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This and That from the Track... Sh...

9/15/2022
Sun Prairie, WI, September 14, 2022– The 2022 Advanced Fastening Supply BADGER championship is to be settled in one final battle at Shadyhill Speedway this Saturday, September 17th in Medaryville, IN. It has been said that if you can win a Midget race with BADGER, you can win anywhere. There are many legendary names to prove that: Dean Billings, Dan Boorse, Kevin Doty, Stan Fox, Scott Hatton, Randy Koch, Brad Kuhn, Kevin Olson, Davey Ray, and now, more recently, Chase...more
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  • administrator on Sep 15, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/15/2022
Tags: Shadyhill Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Boden Captures First AFS Badger Mi

Boden Captures First AFS Badger Mi...

9/18/2022
Medaryville, IN--Kyle Stark and Zach Boden shared a brilliant championship battle in 2022, but the title can only be won by one driver and one team. This year, the AFS Badger Midget Championship is headed back to Cambridge, WI. After so many years of being the bridesmaid, it’s finally the #51’s turn at the top. Kurt Mayhew and RJ Corson made up the front row of Saturday’s 25 Lap Advanced Fastening Supply A Main at the Shadyhill Speedway, with Boden lining up from the...more
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  • Loren Kelly on Sep 18, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/18/2022
Tags: Shadyhill Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
BMARA Honors Presented at Annual A

BMARA Honors Presented at Annual A...

11/18/2022
The 2022 Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget season was certainly one for the books, and the stellar year was celebrated this past Saturday night at the annual Awards Banquet, hosted by the series at the National Midget Hall of Fame in Sun Prairie, WI. The evening began with a welcome speech and prayer from series president, Quinn McCabe, as well as an announcement that Advanced Fastening Supply will return as the series’ title partner in 2023, plus confirmation...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Nov 19, 2022
  • Article Date: 11/18/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
BMARA Launches New Illinois Based

BMARA Launches New Illinois Based...

1/6/2023
(Sun Prairie, WI - January 5, 2023) – The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association announced the formation of a new Illinois-based division to begin operations in 2023. The new series will be referred to as the Midget Auto Racing Association and bring the Badger brand to central Illinois. The series will revive the once-famous MARA acronym, but will be owned, operated, and sanctioned by the BMARA and will sport a full 2023 schedule. The MARA Midgets will participate in...more
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  • administrator on Jan 06, 2023
  • Article Date: 1/6/2023
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Diverse Schedule Highlights 2023 B

Diverse Schedule Highlights 2023 B...

1/7/2023
(Sun Prairie, WI - January 7, 2023) – The 2023 Badger Midget Auto Racing Association schedule has been released and includes a diverse list of seven different racing venues. The season will consist of 23 events on tracks from one-sixth mile to a three-eighths mile in size and will take place in two different states including Wisconsin and Illinois. The Badger Midgets will open their 2023 campaign at the one-third mile Kankakee Speedway in Kankakee, IL on Friday, May...more
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  • administrator on Jan 07, 2023
  • Article Date: 1/7/2023
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Wilmot Raceway, Sycamore Speedway
BMARA Launches New Illinois Based

BMARA Launches New Illinois Based...

1/5/2023
(Sun Prairie, WI - January 5, 2023) – The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association announced the formation of a new Illinois-based division to begin operations in 2023. The new series will be referred to as the Midget Auto Racing Association and bring the Badger brand to central Illinois. The series will revive the once-famous MARA acronym, but will be owned, operated, and sanctioned by the BMARA and will sport a full 2023 schedule. The MARA Midgets will participate in...more
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  • MIKE BURBA on Feb 08, 2023
  • Article Date: 1/5/2023
Tags: Midget Auto Racing Association, 2023 Schedule, Badger Midgets
Advanced Fastening Supply Continue

Advanced Fastening Supply Continue...

3/4/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (March 1, 2023) – Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association announced the return of Advanced Fastening Supply as the title sponsor of the Badger Midget Series for the 2023 race season. This marks the second consecutive season AFS has been named as the title sponsor returning after a successful 2022. Advanced Fastening Supply is a Madison, Wisconsin-based regional distributor of over 80,000 products dedicated to the construction industry....more
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  • administrator on Mar 04, 2023
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England Ready for Double Champions

England Ready for Double Champions...

