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“ROAD TO THE GOLD” ON HOLD UNTIL 2

“ROAD TO THE GOLD” ON HOLD UNTIL 2...

10/2/2012
USAC Mopar .25 Midget Series officials and Tri-City Speedway race organizers have re-assessed the proposed “Road to the Gold” concept, originally scheduled as part of this weekend’s “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” program at the Pontoon Beach, Ill. facility. After extensive re-evaluation, principals have focused on a 2013 format for the event which will involve Pontoon Beach as the final leg of the Mopar .25 Midget “Triple Crown Series.” Hagerstown and Eldora will host...more
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Watch the USAC 4-Crown Nationals f

Watch the USAC 4-Crown Nationals f...

10/3/2012
FREEVIEW BROADCAST SLATED FROM 4-CROWN NATIONALS Race fans can access a FREE review of the September 22 "4-Crown Nationals" USAC event from Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio through usacracing.tv now through Thursday at 5pm. The event can be viewed free of charge by registering on USAC's website at www.usacracing.tv/usac_live.cml?cmd=register. Covered are the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Championship, USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car and USAC Mopar National Midget races at...more
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National Breast Cancer Awareness M

National Breast Cancer Awareness M...

10/4/2012
(Oxnard CA, Noel Dawson, October 2nd) During the month of October, Ventura Raceway will join with Ribbons Of life to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer afflicts hundreds of thousands of women worldwide and over 500 are diagnosed in Ventura County each year. Breast cancer hit close to home at Ventura Raceway earlier this year with Scorer Cindy Addison’s diagnosis. First as a driver and now as an assistant scorer, Cindy has been an...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Oct 04, 2012
  • Article Date: 10/4/2012
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Swanson Set for VRA Midget Title

Swanson Set for VRA Midget Title

10/4/2012
(Oxnard, CA., Cliff Morgan, 10-4-12) Ventura Raceway continues its 2012 racing season Saturday night October 6, at its Ventura County Fairgrounds facility. On that night we will be featuring VRA Midgets, VRA Senior Sprints, VRA Dwarf Cars, VRA Mod Lites, VRA Go Karts and our VRA Junior Classes in full programs of heats and main events. All the drivers in these classes are working hard to move up in the points as our season nears its completion. VRA Midgets headline...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Oct 04, 2012
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USAC MOPAR NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER

USAC MOPAR NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER...

10/4/2012
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bryan Clauson (67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Steve Buckwalter (25, Buckwalter), 3. Alex Bright (77, Hemler), 4. Dalton Armstrong (7A, C&A), 5. Andy Malpocker (22, Malpocker), 6. Nick Wean (78, Wean), 7. Robbie Ray (3R, Ray), 8. Tyler Robbins (35, Robbins), 9. Brad Kuhn (17, RW), 10. Michael Koontz (17K, Koontz). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Kyle Larson (71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Jake Blackhurst (25B, Blackhurst), 3. Brad Sweet (56, Hmiel), 4....more
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RAINS FORCE FRIDAY "GOLD CROWN NAT

RAINS FORCE FRIDAY "GOLD CROWN NAT...

10/5/2012
Pontoon Beach, IL........Friday night's 4th DuPont "Gold Crown Midget Nationals" have been cancelled due to heavy rains. The event will conclude at Tri-City Speedway on Saturday night. A total of 48 cars competed during Thursday night's preliminary, with Tracy Hines winning the 25-lap feature event.
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Unofficial Results for 10/6

Unofficial Results for 10/6

10/7/2012
Ventura Raceway Race Results for 10/06/2012 VRA Midgets Race #10 10/06/2012 Main Event Results: 1. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 30 Laps; 2. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 3. Ronnie Gardner, Norco, Ca, 30 Laps; 4. Randi Pankratz, Atascadero, 30 Laps; 5. Greg Edenholm, Pacific Grove, 30 Laps; 6. Austin Smith, Chino Hills, 30 Laps; 7. Kyle Cline, Hesperia, 30 Laps; 8. Bruce Hiroshima, Camarillo, 30 Laps; 9. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 27 Laps; 10. Kyle Edwards, Fountain...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Oct 07, 2012
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USAC MOPAR NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER

USAC MOPAR NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER...

