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Burdette Carter Classic Saturday,

Burdette Carter Classic Saturday,...

6/23/2019
Grundy County Speedway will be hosting the Burdette Carter Classic and Veterans Night July 6, 2019. It is part of the Grundy County Fair racing program and it has been a tradition that the midgets run during the Fair dates....a tradition that has lasted many years! The POWRi midgets will be running the National-style engines and the Production-style motors at the same time.....or.....two races in one! We run this way as we are developing the series and increasing the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/23/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Shon Deskins Charges With ASCS Eli

Shon Deskins Charges With ASCS Eli...

6/23/2019
Bryan Hulbert – STEPHENVILLE, Texas (June 22, 2019) Two nights of racing at 281 Speedway and two first time winners with the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating, Arizona’s Shon Deskins charged through the field from ninth to win Saturday night. The third ASCS Region that Deskins has claimed victory in, the win brings Shon’s ASCS win total to seven with victories in the former Canyon Region as well as the San Tan Ford Non-Wing. Beating out...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jun 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/23/2019
Tags: Shon Deskins, 281 Speedway by C&S Promotions, ASCS Elite Non-Wing Sprints
Raidart Claims First Win

Raidart Claims First Win

6/23/2019
Zach Raidart started on the pole of the twenty lap A main and he used that prime starting spot to take the early lead holding onto that lead for the entire twenty laps in route to the win. In what has become something of a theme for the Wisconsin wingLESS series. This was Raidart's first career win in the wingLESS car, making him the third driver this year to earn his first victory. Jimmy Sivia brought his orange and purple 91 home in second followed by Allen Hafford...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/23/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
SABRASKI MACK ESTEY WIN MOD FEATUR

SABRASKI MACK ESTEY WIN MOD FEATUR...

6/24/2019
SABRASKI MACK ESTEY WIN MOD FEATURES AT GONDIK LAW SPEEDWAY Peterson Stordahl Top Traditional and Winged Sprints UMSS/Renegade Battle By Jerry O'Brien 6-21-19 Superior, WI Racing Friday night June 21st at Gondik Law Speedway was essentially an Open Wheel show. Coming to the cool shores of Lake Superior was the North/South clash between the Upper Midwest Sprint Car Series and the Renegade Sprint Car Series featuring both Winged and Traditional Sprint cars. The...more
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  • administrator on Jun 24, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/24/2019
Tags: Gondik Law Speedway, WISSOTA, 360 Sprints - Winged
TRI-CITY AND SPOON RIVER AWAIT HUG

TRI-CITY AND SPOON RIVER AWAIT HUG...

6/25/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (June 25, 2019) – A pair of $2,000 to win, $200 to start events await the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League this weekend with an Illinois doubleheader on tap, and Speed Shift TV will be on the scene to broadcast it live. Beginning with the league’s first-ever visit to Tri-City Speedway on Friday, June 28, the weekend wraps up on Saturday, June 29 at the always-exciting Spoon River Speedway. In an early-season stretch hampered by Mother Nature’s...more
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  • administrator on Jun 25, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/25/2019
Tags: Spoon River Speedway, Tri-City Junior Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints
USAC WSO SPRINTS GO TO OK SPORTS P

USAC WSO SPRINTS GO TO OK SPORTS P...

6/25/2019
USAC WSO SPRINTS GO TO OK SPORTS PARK SATURDAY Photo Credit: Jeff Taylor Ada, Oklahoma (June 25, 2019)………Ada comes calling for USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma for the first and only time this year for the series’ Saturday, June 29, visit to Oklahoma Sports Park. Danny Smith (Sapulpa, Okla.) was the victor in last year’s USAC/WSO trip to the half-mile dirt oval. He also comes into the weekend as the most recent winner in the series, scoring his first win of the year...more
Michelle Walden
  • Michelle Walden on Jun 25, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/25/2019
Tags: Kyle Clark, Danny Smith, Oklahoma Sports Park
SPRINTS FOR VETERANS @ MT PLEASANT

SPRINTS FOR VETERANS @ MT PLEASANT...

6/27/2019
Mt Pleasant, MI - In 2016, in our inaugural season, Great Lakes Super Sprints held our first ever sanctioned race at Mount Pleasant Speedway. Scheduled as the 9th race of the season, we raced at Limaland and Eldora in Ohio with the NRA Sprint Invaders and we raced at Hartford Speedway in a co-sanctioned event with The Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour. However, the first 5 solo GLSS races were rained out that inaugural season, making the June 16th visit to Mount Pleasant...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Jun 28, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/27/2019
Tags: Mount Pleasant Speedway, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Addvanced Heating & Cooling
Bacon Hustles to Haubstadt on Sund

Bacon Hustles to Haubstadt on Sund...

