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Hello, Fans, Racers, and Staff of I44 Riverside Speedway, Since the inception of the racetrack in 1998, when Mark Banister and Clyde Steen built I44 Speedway, the first season was in April 1999. I44 Speedway has had a great history of racing marking 2024 as its 25th season. When the property was for sale, Mark exercised his first right of refusal, purchased the property, and brought in a partner. As of last night July 8th, 2024, Mark has sold I44 Riverside Speedway to his partner. The new...more

By POWRi (Belleville, IL) -- The always exciting Turnpike Challenge dates have been set for 2019. The Sixth Annual event has been expanded into four nights of racing with a back-up week in the event of inclement weather. With both the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues in attendance, as well as the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League, this week will definitely be one you won't want to miss. The week will open on Thursday, March 21st at Creek County Speedway in...more

Belleville, IL – The always exciting Turnpike Challenge dates have been set for 2019. The Sixth Annual event has been expanded into four nights of racing with a back-up week in the event of inclement weather. With both the POWRi Lucas Oil National and West Midget Leagues in attendance, as well as the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro League, this week will definitely be one you won’t want to miss. The week will open on Thursday, March 21st at Creek County Speedway in Kellyville,...more

TULSA, Okla. (October 21, 2023) Five events across Midget and Micro racing in Oklahoma, Gunnar Setser collected three A-Feature starts with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets, including a podium finish at Port City Raceway. The opening run to the two weeks of racing, Setter's time in a Midget is limited, but quick to improve with his bronze finish at the Tulsa oval on October 12. Down the Turn Pike to I-44 Riverside Speedway the next two nights, Gunnar finished 14th and 11th respectively. Back at Port...more

Belleville, IL. (4/21/23) Due to predicted colder temperatures and extremely high winds anticipated, POWRi West Midget League and I-44 Riverside Speedway officials have agreed to cancel Saturday, April 22nd. Next up for the POWRi West Midget League will be joining forces with the POWRi National Midget League, along with the POWRi Wingless Auto Racing Sprint League, at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex for the Mid-State Nationals on Friday, May 5th; followed by the trio of Leagues traveling to...more

By POWRi (Belleville, IL) -- In just one month's time, the POWRi Lucas Oil National & West Midget League will kick start what is slated to be the biggest season in league history with the sixth annual Turnpike Challenge. The traditional season opening event for a handful of years, the "Sooner State" special returns to first on the docket in 2019 as the event is bigger and better than ever. Running from Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24, this year's Turnpike Challenge features a...more

By POWRi (Oklahoma City, OK) -- Backing up a dominant performance from the previous night, Logan Seavey doubled down and took a second consecutive Turnpike Challenge victory. Seavey's second Turnpike Challenge POWRi Lucas Oil National & West Midget League victory came again at I-44 Riverside Speedway. PHOTO: Logan Seavey passes Tucker Klaasmeyer to win Saturday night's Turnpike Challenge at I-44 Riverside Speedway--CREDIT: John Lee of High-Fly'n Photos --...more

By POWRi PR (Oklahoma City, OK) -- In what was a fairytale ending for Logan Seavey, the Californian was finally able to hold off Christopher Bell and end a streak that may very well go down in history unmatched. Bell looked to go 10 for 10 in Turnpike Challenge competition, but Seavey had other hopes and took his first career Turnpike Challenge victory with the POWRi Lucas Oil National & West Midget League. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee of High-Fly'n Photos -- http://www.highfly-nphotos.com Starting...more

By POWRi (Belleville, IL) -- When it comes to modern day midget racing, arguably no statistic is as impressive as the numbers behind Christopher Bell's dominance inside his home state of Oklahoma. Over the years, Bell has competed in eight POWRi National Midget League races in the Sooner State, and he was won all eight races. Yes, you read that right; he has NEVER LOST a Turnpike Challenge event. When the sixth annual edition of the Turnpike Challenge begins next week, Bell will be back behind...more

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – In the late stages of the winter offseason, Overland Park, Kan. native Luke Howard has entered the running for the 2019 POWRi National Midget League season. Pairing with Chad Shields Racing, Howard will be behind the wheel of a Fontana-powered Hyper Racing entry, chasing the 42 nights of competition with the Belleville, Ill. based series. Additionally, Howard plans to fill off-weekends with action in sprint car and micro sprint competition, and may include events from the...more