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“AFS Adds to Harry Turner Classic

“AFS Adds to Harry Turner Classic...

8/26/2021
August 26, 2021, Sun Prairie, WI-- The Badger Midget Series will make its only appearance of the 2021 season at the Wilmot Raceway on Saturday Night August 28, 2021. Wilmot Raceway, located on the grounds of the Kenosha County Fairgrounds, has hosted the Harry Turner Classic over the past several years to honor one of the great car builders in midget racing. Advanced Fastening Supply, a longtime partner with the Badger Midget Series, has announced a bonus for all...more
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  • administrator on Aug 26, 2021
  • Article Date: 8/26/2021
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Extreme Heat Forces the Cancellati

Extreme Heat Forces the Cancellati...

8/27/2021
August 28, 2021 Wilmot, WI-- The officials from Wilmot Raceway and the Badger Midget Series have cancelled tonight's Salute to Harry Turner Classic event do to the extreme heat on tap for today. We apologize for the late notice but feel its in the best interest for the safety of our teams and our fans. .
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  • administrator on Aug 27, 2021
  • Article Date: 8/27/2021
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"Franklin B Alexander set for Labo

"Franklin B Alexander set for Labo...

9/1/2021
September 1, 2021- Sun Prairie, WI-- The Badger Midget Series is set to make its final appearance at Sycamore Speedway for the 2021 season on Saturday, September 4. The Franklin B Alexander Memorial, in its third year, will highlight the event. Franklin B. Alexander was a long-time well-known race fan attending events at Sycamore Speedway, Wilmot Raceway, and Sante Fe Speedway to name a few tracks. Due to the generosity of the Alexander family which competes in the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 01, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/1/2021
Tags: Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"A Tradition Returns with the Fire

"A Tradition Returns with the Fire...

9/3/2021
September 2, 2021- Sun Prairie, WI-- A tradition returns this Labor Day weekend at Angell Park Speedway with the running of the Fireman’s Nationals on Sunday, September 5, 2021. The Fireman’s Nationals is one the longest-running and most prestigious Midget events in the United States. Angell Park Speedway hosted the Mid-Season Championship Pepsi 50 in the late ‘70s. Harry Parr of MBC Bottling struck a deal with the fireman and turned the event into what was known as...more
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  • administrator on Sep 03, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/3/2021
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"McDermand Claims Franklin B Alexa

"McDermand Claims Franklin B Alexa...

9/5/2021
September 4, 2021- Sycamore, IL-- Twenty-seven midgets were on hand for the Franklin B. Alexander Memorial event at Sycamore Speedway on Saturday night opening up the final doubleheader weekend for Badger Midget Series stars. The finish will go down as one for the memory banks for the fans. Chase McDermand revved things up early by locking down the Schoenfeld Headers quick time with a 14.535 on a very fast and beautifully prepared racetrack. In preliminary action 'KO'...more
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  • administrator on Sep 05, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/5/2021
Tags: Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
"Fireman’s Nationals goes to T-Mez

"Fireman’s Nationals goes to T-Mez...

9/6/2021
September 6, 2021- Sun Prairie, WI--. Angell Park Speedway is back! After a season of COVID not allowing competition, 2021 raised questions and concerns about the track’s future. The McKarns family, led by Gregg and Angie jumped in to save the day in late March. Fans and competitors alike have been inspired by the massive crowds returning right alongside the large field of cars. Eighty-five total cars packed the pits for the annual season send-off party, The Fireman's...more
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  • administrator on Sep 06, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/6/2021
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
“Plymouth Dirt Track to Host Badge

“Plymouth Dirt Track to Host Badge...

9/9/2021
September 9, 2021, Sun Prairie, WI-- Two events remain in the 2021 season for the Badger Midget Series. The Plymouth Dirt Track will host the final Wisconsin event for the series on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Advanced Fastening Supply, a longtime partner with the Badger Midget Series, has announced a continuation of a bonus for all Badger competitors in Saturday night's event. AFS will contribute $100.00 to all competitors taking a green flag lap. AFS is a...more
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  • administrator on Sep 09, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/9/2021
Tags: Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheboygan Co Fair, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
“2021 Badger Champ McDermand Wins

“2021 Badger Champ McDermand Wins...

