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Burdette Carter Classic Saturday,

Burdette Carter Classic Saturday,...

6/23/2019
Grundy County Speedway will be hosting the Burdette Carter Classic and Veterans Night July 6, 2019. It is part of the Grundy County Fair racing program and it has been a tradition that the midgets run during the Fair dates....a tradition that has lasted many years! The POWRi midgets will be running the National-style engines and the Production-style motors at the same time.....or.....two races in one! We run this way as we are developing the series and increasing the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/23/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
POWRi Dropped from Sweet Springs

POWRi Dropped from Sweet Springs

7/10/2019
Belleville, IL - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the POWRi Lucas Oil National, West Midget League and Engler 600cc Outlaw Micros has been dropped from the program at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex on Sunday, July 14. The Annual Thunder in the Valley double header at Valley Speedway will take center stage this coming weekend as the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget League will duel for top honors on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. For more information...more
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
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THUNDER IN THE VALLEY BRINGS MIDGE

THUNDER IN THE VALLEY BRINGS MIDGE...

7/10/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO.(July 9, 2019) – A trio of POWRi Racing leagues will converge upon Valley Speedway this Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, as Thunder in the Valley presented by Rod End Supply returns. The two-day show at the Grain Valley, Mo. quarter-mile will feature the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets and the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midgets alongside the POWRi Engler. Machine & Tool Outlaw Micros. An annual July doubleheader, this weekend’s event marks the third annual...more
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
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URSS Belleville 305 Nationals Earl

URSS Belleville 305 Nationals Earl...

7/10/2019
The POWRi URSS-sanctioned Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals is rapidly approaching with the highly-anticipated event set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 1st 2nd and 3rd. The eartly entry deadline is July 15th and is only $30 and all early entrants will receive one free pit pass for Fridays preliminary night. Thursday night will be practice only so drivers can acclimate themselves to the famed high banks. The Friday portion of the event will offer up a...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
URSS Belleville 305 Nationals Earl

URSS Belleville 305 Nationals Earl...

7/10/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – July 8, 2019 - A staple on the series schedule happens this coming weekend as the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing heads to Rolling Plains Motor Speedway this coming Saturday and Sunday night for the 11th annual “Wheatshocker Nationals.” This huge two-night event will be held in conjunction with the Ellis County Fair in Hays, Kansas. There have been ten different Wheatshocker Nationals championship...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Wheel Offset Explained

Wheel Offset Explained

7/10/2019
Featured in Frank's article are Aero-Dynamics Parts and Micro-Sprint Wheels available at Speedway Motors. Do you have various options for wheel sizes and offsets in your trailer? If so, how do you determine when to run each variation? In this article, I am going to help you better determine which wheel offsets to select, and when to change them. Utilizing different wheel offsets can be useful in determining setup for different track conditions, so it is important to...more
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  • Ken Byington on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: Frank Galusha, Junction Motor Speedway, KAM Raceway
NATIONAL & WEST MIDGETS HEAD FOR H

NATIONAL & WEST MIDGETS HEAD FOR H...

7/10/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (July 10, 2019) - In lieu of POWRi being dropped from the program on Sunday, July 14 at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex, the staff at Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kansas has graciously extended a hand in giving both the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League and the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League a place to round out their weekend on Sunday night. “I’d like to personally thank Humboldt Speedway promoter Ryan Whitworth for extending the offer to...more
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  • administrator on Jul 10, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/10/2019
Tags: Humboldt Speedway, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Winterizing Your Fuel System

Winterizing Your Fuel System

7/11/2019
Do you take any precautionary measures to ensure your fuel system is protected throughout the off season? Here are a few things to think about, along with some helpful tips for winterizing your fuel system. First and foremost, drain all fuel out of the fuel cell and fuel lines. Make sure to store the remaining fuel in your fuel jugs, or designated containers for racing fuel. You will then disconnect all fuel lines and blow them out with compressed air. It is important...more
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  • administrator on Jul 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/11/2019
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MIDWEST LIGHTNING SPRINTS JOIN VAL

MIDWEST LIGHTNING SPRINTS JOIN VAL...

