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Granite City's "Gold Crown" Octobe

Granite City's "Gold Crown" Octobe...

9/26/2016
Only 30 points separate the top four drivers in USAC’s National Midget Championship standings, setting up what promises to be a real shootout for the crown in the remaining 2016 races. First up is the “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Ill. October 6-7-8 which could decide the championship fate of Spencer Bayston, Chad Boat, Brady Bacon and Tanner Thorson. Tanner Thorson appears to be the odds-on favorite to repeat as “Gold Crown”...more
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  • administrator on Sep 26, 2016
  • Article Date: 9/26/2016
Tags: Tri-City Junior Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
First Annual Jim Childers Chili Du

First Annual Jim Childers Chili Du...

9/26/2016
Belleville, IL – In honor of longtime POWRi announcer, Jim Childers, POWRi will be hosting a Chili Dump at the conclusion of the races Friday, September 30th at Belle-Clair Speedway. Childers’ contributions and continued efforts not only for POWRi, but open wheel racing as a whole, have left a long-lasting shine on the sport. Always a familiar voice behind the microphone, his tone and race calling is recognizable nationwide. Childers will also be present this Friday...more
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  • administrator on Sep 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 9/26/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
MAVTV to Broadcast Belle-Clair Spe

MAVTV to Broadcast Belle-Clair Spe...

9/26/2016
Belleville, IL – The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series is thrilled to announce that the Saturday 10/1 Meents Memorial at Belle-Clair Speedway will be broadcast on MAVTV. The Meents Memorial Presented by Priority Aviation will bring out National Midget drivers from all over the Mid-West. The broadcast will include driver interviews, in-car cameras, and various technical segments. MAVTV is available nationwide. Check your local listings for MAVTV channel...more
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  • administrator on Sep 27, 2016
  • Article Date: 9/26/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
In memory of Bryan Clauson

In memory of Bryan Clauson

9/27/2016
Priority Aviation is the presenting sponsor for the 12th Annual Meents Memorial at Belle-Clair Speedway. In memory of Bryan Clauson, they will be awarding cash in the amount of $500 to the driver who starts on the pole position.
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  • administrator on Sep 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 9/27/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Brady Bacon – Four Top Fives at Fo

Brady Bacon – Four Top Fives at Fo...

9/28/2016
Brady Bacon – Four Top Fives at Four Crown! (Bill W) September 28, 2016 – Brady Bacon arrived at the Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio around noon on Saturday. By the time the festivities were over around 2:50 a.m. Sunday morning, he had racked up a pair of podium finishes, a fourth and a fifth place finish. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver competed in all four divisions, USAC National Midgets, USAC National Sprint Cars, the All Stars and...more
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  • administrator on Sep 28, 2016
  • Article Date: 9/28/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Eldora Speedway, All Star Circuit of Champions
Donny Schatz Enters 2017 Chili Bow

Donny Schatz Enters 2017 Chili Bow...

9/29/2016
(Image Credit: TeeJay Crawford) INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2016) – Seven-time and defending World of Outlaws (WoO) Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, announced today he will compete in the 2017 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals driving for Clauson-Marshall Racing (CMR). Schatz will be making his Chili Bowl debut and the entry is the first for the multicar CMR team in the 31st running of the event held Jan. 9 to 14 at the River Spirit Expo Center. “I’m...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 29, 2016
  • Article Date: 9/29/2016
Tags: Donny Schatz, Tulsa Expo Raceway, World of Outlaws
Just Getting Started: 2017 Tulsa S

Just Getting Started: 2017 Tulsa S...

9/29/2016
(Image Credit: Richard Bales) TULSA, Okla. (September 29, 2016) What took just over a week to do for the 2016 Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout has been done in a matter of days as Golden Driller hopefuls from across the globe are signing up at a record pace for the 32nd annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout; which runs December 28, 2016 through January 1, 2017 at the Tulsa Expo Raceway inside the River Spirit Expo Center. “Last year, we had 61 entries after the first...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 29, 2016
  • Article Date: 9/29/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Tulsa Shootout, Micro Sprints
Shelton Equals USAC Record with 5t

Shelton Equals USAC Record with 5t...

