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The United States Auto Club (USAC) is one of the sanctioning bodies of auto racing in the United States. From 1956 to 1979, USAC sanctioned the United States National Championship, and from 1956 to 1997 the organization sanctioned the Indianapolis 500. Today, USAC serves as the sanctioning body for a number of racing series, including the Silver Crown Series, National Sprint Cars, National Midgets, Speed2 Midget Series, .25 Midget Series, Stadium Super Trucks, and Pirelli World Challenge.

Spring Forward! Andreotti Wins USAC WS Midget Opener at Ventura

A.J. Johnson

 

By: Richie Murray – USAC Media


 

Ventura, California (March 8, 2025)………When Jake Andreotti saw daylight, he didn’t waste any time saving his winning move for later during Saturday night’s USAC Avanti Windows & Doors Western States Midget season opener at southern California’s Ventura Raceway.


 

Instead, the fourth place starting Andreotti (Castro Valley, California) sprung forward with a lap six slider on Dane Culver in turns three and four, then led the final 25 laps en route to victory aboard his Six8 Motorsports machine.


 

For Andreotti, it was his fifth career USAC Western States Midget feature victory, tying him with Tommy Astone, Bob Davison, Ronnie Day, Robert Dolacki, Davey Hamilton, Tony Hunt, Robby Josett, Brad Kuhn and J.J. Yeley for 45th place all-time.


 

Saturday’s score was Andreotti’s first with the series at Ventura since his initial career series victory in October 2021. Furthermore, it’s his second career season opening win with the series after previously achieving the feat at California’s Placerville Speedway in March 2022.


 

It was a doubly good night for Andreotti as he followed up his 30-lap midget main event triumph with another win in the accompanying USCS Sprint Car feature about an hour later at the 1/5-mile dirt oval.


 

Andreotti was followed to the line in the midget feature by Caden Sarale (Stockton, California) and Six8 Motorsports teammate T.J. Smith (Fresno, California). Dane Culver (Riverside, California) led the first five laps before finishing fourth while Dalten Gabbard (Peoria, Arizona) overcame early mechanical issues to round out the top-five after starting 15th.


 

Series Rookie Broedy Graham (Bakersfield, California) took fast qualifying honors for the first time in his career with a lap of 12.438 seconds. Randi Pankratz (Atascadero, California) and Culver captured heat race victories.

 


 

USAC AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS WESTERN STATES MIDGET RACE RESULTS: March 8, 2025 – Ventura Raceway – Ventura, California


 

QUALIFYING: 1. Broedy Graham, 66, Graham-12.438; 2. T.J. Smith, 68, Six8-12.516; 3. Brandt Twitty, 4B, Twitty-12.589; 4. Jake Andreotti, 68w, Six8-12.630; 5. Caden Sarale, 32, Sarale-12.702; 6. Dane Culver, 50, Knuckles Up-12.855; 7. Robby Josett, 20, Sarna-12.957; 8. Bryan Drollinger, 71D, Drollinger-13.107; 9. Connor Speir, 14JR, Streeter/Graunstadt-13.236; 10. Todd Hawse, 18, Hawse-13.287; 11. Randi Pankratz, 8, Pankratz-13.458; 12. Kyle Hawse, 20x, Hawse-13.559; 13. Hailey Lambert, 55, Lambert-13.712; 14. Joey Bishop, 45, Bishop-13.766; 15. Dalten Gabbard, 77, Gabbard-NT.


 

FIRST HEAT: (8 laps, all transfer to the feature) 1. Randi Pankratz, 2. Caden Sarale, 3. Brandt Twitty, 4. Robby Josett, 5. Connor Speir, 6. Hailey Lambert, 7. Broedy Graham, 8. Dalten Gabbard. NT


 

SECOND HEAT: (8 laps, all transfer to the feature) 1. Dane Culver, 2. T.J. Smith, 3. Jake Andreotti, 4. Bryan Drollinger, 5. Kyle Hawse, 6. Joey Bishop, 7. Todd Hawse. NT


 

FEATURE: (30 laps, starting positions in parentheses) 1. Jake Andreotti (4), 2. Caden Sarale (3), 3. T.J. Smith (6), 4. Dane Culver (2), 5. Dalten Gabbard (15), 6. Robby Josett (1), 7. Connor Speir (10),  8. Randi Pankratz (7), 9. Todd Hawse (11), 10. Bryan Drollinger (9), 11. Hailey Lambert (13), 12. Kyle Hawse (12), 13. Joey Bishop (14), 14. Broedy Graham (8), 15. Brandt Twitty (5). NT


 

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-5 Dane Culver, Laps 6-30 Jake Andreotti.


 

USAC AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS WESTERN STATES MIDGET POINTS: 1-Jake Andreotti-79, 2-Caden Sarale-76, 3-T.J. Smith-76, 4-Dane Culver-70, 5-Robby Josett-60, 6-Dalten Gabbard-59, 7-Randi Pankratz-57, 8-Connor Speir-56, 9-Todd Hawse-48, 10-Bryan Drollinger-48.


 

NEXT USAC AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS WESTERN STATES MIDGET RACE: April 5, 2025 – Placerville Speedway – Placerville, California

 

 

Ricky Lewis Surges to Perris USAC CRA Sprint Car Victory

By: Lance Jennings


 

Perris, California (March 1, 2025)………Regaining the lead from “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr. on lap 18, Ricky Lewis (Oxnard, California) led the rest of the way to earn Saturday night’s Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Car victory at California’s Perris Auto Speedway.


 

Racing his No. 41 Coyote Candle Company / Mesilla Valley Transportation DRC, Lewis shook free from late race challenges by Jake Swanson and “KTJ” Kevin Thomas Jr. to earn the fifth win of his USAC CRA career. Swanson, Thomas, “The Cadillac” Cory Williams, and Davis rounded out the top-five.


 

Swanson began the night by posting the 23rd Woodland Auto Display / WC Friend Company Fast Qualifying award of his career. The pilot of the Tom and Christy Dunkel No. 17x DRC recorded a time of 16.271 seconds over the 25-car roster.


 

Logan Calderwood, Lewis, and Logan Williams took the checkered flags in their 10-lap heat races.


 

The 2023 series champion, “The Pride of Garden Grove” Brody Roa, returned to series action and earned the In Memory of Jim and Chet Gardner Hard Charger Award with a seventh place run from 13th.


 

On March 14th and 15th, the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars will make their only appearances of the season at Imperial Valley Raceway. Held during the California Mid-Winter Fair, the historic weekend goes back to 1957 with the original California Racing Association (CRA).


 

For more information on the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Car Series, visit www.usacracing.com and the social media for USAC Racing. You can also find exclusive content on the USAC CRA Facebook, X and Instagram pages.