7/11/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (July 11, 2019)– Joining the POWRi Lucas Oil National / West Midgets and the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micros, the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints have been added to the slate on Friday, July 12 at Valley Speedway, making the “Thunder in the Valley” opener a triple header of epic proportions. Marking the first doubleheader of the season for the Midwest Lightning Sprints, Friday’s trip to Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Mo. will...more
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  • administrator on Jul 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/11/2019
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Guerrini III Sweeps Lakeport & Uki

Guerrini III Sweeps Lakeport & Uki...

7/12/2019
The POWRi Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) midgets and the vintage division continued the celebration of the club's 80th year of existence with a visit on July 5th to the familiar confines of the ¼-mile Lakeport Speedway on the grounds of the Lake County fairgrounds. Mark Maliepaard winner earlier this season at Stockton 99 Speedway was unable to diagnosis and apparent ignition problem with the Esslinger engine in his Fit & Finish Hot Rod Interiors Special and...more
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  • administrator on Jul 12, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/12/2019
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POWRi Schedule Updates, Five Added

POWRi Schedule Updates, Five Added...

7/12/2019
Belleville, IL - In lieu of the recent rain outs plaguing the Midwest and suffered by the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League and the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool 600cc Outlaw Micro League, additional shows have been arranged for the following dates: Friday, July 26 - Belle-Clair Speedway - National Midgets Saturday, July 27 - Macon Speedway - National Midgets Friday, October 4 – Jacksonville Speedway – National Midgets Saturday, October 5 - Jacksonville Speedway -...more
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  • administrator on Jul 12, 2019
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MILLER STRIKES FOR 35TH-CAREER POW

MILLER STRIKES FOR 35TH-CAREER POW...

7/13/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (July 12, 2019) – Extending his record as the all-time winningest driver in POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micro League history, Joe B. Miller of Millersville, Mo. won his 35th-career feature on Friday at Valley Speedway. Topping the opening night of “Thunder in the Valley,” Miller rocketed by Frank Galusha on the tenth circuit and checked away for a dominating win aboard the Hyper Racing No. 51B. With a strong group of 24 entries on hand, the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 13, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/13/2019
Tags: Valley Speedway, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
MILLER MAKES IT A VALLEY CLEAN SWE

MILLER MAKES IT A VALLEY CLEAN SWE...

7/14/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (July 13, 2019) – Coming out on top of an epic race-long battle with Frank Galusha on Saturday night, Joe B. Miller of Millersville, Mo. completed a clean sweep of the weekend at Valley Speedway by winning his 36th-career POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micro League feature. Earning Bell Racing HQ High Point Man honors with an eighth-to-first heat race, Miller started from the pole position of the 20-lap feature and quickly shot his No. 51B into...more
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  • administrator on Jul 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/14/2019
Tags: Valley Speedway, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
Properly Maintaining Your Micro Sp

Properly Maintaining Your Micro Sp...

7/15/2019
Micro sprint racers, do you ever service your rack and pinion? If you have a Stallard Chassis Micro Sprint Rack and Pinion, part number 960002 or 960005, or one that is similar. It is good practice to service it once every 2-3 races. These rack and pinions are not sealed, unlike the axle mount style rack and pinions, so dirt and grit will inevitably get inside. If left unattended, the abrasiveness from the dirt and grit will cause the internal parts to wear quicker....more
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  • administrator on Jul 15, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/15/2019
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EMi Micro Sprint 3-spoke Hubs

EMi Micro Sprint 3-spoke Hubs

7/16/2019
Frank, expert racer and tech with our friends at Eagle Motorsports, shows off their premier 3-spoke Micro Hubs. To shop the full line of Micro Sprint Wheel Hubs from Speedway motors, click here. Or Visit The Toolbox at Speedway Motors for more Racing Articles. Watch Frank showcase the 3-Spoke Micro Hubs. These hubs feature a billiet aluminum construction with angular contact bearings that better withstand the side load of a Micro racer. Follow along as Frank walks you...more
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  • administrator on Jul 16, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/16/2019
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Head Clearance Safety Precautions

Head Clearance Safety Precautions...

