Millstadt, IL - The O'Reilly POWRi National Midget and 600cc Outlaw Micro
Sprint Series make their way to Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, IL this
Saturday night to contest the first of four scheduled events for the 2009
season. 2006 POWRi National Midget series champ, Brad Kuhn, leads the
series with a slim point lead over 2008 rookie sensation Ryan Criswell and
2009 rookie candidate Andrew Felker. Kuhn has posted two wins to open the
season at Duquoin, IL and Jacksonville, IL with 2007 POWRi Champ Brad Loyet
taking the checkers at Macon Speedway.
2007 & 2008 POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprint Champ Derek King of Vienna, IL
has the early point lead heading into Belle-Clair. King, who has been
consistent in his first three events this season, is still looking for his
first victory of the season and has his sights set on Belleville. King
will have his hands full with 2009 feature winners Gregg Dillion, Jeremy
Camp and Andrew Peters looking to add to the win column.
Belle-Clair pit gates open at 1:00 PM and general admission opens at 4:00 PM. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM with racing at 7:00 PM. General admission tickets are $12 each with kids 6 and under free. Stop by your local metro area O’Reilly Auto Parts Store to purchase your tickets and you’ll pay only $10.
Sprint Series make their way to Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, IL this
Saturday night to contest the first of four scheduled events for the 2009
season. 2006 POWRi National Midget series champ, Brad Kuhn, leads the
series with a slim point lead over 2008 rookie sensation Ryan Criswell and
2009 rookie candidate Andrew Felker. Kuhn has posted two wins to open the
season at Duquoin, IL and Jacksonville, IL with 2007 POWRi Champ Brad Loyet
taking the checkers at Macon Speedway.
2007 & 2008 POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro Sprint Champ Derek King of Vienna, IL
has the early point lead heading into Belle-Clair. King, who has been
consistent in his first three events this season, is still looking for his
first victory of the season and has his sights set on Belleville. King
will have his hands full with 2009 feature winners Gregg Dillion, Jeremy
Camp and Andrew Peters looking to add to the win column.
Belle-Clair pit gates open at 1:00 PM and general admission opens at 4:00 PM. Hot laps begin at 6:00 PM with racing at 7:00 PM. General admission tickets are $12 each with kids 6 and under free. Stop by your local metro area O’Reilly Auto Parts Store to purchase your tickets and you’ll pay only $10.
