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2012 Central USA Speedway NewsMid-America NewsThis year's banquet will be held at the Midwest Motorcycle Clubhouse located at 3105 South Harding Street, Indianapolis, IN. Festivities will kick off at 7:00pm on December 1st. Their will be complimentary burgers, brawts, hot dogs and a cash bar. RSVP's are not required but certainly appreciated. Please email info@midamspeedway.com if you are attending and the number of people in your party. Texts can also be sent to 317.871.4392. Please include your name on any texts. Remember that there are two points series this year. A combined Midwest/Mid-America series and a Mid-America series. To be eligible for an award you must have entered 50% of the races that were run for the year. Results from both series can be found here on the Points Page. The combined points are at the top of the page, and the Mid-America Points start on page 15. Mid-America NewsYesterday's rains are going to keep us from racing today. With the forecast calling for a high of only 53 degrees and very little wind there is simply not enough time to get the track dried in shape to provide a safe and exciting race surface. Our next race is October 20th and then our always popular Halloween Race on October 27th. Mid-America Speedway (October 6, 2012) Mid-America NewsLast weekend's event was one of our most successful yet with many classes having multiple heats. Nearly every rider commented on the excellent condition of the track. While we do not keep track of lap times, Sam Lowe won his heat in the 450 Class with a 1:31:273 time which is the fastest six lap heat time that anybody in the scoring booth can remember. There were a total of 23 heats and 17 main events, and the entire program was completed in three hours. If you missed last weeks race, you only have three more chances to ride one of the best prepped track in the Midwest before the 2012 season is over. The starter will line everybody up again this Saturday, October 6th. Rider's meeting is at 4:30pm, practice at 5:00pm, and heats start promptly at 7:00pm. The point battles in many classes are very tight which will translate into some great racing on one of the best prepared tracks in the country. After this weekends event, the season finishes out with events on October 20th, and our very popular Halloween race on October 27th. Mid-America Speedway (October 1, 2012) Mid-America NewsMost tracks are winding their 2012 season down, but Mid-America refuses to be like most tracks, and we still have four events left on the 2012 schedule. The starter will once again display the green flag this Saturday, September 29th at Mid-America Speedway. Rider's meeting is at 4:30pm, practice at 5:00pm, and heats start promptly at 7:00pm. The point battles in many classes are very tight which will translate into some great racing on one of the best prepared tracks in the country. After this weekends event, the season finishes out with events on October 6th, 20th, and our very popular Halloween race on October 27th. Mid-America Speedway (September 23, 2012) September 8, 2012 Races CancelledAccording to Mid America on Facebook, tonight's races are cancelled. Editor (September 8, 2012) Mid-America NewsWe received 2.8" of rain at the track last night and while we wanted to get the race in as much as anyone there was just too much water down to make the track safe and smooth. Our next event is September 15th and where we will be paying $100 per cylinder to the winning rider in the Heavy Vintage class. If you have not made it out to Mid-America yet, please consider joining us on one of the smoothest short tracks in the country. For those that regularly attend our events, thank you for the support and we hope to see you at our next event. Mid-America Speedway (September 8, 2012) Mid-America NewsNight Before the Indy Mile Wrapup The 2012 Night Before the Mile sponsored by Harley Davidson of Bloomington, Indiana was once again a huge success. With 47 riders in the 450 Money Class chasing after a purse of over $4,000 many of the best riders in the country showed up hoping to earn a share of the purse. Last year Jared Mees won after starting from the third row. This year Jared won his heat, and led every lap of the 20 lap main event. Rounding out the top five were Henry Wiles, JD Beach, Sammy Halbert, and Rob Pearson. Additionally Halbert, Mees, Wiles, and Pearson all finished in the top seven at the Indy Mile on Saturday