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Bacon Begins USAC Sprint Car Title

Bacon Begins USAC Sprint Car Title...

2/12/2020
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (February 12, 2020) – Brady Bacon raced to the USAC National Sprint Car championship in both 2014 and 2016. “The Macho Man” begins his bid for a third series championship aboard the Hoffman Racing No. 69 Sprint Car with this weekend’s “Winter Dirt Games” at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, FL, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. “We’re looking forward to this season, we finished well last year so hopefully we can carry that over to this...more
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  • administrator on Feb 12, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/12/2020
Tags: Brady Bacon, Non-Winged Sprints, Midgets
CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND TYLER

CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND TYLER...

2/17/2020
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLAUSON-MARSHALL RACING AND TYLER COURTNEY EXPANDING THEIR 2020 PROGRAM Tyler Courtney will pilot the Clauson-Marshall Racing NOS ENERGY DRINK #7BC INDIANAPOLIS – Clauson-Marshall Racing announced that it is continuing its partnership with NOS® ENERGY DRINK for the 2020 race season and will chase a second NOS ENERGY DRINK USAC National Midget Championship. Tyler Courtney will pilot the NOS ENERGY DRINK #7BC in 2020. Courtney will...more
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  • administrator on Feb 17, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/17/2020
Tags: Tyler Courtney, World of Outlaws, All Star Circuit of Champions
Chase Johnson Plans 100-Plus Race

Chase Johnson Plans 100-Plus Race...

2/17/2020
(Photo by MMRacingPhotos.com) Inside Line Promotions – PENNGROVE, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2020) – Chase Johnson is undertaking the biggest schedule of his career in 2020 when he has a whopping 102 races on tap. Johnson will pilot six different types of races cars for four teams in a season that has nearly two dozen more races on the schedule than in any previous year. “It’s really exciting,” he said. “I feel like we have a lot of great races, great tracks and great series on...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 17, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/17/2020
Tags: Chase Johnson, World of Outlaws, ASCS National
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
  • Article Date: 2/21/2020
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Shamrock Classic Up Next for Bacon

Shamrock Classic Up Next for Bacon...

2/24/2020
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (February 24, 2020) – Brady Bacon most certainly lived up to his moniker during the recent USAC National Sprint Cars season-opening Winter Dirt Games at Ocala Florida’s Bubba Raceway Park. “The Macho Man” raced to victory lane aboard the Hoffman Racing No. 69 Longworth Equipment Company entry on both Friday and Saturday, February 14-15, after the Thursday portion fell victim to rain. “It was a really good start for us, it makes us that...more
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  • administrator on Feb 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/24/2020
Tags: Brady Bacon, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
Lucas Oil NOW600 Series Opens Seas

Lucas Oil NOW600 Series Opens Seas...

2/24/2020
(Photo by Jessica Edmiston Photography) Inside Line Promotions – DRUMRIGHT, Okla. (Feb. 24, 2020) – The eighth campaign for the Lucas Oil National Open Wheel 600 Series presented by Hi-Plains Building Division gets underway this weekend. The series invades Superbowl Speedway in Greenville, Texas, on Friday and Saturday with its three featured divisions – Stock Non-Wing, Winged ‘A’ Class and Restricted ‘A’ Class – racing both nights. It marks the fourth time in the last...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/24/2020
Tags: Hunt County Raceway, NOW600 National Micros, Midgets
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
  • Article Date: 2/25/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Crouch Kicks Off Busy Season This

Crouch Kicks Off Busy Season This...

2/25/2020
(Photo by Jessica Edmiston Photography) Inside Line Promotions – LUBBOCK, Texas (Feb. 25, 2020) – Brenham Crouch has a huge year on tap with endeavors in multiple types of race cars lined up. The 14-year-old eighth grader will mostly run Winged ‘A’ Class and Stock Non-Wing micro sprint events with the Lucas Oil National Open Wheel 600 Series presented by Hi-Plains Building Division in addition to other marquee events. The season begins this Friday and Saturday at...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 25, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/25/2020
Tags: Brenham Crouch, Hunt County Raceway, NOW600 National Micros
Speed Shift TV VIP Subscribers Set

Speed Shift TV VIP Subscribers Set...

