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#9 Caunt Wins Shoalhaven 410 Class

#9 Caunt Wins Shoalhaven 410 Class...

12/22/2012
Last Night 19 410 Sprintcars arrived for the fnal race before the Christmas Swing. The SCR9 team was unlucky to be beaten last time at this venue, and Steve Caunt was determined to not let that happen again. In heat 1 Steve started from P6. A racey Surface lap times were low, Steve scored a P3 Finish Behind Damien Abbot and Sean Dyson. Heat 3 was a P3 start, and the best steve could manage was a P2 Finish behind Glen Saville. The track now was Slick and had no cush to...more
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  • steve caunt on Dec 22, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/22/2012
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Chili Bowl Entries Nearing 250

Chili Bowl Entries Nearing 250

12/22/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 22, 2012) With just under twenty days remaining until the 27th running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, the list of drivers has grown to 246 for the January 8-12, 2013 event. Representing the United States, drivers from 32 states have submitted their names for a chance at a Golden Driller with California and Oklahoma each providing 35 drivers into the annual Midget extravaganza at the Tulsa Expo...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 22, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/22/2012
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Shootout to Begin Friday Following

Shootout to Begin Friday Following...

12/24/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 25, 2012) With 846 pre-entries into the 28th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global events will begin on Friday December 28th with Heat Race for the Non-Winged Outlaw and “A” Class Winged divisions. Heat races will begin following Friday’s practice session for all classes. The Shootout format for all classes will be as follows according to race directors. Note this is not the order of...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 24, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/24/2012
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Micro Sprints, Midgets
Tulsa Shootout set to exceed 1,000

Tulsa Shootout set to exceed 1,000...

12/28/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 27, 2012) Not since the days when Quads and Go-Karts where a part of the Tulsa Shootout did entries exceed 1,000. That will change with the 28th running of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global as 996 entries have been received following Thursday’s Move-In day for the December 28-30, 2012 event at the Tulsa Expo Center with several more expected during the early part of Friday’s practice...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 28, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/28/2012
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Chili Bowl Qualifying Nights Revea

Chili Bowl Qualifying Nights Revea...

12/28/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 28, 2012) With the days dwindling down, the 27th Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire debuts the four Qualifying nights with 252 competitors. A truly international event, the Chili Bowl will feature drivers from 32 states along with drivers from Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Finland. With a few late entries expected over the next week, the VIROC V will be released just prior to the January 8-12, 2013...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 28, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/28/2012
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Shootout Underway with A-Class and

Shootout Underway with A-Class and...

12/29/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 28, 2012) With the snow falling around Tulsa throughout the day, a cold and dreary Friday of practice sessions gave way to racing inside the warm Tulsa Expo Center as the 28th running of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global opened with 62 races between the Outlaw Non-Wing and “A” Class divisions. With 986 drivers drawing in prior to Friday’s Heat Races, 401 of those where scheduled to take the Tulsa...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 29, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/29/2012
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Sweeping Performances Highlight Sa

Sweeping Performances Highlight Sa...

12/29/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 29, 2012) Starting bright and early, the Saturday portion of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global began where Friday night left off in Heat Race order with the six remaining classes taking to the ¼ mile Tulsa Expo Raceway for 73 rounds before giving way to Qualifiers. Non-Wing Heat Races kicked off the day's festivities followed by the 1,200cc Mini Sprints. The Restricted "A" Class, ECOtec Midgets,...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 29, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/29/2012
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Tuesday Tickets Remain

Tuesday Tickets Remain

1/2/2013
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 2, 2013) The 27th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire sits less than a week away on the calendar with the current entry list topping 267 drivers from the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Finland. Tickets for the prestigious indoor event are at a premium with Reserved Seating for Wednesday through Saturday currently sold out. Presently the only Reserved Seating tickets available are...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 02, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/2/2013
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
The VIROC: A Happening

The VIROC: A Happening

1/3/2013
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 3, 2013) It may not be an adaptation of Swan Lake, the performance of Beethoven’s Seventh, or the showing of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa but what happens at the Chili Bowl is without a doubt Art. More than a form of Art, it is a happening. One that has transcended a generation with the Sons of Champions now themselves Champions in one of the racing’s greatest events. The graceful drift of Hoosier rubber against Tulsa clay...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 03, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/3/2013
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
J.W. Hunt Charity Auction Returns

J.W. Hunt Charity Auction Returns...