6/28/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (June 28, 2019) – After another rainout last week, Brady Bacon continues USAC National Sprint Car action at Haubstadt, Indiana’s Tri-State Speedway on Sunday aboard the Hoffman Racing / Mean Green No. 69 Sprint Car. While last Saturday’s card at Lincoln Park Speedway fell victim to rain, Bacon still manage to get a night of racing action in the books by racing to a third-place finish at Gas City I-69 Speedway’s Jerry Gappens Sr.,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 28, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/28/2019
Tags: Brady Bacon, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
WEYANT WIRES TRI-CITY DEBUT FOR 14

WEYANT WIRES TRI-CITY DEBUT FOR 14...

6/29/2019
GRANITE CITY, ILL. (June 28, 2019) – After storming around the outside of Colten Cottle on the second circuit, Korey Weyant went the distance on Friday night at Tri-City Speedway to win the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League debut at the Granite City, Ill. 3/8th-mile. Fending off a hard charging Riley Kreisel in the closing laps, Weyant of Springfield, Ill. held on for his 14th-career triumph, extending his record as the winningest driver in WAR history. Attracting a...more
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  • administrator on Jun 29, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/29/2019
Tags: Tri-City Junior Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
NICHOLSON NABS WAR WIN AT SPOON RI

NICHOLSON NABS WAR WIN AT SPOON RI...

6/30/2019
CANTON, ILL. (June 29, 2019) – Advancing from the 11th spot, inside of row six, Anthony Nicholson of Bartlett, Tenn. methodically marched his way through the field and into contention for the lead by halfway of Saturday’s 25-lap main event at Spoon River Speedway. Sneaking by Mario Clouser and Kory Schudy, Nicholson assumed the lead on lap 13 and held on for his second-career victory with the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League. With a fleet of 27 entries on hand,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/30/2019
Tags: Spoon River Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Raidart Doubles Down

Raidart Doubles Down

6/30/2019
Zachary Raidart of Antioch, Illinois made it two 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint feature wins in a row highlighting Wilmot Raceway's First Responder Night Saturday, June 29. Raidart's win in the non-stop main came despite a leaking right-rear tire which went flat as he pulled into victory lane. "I could tell it was going down, but just kept on the throttle," said Raidart after becoming the first duplicate wingLESS feature winner in five Wilmot outings and...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/30/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
FREEDOM FEST FIREWORKS SHOW PLUS H

FREEDOM FEST FIREWORKS SHOW PLUS H...

7/1/2019
FREEDOM FEST FIREWORKS SHOW PLUS HUGE NIGHT of RACING FEATURED THIS FRIDAY JULY 5th at Monarch Motor Speedway! GRAB YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS! 8:30pm - Adult G.A. just $18!! Featuring: $1,000 to win USRA Modifieds! $800/win & $200/start RaceSaver IMCA Winged Sprint Cars, $800/win & $150/start Wingless Sprint Cars & $650/win USRA Limited Modifieds! (see purse details below) VINTAGE RACE CAR Exhibition! Cars on display before races, then see them on track! FIRST 500...more
Darin Short
  • Darin Short on Jul 01, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/1/2019
Tags: Monarch Motor Speedway, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Eddie Strada “Edges” the field at

Eddie Strada “Edges” the field at...

7/1/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Fultonville, New York, June 30th, 2019. “The Edge” Eddie Strada from Lake Ariel, PA was able to grab his first Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series victory of the year after re-passing, and holding off Steven Drevicki to take the checkers. Strada would start his night off on the right foot after pulling the number one pill for the nights action and placing him on the pole of heat one. Strada would go on to win heat race...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jul 01, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/1/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Ben Schmidt and Chris Dodd Victori

Ben Schmidt and Chris Dodd Victori...

7/1/2019
After a long and grueling Saturday night in Illinois, 20 Bumper to Bumper winged 410 teams signed in to compete at 141 Speedway for night three of the Hopf Farms Bullring Showdown. The winged teams were joined by 26 Wisconsin wingLESS sprint cars. Qualifying saw “The Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog set quick time over Ben Schmidt. Scotty Thiel, was third quick, in a car that was not complete until just hours before. Jordan Goldesberry and Mike Reinke timed in fourth...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 01, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/1/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Nearly Three Dozen Live Races Offe

Nearly Three Dozen Live Races Offe...

