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Thorson Thrives in Return to Putna

Thorson Thrives in Return to Putna...

6/2/2016
It was one year ago during Lincoln Park Speedway's round of "Indiana Midget Week" that Tanner Thorson found himself leaving the racetrack in the back of an ambulance after a nasty crash during the feature event. One year later, at the same track and event, Thorson found redemption, holding off a hard-charging Bryan Clauson in the final laps and driving his Keith Kunz - Curb-Agajanian Motorsports/TRD - JBL Audio/Bullet/Speedway Toyota into victory lane at the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 03, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/2/2016
Tags: Tanner Thorson, Lincoln Park Speedway, USAC National Midgets
For Immediate Release – Midwest Li

For Immediate Release – Midwest Li...

6/3/2016
Belleville, IL - Effective immediately, the Midwest Lightning Midget Series based out of Avon, Indiana has partnered with POWRi to create the POWRi Midwest Division II Midget Series. “We are excited to continue to grow budget-minded racing across the Midwest by partnering with the Midwest Lightning Midget Series to create the POWRi Midwest Division II Midget Series,” said Kenny Brown. “This move not only helps to add structure to the Division II racing in Indiana,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 03, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/3/2016
Tags: Economy Midgets, Midgets
Adam Taylor WINS Sycamore

Adam Taylor WINS Sycamore

6/4/2016
Adam Taylor WINS Sycamores Saturday night race.
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  • administrator on Jun 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/4/2016
Tags: Sycamore Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Economy Midgets
It's all Sherrell at Creek County

It's all Sherrell at Creek County...

6/4/2016
Tulsa, OK | June 4,2016; As Mother Nature has played havoc on the Lucas Oil POWRi West schedule the sun finally shined and 24 drivers signed in for competition at Creek County Speedway. Side by side, three wide, action packed heat races proved drivers were ready to race. Heat race wins would go to Andrew Felker, Blake Edwards, and Alex Sewell. Alex Sewell would be the nights Integrity Customs Hight Point driver of the night and during intermission would pick Integrity...more
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  • administrator on Jun 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/4/2016
Tags: Creek County Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Midgets
2016 Final Indiana Midget Week Poi

2016 Final Indiana Midget Week Poi...

6/7/2016
(362) Bryan Clauson (331) Spencer Bayston (312) Rico Abreu (288) Christopher Bell (275) Brady Bacon (274) Chad Boat (258) Tanner Thorson (240) Tyler Thomas & (226) Carson Macedo (221) Shane Golobic (211) Dave Darland (205) Zach Daum (204) Jerry Coons Jr. (199) Ryan Robinson (174) Steve Buckwalter (173) Jimi Quin (169) Ryan Greth (168) Gage Walker (154) Holly Shelton (150) Kyle Larson (136) Dayne Kingshott (117) Chase Johnson (105) Davey Ray (92) Chris Windom (88) Tyler...more
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  • administrator on Jun 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/7/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Rico Abreu, Spencer Bayston
Rico Reings at Kokomo, Clauson Cap

Rico Reings at Kokomo, Clauson Cap...

6/6/2016
Rico Abreu finished off a stretch of Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports domination Sunday night at Kokomo Speedway, becoming the fifth driver from the team’s stable to win during the five nights of “Indiana Midget Week.” However, a string of consistent finishes by RKR/Dooling Racing pilot Bryan Clauson throughout the week was enough to earn the Noblesville, Indiana driver his third “Indiana Midget Week” title. Coming into the night, Clauson held a 40-point...more
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  • administrator on Jun 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/6/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Rico Abreu, Kokomo Speedway
Faccinto Halts Gardner Streak at B

Faccinto Halts Gardner Streak at B...

6/5/2016
Michael Faccinto of Hanford, Calif. led all 30 laps to halt Ronnie Gardner’s undefeated streak in USAC Western States Midget competition Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway. He piloted the OZV/Lucas Oil Spike/Chevy to the win over Gardner, Darren Hagen, Cory Elliott and Tyler Dolacki. Faccinto now trails Gardner by just 30 points in the standings heading into a June 25 race at Hanford, Calif.
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  • administrator on Jun 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/5/2016
Tags: Michael Faccinto, Bakersfield Speedway, USAC Western States
"Rain takes out Angell Park Speedw

"Rain takes out Angell Park Speedw...