9/12/2021
September 12, 2021, Plymouth, WI-- The Badger Midget Series returned to action last night as the Plymouth Dirt Track played host to the final Wisconsin event for the series in 2021. Chase McDermand scored the win earlier in the season during the midget’s only other appearance at the track and backed up that win by capturing his series-high tenth win of the season. Jeff Zelinski kept his momentum rolling forward after a strong doubleheader weekend. He put his #15Z...more
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  • administrator on Sep 12, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/12/2021
Tags: Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheboygan Co Fair, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
“Shadyhill Speedway to Host Badger

“Shadyhill Speedway to Host Badger...

9/16/2021
September 15, 2021, Sun Prairie, WI-- The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association returns to the state of Indiana, Saturday, September 18, after a two-decade hiatus. The 2021 season finale will be held at Shady Hill Speedway in Medaryville, IN which will host its first-ever Badger Midget Series event. The ¼ mile semi-banked clay oval located in northwest Indiana is set to provide a fantastic event filled with side-by-side wheel-to-wheel racing action. Joining the Badger...more
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  • administrator on Sep 16, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/16/2021
Tags: Shadyhill Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
“Taylor Sweeps Shadyhill Speedway

“Taylor Sweeps Shadyhill Speedway...

9/19/2021
September 19, 2021, Medaryville, IN-- The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association closed out its 85th season of racing on Saturday night at the Shadyhill Speedway in Medaryville, IN. Adam Taylor of nearby DeMotte, Indiana, capped the season off with a clean sweep at the ¼ mile high banked oval earning his first career BMARA feature victory. The evening began with Schoenfeld Headers qualifying and the return of single-car qualifying for the event. Taylor, driving the...more
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  • administrator on Sep 20, 2021
  • Article Date: 9/19/2021
Tags: Shadyhill Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
AFS Badger Midget Series Set for 8

AFS Badger Midget Series Set for 8...

1/11/2022
January 12, 2022 - Sun Prairie, WI – The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association released a 23 race slate for its 86th season of motorsports in 2022. The full schedule encompasses eight different tracks across four states including Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana, and includes five doubleheader event weekends. The 2022 AFS Badger Midget Series season will open on Saturday, May 7, and conclude on Saturday, Sept 17. Between these two dates,...more
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  • administrator on Jan 11, 2022
  • Article Date: 1/11/2022
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway, Wilmot Raceway
Kevin Olson, Five-Time Badger Cham

Kevin Olson, Five-Time Badger Cham...

2/12/2022
Sun Prairie, WI, – February 12, 2022 – Kevin Olson, a larger than life individual who made his mark on the world of motorsports, and particularly midget car auto racing, was killed in an automobile accident in Janesville, WI on Friday, February 11 at the age of 70. Olson, known for his silly antics, quick wit, and eccentric humor found his way into the hearts of motorsports fans around the world. His friendships were many, and his charm drew everyone his way. Few...more
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  • administrator on Feb 12, 2022
  • Article Date: 2/12/2022
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Advanced Fastening Supply Named Ba

Advanced Fastening Supply Named Ba...

4/7/2022
April 7, 2022 - Sun Prairie, WI – The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association announced a new title sponsor agreement with Advanced Fastening Supply for the 2022 race season. The Badger Midget Series will officially become the AFS Badger Midget Series with series logos incorporating the AFS brand. The AFS Badger Midget Series was established in 1936 and will enter its 86th year of Midget racing in 2022. The season opens at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, IL on Saturday,...more
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  • administrator on Apr 07, 2022
  • Article Date: 4/7/2022
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AFS Badger Midget Series Tire Poli

AFS Badger Midget Series Tire Poli...

4/30/2022
Sun Prairie, WI - April 29, 2022 - The AFS Badger Midget Series has announced a new policy to control tire costs and limit consumption. The new policy will continue to be assessed on a monthly basis as the season progresses. “Tire availability is extremely limited at this time,” stated AFS Badger Midget Series President Quinn McCabe, “We must do something to limit tire consumption for our competitors.” AFS Badger Midget Series competitors will be allowed to run any...more
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  • administrator on Apr 30, 2022
  • Article Date: 4/30/2022
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Sycamore to Host 86th Season Opene

Sycamore to Host 86th Season Opene...

