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Belleville, IL – After a successful month of April for the Lucas Oil POWRi ILLINI Division II Midget Series, the series sets its sights on a stacked month of May. Friday, May 6th the D II will be at Lincoln Speedway for the Mother’s Day Special before heading to Sycamore Speedway on Saturday, May 7th. Friday, May 13th the D II will be back at Jacksonville Speedway and Friday, May 20th the D II will be at Lincoln Speedway with the All Star Sprints for the D II’s third appearance of nine in...more

An outstanding field of POWRi/Illini D-II Midgets presented by Nutech Seed were pitside for the night’s events. 26 quick and nimble wingless warriors lined up for the 20-lap feature event. After a couple failed opening starts, one of which included a turn one tumble, the field got rolling smoothly. 2015 track champion, Andy Baugh, of Mason City, IL drove out front and into the lead. Baugh turned down the Conklin Agrovantage Front Row Challenge, which awards a driver bonus money by starting...more

Patrick Bruns WINS Sycamore hometown track.

Winged sprint car fans throughout Illinois and beyond have had Friday, May 20 marked on their calendars since the 2016-Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions schedule was announced. This year's schedule includes an Illinois date and that race is coming up at Lincoln IL Speedway at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Joining one of the longest running car organizations will be the UMP Pro Late Models, UMP Midwest Technical Institute Modifieds, and the POWRi/Illini D-II Midgets Presented By Nutech...more

The final division to run was the POWRi/Illini D-II Midgets Presented By Nutech Seed. When it comes to Lincoln Speedway, one of the drivers to keep an eye on is Andy Baugh. The defending point champion at the track was fast again on this night, starting on the front row and racing immediately into the lead. Behind him, drivers were shuffling while avoiding a few skirmishes, some of which resulted in some aeronautic displays. In the end, it was Mason City, IL's Andy Baugh claiming his second...more

Monday, May 30 Featuring: Big Ten Pro Late Models, Billingsley Towing Modifieds, Street Stocks, B-Mod, POWRi/ILLINI D-II Midgets, Beach House Micros & Hornets Pits 2:30pm Stands 4pm Pill Draw Ends 4:50pm Hotlaps 5pm Racing Starts 6pm General Admission $15 Kids 11 & Under FREE Pit Pass $30 Kids Pit Pass $15

Unfortunately, the opportunity to win in the Division 2 Midgets was taken from Vantoll on the second turn of the final lap when his engine gave up and he finished third behind Mitchell Davis. Davis, a first-time feature at Macon Speedway, knew the importance of racing every lap and every turn as he was positioned for a second-place finish and with a little lady luck was able to find the winner’s circle. Mitchell Davis (Auburn), 2. Andy Baugh (Mason City), 3. Tyler Vantoll (Belleville), 4. Jake...more

Belleville, IL – The 4th Annual Illinois SPEED Week is shaping up to be one of the largest events for 2016 with a world-wide driver presence set to tackle five straight days of racing. All five nights will feature POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series action, paired with both the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series and the POWRi/ILLINI Lucas Oil Division II Midget Series. The grueling weeks kicks off on Wednesday, June 8th at the high-banked Belle-Clair Speedway. Thursday,...more

Belleville, IL - Effective immediately, the Midwest Lightning Midget Series based out of Avon, Indiana has partnered with POWRi to create the POWRi Midwest Division II Midget Series. “We are excited to continue to grow budget-minded racing across the Midwest by partnering with the Midwest Lightning Midget Series to create the POWRi Midwest Division II Midget Series,” said Kenny Brown. “This move not only helps to add structure to the Division II racing in Indiana, but also spreads POWRi’s...more

Adam Taylor WINS Sycamores Saturday night race.