10/6/2012
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps – no points) 1. Darren Hagen (#3 RFMS), 2. Bryan Clauson (#67 Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 3. Brady Bacon (#99 BBR), 4. Zach Daum (#5D Daum), 5. Jerry Coons, Jr. (#63 Dooling), 6. Tim Buckwalter (#52B Buckwalter), 7. Brenden Bright (#88 Bright), 8. Taylor Ferns (#55 Ferns), 9. Tyler Robbins (#35 Robbins), 10. Isaac Chapple (#52 Chapple). NT SECOND HEAT: (8 laps – no points) 1. Kyle Larson (#71 Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Brad Kuhn (#17 RW), 3. Nick Wean (#78...more
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Tracy Hines Wins Opener of the Gol

Tracy Hines Wins Opener of the Gol...

10/7/2012
New Castle, Ind.—Oct. 7, 2012— Tracy Hines was on a mission in the opener of the Gold Crown Midget Nationals at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Ill. After having one of the fastest cars in the previous USAC Mopar National Midget Series event at Eldora Speedway during the 4-Crown Nationals, only to have a mechanical problem end his night two laps into that race, he was seeking redemption. He left little doubt that he had the car to beat on the opening night of the...more
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NATIONAL MIDGET AUTO RACING HALL O

NATIONAL MIDGET AUTO RACING HALL O...

10/8/2012
The annual induction ceremonies for the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame will be held the week of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Okla. On Friday January 11, 2013 at a luncheon ceremony held in Central Park Hall located on the Tulsa State Fairgrounds, just across the parking lot from the Chili Bowl race track, nine individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. This year’s group of Inductee’s is made up of primarily drivers, some who went on to...more
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MIDGETS AT CANYON NOVEMBER 9-10;

MIDGETS AT CANYON NOVEMBER 9-10;...

10/8/2012
The 2012 USAC Mopar National Midget Series has three remaining races as point leaders will head for the West Coast in November. “The Western Classic” is slated November 9-10 at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. and the 73rd “Turkey Night Grand Prix” unfolds November 22 at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Darren Hagen of Riverside, Calif. continued on his drive to the 2012 National title, emerged from last weekend’s 4th DuPont “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” at Tri-City...more
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2 TERRE HAUTES & A LAKE ODESSA NEX

2 TERRE HAUTES & A LAKE ODESSA NEX...

10/8/2012
Three races will impact the 2012 USAC National Drivers Championship this weekend in the final races of the Midwestern calendar. The Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track hosts Friday night’s “Jim Hurtubise Classic” AMSOIL National Sprint race and Saturday night’s TRAXXAS Silver Crown finale, while I-96 Speedway is Sunday’s AMSOIL National Sprint Car venue. Bryan Clauson and Tracy Hines continue to hold down the top two spots in the NDC standings, while Dave Darland vaulted...more
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WORLD RENOWNED BOB JENKINS TO EM

WORLD RENOWNED BOB JENKINS TO EM...

10/8/2012
World renowned broadcaster Bob Jenkins will again emcee the annual USAC Mopar .25 Midget awards ceremonies, scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at the Indiana Convention Center at 5 pm, in conjunction with the IMIS Trade Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The shirt and tie affair will again award champions from USAC’s 2012 “Generation Next Tour,” a 15-event calendar spanning the country. Pilots who earned “top-five” positions in the standings for each class will be honored,...more
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Douglass Doubles Up At Ventura

Douglass Doubles Up At Ventura

10/8/2012
(Oxnard, CA, Cliff Morgan, October 7) The 2012 VRA Midget Season came to an end Saturday night with Cody Swanson taking his first VRA Midget Championship. Swanson had to watch the finish of the race from the sidelines as his midget suffered mechanical problems causing him to drop out at lap 17. He had sufficient points to clinch the championship over Greg Edenholm. The main event was won by Bruce Douglass who had earlier won the VRA Senior main event as well. ...more
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  • Ventura Raceway on Oct 08, 2012
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NDC POINTS EYE PEORIA SPRINTS OCTO

NDC POINTS EYE PEORIA SPRINTS OCTO...

