Michele Bumgarner: First-Ever Female RIGP Winner
Michele Bumgarner of the Phillipines just made history by becoming the first female to win a main event at the Rock Island Grand Prix. The RIGP is known as the world’s largest go-kart street race....
View ArticleRock Island Grand Prix: Weekend Summary
Thank you to everyone who followed the live updates on Junior Open Wheel Talent over the weekend in Rock Island. This is truly my favorite event of the year and 2008 was no exception. The weather was...
View ArticleThe Future of the Rock Island Grand Prix…
The future of the Rock Island Grand Prix lies in the hands of would-be competitors, as the organizer’s of the world’s largest street race are considering and unthinkable decision… to cancel the...
View ArticleThursday Morning Reading
The Rock Island Grand Prix, also known as the world’s largest go kart street race, is scheduled to take place this weekend over Labor Day in the Quad Cities. A few months ago, or perhaps even up until...
View ArticleRock Island Bound
Good morning. I’m packing up and will be departing shortly for the Rock Island Grand Prix. Coverage will be sporadic this weekend, but you can expect a fairly detailed notebook and some event photos...
View ArticleRock Island Grand Prix Photos – Qualifying 2010
I uploaded a gazillion photos (mostly action shots) to my Flickr account for your viewing pleasure from today’s Rock Island Grand Prix practice and qualifying sessions. A few slideshows of my shots are...
View ArticleRock Island Grand Prix Photos
I’ve compiled a slideshow of my shots from the 2010 Rock Island Grand Prix below. The photos have been reduced dramatically, so please contact me for high-res shots. Enjoy. 2010 Rock Island Grand Prix...
View ArticleRIGP King to receive USF2000 test
It’s good to be king. The Rock Island Grand Prix and the Mazda Road to Indy have set-up a multi-year partnership that will see the King of the Streets victor receive a USF2000 test day. For those who...
View ArticleVideo of the Day
Take a ride with Connor Wagner through the downtown streets of Rock Island, Ill. during the 2011 Rock Island Grand Prix ‘King of the Streets’ final.The post Video of the Day appeared first on Junior...
View ArticleLabor Day Street Racing
These videos were too good not to post. It was a busy weekend of street racing with USF2000, Star Mazda, and Indy Lights at Baltimore. And, of course, my favorite Labor Day weekend event was also...
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