3/8/2023
Lincoln, IL (March 9, 2023) – When the race season commences on April 7 and ushers in a new era for midget racing in central Illinois, 21-year-old Springfield, IL native Daltyn England will be there. England has a plan for his 2023 race season and it involves two championships and over 30 events across Wisconsin and Illinois. England recently announced intentions to participate with both the 87-year-old Badger Midget Auto Racing Association in 2023 as well as the...more
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  • administrator on Mar 08, 2023
  • Article Date: 3/8/2023
Tags: Lincoln Fairgrounds, Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
England Ready for Double Champions

England Ready for Double Champions...

3/9/2023
Lincoln, IL (March 9, 2023) – When the race season commences on April 7 and ushers in a new era for midget racing in central Illinois, 21-year-old Springfield, IL native Daltyn England will be there. England has a plan for his 2023 race season and it involves two championships and over 30 events across Wisconsin and Illinois. England recently announced intentions to participate with both the 87-year-old Badger Midget Auto Racing Association in 2023 as well as the...more
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  • administrator on Mar 09, 2023
  • Article Date: 3/9/2023
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Stark Seeking Redemption in 2023 B

Stark Seeking Redemption in 2023 B...

3/12/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (March 14, 2023) – When the green flag fell on the final event of the 2022 season Kyle Stark, of Marshall, WI, was leading the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association championship. When the checkered flag fell he was eight points short. Some may consider this a disappointment, while others who know Stark’s story see this as motivation for the 2023 season. Most competitors today start racing midgets in their teens, however, Stark made his first start at 32...more
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  • administrator on Mar 12, 2023
  • Article Date: 3/12/2023
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Battefeld Ready for New MARA Serie

Battefeld Ready for New MARA Serie...

3/12/2023
Lincoln, IL (March 16, 2023) - Thirty-year-old Havana, Illinois native Kevin Battefeld is ready for the inaugural Midget Auto Racing Association season set to commence on April 7 at the Lincoln (Illinois) Speedway. His team's preparations, while not exclusively different, are not considered the norm in motorsports today. While teams still assemble their own cars, most teams do not build their own engines in the current era of motorsport. They hire professional engine...more
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  • administrator on Mar 12, 2023
  • Article Date: 3/12/2023
Tags: Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, High Performance Lubricants
Taylor Targeting BMARA Championshi

Taylor Targeting BMARA Championshi...

3/21/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (March 21, 2023) - One of the allures of midget racing has always been the variety the sport provides. The variety in cars, engines, and backgrounds of the drivers has always piqued people's curiosity. One driver with an interesting background is five-time Badger Midget Auto Racing Association feature winner, Adam Taylor. Taylor, born in Joliet, IL, got his start in racing 28 years ago in road course go-kart racing. He graduated into Allison Legacy Cars...more
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  • administrator on Mar 21, 2023
  • Article Date: 3/21/2023
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Ross & Johnson Seek 2023 MARA Cham

Ross & Johnson Seek 2023 MARA Cham...

3/21/2023
Lincoln, IL (March 23, 2023) - The 2023 Midget Auto Racing Association season will bring with it many firsts for the relaunched series. First under BMARA sanction, first at Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL, and first MARA season for driver Gedd Ross. By the end of the 2023 season, however, Ross will have seen his fair share of firsts. “My girlfriend Morgan and I just had a baby boy, Miles, a couple of weeks ago,” a proud Ross recounts, “we aren’t getting much sleep but...more
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  • administrator on Mar 21, 2023
  • Article Date: 3/21/2023
Tags: Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, High Performance Lubricants
Sparks Ready to Make Light of 2023

Sparks Ready to Make Light of 2023...

3/29/2023
Lincoln, IL (March 30, 2023) - The first race of the 2023 race season is nearly upon us and young up-and-coming driver, Jace Sparks, is ready for the challenge. Sparks, who is 22 years old and in his senior year of college, will be taking on both the Badger Midgets and the new Midget Auto Racing Association this season. Sparks is still a relatively new racer after beginning his career in 2019. Unlike others, Sparks did not start racing as a young child and instead...more
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  • administrator on Mar 30, 2023
  • Article Date: 3/29/2023
Tags: Lincoln Fairgrounds, Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
MARA Opener & Relaunch Set for Fri

MARA Opener & Relaunch Set for Fri...

