The event kicked off Thursday with a $1,500 to win race and the top two drivers advancing to the A-main race on Saturday. Another $1,500 winner is set for tonight with two more drivers advancing to Saturday.
There are plenty of national-level drivers and numerous local competitors, including Brett Anderson, Steve Knepper, Nick Knepper, Zach Daum, Austin Brown, Tim Siner and more.
Today's schedule includes hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m.
Saturday's schedule includes a vintage car display from 1:30-2:30 p.m. with the pit gates opening at noon. Hot laps are at 6 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. in this POWRi and USAC con-sanctioned event.
General admission tickets for tonight are $20 with children 12-under admitted free. A pit pass for tonight is $25.
On Saturday, general admission tickets are $25 with children 12-under admitted free. Pit passes for Saturday are $35.
For more information, call 800-617-9077 or visit: tricityspeedway.net.
UMP Late Models also will race tonight while the Crate Late Models raced Thursday. On Saturday, UMP Modifieds will compete.
"Tri-City is the perfect venue for an event like this", said Kenny Brown of POWRi. "The track has been a staunch supporter of POWRi since our first season and we believe all of our competitors will enjoy the chance to compete at this historic track."
Tri-City has hosted many USAC National Midget and Sprint Car events over the years.
Charlene Meents Memorial
Belleville's own Brett Anderson won the 30-lap O'Reilly POWRi presented by Lucas Oil "Charlene Meents Memorial" National Midget event on Saturday at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville.
Following Anderson were Daniel Robinson, Tim Siner, Tony Roney and Jonathan Hendrick. NHRA drag racer Cruz Pedregon also competed in the event.
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