6/6/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., June 5---Rain forced cancellation of the “3rd annual Norm Nelson Classic” Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event featured the IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series, Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series, and Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends Series. The next event at the track will be Sunday June 19 with three divisions: IRA Sprint Cars, Badger Midgets, and Badger 600 Micros competing.
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  • administrator on Jun 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/6/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Midgets
Tyler Vantoll Claims the Opening N

Tyler Vantoll Claims the Opening N...

6/8/2016
Belleville, IL – Tyler Vantoll of Belleville, Illinois swept the opening night of Illinois SPEED Week in the POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI Division II Midget Series at Belle-Clair Speedway, snagging the heat race win and dominating every lap of the feature. Vantoll’s victory at Belle-Clair has been a long time coming as the driver has had several opportunities to capture his first win snatched away by bad luck. However, Vantoll was able to keep the gremlins away long enough...more
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  • administrator on Jun 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/8/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Economy Midgets
Tanner Thorson Takes Night One of

Tanner Thorson Takes Night One of...

6/9/2016
Belleville, IL– Minden, Nevada native Tanner Thorson claimed the opening night of Illinois SPEED Week for the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series at Belle-Clair Speedway. Swooping in and stealing the lead on lap nine and never looking back, Thorson chose the long way around and put his Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports entry up on the fence for the win. Starting inside, second row, Thorson would have to chase down pole-sitter Zach Daum and second place runner...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Jun 09, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/9/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Gehrke Wins D II Midget Race at Qu

Gehrke Wins D II Midget Race at Qu...

6/9/2016
Quincy, IL– Chett Gehrke took the POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI Division II Midget Series feature event at Quincy Raceways for night two of Illinois SPEED Week. Leading every single lap of the 20 lap main event, Gehrke had 13 laps in the books before cautions began to plague him. Andy Malpocker ran second until lap 16 when Patrick Bruns was able to move past him and into the second position. Malpocker ended up taking final podium position. “This place is fun,” Chett Gehrke...more
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  • administrator on Jun 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/9/2016
Tags: Adams County Speedway (IL), POWRi Division II Midgets, Economy Midgets
Brown Breaks Through at Quincy Rac

Brown Breaks Through at Quincy Rac...

6/9/2016
Quincy, IL– Austin Brown of Millstadt, Illinois took the lead away from Spencer Bayston on lap 25, running away from the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports driver on his way to his first POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series victory of 2016. Brown’s win at Quincy Raceways earned him night number two of Illinois SPEED Week. On the opening lap of the feature, Andy Malpocker would jump into the early lead trailed by Brown, as a gaggle of cars battled behind. By lap...more
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  • administrator on Jun 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/9/2016
Tags: Adams County Speedway (IL), POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Patrick Bruns Wins D II Midgets at

Patrick Bruns Wins D II Midgets at...

6/10/2016
Jacksonville, IL– Patrick Bruns of Champaign, Illinois dominantly defeated a solid 20 car field to claim night number three of Illinois SPEED Week at Jacksonville Speedway. Bruns’ victory with the POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI D II Midget Series was his fifth of 2016. Tyler Vantoll followed Bruns to the stripe after running second a majority of the race. Mitchell Davis took third, holding off Andy Malpocker who finished fourth, while Quincy Raceways winner Chett Gehrke...more
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  • administrator on Jun 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/10/2016
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Economy Midgets
Daum First Victory of 2016 Comes D

Daum First Victory of 2016 Comes D...

6/10/2016
Jacksonville, IL– Zach Daum of Pocahontas, Illinois took the lead on lap 17 and fended off a late race charge by Spencer Bayston to take this first POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series victory of 2016 for the third night of Illinois SPEED Week. Daum started in the third position behind Tucker Klaasmeyer and Ryan Robinson. Klaasmeyer led the initial eight laps of the 30 lap main event before succumbing to a mechanical failure, forcing the Paola, Kansas native to...more
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  • administrator on Jun 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/10/2016
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Patrick Bruns Takes D II Victory a

Patrick Bruns Takes D II Victory a...

