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“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at An

“Norm Nelson Classic Sunday at An...

7/13/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 13---The "3rd annual Norm Nelson Classic" is slated for this Sunday Night July 17 at Angell Park Speedway, and will feature three divisions: The IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Cars Series,Mid-State Equipment/ Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, and the Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends. The race will honor Norm Nelson who won the first-ever midget feature at the track on June 2, 1946. Nelson's career is also...more
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“Badger Midgets add two August e

“Badger Midgets add two August e...

7/13/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 13---Officials of The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series have announced two additional races to their 2016 schedule. This season marks the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. The “Challenge in the Northwoods” at Seymour Raceway Park will be Sunday Night August 7. The originally scheduled event was rained out on June 26. Badger last sanctioned...more
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“Badger Midget/Micro doubleheader

“Badger Midget/Micro doubleheader...

7/19/2016
Sycamore,Ill. July 19---The Mid-State Equipment / Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series will make their first-ever appearance at the Sycamore Speedway Saturday Night. This season marks the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. The series will be part of the “DeKalb Championship Night” which features: Super Late Models, Late Models, Pure Stocks, Modified compacts and the Badger 600 Micro Series...more
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“Rain claims Badger Midget/Micro

“Rain claims Badger Midget/Micro...

7/24/2016
Sycamore,Ill. July 19---Rain showers during the running of the “DeKalb Championship Night” Saturday Night at Sycamore Speedway forced cancellation of the event. Before the rain showers, The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series, ran three heat races for the twenty-three cars present with Gage Walker, Brandon Waelti, and Robbie Ray scoring victories. Norm Ehrke won the heat race for the Badger 600 Micro Series presented by My Race...more
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Dan Theil 1960-2016

Dan Theil 1960-2016

7/25/2016
Daniel J. Thiel, 56, died on Friday, July 22, at his home in Beaver Dam.He was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and graduated from UW Stout with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Thiel promoted the popular Sue Theil Memorial Race for 13-years in memory of his wife killed in a 2001 auto accident. A “fan” of midget racing Theil was responsible for midget racing returning to the Dodge County Fairgrounds in 2006, after a 19-year absence. He promoted six midget races at the...more
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“Four divisions highlight June 21

“Four divisions highlight June 21...

7/28/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 27---The “80th Anniversary Season Championship Race” for The Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series will highlight four divisions of racing on Sunday night July 31 at Angell Park Speedway. The event will celebrate the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. Other racing divisions include: POWRi North Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series presented by...more
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“Angell Park victory increases Wae

“Angell Park victory increases Wae...

8/1/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 31---Brandon Waelti increased his series points lead by winning the 20-lap The “80th Anniversary Season Championship Race” for The Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. Robbie Ray jumped into the lead at the start closely followed by Gage Walker and Waelti. Ray and Walker waged a torrid battle for the lead, with Waelti trailing by a few car lengths. On the eighth...more
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  • Quinn McCabe on Aug 01, 2016
  • Article Date: 8/1/2016
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"Rain cancels Badger Midgets at Wi

"Rain cancels Badger Midgets at Wi...

8/13/2016
Wilmot, Wis., August 13---Previous heavy rain showers over the last few days have forced cancellation of the The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series event at Wilmot Raceway scheduled for Saturday Night Aug. 13. Also slated was for racing were the Badger 600 Micro Series presented by My Race Pass, Wilmot Raceway's modified, street stock and bandit divisions.
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“Ray scores third Badger Angell Pa

“Ray scores third Badger Angell Pa...

8/15/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., August 14---Robbie Ray scored his third series feature victory of the season winning the 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. Brandon Waelti paced the initial lap, while Ray passed four cars during the lap to move into second place. Ray passed Waelti for the lead on the third lap. Aaron Schuck passed Waelti for second place on the Lap 6. Two laps later Ray...more
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“Zelinski scores initial Badger An

“Zelinski scores initial Badger An...