 


 

AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: March 1, 2025 – Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, California


 

WOODLAND AUTO DISPLAY / WC FRIEND COMPANY QUALIFYING: 1. Jake Swanson, 17x, Dunkel-16.271; 2. Kevin Thomas Jr., 15, Bonneau-16.308; 3. Cody Williams, 44, Williams-16.364; 4. Charles Davis Jr., 47, Davis-16.581; 5. R.J. Johnson, 33p, Petty-16.607; 6. David Gasper, 18, Kittle/Gasper-16.654; 7. Eddie Tafoya Jr., 51T, Tafoya-16.688; 8. Ricky Lewis, 41, Lewis-16.726; 9. Tommy Malcolm, 5x, Napier-16.764; 10. A.J. Bender, 21, Bender-16.794; 11. Austin Williams, 17w, Dunkel-16.806; 12. Cole Wakim, 73, Ford-16.827; 13. Logan Calderwood, 6, Calderwood-16.922; 14. Brody Roa, 91R, BR-16.922; 15. Logan Williams, 5w, McCarthy-17.090; 16. Jeff Dyer, 39, Cal-Sun-17.385; 17. Blake Bower, 17, Dunkel-17.478; 18. Verne Sweeney, 98, Guerrero-17.588; 19. Connor Lundy, 97, Lundy-17.601; 20. Blake Hendricks, 14, Hendricks-17.676; 21. Connor Speir, 57s, Speir-17.928; 22. Shane Sexton, 74, Sexton-17.969; 23. Gary Marshall Jr., 23, Bellegante-18.275; 24. Elexa Herrera, 5E, Herrera-18.433; 25. Brecken Guerrero, 98B, Guerrero-NT.


 

SEXTON FIRE PROTECTION / IN HONOR OF WILEY MILLER SR. & WILEY MILLER II FIRST HEAT: (10 laps, all transfer to the feature) 1. Logan Calderwood, 2. Jake Swanson, 3. Eddie Tafoya Jr., 4. Charles Davis Jr., 5. A.J. Bender, 6. Connor Lundy, 7. Shane Sexton, 8. Jeff Dyer. 2:52.72


 

SILBERMANN SOLAR / FACTORY WRAPS SECOND HEAT: (10 laps, all transfer to the feature) 1. Ricky Lewis, 2. Brody Roa, 3. Austin Williams, 4. Kevin Thomas Jr., 5. Blake Bower, 6. R.J. Johnson, 7. Blake Hendricks, 8. Gary Marshall Jr. 2:50.98


 

WC FRIEND COMPANY / IN MEMORY OF JIM & CHET GARDNER THIRD HEAT: (10 laps, all transfer to the feature) 1. Logan Williams, 2. Tommy Malcolm, 3. Cole Wakim, 4. Connor Speir, 5. Elexa Herrera, 6. Cody Williams, 7. David Gasper, 8. Verne Sweeney. NT


 

FEATURE: (30 laps, starting positions in parentheses) 1. Ricky Lewis (2), 2. Jake Swanson (6), 3. Kevin Thomas Jr. (5), 4. Cody Williams (7), 5. Charles Davis Jr. (4), 6. Austin Williams (10), 7. Brody Roa (13), 8. Tommy Malcolm (1), 9. Logan Williams (14), 10. Cole Wakim (11), 11. A.J. Bender (9), 12. R.J. Johnson (8), 13. Eddie Tafoya Jr. (3), 14. Blake Bower (16), 15. Connor Lundy (18), 16. Connor Speir (20), 17. Shane Sexton (21), 18. Blake Hendricks (19), 19. Verne Sweeney (17), 20. Gary Marshall Jr. (22), 21. Elexa Herrera (23), 22. Logan Calderwood (12), 23. Jeff Dyer (15). NT


 

**Brecken Guerrero flipped during qualifying. David Gasper flipped on lap 6 of the third heat.


 

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-12 Ricky Lewis, Laps 13-17 Charles Davis Jr., Laps 18-30 Ricky Lewis.


 

IN MEMORY OF JIM & CHET GARDNER HARD CHARGER: Brody Roa (13th to 7th)


 

AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC CRA SPRINT CAR POINTS: 1-Jake Swanson-159, 2-Tommy Malcolm-132, 3-R.J. Johnson-120, 4-Charles Davis Jr.-117, 5-Logan Williams-115, 6-Austin Williams-111, 7-Kevin Thomas Jr.-103, 8-Eddie Tafoya Jr.-103, 9-Cody Williams-100, 10-Blake Bower-93.


 

NEXT AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC CRA SPRINT CAR RACES: March 14-15, 2025 – Imperial Valley Raceway – Imperial, California

 

 

A.J. Johnson

  

 

Cory Kruseman Appointed Director of USAC West Coast Operations

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Cory Kruseman has been named the Director of USAC West Coast operations, taking on a pivotal role in overseeing all of the United States Auto Club's racing endeavors throughout the western United States in addition to handling special projects.

Kruseman, a native of Ventura, California, brings decades of experience in the sport. As a driver, his decorated career resulted in him being a 2023 inductee into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. As a car owner, he operates a sprint car driving school and his own team has won numerous events on the west coast.


 

With his wealth of experience in several facets of the sport, Kruseman is poised to bring his perspective to his new role and make a significant impact on the future of USAC on the west coast, emphasizing his desire to bridge the gap between racers, racetracks, sponsors and the sport itself.


 

“I just want to be somebody who can help bring everyone together and figure out what it’s going to take to help the sport thrive into the future,” Kruseman explained. “There’s a lot of competition out here on the west coast, and I think this is the right time to do everything we can to keep auto racing flourishing.”


 

Kruseman’s career behind the wheel includes such accolades as the 1999 Non-Wing World Sprint Car Champion, 2000 & 2004 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals victories, 2002 & 2005 USAC Indiana Sprint Week titles, the 2006 USAC CRA Sprint Car crown as well as the 2011 USAC Western States Midget championship, in addition to winning more than 100 sprint car features between SCRA, USAC CRA and USAC’s national series. For Kruseman, this new role feels like a natural next step.


 

“Growing up with a dream to make a living in racing by becoming a driver, and eventually a team owner for so many years and being able to fulfill that dream, I want the next generation to have the same opportunities I had,” Kruseman said.


 

Kruseman believes it’s critical to support those coming up through the ranks, especially as the economic landscape of racing continues to evolve.


 

“When people come through the driving school, there are a lot of new ideas and marketing strategies that I’ve seen and heard that I can hopefully help apply,” Kruseman stated. “I feel like if I don’t give it my all to help the sport that allowed me to live my life as well I was able to, it might not be here in 10-15 years for the next generation of racers to follow that same career path.”


 

Among Kruseman’s first priorities is to meet and connect with the people who make the sport what it is.


 

“I want to get in and meet the promoters and racers and just kind of get back on the front line,” Kruseman explained. “I want to see how I can help facilitate things, and I want them all to know that I’m here to help the sport.”


 

In addition to Kruseman’s appointment, Tony Jones will continue to lead the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Car division while Malyssa Young will be at the helm of the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC Western States Midget series.

 

Ventura Opens USAC Western States Midget Season this Saturday, March 8!

Bryce Becker

The event is the 163rd by the series since its debut at the 1/5-mile seaside dirt oval since 1986 and marks the earliest event in series history at Ventura. In fact, only three previous USAC Western States Midget races have been contested at Ventura in the month of March.


