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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
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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
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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.
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 12, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/12/2013
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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
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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.
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Jan 18, 2013
  • Article Date: 1/18/2013
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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USAC HALL OF FAME EXPANDS BY 8; 4

USAC HALL OF FAME EXPANDS BY 8; 4...

3/18/2013
Eight additional inductees into the USAC Hall of Fame have been announced, joining the 12 inaugural inductees announced in 2012. The new class includes four drivers, one car owner, one mechanic, one official and one race organizer. An additional four inductees will be selected by popular vote from a list of 16 eligibles released this week through social mediums. The second annual USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held May 18 at Raceway Park in...more
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Sasquatch Nationals

Sasquatch Nationals

3/23/2013
Cedar Lake Indoor Nationals aka "Sasquatch Indoor Nationals presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky" New Richmond, Wis., March 8-9, 2013 - It was 20 degree weather, wind blowing hard, ice and snow everywhere. This Texas girl was not ready for a Wisconsin blizzard. (Don't think my Texas teammate Payton Pierce was either.) But let’s go back to the beginning. I was so excited to get back I the seat of the McCreery #57K midget. We were just coming off a win I the micro so I...more
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  • Kaley Engstrom on Mar 23, 2013
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Unofficial Results for March 23rd

Unofficial Results for March 23rd

3/24/2013
Ventura Raceway Race Results for 03/23/2013 VRA Midgets Race #2 03/23/2013 Main Event Results: 1. Ronnie Gardner, Norco, Ca, 30 Laps; 2. Jake Swanson, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 3. Randi Pankratz, Atascadero, 30 Laps; 4. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 5. Cody Swanson, Norco, 30 Laps; 6. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 30 Laps; 7. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 30 Laps; 8. Hobie Conway, Ventura, 19 Laps; 9. Kyle Edwards, Fountain Valley, 25 Laps Lap Leaders: Randi Pankratz (1-3), Ronnie...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Mar 24, 2013
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USAC WESTERN MIDGET PAVEMENT RACE

USAC WESTERN MIDGET PAVEMENT RACE...

3/24/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. David Goodwill, 88, Arata-13.615; 2. Kody Swanson, 4, Rosen-13.746; 3. Kevin Morris, 17k, Morris-13.820; 4. Frank Guerrini, 63, Guerrini-13.903; 5. Darrin Snider, 2k, Snider-13.976; 6. Dan Gundo, 6x, Gundo-14.143; 7. Gary Conterno, 55, Conterno-14.446; 8. Floyd Alvis, 1, Alvis-14.565; 9. DavidLamont, 09, Rosa-15.201; 10. Lonnie Alton, 5a, Alton-15.392; 11. Chad Nichols, 29, Eskesen-16.683; 12. Ken Nichols, 17n, Nichols-NT; 13. Nick Chivello, 27B,...more
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WESTERN MIDGETS AT BAKERSFIELD SAT

WESTERN MIDGETS AT BAKERSFIELD SAT...

3/25/2013
The USAC Western Midgets invade Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway Saturday night and a new series point leader is nearly assured. At present Bryan Clauson sits atop the standings, but Kody Swanson is just four points back and Rico Abreu is only 15 back entering the Bakersfield race. Swanson, of Kingsburg, Calif., wheeled Bob Rosen’s Espresso Beast/Fontana to victory in Saturday night’s race at Madera (Calif.) Speedway. The race was co-sanctioned by BCRA. David Goodwill,...more
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EASTERN IGNITES DEBUT AT ACE THIS

EASTERN IGNITES DEBUT AT ACE THIS...

3/25/2013
The 2013 USAC Eastern Ignite Midget campaign kicks off its 19-race calendar this weekend with back-to-back races Friday and Saturday at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. The series travels to 10 different venues in five states and concludes with an October race also offering Midwestern Ignite points, the fourth of those races offering both points. Last year’s Eastern Ignite champion Jared Irvan scored five wins in the seven Ace events. Nic Davidson and Chris Lamb were...more
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Gardner Triumphs At Ventura

Gardner Triumphs At Ventura

3/25/2013
(March 25, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - Fans at Ventura Raceway saw another night of exciting open wheel racing Saturday night March 23rd. A full night of short track racing action featuring six adult classes saw drivers continue their battle for points and glory in the new season. Cody Swanson was back to try to get two wins in a row but early race problems kept him from his goal. Instead the night belonged to Robbie Gardner in his Mitchell...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Mar 25, 2013
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USAC EASTERN IGNITE MIDGET RACE RE

USAC EASTERN IGNITE MIDGET RACE RE...

