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A huge Thank you to some great Quarter Midget Families. We are hearing from you for our request to help another Quarter Midget Family help some people in great need. Quarter Midget Families really do help one another!
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After a day off on Thursday at the 2008 Western Grands, C and B Mains will continue on Friday. But for now, let's take a break for some really "fun stuff"! Most of you know that for many years my family has worked to bring you infomation and news. Not only do we produce Coast 2 Coast Racing News as a print publication, starting the paper at the Las Vegas WinterNationals in 1994, we created the Daily Paper at the Eastern Grands at Mini Indy, our first one being in 1995 and then back in 2005, we created a LIVE site so those that couldn't get to the Grands could see things unfold. At the end of the last couple of events, I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting the champions up close. I have tried to produce a video so that all of you could meet the kids that I get to see grow up and move through Quarter Midget Racing. Our video's are now becoming a reality. These video's are so fun to watch as the champions gather, some for their very first interview. They laugh and smile, they talk, some are serious, some have been coached and some are very shy. This is about the kids.... The kids at the Grand National events.
Please take a few minutes to watch what I get to see.... (click here) ....
a very special thanks to Joe Coss for helping me get this right with more to come. Debi Supan
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JEC Productions filmed video at the 2008 Eastern Grands held at the Silver City Club in Meridan, CT. Joe Coss is an exceptional videographer. He has already delivered most of the orders from the event. Please click here to take a look at our Coast 2 Coast Racing News "Champions Video". Then also check out the Heavy 160 - A Main Video - won by Tommy Kunsman, Jr.
Joe also provided large screens at the Grands to everyone could watch the races he was filming. If you would like to order your copy of any or all parts of the 2008 Eastern Grands at Silver City - please call Joe at JEC Products (203) 217-9702 and check out his website. "It's all about the Kids"!
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Wednesday Update from the 2008 Western Grands - 24 races were run today making the National Board decide to give participants a day off on Thursday. The racing will resume on Friday with A Mains scheduled for Saturday.
One hot little racer is Parker Smith who broke in Qualifying in the Junior Honda Class. He raced 6 times on Wednesday, beginning in the "I" Main. During the last race, his dad was a corner worker and entered the track on a yellow flag. He was clipped by a car that sent him to the local hospital for observation. Hopefully he will be back on Friday, when Parker will start mid pack in the C Main for Junior Honda. This photo to the left shows the view everyone had on Wednesday at the Western Grands. Danny Stone throws the checkered on yet another race.

Opening Ceremonies were also held on Wednesday. RICE RACE CARS were recognized for their 50 years of building Quarter Midgets. Check out their website at RiceCars.com

The Rice Family celebrate 50 years of Team Rice at the 2008 Western Grands. Pictured is (from left) DJ Rice (grandson), Ken Rice (who is a celebrated member of the Quarter Midgets "Hall of Fame"), along with his wife and son Dennis Rice.

Very competitive racing at the 2008 Western Grands
- 6 of 10 cars sit parked at Sacramento.
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Happy Birthday to a very special lady at the
2008 Western Grands.... Cassie Cappello
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Congratulations to these drivers who posted the Quickest Times from the 2008 Western Grands (pending Tech of course)
Jr Honda - Cayden Lapcevich, Sr Honda - James Ellis,
Hvy Honda - Justin Irwin, Jr Stock - Danny Allen,
Sr Stock - Zachary Hampton, Lt Mod - Cayden Lapcevich,
Hvy Mod - Alex Mayer, Lt 160 - Tyler Schullick,
Hvy 160 - Adam Wilsdon, Lt 'B - Justin Peck, Hvy 'B - Jared Marks
Lt 'AA - Austin Kochenash, Hvy 'AA - Alex Mayer,
Half - Blake Wood, World Formula - Liam Ryan