 

March Ventura races have been won by Sleepy Tripp (1987), Billy Boat (1995) and Cory Kruseman (2011), all of whom went on to win the USAC Western States Midget series championship that very same season.


 

Caden Sarale (Stockton, Calif.) was victorious last July at Ventura and intends to be among those chasing after victory this Saturday and hopes to parlay that into a championship in 2025 just like Tripp, Boat and Kruseman did in previous years.


 

Reigning series champion Cade Lewis (Bakersfield, California) and Jett Yantis (Bakersfield, California) also captured USAC Western States Midget wins at Ventura in 2025.Also on the card for the event are the USCS Sprint Cars, VRA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Sport Compacts and Motorcycles.


 

Gates open at 3pm Pacific with racing starting at 5:30pm. General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for seniors age 60 and older, military (with ID) as well as students (with ID). Children age 12 and under are free.


 

FloRacing will have live coverage of the event at www.flosports.link/usac.

 

The 44th season of USAC Avanti Windows & Doors Western States Midget competition gets underway this Saturday, March 8, with the series season opener at California’s Ventura Raceway.
 

 

 

 

By: Richie Murray – USAC Media


 

Speedway, Indiana (February 26, 2025)………The USAC Hall of Fame class of inductees for 2025 has been revealed.


 

USAC’s 12th hall of fame class includes driver/car owner Jack Bowsher, driver Dave Darland, car owner/official Bob Estes, car owner/crew chief Bob Hampshire, promoters Roger & Linda Holdeman, official Tommy Hunt and driver Gordon Johncock.


 

The official 2025 USAC Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at USAC headquarters in Speedway, Indiana on Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025, during the BC39 festivities for the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Championship at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


 


 

MEET THE NEW USAC HALL OF FAME CLASS:


 

 

JACK BOWSHER


 

Although he never earned a championship in USAC Stock Car competition, Jack Bowsher was undoubtedly one of the preeminent figures of the sport.


 

Born in Harmony, Ohio on October 2, 1930, the U.S. Navy veteran’s USAC career spanned more than two decades. Prior to tackling USAC full-time, Bowsher found major success with three consecutive ARCA crowns in 1963-1964-1965.


 

His USAC resume ranks among the upper echelon. His 21 wins as a driver rank seventh; his 32 pole positions as a driver place him third; his 162 starts as a driver are eighth best; and his 38 car owner victories slot him third.


 

As a driver and car owner, Bowsher was equally proficient, finishing as the runner-up in USAC entrant points on three-straight occasions in 1968-1969-1970, while also placing two entries inside the top-five of the points in all three seasons. In 1971, he took second in the standings as a driver, boosted by a four-race winning streak.


 

Among those winning USAC Stock Car races in Jack Bowsher-owned cars are Parnelli Jones and A.J. Foyt, the latter of whom won four times in Bowsher’s ride en route to the 1968 driving title. Bowsher died on April 8, 2006, at age 75.


 


 

DAVE DARLAND


 

One of eight USAC career Triple Crown champions, by the time he hung up the helmet in 2023, Dave Darland had amassed more USAC National Sprint Car victories than any other driver.


 

Born on September 4, 1966, in Lincoln, Indiana, Darland earned his stripes by becoming a force on the local Indiana sprint car circuit. In time, he’d take the USAC world by storm, capturing four national driving titles: Silver Crown (1997), Sprint (1999) and Midget (2001-2002).


 

The first of his 62 USAC National Sprint car triumphs arrived in 1993, and proved to be the first of his 115 total USAC feature victories (nationally and regionally), which also includes 30 National Midget triumphs and 14 Silver Crown. He’s one of only seven drivers to surpass 100 career USAC wins.


 

His 1,334 USAC National starts rank number one all-time as do his 797 USAC Sprint Car starts between 1986-2023. One of Darland’s greatest attributes is his longevity of success. In fact, Darland scored at least one USAC national feature victory in a record 24 consecutive seasons between 1993-2016. All these years later, Darland has solidified his position as one of the all-time USAC greats, a status he will retain for eternity.


 


 

BOB ESTES


 

As one of USAC’s founding fathers, Bob Estes was monumental in the club’s formative years both on and off the track.


 

Born in Los Angeles, California on September 21, 1913, following a foray as a driver himself, Estes’ focus soon shifted toward business and race team ownership.


 

Following his service in World War II, Estes purchased a Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Inglewood, California. With his dealership employee and car builder Jud Phillips as his sidekick, Estes’ team captured AAA Midwest Sprint Car championships in 1953-1954 with Pat O’Connor.


 

At USAC’s inception in 1955, Estes was elected as the national car owner representative, a role he helmed until 1960. Later, he’d also serve USAC as its western regional representative.


 

O’Connor and Estes earned the inaugural USAC Midwest Sprint Car title in 1956. With Don Branson in 1959, Estes’ team duplicated its USAC Midwest Sprint championship. Estes also fielded several Indianapolis 500 entries, finishing a best of third with Don Freeland in the 1956 race.


 

Aside from the ovals, Ken Miles captured victory during the 1959 USAC Road Racing opener in Pomona, California, driving a Porsche RS Spyder owned by Estes. Estes died on December 11, 2001, at the age of 88.


 


 

BOB HAMPSHIRE


 

Without question, Bob Hampshire was instrumental in two of the most dominant eras by any driver in USAC history.


 

Born on September 25, 1946, Hampshire’s initial success as a USAC car owner came with Jac Haudenschild, who corralled a pair of wins in 1982. Yet Hampshire’s most iconic seasons came in association with Jack Hewitt. In all, the pair teamed up for 22 USAC Sprint Car victories between 1985-1997.


 

That said, Hampshire and Hewitt’s success on the USAC Silver Crown trail was simply dominant. Armed with their Challenger Chevy nicknamed “Gussie,” they annihilated the competition, winning all six dirt races they entered in 1986. In 1987, they repeated as series champs.


 

Officially, Hampshire is credited with 14 USAC Silver Crown owner wins, which once ranked as the most in series history. However, as a crew chief, Hampshire has orchestrated a boatload of victories with Hewitt at 6R Racing and 21 more with Kody Swanson at DePalma Motorsports between 2014-2018, a run which included four series titles in a five-year span.


 

In 2014, Hampshire was named USAC’s Chief Mechanic of the Year, and in 2018, his “63” became the first number officially retired for use in the USAC Silver Crown series.


 


 

ROGER & LINDA HOLDEMAN


 

When Roger Holdeman purchased Indiana’s Winchester Speedway in 1970, the 1/2-mile, high-banked oval was already world famous for its breathtaking speed and incomparable competition.


 

But in the years to follow, Holdeman took the hallowed grounds to another level while hosting 123 races between USAC’s Sprint, Midget and Stock Car divisions, many of which featured unique double and tripleheader formats along with cornerstone events such as the Rich Vogler Classic, Sammy Sessions Memorial, Border Wars and Oldtimers Weekend.


 

It was also a perfect match. Born and raised in Winchester, Roger graduated in 1957 from Winchester High School where he served as class president. As caretaker of Winchester Speedway, he oversaw a complete reconstruction of the grandstands, multiple repaves, the creation of a tunnel and new track lights.


