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Airport Speedway’s Midget Round-Up

Airport Speedway’s Midget Round-Up...

5/4/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/04/2020) Ongoing public gathering restrictions and special limitations on a state by state basis have forced POWRi and Airport Speedway officials to Re-Schedule the 5th Annual Midget Round-Up presented by Burtis Motors & RapidCost on May 23rd and May 24th. POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League and Airport Speedway will now host the annual season staple on July 3rd and July 4th. Officials are currently working with other tracks for rescheduling the...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
TBJ Promotions’ Midget Round Up Po

TBJ Promotions’ Midget Round Up Po...

5/5/2020
Inside Line Promotions – OWASSO, Okla. (May 5, 2020) – The 5th annual Midget Round Up presented by Burtis Motor Company has been postponed until the Fourth of July Weekend. The TBJ Promotions event featuring midgets and micro sprints was slated to be held Memorial Day Weekend at Airport Raceway in Garden City, Kan. However, the effects of COVID-19 have forced event officials to postpone the doubleheader until July 3-4. “We are working with state officials to determine...more
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  • Shawn Miller on May 05, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/5/2020
Tags: Airport Raceway, Micro Sprints, Midgets
E-RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIE

E-RACE OF CHAMPIONS MODIFIED SERIE...

5/5/2020
Race of Champions management is announcing a new i-Racing, one off i-Racing event, “Presque Isle Downs & Casino Race of Champions Festival” that will begin on Thursday, May 14 and conclude Sunday, May 31l, culminating in a 250-lap Race of Champions Modified Series event, complete with tire changes. The race will take place at the virtual “Bullring” at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Drivers from their respective Race of Champions divisions will be guaranteed starters in...more
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  • administrator on May 05, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/5/2020
Tags: The Bullring, Race of Champions, Modifieds
Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Goe

Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Goe...

5/5/2020
(Image Credit: iRacing.com) TULSA, Okla. (May 5, 2020) Needing a second helping of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, but the whole “lockdown” has you stuck on the couch? Then make sure you’re tuned to FS1 on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, as iRacing presents the virtual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire live at 7:00 P.M. (ET). “This is shaping up to be a pretty neat deal,” stated Chili Bowl co-founder, Emmett Hahn of the...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on May 05, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/5/2020
Tags: Tulsa Expo Raceway, Chili Bowl Nationals, Midgets
Rogers Wins in Thrilling Finish fo

Rogers Wins in Thrilling Finish fo...

5/5/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/05/2020) Putting on one of the best shows from start to finish the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League at Eldora Speedway would not disappoint. As both physical and simulated drivers from all forms entered the digital world of Ohio, epic side by side racing would break out for the prized position with #20 Brennan Roger prevailing by mere inches at the checkered stripe. Massive speeds and three-wide racing was the trend of the night at...more
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  • administrator on May 06, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/5/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Lucas Oil Leagues make Seaso

POWRi Lucas Oil Leagues make Seaso...

5/6/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/06/2020) Performance Open Wheel Racing Incorporated have updated their schedules through May in an effort to adhere to ongoing public gathering restrictions and special limitations on a state by state basis. Featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League, Memorial Day Weekend in Grain Valley Missouri, the annual Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals will now be a two-day event at Valley...more
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  • administrator on May 06, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/6/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals

Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals

5/7/2020
POWRi Lucas Oil Leagues makes Season Changes Belleville, IL. (05/06/2020) Performance Open Wheel Racing Incorporated have updated their schedules through May in an effort to adhere to ongoing public gathering restrictions and special limitations on a state by state basis. Featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League, Memorial Day Weekend in Grain Valley Missouri, the annual Mid-State Open Wheel...more
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  • administrator on May 07, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/7/2020
Tags: Valley Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi WAR Sprints
Season Set at Lake Ozark Speedway

Season Set at Lake Ozark Speedway...

5/7/2020
Belleville, IL. (5/9/2020) Entering into the second full season flying the POWRi RaceSaver Banner, Lake Ozark Speedway continues to be a trend-setter in 305 Sprint Car competition in 2020. As the primary facility for the IMCA RaceSaver Program and POWRi Sanctioning Body, Lake Ozark Speedway will host eight events this upcoming race-season. After a prolonged offseason, the year will now start on May 16th at the super-fast third of a mile banked dirt oval, located on...more
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  • administrator on May 07, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/7/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
"Badger Midget May Events Postpone

"Badger Midget May Events Postpone...

