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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
Kyle Schuett
  • 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
Tags: Brady Bacon, Riverside International Speedway, USAC National Midgets
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
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
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
Tags: Brady Bacon, Eagle Raceway, Lakeside Speedway
"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
Tags: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, USAC .25, Midgets
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
Kenny Brown
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
Brady Bacon – Focus on Indiana Spr

Brady Bacon – Focus on Indiana Spr...

7/6/2016
Brady Bacon – Focus on Indiana Sprintweek! (Bill W) July 6, 2016 – Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing/Dynamics, Inc. #69 team are all set for Indiana Sprintweek. Starting Thursday, seven events over nine days will be contested, and the team currently holds the point lead in the USAC National Sprint Car standings heading in. Last Friday night, a third place finish at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana gave the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver a 104-point...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/6/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Lincoln Park Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2016 Fi

Hall Of Fame Inductees For 2016 Fi...

7/5/2016
USAC's recent social media poll to complete the 2016 list of inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame has resulted in inductions for drivers Steve Butler, Rick Mears and Kevin Olson, and car owner and chief mechanic Willie Davis. The four new inductees received the most votes from a select list of 16 candidates and will join eight previously-announced inductees in the ceremony which accompanies the July 21 "Rich Vogler Classic" USAC Silver Crown race at Lucas Oil Raceway...more
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  • administrator on Jul 08, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/5/2016
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Joe B. Miller Takes 24th Career Vi

Joe B. Miller Takes 24th Career Vi...

7/9/2016
Marion, IL– Joe B. Miller of Millersville, Missouri has a clean sweep in 2016 with the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series at Southern Illinois Raceway, taking both appearances of the series at the high-banked 1/8th mile. Miller’s victory is his 24th career, placing him one win behind the all-time leader in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series, Dereck King. Winning his heat, Miller would start outside row four by virtue of passing points. ...more
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/9/2016
Tags: Southern Illinois Raceway, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
Aaron Schuck

Aaron Schuck

7/9/2016
Sycamore, IL - Aaron Schuck of Joliet, Illinois WINS at Sycamore Speedway in Sycamore IL. With a strong field of drivers Aaron started deep in the field and methodically made his way to the front. Nineteen POWRi/ILLINI D-II Midgets took the green flag for the feature on a beautiful summer evening at Sycamore Speedway for the POWRI/ ILLINI Midget Series. It was their third visit to the tight little half mile in northern Illinois this year. The twenty lap feature had...more
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/9/2016
Tags: Aaron Schuck, Southern Illinois Raceway, POWRi Division II Midgets
Edwards Elbows Up For First POWRi

Edwards Elbows Up For First POWRi...

7/9/2016
Tulsa, Oklahoma | July 10, 2016; Race fans packed the stands as 17 drivers signed in on a warm afternoon at I44 Riverside Speedway. The temperature would cool off providing excellent conditions come race time. Heat races would be won by Steven Shebester and Frank Flud, with the Integrity Customs High point award going to Grady Chandler. At intermission, Christopher was chosen to be the POWRi West Jr fan of the night and came to roll the dice. Christopher would give the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/9/2016
Tags: I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
Western States Midgets Tackle Peta

Western States Midgets Tackle Peta...

7/12/2016
Michael Faccinto enters this Saturday night’s USAC Western States Midget race at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway hoping to repeat last year’s victory at the 3/8-mile dirt oval and close the 32-point gap behind three-time defending series champ Ronnie Gardner in the 2016 standings. Faccinto has landed “top-five” finishes in all five of his series starts this season. He beat Gardner at Bakersfield June 4, accounting for Gardner’s lone blemish on his otherwise flawless 2016...more
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  • administrator on Jul 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/12/2016
Tags: Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets
Belle-Clair Speedway Knepper Memor

Belle-Clair Speedway Knepper Memor...

7/12/2016
National Midgets and Micros Head to Belle-Clair on Friday, Fairbury for Midgets on Saturday Belleville, IL – After their final appearance for 2016 at Southern Illinois Raceway, Joe B. Miller stole the show, making a clean sweep of the two POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series visits to the high-banked 1/8th mile in Marion, Illinois. Miller’s win at SIR tallies his 24th career victory, one win out of tying with the all-time winner for the POWRi micros, Dereck...more
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  • administrator on Jul 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/12/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
USAC Reaches Historic 10,000th Eve

USAC Reaches Historic 10,000th Eve...

7/13/2016
America’s most diversified motorsports sanctioning body – the United States Auto Club - reaches a significant milestone this weekend, its 10,000th professional event! The historic milestone will be celebrated Saturday night during the “Indiana Sprint Week” finale at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Since debuting with an indoor Midget race at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Ind. on January 8, 1956, USAC has conducted nearly every form of...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/13/2016
Tags: Tri-State Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets
“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at An

“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at An...

7/13/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 13---The "3rd annual Norm Nelson Classic" is slated for this Sunday Night July 17 at Angell Park Speedway, and will feature three divisions: The IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Cars Series,Mid-State Equipment/ Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, and the Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends. The race will honor Norm Nelson who won the first-ever midget feature at the track on June 2, 1946. Nelson's career is also...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/13/2016
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets
“Badger Midgets add two August e

“Badger Midgets add two August e...

