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Jason Martin Masters URSS at Thaye

Jason Martin Masters URSS at Thaye...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, DESHLER, Neb. (July 31, 2019) – Jason Martin tuned up for this upcoming weekend’s Second Annual Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals by racing to victory lane in Wednesday night’s 25-lap POWRI United Rebel Sprint Series feature at Thayer County Speedway. The Lincoln, Neb., resident by way of Liberal, Kan., pounced on teen Kyler Johnson for the lead on a lap two restart and then kept a closing Jake Bubak at bay over the closing rounds to secure his third...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/6/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER...

8/6/2019
Palmdale’s Eric Greco and Cody Nigh of Camarillo captured the heat races preceding the 25-lap main event. The main featured Santa Clarita’s Gage Cheek on the pole with Dyer, who was seventh fast qualifier and who placed fourth in his heat, on the outside of the first row. Lakeside 15-year-old Grant Sexton, fresh off an impressive seventh-place finish in the prestigious Clay Cup in Washington the week before, manned the inside of row two. Two-time CLS champ and current...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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Bubak Shines Again in Belleville 3

Bubak Shines Again in Belleville 3...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, BELLEVILLE, Kan. (August 2, 2019) – Jake Bubak continues to find the Belleville High Banks to his liking. That was evident with his $2,500 triumph in Friday night’s POWRI United Rebel Sprint Series-sanctioned Second Annual Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals preliminary atop the lightning-fast half-mile clay oval aboard the Coyote Candle Company No. 74b entry. It marked the Arvada, Colorado racer’s fourth consecutive score atop the High Banks including...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Bubak Banks Second Consecutive Bel

Bubak Banks Second Consecutive Bel...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, BELLEVILLE, Kan. (August 3, 2019) – Jake Bubak kept his Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals perfection alive by storming to a $7,000 payday in Saturday night’s POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series-sanctioned Second Annual Belleville 305 Nationals 30-lap finale atop the ½-mile Belleville High Banks clay oval. It completed an improbably duplication of last year’s Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals two-night sweep with the Arvada, CO, shoe now four-for-four...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Billings WINS at I-35 Speedway

Billings WINS at I-35 Speedway

8/6/2019
The POWERi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at I-35 Speedway on Sat night. The track was in a really racey condition with “mother nature” helping during the week with extra moisture. A BIG thank you to our 2019 sponsors: Racin’ Boys, Oskvig Accounting and Rod End Supply HEAT 1 1st b20 Tom Brown Ceresco, NE 2nd 71 Jeff Bard Basehor, KS 3rd 7 Tyler Johnson Odessa, MO 4th 2 Kyle Lewis ...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Aug 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/6/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
"Badger Midgets, MSA Sprints, Lege

"Badger Midgets, MSA Sprints, Lege...

8/6/2019
Sun Prairie, WI Aug. 6--Racing action continues this Sunday Night Aug. 11 at Angell Park Speedway with the running of the "Open Wheel Showdown". The three divisions competing will be the: Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, MSA Sprint Cars Series and the Wisconsin Legend Dirt Racing Series. During the most recent Angell Park event two weeks ago, Jordan Mattson became the 164th different midget feature winner in the tracks 73-year history. ...more
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  • administrator on Aug 07, 2019
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Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
RENEWED ENERGY FOR WARRIOR SPRINTS

RENEWED ENERGY FOR WARRIOR SPRINTS

8/8/2019
As the Warrior Sprint Car Series heads to El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colorado this weekend, the series has a renewed sense of energy as the leadership of the series has been turned over to longtime racer and business owner, Mike Hathaway. Hathaway became the interim director of the series last week after a meeting was held to work on improving attendance and interest. Hathaway immediately went to work creating a staff to support the series. Within days, a new...more
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  • administrator on Aug 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/8/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
"Badger Midget Series Statement on

"Badger Midget Series Statement on...

