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Drivers Prep for 2020 POWRi Lucas

Drivers Prep for 2020 POWRi Lucas...

3/11/2020
Belleville, IL (3/11/2020) Continuing to honor our outstanding competitors that regularly put on classic showings within the POWRi Lucas Oil War Sprint League. Our next entrants not only placed inside the middle of the Top Ten in the overall points standings but made some personal history along the way. Running the familiar fan-favorite Dave Kahn racing, DDI Fabrication, AFD Graphics, Helt’s Top Soil, Randy Davidson Trucking, Weber-Wautoma, Nathan Benson Motorsports,...more
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  • administrator on Mar 11, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/11/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Season Opener Draws Near for POWRi

Season Opener Draws Near for POWRi...

3/12/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/12/2020) For the first time in the history of the POWRi Lucas Oil Border Tour Sprint Series drivers will venture to the alluring Arizona for a duel in the desert. Opening a full-slated schedule of sixteen events in 2020, Border Tour sprinters will first attempt to tame the fast Cocopah Speedway on Saturday, March 21st. Non-Wing 360 sprint cars from all over the Southwest will embark on Somerton Arizona with $1,500 in prize money going to the...more
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  • administrator on Mar 12, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/12/2020
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Competitors Strive for More in 202

Competitors Strive for More in 202...

3/12/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/12/2020) Rounding out the highlights of the Top Ten in POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League Points contenders for 2019 finds a trio of formidable front-runners. With 1,343 total-green-flag laps recorded, the season championship positioning was dependent on every single one as drivers vied for every advantage they could capitalize on in the sensational eighteen features events completed. Hailing out of Bartlett, TN, Anthony Nicholson would be a top...more
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  • administrator on Mar 12, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/12/2020
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Burks Battles All to Gain First-Ev

Burks Battles All to Gain First-Ev...

3/13/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/13/2020) One name dominated the landscape of the Iowa Sprint Car League in 2019. Capturing the Iowa Sprint League Points Championship in controlling fashion, Wyatt Burks would not only win all but two of his eight feature starts within the Iowa League but would place in the runner-up position in the other two features results. Thrilling spectators, Wyatt drove his Salina 410 Racing Engine, Eagle Chassis, Ultra-Line Hobbies and RC Raceway, Torgesons...more
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  • administrator on Mar 13, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/13/2020
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POWRi TV Launches Live-Streaming S

POWRi TV Launches Live-Streaming S...

3/14/2020
Belleville, IL. (3/14/2020) With the partnership agreement between POWRi and The SPEED SPORT Network, now comes a brand new streaming service in POWRi TV. Race fans can now enjoy all the action on the track that POWRi offers with the digital media content and technical support SPEED SPORT guarantees. Ready to be accessed at www.powri.tv as well as a standalone app, to be released subsequently, catch all the racing action POWRi TV offers. Dedicating production support...more
Cassy Staley
  • Cassy Staley on Mar 14, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/14/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Turnpike Challenge Postponed, Re-S

Turnpike Challenge Postponed, Re-S...

3/17/2020
Belleville, IL – In light of recent guidance and directives from the CDC suggesting postponement of events over the next several weeks, POWRi and track officials have postponed the Turnpike Challenge in favor of Wednesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 3, 2020. All of POWRi’s events bring national travel and our concern is the risk posed to our fan base, race teams, and staff. The health and safety of all POWRi event attendees is our priority and this measure has been taken...more
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  • administrator on Mar 17, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/17/2020
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Sprint Car Challenge Tour Opener P

Sprint Car Challenge Tour Opener P...

3/24/2020
Sprint Car Challenge Tour opener at Placerville Speedway postponed Placerville, CA…The Sprint Car Challenge Tour opener scheduled for March 28th at Placerville Speedway has been postponed due to the continued COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. On March 19th, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay at home order, which includes having no public events and gatherings of any number for the foreseeable future. Shortly before the Governor gave his orders, El...more
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  • Gary Thomas on Mar 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/24/2020
Tags: Placerville Speedway, Sprint Car Challenge Tour, Winged Sprints
Valley & I-44 Speedway Canceled

Valley & I-44 Speedway Canceled

3/24/2020
The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and we are continuing to implement precautionary and preparatory measures in accordance with guidance from government health authorities to ensure the health and safety of our fans, teams and their families. POWRi and track officials have canceled the Saturday, April 11th races for both POWRi WAR at Valley Speedway and POWRi West at I-44 Riverside Speedway. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we will send out...more
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  • administrator on Mar 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/24/2020
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What's up for the #100 team in 202

What's up for the #100 team in 202...

