COVID-19 Update

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Under normal circumstances, we would sharing our excitement about our first race of the season coming up this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway. 

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately our racing program needs to be temporarily postponed while we focus on our health and safety. 

The ATQMRA will continue to work closely with our track promoters and government officials in order to provide an update regarding our 2020 schedule as soon as possible. 

Be well, stay safe, and we will see you at the racetrack soon!

Brianna Page to Embark on ATQMRA Return in 2020

Staff Report | Thursday, April 2, 2020

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HOWELL, NJ- Brianna Page intends to compete for the full duration of the 2020 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels season for the first time in her racing career.

Page, the former ATQMRA “Rising Star” Award recipient in 2013, has raced part time over the past several years, which has eventually led to the opportunity to run full time this upcoming season once it begins. 

Now as a graduate of Syracuse University, living at home has finally provided Page the foundation she needs to be able to focus on both work and racing.

“Obviously earning both my bachelors degree and a job to follow was my biggest priority over the last few years,” said Page. “Now I am back home, focused, and have a huge support system from my family and friends.”

Page will sport her familiar #76 this season, a number she won many races in during her quarter midget days at “Little” Wall Stadium. Just as he was during her daughter’s quarter midget career, father Rob Page is both the crew chief and car owner of the TQ.

Page unofficially made her debut with her current chassis for Page Motorsports at Turkey Derby this past November. However, a motor malfunction derailed her efforts early in the feature. 

“The Turkey Derby deal came together very quick. Although the race didn’t go as planned, it felt great to get some laps in a TQ again. We have worked very hard this off-season to get ready for 2020. Whenever we finally get the chance to race, we will be ready.” 

With Page running full-time in 2020, she will have the opportunity to be the first woman to win an ATQMRA championship since Alison Sload accomplished the feat in 2009.

When asked, Page was realistic about her own expectations this season.

“The biggest thing is running all the laps and gaining experience. If everything with our schedule this year goes as planned, I’ll be racing at some tracks I’ve never been to before. Of course aiming for a championship would be awesome, but right now running all the laps and shooting for top 5 finishes is the goal- and then build from there.”

Officials of The Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels are closely monitoring CDC regulations regarding COVID-19. Updates pertaining to all 2020 events will be addressed as time permits when applicable. For all the latest news and updates, follow the ATQMRA on our various social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram

Sutton to Drive Championship Winning #51B

Staff Report | Monday March 16th, 2020

HOWELL, NJ- It was nearly one year ago that the 2014 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA fueled by VP Racing Fuels Rookie of the Year and 2019 Turkey Derby XLVI Champion Geoffrey Sutton was announced to drive the #51 Lindblad Badger for Alan Mollot. Today, while Sutton will not only again race full-time for Mollot in 2020, he will do so in the 2019 ATQMRA Championship winning #51B Yuhas Chassis.

In a game of musical chairs that began with Joey Bailey announcing his departure from the  #51B, Ryan Tidman has since moved to Sutton’s former #51, leading Geo Sutton to the champ’s car for 2020.

“The #51 Badger is an awesome race car,” said Sutton. “Winning my first Turkey Derby and another handful at Wall Stadium last year, and remaining in the points battle all the way through Bethel was a career year for me.”

Sutton also understands the pressure when asked, about racing in championship winning equipment.

“Sure there is pressure, but it’s good pressure. But I’m ready to accept the challenge and I’m excited to get the season started and chase my first ATQMRA Championship.”

On Facebook, team owner Alan Mollot is excited to get the year started himself with both of his teams. 

“I had a great run with Joey and his dad Russ. Now it’s Geo’s turn to race the #51B. I hope we can do just as well or maybe even a little better than last year. I am also thrilled to get back together with Ryan Tidman in the #51 Badger. I also want to give a lot of credit to Mark & Matt Janisch for building a great car and motor!”

Sutton will also receive a wealth of support from his father, Greg. The pairing seem to be inseparable at the racetrack, and you can always count on Greg to be there every step of the way to support his son’s racing career.

The Hoosier Tire-Mid Atlantic ATQMRA fueled by VP Racing Fuels kicks off a new decade of premier, TQ Midget racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway on Saturday, April 25th, 2020. Be sure to follow the ATQMRA across various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news from the pit area.

Tidman and Mollot Reunite for 2020 Tour

Staff Report | Thursday, March 5th, 2020

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HOWELL, NJ- Five Time Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Champion ‘Flyin’ Ryan Tidman will drive Alan Mollot’s #51 Lindblad Badger in a full-time effort for 2020.

The already successful pairing, which won over 10 races together in two seasons in the mid-2000’s, will try and pick up right where they left off after competing against each other for nearly the last decade in the premier TQ Midget racing division. 