8/9/2019
Dick Jordan, USAC’s tireless public/media relations man for over half a century, passed away Friday morning, August 9. He was 74 years old. Jordan began his career with USAC in December of 1968. No individual has witnessed more USAC events than Jordan from his time as a child attending AAA and USAC racing events with his parents in the 1950s all the way until 2019. Jordan worked extensively with the Badger Midget Series over the years, when Badger and USAC...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/9/2019
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Gilbert Celebrates Birthday WIN

Gilbert Celebrates Birthday WIN

8/10/2019
It was a great Birthday Celebration for Darren Gilbert Friday night at Valley Speedway. First older son Dustin won his heat race in POWRi Valley Outlaw Midget Action. And then younger son A.J. took the night cap winning the Midget feature to celebrate Father Darren’s 54th Birthday in style. For A.J. it was his second feature win of the year in Valley Midget Action giving the young Tonganoxie, Kansas, racer a strangle hold on the season championship with two races...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
"Meseraull clean sweeps Badger Mid

"Meseraull clean sweeps Badger Mid...

8/12/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., Aug. 11--Thomas Meseraull completed a “clean sweep” winning Sunday Night's 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature at Angell Park Speedway. Earlier in the evening Meseraull topped the 26-car field with a qualifying lap of 14.403 seconds and captured his eight-lap heat race. Series points leader Jack Routson took the lead at the start, with Meseraull passing four cars on the opening lap. Two laps later Meseraull...more
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  • administrator on Aug 12, 2019
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Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
30th ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO TOMMY DRUAR

30th ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO TOMMY DRUAR...

8/12/2019
The Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series will visit New York International Raceway Park, home to Lancaster National Speedway this Saturday night, August 17th for the 30th Annual Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak 110. It will be the second visit of the season for the Series during the 2019 campaign. The 110-lap race will be the first race of the season to offer infield pitting at Lancaster. Last season, Andy Jankowiak of Buffalo, N.Y., captured his Father’s...more
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  • administrator on Aug 12, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/12/2019
Tags: Lancaster Speedway, Race of Champions, Street Stocks
RacinBoys Providing Live Audio and

RacinBoys Providing Live Audio and...

8/12/2019
Inside Line Promotions – KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 12, 2019) – RacinBoys is offering either live video and/or audio during a half dozen events this weekend. RacinBoys All Access subscribers will be able to watch live action of the ASCS Warrior Region show on Sunday at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo. Those subscribers along with those who are part of the RacinBoys On-Demand subscription will be able to listen to the 2nd annual POWRi WAR Sprint Nationals on...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Aug 12, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/12/2019
Tags: Lucas Oil Speedway, Missouri State Fair Speedway, Oberlin Speedway
PEARCE NABS THE WIN IN THE POWRi L

PEARCE NABS THE WIN IN THE POWRi L...

8/13/2019
Coby Pearce was unstoppable Saturday night at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colorado, as he dominated the competition winning both his heat race and the feature win. Pearce, who hales from Golden, Colorado started from the pole position and never looked back earning over $500 in cash and merchandise. The top four finishers were Pearce, Jeff Seesholtz from Fountain, Colorado, Skyler Hughes from Kearny, Arizona and Ryan Riggs from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Best...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
$1200 to-Win Bob Salem Memorial Th

$1200 to-Win Bob Salem Memorial Th...

8/13/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 11, 2019 - With the series and drivers taking a well-deserved weekend off following the highly successful second annual “Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals,” the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing has its sights set on this coming weekend, August 16-17, 2019. It will be that time of year for the annual Eagle Travel Stop and Convenience Stores Bob Salem Memorial, set to take place at Oberlin...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
FAIRBURY, LINCOLN, MACON TRIPLEHEA

FAIRBURY, LINCOLN, MACON TRIPLEHEA...

