USAC Midgets Lead The Way at Franklin County Speedway

The USAC Midgets race out of turn-four Saturday evening at the Franklin County Speedway, as the high-horsepower cars fueled by straight methanol provided a fast and furious night of racing.
The USAC Midgets race out of turn-four Saturday evening at the Franklin County Speedway, as the high-horsepower cars fueled by straight methanol provided a fast and furious night of racing.

The action was fast and furious Saturday night at the Franklin County Speedway.

Although there was a full slate of racing on the 3/8 mile FCS asphalt oval, the USAC Midgets took the spotlight.

The high power and small size of the cars combine to make midget racing one of the most exciting and dangerous racing events in motorsports, with high speeds the norm. Drivers from all over the midwest and east coast competed in the large contingency that took the green flag.

Many IndyCar and NASCAR drivers, such as Tony Stewart, used midgets as an intermediate stepping stone on their way to more high-profile racing.

Fueled by straight methanol, with engines ranging from 300-700 horsepower and cars weighing approximately 1,000 pounds, the midgets typically exceed 100 mph with speeds reaching 150 mph on a one-mile track.

Racing will continue through the spring and summer at FCS. Check their Facebook site for dates and times of upcoming events and the popular late-model series that regularly runs at the track in Callaway.

Bill Turner

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