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Clauson back on top of USAC National drivers standings(Indianapolis, IN) Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. has regained the lead in the 2010 USAC National Drivers Championship following back-to-back victories in Saturday and Sunday’s National Midget Auto Racing “Hall of Fame Classic.”
Third 'Louie Vermiel Classic' this weekend at Calistoga(Indianapolis, IN) Mike Spencer of Temecula, Calif. continues his quest for a record third consecutive AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint car championship this weekend in the 3rd Annual “Louie Vermiel Classic” at the Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga, Calif. The Saturday and Sunday racing programs at the half-mile oval salute the life-long commitment of Vermeil to the sport and to Calistoga’s picturesque racetrack.
Ted Horn 100 this Sunday at DuQuoin's 'Magic Mile'(DuQuoin, IL) The USAC Silver Crown Championship Series returns to the “Magic Mile” Sunday to continue a tradition begun in 1948 with the running of the “Ted Horn 100” at the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds.
Clauson sweeps 'Hall of Fame Classic' at Angell Park(Sun Prairie, WI) Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. capped off a perfect “National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Classic” Sunday night, winning the 30-lap USAC Mopar National Midget finale at Angell Park Speedway.
Spencer halts Cardey's Perris streak in USAC/CRA Sprints(Perris, CA) Mike Spencer of Temecula, Calif. won Saturday night’s 30-lap AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at Perris Auto Speedway, halting the four-race Perris winning streak of David Cardey, who was the first driver to retire from Saturday’s feature.
Tri-City Speedway accepting entries for Gold Crown Midget Nationals(Pontoon Beach, IL) Entry blanks have been mailed for the upcoming 2nd Annual “Gold Crown Midget Nationals” USAC Mopar National Midget race at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, Ill., scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 29 through Saturday, October 2. The race is co-sanctioned by the POWRi presented by Speedway Motors Midget Series.
Hmiel scores USAC Sprint Car win at Winchester(Winchester, IN) Shane Hmiel of Pleasant Garden, N.C. is the top point scorer in USAC Sprint pavement racing for 2010. Sunday afternoon he led the final 30 laps to win the 40-lap “Rich Vogler Classic” at Winchester Speedway on “Winchester Oldtimers Weekend.”
Tony Bettenhausen 100 postponed by rain(Springfield, IL) Saturday's "Tony Bettenhausen 100" USAC Silver Crown Championship race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds has been postponed due to extremely wet grounds and race track. Heavy rains overnight created conditions not conducive to racing at the one-mile dirt oval. Officials of Track Enterprises and USAC are working to secure a replacement date for the event later in the year. An announcement will be made regarding a new date when firm.
USAC Silver Crown takes to Springfield Mile this weekend(Springfield, IL) It’s been 27 years since a native Illinois driver has won the “Tony Bettenhausen 100” at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. That drought could end this Saturday.
Miller tops USAC/CRA Sprints at Santa Maria(Santa Maria, CA) Blake Miller of Yorba Linda, Calif. won Saturday night’s 20-lap AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint race at the Santa Maria Speedway. He was followed at the chekered flag by Troy Rutherford, Bud Kaeding, series point leader Mike Spencer and fast qualifier Rip Williams.
Hmiel wins James/O'Connor Memorial at Salem(Salem, IN) Shane Hmiel of Pleasant Garden, N.C. led all 50 laps to win Saturday night’s 51st “Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial” AMSOIL USAC National Sprint race at the Salem Speedway.
Swanson brothers star at Berlin(Marne, MI) Brothers Tanner and Kody Swanson of Kingsburg, Calif. swept the top two spots in Thursday night’s “Great Lakes 150” USAC Silver Crown race at Berlin Raceway. Tanner grabbed lead from Bobby East on lap 101 and led the final 50 laps in his Toyota/TK Motorsports Beast.