“The #51 Badger is a consistently fast car that has presented a lot of drivers the opportunities to be successful over the years,” said Tidman. “I’m ready for the challenge and expect 2020 to be one hell of a season for our guys.”

While Tidman looks forward, it’s easy to look back as he is coming off a decade long stint racing for the Boyd family. Tidman was not one to dismiss the success he experienced piloting the #1B either.

“I learned a lot racing for Lenny and I want to thank him for how he invested into me over the years. Lenny and Donna treated me like family and I will always be grateful for both of them. I also want to thank John Cerny, Bob Emmons, Peter Duchack, Randy Goss, Frank Vogel, Gary Lewis, and everyone else who played a major role to help us earn so much success over the last decade.”

Alan Mollot and his legendary #51 Badger experienced an extremely successful campaign in 2019 with driver Geoffrey Sutton. The season, highlighted of course with Sutton earning his first career wreath by dominating at Turkey Derby XLVI this past November. Expect the reigning Turkey Derby Champion to announce his plans for 2020 soon.

For now, Tidman is rejuvenated and looks for lightening to strike twice, as he teams up with an old friend once again this season. 

The Hoosier Tire-Mid Atlantic ATQMRA fueled by VP Racing Fuels kicks off a new decade of premier, TQ Midget racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway on Saturday, April 25th, 2020. Be sure to follow the ATQMRA across various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news from the pit area.

Bailey and Boyd Team-Up for 2020

Staff Report | Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

HOWELL, NJ- Reigning Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA fueled by VP Racing Fuels Champion Joey Bailey will be driving for a new team in 2020.

Lenny Boyd and Joey Bailey will team up to in a full-time effort featuring Bailey as the pilot Boyd’s synonymous #1B home-built chassis. 

The Bailey family have always had close-ties with the Boyd family. The #02 Zuzzolo Chassis that Bailey earned four ATQMRA feature victories in has raced out of Lenny Boyd’s shop for years. This will also not be the first time Bailey has raced a Boyd built chassis, the last being at Turkey Derby XLIV resulting in a fifth place finish. 

Coming off a career year, some would call the change a shocker. However, Bailey is excited for what is to come in what he calls his biggest year yet. 

“I’m really excited to get behind the wheel of the #1B this year,” stated Bailey. “Last year was a dream come true, winning six features and ultimately my first career championship. I will always appreciate the opportunity Alan Mollot gave me the last two years, and cherish what we accomplished together. But I am ready for this new challenge and honored to race for Donna and Lenny Boyd in 2020.”

The news may also come to a surprise to many, which ultimately ends a decade long relationship between Lenny Boyd and five time ATQMRA Champion Ryan Tidman. Four of Tidman’s Championships were earned under the Boyd banner.

“Ryan is a class-act and I think the world of him as a racer and person,” said Lenny Boyd. “Ryan and I had a great run earning countless wins and four championships. However, I am looking forward to having a great year with Joey and I can’t wait to see what our team accomplishes together this season.”

Expect Tidman to officially announce his 2020 plans in the coming weeks. 

Joey Bailey will also be making his debut in the NEMA LITES Midget Division this season in a part-time effort driving for Mike Scrivani. Bailey is expecting to run close to 30 races this season between multiple divisions of racing. 

With only two months remaining until the 2020 season opener in Mahoning Valley, PA, silly season is in full swing with big names in new places. To stay up to date with the latest ATQMRA news, follow us in our various social media sites including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

2020 ATQMRA SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Staff Report | Monday, February 3rd, 2020

HOWELL, NJ- The Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA fueled by VP Racing Fuels will kick off a new decade of TQ Midget Racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway on Saturday, April 25th, 2020.

Joey Bailey will look to defend his driver’s championship title this season over the course of 11 points paying events, spread across four Northeastern states.

The ATQMRA looks forward to their anticipated return to Chapel Hill, NY, in conjunction with the NYPA after a successful 2019 “TQ Madness” debut event. 

Furthermore, after a one year absence due to Speedway construction, the ATQMRA will return to the super-fast Waterford Speedbowl this September.

As in years past, the ATQMRA’s season ending points champion will be crowned at Bethel Motor Speedway in their November finale. 

Wall Stadium Speedway, the unofficial home of the ATQMRA will host five points paying events this season, prior to concluding the organization’s 65th year in competition at Turkey Derby on November 28th, 2020.

Be sure to follow the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic fueled by VP Racing Fuels on our various social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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ATQMRA on Display at Motorsports 2020

Staff Report | Tuesday, January 14th, 2019

OAKS, PA- The 2020 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels season will unofficially kick off this weekend at the annual Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show hosted by Len Sammons Productions.

Fans and competitors alike are encouraged to visit The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center from Friday January, 17th - Sunday January 20th, 2020 as anticipation builds ahead of a new decade of competitive TQ Midget competition.  

