Trackside Now – Midwest Indoor Series – Kellogg Arena (MI) – 1/11/14

11:15

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11:13

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11:12

With all of tonights festivities coming to a close, offical results will be posted onhttp://www.midwestindoorracingseries.com/.

11:05

after a hard fought battle Jason Ormsby takes home a victory. (Speed51.com photo)

11:00

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11:00

CHECKERED FLAG: Ormsy pulls off the win with Dunham beating down his door.

10:59

GREEN FLAG: Ormsby fights hard to keep his lead.

10:56

YELLOW FLAG: Mark Zumbrun goes around in turn three.

10:55

GREEN FLAG: Ormsby is able to hold off second place Dunham, but he is on the bumper

10:53

YELLOW FLAG: Sanders hits the outside wall tires in turn one.

10:49

HALFWAY: Clay Sanders down low and passes Zumbrun for the second position.

10:48

Lap 15: Ormsby gets caught up in lapped traffic but still makes it out as the leader.

10:45

GREEN FLAG/YELLOW FLAG: Timmy Neal spins in turn three.

10:44

YELLOW FLAG: 57 Tyler Fitzpatrick spins in turn two.

10:43

GREEN FLAG: Ormsby gets the lead over Zumbrun.

10:42

one to go is being given by Scott Menlen.

10:41

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10:41

10:37

YELLOW FLAG: 11 Chase Ridenour hit a tire coming out of turn two.

10:36

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10:36

GREEN FLAG: Mark Zumbrun gets the lead as Jason Ormsby falls back.

10:34

Non-Winged Mini Sprints are lined up on the front stretch and as driver introductions are over hot laps are being taken by the drivers.

10:33

John Ivy makes it two for two in his last two feature races. (Speed51.com photo)

10:29

CHECKERED FLAG: Ivy brings home the victory.

10:27

Halfway: Ivy now has a half track lead over second place Taylor Tabaszewski.

10:26

GREEN FLAG: John Ivy gets aa run away lead.

10:24

10:22

Go-Kart Open class rolls onto the track and gets lined up. They will take 20 green flag laps tonight.

10:22

Glenn VanEpps smiles proudly in victory lane. (Speed51.com photo)

10:20

CHECKERED FLAG: leading every lap Glenn VanEpps gets the win.

10:19

Josh McKnight holds his trophy in victory lane. (Speed51.com photo)

10:18

GREEN FLAG: 14 Glenn VanEpps gets the early lead over Jayson Mikula.

10:17

Lawn Mower A main is now on the track.

10:16

Ragan Powell was the winner in the Quarter Midget Sr Honda race.

10:12

CHECKERED FLAG: McKnight was able to hold off Pendergrass and brings home a victory.

10:12

Lap 17: Josh McKnight dives down low and gets the lead away from Pendergrass.

10:11

Lap 15: Pendergrass is getting held up in lapped traffic.

10:10

Lap 10: Joey Pendergrass leads the field by a good margin.

10:10

Go-Kart 360’s are now green.

10:08

With three laps to go in the race 30 Taylor Imus spun into the infield, the field stayed green and Imus’s father and pit crew entered the green flag field and proceeded to assult the Midwest Indoor track officals. With that being said after a slight delay in the action we are set to go back racing with the Go-Kart 360’s.

9:48

Halfway: Powell has checked out from the rest of the field.

9:47

GREEN FLAG: Regan Powell makes his way to the front and will lead the first lap.

9:45

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9:45

9:44

After many attempts to go green and having cautions we are still trying to get in lap.

9:34

Quarter Midget return to the track for a 20 lap Sr Honda race.

9:33

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9:33

9:33	Todd Cowan is undefeated making it his fourth win in the 2013-2014 season. (Speed51.com photo)

9:28

CHECKERED FLAG: Cowan holds onto the lead and comes home with a victory.

9:26

Lap 30: Cowan goes high and gets round leader Z Nichols.

9:25

GREEN FLAG: Z Nichols slipping on the restart about letting Cowan around him, but was able to keep his lead.

9:24

07 Billy Frey and 57 Tyler Fitzpatrick are both being black flagged for unsportsman like conduct.

9:21

YELLOW FLAG: Colton Sensia spins in turn two.