5/7/2020
Sun Prairie, WI, May 7--- The scheduled Badger Midget Series events for the month of May have been postponed. The postponements come amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic occurring around the world. Badger and the event promoters are working diligently on options to reschedule the events when racing can continue. Stay tuned for more information regarding postponements and rescheduled events on the Badger website, www.bmara.com.
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  • administrator on May 07, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/7/2020
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Daison Pursley Conquers in POWRi M

Daison Pursley Conquers in POWRi M...

5/8/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/08/2020) Initially an idea as a way for POWRi competitors to pass the time until they could get back to the joys of real-world dirt track racing quickly morphed into a full-fledged racing venture for many drivers. Rich with outstanding side-by-side racing and nail-biting photo-finishes week-in and week-out, the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League inaugural six-week season has drawn to a conclusion as #09 Daison Pursley emerges the season...more
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  • administrator on May 08, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/8/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
United Rebel Sprint Series Opener

United Rebel Sprint Series Opener...

5/9/2020
Oberlin, Kansas – May 7, 2020 - The long wait appears to be over. After close to three months hiatus due to the country’s pandemic, the 2020 season for the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing will finally kick off on Saturday and Sunday night, May 23-24 with the (Partial) Liberty Nationals at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, KS Yet there will be some restrictions that need to take place for this double-header weekend to be...more
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  • administrator on May 09, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/9/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
"Badger Midget Historical Video Ch

"Badger Midget Historical Video Ch...

5/12/2020
Sun Prairie, Wis., May 12----A series of five to ten-minute video chats on the history of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA), has begun to post on youtube. Badger is the country's oldest midget auto racing organization. The first show covers season one-1936 for the Racing Association, and can be found at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmCxkujwW5M&t=89s .
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  • administrator on May 13, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/12/2020
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
POWRi WAR Postponed at Lake Ozark

POWRi WAR Postponed at Lake Ozark...

5/15/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/15/2020) Due to the amount of rainfall throughout the week and the predicted rain forecasted through Saturday, May 16th, the POWRi WAR event Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO. has been postponed. Officials from Lake Ozark Speedway and POWRi are disappointed to miss the start of the point’s season and are working to reschedule as soon as a suitable date becomes available. The POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues and the POWRi Lucas Oil...more
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  • administrator on May 15, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/15/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
A weekend of Speed Set for the POW

A weekend of Speed Set for the POW...

5/15/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/15/2020) Joining the POWRi sanctioning body in 2020, the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series is eager to get their inaugural season underway. Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd Lightning Sprint competitors from all over will swarm North Dakota, to battle on the dirt at Red River Valley Speedway and Devils Lake Speedway. The POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series event at Red River Valley Speedway on Friday, May 22nd includes the Pit Gates...more
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  • administrator on May 15, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/15/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Leagues Poised for Mid-State

POWRi Leagues Poised for Mid-State...

5/18/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/18/2020) A Memorial Day Weekend of adrenaline and speed will now start the seasons for the staples of POWRi. As Valley Speedway, in Grain Valley, Missouri, hosts the Annual Mid-State Open-Wheel Nationals on May 23rd and 24th. Featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League on Saturday, May 23th and Sunday, May 24th. Valley Speedway pits will be open all day for competitors with driver...more
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  • administrator on May 19, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/18/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Petry Motorsports Announce Emerson

Petry Motorsports Announce Emerson...

5/20/2020
Greenfield, IN. (5/20/2020) After a long wait, the season is finally about to kick off and Petry Motorsports is excited to share that up-and-coming driver Emerson Axsom has been tapped to drive the #15 Keizer Wheels midget, running the complete POWRi schedule and select USAC events for the 2020 season. The super-hot Axsom is coming off one of his best racing seasons in his young career, winning some of the biggest races including a prestigious driller at the 2020...more
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  • administrator on May 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/20/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
2020 POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprin

2020 POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprin...

5/20/2020
Kansas City, Mo (05/20/2020) Like most racing series, 2020 isn’t starting off very well. The Covid-19 pandemic has put a stranglehold on all of racing. But we are finally starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. State by state, the restrictions are being lifted. Missouri is one of the few states that has allowed racing to resume. The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints season opener is scheduled for May 30th at the 3/8 mile I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo. We...more
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  • administrator on May 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/20/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Creek County Speedway Plans for PO

Creek County Speedway Plans for PO...

