Contact

Greg Schaefer/President
720-273-1574
greg@rmmra.com

Keith Rauch/Vice President
720-252-4103

Board Members

Chris Sheil
303-358-9131

Ewen Rees
303-981-2165

Andy Mason
303-961-5714

Media/Webmaster

Don Holbrook
303-325-6690
media@rmmra.com

Your Subtitle text

HOME

************************************************************
Next Points race is on Saturday - August 21 @
El Paso County Fairground Speedway in Calhan, CO.
************************************************************

Wood Captured his First Career RMMRA Midget Feature Flag to Flag

RMMRA Media

Calhan, CO (July 24, 2010) - 14 year old RMMRA rookie Midget Driver Cole Wood, driving the Southpoint Lincoln Mercury, Wagner Prop Shop, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil Spike/Esslinger captured his first career Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) “A” Feature Saturday night, sponsored by USA Performance Engines, at the El aso County Fairgrounds Speedway in Calhan, CO.

With Wood on the pole and Mike Boesel on the outside led field to the green flag, with Wood taking the lead after lap one with Boesel following. On lap six, the red came for rookie midget driver Clint Schubert and Ryan Orter making contact between turns three and four with Schubert tipping over. Schubert’s night was over. On the restart, Wood took the point again with Boesel and Todd Plemons pursuing. On lap seventeen, the yellow came for Ryan Orter spinning in turn three, Orter retired to the pits. With the white flag waving, 2007 RMMRA Driver Champion Chris Sheil shot under Boesel coming out of turn four for the second position. At the finishes, it was Wood, Sheil, Boesel, Julee Jamison, and Tony Rossi rounding out the top five positions.

Heat race winners were Julee Jamison and Kyle Rayburn. The “Dash for Cash” winner was Chris Sheil.

The Kinser Air Filter “Hard Charger Award” went to Tony Rossi. Rossi started in the 12th position and finished 5^th.

***********************************************************
RMMRA Joins Speedway Motors
"Midget Money Week"

The POWRi, USAC/SMRS & RMMRA kicks off Speedway Motors Midget Money week presented by RevHoney Energy Drinks Sunday, August 1^st at US 36 Raceway in Cameron MO. Promoter and Track owner of US 36 Mike Franks is excited to take over the event and have the opportunity to keep it going. The event will pay $3000 to WIN. Monday, August 2nd event will be held at Butler County Motorplex in Rising City Nebraska for the Ron Hughs Jr. and Sr. Memorial also paying $3000 to WIN. The 6^th Annual Cornhusker Midget Challenge sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday August 3^rd & 4^th at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction Nebraska. Tuesday’s event will include, heats, semis, and a 25 lap A-main paying $3000 to WIN. The top four competitors from Tuesdays A-main will be locked into the Wednesday, July 29th A-main. The balance of the field will start again on Wednesday with heats, semis, and a 40 lap A-main paying $5000 to WIN. For questions or concerns please contact Kenny Brown (POWRi), John Stewart (USAC/SMRS) and Greg Schaefer (RMMRA)
The Belleville Midget Nationals will be held on Friday and Saturday August 6^th & 7^th paying $12,500.00 to WIN. Belleville will be paying $1,000 to start the Championship Feature and $900 to non-qualifiers for both two nights.

Speedway Motors:

On Monday, August 2nd from 11:00am to 2:00pm Speedway Motors will be providing an all you can eat catered lunch at their facility. Tours of the Speedway plant and museum will be offered to race teams and fans. The facility is located approx 2^1/2 hours from US 36 and 1 hour from Butler Raceway. Overnight camping in the Speedway parking lot is available after the US 36 race.

Speedway Motors will be giving away gift cards and prizes to the teams supporting these events.

Camelot Inn and Suites in York, Nebraska as one of the “Host Hotels” to ease the hassle of your search. The Camelot Inn and Suites, conveniently located just 5.7 miles from Junction Motor Speedway, is offering fans, sponsors, and teams attending Midget Money Week at the race track the advantage of a special POWRi rate of $44.95 just by mentioning the code “JMS” when booking your reservation. This exclusive rate is valid for any single or double room with up to four guests per room, at no additional cost."