9:20

GREEN FLAG: Cowan dives inside of Z Nichols but is unable to complete the pass.

9:17

YELLOW FLAG: Loe tagged the back stretch wall and loses a fender in the process.

9:15

Lap 20: Todd Cowan right on the bumper of Smith.

9:15

Lap 10: Zack Loe gets around Ronnie Smith for second.

9:14

GREEN FLAG: Z Nichols again gets the lead.

9:12

YELLOW FLAG: debris in turn two.

9:11

GREEN FLAG: 24 Zach Nichols gets leverage on 07 Billy Frey and passes him inside.

9:06

Mini Cup cars are on the track and are taking warm up lap in preperation for their 40 lap feature tonight.

9:03

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9:03

8:50	Jerry Osterhouse makes it two for two as he also picked up a victory at Birch Run. (Speed51.com photo)

8:45

CHECKERED FLAG: Jerry Osterhouse gets the field strong and gets a strong win.

8:44

GREEN FLAG: Osterhouse gets a jump on the restart

8:43

YELLOW FLAG: Stanley spins on the back stretch.

8:42

Halfway: Jerry Osterhouse nudges forward and gets the lead over Stanley.

8:41

GREEN FLAG: Bobby Stanley and Taylor Sexton stay side by side.

8:38

Three Quarter Midget Heavy Honda pull onto the race track to go 15 green flag laps.

8:36

8:33

CHECKERED FLAG: Leading every lap Brian Gager pulls his mower into victory lane.

8:31

GREEN FLAG: 76 Brian Gager gets around Jon Kaup for the lead.

8:29

Lawn Mower B class is now lined up to take the green flag from flagman Scott Menlen.

8:28	Ryan Ball makes it three for three today. taking home two heat wins and now a feature win. (Speed51.com photo)

8:25

CHECKERED FLAG: Ball pulls through and gets the win.

8:25

Halfway: Ball lengeths his lead over Williamson.

8:24

GREEN FLAG: Ryan Ball leads 7 year old Aida Williamson.

8:23

Go-Kart Caged rolling onto the track for their 15 lap feature.

8:23	Jayson Mikula holds up his hardware. (Speed51.com photo)

8:20

CHECKERED FLAG: Jayson Mikula gets a 2014 victory.

8:19

GREEN FLAG: Jayson Mikula dives low gains the lead.

8:18

Lawn Mower C Class up now.

8:15

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8:15

8:15	Hunter Doutre gets his first 2014 victory. (Speed51.com photo)

8:12

Comment From NoLimitKarts&Parts

Congratulations Hunter !!

8:11

CHECKERED FLAG: Doutre holds on through the whole race and claims a victory.

8:10

Halfway: Doutre with a straight away lead over Weaver.

8:10

73 Hunter Doutre gets a good jump over second place Sam Weaver.

8:09

Go-Kart Gold karts are now on the track. The four drivers will line up and get the green flag.

8:07

8:04

Go-Kart Gold will be the next feature in line.

8:01

7:58

Comment From NoLimitKarts&Parts

Congratulations Kaitlin!!

7:58	Kaitlin Randall gets her first ever feature win. (Speed51.com photo)

7:53

CHECKERED FLAG: Kaitlin Randall lead every lap and crosses the checkered flag and gets the win.

7:52

Go-Kart Purple Feature now underway. Kaitlin Randall pulling away from the rest of the field.

7:51	7-year-old Troy Hokanson claims the first victory of the 2014 season. (Speed51.com photo)

7:47

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7:47

7:45

CHECKERED FLAG: Troy Hokanson is able to hang on and get the feature win.

7:44

GREEN FLAG: Troy Hokanson pulls away from Alex Sexton.

7:40

The quarter midgets are back on the track. The drivers are getting lined up and they will go back green, they will start at lap 5 and will have 15 laps remaining.

7:39

Comment From KCR14

Will there be a full rundown of results later, including LCQ’s?

yes, as we get the results and get them entered into the computer we will be posting them. Thank you for your patience.

