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RICO ROMPS TO IMPRESSIVE I-55 SCOR

RICO ROMPS TO IMPRESSIVE I-55 SCOR...

8/3/2019
PEVELY, MO. (August 3, 2019) – Earning his 11th-career POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League victory on Friday night, Rico Abreu did so in jaw-dropping fashion at the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. Driving from 14th-to-1st in 15 laps, Abreu put on a clinic as he marched through the field almost instantly and then ran away in the second half for a dominating triumph at the Pevely, Mo. 1/3rd-mile. While Abreu took the green flag from the outside of the seventh...more
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  • administrator on Aug 03, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/3/2019
Tags: Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets
RICO ROLLS TO IRONMAN WEEKEND SWEE

RICO ROLLS TO IRONMAN WEEKEND SWEE...

8/4/2019
PEVELY, MO. (August 3, 2019) – Breaking out the broom and going back-to-back, Rico Abreu of St. Helena, Calif. completed an “Ironman Weekend” sweep on Saturday night at the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. Becoming the fourth leader in a race filled with variety, Abreu assumed the lead with seven laps left and survived a hectic finish to win his 12th-career POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League feature. Although not as deep as his 14th-starting position on Friday...more
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  • administrator on Aug 04, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/4/2019
Tags: Federated Auto Parts I-55 Raceway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets
Jason Martin Masters URSS at Thaye

Jason Martin Masters URSS at Thaye...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, DESHLER, Neb. (July 31, 2019) – Jason Martin tuned up for this upcoming weekend’s Second Annual Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals by racing to victory lane in Wednesday night’s 25-lap POWRI United Rebel Sprint Series feature at Thayer County Speedway. The Lincoln, Neb., resident by way of Liberal, Kan., pounced on teen Kyler Johnson for the lead on a lap two restart and then kept a closing Jake Bubak at bay over the closing rounds to secure his third...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/6/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER...

8/6/2019
Palmdale’s Eric Greco and Cody Nigh of Camarillo captured the heat races preceding the 25-lap main event. The main featured Santa Clarita’s Gage Cheek on the pole with Dyer, who was seventh fast qualifier and who placed fourth in his heat, on the outside of the first row. Lakeside 15-year-old Grant Sexton, fresh off an impressive seventh-place finish in the prestigious Clay Cup in Washington the week before, manned the inside of row two. Two-time CLS champ and current...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/6/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Bubak Shines Again in Belleville 3

Bubak Shines Again in Belleville 3...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, BELLEVILLE, Kan. (August 2, 2019) – Jake Bubak continues to find the Belleville High Banks to his liking. That was evident with his $2,500 triumph in Friday night’s POWRI United Rebel Sprint Series-sanctioned Second Annual Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals preliminary atop the lightning-fast half-mile clay oval aboard the Coyote Candle Company No. 74b entry. It marked the Arvada, Colorado racer’s fourth consecutive score atop the High Banks including...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Bubak Banks Second Consecutive Bel

Bubak Banks Second Consecutive Bel...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, BELLEVILLE, Kan. (August 3, 2019) – Jake Bubak kept his Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals perfection alive by storming to a $7,000 payday in Saturday night’s POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series-sanctioned Second Annual Belleville 305 Nationals 30-lap finale atop the ½-mile Belleville High Banks clay oval. It completed an improbably duplication of last year’s Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals two-night sweep with the Arvada, CO, shoe now four-for-four...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Billings WINS at I-35 Speedway

Billings WINS at I-35 Speedway

8/6/2019
The POWERi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at I-35 Speedway on Sat night. The track was in a really racey condition with “mother nature” helping during the week with extra moisture. A BIG thank you to our 2019 sponsors: Racin’ Boys, Oskvig Accounting and Rod End Supply HEAT 1 1st b20 Tom Brown Ceresco, NE 2nd 71 Jeff Bard Basehor, KS 3rd 7 Tyler Johnson Odessa, MO 4th 2 Kyle Lewis ...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Aug 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/6/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
RENEWED ENERGY FOR WARRIOR SPRINTS

