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Belleville, IL. (11/14/2022) Returning to the Southern Illinois Center on December 17th will witness POWRi salute the memory of one of the region’s most accomplished car owners with the renewing of the Junior Knepper 55 as competitors battle for $5,000 to win. The “Junior Knepper 55”, a 55-lap race honoring the famed car number which adorned Walter Knepper’s storied career, will feature the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget League competing on a specially-constructed dirt oval inside the...more

Belleville, IL. (11/18/2022) Returning to the Southern Illinois Center on December 17th will witness POWRi salute the memory of one of the region’s most accomplished car owners with the renewing of the Junior Knepper 55 as another Illinois talent eyes the $5,000 to win top paying prize. Fresh off winning the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Championship in 2022, the three-time Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget League Champion Zach Daum, of Pocahontas Illinois, continues...more

Belleville, IL. (11/20/2022) Revisiting the speedy Southern Illinois Center on December 17th, in DuQuoin Illinois, will see POWRi nod to the racing legacy of one of the region’s most decorated competitors with the reviving of the Junior Knepper 55. Adding even more prestige to the competition will witness the all-time win-count leader in POWRi history include their name to the growing list of outstanding entrants. Combining a trio of career victories across three different racing divisions...more

Belleville, IL. (11/21/2022) Rapidly approaching, the “Junior Knepper 55”, a 55-lap race honoring the famed car number which adorned Walter Knepper’s storied career, will feature the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget League competing on a specially-constructed dirt oval inside the well-known Southern Illinois Center near the DuQuoin Fairgrounds with no other support classes on the racing docket for Saturday, December 17. • Any Hoosier tire compound or size, including all Chili Bowl Hoosier tires...more

Belleville, IL. (11/28/2022) Returning to the indoor action of DuQuoin Illinois in the speedy Southern Illinois Center on December 17th, POWRi will carry on the legacy of one of the region’s most adorned racing legends with the renewal of the Junior Knepper 55. Continuing to build their own legacy while adding more distinction to the competition will witness the 2021 POWRi Privateer Award recipient throw their name in the mix. Earning his family team’s first career Lucas Oil POWRi National...more

Belleville, IL. (11/30/2022) Seeking input while attempting further divisional growth, an offseason roundtable discussion for all POWRi Super Stock, Pure Stock, Midwest Mod, and 305 Sprint drivers and track officials is scheduled for Sunday, January 15th at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach Missouri. Topics slated for discussion are set to include, but are not limited to, National Points Structure, Sanctioned Facilities, Potential Growth, and General Divisional Updates. All POWRi...more

Belleville, IL. (11/30/2022) Celebrating the renewal of indoor action at speedy Southern Illinois Center on December 17th, POWRi will continue on the tradition of one of the region’s most respected racing legends with the renewal of the Junior Knepper 55. Entering the event without hesitation would see one of the most successful drivers indoors at DuQuoin Daniel Robinson put his focus on adding more even hardware to his recognized career. Gaining a Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget League...more

Belleville, IL. (12/4/2022) Marking the comeback of indoor action at speedy Southern Illinois Center on December 17th, POWRi will keep on the heritage of one of the region’s most respected racing legends with the renewal of the Junior Knepper 55. Entering into the event to perhaps add to their own storied career, Shane Cottle will next set his sights on adding more indoor hardware to his proven career. Earning a pair of career Lucas Oil POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League feature...more

Belleville, IL. (12/5/2022) Gaining traction while growing in intrigue with the return to indoor racing of the speedy Southern Illinois Center on December 17th, POWRi will host the honoring of one of the state's most esteemed on-track legends with the renewal of the Junior Knepper 55. Boosting the who’s-who entry list of incredible talents will see many Prairie State competitors take center stage in hopes of honoring their home-state hero with a victory at DuQuoin. Keeping the history and...more

Belleville, IL. (12/06/2022) Ramping up the excitement surrounding the return of indoor action at the speedy Southern Illinois Center on December 17th, POWRi will honor one of the region’s most admired racing legends with the restoration of the Junior Knepper 55. Increasing the entry list as the event looms witnesses a plethora of capable Hoosier State talents attempting to return to Indiana victorious from DuQuoin. Joining the list of duo-league winners, Kyle Cummins(Princeton) fresh off...more