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2016 Chili Bowl Media Application

2016 Chili Bowl Media Application...

9/14/2015
(Image Credit: Buck Monson Photos) TULSA, Okla. (September 14, 2015) The 30th running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire takes place January 12-16, 2016 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirt Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Reported on in media outlets worldwide, the 2016 event will see a change in the way members of the media are allowed credentials. Anyone wanting to be added to the Media List for the 2016 Chili Bowl Midget...more
Western Midgets at Bakersfield Spe

Western Midgets at Bakersfield Spe...

9/14/2015
California Midget Week Crown Goes to Ryan Bernal; Stockon Tops at Santa Maria, Bernal Wins at Chico Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway welcomes the Honda USAC Western Midgets Saturday night as defending two-time series champion Ronnie Gardner tries to stretch his point lead, which stands at 109 points over Cody Swanson entering Saturday’s race. Gardner was the winner when the series visited the one-third-mile dirt oval in March. Ryan Bernal of Hollister, Calif. emerged the...more
Jessop & Nobile Lead Western HPDs

Jessop & Nobile Lead Western HPDs...

9/14/2015
Cody Jessop and Dylan Nobile lead respective USAC Western HPD point standings entering this weekend’s “Harvest Classic” races at Madera (Calif.) Speedway. Feature events are scheduled both Friday and Saturday night at the one-third mile paved oval. Jessop has five podium finishes in seven Madera starts so far in 2015 but is seeking his first Madera win this year. Nobile, on the other hand, has won three times at Madera already this season. Nobile is 211 points back of...more
"Double Points" for Penultimate DM

"Double Points" for Penultimate DM...

9/14/2015
Adam Pierson has a commanding point lead over Josh Sunn in the latest USAC DMA Midget standings and this Saturday’s “double points” penultimate series race at Bear Ridge Speedway gives him a chance to lock up his second consecutive series title. Pierson’s lead over Sunn is 98 points and 136 points are available Saturday. The series concludes September 26 at the Bradford, Vt. oval. Pierson recorded seven victories this year, which included a streak of five in a row,...more
Josh Marcham wins Donnie Ray Crawf

Josh Marcham wins Donnie Ray Crawf...

9/13/2015
Competing against some of the best nonwing micro racers in the country, Oklahoma's Josh Marcham dominated the field on the first day of the 4th Annual Donnie Ray Crawford Memorial at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After winning heat races in both the A-class and nonwing divisions, Marcham qualified for both main feature events, starting at pole position in nonwing and inside 5th row for A-class. Marcham quickly pulled away from the rest of the nonwing field,...more
Heat Races at Turkey Night!

Heat Races at Turkey Night!

9/16/2015
8-Time Winner Ron Shuman Named "Grand Marshall" The addition of heat races and the announcement of Grand Marshal Ron Shuman have created unprecedented enthusiasm for the 75th running of one of America’s most revered motorsports events – the “Turkey Night Grand Prix” – which unfolds November 26 at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. For the first time since its inception in 1934, “Turkey Night” will incorporate a full normal Honda USAC National Midget Series racing program,...more
Watson Named Midwest HPD Midget Ch

Watson Named Midwest HPD Midget Ch...

9/16/2015
USAC’s Midwest HPD Midget series has completed its 2015 schedule, and Alex Watson of Columbus, Ohio has been named the series champion. The series was scheduled at both dirt and asphalt tracks across Indiana, Ohio and Michigan for a total of nine races. Asphalt races were limited to HPD cars only, but in order to provide full fields to promoters and competitors, the Midwest series elected to partner with area mini sprint/lightning sprint associations to co-sanction a...more
Street Stock Iron Man on Budweiser

Street Stock Iron Man on Budweiser...

9/17/2015
This Saturday September 19th is Budweiser Night at the Races and will feature a full night of racing with the Shipwreck Beads Modifieds, the Focus Midgets, the Cut Rate Auto Parts Street Stocks and the Outlaw Tuners. The event will also be the make up event for the Cute Rate Auto Parts Iron Man race for the Street Stocks. The Iron man race will be twin 20 lap races and has an additional $500 added to the top 10 positions. Gates open at 5:30 and racing at 7:00pm!
Pierson "Doubles Up" with Bear Rid

Pierson "Doubles Up" with Bear Rid...