8/13/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 13, 2019) – A central Illinois tripleheader awaits the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League this weekend as the season returns to form at three exciting “Illini State” facilities. It all begins on Thursday, August 15 with a trip to Fairbury American Legion Speedway followed by a Friday, August 16 visit to Lincoln Speedway and wrapped up by a Saturday, August 17 appearance at Macon Speedway. With 16 races left on the docket, the chase for the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
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Tags: Fairbury Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, Macon Speedway
Boos 5th POWRi RMLSA WIN

Boos 5th POWRi RMLSA WIN

8/14/2019
18 POWRi RMLSA Lightning Sprints made the trip down to Calhan Colorado’s El Paso County Raceway, and were treated to a beautiful day and a great track surface. The racy 1/4 mile oval was recently revived with a lot of new clay. 3 heat races were run, and won by #0 BJ Sauer, #9F Andy Flood and #61 Jesse Fernandez. The feature was a great race starting out with the #3J driven by Joel Mellon taking the lead. A yellow flag on lap 3 regrouped the field with the #39x Dakota...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
POWRi WEST READY FOR CREEK COUNTY,

POWRi WEST READY FOR CREEK COUNTY,...

8/14/2019
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (August 14, 2019) – Returning to form this weekend, the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League splits the slate between the 918 and the 405. Following a Friday appearance at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla., the league heads to I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City on Saturday night for the season’s most meaningful race, the Grady Chandler Benefit. Scheduled to open the weekend at Sapulpa’s Creek County Speedway, the POWRi West combatants...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
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Tags: Creek County Speedway, I-44 Riverside Speedway, POWRi West Midgets
Nik Larson is headed back to the P

Nik Larson is headed back to the P...

8/14/2019
Nik Larson has been having a great summer racing with the Wicked Energy Gum Northwest Focus Midget Series presented by Cognitive Warriors on both the dirt and the pavement, well this weekend the #16 team heads east on the mountains to Yakima Speedway for some more pavement racing, this will be the first time for the series drivers on the big half mile speedway and Nik is looking forward to the challenge. After picking up the wins in the first 2 out of 3 races of the...more
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  • Kevin Larson on Aug 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/14/2019
Tags: Nik Larson, Yakima Speedway, Northwest Focus Midget Series
DALBY DRIVING FOR TUCKER-BOAT IN U

DALBY DRIVING FOR TUCKER-BOAT IN U...

8/14/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 14, 2019) – Teaming with a powerhouse organization in Tucker-Boat Motorsports, 19-year old Robert Dalby of Anaheim, Calif. has a potentially career-defining weekend ahead of him. The west coast sensation will board a plane and head for Illinois, as he plans to tackle a POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League tripleheader at joints such as Fairbury, Lincoln and Macon. Currently slotted fifth in POWRi Lucas Oil BCRA Dirt Midget points, Dalby has...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
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Tags: Robert Dalby, Fairbury Speedway, Lincoln Speedway
"Badger Sycamore/Angell Park Doubl

"Badger Sycamore/Angell Park Doubl...

8/14/2019
Sun Prairie, WI August 14---A weekend doubleheader awaits The Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, at Sycamore (Ill.) Speedway on Saturday Night August 17 before returning to Angell Park Speedway for one of the most popular nights at the track, the following evening Sunday, August 18. Saturday's event at Sycamore "The Back to School Bash" will also feature Super Late Models, Street Stocks, and Pure Stocks. General admission gates open at 6 pm,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
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Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
WISE WHEELS CUSHION TO SECOND POWR

WISE WHEELS CUSHION TO SECOND POWR...

8/16/2019
FAIRBURY, ILL. (August 15, 2019) – Adding his second-career POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League victory on Thursday night, Zeb Wise of Angola, Ind. wheeled the Clauson-Marshall Racing, Driven 2 Save Lives, Spike/SR-11 No. 39BC to the win on Thursday night at Fairbury American Legion Speedway. Starting from the outside pole, Wise took the green flag alongside PAC Racing Springs High Point Man, Thomas Meseraull. Sliding across turns one and two in front of Wise,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 16, 2019
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Tags: Fairbury Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
Bacon Vies for Another USAC Silver

Bacon Vies for Another USAC Silver...