4/6/2023
Lincoln, IL (April 6, 2023) - The Midget Auto Racing Association will open its season this Friday, April 7 at the ¼ mile Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL. The series which is being dubbed a relaunch of the former Midwest Auto Racing Association will see its first race since the fall of 2006. “MARA has almost thirty years of midget racing history,” stated series President Quinn McCabe, “and with the blessings of many of the previous principles of MARA, we plan to...more
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  • administrator on Apr 06, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/6/2023
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Bruns Captures MARA Opener at Linc

Bruns Captures MARA Opener at Linc...

4/8/2023
Lincoln, IL (April 7, 2023) - Patrick Bruns would collect the checkered flag and win the first Midget Auto Racing Association feature event at Lincoln Speedway in Illinois. The Midget Auto Racing Association kicked off their season at the iconic ¼ mile Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL on April 7th, 2023. Fourteen cars signed into the first race of the brand-new series. Twelve drivers from Illinois and two from Wisconsin would all be vying for the coveted first win of...more
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  • administrator on Apr 08, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/8/2023
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MARA Midget Series Back to Lincoln

MARA Midget Series Back to Lincoln...

4/26/2023
Lincoln, IL (April 26, 2023) - The Midget Auto Racing Association returns to action at Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL on Friday, April 28. The second round of the 2023 MARA season is slated to see several new drivers make their series debut. Patrick Bruns took the opening event of the 2023 MARA season at Lincoln Speedway back on April 7 giving him the series point lead with 114 points. Behind him sits Mark McMahill, veteran midget racer Tim Siner, Daltyn England, and...more
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  • administrator on Apr 26, 2023
  • Article Date: 4/26/2023
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Davis Scores First MARA Win at Lin

Davis Scores First MARA Win at Lin...

4/29/2023
Lincoln, IL (April 28th, 2023) - Mitchell Davis, driving the Mike Raymond owned Phantom chassis, would best the rest to beat a star-studded field of drivers and win his first Midget Auto Racing Association feature of the season. The racing gods looked down on Lincoln Speedway as a warm front moved in and brought some good weather for some great racing. With temperatures in the 70o F range, the track was set for a great night of racing. Six classes of cars set up an...more
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  • administrator on Apr 29, 2023
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Badger Midgets Open 88th Season Fr

Badger Midgets Open 88th Season Fr...

5/4/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (May 4, 2023) - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association will race at Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, IL, Friday, May 5, for the first time in exactly 33 years. The race will open the 88th season of midget racing for the Badger Midget Series with a stout field of cars expected to compete. Friday’s event will feature both the Badger Midgets and the relaunched MARA midget series which is also sanctioned by the BMARA. This...more
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  • administrator on May 04, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/4/2023
Tags: Kankakee County Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Taylor Triumphs in Badger Season O

Taylor Triumphs in Badger Season O...

5/5/2023
Kankakee, IL (May 5th, 2023) - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association opened its 88th season Friday, May 5 at Kankakee County Speedway. Indiana-based driver Adam Taylor took the victory, continuing his winning ways and adding a sixth Badger victory to his resume. The AFS Badger Midget Series returned to Kankakee County Speedway for the first time in 33 years to start their 25-race season. The event was co-sanctioned with the newly...more
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  • administrator on May 06, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/5/2023
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Taylor Triumphs in Badger Season O

Taylor Triumphs in Badger Season O...

5/6/2023
Kankakee, IL (May 5th, 2023) - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association opened its 88th season Friday, May 5 at Kankakee County Speedway. Indiana-based driver Adam Taylor took the victory, continuing his winning ways and adding a sixth Badger victory to his resume. The AFS Badger Midget Series returned to Kankakee County Speedway for the first time in 33 years to start their 25-race season. The event was co-sanctioned with the newly...more
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  • administrator on May 07, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/6/2023
Tags: Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Back Home Again to Lincoln Speedwa

Back Home Again to Lincoln Speedwa...