2/26/2020
Inside Line Promotions – AVON, Ind. (Feb. 26, 2020) – The month of March currently has approximately two dozen live races on tap for Speed Shift TV VIP subscribers. The action begins on Sunday when the World Championship Snowmobile Derby concludes. The event also occurs on Saturday. Western Springs Speedway in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand, features Midgets, Sprint Cars and other classes on March 6. Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa., showcases 410ci Sprint...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Feb 26, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/26/2020
Tags: Beatrice Speedway, Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, Port Royal Speedway
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
  • Article Date: 2/28/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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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  • administrator on Feb 28, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/28/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
2020 RACE OF CHAMPIONS FAMILY OF S

2020 RACE OF CHAMPIONS FAMILY OF S...

2/28/2020
Race of Champions management is releasing its 2020 racing “up-to-the-minute” schedules with the publication of a races scheduled for the Race of Champions family of series. The schedule gives fans an opportunity to visit to premier racing facilities throughout the Northeast. These dates and locations will bring together traditional events with some exciting additions to the promotional calendar, giving everyone a variety of exciting events throughout the 2020 season to...more
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  • administrator on Feb 28, 2020
  • Article Date: 2/28/2020
Tags: Chemung Speedrome, Holland International Speedway, Lake Erie Speedway
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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  • administrator on Mar 03, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/3/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Hagar Riding Momentum in Midget En

Hagar Riding Momentum in Midget En...

3/3/2020
(Photo by B Young Photography) Inside Line Promotions – MARION, Ark. (March 3, 2020) – Derek Hagar has lofty goals this Saturday when he invades the Southern Illinois Center during the Shamrock Classic. The Hagar Proctor Racing driver is aiming for a top-five finish at the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series event in Du Quoin, Ill. He recorded his career-best series result in 2018 with a third-place run inside the building. “We can run good there,” he said....more
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  • Shawn Miller on Mar 03, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/3/2020
Tags: Derek Hagar, Southern Illinois Center, USAC National Midgets
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
  • Article Date: 3/4/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Turnpike Challenge to Open 2020 wi

Turnpike Challenge to Open 2020 wi...

3/4/2020
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (March 4, 2020) – Quickly morphing into a marquee event on the POWRi calendar, the Turnpike Challenge has experienced a meteoric rise to national prominence since debuting in 2014. A thrilling four-race swing throughout the “Sooner State,” the 2020 TPC is only three weeks away from kick starting a new campaign for the POWRi Lucas Oil National / West Midgets and the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micro League. From Creek County to I-44 to Port City,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 04, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/4/2020
Tags: Creek County Speedway, Port City Raceway, I-44 Riverside Speedway
Bacon set for Shamrock Classic Dou

Bacon set for Shamrock Classic Dou...

3/5/2020
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (March 5, 2020) – This weekend’s “Shamrock Classic” at Du Quoin’s Southern Illinois Center offers up a busy weekend of racing action for Brady Bacon. Bacon will take the wheel of Kelly Hinck’s No. 21h Micro Sprint on Friday and Saturday while doubling up in USAC Midget action aboard Hinck’s entry on Saturday. “The Macho Man” ranks as just one of two drivers to race his way into each of the previous four editions of the “Shamrock...more
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  • administrator on Mar 05, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/5/2020
Tags: Brady Bacon, Winged Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
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
  • Article Date: 3/5/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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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  • administrator on Mar 06, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/6/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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
  • Article Date: 3/6/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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
POWRi WEST RACERS & OKLAHOMA NATIV

POWRi WEST RACERS & OKLAHOMA NATIV...

3/9/2020
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (March 6, 2020) – With over half of their schedule (15 of 27 races) aligning with the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League in co-sanctioned events, each and every showdown for the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League is crucial in not only the championship chase, but valued experience against the nation’s best. Starting each year at home, the West racers come into the Turnpike Challenge with the slight advantage of racing on home turf, an edge that has...more
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  • administrator on Mar 09, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/9/2020
Tags: Creek County Speedway, Port City Raceway, I-44 Riverside Speedway
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
SEAVEY, RUZIC & REYNOLDS REUNITE F

SEAVEY, RUZIC & REYNOLDS REUNITE F...

3/11/2020
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (March 11, 2020) – For the first time since their POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League championship campaign in 2017, Logan Seavey (Sutter, Calif.), crew chief Flea Ruzic, and owner Steve Reynolds will reunite in POWRi action at Team Ripper. Racing the seventh annual Turnpike Challenge (March 26-29), Seavey will drive the No. 21KS with Ruzic on the wrenches when the season opener heads for Creek County Speedway, I-44 Riverside Speedway and Port City...more
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  • administrator on Mar 11, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/11/2020
Tags: Logan Seavey, Creek County Speedway, Port City Raceway
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
Storage available at Valley Speedw

Storage available at Valley Speedw...

3/18/2020
Valley Speedway has 8x40 storage units at the race track to keep you car and gear in. The containers will hold 2 race cars and gear. The cost is $150 per month.
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  • administrator on Mar 18, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/18/2020
Tags: Valley Speedway, Non-Winged Sprints, Modifieds
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
POWRi National Midgets All-Time Wi

POWRi National Midgets All-Time Wi...

