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VISALIA HOSTS WESTERN MIDGETS JUNE

VISALIA HOSTS WESTERN MIDGETS JUNE...

6/18/2013
The Honda USAC Western Midgets resume action June 29 at Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, Calif. The race will be USAC’s first at the one-fifth mile dirt oval since Wally Pankratz’ victory in 2002. Ronnie Gardner of Norco, Calif. holds down the number one point slot, 41 points ahead of Jake Swanson. Gardner wheeled his Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart to victory in Saturday night’s 30-lap Honda USAC Western Midget race at Petaluma (Calif.) Speedway, a race...more
IGNITES AT CONCORD, ACE, DURHAM AN

IGNITES AT CONCORD, ACE, DURHAM AN...

6/18/2013
Three USAC Eastern Ignite Midget races are on tap this week and the Washington Dirt series also swings into action. The Eastern series visits Concord (N.C.) Speedway Wednesday night, then travels to Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. Friday and stops at Orange County Speedway in Durham, N.C. Saturday. Saturday night’s Washington Dirt race is at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma. Chris Lamb leads the Eastern standings into this week’s tripleheader and Chase Goetz is the...more
DMA MIDGETS RESUME JUNE 29 AT BRAD

DMA MIDGETS RESUME JUNE 29 AT BRAD...

6/18/2013
Former USAC DMA driving champions Kevin Chaffee and Joe Krawiec lead the series standings, separated by just two points, entering a June 29 race at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. The two finished second and third in the most recent race, won last Saturday by Adam Pierson. Pierson, of Bradford, earned his initial series victory Saturday, leading the final 16 laps of the 25-lap race to beat Chaffee, Krawiec, Ray Miller and Scott Holcomb. Jeff Horn led the first two...more
Tracy Hines Earns a Trio of Top-10

Tracy Hines Earns a Trio of Top-10...

6/18/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.— June 17, 2013— Indiana Midget Week has always been pretty good to Tracy Hines. After all, he’s a two-time champion of the mini-series in his home state and has won races during the Midget Week in the past. More times than not during Indiana Midget Week, which is sanctioned by the Honda USAC National Midget Series, Hines has finished among the top-10 and that was the case again this year, as he recorded three top-10 finishes in five starts, with two of...more
HONDA USAC EASTERN/MIDWEST (Speci

HONDA USAC EASTERN/MIDWEST (Speci...

6/21/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Lamb, 9, Lamb-12.840; 2. Billy Gaule, 22, Gaule-12.841; 3. Matthew Lundstrom, 5, Lundstrom-12.858; 4. Tyler Corriher, 12, Corriher-12.866; 5. Wil Raber, 3, Hocevar-12.896; 6. Justin Whittall, 67, Whittall-12.918; 7. Blaine Leydig, 21, Leydig-12.996; 8. Ryan Krachun, 29, Krachun-130.16; 9. Calvin Carroll, 24, Carroll-13.177; 10. Nikki Carroll, 5c, Carroll-13.561. FEATURE #1: (50 Laps) 1. Wil Raber, 2. Matthew Lundstrom, 3. Tyler Corriher, 4....more
DELCO SIGNS DEVELOPS LEFFLER DECAL

DELCO SIGNS DEVELOPS LEFFLER DECAL

6/21/2013
Delco Signs of McSherrystown, Pa. has announced they are selling decals in memory of Jason Leffler, the driver who succumbed to injuries in a racing accident last week. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to the USAC Benevolent Fund “Charlie Dean Education Fund.” The decals, which can be secured through a $5 donation per decal, are available online at www.DelcoSigns.com. They will also be available at the following central Pennsylvania race tracks this weekend:...more
Taylor Ferns to Compete at the His

Taylor Ferns to Compete at the His...

6/21/2013
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.—June 21, 2013 — When talking about legendary tracks in midget racing, one venue rises above the rest — Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. And rightly so, as the third-mile has hosted midget racing nearly every year since 1936 and is the home of the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Taylor Ferns will get to race at the storied facility a couple of times this season with the first of those being this weekend. Ferns will take to the...more
HONDA USAC EASTERN/MIDWEST (Speci

HONDA USAC EASTERN/MIDWEST (Speci...