6/11/2016
Macon, IL– Patrick Bruns of Champaign, Illinois battled his way to the front from seventh to lead the final four laps for the POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI D II Midget Series victory. Andy Baugh would lead the opening lap, but Mitchell Davis would work past Baugh to lead lap two. By lap three, Chett Gehrke would move past both Davis and Baugh for the lead. On lap five, Tyler Vantoll would move into the second position, trying to set Gehrke up. Enduring multiple cautions,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/11/2016
Tags: Macon Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Economy Midgets
Macedo Wires Night Four with Natio

Macedo Wires Night Four with Natio...

6/11/2016
Macon, IL– Carson Macedo of Lemoore, California wired night four of Illinois SPEED Week with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series to take his second victory of 2016. Macedo’s first National Midget victory of 2016 came during the POWRi event at Fayette County Speedway last month. Starting on the pole for the 30 lap main, the initial start would be called back after Spencer Bayston, Zach Daum, and Garrett Aitken were collected in turn four. Macedo then jumped...more
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  • administrator on Jun 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/11/2016
Tags: Macon Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Chett Gehrke Takes Win at Lincoln

Chett Gehrke Takes Win at Lincoln...

6/13/2016
Lincoln, IL– Chett Gehrke of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma won the final night of Lucas Oil ILLINI D II Midget Series competition during Illinois SPEED Week at Lincoln Speedway, while Andy Malpocker claimed the Illinois SPEED Week title. Battling for the lead with Andy Baugh and Mitchell Davis, Gehrke took the lead from Andy Baugh on lap three, but then lost the lead to Mitchell Davis on lap seven. After a late race yellow on lap 15, Gehrke shot to the inside of Davis...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Jun 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/13/2016
Tags: Lincoln Fairgrounds, POWRi Division II Midgets, Economy Midgets
Thorson Recovers from Flat Tire, W

Thorson Recovers from Flat Tire, W...

6/13/2016
Lincoln, IL– Tanner Thorson of Minden, Nevada recovered from a late race flat tire on a rubber-down Lincoln Speedway to win the Illinois SPEED Week finale with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series. By virtue of the win, Thorson also secured the POWRi Illinois SPEED Week championship. The 30 lap main was action packed right from the get go, as the previous night’s winner Carson Macedo got upside down on the opening lap in turn three. Macedo would be done for the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/13/2016
Tags: Lincoln Fairgrounds, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Brady Bacon – Time to Take a Breat

Brady Bacon – Time to Take a Breat...

6/13/2016
Brady Bacon – Time to Take a Breath, Midget Week/Eastern Storm Conclude! (Bill W) June 13, 2016 – Seventeen nights of racing in nineteen days for Brady Bacon concluded Sunday with the final USAC National Sprint Car Series “Eastern Storm” event at Susquehanna Speedway near Newberrytown, Pennsylvania. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma finished fifth at Indiana Midget Week before towing east for an “Eastern Storm” tour that saw him maintain his point advantage with the sprint...more
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  • administrator on Jun 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/13/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Bloomington Speedway, Gas City I-69 Speedway
Schuett ends POWRi Speed Week with

Schuett ends POWRi Speed Week with...

6/14/2016
Dupo, IL (June 13, 2016) The 2016 version of POWRi Speed Week kicked off Wednesday night at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois. Known as one of the best race tracks in midget racing, Little Belleville definitely didn’t disappoint during this mid-week show. For Kyle, it was a rough night that ended with ignition problems in the B-main. In heat race action, Kyle started sixth and finished sixth on an uncharacteristically rough Belleville track. This put him...more
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  • Kyle Schuett on Jun 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/14/2016
Tags: Kyle Schuett, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Stenhouse Returns Home For "40 For

Stenhouse Returns Home For "40 For...