**We apologize for not answering so many of your emails about the delay before posting Light 'AA on LIVE. We found out later that the track had run out of Alcohol to fuel the upper classes so there was a delay in fueling. The last resort was that all cars would dump their tanks into one central container and then fuel from there, but at the last minute, the Alcohol was delivered.
Opening Ceremonies are Wednesday morning.
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Reports from the 2008 Western Grands - Monday at noon
Car count as of am on Monday is 347
Jr Honda - 38, Sr Honda - 43, Hvy Honda - 17,
Jr Stock - 24, Sr Stock - 23, Lt Mod - 29, Hvy Mod - 15, Lt 160 - 53,
Hvy 160 - 28, Lt 'B - 20, Hvy 'B - 16
Lt 'AA - 13, Hvy 'AA - 12, Half - 2, World Formula - 14
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WALL QUARTER MIDGET RACING RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2008
Races Limited to 10 Dates Aug. 1 - Sept. 7
(read more)
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Practice has begun at the 2008 Western Grands. Car counts over 350 have been rumored today. News from Sacramento...... Novice Day on Saturday was a GREAT success. "The club did a great job making the newest members of the racing ranks feel very important. Today, Sunday, wasn't as hot as expected... just the 80's. Those purchasing fuel for practice were charged $7.00 per gallon. Motorhome Dumping is $30 with water fills costing $20. Two rounds of practice were complete and the hope is for 2 more rounds on Monday.

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North Carolina Club Announces November Race Registration
(click here)
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Another QuarterMidget Stolen..... Please be on the Look-Out!
click here for more

Congratulations to all the Winners of the A Mains at the Roadrunner hosted Route 66 Summer Nationals in Albuquerque
Travis Oldfield - Jr Novice, Michael Barbee - Jr Honda,
Jason Irwin - Sr Honda, Justin Irwin - Hvy Honda,
Cameron Morga - Jr Stock, Michael Fanelli - Sr Stock,
Joshua Jackson - Lt Mod,
Jason Irwin - Lt 160, Justin Irwin - Hvy 160,
Joshua Jackson - Lt 'B, Chris Santangelo - Lt 'AA
Check out QuarterMidgetsLIVE.com to see the results.
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The California Monza at American Club in Sacramento
by Nina
Countdown for the 2008 Western Grands to be held at the Sacramento Club.
Click here to read some last minute suggestions from the President of the Sacramento Club for visitors to the
2008 Western Grands.
The American Club will be hosting the 2008 Western Grands
in Sacramento, California - July 19 - 26, 2008.
The American Club reports that Jeff Young worked in 100 degree weather on Wednesday to cut their track to install the QMA supplied loop for automatic scoring for the Grands. Lots of work will continue this weeked to ready the area for the National Event.
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The Region 4 Mac-O-Chee event announces Winners!
Jr. Honda - Parker Smith, Sr. Honda - Gage Walker  
Hvy Honda - Lauren Longbrake 
Lt. 160 - Gage Walker, Hvy 160 - Adam Wilsdon 
Jr. Stock - Cayden Lapcevich, Sr. Stock - Quinnton Bear 
Lt. Mod - Cayden Lapcevich 
World Formula - Thomas Beane 
Lt. B - Tyler Schullick, Hvy B - Katlyn Stanley 
Lt. A - Tyler Schullick, Hvy A - Thomas Beane 
Half - Dan Creech
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The next California Monza will be held over the Labor Day Weekend at the "fastest track in QMA" Orange Show Speedway.
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Could You HELP!!!!
Quarter Midget Families stick together for all sorts of reasons.
Shaun Pearman from Colorado, raced Quarter Midgets as a youngster and then returned to race some of his children.
Please click here to find out how to help
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Many of you know there were the usual crashes and bashes that go along with a National Event. One such accident involved Joe Ryan Osborn from Pennsylvania. During the Light B A-main, Joe Ryan was hurt when he hit the wall head-on exiting the corner after getting hit on his inside while in the middle of the corner. He suffered serious head trauma and is currently in a neck brace. Please sign the GuestBook
- My Guestbook

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Click here to watch LIVE UPDATES - all Qualifying and Racing
QuarterMidgetsLIVE.com

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For a complete MOVIE for Quarter Midget Racing
Check it Out
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2008 Eastern Grands Winners
Dale Miller - Sr Honda, Cayden Lapcevich - Jr Honda and Jr Stock,
Tyler Reeser - Lt 'B, Matthew Hughes - Hvy Honda, Ty Fiser - Sr Stock,
Kris Lederer - Lt Mod, (middle row) Jared Kunkle - Lt 160,
Colin Thompson - World Formula, Danny Wykes - Hvy 'B,
Alex Mayer - Lt 'AA, Tom Kunsman, Jr - Hvy 160,
(back row) Zeke Lewis - Hvy 'AA, Anthony Flannery - Half,
Domenic Melair - Hvy Mod