6/22/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ryan Krachun, 29, Krachun-15.757; 2. Matthew Lundstrom, 5. Lundstrom-15.778; 3. Chris Lamb, 9, Lamb-15.824; 4. Wil Raber, 3, Hocevar-15.870; 5. Tyler Corriher, 12, Corriher-15.917; 6. Blaine Leydig, 21, Leydig-15.922; 7. Justin Whittall, 67, Whittall-15.980; 8. Calvin Carroll, 24, Carroll-16.236; 9. Natasha Cox, 19, Cox-16.312; 10. Nikki Carroll, 5c, Carroll-16.368; 11. Billy Gaule, 22, Gaule-16.435; 12. Matt Supan, 67, Supan-NT FEATURE #1: (30 Laps)...more
HONDA IGNITE USAC WASHINGTON DIRT

HONDA IGNITE USAC WASHINGTON DIRT...

6/23/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Garrett Thomas, 14, Thomas-16.288; 2. Chase Goetz, 91, Goetz-16.444; 3. Jeremy Miller, 44, Miller-16.475; 4. Robby Vaughn, 3s, Stewart-16.585; 5. Ariel Biggs, 11E, Emery-16.589; 6. Tristin Thomas, 91s, Stewart-17.294; 7. Lee St.Paul, 2, Paul-17.403; 8. Annika Johanson, 27, Johanson-17.646; 9. Steve Hughes, 12, Hughes-NT. FIRST HEAT: (10 Laps) 1. Miller, 2. Biggs, 3. G.Thomas, 4. St. Paul, 5. Hughes. NT SECOND HEAT: (10 Laps) 1. Goetz, 2. Vaughn, 3....more
HONDA USAC NATIONAL DIRT MIDGET RA

HONDA USAC NATIONAL DIRT MIDGET RA...

6/24/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C&A-14.324; 2. Darren Hagen, 3, RFMS-14.337; 3. Casey Shuman, 57, Ecker-14.377; 4. Andrew Felker, 11A, Felker-14.394; 5. Christopher Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.417; 6. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-14.428; 7. Tanner Thorson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.486; 8. Rico Abreu, 67K, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.514; 9. Bryan Clauson, 39, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.570; 10. Alex Bright, 27, RW/Curb-Agajanian-14.584; 11. Jerry Coons, Jr., 63,...more
MIDGETS INVADE COLORADO SATURDAY;

MIDGETS INVADE COLORADO SATURDAY;...

6/24/2013
Bobby Santos of Franklin, Mass. is the most recent winner in the Traxxas USAC Silver Crown Series, which competes as part of Saturday’s USAC “Rocky Mountain Classic” doubleheader at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, Colo. But don’t overlook him in the adjoining Honda USAC National Midgets as they tackle the one-mile paved oval Saturday. Santos has a six-point lead over defending National Champion Darren Hagen and Caleb Armstrong in the Midget standings...more
PLAZA PARK RETURNS AFTER 11-YEAR H

PLAZA PARK RETURNS AFTER 11-YEAR H...

6/24/2013
Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, Calif. returns to the Honda USAC Western Midget calendar this Saturday after an 11-year hiatus. The one-fifth-mile dirt oval has been the scene of some sensational racing through the years. Ronnie Gardner of Norco, Calif. leads the series into Saturday’s race, leading the standings by 41 points over Jake Swanson. Gardner has posted seven podium finishes in his eight appearances so far this year, winning twice at Ventura Raceway and once...more
GAS CITY, PLYMOUTH, ALGER ON TAP F

GAS CITY, PLYMOUTH, ALGER ON TAP F...