9/29/2016
USAC National Midget driver Holly Shelton continues to impress during her rookie campaign in the series. Just last Saturday at Rossburg, Ohio’s Eldora Speedway, the 20-year-old Sacramento, California native recorded her first career top-five finish of the season. That accomplishment put her in exclusive company. Shelton became just the third female driver to record a top-five finish in a dirt USAC National Midget feature event. She joins the late Jeri Rice and Sarah...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2016
  • Article Date: 9/29/2016
Tags: Holly Shelton, Eldora Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Brown Repeats for Second Meents Me

Brown Repeats for Second Meents Me...

10/2/2016
Belleville, IL – In an almost identical, cowboy up 30 laps that were similar to his first-career victory four years ago at the 8th Annual Charlene Meents Memorial, Austin Brown claimed the 12th Annual Charlene Meents Memorial for his third career POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series victory in front of a hometown crowd at Belle-Clair Speedway. Brown’s Meents Memorial victory was his second win of 2016, with the first coming at Quincy Raceways for night one of...more
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  • administrator on Oct 02, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/2/2016
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi West Midgets Added To Lucas

POWRi West Midgets Added To Lucas...

10/3/2016
TULSA, Okla. (October 3, 2016) Already generating plenty of buzz across the “Sooner State” and beyond, the return of the Fall Fling to Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla. featuring the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network will be a true open wheel extravaganza as the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midgets are set to join the lineup. “Creek is a great track for Midgets, and we’ve be fortunate to have a great turn out every time we’ve...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Oct 03, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/3/2016
Tags: Creek County Speedway, ASCS National, POWRi West Midgets
Kreisel WINS POWRi Outlaw Midgets

Kreisel WINS POWRi Outlaw Midgets...

10/2/2016
Riley Kreisel of Warsaw, MO. WINS the POWRi Outlaw Midget event Saturday 10/1 at Valley Speedway. Riley currently leading the point standings with one more race on tap Saturday 10/15.
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  • administrator on Oct 03, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/2/2016
Tags: Valley Speedway, POWRi Allstar Midgets, Midgets
Tulsa Shootout and Chili Bowl Nati

Tulsa Shootout and Chili Bowl Nati...

10/4/2016
(Image Credit: Jim Zimmerline) TULSA, Okla. (October 4, 2016) Almost as well traveled as the events themselves, the Tradeshows for the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout and Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire have everything from Steering Wheels to Driving Suits and everything in between. A plethora of novelties, goods, and services for drivers and fans alike, each year brings new and different items and for those looking to positions themselves as a...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Oct 04, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/4/2016
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Tulsa Shootout
Drivers meeting for 2017

Drivers meeting for 2017

10/4/2016
The Valley Speedway Drivers meeting to get input on what classes and rules will be run for 2017 will be Sunday October 30th from 1-3 at the Grain Valley Civic Center in Grain Valley Mo. If you would like some input on the current rules and classes that might be run next year make sure you attend this meeting.
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  • administrator on Oct 05, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/4/2016
Tags: Valley Speedway, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
"Gold Crown Midget Nationals" Payo

"Gold Crown Midget Nationals" Payo...

10/5/2016
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016 **All cars draw for heat races. Hot Lap with Heat Race group. **8-lap Heat Races accumulating finish and passing points (per the USAC system listed in rule book). Points based on lineup at original “one-to-go.” **10-lap Qualifying Races (lined up from heat race points with top-six in each race inverted…high point man starts 6th in 1st Qualifier, etc. **Top 16 in overall points transfer to feature, starting straight up. **12-lap Semi-Feature...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/5/2016
Tags: Tri City Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Daum, Thorson Look to Jacksonville

Daum, Thorson Look to Jacksonville...