7:37

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7:37

7:36

CHECKERED FLAG: Sierra Lantz gets the win and transfers to the feature, Nate Randall gets the final transfer spot to get into the feature event.

7:35

Halfway: Lantz has checked out from the rest of the field.

7:34

GREEN FLAG: Sierra Lantz gets a strong lead over Nate Randall.

7:33

Go-Kart 360’s drivers are rolling onto the track for their 15 lap last chance race. Reminder, the top 2 drivers are the only ones to transfer into tonights feature race.

7:28

Due to track conditions, the officials have decided that more rubber needs to be laid down too ensure the safety of these young kids. That will bring the Go-Kart 360’s last chance race. The top 2 drivers will be transfering to the feature event. The Quarter Midget Jr Honda race will be up after Go-Kart races.

7:20

RED FLAG: While drivers were getting lined up to go back green, karts bunched up and a couple ended up locking wheels.

7:16

YELLOW FLAG: Cadance Johnson spins in turn 3 by herself.

7:15

Green Flag: Michael Mullin III gets the lead on th first lap.

7:09

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7:08

These youngesters will be green flag racing for 20 laps.

7:07

All drivers on the track are under the age of 9 years old.

7:06

6:58

Pre-Race Ceremonies are now underway. Tonights first race will be Quarter Midget Jr Honda.

6:36	Autograph session is very busy with fans getting their autographs from their favorite drivers. (Speed51.com photo)

5:53

It is intermission time here at Kellogg Arena. We will be stepping away from the keyboard for a little while, but will have pictures going up periodically from the autograph session.

5:51

5:50

Pole sitter Don Dietsch pulls through and gets a hard fought victory.

5:47

15 laps will be the length of the final heat race of the day for a second group of Mini Sprints.

5:46

21 Clay Sanders was buried in the pack but with one slip up he was able to make a quick pass and was able to get the victory.

5:41

Mini Sprint heat race 1 will go for 15 laps.

5:41

35 Mark Zumbrun will come across the start finish line to win the Mini Sprint Dash.

5:39

The four fastest Mini Sprint drivers will battle it out for a quick 8 lap dash.

5:37

Bobby Stanley brings home the win for the heat race.

5:36

Last Quarter Midget heat race is up. It is the Heavy Hondas taking 10 laps.

5:32

John Ivy makes it four drivers to get back to back heat race wins in tonights action.

5:30

Heat Race 2 for the Go-Kart Open drivers are lined up and coming to the green.

5:28

The heat race win goes to Hunter Doutre.

5:25

Go-Kart Gold Plate heat is the next class to roll onto the track.

5:24

14 Glenn VanEpps get the win in the Lawn Mower final heat race.

5:23

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5:23

5:22

Four Lawn Mower Super Modified drivers line up on the track for a 10 lap heat race.

5:21

Ryan Ball, the third driver to get the win in both heat races for their division.

5:20

Go-Kart Caged now up.

5:18

Colton Sensiba wins the Mini Cup heat.

5:16

Mini Cup heat is next. These four drivers will go for 12 laps.

5:14

24 Zach Nichols able to hold off Todd Cowan for the win.

5:13

Mini Cup four fastest qualifiers are coming to the green flag for an eight lap dash.

5:12

Victorya Truemner showed them how it was done and wins the second heat race.

5:10

Go-Kart Purple Plate second set heat race now on the track for 8 laps.

5:09

Fast Qualifier, Kelsey VanEpps gets a heat race win.

5:06

Lawn Mower Modified Heat will be the next class to roll onto the track.

5:03

02 Joey Pendergrass also makes it two for two for his heat races.

5:00

Heat 2 of Go-Kart 360’s lined up and coming to the green flag.

4:59

Daniel Hoffman makes it two for two for heat race wins.

4:51

The second set of heat races are ready to begin. The first to go out will be the the Go-Kart 360’s.

4:50

Point leader Arron Vincent claims the heat race victory.

4:48

Go-Kart Gold Plate first of two heat races is taking the green flag.

4:47

Jayson Mikula wins the lawn mower heat race 1.

4:44

4:43

The Strictly Stock Lawn Mowers have taken over the track.

