Quarter Midgets To Rumble In Fort Wayne

Tony Barhorst · 11/27/11, 10:50 PM

The quarter midget classes will be directed by Dave and Diana Leseicki, and include heavy 160 ,light 160,heavy Honda, senior Honda and junior Honda. E-mail- ftwayneqmidgets@aim.com for QM info only.

14th Rumble in Fort Wayne set for Dec. 30-31

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Indoor auto racing will return to the Allen County Memorial Coliseum Expo Center for the 14th consecutive year.

The Rumble in Fort Wayne will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 30 and 31, 2011, with separate programs each day.

Doors will open at noon, with a full midget show after 7 p.m. on Dec. 30 and after 6 p.m. on Dec. 31.

Jim Anderson of Joliet, Ill., and Dave Darland of Walton, Ind., are the defending Rumble in Fort Wayne midget feature winners.

Racing will feature midgets, winged outlaw modified midgets (600cc sidewinders), karts and quarter midgets.(See our ENTRY section for classes).

Larry Joe Sroufe of Larwill, Indiana and Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pa won the 600 features last year.

An invitation has been extended to 1000cc mini-sprint teams to enter for the first time. They will run without wings under Midwest Mini Sprint Association rules and tech. They will not be required to join a series or purchase a temporary permit.

They will compete without wings and it has been mandated they run dirt tires. Upright 750 or 600cc mini-sprints will be allowed to enter with them.

Free Pit Parties

The Racin' With D.O. Show Pit Party will follow the races on Friday, December 30 with a live show with interviews and autograph sessions.

Henry "The Pit Bull" Rife will once again attempt to set the world indoor ATV jump record of ten Evans Toyota automobiles on Saturday, December 31. Rife crashed hard last year on his attempt, and will try again to set the record.

Fans will be allowed to enter the pits free on Dec. 31 from 6 to 7 pm while the ATV stunt is going on. Autograph sessions with the drivers will be happening also. Fans will also be allowed in the pits free following the races each night.

Further information about entries, racers 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) 418-3216. Questions may be e-mailed to tbracefest@aol.com.

HOST HOTEL INFORMATION

Hyatt Place, 111 W. Washington Center Road, (260) 471-8522; $69 (Thur. & Fri.), $99 (Sat.)
Fort Wayne Marriott, 305 E. Washington Center Road, (260) 484-0411; $69 (Thur. & Fri.), $99 (Sat.)

Don Halls Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Road, (260) 489-2524, $59 (Thur. & Fri.), $99 (Sat.)

Motel 6, 3003 W. Coliseum Blvd., (260) 482-3972; $31.99 for single or double. Ask for racers rate.

Coliseum Holiday Inn, across from Memorial Coliseum, (800) HOLIDAY, $79 (Thur. & Fri.), $129 (Sat.). Used group code CLM. Shuttle service, complimentary continental breakfast.

Hampton Inns & Suites, 5702 Challenger Parkway, (260) 489-0908, $65. Ask for racers rate.

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11/27/11, 10:50 PM	#1 Quarter Midgets To Rumble In Fort Wayne
Tony Barhorst Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 752	The quarter midget classes will be directed by Dave and Diana Leseicki, and include heavy 160 ,light 160,heavy Honda, senior Honda and junior Honda. E-mail- ftwayneqmidgets@aim.com for QM info only. 14th Rumble in Fort Wayne set for Dec. 30-31 FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Indoor auto racing will return to the Allen County Memorial Coliseum Expo Center for the 14th consecutive year. The Rumble in Fort Wayne will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 30 and 31, 2011, with separate programs each day. Doors will open at noon, with a full midget show after 7 p.m. on Dec. 30 and after 6 p.m. on Dec. 31. Jim Anderson of Joliet, Ill., and Dave Darland of Walton, Ind., are the defending Rumble in Fort Wayne midget feature winners. Racing will feature midgets, winged outlaw modified midgets (600cc sidewinders), karts and quarter midgets.(See our ENTRY section for classes). Larry Joe Sroufe of Larwill, Indiana and Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pa won the 600 features last year. An invitation has been extended to 1000cc mini-sprint teams to enter for the first time. They will run without wings under Midwest Mini Sprint Association rules and tech. They will not be required to join a series or purchase a temporary permit. They will compete without wings and it has been mandated they run dirt tires. Upright 750 or 600cc mini-sprints will be allowed to enter with them. Free Pit Parties The Racin' With D.O. Show Pit Party will follow the races on Friday, December 30 with a live show with interviews and autograph sessions. Henry "The Pit Bull" Rife will once again attempt to set the world indoor ATV jump record of ten Evans Toyota automobiles on Saturday, December 31. Rife crashed hard last year on his attempt, and will try again to set the record. Fans will be allowed to enter the pits free on Dec. 31 from 6 to 7 pm while the ATV stunt is going on. Autograph sessions with the drivers will be happening also. Fans will also be allowed in the pits free following the races each night. Further information about entries, racers 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) 418-3216. Questions may be e-mailed to tbracefest@aol.com. HOST HOTEL INFORMATION Hyatt Place, 111 W. Washington Center Road, (260) 471-8522; $69 (Thur. & Fri.), $99 (Sat.) Fort Wayne Marriott, 305 E. Washington Center Road, (260) 484-0411; $69 (Thur. & Fri.), $99 (Sat.) Don Halls Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Road, (260) 489-2524, $59 (Thur. & Fri.), $99 (Sat.) Motel 6, 3003 W. Coliseum Blvd., (260) 482-3972; $31.99 for single or double. Ask for racers rate. Coliseum Holiday Inn, across from Memorial Coliseum, (800) HOLIDAY, $79 (Thur. & Fri.), $129 (Sat.). Used group code CLM. Shuttle service, complimentary continental breakfast. Hampton Inns & Suites, 5702 Challenger Parkway, (260) 489-0908, $65. Ask for racers rate. -30-