Corey DiMatteo races to the front of the Lt Mod E Main
The finish was as follows - Brandon Grosso, Mick D'Agostino, Harlee Schaffer, Tyler Castle, Brendon Bock, Vinnie Miller, Cory DiMatteo, Dustin Davis Trenton Besgrove, Daniel Stolte


Light GX 160 "D" Main Racing

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Silver City Quarter Midget Club - 2008 Eastern Grands
This is where they all line up for the "Big Show"
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Thanks again to all of you for your emails on Qualifying Day. I couldn't keep up with all of them. Thank you for your continued support of our
LIVE UPDATE site. Over 2600 times it was accessed during Qualifying.
We miss those at home who couldn't make it here and we totally appreciate your interest in us here. Any questions or comments please just send an email and I will do my best to get back to you. EMAIL
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Congratulations to all of those that went the fastest in each class.
Jr Honda - Sydney Prince, Sr Honda - Colin Thompson
Hvy Honda - Matt Galko
Jr Stock - Christopher Lomartire, Sr Stock - Kris Lederer
Lt Mod - Kris Lederer, Hvy Mod - Danny Wykes
Lt 160 - Adam Wilcox - Hvy 160 - Jared Fryar
Lt 'B - Austin Kochenash, Hvy 'B - Danny Wykes
Lt 'AA - Justin Peck, Hvy 'AA - Danny Wykes
Half - Tyler Reeser
World Formula - Erik Jones
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Car Counts by Class at the 2008 Eastern Grands
Junior Honda - 44, Senior Honda - 85, Heavy Honda - 45
Junior Stock - 24, Senior Stock - 37, Light Mod - 40
Heavy Mod - 13, Lt 160 - 77, Hvy 160 - 57
Lt 'B - 25, Hvy 'B - 19, Lt 'AA - 15, Hvy 'AA - 11
Half - 22, World Formula 45
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World Record Race is Scheduled
Many come from far and wide to go fast at the
Ernie Bose World Record Race
The Orange Show Quarter Midget Club will host the
2008 Ernie Bose World Record Race
November 8 - 9, 2008

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More Alumni News
Joey Logano Wins Nationwide Race at Kentucky (read more)
Pennsylvania Quarter Midget Alum - Lucas Wolfe, currently running in the World of Outlaw Sprint Car division is sidelined because of Injury
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The first Leg of the 2008 California Monza was held at Baylands
on June 14 and 15, 2008. There were 80 cars present.
After racing on Saturday night many gathered for the Tri-Tip
Dinner and many got together and did PotLuck.
The 2008 California Monza is off to a great start.
Watch for their new historical website coming soon!
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Briggs Racing Announces Savings Bonds for participants at
2008 Grand National Events (read more)
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Terre Haute raced June 14 and donated their 50/50 Raffle proceeds to the American Red Cross because of all the flooding in the Indiana area.
Many families are displaced and many homes are still under water in the
Terre Haute area. Eleven inches of rain fell last weekend.
Young Camden Holbert was the winner of the 50/50 raffle and he gave all of his winnings to the cause.
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The I-25 Series consisting of New Mexico and Colorado Clubs held their first race of the series on Saturday, June 14 at the Pikes Peak Club in Colorado Springs, CO. There were 40 cars with over 20 making the drive from Albuquerque. Saturday night the racers packed up and drove 116 miles north to run the RMQMA Club on Sunday in Erie. The 2nd leg of the series was held at the RMQMA track on Sunday. The car count swelled to 80. The next event for this series will be the Balloon Race in Albuquerque in October.

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The Robbie Stanley Memorial Race for Quarter Midgets was originally held in May but was postponed due to rain. The event was sponsored by USAC in honor of the accomplishments Robbie had as a USAC driver.  The race is the Heavy 'AA Class event and will be run at the Kokomo, Indiana Regional on Sunday, August 17th.
 July 5 - 6 Region 4 will run Mac-O-Chee Regionals.
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This weekend, June 14 - 15, the Long Standing California Monza will begin the 2008 season. The first of 4 legs will be at Baylands
in San Jose, California
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Our Reporters are the best.... when they get requests
- we make it happen! Just for you RK
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Congratulations to Keith Zimmerman for being the
"Fastest Quarter Midget Driver in the Country!!!!"
Lt B - 4.7765 - Thank You to the Zimmermans for the Cool T-shirts:
"4 Second Club"
"If it takes you 2 1/2 seconds to turn left you aren't at the Orange Show!

