POWRi Returns to Southern Illinois Center for Annual Junior Knepper 55

Belleville, IL. (12/14/26) – The POWRi National Midget League returns to the Southern Illinois Center at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Saturday, December 19, for the annual Junior Knepper 55, honoring one of the region’s most accomplished racing talents. Featuring a $5,000-to-win main event for the POWRi National Midget League, the evening will also showcase the POWRi Non-Wing Outlaw Micro League competing for a $1,000 winner’s payday. The Junior Knepper 55 will feature no weight rule, an open tire and wheel rule, and a Hoosier tire mandate on all four corners. FREE driver registration is now available at https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/registrations/15034. Junior Knepper 55 – Southern Illinois Center Divisions: POWRi National Midget League – $5,000 to win POWRi Non-Wing Outlaw Micro League – $1,000 to win Friday, December 18 | Parking: Pit Parking: Noon–6:00 PM Saturday, December 19 | Schedule: Pits Open: 9:00 AM Driver Registration: 2:30–4:00 PM General Admission Opens: 3:00 PM Drivers Meeting: 4:30 PM Hot Laps: 5:00 PM Racing to Follow Event Details: https://www.myracepass.com/events/602508 Get Tickets: https://www.myracepass.com/series/1572/tickets/1510908 Saturday, December 19 | Admission: Adult General Admission: $25.00 Kids 12 & Under General Admission: $5.00 Pit Pass: $45.00 Midget Payout: 1. $5,000; 2. $2,000; 3. $1,000; 4. $750; 5. $500; 6. $475; 7. $450; 8. $400; 9. $375; 10. $350; 11. $325; 12. $315; 13. $310; 14. $305; 15–22. $300. Non-Qualifiers: $50. Micro Payout: 1. $1,000; 2. $500; 3. $300; 4. $250; 5. $200; 6. $180; 7. $160; 8. $150; 9. $130; 10. $120; 11. $110; 12–20. $100. All 2026 POWRi National Midget League events will be streamed live on Start2Finish TV. For additional information or to purchase an Xpress Pass, visit www.S2FTV.com. Stay updated with official POWRi news at www.POWRi.com, on X and Instagram at @POWRi_Racing, and on Facebook at POWRi.