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33rd Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootou

33rd Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootou...

9/6/2017
TULSA, Okla. (September 6, 2017) Calls are already starting to roll in as teams make their plans for Tulsa and the 33rd annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout, happening Thursday, December 28, 2017 through Sunday, December 31, 2017. While the first loads of clay won’t hit the floor of the River Spirit Expo Center for nearly three months, early entries for the Mecca of Micros will open on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 and runs through Wednesday. December 6, 2017 at $100...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 06, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/6/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Tulsa Shootout, Micro Sprints
Thomas Makes it Four in 2017 With

Thomas Makes it Four in 2017 With...

9/9/2017
Jacksonville, IL – Tyler Thomas took the win at Jacksonville Speedway for the Herb Barlow Memorial and claimed his fourth win of 2017. Thomas’ Barlow win is the 10th of his POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League career. Starting outside of row two, Thomas charged to the front and took the lead from Holly Shelton on lap seven. Followed by Nick Knepper, the duo led the charge towards lap traffic as Logan Seavey worked into the top three. With 12 laps in, the first...more
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  • administrator on Sep 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/9/2017
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
Davis Gets D-II Victory at Herb Ba

Davis Gets D-II Victory at Herb Ba...

9/9/2017
Jacksonville, IL (September 8, 2017) – In POWRi Lucas Oil D-II Midget League competition, Mitchell Davis took the win over Andy Malpocker and Robby McQuinn, claiming the Herb Barlow Memorial event. Starting outside the second row, Davis fell in line behind Malpocker on the start, taking over the top position three laps in. Leading the remainder of the event, Davis captured his first Herb Barlow Memorial victory, followed by Malpocker and the hard-charging McQuinn,...more
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  • administrator on Sep 09, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/9/2017
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets, POWRi
Bayston Victorious in 31st Annual

Bayston Victorious in 31st Annual...

9/10/2017
Spoon River, IL – Spencer Bayston of Lebanon, Indiana notched another POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League victory to his resume, claiming the 31st Annual Tom Knowles Memorial at Spoon River Speedway. Starting outside row two, Bayston quickly jumped to second in the opening laps and begun chasing down Tyler Thomas with Zeb Wise in tow. After making it around Thomas, Bayston distanced himself from the field, while the battle for second through fourth intensified as...more
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  • administrator on Sep 10, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/10/2017
Tags: Spoon River Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
Ace McCarthy Holds on for First PO

Ace McCarthy Holds on for First PO...

9/10/2017
Little Rock, Arkansas (September 9th, 2017)- For this years’ second scheduled race at I-30 Speedway, The Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget League had 15 cars sign in for action. The Saldana Racing Products Heat 1, was won by the 28M of Ace McCarthy. The Smith Titanium Heat 2 would be won by the 00 of Grady Chandler. With a charge from 5th to 1st in his heat, Grady Chandler would be the Integrity Customs of Tulsa High Point Winner. Chandler would roll a 6, inverting the first...more
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  • administrator on Sep 10, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/10/2017
Tags: I-30 Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi
Hendricks Battles for Win Before F

Hendricks Battles for Win Before F...

9/11/2017
(Photo by Mike Howard Photos) Inside Line Promotions – LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sept. 11, 2017) – An evening that began as promising eventually evolved into a night of frustration for Zane Hendricks last Saturday at I-30 Speedway. The POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget Series event opened with a fourth-place finish in his heat race after starting sixth, placing him sixth in points after the heats. Fortune smiled upon Hendricks when an inversion of six was drawn, placing him on the...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Sep 11, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/11/2017
Tags: Zane Hendricks, I-30 Speedway, POWRi West Midgets
POWRi WEST heads home to Oklahoma

POWRi WEST heads home to Oklahoma

9/12/2017
POWRi West makes their return to Oklahoma for the first time since July and making their first time appearance at Cody Brewer's Red Dirt Raceway. The newly formed 1/4 mile track has teams excited to be back in front of the Oklahoma crowds. Grady Chandler will enter this weekend as the Current points leader with a 280 point over Wesley Smith. Rounding out the top five is Matt Moore(-390), Kory Schudy(-420), and Zane Hendricks(-740) Races start at 8pm, gates open 5pm.
Eric Fenton
  • Eric Fenton on Sep 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/12/2017
Tags: POWRi West Midgets, POWRi, Midgets
North - South Mason Dixon Challeng

North - South Mason Dixon Challeng...

