vintage flashback” photos posted on their site every Wednesday through the racing season
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  • administrator on Jun 03, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/3/2015
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Plymouth Saturday Midgets Rained O

Plymouth Saturday Midgets Rained O...

6/5/2015
Plymouth, IN........Saturday night's second night of "Midget Maynia" at Plymouth Speedway has been cancelled due to heavy rains. The Honda USAC National Midget series now prepares for "Indiana Midget Week" which debuts June 10 at Gas City, Ind.
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  • administrator on Jun 05, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/5/2015
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Exciting Start to the 2015 Season

Exciting Start to the 2015 Season

6/8/2015
Well, let me just start off by saying I'm having so much fun! It has been an exciting year so far. Dad got me a new Sherman car for my 160 class. Over Memorial Weekend we were down in Topeka, KS for the Monza race. Went out to practice that new car and crashed it right into the wall - hard - when the steering wheel came off and I couldn't turn. Got to take my first ambulance ride ever. There was some concern of some possible broken bones, but all the x-rays turned...more
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  • Traci Carlson on Jun 08, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/8/2015
Tags: Owen Carlson, Midgets
5-Race "Indiana Midget Week" Opens

5-Race "Indiana Midget Week" Opens...

6/8/2015
“Indiana Midget Week” unfolds this week at five different speedways in five nights and should be pivotal for drivers contesting the 2015 Honda USAC National Midget championship. Wednesday night’s opener is at Gas City I-69 Speedway while Thursday’s race is at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville. Bloomington Speedway hosts Friday night’s action and Saturday’s race is at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Sunday night’s closer is at Kokomo Speedway. Two-time “Indiana Midget Week”...more
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  • administrator on Jun 08, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/8/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Gas City I-69 Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Western HPDs at Bakersfield Saturd

Western HPDs at Bakersfield Saturd...

6/8/2015
Bean Sweeps Eastern HPDs; Nobile #1 at Madera Cody Jessop and Dylan Nobile lead respective USAC Western HPD Midet standings entering this Saturday’s race at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif. Jessop stands atop the Western overall HPD standings and Nobile is the leader in the Western Pavement points. Jessica Bean of Farmland, Ind. swept USAC Eastern HPD Midget feature victories Friday and Saturday in North Carolina and Virginia. Nobile, of Clovis, Calif.,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 08, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/8/2015
Tags: Cody Jessop, Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, Midgets
Schuett finds big success during P

Schuett finds big success during P...

6/9/2015
Dupo, IL (June 9, 2015) Starting this past Thursday and wrapping up on Sunday night, the drivers in the Lucas Oil POWRi midget series just completed their busiest week of the summer season. Known as Illinois SPEED Week, the cars and teams of POWRi, as well as non-regular competitors from across the country and across the ocean came together for four nights of ultra-competitive midget and micro sprint racing. Thursday, June 4th and Friday June 5th, saw the series...more
Kyle Schuett
  • Kyle Schuett on Jun 09, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/9/2015
Tags: Kyle Schuett, Belle-Clair Speedway, Quincy Raceways
Tracy Hines Enters Indiana Midget

Tracy Hines Enters Indiana Midget...

6/9/2015
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—June 9, 2015— Indiana Midget Week for the Honda USAC National Midget Series will play a vital role in determining the 2015 series champion. Roughly one-third of this year’s schedule will be contested during the five-day stretch in the Hoosier State. Tracy Hines, a two-time champion of Indiana Midget week (2008 and 2010), enters the five-race mini-series as the series point leader as he chases his first Honda USAC National Midget Series title aboard the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 09, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/9/2015
Tags: Tracy Hines, Gas City I-69 Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Kokomo Midget Week Finale Postpone

Kokomo Midget Week Finale Postpone...