6/14/2016
This Friday and Saturday night, the USAC Midget National Championship hits the state of Arkansas for the first time in the 61-year history of the series for the inaugural “40 for Shorty” presented by Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis. Stenhouse, a regular for Roush Fenway Racing on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit will be on hand, not only at promoting the event, but will also be competing, getting behind the wheel of a midget in a...more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/14/2016
Tags: Ricky Stenhouse, Riverside International Speedway, USAC National Midgets
DB3 Imaging Partners with Bayston

DB3 Imaging Partners with Bayston...

6/15/2016
Inside Line Promotions – WESTLAKE, Ohio (June 15, 2016) – DB3 Imaging has partnered with USAC National Midget Series competitor Spencer Bayston, who will receive safety items such as a helmet and a fire suit as part of a sponsorship and promotion. “I’ve wanted to get involved in some way and I feel like getting involved in a safety aspect is helping the drivers as well as DB3 Imaging,” DB3 Imaging Founder Dave Biro III said. “I’m promoting them through my partners and...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jun 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/15/2016
Tags: Spencer Bayston, USAC National Midgets, Winged Sprints
8 Initial 2016 USAC Hall of Fame I

8 Initial 2016 USAC Hall of Fame I...

6/16/2016
The initial eight 2016 inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame have been announced and four more, selected by popular vote from a list of 16 eligibles distributed through social mediums, will be announced June 20. The fifth annual USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held July 21 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Ind. in conjunction with the “Rich Vogler Classic” USAC Silver Crown race. The eight-member class of inductees announced today includes five drivers,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/16/2016
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
“Waelti tops Badger Midgets at A

“Waelti tops Badger Midgets at A...

6/20/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., June 19---Brandon Waelti scored a popular hometown victory winning the 20-lap Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series feature, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. Jeff Zelinski jumped into the lead at the start of the feature. Waelti passed three cars in the first two laps moving into third place. Waelti claimed the runner-up position, two laps later. Zelinski began lapping the tail of the field on Lap 8. Running...more
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  • administrator on Jun 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/20/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets
Smith Is Smooth In Springfield

Smith Is Smooth In Springfield

6/18/2016
Tulsa, OK | June19 ,2016; On a warm afternoon, 11 drivers made the trip for what would turn out to be a great night of racing at the fast track of Springfield Raceway. The racing surface was superb, and the stands were full of outstanding fans. After Heat races were won by Blake Edwards and Kinzer Edwards, it would be Blake receiving the nights Integrity Customs High Point Man of the night. During intermission Blake would have a fan roll the dice for him, landing on a...more
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  • administrator on Jun 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/18/2016
Tags: Springfield Raceway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
Badger Midgets & Micros at Seymou

Badger Midgets & Micros at Seymou...

6/20/2016
Seymour, Wis., June 20---For the first time in over forty-years midget auto racing returns to Seymour Raceway Park on Sunday Night June 26. The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series invade the 1/3/ mile banked clay oval for the “Challenge in the Northwoods”. This season marks the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. Brandon Waelti winner of the most recent feature on June...more
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  • administrator on Jun 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/20/2016
Tags: Outagamie Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros
Taylor Powers Midget to Pair of Ru

Taylor Powers Midget to Pair of Ru...

6/21/2016
Inside Line Promotions – FORT MORGAN, Colo. (June 21, 2016) – If last weekend’s results are any indication, Zac Taylor will be in Victory Lane soon behind the wheel of the Todd Henry midget. In only his second weekend of racing the midget – the other being nearly a month ago – Taylor recorded a pair of runner-up finishes competing in the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA). “My car owner was very happy,” he said. “The guy we finished second to both nights...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jun 21, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/21/2016
Tags: Zac Taylor, Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association, Winged Sprints
Race Around the Arch Weekend

Race Around the Arch Weekend

6/21/2016
Belleville, IL – This Friday, June 24th kicks off the annual Race Around the Arch Weekend, with Friday night’s show at the high-banked Belle-Clair Speedway for both the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and the Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series. Both series will then head to Saint Francois County Raceway on Saturday to race on the D-shaped 3/8 mile. In 2015 fans saw Darren Hagen take the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series win at Saint Francois County...more
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  • administrator on Jun 21, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/21/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Brady Bacon – Runner-up in the “40

Brady Bacon – Runner-up in the “40...