6/24/2013
Honda USAC Ignite Midget racing unfolds in Indiana and Washington this weekend, with races at Gas City and Plymouth in the Hoosier State and at Skagit Speedway in Alger in the Evergreen State. Chris Lamb tops the latest USAC Midwest Ignite standings entering this week’s races, while Chase Goetz is the Washington leader following yet another victory last weekend. Wil Raber of Otsego, Mich. captured the overall Eastern Midget Week title after feature victories at Concord...more
POINTS LOGJAM HIGHLIGHTS BEAR RIDG

POINTS LOGJAM HIGHLIGHTS BEAR RIDG...

6/24/2013
The torrid battle for the 2013 USAC DMA Midget Championship continues this Saturday at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. and any one of five driver has a great shot at bolting to the front of the standings. Defending champion Kevin Chaffee is the leader, just two points ahead of 2012 champion Joe Krawiec. Scott Viets is third, just 13 back, while Ray Miller is 32 behind and Josh Sunn 35. Ironically, the three leaders have not tasted victory this season! Chaffee has...more
A Pair of Podium Finishes for Trac

A Pair of Podium Finishes for Trac...

6/24/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.— June 24, 2013— Tracy Hines has been strong on the big tracks with the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series this season. Same goes for his program on the small tracks with the Honda USAC National Midget Dirt Championship. A pair of races over the weekend saw the same results as he recorded podium finishes in both a sprint car and midget on successive nights at I-96 Speedway in Michigan, and Angell Park Speedway in Wisconsin. Hines led a total of 13...more
TRI-CITY’S “HUT HUNDRED” OPENS BU

TRI-CITY’S “HUT HUNDRED” OPENS BU...

6/26/2013
The “Hut Hundred” Honda USAC National Midget race is always among fan favorites and this year’s running sports a new twist. The USAC/POWRi race scheduled July 3 will find a new home at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Ill. The race also kicks off a spectacular weekend of USAC racing, continuing with the July 4 AMSOIL National Sprint race at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind., then the July 5 and 6 USAC/POWRi “Bash @ Belle Clair” races at the Belle Clair...more
Silver Crown & Midget Doubleheader

Silver Crown & Midget Doubleheader...

6/27/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — June 27, 2013— Some tracks just suit a driver and their driving style. For veteran Tracy Hines one of those places is Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado. He not only has a pair of wins in two different types of cars at the one-mile oval, but he’s also the track record holder in the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Series, setting that mark in 1999. Hines will return to the venue this weekend for the running of the Rocky Mountain Classic for the...more
Two Races, Same Track: Taylor Fern

Two Races, Same Track: Taylor Fern...

6/28/2013
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.—June 28, 2013 — Doubleheaders always invoke a sense of excitement and a bit of nostalgia in baseball. Same goes for racing, as doubleheaders are not quite as prevalent as they used to be. For the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown and Honda USAC National Midget Series a trio of doubleheaders are part of the 2013 campaign, and Taylor Ferns is slated to compete in each of the three events. The first of these twin bills is this weekend at Pikes Peak...more
GAS CITY IGNITES FALL TO WEATHER

GAS CITY IGNITES FALL TO WEATHER

6/29/2013
Gas City, IN........Rains forced the cancellation of Friday night's Honda USAC Midwest Ignite Midget event at Gas City I-69 Speedway. The series resumes Saturday at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway.
HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET PAVEMEN

HONDA USAC NATIONAL MIDGET PAVEMEN...

6/29/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Kyle Hamilton, 33, Hamilton-26.800; 2. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C&A-26.925; 3. Kyle O’Gara, 27, RW-26.932; 4. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-26.989; 5. Darren Hagen, 3, RFMS-27.186; 6. Dalton Armstrong, 7A, C&A-27.223; 7. Chad Nichols, 17n, Nichols-27.853; 8. David Byrne, 20, Byrne-28.036; 9. Taylor Ferns, 55, Ferns-28.091; 10. Bobby East, 4, Klatt-NT; 11. Bobby Santos, 17, RW-NT. FEATURE: (25 laps) 1. Tracy Hines, 2. Darren Hagen, 3. Caleb Armstrong, 4. Bobby...more
Tracy Hines Wins Midget Race at Pi

Tracy Hines Wins Midget Race at Pi...