7/1/2019
Inside Line Promotions – AVON, Ind. (July 1, 2019) – Speed Shift TV VIP subscribers will have access to watch 33 races live throughout the month of July. The first race covered is Monday at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa., during Pennsylvania Speedweek. VIP subscribers can watch the remainder of PA Speedweek, which includes shows on Tuesday at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, Pa.; Wednesday at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pa.; Thursday at Hagerstown...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jul 01, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/1/2019
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Belle-Clair Speedway, Fairbury Speedway
Pauch Selected for Gallagher Entry

Pauch Selected for Gallagher Entry...

7/2/2019
Nick Fillman/USAC East Coast Sprint Cars July 2nd, 2019 When Bill Gallagher and Curt Michael made the move to put Tim Buckwalter into the potent 5g machine for the Rapid Tire, USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series, they knew that they’d be getting a talented driver. Another thing that they knew was having to work around Tim’s dedicated Saturday Night commitments to modified racing at the Grandview Speedway. Such a conflict, occurs when the series invades the New Egypt...more
Nick Fillman
  • Nick Fillman on Jul 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/2/2019
Tags: USAC Dirt, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Taylor Produces Runner-Up Result i

Taylor Produces Runner-Up Result i...

7/2/2019
(Photo by Don Holbrook) Inside Line Promotions – PUEBLO, Colo. (July 2, 2019) – Though last weekend started a little rough, it ended on a high note for Zac Taylor. Taylor drove to a second-place finish in both a midget and a non-wing sprint car on Saturday at Honor Speedway. It came on the heels of a sprint car race at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte, Neb., on Friday. “We won the heat and started third in the feature and I was right there with the leaders when...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jul 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/2/2019
Tags: Zac Taylor, Lincoln County Raceway, Winged Sprints
WAR SPRINTS SET TO EMBARK ON KNOXV

WAR SPRINTS SET TO EMBARK ON KNOXV...

7/3/2019
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 3, 2019) – Convening upon “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” this weekend, the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League is set to reach a milestone moment unlike any before. From the 2012 inception that saw our roots planted deep in America’s Heartland to now being invited to partake in the inaugural BRANDT Corn Belt Nationals at Knoxville Raceway, it has been a long, but fruitful adventure to this weekend’s historic event. Established in 2012, WAR’s...more
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  • administrator on Jul 03, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/3/2019
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Bacon Vies for Inaugural Corn Belt

Bacon Vies for Inaugural Corn Belt...

7/3/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (July 3, 2019) – Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing / Mean Green No. 69 Sprint Car team have their sights set on the $20,000 winner’s share at this weekend’s USAC sanctioned “Corn Belt Nationals” Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway. This weekend’s event that takes place on Friday and Saturday follows on the heels of another rainout at Haubstadt, Indiana’s Tri-State Speedway on Sunday. This weekend’s Corn Belt Nationals is among the biggest events...more
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  • administrator on Jul 03, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/3/2019
Tags: Brady Bacon, Non-Winged Sprints
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME FOR WAR

OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME FOR WAR...

7/4/2019
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 4, 2019) – For POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League competitors, this weekend’s inaugural BRANDT Corn Belt Nationals will give them a stage that most have never seen. With the world tuned into Knoxville Raceway, drivers will be given the opportunity to shine and make a name for the name for themselves against the best of the best at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World.” With thousands in attendance and several thousand more watching at home on...more
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  • administrator on Jul 04, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/4/2019
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints

Speedway Tech Talk - How to Measur...

7/5/2019
Originally Posted on The Toolbox by Speedway Motors. Frank G. from EMi joined up with Jeremy from Speedway Motors to demonstrate how to properly measure for a race suit. Frank opens up with a few tips, such as making sure you have a soft tape measure and taking a deep breath before recording measurements. Featured in Frank’s article are Racing Suits available at Speedway Motors. Throughout the video, Frank goes over taking measurements on the...more
Betsy Grindlay
  • Betsy Grindlay on Jul 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/5/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Speedway Tech Talk - How to Measur

Speedway Tech Talk - How to Measur...