4:42

John Ivey, the feature winner from Birch Run, gets the heat win.

4:33

Go-Kart Open class is rolling out onto the track.

4:31

After an evenful heat, Chase Burda brings home another heat race win.

4:23

The quarter midgets are now back on the track. The Light/Heavy 160s will go green for 10 laps.

4:22

4:21

Checkered Flag at the line for the 10 of Ryan Ball.

4:20

Go-Karts Caged are lined up and taking the green flag from Scott Menlen.

4:19

18 Chase Burda brings home another career victory.

4:12

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4:12

Switching gears back to Quarter Midgets, Sr Honda heat race will go green for 10 laps

4:11

Girl drivers coming home 1 and 2, Kaitlin Randall brings the field to the checkered flag.

4:09

Go-Kart Purple Plate heat is the next on the grid. They take the green flag.

4:07

6 Troy Hokanson brings it to the finish line first to get the heat race win.

3:56

Heat Race number 2 for the Jr Honda class is rolling onto the track for a 10 lap heat.

3:54

8 Tyler Wolfersberger takes home a heat race win.

3:51

Quarter Midget Jr Honda karts are coming onto the track for their first of two heat races.

3:50

02 Joey Pendergrass came across the checkered flag leading the pack.

3:45

Heat Race 2 is now underway.

3:43

Heat 1 Winner: 90 Daniel Hoffman

3:42

Heat 1 for the Go-Kart 360’s are taking the green flag from race director/ flagman Scott Menlen.

3:36

3:34

That will conclude qualifying for non-winged sprints. Go-Kart 360’s are getting lined up for their first heat race.

3:31

29 Russell Strausbaugh
Lap 1: 8.046
Lap 2: 8.237
Best Lap: 8.046

3:31

35 Mark Zumbrun
Lap 1: 7.765
Lap 2: 7.601
Best Lap: 7.601

3:29

6 Billy Ray Kinzer
Lap 1: 8.236
Lap 2: 9.553
Best Lap: 8.236

3:29

51 Jason Ormsby
Lap 1: 7.952
Lap 2: 7.813
Best Lap: 7.813

3:28

69 Blake Lamb
Lap 1: 8.668
Lap 2: 8.119
Best Lap: 8.119

3:28

57 Tyler Fitzpatrick
Lap 1: 8.523
Lap 2: 7.905
Best Lap: 7.905

3:28

16 Peter Hathaway
Lap 1: 7.915
Lap 2: 7.751
Best Lap: 7.751

3:27

11 Chase Ridenour
Lap 1: 7.880
Lap 2: 7.862
Best Lap: 7.862

3:26

Rod Henning
Lap 1: 7.856
Lap 2: 7.842
Best Lap: 7.842

3:25

5 Don Dietsch
Lap 1: 9.256
Lap 2: 8.645
Best Lap: 8.645

3:25

21 Clay Sanders
Lap 1: 8.028
Lap 2: 8.271
Best Lap: 8.028

3:24

19 Timmy Neal
Lap 1: 8.086
Lap 2: 7.980
Best Lap: 7.980

3:23

84 Bill Dunham
Lap 1: 7.766
Lap 2: 7.673
Best Lap: 7.673

3:22

Non-Winged Mini Sprints will be the final class to qualify today.

3:22

We are back and the track will be live momentarily.

2:45

That will bring a silence to the track, we will be taking a quick 20 minute break and will be back to start a multitude of heat races.

2:44

That will conclude the qualifying runs for the Mini Cup Cars.

2:43

96 Todd Cowan
Lap 1: 8.864
Lap 2: 8.835
Best Lap: 8.835

2:43

25 Colton Sensiba
Lap 1: 11.133
Lap 2: 11.542
Best Lap: 11.133

2:42

24 Zach Nichols
Lap 1: 9.586
Lap 2: 10.412
Best Lap: 9.586

2:42

27 Ronnie Smith
Lap 1: 10.293
Lap 2: 9.660
Best Lap: 9.660

2:41

07 Billy Frey
Lap 1: 9.906
Lap 2: 9.489
Best Lap: 9.489

2:40

14 Zack Loe
Lap 1: 13.266
Lap 2: 10.794
Best Lap: 10.794

2:39

1 Scott Quaal
Lap 1: 10.139
Lap 2: 10.989
Best Lap: 10.139

2:39

48 Steven Nichols
Lap 1:9.477
Lap 2: 10.259
Best Lap: 9.477

2:33

2:32

That will conclude qualifying for lawn mowers. Mini Cup cars will be the next to qualify.

