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2017 Chili Bowl Dates Confirmed; T

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
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Feb 26, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/26/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals,
"Shamrock Classic" Entries Free Un

"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
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  • administrator on Mar 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/1/2016
Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Nebraska's Jefferson County Speedw

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
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  • administrator on Mar 02, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/2/2016
Tags: Jefferson County Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
March Badger Midget Off-track Even

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
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  • 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

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
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  • administrator on Mar 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/9/2016
Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Wheels Up Wednesday Show To Cover

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
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  • administrator on Mar 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/10/2016
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Threatening Weather Claims Western

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
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  • 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

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
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  • 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

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
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  • administrator on Mar 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/14/2016
Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
USAC Gulf Coast Midget Championshi

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
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/16/2016
Tags: USAC Gulf Coast Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Numerous Bonuses and Prizes Added

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
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  • administrator on Mar 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/16/2016
Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
DuQuoin USAC National Midget Race

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
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  • administrator on Mar 21, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/19/2016
Tags: Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Golobic Glides to First USAC Midge

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
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  • 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

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
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  • administrator on Mar 21, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/20/2016
Tags: Madera Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets
Brady Bacon – “Shamrock Classic” B

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
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  • 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

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
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  • 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

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
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  • administrator on Mar 24, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/24/2016
Tags: Placerville Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets
Western Midget Champ Gardner Takes

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
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  • 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

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
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  • administrator on Mar 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/28/2016
Tags: Alex Watson, Montpelier Motor Speedway, USAC Midwest HPD
Brady Bacon – Fast with the WoO Ag

Brady Bacon – Fast with the WoO Ag...

3/28/2016
Brady Bacon – Fast with the WoO Again at Placerville! (Bill W) March 28, 2016 – Brady Bacon and the Josh Ford Racing #73 team kept up their pace with the World of Outlaws again last Wednesday at Placerville Speedway in California. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver timed in well again and made the Dash before a feature incident sent him to the tail. This weekend, Brady is looking for some Friday action in his own #99 winged car, while USAC sprint cars and the Hoffman...more
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  • administrator on Mar 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/28/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Placerville Speedway, World of Outlaws
IMRA Midgets Debut at 34 Raceway S

IMRA Midgets Debut at 34 Raceway S...

4/4/2016
USAC’s Midwest Thunder Midget Championship opener at Montpelier (Ind.) Speedway fell to the elements last weekend, so the series now aims to debut at Montpelier on April 16. The brand-new 27-race USAC IMRA Midget Championship begins this Saturday at 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa. Last year, Aaron Schuck of Joliet, Ill. earned his second IMRA title and he and 2015 “Rookie of the Year” A.J. Johnson are expected to be among the top threats for the 2016 title. USAC is no...more
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  • administrator on Apr 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/4/2016
Tags: Montpelier Motor Speedway, IMRA pro midget series, Midgets
Bloomington and Haubstadt Host Ams

Bloomington and Haubstadt Host Ams...

4/4/2016
The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship returns to action with two consecutive nights of action Friday, April 15 at Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway and Saturday, April 16 at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. The USAC National Sprints mark their 31st appearance at Bloomington and Bryan Clauson, who leads all drivers with four USAC Sprint victories at the track, grabbed the most recent victory in April of 2015. Meanwhile, Tri-State Speedway will welcome the USAC...more
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  • administrator on Apr 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/4/2016
Tags: Dave Darland, Lawrenceburg Speedway, USAC National Midgets
MyRacePass Develops Pro Platinum P

MyRacePass Develops Pro Platinum P...

4/6/2016
Inside Line Promotions – Lincoln, N.E. (April 6, 2016) – MyRacePass has created a new MRP Pro Platinum package for Andrew Deal. The website – http://www.AndrewDealRacing.com – has pages showcasing his schedule, results, news, photos, videos and more. Deal, who hails from Caney, Kan., is a second-generation driver who began racing when he was 13-years-old. He recorded a top 10 during the 2015 Chili Bowl Nationals and is a former Tulsa Shootout champion. UTILIZE THE...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Apr 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/6/2016
Tags: Andrew Deal, Midgets, MyRacePass
Weather Forces Kokomo Midget Cance

Weather Forces Kokomo Midget Cance...