night. A total of 47 riders singed up for this years event including flattrack legend Chris Carr. Unfortunately, Chris barely missed the main event, but later commented that he had a great time and will be back. The Bob Starke Indian Arrow Challenge also saw a repeat winner with Kevin Snyder winning for the second year in a row, followed by Jason Griffin, and Andy McRoberts. Sincerely, Mid-America News Racing resumes at Mid-America this Saturday, July 28th. The featured class this week is 50+ Super Senior and we will be giving $75 to the race winner, $50 for second, and $25 to the oldest rider finishing 3rd through last in the main event. The regular trophy/buyback will also be added to the bonus awards The 2012 event currently has 24 riders signed up for the 450 class with 13 current/former experts, and 9 Pro riders. Other classes that will be offered are 250 money, 30+ Veteran, 50+ Super Senior, Vintage Light, 85-200 youth, and Open Quad. Mid-America is also thrilled to announce that Mike O'Neill is making a return to Indianapolis with his beautiful seven identical 1949 Indian Arrows. Mike does not bring the Indian Arrows out very often so we are honored that he has decided to return to Mid-America for the second year in a row. For more details please visit: www.midamspeedway.com, where links to the current rider roster, purse and class info can be found on the track's homepage. Heat and class sponsorships are currently being accepted. Mid-America realizes that professional motorcycle racing is a difficult way to make a living. With that said, 100% of all sponsorship money that is generated will go to the riders. Rider's that are planning on attending are encouraged to send their name, number, class, and sponsors via to email/text so that we can add you to the program. 2012 Speedway Long Track National ChampionshipSpeedway Long Track National Championship The 2011 Speedway Long Track Champions Dan Weicht, runner up Chad Rall and Mike Hammond third. The Speedway Long Track National Championship - Racers are registered from California, Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, and Ohio in pursuit of the #1 Plate representing the National Championship. Friday night's racing program will include classes of bikes that span the era of motorcycle racing starting with the origins of the sport: Board Track bikes (teens thru 1928), Handshift bikes (1936 thru 1951), Lightweight bikes (1948 thru 1966), Brakeless Foot Shift bikes (thru 1967), 1970's Single Cylinder bikes, 1980's Single Cylinder bikes, Vintage Twins (thru 1983) The Board Track class (teens thru 1928) will take to the track at the Wauseon National on Friday, July 20. Board Track racing was a type of motorsport popular in the United States between the second and third decades of the 20th century. Competition was conducted on oval race courses with surfaces composed of wooden planks. By the early 1930's Board Track racing had fallen out of favor and into eventual obsolescence, due to both it's perceived dangers and the high cost of maintenance of the wooden racing surfaces. Many of the board track bikes competing Friday night are taken out of museums displays for the spectators to witness a rare look at motorcycle racing history. The Board Track class is sponsored by the Lake Erie Chapter of the AMCA and Rocky's Antique Parts. The pit gate opens at 10 am, Hot Laps at 2:15 pm, Heat races 4:30 pm and Opening Ceremony at 6:30 pm. The opening ceremony will include a Motor Maid parade lap, the National Anthem being sung by local rider #52g Paul Bailey and the Invocation by Bill Goebel, First Baptist Church of Jackson. Race track announcers are Donnie Bargmann who calls the action at the Lima GNC, Davenport and Knoxville CFT races, along with Bob Sigler, of Ohio Outlaw Motorsports. Sponsors of the event include: Barnett, Oury Grip, PJ's Fabricating, Spectro Oils, and Wiseco. Event Location: (Ohio Turnpike Exit 34) Mid-America News Racing resumes at Mid-America this Saturday, July 14th during Dreyer Honda South Night. Dreyer Honda South is located at 595 E. Tracy Road, in Whiteland, IN. They carry top products from Honda, Honda Power Equipment, Fox Racing, Icon, MSR and so much more. Stop in and look for your next sport bike, cruiser, ATV, or even an outboard motor. Practice Nights Practices are generally held each Wednesday provided there is not a race on the following Saturday. Remember that minors must have a parent/legal guardian sign the waiver.
