For the last couple of years, Joey Saldana has been a master of the big, fast half-mile tracks that the World of Outlaws visit. This season he and his team are showing their versatility by winning a number of times on short tracks, those 3/8-mile and shorter. Of his 11 wins this season, seven have come on short tracks. This weekend he'll have a chance to compete twice more on high-banked bullrings, as the World of Outlaws open the Independence Day weekend on Friday, July 3 at Huset's Speedway in South Dakota, followed by a stop at Eagle Raceway in Nebraska on Saturday, July 4. He was victorious last weekend on a tight, high-banked short track at U.S. 36 Raceway in Missouri. Press Release (07-3-09)

After a fifteen year hiatus, Steve Sainsbury returned to racing in 2009.  Tuesday night Sainsbury made that return worthwhile as he drove his kart into victory lane at Charter Raceway Park. In Briggs Heavy feature action, Derrick Quella captured his first victory in the series when early race leader Bryan Tolan was forced to retire with mechanical issues. Press Release (07-3-09)

The World of Outlaws will celebrate the Fourth of July in style this weekend, as the series heads to the always racy Eagle Raceway in Nebraska for the annual running of the Eagle Nationals at the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring on Saturday. It will mark the series lone visit of the 2009 campaign to the Cornhusker state. Craig Dollansky was victorious at the track last season, taking the lead from 20-time series champion Steve Kinser on the fourth lap and holding him off for the remainder of the 40-lap event to score his third career triumph at Eagle Raceway. Press Release (07-1-09)

After Mother Nature was victorious in the World of Outlaws first scheduled event of the season at Huset's Speedway in South Dakota back in early May, the series returns to the high-banked bullring on Friday, July 3 to kick off the Holiday weekend with a full night of racing. The event will be the first of six consecutive races on tracks 3/8-mile or smaller as the schedule really picks up in the next week and a half. Press Release (07-1-09)

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Huset's Speedway & Eagle Raceway (06-30-09)

A huge fireworks display will cap off a big night of racing Friday, July 3 at Luxemburg Speedway presented by Pepsi Cola Bottling. To accommodate the fireworks display the racing program July 3 will kick off 15 minutes earlier than normal at 6:45 p.m. The third-mile, clay oval located at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds has boasted the largest car counts in the area, averaging more than 120 cars weekly in it's five division program. Press Release (06-29-09)

Egg Harbor's Tom Stark survived heavy pressure from New Franken's Shawn Kilgore to capture the IMCA modified feature win at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Stark shot out to the early race lead, followed closely by Tim Czarneski.  Stark and Czarneski ran the top groove around the track, with Mike Wedelstadt and Kilgore down low.  A late caution bunched the field, with Kilgore getting past Wedelstadt to grab the second spot.  Kilgore tried to make a move down low on Stark, but Stark powered to victory.  Kilgore settled for second, followed by Wedelstadt, Todd Dart and Jay Matthias. Press Release (06-28-09)

Six-time track champ Brian Mullen and son Mike finished one-two to capture the top IMCA Modified prizes in the second round of the 4th annual big money Badger State Showdown Friday night at the Luxemburg Speedway in Luxemburg. Claiming the lion’s share of the purse in the Speedway’s other divisions were Brian Bruechert in the IMCA Stock Cars, Eric Arneson in the IMCA Northern Sport Mods and Chris Christensen in the IMCA Hobby Stocks. Press Release (06-27-09)

Veteran IMCA Modified ace Mike Wedelstadt roared away to a dominating win in the first night of the Badger State Showdown Thursday at the Luxemburg Speedway in Luxemburg. Other round one victories went to Troy Muench in the IMCA Stock Cars, Tracy Wassenberg in the IMCA Northern Sport Mods and Frank Paul in the IMCA Hobby Stocks. Press Release (06-26-09)

The weather heated up the action at the Charter Raceway Park fifth-mile oval in Beaver Dam.  The Tuesday Night Kart Series completed a night of features in record time with all winners making return visits to victory lane. Elijah Koenig drove into victory lane for the second time this season in the Briggs Sealed Box Stock division feature race.  Starting on the pole, Koenig bolted to the lead at the start and never looked back.  T.J. Spierowski, the only other division feature winner this season, followed in second but soon found himself in the clutches of Christopher Peterson. Press Release (06-25-09)