 

In 1988, Roger married Linda, who had served as the promoter at Oswego Speedway. By 1989, the two were managing the track’s day-to-day duties and even constructed their new home outside turn one. A year later, Roger and Linda were named USAC’s Race Organizers of the Year for 1990.


 

Roger passed away at age 58 in 1996. Later that year, Linda was the recipient of the Diana Fell Gilmore Woman Behind the Scenes award.


 


 

TOMMY HUNT


 

The Hunt family was born to be motorsports lifers, and Tommy Hunt certainly fits the mold to a T.


 

Tommy’s father, Joe Hunt, was a magneto magnate and a longtime champ car team owner, employing many of the greatest drivers of the era. Tommy’s son, Tony Hunt, is a 10-time USAC driving champion in both rear engine machinery and sprint car racing.


 

Tommy was entrenched in the sport from day one, serving on the crew for his dad’s team. Eventually, Tommy became a driver himself, most notably scoring three California Racing Association (CRA) Sprint Car feature wins, plus 1974 Most Improved Driver honors, while also running the family’s magneto business until 1986.


 

Those experiences prepared Tommy for his role of 28 years at USAC between 1986-2013 in which he served as Vice President and the head of the series’ west coast operations where he oversaw the Midget, Sprint Car, Supermodified divisions, and was instrumental in introducing both the F2000 and Russell Pro series to USAC as well as the introduction of the Ford Focus Midget series.


 

Serving the sport with integrity, professionalism and doing things the right way, Tommy was honored with the Dick Jordan Award of Excellence in 2024.


 


 

GORDON JOHNCOCK


 

Gordon Johncock was a natural behind the wheel and became one of the premier drivers of his era, and of any era.


 

Born on August 5, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, Johncock initially made his mark in supermodifieds, winning throughout the Midwest and as far east as New York’s Oswego Speedway.


 

In sprint cars, Johncock scored the inaugural Williams Grove National Open in 1963. With USAC in 1964, he opened eyes by conquering Indiana’s daunting Winchester Speedway, while also setting a new world record in qualifying, doing so without brakes at an average speed of nearly 105 mph.


 

Finishing fifth as an Indianapolis 500 Rookie in 1965, Johncock carried onward to his first Indy Car win at Milwaukee that same year, the first of his 20 career USAC National Championship victories. His defining moments came at Indianapolis in the tragedy-marred 1973 race, and again in 1982, when his 0.16 second winning margin over Rick Mears proved to be the closest in race history at the time. In 1976, he earned the series championship.


 

Johncock was adept at adapting to any setting, even winning a pair of USAC Stock Car races in 1972 at Milwaukee and in 1973 at Texas World Speedway.


 


 

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USAC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES:


 

2012: J.C. Agajanian, Mario Andretti, Gary Bettenhausen, Tom Binford, Jimmy Bryan, Duane Carter, A.J. Foyt, Tony Hulman, Parnelli Jones, Mel Kenyon, Roger McCluskey & Rich Vogler


 

2013: Earl Baltes, Henry Banks, Tony Bettenhausen, Tom Bigelow, Pancho Carter, Jack Hewitt, Johnny Rutherford, Al Unser, Bobby Unser, A.J. Watson, Don White & Bob Wilke


 

2014: Rollie Beale, George Bignotti, Don Branson, Larry Dickson, Gus Hoffman, Jud Larson, Norm Nelson, Eddie Sachs, Don Smith, Bob Stroud, Rodger Ward & Bob Wente


 

2015: Clint Brawner, Jimmy Caruthers, Butch Hartman, Lindsey Hopkins, Jim Hurtubise, Don Kenyon, Sheldon Kinser, Fred Lorenzen, Roger Penske, Larry Rice, Shorty Templeman & Sleepy Tripp


 

2016: Steve Butler, Russ Clendenen, Jimmy Davies, Willie Davis, Bob Higman, Tommy Hinnershitz, Dick King, Rick Mears, Pat O’Connor, Kevin Olson, Tony Stewart & Bob Tattersall


 

2017: Donald Davidson, Frankie DelRoy, Bob East, Chuck Gurney, Gene Hartley, Steve Lewis, Howard Linne, Lloyd Ruby, Ken Schrader, Robbie Stanley, Steve Stapp & Johnny Thomson


 

2018: Mike Devin, Tony Elliott, Paul Goldsmith, Jason Leffler, Bill Lipkey, Troy Ruttman, Bob/Gene Shannon & Jimmy Sills


 

2019: Bryan Clauson, Johnny Capels, Dick Jordan & Dave Steele


 

2020: None


 

2021: None


 

2022: Doug Caruthers, Jay Drake, Galen Fox, Jeff Gordon, Dan Gurney, Ray Nichels, Johnny Vance & Joe Shaheen


 

2023: Bobby East, Ted Halibrand, Tracy Hines, Terry Lingner, Bill Marvel & The Wilke Family


 

2024: Gene Crucean, The Hoffman Family, Rickey Hood, Levi Jones, John Mahoney, Tom Marchese & Jud Phillips


 

2025: Jack Bowsher, Dave Darland, Bob Estes, Bob Hampshire, Roger & Linda Holdeman, Tommy Hunt & Gordon Johncock

Back at the PAS! Perris Hosts USAC CRA Sprint Cars March 1

A.J. Johnson
 

By: Lance Jennings


 

Perris, California (February 25, 2025).........After a successful opener at Mohave Valley, the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars will return to their “home track” this Saturday, March 1st, at Perris Auto Speedway.


 

Promoted by Don Kazarian, the second championship point race will also feature the PAS Senior Sprint Cars, PAS Young Gun Sprint Cars, PASSCAR Street Stocks, and PASSCAR American Factory Stocks.


 

Located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in Perris, California, the Spectator Gates will open at 5:00pm and racing at "America's Premier Dirt Track" will start at 7:00pm. For more event information, visit the track’s website at www.perrisautospeedway.com or call 951.940.0134.

 


 

NOTICE TO RACERS:


 

- ALL RACERS MUST PURCHASE THEIR USAC LICENSE / MEMBERSHIPS ONLINE PRIOR TO THE EVENT AT USACRACING.COM OR USACLICENSE.COM. (If racers have a membership question, contact Julie Tanaka at julietanaka@aol.com.)


 

- ENTRY FEE: There is an entry fee due at registration / pill pick.


 

- TRANSPONDERS: Transponders ARE MANDATORY and will be available to rent.


 

- ONE WAY RADIOS / RACECEIVERS: One way radios ARE MANDATORY.


 

- TIRE RULE: Hoosier tires ARE REQUIRED ON ALL FOUR CORNERS of the car.


 

- FRONT AXLE TETHER SYSTEMS: Front axle tether systems (2-Chassis, 1-King Pin to King Pin) ARE MANDATORY.


 

- FULL CONTAINMENT SEATS: Full containment seats ARE MANDATORY.


 

- COCKPIT ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS: Cockpit adjustable shocks ARE ALLOWED.