5/5/2022
Sun Prairie, WI, May 4 -- The AFS Badger Midget Series will kick-start its 86th year of sanctioning midget auto racing this Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Sycamore Speedway, in Maple Park, Illinois. Joining the midgets will be the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series and IRA Mini-Sprints. Sycamore Speedway has become an Illinois home for the Badger Midget Series over the last several seasons with many exciting races composed of side-by-side wheel-to-wheel action...more
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  • administrator on May 05, 2022
  • Article Date: 5/5/2022
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Howard Law Continues Support in 20

Howard Law Continues Support in 20...

5/6/2022
May 6, 2022 – Sun Prairie, WI – Officials of the AFS Badger Midget Series and the Law Office of Marty R. Howard, P.C. are proud to announce the continuation for a sixth consecutive season of the Howard Law Cash Draw for all Badger midget races in 2022. Howard Law has been a strong supporter of the Badger Midget series and many of its competitors over the past several years. The Badger Midget series has 23 races slated for 2022. During each midget event, an official...more
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  • administrator on May 06, 2022
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Sycamore Speedway Is On As Planned

Sycamore Speedway Is On As Planned...

5/7/2022
Sycamore Speedway is on as planned for Saturday 5/7/22. We are excited to get there. The track staff has put in a ton of work over the last several months to get ready for this as their season opener. Don't for get to get your fantasy picks in on your MRP APP for all divisions running: Bumper to Bumper IRA 410 Sprint Cars Badger Midgets IRA Lightning Sprints Pre-Sale tickets:...more
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  • administrator on May 07, 2022
  • Article Date: 5/7/2022
Tags: Kyle Schuett, Tyler Tischendorf, Austin Hartmann
Neuman the Spring Sizzler at Sycam

Neuman the Spring Sizzler at Sycam...

5/8/2022
May 8, 2022, Sycamore, IL– The 86th season of competition for the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series kicked off Saturday night in front of a packed house in Sycamore IL. Kyle Stark got the party started by picking up the Schoenfeld headers fast time award. Adam Taylor took the Madison extinguisher service non-qualifier Heat, Jeff Zelinski took home the win in Auto Meter heat race number one. Jack Routson took the 57B to victory lane in Simpson race products...more
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  • administrator on May 09, 2022
  • Article Date: 5/8/2022
Tags: Jake Neuman, Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Wisconsin Sprint Car Racing's Bigg

Wisconsin Sprint Car Racing's Bigg...

5/11/2022
The biggest Wisconsin sprint car weekend of the year is fast approaching, May 20-22, as the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series welcomes the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions for a traditional co-sanctioned tripleheader sprintacular. Advance tickets are available now for all three events, Friday May 20th at Wilmot Raceway, Saturday May 21st at Sheboygan Fair Park's Plymouth Dirt Track, and Sunday May 22nd at historic Angell Park Speedway. This is an ALL open...more
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  • Dakoda Tennyson on May 11, 2022
  • Article Date: 5/11/2022
Tags: Scotty Thiel, Bill Balog, Jake Neuman
The AFS Badger Midget Series Retur

The AFS Badger Midget Series Retur...

5/13/2022
May 12, 2022- Sun Prairie, WI-- The AFS Badger Midget Series returns home to Angell Park Speedway for the seventy-fifth year of racing at the storied facility Sunday Night May 15. The Angell Park Speedway season opener is a Wisconsin racing tradition that brings much fanfare and excitement to the city of Sun Prairie. Billy Wood and Kevin Olson each have five Angell Park Speedway (APS) opening night feature victories to lead all drivers. Over the past several years,...more
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  • administrator on May 13, 2022
  • Article Date: 5/13/2022
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Waelti storms to Angell Park opene

Waelti storms to Angell Park opene...

5/17/2022
Sun Prairie, WI, May 16, 2022– For the 75th time the famous speedway at Angell Park welcomed the crowds of people to witness the spectacle of speed. The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets headlined a thrilling night filling the pits 27 strong. The night started with some quick lap times being laid down on the heavy track surface narrowly missing the track record set by Jerry Coons Jr., leading the charge was Zach Boden with a lap of 14.454. Boden would claim his...more
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  • administrator on May 17, 2022
  • Article Date: 5/17/2022
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AFS Badger Midget Series & All-Sta

AFS Badger Midget Series & All-Sta...

