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Just 21 Days Before the Badger Mid

Just 21 Days Before the Badger Mid...

3/30/2024
We've used the familiar #21 of Kurt Mayhew to remind us all that the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association season opener at Beaver Dam Raceway is just three weeks away.  Billed as "The Spring Trifecta," this April 20 go, highlights some of the best dirt track racing the Badger State has to offer.  Along with Badger, the IRA 410 Sprint Cars and Dirt King Late Models are scheduled to take to the track. Located in the southern half of Wisconsin,...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Mar 30, 2024
  • Article Date: 3/30/2024
Tags: Kurt Mayhew, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway
Meet AFS Badger Midget Series Driv

Meet AFS Badger Midget Series Driv...

4/2/2024
AFS Badger Midget Auto Racing Association driver, Aaron Muhle, has a diverse racing background that helped him move up to the midget ranks. Read more on Aaron: Car Number: 24 Owner: Aaron & Kelli Muhle Team Name: Two Four Motorsports Sponsors: Zimmerman Farms, New Frontier Land Surveying, Anything & Everything Home Maintenance, Breuer Metal Craftsmen, P.J's Hammer, Miller Tool & Die, High Teir Automotive, Advanced Racing Suspensions Crew: Kelli Mack Muhle, Brad Weber,...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 02, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/2/2024
Tags: Aaron Muhle, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway
Meet AFS Badger Midget Series Driv

Meet AFS Badger Midget Series Driv...

4/3/2024
Work keeps him busy and he only made four features with the AFS Badger Midget Series in 2023, but Lamont Critchett's fast when he does make a race. From an unlikely start (Big Wheels), to a great break, he's been around midgets for about 20 years now. He drops some old school racing names as he shares some insight into his circle track experience. Read on about Lamont Critchett: Car Number: 44 Owner: Lamont Critchett Team Name: Critchett Racing Sponsors: ...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 03, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/3/2024
Tags: Lamont Critchett, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway
SEASON OPENER UPDATE:

SEASON OPENER UPDATE:

4/4/2024
Lincoln Speedway race officials are still holding out hopes of starting the 2024 season this coming weekend at the 1/4-mile dirt track located in Lincoln, IL. Originally set for Friday night, April 5, the new plan is for Saturday afternoon, April 6, to allow for more dry time and higher temperatures on race day. If conditions improve over the next 24 hours, the plan will be to race on Saturday afternoon with an early start time of 5 PM. With cold temperatures and a...more
administrator
  • administrator on Apr 04, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/4/2024
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Season Opener Officially Postponed

Season Opener Officially Postponed...

4/5/2024
Lincoln, IL, April, 5-- The 2024 season opener at Lincoln Speedway has been officially called off for this weekend. Originally, set for Friday, April 5, the event was moved to Saturday to allow for more dry time at the facility. While gains were made, officials feel it is best to postpone the opening race until Friday, April 26. The April 26 event will feature the season opener for the MOWA Sprint Cars plus Pro Late Models, Modifieds, MARA Midgets, and Street...more
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  • administrator on Apr 05, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/5/2024
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
Meet BMARA Driver Jacob Goeglein

Meet BMARA Driver Jacob Goeglein

4/9/2024
He didn't make every Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association event in 2023, but Jacob Goeglein still managed to crack the top 25 in points. Take a few minutes to get to know the Sullivan, Wisconsin driver: Car number: 8 Owner: Jacob Goeglein Team Name: Jake Goeglein Racing Sponsors: Lake Country Heating and Cooling, T&S Buss Stop, Speedquip Motorsports, Corral Trailer Sales, Super Shox , MWR Technology, TMG1 LLC Crew: Paul Goeglein, Meghan...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 09, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/9/2024
Tags: Jacob Goeglein, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway
It's Race Week in Dairyland as the

It's Race Week in Dairyland as the...

4/15/2024
The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association opens its season this Saturday evening, April 20, at Beaver Dam Raceway (Beaver Dam, WI). The high banks of BDR will offer fans and drivers a unique perspective as this is the only track with such banking on Badger's schedule this year. When the smoke clears Saturday night, the podium will be 100% different from Badger's last visit in 2021. Back then, the top three in order were Jeff Zelinski, Scott...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 15, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/15/2024
Tags: Jeff Zelinski, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway
Raceday Information for Saturday 4

Raceday Information for Saturday 4...