4/6/2016
This weekend’s “Kokomo Grand Prix” for USAC’s National Midget Championship races at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway have been cancelled due to inclement weather. There is no re-schedule of this event planned. “We are disappointed that the weather has intervened, producing conditions not conducive for racing for race fans or participants,” said race organizer Reece O’Connor. “We want this event to offer everyone a pleasant atmosphere of fun and these weather forecasts will...more
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  • administrator on Apr 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/6/2016
Tags: Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
2016 starts off with a bang for Bl

2016 starts off with a bang for Bl...

4/7/2016
Saturday night proved to be worth the work involved to get the wins rolling for 2016. The night started off rough as we missed hot laps in the midget due to failed pick ups on our ignition. The team rallied to get car running literally to roll up for the heat. Starting third row inside we were able to get the win in the 8 lap heat race. Starting on the pole of the sprint car heat also brought another heat race win for the night. Lining up on the pole of the midget...more
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  • administrator on Apr 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/7/2016
Tags: JD Black, Valley Speedway, Valley Sprints
Schuett—new car, new team, living

Schuett—new car, new team, living...

4/1/2016
Dupo, IL (April 1, 2016) After a hugely successful rookie season in 2015, 21-year-old Kyle Schuett is poised and ready to take on new challenges in 2016. While Schuett Racing had a great season last year, prior to the Indy Invitational the team decided to pursue new opportunities and return the operation to their own Philo, Illinois race shop. Kyle is excited about the challenge of being more hands on and involved in the day to day operations of his race team, and he...more
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  • Kyle Schuett on Apr 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/1/2016
Tags: Kyle Schuett, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, Midgets
USAC Amsoil National Sprints at Bl

USAC Amsoil National Sprints at Bl...

4/11/2016
Thomas Meseraull and Kyle Cummins will square off this Friday and Saturday night in a pair of USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car races, separated by just a single point in the series standings heading into this weekend’s action. Friday night’s venue is Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway where Bryan Clauson was victorious last year. Clauson is in the midst of a challenging “Circular Insanity” pursuit of 200 races this year and could be among the favorites this weekend. “The Brady...more
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  • administrator on Apr 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/11/2016
Tags: Bloomington Speedway, Tri-State Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
Brady Bacon – Finding a Race!

Brady Bacon – Finding a Race!

4/11/2016
Brady Bacon – Finding a Race! (Bill W) April 11, 2016 – Finding a race last weekend was a challenge. Though Brady Bacon is from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, his current address is in Indiana. With Mother Nature still having her way with most of the Midwest, he took the Brady Bacon Racing #99 almost 400 miles to St. Francois County Raceway near Farmington, Missouri for weekly 410 action on Saturday. This weekend will find Brady back in the Hoffman Racing #69 for Indiana...more
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  • administrator on Apr 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/11/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Farmington Empire Speedway, Winged Sprints
2017 Chili Bowl Ticket Renewal Dea

2017 Chili Bowl Ticket Renewal Dea...

4/13/2016
TULSA, Okla. (April 13, 2016) The deadline for current ticket holders of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is Friday, April 29, 2016. Current ticket holders can renew their tickets by phone to (918) 838-3777, Monday-Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CT). Renewal forms have also been mailed to all current ticket holders and can be returned to 1141 S. 83rd East Ave. Tulsa, OK 74112 or by fax to (918) 836-5517. Orders will not be taken by...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/13/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Kade Morton Grabs 10th Place Finis

Kade Morton Grabs 10th Place Finis...

