53 Drivers, Including Kyle Larson, Set for USAC Turkey Night Grand Prix

53 Drivers, Including Kyle Larson, Set for USAC Turkey Night Grand Prix

By Michael Anderson

November 23, 2024 at 10:44 AM

The 83rd ARP Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ventura Raceway will feature 53 USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship drivers competing on Saturday, November 30, 2024. This historic event, running since 1934, remains the longest-running midget race in history.

Racing car speeds on dirt oval

Racing car speeds on dirt oval

Notable Participants:

  • Four-time winner Kyle Larson (2012, 2016, 2019, 2023)
  • Past winners Justin Grant (2022), Logan Seavey (2021), and Tanner Thorson (2015)
  • NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch making his USAC Midget debut
  • 21 USAC National Midget feature winners
  • 25 Don Basile Rookie of the Race contenders

Key Details:

  • Location: Ventura Raceway, California
  • Dates: November 29-30, 2024
  • Schedule:
    • Friday (Nov 29): Grandstands open 3pm, track activity starts 3:30pm
    • Saturday (Nov 30): Main event featuring 98-lap feature race

2024 Season Highlights:

  • Nine different drivers have won USAC National Midget races
  • Daison Pursley leads with seven wins
  • Cannon McIntosh follows with three victories
  • Logan Seavey and Ryan Timms with two wins each

The event will also include Ultimate Sprint Car Series races on both nights. The field includes five USAC National Midget champions and international competitors from New Zealand and Australia, making this one of the most diverse and competitive fields in recent history.

The complete 53-driver entry list includes veterans and newcomers from across the United States and international racing circuits, representing one of the most prestigious events in midget racing.

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