7/13/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 13---Officials of The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series have announced two additional races to their 2016 schedule. This season marks the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. The “Challenge in the Northwoods” at Seymour Raceway Park will be Sunday Night August 7. The originally scheduled event was rained out on June 26. Badger last sanctioned...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/13/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets
Western States Midgets Tackle Peta

Western States Midgets Tackle Peta...

7/12/2016
Michael Faccinto enters this Saturday night’s USAC Western States Midget race at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway hoping to repeat last year’s victory at the 3/8-mile dirt oval and close the 32-point gap behind three-time defending series champ Ronnie Gardner in the 2016 standings. Faccinto has landed “top-five” finishes in all five of his series starts this season. He beat Gardner at Bakersfield June 4, accounting for Gardner’s lone blemish on his otherwise flawless 2016...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/12/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Michael Faccinto, Petaluma Speedway
Thorson Goes Down as 25th Knepper

Thorson Goes Down as 25th Knepper...

7/16/2016
Belleville, IL – On a hammer-down, running above the cushion Belle-Clair Speedway, it would be Minden, Nevada’s own Tanner Thorson finding his way into victory lane at the conclusion of the 30 lap POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series main event honoring the legendary Arnie Knepper. Grabbing the lead ten laps in from Andy Malpocker, Thorson had to deflect a hard charging Austin Brown who was the first car to attempt running above the tall cushion on the board walls,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/16/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Bruns WINS Lincoln Speedway

Bruns WINS Lincoln Speedway

7/16/2016
Patrick Bruns of Champaign IL. WINS the POWRi/ILLINI Feature Friday night in front of a full house. Exciting POWRI D2 Midget Series racing was not to be missed at Lincoln on Friday night. 17 D2 racers took to the tricky quarter-mile oval to try and get top spots in the feature. It was a beautiful evening and a memorable event. For the 8th time this season, Patrick Bruns, driving his Mobil 1 Triple T Car Wash and Lube sponsored Boss Chassis-MWR powered Chevy Ecotec, ...more
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  • administrator on Jul 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/16/2016
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Economy Midgets
Daum Wins Fairbury American Legion

Daum Wins Fairbury American Legion...

7/17/2016
Fairbury, IL – In what was the first actual race held at Fairbury American Legion Speedway for the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series due to the initial two being rained out that past two seasons, the racing most definitely did not disappoint. At the drop of the green flag, pole sitter Tanner Thorson took control with eventual race winner and Pocahontas, Illinois native Zach Daum in tow. On a high-banked, hammer down race track, Daum overtook Thorson for the lead...more
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  • administrator on Jul 17, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/17/2016
Tags: Fairbury Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
"Rain cancels Angell Park Speedwa

"Rain cancels Angell Park Speedwa...

7/17/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 17---Rain forced cancellation of the “3rd annual Norm Nelson Classic” Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event was to feature 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. Point leaders Brandon Waelti (midget) and Tory Strauss (600 micro) lead the list of entries excepted for the “Badger doubleheader” on Saturday...more
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  • administrator on Jul 17, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/17/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, Midgets
POWRi West Readies For Port City R

POWRi West Readies For Port City R...

7/18/2016
POWRi West Readies For Port City Raceway Tulsa, OK | July 15, 2016: After a weekend at the track where it all started for the Lucas Oil POWRi West series teams have a few weeks to prepare for the track where the season starts, Port City Raceway in Tulsa Oklahoma. We would like to welcome Executive Concrete Polishing Solutions as out presenting sponsor for the night. Executive Concrete Polishing Solutions specializes in high quality concrete floor grinding and polishing...more
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  • administrator on Jul 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/18/2016
Tags: Port City Raceway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
POWRi Micros and D II Midgets Head

POWRi Micros and D II Midgets Head...

7/18/2016
POWRi Micros and D II Midgets Head to Champaign Fairgrounds, National Midgets Take Weekend Off Belleville, IL – On Friday, July 22nd, the POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI Division II Midget Series and the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series will head to the Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Illinois. The POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI Division II Midget Series feature will be paying $500 to win and $100 to start. Kicking off the opening night of the Champaign County...more
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  • administrator on Jul 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/18/2016
Tags: Champaign County Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
Western Midgets Off Until Calistog

Western Midgets Off Until Calistog...

7/19/2016
USAC’s Western States Midgets are idle until September 3-4 when they resume action as part of Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway’s ninth annual “Louie Vermeil Classic.” Ronnie Gardner continues to lead the series standings as he searches for a fourth consecutive title. He has a 40-point lead over Michael Faccinto going into the two-night Calistoga program which also features the USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Cars. The Saturday feature event at the “Vermeil Classic” is part of the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/19/2016
Tags: Alex Schutte, Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
USAC Midgets Tuesday Night Thunder

USAC Midgets Tuesday Night Thunder...

7/19/2016
Just two more weeks! That’s all that remains until the USAC National Midget series takes to the 1/5-mile Jefferson County Speedway in Fairbury, NE, for “Tuesday Night Thunder”. The August 2 “Riverside Chevrolet Tuesday Night Thunder presented by Fairbury Foods and Schmidt’s Sanitation” event brings the USAC National Midgets to the racy oval in South Central Nebraska for the first time with the JayHusker non-wing Micro Sprint Cars in action as well. “Tuesday Night...more
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  • administrator on Jul 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 7/19/2016
Tags: Jefferson County Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
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