Two Rivers’ Kyle Kudick made the high line work and shot past Brett Wenzel with 3 laps to go, winning his 1st IMCA modified feature of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. IMCA hobby stock points leader Frank Paul bested Brandon Peterson by a bumper to win his 3rd feature of the season.  Peterson closed in on Paul with 2 laps to go, and they went side by side to the checkers.  Luke Lemmens finished third, followed by Aaron Zellner and Jarred VanLaanen. Press Release (06-21-09)

Driving a borrowed race car, Seymour's Mike Mullen passed Billy LeMieux of Sturgeon Bay for the lead on lap four and kept the lead through several caution periods to win the 23 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Mullen also won his heat, scoring a sweep for the evening. A total of 125 cars were on hand including 32 IMCA modifieds, along with 33 stock cars, 25 northern sportmods, 17 hobby stocks and 18 sport fours. Press Release (06-21-09)

Defending IMCA national northern sportmod champion Luke Wanninger of Jefferson, Iowa has filed an entry for the two day, Badger State Showdown presented by CZ's Bushville Lanes and Pro Label Thursday June 25 and Friday June 26 at Luxemburg Speedway. Wanninger, a 21-year-old college student at Iowa State University, won track championships in 2008 at Marshalltown, Alta and Harlan (Iowa) Speedways en route the the title, winning 25 features in the process. "I actually tied with Tim (Jorgenson) in points, but I had more feature wins and that was the tiebreaker," said Wanninger. Press Release (06-19-09)

Car counts and competition heated up on the track at Charter Raceway Park on Tuesday night.  Up for grabs in the feature races were qualifying positions and valuable points for the 2009 Wisconsin Dirt Championship Series as Tuesday Night Karting series regulars battled with a number of newcomers to the fifth-mile oval. The outside lane proved to be the best place to be as Spierowski took over the lead with two turns left in the race.  Steinke’s low line cost not only the lead but also second position as Peterson moved ahead of her as well.  Spierowski’s win was his second in a row and third overall this season. Press Release (06-19-09)

Thursday Night Thunder Notes: Great crowd on hand for some great racing. Show was smooth running and there was great racing in every division. Terry Baldry was back in Chris Grimes car, Eddie Muenster was back in Matt Maynard's car, and Nick Mahlik was back. John Meidam and Eddie Muenster both suffered motor problems and weren't able to run their events. In the Limited Late Model feature there was some agressive drivers and emotions got high. Jim Duchow was involved in a wreck and let his emotions get to him. We understand penalties are in the coming. (07-3-09)

Sunday Night July 5th is Round 2 of the Pepsi Challenge.  A 60 Lap Super Late Model Feature will headline the racing events along with a Roll Over Contest. Super Late Models will be joined by: Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s Figure 8’s, Modified, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars and one on one spectator races.  Qualifying starts at 4:45 with racing at 6:30 pm. Press Release (07-3-09)

Saturday, July 4th is an event you don't want to miss at Dells Raceway Park.  The Wisconsin Challenge Series presents the annual North American Cup sponsored by 3D Construction and Great Lakes Components.  Watch the DRP regulars defend their home turf against challengers such as Tim Sauter and more in this 100 lap special feature event!  The Limited Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Bandits will complete this special night of racing! Press Release (07-3-09)

Several racers from yesteryear will be in attendance at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday, July 18 as the track hosts it's Legends night presented by Pepsi Cola. In addition, the track will host a special "Christmas in July" theme. The Milwaukee-based Vintage Modified stock car club will have several restored modifieds, coupes and sportsman cars on display at the track. In addition, several former drivers who have raced at the track during the past 50 years will be recognized during a trackside session during intermission. Press Release (07-3-09)

FRRC Thursday Night Order of Events for 2009 as of July 2nd, 2009 (07-3-09)

MIS E-News - Thursday, July 2, 2009 (07-3-09)

Current Fox River Racing Club Points (07-3-09)

