May 6, 2026 for immediate release An SMC-record 14 cars took the green flag for the first race of the 2026 Sprite-Midget Challenge. Returning drivers Smith (181), Newman (4), Newby (1), Greenman (21), Shinn (62), Duncan (154), Campbell (12), Heacock (13), Lyford (07), Eldridge (38), Herb (149), and Quackenbush (83) welcomed first-time SMC racers Tipton… Continue reading 2026 SMC Race 1- Spring Sprints
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2026 Season: One Week
April 23, 2026 for immediate release That’s right! One week from today, on April 30, we load-in for the first SOVREN event of the season, the Spring Sprints, which hosts the first Sprite-Midget Challenge race of 2026. This is the first time the SMC has held a race at Spring Sprints, where the cars (and… Continue reading 2026 Season: One Week
Welcome, Hoosier!
April 1, 2026 (no foolin’). For immediate release. The Sprite-Midget Challenge is thrilled and honored to welcome Hoosier Tire as an official sponsor! From its start with five cars and one race in 2018, to the five races and 30+ drivers of 2026, The Sprite-Midget Challenge has emphasized spirited, healthy competition on-track, and equally fierce… Continue reading Welcome, Hoosier!
2026: Great Things in the Works
February 4, 2026, for immediate release It’s been a bit quiet here on the SMC web site since we published our 2025 Season Summary. Don’t mistake that for nothing going on, though. Indeed, we set our schedule, confirmed our 2026 supporter/sponsor relationships, and (most exciting) have been helping and welcoming the eleven drivers who are… Continue reading 2026: Great Things in the Works
2025 SMC Race 4: Mission
August 20, 2025for immediate release Contributed by Brian Volkert It was quite the weekend at Mission Raceway Park. An inch and a half of rain on Friday left a wet track with sprinkles persisting into Saturday. The track dried by Saturday noon and the remainder of the weekend was cloudy, dry and a bit humid.… Continue reading 2025 SMC Race 4: Mission
New Drivers: Maggio and Eldridge
March 23, 2025***For immediate release*** The International Sprite-Midget Challenge is pleased to welcome new drivers Evan Eldridge and Martin Maggio. Evan is new to wheel-to-wheel racing, but has ample experience in track days and autocross. While we haven’t done the math, at age 20 Evan likely lowers the average age of our drivers by several… Continue reading New Drivers: Maggio and Eldridge
SMC Drivers take home hardware!
January 28, 2025***for immediate release*** We all know 2024 was a great year for the Sprite-Midget Challenge: We held three SMC races in two states and two countries, raced hard and competitively, raced safe, and had fun. Three of our drivers traveled 2000+ miles to race at Road America. And at the 2025 SOVREN Annual… Continue reading SMC Drivers take home hardware!
2025 Battle of the Brits
November 4, 2024***For Immediate Release*** Registration is now OPEN! Get your spot HERE. Announcing the “Battle of the Brits”, a featured race at the SOVREN Pacific Northwest Historic Races, July 4-6, 2025, at historic Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington. This race will pit classic Minis against Austin Healey Sprites and MG Midgets. Brought to you… Continue reading 2025 Battle of the Brits
2024 SMC Race 3
October 22, 2024Portland, OregonWest Coast International Sprite-Midget Challenge Race 3*for release seven weeks ago…HAH* The West Coast Sprite-Midget Challenge wrapped up a fabulous 2024 season with a race at Portland International Raceway on August, 2024. Once again, we did a Le Mans-style start, and as usual, it was a hit! The Heacock Harrier Jet (aka… Continue reading 2024 SMC Race 3
2024 SMC Race 2
August 10, 2024Mission, British ColumbiaWest Coast International Sprite-Midget Challenge Race 2*for immediate release*The West Coast Sprite-Midget Challenge series is officially an INTERNATIONAL event after a fun, safe, successful…and extra long race in Mission, British Columbia on August 10. Run in conjunction with BCHMR, SOVREN, and VRCBC, the race featured twelve cars, including five from Canada,… Continue reading 2024 SMC Race 2