8/16/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (August 16, 2019) – Brady Bacon’s most recent outing aboard the Klatt Enterprises No. 6 USAC Silver Crown entry atop the central Pennsylvania Williams Grove Speedway clay oval in June resulted in the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native’s first series win. “The Macho Man” will try to make it two series wins in a row on the dirt with this Saturday’s Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield’s Illinois State Fairgrounds mile oval. Already with eight...more
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  • administrator on Aug 16, 2019
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Tags: Brady Bacon, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
COURTNEY SHINES BRIGHT IN POWRi SC

COURTNEY SHINES BRIGHT IN POWRi SC...

8/17/2019
LINCOLN, ILL. (August 16, 2019) – Although hard to believe, Tyler Courtney’s impressive bid on Friday night at Lincoln Speedway marked only the second POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League win of his career. Leading 28 of 30 laps, “Sunshine” overcame a hectic early-race battle and fought off Logan Seavey in the late stages to park his Clauson-Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink, Spike/SR-11 No. 17BC in victory lane. Creating excitement from the drop of the green flag,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 17, 2019
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Tags: Lincoln Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, Midgets
BEASON BAGS POWRi WEST WIN AT CREE

BEASON BAGS POWRi WEST WIN AT CREE...

8/17/2019
SAPULPA, OKLA. (August 16, 2019) – Leading from wire-to-wire, Jonathan Beason of Broken Arrow, Okla. controlled Friday’s POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League main event at Creek County Speedway from start-to-finish, earning his third win of the 2019 season. Rolling a five-car inversion for the feature, Andrew Felker went from high point man to a fifth-place starting spot as Jonathan Beason and Kyle Jones assumed the front row of the 25-lap feature. Jumping into the lead,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 17, 2019
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Tags: Creek County Speedway, POWRi West Midgets, Midgets
"Meseraull tops Sycamore Badger M

"Meseraull tops Sycamore Badger M...

8/18/2019
Sycamore, Ill., Aug. 17--Thomas Meseraull won Saturday Night's 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature at Sycamore Speedway. Ryan Probst took the lead at the start, while Meseruall began improving positions from his 16th place starting position. Probst executed a “half-spin” while leading on Lap 2, bringing out the caution. Kevin Olson assumed the lead on the start, with Meseraull running in twelfth place. Meseraull improved to...more
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  • administrator on Aug 18, 2019
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Tags: Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"Zelinski scores second CornFest V

"Zelinski scores second CornFest V...

8/19/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., Aug. 18-Jeff Zelinski won the 43rd annual "Miller Lite Cornfest Racing Classic" 25-lap Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The victory was his second in the event, following up his 2016 triumph. Series points leader Jack Routson flipped on the opening lap, escaping injury, Kurt Mayhew took the lead from the front row on the complete restart. Ryan Probst took the lead from Mayhew...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Sammy Swindell Produces Two Top 10

Sammy Swindell Produces Two Top 10...

8/19/2019
Inside Line Promotions – LEE, N.H. (Aug. 19, 2019) – Sammy Swindell earned a pair of top-10 finishes last week during two pavement winged midget races. Swindell drove for Bertrand Motorsports during the NorthEastern Midget Association events on Wednesday at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, Conn., and on Friday at Lee USA Speedway. “This is my third different car and both tracks I hadn’t run before,” he said. “It’s a bit different because it’s a midget...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Aug 19, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/19/2019
Tags: Sammy Swindell, Lee USA Speedway, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
KRAMER GETS 5TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNI

KRAMER GETS 5TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNI...

8/19/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 15, 2019) Jarrett Kramer took another step towards his third POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series championship when he won his fifth main event of 2019 last Saturday night at the Barona Speedway. The win allowed the Spring Valley resident to extend his lead in the standings with only six races to go in the season. (Attached photo of Jarrett Kramer courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) Nineteen cars showed up for the third and...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Bubak Thrills for Last-Lap URSS Fe

Bubak Thrills for Last-Lap URSS Fe...

