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CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H...

9/18/2019
Two weeks ago, at the Ventura Raceway, Jarrett Kramer bested local Cody Nigh for the win on the CLS home track. The victory was the 36-year old Spring Valley resident’s series-leading sixth triumph of the year and it allowed him to maintain a comfortable 136-point lead as he seeks his third CLS championship. Going into the race on the 21st at the “Okie Bowl,” Kingsburg’s Doug Nunes is second in the standings. Nigh, who lives in Camarillo ranks third. San Diego’s...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Nik Larson Headed into the Pavemen

Nik Larson Headed into the Pavemen...

9/18/2019
This weekend Nik Larson Racing and the Northwest Focus Midgets head to Meridian Speedway in beautiful Meridian, Id for the final rounds of the JOES Speed Shop Pavement Challenge presented by Bell Helmets. Its been a great season so far for the #16 and its crew, picking up 2 wins and a runner up in the last 3 outta 4 races, the #16 is sitting 2 markers back of first place heading into the last 2 races, and word from the crew is "lots of hard work in the shop prepping...more
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  • Kevin Larson on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
Tags: Nik Larson, Meridian Speedway, Northwest Focus Midget Series
Layne WINS at Valley

Layne WINS at Valley

9/24/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints invaded Valley Speedway Fri nite. A BIG thank you goes out to our sponsors for 2019, Racin Boys, Rod End Supply and Oskvig Accounting. Heat 1 1st 01 Bobby Layne KC, MO 2nd 5 Tyler Murry Dover, MO 3rd 7 Tyler Johnson Odessa, MO 4th 99 Emma Martin Independence, MO (R) 5th z8 Alex Davis KC, MO (R) Heat 2 1st 49b Kenny Bowers ...more
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  • administrator on Sep 24, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/24/2019
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Nik Larson Wins At Meridian Speedw

Nik Larson Wins At Meridian Speedw...

9/21/2019
Picking up his 4th win of the season and 3rd win on the pavement, Nik Larson went wire to wire to pick up the win during the Pink Lady Classic at Meridian Speedway in Meridian Id. After a driveline failure the night before, Nik's team made repairs and and gave him a great car for saturday night, starting off the night right Nik would go out for qualifying and set a NEW track record for the Northwest Focus Midget Series with a 13.676 breaking his previous record from...more
Kevin Larson
  • Kevin Larson on Sep 25, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/21/2019
Tags: Nik Larson, Meridian Speedway, Northwest Focus Midget Series
BENDER STEALS LEAD ON LAST LAP FOR

BENDER STEALS LEAD ON LAST LAP FOR...

9/30/2019
(Torrance, CA, September 26, 2019) Just days before becoming a dad for the first time, veteran driver A.J. Bender stole the lead on the final lap in the POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series and went on for the win last Saturday night at the Bakersfield Speedway. It was the first victory of the year for the San Diego based driver. A.J. Bender won his first CLS main event of the year last Saturday at Bakersfield. Pit Princess Photo. Eighteen cars were...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2019
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United Rebel Sprint Series 2019 Se

United Rebel Sprint Series 2019 Se...

9/30/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – September28, 2019 - It was a tale of consistency as well as dominance during the fourteenth anniversary of the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing tour as the 2019 race season has concluded with Zach Blurton claiming his 3rd Championship. Alvarado, Colorado driver Jake Bubak dominated the season as he claimed eight series victories, including his second consecutive Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2019
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Powri Lightning Sprint Nationals s

Powri Lightning Sprint Nationals s...

9/30/2019
All eyes of the Lightning Sprint racing world will turn to Eldon, Missouri on October 4th and 5th, as the Inaugural Powri Lightning Sprint Nationals swarm “The Lake”, with big money on the line. Representatives from Powri California Lightning Sprint Series, Powri Rocky Mountain Lightning Sprint Series, and Powri Midwest Lightning Sprint Series are all coming together under a common set of Powri rules making this the premier weekend event of the year for the Lightning...more
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  • administrator on Sep 30, 2019
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CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CARS H...

10/2/2019
Indio teenager James Turnbull heads into Saturday's race at Ventura after recording a season-best second-place finish at Bakersfield two weeks ago. Pit Princess Photo. Two-time CLS champion and current point leader Jarrett Kramer of Spring Valley has dominated the action at the beachside track thus far in 2019. He won the first four races there before finishing sixth on August 24th. Local Cody Nigh of Camarillo took the win that night. Things returned to normal...more
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  • administrator on Oct 02, 2019
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Zac Taylor Heats up El Paso County

Zac Taylor Heats up El Paso County...

