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“Badger Returns to Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday”
July 30, 2021, Sun Prairie, WI-- The Badger Midget Series will open the double-header reunion weekend at a Wisconsin fan-favorite. The Plymouth Dirt Track lines up next on the schedule for the Badger Midget Series on Saturday Night July 31, 2021.
The fans will be in for a special open-wheel extravaganza at the Plymouth Dirt Track this weekend. The event will feature the Badger Midget Series, the IRA Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Car Series, and PDTR/MSA Sprint Car Series. Grandstand gates open at 4:00 pm, with cars on track one hour later. The three divisions appear several times during the season at the same venue, but this marks the one event during the 2021 season all three race on the same track on the same night!
The Plymouth Dirt Track last hosted the Badger Midget Series in 2019, with Jack Routson picking up the victory. He will be back in the RAB Racing #57 to defend his win. Zach Boden, second in series points, has several victories at the track in a micro-sprint, but will be looking to pick one up in a midget on Saturday night.
Badger Midget Series Points: 1. Chase McDermand 1039; 2. Zach Boden 696; 3. Lamont Critchett 655; 4. Kyle Stark 625; 5. Mike Stroik 581; 6. Andy Baugh 547 7. Kevin Olson 507; 8. Kyle Koch 480; 9. Kurt Mayhew 457; 10. Kevin Douglas 4302
Stay tuned to BMARA.com and the BMARA Racing Facebook page for additional announcements and information regarding events for the 2021 season.
“Purse Increase for Badger’s 85th Reunion & Fredenberg 50”
July 28, 2021, Sun Prairie, WI-- The principals involved in hosting the Badger Midget Series Fredenberg 50 Memorial race have announced a strong increase to the overall purse for Sunday, August 1 at Angell Park Speedway.
The Utica Bar, Storage & Handling Systems, and Chaussee Automotive have partnered with Conrad Real Estate Services to raise the winner’s share of the A-Main to $2,500.00 and A-Main start money to $225.00 making it the largest purse in 2021. Also, additional lap money and prizes will be awarded throughout the event and the A-Main.
Miles Melius, Billy Wood, Keith Thomas, Dan Boorse, Kevin Doty, Stan Fox, Kevin Olson, Mel Kenyon, and Al Fredenberg are all names synonymous with Midget racing at "The Prairie". Some of the very best to ever slide on the Wisconsin clay have tasted victory at Angell Park. The Sun Prairie oval is fast, furious and ultimately demands your respect. For the Fredenberg 50, drivers must be on top of their game every lap and a 50 lap race will be the ultimate test for driver and machine.
The day will begin with a celebration of 85 years of racing for the Badger Midgets. Dating back to 1936 only breaking for WWII, the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association is the oldest sanctioning body operating in the US today and second only to Formula One globally. All former Badger drivers are welcome to attend the festivities which will begin at 1:00 pm in the Midget Hall of Fame pavilion and they will be complemented with free admission to the night’s activities. Fans are encouraged to attend to see some classic rides and meet their heroes.
Badger Midget Series Points: 1. Chase McDermand 1039; 2. Zach Boden 696; 3. Lamont Critchett 655; 4. Kyle Stark 625; 5. Mike Stroik 581; 6. Andy Baugh 547 7. Kevin Olson 507; 8. Kyle Koch 433; 9. Kurt Mayhew 457; 10. Kevin Douglas 432
Stay tuned to BMARA.com and the BMARA Racing Facebook page for additional announcements and information regarding events for the 2021 season.
"Badger Midgets set for a Return to Sycamore Speedway Saturday"
July 23, 2021- Sun Prairie, WI-- The Badger Midget Series is set to return to Illinois’ finest clay track, Sycamore Speedway on Saturday, July 24. Kurt Mayhew is the latest feature winner in the Badger Midget Series at Tomahawk (WI) Speedway.
The Sycamore Speedway has become a track for the Badger Midget series to establish several first-time winners. In the nineteen races held at the track, only four people have ever won multiple features. On Saturday, will the Series’ see a repeat winner or add another name to the winner’s list? Zach Boden leads the field with most runner-up positions without a victory.