7/5/2019
Originally Posted on The Toolbox by Speedway Motors. Frank G. from EMi joined up with Jeremy from Speedway Motors to demonstrate how to properly measure for a race suit. Frank opens up with a few tips, such as making sure you have a soft tape measure and taking a deep breath before recording measurements. Featured in Frank’s article are Racing Suits available at Speedway Motors. Throughout the video, Frank goes over taking measurements on the...more
Betsy Grindlay
  • Betsy Grindlay on Jul 05, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/5/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
BACON TOPS CORN BELT NATIONALS PRE

BACON TOPS CORN BELT NATIONALS PRE...

7/6/2019
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 6, 2019) – Coming out on top of a wild opening half that saw countless lead changes, Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. outlasted Chris Windom and Kevin Thomas Jr. to score the win in Friday’s BRANDT Corn Belt Nationals preliminary feature at Knoxville Raceway. After two flights of qualifying, six cutthroat heat races, and two semi-features, a field of 51 non-wing sprint cars was cut down to 24 worthy feature starters. With points at all-time...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/6/2019
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
TIGHT POINTS SITUATION LEADING INT

TIGHT POINTS SITUATION LEADING INT...

7/6/2019
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 6, 2019) – With Friday’s preliminary now in the rear view mirror at Knoxville Raceway, all attention turns to Saturday’s championship program where the inaugural BRANDT Corn Belt Nationals champion will take home a cool $20,000 payday. Heading into the second night of action, the points situation is absurd, with the top seven separated by 10 points and countless drivers still eligible to punch their ticket into the feature. Utilizing a unique...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/6/2019
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
ULTIMATE CHALLENGE AT OSKALOOSA TO

ULTIMATE CHALLENGE AT OSKALOOSA TO...

7/6/2019
OSKALOOSA, IOWA (July 6, 2019) – After a successful debut for the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League at Southern Iowa Speedway last August, the budding sanctioning body is heading back to the Oskaloosa, Iowa half-mile for another round of the Ultimate Challenge on Tuesday, August 6. With some more money on the line this time, racers will be competing for a $3,000 to win payday along with one of the most unique trophies in sprint car racing, the championship...more
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  • administrator on Jul 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/6/2019
Tags: Southern Iowa Speedway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
BACON BANKS $20,000 IN DOMINATING

BACON BANKS $20,000 IN DOMINATING...

7/7/2019
KNOXVILLE, IOWA (July 6, 2019) – Forever stamping his name into the history books, Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. did so in out-of-this-world dominating fashion on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. Securing a clean sweep of the weekend, Bacon was untouchable I the 30-lap main event, riding to victory lane in the Hoffman Racing, Mean Green No. 69 and collecting a cool $20,000 payday as the champion of the inaugural BRANDT Corn Belt Nationals. Starting from the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 07, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/7/2019
Tags: Knoxville Raceway, POWRi WAR Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Shipley Banks San Tan Ford ASCS No

Shipley Banks San Tan Ford ASCS No...

7/7/2019
(Image Credit: Ben Thrasher) Bryan Hulbert – TUCSON, Ariz. (July 6, 2019) Banking his third win of the 2019 season, Joshua Shipley topped the San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Non-Wing Series at USA Raceway in Tucson, Ariz. this past Saturday night. Shipley’s sixth overall win with the traditional Sprint Car tour, the current series point’s leader padded his advantage to 28 over his brother, Kyle Shipley, who grabbed third behind Dennis Gile, who made up four positions for the...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jul 07, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/7/2019
Tags: Joshua Shipley, CS Raceway, San Tan Ford ASCS Desert Sprint Car Series
Jackson Motorplex Set for Three Sp

Jackson Motorplex Set for Three Sp...

7/8/2019
(Photo by Rob Kocak Photos) Inside Line Promotions – JACKSON, Minn. (July 8, 2019) – Jackson Motorplex hosts New Fashion Pork Night this Friday evening when a trio of sprint car classes will converge upon the 4/10-mile oval. The DeKalb/Asgrow presents the Midwest Power Series and Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 sprint cars will each make the third visit of the season for a $3,000-to-win, $400-to-start event. It’s important to note that this will be the final race...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jul 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/8/2019
Tags: Jackson Motorplex, Midwest Sprint Touring Series, Midwest Power Series
USAC WSO SPRINTS INTO KANSAS SATUR

USAC WSO SPRINTS INTO KANSAS SATUR...