6/30/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — June 30, 2013— Tracy Hines hadn’t turned a wheel at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado, since 2005, but that didn’t faze him as was victorious in the Honda USAC National Midget Series portion of the Rocky Mountain Classic at the one-mile oval on Saturday, June 28. He followed that up with another podium finish with the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Series. In qualifying for the 25-lap Honda USAC National Midget Series race at Pikes Peak, Hines...more
Hewlett to field second sprint car

Hewlett to field second sprint car...

6/30/2013
Brendan Motorsports spokes person and owner Lane Brendan announced that the team will field a second 360 Sprint Team in the 2014 season and Midget Sprint driver Jordan Hewlett will be the driver. No word yet on car number, sponsors or crew.
HONDA IGNITE USAC WASHINGTON DIRT

HONDA IGNITE USAC WASHINGTON DIRT...

6/30/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Ariel Biggs (#11E Emery), 2. Madison Hess (#5 Sherwood), 3. Garrett Thomas (#14 Thomas), 4. Gaylon Stewart ( #3sStewart), 5. Steve Hughes (#12 Hughes). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Dougie James (#29 James), 2. Chase Goetz (#91 Goetz), 3. Robbie Price (#21 Price), 4. Todd Hartman (#21 Hartman), 5. Annika Johanson (#27 Johanson). NT FEATURE: (20 Laps) 1. Chase Goetz, 2. Todd Hartman, 3. Garrett Thomas, 4. Dougie James, 5. Ariel Biggs, 6. Madison...more
HONDA WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RE

HONDA WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RE...

6/30/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. David Prickett, 15, Neverlift-12.120; 2. Tyler Smith, 55, Neverlift-12.213; 3. Jake Swanson, 05, VanDyne/Swanson-12.268; 4. Ronnie Gardner, 68, SIX-EIGHT-12.286; 5. Sean Dodenhoff, 9D, Dodenhoff-12.432; 6. Michael Faccinto, 62, Bock-12.469; 7. Taylor Simas, 62T, Bock-12.498; 8. Kyle Edwards, 39, Edwards-12.555; 9. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-12.611; 10. Greg Bragg, 0, Foster-12.712; 11. Pete Davis, 00, Davis-12.761; 12. Terry Nichols, 45,...more
USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: June

USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: June...

6/30/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Dylan Duhaime (#57 Duhaime), 2. Mike Chaffee (#18c Chaffee), 3. Tim Gallant (#33 Gallant), 4. Dean Christenson (#69 Miller), 5. Jamie Spaulding (#93 Spalding), 6. Jeff Champagne (#77 Champagne), 7. Tyler Rivard (37 Rivard), 8. Dylan Rock (#49 Rock). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Scott Veits (#2 Miller), 2. Adam Pierson (#76M Manafort), 3. Kevin Chaffee (#5 Matczak), 4. Adam Whitney (#12 Whitney), 5. Joe Krawiec (#4 Matczak), 6. Jeff Horn (#1R...more
“HUT HUNDRED,” BASH AT BELLE CLAIR

“HUT HUNDRED,” BASH AT BELLE CLAIR...

7/1/2013
The 61st “Hut Hundred” and the two-night “Bash at Belle Clair” await USAC’s Honda National Dirt Midget Series and the co-sanction with POWRi this week as the USAC National Dirt Series resumes at a pair of Illinois ovals. The “Hut Hundred,” rained out earlier this year, returns for its inaugural appearance at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach Wednesday, while the “Bash at Belle Clair” erupts on the exciting short-track at Belleville Friday and Saturday nights. The Hut...more
MICHIGAN (2) & GRAYS HARBOR NEXT F

MICHIGAN (2) & GRAYS HARBOR NEXT F...