4/1/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ryan Krachun, 29, Krachun-15.590; 2. Chris Lamb, 9, Lamb-15.639; 3. Matt Lundstrom, 5, Lundstrom-15.754; 4. Tyler Corriher, 12, Corriher-15.863; 5. Billy Gaule, 22, Gaule-15.883; 6. Wil Raber, 3, Hocevar-15.968; 7. Calvin Carroll, 24, Carroll-16.020; 8. Nic Davidson, 39, Radical-16.174; 9. Baline Leydig, 21, Leydig-16.353; 10. Nikki Carroll, 124, Carroll-16.501; 11. Gage Walker, 7, Walker-NT; 12. Mike Ward, 80, Ward-NT; 13. Jessica Bean, 9x,...more
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USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RES

USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RES...

4/1/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-13.393; 2. Jake Swanson, 05, Swanson-13.617; 3. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Johnson-13.617; 4. Jace Vander Weerd, 8v, Vander Weerd-13.664; 5. David Prickett, 15, Neverlift-13.670; 6. Troy Rutherford, 11, Martens-13.680; 7. Cody Swanson, 71, Swanson-13.702; 8. Ryan Bernal, 72, Ford-13.715; 9. Markus Niemela, 81, Watt-13.751; 10. Randi Pankratz, 8, Pankratz-13.767; 11. Kody Swanson, 55, Neverlift-13.801; 12. Richard Vander Weerd,...more
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Tags: Cody Swanson, Bakersfield Speedway, USAC Western States Midgets
WESTERN IGNITES SATURDAY AT LVMS B

WESTERN IGNITES SATURDAY AT LVMS B...

4/1/2013
Bryan Dawson of Phoenix, Ariz., USAC’s 2012 Las Vegas Ignite Midget Champion, leads the 2013 Western Ignite Pavement series to the Las Vegas (Nev.) Bullring this Saturday. He won the recent Western pavement opener at Lake Havasu, Ariz. Dawson’s 12 LVMS appearances in last year stamp him as the overwhelming favorite Saturday. In 2012 he posted five wins, four seconds and three thirds! Chris Lamb of Colfax, N.C. will lead the USAC Eastern Ignite Midgets to an April 20...more
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WESTERN MIDGETS PART OF VENTURA’S

WESTERN MIDGETS PART OF VENTURA’S...

4/1/2013
Ronnie Gardner and Kody Swanson enter this Saturday night’s “Battle at the Beach” at the Ventura (Calif.) Raceway as 2013 USAC Western Midget point leaders. Gardner, of Corona, Calif., already has a second and a third in this year’s Western dirt events and Swanson, of Kingsburg, Calif., won the 2013 pavement opener at Madera, Calif. Gardner was second to Cody Swanson in Saturday night’s 30-lapper at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway, while Swanson was 20th. Cody Swanson of...more
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Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Cody Swanson, Ventura Raceway
Battle at the Beach Opens This Sat

Battle at the Beach Opens This Sat...

4/5/2013
(Ventura Raceway, Cliff Morgan, April 5th, 2013) OXNARD, CA - Ventura Raceway is back in action this Saturday night April 6 with a very special event. Saturday night feature the first of four scheduled 2013 Battle of the Beach races for VRA and USAC Midgets. Also on tap are six other adult classes, VRA Dwarf Cars, IMCA Modifieds, VRA Mod Lites, VRA Focus, VRA Quads and VRA Go Karts. All these classes will keep you on the edge of your seat as they battle on Ventura's...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Apr 05, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/5/2013
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ARP BRINGS VRA AND USAC TOGETHER F

ARP BRINGS VRA AND USAC TOGETHER F...