6/14/2015
Kokomo, IN........Rains and wet grounds have forced postponement of Sunday night's Indiana Midget Week USAC Honda National Midget race at Kokomo Speedway. The race has been rescheduled for next Sunday night, June 21.
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/14/2015
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Nobile Takes Kern County 30-Lapper

Nobile Takes Kern County 30-Lapper

6/14/2015
Bakersfield, CA……..Dylan Nobile of Clovis, Calif. won Saturday night’s 30-lap USAC HPD Western Midget race at Kern County Raceway Park. He passed Toni Breidinger on lap four and led the rest of the way to beat Breidinger, Cody Jessop, Jesse Love III and Annie Breidinger. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: June 13, 2015 – Bakersfield, California – Kern County Raceway Park QUALIFYING: 1. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-13.816; 2. Dylan Nobile, 40, Nobile-13.978; 3, Jesse...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/14/2015
Tags: Dylan Noble, Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, USAC Western HPD Midgets
Pierson Wins at Bear Ridge, Extend

Pierson Wins at Bear Ridge, Extend...

6/14/2015
Bradford, VT……..Adam Pierson of Bradford, Vt. led the final nine laps to win Saturday night’s USAC DMA Midget feature at Bear Ridge Speedway. Dean Christensen led 13 laps and finished second ahead of Kevin Chaffee, Derek Graham and Josh Sunn. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: June 13, 2015 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Adam Whitney (#12 Whitney), 2. Ray Miller (#1w Miller), 3. Andy Barroughs (#64 Barroughs), 4. Dylan Duhaime (#57...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/14/2015
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Abreu Attacks for Lawrenceburg Mid

Abreu Attacks for Lawrenceburg Mid...

6/14/2015
Lawrenceburg, Indiana.……Just like last year, Rico Abreu stood in victory lane at Lawrenceburg Speedway after a spirited 30-lap “Indiana Midget Week” feature on the high banks. The reigning Honda National Midget champion used a lap 21 restart for his first win of the season, making it four feature wins for Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports with four different drivers this season. Kevin Thomas, Jr. grabbed the early lead and led a high-speed breakaway on the cushion...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/14/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Lawrenceburg Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Bell Makes it Back-To-Back Bloomin

Bell Makes it Back-To-Back Bloomin...

6/13/2015
Bloomington, Indiana.……Christopher Bell duplicated his Bloomington Speedway “Indiana Midget Week” win from 2014 on Friday night, as the Norman, Oklahoma knocked off his first Honda National Midget victory of the season. The 2013 National Midget champion flipped in Wednesday night’s IMW opener before rebounding to second on Thursday night, but he was not to be denied as he took the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports – Toyota TRD #67 Bullet/Speedway Toyota to victory...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/13/2015
Tags: Christopher Bell, Bloomington Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Leffler Memorial, Pepsi Nationals

Leffler Memorial, Pepsi Nationals...

6/11/2015
Two more of America’s Midget racing crown jewels join the Honda USAC National Midget calendar this year with the announcement that the July 5 “Pepsi Midget Nationals” and the October 23 “Jason Leffler Memorial” will carry both USAC and Powri sanction. The “Pepsi Midget Nationals” at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisc. continues a rich tradition begun in 1982 when Bill Engelhart captured the inaugural title. Ensuing winners have included five-time champions Kevin...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/11/2015
Tags: Tracy Hines, Angell Park Speedway, Wayne County Speedway
First USAC Midget Win for Thorson

First USAC Midget Win for Thorson...

6/11/2015
Gas City, Indiana.……Tanner Thorson finally broke through with his first-career Honda National Midget Series feature victory in Wednesday night’s “Indiana Midget Week” opener at Gas City I-69 Speedway. The Minden, Nevada youngster had experienced many close calls over two seasons campaigning for Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports, but he survived a late fluid clean-up and a red flag to seal the deal with win number one. Thorson began from the pole and beat Ryan...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/11/2015
Tags: Tanner Thorson, Gas City I-69 Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Indiana Midget Week Finale Postpon

Indiana Midget Week Finale Postpon...