5/20/2020
POWRi PR - (May 20, 2020) Rapidly becoming one of the nation’s premier Midget and Micro events, the 7th annual Turnpike Challenge will once again feature Sapulpa's Creek County Speedway. Starting the “Sooner State” weekend of excitement, the iconic quarter-mile will host competitors from all across the nation. Wednesday, May 27 the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues, as well as the POWRi Engler Machine and Tool 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, will have a...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on May 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/20/2020
Tags: Creek County Speedway, POWRi, Micro Sprints
Late Night Call Seals the Deal for

Late Night Call Seals the Deal for...

5/21/2020
Oberlin, Kansas (05/21/2020) - It has been a bustling 24 hours for Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing president Rick Salem. After thinking the upcoming Memorial Day weekend of racing would not happen after the proposed event at Oberlin Speedway was shut down by county officials, a late-night phone call from Salina (Kansas) Speedway owner Tommie Hendrickson and Chris Sutton wanting to bring in Sprint cars for a Memorial...more
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  • administrator on May 21, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/21/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Daum Adds to Career POWRi Victory

Daum Adds to Career POWRi Victory...

5/24/2020
Belleville, IL (05/23/2020) For the first time in 2020, the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget League would take to the racing surface in hopes of finding speed and a winning formula. Valley Speedway was the setting as the Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals presented by POWRi roared to life with 27 POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget drivers checking into the pits. When the final flags were shown on the field, the familiar face of the three-time National...more
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  • administrator on May 24, 2020
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Clouser Captures Checkers in Insta

Clouser Captures Checkers in Insta...

5/24/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/23/2020) Packing the pits with forty entrants, the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League at Valley Speedway’s Mid-State Open-Wheel Nationals would not disappoint with epic edge-of-your-seat excitement and great side-by-side racing. After twenty-five trips around the pristine racing surface mixed with a plethora of top-position swapping, Mario Clouser #6 would gain the lead and not look back en route to grabbing his third POWRi Lucas Oil WAR career...more
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  • administrator on May 24, 2020
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Shane Cottle Victorious in POWRi W

Shane Cottle Victorious in POWRi W...

5/25/2020
Belleville, IL (05/24/2020) The final night of the Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals presented by POWRi at Valley Speedway for the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League would not disappoint in quality, with fast and furious action all over the ultra-smooth and racy speedway. After twenty-five adrenaline-filled laps of side by side action, the deciding factor of the feature would be a dramatic last-lap pass for the lead with Shane Cottle #74x earning the victory. Night #1...more
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  • administrator on May 25, 2020
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Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Grant Gains POWRi Glory at Valley

Grant Gains POWRi Glory at Valley...

5/25/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/24/2020) Upping the car-count from the previous night the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget League would again take to Valley Speedway to wrap up the annual Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals presented by POWRi. With thirty-four drivers checking into the pits and vying for the prized position, only one could emerge to the winner. When the final checkers dropped after thirty heart-pumping laps #4a Justin Grant would gain the spoils of...more
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  • administrator on May 25, 2020
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POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints Pr

POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints Pr...

5/25/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/25/2020) One of the Kansas City area’s oldest racing sanctioning bodies, the POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints are set to start their 33rd year of competition in 2020. Kicking off the season Saturday, May 30th at I-35 Speedway in Winston Missouri, dedicated drivers will take to the track in hopes of winning the first point’s feature of the year. Precautions are arranged following local and state regulations on social-distancing within the pits as...more
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  • administrator on May 25, 2020
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Traffic Assists Blurton in Season-

Traffic Assists Blurton in Season-...

5/25/2020
Salina, Kansas – May 23, 2020 - Two-time and defending tour champion Zach Blurton picked up right where he left off last season, taking advantage of late-race lapped traffic to claim the exciting season opener for the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing opened their 2020 race season in front of a near-capacity crowd at Salina Speedway in Salina, Kansas on Saturday night. J.D. Johnson and Blurton started on the front row...more
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  • administrator on May 26, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/25/2020
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Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints at Dev

Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints at Dev...

5/26/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/26/2020) For the second week in a row, the POWRi Lucas Oil Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series will venture to Devils Lake Speedway. Located in Crary, North Dakota, this picturesque ¼ mile venue will try to contain all the excitement as competitors from all over are vying for the top prize. Set for Saturday, May 30th the Minn-Kota Light Sprint racing action is slated to get underway at 7:00 pm with the pit-area will opening at 4:00 pm, Drivers...more
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  • administrator on May 26, 2020
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Crouch Making Debut With Keith Kun

Crouch Making Debut With Keith Kun...