8/19/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 17, 2019 - The old saying “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” is a cliché often used in racing. But that statement could not be more accurate than the outcome of last night’s annual Bob Salem Memorial at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas as Jake Bubak passed leader Zach Blurton on the white flag lap to claim the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing on Friday night. Blurton and Kyler...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Martin Claims $1200 Bob Salem Memo

Martin Claims $1200 Bob Salem Memo...

8/19/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 17, 2019 - Jason Martin took the lead near the races midway point and led the rest of the way to claim the annual Bob Salem Memorial on Saturday night as the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing wrapped up their annual two-night event at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas. Shayle Bade and Zach Blurton started on the front row for the thirty-lap-feature with Bade taking the lead as the green flag...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Mark Billings WINS Lake Ozark Spee

Mark Billings WINS Lake Ozark Spee...

8/19/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at the beautiful Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO on Sat night to join the POWRi War Sprint cars and the Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The track was in a great shape for some good racing. HEAT 1 1st 85 Ken Billings KC, MO 2nd 71 Jeff Bard Basehor, KS 3rd 49b Kenny Bowers Olathe, KS (R) 4th rj45 J P Falke Odessa, MO (R) 5th 99 Emma Martin...
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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TOTAL LENDING CONCEPTS OFFERS UP A

TOTAL LENDING CONCEPTS OFFERS UP A...

8/20/2019
Colorado Springs, CO – With the new resurgence of the Lucas Oil POWRi Warrior Sprint Series, Director Mike Hathaway and his team have been working hard to build a strong foundation for the last few races of the season. The future is bright as the car count has nearly doubled with promise of continued growth and Mystic Mountain Distillery has become the victory lane sponsor with “Chase for the Case”. Now taking it to the next level for the competitors and the fans,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 20, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
“MAYHEM at MONARCH” SET FOR SEPT.

“MAYHEM at MONARCH” SET FOR SEPT....

8/20/2019
Sprints, Midgets & Dwarfs – Oh My! “MAYHEM at MONARCH” SET FOR SEPT. 6-7 Featuring 4 Divisions of Open Wheel Racing! Wichita Falls, TX (8/19/19) press release by DarinShort.com. The final event of the Monarch Motor Speedway season is assured to be a wild one, when the USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma, RaceSaver Sprint Cars, POWRi West Midgets and Lone Star Dwarf Car Club all converge upon the ultra-fast, ultra-modern ¼ mile oval with the running of “Mayhem at Monarch” on...more
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  • Darin Short on Aug 20, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/20/2019
Tags: Monarch Motor Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Taylor Trying to Shake Bad Luck

Taylor Trying to Shake Bad Luck

8/21/2019
Inside Line Promotions – FORT MORGAN, Colo. (Aug. 21, 2019) – Zac Taylor can’t seem to catch a break. Bad luck found Taylor last Saturday for the third time in four weeks. Taylor once again had a car capable of winning while competing at I-76 Speedway with the POWRi Lucas Oil Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association, but an incident with another car at the start of the feature ended his night early. Three weeks ago at the same track an ignition switch problem cost...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Aug 21, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/21/2019
Tags: Zac Taylor, I-76 Speedway, RMMRA
Bacon is Smackdown Ready!

Bacon is Smackdown Ready!

8/21/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (August 21, 2019) – Following a USAC Silver Crown rainout at Springfield, it’s back to the business of chasing down a third USAC Sprint Car title with this week’s Kokomo Sprint Car Smackdown. The event begins with Wednesday night’s #GYATK special before evolving into three full nights of USAC points sanctioned events on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Bacon enters the prestigious event sitting second in USAC Sprint Car points after a...more
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  • administrator on Aug 21, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/21/2019
Tags: Brady Bacon, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
CLS POINT LEADER KRAMER TRIES TO S

CLS POINT LEADER KRAMER TRIES TO S...

8/22/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 20, 2019) POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car driver Jarrett Kramer will return to what has been his own private playground in 2019, the Ventura Raceway, this Saturday night, August 24th. In the CLS first four appearances at the track this year, Kramer has won each time. (the attached photo of nose to tail action from earlier in the year at Ventura is courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) A two-time and defending series champion,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
4th annual Tom Manny Memorial Race

4th annual Tom Manny Memorial Race...