9/12/2017
North - South Mason Dixon Challenge Friday, September 15th Saturday, September 16th Complete Payout can be found under the Rules and Driver Info / POWRi Payouts
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  • administrator on Sep 12, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/12/2017
Tags: Boyd's Speedway, Crossville Speedway, POWRi Division II Midgets
POWRi West to visit Caney, KS

POWRi West to visit Caney, KS

9/13/2017
For the first time, POWRi West invade the fast 1/4 mile track of Caney Valley Speedway. Races start at 7PM, Gates open at 4PM.
Eric Fenton
  • Eric Fenton on Sep 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/13/2017
Tags: POWRi West Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
National Midgets and Micros Head t

National Midgets and Micros Head t...

9/13/2017
Belleville, IL – This Saturday, September 16th the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League will invade Southern Illinois Raceway for the second visit of 2017. But, new for 2017, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League will be making their debut at the high-banked 1/8th mile track. Known for their famed micro-sprint events such as the annual Highbanks Hustle, and the 66 in 2011 and 2012, Southern Illinois Raceway puts on some of the closest, all-out racing...more
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  • administrator on Sep 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/13/2017
Tags: Southern Illinois Raceway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Blake Hahn Caps Off ASCS Regional

Blake Hahn Caps Off ASCS Regional...

9/13/2017
SAPULPA, Okla. (September 12, 2017) Picking up his fourth victory of the 2017 season, Blake Hahn parked the Lucas Oil/Griffith Truck and Equipment No. 52 at Diamond Park Speedway in Murfreesboro, Ark. on Sunday night to cap off a three day stretch of ASCS Regional competition. “That win on Sunday was redeeming after the way our Saturday went,” commented Hahn whose weekend included a podium finish at Flint Creek Speedway on Friday, but was unable to advance past the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/13/2017
Tags: Blake Hahn, I-30 Speedway, Arrowhead Speedway
Schuett picks up POWRi top ten dur

Schuett picks up POWRi top ten dur...

9/14/2017
Photo credit - Mark Funderburk Dupo, IL (September 13, 2017) There are a few weekends in midget racing that have been around longer that many of today’s midget racing stars, this past weekend at Jacksonville Speedway and Spoon River Speedway is one of those weekends. The Herb Barlow Memorial and the Tom Knowles Memorial have been staple races in the Illinois midget racing scene for well over 20 years now. For Kyle Schuett and his Schuett Racing team, this marks the...more
Stephanie Meents
  • Stephanie Meents on Sep 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/14/2017
Tags: Kyle Schuett, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Knepper Memorial Re-Scheduled for

Knepper Memorial Re-Scheduled for...

9/16/2017
BIG Belle-Clair Weekend Coming Up Belleville, IL - As the 2017 racing season begins to wind down, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League and POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League look to the two day show at Belle-Clair Speedway on September 29th and 30th. Set to honor two of the Metro Saint Louis region’s most recognized supporters of open wheel racing, Friday night's show on 9/29 will be the rescheduled 26th Annual Knepper Memorial. Saturday's show will...more
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  • administrator on Sep 16, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/16/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Tyler Thomas Captures Thrilling Wi

Tyler Thomas Captures Thrilling Wi...

9/16/2017
Meeker, Oklahoma (September 15, 2017)- For the revival of The Sooner Midget Nationals, the Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget League returned to Oklahoma and made their way to Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Oklahoma for the first and only scheduled midget race at Red Dirt Raceway. The Smith Titanium Heat 1 would be won by the 00 of Grady Chandler from the 6th position. The Saldana Racing Products Heat 2 would be won by the 91T of Tyler Thomas from the 7th position, and the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 16, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/16/2017
Tags: Red Dirt Raceway, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi
Bell Reigns Undefeated in POWRi Na

Bell Reigns Undefeated in POWRi Na...