1/4/2013
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 4, 2013) A long running tradition at the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, the J.W. Hunt Charity Auction to benefit the Parent/Child Center of Tulsa will be held Friday January 11, 2013 in the Upper Grandstands looking over turns 3&4 of the Tulsa Expo Raceway. Now in its seventeenth year, over $100,000 has been raised with items going from $100 to $1,000. Not taking a penny from the auction, all monies...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 04, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/4/2013
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Kevin Swindell looking to stretch

Kevin Swindell looking to stretch...

1/7/2013
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 7, 2013)—Kevin Swindell will be trying to stretch his remarkable winning streak to four in the 27th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire against an all-star field of 270 racing at the Quik Trip Center’s quarter-mile clay oval Tulsa Expo Raceway that runs from Tuesday (Jan. 8) through Saturday. Swindell became the first driver to win the Chili Bowl back-to-back in 2010 and 2011 and led all 55 laps to take his third...more
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Tracy Hines Seeks Second Chili Bow

Tracy Hines Seeks Second Chili Bow...

1/7/2013
Five entries from the THR stable set for competition New Castle, Ind.—Jan. 7, 2013— The list of past winners of the Chili Bowl Nationals is a “Who’s Who” of the racing world. Of the 17 drivers that have won the Chili Bowl, only five have won it more than once. Tracy Hines, who claimed the Golden Driller trophy in 2005, looks to add his name to that very exclusive list of racers that have multiple Chili Bowl wins as he returns to the famed event this year. Hines will...more
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Taylor Ferns Set for Second Chili

Taylor Ferns Set for Second Chili...

1/7/2013
Shelby Township, Mich.—Jan. 7, 2013 — Taylor Ferns got her first taste of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals from behind the wheel in 2012, after attending the race three straight years as a spectator, as she waited to be of-age to compete in the famed indoor event. After getting her feet wet in last year’s Chili Bowl, the 17-year-old will return to Tulsa, Okla., again this year to race against over 250 competitors in what has become the biggest midget event of the year,...more
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NEMA CHAMPS CABRAL, BERTRAND LEAD

NEMA CHAMPS CABRAL, BERTRAND LEAD...

1/7/2013
Four-time Northeastern Midget Association Champion Randy Cabral of Plymouth, Mass. will lead a contingent of drivers expected to challenge the USAC National Midget regulars in the 2103 series debut February 17-18 at New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Cabral has won four of the past five NEMA titles (2008-09-11-12) and will pilot one of two cars entered by Tim Bertrand of Sturbridge, Conn., whose cars have been among the most proficient in Eastern midget racing history. The second...more
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Links: Line-ups and Results - Vacu

Links: Line-ups and Results - Vacu...

1/9/2013
Hello from night four of the 27th running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire. Friday is you Vacuworx Global Qualifying Night and 70 drivers have checked in for their shot at making it into Saturday Lucas Oil Championship A-Feature. Line-ups and Results will be posted throughout the night at http://www.chilibowl.com/profile/schedule/results.aspx?r=30990&rt=sch All results are unofficial until the race re-cap is posted to...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 08, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/9/2013
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Larson Tops Warren CAT Qualifier;

Larson Tops Warren CAT Qualifier;...

1/9/2013
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 8, 2013) Fresh off a four race sweep in New Zealand, Elk Grove, California’s Kyle Larson kept his streak of wins alive, celebrating a well-deserved victory with Steering Wheel absent doughnuts following a superb battle with Brady Bacon in Tuesday’s Warren CAT Qualifying A-Feature presented by US Fleet Tracking. Earning the lead spot in the night’s A-Feature line-up, Larson stayed on point for the first three rounds before...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 09, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/9/2013
Tags: Brady Bacon, Kyle Larson, Tony Stewart
Trey Starks to Make Chili Bowl Deb

Trey Starks to Make Chili Bowl Deb...