10/6/2016
Belleville, IL – Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th POWRi will invade the high-banked ¼ mile Jacksonville Speedway for the final two times of 2016. Displaying talents from both the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and the POWRi Division II Midget Series, the double header Shaheen’s Super Weekend will be an excellent display of open wheel racing. With the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series point standings closer than ever for Zach Daum and Tanner...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/6/2016
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi Division II Midgets
Season concludes with upcoming Bad

Season concludes with upcoming Bad...

10/7/2016
McFarland, WI--- Badger's 80th season will conclude on November 5, 2016 at 5100 Bar & Grill, in McFarland, WI. The banquet headliners will be Midget Driver Champion Brandon Waelti, Car Owner Champion Harlin Kittleson and Micro Champion Tory Strauss. Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm with the awards to follow. The banquet is open to teams and fans of Badger. You can get tickets by mailing in a check and banquet form to Badger. Banquet Form -...more
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  • administrator on Oct 07, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/7/2016
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger 600 Winged Micros, 600cc Winged Micros
Gardner Wins Tulare Midget Feature

Gardner Wins Tulare Midget Feature

10/9/2016
USAC Western Midget Series point leader Ronnie Gardner of Corona, Calif. passed Alex Schutte on the white-flag lap and led the final two circuits to win Saturday night’s 30-lap “KRC Safety Fall Shootout” at the Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway. He piloted the Six8 Motorsports Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart/Esslinger to the win over Frankie Guerrini, Courtney Crone, Cory Elliott and Maria Cofer. USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS:...more
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  • administrator on Oct 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/9/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Thunderbowl Raceway, USAC Western States Midgets
Thorson Thrills at Granite City; W

Thorson Thrills at Granite City; W...

10/7/2016
While it may not become as famous as Danny Sullivan’s “Spin and Win” at the 1985 Indianapolis 500, Minden, Nevada’s Tanner Thorson’s “Half Spin and Win” performance on Thursday’s opening night of the 2016 “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” at Tri-City Speedway will surely go down as one he won’t soon forget. While running fourth on the sixth lap of the 30-lap feature, Thorson drifted into the infield after getting sideways between turns three and four. Thorson regained...more
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  • administrator on Oct 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/7/2016
Tags: Tanner Thorson, Tri-City Junior Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Thorson Wins 4th in a Row at Grani

Thorson Wins 4th in a Row at Grani...

10/8/2016
Throughout history, certain tandems have become synonymous with each other: Lewis and Clark, Lennon and McCartney, Calvin and Hobbes, Milk and Cookies, etc. After his USAC Midget National Championship feature victory Friday night, a new duo to add to the list may very well be Tanner Thorson and Tri-City Speedway. The Minden, Nevada driver dominated every lap of the caution-free affair in which he established a new 35-lap track record at the 3/8-mile dirt oval on the...more
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  • administrator on Oct 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/8/2016
Tags: Tanner Thorson, Tri City Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Robert Ballou Recovery Fund Set Up

Robert Ballou Recovery Fund Set Up

10/10/2016
A recovery fund has been set up to help with medical costs for 2015 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car champion Robert Ballou of Rocklin, California. Robert was injured in a severe accident on September 3, 2016 during the “Louie Vermeil Classic” USAC/CRA AMSOIL Sprint Car feature at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway. Although he was able to walk to the ambulance, Robert was later airlifted to Stanford (Calif.) Medical Center anticipating surgery. After an evaluation, Robert...more
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  • administrator on Oct 10, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/10/2016
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC National Midgets
Brady Bacon – Win with MOWA Caps G

Brady Bacon – Win with MOWA Caps G...

