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2018 INDIANA MIDGET WEEK DATES SET

2018 INDIANA MIDGET WEEK DATES SET

10/12/2017
Mark your 2018 calendars! The dates for the 14th edition of Indiana Midget Week have been set. Six dates at six tracks in six consecutive nights are slated for the USAC Midget National Championship between Tuesday, May 29 and Sunday, June 3, 2018. The schedule of tracks has yet to be finalized. Shane Golobic was the 2017 Indiana Midget Week champ.
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/12/2017
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Bayston Takes Career #16 at Jackso

Bayston Takes Career #16 at Jackso...

10/14/2017
Jacksonville, IL – For the fifth time in 2017 and the 16th of his career, Spencer Bayston bagged another victory with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League. Bayston’s victory came in the first night of a doubleheader weekend at Jacksonville Speedway. Starting outside the front row, Bayston took command at the drop of the green flag off turn two. On lap four, the red was displayed as Austin O’Dell caught the rut in turn one and took a wild ride. O’Dell walked...more
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/14/2017
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
Thorson’s 16th Career Win Comes at

Thorson’s 16th Career Win Comes at...

10/15/2017
Jacksonville, IL – Leading all 30 laps and holding off a late race charge from Rookie Zeb Wise, Tanner Thorson found victory lane for the 16th time with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League. Thorson’s Ron Milton Race of Champions win at Jacksonville Speedway is his fourth of 2017. Enduring several cautions throughout the 30-lap feature event, Tanner Thorson appeared to be the class of the field as the Minden, Nevada driver was able to jump right back into rhythm...more
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  • administrator on Oct 15, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/15/2017
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
Sunday's “Leffler Memorial” CANCE

Sunday's “Leffler Memorial” CANCE...

10/17/2017
Wayne City, Illinois………With an impending forecast of heavy rain on race day, USAC and POWRi officials have cancelled the Sunday, October 22 “Jason Leffler Memorial” at Wayne County Speedway. The $20,000-to-win event was to have brought some of the biggest names in the sport to compete for the largest payday in midget racing, but with an 80-90% chance of continuous rain throughout the day, and without much improvement or change in the forecast all week, the decision was...more
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  • administrator on Oct 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/17/2017
Tags: Wayne County Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
Frigid Cold Forecast Ices Fall Fli

Frigid Cold Forecast Ices Fall Fli...

10/19/2017
TULSA, Okla. (October 24, 2017) While the rain has left the forecast for this weekend, the freezing cold just keeps getting colder, prompting officials with the Creek County Speedway to forego this weekend’s J.C.T. Fall Fling with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network and POWRi West Midgets. “When the rain moved on, we figured we had a shot but the temperatures just keep dropping to where now it’s showing into the 20’s and...more
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  • Eric Fenton on Oct 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/19/2017
Tags: Creek County Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi
$20,000 ON THE LINE SUNDAY AT LEFF

$20,000 ON THE LINE SUNDAY AT LEFF...

10/18/2017
In the late 1990s, Jason Leffler made tracks big and small his personal playground as he raced to three consecutive USAC National Midget titles. Though Leffler may have been small in stature, his legacy in the sport of midget racing remains that of a giant. One look at the one-eighth-mile dirt oval of Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Illinois gives the impression of diminutive. But that’s just a front for the spectacular wheel-banging, ultra-competitive style...more
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  • administrator on Oct 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/18/2017
Tags: Holly Shelton, Wayne County Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Frigid Cold Forecast Ices ASCS Fal

Frigid Cold Forecast Ices ASCS Fal...

10/24/2017
TULSA, Okla. (October 24, 2017) While the rain has left the forecast for this weekend, the freezing cold just keeps getting colder, prompting officials with the Creek County Speedway to forego this weekend’s J.C.T. Fall Fling with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network and POWRi West Midgets. “When the rain moved on, we figured we had a shot but the temperatures just keep dropping to where now it’s showing into the 20’s and...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Oct 24, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/24/2017
Tags: Creek County Speedway, ASCS National, POWRi West Midgets
POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets S

POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets S...