The ATQMRA’s defending award winning booth for “Best Appearing” in class will be open and on display for all to enjoy. The highlight of the booth will feature Joey Bailey’s #51B 2019 Championship Winning Yuhas Chassis. Come out and see this race ready, championship winning machine up close and personal all weekend, and meet the champ himself! 

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic and VP Racing Fuels will be well represented as our title and presenting sponsor for 2020.

Jeff Kot’s #95 Behrent’s Performance Warehouse Hyper Chassis will be representing the ATQMRA in the Behrent’s Performance Warehouse booth as well. Stop by and see Jeff for all your racing needs.

Many of the owners, drivers and personalities that make up the ATQMRA will be on hand to answer questions and educate those who wish to become a member of The Premier TQ Midget Racing Organization in 2020 and beyond.

The Motorsports Trade Show hours are as follows:
Friday, January 17th: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, January 18th: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, January 19th: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission:
Adult One Day Ticket: $15
Adult Three Day Ticket: $30
Children (6-12) One Day Ticket: $5
Children (6-12) Three Day Ticket: $10
Children Under 6: FREE

Be sure to follow the ATQMRA on Facebook and Instagram, at www.facebook.com/atqmra and @atqmra_midgets, respectively.

ATQMRA 2019 Banquet Review

Staff Report | Saturday, December 14th, 2019

After giving a heartfelt speech, Joey Bailey of Monroe, NJ, was officially acknowledged as the 2019 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels at the annual awards banquet last weekend. Alan Mollot and Russ Bailey were both recognized as the owners for the championship winning #51B Yuhas Chassis.

Paul Dodorico of Miller Place, NY, was awarded for earning 2019 Rookie of the Year Honors.

Other awards celebrated include top five points finishers Ryan Tidman (car owner Lenny Boyd), Geoffrey Sutton (car owner Alan Mollot), Buddy Sload (car owner Colin Martin) and driver/car owner Mark Yoder. 

For earning five sanctioned victories in 2019, Joey Bailey was also awarded the VP Racing Fuels Checkered Flag Award.

Due to his countless contributions to the ATQMRA and the racing community, Bob Emmons was awarded a participation award of excellence, presented Racing with Jesus Ministries. 

The ATQMRA would like to thank title sponsor Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic and presenting sponsor VP Racing Fuels for their continued support of this organization. Furthermore, we thank associate sponsors Precise Racing Products, M.N.O., Ames Construction and Racing with Jesus Ministries for their support of the ATQMRA as well. 

We wish all of fans, teams, family, friends a safe and joyous holiday season, and we look forward to celebrating our 65th year of competition in 2020.

Sload Fastest in Two Weeks of Wall Practice

Staff Report | Sunday, November 24th, 2019

Buddy Sload has unofficially paced the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels field through two weeks of testing in preparation for Turkey Derby XLVI.

Sload is the only listed driver to break into the 12 second barrier, posting a 12.982 second lap.

Geoffrey Sutton ran a listed 13.063 in the first week of Turkey Derby XLVI practice, earning Sload the nod for fastest lap time of the two weeks combined.

Ryan Flores made his first outdoor TQ appearance in years, and his first attempt at racing his Indoor Championship winning Lafler Chassis with a wing. Flores showed great speed right off the trailer, posting a 13.082 lap time early in the afternoon.

Jeff Kot and the Behrents Performance machine also broke into the 13.0’s as well, adding Kot into the conversation of favorites heading into next weekend’s big race.

2019 Riverhead INEX Legends Champion and part-time ATQMRA racer Richie Davidowitz poster competitive lap times throughout the afternoon. Davidowitz is seeking his first career TQ victory, and would love to do so on one of the ATQMRA’s biggest stages.

Five-time ATQMRA Champion Ryan Tidman picked up nearly three tenths of a second from

the beginning of the afternoon until the session ended later in the day.

Other notables include Mike Glaser and rookie Tyler Ferries, each picking up nearly a half a second in speed from the beginning of week one practice until the end of week two.

Ronnie Mullen unfortunately experienced a mechanical failure late in this weekend’s practice. Mullen’s tentative Turkey Derby XLVI start is now in question due to the issue.

The Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels concludes their 2019 campaign at Wall Stadium Speedway for the prestigious Turkey Derby XLVI. Pit gates open at 6:30 A.M. with ATQMRA practice expected to roll off at 10:10 A.M. The ATQMRA feature is expected to begin just after 1:00 P.M., where a large field is expected to tackle the tricky inner oval for 30 laps.

Joey Bailey, 2019 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels Champion, will be honored on Sunday December 8th, 2018, during the annual ATQMRA Banquet and Rules Meeting hosted at the Valley Forge Casino and Resort.