Complete Results from Fox River Racing Club's Stockbridge Engineering/ALRO Steel Night (07-3-09) UPDATE: Matt Crass the winner of the Super Stock feature was disqualified. Results don't reflect this. (07-3-09)

Last month, Chris Wimmer picked up a huge win at Iowa Speedway when he captured his first American Speed Association Midwest Tour win.  45 days later, he passed the 2009 Daytona 500 champion to win The Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge at Madison International Speedway. "This is just amazing, just to get the chance to race with Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart and to pass Kenseth for the win is just a neat deal," a smiling Wimmer stated in victory lane after passing Kenseth with 11 laps to go in the 100-lap feature event.  "My car was good and I thought I was a little bit better than Matt and I was just waiting, biding my time to get by him and finally got that opportunity and it happened." Press Release (07-1-09)

Tony Stewart strolled into the pits Tuesday afternoon with his usual stubble and a smile on his face. Neither was going anywhere anytime soon. "I like the extra stuff on my schedule," Stewart said before finishing fifth in the Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge late-model race. "I like the extra work. I still do get a chance to do what I like to do, and that's coming to places like this and getting to play on an off night." Wisconsin Journal Sentinel (07-1-09)

Roy Kenseth will be prepared to walk away from the race he has organized for the Milwaukee Mile in August, he said, if he's not paid by the track's promoter next week. Roy Kenseth will be prepared to walk away from the race he has organized for the Milwaukee Mile in August, he said, if he's not paid by the track's promoter next week. Wisconsin Journal Sentinel (07-1-09)

Chris Wimmer not only won Tuesday night’s All-Star Challenge, he also earned praise from NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader Tony Stewart. Wimmer passed Cambridge native and 2003 Cup champion Matt Kenseth with 11 laps left to clinch victory in the 100-lap super late model race in front of approximately 6,000 fans at Madison International Speedway. “I don’t know much about him, but it doesn’t take long to figure out how good he is,” Stewart said of Wimmer. “Obviously, you go beat Matt Kenseth like that, it’s a big deal. Wisconsin State Journal (07-1-09)

Clash at the Creek - Dirit on Asphalt Night Flyer (07-1-09)

Chat with Cambridge native and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth about his son, Ross, and the first thing he brings up is the 16-year-old’s accomplishments in the classroom. Ross Kenseth recently completed his sophomore year at St. Bede Academy in Peru, Ill., and recorded some stellar grades. One rule he has to abide by in order to get behind the wheel of a race car is to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average. Wisconsin State Journal (06-30-09)

A 300 lap enduro, the Dynamite Derby of Destruction, the band Enigma and a huge fireworks display will cap off a full day of fun and excitement at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek on Saturday, July 4 .presented by the Fun N Fast of Francis Creek and TJ's Sports Bar of Manitowoc. The day begins with the enduro at 1 p.m. The band Enigma will play from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Press Release (06-29-09)

MIS E-News - Special Edition (06-29-09)

Dale Prunty scored his first career super late model feature victory Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway leading a Prunty party across the finish line with  older brothers Dennis and David Prunty close behind in second and third place respectively. “It’s been a long time coming as we’ve been going on three years now without a feature win,” Prunty told the large crowd. “Dennis (Prunty) ran me clean and we raced hard all night and David (Prunty)was right there too,” Prunty said describing the race with his brothers, “What can I say, I just raced ‘Mr Excitement’ (nickname for Dennis Prunty) and we didn’t spin out.” Press Release (06-29-09)

Tanner Bohlen has been doing as well as could be expected in his first two seasons of limited late model racing. But now in this third season and first flying the banner of Lamers Motor Racing, the sky is the limit for the 19-year-old driver from Hortonville. Bohlen is racing the Ford Fusion that Duchow drove to the championship last year. It was No. 66 when Duchow raced it. This year it's No. 81. Appleton Post Crescent (06-28-09)

Multi-time track champ Gregg Haese celebrated a happy homecoming by scoring a convincing win in the Vercauteren Memorial 50 lap Mid-American Series feature Saturday night at the 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Only two other features were recorded on the night, as a lengthy rain delay mid-program forced three division main events to be cancelled due to the track’s curfew.  Prior to the curtain falling, Matt Cherney and Chad Vetting were winners in the Super Stocks and the IMCA Northern Sport Modifieds respectively. Press Release (06-28-09)