9/17/2017
Marion, IL – It’s quite fitting that for the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League’s inaugural appearance at Southern Illinois Raceway, NASCAR star Christopher Bell would claim victory. Winning the inaugural Mike Phillips Memorial, “the 66,” in 2011 with the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League was a catalyst in thrusting Bell into the open wheel ranks with Keith Kunz Motorsports. Tonight, Bell returned to the Southern Illinois Raceway and added to his...more
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  • administrator on Sep 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/17/2017
Tags: Southern Illinois Raceway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
Chicagoland

Chicagoland

9/17/2017
Had a great time in Pocono and came home with 2 wins and a 2nd in the features. Ran Chicagoland this weekend. Had a great time and came up with a win in the Heavy Mod World Formula.
Traci Carlson
  • Traci Carlson on Sep 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/17/2017
Tags: Owen Carlson, Midgets
CHAD BOAT SCORES VICTORY AT VENTUR

CHAD BOAT SCORES VICTORY AT VENTUR...

9/17/2017
Phoenix, Arizona's Chad Boat led all 30 laps to claim his first Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States Midget feature of the campaign. Ronnie Gardner, Robert Dalby, David Prickett, and J.J. Ercse followed Boat to the checkered flags. LIGHT UP THE WORLD BEVERAGES USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SERIES RACE RESULTS: September 16, 2017 – Ventura, California – Ventura Raceway WOODLAND AUTO DISPLAY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-12.337; 2. Chad Boat,...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/17/2017
Tags: Chad Boat, Ventura Raceway, USAC Western States Midgets
BAUGH WINS FROM THE TAIL IN SPOON

BAUGH WINS FROM THE TAIL IN SPOON...

9/17/2017
.Andy Baugh of Mason City, Ill. came from the tail in the 14th spot to win Saturday night at Spoon River Speedway, leading the final five laps of the 25-lap USAC Speed2 Deery Brothers IMRA Midget race. Adam Taylor and Dillon Morley exchanged the lead three times in the first 20 laps before Baugh got by on lap 21 to score the victory. Tyson Hart finished second ahead of Morley, Brent Burrows and Robby McQuinn. Taylor was sixth. USAC SPEED2 DEERY BROTHERS IMRA MIDGET...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/17/2017
Tags: Andy Baugh, Spoon River Speedway, Midgets
Tyler Thomas Escapes Troubling Tur

Tyler Thomas Escapes Troubling Tur...

9/18/2017
Caney, Kansas (September 16, 2017)- The Lucas Oil POWRi West Midget League made their way to Caney Valley Speedway for the second night of the weekend. Mother Nature decided that she would take over track prep duties, and dumped rain on the track shortly after the gates opened. When the sky cleared, the Caney Valley Speedway crew got right to work to get the pits and track back into drivable conditions. With 17 cars signing in, there would be 2 heats, and all cars...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Sep 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/18/2017
Tags: Caney Valley Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi
Hendricks Sees Two Promising Runs

Hendricks Sees Two Promising Runs...

9/18/2017
(Photo by High Fly-N Photos) Inside Line Promotions – CANEY, Kan. (Sept. 18, 2017) – A fast car was thwarted by circumstances beyond Zane Hendricks’s control last weekend, resulting in a pair of DNFs in POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget Series competition. “We were really fast both nights,” he said. “We just had some tough luck.” The weekend began on Friday night at Red Dirt Raceway in Meeker, Okla., where he drew the pole position for his heat race. “The track was really...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Sep 18, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/18/2017
Tags: Zane Hendricks, Red Dirt Raceway, Caney Valley Speedway
"Badger Midget season finale Sunda

"Badger Midget season finale Sunda...

9/20/2017
LaSalle,IL, Sept. 20---The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series season finale takes place Sunday Sept. 24 at the LaSalle Speedway. The event brings to a close the 81st year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization. The series will be part of the "7th annual Bill Waite Memorial" which features: a co-sanctioned IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series and O'Neal Automotive & Tire MOWA Sprint Car Series presented...more
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  • administrator on Sep 20, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/20/2017
Tags: LaSalle Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
BACON TO PULL QUADRUPLE DUTY IN SA

BACON TO PULL QUADRUPLE DUTY IN SA...