RENEWED ENERGY FOR WARRIOR SPRINTS

8/8/2019
As the Warrior Sprint Car Series heads to El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colorado this weekend, the series has a renewed sense of energy as the leadership of the series has been turned over to longtime racer and business owner, Mike Hathaway. Hathaway became the interim director of the series last week after a meeting was held to work on improving attendance and interest. Hathaway immediately went to work creating a staff to support the series. Within days, a new...more
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  • administrator on Aug 08, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Gilbert Celebrates Birthday WIN

Gilbert Celebrates Birthday WIN

8/10/2019
It was a great Birthday Celebration for Darren Gilbert Friday night at Valley Speedway. First older son Dustin won his heat race in POWRi Valley Outlaw Midget Action. And then younger son A.J. took the night cap winning the Midget feature to celebrate Father Darren’s 54th Birthday in style. For A.J. it was his second feature win of the year in Valley Midget Action giving the young Tonganoxie, Kansas, racer a strangle hold on the season championship with two races...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/10/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
PEARCE NABS THE WIN IN THE POWRi L

PEARCE NABS THE WIN IN THE POWRi L...

8/13/2019
Coby Pearce was unstoppable Saturday night at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colorado, as he dominated the competition winning both his heat race and the feature win. Pearce, who hales from Golden, Colorado started from the pole position and never looked back earning over $500 in cash and merchandise. The top four finishers were Pearce, Jeff Seesholtz from Fountain, Colorado, Skyler Hughes from Kearny, Arizona and Ryan Riggs from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Best...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
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$1200 to-Win Bob Salem Memorial Th

$1200 to-Win Bob Salem Memorial Th...

8/13/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 11, 2019 - With the series and drivers taking a well-deserved weekend off following the highly successful second annual “Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals,” the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing has its sights set on this coming weekend, August 16-17, 2019. It will be that time of year for the annual Eagle Travel Stop and Convenience Stores Bob Salem Memorial, set to take place at Oberlin...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
FAIRBURY, LINCOLN, MACON TRIPLEHEA

FAIRBURY, LINCOLN, MACON TRIPLEHEA...

8/13/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 13, 2019) – A central Illinois tripleheader awaits the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League this weekend as the season returns to form at three exciting “Illini State” facilities. It all begins on Thursday, August 15 with a trip to Fairbury American Legion Speedway followed by a Friday, August 16 visit to Lincoln Speedway and wrapped up by a Saturday, August 17 appearance at Macon Speedway. With 16 races left on the docket, the chase for the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/13/2019
Tags: Fairbury Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, Macon Speedway
Boos 5th POWRi RMLSA WIN

Boos 5th POWRi RMLSA WIN

8/14/2019
18 POWRi RMLSA Lightning Sprints made the trip down to Calhan Colorado’s El Paso County Raceway, and were treated to a beautiful day and a great track surface. The racy 1/4 mile oval was recently revived with a lot of new clay. 3 heat races were run, and won by #0 BJ Sauer, #9F Andy Flood and #61 Jesse Fernandez. The feature was a great race starting out with the #3J driven by Joel Mellon taking the lead. A yellow flag on lap 3 regrouped the field with the #39x Dakota...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
POWRi WEST READY FOR CREEK COUNTY,

POWRi WEST READY FOR CREEK COUNTY,...

8/14/2019
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (August 14, 2019) – Returning to form this weekend, the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League splits the slate between the 918 and the 405. Following a Friday appearance at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla., the league heads to I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City on Saturday night for the season’s most meaningful race, the Grady Chandler Benefit. Scheduled to open the weekend at Sapulpa’s Creek County Speedway, the POWRi West combatants...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
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Tags: Creek County Speedway, I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi West Midgets
DALBY DRIVING FOR TUCKER-BOAT IN U

DALBY DRIVING FOR TUCKER-BOAT IN U...

8/14/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 14, 2019) – Teaming with a powerhouse organization in Tucker-Boat Motorsports, 19-year old Robert Dalby of Anaheim, Calif. has a potentially career-defining weekend ahead of him. The west coast sensation will board a plane and head for Illinois, as he plans to tackle a POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League tripleheader at joints such as Fairbury, Lincoln and Macon. Currently slotted fifth in POWRi Lucas Oil BCRA Dirt Midget points, Dalby has...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
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Tags: Robert Dalby, Fairbury Speedway, Lincoln Speedway
WISE WHEELS CUSHION TO SECOND POWR

WISE WHEELS CUSHION TO SECOND POWR...