7/17/2019
Racer Frank Galusha teaches you how to determine that you have adequate head clearance in your chassis. This article covers the recommended height your helmet should be from the bottom of the roll cage and important reminders while building your car. Do you have adequate head clearance in your chassis? When building a racecar and positioning your seat, it is very important to consider how close your head is to the top of the roll cage. At zero g-force, your body and...more
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  • Ken Byington on Jul 17, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/17/2019
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KRAMER STAYS PERFECT WITH FOURTH W

KRAMER STAYS PERFECT WITH FOURTH W...

7/18/2019
(Torrance, CA, July 10, 2019) Two-time POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series champion Jarrett Kramer kept up his domination of the Ventura Raceway last Saturday night when he scored his fourth win in four 2019 appearances at the track. The victory allowed the veteran driver to increase his lead in the championship standings to 42-points as the season reached the halfway point. Eighteen cars signed into the CLS pits for the race at the track located on...more
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  • administrator on Jul 18, 2019
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Stanley Kreisel WINS first POWRi M

Stanley Kreisel WINS first POWRi M...

7/18/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints were at I-35 Speedway Sat night for our 2nd night of the Mid-Season Championship weekend. The Mid Season Championship weekend sponsors are Country Kids Day Care, Layne Machine, Anthony’s Chimney Sweeps, Lowery Legal, and Miller Farms. Also, a BIG thank you goes out to our sponsors for 2019, Racing Boys, Rod End Supply and Oskvig Accounting. Bobby and Tyler Johnson brought the cars to the green. Stanley got by Tyler and was running...more
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  • administrator on Jul 18, 2019
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Frewaldt WINS POWRi Valley Outlaw

Frewaldt WINS POWRi Valley Outlaw...

7/31/2019
Chad Frewaldt won the POWRi Valley Outlaw Midget Race Friday night July 26th at the Grain Valley Dirt Track. For the veteran racer from Kansas City, KS. It was his first victory of the season and came after Frewaldt spun his midget in the early going. The Jayhawk State Racer would then go from last to 3rd before relinquishing the spot after a mid race caution. However after a incident featuring point leader AJ Gilbert and runner up in points Pat Schudy after the next...more
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  • administrator on Jul 31, 2019
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Martin Victorious in United Rebel

Martin Victorious in United Rebel...

7/31/2019
Jason Martin took the race lead near the races mid-way point to claim the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing Sprint Car Feature victory Saturday night at Solomon Valley Raceway in Beloit, Kansas. Tracy Hill and Zach Blurton started on the pole for the thirty lap feature with Blurton jumping out into the lead as the green flag fell. Martin quickly moved into the runner-up position from his fourth-starting position with...more
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  • administrator on Jul 31, 2019
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Boos WINS at El Paso County Speedw

Boos WINS at El Paso County Speedw...

7/31/2019
16 Lightning Sprints made the trip back to El Paso County Raceway after a few weeks off. Mother Nature rained out the heat races, but the track crew and racers packed in a bad fast smooth racetrack. Since there was no qualifying and no heat races, the feature was lined up by pill draw. #31 Steve Becker led the first couple laps, then #24B Johnny Boos took the lead and never looked back. Jason Woods in the #82 took over second on lap 7 trying to run down Boos, followed...more
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  • administrator on Jul 31, 2019
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Thayer County and Belleville On Ta

Thayer County and Belleville On Ta...