1/9/2013
Puyallup, Wash. — Jan. 9, 2013 — Trey Starks is well aware of the history, prestige and aura of the famed Chili Bowl Nationals. After all, his father John competed in the Chili Bowl during its formative years, finishing a very solid sixth in the 1995 edition of the star-studded event, which draws drivers from a multitude of racing series and disciplines. Trey will follow in his dad’s footsteps this year, as he’ll open his 2013 racing campaign in the Chili Bowl, which...more
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Wednesdays with Wayne – Chili Bowl

Wednesdays with Wayne – Chili Bowl...

1/9/2013
(Bill W) January 9, 2012 – Wayne Johnson will take to the track in the City Vending #22x in tonight’s qualifier for the Chili Bowl in the Tulsa Expo Center. The Knoxville, Iowa driver will start his quest for the “Golden Driller” trophy handed out in Saturday’s finale. Wayne has partnered with one of his Texas-based sprint car partners. “We’re driving for Ray Williams of City Vending,” he says. “He’s had this midget a couple of years. He wanted me to do it last...more
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USAC’S NORTHWEST EXPANSION IN 2013

USAC’S NORTHWEST EXPANSION IN 2013...

1/9/2013
The USAC Pacific Northwest operations are expanding in 2013, in part thanks to a new association forged between USAC and the Washington Midget Racing Association (WMRA) which will find the two sanctioning bodies competing in 15 co-sanctioned events. A 55-race calendar has been established which includes the USAC Washington Ignite Midget Dirt Series expand their visits to Skagit Speedway from four to eight including a two day stop with the World of Outlaws over Labor...more
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SOUTHERN STATES DIVISION II MIDGET

SOUTHERN STATES DIVISION II MIDGET...

1/9/2013
Organized in 2010 to establish non-winged Midget racing in the south, the Southern States Division II Midget Series (SSMS) will compete as a support series at the upcoming February 21-23 AMSOIL USAC Sprint Car events at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. Headquartered at Marion County Speedway, a short distance south of Ocala’s Bubba Raceway Park, the series incorporates a variety of machines as it begins its third Winternationals calendar. The opening races of the 2013...more
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Swindell Dominates River Spirit Qu

Swindell Dominates River Spirit Qu...

1/10/2013
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 9, 2013) Just like 2012, Sammy Swindell finished his Prelim Night under the double checkered flags as the US Fleet Tracking No. 1 swept all 25 laps of Wednesday’s US Fleet Tracking A-Feature. With a familiar half grin, the crafty veteran spoke of his win by saying, “when you are this old, it doesn’t get old.” Earning the pacers position, Swindell was never challenged en-route to his seventh Chili Bowl prelim victory while being...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 10, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/10/2013
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Kevin Swindell Perfect on Christne

Kevin Swindell Perfect on Christne...

1/11/2013
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 10, 2013) Dominating his Heat and Qualifier was the only difference between Kevin Swindell’s night and that of his Father. Like Sammy on Wednesday night, Kevin earned the top of the US Fleet Tracking A-Feature line-up and led all 25 laps on Thursday’s John Christner Trucking Qualifying Night. Pacing alongside Jerry Coons Jr., the Super Shox No. 39 left nothing to the imagination; jumping to a half straight-a-way advantage before...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 11, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/11/2013
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Boat Sails to Vacuworx Qualifier V

Boat Sails to Vacuworx Qualifier V...