9/21/2017
Brady Bacon has thrown his hat into the ring to pull quadruple duty in this Saturday’s 36th “4-Crown Nationals” at Eldora Speedway. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma driver will take part in all four legs of the “4-Crown” where he will compete in USAC’s Silver Crown, AMSOIL National Sprint and National Midget divisions as well as with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions. Bacon has secured rides in Fred Gormly’s No. 199 Silver Crown Car, the Dooling/Hayward...more
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  • administrator on Sep 22, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/21/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, Eldora Speedway, All Star Circuit of Champions
BAYSTON ADDS ANOTHER CROWN JEWEL W

BAYSTON ADDS ANOTHER CROWN JEWEL W...

9/24/2017
Spencer Bayston’s banner year reached a new zenith Saturday night at Eldora Speedway after wiring all 25 laps to win the USAC Midget National Championship portion of the 36th “4-Crown Nationals” presented by NKT.TV. A day following his 19th birthday, the Lebanon, Indiana resident celebrated in grand style by becoming the first driver to win the “Belleville Midget Nationals” and the Midget feature at the “4-Crown” in the same season since Kasey Kahne in 2000. After...more
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  • administrator on Sep 25, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/24/2017
Tags: Spencer Bayston, Eldora Speedway, USAC National Midgets
Knepper & Meents Memorial Weekend

Knepper & Meents Memorial Weekend...

9/25/2017
Belleville, IL – With a handful of races left for the 2017 season, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League, POWRi Lucas Oil West League and POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League look to the two day show at Belle-Clair Speedway on September 29th and 30th. Set to honor two of the Metro Saint Louis region’s most recognized supporters of open wheel racing, Friday night's show on 9/29 will be the rescheduled 26th Annual Knepper Memorial. Saturday's show will...more
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  • administrator on Sep 25, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/25/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
“ROOKIE” STARS AT WESTERN BANQUET

“ROOKIE” STARS AT WESTERN BANQUET...

1/28/2015
Drivers Logan Williams, Trevor Schmid, Trent Carter, Garrett Long, Jarid Blondel and Joel Rayborne are slated for year-end recognition as 2014 “Rookies of the Year” when the USAC Western States Banquet unfolds February 7 at the Woodland Auto Display in Paso Robles, Calif. They are among numerous drivers, car owners and special award recipients to be celebrated at the function, which begins with a meet and greet from 4:30-6:30 pm at the facility located at the Estrella...more
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  • administrator on Sep 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 1/28/2015
Tags: Joel Rayborne, Havasu 95 Speedway, Perris Auto Speedway
Brady Bacon – First All Star Win a

Brady Bacon – First All Star Win a...

9/26/2017
Brady Bacon – First All Star Win and Four Top Fives at Four Crown! (Bill W) September 26, 2017 – Brady Bacon had another outstanding weekend at the Four Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway near Rossburg, Ohio Saturday. Again competing in all four classes, Brady pulled off his first ever win with the All Star Circuit of Champions aboard the Bacon/Marshall Motorsports #99. In USAC competition he ran second in the Dooling/Hayward #63 sprint car, third in the Frank...more
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  • administrator on Sep 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/26/2017
Tags: Brady Bacon, Eldora Speedway, World of Outlaws
2018 Chili Bowl Breakfast of Champ

2018 Chili Bowl Breakfast of Champ...

9/26/2017
(Image Credit: George Levy) TULSA, Okla. (September 28, 2017) A chance to eat breakfast with some of racing’s biggest stars and legends, while benefiting the work that was began by one of its greatest ambassadors. The 2018 Chili Bowl Breakfast of Champions will take place on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the Fair Meadows, located just east of the River Spirit Expo Center from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. (CT) Produced by Bart Stevens with RadiusNation.net, tickets for the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Sep 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/26/2017
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Second Annual Jim Childers Chili D

Second Annual Jim Childers Chili D...

9/26/2017
Belleville, IL – In honor of longtime POWRi announcer, Jim Childers, POWRi will be hosting a Chili Dump at the conclusion of the 26th Annual Knepper Memorial on Friday, September 29th at Belle-Clair Speedway. Childers’ contributions and continued efforts not only for POWRi, but open wheel racing as a whole, have left a long-lasting shine on the sport. Always a familiar voice behind the microphone, his tone and race calling is recognizable nationwide. Childers will...more
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  • administrator on Sep 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/26/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
MAVTV to Broadcast Belle-Clair Spe

MAVTV to Broadcast Belle-Clair Spe...