7/9/2019
USAC WSO SPRINTS INTO KANSAS SATURDAY AT 81 SPEEDWAY Park City, Kansas (July 8, 2019)………USAC Wingless Sprints Oklahoma makes its first foray of the season outside of the Sooner State this Saturday, July 13, when the compass points northbound to 81 Speedway in Park City, Kans. Brett Wilson (Sapulpa, Okla.) won the round at 81 a year ago and comes into this weekend’s race as the series’ most recent winner, capturing the victory at Oklahoma Sports Park to close out...more
Michelle Walden
  • Michelle Walden on Jul 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/9/2019
Tags: 81 Speedway, United Sprint League, Non-Winged Sprints
Sivia Takes the Win

Sivia Takes the Win

7/9/2019
Jimmy Sivia of Winthrop Harbor, IL scored the 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Feature. "This is really a family effort," said Sivia, joined by his entire family and crew in victory lane. "To beat someone like Tim Cox is awesome. He was winning races before I was even born." Sivia jumped in front from his front row starting spot never to be headed in the non-stop main. Tim Cox of Park City, IL pulled even a couple of times, but could not overtake Sivia who...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/9/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Zielski Claims Pepsi Nationals Win

Zielski Claims Pepsi Nationals Win

7/9/2019
A main action saw 4th starting Ryan Zielski quickly move into the lead. Zielski would lead 15 of the 20 lap feature in route to his first victory of the season. Derek Crane finished in the second spot while Allen Hafford brought his White #38 across in third. The top five was rounded out by Saturday night’s feature winner Jimmy Sivia and former champion Jordan Mattson. 34 Wisconsin wingLESS presented by the IRA teams took to the Angell Park Speedway as part of the...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/9/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Bacon Sweeps Inaugural Corn Belt N

Bacon Sweeps Inaugural Corn Belt N...

7/9/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (July 9, 2019) – Knoxville Raceway’s Inaugural Corn Belt Nationals proved to be lucrative for Brady Bacon and the Hoffman Racing / Mean Green No. 69 Sprint Car team. After battling to victory lane in Friday night’s $5,000-to win preliminary feature, “The Macho Man” dominated throughout in Saturday night’s $20,000-to-win finale to etch his name into the record books as the Inaugural winner of the USAC Sprint Car event. “I was like,...more
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  • administrator on Jul 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/9/2019
Tags: Brady Bacon, Non-Winged Sprints, Midgets

Indiana Sprint Week

7/9/2019
July 20th! USAC Sprint Cars and King of the TQ Midgets
Jill Demonbreun
  • Jill Demonbreun on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/9/2019
Tags: Kokomo Speedway, USAC National Sprint Cars, Non-Winged Sprints
POWRi Dropped from Sweet Springs

POWRi Dropped from Sweet Springs

7/10/2019
Belleville, IL - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the POWRi Lucas Oil National, West Midget League and Engler 600cc Outlaw Micros has been dropped from the program at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex on Sunday, July 14. The Annual Thunder in the Valley double header at Valley Speedway will take center stage this coming weekend as the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget League will duel for top honors on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. For more information...more
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
THUNDER IN THE VALLEY BRINGS MIDGE

THUNDER IN THE VALLEY BRINGS MIDGE...

7/10/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO.(July 9, 2019) – A trio of POWRi Racing leagues will converge upon Valley Speedway this Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, as Thunder in the Valley presented by Rod End Supply returns. The two-day show at the Grain Valley, Mo. quarter-mile will feature the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets and the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midgets alongside the POWRi Engler. Machine & Tool Outlaw Micros. An annual July doubleheader, this weekend’s event marks the third annual...more
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
URSS Belleville 305 Nationals Earl

URSS Belleville 305 Nationals Earl...

7/10/2019
The POWRi URSS-sanctioned Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals is rapidly approaching with the highly-anticipated event set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 1st 2nd and 3rd. The eartly entry deadline is July 15th and is only $30 and all early entrants will receive one free pit pass for Fridays preliminary night. Thursday night will be practice only so drivers can acclimate themselves to the famed high banks. The Friday portion of the event will offer up a...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
URSS Belleville 305 Nationals Earl

URSS Belleville 305 Nationals Earl...

7/10/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – July 8, 2019 - A staple on the series schedule happens this coming weekend as the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing heads to Rolling Plains Motor Speedway this coming Saturday and Sunday night for the 11th annual “Wheatshocker Nationals.” This huge two-night event will be held in conjunction with the Ellis County Fair in Hays, Kansas. There have been ten different Wheatshocker Nationals championship...more
Kenny Brown
  • Kenny Brown on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
NATIONAL & WEST MIDGETS HEAD FOR H

NATIONAL & WEST MIDGETS HEAD FOR H...

