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2016 USAC National Midget Schedule

2016 USAC National Midget Schedule...

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

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

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

Swanson, Ballou, Hines Share Spotl...

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

USAC Goes Indoors For First Time i...

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

2016 Chili Bowl Entries Push Past...

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

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Bri...

12/15/2015
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 15, 2015) – With the holidays around the corner now is a great time to take advantage of purchasing a pair of Pay-Per-Views. The RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will showcase live Pay-Per-View broadcasts, which feature a higher-quality video and graphics, during the premier micro sprint event and top midget event in the country. America’s Fastest Motorsports Website will present live video of the 31st annual Speedway Motors...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 15, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/15/2015
Tags: Chili Bowl, tulsa shootout, Micro Sprints
Pole Dash Added to Friday Night at

Pole Dash Added to Friday Night at...

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

Schuett sweeps the inaugural Indy...

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

Entry List Continues to Soar for S...

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

Abreu Among Latest Chili Bowl Entr...

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

Creek County Speedway Gears Up for...

12/18/2015
Terry Mattox – SAPULPA, Okla. (December 18, 2016) – Officials with the Creek County Speedway have released their tentative 2016 season schedule. Headlining the schedule will be the fourth year of competition of the Fast Five Weekly Series featuring the Winged Champ Sprint, Modified, Dwarf Car, Factory Stock and Mini Stock classes starting on Saturday, March 26 and running through Saturday, September 3. Play Days are set for the first three Saturday’s in March. The...more
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  • Terry Mattox on Dec 18, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/18/2015
Tags: Creek County Speedway, ASCS National, USAC Southwest
Stenhouse Steals "Junior Knepper 5

Stenhouse Steals "Junior Knepper 5...

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

The Pit Board: Notes From The Juni...

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

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Pro...

12/21/2015
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 21, 2015) – There is less than a week and a half until the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network begins streaming a pair of marquee Pay-Per-Views from the Midwest. America’s Fastest Motorsports Website will present live video, which will feature a higher quality and graphics, of the 31st annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout – Dec. 30 to Jan. 2 – and the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire – Jan....more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Dec 21, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/21/2015
Tags: Chili Bowl, tulsa shootout, Micro Sprints
Xtreme Racing And Entertainment An

Xtreme Racing And Entertainment An...

12/26/2015
(Image Credit:Scott Swenson) TULSA, Okla. (December 25, 2015) With the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl National presented by General Tire only a couple weeks away, Jon Kantor of Hard 8 Racing, and Jason Wright of Xtreme Racing and Entertainment, are pleased to announce the addition of Xtreme Racing and Entertainment as an official marketing partner with Hard 8 Racing for the next two years. Happening January 12-16, 2016 inside the River Spirit Expo Center, Hard 8...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 26, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/26/2015
Tags: Jonathan Beason, Blake Hahn, Tulsa Expo Raceway
31st Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootou

31st Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootou...

12/26/2015
TULSA, Okla. (December 27, 2015) The countdown is nearly complete as the 31st annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout gets underway this Wednesday, December 30, 2015 with practice starting at 9:00 A.M., followed by the first rounds of Heat Races at approximately 5:30 P.M. (CT) at the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center. With teams moving in on Tuesday, December 29, Shootout officials are expecting the entry list to grow by another 100-150 as 1,098...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 26, 2015
  • Article Date: 12/26/2015
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Micro Sprints, Midgets
One Record Down, More To Go As 30t

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

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

Clauson Wins "World Derby" in Auck...

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

Tentative 2016 Chili Bowl Qualifyi...

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

Greg Staab Hospitalized After New...

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

Tulsa Shootout Fantasy Recap and P...

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

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Nea...

1/5/2016
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 5, 2016) – The 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire will have a record number of entries when it kicks off next week inside the River Spirit Expo Center. The marquee midget event, which runs Jan. 12-16, has 335 entries of drivers from five countries and 24 states. That means lots of action on the small track with the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network covering it lap by lap. America’s Fastest...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/5/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Pennslyvania Midget Week Expands T

Pennslyvania Midget Week Expands T...

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

VIROC VIII Field Set For Tuesday N...

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

USAC Western Banquet & Bowling Tou...

1/7/2016
**Honoring the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint, Western Midget, West Coast Sprint, Southwest Sprint and Western HPD Midget Series. **Open to all Racers, Crews, Family, Friends and Fans WHERE: The Orleans Hotel & Casino- Las Vegas, NV WHEN: Friday, Feb 19th (Bowling Tournament) – 8:00pm Saturday, Feb 20th (Banquet) - Noon Cocktails / 1:00pm Lunch DRESS: Cocktail Attire COST for BANQUET: $69.00 per person (Cash, check or money order only) Children...more
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  • administrator on Jan 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/7/2016
Tags: USAC Western States Midgets, USAC Southwest, USAC Western HPD Midgets
Special Hotel Rate For Ocala Winte

Special Hotel Rate For Ocala Winte...