4/18/2024
Raceday Information for Saturday 4/20 - Wisconsin Triple Crown Ft. IRA Sprint Cars, Dirt Kings Late Models, and Badger Midgets Order of Events: Order of Events: 4:00 - IRA Hot Laps BMARA Hot Laps Dirt Kings Hot Laps IRA Qualify BMARA Qualify (7 per session max, 3 Laps) DK Qualify (2 at a time) 5:25 National Anthem 5:30 Heat Races: BMARA IRA DK IRA Dashes (Draw in Pits) B-Mains (if necessary, same order as Heats) A-Mains: BMARA IRA DK Pits Open @ 12:00 $30 Adult Pit...more
James Fletcher
  • James Fletcher on Apr 18, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/18/2024
Tags: Beaver Dam Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
A Badger Homecoming to Open the Se

A Badger Homecoming to Open the Se...

4/18/2024
It will be a homecoming for some, when the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Auto Racing Association opens its 2024 season at Beaver Dam Raceway this Saturday. Four Badger drivers have a strong tie to the track. This will be the season opener for both Badger and the facility, as the original weekly show at Beaver Dam was cancelled, last Tuesday, due to weather. RECHEK IS READY Of those drivers making a homecoming, Matt Rechek, a native of Beaver Dam, is perhaps...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 18, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/18/2024
Tags: Scott Hatton, Aaron Fiscus, Zach Boden
Rechek Trounces Badger Midget Fiel

Rechek Trounces Badger Midget Fiel...

4/22/2024
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin's, Matt Rechek, scored a popular hometown win to open the season for the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series and Beaver Dam Raceway. It was a cold day for fans and a tricky track for drivers. With temperatures in the mid-40's early in the day and dropping through the night, coupled with the typical Beaver Dam breeze, many in the pits wondered if fans would brave the climate more suited for a late November Packer game. As it turned...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 22, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/22/2024
Tags: Brandon Waelti, Aaron Fiscus, Brian Peterson
Blumer Starts on Positive Note in

Blumer Starts on Positive Note in...

4/23/2024
It's the best of both worlds for Eric Blumer when it comes to geography. He was born and raised in Sun Prairie, WI, but in the off season moved to Beaver Dam, WI. Both towns have storied dirt tracks that he's been lucky enough to race on. Saturday marked the season opener for the AFS Badger Midget Series and Beaver Dam Raceway. Blumer debuted his new-look #68 midget at the event. In his second year as a regular on the Badger trail, he looked forward to a good...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 23, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/23/2024
Tags: Eric Blumer, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Raceway
Mother Nature 3-for-3 as Season Op

Mother Nature 3-for-3 as Season Op...

4/26/2024
Lincoln, IL April, 26 -- Showers and thunderstorms moved into Central Illinois early Friday morning, forcing the second rainout to start the 2024 season at Lincoln Speedway, in Lincoln, IL. With the April 26 cancellation, the season opener will now be at Kankakee County Speedway, on Friday, May 10.
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  • administrator on Apr 26, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/26/2024
Tags: Lincoln Speedway, Midget Auto Racing Association, Badger Midgets
BMARA Loses Respected Car Owner, D

BMARA Loses Respected Car Owner, D...

4/27/2024
The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association has a heavy heart today, with the passing of former car owner and board member, Donnie Kleven. From a kid who used to sneak into the pits, to becoming a car owner and a winning one at that, Kleven was living a dream. An auctioneer by trade, if anyone was a people person, it was Donnie. Despite battling cancer for years, his attitude and love of the sport was inspiring. For Kleven, if being an owner wasn't enough, the icing...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 27, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/27/2024
Tags: Kevin Olson, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway
Meet AFS Badger Midget Series Driv

Meet AFS Badger Midget Series Driv...

4/30/2024
Daniel Robinson is a credit to any field he makes and adds a little spice while he's there. An adept storyteller, with a ton to share, he's a throwback to a time when racing had more character and characters. In 2023 he scored two wins and four top fives in the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series, as he teamed up with the RAB #57 of Bill Ecker. For 2024 we expect Daniel to be a part-timer again. Take some time to get to know Daniel Robinson: Car Number:...more
William Blumer
  • William Blumer on Apr 30, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/30/2024
Tags: Daniel Robinson, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway
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