4/13/2016
(Image Credit: Mike Howard) COWETA, Okla. (April 13, 2016) Taking on the ever tricky Creek County Speedway this past Friday night with the American Bank of Oklahoma ASCS Red River Region presented by Smiley’s Racing Product’s, Kade Morton raced the Morton Excavating No. 8m to a 10th place finish. Earning a third place finish in his Heat Race, Passing Points put Morton starting 12th in the A-Feature. “We had a good weekend. We would have liked to finish better but I...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/13/2016
Tags: Kade Morton, I-30 Speedway, Creek County Speedway
2016 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midg

2016 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midg...

1/7/2016
2016 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series Schedule Released Featuring 30 Events Millstadt, IL – The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series Schedule has been released with 30 races on tap, starting off the 2016 season with the thrilling Turnpike Challenge at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma and ending again with the Fourth Annual Jason Leffler Memorial at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Illinois. After an exciting return to I-55 Raceway in 2015, the POWRi...more
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/7/2016
Tags: Midgets
POWRi Division II Midget Specifica

POWRi Division II Midget Specifica...

1/1/2016
Millstadt, IL –After the inaugural POWRi Division II midget race held on October 9th at Jacksonville Speedway, in addition to meeting with drivers and teams, POWRi officials have developed the following specification package design for the 2016 season. These specifications will be formatted into a complete rules package similar to the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series. At this time, the POWRi Division II Midget...more
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 1/1/2016
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POWRi West Set For Season Opener M

POWRi West Set For Season Opener M...

2/16/2016
Tulsa, OK| February 15, 2016: After a successful sophomore season the Lucas Oil POWRi West staff has been hard at work preparing for 2016. The fastest growing series in the Midwest sets the bar high for 2016 with 31 total shows with 6 of those being in conjunction with the Lucas Oil POWRi National series. There will be plenty of first time visits for POWRi West including the season opener at Red River Speedway. The Red River Round up will provide races fans with two...more
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 2/16/2016
Tags: Midgets
Thorson Tops POWRi West Season Ope

Thorson Tops POWRi West Season Ope...

3/4/2016
Wichita Falls, TX March 6th 2016| On a chili evening in Texas 38 drivers signed in for competition at the season opener for the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget Series. 5 heat races would see drivers putting on an exciting show for those in attendance as the racing surface was in superb condition.Heat races would be won by Blake Edwards, Geo White, Carson Macedo, Austin Brown and Jason McDougal. B-Features would be won by Steven Shebester and Justin Melton. Broken Arrow,...more
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/4/2016
Tags: Monarch Motor Speedway, Midgets, 03/04/2016 Monarch Motor Speedway
Brown Bags Red River Round Up Fina

Brown Bags Red River Round Up Fina...

3/5/2016
Tulsa, OK March 6 ,2016 : The chili weather didn't stop an abundance of fans from packing the Red River Speedway for the finale of the the Red River Round Up. With 34 drivers signing in for competition the night was surely going to action packed once again. Heat races would see drivers battling to be the nights Integrity Customs high point man. Plenty of side by side, 3 and 4 wide racing the action was intense. Heat race wins would be credited to Holly Shelton, Tim...more
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 3/5/2016
Tags: Monarch Motor Speedway, Midgets, 03/05/2016 Monarch Motor Speedway
Sherrell Takes Career First Nation

Sherrell Takes Career First Nation...

4/1/2016
Tulsa, OK – Matt Sherrell of Owasso, Oklahoma inherited the lead late after starting inside row five and made POWRi history, claiming night one of the Turn Pike Challenge, co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil POWRi National and West Midget Series. Sherrell is the only driver other than Christopher Bell to claim a Turnpike Challenge victory. Rookie Chase Hill driving the Danny Felker BOSS Chassis entry shared the front row with Tyler Thomas to lead the field to green. ...more
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/1/2016
Tags: Port City Raceway, Midgets, 04/01/2016 Port City Raceway
McDougal Captures Victory in Turnp

McDougal Captures Victory in Turnp...