5/20/2022
May 19, 2022- Sun Prairie, WI-- The All-Star Circuit of Champions and Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Cars will join the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series, Sunday, at the Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, WI for round three of the 2022 season. This past Sunday, May 15, Angell Park hosted the Badger Midgets for the first time this season and lived up to its historic reputation as a track with character and extremely tight racing. Brandon Waelti, a Sun...more
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  • administrator on May 20, 2022
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Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Routson Masters Angell Park

Routson Masters Angell Park

5/23/2022
May 23, 2022- Sun Prairie, WI-- Jack Routson took the victory, Sunday, May 22, at the Angell Park Speedway besting early leader Brandon Waelti and taking his first victory of the 2022 Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series season. Much like last week the famous clay was heavy and loaded with character. It was Zach Boden that proved to be the bravest in Schoenfeld Headers qualifying scoring back-to-back fast-time awards. In the first Heat of the evening,...more
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  • administrator on May 24, 2022
  • Article Date: 5/23/2022
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Doubleheader Weekend up next for t

Doubleheader Weekend up next for t...

6/1/2022
June 1, 2022- Sun Prairie, WI-- The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series will embark on its first doubleheader race weekend of the 2022 season this Saturday, June 4th at Sycamore Speedway and Sunday, June 5th at Angell Park Speedway. The 2022 season opener was held just a month ago at the Sycamore Speedway on May 7th with Jake Neuman taking home the victory. Rounds two and three were held at the Angell Park Speedway on May 15th and 22nd with Brandon Waelti...more
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  • administrator on Jun 01, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/1/2022
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Doty Classic at Angell Park Rained

Doty Classic at Angell Park Rained...

6/5/2022
Sun Prairie, WI June 5,-- The Kevin Doty Classic scheduled for this Sunday Night June 5has been canceled. Angell Park officials consulted with multiple weather sources, all of which have rain coming through the morning and redeveloping this evening. The threat of additional rain coupled with current fuel prices helped make an early decision. Racing action continues next Sunday as the AFS Badger Midget Series and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint cars will visit Angell...more
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  • administrator on Jun 05, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/5/2022
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Kluever Scores First Badger Win at

Kluever Scores First Badger Win at...

6/5/2022
June 5, 2022, Sycamore, IL-- The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series kicked off the front half of their double header weekend at Sycamore Speedway Saturday night, and saw Todd Kluever pull into victory lane to capture his first series win. Zach Boden, for his third consecutive night, continued his lightning-fast qualifying efforts scoring the Schoenfeld Headers quick time award. The initial race of the evening saw McFarland, Wisconsin’s Kyle Koch jump seven...more
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  • administrator on Jun 05, 2022
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AFS Badger Midgets back to Angell

AFS Badger Midgets back to Angell...

6/10/2022
June 6, 2022 - Sun Prairie, WI - The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series heads back to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, WI this Sunday for the Norm Nelson Classic. Sunday marks the third appearance of the series at Angell Park after rain forced the cancellation of last week’s Kevin Doty Classic. Todd Kluever, a Sun Prairie, WI native, earned his first series victory at Sycamore Speedway last Saturday night and will be looking to get a win in front of his...more
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  • administrator on Jun 10, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/10/2022
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Neuman Triumphs in Last Lap Thrill

Neuman Triumphs in Last Lap Thrill...

6/13/2022
June 13, 2022- Sun Prairie, WI-- On a picture-perfect Sunday night, at Angell Park Speedway, the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series and the IRA Bumper to Bumper sprint cars joined together to honor the first midget winner at Angell Park, and the first IRA champion Norm Nelson. In the end, it was Jake Neuman charging from 23rd to pass leader Matt Rechek on the last lap to win the midget feature event. In Schoenfeld Headers qualifying, it was the...more
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  • administrator on Jun 14, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/13/2022
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
England, Nick Baran Score Victorie

England, Nick Baran Score Victorie...

