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Many of you know there were the usual crashes and bashes that go along with a National Event. One such accident involved Joe Ryan Osborn from Pennsylvania. During the Light B A-main, Joe Ryan was hurt when he hit the wall head-on exiting the corner after getting hit on his inside while in the middle of the corner. He suffered serious head trauma and is currently in a neck brace. Please sign the GuestBook
- My Guestbook

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Don't forget............. if you aren't doing anything next weekend -
The Albuquerque, NM - Road Runner Club has put together a race to fill the void when Gasoline Alley Nationals were cancelled this year.
July 11 - 13 - Albuquerque, NM
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2008 Eastern Grands Winners
Dale Miller - Sr Honda, Cayden Lapcevich - Jr Honda and Jr Stock,
Tyler Reeser - Lt 'B, Matthew Hughes - Hvy Honda, Ty Fiser - Sr Stock,
Kris Lederer - Lt Mod, (middle row) Jared Kunkle - Hvy 160,
Colin Thompson - World Formula, Danny Wykes - Hvy 'B,
Alex Mayer - Lt 'AA, Tom Kunsman, Jr - Hvy 160,
(back row) Zeke Lewis - Hvy 'AA, Anthony Flannery - Half,
Domenic Melair - Hvy Mod





Corey DiMatteo races to the front of the Lt Mod E Main
The finish was as follows - Brandon Grosso, Mick D'Agostino, Harlee Schaffer, Tyler Castle, Brendon Bock, Vinnie Miller, Cory DiMatteo, Dustin Davis Trenton Besgrove, Daniel Stolte


Light GX 160 "D" Main Racing

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Silver City Quarter Midget Club - 2008 Eastern Grands
This is where they all line up for the "Big Show"


Rain Delays bring out the Golf Karts.
Fortunately there haven't been many rain delays at the
2008 Eastern Grands
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Thanks again to all of you for your emails on Qualifying Day. I couldn't keep up with all of them. Thank you for your continued support of our
LIVE UPDATE site. Over 2600 times it was accessed during Qualifying.
We miss those at home who couldn't make it here and we totally appreciate your interest in us here. Any questions or comments please just send an email and I will do my best to get back to you. EMAIL
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Congratulations to all of those that went the fastest in each class.
Jr Honda - Sydney Prince, Sr Honda - Colin Thompson
Hvy Honda - Matt Galko
Jr Stock - Christopher Lomartire, Sr Stock - Kris Lederer
Lt Mod - Kris Lederer, Hvy Mod - Danny Wykes
Lt 160 - Adam Wilcox - Hvy 160 - Jared Fryar
Lt 'B - Austin Kochenash, Hvy 'B - Danny Wykes
Lt 'AA - Justin Peck, Hvy 'AA - Danny Wykes
Half - Tyler Reeser
World Formula - Erik Jones
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Car Counts by Class at the 2008 Eastern Grands
Junior Honda - 44, Senior Honda - 85, Heavy Honda - 45
Junior Stock - 24, Senior Stock - 37, Light Mod - 40
Heavy Mod - 13, Lt 160 - 77, Hvy 160 - 57
Lt 'B - 25, Hvy 'B - 19, Lt 'AA - 15, Hvy 'AA - 11
Half - 22, World Formula 45
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Watch the next issue of Coast 2 Coast Racing News to read the very informative article about Safety Equipment. Our Expert will tell you
WHEN to replace Equipment,
WHEN it is safe to pass it down to other racers and HOW to care for your equipment. The next issue of Coast 2 Coast Racing News was mailed on Monday June 24, 2008

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World Record Race is Scheduled
Many come from far and wide to go fast at the
Ernie Bose World Record Race
The Orange Show Quarter Midget Club will host the
2008 Ernie Bose World Record Race
November 8 - 9, 2008