10/15/2012
Bryan Clauson’s bid for a third consecutive USAC National Drivers Championship is on hold until the AMSOIL National Sprint Car races at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. October 26-27. Clauson has a 71-point lead over Tracy Hines after last week’s races at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track. Hines had a fourth and fifth at Terre Haute, while Clauson had a pair of sixths. Third-ranking NDC driver Dave Darland posted a fifth and 12th in the two USAC Terre Haute...more
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MICHIGAN MIDGET RACING ASSOCIATION

MICHIGAN MIDGET RACING ASSOCIATION...

10/15/2012
USAC’s family of Mopar .25 Midget clubs welcomes its newest member January 1. The Michigan Midget Racing Association, headquartered in Clarkston, Mich., will officially become USAC’s newest club in the new year. The club facility is located at the Oakland County Sportsmans Club and includes drivers from 4-1/2 to 16 years in age. Their racing schedule spans April to October. Michigan has produced many top USAC Mopar .25 Midget pilots, including past Brickyard Champions...more
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Chili Bowl Tickets Becoming Few

Chili Bowl Tickets Becoming Few

10/15/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (October 15, 2012) Those people still searching for tickets for the 27th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire are in luck as a select number of tickets are still available. With less than 84 days until the world converts to “Tulsa Time”, fans looking to come for the first time or those who want to pick up an extra set of tickets are encouraged to order as soon as possible as sets of tickets for parties of three...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Oct 15, 2012
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Cale Thomas Takes Rookie of the Ye

Cale Thomas Takes Rookie of the Ye...

10/22/2012
MILLSTADT, Ill. (Oct. 15, 2012)—Cale Thomas of Fairland, Ind., has captured the Rookie of the Year award in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series following an outstanding season in which he finished third in the championship. “It was our goal to win Rookie of the Year and win a race,” Thomas said. “We got one of the two. I’m really happy with winning Rookie of the Year and that we got third against such great competition. It’s like the World of Outlaws...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 22, 2012
  • Article Date: 10/22/2012
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POWRi National Midget Champion Fel

POWRi National Midget Champion Fel...

10/22/2012
BRISBANE, Australia (Oct. 16, 2012)—Reigning POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series champion Andrew Felker will make his debut in the POWRi Australian Speedcar Super Series Saturday at quarter-mile Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway. The 19-year-old from Carl Junction, Mo., will be a teammate with CJR Motorsport regular driver Jason Bell in the opening round at Archerfield and second round on Oct. 27 at Charlton Raceway in Toowoomba, also located in the state of...more
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  • Cathy Lorenz on Oct 22, 2012
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Tracy Hines Wins Midget Portion of

Tracy Hines Wins Midget Portion of...

10/22/2012
New Castle, Ind.—Oct. 22, 2012— It may have taken two extra days to complete the open wheel portion of the Sixth Annual Kokomo Klash at Kokomo Speedway thanks to Mother Nature, but for Tracy Hines it was well worth the wait, as he scored his second straight midget win in the event at the quarter-mile bulling in his home state of Indiana on Sunday, Oct. 21. He also finished on the podium in the sprint car feature, coming home third. Hines started on the pole for the...more
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NDC SHIFTS TO BUDWEISER OVAL NATIO

NDC SHIFTS TO BUDWEISER OVAL NATIO...

10/29/2012
Bryan Clauson is five races away from locking down his third consecutive USAC National Drivers Championship. The Noblesville, Ind. driver has a huge 75-point lead over Tracy Hines entering the final events, which include this weekend’s “Budweiser Oval Nationals” Sprint races at Perris, Calif., the November 9-10 National Midget races at Peoria, Ariz. and the season-ending November 22 “Turkey Night Grand Prix” Midget race at Perris. Only one “top-10” change was effected...more
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USAC RETURNS TO BELLEVILLE IN 2013

USAC RETURNS TO BELLEVILLE IN 2013...