Pit gates open at 4:00 pm with Hot Laps at 6:30 pm and racing to follow. Other racing action at the track includes Super Late Models, Street Stocks, and Pure Stocks.
Badger Midget Series Points: 1. Chase McDermand 928; 2. Zach Boden 650; 3. Lamont Critchett 573; 4. Andy Baugh 547; 5. Kyle Stark 524; 6. Mike Stroik 518; 7. Kevin Olson 507; 8. Kurt Mayhew 457; 9. Kyle Koch 433; 10. Scott Hatton 417
Stay tuned to BMARA.com and the BMARA Racing Facebook page for additional announcements and information regarding events for the 2021 season.
“Double Features Planned for Badger Midgets August 15 at Angell Park”
July 21, 2021, Sun Prairie, WI- Due to multiple accidents which led to local curfew conflicts, the final feature of the 'Three For All' Championship for the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association was unable to be contested last Sunday night at Angell Park. That feature will now be run in addition to a full racing program with the Badger Midgets, Dirt Kings Late Models, and Modifieds on Sunday night August 15.
Racing action returns to Angell Park on Sunday night August 1 with the 85th Badger Midget Auto Racing Association Reunion featuring the Fredenberg 50 plus Wisconsin WingLESS and MSA 360 Sprints. Spectator gates open at 4:00 pm, opening ceremonies are at 6:30 pm.
Stay tuned to BMARA.com and the BMARA Racing Facebook page for additional announcements and information regarding events for the 2021 season.
Badger Midget Series 3-4-All Points Chase McDermand 215; 2. Kyle Stark 143; 3. Kurt Mayhew 140; 3. Kevin Douglas 140; 5. Zach Boden 130; 5. Andy Baugh 130. 7. Mike Stroik 125; 8. Jeremy Douglas 99; 9. Jim Fuerst 95; 10. Lamont Critchett 92
Badger Midget Series Points: 1. Chase McDermand 928; 2. Zach Boden 650; 3. Lamont Critchett 573; 4. Andy Baugh 547; 5. Kyle Stark 524; 6. Mike Stroik 518; 7. Kevin Olson 507; 8. Kurt Mayhew 457; 9. Kyle Koch 433; 10. Scott Hatton 417
“Rough Night Delays "Three for All" Finale to August 15th”
July 21, 2021, Sun Prairie, WI-- The Badger midgets made their return to Angell Park Speedway on Sunday night for the third and final leg of the "Three for All" mini-series. Chase McDermand and Kurt Mayhew scored wins in the first two races at Gravity Park in Chilton, WI, and Tomahawk (WI) Speedway.
During pre-race ceremonies, officials were able to honor long-time BMARA announcer, historian, and friend Bryan Gapinski. Sadly the sport lost Gapinski to cancer last October. Gapinski's passion for Midget racing came second only to his family who were present to accept the Bryan Gapinski Media Award renamed in his honor.
The track was heavy and smooth, ready for "Grip it and rip it" and the Schoenfeld headers qualifying did not disappoint. Zach Boden showed the way, securing another quick-time, his seventh of the season. Boden’s Mazda-powered Bullet chassis turned in a time of 14.404 seconds, a lightning-quick lap at Angell Park.
Chase McDermand rebounded from a qualifying mishap to score the Madison Extinguisher Service non-qualifier race. Andy Baugh took his Johnnies Garage Honda-powered Phantom Chassis to victory lane in Auto Meter Heat #1. Kyle Stark backed up his solid third-place run at Tomahawk, by scoring another heat win, wheeling his 1855 Saloon & Grill Mazda powered Spike to take top honors in Simpson Race Products Heat #2. In Behling Race Equipment Heat #3 is where things began to take a turn in the evening. On the opening lap, Jake Dohner and Kevin Olson came together exiting turn 2 sending Dohner for a wild ride over the billboards along the backstretch wall. Dohner was able to climb from his racecar and was taken by ambulance to the hospital for further evaluation. Zach Boden would charge through the field to win once the race resumed.