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PARKING BEGINS AT 8:00 AM ON FRIDAY,
JUNE 20, 2008 - FOR THE 2008 EASTERN GRANDS
at close of PRE-Registration there were
564 cars registered
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More Alumni News
Joey Logano Wins Nationwide Race at Kentucky (read more)
Pennsylvania Quarter Midget Alum - Lucas Wolfe, currently running in the World of Outlaw Sprint Car division is sidelined because of Injury
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The first Leg of the 2008 California Monza was held at Baylands
on June 14 and 15, 2008. There were 80 cars present.
After racing on Saturday night many gathered for the Tri-Tip
Dinner and many got together and did PotLuck.
The 2008 California Monza is off to a great start.
Watch for their new historical website coming soon!
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Briggs Racing Announces Savings Bonds for participants at
2008 Grand National Events (read more)
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Terre Haute raced June 14 and donated their 50/50 Raffle proceeds to the American Red Cross because of all the flooding in the Indiana area.
Many families are displaced and many homes are still under water in the
Terre Haute area. Eleven inches of rain fell last weekend.
Young Camden Holbert was the winner of the 50/50 raffle and he gave all of his winnings to the cause.
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The I-25 Series consisting of New Mexico and Colorado Clubs held their first race of the series on Saturday, June 14 at the Pikes Peak Club in Colorado Springs, CO. There were 40 cars with over 20 making the drive from Albuquerque. Saturday night the racers packed up and drove 116 miles north to run the RMQMA Club on Sunday in Erie. The 2nd leg of the series was held at the RMQMA track on Sunday. The car count swelled to 80. The next event for this series will be the Balloon Race in Albuquerque in October.

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The Robbie Stanley Memorial Race for Quarter Midgets was originally held in May but was postponed due to rain. The event was sponsored by USAC in honor of the accomplishments Robbie had as a USAC driver.  The race is the Heavy 'AA Class event and will be run at the Kokomo, Indiana Regional on Sunday, August 17th.
 July 5 - 6 Region 4 will run Mac-O-Chee Regionals.
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As many of you know, last December the Clouse family suffered a fire that destroyed their home. Although they were grateful no one was hurt, the loss of their home and personal possessions was devastating. Among the items that were lost were Cooper's trophies from the 2007 Eastern Grands at Miami Valley. The Miami Valley club was able to put a smile back on Cooper's face when they presented him with replacement trophies at the regional race June 8. Great job again Cooper!!
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This weekend, June 14 - 15, the Long Standing California Monza will begin the 2008 season. The first of 4 legs will be at Baylands
in San Jose, California
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Our Reporters are the best.... when they get requests
- we make it happen! Just for you RK
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Congratulations to Keith Zimmerman for being the
"Fastest Quarter Midget Driver in the Country!!!!"
Lt B - 4.7765 - Thank You to the Zimmermans for the Cool T-shirts:
"4 Second Club"
"If it takes you 2 1/2 seconds to turn left you aren't at the Orange Show!
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Attention Racer's Going to the Eastern Grands in Connecticut.
On Saturday night, June 21, Silver City is hosting a Welcome Dinner. They need a count so they can plan for the party! (click here)
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Miami Valley - Region 4 Race had 94 cars on Honda Day.
Jr Honda - Parker Smith, Sr Honda - Ethan Mullett,
Hvy Honda - Lauren Longbrake, Lt 160 - Tyler Shullick,
Hvy 160 - Cannon Konzer, Jr Stock - Cayden Lapcevich,
Sr Stock - Quintin Bear, Lt Mod - Alex Mayer, Lt 'B - Ryan Fleming,
Hvy 'B - Adam Wilsdon, Lt 'AA - Tyler Shullick,
Hvy 'AA - Adam Wilsdon, World Formula - Craig Schwartz
Thanks to our roving reporter - Kim Peck
We are so glad to report that the Peck Family is ok after the freak accident they experienced returning home from the Regional.
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Mark your calendars for the annual Willie Magrell Memorial Event at Northwest Ohio QMA. The event is scheduled for
June 27, 28, 29, 2008.
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Music City Racers (Nashville) of Region 3
Raced to give to Vanderbilt - Life Flight.
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Region 12 completes their Region Series
Arizona Clubs finish before Hot Temperatures Hit the South. Congratulations to the Winners for the 2008 Series
Region 12 Chuck Haynes Memorial Series
Final Standings/Participation
October 2007- May 2008
6 Race Series - (complete results)
Jr Novice - RJ Ahumada, Sr Novice - Derek Webster, Jr Honda - Cameron Morga,
Sr Honda - Justin Irwin, Hvy Honda - Kyle Zimmerman, Jr Stock - Cameron Morga
Sr Stock - Joshua Jackson, Lt 160 - Jason Irwin, Lt Mod - Joshua Jackson,
Hvy 160 - Kyle Zimmerman, Lt 'B - Jason Irwin, World Formula - Ryan Therkidsen
Lt 'AA - Austin Ahumada, Hvy 'AA - Ben Kullos
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Former QuarterMidget Alumni Makes NASCAR Debut
Watch for more info about Joey Logano
He raced from the Silver City Club.


