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Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) Change is inevitable, that one constant within the fast-paced world of open-wheel dirt track racing. From setup and styles to safety measures and speed, everything about the simplistic nature of a sprint car continues to evolve. Even with the ever-changing nature of the sport, two things remain the same. One is a driver who lives without fear or hesitation who knows when to wait and when to strike; the other is a car owner who is willing to suspend worry and put...more

Belleville, IL. (05/04/2020) Ongoing public gathering restrictions and special limitations on a state by state basis have forced POWRi and Airport Speedway officials to Re-Schedule the 5th Annual Midget Round-Up presented by Burtis Motors & RapidCost on May 23rd and May 24th. POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget League and Airport Speedway will now host the annual season staple on July 3rd and July 4th. Officials are currently working with other tracks for rescheduling the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget...more

Belleville, IL. (05/05/2020) Putting on one of the best shows from start to finish the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League at Eldora Speedway would not disappoint. As both physical and simulated drivers from all forms entered the digital world of Ohio, epic side by side racing would break out for the prized position with #20 Brennan Roger prevailing by mere inches at the checkered stripe. Massive speeds and three-wide racing was the trend of the night at Eldora as #40 Chase McDermand...more

Belleville, IL. (05/06/2020) Performance Open Wheel Racing Incorporated have updated their schedules through May in an effort to adhere to ongoing public gathering restrictions and special limitations on a state by state basis. Featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League, Memorial Day Weekend in Grain Valley Missouri, the annual Mid-State Open Wheel Nationals will now be a two-day event at Valley Speedway on Saturday, May 23th...more

Belleville, IL. (5/9/2020) Entering into the second full season flying the POWRi RaceSaver Banner, Lake Ozark Speedway continues to be a trend-setter in 305 Sprint Car competition in 2020. As the primary facility for the IMCA RaceSaver Program and POWRi Sanctioning Body, Lake Ozark Speedway will host eight events this upcoming race-season. After a prolonged offseason, the year will now start on May 16th at the super-fast third of a mile banked dirt oval, located on the outskirts of Eldon...more

Belleville, IL. (05/08/2020) Initially an idea as a way for POWRi competitors to pass the time until they could get back to the joys of real-world dirt track racing quickly morphed into a full-fledged racing venture for many drivers. Rich with outstanding side-by-side racing and nail-biting photo-finishes week-in and week-out, the POWRi Lucas Oil West Midget iRacing League inaugural six-week season has drawn to a conclusion as #09 Daison Pursley emerges the season champion. Gaining valuable...more

Oberlin, Kansas – May 7, 2020 - The long wait appears to be over. After close to three months hiatus due to the country’s pandemic, the 2020 season for the Lucas Oil POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing will finally kick off on Saturday and Sunday night, May 23-24 with the (Partial) Liberty Nationals at Oberlin Speedway in Oberlin, KS Yet there will be some restrictions that need to take place for this double-header weekend to be successful. “As of today...more

Belleville, IL. (05/15/2020) Due to the amount of rainfall throughout the week and the predicted rain forecasted through Saturday, May 16th, the POWRi WAR event Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO. has been postponed. Officials from Lake Ozark Speedway and POWRi are disappointed to miss the start of the point’s season and are working to reschedule as soon as a suitable date becomes available. The POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues and the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League will now...more

Belleville, IL. (05/15/2020) Joining the POWRi sanctioning body in 2020, the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series is eager to get their inaugural season underway. Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd Lightning Sprint competitors from all over will swarm North Dakota, to battle on the dirt at Red River Valley Speedway and Devils Lake Speedway. The POWRi Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint Series event at Red River Valley Speedway on Friday, May 22nd includes the Pit Gates opening at 4:30 pm, Drivers...more

Belleville, IL. (05/18/2020) A Memorial Day Weekend of adrenaline and speed will now start the seasons for the staples of POWRi. As Valley Speedway, in Grain Valley, Missouri, hosts the Annual Mid-State Open-Wheel Nationals on May 23rd and 24th. Featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues as well as the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League on Saturday, May 23th and Sunday, May 24th. Valley Speedway pits will be open all day for competitors with driver entry and registration...more