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2015 Chili Bowl (6) (4,413)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: 2015 Chili Bowl
1/20/14, 9:26 AM
I think my ticket for 5 days was about $260. Pit passes were $45 per day. But, if you have tickets they are half price. You have to get the pit pass for the balance of the week and turn in your...
Mav TV (8) (3,646)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Mav TV
1/19/14, 11:02 AM
MAVTV crammed a lot of stuff in and considering how quickly they move the show along at the Chili Bowl I too think they did a great job. Although they did keep the camera on Kevin for that C main (I...
Winged Midget (16) (6,235)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Winged Midget
1/11/14, 11:13 AM
It looks a lot like what JJ did with a Sprint Car at Oskaloosa for that first big money show for the Non-Winged World series, when CRA came to the midwest. It was a light blue car with shark teeth...
Sun Prairie (33) (11,829)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Sun Prairie
1/1/14, 12:22 PM
Angell Park is over 100 years old. Col. Angell died in 1907, before Midgets were invented. The only local string attached, that is part of local lore, that I've ever heard of, was that if the fire...
Sun Prairie (33) (11,829)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Sun Prairie
12/31/13, 8:16 AM
The SPVFD and City of Sun Prairie have come to an agreement yesterday. It's for 2 years with a 3rd year option. It would appear that part of the Angell Park puzzle can be put to rest.
Sun Prairie (33) (11,829)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Sun Prairie
12/30/13, 10:27 AM
I'd love to hear from sprint car drivers who have raced at Angell Park, to see if widening the corners would/will help the sprint car racing at APS. I've enjoyed the winged and non-winged shows...
Sun Prairie (33) (11,829)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Sun Prairie
12/30/13, 10:07 AM
Living in Sun Prairie, I've even lost track of where we are with SPVFD going to a paid status in Sun Prairie (or not).
I don't know all the logistics of SPVFD, but realize, they also cover some of...
IOW Photographers – Your Best 2012 Shot – A Series (29) (24,397)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: IOW Photographers – Your Best 2012 Shot – A Se
1/2/13, 9:08 AM
Can't quite figure out how to do post a pic. My son, Eric, who was 12 at the time. Took this shot of TMez at Terre Haute last year....
Chili Bowl tickets, 2 sets all 5 days under face (0) (1,830)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Chili Bowl tickets, 2 sets all 5 days under face
12/1/11, 10:13 AM
Hi Folks,
I'm selling my pair of Chili Bowl tickets. They are in section A row 10. They are great seats on the front-stretch, just coming out of turn 4. All five nights, only $450. My cost...
Brad kuhn sets angell park record (1) (2,103)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Brad kuhn sets angell park record
6/28/11, 10:14 PM
Thanks to you, RWMS for letting the team come to Sun Prairie! Brad is always a welcome addition to any Midget show and the fans at Angell Park really enjoy seeing him!
Badger Midgets at Angell Park Labor Day (1) (1,832)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Badger Midgets at Angell Park Memorial Day
5/30/11, 9:07 AM
Finish off your Memorial Day holiday, like you have all weekend, with racing!
The Badger Midget race at Angell Park was rained out on Sunday and they will go tonight, Memorial Day Monday!

Pit...
Injured racing photographer could use help... (0) (1,922)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Injured racing photographer could use help...
5/25/11, 8:51 AM
From the current issue of "FlatOut Magazine":
FlatOut Photographer John Lee Injured; Fans Can Help

One of the finest photographers in the country was injured in late April after a scary incident...
Angell Park Road Construction (5) (2,099)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Angell Park Road Construction
5/12/11, 4:46 PM
The detour was up as of yesterday.
I will do my best, as I live in the area, to let you know when that part opens.
The blocked part of N is actually just north of the TT intersection. Please stay...
Kuhn/Hagen II Angell Park This Weekend! (4) (2,968)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: Kuhn/Hagen II Angell Park This Weekend!
5/10/11, 5:46 PM
Tim, thanks for sticking up for me. I never jones for a by-line.
I am the guy who wrote the original story of the Nationals for Angell Park and "The Star," newspaper in Sun Prairie. I've been...
Kuhn/Hagen II Angell Park This Weekend! (4) (2,968)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Kuhn/Hagen II Angell Park This Weekend!
5/10/11, 7:02 AM
Could there been a more intriguing opener in Angell Park Speedway’s history? Were there ever this many storylines? Just days away from the season opening doubleheader, here are some things to...
COMMENTS Please... (35) (8,443)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Re: COMMENTS Please...
5/2/11, 6:51 AM
Fall asleep on the sofa? I've fallen asleep in the stands. Sober.
Midget HoF Banquet in Tulsa Chili Bowl week (0) (1,962)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Midget HoF Banquet in Tulsa Chili Bowl week
12/15/10, 12:15 PM
The deadline to purchase tickets for the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is approaching.
Dec. 31 is the cut off for ordering.

The event is held on the Friday of Chili...
History of Angell Park Speedway DVD (0) (2,415)
Posted By Bill Blumer
History of Angell Park Speedway DVD
12/3/10, 7:46 AM
"Touched by an Angell-The Story of Angell Park Speedway," is a fun and fast-paced DVD, just like the subject matter it tells the story of.
At an hour and 44 minutes, this documentary covers the...
Wisconsin and area OW photos for sale (0) (1,584)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Wisconsin and area OW photos for sale
6/16/10, 9:38 AM
I have thousands of 4x6 photos and a good 500 8x10's of midgets and sprint cars for sale.
I'll make great package deals to any drivers or owners who are interested in buying photos of themselves or...
Angell Park Updates to Opener (10) (5,671)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Angell Park Updates to Opener
5/13/10, 7:08 PM
Check out Angell Park Speedway's website www.angellpark.com . There have been a lot of updates on the new programs and payouts at APS this year. Also, there are notes from recent conversations with...
Midget HOF banquet tickets for Tulsa Jan 15 (1) (1,703)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Midget HOF banquet tickets for Tulsa Jan 15
10/26/09, 6:03 AM
Reservations are now being accepted for the 2010 National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The banquet and luncheon will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2010 in Central...
Gas City (4) (2,246)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Gas City
7/7/09, 7:45 AM
I'm going to visit a Friday night show at Gas City soon.

What do I need to know?

Is the infield open to fans?

If not where should I sit?

What time do hot laps start (the website really...
Midget HOF banquet tickets for Tulsa Jan 16 (0) (2,541)
Posted By Bill Blumer
Midget HOF banquet tickets for Tulsa Jan 16
11/3/08, 5:56 PM
The National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame site, www.worthyofhonor.com , is offering advanced tickets, with payment via PayPal for the upcoming inductions to be held during the 2009 Chili Bowl...