2:31

14 Glenn VanEpps
Lap 1: 8.537
Lap 2: 9.211
Best Lap:

2:31

4 Jayson Mikula
Lap 1: 9.243
Lap 2: 8.483
Best Lap: 8.483

2:30

32 Mike Wick
Lap 1: 9.388
Lap 2: 9.206
Best Lap: 9.206

2:28

76 Brian Gager
Lap 1: 10.245
Lap 2: 9.380
Best Lap: 9.380

2:27

96 Kelsey VanEpps
Lap 1: 9.357
Lap 2: 8.273
Best Lap: 8.273 FAST TIME

2:26

014 Jon Kaup
Lap 1: 10.132
Lap 2: 9.618
Best Lap: 9.618 FAST TIME

2:23

11 Eric Corner
Lap 1:12.573
Lap 2: 11.047
Best Lap: 11.047

2:23

1 Dennis Bodary
Lap 1: 10.572
Lap 2: 10.879
Best Lap: 10.572

2:22

4 Jayson Mikula
Lap 1: 10.567
Lap 2: 10.230
Best Lap: 10.230

2:20

We are set to go qualifying.

2:19

The top two drivers in points for the lawn mowers, Matt Kusowski and Craig Reinert are absent today.

2:17

There is a slight delay in action. Qualifying is going to begin shortly with lawn mowers.

2:08

1:53

Renton Joling, Jayson Mikula, and Todd Cowan are all tied for the most wins at Kelogg Arena, they each have two.

1:50

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1:50

1:46	Speed51.com’s view from inside Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Michigan. (Speed51.com photo)

1:45

Chase Burda, who is the current all time leader in feature wins, is hoping to extend his lead by two more after tonight. Burda currently has 9. Chase has never won a race at Kellogg Arena.

1:38

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1:37

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1:37

1:34	With so many cars in the building, they’re even parked in the concourse area on the Grandstands side. (Speed51.com photo)

1:29	In the Lawn Mowers, Glenn VanEpps (14) and Daughter, Kelsey VanEpps (96) will compete against each other here in Battle Creek, Michigan. (Speed51.com photo)

1:26	Dennis Bodary straps on his helmet before taking his lawn mower out for a final time before heat races. (Speed51.com photo)

1:24	MSA Super Modifieds and Outlaw Super Late Models competitor during the summer months, Charlie Schultz is on hand with his Go-Kart this weekend. (Speed51.com photo)

1:21	1994 ASA National Tour Rookie of the Year, Dave Sensiba is here today crewing on his son, Colton Sensiba’s Arena / Mini Cup car. (Speed51.com photo)

1:20

Just under a half hour remains for practice. Practice will conclude at 1:45 and qualifying is set to begin at 2:00.

1:19	Teams continue making adjustments as Practice continues on until 1:45p.m. (Speed51.com photo)

1:15

1:07

Officially 106 teams are in the building for the Midwest Indoor Racing Series.

1:01

Just a reminder as practice continues there are no transponders today so we will not have practice times for the drivers.

12:58

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12:53

12:41

Second round of practice has now began. This is the last session before heat races for drivers.