10/25/2017
Belleville, IL – For the first time ever, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League will enter into the sunshine state, kicking off the 2018 season at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida. Set for Friday, February 9th and Saturday, February 10th, the Inaugural Toyota Sunshine State Midget Challenge will headline sanctioned national dirt midget racing in Florida for the first time in over a decade. Thursday, February 8th is slated to be the practice night, prefacing...more
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  • administrator on Oct 25, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/25/2017
Tags: Ocala Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets
Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout and Chili

Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout and Chili...

10/25/2017
(Image Credit: Scott Swenson) TULSA, Okla. (October 25, 2017) Almost as busy as the races at times, the tradeshows of the Lucas Oil Tulsa Shootout and Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire have become a must-see for teams and fans alike with everything from race gear to jewelry and even haircuts. Vendors are already starting to call and reserve their spaces as the Tradeshow application has been released, along with information and pricing for ads in...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Oct 25, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/25/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Tulsa Shootout
USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS RETURN

USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGETS RETURN...

10/26/2017
This Saturday, October 28th, the Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States Midget Series will invade Ventura Raceway. Promoted by Jim Naylor, the eleventh point race and third of four appearances at the 1/5-mile oval will also feature Dwarf Cars, California Lightning Sprints, VRA Senior Sprints, and Focus Midgets. The Pit Gates will open at Noon, the Front Gates will open at 3:00pm, with Racing scheduled for 5:30pm at “The Best Little Dirt Track in...more
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  • administrator on Oct 27, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/26/2017
Tags: Ventura Raceway, USAC Western States, Midgets
32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl National

32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl National...

11/1/2017
TULSA, Okla. (November 1, 2017) The list of teams are already starting to pour in as the entry blank for the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire went online in the early hours of November 1, 2017. Some of the earliest entries received include car owner Brian Dunlap, who fields a pair of cars with Arizona’s Casey Shuman among the team’s drivers. Entries can be downloaded at http://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=72453 and returned via...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/1/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Congratulations to the 2017 Grays

Congratulations to the 2017 Grays...

11/1/2017
Thank you for joining us to congratulate and celebrate all that 2017 brought to Grays Harbor Raceway. New drivers and teams, new fans in the stands and a great summer of sunshine all played a part in making this a season to remember. Outstanding Contribution to the Sport – Jay Cole Outstanding Service Award - Jim Sheppard from Racers for Christ Champions 360 – Reece Goetz Modified – Tom Sweatman Street Stock – Jack Parshall Outlaw Tuner – Tyler Sundstrom NW Focus...more
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  • Social Media on Nov 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/1/2017
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
Chandler Captures POWRi West Champ

Chandler Captures POWRi West Champ...

11/2/2017
Chandler Captures POWRi West Championship Tulsa, OK (November 2, 2017) Although the 2017 season had been shortened by Mother Nature with only 19 of the 26 scheduled events being ran, it was evident that it would still take teams to their limits. In the end, Grady Chandler from Piedmont, Oklahoma forged through to pick up his first POWRi West Midget League Championship. Out of the 19 races scheduled, Chandler competed in 18 feature events, earning one win, 8 top five...more
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  • Eric Fenton on Nov 02, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/2/2017
Tags: Grady Chandler, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets
BOB KINSER, 86

BOB KINSER, 86

11/5/2017
The patriarch of the famed Kinser racing family has died at 86. Bob Kinser, whose only USAC National Sprint car win came at his home track, Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway in 1985, earned some 29 track and series championships, including four straight South Central Indiana Racing Association crowns. Bob was inducted into the National Sprint Car all of Fame in 1999 and in 1981 he was inducted into the Hoosier Auto Racing Hall of Fame. USAC extends its deepest condolences to...more
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  • administrator on Nov 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/5/2017
Tags: Bob Kinser, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
POWRi West Sooner Series