1/12/2013
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 11, 2013) Pacing the full 25 laps of Friday’s US Fleet Tracking A-Feature, Phoenix, Arizona’s Chad Boat captured his first Chili Bowl prelim victory, setting himself up to repeat the success of his Father Billy Boat who earned the coveted Golden Driller in 1997. “It’s really special” said Boat of his win. “I’ve been coming here for seven years and only made the A once, so every other year has been a disappointment for...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 12, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/12/2013
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Saturday Line-ups

Saturday Line-ups

1/12/2013
A full listing of Saturday's Feature line-ups can be found at http://www.chilibowl.com/profile/schedule/results.aspx?r=30993&rt=sch.
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 12, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/12/2013
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Sammy Swindell, Kyle Larson
Swindell Conquers for Fourth Strai

Swindell Conquers for Fourth Strai...

1/13/2013
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (January 12, 2013) It took 25 years for a driver to win back to back Lucas Oil Chili Bowl National titles. Ever since then, that same name has stood atop the podium without fail as Kevin Swindell continued his family’s Chili Bowl dynasty this past Saturday night with his fourth Golden Driller in as many years. With the victory, the combined Swindell total stands at nine. Drawing the number two pill Friday night for the winner’s redraw,...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 13, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/13/2013
Tags: Kevin Swindell, Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets
Chili Bowl DVD on Sale

Chili Bowl DVD on Sale

1/18/2013
The complete DVD package of the 27th running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is on sale. To order yours, either e-mail Jeff Bowen at blueskytvprod@cox.net, log onto http://www.blueskytvmedia.com, or call 918-639-7853.
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 18, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/18/2013
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Midgets, 01/12/2013 Tulsa Expo Raceway
2014 Chili Bowl Dates

2014 Chili Bowl Dates

1/21/2013
The dates for the 2014 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire have been set. The 28th edition will be held Tuesday January 14th through Saturday January 18th. Practice will be held on Monday January 13th. Ticket renewals will begin on Tuesday March 5, 2013. For more information please call the Chili Bowl office at 918-838-3777. For more updates, follow the Chili Bowl on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChiliBowlNationals and Twitter at...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 21, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/21/2013
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KUNZ TEAM TARGETING “100” AS USAC’

KUNZ TEAM TARGETING “100” AS USAC’...

2/4/2013
Car owner Keith Kunz and team manager Pete Willoughby of Columbus, Ind. have sights set on a USAC milestone in 2013, beginning with USAC’s upcoming Florida Midget events at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach. They hope to reach the century plateau (100) in terms of USAC National wins. Kunz and Willoughby will campaign drivers Tanner Swanson, plus rookies Riley Emmel and Christopher Bell at New Smyrna. Both Emmel and Bell competed at the recent Chili Bowl in Tulsa,...more
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MIDGETS, SPRINTS HEAD FOR FLORIDA

MIDGETS, SPRINTS HEAD FOR FLORIDA...

2/12/2013
USAC racing has a storied past in Florida and enters its future in the coming two weeks with National events at two ovals during the state’s biggest racing motorsports period. The National Midgets, returning to Florida for the first time in eight years, visit New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach February 17 and 18 (Sunday and Monday) during the final buildup to the famed Daytona 500, slated at Daytona Beach February 24 just to the north of New Smyrna Beach. The...more
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STEELE MAKES USAC RETURN AT NEW SM

STEELE MAKES USAC RETURN AT NEW SM...

2/13/2013
Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. will seek his first ever official USAC National feature victory in his home state this weekend when the USAC National Midgets compete at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach. Dave’s only previous USAC win in Florida came in a “non-points” USAC Sprint race at Orlando in 2005 and he will be part of an RW Motorsports quartet of drivers slated to compete at the half-mile paved oval located just 10 minutes south of Daytona Beach. Steele will be...more
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LARSON EYES SUNDAY MIDGETS AT NEW

LARSON EYES SUNDAY MIDGETS AT NEW...

2/15/2013
Racing phenom Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, Calif. is planning to compete in Sunday’s USAC National Midget race at the New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. It’ll be part of a busy week of activity for the 21-year-old who has compiled 10 USAC National Midget victories in his first two seasons. Larson will pilot one of four RW Motorsports entries in Sunday’s event, the first of two at the half-mile Smyrna oval which also hosts Monday USAC Midget racing. He’ll join...more
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Taylor Ferns Ready for USAC Midget

Taylor Ferns Ready for USAC Midget...

