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Belleville, IL – Ongoing restrictions and special limitations state by state have forced us to Re-Schedule the Turnpike Challenge. The new dates will be Thursday 5/28, Friday 5/29, Saturday 5/30 and Sunday 5/31. Once we have a clear definition of the guidelines for each state, we will re-schedule as many races as possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been affected by this pandemic. For additional information on the rescheduling of the Turnpike Challenge, please...more

Belleville, IL. (04/24/2020) Continuing to put on a one-of-a-kind entertaining event each week, the POWRi Midget iRacing League will now move to the simulated stretches of Lanier National Speedway. Starting Tuesday, April, 27th at 7 pm CST, virtual wheelmen of all aspects will try to tackle this super-wide, ultra-fast, 3/8 mile oval of digital dirt in hopes of glory. With two races left in the impromptu POWRi Midget iRacing League inaugural season, the point’s standings now has a new face...more

Belleville, IL. (04/28/2020) Battling tooth and nail for every lap of the POWRi Midget iRacing League’s feature event at Lanier National Raceplex on Tuesday Night, drivers of all disciplines would lay it all on the line in hopes of digital honor and real-life bragging rights. When the final checkers were shown #09 Daison Pursley once again would claim the top spot for Team TUHB. Great racing action would pack the Georgia clay of Lanier to perfection as over sixty POWRi Midget iRacing...more

Belleville, IL – Ongoing restrictions and special limitations state by state have forced us to cancel Friday, May 15 th POWRi WAR and Iowa Sprint League event at US 36 Raceway in Osborn, MO. It is imperative that we fully understand the criteria, preparedness and guidelines state by state before we proceed. Once we have a clear definition of the guidelines for each state, we will re-schedule as many races as possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been affected by...more

Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) As various states are lifting restrictions on outdoor gatherings, many tracks, series, and leagues are working diligently to offer competitors and fans the best possible racing options all the while keeping everyone’s safety at the forefront. At this junction, POWRi and Airport Raceway officials are moving forward as scheduled with the 5th Annual Midget Round-Up presented by Burtis Motors & RapidCost on May 23rd and May 24th. Located just ten miles east of Garden...more

Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) In what started as a way to pass the time until POWRi competitors could get back to the normalcy of dirt track racing quickly took on a life of its own, with outstanding side-by-side racing and nail-biting photo-finishes. Reaching the final week in the season the POWRi Midget iRacing League will round out the year trying to tame the illustrious appeal of Eldora Speedway. Tuesday, May 5th drivers from all over will enter the virtual high-banked half-mile world of...more

Belleville, IL. (05/01/2020) Following state and regional requirements POWRi and Lake Ozark Speedway officials are excited to unveil a spectacular open-wheel show to kick the racing season off in style. Saturday, May 16th will see the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League roar into action on this ultra-fast, super-racy third of a mile dirt oval. With a star-studded lineup featuring the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League, ASCS Warrior Region and ASCS Sooner Region, as well as the POWRi Lucas Oil...more

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