10/2/2019
Fourteen drivers took the challenge on Saturday, September 28th to face a cold and blustery night at the El Paso County Raceway. This was the largest field of the year for the Warrior Sprint Series, with drivers from two states making the trip to take home the paycheck. Heat races were won by Zac Taylor of Green River, Wyoming and Brett Ream of Colorado Springs, Colorado. But it was Coby Pearce of Golden, Colorado taking the high points honor and he rolled a four for...more
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  • administrator on Oct 02, 2019
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Grant Sexton Grabs Night One of th

Grant Sexton Grabs Night One of th...

10/5/2019
A record setting 43 entries of Powri Lightning Sprints would take to the fast Lake Ozark Speedway, with side by side action throughout the first night of the Powri Lightning Sprint Nationals. Drivers from nine states and even Canada would pack the pits. After five hard fought heat races, four fast-paced qualifiers, and a pair of edge-of-the-seat B-Feature battles, the feature field of 24 was set for 25 trips around “The Lake”. Fresh off earning the night’s High Point...more
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  • administrator on Oct 05, 2019
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Strunk Shines on Night #2 of the P

Strunk Shines on Night #2 of the P...

10/6/2019
With a moody Mother Nature looming Lake Ozark Speedway would go above and beyond to see the field of 37 Powri Lightning Wing National take to the track and prove themselves with blistering lap times and side by side racing action. Even after an extended intermission due to irregular rain showers drivers from eleven states and Canada would wage racing war through four Heat’s, three Qualifiers, and a pair of B-Features to set the 24 car field for 25 trips around “The...more
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  • administrator on Oct 06, 2019
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TWO MAIN EVENTS FOR LIGHTNING SPRI

TWO MAIN EVENTS FOR LIGHTNING SPRI...

10/21/2019
(Torrance, CA, October 20, 2019) Fans of the POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series will get an early Halloween treat this Saturday night, October 26th, at the Ventura Raceway. In addition to the regular show, the CLS will stage an extra main event to make up for the race that was postponed due to the power outage at the track on October 5th. After the heat races on Saturday, the CLS drivers will run the postponed main event. Only drivers who...more
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  • administrator on Oct 21, 2019
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Midget stand-out Ryan Oerter Conqu

Midget stand-out Ryan Oerter Conqu...

10/21/2019
On a cool Saturday afternoon, another outstanding field of fire-breathing Non-Wing Sprint Cars took to the small D-shaped oval of El Paso County Raceway to battle it out for all the money and to crown a inaugural champion. Entering Saturday, Zac Taylor of Green River, WY held a comfortable lead over Coby Pearce of Golden, CO, but Pearce held onto a chance to win if Taylor had a bad day. Taylor's day started out just that way after he drew the worst pill in the bucket...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Oct 21, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/21/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Creek County Sooner Fall Nationals

Creek County Sooner Fall Nationals...

10/23/2019
Belleville, IL – With the threat of impending weather on Thursday and Saturday this weekend, and with the amount of travel for by fans, teams, and officials, the Season Championship Sooner Fall Nationals at Creek County Speedway have been cancelled. With teams planning to travel to Creek County Speedway from all across the United States to partake in the Inaugural Sooner Fall Nationals and the gloomy forecast of rain threatening to bookend the weekend, the decision has...more
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  • administrator on Oct 23, 2019
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LANGE AND BENDER WIN BATTLES AT VE

LANGE AND BENDER WIN BATTLES AT VE...

11/8/2019
(Torrance, CA, November 5, 2019) Aiden Lange and A.J. Bender won the POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series main events on October 26 at the Ventura Raceway, but it was Jarrett Kramer who won the season-long CLS war. For the third time in his career and second year in a row, the Spring Valley, California veteran was crowned series champion. Nineteen cars showed up on the night and Palmdale’s Eric Greco proved to be the fastest of the group in...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Nov 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 11/8/2019
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CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR SE

CALIFORNIA LIGHTNING SPRINT CAR SE...