2/15/2013
Shelby Township, Mich.—Feb. 15, 2013 — Florida, February and racing have gone hand-in-hand for decades, as racers escape the cold and snow of others parts of the country to open their season in the “Sunshine State.” For the first time in her career, Taylor Ferns will have the chance to be part of the Speedweeks activities as she heads to Florida to compete in a pair of events with the USAC National Midget Series. The opening two races of the pavement portion of the...more
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Tracy Hines Opens the 2013 USAC Mi

Tracy Hines Opens the 2013 USAC Mi...

2/15/2013
New Castle, Ind.—Feb. 15, 2013— When it was announced that the USAC National Midget Series would open the 2013 season in Florida, Tracy Hines was pretty excited. He was already headed to the “Sunshine State” with his sprint car, so getting to race two more times in a midget and open both the sprint car and midget season at the same time offers the perfect way to kick-off the outdoor portion of his 2013 season. Hines will take to the track at New Smyrna Speedway on...more
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USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS:

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS:...

2/18/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kyle Larson, 17B, RW-16.726; 2. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C & A-16.797; 3. Bobby Santos, 17, RW-16.862; 4. Kyle Hamilton, 56, 5ive-6ix-17.201; 5. Kyle O;Gara, 27, RW-17.228; 6. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.251; 7. Tanner Swanson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.263; 8. Taylor Ferns, 55, Ferns-17.333; 9. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-17.343; 10. Dalton Armstrong, 7a, C & A-17.373; 11. David Byrne, 20, Bryne-17.404; 12. Aaron Pierce, 6, Pierce-17.410;...more
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USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS:

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RESULTS:...

2/18/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C & A-16.783; 2. Bobby Santos, 17, RW-16.809; 3. Tanner Swanson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-16.824; 4. Darren Hagen, 3, RFMS-16.974; 5. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-16.975; 6. Dalton Armstrong, 7a, C & A-16.995; 7. Dave Steele, 17B, RW-17.059; 8. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.310; 9. Cole Carter, 5, Bertrand-17.345; 10. Taylor Ferns, 55, Ferns-17.387; 11. Kyle O;Gara, 27, RW-17.432; 12. David Byrne, 20, Bryne-17.739; 13....more
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LARSON, SANTOS GRAB NEW SMYRNA MID

LARSON, SANTOS GRAB NEW SMYRNA MID...

2/19/2013
Caleb Armstrong of New Castle, Ind. is the early leader in the 2013 USAC National Midget Pavement Series and will take a six-point lead over Bobby Santos into the May 25 “Night Before the 500” classic in Indianapolis, Ind. Armstrong recorded sixth and third-place finishes in Sunday and Monday’s series openers at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach. Fla. RW Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, Calif. and Bobby Santos of Franklin, Mass. emerged with...more
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Tracy Hines Finishes Third and Eig

Tracy Hines Finishes Third and Eig...

2/19/2013
New Castle, Ind.—Feb. 19, 2013— It's the goal of every driver to start the season on a strong note and with some consistency. Tracy Hines did exactly that as he finished third in the 2013 season-opener for the USAC National Midget Series and their pavement championship at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida, and wrapped up the two-night event with an eighth-place performance. Hines, piloting the Parker Machinery/Powered by Toyota Spike, began the first night at New Smyrna...more
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6TH “COPPER ON DIRT” SHOWCASES SPR

6TH “COPPER ON DIRT” SHOWCASES SPR...