8/16/2019
FAIRBURY, ILL. (August 15, 2019) – Adding his second-career POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League victory on Thursday night, Zeb Wise of Angola, Ind. wheeled the Clauson-Marshall Racing, Driven 2 Save Lives, Spike/SR-11 No. 39BC to the win on Thursday night at Fairbury American Legion Speedway. Starting from the outside pole, Wise took the green flag alongside PAC Racing Springs High Point Man, Thomas Meseraull. Sliding across turns one and two in front of Wise,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 16, 2019
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Tags: Fairbury Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
COURTNEY SHINES BRIGHT IN POWRi SC

COURTNEY SHINES BRIGHT IN POWRi SC...

8/17/2019
LINCOLN, ILL. (August 16, 2019) – Although hard to believe, Tyler Courtney’s impressive bid on Friday night at Lincoln Speedway marked only the second POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League win of his career. Leading 28 of 30 laps, “Sunshine” overcame a hectic early-race battle and fought off Logan Seavey in the late stages to park his Clauson-Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink, Spike/SR-11 No. 17BC in victory lane. Creating excitement from the drop of the green flag,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 17, 2019
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Tags: Lincoln Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
BEASON BAGS POWRi WEST WIN AT CREE

BEASON BAGS POWRi WEST WIN AT CREE...

8/17/2019
SAPULPA, OKLA. (August 16, 2019) – Leading from wire-to-wire, Jonathan Beason of Broken Arrow, Okla. controlled Friday’s POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League main event at Creek County Speedway from start-to-finish, earning his third win of the 2019 season. Rolling a five-car inversion for the feature, Andrew Felker went from high point man to a fifth-place starting spot as Jonathan Beason and Kyle Jones assumed the front row of the 25-lap feature. Jumping into the lead,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 17, 2019
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Tags: Creek County Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
Marcham Honors Fellow Racer Grady

Marcham Honors Fellow Racer Grady...

8/18/2019
Dead last. That’s how Trey Marcham started out an exciting night of racing at I-44 Riverside Speedway on Saturday evening. Midget drivers from across the region joined together to raise money for Grady Chandler and his family at POWRi West’s #DoItForGrady benefit race, hosted in Chandler’s home state of Oklahoma. Starting in the last position of his heat race, Marcham demonstrated his quick reflexes and witty moves on the track as he drove from 7th to 2nd to secure his...more
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  • Cheri Marcham on Aug 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/18/2019
Tags: Trey Marcham, I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi West Micros
KRAMER GETS 5TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNI

KRAMER GETS 5TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNI...

8/19/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 15, 2019) Jarrett Kramer took another step towards his third POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series championship when he won his fifth main event of 2019 last Saturday night at the Barona Speedway. The win allowed the Spring Valley resident to extend his lead in the standings with only six races to go in the season. (Attached photo of Jarrett Kramer courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) Nineteen cars showed up for the third and...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Bubak Thrills for Last-Lap URSS Fe

Bubak Thrills for Last-Lap URSS Fe...

8/19/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 17, 2019 - The old saying “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” is a cliché often used in racing. But that statement could not be more accurate than the outcome of last night’s annual Bob Salem Memorial at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas as Jake Bubak passed leader Zach Blurton on the white flag lap to claim the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing on Friday night. Blurton and Kyler...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Martin Claims $1200 Bob Salem Memo

Martin Claims $1200 Bob Salem Memo...

8/19/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 17, 2019 - Jason Martin took the lead near the races midway point and led the rest of the way to claim the annual Bob Salem Memorial on Saturday night as the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing wrapped up their annual two-night event at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas. Shayle Bade and Zach Blurton started on the front row for the thirty-lap-feature with Bade taking the lead as the green flag...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Mark Billings WINS Lake Ozark Spee

Mark Billings WINS Lake Ozark Spee...