10/11/2016
Brady Bacon – Win with MOWA Caps Gold Crown Weekend! (Bill W) October 11, 2016 – Brady Bacon was a busy man again last weekend at the Gold Crown Nationals at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois. He competed with both the USAC National Midget series in the Frank Manafort Racing #76M and with the MOWA sprint series in his own #99. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma had his hands up front in nearly every feature, but circumstances, especially in the midget class kept...more
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  • administrator on Oct 11, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/11/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Tri City Speedway, MOWA-Midwest Open Wheel Association
$20,000-TO-WIN JASON LEFFLER MEMOR

$20,000-TO-WIN JASON LEFFLER MEMOR...

10/12/2016
Repeating his 2015 “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” sweep, Tanner Thorson of Minden Nev. thrust himself into the 2016 USAC Midget National Championship picture with three consecutive feature wins at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Ill. last Thursday through Saturday. Thorson now enters the $20,000-to-win October 20 “Jason Leffler Memorial” at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Ill. just nine point out of the lead behind teammate Spencer Bayston in the series...more
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  • administrator on Oct 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/12/2016
Tags: Tanner Thorson, Wayne County Speedway, USAC National Midgets
KOKOMO KLASH HOSTS FRIDAY’S USAC I

KOKOMO KLASH HOSTS FRIDAY’S USAC I...

10/12/2016
This Friday night, October 14, Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway serves as the backdrop for Friday night’s “Kokomo Klash X” where the 2016 USAC Indiana Midget Championship is on the line in the series finale and eight drivers remain mathematically eligible for the title. However, they will have to contend with series point leader Carson Macedo of California who tops the standings by 23 over the red hot Tanner Thorson out of Nevada who, just last weekend, swept the “Gold Crown...more
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  • administrator on Oct 12, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/12/2016
Tags: Carson Macedo, Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Midgets
USAC MIDWEST THUNDER MIDGETS CROWN

USAC MIDWEST THUNDER MIDGETS CROWN...

10/13/2016
The USAC Midwest Thunder Midget Championship has completed its inaugural season and Celina, Ohio driver Gage Etgen has been crowned its first champion. A division of United States Auto Club’s (USAC) ‘Speed2 Midget’ series, the club presented a 14-race schedule, held at Indiana’s Montpelier Speedway and Ohio’s Waynesfield Raceway Park. The Midwest Thunder Midget series and its sister association - the Illinois Midget Racing Association - support USAC’s efforts to grow...more
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/13/2016
Tags: Gage Etgen, Montpelier Motor Speedway, USAC Midwest Midgets
WESTERN STATES MIDGETS AT VENTURA

WESTERN STATES MIDGETS AT VENTURA...

10/13/2016
Ronnie Gardner of Corona, Calif. took another step toward a fourth consecutive USAC Western States Midget championship last Saturday night, winning the 30-lap “KCR Safety Fall Shootout” at the Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. Gardner has spurted to a 108-point lead over Michael Faccinto in the latest standings with three races remaining on the 2016 calendar. Ventura (Calif.) Raceway hosts an October 29 race before the series visits...more
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/13/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Ventura Raceway, USAC Western States Midgets
LOVE AND WESTERN HPDs TAKE OVER VE

LOVE AND WESTERN HPDs TAKE OVER VE...

10/13/2016
Jesse Love IV will put the lid on the USAC Western HPD Midget Dirt driving title this Saturday when the series visits Ventura (Calif.) Raceway for the series closer. Love leads both the overall and dirt point standings by comfortable margins over Annie Breidinger and Ashley Hazelton, respectively. Last week’s USAC Eastern Midget race at Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, N.C. was cancelled due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Matthew. The Eastern Midgets...more
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/13/2016
Tags: Jesse Love, Ventura Raceway, USAC Western HPD Midgets
SARAH FISHER TEAM ENTERS TWO MIDGE

SARAH FISHER TEAM ENTERS TWO MIDGE...