9/29/2017
Belleville, IL – The POWRi Lucas Oil National & West Midget League is thrilled to announce that the Saturday 9/30 Meents Memorial at Belle-Clair Speedway will be tape delayed broadcast on MAVTV. The Meents Memorial Presented by Priority Aviation will bring out National & West Midget drivers from all over the Mid-West. The broadcast will include driver interviews, in-car cameras, and various technical segments. MAVTV is available nationwide. Check your local listings...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/29/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Priority Aviation adds extra cash

Priority Aviation adds extra cash...

9/29/2017
The 13th Annual Charlene Meents Memorial presented by Priority Aviation is looking to be the best one yet. At this time, we will have nearly $4,000 in extra cash and contingencies up for grabs this Saturday night. The Meents Family would like to send a special thank you to everyone who is supporting this year’s memorial event. Thank you – Richard and Jennifer Marshall with Priority Aviation for being our presenting sponsor and to all our heat race, A-main laps,...more
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  • administrator on Sep 29, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/29/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
McDougal’s Career-First Comes as K

McDougal’s Career-First Comes as K...

9/30/2017
Belleville, IL – Jason McDougal of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma broke through and notched not only a career-first with the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League, but also a prestigious win taking the micro portion of the 26th Annual Knepper Memorial. Battling with Luke Verardi and fending off Joe B. Miller, McDougal’s first win came in defying fashion. Leading the field to green, Luke Verardi shared the front row with Kurt Westerfield and immediately took...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/30/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi West Midgets
Bayston Added to Repeat Winner Lis

Bayston Added to Repeat Winner Lis...

9/30/2017
Belleville, IL – Lebanon, Indiana’s Spencer Bayston took the checkers with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League for the 26th Annual Knepper Memorial at Belle-Clair Speedway, fending off teammate Tanner Thorson to claim the win. Bayston adds his name to the short list of repeat Knepper Memorial winners with his first Knepper victory coming in 2015 and now, tonight’s victory. Leading the field to green, Aidan RoosEvans shared the front row with Colby Copeland for...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2017
  • Article Date: 9/30/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
McDougal Doubles Down at Belle-Cla

McDougal Doubles Down at Belle-Cla...

10/1/2017
Belleville, IL – After claiming his first-career POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League victory in Friday night’s Knepper Memorial at Belle-Clair Speedway, Jason McDougal backed it up by leading all 20 laps of the 13th Annual Charlene Meents Memorial to sweep the weekend. McDougal started on the pole of the main event, setting a healthy pace from the get-go. Sara Elrod and Holley Hollan battled from the start over second as McDougal stayed out front. ...more
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  • administrator on Oct 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/1/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Bayston Doubles Down, Takes Meents

Bayston Doubles Down, Takes Meents...

10/1/2017
Belleville, IL – Building on a solid victory from the previous night, Spencer Bayston capitalized on Logan Seavey’s misfortune to claim his second POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League victory of the weekend. Bayston’s Belle-Clair win was his ninth career, capturing the 13th Annual Charlene Meents Memorial presented by Priority Aviation Services LLC, co-sanctioned by the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League. Starting inside row two, Bayston faded early as Tucker...more
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  • administrator on Oct 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/1/2017
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
WINFREY SCORES FIRST ALLSTAR MIDGE

WINFREY SCORES FIRST ALLSTAR MIDGE...

10/1/2017
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (September 30, 2017) - Chad Winfrey scored his first POWRi Lucas Oil Allstar Midget League win Saturday night at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri. Two-time champion Pat Schudy was second over, Morgan Frewaldt, Merril Lamb, and Don Dawson II rounded out the top five. Winfrey has been close to a victory all season long with three runner-up finishes already under his belt in 2017 running his first full season in midgets. Point leader Dustin...more
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  • administrator on Oct 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/1/2017
Tags: Valley Speedway, POWRi Allstar Midgets, POWRi
Schuett struggles in Knepper final

Schuett struggles in Knepper final...