7/31/2019
The biggest week of the year awaits the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series as they head to the Thayer County Speedway in Deshler, NE on Wednesday night and then to the Famed Belleville High Banks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night for the Belleville 305 Nationals. On Wednesday night the Thayer County Speedway in Deshler, NE will host the Rebels for their only visit of the year. With Deshler being only 30 miles north of Belleville it will give all teams...more
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  • administrator on Jul 31, 2019
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Jason Martin Masters URSS at Thaye

Jason Martin Masters URSS at Thaye...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, DESHLER, Neb. (July 31, 2019) – Jason Martin tuned up for this upcoming weekend’s Second Annual Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals by racing to victory lane in Wednesday night’s 25-lap POWRI United Rebel Sprint Series feature at Thayer County Speedway. The Lincoln, Neb., resident by way of Liberal, Kan., pounced on teen Kyler Johnson for the lead on a lap two restart and then kept a closing Jake Bubak at bay over the closing rounds to secure his third...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER...

8/6/2019
Palmdale’s Eric Greco and Cody Nigh of Camarillo captured the heat races preceding the 25-lap main event. The main featured Santa Clarita’s Gage Cheek on the pole with Dyer, who was seventh fast qualifier and who placed fourth in his heat, on the outside of the first row. Lakeside 15-year-old Grant Sexton, fresh off an impressive seventh-place finish in the prestigious Clay Cup in Washington the week before, manned the inside of row two. Two-time CLS champ and current...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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Bubak Shines Again in Belleville 3

Bubak Shines Again in Belleville 3...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, BELLEVILLE, Kan. (August 2, 2019) – Jake Bubak continues to find the Belleville High Banks to his liking. That was evident with his $2,500 triumph in Friday night’s POWRI United Rebel Sprint Series-sanctioned Second Annual Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals preliminary atop the lightning-fast half-mile clay oval aboard the Coyote Candle Company No. 74b entry. It marked the Arvada, Colorado racer’s fourth consecutive score atop the High Banks including...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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Bubak Banks Second Consecutive Bel

Bubak Banks Second Consecutive Bel...

8/6/2019
Lonnie Wheatley, BELLEVILLE, Kan. (August 3, 2019) – Jake Bubak kept his Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals perfection alive by storming to a $7,000 payday in Saturday night’s POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series-sanctioned Second Annual Belleville 305 Nationals 30-lap finale atop the ½-mile Belleville High Banks clay oval. It completed an improbably duplication of last year’s Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals two-night sweep with the Arvada, CO, shoe now four-for-four...more
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  • administrator on Aug 06, 2019
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Billings WINS at I-35 Speedway

Billings WINS at I-35 Speedway

8/6/2019
The POWERi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at I-35 Speedway on Sat night. The track was in a really racey condition with “mother nature” helping during the week with extra moisture. A BIG thank you to our 2019 sponsors: Racin’ Boys, Oskvig Accounting and Rod End Supply HEAT 1 1st b20 Tom Brown Ceresco, NE 2nd 71 Jeff Bard Basehor, KS 3rd 7 Tyler Johnson Odessa, MO 4th 2 Kyle Lewis ...more
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  • Kenny Brown on Aug 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/6/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
RENEWED ENERGY FOR WARRIOR SPRINTS

RENEWED ENERGY FOR WARRIOR SPRINTS

8/8/2019
As the Warrior Sprint Car Series heads to El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colorado this weekend, the series has a renewed sense of energy as the leadership of the series has been turned over to longtime racer and business owner, Mike Hathaway. Hathaway became the interim director of the series last week after a meeting was held to work on improving attendance and interest. Hathaway immediately went to work creating a staff to support the series. Within days, a new...more
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  • administrator on Aug 08, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/8/2019
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Gilbert Celebrates Birthday WIN

Gilbert Celebrates Birthday WIN

8/10/2019
It was a great Birthday Celebration for Darren Gilbert Friday night at Valley Speedway. First older son Dustin won his heat race in POWRi Valley Outlaw Midget Action. And then younger son A.J. took the night cap winning the Midget feature to celebrate Father Darren’s 54th Birthday in style. For A.J. it was his second feature win of the year in Valley Midget Action giving the young Tonganoxie, Kansas, racer a strangle hold on the season championship with two races...more
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  • administrator on Aug 10, 2019
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PEARCE NABS THE WIN IN THE POWRi L

PEARCE NABS THE WIN IN THE POWRi L...