10/14/2016
The Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing Development Team has entered two car / driver combinations for Friday night’s "Kokomo Klash X" USAC Indiana Midget Championship finale at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. The Klash gets underway on Friday, October 14 with the USAC Indiana Midgets and Kokomo Speedway Sprint Cars as well as 600 Mini Sprints and Thunder Cars. Team Manager Andy O’Gara, Car Chief Bill Guess and the entire team have been very busy this week getting both Spike Chassis’...more
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/14/2016
Tags: Kokomo Speedway, USAC Indiana Midgets, Midgets
CRUM TAKES DEMING “SPECIAL EVENT”

CRUM TAKES DEMING “SPECIAL EVENT”

6/7/2016
Deming, WA……..Chance Crum of Snohomish, Wash. led the final 17 laps to win Friday night’s HPD USAC Washington “special event” Midget race at Deming Speedway. He passed Dougie James on the ninth lap and led the rest of the way to beat James, Robbie Price, Lance Hallmark and Todd Hartman. Special awards were garnered by Crum (Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame FQ and JOES Racing Move of the night), Millard (Highline Performance Random Pick), Hallmark (K & N Sportsman) and...more
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  • Chance Crum on Oct 14, 2016
  • Article Date: 6/7/2016
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Malpocker Dominates to D-II Victor

Malpocker Dominates to D-II Victor...

10/14/2016
Jacksonville, IL – In POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI D- II Midget Series competition, Andy Malpocker snagged the victory over Tyler Vantoll and Johnny Murdock at Jacksonville Speedway. At the drop of the green flag, Malpocker took command from pole sitter Chase McDermand and charged to the cushion of the high-banked quarter mile Jacksonville Speedway while the action took place behind him. While the gaggle of cars jockeyed for position behind him, Malpocker’s smooth laps on...more
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  • administrator on Oct 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/14/2016
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Midgets
Neuman Takes Career-First in Front

Neuman Takes Career-First in Front...

10/14/2016
Jacksonville, IL – In typical thrilling fashion, Friday night’s action at Jacksonville Speedway amazed fans by crowning a first time winner with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series. The icing on the cake was that the first time winner was New Berlin, Illinois’ own, Jake Neuman. With his third place finish, Zach Daum was able to mathematically secure the 2016 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series championship. Neuman started in the seventh position as the...more
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  • administrator on Oct 15, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/14/2016
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Malpocker Sweeps Weekend, Bruns Ta

Malpocker Sweeps Weekend, Bruns Ta...

10/15/2016
Jacksonville, IL – In POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI D- II Midget Series competition, Andy Malpocker made it a clean sweep for the weekend at Jacksonville Speedway. Mirroring the previous night, starting outside pole, at the drop of the green flag, Malpocker took command from pole sitter Mitchell Davis and charged to the cushion of the high-banked quarter mile Jacksonville Speedway. Showing strong drive and stretching his lead, Malpocker’s momentum was slowed with 12 laps...more
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  • administrator on Oct 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/15/2016
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, Midgets
Peck’s Second Career Victory Comes

Peck’s Second Career Victory Comes...

10/15/2016
Jacksonville, IL – Justin Peck of Monrovia, Indiana impressed a full house at Jacksonville Speedway, taking his second-career POWRi Luca Oil National Midget Series victory. Pacing the field to start the 30 lap main event, Andrew Felker and Colten Cottle shared the front row. When engines roared to life, it would be Kansas, Illinois’ own Colten Cottle jumping to the early lead as freshly crowned 2016 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series champion Zach Daum quickly...more
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  • administrator on Oct 16, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/15/2016
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
WINDOM WINS KOKOMO KLASH MIDGETS;

WINDOM WINS KOKOMO KLASH MIDGETS;...