POWRi West Sooner Series

11/13/2017
POWRi West Sooner Series Tulsa, OK. – For immediate release, the POWRi West Lucas Oil Sooner Series has been created for 2018. In an effort to expand midget racing within Oklahoma, the POWRi West Lucas Oil Sooner Series has been formed within the POWRi West Lucas Oil Midget League. Offering teams an additional point fund to support this newly created series, this will create an infrastructure to help continue the overall growth of midget racing in Oklahoma and the...more
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  • Eric Fenton on Nov 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/13/2017
Tags: POWRi West Midgets, POWRi, Midgets
Alex Bright and Billy Pauch Jr. Te

Alex Bright and Billy Pauch Jr. Te...

11/14/2017
(Image Credit: Ty Garl) Mandee Pauch Relations – November 14, 2017 – Two of the most prolific young guns from the northeast will be joining forces for the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Jan. 9-13th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The two wheelmen, who regularly battle each other on a weekly basis, will be teaming together to tackle the most prestigious event in midget racing. The driver out of Collegeville, PA, Alex Bright, will once again be heading west to compete but this...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/14/2017
Tags: Billy Pauch, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Clauson-Marshall Racing to partner

Clauson-Marshall Racing to partner...

11/15/2017
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (November 14, 2017) Clauson-Marshall Racing and the Tony Elliott Foundation will partner for a 2018 co-branded entry for the 2018 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, happening January 8 through January 13, 2018, in Tulsa, Okla. “The Tony Elliott Foundation is excited to partner with Clauson-Marshall Racing for the 2018 Chili Bowl. For the third year, we will be assisting a driver and keeping Tony’s legacy alive for one of his...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 15, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/15/2017
Tags: Tony Elliott, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Chase Jones Joins Hard 8 Racing Fo

Chase Jones Joins Hard 8 Racing Fo...

11/15/2017
(Image Credit: Danny Clum) TULSA, Okla. (November 16, 2017) Hard 8 Racing is pleased to announce Chase Jones has joined on for the 2018 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. The 20-year-old from Greenwood, Ind. will be behind the wheel of the Spike/Esslinger No. 8k. The 2017 Montpelier Motor Speedway Midget Rookie of the Year, as well as Track Champion, has attended the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals the past two years with appearances in the K and...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/15/2017
Tags: Chase Jones, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Seavey Crowned POWRi National Midg

Seavey Crowned POWRi National Midg...

11/19/2017
Belleville, IL – In what has been a banner year for the Sutter, California driver, Logan Seavey captured not only the 2017 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League championship, but also took Rookie of the Year honors with the League. Wrapping up the 2017 season with only two wins, it is clear that it was Seavey’s consistency that brought home the championship for the rookie midget driver. Piloting the Toyota-powered Factory Boss Performance, Rockwell Security/RAM’s...more
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  • administrator on Nov 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/19/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi, Midgets
POWRI CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET SET FOR

POWRI CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET SET FOR...

11/20/2017
Belleville, IL (November 21, 2017) – The 2017 POWRi Championship Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the River City Casino & Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. The evening will kick off at 6:30 PM with a cocktail hour followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. 2017 was a breakthrough season for Performance Open Wheel Racing, Inc. (POWRi), and to honor an outstanding year the League has announced that for the first time a collective banquet will feature...more
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  • administrator on Nov 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/20/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
BACON A BLUR EN ROUTE TO BAKERSFIE

BACON A BLUR EN ROUTE TO BAKERSFIE...

11/19/2017
With one of the busiest racing schedules of any driver in the United States, Brady Bacon annually competes in excess of 100 events a year on tracks from coast-to-coast. In Saturday night’s “November Classic,” it might’ve appeared the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native had been an experienced master of Bakersfield Speedway. But, wouldn’t you know it? Saturday night was the first time Bacon had even laid eyes on the track. Bacon, originally lining up seventh on the grid,...more
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  • administrator on Nov 21, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/19/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, Bakersfield Speedway, USAC National Midgets
TURKEY NIGHT MIDGET PRE-ENTRY LIST

TURKEY NIGHT MIDGET PRE-ENTRY LIST...

