NEWS
Kenyon Classic vital part of series history
By Ken de la Bastide
The race is entering its eighth year in honoring the founders of the USSA Kenyon Midget Series and “The King of the Midgets”, Mel Kenyon.
Tight points chase for rookie honors
By Ken de la Bastide
Through the first two races of the 2024 racing season there is a tight pack of drivers contending for Redline Ace Rookie of the Year honors. Six drivers vying for the honor are bunched in the current point standings separated by only 119 markers.
Event At Berlin Raceway Canceled
The 500 Sprint Car Tour and USSA Kenyon Midget events at Berlin Raceway on Saturday, June 8th have been canceled due to forecasted wet weather. At this time, a rescheduled date has not been determined. An announcement will come, in due time, if and when a rescheduled date is announced.
Drivers anxious for return to Berlin
By Ken de la Bastide
A year ago the Kenyon Midget Series visited the lighting fast Berlin Raceway for the first time with two events. The series returns to the oval in Western Michigan for the first of two events in conjunction with the 500 Sprint Car Tour and drivers are excited for the return trip.
Mixed results for Kenyon veterans at Little 500
By Ken de la Bastide
ANDERSON – Two recent graduates of the Kenyon Midget Series made impressive runs in their initial start in the Little 500.
Cox notches first feature victory
By Ken de la Bastide
INDIANAPOLIS – It turned into a perfect night for Jalen Cox as he swept the Kenyon Midget action at Circle City Raceway.
Drivers ready to hit the dirt at Circle City
By Ken de la Bastide
With the Kenyon Midget Series set to tackle the dirt oval at Circle City Raceway two drivers are looking for momentum.
Gaines notches Anderson win
By Ken de la Bastide
ANDERSON – For the first time in at least three years Clayton Gaines claimed victory in a Kenyon Midget Series feature race. Gaines was the winner in the sixth annual Dick Jordan Classic Sunday at Anderson Speedway.
Story lines entering 2024 season
By Ken de la Bastide
The 2024 season starts with the 6th running of the Dick Jordan Classic with wide open competition for the championship and rookie of the year titles.
Carey ready for new role
By Ken de la Bastide
For more than two decades Justin Carey has had a presence around racing, this year he expands that role with the Kenyon Midget Series.
Trisdon Brown stepping up to midget competition
By Ken de la Bastide
“Bob East said I should try a Kenyon Midget. I'm hoping to run the full season, but it will depend on any possible conflicts with the Silver Crown series,” Brown said.
Shaw hoping to transition in Kenyon Midget Series
By Ken de la Bastide
“My main goal is to do better than I did last year and get better at each race,” he said. “I want to get comfortable in the car and hopefully compete for a championship at the end of the year. I think that's a reasonable goal for me.”
Tecco taking next career step
By Ken de la Bastide
Tanner Tecco is joining the growing list of Kenyon Midget competitors taking their racing to the next level.
Hoosier price reduction and tire limits for 2024
Tire costs are one of the biggest expenses in all forms of racing. For 2024 the Kenyon Midget Series and Hoosier are addressing this issue in two ways.
Hill bringing 5 cars to 2024 races
By Ken de la Bastide
Coming off a successful first season with the Kenyon Midget Series, Indiana business owner Jeff Hill is coming back in a big way.
Hammond looks to build on rookie season
By Ken de la Bastide
Coming off a late season charge that earned him the Redline Ace rookie of the year honors, Evan Hammond is looking to take the next step.
Brown teaming with Hill for full season
By Ken de la Bastide
“We love the midget,” he said. “We're 100% committed to competing full-time.”
Gaines focusing 2024 on pavement events
By Ken de la Bastide
Alexandria resident Clayton Gaines has been a regular with the Kenyon Midget Series for many years and is planning to run a majority of the pavement events this year.
Shilkuski looking to hone skills with Kenyon Midgets
By Ken de la Bastide
Veteran midget competitor Ryan Shilkuski is coming to the Kenyon Midget Series with a desire to race more and improve his skills.
2024 Schedule
It's an exciting mix of great tracks on both dirt and pavement and it all gets started on April 6. We'll see you at the track!