Fort Wayne Indoor Races Set, Classes Announced

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Elliott to return to ‘Rumble in Fort Wayne’

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Veteran driver Tony Elliott, who won the first two “Rumble in Fort Wayne” indoor midget races, will return to the 15th annual holiday classic in a car fielded by Don and Mel Kenyon of 3-K Racing.

The 51-year-old from Warsaw, Ind., is the first entry announced for the two-day event, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center. Midgets, winged outlaw modified midgets (600 cc), karts and quarter midgets will race on a specially constructed 1/6-mile track, with complete full midget programs after 7:00 PM each day.

Elliott, the 1998 and 2000 USAC sprint car champion, last competed in a Fort Wayne feature in 2007. He won the Rumble in 1998 and ’99, prior to its expansion to a doubleheader format, and ranks alongside Tony Stewart (nine wins), Billy Wease (three), Rich Corson (two) and Dave Darland (two) as the only drivers with more than one “Rumble in Fort Wayne” midget feature victory.

Elliott also is the winningest driver in the history of Kokomo Speedway, where he has won or shared eight track championships.

In taking over the seat in 3-K Racing’s yellow No. 61, he follows in the tire tracks of midget racing’s biggest name. Mel Kenyon, known as Mr. Midget for his record seven USAC national championships, retired from driving following the 2009 races at Fort Wayne. He and younger brother Don, his longtime mechanic, own 3-K Racing, based in Lebanon, Ind.

Information about “Rumble in Fort Wayne” entries, racer’s rate hotels and tickets are available at www.rumbleseries.com. Tickets may be ordered by mail without a service charge. The event information line is (317) 418-3206. Requests for information may be e-mailed to tbracefest@aol.com.

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Classes set for 15th 'Rumble in Fort Wayne'

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indoor racing will return to the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center with the 15th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne on Friday, Dec. 28 and Saturday, Dec. 29. An optional practice session is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 27.

Racing will feature midgets, winged outlaw modified midgets (600cc), karts and quarter midgets.

Karts will include these classes:

--Senior Medium, 350 pounds (ages 15 and up);
--Super Heavy, 400 pounds (ages 15 & up), driver must weigh 200 pounds);
--Junior Heavy, 300 pounds (ages 10-14 or with permission, gold plate);
--Senior Caged, 425 pounds (ages 12 and up, Senior chassis, full body, restraints);
--Junior Caged, 315 pounds (ages 7-14, blue restrictor, Junior chassis, full body);
--Clone Light, 340 pounds, 340 pounds (ages 15 and up or with permission, AKRA specs);
--Clone Heavy, 375 pounds (age 15 and up or with permission, AKRA specs);
--Kid kart (ages 4-7, 50cc Comer, restrictor).

Additional kart information:

Engine tech, 2012 WKA flatheads (except Clones, AKRA); weight limits are with driver after race with no tolerance, weight can not be on the driver; mufflers mandatory; clear fuel only with no additives; no tire prep or wet tires in staging; approved helmet, neck brace, suit and gloves mandatory at all times; draw for placement in heat races; no duplicate numbers; any Burris tire; no refunds for any reason.

Quarter midget classes will include Junior Novice, Junior Honda (250 pounds), Senior Honda (290), Light 160 (275), Heavy 160 (315) and Animals. David and Diana Lesiecki are the quarter midget race coordinators.

Information about entries, racer’s rate hotels and tickets are available at www.rumbleseries.com. Tickets may be ordered by mail without a service charge. The event information line is (317) 418-3206. Requests for information may be e-mailed to tbracefest@aol.com.