8/22/2019
On Saturday August 10th, the POWRi Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) mighty midgets visited the new Stockton 99 Speedway for the 4th annual Tom Manning Memorial race. There were ten cars signed in at the pit gate, but the machines of Mark Maliepaard and Cody Jessop were withdrawn following hot laps with mechanical maladies. The day’s first qualifier, BCRA stalwart JR Williams was involved in an incident with a wayward push truck that left the #74 midget with a...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
LARSON LANDS BCRA WIN AT PLACERVIL

LARSON LANDS BCRA WIN AT PLACERVIL...

8/22/2019
PLACERVILLE, CALIF. (August 21, 2019) – Making a rare one-off appearance with the POWRi Lucas Oil BCRA Midget League on Wednesday night, Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, Calif. strolled into Placerville Speedway with a brand new car and walked out with a dominating win. Debuting the Kyle Larson Racing, Finley Farms, King/Toyota No. 1K, Larson broke out his own entry for the first time with help from longtime crew chief, Paul Silva. Starting the night on top, the NASCAR Cup...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
Tags: Placerville Speedway, BCRA - Bay Cities Racing Association, Midgets
"Badger Midget Series Statement on

"Badger Midget Series Statement on...

8/22/2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Christine (Ecker) Reisdorf, long time Badger midget car owner and daughter of Bill Ecker, owner of the RAB Racing 57 midget race team. Amy died suddenly today at UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please keep Bill, Amy’s son Caden, her brother Chris, and partner Steve Wineke in your thoughts and prayers.
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  • administrator on Aug 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
OUR NEXT EVENT: "MAYHEM at MONARCH

OUR NEXT EVENT: "MAYHEM at MONARCH...

8/24/2019
OUR NEXT EVENT at Monarch Motor Speedway: Sprints, Midgets & Dwarfs – Oh My! “MAYHEM at MONARCH” SET FOR SEPT. 6-7 Featuring 4 Divisions of Open Wheel Racing! Race Teams & Fans: We have decided to give our staff Labor Day weekend off so we can be fully prepared for our big 2-day season finale on Fri/Sat. Sept. 6-7; so we are NOT racing on August 30th. Please read on for all of the details: Wichita Falls, TX (8/24/19) press release by DarinShort.com. The final event of...more
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  • Darin Short on Aug 24, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/24/2019
Tags: Monarch Motor Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
“2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am

“2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am...

8/26/2019
Madison, Wis., Aug. 25---2013 Badger Midget Series Car Owner Champion Amy Christine (Ecker) Reisdorf, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22 at UW Health University Hospital. Amy was born on April 27, 1970 in Enterprise, Alabama, the daughter of William and Rosemary Ecker. Her father Bill was a long-time crew chief, and crew member with several teams before turning his attention to be a car owner in the late ’90s. A few years later RAB (Rose, Amy,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
RacinBoys Showcasing Three Live Vi

RacinBoys Showcasing Three Live Vi...

8/26/2019
Inside Line Promotions – KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 26, 2019) – This holiday weekend will be a huge one for RacinBoys, which is producing three live video as well as three live audio events. RacinBoys All Access subscribers will be able to watch all three Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour races, running Friday at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, before a doubleheader at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Mo., on Saturday and Sunday. The two shows at Lake Ozark Speedway include...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: Lake Ozark Speedway, Grays Harbor Raceway, Jacksonville Speedway
LAYNE LANDS VALLEY VICTORY

LAYNE LANDS VALLEY VICTORY

8/26/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (August 24, 2019) - Bobby Layne of Kansas City, Mo. extended his points lead with the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints this weekend as he nailed down his second win of the year at Valley Speedway. Chasing Layne to the finish line at the Grain Valley, Mo. facility was Jeff Bard in second, Kyle Lewis in third, Tyler Johnson in fourth and Emma Martin in fifth. Up next for the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprint League is a Saturday, August...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
"2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am

"2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am...