7/1/2013
The USAC Midwest Pavement and Washington Honda Ignite Midgets are in action this weekend with three events on tap. The Midwest series visits M40 Speedway in Jones, Mich. Friday and Springport (Mich.) Motor Speedway Saturday. The Washington series returns to Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma Saturday. USAC Washington Honda USAC Ignite Midget leader Chase Goetz of Snohomish, Wash. scored his sixth feature win of the year Saturday night at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. Todd...more
DMA MIDGETS BACK AT BRADFORD JULY

DMA MIDGETS BACK AT BRADFORD JULY...

7/1/2013
Defending USAC DMA Midget Champion Kevin Chaffee returns to Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. July 13 with a 19-point lead over former champion Joe Krawiec in the 2013 standings. They finished second and seventh respectively in last night’s 25-lap feature. Five USAC DMA Midget races in the books at Bear Ridge show five different winners with last Saturday’s going to a rookie and one of the youngest drivers in the field at just 15 years on Bond Auto Parts...more
A Full Week of Racing for Tracy Hi

A Full Week of Racing for Tracy Hi...

7/2/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.— July 2, 2013— Originally, Fourth of July week was going to feature just a pair of races for the Honda USAC National Midget Series at Belle-Claire Speedway in Illinois, giving competitors a chance to celebrate Independence Day before heading to the track. After Mother Nature interrupted the Hut Hundred at Tri-City (Ill.) Speedway at the end of May and a USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series contest at Lincoln Park (Ind.) Speedway back in April, those...more
Taylor Ferns Finishes Fifth in Mid

Taylor Ferns Finishes Fifth in Mid...

7/2/2013
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich.—July 2, 2013 — Taylor Ferns is always excited to climb into the driver’s seat. This week she’ll have a little extra bounce in her step, after earning a career-best fifth-place finish with the Honda USAC National Midget Series on Saturday, July 29 at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado. A trio of dirt midget races await the 17-year-old this week, all in the state of Illinois. At Pikes Peak International Speedway, the native of Shelby...more
RAIN AGAIN INTERRUPTS “HUT HUNDRED

RAIN AGAIN INTERRUPTS “HUT HUNDRED...

7/3/2013
Rains and wet grounds have again forced postponement of Wednesday night’s “Hut Hundred” Honda USAC National Midget race, co-sanctioned by POWRi, at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach. Ill. “The weather has not been in favor of dirt track racing this Summer. We've had rain since Sunday and it’s still raining here,” say race organizers Kevin and Tammy Gundaker, “and we are unable to provide the type of track conditions and fan conditions we desire to protect the...more
HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST PAVEMENT

HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST PAVEMENT...

7/6/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Cooper Clouse, 14, Clouse-12.793; 2. Austin Nemire, 91, Nemire-Yager-12.942; 3. Wil Raber, 3, Raber-13.032; 4. Natasha Cox, 19, Cox-13.081; 5. Nikki Carroll, 5c, Carroll-13.334; 6. Calvin Carroll, 24, Carroll-13.395; 7. Jack Cross, 17c, Cross-13.725; 8. Gage Walker, 7, Walker-NT (R & D car - no points). HEAT RACE: (10 Laps) 1. Raber, 2. Clouse, 3. Nemire, 4. Cox, 5. C.Carroll, 6. N.Carroll, 7. Cross, 8. Walker (R & D car - no points). NT FEATURE:...more
HONDA USAC NATIONAL DIRT MIDGET RA

HONDA USAC NATIONAL DIRT MIDGET RA...

7/6/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chris Bell, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-11.390; 2. Brad Kuhn, 10, Cook-11.393; 3. Zach Daum, 5D, Daum-11.407; 4. Colten Cottle, 5c, Cottle-11.415; 5. Andrew Felker, 11A, Felker-11.421; 6. Tyler Thomas, 91T, Thomas-11.427; 7. Ryan Criswell, 11R, R&C-11.441; 8. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-11.470; 9. Nick Knepper, 155, Knepper-11.481; 10. Jake Blackhurst, 25, Blackhurst-11.492; 11. Darren Hagen, 3, RFMS-11.503; 12. Bubba Altig, 37, Felker-11.509; 13. Jerry...more
HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST PAVEMENT

HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST PAVEMENT...