7/10/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (July 10, 2019) - In lieu of POWRi being dropped from the program on Sunday, July 14 at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex, the staff at Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kansas has graciously extended a hand in giving both the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League and the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League a place to round out their weekend on Sunday night. “I’d like to personally thank Humboldt Speedway promoter Ryan Whitworth for extending the offer to...more
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: Humboldt Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Perris - Moose Night

Perris - Moose Night

7/1/2019
Was really looking forward to Mooseracing92 night at Perris Auto Speedway in the Jim Blakesley Racing #12B / Don Blair Special, however it did not go that way. Got unloaded and car ready. Pushed off early to double check oil pressure with the new Barnes Systems pump we installed. Everything looked good and felt great. Mud packed and got on the throttle a few times and the car really felt good and strong. Lined up for hot laps, got pushed off and made a lap. Coming to...more
Rodney Rayborne
  • Rodney Rayborne on Jul 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/1/2019
Tags: Joel Rayborne, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC CRA Sprint Car Series
Santa Maria Doug Fort Memorial

Santa Maria Doug Fort Memorial

7/8/2019
After a disappointing race last weekend at Perris Auto Speedway this past Saturday was a nice turn around of events for the Doug Fort Memorial at Santa Maria in the Jim Blakesley Racing / Don Blair Special #12B. After being out of a car for nearly 6 weeks I struggled a little to get smooth and knock the rust off the driver. Qualifying didn't go as planned and we timed in 16 out of 18. Working on set-up for the heat race was a little challenging since we hadn't been to...more
Rodney Rayborne
  • Rodney Rayborne on Jul 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/8/2019
Tags: Joel Rayborne, Santa Maria Speedway, USAC CRA Sprint Car Series
MIDWEST LIGHTNING SPRINTS JOIN VAL

MIDWEST LIGHTNING SPRINTS JOIN VAL...

7/11/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (July 11, 2019)– Joining the POWRi Lucas Oil National / West Midgets and the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micros, the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints have been added to the slate on Friday, July 12 at Valley Speedway, making the “Thunder in the Valley” opener a triple header of epic proportions. Marking the first doubleheader of the season for the Midwest Lightning Sprints, Friday’s trip to Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo. will...more
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  • administrator on Jul 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/11/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Guerrini III Sweeps Lakeport & Uki

Guerrini III Sweeps Lakeport & Uki...

7/12/2019
The POWRi Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) midgets and the vintage division continued the celebration of the club's 80th year of existence with a visit on July 5th to the familiar confines of the ¼-mile Lakeport Speedway on the grounds of the Lake County fairgrounds. Mark Maliepaard winner earlier this season at Stockton 99 Speedway was unable to diagnosis and apparent ignition problem with the Esslinger engine in his Fit & Finish Hot Rod Interiors Special and...more
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  • administrator on Jul 12, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/12/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
POWRi Schedule Updates, Five Added

POWRi Schedule Updates, Five Added...

7/12/2019
Belleville, IL - In lieu of the recent rain outs plaguing the Midwest and suffered by the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League and the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool 600cc Outlaw Micro League, additional shows have been arranged for the following dates: Friday, July 26 - Belle-Clair Speedway - National Midgets Saturday, July 27 - Macon Speedway - National Midgets Friday, October 4 – Jacksonville Speedway – National Midgets Saturday, October 5 - Jacksonville Speedway -...more
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  • administrator on Jul 12, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/12/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Grosz, Amdahl and Halverson Victor

Grosz, Amdahl and Halverson Victor...

7/13/2019
Inside Line Promotions – JACKSON, Minn. (July 12, 2019) – Parity continued to reign supreme at Jackson Motorplex on Friday when two drivers reached Victory Lane for the first time this season during New Fashion Pork Night. There have been 17 different winners in 19 official A Mains at the track this season. Lee Grosz captured the DeKalb/Asgrow presents the Midwest Power Series and Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 sprint cars main event and Elliot Amdahl was the...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jul 13, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/13/2019
Tags: Lee Grosz, Brandon Halverson, ZZZElliot ZZZAmdahl
Jason Howell Rules ASCS Elite Non-

Jason Howell Rules ASCS Elite Non-...