4/5/2013
(Ventura Raceway, Noel Dawson, April 5th, 2013) OXNARD, CA - In just its third season, the King of the Beach title for Midget racers in California has become one of the most sought after titles. For the second season in a row, Automotive Racing Products will be the title sponsor for the 2013 ARP Battle at the Beach series. ARP will provide the $500 winner’s bonus at each event increasing the winner’s total to $1,500 and the now famous surfboard trophy. Much like the...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Apr 05, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/5/2013
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Unofficial Results For April 6th

Unofficial Results For April 6th

4/7/2013
Ventura Raceway Race Results for 04/06/2013 VRA Midgets Race #3 04/06/2013 Main Event Results: 1. Ronnie Gardner, Norco, Ca, 30 Laps; 2. Jake Swanson, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 3. Jonathan Henry, 30 Laps; 4. David Prickett, Fresno, 30 Laps; 5. Kody Swanson, Kingsberg, 30 Laps; 6. Sean Dodenhoff, Bakersfield, 30 Laps; 7. Shannon McQueen, Tehachapi, 30 Laps; 8. Danny Ebberts, Canyon Lakes, 30 Laps; 9. Kyle Edwards, Fountain Valley, 30 Laps; 10. Jim Donley, 30 Laps; 11. Terry...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Apr 07, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/7/2013
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USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESU

USAC WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RESU...

4/6/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. David Prickett (#15 Neverlift), 2. Kody Swanson (#55x Neverlift), 3. Johnathon Henry (#88 Graunstadt), 4. Kyle Edwards (#39 Edwards), 5. Randi Pankratz (#8 Pankratz), 6. Steve Davis (#2D Davis). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jake Swanson (#05 Swanson), 2. Ronnie Gardner (#68 Johnson), 3. Sean Dodenhoff (#9d Dodenhoff), 4. Kyle Smith (#55 Smith), 5. Shannon McQueen (#7 McQueen), 6. Jimmy Voitel (#21 Voitel). NT THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Troy...more
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Tags: Ronnie Gardner, Ventura Raceway, USAC Western States Midgets
USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT) MID

USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMENT) MID...

4/6/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jarid Blondel, 98, Blondel-15.300; 2. Bryant Dawson, 99, Dawson-15.392; 3. Christine Breckenridge, 26, Breckenridge-15.602; 4. Michael Fanelli, 19, Fanelli-15.630; 5. George Blacker, 9, Blacker-15.833; 6. Cody Jessop, 9, Jessop-15.877; 7. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-15.905; 8. Marina Turner, 98T, Turner-15.986; 9. Tom Tombarello, 98, Tombarello-16.353; 10. Ariel Biggs, 11E, Biggs-16.467. FIRST HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Dawson, 2. Blondel, 3. Breckenridge, 4....more
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Stop Me If You've Heard This One:

Stop Me If You've Heard This One:...

4/8/2013
Saturday night April 6, proved to be one of the best nights of racing seen at Ventura in several years. The first of four Battle at the Beach VRA/USAC Midget races presented by ARP was run with 19 midgets in attendance. There were three heat races run Saturday night with wins going to David Prickett in the Super Shox heat one, Jake Swanson in the Schroeder Racing Products heat two and Troy Rutherford the BR Motorsports heat three. The 30 lap Battle at the Beach main...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Apr 08, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/8/2013
Tags: Ventura Raceway, USAC/CRA Sprints, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
INAUGURAL “KOKOMO GRAND PRIX” FRID

INAUGURAL “KOKOMO GRAND PRIX” FRID...

4/8/2013
This weekend’s inaugural USAC/Powri “Kokomo Grand Prix” at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway is expected to generate a battle for the early USAC National Dirt Midget point lead. The 3/8-mile dirt oval hosts complete racing programs Friday and Saturday which also feature the USAC Midwest Ignite Midgets and Powri 600cc Outlaw Micro Series. The events kick off the 2013 USAC National Midget Dirt campaign after the USAC National Pavement campaign opened at New Smyrna Beach, Fla....more
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  • Admin Account on Apr 09, 2013
  • Article Date: 4/8/2013
Tags: Kokomo Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, USAC National Midgets
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