Zack Riddle held off a strong field of Rockweiler Insulation Late Models to win the Construction Labor Management 40 at Madison International Speedway on Friday night.  Four other drivers also took their cars to victory lane with Jay Kalbus (Brown Heating and Air Conditioning Area Sportsman), Terry Ciano Jr. (Weaver Auto Parts Hobby Stocks), Kyle Padfield (Roto Rooter Bandits), and Max McNamara (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) earning wins. Press Release (06-27-09)

J. Herbst, fresh off his first Kwik Trip Late Model feature win of the season, was enjoying the moment with his family late Saturday night. Herbst is one of two drivers in the Kwik Trip Late Model Division whose car is powered by a crate motor. Rookie Cole Howland is the other, but his is a Chevy crate motor, while Herbst’s is a Ford. “We came to the track two weeks ago and put the 9-to-1 (regular race engine) in,” Herbst said. “We never got to use it (because of the rain). We’re going to put it back in.” “This is probably the best one (car) I have ever had,” Herbst said. “For consistency, for drivability, for setting it up. We got this new Race Tech Chassis, and it has been really good.” LaCrosse Tribune (06-26-09)

Entry list for the Swiss Colony All-star Challenge Event (06-26-09)

Thursday Night Thunder Notes: There were some new cars last night, #98 Nick Mahlik, #2 Jordan Thiel, #45 Mike Gardner and #67 Gregg Haese. Lowell Bennett suffered motor problems during practice and pulled out the back up car. The back up car we understand was setup for Slinger Super Speedway, Lowell ended up driving the #2 of Jordan Thiel. Gregg Haese was shaking the car down for the Dixieland 150 and possibly making a change in his schedule to running WIR weekly. Robb Vanderloop scored his first feature win in many years of trying. During his interview he mentioned he cut the front stub off his car and had Pathfinder Chassis put a new stub on it over the winter. David Satorius scored his first feature win in the Super Stock division. (06-26-09)

Current Fox River Racing Club Points (06-25-09)

Complete Fox River Racing Club Results from June 25th, 2009 (06-25-09)

The Milwaukee Mile office is closed, and all 12 staff members have been laid off at least temporarily. Whether the oldest auto racing facility in the country lives to see its 107th birthday is in grave doubt even among its biggest boosters. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (07-3-09)

Ron Hornaday Jr. is on a roll as he has won the last two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races at Milwaukee and this past weekend in Memphis. He is hoping that winning streak continues as he will join the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment this Friday Night as he will compete in the Keith Fleck Miller 100 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, IA. Press Release (07-1-09)

Bill Holland and Jana Jurkovich host the exclusive highlights of the 8th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial 100 that took place on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Illiana Motor Speedway in Schererville, IN. Both will highlight Jacob Goede's exciting win in the fifth American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment season event. Press Release (06-30-09)

Steve Carlson enjoys competing in big events and he sees the 37th Annual Keith Fleck Miller 100 as one of those top events. This Friday night, he will go for a third straight, sixth overall win in the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment sanctioned event. "That would be cool, real cool," Carlson stated when asked about what it would mean to win the event for the sixth time. "I personally knew Keith Fleck, a great guy, and his son Dudley. They are a great bunch of people down there." Press Release (06-29-09)

It will be the only time that the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment will be racing on a Friday night this season. It will be next Friday, July 3rd at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, IA for the 37th Annual Keith Fleck Miller 100. Joining the ASAMT Touring Stars for this year's event is current NASCAR Camping World Truck Series point leader Ron Hornaday, Jr. Hornaday recently won his second Truck Series event at The Milwaukee Mile. The four-time Series champion will be looking for his first ASAMT win at Hawkeye Downs. Press Release (06-26-09)

Part of the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment's success is due to the reliable built engines that its competitors compete with. One of the better known engine builders, Wegner Motorsports, has joined with the other area engine builders in showing their support this season. "Wegner Motorsports has been a major part of Super Late Model racing in the Midwest for many years and they have a lot of championships under their belts," Steve Einhaus, ASAMT Vice President stated. "Their support at the race track shows up in their performance and they are always willing to help the racer out no matter who their engine builder is." Press Release (06-25-09)