11/20/2017
The midget entry list for the 77th running of the "Turkey Night Grand Prix" continues to grow, currently sitting at 52 confirmed midget entries thus far for the Nov. 23rd race at Ventura Raceway. Two more race rookies, Carson Garrett of Colorado and Dustin Golobic of California have announced their intentions of competing in the famed race featuring the USAC National & Light Up the World Beverages Western States Midgets. Among the 52 entries, four past winners have...more
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  • administrator on Nov 21, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/20/2017
Tags: Chad Boat, Ventura Raceway, USAC Western States Midgets
BELL OUTDUELS LARSON IN TURKEY NIG

BELL OUTDUELS LARSON IN TURKEY NIG...

11/24/2017
Thanksgiving is the day each year when we take a little extra time to realize how fortunate we are. For those in attendance at Thursday’s “Turkey Night Grand Prix,” the realization quickly came to how thankful we are to have witnessed Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson duking it out against each other for 98 laps in USAC Midgets at Ventura Raceway. The three official lead changes listed in the box score aren’t indicative of the back-and-forth battle these two titans...more
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  • administrator on Nov 28, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/24/2017
Tags: Christopher Bell, Ventura Raceway, USAC National Midgets
32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl National

32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl National...

12/2/2017
(Image Credit: Frank Smith) TULSA, Okla. (December 1, 2017) With under 40 days until the green flag drops on the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, the first wave of entries has been revealed with 148 received so far for the 32nd edition of the “Mecca of Micros”, happening January 9-13, 2018 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway, located inside the River Spirit Expo Center. While some of the listed entries are still in search of drivers, eight of those will...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 02, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/2/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Shane Stewart Teams Up With D&E Su

Shane Stewart Teams Up With D&E Su...

12/4/2017
(Image Credit: Wade Aunger) DECEMBER 4, 2017 (AVON, IN) – After a couple of weeks of action in New Zealand, Oklahoma's Shane Stewart will return to the states and join forces with D&E Supply to compete in the crown jewel of midget events, the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. D&E Supply is a Tulsa, Okla. based drywall supplier, owned by David Stephenson and Ernie Cothern. The duo will field two cars for the 2018 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 04, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/4/2017
Tags: Shane Stewart, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Le

POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Le...

12/5/2017
Belleville, IL – The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League has released a schedule showcasing 38 -events throughout 2018 with the season kicking off in February at Bubba Raceway Park and ending in November at Kennedale Speedway for the Season Championship. Starting 2018, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League will head to Ocala, Florida for the season opener at Bubba Raceway Park for the Inaugural Toyota Sunshine State Midget Challenge. This will be POWRi’s...more
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  • administrator on Dec 05, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/5/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi Division II Midgets
2018 Grays Harbor Raceway Tentativ

2018 Grays Harbor Raceway Tentativ...

12/4/2017
Below is a tentative schedule for the 2018 racing season. We don't expect much changes in it. . Please use the link below to download the schedule. http://www.graysharborraceway.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=418143 April 6-7 Summer Thunder Sprint Series, Washington Modified Tour, State Fair Park, Yakima Wa 14 Grays Harbor Raceway Playday all classes 1:00pm 21 Season Opener 360 Sprints, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Outlaw Tuners 28 Round 2 360 Sprints, Modifieds, Street...more
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  • Social Media on Dec 05, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/4/2017
Tags: Grays Harbor Raceway, 360 Sprints - Winged, A Modifieds
KNEPPER 55 FIELD NEARS 40 AS WEASE

KNEPPER 55 FIELD NEARS 40 AS WEASE...