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

Chili Bowl Ready!!!

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

2016 Chili Bowl Daily Order of Eve...

1/10/2016
Tuesday, January 12 Warren Cat Night Schedule 9 a.m. Building Opens 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Trade Show 2 p.m. Clear Building 2:30 p.m. Open grandstands and pits for entry with ticket or pit pass 3 p.m. Drivers draw for heat starting positions at chalkboard 4:15 p.m. Driver’s Meeting 4:45 p.m. Hot Laps (by heat race group) 5:45 p.m. Heat Races start (est. 10 races—8 laps each) 7 p.m. Race of Champions Draw (Infield) 7:20 p.m. D Main Races (2 races, Top...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/10/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
2016 Chili Bowl Qualification Proc

2016 Chili Bowl Qualification Proc...

1/10/2016
#Qualifying Nights (Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri) Heat Races * Drivers draw for heat racing starting position at 3 p.m. at chalkboard each day * The driver who draws lowest number will start on the pole of Heat 1, second lowest number on the pole of Heat 2, etc. * Number of heats decided by number of cars - 7-10 cars per heat race (8 Laps) * Advancement from heat race to features is based upon passing points earned in heat race and qualifying races. Passing points are based...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/10/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
"Badger announces 16-race slate fo

"Badger announces 16-race slate fo...

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

2016 USAC Competition Licenses Now...

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

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Set...

1/11/2016
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 11, 2016) – One of the biggest weeks of the year is on hand for the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network, which will provide live Pay-Per-View video throughout this week from the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. The marquee midget event, which will have a record number of nearly 350 entries, kicks off on Tuesday and runs through Saturday inside the River Spirit Expo Center. America’s Fastest...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Beierle Driving SuperClean Sponsor

Beierle Driving SuperClean Sponsor...

1/11/2016
Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (Jan. 11, 2016) – Andee Beierle kicks off her 2016 season this week at the premier midget event in the country. Beierle will drive a midget for Daum Motorsports at the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., where she will practice on Monday and participate in Thursday’s preliminary night before the finale on Saturday. “The goal is to have as much fun as...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Andee Beierle, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl
Kevin Swindell Excited for First C

Kevin Swindell Excited for First C...

1/11/2016
Inside Line Promotions – GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Kevin Swindell’s new role as a car owner begins this week at the 30th annual Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. Swindell and Bernie Stuebgen of Indy Race Parts recently joined forces to own a midget, which will be driven by Kevin Thomas Jr. this week at the premier midget event in the country. The team is scheduled to practice on Monday before preliminary competition on Tuesday at Tulsa Expo...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Kevin Thomas, Tulsa Expo Raceway
Hagar Returns to Chili Bowl This W

Hagar Returns to Chili Bowl This W...

1/11/2016
Inside Line Promotions – MARION, Ark. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Derek Hagar will make his long-awaited return to the premier midget event this week. Hagar is set to drive for Phil and Luke McGee at the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., for the third time in his career and first since 2009. Hagar will practice on Monday, race preliminary action on Wednesday and take part in Saturday’s finale. “I’m anxious...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Derek Hagar, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl
Blurton Adds Brahma Group, Inc. an

Blurton Adds Brahma Group, Inc. an...

1/11/2016
Inside Line Promotions – QUINTER, Kan. (Jan. 11, 2016) – This week will mark only the second time Zach Blurton has competed in a midget and once again the opportunity comes during the premier midget event in the country. Blurton will drive for Don Droud Jr. at the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire with practice on Monday, preliminary competition on Thursday and the finale on Saturday. “I’m excited and ready to get back at it,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Zach Blurton, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl
Bergman has Roller Coaster Week at

Bergman has Roller Coaster Week at...

1/11/2016
(Photo by Jerry Gossel) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2016) – The 2016 season started like an amusement ride for Seth Bergman at the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. It was up and down for Bergman, who made the feature out of more than 45 drivers twice during three races at Cocopah Speedway before he was forced to miss the final weekend because of a mechanical problem. “I don’t like the way it ended, but we certainly learned some...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Seth Bergman, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Scelzi Scores First Top 10 of Seas

Scelzi Scores First Top 10 of Seas...