8/22/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., August 21---Jeff Zelinski scored a wire to wire victory winning the 20-lap Miller Lite Cornfest Midget Classic, Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event also featured the first ever appearance at the track for the Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Zelinski moved into the lead from the pole position at the start of the event. Zelinski’s teammate Aaron...more
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“Badger Midget doubleheader Saturd

“Badger Midget doubleheader Saturd...

8/24/2016
LaSalle, IL July 13---The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, for the first-time in nineteen years returns to the LaSalle Speedway on Saturday Night August 27. The “Bill Waite Jr. Memorial” will be headlined by the co-sanctioned IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw & MOWA Neal Tire & Auto Center Sprint Car Series event. Also competing will be the 1200 mini sprints event co-sanctioned by Wisconsin/Illinois & Central Illinois Mini...more
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“Badger Midgets return to Far

“Badger Midgets return to Far...

9/1/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., Sept.1---For the first time in over twelve years, The Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series returns to Iowa’s Farley Speedway on Friday Night Sept. 2. Badger will be part of the tracks 39th annual “Yankee Dirt Track Classic”. Joining Badger on Friday racing schedule will be the IMCA Modifieds, and IMCA Deery Late Models. Pits open 4 p.m. with grandstands opening at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:30 p.m.,...more
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“Farley victory gives Mayhew two s

“Farley victory gives Mayhew two s...

9/3/2016
Farley, Iowa., September 2 ---Kurt Mayhew won the 25-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature, Friday Night at Farley Speedway. The event, was part of the multi-day 39th annual “Yankee Dirt Track Classic”, and the first at the track for Badger since August 21, 2004. At the start of the event Mayhew passed five cars from his sixth place starting position to lead the field off Turn 2 on the opening lap. A three-car...more
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“Waelti claims Badger Midget Champ

“Waelti claims Badger Midget Champ...

9/5/2016
Sun Prairie, Wis., Sept. 4---Brandon Waelti won the 25-lap “Advanced Fastening Supply Kevin Doty Classic” Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event was the season finale of the 70th anniversary year of racing at the 1/3-mile clay oval. Waelti and car owner Harlan Kittleson clinched the Badger Driver and Car Owner Championships, with one race remaining. Brock Hunnell jumped...more
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“Badger Midget season finale Satur

“Badger Midget season finale Satur...

9/7/2016
Sycamore, Ill. September 7---The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series season finale takes place Saturday Night at the Sycamore Speedway. The event brings to a close the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. The series will be part of the “Old Milwaukee Classic” which features: Super Late Models, Late Models, Pure Stocks, Modified compacts, and 4-bar late models. Brandon Waelti...more
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“Tyler Baron tops Badger finale at

“Tyler Baron tops Badger finale at...

9/11/2016
Sycamore, Ill.., September 10 ---Tyler Baron won the 25-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature, Saturday Night at Sycamore Speedway. The event brought to a close the 80th year of sanctioning midget auto racing for the organization, oldest in the country. Polesitter Nick Baron took the lead at the start followed by Brad Greenup and Tyler Baron. The events only two cautions appeared for spun cars on the fourth and...more
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Season concludes with upcoming Bad

Season concludes with upcoming Bad...

10/7/2016
McFarland, WI--- Badger's 80th season will conclude on November 5, 2016 at 5100 Bar & Grill, in McFarland, WI. The banquet headliners will be Midget Driver Champion Brandon Waelti, Car Owner Champion Harlin Kittleson and Micro Champion Tory Strauss. Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm with the awards to follow. The banquet is open to teams and fans of Badger. You can get tickets by mailing in a check and banquet form to Badger. Banquet Form -...more
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Badger Drivers & past Champions lo

Badger Drivers & past Champions lo...

12/31/2016
Midget auto racing turns it’s attention to the five-day 31st annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals presented by General Tire starting on Tuesday January 10 at the River Spirit Expo Center. Four past Badger Drivers Champions and four past car owner champions are among the record 358 drivers entered. Dan Boorse is the only driver to win the Badger Midget title and Chili Bowl in the same season, turning the feat in 1999. Boorse won the Chili Bowl again in 2003, but...more
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BMARA Drivers and Teams See Rough

BMARA Drivers and Teams See Rough...