6/21/2016
Brady Bacon – Runner-up in the “40 for Shorty”! (Bill W) June 21, 2016 – Brady Bacon and the Frank Manafort Racing #76m team headed for the historic Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas last weekend for USAC National Midget action. The ¼-mile bullring is affectionately known as “The Ditch”. The weekend culminated with Saturday’s “40 for Shorty”, a tribute to longtime area racing personality, Shorty Chambliss. The USAC National Sprint Car Series...more
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  • administrator on Jun 21, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/21/2016
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Clauson's 110th Victory Ties Darla

Clauson's 110th Victory Ties Darla...

6/20/2016
As Bryan Clauson’s win tally in 2016 keeps growing and growing, his already remarkable season continues to set records of a historical nature. Clauson’s USAC National Midget victory last Saturday night at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas was the 110th USAC-sanctioned win of his illustrious career, tying him with Dave Darland for fifth on the all-time list. The 27-year-old Noblesville, Indiana native is the fastest driver to reach that mark, by...more
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  • administrator on Jun 23, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/20/2016
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Riverside International Speedway, USAC National Midgets
You Decide! Who Will Be The Final

You Decide! Who Will Be The Final...

6/20/2016
Voting is now open for the final four candidates to be inducted into the USAC Hall of Fame's Class of 2016. Fans are permitted to vote in four from the at-large list of eligible inductees at the link below. It's all up to you. You decide! Vote now at: http://goo.gl/KhPi3V THE CANDIDATES FOR THE “FINAL 4” ARE: STEVE BUTLER: 6-time USAC champion WILLIE DAVIS: 1969 & 1971 USAC Sprint Car champion car owner FRANKIE DEL ROY: USAC official & chief mechanic PAUL...more
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  • administrator on Jun 23, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/20/2016
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
35th Annual Pepsi Nationals Sunday

35th Annual Pepsi Nationals Sunday...

7/2/2016
The “35th annual Pepsi Midget Nationals,” one of midget racing’s crown jewel events will be run on Sunday, July 3 at Angell Park Speedway. The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series event will draw some of the sport’s biggest names to 1/3-mile clay oval. Paying $3,000 to win and $500 to start, the feature race will be increased to 35 laps celebrating thirty-five years of the event. Non-qualifiers will receive $300. Angell Park is also celebrating their 70th...more
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  • administrator on Jun 23, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/2/2016
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Thorson Continues Keith Kunz Motor

Thorson Continues Keith Kunz Motor...

6/24/2016
Belleville, IL– With his POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series victory at Belle-Clair Speedway, Tanner Thorson of Minden, Nevada continued the Keith Kunz Motorsports stranglehold on the National Midget scene. Thorson’s victory at Belle-Clair was his sixth triumph of the 2016 season. Starting in the fourth position for the 30 lap main event, Thorson fell in line third at the drop of the green flag and dispatched Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports teammate Spencer...more
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  • administrator on Jun 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/24/2016
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Bayston Bags Saint Francois County

Bayston Bags Saint Francois County...

6/25/2016
Farmington, MO – Spencer Bayston of Lebanon, Indiana wired the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series feature event at Saint Francois County Raceway. Piloting a Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports Toyota-powered Bullet, Bayston trounced teammate Tanner Thorson on the opening lap and placed distance between eventual second place finisher, Zach Daum. Daum would never seriously close on Bayston until a caution with two to go. On the final restart Bayston wasn’t able...more
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  • administrator on Jun 26, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/25/2016
Tags: Farmington Empire Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Races at Seymour Raceway Park have

Races at Seymour Raceway Park have...

6/26/2016
Due to heavy rains, the races at Seymour Raceway Park have been cancelled tonight. Hope to see everyone on Wednesday, at Rockford Speedway, for the Outlaw Clay Classic..
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  • administrator on Jun 26, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/26/2016
Tags: Outagamie Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros
Gardner Returns to Victory Lane at

Gardner Returns to Victory Lane at...