5/26/2020
(Photo by Danny the Shoe Clum Motorsports) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (May 26, 2020) – Brenham Crouch is heading into one of the biggest weekends of his career. The young micro sprint competitor will make his midget debut for Keith Kunz Motorsports during the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League’s 7th annual Turnpike Challenge, which runs Thursday at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, Okla.; Friday and Saturday at I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City,...more
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  • Shawn Miller on May 26, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/26/2020
Tags: Brenham Crouch, Creek County Speedway, Port City Raceway
POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Spr

POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Spr...

5/27/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/27/2020) Ready to get racing underway for the 2020 season, the POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Sprint Association will see side-by-side sprinting action the first time this year. Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th the RMLSA will visit the bad fast Phillips County Raceway for a great weekend of racing enjoyment. Kicking off the season in style the POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Sprint Series will take to the three-eighths mile bull ring for a...more
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  • administrator on May 27, 2020
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Hahn Takes USAC Midget Outing As L

Hahn Takes USAC Midget Outing As L...

5/27/2020
(Image Credit: Danny Clum) Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (May 27, 2020) Taking on Port City Raceway this past weekend with the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship, Blake Hahn fell short of advancing to the A-Feature both nights. While not happy with the performance, Hahn walked away knowing where he needs to improve. Ninth in the B-Feature Friday night after winning the C-Feature, Saturday saw the Oil Fire Whiskey No. 52 missing the transfer to the...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on May 27, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/27/2020
Tags: Blake Hahn, Port City Raceway, USAC National Midgets
POWRi Lucas Oil WAR and Iowa Sprin

POWRi Lucas Oil WAR and Iowa Sprin...

5/27/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/27/2020) Originally slated as a stand-alone weekend as the start of the season for the POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint League, Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th is now a joint event for both the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League and the POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint League. Combining League forces for Friday’s event with extra money on the line at a new location. Initially scheduled to race at US-36 Raceway and Bethany Speedway for the weekend, the...more
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  • administrator on May 27, 2020
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POWRi Illinois SPEED WEEK Postpone

POWRi Illinois SPEED WEEK Postpone...

5/28/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/28/2020) With ongoing restrictions in the state of Illinois, POWRi and track officials have postponed the Illinois SPEED WEEK with rescheduling dates to soon follow. Securing a venue to continue the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget League season, competitors will now travel to the Lake of the Ozarks for a thrilling two-day event. Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th Lake Ozark Speedway will host the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West...more
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  • administrator on May 28, 2020
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United Rebel Sprint Series Joins A

United Rebel Sprint Series Joins A...

5/28/2020
Oberlin, Kansas – May 28, 2020 – The Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing president Rick Salem has been busy. With counties and states slowly reopening, he has been on the phone contacting track promoters to give his “Rebels” a chance to hit the track. On Wednesday afternoon he scored a marque event as the tour will be the support division for the upcoming Ollie’s Bargin Outlet All-Star Circuit of Champions presented by...more
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  • administrator on May 29, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/28/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Fans Return to Lee County Speedway

Fans Return to Lee County Speedway...

5/29/2020
Donnellson, IA. (05/29/2020) Pepsi Lee County Speedway will see a bit of normalcy returned to their roaring-racing program on Friday, June 5th with grandstands re-opening for spectators for the first time in 2020. POWRi Lucas Oil WAR and Iowa Sprint Leagues will combine forces for one-of-a-kind thrilling racing action, with $3000 to win and $300 to start, traditional sprint-car competitors from all corners of the country will congregate on south-east Iowa for some...more
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  • administrator on May 29, 2020
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Bacon Takes on Turnpike Challenge

Bacon Takes on Turnpike Challenge

5/29/2020
Lonnie Wheatley, WINCHESTER, Ind. (May 29, 2020) – Following on the heels of his first promotional effort last weekend, Brady Bacon gets back behind the wheel at long last this weekend. And he’ll be pulling double duty each night, driving the Randy Gass-owned No. 20g Midget over each night of the POWRi Midget Turnpike Challenge while also piloting Kelly Hinck’s No. 21h in the Micro Sprint portion of the weekend. Originally a four-race set, it is now three after the...more
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  • administrator on May 29, 2020
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Logan Seavey Dominates Opening Nig

Logan Seavey Dominates Opening Nig...