10/31/2012
One of America’s most revered motorsports events returns to the USAC fold in 2013 with an exciting addition to its tradition-laden program, when the 36th “Belleville Nationals” unfolds at the historic Belleville (Kansas) High Banks. Since 1978 the spectacular high-banked dirt oval at the North Central Kansas Free Fair has thrilled fans with its annual “Belleville Midget Nationals” racing extravaganza. Next year, USAC’s vaunted TRAXXAS Silver Crown Championship Cars...more
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Moama Report

Moama Report

11/3/2012
Saturday night seen Steve Caunt tackle the fast big straights of Moama NSW right on the border of Victoria. In Hotlap Session 5 Steve went out and tore around the sandy rough surface and recorded a top 5 time. 1 V77 Darren Mollyux 14.315 -.--- -.--- -.--- -.--- -.--- 14.315 2 V17 Dennis Jones 14.466 -.--- -.--- -.--- 14.466 -.--- -.--- 3 V26 Nick Lacey 14.467 -.--- -.--- -.--- -.--- 14.467 -.--- 4 V70 John Vogels 14.478 -.--- -.--- -.--- -.--- 14.478 -.--- 5 N9 Steve...more
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  • steve caunt on Nov 04, 2012
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HAGEN’S BEAT GOES ON AS MIDGETS CO

HAGEN’S BEAT GOES ON AS MIDGETS CO...

11/5/2012
Darren Hagen’s path to the 2012 USAC Mopar National Midget Championship winds through Arizona this weekend as Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria hosts the “Western Classic” Friday and Saturday. Hagen, of Riverside, Calif., has a 184-point lead over runner-up Tracy Hines with 222 points remaining in the remaining three races. The series concludes November 22 in the “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Hagen also leads the sub-series dirt and pavement...more
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2 MIDGETS AT CANYON THIS WEEKEND O

2 MIDGETS AT CANYON THIS WEEKEND O...

11/5/2012
Only three USAC National races remain on the 2012 calendar and two are scheduled this weekend when the “Western Classic” unfolds for the USAC Mopar National Midget Series at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Newly-crowned USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Champion Bryan Clauson continues his drive to a third consecutive USAC National Drivers Championship, holding a 74-point margin over Tracy Hines entering this weekend’s races. Dave Darland, the idle Levi Jones and...more
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Taylor Ferns Set for First Trip to

Taylor Ferns Set for First Trip to...

11/8/2012
Shelby Township, Mich.—November 8, 2012 —Nothing quite beats leaving the cold of the Midwest as winter begins to set in and heading somewhere warm and sunny, and for a racer to be able to compete at the same time, that’s the proverbial icing on the cake. Taylor Ferns will escape Michigan’s blustery fall weather this week as she heads to Arizona to make her debut at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, just outside of Phoenix. She will compete in the two-night Western...more
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RAIN FORCES FRIDAY MIDGET CANCELLA

RAIN FORCES FRIDAY MIDGET CANCELLA...

11/9/2012
Peoria, AZ........Persistent rain showers forced cancellation of Friday night's Mopar USAC National Midget race at Canyon Speedway Park. The "Western Classic" concludes with Saturday night's events at the three-eighths mile dirt oval.
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USAC MOPAR NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER

USAC MOPAR NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SER...

11/10/2012
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Darren Hagen, 3, RFMS-14.090; 2. Rico Abreu, 67K, Kunz-14.145; 3. Kyle Larson, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.178; 4. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-14.194; 5. Zach Daum, 5D, Daum-14.227; 6. Dave Darland, 72, Ford-14.269; 7. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-14.349; 8. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.398; 9. Brad Sweet, 56, Hmiel-14.419; 10. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-14.460; 11. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Johnson-14.479; 12. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-14.565; 13....more
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CLAUSON CLOSES OUT 3RD NDC TITLE A

CLAUSON CLOSES OUT 3RD NDC TITLE A...

