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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 31, 2018) - More barriers are set to broken within the next week as the undeniable recent growth and expansion of the Lucas Oil POWRi WAR Sprint Car League continues. Making the League's inaugural appearance in Wisconsin and Iowa, racers will encounter three new facilities as the WAR Wildcard season hits full stride. Tackling a Badger State doubleheader on Saturday and Sunday at Wilmot Raceway and then Angell Park Speedway, the League then takes a day off before hitting...more

OSKALOOSA, IA (August 7, 2018) - Storming from fifth-to-first in the opening four laps, Kevin Thomas Jr. commanded the field for the closing 21 laps as he dominated Tuesday night's "Ultimate Challenge" with the WAR Wildcard Sprints at Southern Iowa Speedway. Sneaking by Isaac Chapple on the bottom on the fourth circuit, Thomas Jr. of Cullman, Alabama ensued to throw the hotel keys on the counter and check out, as he parked the Indy Race Parts No. 71 in victory lane and stood victorious with...more

OSKALOOSA, IOWA (July 6, 2019) – After a successful debut for the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League at Southern Iowa Speedway last August, the budding sanctioning body is heading back to the Oskaloosa, Iowa half-mile for another round of the Ultimate Challenge on Tuesday, August 6. With some more money on the line this time, racers will be competing for a $3,000 to win payday along with one of the most unique trophies in sprint car racing, the championship belt. “Having traditional sprint cars...more

OSKALOOSA, IOWA. (July 30, 2019) – Much like Monday’s “Front Row Challenge” at Oskaloosa, the Tuesday portion of the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League “Ultimate Challenge” program will feature a to-the-tail bonus, sure to add another layer of excitement to the night. Sponsored by RAMS Racing, the front row feature starters will be offered a chance to go tailback and race their way forward battling for an extra $100 for every position they advance. Already a $3,000 to win, $300 to start affair,...more

OSKALOOSA, IOWA (August 5, 2019) – For over a decade, the Ultimate Challenge was a cherished battleground for non-wing sprint car racing’s most daring drivers. However, it quietly faded away in year’s past and the August tradition was suddenly gone. Brought back to life by the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League in 2017, Tuesday’s second act at Southern Iowa Speedway will continue to serve as the resurgence for the once booming half-mile hero-maker. Tracing the origins of the Ultimate Challenge...more

OSKALOOSA, IOWA (August 6, 2019) – Accepting the RAMS Racing To-The-Tail Challenge, Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. thrilled a capacity crowd at Southern Iowa Speedway on Tuesday night. Driving from 26th-to-1st in only 13 laps, Bacon was unstoppable aboard the Fatheadz Eyewear No. 99, banking upwards of $6,000 for his triumph in the Sage Fruit Ultimate Challenge with the POWRi Lucas Oil WAR Sprint League. Welcoming 28 entries for the one-off appearance at the Oskaloosa, Iowa half-mile,...more