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Johnson Opens Eyes with Impressive...

1/19/2016

(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 19, 2016) – Chase Johnson had a banner week at the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. Johnson scored his best-career result at the marquee midget event at Tulsa Expo Raceway, where he drove for Matt Wood Motorsports for the third year in a row. “I had a great time and am so grateful for the opportunity to drive for Matt and the team again,” he said. “We showed a lot of...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 19, 2016
Article Date: 1/19/2016

Tags: Chase Johnson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl

Bob Harkey, 85

1/18/2016

Indianapolis 500 veteran Bob Harkey died Saturday in Indianapolis, Ind. at the age of 85. A frequent USAC Championship, Sprint and Midget competitor, he recorded a USAC feature victory on August 23, 1963 at Wall Stadium in Belmar, N.J. driving for car owner Ed Stone. The 1958 United Midget Racing Club (UMRC) Champion, Harkey was a six-time starter in the Indianapolis 500, recording eighth-place finishes in 1964 and 1974. An accomplished pilot, he also appeared as a...more

administrator on Jan 20, 2016
Article Date: 1/18/2016

Tags: Bob Harkey, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

"Winter Challenge" USAC Openers at...

1/18/2016

The 2016 “Winter Challenge” opens this weekend at Canyon Speedway in Peoria, Ariz. as the USAC racing season officially debuts. The five-race series kicks off this weekend with races Friday, Saturday and Sunday, serving as “special event” non-points races for the USAC Southwest and West Coast Sprint Car Series. R.J. Johnson and Danny Faria Jr. are the respective Southwest and West Coast Champions, Johnson capturing his third consecutive Southwest title last year and...more

administrator on Jan 20, 2016
Article Date: 1/18/2016

Tags: Canyon Speedway Park, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

Herrera Lands One Spot Shy of Tran...

1/20/2016

(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 20, 2016) – Johnny Herrera finished one spot out of a transfer twice during the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire last week at Tulsa Expo Raceway. Herrera, who was driving for SpeedQuip Motorsports at the marquee midget event, kicked off the action on Wednesday by advancing from seventh to fourth place in a heat race. He then maneuvered from eighth to sixth place in a...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 20, 2016
Article Date: 1/20/2016

Tags: Johnny Herrera, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl

Hafertepe Jr. Hassled by Bad Luck...

1/20/2016

(Photo by TeeJay Crawford) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 20, 2016) – Luck wasn’t on Sam Hafertepe Jr.’s side during last week’s 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. Preliminary action at Tulsa Expo Raceway began last Tuesday as Hafertepe Jr. advanced from fourth to third place during a heat race and from eighth to sixth place in a qualifier, which lined him up on the inside of the third row for a B Main. “In our heat race...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 20, 2016
Article Date: 1/20/2016

Tags: Sam Hafertepe, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl

Kevin Swindell and New Team Enjoy...

1/20/2016

(Photo by TeeJay Crawford) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 20, 2016) – Kevin Swindell had a successful debut as a car owner last week during the 30th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire at Tulsa Expo Raceway. Swindell, who recently created a midget team with Bernie Stuebgen of Indy Race Parts, helped crew Kevin Thomas Jr. to a B Main finish during the premier midget event of the season, which drew a record 336 competitors. “I...more

Shawn Miller on Jan 20, 2016
Article Date: 1/20/2016

Tags: Kevin Swindell, Kevin Thomas, Tulsa Expo Raceway

Introduction to OEM Midget Racing...

1/24/2016

Contact Denny Smith for more information.

Quinn McCabe on Jan 24, 2016
Article Date: 1/24/2016

Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Midgets

Special Hotel Rates For Ocala Wint...

1/22/2016

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 are special hotel rates 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

administrator on Jan 25, 2016
Article Date: 1/22/2016

Tags: Ocala Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

Clauson Grabs "Winter Challenge" O...

