After a year hiatus from Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway, Dan Lewis Photography will return weekly in 2010. With the track status in limbo before the 2009 season, Dan & Mary Lewis made the decision to shoot at 141 Speedway.  With 141’s move to a dirt surface, along with a night change to Wednesdays in 2010, it opened up a return to Thunderhill. Press Release (3-7-10)

141 Speedway track officials have announced that they will not be using raceceivers for any of their weekly racing divisions in 2010. Originally, at their drivers meeting in January, promoter Bruce Conard had announced that raceceivers would be used for all classes in 2010.  “At first, we had another promoter of a nearby track who had originally expressed serious interest in running (raceceivers) like us,” said Conard.  “Unfortunately this promoter has changed his mind and has decided not to run them.  As a result, we don’t want to chase cars away so it is with regret we’ve decided that 141 Speedway will forego using raceceivers .” Press Release (03-3-10)

Central Wisconsin Race Expo - Rental Form (02-15-10)

More than 200 drivers, crew members and track officials were honored for their efforts as 141 Speedway in Francis Creek hosted it’s 2009 season awards banquet at Knox’s Silver Valley Banquet Hall in Manitowoc Saturday night. Whitelaw’s Daryl Gerke teamed up with Green Bay’s Brett Piontek to capture the Tisler Salvage Mid American Sportsman crown.  During the last third of the season Gerke had injuries that prevented him from racing, and Piontek drove his car, and the pair earned enough points to beat out Manitowoc’s Travis Groelle for the title. Press Release (02-15-10)

More than 300 drivers, crew members and track officials officially put the wraps on the 2009 racing season at Luxemburg Speedway at Potts Beverly Gardens in Denmark Saturday, as track champions were crowned in the track’s five weekly divisions during the annual awards banquet. Capturing his unprecedented 7th IMCA modified track title, Seymour veteran Brian Mullen took to the podium.  Mullen beat out former IMCA national champion Jared Siefert by nine points to capture the crown. Press Release (01-31-10)

Kasey Kahne Racing will field a two car team on the World of Outlaws trail again in 2010, pitting veteran Joey Saldana, who led the World of Outlaws with 20 A-Feature wins last year, with rookie Cody Darrah, who scored his first win with the series last fall at his home track of Williams Grove Speedway. The pair will kick off the 2010 campaign February 5-7 with the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by the University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, just down the road from Daytona, where their boss will be in action. Press Release (01-27-10)

Champions will abound at Volusia Speedway Park when the World of Outlaws open the 2010 season with the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by the University of Northwestern Ohio, February 5-7. Leading the way will be Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz and Danny Lasoski, who have combined to win each of the last 10 World of Outlaws titles. Press Release (01-25-10)

The fastest dirt race cars in the Midwest will embark upon Wisconsin’s newest third-mile, clay oval in 2010.  141 Speedway in Francis Creek will host the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw 410 sprint car series Sunday night, May 30. The event will be the maiden voyage for the Midwest’s premier sprint car series, as the track was converted from a quarter-mile, paved oval last Fall,  to a high-banked, third mile clay oval before the snow flew.  “We’re pretty excited to be coming to 141 Speedway, without question,” said IRA Outlaw president Steve Sinclair. Press Release (01-19-10)

Volusia Speedway Park laid down the challenge a month ago. Are you a Fan of February? Dirt track fans from across North America responded, and four of them are being rewarded with a free hotel stay and two tickets to the Feb. 2-13 Florida DIRTcar Nationals By UNOH. Winners from New Mexico, New York, Oregon and South Dakota are excited to start the racing season with all of the competitors from the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, the Super DIRTcar Series and UMP DIRTcar Racing at Volusia Speedway Park, just down State Road 40 from Interstate 95 and Ormond Beach. Press Release (01-18-10)

Everything is bigger in Texas, especially when the World of Outlaws come to town. For the second consecutive year, the Texas Two-Step Weekend will bring the best sprint car drivers in the world to the Lone Star State for two full nights of racing on March 12-13. Joey Saldana, who led the World of Outlaws with 20 main event wins in 2009 in his Kasey Kahne Racing car, swept all three of the World of Outlaws events in Texas last season. He looks to extend his win streak on Friday, March 12, at Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore and on Saturday, March 13, at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown. Saldana's '09 wins at Houston Raceway Park and Lone Star Speedway were the first of his career at those tracks. Press Release (01-18-10)

