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Ice racing at Silverstien Event Ce

Ice racing at Silverstien Event Ce...

2/8/2017
See the most exciting racing on ice at the Silverstien Event Center this Friday. Silverstein Event Center is one of Valley Speedway's business partners. If you order tickets on line use the word valley in the code and get buy one ticket get one ticket free off of regular price. If you buy them at the box office print the message and get the same deal. Minimum ticket purchase is 2 tickets.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Feb 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/8/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
MAVTV Set to Air 10 POWRi Events i

MAVTV Set to Air 10 POWRi Events i...

2/13/2017
Belleville, IL – POWRi Racing has secured 10 races to be aired on the MAVTV Motorsports Network in 2017. Sean Buckley of Jackslash Media will be overseeing production of the events. Notable events that will be broadcasted include the upcoming show for the POWRi/WAR Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series on Saturday, February 18th for the 360 Wildcat Winter Sprints series at Wildcat Raceway in Tucson, Arizona. MAVTV will also cover the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series,...more
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  • administrator on Feb 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/13/2017
Tags: POWRi, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, 305 Sprints - Winged
“Jim McClean – Badger Midget Champ

“Jim McClean – Badger Midget Champ...

2/13/2017
Joliet, Ill.—The 1969 Badger Midget Series Champion Jim McClean, 71, of Braceville, passed away on February 11 after battling several ailments during the past years. A product of Joliet Central High School, McClean, a friend and protégé of racer, Aaron Willis, began his racing career with the old United Auto Racing Association (UARA) midget group in 1966, which saw him being named the association’s “rookie of the year.” He finished 21st in his first year in the final...more
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  • administrator on Feb 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/13/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
OPEN WHEEL EXTRAVAGANZA THIS SATUR

OPEN WHEEL EXTRAVAGANZA THIS SATUR...

2/16/2017
The first ever indoor event in the history of USAC's IMRA and Midwest Thunder Midget series comes to the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin this Saturday, Feb. 18. The racing extravaganza at the Mini Magic Mile features a full-slate of racing with two separate events in one single day. The morning's racing program includes complete shows for the Winged Outlaw Karts, Pro Clone 350+ Go-Karts and Junior 2 Go-Karts. Morning practice for the three classes begins at...more
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  • administrator on Feb 16, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/16/2017
Tags: Andy Baugh, Midgets
2017 POWRi Membership

2017 POWRi Membership

2/17/2017
Membership forms for teams planning on competing with POWRi for all divisions in 2017 can be found under the Rules and Driver Information link located at the top of POWRi web site. You can also join on line by entering the Register Here link. You must be a POWRi member to be eligible for the year end point fund, contingencies and receive secondary medical insurance. If you are member of POWRi in any division, you will not pay a TP fee to compete in any other...more
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  • administrator on Feb 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/17/2017
Tags: POWRi, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, 305 Sprints - Winged
Fourth Annual Turnpike Challenge a

Fourth Annual Turnpike Challenge a...

2/20/2017
Fourth Annual Turnpike Challenge at I-44 Riverside Speedway Belleville, IL – The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League, POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League, and the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League will kick off the Fourth Annual Turnpike Challenge at I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March 25th. Open practice will take place on Thursday, March 23rd. Always an event that brings out big names and helps...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Feb 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/20/2017
Tags: I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Race Promoter Chuck Painter Dead a

Race Promoter Chuck Painter Dead a...

2/21/2017
Noted race promoter Charles W. "Chuck" Painter, 63, of LaGrange Highlands died on February 18, 2017 in a Suburban Chicago area hospital. Painter promoted several “high profile” open wheel racing events including the “Wolverine Nationals” in the late 90’s. The July 1996 Badger/NAMAR/MARA sanctioned event at the Hartford (MI) Speedway set a then record purse for a two-day midget race paying out $72,100. Painter then moved the event to Kokomo Speedway in 1997-98 adding...more
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  • administrator on Feb 21, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/21/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Valley Speedway test and tunes rea

Valley Speedway test and tunes rea...

2/25/2017
Valley Speedway is ready to begin the 2017 racing season with test and tunes March 11,18, and 25. Test and tunes will start at noon and continue until 6. This is a great time to shake down your car prior to racing season and get some seat time. Only 1 car on the track at a time for around 8 laps will give you a chance to work on set up without traffic. We will have Tech here each practice from 12 until 2 to pre tech and weigh cars if needed. Valley Speedway registered...more
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Feb 25, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/25/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, USMTS - United States Modified Touring Series, POWRi WAR Sprints
Brady Bacon – Charging at Bubba!