11/19/2019
(Torrance, CA, November 17, 2019) The POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series will finish its 26th consecutive season with the 3rd Annual Western States Lightning Sprint Car Championship at the Bakersfield Speedway this Saturday night, November 23rd. Spectator gates will open at 3:00 P.M. with racing at 6:00. Heading into the race, Jarrett Kramer already has his third overall and second straight CLS championship sewed up. The 37-year-old veteran from...more
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  • administrator on Nov 19, 2019
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POWRi National Racing League Champ

POWRi National Racing League Champ...

11/24/2019
The 2019 POWRi Championship Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the River City Casino & Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. The evening will kick off at 6:30PM with a cocktail hour followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. Champions, along with the top ten in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets (Drivers & Owners), POWRi Lucas Oil West Midgets, POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprints and POWRi Engler Machine & Tool 600cc Outlaw Micros will be honored, plus Rookies...more
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  • administrator on Nov 24, 2019
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POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint S

POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint S...

11/24/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (February 6, 2019) – POWRi is proud to announce the addition Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints to the POWRi Lightning Sprint League. With the addition of the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints, this is the fifth series to join the POWRI Lightning Sprint League. Based out of the North Dakota and Minnesota area, the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints will now run under the unified POWRi rule package, with Jason Berg, the series owner, remaining as head of the...more
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  • administrator on Nov 24, 2019
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MICHNOWICZ DOMINATES WESTERN STATE

MICHNOWICZ DOMINATES WESTERN STATE...

12/12/2019
(Torrance, CA, December 2, 2019) Five-time POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series champion Bobby Michnowicz capped off a frustrating season when he led every inch of the way to capture the “3rd Annual Western States Lightning Sprint Car Championship” at the Bakersfield Speedway. The victory was the third of the season for the veteran driver and his second at the “Okie Bowl” this year. Bobby Michnowicz closed the CLS season with the win in the 3rd...more
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  • administrator on Dec 12, 2019
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

12/24/2019
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to both you and your family
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  • Kenny Brown on Dec 24, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/24/2019
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Iowa Sprint League Joins the POWRi

Iowa Sprint League Joins the POWRi...

12/26/2019
BELLEVILLE, IL. (Dec. 23, 2019) Fresh off an outstanding Inaugural season the Iowa Sprint League looks to continue their success, as they will now be joining the Performance Open Wheel Racing Incorporated sanctioning body. With POWRi as a sanctioning body the POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint Car League will primarily run throughout the Midwest focusing on Iowa, Missouri, and parts of Illinois. As the most diverse sanctioning body in the country POWRi’s Kenny Brown stated...more
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  • administrator on Dec 26, 2019
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2020 Racing Season Set for the POW

2020 Racing Season Set for the POW...

12/27/2019
Belleville, IL (December 28, 2019) Uncharted territory, fan-favorite running grounds, and anticipated visits to tracks of the past are all on the agenda for the 2020 POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint Car League racing season. With an aggressive 46 scheduled dates set for competition, WAR drivers will see action in 7 states from early March until mid-October. Kicking the season off in style on Saturday, March 7th at Springfield Raceway in Springfield Missouri to wrapping up...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Dec 27, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/27/2019
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POWRi Creates Quarter Midget Leagu

POWRi Creates Quarter Midget Leagu...

12/29/2019
POWRi is proud to announce the addition of another new league in 2020. In an effort to serve an ever-growing need within the quarter midget community, POWRi has created the POWRi Quarter Midget Racing League. “We are very excited to grow our organization in a unique way,” commented POWRi League owner Kenny Brown. “The direction we are heading with the quarter midget community is to allow them to run as a member-controlled organization, but with the support of POWRi...more
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  • administrator on Dec 29, 2019
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POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint Car Le

POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint Car Le...

12/29/2019
Belleville, IL (December 28, 2019) With great car counts and outstanding racing in 2019 the Iowa Sprint Car League aims to continue successes in 2020, now flying under the POWRi Lucas Oil Banner. Working side by side with the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint Car League in 2020, including 9 stops throughout Iowa as well as a pair of tracks to compete on in Missouri. Getting the season underway on Friday April, 24th in Donnellson Iowa at Lee County Speedway, the POWRi Lucas...more
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  • administrator on Dec 29, 2019
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POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets U

POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets U...

1/3/2020
Belleville, IL – The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League campaign rolls out a 39-event schedule, tackling 2020 with the tour invading Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. An action-packed 2020 includes a handful of first-time events, historic midget jewels, and traditional POWRi outings. As has been tradition for the past several years, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets will join up with the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midgets to open 2020...more
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  • administrator on Jan 03, 2020
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POWRi Engler Machine and Tool 600c

POWRi Engler Machine and Tool 600c...