5/15/2023
Lincoln, IL (May 16, 2023) - The Midget Auto Racing Association returns home to Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL for the fourth race of the 2023 season on Friday, May 19th. The MARA midgets are coming off the first race away from Lincoln Speedway for the series. The Friday, May 5th event, held at Kankakee County Speedway, was co-sanctioned with the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association. The two series saw 37 midgets sign in and the night had a significant impact on the...more
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  • administrator on May 16, 2023
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Doubleheader weekend awaits Badger

Doubleheader weekend awaits Badger...

5/17/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (May 17, 2023) - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association is set for a doubleheader weekend on May 20th & 21st. The series will invade the Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, WI on Saturday before heading to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, WI on Sunday. The AFS Badger Midgets opened their 88th season of racing at the Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, IL on Friday, May 5 bringing a strong contingent of 37 cars for racing...more
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  • administrator on May 17, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/17/2023
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheboygan Co Fair, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Weather Forces Cancellation at Lin

Weather Forces Cancellation at Lin...

5/19/2023
Lincoln, IL May 19-- Weather has forced officials of the Lincoln Speedway to cancel this evening's event. MARA's next event at Lincoln Speedway will be June 9th.
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  • administrator on May 19, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/19/2023
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Fassbender goes flag to flag to ba

Fassbender goes flag to flag to ba...

5/21/2023
By Jeff Pederson Pedal Down Promotions (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 20, 2023 – On a night when nothing but open wheel race cars took to The Plymouth Dirt Track third-mile clay oval in Plymouth, Wis., 31-year racing veteran Lance Fassbender of Burnett led all 25 laps on the way to his first Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association A-main victory of the 2023 season Saturday, May 20. In the 30-lap Frank Filskov Memorial Bumper to Bumper...more
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  • Jeff Pederson on May 21, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/21/2023
Tags: Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheboygan Co Fair, 410 Sprints - Winged, 360 Sprints - Winged
Sparks Lights Up The Night In Plym

Sparks Lights Up The Night In Plym...

5/21/2023
Plymouth, WI (May 20th, 2023) - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Racing Association made their return to the badger state at the famed Sheboygan County Fairgrounds and the Plymouth Dirt Track. The race would see Jace Sparks out of Marengo, IL take home his first-ever AFS BMARA win. The AFS Badger Midgets started their Wisconsin season with an open wheel frenzy night at the track, along with the Bumper to Bumper IRA 410 Sprint Cars and the MSA 360s. This...more
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  • administrator on May 21, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/21/2023
Tags: Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheboygan Co Fair, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Story Tale Win For Waelti In Dahlk

Story Tale Win For Waelti In Dahlk...

5/22/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (May 21st, 2023) - Brandon Waelti, in a story tale finish, would take home the win in the first feature for The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Racing Association at the famous Angell Park Speedway in the first ever Dahlke Memorial. The event, named the Dahlke Memorial, after the late BJ and Addison Dahlke, who tragically passed away after an automobile accident during the off season, was the first of what will be an annual tradition. The event...more
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  • administrator on May 22, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/22/2023
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
AFS Badger Midgets Back in Action

AFS Badger Midgets Back in Action...

5/26/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (May 26, 2023) - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets will return to action Saturday, May 27 at the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, WI. Todd Kluever leads the series into the event as the series points leader. Brandon Waelti was the most recent winner taking the victory in stunning fashion. Waelti came from the 15th starting position to pass David Budres and find victory lane in the Dahlke Memorial race this past Sunday. Cody Weisensel sits in second...more
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  • administrator on May 26, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/26/2023
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Taylor Becomes First Winner To Dou

Taylor Becomes First Winner To Dou...

5/28/2023
Wilmot, WI (May 28th, 2023) - Adam Taylor was victorious Saturday night at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds and Wilmot Raceway after a stellar performance. Taylor returned to victory lane for the second time this season after winning the season opener at Kankakee Speedway early in the season. Twenty-nine drivers were on hand as the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets returned to Wilmot Raceway for the first of two shoes at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds this season....more
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  • administrator on May 28, 2023
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Tags: Adam Taylor, Wilmot Raceway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Ray Returns to Badger Midget Serie

Ray Returns to Badger Midget Serie...