Brady Bacon – Charging at Bubba!

2/27/2017
Brady Bacon – Charging at Bubba! (Bill W) February 27, 2017 – Brady Bacon and the Dooling/Hayward Racing #63 team had a successful debut at last weekend’s USAC sprint car Winter Games VIII at Bubba Raceway Park near Ocala, Florida. The team recorded two top five finishes. They didn’t come easy, however, as charges came from row eight and row seven. That earned the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver BC Badass Hard-charger honors for both features and the weekend. This...more
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  • administrator on Feb 27, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/27/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, Ocala Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars
ARDC Approves Badger Engine Packag

ARDC Approves Badger Engine Packag...

2/28/2017
In 1939 the Auto Racing Drivers Club was formed to promote and preserve midget racing in the northeast and it’s been flat out and riding the cushion ever since!! The ARDC has seen resurgence in recent years with an influx of young drivers from go karts and 600 sprint classes. These young talented drivers bring a no holds bar driving style that has become synonymous with the type of on the edge of your seat racing excitement that the ARDC is known for. For 2017 ARDC has...more
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  • administrator on Feb 28, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/28/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
POWRi Champions Crowned, Rookie of

POWRi Champions Crowned, Rookie of...

2/28/2017
POWRi Champions Crowned, Rookie of the Year Drivers Honored St. Louis, MO – It was an eventful night at the annual POWRi Racing season ending banquet crowning 2016 Champions and Rookies of the Year. Zach Daum was crowned in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series, while Nathan Benson took home his fourth (consecutive) championship in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series. Patrick Bruns captured the inaugural POWRi Lucas Oil ILLINI Division II Midget...more
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  • administrator on Feb 28, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/28/2017
Tags: POWRi, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged, 305 Sprints - Winged
FREE ENTRY AND TICKETS NOW AVAILAB

FREE ENTRY AND TICKETS NOW AVAILAB...

2/28/2017
Free entry is available for all "Shamrock Classic" competitors courtesy of R.E. Griesemer at https://usacracing.ticketspice.com/shamrock-classic-at-du-quoin-entry. Use the code regriesemer. The deadline for pre-entry is Monday, March 13. Entries filed after March 13 are $40. The kickoff to the start of the 2017 USAC Midget National Championship season brings the series indoors to the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin for the second running of the "Shamrock Classic."...more
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  • administrator on Mar 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/28/2017
Tags: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, Midgets, Midgets
BACON, GRANT, COURTNEY AND GOLOBIC

BACON, GRANT, COURTNEY AND GOLOBIC...

3/2/2017
Some of the biggest names in midget racing have begun to file their entries for the second running of the "Shamrock Classic" Saturday, March 18 at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin. The $3900-to-win USAC Midget National Championship season opener brings the series indoors to showcase the intense open wheel action on the 1/6-mile indoor dirt track that has routinely provided some of the most memorable races each season. The two most recent USAC Midget winners at...more
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  • administrator on Mar 02, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/2/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, Midgets
Jon LeJeune Passes After Long Batt

Jon LeJeune Passes After Long Batt...

3/2/2017
Former Badger Midget driver Jon LeJeune died on Monday Feb. 27 in New Castle, Wyoming. Born on August 2, 1966, LeJeune competed with Badger from 2001-2006 and the 2008 season. One of the more popular low budget racers, LeJeune’s engaging personality made him a “fan favorite” at Angell Park Speedway. LeJeune had battled cancer for the last nine years. In late October 2016 Jon and his mother moved from Decorah, Iowa to Wyoming. Shortly after the move he went into...more
Quinn McCabe
  • Quinn McCabe on Mar 02, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/2/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
USAC CHAMPS THORSON, BELL & COONS

USAC CHAMPS THORSON, BELL & COONS...

3/3/2017
USAC National Midget champions Tanner Thorson, Christopher Bell and Jerry Coons, Jr. are among the latest headline drivers to file entries to compete in the USAC National Midget season-opening "Shamrock Classic" at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Thorson, the defending USAC National Midget champ, leads the five-car Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian stable into Du Quoin. The Minden, Nevada native won six features on his way to the title one...more
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  • administrator on Mar 03, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/3/2017
Tags: Tanner Thorson, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, Midgets
Design Source Flooring Valley Spri

Design Source Flooring Valley Spri...