5/30/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/29/2020) POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget competitors from all over would show up in huge numbers to Night 1 of the 7th Annual Turnpike Challenge at I-44 Riverside Speedway. With sixty-one total drivers signing into the pits the great racing action on track would keep fans in attendance on the edge of their seats the whole night as Logan Seavey would park his #19az in victory lane. Leading all thirty circuits around I-44 Riverside Speedway...more
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  • administrator on May 30, 2020
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Miller Maneuvers for POWRi Micro V

Miller Maneuvers for POWRi Micro V...

5/30/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/30/2020) A stacked field of forty-one POWRi Engler Machine and Tool 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprint League competitors would file into the pits at I-44 Riverside Speedway for the first night of racing action for the Seventh Annual Turnpike Challenge. With battles for positions all over the multi-grooved racing surface, the familiar face of #51b Joe B. Miller would end the feature riding the high line to the checkers first. As the teams fired off turn...more
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  • administrator on May 30, 2020
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Kofoid Claims First Career POWRi W

Kofoid Claims First Career POWRi W...

5/31/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/30/2020) The POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues' two-day stint at I-44 Riverside Speedway during the seventh annual Turnpike Challenge would take center stage Saturday night as 58 distinct talents would check into the pits in hopes of gaining POWRi glory. In an action-packed slider-filled feature a new name has been added to the all-time win tally as Michael “Buddy” Kofoid would claim the night’s top spot. The feature action was all...more
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  • Cassy Staley on May 31, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/31/2020
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Jake Hagopian Earns POWRi Engler M

Jake Hagopian Earns POWRi Engler M...

5/31/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/30/2020) With thirty-four POWRi Engler Machine and Tool 600cc Outlaw Micro League drivers logging in for competition on Saturday at I-44 Riverside Speedway the second night of racing would not disappoint for fans of side-by-side green flag racing. After twenty fast-paced caution-free laps California racer Jake Hagopian would emerge the winner. Pole-Sitter #1X Brent Crews would appear to have the car to beat by gaining an early advantage and...more
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  • administrator on May 31, 2020
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Dvergsten Conquers Minn-kota Light

Dvergsten Conquers Minn-kota Light...

5/31/2020
North Dakota (5/31/20) This weekend the POWRi Lucas Oil Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints in conjunction with the NLSA had two great nights of racing on tap for the weekend. It was kicked off by a trip to River Cities Speedway better know as "the bullring" across the country to sprint car fans. The track itself has gone thru some major changes over the course of last fall and spring that it was almost like a new race track for everyone! It was definitely a beautiful night...more
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  • administrator on May 31, 2020
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Cannon McIntosh Notches First POWR

Cannon McIntosh Notches First POWR...

6/1/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/31/2020) Wrapping up the Seventh Annual Turnpike Challenge the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues would travel to Port City Raceway Sunday Night as 53 top notch competitors would try to find the fastest way to the checkers. After 30 trips around a beautiful prepared racing surface Cannon McIntosh would use a low line run to perfection claiming his first ever POWRi Lucas Oil National Feature Win. Cannon McIntosh #71k would be on a rail...more
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  • administrator on Jun 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/1/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Harley Hollan Wins Final Night of

Harley Hollan Wins Final Night of...

6/1/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/31/2020) Outstanding racing action was front-and-center Sunday Night at Port City Raceway for the final night of the 7th Annual Turnpike Challenge with 41 POWRi Engler Machine and Tool 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprint League drivers checking into the pits. Using veteran skills and perfect lap-traffic timing, Harley Hollan would notch another win onto his long list of feature victories. From earning a high point qualifying award and starting on the pole of...more
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  • administrator on Jun 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/1/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Lucas Oil National Midget League w

Lucas Oil National Midget League w...

6/1/2020
Lake Ozark Speedway has added a night of dirt action to the schedule for Friday, June 12th to include POWRi Midgets and ASCS Warrior Region 260 Winged Sprint Cars. General Admission prices: Adult (+13) $20 Senior (+62)/Military $17 Youth (6-12) $9 Kids 5 and under FREE Pit pass $35 Pits open at 3:00 PM Grandstands open at 5:00 PM Hot laps start at 6:30 PM Racing starts at 7:00 PM
Kori Willibrand
  • Kori Willibrand on Jun 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/1/2020
Tags: Lake Ozark Speedway, ASCS Warrior Region, POWRi National Midgets
Stanley Kreisel Wins Opening Night

Stanley Kreisel Wins Opening Night...