6/2/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (June 2, 2023) - The 2003 Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series champion, Davey Ray, will make his series return on Sunday, June 4 at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, WI. Ray will drive the number 6B/Phantom Chassis/Honda entry owned by Mike Raymond of Rock Island, IL. Ray currently holds 20 feature victories in the AFS Badger Midget competition at Angell Park Speedway and was the 2003 Fireman’s Nationals champion. Ray’s most recent start...more
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  • administrator on Jun 02, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/2/2023
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Waelti Goes 2 For 2 At Angell Park

Waelti Goes 2 For 2 At Angell Park...

6/5/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (June 4th, 2023) - Brandon Waelti took home his second Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget series victory of the season Sunday at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, WI. This also marked his second win at Angell Park this season. Thirty-one Badger Midgets packed the pits as racing action loomed. Zach Boden, the 2022 AFS Badger Midget series champion and the 2003 champ, Davey Ray, both made their first appearances of the 2023 season. The FiveOne...more
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  • Zack Krueger on Jun 05, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/5/2023
Tags: Brandon Waelti, Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
MARA Midgets Set for Doubleheader

MARA Midgets Set for Doubleheader...

6/9/2023
Lincoln, IL (June 8, 2023) - The Midget Auto Racing Association will see its first doubleheader race weekend of the 2023 season on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. The series will be at its home track, Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL, on Friday and at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, IL on Saturday. The last event for the MARA Midgets was scheduled for May 19 but was canceled due to rain. Adam Taylor and Daltyn England enter the event with 187 points each....more
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  • administrator on Jun 09, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/9/2023
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Interstate Doubleheader Weekend on

Interstate Doubleheader Weekend on...

6/9/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (June 9, 2023) - The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association will see its first interstate doubleheader weekend of the season in Illinois and Wisconsin. The series will make its first appearance of the 2023 season at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, IL on Saturday, June 10 then head to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, WI on Sunday, June 11 for the third event there. Todd Kluever leads the series standings but pressure is mounting as the gap has shrunk...more
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  • administrator on Jun 09, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/9/2023
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Baugh Bests MARA Field at Lincoln

Baugh Bests MARA Field at Lincoln...

6/10/2023
Lincoln, IL (June 9, 2023) - Andy Baugh bested the Midget Auto Racing Association field last night at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL taking home the victory in a hotly contested A-main. This marked Baugh’s first victory of the 2023 season and the third win for car owner Mike Raymond. The event kicked off with 18 cars signing in to do battle in the fourth MARA event on the season and third at Lincoln Speedway. On track action started off with group qualifying...more
Zack Krueger
  • Zack Krueger on Jun 10, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/10/2023
Tags: Andy Baugh, Lincoln Speedway, Midget Auto Racing Association
Point Leader Kluever Earns First V

Point Leader Kluever Earns First V...

6/11/2023
Sycamore, IL (June 10, 2023) – Todd Kluever reigned victorious at the Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, IL on Saturday night leading every lap of the feature event. This marked his first win of the 2023 Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget series season and second at Sycamore Speedway. The night marked the first of five visits to the speedway for the Badger and Midget Auto Racing Association organizations. A total of 26 cars signed in to do battle. Kluever lead the...more
Zack Krueger
  • Zack Krueger on Jun 11, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/11/2023
Tags: Todd Kluever, Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Taylor Tops Norm Nelson Classic

Taylor Tops Norm Nelson Classic

6/12/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (June 11th, 2023) - Adam Taylor found himself in victory lane once again as he soared to victory in the Norm Nelson Classic. The win marked Taylor’s third win of the season and helped him gain ground on Todd Kluever at the top of the point standings. Thirty-one cars filled the pits for the second night of racing for the AFS Badger Midget Series with previous nights winner Todd Kluever, Friday nights MARA winner Andy Baugh, and winners Adam Taylor,...more
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  • administrator on Jun 12, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/12/2023
Tags: Adam Taylor, Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Meet the Rookie Class of 2023

Meet the Rookie Class of 2023

6/13/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (June 8th, 2023) - Last season, Charles Rufi took the honors of Rookie of the Year for being the highest finishing rookie in the standings. Now in 2023, The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets have 6 different drivers vying for the honor. These drivers may have tape on their rear end but they are not ones to be messed with. Let’s meet the 6 gladiators who battle it out on track to be the best. Name: Miles Doherty Car Number/Design: #53M Horizon...more
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  • Zack Krueger on Jun 13, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/13/2023
Tags: Robby Wirth, Eric Blumer, Tommy Colburn
Nimee Makes it Back to Victory Lan

Nimee Makes it Back to Victory Lan...