3/5/2017
Valley Speedway would like to welcome Design Source Flooring as a title sponsor and naming sponsor of Valley Sprints class. The family is involved in racing and promotes racing along with local team sponsorships. Check them out at http://dsflooring.com/ 2017 racing season is shaping up to be a great season of racing at Valley Speedway. Design Source Flooring and our other sponsors help keep racing alive and well for our fans and teams.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Mar 05, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/5/2017
Tags: Chris Parkinson, Valley Speedway, Non-Winged Sprints
Brady Bacon – Seventh With WoO in

Brady Bacon – Seventh With WoO in...

3/7/2017
Brady Bacon – Seventh With WoO in Lonestar Debut! (Bill W) March 6, 2017 – Brady Bacon and the Bacon/Marshall Motorsports #99 team hit the ground running last Friday night with the World of Outlaws. The team battled back from a tough qualifying effort to charge from 12th to seventh in the feature event at Lonestar Speedway near Kilgore, Texas. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will next pull double duty for the Josh Ford Racing #73 team at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas...more
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  • administrator on Mar 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/7/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, Lonestar Speedway, World of Outlaws
DARLAND, BOAT AND BRIGHT ENTER THE

DARLAND, BOAT AND BRIGHT ENTER THE...

3/8/2017
Du Quoin, Illinois.........USAC Triple Crown champ Dave Darland, "Belleville Midget Nationals" winner Chad Boat and Chili Bowl Prelim Night winner Alex Bright have entered the fray for the USAC National Midget season-opening "Shamrock Classic" at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin on Saturday, March 18. Darland is one of just six drivers to have claimed titles in USAC's National Midget, National Sprint and Silver Crown divisions during his career. The Lincoln,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/8/2017
Tags: Dave Darland, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, Midgets
BAKERSFIELD HOSTS USAC WESTERN ST

BAKERSFIELD HOSTS USAC WESTERN ST...

3/8/2017
This Saturday, March 11th, the Light Up the World Beverages USAC Western States Midgets will open their 2017 campaign at Bakersfield Speedway. Promoted by Scott Schweitzer, "The BULL 97.3 Night at the races!" will also feature Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, ModLites, and NMRA TQ Midgets. The Pit Gates will open at 2:00pm, the Front Gates will open at 4:00pm, and Racing is scheduled for 6:00pm at "The West's Fastest 1/3-Mile High Banked Clay Oval." For event information,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/8/2017
Tags: Midgets
CUMMINS TO MAKE USAC MIDGET DEBUT

CUMMINS TO MAKE USAC MIDGET DEBUT...

3/9/2017
The beginning of the 2017 National Midget season marks a new beginning for one of USAC's longtime standout Sprint Car stars, Kyle Cummins. Cummins, the 29-year-old Princeton, Indiana veteran driver has raced his way to numerous feature victories and championships throughout his decade-and-a-half career behind the wheel of a sprint car. But on Saturday night, March 18 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds' Southern Illinois Center, he attacks a new challenge as he straps...more
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  • administrator on Mar 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/9/2017
Tags: Kyle Cummings, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, Midgets
Test and Tune for March 11th cance

Test and Tune for March 11th cance...

3/10/2017
The test and to for March 11th at Valley Speedway has been cancelled because of cold weather conditions. The test and tune for March 18th looks goo for now. Cross your fingers for a nice weekend next week.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Mar 10, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/10/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
MADERA OPENS WESTERN PAVEMENT CAMP

MADERA OPENS WESTERN PAVEMENT CAMP...

3/13/2017
MADERA OPENS WESTERN PAVEMENT CAMPAIGN; LOVE CONQUERS CHOWCHILLA DIRT OPENER USAC's Speed2 Western US Midget Pavement Series opens this Saturday at Madera (Calif.) Speedway as part of the track's "Smokey Classic." Defending USAC Speed2 Western US Midget Pavement champion Toni Breidinger sits in a tie for the all-time lead in terms of USAC female career feature victories. Seven of her nine wins came last year, three at Madera. She shares the all-time lead with Ashley...more
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  • administrator on Mar 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/13/2017
Tags: Midgets
SHAMROCK CLASSIC ENTRY LIST HITS 5

SHAMROCK CLASSIC ENTRY LIST HITS 5...