8/19/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at the beautiful Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO on Sat night to join the POWRi War Sprint cars and the Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The track was in a great shape for some good racing. HEAT 1 1st 85 Ken Billings KC, MO 2nd 71 Jeff Bard Basehor, KS 3rd 49b Kenny Bowers Olathe, KS (R) 4th rj45 J P Falke Odessa, MO (R) 5th 99 Emma Martin...
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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TOTAL LENDING CONCEPTS OFFERS UP A

TOTAL LENDING CONCEPTS OFFERS UP A...

8/20/2019
Colorado Springs, CO – With the new resurgence of the Lucas Oil POWRi Warrior Sprint Series, Director Mike Hathaway and his team have been working hard to build a strong foundation for the last few races of the season. The future is bright as the car count has nearly doubled with promise of continued growth and Mystic Mountain Distillery has become the victory lane sponsor with “Chase for the Case”. Now taking it to the next level for the competitors and the fans,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 20, 2019
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CLS POINT LEADER KRAMER TRIES TO S

CLS POINT LEADER KRAMER TRIES TO S...

8/22/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 20, 2019) POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car driver Jarrett Kramer will return to what has been his own private playground in 2019, the Ventura Raceway, this Saturday night, August 24th. In the CLS first four appearances at the track this year, Kramer has won each time. (the attached photo of nose to tail action from earlier in the year at Ventura is courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) A two-time and defending series champion,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
4th annual Tom Manny Memorial Race

4th annual Tom Manny Memorial Race...

8/22/2019
On Saturday August 10th, the POWRi Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) mighty midgets visited the new Stockton 99 Speedway for the 4th annual Tom Manning Memorial race. There were ten cars signed in at the pit gate, but the machines of Mark Maliepaard and Cody Jessop were withdrawn following hot laps with mechanical maladies. The day’s first qualifier, BCRA stalwart JR Williams was involved in an incident with a wayward push truck that left the #74 midget with a...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
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LARSON LANDS BCRA WIN AT PLACERVIL

LARSON LANDS BCRA WIN AT PLACERVIL...

8/22/2019
PLACERVILLE, CALIF. (August 21, 2019) – Making a rare one-off appearance with the POWRi Lucas Oil BCRA Midget League on Wednesday night, Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, Calif. strolled into Placerville Speedway with a brand new car and walked out with a dominating win. Debuting the Kyle Larson Racing, Finley Farms, King/Toyota No. 1K, Larson broke out his own entry for the first time with help from longtime crew chief, Paul Silva. Starting the night on top, the NASCAR Cup...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
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Tags: Placerville Speedway, BCRA - Bay Cities Racing Association, Midgets
LAYNE LANDS VALLEY VICTORY

LAYNE LANDS VALLEY VICTORY

8/26/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (August 24, 2019) - Bobby Layne of Kansas City, Mo. extended his points lead with the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints this weekend as he nailed down his second win of the year at Valley Speedway. Chasing Layne to the finish line at the Grain Valley, Mo. facility was Jeff Bard in second, Kyle Lewis in third, Tyler Johnson in fourth and Emma Martin in fifth. Up next for the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprint League is a Saturday, August...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
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"2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am

"2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am...

8/26/2019
By Bryan Gapinski Madison, Wis., Aug. 25---2013 Badger Midget Series Car Owner Champion Amy Christine (Ecker) Reisdorf, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22 at UW Health University Hospital. Amy was born on April 27, 1970 in Enterprise, Alabama, the daughter of William and Rosemary Ecker. Her father Bill was a long-time crew chief, and crew member with several teams before turning his attention to be a car owner in the late 90's. A few years later...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
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PEARCE RACES TO FIRST-PLACE WITH W

PEARCE RACES TO FIRST-PLACE WITH W...

8/26/2019
The Warrior Sprint Car Series was treated to another wicked fast track Saturday night at EPCR, and the racers took to the challenge and put on an awesome show. Hathaway Performance heat races were won by Zac Taylor from Green River, Wyoming and Brett Ream from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Taylor would roll a 6 on the invert placing Jeff Seesholtz from Fountain, Colorado on the pole and Ryan Riggs from Colorado Springs outside pole. After driver introductions were made,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
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POWRi MIDGETS SPENDING LABOR DAY A

POWRi MIDGETS SPENDING LABOR DAY A...