12/6/2017
A “Turkey Night Grand Prix” winner, an Indiana Sprint Week feature winner and an All Star Circuit of Champions feature winner are among the latest of 38 entries, thus far, for the Saturday, December 16th “Junior Knepper 55” USAC Midget special event at the Southern Illinois Center. Billy Wease, the 2006 “Turkey Night” winner, finished 9th at Du Quoin in March's "Shamrock Classic." The Noblesville, Ind. driver has entered for the indoor dirt race in Amanda Wease’s No....more
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  • administrator on Dec 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/6/2017
Tags: Brent Beauchamp, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
SPEED SPORT and MyRacePass Form St

SPEED SPORT and MyRacePass Form St...

12/7/2017
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 1, 2017) — SPEED SPORT and MyRacePass have formed a strategic alliance, effective today. The alliance will dramatically expand SPEED SPORT’s digital content and advertising network to over 1000 racetrack and racer websites within the MyRacePass system, and valuable revenue streams, marketing support and quality content to MRP and MRP site owners. With origins dating back to 1934, SPEED SPORT includes a broad portfolio of media products and...more
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  • administrator on Dec 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/7/2017
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Macon Speedway, Park Jefferson International Speedway
2018 Chili Bowl News

2018 Chili Bowl News

12/8/2017
We are proud to announce that 2017 USAC National Sprint Car Champion Chris Windom will be behind the wheel of the CMR / Tony Elliott Foundation 35TE at this years Chili Bowl.
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  • Tim Clauson on Dec 08, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/8/2017
Tags: Chris Windom, Tulsa Expo Raceway, USAC National Midgets
Open Wheel Marathon Will Lead-in 2

Open Wheel Marathon Will Lead-in 2...

12/12/2017
(Image Credit: Joe Orth) Stuart Rowlands - CORONA, Cali. (Dec. 12, 2017): MAVTV and Lucas Oil Racing TV will broadcast "LIVE" the 32nd running of the world famous Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire, on Saturday night, January 13, 2018, starting at 8:30 PM (ET), from the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. Known as the “Super Bowl of Midget Racing”, the 2018 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals attracts drivers from nearly every level,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/12/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
56 ENTRIES FILED FOR JUNIOR KNEPPE

56 ENTRIES FILED FOR JUNIOR KNEPPE...

12/11/2017
Dillon Welch, Parker Price-Miller and Chris R. Andrews have filed their entries Sunday on the final night of the free entry period for the third running of the “Junior Knepper 55.” The field for the Saturday, December 16 race at the Southern Illinois Center now boasts a list of 56 USAC Midgets for the non-points special event at the purpose-built, indoor racing facility at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, including the Clauson Marshall team with six entries, four of...more
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  • administrator on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/11/2017
Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
SWANSON, WINDOM, BAYSTON SHARE SPO

SWANSON, WINDOM, BAYSTON SHARE SPO...

12/9/2017
USAC National driving champions Kody Swanson, Chris Windom and Spencer Bayston shared the spotlight along with other 2017 USAC champions and special award recipients at Friday night’s 62nd USAC “Night of Champions” celebration at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Swanson, of Kingsburg, CA, Windom, of Canton, IL and Bayston, of Lebanon, IN, earned National championships. Swanson was a third-time Silver Crown titlist, Windom a first-time AMSOIL...more
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  • administrator on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/9/2017
Tags: Chris Windom, Kody Swanson, Spencer Bayston
Entries For 32nd Chili Bowl Nation

Entries For 32nd Chili Bowl Nation...

12/12/2017
(Image Credit: Scott Swenson) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (December 12, 2017) Construction of the Tulsa Expo Raceway is underway with the first loads of clay hitting the floor of the River Spirit Expo Center on Wednesday, December 12, 2017. As the quarter-mile oval take shape, the list of drivers seeking the conquer the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, happening January 9-13, 2018, continues to grow with over 200 entries already turned...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/12/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
BELL BLOWS OUT THE CANDLES ON 2017

BELL BLOWS OUT THE CANDLES ON 2017...