11/12/2012
No changes were effected in the “top-10” positions in USAC’s National Driving Championship as a result of Saturday night’s “Western Classic” Mopar Midget race at Canyon Speedway Park in Peoria, Ariz. Defending two-time titlist Bryan Clauson enjoys a 70-point lead over Tracy Hines entering the November 22 “Turkey Night Grand Prix” Midget USAC finale at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Dave Darland continues to hold down third in the standings, followed by the idle Levi...more
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MIDGETS CONCLUDE NOV. 22 AT “TURKE

MIDGETS CONCLUDE NOV. 22 AT “TURKE...

11/12/2012
Darren Hagen will take an unsurmountable 199-point USAC Mopar National Midget lead into the November 22 “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris, Calif. as the 2012 USAC racing season concludes at Perris Auto Speedway. Hagen emerged from Saturday’s “Western Classic” at Peoria, Ariz. with a second-place finish behind Kyle Larson, while series runner-up Tracy Hines was fourth in the 30-lapper at Canyon Speedway Park. Larson, of Elk Grove, Calif., became the winningest driver...more
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CURB, AGAJANIAN HOPE TO CELEBRATE

CURB, AGAJANIAN HOPE TO CELEBRATE...

11/15/2012
Curb-Agajanian Motorsports is on the verge on an unprecedented “triple” as it attempts to be part of all three USAC National Racing Championship entrant combinations. Already hoisting the Traxxas Silver Crown title in concert with car owner RW Motorsports and the AMSOIL National Sprint Car title in concert with CTR/BCI Motorsports, the duo of Mike Curb and Cary Agajanian hope to secure the Mopar National Midget crown in conjunction with Keith Kunz Motorsports next...more
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HAGEN, McQUEEN, PRICKETT EYE 2012

HAGEN, McQUEEN, PRICKETT EYE 2012...

11/19/2012
Darren Hagen, Shannon McQueen and David Prickett are all eyeing USAC driving championships this Thursday as the 72nd “Turkey Night Grand Prix” unfolds at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Car owners Keith Kunz Motorsports/Curb-Agajanian and McQueen/Eskesen/Rescino Racing are targeting 2012 USAC car owner titles as well. Hagen and McQueen have wrapped up the 2012 USAC Mopar National and Western Midget crowns respectively, while Prickett sits 29 points ahead of McQueen in...more
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MOPAR USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RE

MOPAR USAC NATIONAL MIDGET RACE RE...

11/22/2012
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Darren Hagen, 3, RFMS-17.025; 2. Michael Pickens, 73x, Ford-17.104; 3. Kyle Larson, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.110; 4. Jason Leffler, 56, Hmiel-17.119; 5. Caleb Armstrong, 7c, C&A-17.150; 6. Chad Boat, 12, Allen-17.214; 7. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-17.287; 8. Brad Sweet, 67x, Kahne-17.321; 9. Casey Shuman, 86, Martens-17.333; 10. Dave Darland, 3F, RFMS-17.337; 11. Dalton Armstrong, 7A, C&A-17.360; 12. Tracy Hines, 24, Parker-17.393; 13....more
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CLAUSON, EAST, HAGEN TOP DECEMBER

CLAUSON, EAST, HAGEN TOP DECEMBER...

11/23/2012
The “Night of Champions” USAC National Awards Dinner is scheduled for Friday night, December 7, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. Champions of USAC’s 2012 racing series will be honored during the gala evening. Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. has locked up his third consecutive USAC National Drivers Championship and among his championship awards are a scholarship from INDYCAR. Clauson also secured USAC’s 2012 AMSOIL National Sprint Car...more
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Turkey Night Grand Prix Up Next fo

Turkey Night Grand Prix Up Next fo...