Several of the top drivers had issues early in the night, the High-Performance Lubricants B-Main was almost like getting a twin feature. Three cars with seven wins in 2021 were represented in the B-Main. Chase McDermand, Jeff Zelinski, and Jack Routson used the second lane to pick through traffic before Zelinski retired unexpectedly with mechanical issues. As the laps ticked off the battle for the transfer spot was intense. The field was entering turn three coming to the white flag when Miles Quandt clipped the car in front of him just enough to send him for a wild ride over the turn three wall. Quandt was responsive and talking to safety officials before being taken to a nearby hospital.
Unfortunately due to local time constraints officials from Angell Park Speedway and the Badger Midget Series were forced to postpone the remaining portion of the program. A twin feature will take place on August 15th to sort out the "Three for all" championship.
Teams will now begin preparations for Sycamore Speedway on Saturday, July 24 before returning to Angell Park on August 1st for the 85th reunion and the Fredenberg 50. The Fredenberg 50 was a long-standing tradition honoring the former Badger Midget Champion Al Fredenberg. The race will test the teams in a variety of ways, 50 laps is a grueling test of moxy and mental wherewithal.
Stay tuned to BMARA.com and the BMARA Racing Facebook page for additional announcements and information regarding events for the 2021 season.
Badger Midget Series 3-4-All Points Chase McDermand 215; 2. Kyle Stark 143; 3. Kurt Mayhew 140; 3. Kevin Douglas 140; 5. Zach Boden 130; 5. Andy Baugh 130. 7. Mike Stroik 125; 8. Jeremy Douglas 99; 9. Jim Fuerst 95; 10. Lamont Critchett 92
Badger Midget Series Points: 1. Chase McDermand 928; 2. Zach Boden 650; 3. Lamont Critchett 573; 4. Andy Baugh 547; 5. Kyle Stark 524; 6. Mike Stroik 518; 7. Kevin Olson 507; 8. Kurt Mayhew 457; 9. Kyle Koch 433; 10. Scott Hatton 417
"Record Purse Announced for Fredenberg 50 During 85th Badger Reunion at Angell Park Speedway August 1st"
July 9, 2021- Sun Prairie, WI -- The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association and Angell Park Speedway, in partnership with the Fredenberg family and Conrad Real Estate, have announced the purse for the Fredenberg Memorial 50 during the 85th Badger Reunion event at Angell Park Speedway on August 1.
Nick Conrad, of Conrad Real Estate and life-long Fredenburg family friend, has assembled several partners to make the Fredenberg 50 the largest paying purse of the 2021 Badger Midget Series season. Storage and Handling Solutions and the Utica Bar have come on board in support of this major event. The winner’s share of the purse will be $2,000.00 and starting cars will receive a minimum of $200.00 to start the 24 car field. Lap money along with other prizes will also be paid out for the event. To be eligible, the driver and owner must be a member of the Badger Midget Series.
The reunion event will start at 1:00 pm in the pavilion of Angell Park. All fans are welcome and adult admission is $20 which includes a general admission ticket for the races and a ticket to the luncheon. All past series drivers will have free admission to the day's event. The Badger Midget Series encourages all open-wheel vintage car owners to bring their cars and display them at the event.
"Three for All” Up Next for the Badger Midgets"
July 12, 2021- Sun Prairie, WI-- The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association will head North to take on a three-race mini-series dubbed the “Three for All.” The mini-series will encompass race tracks in three very different regions of the great state of Wisconsin. The partners for the “Three for All” mini-series include Hobb’s Service Center of Tomahawk, Pry-Bar Inc., and BBoyz Racing.
The Badger Midget Series’ first stop of the mini-series will take place on Friday, July 16 at Gravity Park, in Chilton, WI. The ¼ mile semi-banked track known for its versatility in motorsports will mark the first-ever appearance of the Badger Midgets’ at the facility. Joining in on the action will be the Wisconsin WingLESS Sprint Cars, Sport Mods, and Vintage Mods.
The second leg of the series will include a return of the Badger Midgets to the great Tomahawk Speedway in Tomahawk, WI. The last time the Badger Midgets invaded the great Northern speedway was in 1974 when it was pavement and Van Gurley earned the victory.
The Angell Park Speedway will conclude the weekend with its “Salute to Bryan Gapinski” night and the crowning of the “Three for All” champion.
