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Bruce Jr. Starts Strong Before Bad

Bruce Jr. Starts Strong Before Bad...

1/16/2017
(Photo by Casey Jones) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 16, 2017) – Tony Bruce Jr. was on pace for a career-best performance last week during the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. The Team Eights competitor maneuvered from third place to win a heat race before advancing from fifth to third place during a qualifier to open Tuesday’s preliminary night. That ranked him eighth in overall points out of approximately 90 racers,...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 16, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/16/2017
Tags: Tony Bruce, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Swindell Charges From C Main to To

Swindell Charges From C Main to To...

1/16/2017
(Photo by TeeJay Crawford) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 16, 2017) – Sammy Swindell showcased another strong performance at the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. Unfortunately, misfortune started and ended his outing during the 31st edition of the marquee midget event last week inside the River Spirit Expo Center. After placing 16th on Tuesday during the Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions, which was used as a glorified test...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 16, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/16/2017
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Smith Gains Momentum Throughout Ch

Smith Gains Momentum Throughout Ch...

1/17/2017
Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 17, 2017) – Ryan Smith hopes his showing at the biggest midget race in the world will propel him to a great 2017 in his sprint car. Smith was among a record 365 drivers that battled last week inside the River Spirit Expo Center during the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. While he and the Alex Bowman owned team didn’t make the A Main finale on Saturday, Smith said he felt very good about...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/17/2017
Tags: Ryan Smith, Alex Bowman, Tulsa Expo Raceway
Baughman Improves Speed and Comfor

Baughman Improves Speed and Comfor...

1/17/2017
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 17, 2017) – Josh Baughman found comfort last week during the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. Unfortunately, it came during the finale of the marquee midget event after a frustrating preliminary night buried him in the field inside the River Spirit Expo Center. “It’s hard going into that deal and not racing with those guys and me not being familiar with those types...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/17/2017
Tags: Josh Baughman, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Bergman Opens Chili Bowl Nationals

Bergman Opens Chili Bowl Nationals...

1/17/2017
(Photo by Casey Jones) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 17, 2017) – Seth Bergman got off to a strong start last Tuesday during the 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire. Bergman powered to a heat race win inside the River Spirit Expo Center to open his preliminary night at the premier midget event. “It’s important to move forward every time you hit the track at the Chili Bowl,” he said. “We were able to maximize our points by...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jan 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/17/2017
Tags: Seth Bergman, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals
Wednesdays with Wayne – Top Ten in

Wednesdays with Wayne – Top Ten in...

1/18/2017
It had been four years since Wayne Johnson and Wayne Simmons had hooked up for the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals at the Tulsa Expo Raceway in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City veteran fared pretty well despite the layoff. He registered a top ten finish on Friday night, before being sidelined with mechanical gremlins in Saturday’s B main. Things started well for Wayne in the heat Friday. “We started fifth and ran third,” he says. “We ran the bottom there. We were able to...more
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  • administrator on Jan 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/18/2017
Tags: Wayne Johnson, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
2018 Chili Bowl Dates And Ticket I

2018 Chili Bowl Dates And Ticket I...

1/20/2017
TULSA, Okla. (January 25, 2017) The 32nd running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire may be just under a year away, but tickets for the biggest indoor Midget race in the world go on sale in just over two months’ time. Starting Wednesday, March 1, 2017, the offices of the Chili Bowl Nationals will begin renewing tickets for the 2018 event, which is scheduled to take place January 9-13, 2018 inside the River Spirit Expo Center. As soon as...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/20/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Schatz Chili Bowl Nationals’ Top R

Schatz Chili Bowl Nationals’ Top R...

1/20/2017
Schatz Chili Bowl Nationals’ Top Rookie Reigning World of Outlaws Champion’s Charge To Saturday’s A-Main Comes Up One Spot Short Date: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 Event: 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire Location: Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Raceway Winner: Christopher Bell of Keith Kunz Racing Results: Donny Schatz – Started 15th, Finished 10th in B-Main/completed 20 of 20 laps It’s been more than 20 years since eight-time World of Outlaws (WoO)...more
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  • administrator on Jan 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/20/2017
Tags: Chili Bowl Nationals, Clauson Marshall Racing, Midgets
Strong Chili Bowl Showing for Clau

Strong Chili Bowl Showing for Clau...

1/20/2017
Bryan Clauson envisioned a “Dream Team” for the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. That’s exactly what Clauson-Marshall Racing delivered at the Tulsa Expo Raceway last week, picking off a pair of preliminary feature wins and landing four of six entries into the 55-lap Chili Bowl championship feature event with the other two missing the cut by just one position apiece. “I’ve never had a group of racecar drivers work together and be so excited for each other’s successes,” Tim...more
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  • administrator on Jan 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/20/2017
Tags: Donny Schatz, Jason Johnson, Justin Grant
2017 schedule is posted!!

2017 schedule is posted!!

