NEWS
Rain halts spirited Paragon racing
By Ken de la Bastide
PARAGON – Mother Nature interrupted the first ever visit of the Kenyon Midget Series to Paragon Speedway, but what racing that took place left those in attendance impressed.
Dirty August will impact point's chase
By Ken de la Bastide
For the first time in the history of the Kenyon Midget Series a string of four races will be contested on dirt tracks. “Dirty August” will see the Kenyon Midget teams competing twice at Paragon Speedway and twice at Circle City.
Houk masters Berlin oval
By Ken de la Bastide
MARNE, MI – Ayrton Houk became the first driver in Kenyon Midget Series racing action to record two wins this season. After missing several races Houk returned to action Saturday at Berlin Raceway, it was his first appearance at the track.
Will Berlin produce another new 2023 winner?
By Ken de la Bastide
The series returns for the second time to the lightning fast Berlin Raceway where Ford turned in a dominant performance earlier by claiming fast time, heat and feature wins.
Bettis scores in first Kenyon Midget event
By Ken de la Bastide
ANDERSON, IN – In an unusual happening in racing, Florida teenager Colton Bettis scored the victory in his first event Kenyon Midget race.
Kenyon Classic attracting national interest
By Ken de la Bastide
The seventh running of the Don and Mel Kenyon Classic at Anderson Speedway is attracting two new drivers to the series.
Kenyon Midget graduates excel at the next level
By Ken de la Bastide
Three recent Kenyon Midget racers are exceling at the next level. Read more about Trey Osborne, Jackson Macenko, and Thomas Schrage…
Nothing better than winning feeling
By Ken de la Bastide
Throughout the second half of the 2022 Kenyon Midget season rookie driver Kyle Ford was knocking at the door for that first victory. Ford accomplished that feat earlier his month with a clean sweep of the event at Berlin Raceway, the biggest track the competitors have ever raced on.
Ford sweeps Berlin for first career win
By Ken de la Bastide
MARNE. MI – Kyle Ford was all smiles after climbing out of his Kenyon Midget after winning his first career feature win.
Berlin will bring high speed thrills
By Ken de la Bastide
When the Kenyon Midget Series travels to Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan it will be the biggest track the competitors have ever raced on. The D-shaped track, just under a half-mile, features wide sweeping corners with two well defined racing lines.
Kenyon Midgets head to Paragon
By Ken de la Bastide
When the Kenyon Midget Series travels to Paragon Speedway for the first dirt track race of the season it will present new challenges to the competitors. The 3/8-mile Paragon Speedway is the biggest dirt track the Kenyon Midget Series will have visited in recent year.
Cox looking for new racing challenges
By Ken de la Bastide
In only his second race on pavement, Jalen Cox was in position for a podium finish at the Indianapolis Speedrome.
Houk dominates Speedrome Midgets
By Ken de la Bastide
Indianapolis – Former Kenyon Midget Series champion Ayrton Houk put together a perfect night Friday at the Indianapolis Speedrome.
Speedrome brings new challenges
By Ken de la Bastide
After opening the season on the high banked quarter-mile Anderson Speedway oval, the Kenyon Midget Series will be facing a new challenge. The second race of the season is set for the one-fifth mile oval Indianapolis Speedrome that is flat and requires lot of patience from competitors.
Harmon returning to his passion
By Ken de la Bastide
When Brian Harmon came to US24 Speedway last year for the final race of the Kenyon Midget Series season, it was for the first time in 19 years.
Rookies show promise at season opener
By Ken de la Bastide
Of the eight rookies at the season opening Dick Jordan Classic at Anderson Speedway, six were able to finish in the top ten.
Taylor repeats as Dick Jordan Classic winner
By Ken de la Bastide
ANDERSON – Defending Kenyon Midget Series champion Dameron Taylor opened the 2023 campaign with a victory in the Dick Jordan Classic. Taylor a master on the high banked quarter-mile oval Anderson Speedway took the lead from Dezi Pedregon on the fourth lap to record the win. Taylor becomes the first driver in the five-year history of the Dick Jordan Classic to win it more than once.
9 rookies set for season opener
By Ken de la Bastide
A stellar field of 17 competitors is expected for the Kenyon Midget Series season opener at Anderson Speedway. Among the 17 listed entrants for the Dick Jordan Classic on Saturday there are nine rookies among the competitors, two former champions and five former race winners.
Hollmeyer follows Macenko into Midget Series
By Ken de la Bastide
With Macenko moving to the 500 Sprint Car Tour for the 2023 season, it left a potent Kenyon Midget seat unfilled. “My dad had an interest in the Kenyon Midgets and with the seat available my name came up,” Hollmeyer said.
Learning the ropes
By Ken de la Bastide
Four drivers hoping to compete for rookie of the year honors with the Kenyon Midget Series got their first seat time at the challenging Anderson Speedway. The four drivers were joined for the opening practice session at the high banked quarter-mile oval on March 26 along with veteran campaigners Aryton Houk, Clayton Gaines and John Robbins.