“I would like to thank Gregg & Angie McKarns for letting us honor a great ambassador and historian, who was taken too soon from all of us in the midget racing community” stated BMARA president Quinn McCabe.
The historic ⅓ mile clay oval will play host to the Badger Midget Series, the Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints, and the Wisconsin Dirt Legends. Pit gates will open at 3:00 pm with grandstands open at 4:00 pm and opening ceremonies at 6:30 pm.
Badger Midget Series Points: 1. Chase McDermand 713; 2. Zach Boden 520; 3. Kevin Olson 507; 4. Lamont Critchett 481; 5. Andy Baugh 417; 6. Scott Hatton 417; 7. Mike Stroik 393; 8. Kyle Stark 381 9. Kyle Koch 348; 10. Cody Weisensel 339
Stay tuned to BMARA.com and the BMARA Racing Facebook page for additional announcements and information regarding events for the 2021 season.
"Badger Midgets Return to Sycamore Speedway Saturday"
July 8, 2021- Sun Prairie, WI-- The Badger Midget Series returns to the “Land of Lincoln” and Sycamore Speedway on Saturday, July 10.
The Sycamore Speedway has generated several different winners in years past, and Saturday night could create our third different winner in three races this season at the facility. Zach Boden, looking for his first win of the season, sits second in series points and looks to chip away at series point leader Chase McDermand. The action begins with Hot Laps at 6:30 pm and racing to follow. The Pit gates open at 4:00 pm and the Grandstands open at 6:00 pm. Other racing on at the track includes Super Late Models, Street Stocks, and Pure Stocks.
Badger Midget Series Points: 1. Chase McDermand 713; 2. Zach Boden 520; 3. Kevin Olson 507; 4. Lamont Critchett 481; 5. Andy Baugh 417; 6. Scott Hatton 417; 7. Mike Stroik 393; 8. Kyle Stark 381 9. Kyle Koch 348; 10. Cody Weisensel 339
Stay tuned to BMARA.com and the BMARA Racing Facebook page for additional announcements and information regarding events for the 2021 season.
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STARWARS Continues Thursday at Missouri State Fair Speedway for POWRi WAR
Belleville, IL. (07/26/2021) Fresh off an outstanding two-day stay at Lake Ozark Speedway where Kory Schudy would shine with the Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League weekend sweep. The Series will now shift gears to the historic half-mile in Sedalia Missouri at the Missouri State Fair Speedway on Thursday, July 29th for the Ron Ditzfeld Memorial.
Accompanying the docket of outstanding open-wheel action featuring the Lucas Oil POWRi WAR Sprint League will be the Flo Racing All-Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil One.
Currently, in the 2021 Lucas Oil POWRi WAR Sprint League season standings Mario Clouser, of Auburn IL, has held on to a solid 90-point advantage over second-place contender and Rookie of the Year leader Xavier Doney, of Odessa Missouri. Three-time POWRi WAR champion Riley Kreisel, of Warsaw Missouri is well within striking distance only 250-points back sitting third in the season standings.
Thursday, July 29th Missouri State Fair Speedway Details:
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 2:30-4:30 PM
Classes scheduled to compete: Tony Stewart’s Flo Racing All-Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil One, and the Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi. POWRi League rules, contingencies, forms, and payouts can be found under the info tab at the top of the POWRi website.
Belleville, IL. (07/19/2021) Rapidly approaching the season-standings crunch-time for drivers within the Lucas Oil POWRi WAR Sprint League, Lake Ozark Speedway’s two-day STARWARS event on July 23-24 will mark the end of season push with less than ten points races remaining in the year.
Currently, in the 2021 Lucas Oil POWRi WAR Sprint League season standings Mario Clouser, of Auburn IL, has stretched out a solid 220-point advantage over second-place contender Wesley Smith, of Nixa MO. Rookie of the Year leader Xavier Doney, of Odessa Missouri, continues to impress with great showings sitting third in the points battle as three-time WAR champion Riley Kreisel, of Warsaw Missouri, with Bartlett, TN wheelman Anthony Nicholson remaining in a heated battle rounding out the top-five in the season standings.