 

- RULE BOOK: The series rule book is online at www.usacracing.com.

 


 

Since March 6, 2004, the Lake Perris Fairgrounds has held 258 USAC/CRA Sprint Car events and forty-seven drivers have claimed victory. Ten-time champion, “The Demon” Damion Gardner leads all drivers with 51 “home track” series wins and Nic Faas set the 1-lap track record of 15.833 on February 25, 2012. The complete Perris USAC/CRA win list is at the end of this release.


 

After winning last Saturday night at Mohave Valley, Jake Swanson (Anaheim, California) holds a three point advantage over the competition. Driving the Tom & Christy Dunkel #17W Inland Rigging / Maxima Oil DRC, the 2012 Rookie of the Year qualified fifth overall, ran second in his heat race to teammate Blake Bower, and led 25 feature laps. At press time, the 2022 Western World Champion has seven career USAC/CRA victories and will be a favorite to watch at Perris.


 

Tommy “Thunder” Malcolm (Yucaipa, California) ranks second in the point standings. Racing Dino Napier’s #5X Indiana Truck Salvage / B&B Powder Coating Maxim, Malcolm was sixth quick in time trials, won the WC Friend Company Second Heat Race, and placed second in the main event. Currently tied with Robert Ballou, “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr., Jake Swanson, and “KTJ” Kevin Thomas Jr. with seven career triumphs, Tommy will have his sights on winning this Saturday night.


 

Defending USAC/CRA Champion, R.J. Johnson (Laveen, Arizona) is tied for second in the point chase. Piloting the Petty Performance Racing #33P Avanti Windows & Doors / Apache Transport entry, Johnson qualified second, ran second to Tommy Malcolm in his heat race, and finished third in the feature after starting sixth. Currently tied with “The Macho Man” Brady Bacon, “Dynamite” David Cardey, and Richard Vander Weerd with nine career wins, R.J. will be looking to top the main event at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds.


 

Brody Fuson (Bakersfield, California) returned to USAC/CRA action and sits fourth in the championship standings. Driving the Bob & Toni Van Meter #51 Race Pa Motorsports / W.E. Spike, Fuson was the night’s Woodland Auto Display / WC Friend Company Fast Qualifier, scored eighth in his heat race, won the Factory Wraps Semi-Main, and took fourth in the main event. Running a limited schedule, the 2023 USAC Western States Midget Champion might miss the action at Perris.


 

Logan Williams (Yorba Linda, California) ranks fifth in the chase for the championship. Racing John McCarthy’s #5W Flowdynamics Incorporated / Drinkpak DRC, Williams was eighth fast in time trials, ran third in his heat race, and claimed sixth in the main event. The 2014 Rookie of the Year will have his sights on his first career win at Perris Auto Speedway.


 

Among the other drivers expected to be in action are Eddie Tafoya Jr., Logan Calderwood, Blake Bower, “Chargin” Charles Davis Jr., “The Big Game Hunter” Austin Williams, A.J. Bender, Braden Chiaramonte, Verne Sweeney, David Gasper, “The Cadillac” Cody Williams, Grant Sexton, Elexa Herrera, Jeff Dyer, “Shugah” Shane Sexton, Brecken Guerrero, and more.


 

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in Perris, California. General admission tickets (13 & over) are $35, Senior tickets (65 & over) are $30, Kids tickets (6 to 12) are $10, and Children (5 and under) are FREE. The Lake Perris Fairgrounds charges $20 for parking. Advance tickets are available and for more event information, visit the track’s website at perrisautospeedway.com or call 951.940.0134.


 

The Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series thanks Factory Wraps, The Gardner Family (In Memory of Jim and Chet Gardner), In Honor of Wiley Miller Sr. & Wiley Miller II, Sexton Fire Protection, Silbermann Solar, WC Friend Company, and Woodland Auto Display for their support.


 

For more information on the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series, visit the United States Auto Club (USAC) website at usacracing.com and the social media for USAC Racing. You can also find exclusive content on the USAC/CRA Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.

 

AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR CHAMPIONS: 2004-Rip Williams, 2005-Damion Gardner, 2006-Cory Kruseman, 2007-Tony Jones, 2008-Mike Spencer, 2009-Mike Spencer, 2010-Mike Spencer, 2011-Mike Spencer, 2012-Mike Spencer, 2013-Damion Gardner, 2014-Damion Gardner, 2015-Damion Gardner, 2016-Damion Gardner, 2017-Damion Gardner, 2018-Damion Gardner, 2019-Damion Gardner, 2020-NO AWARD, 2021-Damion Gardner, 2022-Damion Gardner, 2023-Brody Roa, 2024-R.J. Johnson.

 

2025 AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR WINS: 1-Jake Swanson.

 

PERRIS AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC/CRA 1-LAP QUALIFYING RECORD: Nic Faas – 15.833 (02/25/12)

 

PERRIS AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR WINS: 51-Damion Gardner, 24-Mike Spencer, 19-Tony Jones, 17-Cory Kruseman, 10-Matt Mitchell, 9-Nic Faas, 8-David Cardey, 8-Richard Vander Weerd, 7-Brody Roa, 7-Rip Williams, 6-Bryan Clauson, 6-Justin Grant, 6-Mike Kirby, 6-Danny Sheridan, 6-Austin Williams, 5-Brady Bacon, 5-Robert Ballou, 5-Rickie Gaunt, 4-Dave Darland, 4-Charles Davis Jr., 4-R.J. Johnson, 4-Tommy Malcolm, 3-Garrett Hansen, 3-Kevin Thomas Jr., 2-Darren Hagen, 2-Jesse Hockett, 2-Levi Jones, 2-C.J. Leary, 2-Blake Miller, 2-Jake Swanson, 2-Cody Williams, 2-Chris Windom, 1-A.J. Bender, 1-Chad Boespflug, 1-Greg Bragg, 1-Daron Clayton, 1-Josh Ford, 1-David Gasper, 1-Josh Hodges, 1-Bud Kaeding, 1-Ricky Lewis, 1-Adam Mitchell, 1-Johnny Rodriguez, 1-Hunter Schuerenberg, 1-Chase Stockon, 1-Scotty Weir, 1-Jason York.

 

2025 AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR POINT STANDINGS

1. Jake Swanson-79, 2. Tommy Malcolm-76, --. R.J. Johnson-76, 4. Brody Fuson-71, 5. Logan Williams-61, 6. Eddie Tafoya Jr.-60, 7. Logan Calderwood-55, 8. Blake Bower-54, 9. Charles Davis Jr.-51, 10. Austin Williams-50, 11. A.J. Bender-48, 12. Braden Chiaramonte-46, 13. Cole Wakim-42, 14. Verne Sweeney-41, 15. Andrew Sweeney-30, 16. David Gasper-34, ---. Lonnie Oliver-34, 18. Brody Wake-33, ---. Racin Silva-33, 20. Cody Williams-32.