World of Outlaws News & Notes - January 17th (01-18-10)

Luxemburg Speedway track manager Rick Goral has announced a driver’s informational meeting will be held Friday, February 5 at Northbrook Country Club at 7 p.m. At this meeting drivers will be able to purchase their pit stalls – front row stalls go for $100 and all other spots will be $50.  An update will be provided on the East Town Mall car show April 10 and 11.  Drivers will receive informational packets as well. Press Release (01-17-10)

141 Speedway track management has announced a meeting for any driver who wishes to race at Wisconsin’s newest, third-mile, clay oval will be held Saturday, January 23 at 1 p.m. a the track’s sports bar, the Victory Lane Pub. Track memberships will be sold.  Pit stalls will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.  Paved pit stalls will sell for $100, other gravel spots will sell for $50.  “We have 47 paved pit stalls available for sale and like we did when it was pavement, we’ll make sure they’re cleaned off weekly,” said track promoter Bruce Conard.  “We strongly urge any drivers who want to be part of our program in 2010 to attend.  It should be an exciting year.” Press Release (01-15-10)

141 Speedway track management has announced the 2009 awards banquet will be held Saturday, February 13 at Knox’s Silver Valley Supper Club in Manitowoc. Track champions in the six weekly divisions will be crowned, and drivers who finished in the top 10 in points will be honored as well.  Competitors who are track members and took part in at least 65 percent of the scheduled events are eligible for post season awards. Press Release (01-15-10)

With 2010 here and the season opening 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH at Volusia Speedway Park just about three weeks away, Donny Schatz and Joey Saldana are still being lauded for their strong 2009 campaigns, as both were honored today by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll. Schatz, who claimed his fourth consecutive World of Outlaws title last year, was voted the “Driver of the Year” by the North American 410 Sprint Car Poll for the fourth straight year. Saldana, who finished second in the “Driver of the Year” voting, received the “Wild Car Award” for his exciting performance in 2009 that saw him win a series-best 21 times overall with the World of Outlaws. Press Release (01-15-10)

Since joining forces with Tod Quiring and Big Game Motorsports near the end of the 2009 season, Craig Dollansky has been counting the days until the 2010 season opening 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH at Volusia Speedway Park. Three straight nights of racing await the World of Outlaws at the DIRTcar Nationals beginning on February 5. Dollansky has won the overall crown in the season opening event in the Sunshine State in two of the last three seasons. He will pilot the Big Game Treestands Maxim which will be adorned with the No. 7, a number he has raced under for much of his career. Press Release (01-15-10)

Racing against tough competition night in and night out will be nothing new for Cody Darrah this coming season as he contends for the World of Outlaws Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award, beginning at the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH at Volusia Speedway Park, February 5-7. For each of the last four seasons he has raced in Central Pennsylvania against stout competition wherever he went and won his fair share of races, while continuing to hone his skills behind the wheel. Press Release (01-15-10)

WIR Super Stock driver Todd Bauman has purchased a Late Model car and will make the jump up to the Super Late Model season for the 2010 season. (03-7-10)

MIS E-News - March 1, 2010 (03-3-10)

2010 finds Jake (Zelinske) planning on racing the complete season in the Limited Late Model division of the Fox River Racing Club. Zelinske Motorsports (02-25-10)

The American Speed Association and Madison International Speedway have a long standing relationship.  That relationship goes back to when the half-mile oval located south of Madison, WI hosted the popular ASA National Tour events.  In 2004, it cemented itself in the ASA family by signing on as an ASA Member Track. "When I purchased MIS in 2003 I felt that the track should be a part of a strong sanctioning body and when Dennis Huth presented the ASA Member Track program to us, it was an easy decision to sign on," Terry Kunes, MIS Owner said.  "There is no hesitation when it comes time for me to re-sign every year with ASA.  They do a great job of promoting the Member Tracks along with providing a great insurance program for the racers." Press Release (02-25-10)

