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By Bill W (Vinton, IA) -- The Sprint Invaders will make their first appearance at the Benton County Speedway this Sunday, July 4. It’s going to be a huge event, as “A Celebration at the Bullring” will not only include the regular purse and $2,000 to win, but a giant fireworks display following racing action! Unfortunately, events in Davenport and West Burlington, Iowa were a wash last weekend, but the action on the ¼-mile oval in Vinton, Iowa should please every open wheel fan! It is a rare...more

(Bill W) July 1, 2021 – The Sprint Invaders will make their first appearance at the Benton County Speedway this Sunday, July 4. It’s going to be a huge event, as “A Celebration at the Bullring” will not only include the regular purse and $2,000 to win, but a giant fireworks display following racing action! Unfortunately, events in Davenport and West Burlington, Iowa were a wash last weekend, but the action on the ¼-mile oval in Vinton, Iowa should please every open wheel fan! It is a rare...more

Moulton, IA- Super Sunday, August 9th at the Benton County Speedway the POWRi Lucas Oil Iowa Sprint Car League will take on the highspeed ¼ mile bullring in the inaugural Open Wheel Spectacular. Midgets will also be on tap for the maiden event in Vinton, Iowa alongside the non-wing sprint car series in what is sure to be a thrilling night of open wheel racing. Engines fire at 5:00 pm for the one-night event. For fans unable to attend the Open Wheel Showdown, Speed Shift TV will have a LIVE...more

Luke Verardi Captures First Ever Sprint Car Win in Vinton with Sprint Invaders! (Bill W) Davenport, IA, July 3, 2022 – Luke Verardi of Taylorville, Illinois picked up his first ever sprint car victory Sunday night on the Benton County Speedway bullring in Vinton, Iowa. The Sprint Invaders tally was worth $2,000 for the driver of the Verardi Bros. Racing #28. Verardi got the jump from the pole in the 25-lap main event. Devin Wignall, Paul Nienhiser and Chris Martin were in chase. Wignall...more