3/13/2017
The pre-entry list for the second running of the "Shamrock Classic" USAC National Midget season opener at Du Quoin's Southern Illinois Center has reached 50! The Saturday, March 18th event on the one-sixth-mile, indoor dirt oval features many of the biggest names in U.S. open-wheel, dirt track racing, including two drivers who've attained the status of USAC Triple Crown champion in their careers - Dave Darland and Jerry Coons, Jr. The two most recent winners at the...more
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  • administrator on Mar 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/13/2017
Tags: Chad Boat, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, USAC National Midgets
Hagar Heading to Shamrock Classic

Hagar Heading to Shamrock Classic...

3/14/2017
Inside Line Promotions – MARION, Ark. (March 14, 2017) – Derek Hagar will make his midget debut with a new team this Saturday during the USAC National Midget Series season opener. Hagar is set to drive for Hagar Proctor Racing during the Shamrock Classic at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quion, Ill., where 50 competitors have pre-entered to race. “It’s definitely different for us,” he said. “I’ve driven midgets before, but I haven’t had great equipment underneath...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/14/2017
Tags: Derek Hagar, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
Excited for 2017

Excited for 2017

3/14/2017
Excited for the start of the 2017 season! We will be heading down to San Antonio, TX the end of March and then to Phoenix the end of April. Will hopefully get some practice (and races) in at our local track as well. Posted a video of what I did during the off-season! Joined the Troll Twin Tip D-Team and learned lots of new ski tricks - including a 360! Mom is busy working on getting my website updated... work in progress...
Traci Carlson
  • Traci Carlson on Mar 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/14/2017
Tags: Owen Carlson, Midgets
Spring Fling Inversion hits 4-17 S

Spring Fling Inversion hits 4-17 S...

3/14/2017
SPRING FLING INVERSION hits 4-17 Southern Speedway & Events Saturday March 18th with, Open Wheel Modified- twin 35's, Pro Late Model-50, Modified Mini- twin 25's, TQ Midget, & Scramblers. Up to 8 cars in each class will experience field inversion. SPRING FLING includes a little something extra for the fans AND the DRIVERS!! Open Wheel Modified, Modified Mini, & Pro Late Model - each class has the chance to win: FAST QUALIFIER: 5 gallons 101 or 110 fuel HARD...more
JANET & JOSEPH GENTRY
  • JANET & JOSEPH GENTRY on Mar 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/14/2017
Tags: 4-17 Southern Speedway, Asphalt Small Block Modifieds, TQ Midgets
Brady Bacon – Two Podiums in Vegas

Brady Bacon – Two Podiums in Vegas...

3/15/2017
Brady Bacon – Two Podiums in Vegas! (Bill W) March 15, 2017 – Brady Bacon racked up a pair of podium finishes with the Josh Ford Motorsports #73 team in double duty at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas last weekend. A second and third place finish came with the USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver also competed with the World of Outlaws, charging from 23rd to 15th in Friday’s feature. This weekend, Brady will begin his quest with the USAC...more
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  • administrator on Mar 15, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/15/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, Dirt Track at Las Vegas, World of Outlaws
CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING ANNOUNCES

CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING ANNOUNCES...

3/14/2017
Clauson-Marshall Racing has announced a star-studded three-man lineup that consists of USAC winning drivers currently at the top of their game - Shane Golobic, Tyler Courtney and Justin Grant - to compete for a USAC Midget National Championship in 2017. The first destination on the road to a championship begins March 18 indoors at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin for the second running of the "Shamrock Classic." It's a place that's been very kind to the CMR...more
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  • administrator on Mar 15, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/14/2017
Tags: Kyle Larson, Tyler Courtney, USAC National Midgets
MyRacePass Develops Pro Platinum P

MyRacePass Develops Pro Platinum P...

3/16/2017
Inside Line Promotions – LINCOLN, Neb. (March 16, 2017) – MyRacePass has created a new MRP Pro Platinum track package for Anderson Motor Speedway. The website – http://www.AndersonSpeedwaySC.com – has pages showcasing the schedule and results, news, fan and driver information, photos, videos, rules and more. Anderson Motor Speedway is a 3/8-mile paved oval located in Williamston, S.C. It hosts Late Model Stock action every other week with lots of special events...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 16, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/16/2017
Tags: Anderson Motor Speedway, Winged Sprints, Late Models
Test and Tine

Test and Tine

3/17/2017
Don't forget Valley Speedway test and tune Saturday March 18th noon until 5. Tech guys will be there from noon until 2 to pre tech and weigh if needed. We will have the transponders available for rent also. It looks like a great day for some testing. Cost will be $40 for Valley Speedway registered cars and $60 for unregistered cars no pit passes so you can bring your entire team. We will be selling race fuel and methanol if needed. Free to watch testing from the grand...more
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Mar 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/17/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
THORSON EYES REPEAT OF USAC MIDGET

THORSON EYES REPEAT OF USAC MIDGET...