1/23/2016

Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. sped to victory in Friday night's opener of the 5th "Winter Challenge" Sprint car series at Canyon Speedway. Driving Mike Martin's Cancer Treatment Centers of America/Jonathan Byrd's Racing entry, Clauson took the lead from Charles Davis Jr. on lap 13 and led the rest of the way to beat Josh Hodges, Davis, R.J. Johnson and Dennis Gile. USAC SOUTHWEST/WEST COAST “Special Event” SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: January 22, 2016 – Peoria,...more

administrator on Jan 25, 2016
Article Date: 1/23/2016

Tags: Bryan Clauson, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest

Clauson 2-For-2 at Canyon!

1/24/2016

Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. captured round two of the 2016 "Winter Challenge" at Canyon Speedway Saturday night. Wheeling a backup Mike Martin machine after his original mount encountered mechanical problems during practice, Clauson sped to victory in his heat race and, in the 30-lap feature, he passed Charles Davis, Jr. on lap 18 and led the rest of the way in his Sherwin Williams/Jonathan Byrd's Racing special. Having also won Friday's 30-lap feature, Clauson...more

administrator on Jan 25, 2016
Article Date: 1/24/2016

Tags: Bryan Clauson, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Southwest

USAC Midwest Thunder Midgets Set t...

1/27/2016

The USAC Midwest Thunder Midget (MTM) Series is pleased to announce its plans for the 2016 season featuring affordable production automotive and motorcycle-based engine rules. The series will offer competitive racing against full fields of cars with members competing for USAC points series recognition including the opportunity for the series champion to attend the USAC Banquet in Indianapolis next December. The series will focus on two Midwest race facilities known...more

administrator on Jan 27, 2016
Article Date: 1/27/2016

Tags: Montpelier Motor Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, USAC Midwest Midgets

Pennslyvania Midget Week Date Goes...

1/29/2016

Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway in Newmanstown, Pa. has joined the 2016 USAC Pennsylvania Midget Week slate. The one-eighth-mile dirt oval will host the third night of the four-race swing, on August 16. "We are beyond excited and proud to host an event of this magnitude," said Lanco President Jim Harrington, Jr. "We know what a jewel we have in the Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway and now we can showcase our track and facility to a national touring group - the...more

administrator on Jan 29, 2016
Article Date: 1/29/2016

Tags: Clyde Martin Mem. Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

Reutzel has Busy Start to 2016!

2/1/2016

Lonnie Wheatley, CLUTE, Texas (February 1, 2016) – Aaron Reutzel broke out of the gates with a flurry of racing activity to kick off the 2016 racing season. The reigning Lucas Oil ASCS National champion kicked off January by competing in all five rounds of Cocopah Speedway’s Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown near Yuma, AZ, and then made the long trek to Tulsa, OK, to compete in his first Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. In both cases, Reutzel joined forces with different...more

administrator on Feb 01, 2016
Article Date: 2/1/2016

Tags: Aaron Reutzel, ASCS National, Winged Sprints

Toyota's USAC Contingency Continue...

2/2/2016

Contingency postings of nearly $125,000 have been posted for the 2016 USAC racing season by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), USA, in conjunction with Toyota Motor Sales, USA. For the 11th consecutive year, they will be offering cash contingency award payments to Toyota-powered team owners competing in select USAC divisions. Included are the Silver Crown, National Midget and Western Midget Series. Award payments are made to both the 1st and 2nd highest finishing...more

administrator on Feb 02, 2016
Article Date: 2/2/2016

Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets

2015 USAC Western Midget Series St...

2/2/2016

FEATURE WINS: (2) Rico Abreu (Calistoga Speedway on Sept. 5 & Calistoga Speedway on Sept.6) Michael Faccinto (Thunderbowl Raceway on May 2 & Petaluma Speedway on July 18) Ronnie Gardner (Bakersfield Speedway on March 21 & Santa Maria Raceway on July 3) (1) Brady Bacon (Thunderbowl Raceway on May 30) Ryan Bernal (Silver Dollar Speedway on Sept. 10) Cory Elliott (Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds on Oct. 3) Alex Schutte (Bakersfield Speedway on Sept. 19) Chase...more

administrator on Feb 02, 2016
Article Date: 2/2/2016

Tags: USAC Western States Midgets, Midgets, Midgets

Winter is starting to dwindle!!!