9/20/2015
Bradford, VT……..The “double points” Adam Pierson earned with his victory in Saturday night’s 25-lap USAC DMA Midget race at Bear Ridge Speedway have virtually assured him of a second consecutive championship. The Bradford driver passed Kenney Johnson on lap 17 and led the rest of the way to beat Johnson, Dean Christensen, Derek Graham and Scott Holcomb. The series concludes next Saturday at Bear Ridge. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 19, 2015 – Bradford,...more
Schutte Surprises Western Midget F

Schutte Surprises Western Midget F...

9/20/2015
Bakersfield, CA……..Alex Schutte of Rohnert Park, Calif. returned to the Honda USAC Western Midget Series for the first time this year and led all 30 laps to capture Saturday night’s feature event at Bakersfield Speedway. Series point leader and fast qualifier Ronnie Gardner finished second ahead of Shannon McQueen, J.J. Ercse and Cory Elliott.. USAC HONDA WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 19, 2015 – Bakersfield, California – Bakersfield...more
Nobile, Love Grab 2nd Night "Harve

Nobile, Love Grab 2nd Night "Harve...

9/20/2015
Madera, CA……..Dylan Nobile of Clovis, Calif. and Jesse Love IV of Menlo Park, Calif. posted USAC Western HPD feature wins in Madera Speedway’s Saturday night “Harvest Classic” events. Nobile led all 30 laps to win the USAC Western HPD Midget race over Tom Paterson, Cody Jessop, Ashley Hazelton and Toni Breidinger. Love led all 15 laps to win the accompanying “restricted” feature over Tommy McCarthy, Jessop and Blake Brannon. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS:...more
Nobile, Jessop Take "Harvest Class

Nobile, Jessop Take "Harvest Class...

9/19/2015
Madera, CA……..Dylan Nobile of Clovis, Calif. and Cody Jessop of Madera, Calif. scored USAC Western HPD feature victories Friday night on the opening night of Madera Speedway’s “Harvest Classic.” The “Harvest Classic” continues Saturday night. Nobile won the 30-lap HPD feature, passing Tom Paterson on lap 28 and leading the final three laps. Paterson took second ahead of Tommy McCarthy, Annie Breidinger and Toni Breidinger. In the accompanying “restricted” feature,...more
Hines Leads Midgets to "4-Crown" S

Hines Leads Midgets to "4-Crown" S...

9/21/2015
Three races remain in the 2015 Honda USAC National Midget Championship and Saturday’s “4-Crown Nationals” at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio will be pivotal in the battle for the series title. A USAC “Triple Crown” championship is on the line for Tracy Hines, who holds a 23-point lead in the standings entering Saturday’s race. A title would enable him to join Pancho Carter, Dave Darland, Tony Stewart, J.J. Yeley and Jerry Coons Jr. as the only drivers in USAC...more
8 Inductees Announced for NMARHoF

8 Inductees Announced for NMARHoF

9/22/2015
Eight more inductions for the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame have been announced. They include a pair of drivers, a car owner, four officials and a pair of brothers who were long-time sponsors, participants and supporters. Alphabetically they are: Boots Archer, Tommy Hunt, Ed and Zeke Justice, Wendell Kelley, Roy Morrison, Jim Rieder, Randy Roberts and Bobby Unser. They will be officially inducted during ceremonies in Tulsa, Okla. on January 15 during the...more
Kenly HPD Race Cancelled

Kenly HPD Race Cancelled

9/24/2015
Kenly, NC........Saturday night's scheduled USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Southern National Motorsports Park has been cancelled due to adverse weather forecasts for the region. The Eastern series resumes October 18 at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C.
Sunn Takes DMA Closer; Title Again

Sunn Takes DMA Closer; Title Again...

9/27/2015
Bradford, VT……..Adam Pierson put the finishing touch on his second consecutive USAC DMA Midget championship Saturday night, finishing second to Josh Sunn at Bear Ridge Speedway. Sunn, of White River Junction, Vt., passed Derek Graham on lap two and led the final 24 laps for the victory, beating Pierson, Graham, Mike Chaffee and Dean Christensen to the checkered flag. USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 26, 2015 – Bradford, Vermont – Bear Ridge Speedway FEATURE: (25...more
Ashley Hazelton Wins Shortened Bak

Ashley Hazelton Wins Shortened Bak...