 

2025 AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE

February 15: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA (RAIN)

February 22: Mohave Valley Raceway – Mohave Valley, AZ (Winner: Jake Swanson)

March 1: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

March 14: Imperial Valley Raceway – Imperial, CA

March 15: Imperial Valley Raceway – Imperial, CA

April 5: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

April 11: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ

April 12: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ

April 26: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

May 3: Santa Maria Speedway – Nipomo, CA

May 24: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA (Salute to Indy)

June 21: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

July 5: Santa Maria Speedway – Nipomo, CA

July 19: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

August 16: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

August 30: Calistoga Speedway – Calistoga, CA (Louie Vermeil Classic)

August 31: Calistoga Speedway – Calistoga, CA (Louie Vermeil Classic)

September 6: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

September 27: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

October 4: Mohave Valley Raceway – Mohave Valley, AZ

October 18: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

October 24: *Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ (Western World Championships)

October 25: *Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ (Western World Championships)

November 1: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA

November 8: Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA



* = Co-Sanctioned Event with USAC National Sprint Cars.

This schedule is subject to change.

Triple Crown Pursuit! Grant Joins CBI for 2025 USAC Midget Season

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By: Richie Murray – USAC Media


 

Speedway, Indiana (February 26, 2025)………Justin Grant has teamed up with CB Industries to chase after a USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship in 2025.


 

Grant (Ione, California) will pilot the CBI No. 87 Spike/Speedway Toyota sponsored by NOS Energy Drink, TRD, PristineAuction.com and Avanti Windows & Doors for the full tour, just one year after CBI collected the USAC National Midget title with driver Daison Pursley who has departed full-time status with the team.


 

Coming into a situation with a team that is fresh off a championship has Grant aiming to become the next to add his name to the list.


 

“I’m very excited to be stepping into a championship caliber seat and I’m hopeful that we can go win CB Industries another championship,” Grant exclaimed. “(Team owner) Chad (Boat) has won a couple of them now with different guys and I’m excited to go and try to add my name to that list and check off another box.”


 

What Grant is referring to is the USAC Triple Crown. Grant has previously checked off titles with the USAC Silver Crown series in 2020 and with the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship in 2022-2023. Only eight drivers belong to that club who have earned status as a career USAC Triple Crown champion: Pancho Carter, Tony Stewart, Dave Darland, J.J. Yeley, Jerry Coons Jr., Tracy Hines, Chris Windom and Logan Seavey.


 

Furthermore, the dynamic of Grant’s rides across the board also frees him up to chase after the incomparable single season USAC Triple Crown in which a driver can win all three USAC national titles in a single season, a feat accomplished only twice before by Tony Stewart (1995) and J.J. Yeley (2003).


 

“I’ve been a lot more hands-on in the past with most all my rides,” Grant explained. “This will be the first time that I just show up and drive in quite a while. That’s something I’m excited about and it’s a big part of why I did this, and why I wanted to go run for Chad. Obviously, his cars have the speed, and the team has the capability to go and win a championship. But beyond that, it frees me up to focus on driving and frees up some bandwidth across the board as well. I feel like that will help me to continue to chase the Sprint Car and Silver Crown titles by just freeing up some things off my plate.”


 

Grant comes to CBI after competing with RMS Racing for the 2021-2024 USAC National Midget seasons, finishing as the runner-up in the standings in both 2022 and 2023, accumulating 12 feature wins, including the BC39, the Turkey Night Grand Prix and the Hangtown 100.


 

“I’m grateful for the time I spent with RMS Racing these past four years,” Grant reflected. “We were able to win some big races, accomplish many goals and made a lot of great memories.”


 

It’s a bit of an unusual situation Grant finds himself in for 2025. After all, he will also be entering his ninth consecutive year as the driver of the Hemelgarn Racing Silver Crown ride and his eighth straight season as the driver of the TOPP Motorsports sprint car. With that said, it also marks the first time he’s changing midget teams since 2020.


 

“It’s been a while since I’ve had to put my seat in a different car,” Grant revealed. “I’m not much of a bounce-arounder.  I like to put my seat in and stay awhile if I can. It’s definitely a new experience going in and trying to mesh with a new team.”


 

However, Grant and CBI aren’t exactly starting from scratch. This past January, the pairing made its debut at the Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, finishing fifth in the preliminary feature before taking 18th in the Saturday night main. It was an experience to gain some knowledge, chemistry and get some forward momentum heading into the USAC season.


 

“I would’ve liked to have run a little better at the Chili Bowl, but I felt like we got along really well and had fun with Chad and the crew,” Grant said. “I think our personalities meshed well and I feel like we’ll be able to work well together to have a successful season.”


 

Grant enters the 2025 season with three career USAC national driving championships, while ranking ninth in career national victories with 79. Furthermore, his 86 career USAC victories (national and regional) have him just 14 shy of becoming just the eighth driver to reach 100 wins. Despite that, a midget championship has eluded him, but he intends to change that in the coming year.


 

“I want to win a USAC midget championship badly,” Grant stated. “But that’s not the only reason I’m doing it. I enjoy racing midgets. I think they’re fun and there’s a big part of me that really enjoys beating up and down the road going racing. I get to drive really good racecars for really good teams and that’s awesome. That’s all I’ve ever wanted to do. The goal is to go win a championship and try to win some big races and complete a triple crown for myself. This year, I feel like I’m in a good position to go try and chase some of the championship bonuses as well.”


 

Grant begins his pursuit of a USAC National Midget title and the USAC Triple Crown as well as the Mike Curb USAC National Drivers Championship with the season opening USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship events on April 25-26 at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway for the Kokomo Grand Prix.

 

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Kobe Allison Sets Eyes on First Career Win During Ohio CAT GLSS Season

Merrill, MI - On Friday, May 2nd, the Ohio CAT Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT & ARP season will begin at Limaland Motorsports Park. When it does, Kobe Allison will look to build off his best career seasons in 2023 and 2024, hoping to culminate a win in 2025. To do so, Allison knows there are areas of his race night that need to improve.


 

Allison’s stats in 360 Sprint Car racing go back to 2018 with the former National Racing Alliance Sprint Invaders (NRA) and the Great Lakes Super Sprints. Since that time, his stat lines read like the build-up of a dramatic novel, with each year showing improvement and better finishes. From three top 10 finishes in 2018, to his first top five in 2019, a write-off year in 2020, two top 10 finishes in 2021, back in the top five in 2022, and his best statistical season in 2023 with 12 top 10s and three top five finishes. During arguably the most competitive GLSS season to date in 2024, Allison still racked up five top 10s and a top five finish. 


 

The 2025 season is about taking all they’ve learned and built and getting to victory lane. The native of Lima, Ohio is committed to the full Ohio CAT Great Lakes Super Sprints schedule, with eyes on select events outside of the Ohio region. This season, the elusive feature win is top of the priority list.


 

“Man, finally secure an A-Main win,” Allison said of his goals for this year. “We have came so close too many times. We know if we can improve our qualifying efforts and keep the car in one peace, we’ve got a shot. We kick ourselves in the foot with too many poor qualifying efforts and then chase our tail for the rest of the night.”


 

That first career win isn’t the only thing on Allison’s mind heading into this season. As many drivers will tell you, ‘get the wins and the championship will follow’.