***********************************************************

RMMRA is Set to Challenge the

El Paso County Fairgrounds Speedway

For Immediate Release

RMMRA Media

Denver, CO. (July 19, 2010) - The RMMRA is set to challenge the 1/3 mile flat D-Shape track at the El Paso County Fairgrounds Speedway in Calhan, CO this Saturday night, sponsor by USA Performance Engines. This will be the first of two appearances; the second appearance will be on August 21. The track is located on the El Paso County Fairgrounds at the south east side of Calhan, CO at 366 10th Street, just off of Calhan Highway and US Highway 24.

For those driving in from North, West or East, it has been requested that you enter into Calhan on Hwy. 24 and use Calhan Highway (Yoder St.) as the only entrance towards the fairgrounds. Pit access will be through the southeast gate (where the school buses are parked). After 4:30, the only pit access will be through the east gate. Pit Gates will open at 2:00 with the drivers meeting at 3:30, and hot laps at 4:15.

3-Time RMMRA Champion and point’s leader Keith Rauch, 3-Time Champion Tony Rossi, recent winner and 2007 Champion Chris Sheil will be there along with others.

Grand stands opens at 3:30 p.m., racing starts at 5:00 p.m. For more information, log on to www.elpasocountyspeedway.com.
***********************************************************

Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association Past Champion Chris Sheil Win’s his First Career ERA Super Modified Feature

RMMRA Media

Dacona, CO. - (July 17, 2010) - 2007 RMMRA Driver Champion Chris Sheil from Englewood, CO driving the Skip Mikula owned Denver Metals, Applied Plastic Coating, Divine Coach, Bell Racing Super Modified won his first career Englewood Racing Association (ERA) Super Modified “A” Feature on a very hot Saturday night at Colorado National Speedway.

After winning the first of two 8 Lap qualifiers, Sheil starting second row inside with Bryan Gossel sitting on the pole lead the field to the green flag for the 25 Lap “A” Feature. Sheil jump to the lead on the first lap. Working lap two, the yellow flag came out when Brian Pacheco and ERA point’s leader Richie Castor Jr. made contact going into turn one with Castor Jr. hitting the wall. Castor Jr. was ok but both Castor Jr. and Pacheco cars were done for the night. On the restart, Sheil took a commanding lead with Joe Priselac trailing. On the lap five, the yellow flag came out again for Josh Lewis losing his motor going into turn one and spinning to a stop.

During the caution, race officials decided to shorten the “A” Feature to 20 laps. On the restart, Sheil once again took the led with Priselac following. With the laps closing, Priselac challenge Sheil for the lead but failed. At the checker, it was Sheil, Priselac, Harry Stone, Harold Evans and Ira Castor rounding out the top five positions.

Note: This is Skip Mikula first career ERA Super Modified “A” Feature win as an owner.
***********************************************************

Julee Jamison Featured in Colorado View Magazine

RMMRA Media

Denver, CO. (July 16, 2010) - Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association (RMMRA) driver Julee Jamison is featured in this month of Colorado View Magazine by Bill Gallo, click on the link: http://www.coloradoviewmagazine.com along with other top female race drivers in Colorado.

In other news, 2010 RMMRA Driver Points leader Keith Rauch, along with other RMMRA drivers will tackle the 1/3 Mile D-Shape flat dirt track El Paso County Fairgrounds Speedway in Calhan, CO next weekend July 24, for their first of two appearances. The second appearance will be on August 21. The track is located on the El Paso County Fairgrounds at the south east side of Calhan, CO. at 366 10th Street, just off of Calhan Highway and US Highway 24.

For those driving in from North, West or East, it has been requested that they enter Calhan on Hwy. 24 and use Calhan Highway (Yoder St.) as the only entrance towards the fairgrounds. Pit access will be through the southeast gate (where the school buses are parked). After 4:30, the only pit access will be through the east gate. Pit Gates will open at 2:00 with the drivers meeting at 3:30, and hot laps at 4:15.

*****************************************************
It would be a big help to the club if all car owners made sure that ALL persons on their pit crew were MEMBERS of the club. Memberships are the largest monetary boost of our club. Please contact Greg, Keith or Ron Rossi for information or click on to the Membership Info page.

Thank You
*************************************************