8/13/2019
Coby Pearce was unstoppable Saturday night at El Paso County Raceway in Calhan, Colorado, as he dominated the competition winning both his heat race and the feature win. Pearce, who hales from Golden, Colorado started from the pole position and never looked back earning over $500 in cash and merchandise. The top four finishers were Pearce, Jeff Seesholtz from Fountain, Colorado, Skyler Hughes from Kearny, Arizona and Ryan Riggs from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Best...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
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$1200 to-Win Bob Salem Memorial Th

$1200 to-Win Bob Salem Memorial Th...

8/13/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 11, 2019 - With the series and drivers taking a well-deserved weekend off following the highly successful second annual “Belleville 305 Sprint Car Nationals,” the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing has its sights set on this coming weekend, August 16-17, 2019. It will be that time of year for the annual Eagle Travel Stop and Convenience Stores Bob Salem Memorial, set to take place at Oberlin...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
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FAIRBURY, LINCOLN, MACON TRIPLEHEA

FAIRBURY, LINCOLN, MACON TRIPLEHEA...

8/13/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (August 13, 2019) – A central Illinois tripleheader awaits the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League this weekend as the season returns to form at three exciting “Illini State” facilities. It all begins on Thursday, August 15 with a trip to Fairbury American Legion Speedway followed by a Friday, August 16 visit to Lincoln Speedway and wrapped up by a Saturday, August 17 appearance at Macon Speedway. With 16 races left on the docket, the chase for the...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/13/2019
Tags: Fairbury Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, Macon Speedway
Boos 5th POWRi RMLSA WIN

Boos 5th POWRi RMLSA WIN

8/14/2019
18 POWRi RMLSA Lightning Sprints made the trip down to Calhan Colorado’s El Paso County Raceway, and were treated to a beautiful day and a great track surface. The racy 1/4 mile oval was recently revived with a lot of new clay. 3 heat races were run, and won by #0 BJ Sauer, #9F Andy Flood and #61 Jesse Fernandez. The feature was a great race starting out with the #3J driven by Joel Mellon taking the lead. A yellow flag on lap 3 regrouped the field with the #39x Dakota...more
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  • administrator on Aug 14, 2019
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KRAMER GETS 5TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNI

KRAMER GETS 5TH CALIFORNIA LIGHTNI...

8/19/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 15, 2019) Jarrett Kramer took another step towards his third POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car Series championship when he won his fifth main event of 2019 last Saturday night at the Barona Speedway. The win allowed the Spring Valley resident to extend his lead in the standings with only six races to go in the season. (Attached photo of Jarrett Kramer courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) Nineteen cars showed up for the third and...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Bubak Thrills for Last-Lap URSS Fe

Bubak Thrills for Last-Lap URSS Fe...

8/19/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 17, 2019 - The old saying “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” is a cliché often used in racing. But that statement could not be more accurate than the outcome of last night’s annual Bob Salem Memorial at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas as Jake Bubak passed leader Zach Blurton on the white flag lap to claim the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing on Friday night. Blurton and Kyler...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Martin Claims $1200 Bob Salem Memo

Martin Claims $1200 Bob Salem Memo...

8/19/2019
Oberlin, Kansas – August 17, 2019 - Jason Martin took the lead near the races midway point and led the rest of the way to claim the annual Bob Salem Memorial on Saturday night as the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing wrapped up their annual two-night event at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, Kansas. Shayle Bade and Zach Blurton started on the front row for the thirty-lap-feature with Bade taking the lead as the green flag...more
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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Mark Billings WINS Lake Ozark Spee

Mark Billings WINS Lake Ozark Spee...

8/19/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at the beautiful Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO on Sat night to join the POWRi War Sprint cars and the Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The track was in a great shape for some good racing. HEAT 1 1st 85 Ken Billings KC, MO 2nd 71 Jeff Bard Basehor, KS 3rd 49b Kenny Bowers Olathe, KS (R) 4th rj45 J P Falke Odessa, MO (R) 5th 99 Emma Martin...
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  • administrator on Aug 19, 2019
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TOTAL LENDING CONCEPTS OFFERS UP A

TOTAL LENDING CONCEPTS OFFERS UP A...