6/19/2022
The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series took to the road this weekend and headed north of their usual stomping grounds in Southern Wisconsin and Illinois for a two night swing of racing action, first to the Gravity Park Speedway in Chilton, WI. On a slick track surface, A Feature polesitter Daltyn England jumped out to the race lead and began to build a lead over the rest of the field. However, the action was for second place with Kyle Koch, Mike Stroik, RJ...more
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  • Loren Kelly on Jun 20, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/19/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
BMARA Record Purse Up for Grabs at

BMARA Record Purse Up for Grabs at...

6/23/2022
How do you appropriately honor a Five-Time Badger Midget Champion, Two-Time USAC National Midget Champion and National Midget Hall of Famer like Kevin “K.O.” Olson? Some would say it’s impossible to do a larger-than-life figure like K.O. justice, but the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association and Angell Park Speedway will do just that this Sunday night at the famed “Red and White Walls”, with one of the largest A Main purse in the series’ long and storied history. BMARA...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jun 23, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/23/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Adam Taylor Wins K.O. Klassic in T

Adam Taylor Wins K.O. Klassic in T...

6/29/2022
Sun Prairie, WI June 27, 2022-- The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series and Angell Park Speedway had set the stage for an absolutely massive tribute to racing legend Kevin Olson, and all that was left to do was for the drivers to put on a show worthy of “K.O.” Boy, did they ever deliver. The 30 lap Advanced Fastening Supply Feature rolled to the green with pole sitter Jeff Zelinski taking the early advantage from Derek Doerr and Jack Routson. Behind the top...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jun 30, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/29/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Fireworks Set for Both On and Off

Fireworks Set for Both On and Off...

7/1/2022
After a fantastic outing last Sunday at the K.O. Klassic, the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series returns this weekend with another exciting night of racing in store at legendary Angell Park Speedway. This Sunday, July 3rd will be the annual Fireworks Celebration at the Speedway, and the AFS Badger Midgets will once again take center stage as the 2022 season nears the halfway point. Todd Kluever currently sits atop the series Point Standings, with one A Main...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jul 01, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/1/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Badger Midgets
Balog Earns Eighth Career Badger V

Balog Earns Eighth Career Badger V...

7/4/2022
Sun Prairie, WI July 3rd, 2022-- The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series Feature rolled to the racing surface at Angell Park Speedway hoping to deliver some fireworks on the track to go along with the planned display after the night’s events. It did, and then some. Zach Boden started from pole position looking to score his second career Badger Midget victory, and early on it looked as if the 51 machine had it in the bag. Boden jumped out to nearly a five...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jul 04, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/4/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
AFS Badger Midget Series Looks Ahe

AFS Badger Midget Series Looks Ahe...

7/7/2022
After an exciting Fireworks Celebration on 4th of July weekend, the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series returns this Sunday for the Iowa Invasion at the Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway. Andy Baugh took last year’s season opening victory at the Dubuque Fairgrounds over Jake Neuman and Zach Boden, and the series will once again bring a strong contingent of drivers and teams for the season’s lone race in the state of Iowa. Points leader Todd Kluever was able to...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jul 07, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/7/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Stark Takes First Badger Victory w

Stark Takes First Badger Victory w...

7/11/2022
Dubuque, IA July 10, 2022-- Kyle Stark made the decision to enter the Midget ranks last season with the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series, and took to the cars quickly, earning Rookie of the Year honors in the process. Next on his list would be a BMARA Feature Win. Consider that box checked. Stark started from the 6th position in Sunday’s Feature, after already sweeping Qualifying and his heat race. Stark’s #2 machine immediately popped to the top side of...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jul 11, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/11/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Badger Midgets Look to Plymouth, A

Badger Midgets Look to Plymouth, A...

7/13/2022
The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series heads into a double-header weekend with the points chase heating up as the midpoint of the 2022 season draws near. Todd Kluever currently sits atop the standings, with a slim 34-point gap to the most recent BMARA Feature winner Kyle Stark. Stark is riding a huge wave of momentum after a dominating performance last Sunday at the Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway, where the 2021 Badger Midget Rookie of the Year earned a clean...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jul 13, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/13/2022
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, Plymouth Dirt Track-Sheboygan Co Fair, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Boden Takes Plymouth and Recheck E

Boden Takes Plymouth and Recheck E...