7/8/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Cooper Clouse, 14, Clouse-15.353; 2. Wil Raber, 3, Raber-15.677; 3. Austin Nemire, 91, Nemire-Yager-15.837; 4. Jack Cross, 17c, Cross-15.973; 5. Nick Hamilton, 1, Steele-16.007; 6. Calvin Carroll, 24, Carroll-16.129; 7. Natasha Cox, 19, Cox-16.282; 8. Nikki Carroll, 5c, Carroll-16.364; 9. Gage Walker, 7, Walker-NT (R & D car - no points). FIRST FEATURE: (25 Laps) 1. Cooper Clouse, 2. Wil Raber, 3. Nick Hamilton, 4. Austin Nemire, 5. Natasha Cox, 6....more
HONDA USAC NATIONAL DIRT MIDGET RA

HONDA USAC NATIONAL DIRT MIDGET RA...

7/8/2013
FIRST HEAT : (10 laps) 1. Tracy Hines (24, Parker), 2. Zach Daum (5D, Daum), 3. Andrew Felker (11A, Felker), 4. Tim Siner (15, Siner), 5. Korey Weyant (37x, Felker), 6. Terry Babb (88, Babb), 7. Jake Blackhurst (25, Blackhurst), 8. Taylor Ferns (55, Ferns), 9. Derek Rossio (70, Rossio). NT SECOND HEAT : (10 laps) 1. Bryan Clauson (39, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Danny Stratton (2, Lein), 3. Kevin Thomas, Jr. (17, RW/Curb-Agajanian), 4. Nick Knepper (155, Knepper),...more
Tracy Hines Continues String of To

Tracy Hines Continues String of To...

7/8/2013
NEW CASTLE, Ind.— July 7, 2013— Over the last two weeks, Tracy Hines has competed on both dirt and asphalt as well as in each of the three divisions that comprise the USAC national schedule. One common theme has been top-10 finishes in each and every one of those races. With a trio of top-10 performances on three consecutive days over the Fourth of July weekend, the veteran driver has now recorded seven straight top-10 finishes across the three USAC national series....more
BELOIT, BELLEVILLE NEXT FOR DIRT M

BELOIT, BELLEVILLE NEXT FOR DIRT M...

7/9/2013
Christopher Bell of Norman, Okla. will lead the Honda USAC National Midget Dirt Series to Kansas races at Beloit (July 30) and Belleville (August 1-2), holding a 26-point lead over Bryan Clauson in the latest standings. Prior to that the Honda USAC National Pavement Midgets combine with the TRAXXAS USAC Silver Crown cars in the “Rich Vogler Classic” July 31 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind. Clauson, of Noblesville, Ind., closed out last week’s dirt activity by...more
WESTERN MIDGETS AT OCEAN & MADERA

WESTERN MIDGETS AT OCEAN & MADERA...

7/9/2013
The Honda USAC Western Midgets face both dirt and paved ovals this weekend, with races Friday and Saturday at Watsonville and Madera, Calif. respectively. Friday night’s race is on the quarter-mile dirt Ocean Speedway at Watsonville, while Saturday’s 100-lap “Gerhardt Classic” unfolds on the one-third mile paved Madera Speedway. Ronnie Gardner will lead the dirt series to Ocean Speedway for its first appearance this year. Gardner has eight “podium” finishes in nine...more
GAS CITY, MONTPELIER, MADERA & SKA

GAS CITY, MONTPELIER, MADERA & SKA...

7/9/2013
Midwest, Western and Washington races are on tap this week for competitors in the Honda USAC Ignite Midget series. The Midwest dirt events are slated Friday at Gas City (Ind.) I-69 Speedway and Saturday at Montpelier (Ind.) Motor Speedway. The Western pavement cars compete as part of Saturday’s “Gerhardt Classic” events at the Madera (Calif.) Speedway and the Washington dirt series returns to Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. Saturday. Respective point leaders entering...more
GOING FOR “6” AT BEAR RIDGE SATURD

GOING FOR “6” AT BEAR RIDGE SATURD...

