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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
  • Article Date: 5/25/2020
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
  • Article Date: 5/25/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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
  • Article Date: 5/25/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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
  • Article Date: 5/26/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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
  • Article Date: 5/27/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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
Bryan Hulbert
  • 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
  • Article Date: 5/27/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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
  • Article Date: 5/28/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
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