9/27/2015
Bakersfield, CA……..Defending USAC Western HPD Dirt Champion Ashley Hazelton of Chatsworth, Calif. won Saturday night’s accident-shortened feature at Bakersfield Speedway. She led all 16 laps before a tangle and ensuing fire forced suspension and completion of the race. Mike Leach took second ahead of Tom Paterson, Jesse Love IV and Daniel Anderson. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: September 26, 2015 – Bakersfield, California – Bakersfield Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8...more
Bell Opens Eldora "4-Crown" with M

Bell Opens Eldora "4-Crown" with M...

9/27/2015
Rossburg, Ohio...Christopher Bell took his first "4-Crown Nationals" victory on Saturday night as he opened the 34th annual prestigious Eldora Speedway event with a wire-to-wire Honda National Midget win. The Norman, Oklahoma native made it three wins on the season in the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports - Toyota TRD #71 Bullet/Speedway Toyota. "It was tough out there tonight. It wasn't really the plan to go big for the lead on the first lap, but it kinda worked...more
"Leffler Memorial" at Wayne City O

"Leffler Memorial" at Wayne City O...

9/28/2015
Bell Wins "4-Crown" Midget Race Two races remain in the 2015 Honda USAC National Midget campaign and Tracy Hines took another step closer to his USAC Triple Crown target with his third-place finish in last Saturday’s “4-Crown Nationals” at the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Hines has a 25-point lead over Tanner Thorson in the latest standings, while Kevin Thomas Jr. trails Hines by 31 points in the latest point tally going into the “Jason Leffler Memorial” October...more
Western Midgets at Keller Auto Spe

Western Midgets at Keller Auto Spe...

9/28/2015
Ronnie Gardner, with a firm lock on the 2015 Honda USAC Western Midget championship for the third consecutive season, is looking forward to this Saturday night’s race at Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif. Victories at Bakersfield and Santa Maria, plus a trio of seconds and a third, have left Gardner with an insurmountable lead over Shannon McQueen in the latest series standings. He has a 170-point lead with just two races remaining in the...more
Thomas Wins Lemoore HPD Feature

Thomas Wins Lemoore HPD Feature

10/3/2015
Lemoore, CA………Tristin Thomas of Burlington, Wash. won Friday night’s 25-lap USAC Western HPD Midget race Lemoore Raceway. He passed Robert Dalby on lap 21 and led the final five laps to beat Dalby, Nick Evans, Michael Vollbrecht and Ryan Cully. The series continues Saturday night at Ventura Raceway. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 2, 2015 – Lemoore, California – Lemoore Raceway QUALIFYING: 1. Ashley Hazelton, 5, Hazelton-12.282; 2. Tristin Thomas, 9T,...more
Nick Evans Surprises Venture HPD F

Nick Evans Surprises Venture HPD F...

10/4/2015
Ventura, CA……..Nick Evans of Granite Falls, Wash. scored a surprise victory in Saturday night’s USAC Western HPD Midget Dirt finale at Ventura Raceway. Evans led all 20 laps to beat Robert Dalby, Ariel Biggs, Tristin Thomas and Joel Rayborne. Shawn Buckley was 14th but wrapped up the 2015 USAC Western HPD Midget Championship. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 3, 2015 – Ventura, California – Ventura Raceway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Nick Evans (#24 Evans), 2....more
Elliott Grabs "Jim Evett Memorial"

Elliott Grabs "Jim Evett Memorial"...

10/4/2015
Hanford, CA……..Cory Elliott of Bakersfield, Calif. earned his first Honda USAC Western Midget feature victory Saturday night in his Factory Kahne/Oilwise Special, leading all 30 laps to win the “Jim Evett Memorial” at Keller Autp Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds. Sean Dodenhoff finished second ahead of Ronnie Gardner, Michael Faccinto and Alex Schutte. USAC HONDA WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE in RESULTS: October 3, 2015 – Hanford, California – Keller Auto Speedway at...more
Schuett adds two more top ten fini

Schuett adds two more top ten fini...

9/12/2015
Dupo, IL (September 12, 2015) As the 2015 POWRi season winds down, this is the part of the schedule where long time traditions and memorial races add special meaning to each weekends’ events. This weekend featured two races that have been run together since long before Kyle Schuett was ever born. On Friday night, the POWRi midgets headed to Jacksonville Speedway for the Herb Barlow Memorial and followed up on Saturday with the long standing Knowles Memorial at Spoon...more
Schuett continues strong run towar

Schuett continues strong run towar...