 

“We have to keep the car in one peace,” Allison remarked again. “This is a long season and to stay in it for a [Championship] title you have to first finish all the A-Mains.”


 

The Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT and ARP season begins on Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th with the USCS Sprints at I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, TN. For more information on GLSS, visit GreatLakesSprints.com. Find the Great Lakes Super Sprints on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.

 

 

 

Keegan Prepared for Championship Run with Great Lakes Super Sprints

 

 

Merrill, MI - Second-generation driver Mike Keegan is going all-in on his 2025 campaign with the Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT and ARP. Son of 14-time All Star Circuit of Champions winner, Mark Keegan, the family legacy of winning is continuing with Mike as he embarks on the Great Lakes Super Sprints Tour in 2025.


 

A native of Fremont, OH, Mike Keegan has been bouncing around the 360 and 410 winged sprint car scene for a few seasons. In that time, Keegan has secured two wins with the Great Lake Super Sprints while running a part-time schedule. Both wins came in thrillingly close finishes at Waynesfield Raceway Park in 2023 and 2024. Keegan also touts a Limaland Motorsports Park win in 2022 prior to the GLSS sanction of 360 racing in Ohio.


 

Last year, Keegan ran his own schedule between Attica Raceway Park, Fremont Speedway, and the Great Lakes Super Sprints. Keegan says after traveling on their own last year, they’re ready for the grind of hitting the GLSS Tour.


 

“We’re gonna run every race,” Keegan said. “We’re running for a championship and we feel like we have a good chance at getting the title this year.”


 

Keegan’s well-recognizable X machine will roll to the race track in 2025 with sites set on racking up more wins as well. Keegan’s team has made big strides in the off-season to go head-to-head with the GLSS faithful. 


 

“We’re hoping to be competitive every night,” he explained. “We feel like any night we unload the car, we have a shot to win. It would be nice to pick up more than one win a year,” he said, referring to his back-to-back one-win seasons.


 

The Great Lakes Super Sprints Presented by PERFIT and ARP open the 2025 season on Friday and Saturday, April 11th and 12th, at I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, TN, alongside the USCS Sprint Cars. The Michigan CAT Division opens on Saturday, April 19th, at Crystal Motor Speedway, while the Ohio CAT Division begins on Friday, May 2nd, at Limaland Motorsports Park. For more information on the Great Lakes Super Sprints, visit GreatLakesSprints.com. Find Great Lakes Super Sprints on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.

Great Lakes Lightning Sprints Release 16 Event 2025 Schedule

  

Merrill, MI - Officials with the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints Presented by MacAllister CAT Rentals have released the 2025 schedule of events. Moving into the sixth season as a traveling Winged 1,000CC Micro Sprint Series, the 2025 schedule includes familiar Michigan facilities plus another trip to Ohio’s Millstream Speedway and a brand new event that displays the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints as the headlining division.


 

The season begins on Saturday, May 10th at Silver Bullet Speedway in Owendale, MI. Located in the “thumb” of Michigan’s lower peninsula, Silver Bullet will host all three of the Great Lakes Sprints divisions in 2025. Last season’s opener was washed away at Silver Bullet, but in the return visit, Jacob Sabaj came from fourth to grab the win. In the final visit of 2024, Justin Ward started on the pole and held off Sabaj to close out the season as a feature winner. This season, GLLS will unload at Silver Bullet twice, both dates in the opening month - Saturday, May 31st being the second and final visit for GLLS in 2025.


 

Mt. Pleasant Speedway returns to the schedule four times in 2025. Brendon Cascadden came from the pole to grab the spring win at Mt. Pleasant in 2024 and started six for his second win in June. Sabaj took the honors in August. Fans can catch GLLS this season on Friday, May 16th, Friday, June 6th, Friday, July 4th, and Friday, August 15th.


 

Under new management in 2025, Tri City Motor Speedway in Auburn, MI is back on the GLLS calendar once again. Sabaj held off Ward during the first July visit in 2024, but Ward came from 9th to win the second July event last season. Sabaj returned as a winner over Ward again in August. In 2025, GLLS fans can catch the action on Friday, May 23rd and Friday, July 11th.


 

Crystal Motor Speedway appears on the 2025 schedule alongside Tri City Motor Speedway for one of two doubleheader weekends for GLLS this season. Saturday, May 24th, Saturday, June 14th, Saturday, August 2nd, and Saturday, August 30th are all dates reserved for GLLS at Crystal this season. Sabaj was a spring winner ahead of Ward, Eli Wilhelmus won last June, Lindsey Erickson handled business in July, and Sabaj returned to Victory Lane in September.


 

Merritt Speedway, often hailed as the birthplace of Lightning Sprint racing in Michigan, is back on the 2025 schedule for a pair of dates. First, on Saturday, June 28th and then again on Saturday, July 19th. Sabaj had an impressive performance in last season’s first Merritt race, charging from 13th on the grid to snooker Ward for a massive win. Ward got his victory, however, during the return visit in July. 


 

On Thursday, July 17th the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints Presented by MacAllister CAT Rental takes center stage during the Ionia Free Fair at the Ionia County Fairgrounds. GLLS will headline the event alongside other thrilling circle track divisions still to be announced.


 

Millstream Speedway requested a spot on the 2025 GLLS schedule once again. Last year, Lightning Sprints graced the schedule in August at Millstream Speedway with Sabaj winning from the inside of row two over Dalton Pipgras and Matt Cogley. 


 

More details on the 2025 Great Lakes Lightning Sprints Presented by MacAllister CAT Rental can be found at GreatLakesLightningSprints.com. Follow the Great Lakes Lightning Sprints on Facebook.

 

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2025 USAC SILVER CROWN SCHEDULE


 

Apr 13 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN | Sumar Classic | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Apr 19 | Toledo Speedway | Toledo, OH | Rollie Beale Classic | 1/2 Mile Pavement


 

May 4 | Winchester Speedway | Winchester, IN | Rich Vogler Classic | 1/2 Mile Pavement


 

May 16-17 | Belleville High Banks | Belleville, KS | Huncovsky Classic | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

May 23 | Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park | Brownsburg, IN | Hoosier Hundred | .686 Mile Pavement


 

Jun 14 | World Wide Technology Raceway | Madison, IL | 1.25 Mile Pavement


 

Jun 21 | Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 18-19 | Salt City Speedway | Hutchinson, KS | Salt City 100 | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 23 | Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park | Brownsburg, IN | .686 Mile Pavement


 

Aug 9 | Salem Speedway | Salem, IN | .555 Mile Pavement


 

Aug 16 | Illinois State Fairgrounds | Springfield, IL | Bettenhausen 100 | 1 Mile Dirt


 

Aug 30 | Du Quoin State Fairgrounds | Du Quoin, IL | Ted Horn 100 | 1 Mile Dirt


 

Sep 19-20 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | 4-Crown Nationals | 1/2 Mile Dirt
 

2025 USAC AMSOIL SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE


 

