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Hayes looks to build on 2022 successes

By Ken de la Bastide

With a successful first season under his belt, Brad Hayes is looking to continue making progress with the Kenyon Midget Series. Hayes and his wife, Nan, took over ownership of the series in late 2021 from Don and Mel Kenyon and in the past year brought together a tight knit family of officials, sponsors and competitors.

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Nick Hamilton brings home Rumble title

By Ken de la Bastide

Nick Hamilton scored the Midget feature win at the Rumble this past weekend at the Allen County Coliseum. Hamilton, the 2009 Kenyon Midget Series rookie of the year, qualified 25th on Saturday, but advanced to the feature with a win in the third heat.

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Macenko pleased with 2022 performance

By Ken de la Bastide

For most of the 2022 Kenyon Midget Series, veteran competitor Jackson Macenko challenged for the championship. But he's looking for a new challenge racing pavement sprint cars in 2023.

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Ford expects to challenge for 2023 championship

By Ken de la Bastide

During the second half of the Kenyon Midget Series season, Kyle Ford competed among the front runners no matter what the track surface. Ford closed out the year with five top-five finishes enroute to claiming Rookie of the Year honors.

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Hayes reflects on 2022 season

By Ken de la Bastide

INDIANAPOLIS – At the season ending awards banquet, Kenyon Midget Series owner Brad Hayes reflected on the progress the series has made this past year in his first year of ownership.

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USSA Banquet honors competitors

By Ken de la Bastide

INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time under new ownership the USSA family gathered Saturday to honor the performances during the 2022 season.

Dameron Taylor became the first three-time champion with the Kenyon Midget Series after a tight year-long battle with Jackson Macenko.

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500 Sprint Car Tour to Return to Berlin Raceway with Kenyon Midgets

The 500 Sprint Car Tour presented by Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores will return to Marne, Michigan and Berlin Raceway for two races in 2023. For both events, the 500 Sprint Car Tour will be joined by the United States Speed Association Kenyon Midget Series. The two series will join a host of local Berlin divisions on June 10th and August 5th.

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Taylor's strong finish brings 2022 championship

By Ken de la Bastide

It takes consistency over the course of the Kenyon Midget Series season to secure a championship. Dameron Taylor came from almost 200 points down to overtake Jackson Macenko over the final four races to record his record third series championship.

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Taylor's Anderson win opens Kenyon Midget title cushion

By Ken de la Bastide

ANDERSON, IN - Dameron Taylor took a big step toward a third Kenyon Midget championship with a win at Anderson Speedway. Taylor entered the night with an 8-point margin over Jack Macenko, who for the third consecutive race was snake bit.

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Taylor takes over point lead after Mt. Lawn victory

By Ken de la Bastide

Two-time Kenyon Midget Series champion Dameron Taylor parlayed a perfect day at Mt. Lawn Speedway to take over the championship point lead. Taylor captured the K&K Marketing Fast Qualifier award, scored a KRJ Race Products heat race victory and led the entire distance for his second feature win of the year.

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Tight point battles head to tricky Mt. Lawn oval

By Ken de la Bastide

With three races remaining the battle for both the Kenyon Midget championship and rookie of the year honors are intensifying. The series returns to action this weekend at Mt. Lawn Speedway with its long sweeping front and back straight and the always tricky “home plate” corner.

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Anderson races could determine champion

By Ken de la Bastide

Although Jackson Macenko currently holds a comfortable lead for the Kenyon Midget Series championship, his closest pursuer Dameron Taylor can't be ruled out.

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A tale of two seasons

By Ken de la Bastide

With the season winding down there is a battle for rookie of the year honors with just a single point separating Dave Osborn from Kyle Ford.

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Circle City key to title chase

By Ken de la Bastide

With the 2022 Kenyon Midget Series season entering the home stretch, the two top contenders are ready to do battle.

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Patterson impressive in 2 series starts

By Ken de la Bastide

At the challenging Shadybowl Speedway, Patterson set fast time to capture the K&K Marketing award and followed that up with his first career heat race win.

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