2/2/2016

Well the boys are hard at work in the shop getting things ready for the 2016 season! Adding races to the schedule as we go so we will try to keep you posted along the way. Had some new names come on board and we will release all the good news as soon as the deals are done.......Stay tuned!!!

J.D. Black on Feb 02, 2016
Article Date: 2/2/2016

Tags: JD Black, POWRi National Midgets, USAC National Midgets

Prosource Again Rewards Speed in 2...

2/3/2016

ProSource Consultants of Grand Saline, Tex. will continue its popular “fast qualifier” awards program during the 2016 USAC National racing season, benefitting drivers who post the fastest qualifying time for events in USAC’s Silver Crown, AMSOIL National Sprint Car and National Midget Series. Buck and Betty Rice, whose company provides engineering and project management to oil & gas producers and other industrial businesses with environmental contamination issues, will...more

administrator on Feb 03, 2016
Article Date: 2/3/2016

Tags: USAC 360 Sprint Series, USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Midgets

Rule Changes Greet USAC's Silver C...

2/4/2016

As the 2016 USAC season gets underway, an array of rule changes have been set for each of the three National divisions: Silver Crown Championship, AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship and the Midget National Championship as well as the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars and Western Midgets. USAC SILVER CROWN CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES PRE-ENTRIES: **Points for submitted pre-entries has been discontinued. BACKUP CARS: **If your qualification spot is missed or you have remaining...more

administrator on Feb 05, 2016
Article Date: 2/4/2016

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

Nine Venues Host Western States Mi...

2/8/2016

USAC's 2016 Western States Midget schedule reflects 15 events at nine venues in the Golden State. Placerville Speedway hosts the March 23 opener while the series season comes to a close at the 76th "Turkey Night Grand Prix" which unfolds this year on November 24 at the Ventura Raceway. "Turkey Night" returns to Ventura 19 years after Billy Boat's significant victory in the only previous appearance of the classic at the one-fifth oval by the sea. Boat's win marked his...more

administrator on Feb 08, 2016
Article Date: 2/8/2016

Tags: USAC Western States Midgets, Midgets, Midgets

USAC and IMRA Midget Series Join F...

2/9/2016

The United States Auto Club (USAC) and the Engler Illinois Midget Racing Association (IMRA) have teamed up for the 2016 racing season to form one of the biggest production engine midget racing series in the Midwest. The season consists of a 27-race schedule with the majority of the races split between two “home tracks” in Illinois and Iowa: Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Illinois and 34 Raceway in Burlington Iowa. The season opening event takes place Saturday, April...more

administrator on Feb 09, 2016
Article Date: 2/9/2016

Tags: Spoon River Speedway, 34 Raceway, USAC National Midgets

USAC Sprint History in Florida Dat...

2/9/2016

As the competitors of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship ready themselves for the start of the 2016 season February 18-19-20 at Ocala, Florida’s Bubba Raceway Park, one shall not forget the beginnings of the series and its connection to the state of Florida. For it was 60 years ago that the USAC Sprint Car Series made its on-track debut in the “Sunshine State.” Nineteen fifty-six was a year of transition for automobile racing in the United States. The...more

administrator on Feb 10, 2016
Article Date: 2/9/2016

Tags: Bob Sweikert, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

Blake Hahn Racing Expands With Mid...

2/10/2016

SAPULPA, Okla. (February 9, 2016) With the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour about to start up, Blake Hahn is also focused on building his Midget program in 2016. A part of Hard 8 Racing the past five years in events like the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, the decision was made to part ways following the 2016 Chili Bowl. “I appreciate the opportunity John Kantor and the Hard 8 Racing team gave me and can’t thank him enough. We have not parted on bad terms, and will...more

Bryan Hulbert on Feb 10, 2016
Article Date: 2/10/2016

Tags: Blake Hahn, Midgets

USAC TracPass Allows USAC Members...