3/25/2020
Good afternoon race fans!! I hope that everyone is well during this strange time that is going and that we see things return to normal as soon as they tell us it's safe! This winter things have been slow for the #100 team but lately i have spent some time at the shop getting the #100 slowly ready for the 2020 season. This year we are going to be racing under the Lucas Oil POWRI Minn-Kota Lightning sprints in conjunction with the NLSA. With that being said the #100 team...more
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  • administrator on Mar 25, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/25/2020
Tags: Jason Berg, Northern Lightning Sprint Association, POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints
POWRi April Races Postponed

POWRi April Races Postponed

4/1/2020
We continue to implement precautionary and preparatory measures in accordance with CDC guidance and government health authorities to ensure the health and safety of our fans, teams and their families. POWRi and track officials have postponed the I-30 Nationals Friday & Saturday, April 17th & 18th as well as both the WAR/Iowa Sprint Car races on Friday & Saturday April 24th & 25th. Below is a complete list of races either cancelled or postponed until April 25th. POWRi...more
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  • administrator on Apr 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/1/2020
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POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League

POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League...

4/3/2020
Belleville, IL. (4/3/2020) With the cancelation of all outside racing action, many drivers and fans alike are tuning into E-Sports to fill their desire for dirt. Evolving to meet the sports demands the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League has unveiled an eager and enthusiastic six-week schedule for iRacing competition events. Using the iRacing platform motorists can log-in via a strong internet connection to compete against other drivers around the globe in a myriad of...more
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  • administrator on Apr 03, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/3/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Rogers Rises to the Top at Limalan

Rogers Rises to the Top at Limalan...

4/7/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/07/2020) Over sixty drivers would gather Tuesday evening to join in on the digital dirt track racing action, as the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League would try to tame the virtual world of Limaland Motorsports Park. Continuing the momentum from an earlier heat race victory, pole sitter #20 Brennan Rogers would gain the early advantage and lead every circuit of the forty lap feature. Not without contention though, Rogers would net the...more
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  • administrator on Apr 08, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/7/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Plans for the 2020 race season

Plans for the 2020 race season

4/9/2020
Despite the news yesterday regarding BRRP the #100 team still has some exciting things going on! Racing will resume and we still need to be ready when that does happen so it;s all about the little things that you can do now. Thankfully we didn't tear much stuff up on the race car and are working on the "little" things in preparation for the season. Better to do it now then 2 weeks before it does start right? LOL On the bright side today i am pleased to announce that...more
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  • administrator on Apr 09, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/9/2020
Tags: Jason Berg, Northern Lightning Sprint Association, POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints
Digital Fairbury American Legion S

Digital Fairbury American Legion S...

4/10/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/10/2020) If the previous two events featuring the POWRi Midget iRacing League are any inclination of what’s in store for the rest of this eSports series season, then the next event at Fairbury American Legion Speedway should provide dirt-racing fans with an endless supply of edge-of-your-recliner excitement. Continuing on Tuesday, April 14th at 7 pm the weekly iRacing events, organized by the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League, will feature both...more
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  • administrator on Apr 10, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/10/2020
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Rogers Flawless at Fairbury in POW

Rogers Flawless at Fairbury in POW...

4/14/2020
Belleville, IL. (4/14/2020) With sliders and side-by-side-racing a plenty, the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League did not disappoint Tuesday night at digital Fairbury American Legion Speedway. As sixty-three competitors of both the virtual and physical variations would log-in trying to claim the prize at this weekly open challenge iRacing event, only one could emerge victorious. For the second straight week, the Team TUHB domination continues with the POWRi...more
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  • administrator on Apr 15, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/14/2020
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POWRi Midget iRacing League to Tac

POWRi Midget iRacing League to Tac...

4/17/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/17/2020) As the season progresses for the POWRi Lucas Oil Midget iRacing League, fans and competitors both have been treated to outstanding side-by-side racing and epic multi-grooved driving surfaces. Next on the docket for this open-registration league, with a full field of over sixty drivers anticipated, will be the hallowed midget racing grounds inside the Tulsa Expo Square known simply as the Chili Bowl. Eager drivers, either wanting to...more
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  • administrator on Apr 18, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/17/2020
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Pursley Prevails in POWRi Midget i

Pursley Prevails in POWRi Midget i...

