10,000-TO-WIN 28th "FIREMAN'S NATIONALS"
 

10,000-TO-WIN 28th "FIREMAN'S NATIONALS" SEPTEMBER 5 AT ANGELL PARK SPEEDWAY


Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, Okla. is the defending champion of the "Fireman's Nationals" presented by Pepsi, which celebrates its 28th running September 5 at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisc.

The 2009 event, which offers $10,000-to-win and $300 to start the 50-lap feature, is part of the USAC Mopar National Midget Series and will figure into the intense battle for the 2009 National championship.

Bacon was the latest in a list of 15 drivers who have been victorious in the historic race. Kevin Olson and the late Kevin Doty are five-time champions, while Dan Boorse, Tracy Hines and Scott Hatton have each won twice.

Two-time USAC National Midget Champion Jerry Coons Jr. won the 2007 event and is among former winners expected to challenge the 1/3-mile dirt oval September 5.

Coons ranks fourth in the current USAC National standings going into this weekend's National Midget Auto Racing "Hall of Fame Classic" at Sun Prairie, which serves as the home for the "Hall of Fame."

Brad Kuhn of Avon, Ind., seeking his initial "Fireman's Nationals" victory, sits atop the USAC standings, closely pursued by California drivers Brad Sweet and Darren Hagen. Sweet is 32 points back, while Hagen trails by 37 and Coons is 86 back.

Angell Park has hosted a total of 38 USAC Midget races, beginning with Larry Rice's victory in 1970. Olson leads the list of USAC winners with five, while Doty has three. Only six drivers have won more than once in USAC competition at the storied track.


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USAC should have this race LIVE ON THE WEB, to promote Midget racing....:2:

Really wish I coulda made this race..:41::

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Pine, you can still have time to make this race. Unless it's going to take you more than 7 days to get to the track. :11: :5:

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:14: :3: I didn't even look at the date, I just thought Fred was Promoting THIS weekends racing.....

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This is one of the best Midget events of the season.

We'll be there on our way to DuQuoin.

steiny

runnin late but ill try 2 b there by 430 gates.
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I can watch the weather during the week for anybody who might be coming from a distance, although i thought last Saturday we would be fine and that didn't happen.

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Thank you Tim! That would be great!!:8:

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So far the weather looks good for Saturday. I will update every day up until Saturday morning. I don't think i'm going to Dodge County Friday night until i get some clarification on how the feature is going to be run with this lock in thing from the July 3rd race.

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Tim, I wasn't going to say anything about your forcasting skills last weekend, but now that you have brought up the topic--------.
Given the fact that Sunday nites Hall of Fame Classic was one of the best races I have seen at the Prairie or anywhere in a long time its a shame they had to call last Saturdays event. The weather is looking great for the Fox this Friday at Dodge and the Firemans on Saturday. I will let you make the final forcast though!! :)

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Final forecast is.......great racing weather! Nice and sunny all day with a high of 77. :6:

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is anyone going to be able to do updates tonight from dodge county

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I would have gave it a shot if i went but i decided to stay home and wait for Saturday. I will take a shot and see if i can reach anybody at Dodge County.

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If you see a fat, bearded guy with a "GOT BEER" hat, say "HI!". That'll be me!

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So i should look for you at Sun Prairie Saturday?

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Yes, my son, my wife & I will be there on our way to DuQuoin. Neither of them have been to AP before.

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I'll see you there, Tim. We're leaving for the Land of Cheese, in the morning.:6:

Jerry

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sprntr i will be looking for the "Got Beer" hat. Jerry have a safe trip and i will look for you. We will be in the top row in one of the sections behind the flagman. Or my Dad's van will be parked inside and behind the concession stand that has the bathrooms down below.

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Is anybody going to do updates tonight? I could attempt some results but i've never done this before and i do like to have a few beverages during the night.

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Tim - Sorry I missed you Sat. Had a great time watching great racing at a beautiful facility. Sat with jimmydiesel and had a great conversation thrughout. See you down the road somewhere! :32:

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Sorry i missed you to. I brought my 10 year old son along so i didn't wander to much from our seats.