1/12/2020
Belleville, IL (January 9, 2020) Continuing with the traditions of previous seasons the POWRi Engler Machine and Tool 600cc Outlaw Micro League will primarily mirror race dates of the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League. With eleven racing facilities in four states slotted for 2020 wing to wing micro battles. Starting the season with the annual star-studded “Turnpike Challenge”. A multi-day/multi-track event spanning March 26 to March 29. Beginning the four day...more
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  • administrator on Jan 12, 2020
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POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League

POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League...

1/17/2020
Belleville, IL (January 16, 2020) Promoting premier midget racing across a five-state swing, the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League will venture to 10 venues throughout the 27 racing dates ranging from late-March to mid-October. Remaining true to traditions of previous seasons the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League will join forces with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget’s in seventeen events throughout the 2020 racing season, with ten stand-alone events on the...more
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POWRi Enters Broadcast & Marketing

POWRi Enters Broadcast & Marketing...

1/19/2020
POWRi fans, competitors and sponsors will benefit from expanded, easy to access live and on-demand events, as well as increased editorial and news coverage MOORESVILLE, N.C. — SPEED SPORT announced it has entered into an exclusive three-year agreement to provide production, broadcast and marketing services for Performance Open Wheel Racing, Inc., known as “POWRi.” Beginning when the Lucas Oil POWRi Midget League launched in 2005, POWRi now sanctions sprint cars, micro...more
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  • administrator on Jan 19, 2020
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Kunz Tabs McIntosh

Kunz Tabs McIntosh

2/3/2020
Story by Jacob Seelman Photo by Richard Bales COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cannon McIntosh has converted his breakthrough podium finish during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Raceway into the biggest opportunity of his young career. After impressing fans and industry members during the premier midget event by winning his preliminary-night feature and then finishing third in the Saturday finale, McIntosh will tackle a full schedule of racing for Keith...more
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  • administrator on Feb 03, 2020
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KKM Adds Kaylee Bryson to Midget R

KKM Adds Kaylee Bryson to Midget R...

2/3/2020
Story by Jacob Seelman COLUMBUS, Ind. - Veteran car owner Keith Kunz has tabbed 18-year-old Kaylee Bryson as a driver for his powerhouse midget team, starting in March during the POWRi Turnpike Challenge. Bryson will pilot a JBL-sponsored, Toyota-powered Bullet for Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports in roughly 25 races this season, joining KKM after a short midget stint with Dave Mac Motorsports early in 2019. “Kaylee will be an exciting addition to our program this...more
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  • administrator on Feb 03, 2020
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POWRi Lucas Oil Border Tour Expand

POWRi Lucas Oil Border Tour Expand...

2/5/2020
Belleville, IL. (February 4, 2020) – After a successful inaugural campaign centered around Vado Speedway Park in 2019, the POWRi Lucas Oil Border Tour Non-Wing Sprint Series will branch out in 2020 with new venues and extra bonuses on the line. “The racers have been asking for this for awhile and we’re glad to see Cocopah and Aztec come aboard,” said Rue Stone, Border Tour Series Director. “With this expanded schedule, we were also able to increase this year's point...more
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  • administrator on Feb 05, 2020
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Canyon Speedway Park Joins POWRi L

Canyon Speedway Park Joins POWRi L...

2/8/2020
Canyon Speedway Park has had success with moving in new directions and looks to venture out again. Promoter Doug Gabbard said that "it’s exciting to inject a new direction into our business and we are confident that the success of the POWRi in the Midwest is not a coincidence". “I am eager to get back to my home town of Phoenix and work with all my longtime friends, drivers and Promoter Doug Gabbard,” said Rue Stone, Border Tour Series Director. “With Canyon coming on...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Feb 08, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/8/2020
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2020 POWRi Membership Available No

2020 POWRi Membership Available No...

2/21/2020
Membership registration for race teams planning on competing with POWRi for all divisions in 2020 can be found on line by entering the Diver Register link at the top right side of the POWRi website. You can also join under the Info link located at the top of POWRi web site. You must be a POWRi member to be eligible for the year end point fund and secondary medical insurance. If you are member of POWRi in any division, you will not pay a temporary fee to compete in any...more
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  • administrator on Feb 21, 2020
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New Mexico Motor Racing Associatio

New Mexico Motor Racing Associatio...