4/21/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/21/2020) All eyes of the POWRi Midget League simulated racing world were tuned into the Tulsa Expo Square on Tuesday night, as over sixty digital competitors filled the virtual pits vying for a shot at the spotlight. Plus the addition of only running a limited field of 19 feature event starters, meant that drivers were to be elbow’s up and eager to start. Leading all fifty feature laps #09 Daison Pursley would use a quick qualifying time to set...more
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  • administrator on Apr 22, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/21/2020
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Turnpike Challenge Re-Scheduled, M

Turnpike Challenge Re-Scheduled, M...

4/23/2020
Belleville, IL – Ongoing restrictions and special limitations state by state have forced us to Re-Schedule the Turnpike Challenge. The new dates will be Thursday 5/28, Friday 5/29, Saturday 5/30 and Sunday 5/31. Once we have a clear definition of the guidelines for each state, we will re-schedule as many races as possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been affected by this pandemic. For additional information on the rescheduling of the...more
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  • administrator on Apr 23, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/23/2020
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Points Battle Shifts as Lanier App

Points Battle Shifts as Lanier App...

4/24/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/24/2020) Continuing to put on a one-of-a-kind entertaining event each week, the POWRi Midget iRacing League will now move to the simulated stretches of Lanier National Speedway. Starting Tuesday, April, 27th at 7 pm CST, virtual wheelmen of all aspects will try to tackle this super-wide, ultra-fast, 3/8 mile oval of digital dirt in hopes of glory. With two races left in the impromptu POWRi Midget iRacing League inaugural season, the point’s...more
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  • administrator on Apr 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/24/2020
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Pursley Prevails with Precision at

Pursley Prevails with Precision at...

4/29/2020
Belleville, IL. (04/28/2020) Battling tooth and nail for every lap of the POWRi Midget iRacing League’s feature event at Lanier National Raceplex on Tuesday Night, drivers of all disciplines would lay it all on the line in hopes of digital honor and real-life bragging rights. When the final checkers were shown #09 Daison Pursley once again would claim the top spot for Team TUHB. Great racing action would pack the Georgia clay of Lanier to perfection as over sixty...more
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  • administrator on Apr 29, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/29/2020
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POWRi WAR/Iowa US 36 Race Cancelle

POWRi WAR/Iowa US 36 Race Cancelle...

4/30/2020
Belleville, IL – Ongoing restrictions and special limitations state by state have forced us to cancel Friday, May 15 th POWRi WAR and Iowa Sprint League event at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, MO. It is imperative that we fully understand the criteria, preparedness and guidelines state by state before we proceed. Once we have a clear definition of the guidelines for each state, we will re-schedule as many races as possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who...more
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  • administrator on Apr 30, 2020
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POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League

POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League...

5/1/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) As various states are lifting restrictions on outdoor gatherings, many tracks, series, and leagues are working diligently to offer competitors and fans the best possible racing options all the while keeping everyone’s safety at the forefront. At this junction, POWRi and Airport Raceway officials are moving forward as scheduled with the 5th Annual Midget Round-Up presented by Burtis Motors & RapidCost on May 23rd and May 24th. Located just...more
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  • administrator on May 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/1/2020
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Championship Quest Down to Eldora

Championship Quest Down to Eldora...

5/1/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) In what started as a way to pass the time until POWRi competitors could get back to the normalcy of dirt track racing quickly took on a life of its own, with outstanding side-by-side racing and nail-biting photo-finishes. Reaching the final week in the season the POWRi Midget iRacing League will round out the year trying to tame the illustrious appeal of Eldora Speedway. Tuesday, May 5th drivers from all over will enter the virtual...more
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  • administrator on May 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/1/2020
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Lake Ozark Speedway Hosting POWRi

Lake Ozark Speedway Hosting POWRi...

5/1/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) Following state and regional requirements POWRi and Lake Ozark Speedway officials are excited to unveil a spectacular open-wheel show to kick the racing season off in style. Saturday, May 16th will see the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League roar into action on this ultra-fast, super-racy third of a mile dirt oval. With a star-studded lineup featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League, ASCS Warrior Region and ASCS Sooner Region, as well...more
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  • administrator on May 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/1/2020
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Here it is the new look for the #1

Here it is the new look for the #1...