6/26/2016
USAC Western States Midget Series point leader Ronnie Gardner of Corona, Calif. led all 30 laps to win Saturday night’s feature race at Keller Auto Speedway at the Kings Fairgrounds in the Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart/Esslinger. He was trailed at the checkered flag by fast qualifier Michael Faccinto, Cody Swanson, Courtney Crone and Frankie Guerrini.
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/26/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Kings Speedway, USAC Western Classic (Dirt)
Brady Bacon – Turning up the Heat

Brady Bacon – Turning up the Heat...

6/27/2016
Brady Bacon – Turning up the Heat on the Plains! (Bill W) June 27, 2016 – As the weekend got hotter and hotter, Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing/Dynamics, Inc. #69 team just stayed that way! The team picked up a win in USAC National Sprint Car Series action at the newly remodeled Jackson Motorplex in Minnesota Thursday before registering runner-up finishes at Eagle Raceway in Nebraska Friday and at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas both Saturday and Sunday. ...more
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/27/2016
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"Battle at The Brickyard" Eyes IMS

"Battle at The Brickyard" Eyes IMS...

6/27/2016
The upcoming “Battle at the Brickyard” is expected to establish a new record for the number of race cars to tour the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at a single time when the USAC .25 Midgets converge on the historic oval July 7-10. Last year a total of 178 cars toured the 2.5-mile oval in a ceremonial lap. This year, the event has already received over 310 pre-registrations! The event is round three of the 2016 USAC National .25 Midget calendar, following events at...more
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/27/2016
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Shebester Shines At RPM Speedway

Shebester Shines At RPM Speedway

6/24/2016
Crandall, TX | June 24, 2016; A debut that has been long awaited for the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget Series at RPM Speedway proved to be better than expected. 17 cars signed in for competition at the fast 1/4 mile speedway, and proceeded to put on an excellent show for the massive crowd in attendance. Two action packed heat races would be won by Steven Shebester and Grady Chandler, with the Integrity Customs High point award going to Shebester. At intermission a fan...more
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/24/2016
Tags: RPM Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Shebester Sweeps The Weekend

Shebester Sweeps The Weekend

6/25/2016
Tulsa, Oklahoma| June 26, 2016; 12 drivers signed in for competition at the Lawton Speedway on a warm evening in front of an outstanding crowd. Once the sun went down, a nice breeze picked up making conditions perfect for a great night of racing. Heat races would be won by Steven Shebester and Travis Scott, with the Integrity Customs High point award going to Shebester. At intermission, Jasmine was chosen from the stands to come down from the stands to roll the dice....more
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/25/2016
Tags: Lawton Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
Bruns Dominates Lincoln

Bruns Dominates Lincoln

6/24/2016
Another competitive field of POWRi/Illini D-II Midgets presented by Nutech Seed were pitside for the evening’s events. After claiming their heat race wins, Patrick Bruns and Adam Taylor were slated alongside one another for the 15-lap feature. Immediately on the wave of the green, Champaign, IL driver Bruns raced out front. Drivers ran the high side and lowside of the race track, looking for the fastest line to suit their needs. While Bruns dominated out front,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/24/2016
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Economy Midgets
Western States Midgets at Petaluma

Western States Midgets at Petaluma...

6/27/2016
Michael Faccinto and Ronnie Gardner finished 1-2 in last year’s USAC Western States Midget feature at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway. They will continue their 2016 series point battle when the series returns to Petaluma July 16. After his victory in last Saturday’s race at Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, Calif., Gardner holds a 32-point lead over Faccinto in the latest series standings. Gardner, of Corona, Calif. led all 30 laps to win Saturday...more
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  • administrator on Jun 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/27/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Kings Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – POWRi NATI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – POWRi NATI...