10/17/2016
Kokomo, IN........Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. led all 25 laps to win Friday night's "Kokomo Klash X" USAC Indiana Midget feature at the Kokomo Speedway. Driving the Baldwin Brothers Racing Fox Paving Spike/Gaerte, he was followed at the checkered flag by Dave Darland, Tanner Thorson, Gage Walker and Holly Shelton. Carson Macedo of Lemoore, Calif. captured the USAC Indiana Midget Championship with his eighth-place finish. Thorson finished second in the final standings...more
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  • administrator on Oct 17, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/17/2016
Tags: Chris Windom, Kokomo Speedway, USAC Indiana Midgets
LOVE CONQUERS ALL; TAKES VENTURA &

LOVE CONQUERS ALL; TAKES VENTURA &...

10/17/2016
Ventura, CA……..Jesse Love IV of Menlo Park, Calif. is the 2016 USAC Western HPD Midget Dirt Champion after winning Saturday night’s 20-lap finale at Ventura Raceway. Love passed Jet Davison on lap six and led the rest of the way to beat Davison, Randi Pankratz, Ashley Hazelton and Joel Rayborne. Hazelton and Antonia Boscacci finished 2-3 in the final dirt standings. USAC WESTERN HPD MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 15, 2016 – Ventura, California – Ventura...more
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  • administrator on Oct 17, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/17/2016
Tags: Ventura Raceway, USAC Western HPD Midgets, Midgets
$20,000 AWAITS WINNER IN THURSDAY’

$20,000 AWAITS WINNER IN THURSDAY’...

10/18/2016
The logjam at the top of the USAC National Midget standings is sure to create added excitement at this Thursday night’s “Jason Leffler Memorial” race at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Ill., not to mention the $20,000 winner’s share of the purse, which will provide the biggest payday for a midget feature winner in the USA all year! Co-sanctioned by POWRi, Thursday’s race is the fourth since Leffler, the three-time USAC National Midget Champion, perished in a 2013...more
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  • administrator on Oct 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/18/2016
Tags: Kyle Larson, Montpelier Motor Speedway, USAC National Midgets
4th Annual Jason Leffler Memorial

4th Annual Jason Leffler Memorial

10/18/2016
Belleville, IL – This Thursday, October 20th will kick off the 4th Annual Jason Leffler Memorial at Wayne County Speedway, an event sanctioned by both the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and USAC. Doubling down and again paying $20,000 to Win, the 4th Annual Jason Leffler Memorial is the richest paying midget event for 2016 and will feature some of the best midget racing talent from across the United States. Previous Jason Leffler Memorial Champions include the...more
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  • administrator on Oct 18, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/18/2016
Tags: Wayne County Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Practice Night Added To ASCS Fall

Practice Night Added To ASCS Fall...

10/20/2016
TULSA, Okla. (October 20, 2016) Giving drivers a chance to test the surface of the Creek County Speedway, an open practice for teams with the Lucas Oil America Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network as well as the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midgets will be held on Thursday, November 3 at the quarter-mile oval from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. (CDT). ASCS and POWRi West teams who take part will also get free Pizzas from Pizza Express of Oklahoma. “We want to...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Oct 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/20/2016
Tags: Creek County Speedway, ASCS National, POWRi West Midgets
THURSDAY’S LEFFLER MEMORIAL PACKS

THURSDAY’S LEFFLER MEMORIAL PACKS...

10/19/2016
The swan song of USAC racing in the Midwest this season comes to Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Illinois this Thursday night, October 20th for the 4th annual “Jason Leffler Memorial.” Nestled alongside a cornfield in the heart of southern Illinois, the one-eighth mile dirt track comes alive just once a year for midget racing. When a driver rolls into Wayne City, he or she has to be on their game. It’s close-quarters, full-contact racing and if you don’t have...more
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  • administrator on Oct 19, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/19/2016
Tags: Daryn Pittman, Wayne County Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Wayne County Race has been resched

Wayne County Race has been resched...