2/11/2016

New for USAC Members, you can now buy your pit pass and pay for your car entry online for all USAC National events at www.tracpass.com. Use your computer or mobile device to purchase and just look for the green "USAC TracPASS" sign when entering the track to pick up your wristband. Use now for easy entry to the 2016 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season openers - "Winter Dirt Games VII" Thursday, Feb. 18, Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20 at Bubba...more

administrator on Feb 11, 2016
Article Date: 2/11/2016

Tags: Ocala Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

Hoffman Auto Racing Designated as...

2/12/2016

Hoffman Auto Racing has announced that they have been designated as a Purple Heart Race Team by The Military Order of the Purple Heart. Chartered by an act of Congress in 1958, The Military Order of the Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although the membership is restricted to the combat wounded, the MOPH supports all veterans and their families with a myriad of nationwide programs by...more

administrator on Feb 12, 2016
Article Date: 2/12/2016

Tags: Brady Bacon, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

2016 POWRi Membership Information

2/9/2016

Membership forms for teams planning on competing with POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi/ILLINI Division II Midgets, POWRi Outlaw Midgets, and/or 600cc Outlaw Micros in 2016 can be found under the DOWNLOADS link located at the top of POWRi web site. You must be a POWRi member to be eligible for the year end point fund and receive secondary medical insurance. To hold your same number from last year, you need to send your registration form to the POWRi...more

administrator on Feb 13, 2016
Article Date: 2/9/2016

Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi West Midgets

2016 POWRi/ILLINI Division II Midg...

1/21/2016

Millstadt, IL – The 2016 POWRi/ILLINI Lucas Oil Division II Midget Series Schedule has been released. With 29 events on tap for the inaugural season under the POWRi Racing banner, the series known as the ILLINI Racing Series has joined forces with POWRi in their 25th year of operation. The POWRi/ILLINI Lucas Oil Division II Midget Series has been created to help sustain a budget-minded racing series across the Midwest. “This is a great opportunity to celebrate our 25...more

administrator on Feb 13, 2016
Article Date: 1/21/2016

Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi Division II Midgets, Midgets

February Off-Track events for Bad...

2/15/2016

Sun Prairie, WI, Feb. 11—The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association will make appearances at two popular Midwest Motorsports events during the weekend of February 19-21. The Badger Midget Show Car and officials of the series will be at the 54th Annual Milwaukee World of Wheels on Friday-Sunday Feb. 19-21 at the Exposition Center Building on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Fair Park (West Allis, Wis.). Badger has participated at most of these events since the...more

Quinn McCabe on Feb 15, 2016
Article Date: 2/15/2016

Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets

Local #2 Sheet Metal Workers Comin...

2/18/2016

Want to give a shout out and Thank You to Union Sheet Metal Workers of Kansas City for climbing aboard for 2016 race season!! We will be flying the Flag!!! We will posting some important race dates for all our Union Brothers and Sisters!! Stay Tuned!!!

administrator on Feb 18, 2016
Article Date: 2/18/2016

Tags: JD Black, Port City Raceway, Valley Speedway

Additional Day Added to 32nd annua...

2/22/2016

(Image Credit: Dylan Duvall) TULSA, Okla. (February 22, 2016) The 32nd edition of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout will once again end the year, as well as kick off a new year of racing for North American in 2017, with the annual “Marathon of Micros” taking place on the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center. With a record setting 1,249 entries among 615 drivers in 2016, officials with the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout have added a day to the 2017...more

Bryan Hulbert on Feb 22, 2016
Article Date: 2/22/2016

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Tulsa Shootout, Micro Sprints

USAC Appoints Firestone Farm Tires...

2/23/2016

The United States Auto Club (USAC) today announced that Tony Orlando, president, Firestone Farm Tires, has been appointed to the organization's board of directors. Orlando will serve a three year term that began in January. Firestone Farm Tires, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is a leader in the agricultural tire solutions market. USAC is America's most diversified motorsports sanctioning organization. Headquartered in Speedway, Indiana, USAC...more

administrator on Feb 23, 2016
Article Date: 2/23/2016

Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets

USAC Western Awards Banquet Shines...

