Midgets Return To Montpelier Motor Speedway Saturday Night, August 17
The Montpelier Motor Speedway will host their 4th Midget race of the 2013 season this Saturday Night, August 17th before heading into a very busy September month for Midgets. Billy Wease will enter the weekend as the series points leader followed closely by Claremore, Oklahoma Rookie, Blake Edwards, and Michael Koontz. A major points shakeup is expected as any car in the top 20 will have an opportunity to land in the top 10 positions with just 4 races left during the 2013 season. The series has found parity between competitors and has sent four different winners to victory lane: Darren Hagen, Shane Hollingsworth, Billy Wease, and Isaac Chapple. The Midget series, features full size and power midgets, with an open tire and engine rule for competitors. The series so far this season has averaged nearly 25 entries per race. The series sponsor is Tony Rose a represenative of American Racer Tire.
Montpelier Motor Speedway Midget Championship Points Chase
1st Billy Wease Noblesville, Indiana 204
2nd Blake Edwards Claremore, Oklahoma 184
3rd Michael Koontz Bloomington, Indiana 164
4th - Colton Cottle - Kansas, Illinois
5th Justin Peck Monrovia, Indiana 152
6th Stratton Briggs Anna, Ohio 106
7th Ross Rankine Indianapolis, Indiana 142
8th Chett Gehrke Kokomo, Indiana 134
9th Shane Hollingsworth Lafayette, Indiana 116
10th Parker Price Miller Kokomo, Indiana 112
11th - Kurt Mayhew - 110
12th - Nick Speidel - 103
13th - Justin Dickerson - 103
14th - Isaac Chapple - 98
15th - Tyler Ransbottom - 94
16th - Jeff Zelinski - 94
17th - Aaron Schuck - 93
18th - Nick Lucas - 89
19th - Travis Berryhill - 80
20th - Aaron Pierce - 80
Rookie of the Year Standings
1st Blake Edwards Claremore, Oklahoma - 184
2nd Stratton Briggs Anna, Ohio - 148
3rd Justin Dickerson Pittsboro, Indiana - 103
4th - Jeff Zelinski Joliet, Illinois - 94
5th Aaron Schuck Joliet, Illinois - 93
2013 Winners
April 5 Darren Hagen Riverside, California (26 Entries)
April 6 Shane Hollingsworth Lafayette, Indiana (28 Entries)
April 20 Rain Out
May 4 Billy Wease Noblesville, Indiana (20 Entries)
May 18 - Rain Out
June 1 - Rain Out
July 28 - Isaac Chapple - Wilkinson, Indiana (25 Entries)
Remaining 2013 Midget Schedule
August 17, Saturday
September 7, Saturday
September 14, Saturday
September 28, Saturday
Times
Gates Open - 3:00 PM
Hot Laps 5:00 PM
Racing - 6:30 PM
Admission
General Admission - $12
Kids (12 and Under) Free
Pit Pass - $25
Location
East Central Indiana
Montpelier Motor Speedway
700 South Jefferson
Montpelier, Indiana 47359
I69 Exit 264
Web & Media
Official Website:
www.MontpelierMotorSpeedway.com
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