5/4/2020
Well here it is our new look for the 2020 season courtesy of Graphics Creations. I am excited to cruise around the track with our new colors and hopefully park the #100 in victory lane a few times in 2020! There will be a few minor changes to the look in the upcoming weeks as we tweak and add a couple things but all in all it's a very sharp ride that Chad created this year! I am very fortunate to have some great sponsors again this year and cannot wait to hit the track...more
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  • administrator on May 04, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/4/2020
Tags: Jason Berg, Northern Lightning Sprint Association, POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints
Smith Family Continues Building La

Smith Family Continues Building La...

5/4/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) Change is inevitable, that one constant within the fast-paced world of open-wheel dirt track racing. From setup and styles to safety measures and speed, everything about the simplistic nature of a sprint car continues to evolve. Even with the ever-changing nature of the sport, two things remain the same. One is a driver who lives without fear or hesitation who knows when to wait and when to strike; the other is a car owner who is willing...more
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  • administrator on May 04, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/4/2020
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Airport Speedway’s Midget Round-Up

Airport Speedway’s Midget Round-Up...

5/4/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/04/2020) Ongoing public gathering restrictions and special limitations on a state by state basis have forced POWRi and Airport Speedway officials to Re-Schedule the 5th Annual Midget Round-Up presented by Burtis Motors & RapidCost on May 23rd and May 24th. POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League and Airport Speedway will now host the annual season staple on July 3rd and July 4th. Officials are currently working with other tracks for rescheduling the...more
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  • administrator on May 04, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/4/2020
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Rogers Wins in Thrilling Finish fo

Rogers Wins in Thrilling Finish fo...

5/5/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/05/2020) Putting on one of the best shows from start to finish the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League at Eldora Speedway would not disappoint. As both physical and simulated drivers from all forms entered the digital world of Ohio, epic side by side racing would break out for the prized position with #20 Brennan Roger prevailing by mere inches at the checkered stripe. Massive speeds and three-wide racing was the trend of the night at...more
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  • administrator on May 06, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/5/2020
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POWRi Lucas Oil Leagues make Seaso

POWRi Lucas Oil Leagues make Seaso...

5/6/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/06/2020) Performance Open Wheel Racing Incorporated have updated their schedules through May in an effort to adhere to ongoing public gathering restrictions and special limitations on a state by state basis. Featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League, Memorial Day Weekend in Grain Valley Missouri, the annual Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals will now be a two-day event at Valley...more
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  • administrator on May 06, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/6/2020
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Season Set at Lake Ozark Speedway

Season Set at Lake Ozark Speedway...

5/7/2020
Belleville, IL. (5/9/2020) Entering into the second full season flying the POWRi RaceSaver Banner, Lake Ozark Speedway continues to be a trend-setter in 305 Sprint Car competition in 2020. As the primary facility for the IMCA RaceSaver Program and POWRi Sanctioning Body, Lake Ozark Speedway will host eight events this upcoming race-season. After a prolonged offseason, the year will now start on May 16th at the super-fast third of a mile banked dirt oval, located on...more
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  • administrator on May 07, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/7/2020
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Daison Pursley Conquers in POWRi M

Daison Pursley Conquers in POWRi M...

5/8/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/08/2020) Initially an idea as a way for POWRi competitors to pass the time until they could get back to the joys of real-world dirt track racing quickly morphed into a full-fledged racing venture for many drivers. Rich with outstanding side-by-side racing and nail-biting photo-finishes week-in and week-out, the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League inaugural six-week season has drawn to a conclusion as #09 Daison Pursley emerges the season...more
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  • administrator on May 08, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/8/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
United Rebel Sprint Series Opener

United Rebel Sprint Series Opener...

5/9/2020
Oberlin, Kansas – May 7, 2020 - The long wait appears to be over. After close to three months hiatus due to the country’s pandemic, the 2020 season for the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing will finally kick off on Saturday and Sunday night, May 23-24 with the (Partial) Liberty Nationals at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, KS Yet there will be some restrictions that need to take place for this double-header weekend to be...more
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  • administrator on May 09, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/9/2020
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POWRi WAR Postponed at Lake Ozark

POWRi WAR Postponed at Lake Ozark...

5/15/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/15/2020) Due to the amount of rainfall throughout the week and the predicted rain forecasted through Saturday, May 16th, the POWRi WAR event Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO. has been postponed. Officials from Lake Ozark Speedway and POWRi are disappointed to miss the start of the point’s season and are working to reschedule as soon as a suitable date becomes available. The POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues and the POWRi Lucas Oil...more
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  • administrator on May 15, 2020
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A weekend of Speed Set for the POW

A weekend of Speed Set for the POW...