2/23/2016

The United States Auto Club honored their 2015 Western champions and special award winners last Saturday, February 20, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by Chris Kearns, the annual Western Awards Banquet was held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. The event was headlined by returning champions. Damion Gardner of Concord, California celebrated his third consecutive AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car title for Alexander Racing. Tipton, California’s Danny Faria, Jr. earned his second...more

administrator on Feb 23, 2016
Article Date: 2/23/2016

Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Damion Gardner, USAC Western States Midgets

2017 Chili Bowl Dates Confirmed; T...

2/26/2016

TULSA, Okla. (February 26, 2016) While the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is over 300 days away, the work for the “Mecca of Midgets” is never ending. With fans and teams already planning their next trek to Tulsa, Okla. the dates for the 2017 edition been set. Starting with Move In, teams will begin filling the River Spirit Expo Center on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Practice will get underway bright and early on Monday, January 9, 2017...more

Bryan Hulbert on Feb 26, 2016
Article Date: 2/26/2016

Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals,

"Shamrock Classic" Entries Free Un...

3/1/2016

Participants who elect to enter the upcoming March 19 "Shamrock Classic" USAC Midget National Championship race at the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin, Ill. will benefit from sponsorship by R.E. Griesemer. Entries filed by March 14 will be FREE of charge by accessing https://usacracing.ticketspice.com/shamrock-classic and entering the discount code regriesemer. R.E. Griesemer, a fire protection contractor that has been installing fire sprinkler systems for the past...more

administrator on Mar 01, 2016
Article Date: 3/1/2016

Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

Nebraska's Jefferson County Speedw...

3/2/2016

The USAC Midget National Championship's schedule for the month of August just got a little bit busier with the announcement of a new event for the series in the Heartland of the U.S. at Jefferson County Speedway in Fairbury, Nebraska on Tuesday night, August 2. The event entitled "Tuesday Night Thunder" will take place at the 1/5-mile semi-banked, dirt oval that will be hosting its first ever USAC-sanctioned race. In fact, the USAC National Midgets are making their...more

administrator on Mar 02, 2016
Article Date: 3/2/2016

Tags: Jefferson County Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

March Badger Midget Off-track Even...

3/3/2016

Sun Prairie, WI, March 4---The next three weekends will feature off-track Badger Midget Series social functions leading up the 80th anniversary season opener Sunday Night May 22 at Angell Park Speedway. Date: Saturday March 5 10am-1pm Location: Industrial Truck Repair 637 Perkins Drive—Mukwonago, WI Event: The OEM Midget Engine Seminar. Learn about the different engine platforms, and simple transformations that can be made for racing with Badger. Also learn the basics...more

administrator on Mar 03, 2016
Article Date: 3/3/2016

Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, 600cc Winged Micros

Fan-Friendly Atmosphere Planned Fo...

3/9/2016

The 2016 USAC Midget National Championship schedule is set to launch Saturday night, March 19, with the inaugural "Shamrock Classic" on the 1/6-mile, semi-banked dirt track located inside the Southern Illinois Center at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Thirty-five teams have already pre-entered for the "Shamrock Classic," including USAC champions Bryan Clauson, Dave Darland and Brady Bacon, plus USAC National Series feature winners Zach Daum, Bill Rose, Justin Grant and...more

administrator on Mar 09, 2016
Article Date: 3/9/2016

Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

Wheels Up Wednesday Show To Cover...

3/10/2016

“Wheels Up Wednesday,” a new weekly highlight show focusing on all things USAC, made its debut Wednesday night, March 9. The web-based series, that will air each Wednesday night at 9pm EST, 6pm PST throughout the racing season exclusively on http://Loudpedal.TV, covers the most recent USAC activity from coast-to-coast featuring in-depth race highlights, interviews, feature stories and more. Voiced by Road Trip Productions’ Michael McIntyre and written by USAC Media’s...more

administrator on Mar 10, 2016
Article Date: 3/10/2016

Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets

Threatening Weather Claims Western...