10/20/2016
Wayne County Race has been rescheduled for Friday, October 21st, 2016 Belleville, IL – This Thursday, October 20th 4th Annual Jason Leffler Memorial at Wayne County has been rescheduled for Friday, October 21st.
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  • administrator on Oct 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/20/2016
Tags: Wayne County Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
MACEDO TAKES USAC INDIANA MIDGET C

MACEDO TAKES USAC INDIANA MIDGET C...

10/20/2016
Carson Macedo of Lemoore, Calif. is USAC’s 2016 Indiana Midget Champion after finishing eighth in last Friday night’s 25-lap series finale at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. He concluded the campaign with a 10-point cushion over teammate Tanner Thorson. Chris Windom of Canton, Ill. led all 25 laps to win Friday night's "Kokomo Klash X" USAC Indiana Midget feature at Kokomo. Driving the Baldwin Brothers Racing Fox Paving Spike/Gaerte, he was followed at the checkered flag by...more
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  • administrator on Oct 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/20/2016
Tags: Carson Macedo, Kokomo Speedway, USAC Indiana Midgets
WESTERN HPD MIDGETS ROLL IN VEGAS

WESTERN HPD MIDGETS ROLL IN VEGAS...

10/20/2016
USAC’s Western HPD Midgets and Eastern Midgets are in action this week, with races at Las Vegas, Nev. and Spotsylvania, Va. respectively. Jesse Love IV, Toni Breidinger and Andrew Layser will take point leads into this week’s races. Love is the overall Western HPD leader, while Breidinger tops the Western HPD Pavement standings. Layser clings to a slim three-point leader over defending Eastern Midget Champ Chris Lamb. Love IV, of Menlo Park, Calif., is the 2016 USAC...more
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  • administrator on Oct 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/20/2016
Tags: Jessica Bean, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets
CLAUSON AND STENHOUSE RACE ON IN B

CLAUSON AND STENHOUSE RACE ON IN B...

10/20/2016
One year ago at the “Jason Leffler Memorial,” we were fortunate enough to witness a classic Bryan Clauson performance. On the gas, smooth and steady, never flinching a muscle, Bryan was able to fend off a relentless Rico Abreu during the final 12 circuits of an intense 40-lap feature to take the victory on the one-eighths-mile bullring. This Friday night at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Illinois, there will certainly be a void with the absence of Bryan. It’s...more
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  • administrator on Oct 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/20/2016
Tags: Ricky Stenhouse, Wayne County Speedway, USAC National Midgets
LEFFLER MEMORIAL POSTPONED TO FRID

LEFFLER MEMORIAL POSTPONED TO FRID...

10/20/2016
Wayne City, IL........Thursday night's 4th "Jason Leffler Memorial" USAC National Midget race at Wayne City, Ill. has been postponed to Friday, October 21 due to heavy rains and wet grounds. The race, co-sanctioned by POWRi, retains the same timetable (pits open at noon, front gates open at 5, hot laps start at 6 and racing begins at 7).
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  • administrator on Oct 20, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/20/2016
Tags: Wayne County Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
BACON WINS 4th Annual "JASON LEFFL

BACON WINS 4th Annual "JASON LEFFL...

10/24/2016
Wayne City, Illinois.........Wayne County Speedway in southern Illinois is a place that's become near and dear to Brady Bacon and the FMR Racing team. "I think it's amazing how far we've come from this race last year to now," Bacon said. "We were good at this race last year, but at the beginning of this year, we had some struggles and had to fine-tune some stuff and get things rolling to catch Keith (Kunz Motorsports) and some of the faster guys. I'm impressed how fast...more
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  • administrator on Oct 24, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/24/2016
Tags: Wayne County Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
BACON A BEAST IN JASON LEFFLER MEM

BACON A BEAST IN JASON LEFFLER MEM...