1/11/2017
Tulsa, OK - January 10, 2017 – The 2017 edition of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals began the process of narrowing its field of over 370 entries down to the top 24 with Tuesday’s Warren CAT Qualifying Night. The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association was well represented with a combination of current and past drivers and teams taking part. Two-time BMARA Midget Series driving champion, Mike Hess, lead the BMARA contingent by winning his heat race placing him into...more
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Former BMARA Regulars Travis Berry

Former BMARA Regulars Travis Berry...

1/11/2017
Tulsa, Oklahoma – January 11, 2017 – Former Badger Midget Auto Racing Association regulars Travis Berryhill and 2015 BMARA Midget Series Car Owner Champion’s Manic Racing combined to provide one of the biggest upsets in recent Chili Bowl Midget Nationals History by winning the Wednesday Night Preliminary feature event. Former BMARA regular Andrew Felker started the feature from the pole position and led the opening laps of the event. Berryhill quickly made his way from...more
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2014 BMARA CHAMP BELL WINS THURSDA

2014 BMARA CHAMP BELL WINS THURSDA...

1/13/2017
Tulsa, OK – January 12, 2017 – Christopher Bell, the 2014 Badger Midget Auto Racing Association driving champion, took home Thursday’s Chili Bowl Nationals preliminary night feature victory driving for legendary car owner Keith Kunz. Bell led the large contingent of drivers, both current and former, with ties to the BMARA Midget series who attempted to make Thursday’s main event. Other drivers who made the main event were 2003 BMARA Midget Series driving champion Davey...more
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BOESPFLUG LEADS DISAPPOINTING RESU

BOESPFLUG LEADS DISAPPOINTING RESU...

1/14/2017
Tulsa, OK – January 13, 2017 – Chad Boespflug driving for 2013 Badger Midget Auto Racing Association car owner champions, RAB Racing, led the BMARA Midget Series contingent at Friday’s Chili Bowl Midget Nationals preliminary. Boespflug finished fourth after starting sixth in heat race number eight. That placed Boespflug into one of the four qualifier events where he was unable to make the necessary progress for an A-main start. Boespflug was relegated to one of the two...more
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"Badger announces 18-race slate fo

"Badger announces 18-race slate fo...

2/1/2017
Sun Prairie, Wis., Feb. 2---Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA) released a eighteen-race schedule for the 2017 racing season, today. It marks the 81st year of sanctioning midget auto racing, for the country's oldest midget auto racing organization. Mid-State Equipment & Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie return as title series sponsors. Sun Prairie's Angell Park Speedway continues as the cornerstone of the series, with eleven races slated at...more
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“Jim McClean – Badger Midget Champ

“Jim McClean – Badger Midget Champ...

2/13/2017
Joliet, Ill.—The 1969 Badger Midget Series Champion Jim McClean, 71, of Braceville, passed away on February 11 after battling several ailments during the past years. A product of Joliet Central High School, McClean, a friend and protégé of racer, Aaron Willis, began his racing career with the old United Auto Racing Association (UARA) midget group in 1966, which saw him being named the association’s “rookie of the year.” He finished 21st in his first year in the final...more
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Race Promoter Chuck Painter Dead a

Race Promoter Chuck Painter Dead a...

2/21/2017
Noted race promoter Charles W. "Chuck" Painter, 63, of LaGrange Highlands died on February 18, 2017 in a Suburban Chicago area hospital. Painter promoted several “high profile” open wheel racing events including the “Wolverine Nationals” in the late 90’s. The July 1996 Badger/NAMAR/MARA sanctioned event at the Hartford (MI) Speedway set a then record purse for a two-day midget race paying out $72,100. Painter then moved the event to Kokomo Speedway in 1997-98 adding...more
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ARDC Approves Badger Engine Packag

ARDC Approves Badger Engine Packag...