11/21/2012
Shelby Township, Mich.—November 21, 2012 — When Taylor Ferns thinks about Thanksgiving, she thinks about her family, friends and all that she is thankful for. And one more even pressing item. — the legendary Turkey Night Grand Prix. Ferns will travel to California for the second consecutive year to take part in the famed event this week, which traditionally brings an end to the outdoor midget racing season. The Turkey Night Grand Prix for the USAC Mopar National Midget...more
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Download Today: Driver Entry Form

Download Today: Driver Entry Form

11/26/2012
The Driver Entry form for the 2013 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire is now available. Entries are being mailed out this week but the entry form can be downloaded today by going to http://www.chilibowl.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=44421
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 26, 2012
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ROOKIES HAMILTON, LEARY & ABREU &

ROOKIES HAMILTON, LEARY & ABREU &...

11/26/2012
Champions of USAC’s 2012 racing season will be honored on Friday night, December 7, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. as the 57th “Night of Champions” coincides again this year with the 4th Annual International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), being held at the nearby Indiana Convention Center. USAC “Rookies of the Year” for 2012 include Kyle Hamilton of Danville, Ind. (Traxxas Silver Crown), C.J. Leary of Greenfield, Ind. (AMSOIL National...more
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LARSON CAPS 2012 WITH “TURKEY” DRE

LARSON CAPS 2012 WITH “TURKEY” DRE...

11/26/2012
Kyle Larson won Thursday night’s 72nd “Turkey Night Grand Prix” at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. The victory capped a stellar USAC campaign for the Elk Grove, Calif. youngster who piloted the Keith Kunz Motorsports/Curb-Agajanian Toyota TRD Bullet. Larson’s victory completed a five-race streak which included four wins and a second and also included wins in the “4-Crown Nationals” and “Gold Crown Nationals.” Sharing Larson’s spotlight at Perris were 2012 USAC Champions...more
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Entries Near 500 as Pre-Entry Dead

Entries Near 500 as Pre-Entry Dead...

11/28/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (November 28, 2012) In less than a month, the QuikTrip Center will be converted into one of the most beloved tracks in North America. Although a temporary clay oval, Tulsa Expo Raceway has carried the dreams of countless racers with only a select few earning the coveted Golden Driller. With the deadline for entry fast approaching, the 28th running of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout is on track to again boast entries at or near the 800...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Nov 28, 2012
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US Fleet Tracking Named A-Feature

US Fleet Tracking Named A-Feature...

12/3/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 3, 2012) Joining the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire for the 2013 edition, Oklahoma City based US Fleet Tracking will carry the distinct honor as the presenting sponsor for each of the Chili Bowl’s 5 A-Features. When asked about joining the Chili Bowl in 2013, US Fleet Tracking Director of Public Relations and Marketing Sam Sims stated, “For us this is such a great event. The international level of the...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 03, 2012
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Taylor Ferns Gains Valuable Experi

Taylor Ferns Gains Valuable Experi...

12/5/2012
Shelby Township, Mich.—Dec. 5, 2012 — The 2012 season was all about learning for Taylor Ferns as continued her racing education. She competed in three different types of cars on both dirt and asphalt, acquiring seat time at a number of tracks and gaining priceless experience. The 16-year-old spent a large portion of the season competing on the dirt in her family-owned No. 55 Dea Eyewear midget, but also made her debut with the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Series on the...more
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Tracy Hines to Race All Three USAC

Tracy Hines to Race All Three USAC...

12/6/2012
New Castle, Ind.—Dec. 6, 2012— With the 2012 racing season officially in the books, Tracy Hines is gearing up for another busy year in 2013. He will again compete in each of the three USAC national series, chasing the coveted USAC “Triple Crown.” Hines is a former champion of both the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series and USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Series. “We’re really looking forward to the 2013 season,” said Hines. “We have a lot of work to do between now and...more
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USAC NATIONAL MIDGET SERIES ANNOU

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET SERIES ANNOU...