4/2/2016
Tulsa, OK – Jason McDougal relentlessly battled with Tanner Thorson before claiming his first Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Series victory for the final night of the Turnpike Challenge at Port City Raceway. McDougal came from inside the fifth row of the POWRi West Midget Series co-sanctioned event. Leading the field to green, Logan Seavey would start from the pole position with Tanner Thorson to his outside. Heading into turn one, Thorson would take the lead with...more
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/2/2016
Tags: Port City Raceway, POWRi, Midgets
Outlaw Motor Speedway Friday, 4/15

Outlaw Motor Speedway Friday, 4/15...

4/9/2016
Outlaw Motor Speedway Friday, 4/15 & I-30 Saturday, 4/16
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/9/2016
Tags: Midgets
POWRi DII Midgets Set For Opener A

POWRi DII Midgets Set For Opener A...

4/12/2016
POWRi DII Midgets Set For Opener At Lincoln IL Speedway Point Funds & Contingencies Announced For Midget Class Belleville, IL – The Lucas Oil POWRi Division II Illini Midget Series will kick off this Friday, April 15th at Lincoln Speedway. Korey Weyant of Springfield, Illinois took the checkers back in October, going down in history as the winner of the first ever POWRi Lucas Oil D II-sanctioned midget race. The ILLINI Racing Series will be celebrating their 25th year...more
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  • administrator on Apr 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/12/2016
Tags: Midgets
Ready for nite two of 2016 season

Ready for nite two of 2016 season...

4/14/2016
Cmon out to Valley Speedway Saturday nite and cheer us on in the non-wing sprint! We were sidelined with a minor setback last weekend but looking to rebound! On a bad note the midget is in need of a new block, internals are brand new just a headstud hole went south on us and leaking coolant into the cylinder, ugh! well be back though!
J.D. Black
  • J.D. Black on Apr 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/14/2016
Tags: JD Black, Valley Speedway, Valley Sprints
Sunset Speedway Season Passes Now

Sunset Speedway Season Passes Now...

4/14/2016
Banks, Oregon - We are excited to offer a 2016 Season special on the season passes this year. Sunset Speedway has a total of 24 events set for the 2016 Schedule. Season passes are the “Easy” way into the speedway. You don’t have to stand in line, just walk to the front gate ticket attendant, show your pass and you are on your way to get all settled into the seat of your choice for the night. Listed below are the specials that we are running until May 1st. So hurry...more
Nikki Gamell
  • Nikki Gamell on Apr 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/14/2016
Tags: Sunset Speedway Park, Modifieds, Stock Cars
Brady Bacon – Second at Bloomingto

Brady Bacon – Second at Bloomingto...

4/18/2016
Brady Bacon – Second at Bloomington! (Bill W) April 18, 2016 – Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing #69 team turned in a solid weekend of USAC racing in Indiana. Finally, Mother Nature was a race fan! The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver led laps three through eighteen at Bloomington Speedway on Friday before settling for second in that 30-lapper. He would surge from tenth to finish sixth at Tri-State Speedway near Haubstadt on Saturday. This Saturday night, USAC will...more
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  • administrator on Apr 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/18/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Bloomington Speedway, Tri-State Speedway
Kade Morton Finds Speed With POWRi

Kade Morton Finds Speed With POWRi...

4/19/2016
(Image Credit: Kristy McDougal) COWETA, Okla. (April 19, 2016) Kade Morton returned to Midget competition this past weekend with two nights behind the wheel in the Morton Excavating No. 8m at the Outlaw Motor Speedway in Wainwright, Okla. and the I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Ark. Morton’s first visit to either track in a Midget, the Coweta, Okla. driver had to rely on his experience in a Sprint Car to navigate the two very different tracks to walk away from the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Apr 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/19/2016
Tags: Kade Morton, I-30 Speedway, Outlaw Motor Speedway
Bruns WINS POWRi/ILLINI D-II Seaso

Bruns WINS POWRi/ILLINI D-II Seaso...