8/26/2019
By Bryan Gapinski Madison, Wis., Aug. 25---2013 Badger Midget Series Car Owner Champion Amy Christine (Ecker) Reisdorf, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22 at UW Health University Hospital. Amy was born on April 27, 1970 in Enterprise, Alabama, the daughter of William and Rosemary Ecker. Her father Bill was a long-time crew chief, and crew member with several teams before turning his attention to be a car owner in the late 90's. A few years later...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
PEARCE RACES TO FIRST-PLACE WITH W

PEARCE RACES TO FIRST-PLACE WITH W...

8/26/2019
The Warrior Sprint Car Series was treated to another wicked fast track Saturday night at EPCR, and the racers took to the challenge and put on an awesome show. Hathaway Performance heat races were won by Zac Taylor from Green River, Wyoming and Brett Ream from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Taylor would roll a 6 on the invert placing Jeff Seesholtz from Fountain, Colorado on the pole and Ryan Riggs from Colorado Springs outside pole. After driver introductions were made,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
POWRi MIDGETS SPENDING LABOR DAY A

POWRi MIDGETS SPENDING LABOR DAY A...

8/26/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 26, 2019) – Labor Day at ‘The Lake’ is a longstanding tradition cherished by American’s nationwide; even the POWRi Lucas Oil National / West Midget League. Scheduled for a doubleheader not far from Missouri’s majestic Lake of the Ozarks, racers and fans will swarm the area this Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 for back-to-back nights at Lake Ozark Speedway. Marking only the fourth and fifth races in POWRi National Midget League...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: Lake Ozark Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi West Midgets
"Angell Park season finale Doty Cl

"Angell Park season finale Doty Cl...

8/27/2019
Sun Prairie, Wis., Aug. 27---The 73rd season of racing at Angell Park Speedway, concludes this Sunday Night Sept. 1, with the running of the "Conrad Real Estate Kevin Doty Classic". Racing divisions will be the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series, and The Auto Meter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprint Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts. Grandstand gates open at 4:30 pm, with practice beginning at 5:30 pm, racing to follow. Badger...more
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  • administrator on Aug 27, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/27/2019
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Weekend of Versatility on Tap for

Weekend of Versatility on Tap for...

8/27/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (August 27, 2019) – After a top-ten Kokomo Sprint Car Smackdown finish and extending his streak of top-ten finishes in USAC Sprint Car competition to 21 in a row, Brady Bacon’s versatility will be on display this weekend. Bacon will be in action in each of USAC’s premier divisions this weekend including Sprint Cars, Midgets and Silver Crown cars. This weekend’s action begins with the Brandt River Town Showdown at Granite City,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 27, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/27/2019
Tags: Brady Bacon, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
COFER AND KUNZ REUNITE FOR LAKE OZ

COFER AND KUNZ REUNITE FOR LAKE OZ...

8/30/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 30, 2019) – The roster for Saturday and Sunday’s POWRi Lucas Oil National / West Midget League shows at Lake Ozark Speedway just found a new entrant, in the form of Macdoel, California native Maria Cofer. Reuniting with Keith Kunz Motorsports, Cofer will be behind the wheel of a Toyota Racing powered Bullet-By-Spike No. 97 for both nights. “I’m super thankful for the opportunity to reunite with KKM and everyone over there,” noted Cofer....more
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  • administrator on Aug 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/30/2019
Tags: Maria Cofer, Lake Ozark Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
CODY NIGH GETS FIRST LIGHTNING SPR

CODY NIGH GETS FIRST LIGHTNING SPR...

8/31/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 28, 2019) Local driver Cody Nigh outdistanced the field to score his first POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car main event win of 2019 last Saturday night at the Ventura Raceway. The victory put a halt to the four-race Ventura win streak of series point leader Jarrett Kramer. (The attached photo of Cody Nigh is courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) Eighteen cars signed in at the pit gate for the 12th race on the 2019 CLS schedule. San...more
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  • administrator on Aug 31, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/31/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
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