5/29/2023
A pair of second time winners and a first timer highlighted feature winners for the Wilmot Raceway Memorial Weekend Open Wheel Spectacular Saturday, May 27. Blake Nimee of Oswego, IL captured his second Bumper to Bumper Interstates Racing Association (IRA) feature win at Wilmot in a hotly contested 30-lap main event to finish the night. Nimee took the lead from the opening lap shooting in front from his front row starting berth. The only caution came at the midway...more
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  • Dakoda Tennyson on Jun 13, 2023
  • Article Date: 5/29/2023
Tags: Danny Schlafer, Jake Neuman, Kyle Schuett
AFS Badger Midgets Invade Northwoo

AFS Badger Midgets Invade Northwoo...

6/15/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (June 15, 2023) - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget series is set to invade the Wisconsin Northwoods for the third doubleheader race weekend of 2023. On Friday, the series will make its lone stop at Gravity Park Speedway in Chilton, WI, and on Saturday will return to Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, WI for the second and final stop there this season. Todd Kluever continues to lead the series standings ahead of Adam Taylor by just 51 markers....more
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  • administrator on Jun 15, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/15/2023
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Taylor Tops at Gravity Park

Taylor Tops at Gravity Park

6/17/2023
Chilton, WI (June 16th, 2023) - Adam Taylor topped the field as the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets made their annual trip to Gravity Park in the first leg of the Northwoods doubleheader. The win is Taylor’s fourth of the season and second in a row. FiveOne Motorsports group qualifying saw Todd Kluever take the top time spot with a time of 13.199 seconds. Following him in time were Adam Taylor, Jace Sparks, Matt Rechek, and Mike Stroik. Two AFS Badger Midge...more
Zack Krueger
  • Zack Krueger on Jun 17, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/17/2023
Tags: Adam Taylor, Gravity Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Waelti Earns Plymouth Dirt Track W

Waelti Earns Plymouth Dirt Track W...

6/18/2023
Plymouth, WI (June 17, 2023) - Brandon Waelti wrapped up the weekend with a win at the Plymouth Dirt Track Saturday night with the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets. After starting ninth, Waelti made his way to the front and captured the win in night number two of a doubleheader weekend. 20 cars were on hand for the second night of Northwoods racing for the AFS Badger Midgets. The winner of the prior night's feature, Adam Taylor, headlined a star filled field....more
Zack Krueger
  • Zack Krueger on Jun 18, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/18/2023
Tags: Brandon Waelti, Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheboygan Co Fair, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Hard Work Pays Off As Blumer Score

Hard Work Pays Off As Blumer Score...

6/19/2023
Things looked pretty grim, early on, for the EBR team as we kicked off a much anticipated weekend road trip of racing. We were scheduled for Gravity Park Speedway in Chilton, WI on Friday and Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, with the #68 midget. Eric’s won at both tracks in the Legend Direct 6E. Plus, Chilton is the hometown for Eric’s girlfriend Faith and her family. It’s also the headquarters for Bob Cullen of East Central Coin, one of Eric’s biggest...more
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  • William Blumer on Jun 19, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/19/2023
Tags: Brandon Waelti, Cody Weisensel, Todd Kluever
Weather forces cancelation of the

Weather forces cancelation of the...

6/25/2023
Sun Prairie, WI June 25, 2023, Due to a low-pressure system establishing itself over WI, bringing a mix of showers throughout the afternoon and evening. The decision has been made to cancel tonight's Kevins' Klassic at Angell Park Speedway. Racing will resume next Sunday, July 2nd with Don's Home Furniture presenting the Sun Prairie Fireworks Celebration and featuring the AFS Badger Midgets and WI Wingless series.
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  • administrator on Jun 25, 2023
  • Article Date: 6/25/2023
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Weather forces cancelation of the

Weather forces cancelation of the...