6/2/2020
Belleville, IL. (06/02/2020) The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints opened their season at I-35 Speedway Saturday night with eighteen cars registered in the pits the racing action was fierce all evening. As the largest opening night car count in the thirty-three-year history of MLS, competitors would take to the near-perfect track with Stanley Kreisel earning the edge and onto the feature victory. 1st 18 Stanley Kreisel, Heat Race Winner 2nd 17 ...more
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  • administrator on Jun 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/2/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Devils Lake Speedway on Deck for t

Devils Lake Speedway on Deck for t...

6/2/2020
Belleville, IL. (06/02/2020) Completing a successful two day weekend, the POWRi Minn-Kota Lighting Sprints 2020 season will continue Saturday, June 6th at Devils Lake Speedway in Crary, North Dakota. Lighting Sprint warriors from all over the Upper-United States will venture to the fast ¼ mile North Dakota track in hopes of earning the feature victory. Pit-Gates will open at 4:00 pm, driver’s registration 4:30-6:30 pm with hot-lap action starting at 7:00 pm and...more
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  • administrator on Jun 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/2/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Spr

POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Spr...

6/2/2020
Belleville, IL. (06/02/2020) With the season in full-force the next race for the RMLSA is this Saturday, June 6th at I-76 Speedway in Fort Morgan, CO. With drivers taking the tops off for great wingless-lightning sprint racing. Pit Gates open at 3:00 pm with drivers able to register anytime between 3:30-5:30 pm at the RMLSA trailer. Hot Laps will start the night’s festivities at 6:00 pm with racing to follow. Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke, Colorado was the...more
Cassy Staley
  • Cassy Staley on Jun 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/2/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Crouch Takes Top Five Out of Busy

Crouch Takes Top Five Out of Busy...

6/2/2020
(Photo by Jessica Edmiston Photography) Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (June 2, 2020) – Brenham Crouch captured a top five and two top 10s during a busy weekend of racing, but most importantly he gained a book’s worth of knowledge. Crouch improved throughout his first three starts in a midget while making his debut with Keith Kunz Motorsports during the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League’s 7th annual Turnpike Challenge. “It was fierce competition and was...more
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  • Shawn Miller on Jun 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/2/2020
Tags: Brenham Crouch, Port City Raceway, I-44 Riverside Speedway
84 years ago today June 4, 1936:

84 years ago today June 4, 1936:...

6/4/2020
Sun Prairie, WI June 4, 2020--- Tony Willman won the 20-lap feature Thursday Night at the newly designed 1/4-mile-State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. A crowd over 5,000 watched Willman finish ahead of Everett Rice, Art Hartsfield, Ray Richards, and Bill Klein. Wally Zale topped the 17-car field in qualifying.
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  • administrator on Jun 04, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/4/2020
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
IMS Cancels Third Annual BC39

IMS Cancels Third Annual BC39

6/4/2020
INDIANAPOLIS - The third annual Driven2SaveLives BC39 powered by NOS Energy Drink for the USAC National Midget Series was canceled Thursday by Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials. The July 1-2 event was to be one of the premier events of the series calendar, held on the quarter-mile dirt track nestled inside the third turn of the 2.5-mile IMS oval track. However, Thursday's decision came in light of the decision by IMS to hold all events during Independence Day...more
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  • administrator on Jun 04, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/4/2020
Tags: Bryan Clauson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
"Badger Midget Historical Video Ch

"Badger Midget Historical Video Ch...

6/5/2020
Sun Prairie, Wis., June 5----The second in a series of ten-minute video chats on the history of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA), has been posted on YouTube. The second show covers stories on fifty randomly selected photos by Kailey Gapinski and reviewed by Badger's Media/PR Director Bryan Gapinski, one photo every thirteen seconds in the "rapid-fire" response. 50 Badger Midget photos reviewed Attachments area Preview YouTube video 50 Badger Midget...more
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  • administrator on Jun 05, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/5/2020
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
"Salute to Harry Turner" event to

"Salute to Harry Turner" event to...

6/5/2020
Sun Prairie, WI, June 5, 2020 ---- The cars and stars of the Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series are set to begin their 84th season with the ever-popular "Salute to Harry Turner" event at Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, WI) on June 27. Like many other professional sporting organizations across the country, the Badger Midget Series has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic causing a delayed start to the 2020 season. “We are excited to get the 2020 season...more
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  • administrator on Jun 05, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/5/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
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