8th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial 100 Wrap-up Notes (06-22-09)

Jacob Goede was more than ready for a win, any kind of a win, as his last personal win came back on June 26, 2008. Tonight, he held off a hard charging Mark Kraus to win the 8th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial 100 in front of a great crowd at Illiana Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track. Goede started fifth in the 26-car field and would take over the top spot from early leader Steve Carlson on lap 36 and then held off a hard charging Mark Kraus to claim his second American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment Super Late Model Series event. Press Release (06-21-09)

It doesn't matter which of his businesses or hobbies he is doing; it is going to revolve around cars. Terry Kunes wears many hats. He owns three car dealerships, an RV dealership, a collision center, a race track and an American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment race team. He is also a big supporter of the ASAMT, and helps the series in many ways from consulting to leasing vehicles to the Tour. "The ASA Midwest Tour is the best touring series in the Midwest right now," Kunes recently stated. "They have a lot of great drivers, good show, good car count, and they are getting a good fan count." Press Release (06-17-09)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment is pleased to announce that Hedman Husler, located in Alpharetta, GA, has signed on as the "Official Hedder Company of the ASA Midwest Tour." Along with this announcement, Hedman is also giving away a 2010 Grand American Race Car Chassis to a late model team that purchases an all new hedder system. Press Release (06-10-09)

The American Speed Association KwikTrip Midwest Tour Presented By ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment Bronze 125 from Dells Raceway Park on May 30th, 2009. http://www.asamidwesttour.com/node/956 - Press Release (06-8-09)

The first month of the 2009 season for the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment was a busy one as the series had four events in three different states. So far, a total of 73 drivers have participated in an ASAMT event this season with 38 of them competing in at least two events. Press Release (06-8-09)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment is pleased to announce that McGrath Powersports has teamed up as a sponsor for the 2009 season. They will be the corporate sponsor of the July 3rd fireworks display at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, IA. This combined with the ASAMT 38th Annual Keith Fleck/Miller 100 is sure to be a great night for all the race fans. As part of their sponsorship, McGrath Powersports provided the series with two new scooters, a Honda Ruckus and a Piaggio Fly, to help those with the ASAMT get around on race day. "Our races can be long days on our feet and McGrath Powersports is stepping up to help us make things a little easier with our new scooters," stated a smiling Steve Einhaus. Press Release (06-5-09)

Kevin Harvick is building a Late Model. He told Kelly Bires that he might race in the ASAMT at some point this summer. Six of the 13 races on that series' schedule are to be held in Wisconsin. That includes the only two events that don't conflict with Sprint Cup Series weekends, July 18 at the Dells Motor Speedway in Wisconsin Dells and Aug. 4 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Milwaukee Journal's Racing Beat (05-13-09) UPDATE: There will be two Nascar starts running August 4th at WIR. One is a Nascar Camping World Truck driver who has never raced in Wisconsin. There is suppose to be an announcement made in the coming week at www.wirmotorsports.com (05-29-09) OFFICIAL: One of the great traditions of the Dixieland 150 presented by Gandrud Chevrolet event at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI are the stars who come to compete in this event. The 2009 edition will live up to the hype as the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment announces that NASCAR Superstar Kevin Harvick will compete in his first ever Super Late Model event in the State of Wisconsin on Tuesday, August 4th. Joining Harvick will be the driver of his Camping World Truck Series team and current point leader Ron Hornaday. Press Release (06-2-09)

Steve Carlson looked at the last 50-laps of the Race for the Gold Bronze Race as a regular Saturday night shootout as he went on to win his second straight American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment race at Dells Raceway Park.  His fifth overall win in front of an awesome crowd at the 1/3-mile facility. "Isn't that great?" a smiling Carlson said in victory lane.  "There isn't much of a second groove here and everybody is on the bottom racing around so that is where I raced.  You are going to rub fenders, its just the nature of the Dells.  I had a really good car, I had really good bite in the turns.  I could really turn the car low and stay on the throttle and really get a jump on those guys." Press Release (05-31-09)