5/15/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/15/2020) Joining the POWRi sanctioning body in 2020, the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series is eager to get their inaugural season underway. Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd Lightning Sprint competitors from all over will swarm North Dakota, to battle on the dirt at Red River Valley Speedway and Devils Lake Speedway. The POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series event at Red River Valley Speedway on Friday, May 22nd includes the Pit Gates...more
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  • administrator on May 15, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/15/2020
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POWRi Leagues Poised for Mid-State

POWRi Leagues Poised for Mid-State...

5/18/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/18/2020) A Memorial Day Weekend of adrenaline and speed will now start the seasons for the staples of POWRi. As Valley Speedway, in Grain Valley, Missouri, hosts the Annual Mid-State Open-Wheel Nationals on May 23rd and 24th. Featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League on Saturday, May 23th and Sunday, May 24th. Valley Speedway pits will be open all day for competitors with driver...more
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  • administrator on May 19, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/18/2020
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Petry Motorsports Announce Emerson

Petry Motorsports Announce Emerson...

5/20/2020
Greenfield, IN. (5/20/2020) After a long wait, the season is finally about to kick off and Petry Motorsports is excited to share that up-and-coming driver Emerson Axsom has been tapped to drive the #15 Keizer Wheels midget, running the complete POWRi schedule and select USAC events for the 2020 season. The super-hot Axsom is coming off one of his best racing seasons in his young career, winning some of the biggest races including a prestigious driller at the 2020...more
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  • administrator on May 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/20/2020
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2020 POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprin

2020 POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprin...

5/20/2020
Kansas City, Mo (05/20/2020) Like most racing series, 2020 isn’t starting off very well. The Covid-19 pandemic has put a stranglehold on all of racing. But we are finally starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. State by state, the restrictions are being lifted. Missouri is one of the few states that has allowed racing to resume. The POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints season opener is scheduled for May 30th at the 3/8 mile I-35 Speedway in Winston, Mo. We...more
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  • administrator on May 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/20/2020
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Late Night Call Seals the Deal for

Late Night Call Seals the Deal for...

5/21/2020
Oberlin, Kansas (05/21/2020) - It has been a bustling 24 hours for Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing president Rick Salem. After thinking the upcoming Memorial Day weekend of racing would not happen after the proposed event at Oberlin Speedway was shut down by county officials, a late-night phone call from Salina (Kansas) Speedway owner Tommie Hendrickson and Chris Sutton wanting to bring in Sprint cars for a Memorial...more
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  • administrator on May 21, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/21/2020
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Daum Adds to Career POWRi Victory

Daum Adds to Career POWRi Victory...

5/24/2020
Belleville, IL (05/23/2020) For the first time in 2020, the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget League would take to the racing surface in hopes of finding speed and a winning formula. Valley Speedway was the setting as the Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals presented by POWRi roared to life with 27 POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget drivers checking into the pits. When the final flags were shown on the field, the familiar face of the three-time National...more
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  • administrator on May 24, 2020
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Clouser Captures Checkers in Insta

Clouser Captures Checkers in Insta...

5/24/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/23/2020) Packing the pits with forty entrants, the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League at Valley Speedway’s Mid-State Open-Wheel Nationals would not disappoint with epic edge-of-your-seat excitement and great side-by-side racing. After twenty-five trips around the pristine racing surface mixed with a plethora of top-position swapping, Mario Clouser #6 would gain the lead and not look back en route to grabbing his third POWRi Lucas Oil WAR career...more
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  • administrator on May 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/24/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Shane Cottle Victorious in POWRi W

Shane Cottle Victorious in POWRi W...

5/25/2020
Belleville, IL (05/24/2020) The final night of the Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals presented by POWRi at Valley Speedway for the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League would not disappoint in quality, with fast and furious action all over the ultra-smooth and racy speedway. After twenty-five adrenaline-filled laps of side by side action, the deciding factor of the feature would be a dramatic last-lap pass for the lead with Shane Cottle #74x earning the victory. Night #1...more
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  • administrator on May 25, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/25/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Grant Gains POWRi Glory at Valley

Grant Gains POWRi Glory at Valley...