2/25/2013
The AMSOIL USAC CRA Sprint Cars and USAC Western Midgets open their 2013 campaigns in this weekend’s 6th “Copper on Dirt” events at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Defending USAC National Drivers Champion Bryan Clauson and five-time consecutive USAC/CRA Sprint Car king Mike Spencer, plus Western Midget Champion Shannon McQueen are all gearing up for the 1/3-mile dirt oval, which also sports West Coast Late Model and IMCA Modified competition. Clauson is expected...more
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USAC’S TRUE SPEED “TRIPLE CROWN” G

USAC’S TRUE SPEED “TRIPLE CROWN” G...

2/25/2013
Due to the unique USAC National Championship structure in 2013, with separate USAC National Midget Pavement and Dirt Champions to be crowned, guidelines regarding the USAC True Speed Triple Crown Championship have been restructured and announced. The career achievement is acknowledged with a specially-crafted championship ring courtesy of True Speed Enterprises and USAC Triple Crown Champion Tony Stewart, who became the first to “sweep” the honors in a single year in...more
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USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESU

USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESU...

3/2/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Rico Abreu, 67, Kunz-14.097; 2. Bryan Clauson, 39, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.178; 3. Kyle Larson, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.251; 4. Alex Sewell, 7, McQueen-14.308; 5. Casey Shuman, 12, Dunlap-14.337; 6. Tyler Thorson, 67w, Kunz-14.396; 7. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Johnson-14.400; 8. Dillon Welch, 39x, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.402; 9. Tyler Thomas, 91T, Thomas-14.406; 10. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-14.460; 11. Kody Swanson, 45, Neverlift-14.462;...more
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USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESU

USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESU...

3/3/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Christopher Bell, 71k, Kunz-14.297; 2. Rico Abreu, 67, Kunz-14.376; 3. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Johnson-14,422; 4. Kody Swanson, 45, Neverlift-14.454; 5. Bryan Clauson, 39, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.588; 6. Stevie Sussex, 1az, Sussex-14.650; 7. Johnathon Henry, 88, Graunstad-14.657; 8. Dillon Welch, 39c, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.664; 9. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-14.681;10. Jake Swanson, 05, Swanson-14.700; 11. Tyler Thomas, 91T, Thomas-14.704; 12....more
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WESTERN MIDGET DIRT AT BAKERSFIELD

WESTERN MIDGET DIRT AT BAKERSFIELD...

3/4/2013
USAC’s Western Midget Series heads for Madera and Bakersfield, Calif. ovals in late-March. The pavement series debuts March 23 at Madera Speedway and the dirt series resumes March 30 at Bakersfield Speedway. Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. stands atop the dirt standings after winning the first two features of the season last weekend at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Driving the Curb Records Spike/Esslinger, Clauson passed Ronnie Gardner on lap seven and led...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 04, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/4/2013
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Canyon Speedway Park, USAC Western States Midgets
Indoor Doubleheader for Tracy Hine

Indoor Doubleheader for Tracy Hine...

3/8/2013
New Castle, Ind.—March 8, 2013— Tracy Hines has had more than his fair share of success racing indoors in a midget over the years. He won the 2005 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, as well as a preliminary feature that same year and has nine career top-10 finishes in the 12 Chili Bowl main events that he has qualified for. The veteran, who hails from New Castle, Ind., has a total of four-career indoor midget wins on his resume. Hines will look to add to his indoor prowess...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 08, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/8/2013
Tags: Tracy Hines, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Midgets
WESTERN IGNITES OPEN AT HAVASU 95

WESTERN IGNITES OPEN AT HAVASU 95...

3/11/2013
The 2013 USAC Western Ignite Midget Series debuts this Saturday night at Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu, Ariz. It’s the first of 11 races scheduled for the pavement portion of the 2013 calendar. Saturday’s race is the first for USAC’s Ignite Midgets at Lake Havasu in two years. Ross Rankine, USAC’s 2012 Midwest Ignite Champion, was the 2011 winner. Garrett Peterson of West Sacramento, Calif. and Bryant Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz. won 2012 USAC Western Ignite pavement...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 11, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/11/2013
Tags: Havasu 95 Speedway, Midgets, Midgets
New Faces Challenge Swanson For 20

New Faces Challenge Swanson For 20...