7/18/2022
It’s been nearly three years since Zach Boden last tasted victory with the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series. The perennial contender had been so close so many times since last crossing the finish line first in 2019 at the Wilmot Raceway. However, after Saturday night at Plymouth, Boden is the bridesmaid no longer. Second place starting Aaron Muhle took the lead early in the 25 lap Badger Midget A Main, with Kevin Douglas, RJ Corson and pole-sitter Kyle...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jul 19, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/18/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Stark Takes Second Career A Main W

Stark Takes Second Career A Main W...

7/24/2022
Maple Park, IL July 23rd, 2022–They say once you get your first feature win, the rest come easy. For some, this may not be the case. However for Marshall, WI driver Kyle Stark it certainly seems to be. The 25 Lap Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget A Main got underway with Aaron Muhle and Jace Sparks on the front row, and Muhle wasted no time jumping out to an early advantage. Sparks then got shuffled back as former series points leader Todd Kluever, Stark, Daltyn...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jul 25, 2022
  • Article Date: 7/24/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Boden Doubles Down at Plymouth and

Boden Doubles Down at Plymouth and...

8/1/2022
Sun Prairie, WI July 31, 2022–The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series had yet another double-header outing this past weekend at the Plymouth Dirt track and Angell Park Speedway. The two tracks differ in many ways, so perhaps it’s fitting that they gave the fans and drivers two very different races and winners. The 25 Lap Badger A Main got off to a rocky start at Plymouth on Saturday night, as Jordan Nelson flipped his #98 car coming off of turn two on the...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Aug 02, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/1/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Taylor Picks Up Second Badger Vict

Taylor Picks Up Second Badger Vict...

8/9/2022
Maple Park, IL August 6th, 2022–The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets headed down to Sycamore Speedway for their fourth appearance at the Illinois bullring in 2022, and the series now has four different winners at the track this season. The 25 Lap BMARA A Main rolled to the green flag with Kevin Battefeld and Derek Doerr pacing the field, but it was Adam Taylor and Kyle Stark that made moves on the opening lap. Taylor dove to the inside of the front row starters...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Aug 09, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/9/2022
Tags: Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Taylor Goes Back-to-Back, Sycamore

Taylor Goes Back-to-Back, Sycamore...

8/18/2022
Sun Prairie, WI August 14th, 2022–There’s a new leader in the 2022 Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series’ win column, and Adam Taylor has laid claim to that spot in a year where the competition has been closer than ever. The 25 lap Advanced Fastening Supply A Main rolled to the 1/3-mile oval in Sun Prairie with Jeremy Douglas and Aaron Muhle on the front row. The “King of the Park” feature event came to the green flag and Taylor immediately put pressure on the...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Aug 18, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/18/2022
Tags: Angell Park Speedway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Blumer Makes Badger Midget Debut,

Blumer Makes Badger Midget Debut,...

8/18/2022
Last Sunday, August 14, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin's, Eric Blumer got to live a dream as owner, Bill Ecker put him in his Midget for the first time. The occasion was extra special as it took place at Blumer's hometown track, Angell Park Speedway. Like so many kids, Blumer has spent Sundays since he was a toddler at the famed facility, first playing on the bleachers with his toy cars during the races. By the time he was 12, he was getting signed into the pits to help crew...more
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  • William Blumer on Aug 18, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/18/2022
Tags: Eric Blumer, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway
Weather Wins for only the Second T

Weather Wins for only the Second T...

8/20/2022
Sycamore IL, August 20 -- Sycamore Speedway officials have canceled this evening event do to multiple weather sources, all of which have rain coming through and redeveloping this evening. The AFS Badger Midget Series will return to the track on Saturday September 3 for the Franklin B Alexander Memorial. Racing action continues tomorrow night as the AFS Badger Midget Series and the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint cars will visit Angell Park for the annual Corn Fest race....more
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  • administrator on Aug 20, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/20/2022
Tags: Sycamore Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Blackhurst Wins A-maize-ing Race a

Blackhurst Wins A-maize-ing Race a...