9/30/2015
Dupo, IL (September 30, 2015) With just a handful of races left in the 2015 season, Kyle Schuett is continuing his quest towards the POWRi Rookie of the Year honors. In addition to that, he has a legitimate shot at ending the season with a top five finish in the driver point standings. This past weekend, Kyle returned to Tri-State Speedway where he already has one top ten finish this season. In heat race action, Kyle started third and finished third in a great race....more
Western Midgets Conclude on "Turke

Western Midgets Conclude on "Turke...

10/5/2015
Elliott Scores Hanford Midget Upset The November 26 “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris, Calif. concludes USAC’s 2015 calendar and brings down the curtain on a third consecutive Honda USAC Western Midget Championship for Norco, Calif. driver Ronnie Gardner. Gardner took third in Saturday night’s 30-lap “Jim Evett Memorial” at Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif., resulting in a 181-point cushion over second-ranking driver Shannon McQueen, who...more
Buckley Takes Dirt HPD TItle

Buckley Takes Dirt HPD TItle

10/5/2015
Thomas, Evans Score Western Dirt Victories; Lake Havasu City Next Shawn Buckley of Simi Valley, Calif. emerged as the champion of the 2015 USAC HPD Western Dirt Midget Series following a pair of races the past week at Lemoore and Ventura, Calif. The USAC HPD Western Midgets continue their 2015 campaign on pavement with an October 17 race at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Nick Evans of Granite Falls, Wash. scored a surprise victory in Saturday night’s...more
Josh Marcham Parks it in Victory

Josh Marcham Parks it in Victory...

10/9/2015
Oklahoma's Josh Marcham dominated the non-wing competition at I-44 Riverside Speedway on Saturday, September 27. Starting in the 6th slot for his heat race, Marcham quickly diced through the field to finish in the 2nd place position, locking him into the A-main feature race. Starting 10th in the feature event, Marcham avoided numerous wrecks while battling his way to 5th place within the first five laps of the race. Midway through the feature, Marcham took over the...more
Ace HPDs Rained Out

Ace HPDs Rained Out

10/11/2015
Altamahaw, NC........Saturday night's USAC Eastern HPD Midget race at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. was rained out. The series resumes with races both Saturday and Sunday at Ace.
Schuett clinches POWRi Rookie of t

Schuett clinches POWRi Rookie of t...

10/12/2015
Dupo, IL (October 12, 2015) Hard work and consistent finishes have led Kyle Schuett and his Schuett Racing team to one of their biggest goals of the 2015 season – earning the Lucas Oil POWRi Midget Rookie of the Year honors. This past weekend the POWRi midgets invaded Jacksonville Speedway for two nights of action packed racing, and it didn’t disappoint. Prior to the weekend, Kyle led fellow rookie contender, Tucker Klaasmeyer, by 570 points; nearly two full nights of...more
Ace & Havasu 95 Host HPD Midgets T

Ace & Havasu 95 Host HPD Midgets T...

10/14/2015
Western and Eastern USAC HPD Midget competitors will resume racing this weekend with races in Arizona (Western) and North Carolina (Eastern). Cody Jessop (overall) and Dylan Nobile (pavement) lead respective Western standings going into Saturday’s race at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Chris Lamb is the current Eastern leader entering this weekend’s Saturday and Sunday races at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. Nobile won this season’s Lake Havasu opener...more
Lake Havasu City HPD Race Cancelle

Lake Havasu City HPD Race Cancelle...

10/15/2015
Lake Havasu City, AZ........Unstable weather forecasts for this weekend have led to cancellation of this Saturday night's USAC Western HPD Midget race at Havasu 95 Speedway. The series continues October 23 and 24 at the Bullring at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway.
Badger Announces Engine Platform f

Badger Announces Engine Platform f...

10/16/2015
McFarland, WI - The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association Car Owner's voted on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 to move forward with their plan to fully implement their new engine platform designed to bring affordability to Midget racing engines while maintaining ingenuity, creativity but most importantly performance. The BMARA voted to disallow purpose built race engines designed specifically for Midget racing. The new engine platform is based on the use of production...more
Eastern HPD Leader Lamb #1 at Ace

Eastern HPD Leader Lamb #1 at Ace

10/18/2015
Altamahaw, N.C………USAC Eastern HPD Midget point leader Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. won Saturday night’s 35-lap feature at Ace Speedway. He passed Jessica Bean on lap 21 and led the final 15 laps to beat Bean, Andrew Layser, Jake Nelke and Matthew Lundstrom. The series returns to Ace Sunday for another race program. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 17, 2015 – Altamahaw, North Carolina – Ace Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Lamb, 9, Lamb-15.739; 2. Andrew...more
Lamb Repeats at Ace Again!