10/1/2017
Schuett struggles in Knepper finale, sets his sight on a return to Jacksonville Raceway Photo credit – Allen Horcher Dupo, IL (October 1, 2017) After suffering some potential powerplant issues a few weeks back at Jacksonville Raceway, Kyle Schuett and his Schuett Racing team looked forward to returning to the race track this past Friday night for the POWRi Midget League, Knepper Memorial. With Mother Nature winning all the other scheduled POWRi events at Belle-Clair...more
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  • Stephanie Meents on Oct 02, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/1/2017
Tags: Kyle Schuett, Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
In our Prayers

In our Prayers

10/2/2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families of the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas
Tim Clauson
  • Tim Clauson on Oct 02, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/2/2017
Tags: Justin Grant, Shane Golobic, Tyler Courtney
RONNIE GARDNER CLAIMS BAKERSFIELD

RONNIE GARDNER CLAIMS BAKERSFIELD...

10/1/2017
Riverside, California's Ronnie Gardner led all 30 laps to score his third Light Up The World Beverages USAC Western States Midget feature of the year. Hard charger Michael Faccinto, Robert Dalby, David Prickett, and Frankie Guerrini chased the point leader to the checkered flags.
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  • administrator on Oct 03, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/1/2017
Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Bakersfield Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
TYLER VANTOLL NAMED 2017 POWRI LUC

TYLER VANTOLL NAMED 2017 POWRI LUC...

10/3/2017
INDIANAPOLIS, In. (October 4, 2017) - 19-year-old Tyler VanToll has been declared the 2017 POWRi Lucas Oil Division II Midget League Champion after an intense points battle against runner-up Jack Routson came to an end with VanToll on top by ninety points. The Belleville, Illinois native and college student racked up 6 wins, 15 top 5's, and 20 top 10's during the 26-race season schedule to secure his first POWRi Championship in his Spike/MWR Technology/Esslinger...more
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  • administrator on Oct 04, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/3/2017
Tags: Tyler Vantoll, POWRi Division II Midgets, POWRi
Hendricks Battles Adversity at Bel

Hendricks Battles Adversity at Bel...

10/5/2017
(Photo by Dylan Duvall Photography) Inside Line Promotions – BELLEVILLE, Ill. (Oct. 5, 2017) – Zane Hendricks fought adversity throughout the Knepper and Meents Memorial races at Belle-Clair Speedway last weekend with the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midgets Series. The action, which was co-sanctioned with the POWRi West Midgets Series, got off to a foretelling start on Friday. “A guy spun out right in front of me,” Hendricks said of his heat race. “I had nowhere to go....more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Oct 05, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/5/2017
Tags: Zane Hendricks, Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
Super Weekend at Jacksonville Spee

Super Weekend at Jacksonville Spee...

10/10/2017
Belleville, IL – This weekend, POWRi looks to the doubleheader Super Weekend at Jacksonville Speedway. Friday, October 13th kicks off the weekend, with Saturdays show dubbed the Ron Milton Race of Champions. Both nights will feature the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League and the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League. With tight margins in both Leagues, this weekend plays a deciding factor in the outcomes for the championship. Holding a 230 point...more
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  • administrator on Oct 10, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/10/2017
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
IMRA SPECIAL EVENT FINALE SUNDAY A

IMRA SPECIAL EVENT FINALE SUNDAY A...

10/10/2017
The 2017 USAC Speed2 IMRA Midget Series completed its points campaign September 23 but this Sunday, October 15 officially signals the end of the IMRA schedule with a special “non-points” race at Quincy (Ill.) Raceways. On October 1, a similar “non-points” IMRA race was won by Andy Baugh, who scored four points victories during the season, including the final two, to finish ninth in the final points. Other 2017 winners included Dillon Morley (5), Adam Taylor (5), Chase...more
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  • administrator on Oct 11, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/10/2017
Tags: Quincy Raceways, USAC IMRA D2 MIDGET SERIES, Midgets
PETALUMA CANCELLED DUE TO CALIFOR

PETALUMA CANCELLED DUE TO CALIFOR...