7/9/2013
There have been five different winners in five 2103 races so far in the DMA Midgets at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, Vt. Amazingly enough, the top-three drivers in the standings are NOT among them! The all-time record for different winners at the start of a USAC racing season is 11, established by drivers in the 1994 Modified and 2007 USAC/CRA Sprint series. Point leader Kevin Chaffee has a pair of seconds, a third, fourth and fifth so far, while Joe Krawiec, the...more
DEVELOPMENTAL HONDA ENGINE PERFORM

DEVELOPMENTAL HONDA ENGINE PERFORM...

7/9/2013
American Honda Motor Company debuted its prototype engine this past weekend, competing in three Honda USAC Ignite Midget feature events at a pair of Michigan race tracks. A pair of “top-five” finishes resulted as the car, driven by series regular Gage Walker, actually led several laps during one of the three features. Walker, a former Honda USAC .25 Midget Champion, was very competitive and worked closely with Spike Chassis owner John Godfrey in the events at M40...more
HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST DIRT MID

HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST DIRT MID...

7/13/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Katlynn Leer (#77x Leer), 2. Patrick Bruns (#83 Bruns - no points), 3. Austin Nemire (#91 Nemire/Yager), 4. Cooper Clouse (#14 Clouse), 5. Toby Alfrey (#5 Alfrey), 6. John Heydenreich (#22 Givens), 7. Joey Greening (#17G Greening), 8. Bill Kriegbaum (#12 Kriegbaum). 1:50.65 SECOND HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Adam Thomason (#74 Thomason), 2. Gage Walker (#7 Walker), 3. Stratton Briggs (#2 Alfrey), 4. Kurt Mayhew (#21 Mayhew - no points), 5. Jessica Bean...more
HONDA WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RES

HONDA WESTERN MIDGET DIRT RACE RES...

7/13/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jake Swanson, 05, VanDyne/Swanson-13.300; 2. Ronnie Gardner, 68, SIX-EIGHT-13.371; 3. Shane Golobic, 26, Bock-13.406; 4. Cody Swanson, 71, Swanson-13.409; 5. Pete Davis, 00, Davis-13.517; 6. Randi Pankratz, 8, Pankratz-13.574; 7. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-13.577; 8. Shannon McQueen, 7, McQueen-13.689; 9. Kyle Edwards, 39, Edwards-13.851; 10. Trey Marcham, 37, Pankratz-13.994; 11. Johnathon Henry, 19, Sala-14.005; 12. Taylor Simas, 62,...more
HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST DIRT MI

HONDA IGNITE USAC MIDWEST DIRT MI...

7/14/2013
FIRST FEATURE: (25 Laps) 1. John Heydenreich (#22 Givens), 2. Gage Walker (#7 Walker), 3. Cooper Clouse (#14 Clouse), 4. Austin Nemire (#91 Nemire-Yager), 5. Stratton Briggs (#2 Alfrey), 6. Sam McGhee (#11 McGhee), 7. Toby Alfrey (#5 Alfrey), 8. Emmy Gray (#77 Gray), 9. Katlynn Leer (#77x Leer), 10. Joey Greening (#17G Greening). NT SECOND FEATURE: 25 Laps) 1. Gage Walker, 2. Toby Alfrey, 3. Austin Nemire, 4. Stratton Briggs, 5. Sam McGhee, 6. Cooper Clouse, 7. Joey...more
HONDA USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMEN

HONDA USAC WESTERN IGNITE (PAVEMEN...

