I was worried when I heard my name over the P.A. At first thought I had dropped my wallet running in from the parking lot after a late start. Then I thought I might have pulled a Danny Burton type stunt and left my headlights on with the keys locked inside. Then I thought the POWRi officials had seen me watching the Late Models. (anyone with ear wax buildup problems should watch them at Belle-Clair as any ear wax will be rattled loose in seconds) Then I thought I might be getting reprimanded for the worse crime of the day: showing up late at a POWRi midget race at my favorite place to watch midgets.

Luckily it was none of the above. POWRi announcer Jim Childers visits here,and saw I'd be at Belle-Clair,and he wanted to meet me! Jim has mentioned Indiana Open Wheel at many of the POWRi races that I have attended in the last few years.

Pretty good night of racing,with a lot of passing in the middle and back of the field. Andrew Felker from 23rd to 4th at the finish is just one example,Zach Daum from 13th or so to 3rd is another.The last lap,last corner slider that Nick Knepper tried on Christopher Bell was the icing on the cake for a good night of racing.

Joe B Miller riding the highline for the win in the 600s was another pretty good run for the night.

When was the last time you were at a racetrack that had a cushion about 2 feet tall and right up against the wall?


On to Macon for tonights POWRi race. I'm expecting another stellar night of POWRi midget racing there tonight,and it will be a good tuneup for Illinois Midget week in just a few short weeks. Make sure to add it in to your racing calendar!

I also can not wait for the doubleheader weekend of midget racing at Belle-Clair Speedway on July 5-6th ....