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Miami Valley - Region 4 Race had 94 cars on Honda Day.
Jr Honda - Parker Smith, Sr Honda - Ethan Mullett,
Hvy Honda - Lauren Longbrake, Lt 160 - Tyler Shullick,
Hvy 160 - Cannon Konzer, Jr Stock - Cayden Lapcevich,
Sr Stock - Quintin Bear, Lt Mod - Alex Mayer, Lt 'B - Ryan Fleming,
Hvy 'B - Adam Wilsdon, Lt 'AA - Tyler Shullick,
Hvy 'AA - Adam Wilsdon, World Formula - Craig Schwartz
Thanks to our roving reporter - Kim Peck
We are so glad to report that the Peck Family is ok after the freak accident they experienced returning home from the Regional.
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Music City Racers (Nashville) of Region 3
Raced to give to Vanderbilt - Life Flight.
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Region 12 completes their Region Series
Arizona Clubs finish before Hot Temperatures Hit the South. Congratulations to the Winners for the 2008 Series
Region 12 Chuck Haynes Memorial Series
Final Standings/Participation
October 2007- May 2008
6 Race Series - (complete results)
Jr Novice - RJ Ahumada, Sr Novice - Derek Webster, Jr Honda - Cameron Morga,
Sr Honda - Justin Irwin, Hvy Honda - Kyle Zimmerman, Jr Stock - Cameron Morga
Sr Stock - Joshua Jackson, Lt 160 - Jason Irwin, Lt Mod - Joshua Jackson,
Hvy 160 - Kyle Zimmerman, Lt 'B - Jason Irwin, World Formula - Ryan Therkidsen
Lt 'AA - Austin Ahumada, Hvy 'AA - Ben Kullos
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Former QuarterMidget Alumni Makes NASCAR Debut
Watch for more info about Joey Logano
He raced from the Silver City Club.


Where are they now? On May 17th 2008 at Ventura Raceway, 25 of Pomona Valley Quarter Midget Racing Associations (Southern, California) graduates were all together racing in classes from 360 Sprints, USAC Midgets, Focus Midgets, and Jr. Focus Midgets all on the same night. It was very cool to see all them having a great time together like the old days.
Top row left to right: Christopher Gansen, Austin Smith, Donny Gansen, Joe Leiper, Nick Carlson, Garrett Hansen, Alex Bowman, Robby Josett, Nic Faas.
Bottom row left to right: JD Laird, Michael Lewis, Aaron Schankerman, Andrew Mulhearn, Casey Martinez, Lance Butler, Jake Swanson, Zac Bozanich, Joey Fabozzi, David Perry Jr.
Not in picture but were there racing also - Gordy Edwards, Randi Pankratz, Kevin Michnowicz
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For MOST Quarter Midget Tracks - this Memorial Day weekend means STATE RACE Events.
Here is a run down on where they are and how many cars are attending.
Region 1 - Thompson, CT - 221
Region 2 - Blackbird (Dirt) - 155 (results)
Region 2 - Oaklane (asphalt) - 282
Region 3 - Nashville (May 3rd ) - 77
Region 4 - Lansing, MI - 185 (results)
Region 5 - Metro St Louis (May 17,18) - 155
Region 6 - Topeka, KS - 102
Region 7 - Minnesota (May18) -
Region 10 - Sacramento - Rained Out -109
Region 11 - Las Vegas (May3,4) - 43
Region 12 - Roadrunner in Albuquerque - 71
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Indianapolis Star article on Girls of Mini Indy (more)
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Congratulations to Ed Carpenter on his 5th place
Indianapolis 500 finish.
Ed ran Quarter Midgets out of the "Mini Indy" Track.
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The New Orange Show Track in Southern, CA held their first race today - May 18th. Track Records were established
Congratulations to Matt & Mike Wright and Boomerang Racing with the FASTEST time in a Light 'B at 4.8995!
Read more
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Catch some videos................ (click here)
Meet the 2007 Eastern Grands Champions
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Another Quarter Midget Club in Question
New Egypt - read more
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EVEN MORE NEWS....... THE first QuarterMidget Track to break the 5 second mark! Light MOD - 5.10.... no 4.99..... no...
Lt' B - 4.93! The new track is incredibly FAST!
read more