7/13/2019
(Image Credit: Bobby DrRock Thomas) Bryan Hulbert – WICHITA FALLS, Texas (July 12, 2019) Making it a half-dozen first-time winners with the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating in 2019, Ft. Worth’s Jason Howell picked up two positions in Friday’s Monarch Motor Speedway showdown to position his No. 44 in Victory Lane. Becoming the 26th different driver to top the wingless Sprint Car series, Howell was followed to the finish by Steven Shebester,...more
Bryan Hulbert
  • Bryan Hulbert on Jul 13, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/13/2019
Tags: Jason Howell, Monarch Motor Speedway, ASCS Elite Non-Wing Sprints
REALLY!! What's it gonna take!!!

REALLY!! What's it gonna take!!!

7/14/2019
With temperatures soaring over 100 degrees at "The Pas" 25 cars checked in to do battle at the 1/2 mile clay track. The clocks ticks off 2 rounds of qualifying and Austin places the Lucas Oil 92 Moose Racing92 sprinter 3rd quick!! The USAC officials plot out the line ups for the 3 heat races - Austin will take on the 8 car field starting from the 6th position. By the skin of his teeth Austin avoided the polesitter who got completely out of shape, Austin took the...more
Laurie Sertich
  • Laurie Sertich on Jul 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/14/2019
Tags: Austin Williams, Perris Auto Speedway, USAC 360 Sprint Series
BALLOU ON THE MEND AFTER HARD CRAS

BALLOU ON THE MEND AFTER HARD CRAS...

6/27/2019
PETERSEN MEDIA: Going from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in a mere blink of an eye, Robert Ballou is now on the mend with a broken arm following a hard crash seconds after winning the Bob Darland Memorial on Sunday at Kokomo Speedway. “I want to thank everyone who has reached out and checked on me the last few days,” Robert Ballou said. “It is disappointing to get hurt right when things really pick up out here, but I am thankful the injuries aren’t more...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/27/2019
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Robert Ballou Has Busy Week Out Ea

Robert Ballou Has Busy Week Out Ea...

6/18/2019
PETERSEN MEDIA: Trekking to the East Coast with the USAC National Sprint Car Series during the annual ‘Eastern Storm’, Robert Ballou would have a whirlwind week that was highlighted by a sixth place finish at Grandview Speedway. “We went out there and tried some things the first two nights, and I never could get where I needed to be,” Robert Ballou said. “Unfortunately the rain wiped a couple nights out, and we got wiped out at Port Royal to close the week.” Opening...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/18/2019
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Robert Ballou Sixth at Tri City Sp

Robert Ballou Sixth at Tri City Sp...

5/21/2019
PETERSEN MEDIA: Following the USAC National Sprint Car Series to Tri-City Speedway over the weekend, Robert Ballou would drive from 10th to sixth on Friday night before rain capped Saturday’s event and cut the weekend short. “Friday night I missed it a little, but we were still able to driver forward from 10th,” Ballou said. “Saturday night I felt like we were way better, but unfortunately the weather showed up and it ended the weekend early.” Timing the Dickinson...more
Brittney Johnson
  • Brittney Johnson on Jul 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/21/2019
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Josh Burton Memorial Win Highlight

Josh Burton Memorial Win Highlight...

5/28/2019
PETERSEN MEDIA: An extremely busy week of racing in Indiana for Robert Ballou was highlighted by a win at Bloomington Speedway on Friday night during the Josh Burton Memorial. “We had a really good car all four nights, and to win a race that honors a great family is pretty cool,” Robert Ballou said. “I personally haven’t won at Bloomington since 2007 when I first moved to Indiana, so it was great to get back to victory lane there as well.” Racing his way to a heat race...more
Brittney Johnson
  • Brittney Johnson on Jul 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/28/2019
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
Parts Failure Derails Ballou at Th

Parts Failure Derails Ballou at Th...

5/15/2019
PETERSEN MEDIA: Taking part in the rain shortened #LetsRaceTwo event at Eldora Speedway on Friday night, Robert Ballou would start to come to life in the feature event before a rear-end failure brought his night to an early end. “Our night started off alright, but we were just too tight in the feature,” Ballou said. “As the laps did click off we were getting better as things came to us, but we lost a rear-end and it ended our night.” Timing the Dickinson Farms/Abreu...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/15/2019
Tags: Robert Ballou, USAC National Sprint Cars, 410 Sprints - Non-Winged
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