Where are they now? On May 17th 2008 at Ventura Raceway, 25 of Pomona Valley Quarter Midget Racing Associations (Southern, California) graduates were all together racing in classes from 360 Sprints, USAC Midgets, Focus Midgets, and Jr. Focus Midgets all on the same night. It was very cool to see all them having a great time together like the old days.
Top row left to right: Christopher Gansen, Austin Smith, Donny Gansen, Joe Leiper, Nick Carlson, Garrett Hansen, Alex Bowman, Robby Josett, Nic Faas.
Bottom row left to right: JD Laird, Michael Lewis, Aaron Schankerman, Andrew Mulhearn, Casey Martinez, Lance Butler, Jake Swanson, Zac Bozanich, Joey Fabozzi, David Perry Jr.
Not in picture but were there racing also - Gordy Edwards, Randi Pankratz, Kevin Michnowicz
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Good News for Eastern Racers
The Club worked hard to NOT lose their beloved Wall Stadium facility for the Garden State Quarter Midget Club.
The club MAY be racing again possibly by June!
Congratulations to their members who worked so hard to
get this done. More information to come.
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Very Cool Race Weekend coming up for Music City QMA.
This weekend - May 31 - in Nashville. This club will be giving back to one of the best charites - Vanderbilt - Life Flight.
Life Flight will land in the infield during the event.
Huge Raffle - "Bristol - NASCAR" Tickets, Parts, Wheels, Tires, and other gifts. And special awards for the winners this weekend. (more)
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For MOST Quarter Midget Tracks - this Memorial Day weekend means STATE RACE Events.
Here is a run down on where they are and how many cars are attending.
Region 1 - Thompson, CT - 221
Region 2 - Blackbird (Dirt) - 155 (results)
Region 2 - Oaklane (asphalt) - 282
Region 3 - Nashville (May 3rd ) - 77
Region 4 - Lansing, MI - 185 (results)
Region 5 - Metro St Louis (May 17,18) - 155
Region 6 - Topeka, KS - 102
Region 7 - Minnesota (May18) -
Region 10 - Sacramento - Rained Out -109
Region 11 - Las Vegas (May3,4) - 43
Region 12 - Roadrunner in Albuquerque - 71
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Indianapolis Star article on Girls of Mini Indy (more)
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Congratulations to Ed Carpenter on his 5th place
Indianapolis 500 finish.
Ed ran Quarter Midgets out of the "Mini Indy" Track.
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The New Orange Show Track in Southern, CA held their first race today - May 18th. Track Records were established
Congratulations to Matt & Mike Wright and Boomerang Racing with the FASTEST time in a Light 'B at 4.8995!
Read more
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Catch some videos................ (click here)
Meet the 2007 Eastern Grands Champions
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Another Quarter Midget Club in Question
New Egypt - read more
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EVEN MORE NEWS....... THE first QuarterMidget Track to break the 5 second mark! Light MOD - 5.10.... no 4.99..... no...
Lt' B - 4.93! The new track is incredibly FAST!
read more


