Recent content by Brian Thompson

Easy to Complain I have watched all of the wonderful posts that have been placed on the happenings on the 23rd. 15 midget shows at Belle-Clair without an incident. Large car counts with few fans in the first three years resulting in a loss of money. Everyone said you cant quit the racing is...

DQ Car Show Weather looks nice. 50 and sunny.

BELLEVILLE, IL: Exciting midget and winged sprint car racing will make an early spring visit to the Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Illinois on Sunday April 23rd for the 2nd Annual DQ Clash. The midgets, co-sanctioned by the Badger and POWRi organizations, and sprints sanctioned by the Ideal...

Come on out to the Sherman, IL Dairy Queen next Saturday from 11 - 2 to check out the new sprint, midget and modified rides for the 2006 season. The car show is in preparation for the 2nd Annual DQ Clash April 23 at Spoon River Speedway featuring the Badger & POWRi Midgets $2,000 to win, Sprint...

We plan on a practice day March 25 and open on April 1. The paperwork has been signed. A deposit has been made. I have a complete schedule ready to release as soon as the deal is officially done and the fairboard and city agree with what has been proposed. Brian Thompson

Stop by the Lincoln Speedway booth this weekend at the Midwest Speed Expo for proposed 2006 payouts for sprints, modifieds, street stocks, and hornets as well as other race information. Brian Thompson

Belleville, IL: Avon Indiana's Brad Kuhn claimed victory in the 30 lap Arnie Knepper Memorial presented by Fred Bach Auto Body Wednesday night at Belle-Clair Speedway. Kuhn started on the pole and jumped out to an early lead over Brad Loyet, Mike Hess, and Daniel Adler. Kuhn built a...

Large fields in both divisions expected

Arnie Knepper Frisbess 300 Arnie Knepper Memorial frisbees will be tossed into the stands on August 10th. A special print of Anrie from Belle-Clair is imprinted on the frisbee

Belleville, IL: A St. Clair County Fair tradition continues Wednesday, August 10th when midget auto racing comes to the Belle-Clair Speedway for the 14th Annual Arnie Knepper Memorial Race. The track, located on the fairgrounds property, generally draws its largest open wheel crowd of the year...

Belle-Clair Midget Photos from July 10th Updated Visit www.gwowr.com and check out the over 70 photos provided by Allen and Kevin Horcher. Next midget event at Belle-Clair will be the Arnie Knepper Memorial Wednesday August 10th

$250 worth of quarters will be spilled out on the front straight for all kids under 12 to chase after the micro sprint heats. Bring the kids and let them fill up their pockets. Hot laps 6:00 Racing 6:30 Adult tickets $12 Kids under 12 free www.gwowr.com

BELLEVILLE, IL: For the third time this season, midget auto racing roars into the Belle-Clair Speedway Sunday, July 10th for the annual Shannon Finley Memorial Race sanctioned by Gateway Racing Incorporated (GRI).. Another strong contingent of GRI competitors will step up to give previous...

Go to http://www.gwowr.com and check out the photos courtesy of Allen and Kevin Horcher. Next Belle-Clair midget show is July 10. Thank you to all the fans and racers who have supported us this year. Brian Thompson

Midget Races Are Running The midget and micro event at Belle-Clair is still on for tonight. We have not had any rain at all up to the time of this post. Race time is 6:30 tonight. Track phone is 618 233-0052