Joe Graziano and Lance Fielitz continue to look at how they can be creative and innovative to attract new and current race fans.  As the owners of Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Member Track in Wisconsin Dells, WI, they are going into the 2010 season with some new ideas and updating some current ones. "We have made some changes to our 2010 lineup," Graziano said.  "Our weekly show will feature late models rather than super late models as our top division.  We have removed our Super Stock division and replaced it with a Sportsman division that will run the same rules as the new ASA Midwest Tour Sportsman Series and I think we will see a great car count from that division.  Our Pure Stock and Bandit divisions will be back along with our new Six Shooter division." Press Release (02-25-10)

Central Wisconsin Race Expo - Rental Form (02-15-10)

2009 Season In Review:  The Midwest Sportsman has relatively few tracks that the cars run on a weekly basis.  The Slinger Super Speedway is one of those tracks, and every week this division puts on an exciting show.  A total of thirty five drivers took to the high banks in 2009, and by season’s end there was a first time champion in Mike Borchardt Jr. Press Release (02-15-10)

Jesse Fuller Racing is proud to announce that Performance Motorsports will be the primary sponsor on both cars to be run weekly at wir.  Opening soon Performance Motorsports LLC located HWY 10 in Whitelaw Wisconsin, conveniently located off I43 and centrally located to support racers in northeast Wisconsin. Performance Motorsports will provide new and used circle track racing supplies and equipment ranging from asphalt, dirt, to IMCA parts.  This is a new venture to supply racers with parts when needed carring everything from nuts and bolts to complete turn key race cars.  For more info please visit www.performancemotorsportsllc.com or www.jessefullerracing.com. (02-10-10)

MIS E-News February 9, 2010 (02-10-10)

Florida drivers Tim Russell, David Rogers and John Coffman along with Wisconsin's Rebecca Kasten are the first four drivers to pre-enter for the Super Late Model portion of next month's World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway (FL). Speed 51 (01-7-10) UPDATE: Rebecca Kasten is driving an ASA Crate Late Model car that Steve Carlson drove to many victories the last couple of seasons. Steve Carlson is helping Rebecca during the 9 nights of racing (02-9-10)

We understand Mike Higgins has purchased a late model car to race at Wisconsin International Raceway. No word if the car will be raced as a Limited Late Model or a Super Late Model. Mike use to race a super stock at Norway Speedway and then raced a super stock at WIR during the 2009 season. (02-9-10)

Opening soon Performance Motorsports LLC located HWY 10 in Whitelaw Wisconsin. Conveniently located off I43 and centrally locate to support racers in northeast Wisconsin. Performance Motorsports LLC will provide new and used circle track racing supplies and equipment ranging from asphalt, dirt, to IMCA parts. This is a new venture to supply racers with parts when needed, give your feedback, thoughts, ideas, what are you looking for. We want to carry what you need and have it in stock for your convenience, so what do you need? Email info@performancemotorsportsllc.com with your suggestions. (02-9-10)

Kevin Lang's Advanced Racing Motorsports team has signed Colin Reffner to drive their Super Late Model this year . Colin is the Grandson of Tom Reffner a Wisconsin Short Track Legend and nephew of ASA Champion and former Nascar Truck Series Standout Bryan Reffner. Dick Trickle has been consulting this effort over the phone with Lang on building this car and will come to Wisconsin to help coach Reffner this summer.  The car will feature the #88 and Speed51.com has been told that it will have a retro 1980's paint scheme honoring "The Blue Knight" Tom Reffner and "The White Knight" Dick Trickle. Speed 51 (02-9-10)

MIS E-News Week of February 1, 2010 (01-31-10)

Tim Springstroh plans to race weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway in the Limited Late Model division. (01-27-10)

The Heights Convention Center in Verona, Wisconsin, was the venue for the annual Madison International Speedway banquet which honors the racing accomplishments of the drivers in the five weekly divisions in the 2009 season.  A crowd of over 300 gathered for what proved to be a night not only to look back but to look ahead to the 2010 racing season. Press Release (01-27-10)

It was one of the hardest decisions he's had to make in his life, and that is exactly why he didn't take it lightly, nor did he make it without considerable contemplation. If you know Kevin Nuttleman, you know he sees the "big picture" of local racing better than almost anyone. The Bangor, Wis., driver, without a doubt, the most popular driver at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway for more than two decades, has decided to end his stellar 30-year racing career. LaCrosse Tribune (01-25-10)