Lamb Repeats at Ace Again!

10/18/2015
Altamahaw, N.C………USAC Eastern HPD Midget point leader Chris Lamb of Colfax. N.C. dominated Sunday’s 35-lap feature at Ace Speedway, leading every lap to beat Dillon Silverman, Matt Lundstrom, Kyle Craker and Jake Nelke. The series heads for Dillon Motor Speedway in Dillon, S.C. October 31. USAC HPD EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 18, 2015 – Altamahaw, North Carolina – Ace Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Kyle Craker (#12 Craker), 2. Dillon Silverman (#23...more
"Fall Classic" HPDs at LVMS Bullri

"Fall Classic" HPDs at LVMS Bullri...

10/19/2015
The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts this weekend’s “Fall Classic” and the USAC Western HPD Midgets compete on both Friday and Saturday. It’s the penultimate weekend for the series which returns to LVMS’ Bullring November 21. Cody Jessop (overall) and Dylan Nobile (pavement) are the respective point leaders entering the Las Vegas program. Nobile has won three of the previous four HPD races at the Bullring this year. Dezel West was the other feature...more
Clauson Loots Leffler Memorial at

Clauson Loots Leffler Memorial at...

10/24/2015
Wayne City, Illinois.……Bryan Clauson fended off Rico Abreu in another legendary duel between the two, banking $20,000 in the third-annual “Jason Leffler Memorial” at Wayne County Speedway on Friday night. The Noblesville, Indiana knocked off his next crown jewel victory by fending off repeated advances from Abreu the entire latter half of the 40-lap Feature for the Honda National Midget Series co-sanctioned by POWRi. Clauson led from the front row with Kevin Thomas,...more
Nobile Grabs "Falls Classic" Final

Nobile Grabs "Falls Classic" Final...

10/25/2015
Las Vegas, NV……..Dylan Nobile of Clovis, Calif. won Saturday night’s 30-lap “Fall Classic” USAC Western HPD Midget race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring, extending his lead in the overall USAC Western HPD standings. Toni and Annie Breidinger rounded out the podium, while George Kurtz took fourth and Jeff Kelley fifth. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 24, 2015 – Las Vegas, Nevada – Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring - “Fall Classic” QUALIFYING: 1....more
Gardner Takes "Hall of Fame" Opene

Gardner Takes "Hall of Fame" Opene...

10/24/2015
Peoria, AZ……..Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. not only won Friday night’s 30-lap race at Canyon Speedway Park, he also wrested the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car point lead away from Mike Spencer in the process. Gardner passed Brody Roa on lap 20 and led the final 11 laps to win the opener of the 15th Sands Chevrolet “Hall of Fame Classic” and takes a three-point lead over Spencer into Saturday’s race at Canyon. Spencer finished 17th after flipping during Friday’s...more
Hazelton's 6th USAC Win Comes at L

Hazelton's 6th USAC Win Comes at L...

10/24/2015
Las Vegas, NV……..Ashley Hazelton of Chatsworth, Calif. scored her sixth USAC feature victory in Friday night’s 30-lap Western HPD Midget race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring. She led all 30 laps to beat Jeff Kelley, Dylan Nobile, fast qualifier Ian Anderson and Annie Breidinger. USAC HPD WESTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 23, 2015 – Las Vegas, Nevada – Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring – “Fall Classic” QUALIFYING: 1. Ian Anderson, 11A, Belfab-15.644; 2....more
Spencer Wins at Canyon, Regains CR

Spencer Wins at Canyon, Regains CR...

10/25/2015
Peoria, AZ……..Mike Spencer of Temecula, Calif. is back atop the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car points lead after winning Saturday night’s 30-lap feature at the 15th Sands Chevrolet “Hall of Fame Classic” at Canyon Speedway Park. Wheeling the Chaffin Motorsports entry, he survived a furious battle with Southwest Sprint point leader R.J. Johnson and CRA leader Damion Gardner to pace the final five circuits for the victory. Johnson took second ahead of Brody Roa, Josh Hodges...more
Midgets Close 2015 at"Turkey Night

Midgets Close 2015 at"Turkey Night...