Feb 10 | Volusia Speedway Park | Barberville, FL | Winter Dirt Games | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Feb 11 | Volusia Speedway Park | Barberville, FL | Winter Dirt Games | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Feb 12 | Ocala Speedway | Ocala, FL | Winter Dirt Games | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Feb 13 | Ocala Speedway | Ocala, FL | Winter Dirt Games | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Feb 14 | Ocala Speedway | Ocala, FL | Winter Dirt Games | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Feb 15 | Ocala Speedway | Ocala, FL | Winter Dirt Games | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Apr 4 | Paragon Speedway | Paragon, IN | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Apr 5 | Red Hill Raceway | Sumner, IL | Salute to Levi Jones | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Apr 12 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN | Justin Owen Memorial | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

May 2 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | #LetsRaceTwo | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

May 3 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | #LetsRaceTwo | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

May 9 | Bloomington Speedway | Bloomington, IN | Larry Rice Classic | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

May 10 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN | Spring Showdown | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

May 21 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN | Tony Hulman Classic | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

May 22 | Circle City Raceway | Indianapolis, IN | Circle City Salute | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

May 30 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA | Corn Belt Clash | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

May 31 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA | Corn Belt Clash | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 17 | Grandview Speedway | Bechtelsville, PA | Eastern Storm / Jesse Hockett Classic | 1/3 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 18 | Bridgeport Motorsports Park | Swedesboro, NJ | Eastern Storm | $6,000-to-Win 4/10 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 19 | Big Diamond Speedway | Pottsville, PA | Eastern Storm | $6,000-to-Win 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 20 | Williams Grove Speedway | Mechanicsburg, PA | Eastern Storm | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 21 | Port Royal Speedway | Port Royal, PA | Eastern Storm | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 22 | Action Track USA | Kutztown, PA | Eastern Storm | 1/6 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 28 | Fremont Speedway | Fremont, OH | 1/3 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 29 | Millstream Speedway | Findlay, OH | 4/10 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 4 | Lincoln Park Speedway | Putnamville, IN | Bill Gardner Sprintacular | 5/16 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 5 | Lincoln Park Speedway | Putnamville, IN | Bill Gardner Sprintacular | 5/16 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 24 | TBA


 

Jul 25 | Lincoln Park Speedway | Putnamville, IN | Indiana Sprint Week | 5/16 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 26 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN | Indiana Sprint Week | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 27 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN | Indiana Sprint Week | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 


 

Jul 30 | Circle City Raceway | Indianapolis, IN | Indiana Sprint Week | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 31 | Terre Haute Action Track | Terre Haute, IN | Indiana Sprint Week / Don Smith Classic | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Aug 1 | Bloomington Speedway | Bloomington, IN | Indiana Sprint Week / Kinser Memorial | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Aug 2 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN | Indiana Sprint Week | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Aug 21 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN | Sprint Car Smackdown | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Aug 22 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN | Sprint Car Smackdown | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Aug 23 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN | Sprint Car Smackdown | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Sep 5 | Tri-City Speedway | Granite City, IL | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Sep 6 | I-70 Motorsports Park | Odessa, MO | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Sep 12 | Circle City Raceway | Indianapolis, IN | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 


 

Sep 13 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN | Haubstadt Hustler | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Sep 18 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | 4-Crown Nationals | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Sep 20 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | 4-Crown Nationals | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Oct 10 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN | Greg Staab Memorial | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Oct 11 | Lawrenceburg Speedway | Lawrenceburg, IN | Fall Nationals | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Oct 17 | TBA


 

Oct 18 | TBA


 

Oct 24 | Central Arizona Raceway | Casa Grande, AZ | Western World Championships | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Oct 25 | Central Arizona Raceway | Casa Grande, AZ | Western World Championships | 3/8 Mile Dirt

 

2025 USAC NOS ENERGY DRINK MIDGET NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE


 

Apr 25 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN | Kokomo Grand Prix | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Apr 26 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN | Kokomo Grand Prix | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

May 16 | Belleville Short Track | Belleville, KS | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

May 17 | Belleville Short Track | Belleville, KS | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

May 18 | Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex | Sweet Springs, MO | 1/6 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 3 | Circle City Raceway | Indianapolis, IN | Indiana Midget Week | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 4 | Paragon Speedway | Paragon, IN | Indiana Midget Week | 3/8 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 5 | Lincoln Park Speedway | Putnamville, IN | Indiana Midget Week | 5/16 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 6 | Bloomington Speedway | Bloomington, IN | Indiana Midget Week | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 7 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN | Indiana Midget Week | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Jun 8 | Kokomo Speedway | Kokomo, IN | Indiana Midget Week | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 8 | Red Dirt Raceway | Meeker, OK | Tuesday Night Thunder | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 9 | Mitchell County Fairgrounds | Beloit, KS | Chad McDaniel Memorial | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Jul 11 | Jefferson County Speedway | Fairbury, NE | Midwest Midget Championship | 1/5

Mile Dirt


 

Jul 12 | Jefferson County Speedway | Fairbury, NE | Midwest Midget Championship | 1/5 Mile Dirt


 

Aug 31 | Angell Park Speedway | Sun Prairie, WI | Firemen's Nationals | 1/3 Mile Dirt


 

Sep 1 | TBA


 

Sep 18 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | 4-Crown Nationals | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Sep 20 | Eldora Speedway | Rossburg, OH | 4-Crown Nationals | 1/2 Mile Dirt


 

Nov 14 | Placerville Speedway | Placerville, CA | Hangtown 100 | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Nov 15 | Placerville Speedway | Placerville, CA | Hangtown 100 | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Nov 19 | TBA


 

Nov 21 | Thunderbowl Raceway | Tulare, CA | 1/3 Mile Dirt


 

Nov 22 | Merced Speedway | Merced, CA | Midget Madness | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Nov 23 | Merced Speedway | Merced, CA | Midget Madness | 1/4 Mile Dirt


 

Nov 25 | Bakersfield Speedway | Bakersfield, CA | November Classic | 1/3 Mile Dirt


 

Nov 29 | Ventura Raceway | Ventura, CA | Turkey Night Grand Prix | 1/5 Mile Dirt


 

TBA | The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Speedway, IN | BC39 | 1/5 Mile Dirt

 2025 greatLakes Super Sprints SCHEDULE

2025 AVANTI WINDOWS & DOORS USAC WESTERN STATES MIDGET SCHEDULE:


 

Mar 8: Ventura Raceway | Ventura, California


 

Apr 5: Placerville Speedway | Placerville, California


 

Apr 26: Plaza Park Raceway | Visalia, California


 

May 17: Santa Maria Speedway | Nipomo, California


 

Jun 13: Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway | Bakersfield, California


 

Jun 14: Ventura Raceway | Ventura, California


 

Jul 5: Placerville Speedway | Placerville, California


 

Jul 12: Ventura Raceway | Ventura, California


 

Aug 9: Santa Maria Speedway | Nipomo, California


 

Sep 13: Merced Speedway | Merced, California


 

Oct 11: Antioch Speedway | Antioch, California


 

Oct 25: Ventura Raceway | Ventura, California
       

 

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