10/11/2017
This Saturday night's Light Up the World Beverages USAC Western Midget race at Petaluma Speeway has been cancelled due to the massive wildfires that have erupted in the area and the fact that the Sonoma-Marin County Fairgrounds is an evacuation center. The series now focuses on the October 28 race at Ventura (Calif.) Raceway.
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/11/2017
Tags: Petaluma Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets, Midgets
2018 INDIANA MIDGET WEEK DATES SET

2018 INDIANA MIDGET WEEK DATES SET

10/12/2017
Mark your 2018 calendars! The dates for the 14th edition of Indiana Midget Week have been set. Six dates at six tracks in six consecutive nights are slated for the USAC Midget National Championship between Tuesday, May 29 and Sunday, June 3, 2018. The schedule of tracks has yet to be finalized. Shane Golobic was the 2017 Indiana Midget Week champ.
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  • administrator on Oct 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/12/2017
Tags: USAC National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
Bayston Takes Career #16 at Jackso

Bayston Takes Career #16 at Jackso...

10/14/2017
Jacksonville, IL – For the fifth time in 2017 and the 16th of his career, Spencer Bayston bagged another victory with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League. Bayston’s victory came in the first night of a doubleheader weekend at Jacksonville Speedway. Starting outside the front row, Bayston took command at the drop of the green flag off turn two. On lap four, the red was displayed as Austin O’Dell caught the rut in turn one and took a wild ride. O’Dell walked...more
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  • administrator on Oct 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/14/2017
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
Thorson’s 16th Career Win Comes at

Thorson’s 16th Career Win Comes at...

10/15/2017
Jacksonville, IL – Leading all 30 laps and holding off a late race charge from Rookie Zeb Wise, Tanner Thorson found victory lane for the 16th time with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League. Thorson’s Ron Milton Race of Champions win at Jacksonville Speedway is his fourth of 2017. Enduring several cautions throughout the 30-lap feature event, Tanner Thorson appeared to be the class of the field as the Minden, Nevada driver was able to jump right back into rhythm...more
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  • administrator on Oct 15, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/15/2017
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
CMR Welcomes NOS Energy Drink

CMR Welcomes NOS Energy Drink

10/17/2017
NOS Energy Drink Joins Stenhouse Jr. - Wood Racing and Clauson-Marshall Racing for Multi-Year Sponsorship Cornelius, N.C. (Oct. 17, 2017) - NOS Energy Drink has signed on as primary sponsor of both the No. 17 Stenhouse Jr. - Wood Racing sprint car team and the No. 39 Clauson Marshall midget entry. The multi-year agreement will begin effective immediately. "We're pleased and proud to have NOS represented in grassroots, dirt racing," said Lauren Albano, Senior Brand...more
Tim Clauson
  • Tim Clauson on Oct 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/17/2017
Tags: Justin Grant, Shane Golobic, Tyler Courtney
Sunday's “Leffler Memorial” CANCE

Sunday's “Leffler Memorial” CANCE...

10/17/2017
Wayne City, Illinois………With an impending forecast of heavy rain on race day, USAC and POWRi officials have cancelled the Sunday, October 22 “Jason Leffler Memorial” at Wayne County Speedway. The $20,000-to-win event was to have brought some of the biggest names in the sport to compete for the largest payday in midget racing, but with an 80-90% chance of continuous rain throughout the day, and without much improvement or change in the forecast all week, the decision was...more
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  • administrator on Oct 17, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/17/2017
Tags: Wayne County Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi
Frigid Cold Forecast Ices Fall Fli

Frigid Cold Forecast Ices Fall Fli...

10/19/2017
TULSA, Okla. (October 24, 2017) While the rain has left the forecast for this weekend, the freezing cold just keeps getting colder, prompting officials with the Creek County Speedway to forego this weekend’s J.C.T. Fall Fling with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network and POWRi West Midgets. “When the rain moved on, we figured we had a shot but the temperatures just keep dropping to where now it’s showing into the 20’s and...more
Eric Fenton
  • Eric Fenton on Oct 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/19/2017
Tags: Creek County Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, POWRi
$20,000 ON THE LINE SUNDAY AT LEFF

$20,000 ON THE LINE SUNDAY AT LEFF...

10/18/2017
In the late 1990s, Jason Leffler made tracks big and small his personal playground as he raced to three consecutive USAC National Midget titles. Though Leffler may have been small in stature, his legacy in the sport of midget racing remains that of a giant. One look at the one-eighth-mile dirt oval of Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Illinois gives the impression of diminutive. But that’s just a front for the spectacular wheel-banging, ultra-competitive style...more
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  • administrator on Oct 19, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/18/2017
Tags: Holly Shelton, Wayne County Speedway, USAC National Midgets
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