3/10/2016

The USAC Western HPD Midget Championship season opener at The Dirt Track at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif. has been cancelled due to threatening weather. USAC was to make its initial appearance on the dirt surface at Kern County this Friday night as the USAC Western HPD Midgets were scheduled to invade the one-third-mile oval. The series competed on the Kern County quarter-mile pavement in 2014 and 2015, but Friday would have been the first event on...more

administrator on Mar 11, 2016
Article Date: 3/10/2016

Tags: Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets

Vern Komppa dead at 94-years old

3/11/2016

Elm Grove, Wis., March 10---Vern Komppa who started his midget auto racing driving career at the age of 67-years old in 1989, running mostly with the Badger Midget Series died on Tuesday March 8 at the age of 94. The Komppa name has a long history of involvement with Badger. Vern’s Brother John owned cars for several decades. His other brother Chet was also involved in the sport, Nephew John Komppa Jr. won the Badger Midget Car Owner championship in 1979-80, with Stan...more

administrator on Mar 11, 2016
Article Date: 3/11/2016

Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Midgets

Over 50 Cars Entered For DuQuoin's...

3/14/2016

This Saturday, March 19, the inaugural running of the “Shamrock Classic” at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, Illinois pits the top midget drivers and teams in the United States against each other in the USAC Midget National Championship’s first “points-paying” indoor National Midget race since Kenny Irwin, Jr.’s victory at the Toronto SkyDome in January of 1993. Fifty-four teams have already pre-entered for the event, including USAC champions Dave Darland,...more

administrator on Mar 14, 2016
Article Date: 3/14/2016

Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

USAC Gulf Coast Midget Championshi...

3/16/2016

The Gulf Coast Midget Championship, USAC's newest racing series, has announced a six-race schedule at two southeast Texas venues for the 2016 season. Bronco Raceway Park in Cleveland, Texas serves as the host of four dates including the series opener on April 23. In addition, the series visits the ¼-mile, semi-banked clay oval on June 11, July 23 and August 27. The red clay of the Gator Motorplex in Willis, Texas greets the USAC Gulf Coast Midget Championship on two...more

administrator on Mar 16, 2016
Article Date: 3/16/2016

Tags: USAC Gulf Coast Midgets, Midgets, Midgets

Numerous Bonuses and Prizes Added...

3/16/2016

Numerous companies have pledged support of Saturday night, March 19th's inaugural "Shamrock Classic" promoted by Bryan Clauson. The much anticipated indoor event at Du Quoin's Southern Illinois Center marks the season opener for the 2016 USAC Midget National Championship season. Among those offering prizes and bonuses to competitors include Simpson Race Products, who is awarding a brand new helmet to the winner of the 50-lap midget feature while a select few other...more

administrator on Mar 16, 2016
Article Date: 3/16/2016

Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

DuQuoin USAC National Midget Race...

3/19/2016

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS: March 19, 2016 - DuQuoin, Illinois - Southern Illinois Center - "Shamrock Classic" SIMPSON RACING PRODUCTS FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Chase Briscoe (#D33 Davis), 2. Andrew Felker (#11a Felker), 3. Katlynn Leer (#77k Leer), 4. Justin Grant (#38 Gardner), 5. Nick Knepper (#55 Knepper), 6. Kevin Thomas Jr. (#2x Shuman), 7. Ty Hulsey (#21 Hulsey), 8. Chase Hill (#11H Felker). NT BENIC ENTERPRISES SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bryan Clauson...more

administrator on Mar 21, 2016
Article Date: 3/19/2016

Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets

Golobic Glides to First USAC Midge...

3/20/2016

Shane Golobic of Fremont, California wasn't content on just running the bottom as he went to the high side to pass leader Shane Cottle on lap 34 and was able to pull away on a late green-white-checkered to win his first career USAC Midget National Championship feature in Saturday night's inaugural "Shamrock Classic" at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin. Golobic, driving the Matt Wood Motorsports/Elk Grove Ford - Competition Suspension, Inc./Spike/Esslinger,...more

administrator on Mar 21, 2016
Article Date: 3/20/2016

Tags: Shane Golobic, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets

Madera USAC Western HPD Midget Rac...