8/22/2022
26 cars checked in to eat corn and battle at Corn Fest at Angell Park Speedway. On top of the speed charts and picking up the extra $150 from lakehomeretreats.com was “The Lone Wolf” Danny Schlafer. Mooresville, IN native Zach Hampton second quick, followed by Kyle Schuett, Scotty Neitzel, snd Jake Blackhurst. Heat race action began, Angell Park’s sweet corn gave Scotty Thiel, Jeremy Schultz, and Riley Goodno extra horsepower to win their individual heat races. Dash...more
Madeline Schultz
  • Madeline Schultz on Aug 22, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/22/2022
Tags: Danny Schlafer, Jake Blackhurst, Jake Neuman
Neuman Outduels Taylor for Epic Co

Neuman Outduels Taylor for Epic Co...

8/25/2022
Sun Prairie, WI August 14th, 2022–Jake Neuman may be a National Midget Champion, but the stars of the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midgets have made the New Berlin, IL native work for every pass, podium and win with the series in 2022. Sunday night’s Corn Fest A Main was no exception. The 22-car starting field rolled to the green with BMARA Point Leader Kyle Stark on the pole and Neuman to his outside. The latter grabbed the top spot off of turn two, while Stark...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Aug 26, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/25/2022
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Doerr Grabs First Career AFS Badge

Doerr Grabs First Career AFS Badge...

8/28/2022
Wilmot, WI 8/27/22–The Wilmot Raceway surface was technical and racey, and it appeared Zach Boden would take another win in his quest for his first AFS Badger Midget Championship at the “Salute to Harry Turner” event on the flat and fast 1/3-mile track. Lapped traffic and Derek Doerr had other plans on Saturday night. Cody Weisensel and Mike Stroik led the 23-car field to the green flag, with Weisensel and third place starting Kyle Stark swapping the lead twice on the...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Aug 28, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/28/2022
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Doer, McMullen and Schlafer with W

Doer, McMullen and Schlafer with W...

8/30/2022
The 9th Annual IRA (Interstate Racing Association) Founders Night Open Wheel Spectacular saw three first time winners end up in victory lane along with a first time Wilmot Raceway season champion. The 25-lap Founders Night IRA Feature victory went to Gibson's Danny Schlafer. "I've been coming to Wilmot a long time with my dad and now driving a 410 winged sprint car myself, and finally I put it in victory lane," said D. Schlafer, a second generation driver who was...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Aug 31, 2022
  • Article Date: 8/30/2022
Tags: Jake Neuman, Zach Boden, Tyler Tischendorf
Taylor Captures Fourth AFS Badger

Taylor Captures Fourth AFS Badger...

9/6/2022
Maple Park, IL--As the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget season draws near its end, two contenders have separated themselves from the rest of the field. Kyle Stark and Zach Boden may be locked in a fierce points battle, but it's been part-time BMARA competitor Adam Taylor grabbing the most wins in the 2022 season, and the Wheatefield, IN driver added another feather to his cap this past weekend at Sycamore Speedway. Aaron Muhle and RJ Corson started from the...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Sep 07, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/6/2022
Tags: Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets, Midgets
Shootout On Shadyhill

Shootout On Shadyhill

9/8/2022
Sun Prairie, WI, September 8, 2022– Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, and Doc Holliday are just a few of the names that come to mind when the words "ole fashion shootout" are mentioned. Well, now two more can be added to the list, Kyle Stark, and Zach Boden. While these two will not have their particular showdown at "High Noon" outside the saloon, they will meet at some point in the evening, Saturday, September 17th, at Shadyhill Speedway to settle the score. Bad...more
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  • administrator on Sep 08, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/8/2022
Tags: Shadyhill Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Badgers in the Hoosier State... Oh

Badgers in the Hoosier State... Oh...

9/11/2022
Sun Prairie, WI, September 11, 2022– Points. Some love running for points, and some don’t. Some love hearing about the point race, others say just race because all I care about are tonight's results. Some folks want to be updated immediately after each race, while others switch off the television when announcers are screaming about the playoff possibilities right after the first race of the season. (no, badger does not have playoffs, or any other type of gimmick...more
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  • administrator on Sep 11, 2022
  • Article Date: 9/11/2022
Tags: Shadyhill Speedway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
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