Sincerely, Mid-America NewsThe green flag drops once again at Mid-America this Saturday, June 23rd for our sixth annual Marion County Fair race. If it was not for that first fair race in 2007 we would not exist today. The fair board has put a lot of effort into making the fair better, so why not make a day out of it and come out enjoy the fair, and then head to the grandstands for some great racing action. Admission to the fair is free to riders as long as you have your motorcycle/quad with you. Practice Nights Sincerely, Mid-America NewsOpening Night Info Practices are generally held each Wednesday provided there is not a race on the following Saturday. Remember that minors must have a parent/legal guardian sign the waiver. General While it seemed like the day would never arrive, Mid-America Speedway is excited to be kicking off our 2012 season in less than 11 days. We consider the 2011 season the most successful thus far, but we are confident that when the final flag drops on October 27th that most people will agree that 2012 was our best season yet. We believe that we spend more time preparing Mid-America than many of the other tracks and feedback from our fans and riders re-enforce this as we consistently get positive comments from everybody that attends our races. Speedway Long Track National Championship Speedway Riders - Registration is open online The Speedway Long Track National Championship will be held during the 30th annual AMCA Wauseon National at the Fulton County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 20, 2012. MotoGP WeekendThe MotoGP weekend event at Mid-America will be on Friday, August 17th. In addition to our event the AMA Grand National Series will be at the Indy Mile on Saturday the 18th, and MotoGP is Sunday, August 19th. We are going to run a few flattrack classes in addition to Speedway. Most of the riders that will be riding the Indy Mile have already committed to riding the 450 Pro Flattrack class at Mid-America. We will make sure that the entire night is completed in no more than three and a half hours. Jim Mid-America Speedway (April 28, 2012) Mid-America NewsSaturday, April 28 Rescheduled for Saturday, May 5 The April 28th race hase been moved to Saturday, May 5th 2012. There will be an Open Pro/Expert class for this event with Mid-America adding $150 to win if 10 or more riders, $250 if 15 or more entries, and $450 if 20 or more Pro/Expert riders enter. The staff of Mid-America Speedway (April 27, 2012) Mid-America NewsSaturday, April 14th Rescheduled for April 28th We literally watched the radar every two hours throughout the night and up until 6:30am it looked like the rain was going to be done by 10:30. The weather then changed and it is going to rain up until at least 3pm today and maybe later. This would not give us time to dry the track out and get the race in. We have rescheduled today's event for April 28th. One of the most difficult things about promoting dirt track is when to make the decision to cancel due to rain. Unfortunately looking at the weather and the distances that many riders were travelling we have no choice but to reschedule today's event for April 28th . We are excited about getting to race this early in the year and if this event is successful we are going to look at making this an annual tradition. Mid-America NewsSaturday, April 14th Race Update Ride Academy at Mid-America Mid-America (April 11, 2012) Mid-America News Spring race added for Saturday, April 14th Changes for 2012 Mid-America (March 26, 2012) Mid-America NewsPractice this Sunday, March 4th from noon-6:00. Next Race: June 9th, 2012 80-200 night with $100 going to the winning bike owner, and $50 to the runner up. The 2012 schedule is posted! If you have never been to Mid-America you owe it to yourself to check out the racing action. If you don't believe us, check out the list of Professional riders that have ridden at Mid-America. We know that our spectators and riders come out to see racing and that is what you will see at Mid-America. Track prep starts early in the week which means that the amount of maintenance required on race night is minimal. All of our events starts promptly at 7:00pm and racing typically ends by 10:00pm. The 2011 Mid-America Banquet was held at Indy's Restaurant on November 5th. We had over 100 people in attendance and everybody had a great time. Remember to "support the people that support the sport". Indy's is located at 2544 South Lynhurst Drive in Indianapolis. Phone (317) 247-0237.
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