The New Orange Show Club is born..... May 10, 2008
These are the driver's with Kandice Attridge holding the OS named balloons. Click here for the FIRST photos of
Orange Show
Check back for a video of opening ceremonies.
photo by Mike Arthur / US Photo
check back for a link to US Photo for lots of photos
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Our reporter, Kim Peck checked in from yet another fabulous event at the Mini Indy Speedway the weekend of May 10 & 11.
The Robbie Stanley Memorial event was being held.
She told us there are 155 cars today. Saturday, Region 4 runs their Honda programs and Novice, DECO, World Formula, and Half Classes run on Sunday.
Fast Time Winners today were:
Jr Honda - Dustin Davis FT - Winner - Cayden Lapcevich
Sr Honda - Gage Walker FT - Winner - Gage Walker
Hvy Honda - Chris Wilner FT - Jennifer Fillip
Lt 160 - Gage Walker - Gage Walker
Hvy 160 - Adam Wilsdon - Nigel Mathias

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What is Quarter Midget Racing.......... here's a good example...
Check it out.... and Happy Birthday DC
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The California Monza Series is one of the oldest Series that still exist today. Watch for our upcoming website that will feature current year events and historical champions. Coming soon!
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USAC Sponsors Robbie Stanley Memorial Race
We are proud to announce that the United States Auto Club (USAC) will be the trophy sponsor for the Robbie Stanley Memorial.  “Robbie is one of our most revered champions and we are indeed proud that CIQMA continues to honor his legacy,” says USAC President/CEO Kevin Miller. “This race has produced some great champions who have graduated to USAC’s ranks and we look forward to welcoming this year’s champion as their career matures.” (read more)
May 10th and 11th racers will converge on the Mini Indy Speedway for the event. Watch for some updates and results.
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WELCOME to our new front page advertiser - Brian Townley.
Brian is a Financial Planner who will help you manage your money.
Click on the Piggy Bank on the right side of this page.
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(click here) Check out race information for this summer's
RoadRunnerQMA Route 66 Summer Nationals.
July 11 - 13, 2008
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Wall, NJ Quarter Midget Track Ends Season (read more)
Insurance Questions Halt April 6 Racing at Wall Quarter Midget Track
(read more)
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Annual Ernie Bose Event planned for the NEW Spectacular Track, being built in So California - Orange Show - is Postponed. (read more)
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Another Quarter Midget Alumni Makes Good
Lance Butler Wins Jr Focus Main Event at Ventura (read more)
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March Madness Results from the I-70 QMA in Illinois (read more)
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The Garden State QMA Club Opened their 2008 Season the last weekend in March. They were the host of the 2006 Eastern Grand Nationals - click here for results
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QuarterMidgets.com has always been about helping the
Quarter Midget Racing Community. Now we can help you even more.
Exclusive for QuarterMidget.com Readers.
Exciting Press Release Coming Soon.
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Yet another former Quarter Midget Family faces challenging times. Steve Harris of Scramento, CA is battling brain cancer.
Steve was a big influence in helping the Sacramento Club build and improve their race track facility.

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Track Time BEFORE the Grands.... Check out their schedules
Silver City QMC (Home of the 2008 Eastern Grands, also hosted the 1994 Eastern Grands
American QMA (Home of the 2008 Western Grands, also hosted the 2004 and 1997 Western Grands)
Christian County QMA (Home of the 2008 Dirt Grands
This will be their FIRST Grands!
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The Capital Club in Rio Linda, CA, recently held another Open House. Who's having more fun.... the driver or the rider! Quarter Midget Racing is not a "drop your kid off" activity. It involves everyone in the family.
Photo courtesy of Claudia Loveless
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Looking to GO FAST.... without breaking into your Driver's
College Fund? Go World Formula Racing!
Hansen Racing Products/NO Hassle Parts announces the new
2008 Billet Gear Box for World Formula Racing in Quarter Midgets.
These superbly built pieces are available in limited quantity.
Click here to Order now while supplies last.
In Stock and ready to ship now.
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Another ALUMNI WIN!!!!
Ryan Newman won the Daytona 500
- 2008!
Ryan got his start in
QuarterMidget Racing.
check out his Official Fan Club
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* New "Welcome all Novice Families" Campaign for 2008 (click here)
April is "Welcome Novice Month"
Our traditional "Color the Flags" is now available for
download as a pdf document

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There will be NO Gasoline Alley Nationals for 2008.
The NC Chassis Co is planning a 10 year anniversary race
at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Click here for more details.