The side of Cory Setser’s No. 24 Setser Transport/Hunt Performance Munchkin midget affectionately says “Munchkin World” in homage of famed car builder and chassis specialist Mike Fedorcak, who created the Munchkin brand.
Russ Gamester proved his mastery of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in the national midgets is no fluke on Friday afternoon, as he set the fastest time in qualifying for the non-winged 600cc micros during Friday’s 19th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne opener.
Two decades of excellence and hard racing will come to a head just ahead of New Year’s next winter, as the 20th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne indoor midget classic takes place Dec. 29-30, 2017.
Adam Schaeff joked just before the opening practice session for the 19th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne that he’s not necessarily one for memorable moments, but that he was hoping to have one before the weekend was out, courtesy of a win at the sixth-mile.
People ask me every year why I give up a chunk of my Christmas and/or New Year’s holiday to jump in a car, head nine hours north and spend three days working during the annual Rumble in Fort Wayne indoor midget race.
Most national midget drivers that take time out of their winter holiday to compete at the Rumble in Fort Wayne come to the Allen County Coliseum Expo Center looking for a victory on the flat sixth-mile.
Motorsports Madness will offer memories and thoughts on the career and life of the late three-time USAC National Champion Bryan Clauson on a special edition of the two-hour program, tonight at 7 p.m. ET on the Performance Motorsports Network.