2/28/2017
In 1939 the Auto Racing Drivers Club was formed to promote and preserve midget racing in the northeast and it’s been flat out and riding the cushion ever since!! The ARDC has seen resurgence in recent years with an influx of young drivers from go karts and 600 sprint classes. These young talented drivers bring a no holds bar driving style that has become synonymous with the type of on the edge of your seat racing excitement that the ARDC is known for. For 2017 ARDC has...more
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Jon LeJeune Passes After Long Batt

Jon LeJeune Passes After Long Batt...

3/2/2017
Former Badger Midget driver Jon LeJeune died on Monday Feb. 27 in New Castle, Wyoming. Born on August 2, 1966, LeJeune competed with Badger from 2001-2006 and the 2008 season. One of the more popular low budget racers, LeJeune’s engaging personality made him a “fan favorite” at Angell Park Speedway. LeJeune had battled cancer for the last nine years. In late October 2016 Jon and his mother moved from Decorah, Iowa to Wyoming. Shortly after the move he went into...more
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  • Quinn McCabe on Mar 02, 2017
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BMARA Back to Hoosier in 2017

BMARA Back to Hoosier in 2017

5/4/2017
May 4, 2017 (Sun Prairie, WI) – Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association announced today that Hoosier Tire will become the official tire of both the BMARA Midget & Micro Series’ for 2017. Hoosier Tire has a long and storied tradition of providing a first class product to local grassroots racers since 1958. The BMARA is proud to join forces with Hoosier Tire in 2017. President of the BMARA Quinn McCabe stated that he is happy to have Hoosier Tire back on...more
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"Eight days until Badger Midget s

"Eight days until Badger Midget s...

5/12/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, May 12--- Season Number Eighty-one for the Mid-State Equipment / Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series kickoffs in eight days with a opening weekend doubleheader at Sycamore Speedway and Angell Park Speedway. Saturday night May 20 Badger opens at Sycamore (IL) Speedway site of the 2016 season finale won by Tyler Baran. Also on the event’s schedule will be the track’s regular divisions of stock car racing. The series will also...more
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Howard Law Cash Draw Set for 2017

Howard Law Cash Draw Set for 2017...

5/16/2017
May 16, 2017 – Sun Prairie, WI – Officials of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association and the Law Office of Marty R. Howard, P.C. are proud to announce the establishment of the new Howard Law Cash Draw, a $200 special purse adder to be awarded to one lucky driver at every Angell Park Speedway Badger midget event in 2017. During each Angell Park midget event in 2017, one lucky Kids Club member will be randomly selected to draw a number from a hat. The driver finishing...more
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Pushin The Cushion Race Videos Nam

Pushin The Cushion Race Videos Nam...

5/19/2017
May 18, 2017 – Sun Praire, WI – The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association officials announced today that Pushin The Cushion Race Videos will be the official videographer for all BMARA Midget events in 2017. Luke Ross, the owner of Pushin The Cushion Race Videos, has pledged to follow the BMARA Midget Series to every event in 2017 and document all the action. Fans and competitors will be able to find highlight videos from each event on the new BMARA YouTube Channel as...more
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"Four divisions highlight May 28

"Four divisions highlight May 28...

5/25/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, May 25---After last week’s rain out the seventy-first season of racing begins at Angell Park Speedway on Sunday Night May 28. The event is the first of the eleven-race season. Sunday’s “Salute to Fallen Service Members” features the Mid-State Equipment / Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, Badger 600 Micro Series presented by My Race Pass, Wisconsin Wingeless Sprint Series, and Vintage Racing Of Illinois Stock Car...more
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Wet Grounds force Cancellation

Wet Grounds force Cancellation

5/28/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, May 28-- The races for tonight at Angell Park Speedway have been cancelled due to wet grounds! There is standing water at the track. Track crews tried feverishly this morning to make an effort to no avail.
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"Angell Park Speedway & Badger ope

"Angell Park Speedway & Badger ope...

6/1/2017
Sun Prairie, Wis., June 1--- The season opener for Angell Park Speedway begins one week from today, Thursday Night June 8. The “Sprint Spectacular with Tony Stewart” features the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series, Badger Midgets and the Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends Association. The event is the first of the ten-race season at the popular 1/3-mile clay oval. The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series also kicks off their...more
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Angell Park Speedway & Badger open

Angell Park Speedway & Badger open...