1/11/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi registered his first top-10 finish of the year last Saturday during the final race of the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway. However, the night was anything but easy for the Roth Motorsports backed team, which hustled to switch to a Danny and George Lasoski owned car that Scelzi piloted last year prior to the start of Saturday’s event. “We...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Dominic Scelzi, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Swindell Chasing Chili Bowl Title

Swindell Chasing Chili Bowl Title...

1/11/2016
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Sammy Swindell is Mr. Chili Bowl. He’s won the most events – five – and has secured the most Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions – four – including last year at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla. “I’ve been competitive pretty much every year I’ve been there,” he said. “It just comes natural I guess. It’s always nice to do this once a year and jump in a midget and be successful. Most...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl
Bruce Jr. Excited for his ‘Best Op

Bruce Jr. Excited for his ‘Best Op...

1/11/2016
Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Tony Bruce Jr. has his best opportunity in a midget this week at the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. Bruce Jr. will drive for Team Eights and owner Chad Wheeler at the premier midget event hosted by Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla. Following practice on Monday, Bruce Jr. is slated to compete in preliminary action on Tuesday before the event concludes on Saturday. “He’s...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Tony Bruce, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl
White Focused on Continued Improve

White Focused on Continued Improve...

1/11/2016
Inside Line Promotions – LINDSAY, Okla. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Harli White holds high expectations entering the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. This is the third year in a row she will compete in her family owned car, which recently got a fresh engine, new body and redesigned graphics, during the marquee midget event at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla. White is set for preliminary competition on Thursday before the finale on...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Harli White, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl
Johnson Wraps Up Winter Heat Sprin

Johnson Wraps Up Winter Heat Sprin...

1/11/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2016) – Chase Johnson is off to a solid start to the new year. Johnson wrapped up the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown on Saturday by advancing into his second feature during the five-race marquee 410ci winged sprint car event at Cocopah Speedway, where more than 45 drivers from across the country and Canada competed. “Our goals were met and we accomplished what we set out to do,” he...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Chase Johnson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Herrera Uses Winter Heat Sprint Ca

Herrera Uses Winter Heat Sprint Ca...

1/11/2016
(Photo by Justin Brester) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 11, 2016) – The first two weeks of 2016 were used as a test session for Johnny Herrera, who opened the year at the 2nd annual Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown at Cocopah Speedway. “We don’t get to race many 410ci races these days so it was important for us to learn as much as we could,” he said. “The results aren’t what we wanted, but our top goal was accomplished by learning more about our car and...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/11/2016
Tags: Johnny Herrera, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Plans for 2016

Plans for 2016

1/12/2016
In 2016 Hunter will be racing a few different classes of cars. Hunter mainly plans to race midgets with powri but will also make appearances with IMSCS in both wing and non-wing. More info will be released at a later date!
hunter lane
  • hunter lane on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Hunter Lane, POWRi National Midgets, Iowa Micro Sprint Car Series
RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Kic

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Kic...

1/12/2016
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 12, 2016) – The 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire begins today with a record number of entries set to battle throughout the next five days inside the River Spirit Expo Center. The coveted Golden Driller is up for grabs as approximately 340 drivers are expected to compete among four preliminary nights prior to Saturday’s finale. The RacinBoys Broadcasting Network will cover all of the action...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl, Midgets
Hafertepe Jr. Prepared for Chili B

Hafertepe Jr. Prepared for Chili B...

1/12/2016
(Photo by Thriller Photography) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2016) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. is excited for a fresh challenge after a frustrating start to the 2016 season in the desert. Hafertepe Jr. will race his midget this week at the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway in Tulsa, Okla., where he will compete on Tuesday for preliminary action and on Saturday for the finale. “We certainly didn’t...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Cocopah Speedway
Lineups / Results - Warren Cat Qua

Lineups / Results - Warren Cat Qua...

1/12/2016
Greetings from the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire. We will do our best to keep you updated with lineups and results throughout the night. Updates are also posted to our social media outlets. Live online PPV is also available at http://www.racinboys.com. All results posted to this feed, and social media are unofficial Results: Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire Tulsa Expo Raceway - Tulsa, Okla. Tuesday,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/12/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Con

RacinBoys Broadcasting Network Con...

1/13/2016
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 13, 2016) – The opening round of the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire featured thrilling side-by-side racing inside the River Spirit Expo Center on Tuesday night. Round 2 kicks off today at approximately 5:30 p.m. (Central) with the RacinBoys Broadcasting Network providing live Pay-Per-View video featuring a higher quality and graphics from hot laps until the checkered flag of the main...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/13/2016
Tags: Joey Saldana, Kyle Larson, Zach Daum
Alex Bright Pulls Off Stunning Vic

Alex Bright Pulls Off Stunning Vic...

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

Lineups / Results - River Spirit C...

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