Mesa, Arizona (June 2, 2025)………15-year-old Corbin Rueschenberg makes his highly-anticipated debut in the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets on Tuesday night, taking on the grueling Indiana Midget Week. Rueschenberg tackles the prestigious event driving the JPU Racing No. 26.
Rueschenberg has competed in the national midget scene for the past two seasons but took a break this spring to participate in Varsity Lacrosse at Brophy Prep in Phoenix. The team won its fourth consecutive state title under coach Pat Harbson.
Rueschenberg has accumulated a strong resume of experience in Midget competition with coaching from Thomas Meseraull, Tanner Thorson, Zach Daum, and Chase McDermand in his young career. The culmination of the grooming came to fruition in the 2025 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals. Rueschenberg won his B-Main to qualify for the Saturday night championship feature. He started 11th as the first Arizona starter since Chad Boat in 2018 and ultimately finished 20th
Across his last five starts in Midgets, Rueschenberg has scored a pair of fast-times and a runner-up finish as well.
“Corbin is a great dual sport athlete, race car driver, and lacrosse player. Racing has helped Corbin tremendously in lacrosse because of the focus and individual effort needed to succeed,” Lacrosse coach Pat Harbson said. “Same on the lacrosse field and the position Corbin plays, face-off midfield. In his lacrosse position, it is he versus his opponent. It is very individualized, and both sports have made Corbin into an incredible competitor.”
Rueschenberg aims to make an impact during Indiana Midget Week and in later scheduled July appearances at Sweet Springs, Mitchell County, and Jefferson County. He looks to attract a ride for the 2025 West Coast swing in California which includes the Hangtown 100, Jason Leffler Memorial and Turkey Night Grand Prix.
Action for the FloRacing-televised Indiana Midget Week kicks off Tuesday night at Circle City Raceway and concludes Sunday at Kokomo Speedway.
Race fans can follow Corbin Rueschenberg on social media on Instagram and Facebook.
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