10/26/2015
Clauson's "Leffler Memorial" Victory Worth $20,000 One race remains in Tracy Hines’ quest to join the elusive list of USAC Triple Crown Champions. He emerged from Friday night’s “Jason Leffler Memorial” at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Ill. with a 27-point cushion over Kevin Thomas, Jr. and a 33-point lead over Tanner Thorson. The three will settle the championship November 26 in the 75th “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Hines, of New...more
Eastern HPDs Visit Dillon Saturday

Eastern HPDs Visit Dillon Saturday

10/26/2015
Hazelton, Nobile Grab LVMS "Fall Classic" Wins USAC’s Eastern HPD Midget Series resumes Saturday at Dillon (SC) Motor Speedway and Chris Lamb continues his quest for a second series championship. He previously won the 2013 title. Saturday’s race will be the first for USAC’s HPDs at Dillon in four years. Dylan Nobile of Clovis, Calif. won Saturday night’s 30-lap “Fall Classic” USAC Western HPD Midget race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring, extending his lead in...more
Spencer Shines in Hall of Fame Cla

Spencer Shines in Hall of Fame Cla...

10/24/2015
Mike Spencer rebounded from a wild ride one night earlier to finish off Canyon Speedway Park’s 15th Annual Sands Chevrolet Hall of Fame Classic with a drive to victory lane in Saturday night’s 30-lap USAC/CRA Sprint Car main event. While Spencer reclaimed the USAC/CRA Sprint Car points lead with his second triumph of the season, Chris McCurdy, Jr., put a stop to the Matt Martinez run of domination in Pure Stock action with Dustin Cormany taking Micro Sprint...more
Brady Bacon – New Combination Fast

Brady Bacon – New Combination Fast...

10/26/2015
Brady Bacon – New Combination Fast at Leffler! (Bill W) October 26, 2015 – Brady Bacon made his first start in Frank Manafort’s #76M midget last Friday night a good one. In his first start with the team, he drove from 12th to finish sixth in the loaded $20,000 to win Jason Leffler Memorial feature at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Illinois. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will take a weekend off before driving the Josh Ford #73 non-wing 360 in the $10,000 to...more
"Junior Knepper 55" USAC Special E

"Junior Knepper 55" USAC Special E...

10/28/2015
A December 19 USAC Midget Special Event at the Southern Illinois Center adjacent to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds will salute the memory of one of USAC's most accomplished car owners. The "Junior Knepper 55," a 55-lap race honoring the famed car number which adorned Walter Knepper's storied USAC race cars, will feature Midgets on a specially-constructed dirt oval inside the building located a stone's throw from the first turn of the "Magic Mile" south of DuQuoin. The...more
2016 Florida Sprint Car Openers Se

2016 Florida Sprint Car Openers Se...

10/29/2015
Race fans and teams can begin planning their 2016 USAC racing calendars with the announcement of the February 18-20 "Winter Dirt Games VII" AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car races at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. An open practice on February 17 precedes the three-night racing program at the 3/8-mile dirt track which has hosted the USAC Sprint Car openers the past five years. Ironically, the winner of the Ocala series opener the past two years has gone on to claim the...more
BMARA Releases 2016 Engine Build D

BMARA Releases 2016 Engine Build D...

10/30/2015
McFarland, WI - The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association has released engine build data sheet examples for the 2016 racing season. These examples show the affordability of the new 2016 engine platform utilizing a Ford Duratec, a Honda K24 and a GM Ecotec, however, any engine built to the 146.457 CID limit will be allowed. All engines are required to meet the 2016 rules outlined in the BMARA rule book. To view the engine build data sheets please consult the BMARA web...more
Drivers meeeting

Drivers meeeting

11/1/2015
Valley Speedway will be having our Drivers meeting to discuss, classes, rules, dates and other matters. If you would like some in put plan on attending. It will be held at the Grain Valley Community Center behind city hall from 1-3.
2016 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Entry No

2016 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Entry No...

11/2/2015
TULSA, Okla. (November 2, 2015) The time has come to see who will make known their intentions of winning the coveted Golden Driller as entries are now being accepted for the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire, happening January 12-16, 2016 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center. Entry blanks are available for download online at http://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=72453. Entries have also been...more
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