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POWRi (Performance Open Wheeled Racing, inc.) is an oval track racing sanctioning body based in the United States, founded by promoter Kenny Brown It organizes the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Series, as well as the Lucas Oil POWRi West Series and Lucas Oil Outlaw Midget Series feeder series. Also it organizes the POWRi WAR Sprints, a wingless sprint car racing

 series, plus the POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprints.

 

Star-Studded Entry st Takes Shape for POWRi Turnpike Challenge Presented by Milestone Home Services

 

One of the deepest entry lists in Turnpike Challenge history is preparing to battle across Creek County Speedway and Port City Raceway.


 

Belleville, IL. (3/11/26) - Continuing as the seasonal-opening staple of POWRi National and West Midget League competition, the Thirteenth Annual Turnpike Challenge presented by Milestone Home Services returns to a pair of familiar Sooner State venues this week. The event begins with a single-night stop at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa on Thursday, March 12, before shifting north to Port City Raceway for back-to-back nights of racing on Friday and Saturday, March 13–14.


 

With 40+ entries expected, the field for the 13th Annual Turnpike Challenge is shaping up to be one of the deepest and most competitive editions in event history.


 

The Turnpike Challenge has grown into one of the most anticipated early-season events on the schedule, regularly attracting a blend of championship contenders, rising rookies, and standout regional competitors. With three nights of racing across two Oklahoma facilities, teams will look to establish early momentum in the 2026 championship chase while chasing one of the most sought-after victories on the opening stretch of the POWRi season.


 

What to Watch For


 

• RMS Racing Reloads — Former Micro champion Kale Drake begins his first full POWRi championship campaign with RMS Racing as the Oklahoma swing sets the early tone for the season.


 

• Trifecta Title Threat — 2023 POWRi champion Karter Sarff teams with Trifecta Motorsports in a pairing expected to contend for wins and the championship throughout the 2026 campaign.


 

• Reinbold/Underwood Rookie Debut — Arizona standout Drew Sherman begins his rookie season with Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports, making his POWRi National tour debut during the Turnpike Challenge.


 

• Chase McDermand Racing Duo — The emerging pairing of Mack Leopard and Drake Edwards enters the season with momentum, giving Chase McDermand Racing a formidable two-car effort.


 

• Depth of the Field — With more than forty expected entries featuring national contenders, experienced regional standouts, and a wave of rising rookies, the Turnpike Challenge once again showcases one of the most competitive early-season lineups in POWRi competition.


 

Notable Entries


 

A strong mix of national contenders, proven winners, and rising stars are expected to headline the Turnpike Challenge entry list.


 

Reigning POWRi National Midget League champion and nine-time feature winner Jacob Denney begins the 2026 season looking to continue the momentum that carried him to last year’s championship.


 

The always potent Keith Kunz Motorsports stable will be represented by four-time POWRi winner Gavin Miller alongside reigning Rookie of the Year Colton Robinson, both capable of striking early during the Oklahoma swing.


 

Fresh off a preliminary night victory at the Chili Bowl Nationals, Oklahoma standout Blake Hahn brings the home-state advantage and strong fan support that comes with racing in his backyard.


 

Returning to POWRi competition, four-time feature winner Kevin Thomas Jr. adds another nationally recognized contender to the entry list while Hayden Reinbold, a two-time POWRi feature winner, continues to build momentum entering the new season.


 

Former POWRi champion Karter Sarff joins Trifecta Motorsports in a pairing expected to be among the most consistent contenders throughout the 2026 championship chase, while Kale Drake begins his first full national campaign with RMS Racing.


 

Highlighting a strong 2026 Rookie of the Year class are several talented newcomers including Drew Sherman, Hank Soares, and Bradley Cox, each looking to make an immediate impression during the season-opening weekend.


 

Teams Bringing Added Depth


 

Adding additional strength to the already loaded field are several multi-car operations and experienced regional teams.


 

Jody Rosenboom Racing is expected to bring a strong three-car effort to the Turnpike Challenge with micro-sprint veteran Frank Flud, Jonathan Beason — fresh off capturing a coveted Tulsa Shootout Driller — and Tye Wilke all slated to compete.


 

Morton Excavating also enters with a three-car effort including Lane Goodman, Kade Morton, and Chance Morton, all familiar with racing in the Oklahoma region.


 

Additionally, rookie competitor Brant Woods is expected to pilot the well-known George Malone No. 85, adding another young contender to the stout entry list.


 

Additional Expected Entries


 

Further strengthening the field are eleven-time POWRi West winner Trey Marcham, seven-time West victor Kyle Jones, five-time Micro winner Kris Carroll, USL Rookie of the Year Brylee Kilmer, former West champion Michelle Decker, Shannon McQueen, Sean Cleavland, Tyler Edwards, Cooper Miller, Caiden Warren, Rylan Gray, Tony Helton, Branigan Roark, Pierce Urbanosky, and Ryan Padgett.


 

Together, the diverse mix of national contenders, rising rookies, and strong regional talent sets the stage for a thrilling three-night showcase as the 2026 POWRi National and West Midget League season officially gets underway with the 13th Annual Turnpike Challenge.


 

Event information for Thursday, March 12 at Creek County Speedway, including tickets, can be found online at: https://www.creekcountyspeedway.co/schedules/event/602319. 


 

Event information for Friday, March 13 at Port City Raceway, including tickets, can be found online at: https://www.portcityraceway.net/schedules/event/602322. 


 

Event information for Saturday, March 14 at Port City Raceway, including tickets, can be found online at: https://www.portcityraceway.net/schedules/event/602325. 