3/16/2017
In the 61-year history of the United States Auto Club, repeating as a national series champion has proven to be one of the ultimate litmus tests of determining the greats in the sport. Though, certainly not unprecedented in the history of the series, the list of drivers who have repeated as a USAC National Midget is chock full of drivers who defined their eras. In 2017, Tanner Thorson has an opportunity to take a big step toward joining that list that includes a...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/16/2017
Tags: Tanner Thorson, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
GRANT GETS USAC NATIONAL MIDGET WI

GRANT GETS USAC NATIONAL MIDGET WI...

3/19/2017
Thus far, USAC's 2017 season has already become the year of Justin Grant. The record books were rewritten in Saturday night's "Shamrock Classic" USAC Midget National Championship season-opener at the Southern Illinois Center as Grant became the first driver in the 62-year history of the organization to record season-opening feature victories in both the National Sprint and National Midget divisions in a single year. Now, the Ione, California driver finds himself in an...more
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  • administrator on Mar 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/19/2017
Tags: Justin Grant, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile, USAC National Midgets
Brady Bacon - Surviving the Shamro

Brady Bacon - Surviving the Shamro...

3/20/2017
Brady Bacon – Surviving the Shamrock! (Bill W) March 20, 2017 – The “Shamrock Classic” at the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin can be described as your typical indoor midget race. It’s close quarters and you need some luck. The difference is, it is a full-blown point race to kick off the USAC National Midget Series. Brady Bacon and the Frank Manafort Racing #76m team emerged satisfied with their fourth place finish, especially after some adversity in their heat...more
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  • administrator on Mar 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/20/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
USAC SPEED2 EASTERN MIDGETS MAKE D

USAC SPEED2 EASTERN MIDGETS MAKE D...

3/21/2017
USAC Speed2 Midgets compete on both the East and West coasts this weekend. The Eastern series debuts Saturday at Orange County Speedway in Durham, N.C., while the Western series returns to the dirt at Chowchilla (Calif.) Speedway Sunday. Chris Lamb won the 2016 USAC Eastern title and Jesse Love IV is the 2017 USAC Western US Dirt leader after winning at Chowchilla on March 12. Toni Breidinger, of Hillsborough, Calif., is now the all-time leader in terms of USAC feature...more
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  • administrator on Mar 21, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/21/2017
Tags: Chris Lamb, USAC Speed2 Eastern Midgets, Midgets
Hagar Progresses Throughout Shamro

Hagar Progresses Throughout Shamro...

3/21/2017
(Photo by JS Photos) Inside Line Promotions – DU QUOIN, Ill. (March 21, 2017) – Derek Hagar is satisfied with the improvement the Hagar Proctor Racing team showed during its debut last Saturday at the Southern Illinois Center for the USAC National Midget Series Shamrock Classic. “It was up and down,” he said. “We had a new car, new motor and new team. We didn’t have anywhere to shake the car down before the race so we threw ourselves to the wolves.” Hagar kicked off...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 21, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/21/2017
Tags: Derek Hagar, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
POWRi ONLINE MERCHANDISE STORE OPE

POWRi ONLINE MERCHANDISE STORE OPE...

3/22/2017
Indianapolis, IN - The POWRi Online Merchandise Store is now open on POWRi.com. All new apparel can be found under the "STORE" tab. All apparel available online will also be available for sale at the Fourth Annual Turnpike Challenge at I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March 25th. Head to the POWRi Online Store now to check out all of the new designs including National Midgets, Micros, and the fresh POWRi logo tee...more
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  • administrator on Mar 22, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/22/2017
Tags: I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
TBJ Promotions Announces 2nd annua

TBJ Promotions Announces 2nd annua...