3/20/2016

USAC WESTERN HPD MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 19, 2016 - Madera, California - Madera Speedway - "Short Track Speedweeks" QUALIFYING: 1. Jesse Love IV, 38, Love-14.856; 2. D.J. Hamilton, 75, Breidinger-14.933; 3. Toni Breidinger, 80, Breidinger-14.954; 4. Blake Brannon, 40, Brannon-15.557; 5. Ethan Lesser, 73, Lesser-15.565; 6. Antonio Bosacci, 44b, Love-15.738. HEAT RACE: (8 laps) 1. Hamilton, 2. Love IV, 3. T.Breidinger, 4. Brannon, 5. Bosacci, 6. Lesser. NT FEATURE:...more

administrator on Mar 21, 2016
Article Date: 3/20/2016

Tags: Madera Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets

Brady Bacon – “Shamrock Classic” B...

3/21/2016

Brady Bacon – “Shamrock Classic” Brings Good Luck! (Bill W) March 21, 2016 – It was a great start to the USAC National Midget Series schedule for Brady Bacon and the Frank Manafort #76 team wrenched by Brad Noffsinger last weekend in DuQuoin. The main event at the inaugural “Shamrock Classic” at the Southern Illinois Center would see the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver charge from 15th to fourth in the series’ opener. Brady will return to California this week and...more

administrator on Mar 21, 2016
Article Date: 3/21/2016

Tags: Brady Bacon, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets

Larson, Sweet Set For Western Midg...

3/21/2016

This Wednesday night’s racing program at Placerville (Calif.) Speedway includes the opening race of USAC’s 2016 Western Midget Championship campaign and is expected to feature the talents of USAC vets Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet, who will make signature appearances at the northern California dirt track. Shane Golobic, who won last Saturday night’s “Shamrock Classic” USAC Midget National Championship race at DuQuoin, Ill., won the last USAC Western Midget race at...more

administrator on Mar 22, 2016
Article Date: 3/21/2016

Tags: Placerville Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged

Placerville USAC Western Midget Ra...

3/24/2016

USAC WESTERN MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS:March 23, 2016 - Placerville, California - Placerville Speedway - "Placerville Short Track Showdown" EXTREME MUFFLERS FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Ronnie Gardner (#68 Six8), 2. Shane Golobic (#26 Bock), 3. Matt Streeter (#19S Sala), 4. Michael Faccinto (#35F MF), 5. Brian Gard (#88 Arata), 6. Frankie Guerrini (#35S MF), 7. Robert Dalby (#4D Dalby), 8. Tyler Dolacki (#18 Dolacki). NT DJ SAFETY SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Danny Carroll...more

administrator on Mar 24, 2016
Article Date: 3/24/2016

Tags: Placerville Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets

Western Midget Champ Gardner Takes...

3/24/2016

Defending USAC Western Midget Champion Ronnie Gardner of Corona, Calif. opened defense of his title with a victory in Wednesday night’s “Placerville Short Track Showdown” 30-lapper at the Placerville Speedway. Wheeling the Baldozier Racing/Ram Bull Racing Stewart/Esslinger, he passed Shane Golobic on lap 12 and led the rest of the way to beat Golobic, Cody Swanson, Sean Dodenhoff and Michael Faccinto. Dodenhof led the first two laps before Golobic led the next...more

administrator on Mar 25, 2016
Article Date: 3/24/2016

Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Placerville Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets

Midwest Thunder Midgets Debut at M...

3/28/2016

Montpelier (Ind.) Motor Speedway hosts USAC’s inaugural “Midwest Thunder Midget” race Saturday and 2015 USAC Midwest HPD Midget Champion Alex Watson hopes to get a head start on a second USAC title. Watson, of Columbus, Ohio, posted consistent finishes on his way to the 2015 crown and outpointed Jacob Stickle and Jacob Taylor to earn the title. A total of 14 races are on tap for the 2016 Midwest Thunder Midgets, 10 at Montpelier and four at Waynesfield (Ohio) Raceway...more

administrator on Mar 28, 2016
Article Date: 3/28/2016

Tags: Alex Watson, Montpelier Motor Speedway, USAC Midwest HPD

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