7/1/2023
(Lincoln, IL) Racing action for Sunday, July 2 has been canceled due to numerous storms and saturated grounds at Lincoln Speedway, in Lincoln, IL. While the Logan County Fairgrounds race track was lucky in that Thursday’s storms did not cause any significant damage, multiple rounds of heavy rain with more forecasted have left the property overly saturated. As of Saturday late afternoon, many area residents and businesses are still without power. Our next event is...more
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  • administrator on Jul 01, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/1/2023
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Fireworks At the Finish as Stark W

Fireworks At the Finish as Stark W...

7/3/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (July 2nd, 2023) - Kyle Stark lit up the night as he picked up his first feature win of the season with The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets. Stark swapped spots back and forth with Brandon Waelti for the win after starting eighth in the feature. A season high 36 cars filled the pits as a cancellation of the MARA race in Illinois and Independence Day looming, meant the biggest car count of the season. Drivers such as Chase Cabre, Zach Daum, and...more
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  • administrator on Jul 03, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/3/2023
Tags: Eric Blumer, Kyle Stark, Angell Park Speedway
MARA Midgets Back to Action Friday

MARA Midgets Back to Action Friday...

7/13/2023
Lincoln, IL (July 13, 2023) - The Midget Auto Racing Association is back in action Friday, July 14 at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, IL. The series has had its fair share of rainouts recently with two of the last four races requiring cancelation due to weather. Mark McMahill enters the event atop the standings by 25 points over second place Daltyn England. Following the duo is Adam Taylor, Jace Sparks, and Andy Baugh rounding out your top five. Friday’s event will...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/13/2023
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Doubleheader Weekend on Tap for AF

Doubleheader Weekend on Tap for AF...

7/13/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (July 13, 2023) - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets are set for another doubleheader weekend on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16. The series will invade both Thunder Hill Speedway in Menomonie, WI, and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, WI. Saturday the series heads North for the first-ever appearance at Thunder Hill Speedway. The track is unique for the series in that it marks the smallest track on the calendar at just 1/6 of a mile...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/13/2023
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Bruns Doubles Up at Lincoln with S

Bruns Doubles Up at Lincoln with S...

7/15/2023
Lincoln, IL (July 14th, 2023) - Patrick Bruns bested the best as he picked up his second win of the season with the Midget Auto Racing Association. The 12D would use misfortune to rocket his way to a dominant win in the end. Eighteen cars signed in ready to go racing on a warm summer evening. Many of the drivers of the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets made the trip south for what was the first leg of a triple header weekend. Drivers such as Jace Sparks, Daltyn...more
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  • administrator on Jul 15, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/15/2023
Tags: Patrick Bruns, Lincoln Speedway, Midget Auto Racing Association
Jones Brings the Thunder to Thunde

Jones Brings the Thunder to Thunde...

7/16/2023
Menomonie, WI (July 15th, 2023) - Parker Jones came up victorious with the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets during the first ever visit for the series to Thunder Hill Speedway. After picking up quick time, the rookie picked up his first win of the season and became the 6th different winner of the season. 26 cars made the most northern and most western trip for the series of the season. Drivers such as Jace Sparks, Daltyn England, and RJ Corson all made trips...more
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  • Zack Krueger on Jul 16, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/16/2023
Tags: Parker Jones, Angell Park Speedway, Thunder Hill Speedway
Stark Battles the Best to Pick Up

Stark Battles the Best to Pick Up...

7/17/2023
Sun Prairie, WI (July 16th, 2023) - Kyle Stark found victory for the second time with the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets. Stark would outduel numerous drivers to pick up his second win at Angell Park Speedway. Thirty-six cars made the trip to the historic track for the third night of a BMARA sanctioned weekend. Drivers such as the previous night’s winner Parker Jones, championship leader Todd Kluever, the most recent Angell Park Speedway winner Stark, and...more
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  • administrator on Jul 17, 2023
  • Article Date: 7/17/2023
Tags: Kyle Stark, Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
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