4/15/2016
Competitors came out in droves for the debut of the Nutech Seed DII Midgets. The class, which is part of the POWRi Lucas Oil DII Midget tour, had 24 entries for the night's activities. When the green waved, Champaign, IL driving veteran Patrick Bruns shot to the front of the pack with young gun Hunter Lane in the second spot. With just a couple of yellows slowing the pace, and one red flag for a wild flip in turn three, the cars paced the oval at high speeds. Down...more
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  • administrator on Apr 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/15/2016
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Midgets, 04/15/2016 Lincoln Speedway
Sherrell Denies Last Lap Slider To

Sherrell Denies Last Lap Slider To...

4/15/2016
Muskogee, OK | April 16,2016: 17 cars signed for competition at the fast track of Outlaw Motor Speedway last night, as fans from across several states packed the grand stands. Jason McDougal and Steven Shebester would win heat races but It would be Blake Edwards taking the Integrity Customs High Point honors. During intermission Blake would choose a young man named Levi to come roll the dice for him, and boy Levi was excited. A big roll would see the dice landing on 6...more
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  • administrator on Apr 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/15/2016
Tags: Outlaw Motor Speedway, Midgets, 04/15/2016 Outlaw Motor Speedway
Shebester Stands Victorious At Ina

Shebester Stands Victorious At Ina...

4/19/2016
Tulsa,OK | April 17, 2016: An overcast day, would not stop 19 POWRi West drivers from signing in for competition at I-30 Speedway, for what would prove to be a great night of racing. Tucker Klaasmeyer, Austin Brown, and Ty Hulsey would all win heat races. The Integrity Customs High Point man of the night was Jason McDougal. Thanks to CIMCO Inc. the top 4 in passing points took to the track for 4 lap dash for cash. Jason was joined by Anton Hernandez, Andrew Deal and...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Apr 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/19/2016
Tags: Midgets
POWRi Midgets, Micros, and DII Set

POWRi Midgets, Micros, and DII Set...

4/19/2016
Belleville, IL – After a successful kick off for 2016, the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Series, Speedway Motors POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Series, and the Lucas Oil POWRi Division II Midget Series will all head to Jacksonville Speedway on Friday, April 22nd before heading to Macon Speedway on Saturday, April 23rd for what has been dubbed the Midwest Season Opener weekend. The Lucas Oil POWRi National Midgets kicked off 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a duel against the...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Apr 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/19/2016
Tags: Midgets
Brady Bacon – Macho at Montpelier!

Brady Bacon – Macho at Montpelier!

4/25/2016
Brady Bacon – Macho at Montpelier! (Bill W) April 25, 2016 – “The Macho Man” Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing #69 team nailed down a victory last Saturday night in USAC’s first visit to Montpelier Motor Speedway in Montpelier, Indiana. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver now sits third in the USAC National Sprint Car standings. Brady will race with the World of Outlaws this week, hoping to get in three shows in the Brady Bacon Racing #99. On Tuesday, the WoO hits...more
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  • administrator on Apr 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/25/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Montpelier Motor Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
Gardner Seeks 3rd Western States M

Gardner Seeks 3rd Western States M...

4/25/2016
Ronnie Gardner not only brings his USAC Western States Midget point lead to Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway Saturday night, he brings a history of success with him to the one-third-mile dirt oval. Gardner has a scant four-point lead over Shane Golobic in the standings after winning the series opener at Placerville (Calif.) Speedway, but he has two recent Bakersfield victories to his credit. He won last year’s series opener and also won in 2013. In the second 2015...more
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  • administrator on Apr 26, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/25/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Bakersfield Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
Midget Sanctions Agree on 3-Year R

Midget Sanctions Agree on 3-Year R...

4/26/2016
Officials of the United States Auto Club (USAC), POWRi and ARDC Midget Series today jointly announced a rule which will unify engine platform-specific RPM limits in all sanctioned races, effective May 29, 2016. This commitment to RPM limits constitutes a three-year commitment and any uniform limit modifications will be determined through on-going data analysis obtained through actual on-track racing. RPM limits are used in midget racing as a “throttle” to limit the...more
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  • administrator on Apr 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 4/26/2016
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
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