6/6/2017
Sun Prairie, Wis., June 6--- The season opener for Angell Park Speedway is slated for Thursday Night June 8. The “Sprint Spectacular with Tony Stewart” features the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Series, Badger Midgets and the Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends Association. The event is the first of the ten-race season at the popular 1/3-mile clay oval. The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series also kicks off their 81st season...more
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"Hatton wins second straight at An

"Hatton wins second straight at An...

6/19/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, June 18---For the second straight week Scott Hatton won the 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. Hatton set a new twenty-lap track record besting Billy Balog's two-year old mark by over fifteen seconds. On the opening lap Hatton quickly moved from his inside row two starting position to take thelead. Third place running Casey Shuman retired from the event...more
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Robert "Bob" Wilson Passes

Robert "Bob" Wilson Passes

6/28/2017
Robert "Bob," Wilson age 78, passed away on April 20th. Wilson served as President of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association for four years 1973-1976. He was also a race official with the series, and involved with the leadership of NAMAR Midget Series. Wilson raced modified stock cars, before racing midgets for few seasons. Wilson was born on January 14, 1939, in South Bound Brook, NJ. While serving in the US Air Force, Wilson eventually became located at at Truax...more
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"Racing resumes Sunday Night July

"Racing resumes Sunday Night July...

6/28/2017
Sun Prairie, WI June 27---Racing resumes Sunday Night July 2 for the first of three consecutive Sunday Night events at Angell Park Speedway. Highlighting the event will be The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, Badger 600 Micro Series presented by Race Pass, Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends Series, along with the second and final appearance of the Dirt Kings Late Model Series. Scott Hatton holds a 30-point lead over Robbie...more
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"Long-time Badger Midget Car Owner

"Long-time Badger Midget Car Owner...

6/29/2017
Long-time Badger Midget Series car owner Lyle Corrigan who guided Kevin Olson to his first of five Badger championships, died at the age of 86 in Loves Park, IL, on Tuesday, June 27. Born August 7, 1930, Lyle was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1970, he and his wife Marianne purchased Corrigan Manufacturing, Inc., which was started by Lyle's father in 1929. Lyle raced motorcycles as a young man, along with 3/4 midgets before turning his attention to being a...more
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36th Annual Pepsi Nationals Sunday

36th Annual Pepsi Nationals Sunday...

7/4/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, July 5--- Midget auto racing's fourth oldest continuous running event highlights the Sunday Night July 9 racing program at Angell Park Speedway. "The 36th annual Pepsi Midget Nationals" will be co-sanctioned by the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League, and the Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series. A large field of cars will compete in the event, which pays $3000 to win, $500 to start for the 30-lap event,...more
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"Daum wins Pepsi Midget Nationals"

"Daum wins Pepsi Midget Nationals"...

7/10/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, July 9---Zach Daum scored an exciting victory winning " The 36th annual Pepsi Midget Nationals" Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. The event was co-sanctioned by the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget League, and the Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series. Daum jumped into the lead from the pole starting position. The event was stopped on the third lap for a five-car accident, which saw Brad Loyet flip. All...more
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"Norm Nelso

"Norm Nelso...

7/12/2017
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 12---The "3rd annual Norm Nelson Classic" is slated for this Sunday Night July 16 at Angell Park Speedway, and will feature three divisions: The IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Cars Series, Mid-State Equipment/ Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, and the Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends. The race will honor Norm Nelson who won the first-ever midget feature at the track on June 2, 1946. Nelson's career is also...more
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"Badger Midgets Saturday at Syca

"Badger Midgets Saturday at Syca...

7/19/2017
Sycamore, Ill. July 19---The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Series will make their first of two appearances at the Sycamore Speedway on Saturday Night July 22. The series will be part of the "DeKalb Championship Night" which features: Super Late Models, FKA Late Models, Pure Stocks, and Modified compacts. Robbie Ray winner of the Sunday's event at Angell Park Speedway leads the series points entering the event. Scheduled events in...more
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"Robbie Ray tops Badger Midget fie

"Robbie Ray tops Badger Midget fie...

