June 13
PEVELY, Mo. — O’Reilly POWRi National Midget Series driver Mike Hess was unstoppable during NASCAR Night June 13 at I-55 Raceway.
After starting on the pole of the 25-lapper, Hess held off frequent challenges from Josh Wise to score his season-leading third victory and extend his point lead. Hess was never headed, as he continued a successful season in his No. 51 midget. Ryan Durst finished second, and Brett Anderson took third.
The finish:
Mike Hess, Ryan Durst, Brett Anderson, Josh Wise, Brad Kuhn, Hud Cone, Brad Loyet, Joey Montgomery, Derek Myers, Daniel Adler, Gary Taylor, Tim Siner, Kenny Biro, Matt Sherrell, Rob Simpson, Bubb Altig, Mike Riley, Dave Camfield, Garrett Hood, Zach Daum, Brandon Wagner, Justin Allgaier, Jerry Coons, Jr.

Thursday
GRANITE CITY, Ill. — Brett Anderson picked up his first POWRi National Midget Series victory Thursday at Tri-City Speedway. Anderson led all but the first four laps after passing point-leader Mike Hess on lap five. Hess punctured a tire on debris and was eliminated from serious competition. Rookie Josh Wise challenged Anderson for the lead throughout much of the race, but was denied. Wise took second followed by Matt Sherell, Dave Camfield, Jr. and Brady Loyet in the top five.