The New Orange Show Club is born..... May 10, 2008
These are the driver's with Kandice Attridge holding the OS named balloons. Click here for the FIRST photos of
Orange Show
Check back for a video of opening ceremonies.
photo by Mike Arthur / US Photo
check back for a link to US Photo for lots of photos
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Our reporter, Kim Peck checked in from yet another fabulous event at the Mini Indy Speedway the weekend of May 10 & 11.
The Robbie Stanley Memorial event was being held.
She told us there are 155 cars today. Saturday, Region 4 runs their Honda programs and Novice, DECO, World Formula, and Half Classes run on Sunday.
Fast Time Winners today were:
Jr Honda - Dustin Davis FT - Winner - Cayden Lapcevich
Sr Honda - Gage Walker FT - Winner - Gage Walker
Hvy Honda - Chris Wilner FT - Jennifer Fillip
Lt 160 - Gage Walker - Gage Walker
Hvy 160 - Adam Wilsdon - Nigel Mathias

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What is Quarter Midget Racing.......... here's a good example...
Check it out.... and Happy Birthday DC
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The California Monza Series is one of the oldest Series that still exist today. Watch for our upcoming website that will feature current year events and historical champions. Coming soon!
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USAC Sponsors Robbie Stanley Memorial Race
We are proud to announce that the United States Auto Club (USAC) will be the trophy sponsor for the Robbie Stanley Memorial.  “Robbie is one of our most revered champions and we are indeed proud that CIQMA continues to honor his legacy,” says USAC President/CEO Kevin Miller. “This race has produced some great champions who have graduated to USAC’s ranks and we look forward to welcoming this year’s champion as their career matures.” (read more)
May 10th and 11th racers will converge on the Mini Indy Speedway for the event. Watch for some updates and results.
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(click here) Check out race information for this summer's
RoadRunnerQMA Route 66 Summer Nationals.
July 11 - 13, 2008
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Wall, NJ Quarter Midget Track Ends Season (read more)
Insurance Questions Halt April 6 Racing at Wall Quarter Midget Track
(read more)
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Another Quarter Midget Alumni Makes Good
Lance Butler Wins Jr Focus Main Event at Ventura (read more)
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March Madness Results from the I-70 QMA in Illinois (read more)
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The Garden State QMA Club Opened their 2008 Season the last weekend in March. They were the host of the 2006 Eastern Grand Nationals - click here for results
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QuarterMidgets.com has always been about helping the
Quarter Midget Racing Community. Now we can help you even more.
Exclusive for QuarterMidget.com Readers.
Exciting Press Release Coming Soon.
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Yet another former Quarter Midget Family faces challenging times. Steve Harris of Scramento, CA is battling brain cancer.
Steve was a big influence in helping the Sacramento Club build and improve their race track facility.

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Track Time BEFORE the Grands.... Check out their schedules
Silver City QMC (Home of the 2008 Eastern Grands, also hosted the 1994 Eastern Grands
American QMA (Home of the 2008 Western Grands, also hosted the 2004 and 1997 Western Grands)
Christian County QMA (Home of the 2008 Dirt Grands
This will be their FIRST Grands!
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The Capital Club in Rio Linda, CA, recently held another Open House. Who's having more fun.... the driver or the rider! Quarter Midget Racing is not a "drop your kid off" activity. It involves everyone in the family.
Photo courtesy of Claudia Loveless
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Looking to GO FAST.... without breaking into your Driver's
College Fund? Go World Formula Racing!
Hansen Racing Products/NO Hassle Parts announces the new
2008 Billet Gear Box for World Formula Racing in Quarter Midgets.
These superbly built pieces are available in limited quantity.
Click here to Order now while supplies last.
In Stock and ready to ship now.
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There will be NO Gasoline Alley Nationals for 2008.
The NC Chassis Co is planning a 10 year anniversary race
at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Click here for more details.