7/23/2017
Sycamore, IL, July 22---Robbie Ray increased his series points lead winning the 25-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature, Saturday Night at Sycamore Speedway. Brad Greenup jumped into the lead at the start of the event. Scott Hatton passed Ray for second position on the fifth lap. Two laps later Ray regained the runner-up position. At the end of Lap 10 less than three-car lengths separated three, with Greenup...more
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  • administrator on Jul 23, 2017
  • Article Date: 7/23/2017
Tags: Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"Four divisions set at Angell Park

"Four divisions set at Angell Park...

7/26/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, July 26---Four divisions of racing are slated for this Sunday Night July 30 at Angell Park Speedway, and will feature: The Mid-State Equipment/ Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, Badger 600 Micro Series presented by Race Pass, Midwest Sprintcar Association and Wisconsin Dirt Racing Legends Series. Midget Series points leader Robbie Ray will attempt to win his third straight midget feature of the season. The event will be the...more
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  • administrator on Jul 26, 2017
  • Article Date: 7/26/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
$2,000 to Win ”Tribute to Mike Fel

$2,000 to Win ”Tribute to Mike Fel...

7/29/2017
Sun Prairie, WI, July 28, 2017 A $2,000 first place check awaits the winner of the “Tribute to Mike Fell” memorial race, presented by Howard Law. The race will pay $150 to start. The Tribute to Mike Fell will be the feature event for the Mid-State Equipment / Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series on Sunday night, August 13 at Angell Park Speedway. The evening’s racing card will also feature the stars and cars of the Wisconsin Wingless Sprint Car...more
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  • administrator on Jul 29, 2017
  • Article Date: 7/29/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
"Balog tops Badger Midget field at

"Balog tops Badger Midget field at...

7/31/2017
Sun Prairie, Wis., July30---Bill Balog won the 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. For Balog who started twelfth in the event, it was his fourth career midget feature victory at the track. Brad Greenup jumped into the lead at the start of the event, with Balog passing six cars in the opening lap. At the completion of the third lap Balog was running in the fourth...more
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  • administrator on Jul 31, 2017
  • Article Date: 7/31/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
”Sainsbury Family contribution inc

”Sainsbury Family contribution inc...

8/2/2017
Sun Prairie, Aug. 2---A contribution by the Sainsbury Family has resulted in a significant purse increase to the August 13 “Tribute to Mike Fell Memorial race, presented by Howard Law” at Angell Park Speedway. The previously announced $2,000 to win feature has been increased to $3,000 to win feature and starters now receiving $200.
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  • administrator on Aug 03, 2017
  • Article Date: 8/2/2017
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"Badger Midget doubleheader Sat

"Badger Midget doubleheader Sat...

8/8/2017
Sun Prairie, Wis., August 8---A weekend doubleheader awaits The Mid-State Equipment /Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series, at Wilmot (Wis.) Raceway on Saturday Night August 12 before returning to Angell Park Speedway the following evening August 13. Badger makes their first appearance at the Wilmot Raceway in four years with the return of the "Eighth annual Salute to Harry Turner". Previous winners of the event include: Brad Kuhn (2006,...more
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  • administrator on Aug 08, 2017
  • Article Date: 8/8/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
"Hatton breaks Wilmot Raceway drou

"Hatton breaks Wilmot Raceway drou...

8/13/2017
Wilmot, Wis., August 12---Scott Hatton won the 8th annual "Salute to Harry Turner" 20-lap Mid-State Equipment/Zimbrick Chevrolet of Sun Prairie Badger Midget Racing Series feature, Saturday Night at Wilmot Raceway. The event was the first appearance at the facility for the series in four years. Mike Stroik jumped into the lead at the start of the event. The caution appeared on the second lap for a two-car accident. On the restart Hatton lined up in sixth position. At...more
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  • administrator on Aug 13, 2017
  • Article Date: 8/13/2017
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
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