6/15/2015
THORSON, CLAUSON, BELL & ABREU SCORE IMW WINS; 1 POINT SEPARATES ABREU & CLAUSON; HINES INJURED The 2015 USAC Indiana Midget Week concludes this coming Sunday at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway after rains and wet grounds forced postponement of last Sunday’s scheduled closer at the 1/4-mile dirt oval. Rico Abreu leads Bryan Clauson by a single point heading into the final event after four consecutive races in four nights. Three Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian drivers captured...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/15/2015
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Tracy Hines, Rico Abreu
Wet Grounds Cancel Indiana Midget

Wet Grounds Cancel Indiana Midget...

6/20/2015
Sunday’s Honda USAC National Midget “Indiana Midget Week” event at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway has been canceled due to extremely wet grounds. As a result, Rutherford, California’s Rico Abreu is the champion of “Indiana Midget Week” by a single point over Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. Abreu was the mark of consistency in the four-race series across Indiana, never finishing outside of the top-five in each of the four races. Abreu used finishes of 5th at Gas City,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 22, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/20/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Midgets
"Balog scores second straight Ange

"Balog scores second straight Ange...

6/22/2015
Sun Prairie, Wis., June 21---Billy Balog won the 20-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget Series feature, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. It was the second straight series victory for Balog. Cody Weisensel took the lead at the start. A caution on the fourth lap erased Weisensel’s lead. On the restart Balog passed Weisensel for the lead entering Turn 3. David Budres moved into the second position three laps later. Balog increased...more
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  • administrator on Jun 22, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/22/2015
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Midgets Eye July 5 "Pepsi National

Midgets Eye July 5 "Pepsi National...

6/22/2015
ABREU “INDIANA MIDGET WEEK” CHAMP AFTER KOKOMO RAINOUT The USAC Honda National Midgets join the POWRi Midgets July 5 for the annual “Pepsi Nationals” at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisc. Tracy Hines continues atop the USAC standings, but his lead stands at nine points over Kevin Thomas Jr. Rico Abreu of Rutherford, Calif. and his Keith Kunz Motorsports/Curb-Agajanian team were crowned champions of “Indiana Midget Week” Sunday after rains and wet grounds forced...more
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  • administrator on Jun 22, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/22/2015
Tags: Rico Abreu, Angell Park Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Last-Lap Pierson Victory at Bear R

Last-Lap Pierson Victory at Bear R...

6/30/2015
Bradford, VT……..Adam Pierson of Bradford, Vt. snatched the lead from Josh Sunn on the final lap of Saturday night’s 25-lap USAC DMA Midget race at Bear Ridge Speedway and went on to the win ahead of Sunn, Chris Donnelly, Dean Christensen and Scott Holcomb. Jeff Champagne led the first seven laps, Sunn led the next 10 and Holcomb led lap 18 before Sunn returned to the lead through the white flag. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: June 27, 2015 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/30/2015
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Angell Park Hosts 34th "Pepsi Nati

Angell Park Hosts 34th "Pepsi Nati...

6/29/2015
Three-time “Pepsi Nationals” winner Tracy Hines of New Castle, Ind. is among favorites for this Sunday night’s 34th running of one of America’s most prestigious Midget races. The event is co-sanctioned by USAC, POWRi and Badger. Hines leads the 2015 Honda USAC National standings and won the 2001, 2002 and 2010 “Pepsi Nationals.” He has a nine-point lead over Kevin Thomas Jr. and Tyler Thomas, who are tied in the standings. A championship would give Hines the elusive...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2015
  • Article Date: 6/29/2015
Tags: Darren Hagen, Tracy Hines, Bill Balog
Western Midgets at Santa Maria Sat

Western Midgets at Santa Maria Sat...

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

"Auto Accident Claims Life of Rort...

7/1/2015
Donald James Rortvedt, age 57, died in a single car accident on June 25. For many years Don was involved in the track maintance/prep at Angell Park Speedway, and with the management of the track's pavilion. Don was a member of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years, also serving on Angell Park's Park Board. Over the years he was employed as a chef, cabinet maker, and cheese salesman. He is survived by his wife Cindy; parents Charles and Joan;...more
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  • administrator on Jul 01, 2015
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Back in the Saddle: Tracy Hines Re

Back in the Saddle: Tracy Hines Re...

