CIRF
09-09-2015, 10:45 AM
Levi Jones who makes Olney, Illinois his home is taking over the reins of USAC National Midget racing. He certainly had the talent as a driver and hopefully his driver success can garner the respect the position requires to be successful and his organizational skills are such that his tenure is very successful. The USAC National Midget division has fallen on some tough times of late and hopefully Levi can begin to right the ship and start a great division back to it's rightful status among national touring divisions.
Here's an article from National Speed Sport News announcing Levi's hiring:
LEVI JONES NAMED USAC MIDGET DIRECTOR
INDIANAPOLIS – As SPEED SPORT first reported in July, the United States Auto Club has named multi-time USAC champion Levi Jones as the new National Midget Racing Director, effective immediately.
Jones brings a wealth of experience to the post, having competed in and won in every National USAC series. His new post will involve a myriad of duties impacting all of USAC’s Midget programs and schedules, including the HPD Midget series and its overall direction. In addition to his duties overseeing all Midget racing, Jones will have added focuses on the overall fan experience and track safety at USAC National series events.
Jones was the winner of several USAC National Midget racing events, including the Gold Crown Midget Nationals in Granite City, Ill., plus three Tony Hulman Classic sprint car victories and two 4-Crown Nationals sprint car triumphs and the 2013 Hoosier Hundred Silver Crown race. His USAC National Championships include the 2010 and 2011 Silver Crown Series and the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011 sprint car titles. He also earned a trio of Indiana Sprint Week titles and a pair of Eastern Storm crowns.
“I’m anxious to get started and look forward to working with our participants and race organizers in the coming months as we develop our 2016 series plans,” said Jones.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Levi and the enthusiasm he brings to the table,” adds USAC President Kevin Miller. “His fresh approach to the current climate surrounding the sport of Midget racing is welcomed as we enter our 61st year of USAC competition.”
Here's an article from National Speed Sport News announcing Levi's hiring:
LEVI JONES NAMED USAC MIDGET DIRECTOR
INDIANAPOLIS – As SPEED SPORT first reported in July, the United States Auto Club has named multi-time USAC champion Levi Jones as the new National Midget Racing Director, effective immediately.
Jones brings a wealth of experience to the post, having competed in and won in every National USAC series. His new post will involve a myriad of duties impacting all of USAC’s Midget programs and schedules, including the HPD Midget series and its overall direction. In addition to his duties overseeing all Midget racing, Jones will have added focuses on the overall fan experience and track safety at USAC National series events.
Jones was the winner of several USAC National Midget racing events, including the Gold Crown Midget Nationals in Granite City, Ill., plus three Tony Hulman Classic sprint car victories and two 4-Crown Nationals sprint car triumphs and the 2013 Hoosier Hundred Silver Crown race. His USAC National Championships include the 2010 and 2011 Silver Crown Series and the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011 sprint car titles. He also earned a trio of Indiana Sprint Week titles and a pair of Eastern Storm crowns.
“I’m anxious to get started and look forward to working with our participants and race organizers in the coming months as we develop our 2016 series plans,” said Jones.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Levi and the enthusiasm he brings to the table,” adds USAC President Kevin Miller. “His fresh approach to the current climate surrounding the sport of Midget racing is welcomed as we enter our 61st year of USAC competition.”