8/20/2019
Colorado Springs, CO – With the new resurgence of the Lucas Oil POWRi Warrior Sprint Series, Director Mike Hathaway and his team have been working hard to build a strong foundation for the last few races of the season. The future is bright as the car count has nearly doubled with promise of continued growth and Mystic Mountain Distillery has become the victory lane sponsor with “Chase for the Case”. Now taking it to the next level for the competitors and the fans,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 20, 2019
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CLS POINT LEADER KRAMER TRIES TO S

CLS POINT LEADER KRAMER TRIES TO S...

8/22/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 20, 2019) POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car driver Jarrett Kramer will return to what has been his own private playground in 2019, the Ventura Raceway, this Saturday night, August 24th. In the CLS first four appearances at the track this year, Kramer has won each time. (the attached photo of nose to tail action from earlier in the year at Ventura is courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) A two-time and defending series champion,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
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4th annual Tom Manny Memorial Race

4th annual Tom Manny Memorial Race...

8/22/2019
On Saturday August 10th, the POWRi Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) mighty midgets visited the new Stockton 99 Speedway for the 4th annual Tom Manning Memorial race. There were ten cars signed in at the pit gate, but the machines of Mark Maliepaard and Cody Jessop were withdrawn following hot laps with mechanical maladies. The day’s first qualifier, BCRA stalwart JR Williams was involved in an incident with a wayward push truck that left the #74 midget with a...more
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  • administrator on Aug 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/22/2019
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LAYNE LANDS VALLEY VICTORY

LAYNE LANDS VALLEY VICTORY

8/26/2019
GRAIN VALLEY, MO. (August 24, 2019) - Bobby Layne of Kansas City, Mo. extended his points lead with the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprints this weekend as he nailed down his second win of the year at Valley Speedway. Chasing Layne to the finish line at the Grain Valley, Mo. facility was Jeff Bard in second, Kyle Lewis in third, Tyler Johnson in fourth and Emma Martin in fifth. Up next for the POWRi Lucas Oil Midwest Lightning Sprint League is a Saturday, August...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
"2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am

"2013 Badger Car Owner Champion Am...

8/26/2019
By Bryan Gapinski Madison, Wis., Aug. 25---2013 Badger Midget Series Car Owner Champion Amy Christine (Ecker) Reisdorf, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22 at UW Health University Hospital. Amy was born on April 27, 1970 in Enterprise, Alabama, the daughter of William and Rosemary Ecker. Her father Bill was a long-time crew chief, and crew member with several teams before turning his attention to be a car owner in the late 90's. A few years later...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
PEARCE RACES TO FIRST-PLACE WITH W

PEARCE RACES TO FIRST-PLACE WITH W...

8/26/2019
The Warrior Sprint Car Series was treated to another wicked fast track Saturday night at EPCR, and the racers took to the challenge and put on an awesome show. Hathaway Performance heat races were won by Zac Taylor from Green River, Wyoming and Brett Ream from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Taylor would roll a 6 on the invert placing Jeff Seesholtz from Fountain, Colorado on the pole and Ryan Riggs from Colorado Springs outside pole. After driver introductions were made,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
CODY NIGH GETS FIRST LIGHTNING SPR

CODY NIGH GETS FIRST LIGHTNING SPR...

8/31/2019
(Torrance, CA, August 28, 2019) Local driver Cody Nigh outdistanced the field to score his first POWRi Lucas Oil California Lightning Sprint Car main event win of 2019 last Saturday night at the Ventura Raceway. The victory put a halt to the four-race Ventura win streak of series point leader Jarrett Kramer. (The attached photo of Cody Nigh is courtesy of Pit Princess Photography) Eighteen cars signed in at the pit gate for the 12th race on the 2019 CLS schedule. San...more
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  • administrator on Aug 31, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/31/2019
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ANDRUSKEVITCH ADDS ANOTHER JACKSON

ANDRUSKEVITCH ADDS ANOTHER JACKSON...