10/25/2016
Wayne City, Illinois………Wayne County Speedway in southern Illinois is a place that’s become near and dear to Brady Bacon and the FMR Racing team. Nearly exactly one year to the day of Bacon and FMR’s initial series start, the duo reached its greatest height yet Friday night – their very first USAC National Midget feature victory in the midget racing season’s largest winner’s payout share in North America. Bacon, the 2014 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car champion, sped...more
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  • administrator on Oct 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/25/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Wayne County Speedway, USAC National Midgets
LAMB, ALLISON SCORE DOMINION WINS;

LAMB, ALLISON SCORE DOMINION WINS;...

10/25/2016
Spotsylvania, VA……..Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. is back on top of the USAC Eastern Midget series standings after winning the first of two 25-lappers at Dominion Raceway Saturday. He finished second to Nolan Allison of Greensboro, N.C. in race two and now takes a 14-point lead over Andrew Layser into the series finale next Saturday at Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, N.C. Lamb trailed Layser for nine laps in the opener, then led the final 16 laps to beat...more
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  • administrator on Oct 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/25/2016
Tags: Chris Lamb, Dominion Raceway, USAC Speed2 Eastern Midgets
LOVE #1 AT LVMS BULLRING

LOVE #1 AT LVMS BULLRING

10/25/2016
Las Vegas, NV……..Jesse Love IV of Menlo Park, Calif. led all 30 laps to win Saturday night’s 30-lap “Senator’s Cup Fall Classic” USAC Western HPD Midget race at the Bullring. Toni Breidinger was second ahead of Annie Breidinger, Antonia Boscacci and Jeff Kelley. USAC WESTERN HPD MIDGET RACE RESULTS: October 22, 2016 – Las Vegas, Nevada – Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring – “Senator’s Cup Fall Classic” QUALIFYING: 1. Jesse Love IV, 38L, Love-15.493; 2. Annie Breidinger,...more
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  • administrator on Oct 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/25/2016
Tags: Jesse Love, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets
76TH TURKEY NIGHT RETURNS TO VENTU

76TH TURKEY NIGHT RETURNS TO VENTU...

10/25/2016
The 76th running of the “Turkey Night Grand Prix” is set for November 24 at Ventura (Calif.) Raceway and four drivers remain in the hunt for the 2016 UAC National Midget Championship. Realistically, Tanner Thorson and Spencer Bayston are the primary combatants, separated by just nine points, although Chad Boat and Brady Bacon have mathematical opportunities, despite their 65-point deficit behind the leader. Thorson finished second to Bacon in Friday night’s “Jason...more
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  • administrator on Oct 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/25/2016
Tags: Tanner Thorson, Ventura Raceway, USAC National Midgets
TURKEY NIGHT TUNEUP THIS SATURDAY

TURKEY NIGHT TUNEUP THIS SATURDAY...

10/25/2016
This Saturday night’s USAC Western Midget race at Ventura (Calif.) Raceway will serve as somewhat of a “tuneup” for the November 24 “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at the seaside oval. Western States Midget point leader Ronnie Gardner posted an earlier 2016 Ventura victory. Gardner also captured a trio of Western States wins there in 2013. Gardner enjoys a 108-point lead over Michael Faccinto entering the final three Western States point races. The series concludes with...more
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  • administrator on Oct 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/25/2016
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Ventura Raceway, USAC Western States Midgets
Brady Bacon – $20,000 Caps Great W

Brady Bacon – $20,000 Caps Great W...

10/25/2016
Brady Bacon – $20,000 Caps Great Weekend! (Bill W) October 25, 2016 – Brady Bacon and the Frank Manafort Racing #76M midget team had been knocking on the door for their first win, and it came at a great time. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver topped a stellar USAC/POWRi field, bringing home the $20,000 Jason Leffler Memorial at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Illinois Friday. Saturday, he checked in with the World of Outlaws at Salina Highbanks Speedway in...more
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  • administrator on Oct 25, 2016
  • Article Date: 10/25/2016
Tags: Brady Bacon, Salina Highbanks Speedway, Wayne County Speedway
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