3/23/2017
Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (March 23, 2017) – TBJ Promotions is excited to announce that the Midget Round Up will return for a second straight season and will offer even more incentive in 2017. The marquee midget and micro sprint event will be held May 27-28, which is the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, at Airport Raceway in Garden City, Kan. “We worked on a lot of different things from last year after having such a successful event,” TBJ...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Mar 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/23/2017
Tags: Airport Raceway, Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association, POWRi West Midgets
CMR Delivers 1-2 Punch at The Sham

CMR Delivers 1-2 Punch at The Sham...

3/22/2017
The Clauson-Marshall Racing team launched the USAC National Midget championship effort in grand style by racing to a one-two finish in Saturday’s season-opening Shamrock Classic at Du Quoin’s Southern Illinois Center with Justin Grant holding off teammate Shane Golobic for the win. The team continues action with this weekend’s POWRi “Turnpike Challenge” at Oklahoma City’s I-44 Riverside Speedway. After picking up a Chili Bowl preliminary feature win and then posting a...more
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  • administrator on Mar 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/22/2017
Tags: Justin Grant, Shane Golobic, DuQuoin State Fairgrounds - 1 Mile
San Antonio

San Antonio

3/25/2017
Made it down to San Antonio for the first races of the 2017 season! So excited to be back in the cars! Will update results as we go... On Saturday, the 25th I started 4th in the World Formula heat and finished 3rd. Started 4th in the Light 160 heat and took the checkered flag for the win! Time to get ready for the features... So for the features... Started 3rd in the World Formula - got a few laps in before the front pan hard bar bolt stripped ending the day in...more
Traci Carlson
  • Traci Carlson on Mar 25, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/25/2017
Tags: Owen Carlson, Midgets
Bell Picks Up Hometown Win at I-44

Bell Picks Up Hometown Win at I-44...

3/26/2017
Oklahoma City, OK – After a postponement of the remaining portion of Friday’s show due to rain, it was hometown hero and NASCAR star Christopher Bell charging to the front from the ninth starting position to dominate night one’s POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget and West Midget League feature event for the Fourth Annual Turnpike Challenge. Bell’s opening night win places him tied for third with Brad Kuhn on the all-time win list with 22 victories. Cutting his racing...more
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  • administrator on Mar 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/26/2017
Tags: I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi, Midgets
Bell Doubles Down, Sweeps Fourth A

Bell Doubles Down, Sweeps Fourth A...

3/26/2017
Oklahoma City, OK – In fan-thrilling fashion, Christopher Bell stole the checkers in the opening night of the Fourth Annual Turnpike Challenge at I-44 Riverside Speedway and then backed it up with a dominant victory for night two, claiming a weekend sweep with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget and West Midget Leagues. Bell’s 23rd career victory moved him solidly into the third position on the all-time win list with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget...more
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  • administrator on Mar 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/26/2017
Tags: I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi, Midgets
DURHAM USAC SPEED2 EASTERN MIDGET

DURHAM USAC SPEED2 EASTERN MIDGET...

3/28/2017
USAC SPEED2 EASTERN MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 25, 2016 - Durham, North Carolina - Orange County Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Lamb, 9, Lamb-14.226; 2. Mick McFarland, 27, McFarland-14.370; 3. George Kurtz, 4, Kurtz-14.381; 4. Kyle Resco, 56, Resco-14.482; 5. Sam Hatfield, 8, Hatfield-14.549; 6. Jake Trainor, 8T, Trainor-14.603; 7. Connor James Yonchuk, 99, Radical-14.603; 8. Jessica Bean, 5, Radical-14.625; 9. Jagger Parker, 20, Parker-14.815; 10. Nolan Allison,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 28, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/28/2017
Tags: Orange County Speedway, USAC Speed2 Eastern Midgets, Midgets
Schuett Racing gears up for outdoo

Schuett Racing gears up for outdoo...

3/29/2017
Dupo, IL (March 28, 2017) Two weeks ago, Kyle Schuett returned to the seat of the Schuett Racing #9K at the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin for the 2nd Annual Shamrock Classic. With a stellar field of cars, Kyle’s pill draw put him in the back of a tough heat race and even after charging forward, he was returned to the tail of the field after hard contact put him in the front stretch wall. He made a great recovery in the C-main and transferred to the back of the...more
Kyle Schuett
  • Kyle Schuett on Mar 29, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/29/2017
Tags: Kyle Schuett, USAC Dirt, Midgets
PLACERVILLE USAC LIGHTH UP THE WOR

PLACERVILLE USAC LIGHTH UP THE WOR...