12:38

Lawn Mowers (15)
1 Dennis Bodary – Trenton, MI
4 Jayson Mikula – Sparta, MI (Super Modified – ‘A’)
4 Jayson Mikula – Sparta, MI (Strictly Stock – ‘C’)
5 Rich Cobb – Midland, MI
11 Eric Corner – Comstock Park, MI
014 Jon Kaup – Kalamazoo, MI
14 Glenn VanEpps – Potterville, MI
25 Jeff Diebel – Elkton, MI (Modified – ‘B’)
28 Turner Lichty – Forest, ONT
29 Bradley McDonough – Fort Wayne, IN
32 Mike Wick – Listowell, ONT
76 Brian Gager – Sumner, MI
96 Kelsey VanEpps – Potterville, MI
96D Jeff Diebel – Elkton, MI (Super Modified – ‘A’)
147 Mike Fullbright – Quincy, MI

12:34

Quarter Midgets Light 160/Heavy 160 (6)
1 Nicole Stanley – Marshall, MI
3 Casey Smith – Portland, MI
8 Corey Smith – Portland, MI
11 Cameron Jennings – Lawton, MI
18 Chase Burda – Columbiaville, MI
30 Taylor Imus – Portage, MI

12:33

Quarter Midgets Heavy Honda/Senior Animal/Junior Animal (3)
7 Taylor Sexton – Mattawan, MI
12 Bobby Stanley – Marshall, MI
40 Jerry Osterhouse – Galesburg, MI

12:31

Quarter Midgets Senior Honda (8)
1 Ricky Stull – Ionia, MI
9 Jason Krick – Plainwell, MI
11 Cameron Jennings – Lawton, MI
12 Brandon Freis – Joliet, IL
18 Chase Burda – Columbiaville, MI
30 Taylor Imus – Portage, MI
32 Regan Powell – Scotts, MI
80 Brandon Stull – Ionia, MI

12:29

12:28

Quarter Midgets Junior Honda (10)
00 Michael Mullin III – Mason, MI
6 Troy Hokanson – Hastings, MI
8 Tyler Wolfersberger – Battle Creek, MI
9 Alex Sexton – Mattawan, MI
10 Landon Hathaway – Grand Haven, MI
10J Cadance Johnson – Delton, MI
20J Lucas Johnson – Vicksburg, MI
20 Justin White – Benton Harber, MI
31 Joey Johnson – Delton, MI
36 Jimmy Anderson – Joliet, IL

12:25

Great Lakes Tire Go-Karts Purple Plate (4)
10 Victorya Truemner – Imlay City, MI
13 Jeremiah Albosta – Saginaw, MI
18 Andrew Scheid – Sparta, MI
31 Kaitlin Randall – West Branch, MI

12:23

Great Lakes Tire Go-Karts Gold Plate (4)
7 Anthony Deming – Bayport, MI
24 Sam Weaver – Fremont, OH
73 Hunter Doutre – Swartz Creek, MI
77 Arron Vincent – Wyoming, MI

12:22

Great Lakes Tire Go-Karts Caged (4)
10 Ryan Ball – Angola, IN
19 Aidan Williamson – Warsaw, IN
35 Jerry Jaycox – Jackson, MI
77 Anthony Deming – Bayport, MI

12:21

Mini Cup cars have rolled onto the track for the first time today.

12:21

Great Lakes Tire Go-Karts 360s (20)
00 Jeff Bumpus – Jonesville, MI
0 Larry Fullbright – Quincy, MI
02 Joey Pendergrass – Huron, OH
2 Jeffrey Town – Otsego, MI
5 John Reiser – Elyria, OH
7 Shawn Kluck – Lorain, OH
9 Charlie Schultz – Lorain, OH
11 Nick Hard – Shelbyville, MI
11 John Pool-Sova – Bay City, MI
13 Tyler Rankin – Coldwater, MI
15 Josh McKnight – Angola, IN
24 Nate Randall – West Branch, MI
25 Jake Barker – Battle Creek, MI
35 Andy Rutherford – Allegan, MI
44 Teddy Alberts – Kent City, MI
61 Tyler Hassing – Allegan, MI
89 Sierra Lantz – Kent City, MI
90 Daniel Hoffman – Fremont, OH
98 Garrett Gosnell – Brunswick, OH
124 Nick Witzke – Kawkawlin, MI

12:14

Great Lakes Tire Go-Karts Open (8)
4 Scott Trayer – Battle Creek, MI
7 Aaron Morrison – Westland, MI
28 Greg Kurzer – Durand, MI
31 Taylor Tabaszewski – Flushing, MI
42 Tyler Morrison – Westland, MI
57 Al Gierz – Kentwood, MI
77 Tory Kamerling – Wyoming, MI
90 John Ivy – Fremont, OH