12/17/2017
Christopher Bell celebrated his 23rd birthday in grand style Saturday night at the Southern Illinois Center after taking the lead with four laps remaining to win the third annual “Junior Knepper 55” USAC Midget Special event at the indoor, one-sixth-mile dirt oval in Du Quoin. Rarely has the 2013 USAC National Midget champion from Norman, Oklahoma not been at the top of his game when he’s behind the wheel of a midget, but 2017 saw him take it up another notch with 10...more
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  • administrator on Dec 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/17/2017
Tags: Christopher Bell, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND NOS® E

CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND NOS® E...

12/22/2017
CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND NOS® ENERGY DRINK BRING ALL-STAR LINEUP TO 2018 CHILI BOWL NATIONALS The eight-driver NOS Energy Drink Team Includes Midget Winners, a NASCAR Champion, a World of Outlaws Champion, Knoxville Nationals Winners FISHERS, IND. (December 22, 2017) – Clauson-Marshall Racing will field a team of eight cars in the 2018 Chili Bowl Nationals. The all-star lineup of drivers from both non-wing and winged dirt track racing backgrounds, will be sponsored...more
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  • Tim Clauson on Dec 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/22/2017
Tags: Donny Schatz, Ryan Bernal, Chris Windom
RMMRA partners with POWRi Lucas Oi

RMMRA partners with POWRi Lucas Oi...

12/23/2017
Belleville, IL – Debuting in early 2018, POWRi has partnered with the Denver, Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) to create the POWRi Lucas Oil RMMRA Midget Series. The goal of POWRi and RMMRA’s partnership is to continue the growth of midget racing in the Western portion of the United States. This will also allow the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League to co-sanction more events together, like the two-day weekend at Airport Raceway in...more
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  • administrator on Dec 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/23/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi Division II Midgets
Notice: Tire Samples Will Be Taken

Notice: Tire Samples Will Be Taken...

12/23/2017
From time to time, we are forced to address issues with the comings and goings of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. One of the issues that we are forced to address for this year’s event is tire doping. One of the biggest side effects of tire doping is its effect on the racing surface. The chemicals damage the race track and make keeping a consistent surface very difficult. For that reason, tire samples will be taken during the 32nd Lucas Oil...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/23/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
POWRi West Midget League Releases

POWRi West Midget League Releases...

12/24/2017
Belleville, IL – POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League officials have released the 2018 schedule featuring 29 events, with the league returning to several fan favorites, as well as the schedule for the newly created POWRi Lucas Oil West Sooner Region Series. Out of the 29 events, four events are co-sanctioned with the POWRi Lucas Oil RMMRA Midget Series, while 12 are co-sanctioned with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League. The Sooner Region Series will feature 12...more
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  • administrator on Dec 24, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/24/2017
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Merry Christmas to everyone from t

Merry Christmas to everyone from t...

12/24/2017
Merry Christmas to everyone, thank you for a great year. We are looking forward to another banner year in 2018.
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  • administrator on Dec 24, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/24/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
POWRi Lucas Oil Pavement Midget Se

POWRi Lucas Oil Pavement Midget Se...

12/29/2017
Belleville, IL – POWRi and Grundy County Speedway officials have entered into a multi-year agreement to sanction pavement midget racing at the Morris, Illinois Grundy County Speedway under the POWRi Pavement Midget Series banner. “I have been working on putting this together for the last couple of years with Bob Guess,” said Neil Gacke, POWRi Pavement Series Director. “This is a great opportunity because we are going to start out strong right out of the box,...more
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  • administrator on Dec 29, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/29/2017
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First Look: 32nd Lucas Oil Chili B

First Look: 32nd Lucas Oil Chili B...

1/2/2018
(Image Credit: Joe Orth) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 1, 2018) With the countdown to the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire down to less than a week, the qualifying nights have been released with a total of 342 entries spread across four nights of racing. Going green on Tuesday, January 9, qualifying nights will run through Friday, January 12 in order to set the stage for Saturday, January 13 and the run for the coveted Golden...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 02, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/2/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Is

Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Is...