1/22/2017
Now that we have had a week to get over our Chili Bowl sickness we are getting geared up for a great race season ahead. Still working on some big news sponsor wise but not going to let the cat out of the bag! S&S Electric And MC Electric are of course back on board as our family,as well as Driftwood Contracting, Bobby Vestal Horseshoeing and Training, and K&L Logistics. Going to be a good year, Lots of racing pretty close to home! Check out the schedule!! Going to get...more
J.D. Black
  • J.D. Black on Jan 22, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/22/2017
Tags: JD Black, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi WAR Sprints
33 EVENTS SET FOR 2017 USAC SPEED2

33 EVENTS SET FOR 2017 USAC SPEED2...

1/24/2017
A full plate of 33 events is on the menu for competitors during the 2017 USAC Speed2 IMRA Midget Championship season. Within those 33 dates includes the season-opener on Feb. 18 at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin that pairs the IMRA with the Midwest Thunder Midgets on the indoor bullring, one of five non-points, "special events" on the calendar along with a tour of Illinois during D2 Speedweek on June 1-2-3-4 at Fairbury, Jacksonville, Macon and Lincoln before...more
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  • administrator on Jan 27, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/24/2017
Tags: Hunter Lane, USAC IMRA D2 MIDGET SERIES, Midgets
"Badger announces 18-race slate fo

"Badger announces 18-race slate fo...

2/1/2017
Sun Prairie, Wis., Feb. 2---Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA) released a eighteen-race schedule for the 2017 racing season, today. It marks the 81st year of sanctioning midget auto racing, for the country's oldest midget auto racing organization. Mid-State Equipment & Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie return as title series sponsors. Sun Prairie's Angell Park Speedway continues as the cornerstone of the series, with eleven races slated at...more
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  • administrator on Feb 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/1/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
20 EVENTS, 14 TRACKS AND 7 STATES

20 EVENTS, 14 TRACKS AND 7 STATES...

1/31/2017
The USAC Eastern Midget Championship is set to visit 14 tracks in seven states on its 20-race schedule during the 2017 season. The season kicks off on March 25 with a trip to Rougemont, North Carolina's Orange County Speedway, one of ten stops in the Tar Heel state throughout the season. The series treks to Orange County once more on Aug. 12. Hickory Motor Speedway is the spot to be on back-to-back weekends on Apr. 15 and 22 while Raleigh's Wake County Speedway...more
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  • administrator on Feb 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/31/2017
Tags: Chris Lamb, Scott Hunter, Hickory Speedway
Turnpike Challenge Re-Scheduled

Turnpike Challenge Re-Scheduled

2/2/2017
Turnpike Challenge Rescheduled Belleville, IL – Effective immediately, the fifth annual Turnpike Challenge, originally scheduled at Port City Raceway on March 24th and 25th has been moved to I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is due to the new ownership at Port City Raceway keeping the track closed until renovations have been completed. I-44 Riverside Speedway will host the fifth annual Turnpike Challenge with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Feb 02, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/2/2017
Tags: I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
USAC GULF COAST MIDGET CHAMPIONSHI

USAC GULF COAST MIDGET CHAMPIONSHI...

2/2/2017
The Gulf Coast Midget Championship, USAC’s newest racing series, has announced a six-race schedule at two Texas venues for the 2017 season. Stephenville’s 281 Speedway serves as the host of three dates including the series opener on April 1. In addition, the series visits the ¼-mile dirt oval on June 3 and the series season finale on August 5. The ¼-mile dirt Superbowl Speedway in Greenville greets the USAC Gulf Coast Midget Championship on three occasions during the...more
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  • administrator on Feb 03, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/2/2017
Tags: USAC Gulf Coast Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
USAC SPEED2 WESTERN U.S. MIDGETS S

USAC SPEED2 WESTERN U.S. MIDGETS S...

2/3/2017
The USAC Speed2 Western US Midget schedule for the 2017 season has been unveiled with 11 races on the dirt and 12 on the pavement throughout the states of California and Nevada. The schedules are divided into three categories that will crown three distinct champions at the conclusion of the season: dirt, pavement and overall. The driver accumulating the most points on each surface will earn their respective series title in addition to the driver who earns the most...more
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  • administrator on Feb 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/3/2017
Tags: Annie Breidinger, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, USAC Western HPD Midgets
A great time at the 2016 Valley Sp

A great time at the 2016 Valley Sp...

2/6/2017
Valley Speedway wrapped up the 2016 race season with a great banquet. Drivers, pit crews, fans, and staff had a great time. The top ten in each class received their award. There was lots of food and great deals on the silent auction items. Thanks to everyone for coming and Valley Speedway is looking forward to a great season in 2017.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Feb 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/6/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, USRA - United States Racing Association
Valley Speedway and race teams at

Valley Speedway and race teams at...

2/6/2017
This weekend Valley Speedway will have around 20 of our race teams in the World of Wheels in Kansas City. This is the 7th year Valley Speedway and teams that race at Valley Speedway have got together to promote racing, track sponsors, and race team sponsors. This is a great opportunity for teams to promote their sponsors to a gear head crowd that enjoys anything with a motor. Come check us out Feb 10,11,12 at Bartle Hall in Kansas City Mo.
Dennis Shrout
  • Dennis Shrout on Feb 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/6/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
MVT CONFIRMED OFFICIAL CARRIER OF

MVT CONFIRMED OFFICIAL CARRIER OF...

2/9/2017
MVT Confirmed Official Carrier of POWRi Belleville, IL. (February 8, 2017) – As the 2017 season gets underway for the POWRi National Racing League with over one hundred events scheduled across the U.S., a new partnership has surfaced. Mesilla Valley Transportation announced today that MVT will be the official carrier of the POWRi National Racing League for the 2017 racing season. MVT has been an advocate for dirt track racing for many years sponsoring multiple drivers,...more
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  • administrator on Feb 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 2/9/2017
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
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
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  • 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
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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
administrator
  • 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
administrator
  • 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
administrator
  • administrator on Mar 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 3/16/2017
Tags: Tanner Thorson, USAC National Midgets, Midgets
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