5/25/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/24/2020) Upping the car-count from the previous night the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget League would again take to Valley Speedway to wrap up the annual Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals presented by POWRi. With thirty-four drivers checking into the pits and vying for the prized position, only one could emerge to the winner. When the final checkers dropped after thirty heart-pumping laps #4a Justin Grant would gain the spoils of...more
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  • administrator on May 25, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/25/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints Pr

POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints Pr...

5/25/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/25/2020) One of the Kansas City area’s oldest racing sanctioning bodies, the POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints are set to start their 33rd year of competition in 2020. Kicking off the season Saturday, May 30th at I-35 Speedway in Winston Missouri, dedicated drivers will take to the track in hopes of winning the first point’s feature of the year. Precautions are arranged following local and state regulations on social-distancing within the pits as...more
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  • administrator on May 25, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/25/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Traffic Assists Blurton in Season-

Traffic Assists Blurton in Season-...

5/25/2020
Salina, Kansas – May 23, 2020 - Two-time and defending tour champion Zach Blurton picked up right where he left off last season, taking advantage of late-race lapped traffic to claim the exciting season opener for the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing opened their 2020 race season in front of a near-capacity crowd at Salina Speedway in Salina, Kansas on Saturday night. J.D. Johnson and Blurton started on the front row...more
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  • administrator on May 26, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/25/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints at Dev

Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints at Dev...

5/26/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/26/2020) For the second week in a row, the POWRi Lucas Oil Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series will venture to Devils Lake Speedway. Located in Crary, North Dakota, this picturesque ¼ mile venue will try to contain all the excitement as competitors from all over are vying for the top prize. Set for Saturday, May 30th the Minn-Kota Light Sprint racing action is slated to get underway at 7:00 pm with the pit-area will opening at 4:00 pm, Drivers...more
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  • administrator on May 26, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/26/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Spr

POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Spr...

5/27/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/27/2020) Ready to get racing underway for the 2020 season, the POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Sprint Association will see side-by-side sprinting action the first time this year. Friday and Saturday, May 29th and 30th the RMLSA will visit the bad fast Phillips County Raceway for a great weekend of racing enjoyment. Kicking off the season in style the POWRi Rocky Mountain Lightning Sprint Series will take to the three-eighths mile bull ring for a...more
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  • administrator on May 27, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/27/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Lucas Oil WAR and Iowa Sprin

POWRi Lucas Oil WAR and Iowa Sprin...

5/27/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/27/2020) Originally slated as a stand-alone weekend as the start of the season for the POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint League, Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th is now a joint event for both the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League and the POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint League. Combining League forces for Friday’s event with extra money on the line at a new location. Initially scheduled to race at US-36 Raceway and Bethany Speedway for the weekend, the...more
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  • administrator on May 27, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/27/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
POWRi Illinois SPEED WEEK Postpone

POWRi Illinois SPEED WEEK Postpone...

5/28/2020
Belleville, IL. (05/28/2020) With ongoing restrictions in the state of Illinois, POWRi and track officials have postponed the Illinois SPEED WEEK with rescheduling dates to soon follow. Securing a venue to continue the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget League season, competitors will now travel to the Lake of the Ozarks for a thrilling two-day event. Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th Lake Ozark Speedway will host the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West...more
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  • administrator on May 28, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/28/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
United Rebel Sprint Series Joins A

United Rebel Sprint Series Joins A...

5/28/2020
Oberlin, Kansas – May 28, 2020 – The Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing president Rick Salem has been busy. With counties and states slowly reopening, he has been on the phone contacting track promoters to give his “Rebels” a chance to hit the track. On Wednesday afternoon he scored a marque event as the tour will be the support division for the upcoming Ollie’s Bargin Outlet All-Star Circuit of Champions presented by...more
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  • administrator on May 29, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/28/2020
Tags: NMMRA-New Mexico Motor Racing Association, POWRi National Midgets, POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints
Recap of last week and weekend pre

Recap of last week and weekend pre...

5/29/2020
Well we got to kick off our racing season for 2020 at the Devils Lake Speedway last weekend and all i can say about it was i was happy to get the season started and the car back in the trailer again in one piece. I definitely am thankful that we are even able to race considering all things so i am also thankful for Devils Lake Speedway providing us a place to race for the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint season opener. Anyway we started the year with a test n tune at West...more
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  • administrator on May 29, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/29/2020
Tags: Jason Berg, Northern Lightning Sprint Association, POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints
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