1/4/2018
Tulsa, OK (January 4, 2018) – iRacing.com, the leading online racing game, announced today plans to add the world-famous Tulsa Expo Raceway, home of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, to its extensive inventory of dirt tracks available to iRacing members. iRacing is currently at the temporary racing facility in Tulsa, OK laser scanning, and gathering reference photography so that the track can go into production immediately. It is anticipated...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 04, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/4/2018
Tags: Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Tulsa Expo Raceway
FYI - Event Info and Schedule of E

FYI - Event Info and Schedule of E...

1/6/2018
Special Note: The Pizza Express Pole Shuffle has been moved from Friday to Saturday. What: 32nd annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl presented by General Tire Where: Tulsa Expo Raceway – quarter-mile clay oval inside the River Spirit Expo Center at Tulsa's Expo Square When: January 9-13, 2018 Tuesday, January 9 – Warren CAT Qualifying Night plus 9th annual VIROC Wednesday, January 10 – Hard Rock Casino Qualifying Night Thursday, January 11 – John Christner Trucking Qualifying...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 06, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/6/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
2018 VIROC Field Set For Shot At $

2018 VIROC Field Set For Shot At $...

1/7/2018
(Image Credit: TeeJay Crawford) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 6, 2018) With a top prize of $6,363.63 up for grabs, the 10th annual Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions (VIROC) will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 as part of the opening night’s run of events at the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Comprised of drivers who have won the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, owner champions picks, reigning...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 07, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/7/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Event Info: 2018 Lucas Oil Chili B

Event Info: 2018 Lucas Oil Chili B...

1/9/2018
Qualifying Nights (Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri) Heat Races * Drivers draw for heat racing starting position at 2 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 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/9/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Lineups / Results - Warren Cat Qua

Lineups / Results - Warren Cat Qua...

1/9/2018
Greetings from the 32nd 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 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/9/2018
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Tyler Courtney Set for Chili Bowl

Tyler Courtney Set for Chili Bowl...

1/9/2018
Tyler Courtney Set for Chili Bowl Action Tonight, Defending His 2017 Preliminary Victory! (Collin Markle Photography) Tulsa, OK | January 9, 2018 – Returning to the United States from a multi-week adventure in New Zealand, Tyler Courtney flew into Tulsa, Oklahoma yesterday with Golden Driller dreams on his mind. A preliminary night winner from one year ago and sixth-place finisher in Saturday’s finale, the Indianapolis, Indiana native is back at the Tulsa Expo with...more
Tim Clauson
  • Tim Clauson on Jan 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/9/2018
Tags: Justin Grant, Shane Golobic, Tyler Courtney
Kyle Larson Opens 32nd Lucas Oil C

Kyle Larson Opens 32nd Lucas Oil C...

1/10/2018
(Image Credit: Joe Orth) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 9, 2018) In a car owned by his father, California’s Kyle Larson picked up his fourth career Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire preliminary victory to tie the driver of the iRacing No. 01 with the late Bryan Clauson for third on the all-time preliminary night win list. “It’s great to get a win for my Dad. I haven’t been in a car he’s owned since I was in Karts,” said Larson who will...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 10, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/10/2018
Tags: Kyle Larson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Rico Abreu Returns To Victory Lane

Rico Abreu Returns To Victory Lane...

1/11/2018
(Image Credit: Joe Orth) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 10, 2018) After 15 ½ weeks out of a Racecar following a hard crash at the Four Crown Nationals, California’s Rico Abreu was the class of the field in Wednesday’s Hard Rock Casino Qualifying Night A-Feature. Securing a spot in his sixth career Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire championship A-Feature with his third career prelim triumph, Abreu’s win was a true testament to his talent...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 11, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/11/2018
Tags: Rico Abreu, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
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