Friday, July 23rd Lake Ozark Speedway Details:
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:30-5:30 PM
Classes scheduled to compete: Tony Stewart’s Flo Racing All-Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil One, Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, Lucas Oil POWRi RaceSaver Super Sprints.
Saturday, July 24th Lake Ozark Speedway Details:
General Admission: 5:00 PM
Drivers Registration: 3:30-5:30 PM
Classes scheduled to compete: Tony Stewart’s Flo Racing All-Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil One, Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, Lucas Oil POWRi Midwest Lightning Sprints, and Midwest Mods.
Full speedway details can be found online at www.lakeozarkspeedway.net. For more information on Lake Ozark Speedway such as points, driver profiles, and track data visit www.lakeozarkspeedway.net or @LakeOzarkSpeedway on all social media platforms.
Can’t make it out to the track and don’t want to miss any of the action in the racing program? Subscribe today at MAVTV Plus to catch all the action LIVE and ON-DEMAND. From both live and archived race events to automotive restoration shows, www.mavtvplus.com provides nothing but the best motorsports content.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi. POWRi League rules, contingencies, forms, and payouts can be found under the info tab at the top of the POWRi website.
Photo Credit: Ken Simon
Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex Concludes POWRi Thunder in the Valley Weekend
Belleville, IL. (07/6/2021) Pairing two of the most exciting Show-Me State racing venues for a three-day sweep of Missouri speed will see the Lucas Oil POWRi National and West Midget Leagues head to Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex on Sunday, July 18th after the two nights of Thunder in the Valley at Valley Speedway July 16-17.
Sweet Springs Missouri’s picturesque facility will host the nation’s top open-wheel competitors as the non-stop adrenaline rushes of the Lucas Oil POWRi National and West Midget Leagues search for the quickest routes around the iconic one-sixth mile oval. Accompanying the POWRi National and West Midgets will be the uniquely sensational POWRi Non-Wing Outlaw 600cc Micros solidifying a weekend of can’t miss open-wheel racing elation.
Sunday, July 18th – Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex:
Drivers Registration – 3:00-5:00 PM
Drivers Meeting – 5:30 PM
Racing to Follow. General Admission is $20 with children twelve and under free, pit passes for $35.
Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex was constructed and opened for racing in 1995, operated by the Mid Missouri Modified Midget Racing Association. The Complex features a challenging one-sixth-mile clay-oval that produces outstanding racing action, for more information visit www.sweetspringsraceway.com.
Can’t make it out to the track and don’t want to miss any of the action in the racing program? Subscribe today at MAVTV Plus to catch all the action LIVE and ON-DEMAND. From both live and archived race events to automotive restoration shows, www.mavtvplus.com provides nothing but the best motorsports content.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi. POWRi League rules, contingencies, forms, and payouts can be found under the info tab at the top of the POWRi website.
Thunder in the Valley Looms forPremier POWRi League Racing
Belleville, IL (07/6/2021) Missouri will get a double-shot of open-wheel excitement with the “Thunder in the Valley” on July 16-17 at Valley Speedway. Featuring the edge of the seat adrenaline rushes of the Lucas Oil POWRi National and West Midget Leagues as well as the Lucas Oil Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League for two nights of non-stop racing action in Grain Valley Missouri on Friday and Saturday.
Classes scheduled to compete July 16-17 at Valley Speedway’s “Thunder in the Valley” include the Lucas Oil POWRi National and West Midget Leagues and the Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League for two fun-filled nights of racing excitement with the Show-Me Vintage Racers reliving the thrill of competition as a bonus for Saturday’s racing program.
Valley Speedway | “Thunder in the Valley” | July 16-17:
Drivers Registration: 3:30-5:30PM
Valley Speedway information such as weekly divisional standings, full 2021 schedule, and race day details can be found online at www.valleyspeedway.com or on all leading social media platforms.
Can’t make it out to the track and don’t want to miss any of the action in the racing program? Subscribe today at MAVTV Plus to catch all the action LIVE and ON-DEMAND. From both live and archived race events to automotive restoration shows, www.mavtvplus.com provides nothing but the best motorsports content.
Follow along for more information on POWRi and items such as race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on Twitter & Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi. POWRi League rules, contingencies, forms, and payouts can be found under the info tab at the top of the POWRi website.
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