12/6/2012
Major events signal the release of USAC’s 2013 National Midget calendar as the slate includes a historic number of signature races. The series also includes the return of the “Belleville (Kans.) Midget Nationals in August, a brand-new two-night Kokomo “Grand Prix” at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway, a two-night “Florida Speedweeks” visit to New Smyrna Beach , Fla. in February, a two-night USAC/Powri spectacular at the Belle Clair (Ill.) Speedway and a change of venue for...more
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CLAUSON TOPS LIST OF USAC CHAMPION

CLAUSON TOPS LIST OF USAC CHAMPION...

12/8/2012
Friday night’s 57th USAC “Night of Champions” National Awards Dinner held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis, Ind. sported a somewhat familiar theme to the previous two functions. Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. once again headlined the list of award recipients after claiming his third consecutive USAC National Drivers Championship. Clauson also earned a $300,000 scholarship from INDYCAR and won USAC’s 2012 AMSOIL National Sprint Car title. Also...more
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2013 Chili Bowl Entry List Debuts

2013 Chili Bowl Entry List Debuts...

12/10/2012
Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 10, 2012) With the first days of the mercury dipping below freezing comes the undeniable sign that Emmett and Lanny’s gift to the racing world will soon be upon us as the countdown to the 27th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire comes under the 30 day mark. With the first loads of clay being moved in starting December 11, 2012, the pre-entry list for the 2013 edition of the “Ultimate Indoor Race”...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 10, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/10/2012
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Shootout set to top 900 entries

Shootout set to top 900 entries

12/11/2012
With the pre-entry deadline now a thing of the past, the 28th running of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global happening Saturday December 29th and Sunday December 30th at the Tulsa Expo Center doesn’t seemed to have been hurt by current economic woes as the number of entries has surpassed the 800 mark. With a total of 846 entries received before the December 20th deadline an impressive lineup of 490 drivers currently fill the eight featured...more
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  • Bryan Hulbert on Dec 11, 2012
  • Article Date: 12/11/2012
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USAC HEADS FOR THE ROCKIES JUNE 29

USAC HEADS FOR THE ROCKIES JUNE 29...

12/13/2012
The famed “Race to the Clouds” has been a fixture on the Pikes Peak slopes for 97 years and the shadows of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado will once again welcome USAC participants as part of the annual festivities surrounding the Pike Peak extravaganza. On Saturday, June 29, Pikes Peak International Raceway will once again reverberate to the sounds of USAC racing engines as they challenge the one-mile paved oval which last hosted USAC racing in 2005. Race five of the...more
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USAC EXTENDS SYMPATHIES TO CONNECT

USAC EXTENDS SYMPATHIES TO CONNECT...

12/15/2012
The United States Auto Club extends its deepest sympathies to the families impacted by yestersday's tragic events in Connecticut. Our thoughts are with them and with our area .25 Midget members who we understand are all safe but were also touched by yesterday's events.
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USAC OPENS 2013 SCHEDULE WITH FLOR

USAC OPENS 2013 SCHEDULE WITH FLOR...

12/17/2012
The Sunshine State opens USAC’s 2013 racing calendar with the National Midgets and AMSOIL National Sprints competing during the week leading up to the famed Daytona 500. New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. welcomes the debut of the 2013 National Midgets February 17 and 18, with Sunday and Monday night races on its half-mile banked paved oval. It’ll mark the first appearance of USAC at the New Smyrna facility. Three nights later, February 21-23, the AMSOIL...more
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INITIAL NEW SMYRNA MIDGET ENTRIE

INITIAL NEW SMYRNA MIDGET ENTRIE...

12/19/2012
Bobby Santos III, Kyle O’Gara, Ross Rankine and David Byrne comprise the first four entries for USAC’s 2013 season-opening USAC National Pavement races February 17-18 at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. The debut of USAC racing at the half-mile paved oval located just west of the Atlantic Ocean opens USAC’s 2013 calendar and begins a week which also includes USAC AMSOIL National Sprint racing at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Fla. February 21-23. Rankine, of...more
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