8/26/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 26, 2019) – Labor Day at ‘The Lake’ is a longstanding tradition cherished by American’s nationwide; even the POWRi Lucas Oil National / West Midget League. Scheduled for a doubleheader not far from Missouri’s majestic Lake of the Ozarks, racers and fans will swarm the area this Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 for back-to-back nights at Lake Ozark Speedway. Marking only the fourth and fifth races in POWRi National Midget League...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
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COFER AND KUNZ REUNITE FOR LAKE OZ

COFER AND KUNZ REUNITE FOR LAKE OZ...

8/30/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 30, 2019) – The roster for Saturday and Sunday’s POWRi Lucas Oil National / West Midget League shows at Lake Ozark Speedway just found a new entrant, in the form of Macdoel, California native Maria Cofer. Reuniting with Keith Kunz Motorsports, Cofer will be behind the wheel of a Toyota Racing powered Bullet-By-Spike No. 97 for both nights. “I’m super thankful for the opportunity to reunite with KKM and everyone over there,” noted Cofer....more
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  • administrator on Aug 30, 2019
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Tags: Maria Cofer, Lake Ozark Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
CODY NIGH GETS FIRST LIGHTNING SPR

CODY NIGH GETS FIRST LIGHTNING SPR...

8/31/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 28, 2019) Local driver Cody Nigh outdistanced the field to score his first POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car main event win of 2019 last Saturday night at the Ventura Raceway. The victory put a halt to the four-race Ventura win streak of series point leader Jarrett Kramer. (The attached photo of Cody Nigh is courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) Eighteen cars signed in at the pit gate for the 12th race on the 2019 CLS schedule. San...more
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  • administrator on Aug 31, 2019
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T-MEZ TOWERS ON NIGHT ONE AT LAKE

T-MEZ TOWERS ON NIGHT ONE AT LAKE...

9/1/2019
ELDON, MO. (August 31, 2019) – Capitalizing on Cannon McIntosh’s late-race misfortune, Thomas Meseraull of San Jose, Calif. assumed the race lead with five laps remaining on Saturday night at Lake Ozark Speedway and held on for his fourth-career POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League victory. With 24 cars in attendance for the POWRi National / West Midget show, a trio of heat races were presented to the enticed Labor Day weekend crowd. Meseraull topped the opening Auto...more
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  • administrator on Sep 01, 2019
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THOMAS THRILLS AT LAKE OZARK FOR 1

THOMAS THRILLS AT LAKE OZARK FOR 1...

9/2/2019
ELDON, MO. (September 1, 2019) – In an exciting race that saw a handful of different leaders, Tyler Thomas of Collinsville, Okla. outlasted them all to complete a ninth-to-first charge for his 14th-career POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League victory on Sunday night at Lake Ozark Speedway. A field of 25 POWRi National / West Midgets filled the pit area for the second night of racing, a program that saw Thomas Meseraull (Auto Meter Heat 1), Cannon McIntosh (KSE Racing...more
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  • administrator on Sep 02, 2019
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JACKSONVILLE AND SPOON RIVER SHARE

JACKSONVILLE AND SPOON RIVER SHARE...

9/3/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (September 3, 2019) – Returning to the “Illini State” this weekend, a pair of memorial races will take center stage with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League as the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micros also come back to competition for the first time since July. An annual pilgrimage to Jacksonville Speedway and Spoon River Speedway, this early September slate shines a spotlight on the Herb Barlow Memorial and Tom Knowles Memorial. It all...more
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  • administrator on Sep 03, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/3/2019
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, Spoon River Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
SEAVEY STAMPS NEW CHAPTER IN MAGIC

SEAVEY STAMPS NEW CHAPTER IN MAGIC...