9/7/2019
JACKSONVILLE, ILL. (September 6, 2019) – Aaron Andruskevitch of Riverton Ill. picked up his 12th career victory with the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micro League on Friday night at Jacksonville Speedway. Starting the 15-lap main event from seventh, Andruskevitch patiently moved forward as a swarm of early cautions hampered the start. By the fifth circuit, the Riverton, Ill. native piloted his No. 21X into command of the lead and never looked back. Following...more
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  • administrator on Sep 07, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/7/2019
Tags: Jacksonville Speedway, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
BELLE-VEGAS AND MIGHTY MACON UP NE

BELLE-VEGAS AND MIGHTY MACON UP NE...

9/11/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (September 11, 2019) – Another Illinois two-step awaits the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League and the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micro League this weekend, with events at Belle-Clair Speedway on Friday, September 13 and Macon Speedway on Saturday, September 14 up next. The action gets underway on Friday night with a trip to one of the favorites, Belle-Clair Speedway, affectionately known as ‘Lil Belleville. For the POWRi National Midgets,...more
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  • administrator on Sep 11, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/11/2019
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, Macon Speedway, POWRi National Midgets
VERARDI SURVIVES HECTIC FINISH FOR

VERARDI SURVIVES HECTIC FINISH FOR...

9/14/2019
BELLEVILLE, ILL. (September 13, 2019) – Friday’s finish to the 20-lap POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Outlaw Micro League main event at Belle-Clair Speedway was a thriller to say the least. Coming out on top of a three-way war for the top spot, Luke Verardi outlasted Frank Galusha and Joe B. Miller to score his much-anticipated first-career win with the series. Starting from the pole position after a sixth-to-second heat race gave him Bell Helmets High Point Man honors,...more
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  • administrator on Sep 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/14/2019
Tags: Belle-Clair Speedway, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, 600cc Outlaw Winged Micros
KRAMER BACK TO WINNING WAYS IN LIG

KRAMER BACK TO WINNING WAYS IN LIG...

9/18/2019
Kingsburg’s Doug Nunes, who is chasing Kramer in the standings, started out the night by out qualifying the field with a lap of 11.898. Bakersfield local Wink Schweitzer was second quick with a time of 12.058. San Diego’s A.J. Bender, who was fast qualifier, a heat race winner and second-place finisher in the main the last time the CLS visited Ventura, was third fastest at 12.039. Gardena teen Dominic Del Monte won the first eight-lap heat race and “Rockstar Jon...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
Blurton wins URSS vs DCRP Soderber

Blurton wins URSS vs DCRP Soderber...

9/18/2019
Quinter’s Zach Blurton made the most of his first outing aboard Jeff Stefonick’s J&K Trucking No. 11c Sprint Car as he took his first win of the season and capped his third consecutive URSS Championship Saturday night as the POWRi Lucas Oil United Rebel Sprint Series brought to you by Mel Hambelton Racing met the DCRP sprints during the 7th running of the Jerry Soderberg Memorial at Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, KS. It was Blurton’s third Soderberg win and...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/18/2019
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Tom Brown WINS at I-35 Speedway

Tom Brown WINS at I-35 Speedway

9/18/2019
The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints were back at I-35 Speedway on Sat night. Mike Johnson and crew had the track in a really racey condition. A BIG thank you to our 2019 sponsors: Racin’ Boys, Oskvig Accounting and Rod End Supply HEAT 1 1st z8 Tim Davis KC, MO (R) 2nd 99 Emma Martin Independence, MO (R) 3rd 49b Kenny Bowers Olathe, KS (R) 4th 42 Alex Davis KC, MO (R) 5th 5 ...more
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  • administrator on Sep 18, 2019
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Tags: POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints, POWRi WAR Sprints
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