Turkey Derby XLVI Practice 2 Results

1. #36 Buddy Sload 12.982

2. #15 Ryan Flores 13.082

3. #95 Jeff Kot 13.085

4. #25 Richie Davidowitz 13.124

5. #1B Ryan Tidman 13.393

6. #33 Tyler Ferries 13.482

7. #16 Mike Glaser 13.521

8. #73 Cole Mullen 13.603

9. #39 Ronnie Mullen 13.628

10. #91 Bobby Watkins 14.118
    
    

*all practice times are unofficial. Transponders not required for open practice.

ATQMRA Takes On Opening Turkey Derby Practice

Staff Report | Monday, November 18th, 2019

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ- This weekend, many of the stars that make up the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels took advantage of extra track time at Wall Stadium Speedway.

The track time, was a designated open practice hosted by speedway officials in preparation for the biggest race of the year, Turkey Derby XLVI. 

Unofficially, Geoffrey Sutton of East Stroudsburg, PA, led a group of a dozen cars posting a lap of 13.063 seconds around Wall Stadiums 1/5thmile inner oval. While the time is official, the positioning is indeed unofficial transponders are not mandated for open practice sessions. 

2019 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels Champion, Joey Bailey, unofficially posted the second fastest time of the afternoon (13.100 sec) and Jeff Kot rounded out the podium with a time of 13.105 seconds.

This weekend’s practice offered a small sample size of an expected large car count for the 46th annual event which will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2019. 

A second and final open practice will be hosted at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday, November 23rd 2019. Pit gates will open at 10:00 AM with practice rotations running from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM local time.

Turkey Derby XLVI Open Practice 1 ATQMRA Roster

#02 Kyle Taraska

#1B Ryan Tidman

#16 Mike Glaser

#23 Avery Stoehr

#33 Tyler Ferris

#36 Buddy Sload

#51 Geoffrey Sutton

#51B Joey Bailey

#55 Paul Dodorico

#67 Joey Payne III

#95 Jeff Kot

#98 Matt Roselli 

For more information on race day scheduling, pits, tickets, and camping for Turkey Derby XLVI, please visit www.wallspeedwayracing.com. For more information regarding the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels Turkey Derby XLVI rules package, please visit ATQMRA Rules.

ATQMRA Season Concludes at Turkey Derby XLVI

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Staff Report | Monday, November 11th, 2019

The Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels will officially conclude their 2019 campaign at Turkey Derby XLVI.

The 46th rendition of this prestigious event will take place at Wall Stadium Speedway on Saturday, November 30th, 2019.

2019 ATQMRA Champion Joey Bailey will lead the charge of ATQMRA regulars as they look to earn a wreath before season’s end. Bailey has one career victory to his credit on Wall Stadium’s inner oval, which was earned in May of this year.

Buddy Sload will look to defend his Turkey Derby Championship title, after earning victory for him and Spitfire Racing in this event last November.

Ryan Tidman, the 2017 ATQMRA Turkey Derby Champion, who finished his 2019 season 2nd in driver’s standings, is poised to be a threat as well.

Geoffrey Sutton, a 2019 two-time winner on Wall Stadium’s inner oval, will seek to earn his first career Turkey Derby victory this year.

Other notables include Tim Proctor, Cole Mullen, and Kyle Taraska, who each earned their first career ATQMRA Feature Victories at Wall Stadium last year.

Jeff Kot, who nearly claimed his first career Turkey Derby victory last November, only to be out-dueled by Buddy Sload and a mistimed caution, seeks redemption this time around.

Along with our regulars, expect a wrath of “invaders” to compete in the 30 lap ATQMRA feature as well. All of which will be led by 2017 Indoor Auto Racing Series Champion Ryan Flores.

Wall Stadium Speedway will host two open practice sessions for all divisions on Saturday November 16th, and Saturday November 23rd, 2019 in preparation for what many claim as the biggest race of the year.

Pit gates open at 6:30 AM on race day, with a morning full of practice and time trials set to take place before the ATQMRA feature kicks off an afternoon of racing at approximately 1:00 PM.

ATQMRA Turkey Derby XLVI Rules Package:

1. 2020 TQ Midget Indoor Auto Racing Engine rules will be allowed.

2. The minimum weight requirement is 850 pounds with driver post qualifying/race.

3. A maximum width of 55.5 inches measured at the bulge of the tire from the outside of the right rear to the outside of the left rear will be mandated.

4. It will be required that all cars run an outdoor RR tire. (LC5 10 inch, USAC 13 inch)
All other rules, including wing requirements, are listed in the official ATQMRA rulebook. For more information on the ATQMRA rulebook, please visit ATQMRA Rule Book.

An entry fee of $40 will be charged to all competitors for this non-points event. Heat race line-ups will be set by group qualifying time trials. Furthermore, the 30-lap feature line up will be set by a redraw per car count, per the ATQMRA rulebook.