3/12/2013
(March 11, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - Ventura Raceway returns to action this Saturday night, March 16, for its second event of the new 2013 season. After last week's rainout, we will highlight six of our adult classes and three of our kid's divisions in exciting short track oval racing tonight. VRA Midgets, IMCA Modifieds, VRA Sport Compacts, VRA Dwarf Cars, VRA Hobby Stocks, Focus Midgets and our VRA Kids Classes will all be in action on the...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Mar 12, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/12/2013
Tags: Stock Cars, Midgets, Dwarf
Unofficial Results for March 16th

Unofficial Results for March 16th

3/17/2013
Ventura Raceway Race Results for 03/16/2013 VRA Midgets Race #1 03/16/2013 Main Event Results: 1. Cody Swanson, Norco, 30 Laps; 2. Jake Swanson, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 3. David Prickett, Fresno, 30 Laps; Scott Pierovich, Alamo, 30 Laps; 5. Ronnie Gardner, Norco, Ca, 30 Laps; 6. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 7. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 30 Laps; 8. Bruce Hiroshima, Camarillo, 30 Laps; 9. Randi Pankratz, Atascadero, 18 Laps; 10. Wally Pankratz, Orange, 18 Laps; 11. Kyle...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Mar 17, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/17/2013
Tags: Stock Cars, Midgets, Dwarf
USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT) MID

USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT) MID...

3/18/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryant Dawson, 99, Dawson-15.029; 2. Michael Fanelli, 19, Fanelli-15.141; 3. Jarid Blondel, 98, Blondel-15.431; 4. Christine Breckenridge, 26, Breckenridge-15.436; 5. Marina Turner, 98T, Turner-15.509; 6. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-15.967; 7. George Blacker, 9, Blacker-16.492. DASH: (4 Laps) 1. Dawson, 2. Fanelli, 3. Blondel, 4. Breckenridge. NT HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Dawson, 2. Fanelli, 3. Buckley, 4. Blondel, 5. Breckenridge, 6. Turner, 7. Blacker....more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 18, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/18/2013
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Swanson Tops Family Feud In Ventur

Swanson Tops Family Feud In Ventur...

3/18/2013
(March 18, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - Ventura Raceway returned to action after its March 9 rainout with a full program of exciting short track racing action featuring six adult classes and our three division kid's class. Once again racing was excellent as our racers battled for points in the 2013 season. Cody Swanson started the new 2013 with an exciting win over his cousin Jake Swanson and David Prickett in the 30 lap feature for VRA Midgets...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Mar 18, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/18/2013
Tags: Modifieds, Midgets, Dwarf
WESTERN MIDGETS OPEN PAVED SLATE S

WESTERN MIDGETS OPEN PAVED SLATE S...

3/18/2013
The 2013 USAC Western Midget Series makes its pavement debut this Saturday at Madera (Calif.) Speedway after the dirt calendar opened two weeks ago in Arizona. The USAC and BCRA Midgets combine for Saturday’s event and defending USAC Western Midget pavement champion Chad Nichols is expected to be among top threats for victory. Nichols won two of last year’s Madera outings, while Scott Pierovich and Michael Snyder were the other winners. Pierovich currently sits fourth...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 18, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/18/2013
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Madera Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
LVMS BULLRING HOSTS APRIL 6 WESTER

LVMS BULLRING HOSTS APRIL 6 WESTER...

3/18/2013
Bryant Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz. led the final 20 laps to win Saturday night’s 30-lap USAC Western Ignite Pavement Midget opener at Havasu 95 Speedway. Dawson passed Michael Fanelli on lap 11 and led the rest of the way. Fanelli led the first 10 laps and finished second ahead of Shawn Buckley, Jarid Blondel and George Blacker. The series resumes April 6 at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Bullring where Dawson captured the 2012 USAC Las Vegas Ignite title. Dawson scored five...more
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  • Admin Account on Mar 18, 2013
  • Article Date: 3/18/2013
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