2/25/2020
Belleville, IL. (2/25/2020) A leading auto-racing sanctioning body since 1946 the New Mexico Motor Racing Association, based in Albuquerque New Mexico, will now compete under the POWRi banner in the 2020 race season. Setting a solid showing of 18 events for the season, the NMMRA will venture to three separate tracks throughout the land of enchantment extending from early April to October. Starting the season in style on Saturday, April 4th at the newly built...more
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  • administrator on Feb 25, 2020
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Southwest Lightning Sprints to lau

Southwest Lightning Sprints to lau...

2/28/2020
BELLEVILLE, IL. (February 28, 2020) – POWRi is proud to announce the addition of the Southwest Lightning Sprint Series, making it the fourth series to join the POWRi Lightning Sprint League. Based out of Southern California, the Southwest Lightning Sprints will run under a unified POWRi rule package, with Brent Sexton serving as series director. Continuing to function as the sanctioning body for three of the biggest lightning sprint organizations, the POWRi Lightning...more
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  • administrator on Feb 28, 2020
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Preparations Continue for the 2020

Preparations Continue for the 2020...

2/28/2020
Belleville, IL. (2/28/2020) Capitalizing off the successes of previous seasons the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League aims to not only expand in 2020 but continue to serve the drivers while thrilling the fans with captivating superiority of wheelman-ship. Tripling the point fund in three years POWRi will again offer a point’s championship to registered POWRi members with over a total of $15,000 on the line: 1. $3,500.00, 2. $2,500.00, 3.$1,500.00, 4. $1,250.00, 5....more
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POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints

POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints...

3/3/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/3/2020) Wanting to give drivers as many opportunities to take to the track as possible, the newly sanctioned POWRi Southwest Lightning Sprints are set to roll out their 2020 campaign. Debuting under the “Mid-Winter Fair” lights of Imperial Valley Speedway on Saturday, March 7th, Southwest Lightning Sprints continue the side-by-side racing during some daytime dueling on Sunday, March 8th. Presented by Imperial Motorsports Promotions, Imperial Valley...more
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2020 Season Campaign Set for the P

2020 Season Campaign Set for the P...

3/4/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/4/2020) Entering into their first full season under the POWRi brand, the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series is excited to get the 2020 action started. Reveling an ambitious 28 race-date venture during the course of the summer months now competing under the unified POWRi rule-package. Based out of the North Dakota and Minnesota area, the POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints will continue to operate with Jason Berg, the series owner, remaining as head of...more
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  • administrator on Mar 04, 2020
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POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Spr

POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Spr...

3/5/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/5/2020) Offering some of the nation’s best Lightning Sprint racing year after year the POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Sprint Association aims to continue offering the on-track excitement in 2020. Sanctioning a variety of 21 events in the summer months ranging from early-May until late-September. With a few battling features offering drivers the added thrill of going traditional, with five race-dates scheduled for non-wing racing...more
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  • administrator on Mar 05, 2020
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Kreisel Etches Own Record-Breaking

Kreisel Etches Own Record-Breaking...

3/6/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/6/2020) To be a champion in the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League is no small task. To repeat as point’s champion is even more daunting. A feat first thought impossible, has now become a reality, as Warsaw, Missouri’s own Riley Kreisel can boast such accolades. The competition level was beyond high in 2019, having over 150 separate entries - 12 different drivers wheeling their way into victory lane, as five motorists would gain their first-ever...more
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Twenty Race Dates for the POWRi Mi

Twenty Race Dates for the POWRi Mi...

3/6/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/6/2020) Entering into their second full season of POWRi sanctioning competition, the Midwest Lightning Sprints is excited to roll into their 2020 agenda, with a full season of twenty events at six venues throughout Missouri. Sticking with the traditions of over thirty years of Kansas City area racing the POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints will continue to call I-35 Speedway in Winston, Missouri their home track, hosting eleven electrifying events in...more
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  • administrator on Mar 06, 2020
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United Rebel Sprint Series Opening

United Rebel Sprint Series Opening...

3/7/2020
Oberlin, Kansas – March 7, 2020 - The fifteenth consecutive season for the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing kicks off in just three-short weeks as the tour will head to Rolling Plains Motor Speedway in Hays, Kansas for a weekend double-header. Set for Friday and Saturday night, March 27-28, 2020, the annual Mike “Huey” Hughes/Sunflower Classic Memorial presented by Nutrient Ag Solutions race will see a couple show both...more
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  • administrator on Mar 07, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/7/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Close Competition Fuels POWRi WAR

Close Competition Fuels POWRi WAR...