3/25/2020
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (March 25, 2020) - Through 15 years and 396 races, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League all-time wins list reads as a who's who of modern day midget racing. From the sustained dominance of Brad, Bryan & Bell to the limited yet large success of superstars Larson, Swindell & Sweet, you can find a little bit of everything in between the 74 different winners. Let's take a look at the entire list of POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League winners from...more
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  • administrator on Mar 25, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/25/2020
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, Midgets, Midgets
UPDATE: Deadline To Retain 2021 Ch

UPDATE: Deadline To Retain 2021 Ch...

3/30/2020
Bryan Hulbert - TULSA, Okla. (March 30, 2020) In light of the COVID-19 epidemic and the uncertainty of employment for many around the world, the deadline to renew seats for the 35th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire has been extended to Friday, June 5, 2020.  "There is so much unknown right now, and we don't want someone to lose their seats over this deal because their job was affected. That would just be adding insult to injury," stated...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Mar 30, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/30/2020
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
POWRi April Races Postponed

POWRi April Races Postponed

4/1/2020
We continue to implement precautionary and preparatory measures in accordance with CDC guidance and government health authorities to ensure the health and safety of our fans, teams and their families. POWRi and track officials have postponed the I-30 Nationals Friday & Saturday, April 17th & 18th as well as both the WAR/Iowa Sprint Car races on Friday & Saturday April 24th & 25th. Below is a complete list of races either cancelled or postponed until April 25th. POWRi...more
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  • administrator on Apr 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/1/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League

POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League...

4/3/2020
Belleville, IL. (4/3/2020) With the cancelation of all outside racing action, many drivers and fans alike are tuning into E-Sports to fill their desire for dirt. Evolving to meet the sports demands the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League has unveiled an eager and enthusiastic six-week schedule for iRacing competition events. Using the iRacing platform motorists can log-in via a strong internet connection to compete against other drivers around the globe in a myriad of...more
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  • administrator on Apr 03, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/3/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Flashback: “History of Badger Midg

Flashback: “History of Badger Midg...

4/3/2020
Sun Prairie, Wis., April 3--- Racing in April is more a rarity than the expected, during the history of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA). Badger is the country's oldest midget auto racing sanctioning organization. Only a dozen times has Badger run an event during the month of April. Six weeks short of the Association's 45th anniversary the first race in April was run at Rockford (Ill.) Speedway on April 26, 1981. “Racy” Bruce Field captured the...more
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  • administrator on Apr 03, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/3/2020
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Rogers Rises to the Top at Limalan

Rogers Rises to the Top at Limalan...

4/7/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/07/2020) Over sixty drivers would gather Tuesday evening to join in on the digital dirt track racing action, as the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League would try to tame the virtual world of Limaland Motorsports Park. Continuing the momentum from an earlier heat race victory, pole sitter #20 Brennan Rogers would gain the early advantage and lead every circuit of the forty lap feature. Not without contention though, Rogers would net the...more
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  • administrator on Apr 08, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/7/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Digital Fairbury American Legion S

Digital Fairbury American Legion S...

4/10/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/10/2020) If the previous two events featuring the POWRi Midget iRacing League are any inclination of what’s in store for the rest of this eSports series season, then the next event at Fairbury American Legion Speedway should provide dirt-racing fans with an endless supply of edge-of-your-recliner excitement. Continuing on Tuesday, April 14th at 7 pm the weekly iRacing events, organized by the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League, will feature both...more
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  • administrator on Apr 10, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/10/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Rogers Flawless at Fairbury in POW

Rogers Flawless at Fairbury in POW...

4/14/2020
Belleville, IL. (4/14/2020) With sliders and side-by-side-racing a plenty, the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League did not disappoint Tuesday night at digital Fairbury American Legion Speedway. As sixty-three competitors of both the virtual and physical variations would log-in trying to claim the prize at this weekly open challenge iRacing event, only one could emerge victorious. For the second straight week, the Team TUHB domination continues with the POWRi...more
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  • administrator on Apr 15, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/14/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Midget iRacing League to Tac

POWRi Midget iRacing League to Tac...

4/17/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/17/2020) As the season progresses for the POWRi Lucas Oil Midget iRacing League, fans and competitors both have been treated to outstanding side-by-side racing and epic multi-grooved driving surfaces. Next on the docket for this open-registration league, with a full field of over sixty drivers anticipated, will be the hallowed midget racing grounds inside the Tulsa Expo Square known simply as the Chili Bowl. Eager drivers, either wanting to...more
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  • administrator on Apr 18, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/17/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Pursley Prevails in POWRi Midget i

Pursley Prevails in POWRi Midget i...

