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The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series will debut on Monday at Millbridge Speedway. (Xtreme Outlaw photo)

Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Debut At Millbridge

SALISBURY, N.C. — The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Racing will make its debut Tuesday at Millbridge Speedway during the Production Alliance Group Double Down Showdown.

Announced in December, the new series will officially come to life Tuesday & Wednesday. The intrigue and interest are at an all-time high with more than 50 entries expected to compete over two nights, along with a loaded class of 600cc micro sprints.

On top of 15 teams already committed to the full 10-race mini-series, this week’s inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget event is attracting some of the brightest names in motorsports ahead of NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 weekend up the road in Concord.

Headlining the stout list of drivers are reigning NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Larson and NASCAR Cup winner Chase Briscoe.The duo split the first two midget races at Millbridge in December 2020. They’re joined by NASCAR Truck Series competitors John Hunter Nemechek and Carson Hocevar on the entry list as well.

Toyota Racing powerhouse Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports is set to bring a whopping eight cars with Ryan Timms, Bryant Wiedeman, Taylor Reimer, Kaylee Bryson, Mariah Ede, Brenham Crouch, Gavin Miller and one driver to be announced.

Chad Boat is bringing a handful of CB Industries entries to not only chase a home track victory but the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship as well. He’ll have full-time teenagers Jade Avedisian, Dominic Gorden and Jace Park at the wheel of his Toyota-powered machines, along with two NASCAR stars.

Dave Mac/Dalby Motorsports will have a foursome of Toyota-powered midgets this week with Cannon McIntosh,  Kevin Woody and J.J. Loss committed to chasing the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship. Bundy Built Motorsports is a two-car tandem with Zach Daum and Ethan Mitchell.

Andrew Felker will begin his championship chase aboard the Pannell Chipping, James Hodge Auto Group, Smith Equipment No. 11A.The 2012 POWRi Midget champion is looking for his first national title in a decade by joining the new Series. Local Millbridge ace Brent Crews is expected to be in attendance as well. The 14-year-old sensation has been opening eyes worldwide with his performance in various vehicles.

Racers will battle for $4,000 to win on Tuesday, and $5,000 to win on Wednesday. The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series format includes group qualifying, a heat race inversion and combined points lining up the Last Chance Showdown and Feature races.