6/28/2016
Belleville, IL – After reviewing the data provided by on-track results from POWRi Illinois SPEED Week and races up until present day and comparing that data to information from the races earlier in the season, pre-current rev limiter rules, it has become apparent that the rev limit rules must be adjusted. Effective immediately, POWRi will be going back to the previous rev limits allowed. Gathered data has shown that with the two major types of engine designs (push rod...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Jun 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/28/2016
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Macon Has Been Rained Out

Macon Has Been Rained Out

7/2/2016
This coming Saturday, July 2, Mighty Macon IL Speedway will have its fourth visit of the season from the quick and nimble racers of POWRi. Drivers from a number of different states will be competing with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets, a fan favorite of many. The wicked fast POWRi Speedway Motors Micros will buzz around the 1/5-mile track as well. To top it off, fans of the stock car variety will get to see their UMP Pro Late Models, a Big 10 Street Stock...more
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  • administrator on Jun 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/2/2016
Tags: Macon Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Thorson Leads 1-2-3-4-5 Team Sweep

Thorson Leads 1-2-3-4-5 Team Sweep...

6/30/2016
Tanner Thorson of Minden, Nev. led an unprecedented 1-2-3-4-5 Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports sweep of the top five spots in Wednesday night's 5IVE-6IX "Hump Day Summer Series" debut for the USAC Indiana Midgets at Plymouth Speedway. Thorson passed teammate Spencer Bayston on lap 17 and led the rest of the way in his TRD/JBL Audio Bullet/Speedway Toyota. Carson Macedo took second ahead of Bayston, Ryan Robinson and Holly Shelton. It marked the first time a single...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/30/2016
Tags: Tanner Thorson, Plymouth Speedway, USAC Indiana Midgets
"Waelti tops Rockford Clay Classic

"Waelti tops Rockford Clay Classic...

6/30/2016
Loves Park, Ill., June 29---Brandon Waelti won the “Outlaw Clay Classic” 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series feature Wednesday Night at Rockford Speedway. The event was the first for Badger at the track since September 1981. Over 200 truckloads of clay turned the ¼-mile paved oval into a high banked dirt track. The event was run with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series. The feature got off to a rough start,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/30/2016
Tags: Rockford Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets
Tuesday Night Thunder Starts the R

Tuesday Night Thunder Starts the R...

6/30/2016
The road to the Belleville Midget Nationals will be more action-packed than ever with this year’s addition of “Riverside Chevrolet Tuesday Night Thunder presented by Fairbury Foods and Schmidt’s Sanitation” featuring the USAC National Midgets at Fairbury, Nebraska’s Jefferson County Speedway. The event, set for Tuesday night, August 2, will also include the JayHusker non-wing Micro Sprint Cars. It will mark the first time ever for the USAC National Midgets to sling the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/30/2016
Tags: Jefferson County Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
MyRacePass Generates Pro Platinum

MyRacePass Generates Pro Platinum...

7/1/2016
Inside Line Promotions – LINCOLN, Neb. (July 1, 2016) – MyRacePass has developed a new MRP Pro Platinum driver package for Brandon Gray Racing. The website – http://www.BrandonGrayRacing.com – has pages showcasing his schedule, results, news, sponsors, biography, photos, videos and more. Gray, who resides in Lees Summit, Mo., races midgets with USAC and POWRi. He recently had veteran driver Dave Darland drive for the team during Indiana Midget Week. UTILIZE THE POWER...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jul 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/1/2016
Tags: Brandon Gray, Midgets, MyRacePass
Macedo Cowboys up to win the 35th

Macedo Cowboys up to win the 35th...

7/4/2016
Sun Prairie, WI – Carson Macedo of Lemoore, California overtook Monrovia, Indiana’s Justin Peck and held off teammate Spencer Bayston to win the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series feature event for the 35th annual Pepsi Nationals at Angell Park Speedway. Macedo is only the fourth driver to win the Pepsi Nationals in their first attempt. Pole sitter Justin Peck held the lead from the get go until an early race caution on lap five. On the restart, Macedo was able...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Jul 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/4/2016
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, POWRi, Midgets
Ray Wins Badger A-Main at the Pep

Ray Wins Badger A-Main at the Pep...

7/4/2016
Sun Prairie, WI, July 3--- Robbie Ray won his second 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series feature of the season. Ray took the lead from Mitchell Davis on the second lap. Brandon Waelti moved through traffic and began to battle for the lead with Ray as the laps were winding down. The caution appeared for a spun car on the final lap setting up a two lap dash to the finish. On the restart Ray driving the Mark Ray owned...more
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  • administrator on Jul 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/4/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets, Midgets
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