9/7/2019
JACKSONVILLE, ILL. (September 6, 2019) – When you’re hot, you’re hot; and Logan Seavey has simply been on fire in 2019. The Sutter, Calif. native made it eight victories in 14 starts with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets on Friday night at Jacksonville Speedway. Storming from seventh-to-first, Seavey did so while outlasting a stout field and dangerously dancing on the edge of the cushion aboard his Keith Kunz-Curb Agajanian Motorsports, Mobil 1, Bullet/Toyota No....more
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  • administrator on Sep 07, 2019
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MAYHEM AT MONARCH GOES TO MARCHAM

MAYHEM AT MONARCH GOES TO MARCHAM...

9/7/2019
WICHITA FALLS, TEX. (September 6, 2019) – The POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League made the trek down to Wichita Falls, Tex. on Friday night as the “Mayhem at Monarch” took center stage at the Monarch Motor Speedway. When the dust settled, it was Trey Marcham of Oklahoma City, Okla. coming out on top as the winner of the 20-lapper. Pacing the field in the opening half, Steven Shebester of Mustang, Okla. had control of the race lead until a mechanical issue bit his No....more
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  • administrator on Sep 07, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/7/2019
Tags: Monarch Motor Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
SEAVEY SOARS TO SPECTACULAR RIM-RI

SEAVEY SOARS TO SPECTACULAR RIM-RI...

9/8/2019
CANTON, ILL. (September 7, 2019) – Putting an exclamation point on a weekend sweep, Logan Seavey of Sutter, Calif. continued his winning ways on Saturday night with an exciting late-race rally to take the cake at Spoon River Speedway. Going top shelf, Seavey tiptoed around the outside of the 3/8th-mile and treaded the cushion while rocketing to the lead with five to go and storming off for his ninth POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League win of the year In a season...more
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  • administrator on Sep 08, 2019
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Tags: Spoon River Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Monday And Tuesday 2020 Chili Bowl

Monday And Tuesday 2020 Chili Bowl...

9/9/2019
TULSA, Okla. (September 9, 2019) The countdown to the 34th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is under 130 days, and the hunt for tickets continues. Taking place January 13-18, 2020 atop the clay of the Tulsa Expo Raceway, located under the giant roof of the River Spirit Expo Center in Tulsa, Okla. five nights of qualifying all lead up to Saturday’s showdown for the coveted Golden Driller. Reserved Seats for Monday and Tuesday’s Qualifying...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/9/2019
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
GILBERT TAKES THIRD WIN OF YEAR AT

GILBERT TAKES THIRD WIN OF YEAR AT...

9/10/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (September 6, 2019) - A.J Gilbert of Tonganoxie, Kans. won his third POWRi Valley Outlaw Midget Feature of the year on Friday night at Valley Speedway. A.J. Was fast all evening long winning the first heat over teammate Heath Murry, while taking the feature win over Smokin Joe Walker, Brad Wyatt, Morgan Frewaldt, and Lee Lengel rounding out the top five. During the feature Gilbert beat second heat winner JD Black to the first turn giving the young...more
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  • administrator on Sep 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/10/2019
Tags: Valley Speedway, POWRi Outlaw Midgets, Midgets
BELLE-VEGAS AND MIGHTY MACON UP NE

BELLE-VEGAS AND MIGHTY MACON UP NE...

9/11/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (September 11, 2019) – Another Illinois two-step awaits the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League and the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micro League this weekend, with events at Belle-Clair Speedway on Friday, September 13 and Macon Speedway on Saturday, September 14 up next. The action gets underway on Friday night with a trip to one of the favorites, Belle-Clair Speedway, affectionately known as ‘Lil Belleville. For the POWRi National Midgets,...more
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  • administrator on Sep 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/11/2019
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, Macon Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
NEUMAN STEPS IN, TAKES TEAM RIPPER

NEUMAN STEPS IN, TAKES TEAM RIPPER...

9/14/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (September 13, 2019) – Taking the wheel of the Team Ripper No. 21KS on Friday night at Belle-Clair Speedway, Jake Neuman of New Berlin, Ill. delivered a long overdue first win of the year for car owner Steve Reynolds and crew chief Flea Ruzic. After taking the lead on lap six, Neuman fended off mid-race pressure from Austin Brown and survived a late charge from Logan Seavey to score his third win of 2019 and the fifth of his POWRi National Midget...more
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  • administrator on Sep 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/14/2019
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
SEAVEY APPROACHES RECORD WITH TENT

SEAVEY APPROACHES RECORD WITH TENT...