We are hearing that Brent Strelka will be making a return to racing this season after taking a couple seasons off. (01-25-10)

Jordan Thiel tells us their plans are not locked down for the 2010 season, but they plan to run Wisconsin International Raceway weekly. (01-19-10)

QA1 is the leader in performance shocks, rod ends and suspension components for motorsports. This is why the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels is proud to have QA1 as a contingency sponsor for all three divisions in 2010. QA1 offers the most complete line of shock absorbers for the racing / performance market of any manufacturer. QA1 is also number one in rod ends for motorsports with over 5,000 part numbers and more than a million units sold annually. Press Release (03-7-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels welcomes Chris Clark as the 2010 series announcer. This year commemorates Clark's 25th year of announcing racing events throughout the Midwest. Our 2008 and 2009 series announcer, Matt Panure, did a great job for the series and was a lot of fun to work with and be around. "Matt Panure is very talented and did a great job for us the last two years. We enjoyed his upbeat humor and he could always put a smile on everyone's face," stated Steve Einhaus, ASAMT Vice President. Matt has recently graduated from college and is focused on entering the corporate world. Press Release (03-3-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels has launched a new look to all three of its websites. ASA Midwest Tour web designer, Scott Lofquist has once again implemented his graphic design skills and freshened up the look of the ASA Midwest Tour, ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour, and ASA Midwest Truck Tour websites. The most notable changes include a new color scheme and a rotation of series sponsors and photos of the trucks and cars for the various divisions on the respective websites. Press Release (03-3-10)

ASA Midwest Kwik Trip Touring Star Jeff Storm finished the 2009 American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels season 7th in the overall point standings. The driver of the #25 Hype Energy Drink, Sunoco Fuels, Chevy Impala has participated with the ASAMT since the conception of the series in 2007. Storm competed in 12 out of 12 events in 2010, capturing four top 10 finishes and one top five finish. Press Release (03-3-10)

Racing Head Service® (RHS®) - the legendary innovator of airflow technology - offers the ultimate in cylinder head, engine block and intake manifold performance. RHS® is a proud member of the COMP Performance Group™, the industry's largest and most advanced airflow technology team. The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels is pleased to have RHS® as a contingency sponsor for the 2010 ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour. Press Release (03-3-10)

Ron Varney has confirmed to Speed51.com that the ASA Late Model Series is in the final stages of discussions with a new series sponsor.  Varney told 51 that those discussions are going very well and an announcement should be coming soon.  We have received several calls and tips at the Speed51.com offices that sponsor could be Sunoco, but Varney would neither confirm or deny those reports.  No matter who the sponsor is, we do see this as a very positive sign for short track racing during a difficult economic time. Speed 51 (02-19-10) UPDATE: We are told the Series will change it's name from the ASA Late Model Series to the Sunoco National Tour. Looks as though the series has a new website started which confirms this. http://www.sunoconationaltour.com (02-25-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels welcomes TCI® as a contingency sponsor for the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour in 2010. TCI® is built on excellence in products and unmatched customer satisfaction, which is why the relationship with the ASAMT works so well. Another proud member of COMP Performance Group™, TCI® offers the same superior customer service and technical support as all COMP Performance Group™ customers come to expect. With a highly trained technical staff, those at TCI® have the hands-on experience needed to ensure they find the right products for each customer. Press Release (02-25-10)

It's a laugh some days, how life works. Who knew, a year ago - that my racing life would be taking as many twists and turns as the road course at Watkins Glen in the US! Myself and my family are blessed right now to be surrounded by wonderful people and fantastic support - friends, family & colleagues. This week, England held the first ever international broadcast - the ESPN UK broadcast of the American Speed Association's Freestate 500 back on January 31st, in Welkom, Freestate, South Africa. Kudos to Kevin, Dennis & the hardworking team at the ASA in garnering so many broadcasts around the world of this event, that 100M potential viewers may watch this race. Racing, over the past year, has become truly global - and this Englishman is pretty happy about that! Press Release (02-25-10)

For more than 34 years, the COMP Cams® mission has never changed: to produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service, and to lead the industry in technological development. The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels is proud to have COMP Cams® as a contingency sponsor for the 2010 racing season. Press Release (02-22-10)