7/2/2015
NEW CASTLE, Ind.—July 2, 2015-- Being out of a race car when fellow competitors are at the track in action is about the toughest scenario a driver can encounter. That's the situation that Tracy Hines has faced the last couple weeks as he has been recovering from a broken collarbone that he sustained on June 13 at Lawrenceburg Speedway, which required surgery. Hines will return to the track this week as he takes part in races for each of the three USAC National series...more
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  • administrator on Jul 02, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/2/2015
Tags: Tracy Hines, Angell Park Speedway, Terre Haute Action Track
USAC Returns to National TV on MAV

USAC Returns to National TV on MAV...

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

Abreu Uses Last Corner Pass on Tho...

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

Gardner Tops "Doug Fort Memorial"...

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

"Abreu last lap Pepsi Nationals Wi...

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

Schuett adds two more top ten fini...

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

Kansas Races at Beloit, Belleville...

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

Tracy Hines to Tackle Indiana Spri...

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

Jessop, Nobile Eye "Gerhardt Class...

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

Nobile Wins "Gerhardt Classic" HPD...

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

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

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

DMI International comes aboard as...

7/13/2015
Effective immediately DMI International is part of the THR team. It is was much excitement and honor we announce a partnership with DMI International for the remainder of the 2015 season and beyond. DMI International makes the best construction equipment in the pipeline industry. They know the pipeline construction industry and years of experience show in every piece of equipment they put into the field. Their construction equipment has been used in over 70 countries...more
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  • Tina Hulsey on Jul 13, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/13/2015
Tags: Ty Hulsey, Port City Raceway, POWRi West Midgets
“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at Ang

“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at Ang...

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

Schuett adds to Rookie of the Year...

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

Western Midgets Invade Petaluma Sa...

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

Faccinto Logs Last-Lap Midget Vict...

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

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

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

Rain Forces Ventura HPD Cancellati...

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

“Waelti returns to victory lane at...

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

Lamb-Wire-To-Wire at Caraway

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

Layser Gets 1st USAC Win at Raleig...

7/18/2015
Raleigh, NC……..Andrew Layser of Philadelphia, Pa. scored his initial USAC feature victory in Friday night’s 35-lap USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Wake County Speedway. He passed Kyle Craker on lap five and led the rest of the way to beat Chris Lamb, Matt Lundstrom, Craker and George Kurtz. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 17, 2015 – Raleigh, North Carolina – Wake County Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Matt Lundstrom, 2, Lundstrom-12.834; 2. Scott Hunter, 14,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 20, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/18/2015
Tags: Andrew Layser, Wake County Speedway, USAC Speed2 Eastern Midgets
"Tony Stewart Classic" at the Linc

"Tony Stewart Classic" at the Linc...

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

Calistoga Up Next for WS Midgets -...

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

Lamb Tops Shenandoah HPDs

7/26/2015
Shenandoah, VA……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. continues to lead athe USAC Eastern HPD Midget series after yet another feature win Saturday night at Shenandoah Speedway. He passed Jessica Bean on lap 31 and led the final five laps to beat Bean, Kyle Craker, Andrew Layser and Jeremy Frankoski. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July 25, 2015 – Shenandoah, Virginia – Shenandoah Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Lamb, 9, Lamb-15.650; 2. Carson Hocevar, 7, Radical-15.701;...more
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  • administrator on Jul 27, 2015
  • Article Date: 7/26/2015
Tags: Chris Lamb, Shenandoah Speedway, USAC Speed2 Eastern Midgets
Kyle Hamilton Wins Tony Stewart Cl

Kyle Hamilton Wins Tony Stewart Cl...

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

Tracy Hines to Climb the Bellevill...

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

Western HPDs Visit Meridian Speedw...

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

"Belleville Midget Nationals" Star...

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