3/30/2017
LIGHT UP THE WORLD BEVERAGES USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS: March 29, 2017 - Placerville, California - Placerville Speedway - "Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown" EXTREME MUFFLERS FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Geoff Ensign (#3F Finkenbinder), 2. Mason Daniel (#33M Daniel), 3. Courtney Crone (#25 Rodela), 4. Cory Elliott (#11E Elliott), 5. Nate Wait (#35W MF), 6. Robert Dalby (#4D Dalby). NT BROWN & MILLER RACING SOLUTIONS SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Ronnie...more
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  • administrator on Mar 31, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/30/2017
Tags: Placerville Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets, Midgets
USAC/ARDC OPENER AT LINDA'S SPEEDW

USAC/ARDC OPENER AT LINDA'S SPEEDW...

3/31/2017
USAC/ARDC OPENER AT LINDA'S SPEEDWAY FALLS TO RAIN Jonestown, PA........Friday night's USAC Eastern Regional Midget opener presented by ARDC at Linda's Speedway has been cancelled due to rain. No rain date has been established. The series continues Saturday ight at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway at Newmanstown, PA.
administrator
  • administrator on Mar 31, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/31/2017
Tags: Linda's Speedway, USAC Speed2 Eastern Midgets, Midgets
Belle-Clair Speedway Cancelled for

Belle-Clair Speedway Cancelled for...

4/3/2017
Belleville, IL – Friday, April 7th at Belle-Clair Speedway for the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League has been cancelled due to all the rain received over the past two weeks. Beginning with the cancellation of practice day on March 26th because the track was too wet to prepare, coupled with the amount of rain received throughout the past two weeks, Friday’s event was fighting an uphill battle. “The rain we have received over these past two weeks has...more
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  • administrator on Apr 03, 2017
  • Article Date: 4/3/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
Brady Bacon – Sixth at Sumar!

Brady Bacon – Sixth at Sumar!

4/4/2017
Brady Bacon – Sixth at Sumar! (Bill W) April 4, 2017 – Four events last week for Brady Bacon culminated in a strong sixth place run at the USAC Silver Crown Sumar Classic on Sunday at Terre Haute Action Track in Indiana. The ride aboard the Paul Martens #48 was the opener for that series. Bad luck plagued Brady in three shows with the World of Outlaws and the Josh Ford Motorsports #73 in California. This weekend, Brady will be performing double duty in both the...more
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  • administrator on Apr 04, 2017
  • Article Date: 4/4/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, Terre Haute Action Track, USAC Silver Crown
USAC Western States Midgets Battle

USAC Western States Midgets Battle...

4/4/2017
After a successful show at Placerville, the Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States Midgets are back in action this Saturday, April 8th at Tulare's Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway. Located on the Tulare County Fairgrounds, the third point race will also feature the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, Western RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Stock Cars, and Legends of Kearney Bowl Vintage Cars. The spectator gates will open at 4:00pm, time trials at 5:00pm, and...more
administrator
  • administrator on Apr 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 4/4/2017
Tags: Thunderbowl Raceway, USAC Western States Midgets, Midgets
KOKOMO GRAND PRIX SHIFTS TO SATURD

KOKOMO GRAND PRIX SHIFTS TO SATURD...

4/5/2017
This weekend's "Kokomo Grand Prix" featuring the USAC Midget National Championship at Indiana's Kokomo Speedway has been shifted to Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9. A forecast calling for chilling temperatures on the originally-scheduled Friday date prompted the move to Saturday and Sunday, which will feature complete shows for both the midgets and Kokomo Sprint Cars. A deep field is anticipated for "Kokomo Grand Prix," including Justin Grant who, just last month,...more
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  • administrator on Apr 07, 2017
  • Article Date: 4/5/2017
Tags: Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
Midget Round Up Drawing Closer for

Midget Round Up Drawing Closer for...

4/10/2017
Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (April 10, 2017) – The 2nd annual Midget Round Up is only a little more than six weeks away. The TBJ Promotions event, which will be held May 27-28 at Airport Raceway in Garden City, Kan., features the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget Series vs the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association in a $2,000-to-win main event each night. NASCAR star Christopher Bell swept the first two nights of the season for the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Apr 10, 2017
  • Article Date: 4/10/2017
Tags: Airport Raceway, Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association, POWRi West Midgets
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