12:12

Arena / Mini Cup Cars (9)
1 Scott Quaal – Bridgeport, MI
07 Billy Frey – Grand Rapids, MI
14 Zack Loe – Leesburg, IN
24 Zach Nichols – Pinckney, MI
25 Colton Sensiba – Middleville, MI
27 Ronnie Smith – Comstock Park, MI
48 Steven Nichols – Pinckney, MI
57 Tyler Fitzpatrick – Leesburg, IN
96 Todd Cowan – Grand Rapids, MI

12:10

600cc Non-Winged Mini Sprints (13)
5 Don Dietsch – Farwell, MI
6 Billy Ray Kinzer – Elkhart, IN
11 Drew Dorsett – Monrovia, IN
11R Chase Ridenour – Perry, MI
16 Peter Hathaway – Kalamazoo, MI
19 Tim Neal – Ypsilanti, MI
21 Clay Sanders – Holt, MI
26 Rod Henning – Middletown, OH
27 Brad Lamberson – Parma, MI
29 Russell Strausbaugh – Columbus, OH
35 Mark Zumbrun – Larwill, IN
51 Jason Ormsby – Warsaw, IN
57 Tyler Fitzpatrick – Leesburg, IN
69 Blake Lamb – Warsaw, IN
84 Bill Dunham – Bellevue, MI

12:10

John Ivy glances inside the kart of Shawn Kluck. (Speed51.com photo)

12:07

12:01

The main pits are completely full forcing some teams to pit in the hallway. (Speed51.com photo)

11:53

11:49

Practice continues and it is Quarter Midget Heavy 160’s on the track now.

11:44

Todd Cowan has an interesting hood ornament resting on top of his Mini Cup Car. (Speed51.comphoto)

11:43

Driver Andrew Shield gets advice from his dad before going out to take some practice laps. (Speed51.com photo)

11:39

11:24

Tyler Hassing brings his kart in practice to make some changes. (Speed51.com photo)

11:20

The pits are full today with drivers and teams ready to take home a victory.

11:04

Quarter Midget Jr Honda is now on the track for their first of two practice sessions today.

11:02

11:01

Schedule of Events
10:45 Practice Begins
2:05 Qualifying Begins
-Lawn Mowers
-Dwarf Cars
-Mini Cups
2:25 Break
3:00 Grand Stands Open
3:10 Mini Sprints Qualifying
3:20 Heat Races Begin
6:00 Autograph Session Begins
6:45 Autograph Session Concludes
7:00 Pre-Race Ceremonies
7:15 Feature Races Begin

10:53

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10:53

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10:53

Practice is now underway. There will be practice until 2:00, rotating classes.

10:42

Practice will begin in approximately 5 minutes.

10:33

Track officals are on the track for a final inspection before sending the first group of mini sprints pull out on the track.

10:30

The pill draw is currently going on.

10:25

10:21

The Drivers Meeting is complete. Rotating Practice for all divisions start at 10:45a.m.

10:18

Several Quarter Midgets drivers listen in on today’s Schedule of Events. (Speed51.com photo)

10:15

There will be no transponders for today’s event. The officals reported that there were issues with the timing and scoring. The go-karts will have a pill draw and they will have two heats, as always, to determine their starting order for their feature event.

10:14

Quarter Midgets Junior Honda competitor, Alex Sexton (Center) is celebrating his Seventh Birthday tomorrow; Sunday, January 12th. (Speed51.com photo)

10:11

Midwest Indoor Racing Series Promoter, Scott Menlen begins the Drivers Meeting by going over Procedures and Rules. (Speed51.com photo)

10:11

Drivers meeting is currently underway with the first practice session beginning at 10:45.

10:10

10:09

Good Morning and Welcome to the first race of 2014 at Kellogg Arena for a second time this season for the fourth round of the Midwest Indoor Racing Series. Despite the terrible weather we have been battling in the Midwest this past week, there are numerous teams in the pits today that trudged through the rain to get here today to put on the show.

10:09

The Drivers Meeting has started. (Speed51.com photo)

10:03

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