3/9/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/9/2020) For the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League, 2019 competition would bring out the best among the entrants. Drivers would dual week in and week out, always putting on a show for the spectators in hard-fought battles getting into the top positions. Although there can only be one crowned champion at the end of the season, the drivers finishing second, third, and fourth in the points battle require a little reflection on their racing achievements...more
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  • administrator on Mar 09, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/9/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Drivers Prep for 2020 POWRi Lucas

Drivers Prep for 2020 POWRi Lucas...

3/11/2020
Belleville, IL (3/11/2020) Continuing to honor our outstanding competitors that regularly put on classic showings within the POWRi Lucas Oil War Sprint League. Our next entrants not only placed inside the middle of the Top Ten in the overall points standings but made some personal history along the way. Running the familiar fan-favorite Dave Kahn racing, DDI Fabrication, AFD Graphics, Helt’s Top Soil, Randy Davidson Trucking, Weber-Wautoma, Nathan Benson Motorsports,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 11, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/11/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Season Opener Draws Near for POWRi

Season Opener Draws Near for POWRi...

3/12/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/12/2020) For the first time in the history of the POWRi Lucas Oil Border Tour Sprint Series drivers will venture to the alluring Arizona for a duel in the desert. Opening a full-slated schedule of sixteen events in 2020, Border Tour sprinters will first attempt to tame the fast Cocopah Speedway on Saturday, March 21st. Non-Wing 360 sprint cars from all over the Southwest will embark on Somerton Arizona with $1,500 in prize money going to the...more
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  • administrator on Mar 12, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/12/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Competitors Strive for More in 202

Competitors Strive for More in 202...

3/12/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/12/2020) Rounding out the highlights of the Top Ten in POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League Points contenders for 2019 finds a trio of formidable front-runners. With 1,343 total-green-flag laps recorded, the season championship positioning was dependent on every single one as drivers vied for every advantage they could capitalize on in the sensational eighteen features events completed. Hailing out of Bartlett, TN, Anthony Nicholson would be a top...more
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  • administrator on Mar 12, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/12/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Burks Battles All to Gain First-Ev

Burks Battles All to Gain First-Ev...

3/13/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/13/2020) One name dominated the landscape of the Iowa Sprint Car League in 2019. Capturing the Iowa Sprint League Points Championship in controlling fashion, Wyatt Burks would not only win all but two of his eight feature starts within the Iowa League but would place in the runner-up position in the other two features results. Thrilling spectators, Wyatt drove his Salina 410 Racing Engine, Eagle Chassis, Ultra-Line Hobbies and RC Raceway, Torgesons...more
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  • administrator on Mar 13, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/13/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi TV Launches Live-Streaming S

POWRi TV Launches Live-Streaming S...

3/14/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/14/2020) With the partnership agreement between POWRi and The SPEED SPORT Network, now comes a brand new streaming service in POWRi TV. Race fans can now enjoy all the action on the track that POWRi offers with the digital media content and technical support SPEED SPORT guarantees. Ready to be accessed at www.powri.tv as well as a standalone app, to be released subsequently, catch all the racing action POWRi TV offers. Dedicating production support...more
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  • Cassy Staley on Mar 14, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/14/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Turnpike Challenge Postponed, Re-S

Turnpike Challenge Postponed, Re-S...

3/17/2020
Belleville, IL – In light of recent guidance and directives from the CDC suggesting postponement of events over the next several weeks, POWRi and track officials have postponed the Turnpike Challenge in favor of Wednesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 3, 2020. All of POWRi’s events bring national travel and our concern is the risk posed to our fan base, race teams, and staff. The health and safety of all POWRi event attendees is our priority and this measure has been taken...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/17/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Valley & I-44 Speedway Canceled

Valley & I-44 Speedway Canceled

3/24/2020
The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and we are continuing to implement precautionary and preparatory measures in accordance with guidance from government health authorities to ensure the health and safety of our fans, teams and their families. POWRi and track officials have canceled the Saturday, April 11th races for both POWRi WAR at Valley Speedway and POWRi West at I-44 Riverside Speedway. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we will send out...more
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  • administrator on Mar 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/24/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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