 

POWRi memberships are available online at: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/registrations/. 


 

Track details, points standings, location, and facility information can be found online at www.creekcountyspeedway.co | Creek County Speedway – 18450 OK-66, Kellyville, OK 74039 | (918) 693-7223


 

More information, including race recaps, season points, and ticket details, can be found online at www.portcityraceway.net | Port City Raceway – 1706 N 161st E Ave., Tulsa, OK | (918) 438-7856


 

All three nights of the 13th Annual POWRi Turnpike Challenge will be streamed LIVE and ON-DEMAND via Start2Finish. For more information or to purchase a subscription, visit www.s2ftv.com.


 

Follow along for additional information, including race recaps, updates, full results, and press releases online at www.powri.com, or on X and Instagram at @POWRi_Racing and Facebook at POWRi.

 

 

Thirteenth Annual POWRi Turnpike Challenge Approaches for National & West Midgets

  

Belleville, IL. (3/9/26) - Continuing its role as the traditional season-opening event for POWRi National and West Midget League competition, the Thirteenth Annual Turnpike Challenge returns to Oklahoma with a three-night showcase across two premier Sooner State venues.


 

The annual spring staple opens with a single-night stop at Creek County Speedway on Thursday, March 12, before shifting east to Port City Raceway for a two-night finale on Friday and Saturday, March 13–14. The event once again brings together elite open-wheel competition, pairing National and West Midget League action with the Factory Fourteen National Open Wheel 600 Series.


 

Thursday, March 12

Turnpike Challenge at Creek County Speedway


 

Divisions:

POWRi National & West Midget League

NOW600 Non-Wing Micro

NOW600 A-Class Micro

NOW600 Restrictor Micro


 

Times:

Pits Open: 2:00 PM

General Admission: 4:00 PM

Driver Registration: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Drivers Meeting: 5:45 PM

Engine Heat: 6:00 PM

Hot Laps: 6:30 PM

Event Information: https://www.myracepass.com/events/602319


 

Pricing:

General Admission: $20.00

Seniors (65+)/Military: $15.00

Kids (11–14): $10.00

Pit Pass: $40.00

Buy Tickets: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/tickets/1505346


 

National & West Midget League Payout:

$3,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $700, 4. $600, 5. $550, 6. $500, 7. $ 450, 8. $400, 9. $350, 10. $325, 11. $315, 12. $305, 13. $300, 14. $275, 15-22: $225. Non-Qualifiers: $50.


 

Friday, March 13

Turnpike Challenge at Port City Raceway


 

Divisions:

POWRi National & West Midget Leagues

NOW600 A-Class Micro

NOW600 Restrictor Micro

NOW600 Non-Wing Micro

NOW600 Jr. Sprint


 

Times:

Pits Open: 2:00 PM

General Admission: 5:30 PM

Driver Registration: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Drivers Meeting: 5:45 PM

Engine Heat: 6:00 PM

Hot Laps: 6:30 PM

Event Details: https://www.myracepass.com/events/602322


 

Pricing:

General Admission: $20.00

Seniors (65+): $15.00

Kids (6–14): $10.00

Pit Pass: $40.00

Buy Tickets: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/tickets/1505373


 

National & West Midget League Payout:

$3,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $700, 4. $600, 5. $550, 6. $500, 7. $ 450, 8. $400, 9. $350, 10. $325, 11. $315, 12. $305, 13. $300, 14. $275, 15-22: $225. Non-Qualifiers: $50.


 

Saturday, March 14

Turnpike Challenge at Port City Raceway


 

Divisions:

POWRi National & West Midget Leagues

NOW600 A-Class Micro

NOW600 Restrictor Micro

NOW600 Non-Wing Micro

NOW600 Jr. Sprint


 

Times:

Pits Open: 2:00 PM

General Admission: 5:00 PM

Driver Registration: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Drivers Meeting: 5:15 PM

Engine Heat: 5:30 PM

Hot Laps: 6:00 PM

Racing Following Hot Laps

Event Details: https://www.myracepass.com/events/602325


 

Pricing:

General Admission: $20.00

Seniors (65+): $15.00

Kids (6–14): $10.00

Pit Pass: $40.00

Buy Tickets: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/tickets/1505391


 

National & West Midget League Payout:

$5,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $1,000, 4. $750, 5. $500, 6. $475, 7. $ 450, 8. $400, 9. $375, 10. $350, 11. $325, 12. $315, 13. $310, 14. $305, 15-22: $300. Non-Qualifiers: $50.


 

Additional Notes:

Returning Top-10 finishers from the 2025 points standings in each League (National & West Midget) will receive one FREE pit pass per night during the Thirteenth Annual Turnpike Challenge.


 

POWRi Memberships are available online at:

https://www.powri.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1168430.


 

Track & Event Information:

Track details, points standings, and facility information can be found online at:

www.creekcountyspeedway.co | 18450 OK-66, Kellyville, OK 74039 | (918) 693-7223


 

Additional Port City Raceway information including tickets, race recaps, and updates can be found at: www.portcityraceway.net | 1706 N 161st E Ave., Tulsa, OK | (918) 438-7856 | Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/portcityraceway.


 

All POWRi National & West Midget League events will be streamed live from Start2Finish. For streaming access or to purchase an Express Pass, visit www.s2ftv.com.


 

For continued updates, race recaps, full results, and press releases, follow POWRi online at www.powri.com, on X and Instagram @POWRi_Racing, or on Facebook at POWRi.

 

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