9/15/2019
MACON, ILL. (September 14, 2019) – It seems that around every corner in 2019, Logan Seavey is somewhere making history. On Saturday night, that somewhere was Macon Speedway, as he became the second driver in POWRi’s 15-year existence to record a double-digit win campaign. Marking his tenth win of a remarkable 2019 season, Seavey not sits only one win away from tying Christopher Bell’s record of 11 wins in 2014, which currently stands as the most POWRi National Midget...more
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  • administrator on Sep 15, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/15/2019
Tags: Macon Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
KRAMER BACK TO WINNING WAYS IN LIG

KRAMER BACK TO WINNING WAYS IN LIG...

9/18/2019
Kingsburg’s Doug Nunes, who is chasing Kramer in the standings, started out the night by out qualifying the field with a lap of 11.898. Bakersfield local Wink Schweitzer was second quick with a time of 12.058. San Diego’s A.J. Bender, who was fast qualifier, a heat race winner and second-place finisher in the main the last time the CLS visited Ventura, was third fastest at 12.039. Gardena teen Dominic Del Monte won the first eight-lap heat race and “Rockstar Jon...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Blurton wins URSS vs DCRP Soderber

Blurton wins URSS vs DCRP Soderber...

9/18/2019
Quinter’s Zach Blurton made the most of his first outing aboard Jeff Stefonick’s J&K Trucking No. 11c Sprint Car as he took his first win of the season and capped his third consecutive URSS Championship Saturday night as the POWRi Lucas Oil United Rebel Sprint Series brought to you by Mel Hambelton Racing met the DCRP sprints during the 7th running of the Jerry Soderberg Memorial at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, KS. It was Blurton’s third Soderberg win and...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Tom Brown WINS at I-35 Speedway

Tom Brown WINS at I-35 Speedway

9/18/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at I-35 Speedway on Sat night. Mike Johnson and crew had the track in a really racey condition. A BIG thank you to our 2019 sponsors: Racin’ Boys, Oskvig Accounting and Rod End Supply HEAT 1 1st z8 Tim Davis KC, MO (R) 2nd 99 Emma Martin Independence, MO (R) 3rd 49b Kenny Bowers Olathe, KS (R) 4th 42 Alex Davis KC, MO (R) 5th 5 ...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Gerhardt captures Harvest Classic

Gerhardt captures Harvest Classic...

9/18/2019
The POWRi Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) midgets took part in the action-packed 47th annual Harvest Classic at Madera Speedway on Saturday night September 14th, 2019 for the series’ final 2019 visit to the Madera District Fairgrounds. David Goodwill was the fastest qualifier with a best lap of 14.000 seconds in his own #3g midget, which edged out Cody Gerhardt in the Lucas Oil-sponsored # 60 midget who posted a 14.100 second lap. The third fastest qualifier was...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H...

9/18/2019
Two weeks ago, at the Ventura Raceway, Jarrett Kramer bested local Cody Nigh for the win on the CLS home track. The victory was the 36-year old Spring Valley resident’s series-leading sixth triumph of the year and it allowed him to maintain a comfortable 136-point lead as he seeks his third CLS championship. Going into the race on the 21st at the “Okie Bowl,” Kingsburg’s Doug Nunes is second in the standings. Nigh, who lives in Camarillo ranks third. San Diego’s...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Layne WINS at Valley

Layne WINS at Valley

9/24/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints invaded Valley Speedway Fri nite. A BIG thank you goes out to our sponsors for 2019, Racin Boys, Rod End Supply and Oskvig Accounting. Heat 1 1st 01 Bobby Layne KC, MO 2nd 5 Tyler Murry Dover, MO 3rd 7 Tyler Johnson Odessa, MO 4th 99 Emma Martin Independence, MO (R) 5th z8 Alex Davis KC, MO (R) Heat 2 1st 49b Kenny Bowers ...more
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  • administrator on Sep 24, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/24/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
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