Three weeks after the historic event took place, race fans in the United States will finally get their opportunity to see the ASA Transcontinental Series Free State 500 tonight (Monday, February 22, 2010) in some of the markets. The two-hour broadcast was produced by Carolina Production Group, Inc. with Rick Benjamin calling the play-by-play and Todd Lewis reporting from pit road. Sun Sports Network is available to 6.6 million households in the Florida Market will show the event at 9 p.m. EST. Press Release (02-22-10)

American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels driver Jacob Goede finished off an impressive 2009 season being crowned as the 2009 ASAMT Lane Automotive Rookie of the Year. Goede maintained his Touring Star status throughout the season. Finishing 8th in the final point standings guaranteed him a spot as an ASA Midwest Kwik Trip Touring Star for the 2010 season. Press Release (02-18-10)

Carolina Productions Group, Inc. is putting the final touches and starting to ship the ASA Transcontinental Series Free State 500 out to affiliates for their respective air dates which begins on Monday, February 22nd.  DirecTV and Dish Satellite Network owners will have plenty of opportunities to watch the event that took place on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa. Press Release (02-18-10)

The list continues to grow for requests to broadcast the ASA Transcontinental Series Free State 500 event that was ran on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa.  The race will now be available to over 100 million households worldwide. "We've added a huge network, InCountry TV, which is exclusively on DirecTV CH 345 and Dish Network CH 230...adding 32 million households," Rick Benjamin, President of Carolina Production Group Inc. said.  "As you can see we're above 100 million households for this historic telecast. That's a new record for us." Press Release (02-15-10)

The last two weeks will long be remembered for Tiff Daniels.  Fresh off her seventh place finish at the ASA Transcontinental Series Free State 500 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa, Daniels returned to her full-time job as an engineer Earnhardt Ganassi Racing where exactly two weeks later, she is part of the team that won the 52nd Annual Daytona 500. Press Release (02-15-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels driver Nick Neville started racing quarter midgets at the age of nine. Since then Neville has found much success behind the wheel and added the ASAMT to his already impressive resume'. In his first season with the ASAMT, the Mackinaw, IL driver of the #32 Dixie Chopper Lawn Mowers sponsored Monte Carlo proved to the competition that he was one to be contended with. As an ASA Midwest Kwik Trip Touring Star, Nick competed in all 12 events and accumulated one top five and four top ten finishes including a 3rd place podium finish at Norway Speedway in Norway, MI. Press Release (02-15-10)

McKarns, John Russell, 65 of Tavares, Fl passed away on Tuesday, February 09, 2010 from complications of bladder cancer. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations to Rolling Hills Community Church (note: Garden of Prayer/McKarns) P.O. Box 250, Zellwood, FL 32798-0250; or the American Cancer Society, or the charity of their own choosing. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Rolling Hills Community Church on Hwy. 441 just west of Zellwood Station. A reception to greet the family will follow the ceremony. Press Release (02-9-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels has received news that the racing community suffered a great loss today. ohn Russell McKarns (65) passed away earlier today, Tuesday, February 09, 2010 after his courageous battle with cancer. John was best known as the owner and promoter of the Artgo Challenge Series which ran from 1975-1997 before it was licensed to NASCAR in 1998. His hard work and love for racing helped build the careers of many great stock car drivers and most of all he always did it with a smile. John not only was a great promoter, but he was a great friend to so many and he will be greatly missed. All of us involved with the ASA Midwest Tour extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to the entire McKarns family. Press Release (02-9-10)

The American Speed Association is starting receive tentative air dates for the ASA Transcontinental Series Free State 500 event that took place on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa.  Over 71 countries have requested a copy of the event to air in their area. Press Release (02-9-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Grandstay® Residential Suites Hotels driver Mark Kraus finished out the 2009 season tenth overall in the point standings only three points out of ninth position. The driver of the #9K Ford Fusion overcame some battles that many drivers have never had to face. Early in the season, Mark's car owner, Don Fanetti passed away from cancer. Mark was not sure if he would be able to continue racing. But Don's wife Marilyn continued to support Kraus and encouraged him all season long. Mark also assumed the role as car owner, crew chief, mechanic, and transporter driver throughout the entire 2009 season. Press Release (02-9-10)