7/14/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryant Dawson, 99, Dawson-14.642; 2. Dylan Noble, 40, Gerhardt-14.766; 3. Jake Swanson, 59, Swanson-14.781; 4. Jarid Blondel, 98, Blondel-14.787; 5. Cody Jessop, 00, Jessop-14.931; 6. Shawn Buckley, 7, Buckley-14.957; 7. Michael Fanelli, 19, Fanelli-15.022; 8. Kyle Vanderpool, 93, Belfiore-15.086; 9. Christine Breckenridge, 26, Breckenridge-15.162; 10. Cory Elliott, 11E, Elliott-15.174; 11. Ron Hazelton, 32, Hazelton-15.261; 12. Toni Briedanger, 80,...more
HONDA WESTERN MIDGET PAVEMENT RACE

HONDA WESTERN MIDGET PAVEMENT RACE...

7/14/2013
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tanner Swanson, 4, Rosen-13.736; 2. Chad Nichols, 17, Team 17/Eskesen-13.741; 3. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-13.762; 4. Nick Chivello, 27B, Blackwell-13.935; 5. Kevin Morris, 17k, Morris-13.964; 6. Michael Snider, 6k, Snider-13.986; 7. David Goodwill, 88, Arata-14.053; 8. Darrin Snider, 2k, Snider-14.123; 9. Dan Gundo, 6x, Gundo-14.252; 10. Ken Nichols, 29, Nichols-14.460; 11. Gary Conterno, 55, Conterno-14.630; 12. Floyd Alvis, 18, Alvis-14.767;...more
HONDA IGNITE USAC WASHINGTON DIRT

HONDA IGNITE USAC WASHINGTON DIRT...

7/14/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Garrett Thomas (#14 Thomas), 2. Ariel Biggs (#11E Emery), 3. Tristin Thomas (#91s Stewart), 4. Michael Millard (#3s Stewart), 5. Robbie Price (#21 Price). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 Laps) 1. Chase Goetz (#91 Goetz), 2. Todd Hartman (#21 Hartman), 3. Madison Hess (#5 Sherwood). NT ALSO AT THE TRACK: Tyler Anderson (#66 Anderson). FEATURE: (20 Laps) 1. Chase Goetz, 2. Madison Hess, 3. Garrett Thomas, 4. Tristin Thomas, 5. Ariel Biggs, 6. Todd Hartman, 7....more
WESTERN DIRT MIDGETS AT VENTURA SA

WESTERN DIRT MIDGETS AT VENTURA SA...

7/15/2013
The Honda USAC Western Midgets invade scenic Ventura (Calif.) Raceway Saturday night and point leader Ronnie Gardner of Norco, Calif. will try to again extend his margin over runner-up Jake Swanson. Gardner won Friday night’s 30-lap race at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif., leading the final 21 laps of the “Howard Kaeding Classic” feature. Trailing Gardner’s Baldozier Racing/Esslinger Engineering Stewart were Johnathon Henry, Swanson, Taylor Simas and Shane...more
IGNITES AT PAINESVILLE & SANTA MAR

IGNITES AT PAINESVILLE & SANTA MAR...

7/15/2013
USAC’s Honda Midwest Pavement series return to action this week, as does the Honda Western Dirt series. Lake County Speedway in Painesville, Ohio is the Midwest host Saturday, while the Western participants converge on Santa Maria (Calif.) Speedway Saturday. Cooper Clouse (Midwest) and Cory Elliott (Western) are the current point leaders. Cooper Clouse, John Heydenreich, Jarid Blondel and Chase Goetz all scored victories in last week’s Honda Ignite Midget...more
USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July

USAC DMA MIDGET RACE RESULTS: July...

7/16/2013
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Josh Sunn (#76 Manafort), 2. Adam Pierson (#76M Manafort), 3. Kevin Chaffee (#5 Matczak), 4. Dean Christensen (#69 Miller), 5. Scott Holcomb (#47 Myers/Miller), 6. Scott Veits (#2 Miller), 7. Jeff Champagne (#77 Champagne), 8. Joe Krawiec (#4 Matczak), 9. David Rose Jr. (#11 Rose), 10. Tyler Rivard (37 Rivard). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Ray Miller (#1 Miller), 2. Tim Gallant (#33 Gallant), 3. Jamie Spaulding (#93 Spalding), 4. Denny Zimmerman...more
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