4/21/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/21/2020) All eyes of the POWRi Midget League simulated racing world were tuned into the Tulsa Expo Square on Tuesday night, as over sixty digital competitors filled the virtual pits vying for a shot at the spotlight. Plus the addition of only running a limited field of 19 feature event starters, meant that drivers were to be elbow’s up and eager to start. Leading all fifty feature laps #09 Daison Pursley would use a quick qualifying time to set...more
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  • administrator on Apr 22, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/21/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Turnpike Challenge Re-Scheduled, M

Turnpike Challenge Re-Scheduled, M...

4/23/2020
Belleville, IL – Ongoing restrictions and special limitations state by state have forced us to Re-Schedule the Turnpike Challenge. The new dates will be Thursday 5/28, Friday 5/29, Saturday 5/30 and Sunday 5/31. Once we have a clear definition of the guidelines for each state, we will re-schedule as many races as possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been affected by this pandemic. For additional information on the rescheduling of the...more
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  • administrator on Apr 23, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/23/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Points Battle Shifts as Lanier App

Points Battle Shifts as Lanier App...

4/24/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/24/2020) Continuing to put on a one-of-a-kind entertaining event each week, the POWRi Midget iRacing League will now move to the simulated stretches of Lanier National Speedway. Starting Tuesday, April, 27th at 7 pm CST, virtual wheelmen of all aspects will try to tackle this super-wide, ultra-fast, 3/8 mile oval of digital dirt in hopes of glory. With two races left in the impromptu POWRi Midget iRacing League inaugural season, the point’s...more
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  • administrator on Apr 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/24/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Pursley Prevails with Precision at

Pursley Prevails with Precision at...

4/29/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/28/2020) Battling tooth and nail for every lap of the POWRi Midget iRacing League’s feature event at Lanier National Raceplex on Tuesday Night, drivers of all disciplines would lay it all on the line in hopes of digital honor and real-life bragging rights. When the final checkers were shown #09 Daison Pursley once again would claim the top spot for Team TUHB. Great racing action would pack the Georgia clay of Lanier to perfection as over sixty...more
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  • administrator on Apr 29, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/29/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi WAR/Iowa US 36 Race Cancelle

POWRi WAR/Iowa US 36 Race Cancelle...

4/30/2020
Belleville, IL – Ongoing restrictions and special limitations state by state have forced us to cancel Friday, May 15 th POWRi WAR and Iowa Sprint League event at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, MO. It is imperative that we fully understand the criteria, preparedness and guidelines state by state before we proceed. Once we have a clear definition of the guidelines for each state, we will re-schedule as many races as possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who...more
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  • administrator on Apr 30, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/30/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League

POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League...

5/1/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) As various states are lifting restrictions on outdoor gatherings, many tracks, series, and leagues are working diligently to offer competitors and fans the best possible racing options all the while keeping everyone’s safety at the forefront. At this junction, POWRi and Airport Raceway officials are moving forward as scheduled with the 5th Annual Midget Round-Up presented by Burtis Motors & RapidCost on May 23rd and May 24th. Located just...more
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  • administrator on May 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/1/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Championship Quest Down to Eldora

Championship Quest Down to Eldora...

5/1/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) In what started as a way to pass the time until POWRi competitors could get back to the normalcy of dirt track racing quickly took on a life of its own, with outstanding side-by-side racing and nail-biting photo-finishes. Reaching the final week in the season the POWRi Midget iRacing League will round out the year trying to tame the illustrious appeal of Eldora Speedway. Tuesday, May 5th drivers from all over will enter the virtual...more
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  • administrator on May 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/1/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Lake Ozark Speedway Hosting POWRi

Lake Ozark Speedway Hosting POWRi...

5/1/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) Following state and regional requirements POWRi and Lake Ozark Speedway officials are excited to unveil a spectacular open-wheel show to kick the racing season off in style. Saturday, May 16th will see the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League roar into action on this ultra-fast, super-racy third of a mile dirt oval. With a star-studded lineup featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League, ASCS Warrior Region and ASCS Sooner Region, as well...more
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  • administrator on May 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/1/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Smith Family Continues Building La

Smith Family Continues Building La...

5/4/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) Change is inevitable, that one constant within the fast-paced world of open-wheel dirt track racing. From setup and styles to safety measures and speed, everything about the simplistic nature of a sprint car continues to evolve. Even with the ever-changing nature of the sport, two things remain the same. One is a driver who lives without fear or hesitation who knows when to wait and when to strike; the other is a car owner who is willing...more
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  • administrator on May 04, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/4/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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