July 2003 News and Rumors
Dirt Racing
Luxemburg's point standings as of June 25th have now been posted. (07-28-03)
More than one dozen restored coupes, winged modifieds and sportsman cars will be on display Friday night, August 8 for the second annual WOGB 103.1 FM Luxemburg Legends night at Luxemburg Speedway. Among the drivers who'll take part in this special night will be De Pere's Bobby Marquis, Reggie Cochart of Brussels, Don Mahlberg of Green Bay, Red Be Dell of Green Bay, Randy Guellete of Brussels, Lynn Wolfgram of Sturgeon Bay, Gene Mathu and Augie Derenne of Luxemburg, Al Jesse of Algoma and Stan Gracyalny of Kaukauna. Many others are expected. Press Release (07-27-03)
Heavy rains late Friday night and into Saturday morning forced the cancellation of the Door County Horizons night of racing at Thunder Hill Raceway Saturday night. Racing is slated to resume Saturday night, August 2 at 6 p.m. on Bill Boettcher Automotive night. A full program of IMCA modified, IMCA stock car, street stock, IMCA hobby stock and 4 cylinder racing is on tap. Press Release (07-26-03)
Green Bay's Tim Van De Hei sliced his way from his 18th position and chased down last week's winner Pat Davister with three laps to go and coasted to his first 22 lap IMCA stock car feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The contest went green-to-checkered without a yellow. Heavy rains fell during the early laps of the IMCA modified feature, forcing track officials to cancel that feature race, along with the IMCA hobby stock and sport four features as well. Points and money were divided equally amongst all three divisions. 131 cars were on hand, including 38 IMCA modifieds, 35 IMCA stock cars, 25 street stocks, 15 IMCA hobby stocks and 18 sport fours. Press Release (07-25-03)
K.J. Skelton needed just 11 laps to move from his sixth place starting spot to the front in the MSA feature at Monster Hall Raceway. For Skelton it was his second A-Main win of the season. A lap two crash knocked T.J. Luedke and Troy Wondra out of the race after they collided with Dean Erfurth. Erfurth's continued in his damaged car and managed a tenth place finish. At Plymouth last week, The Midwest Sprintcar Association joined two other divisions in a special program to observe promoter Tom Mueller's 58th birthday. The sprinters ran a 58-lap A-Main divided in two 29-lap segments. After the first segment the then race leader Troy Hepfner, spun a wheel to determine a 2-4-6- or 8 car invert for the secend segment. He spun a six putting series points leader Doug Schenck on the pole and he would never be passed for his third straight win on the Plymouth oval. Danny Schlafer won the 25-Lap A-Main at Powercom Speedzone last week leading every lap. For Schlafer the win ended a string of misfortune that saw him watching the main events from the sidelines and falling in the point standings. K.J. Skelton established a milestone by making his 100th consecutive A-Main start. Since joining the sprint car ranks in 1997, he has never missed an A-Main in this series. MSA Monster Hall Results - MSA Plymouth Results - MSA Oshkosh Results - MSA sprints.com (07-22-03)
Dirt late models will make a return after a 20-year absence to Thunder Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay for a Wednesday night special on August 6 to kick off the Door County Fair at John Miles Park. The Forest County Potawatomi Dirt Late Model shootout will be highlighted by a 30 lap feature on the third-mile, clay oval. The long awaited return of the fastest cars on dirt that compete at weekly tracks in northeast Wisconsin will be highlighted by a huge payout for the WISSOTA-style racers. The main event will pay $2,000 to the winner. Press Release (07-21-03)
Todd Hepfner became the first repeat winner of the 2003 season at the Hales Corner Speedway when the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series visited the Hales Corners Speedway on Saturday night. His second straight win in the series also signaled that the team is ready for a run to the end of the season as the tour began it's 2nd half of the season. In victory lane, Hepfner thanked his sponsors and team for sticking with him through a rough start to the season. “We're back to where we should be and it feels real good,” stated an elated Hepfner. “When I saw Reinke try to take me on the outside, I knew I had to move up or he would have just driven by me. When I did move up, I found out why he was up there and I was able to find a good line.” When asked about the finish, Reinke simply stated “I just ran out of laps. I knew that when he saw me try him on the outside, he would be up there and be harder to pass. I was trying to set him up for another shot, but just ran out of laps.” IRA Official Press Release - Paul Pittman column - Points - IRAsprints.com (07-21-03)
Todd Dart outran everything Saturday night at the Thunderhill Raceway. Not only did Dart top the field of 19 other drivers in the Coca Cola 20 but he took the checkered flag just as the rain started to fall over the track forcing the cancellation of the remainder of the night’s feature events. That left Dart, Matt Junio in the IMCA Stock Car division and Troy Muench in the street stocks as the only feature race winners. The IMCA Hobby Stock and 4-Cylinder mains were both rained out. Run before one of the largest crowds of the season, a total of 97 drivers checked in for battle led by 28 IMCA modifieds. Fans witnessed 17 events prior to the rain setting in. Press Release (07-19-03)
Hometown rookie Benji LaCrosse snatched the lead away from Dennis Young on lap 13 and survived a pair of later cautions to capture his first career 25 lap IMCA modified feature win at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. LaCrosse's heat win netted him a sweep of the night's action. 102 cars were on hand, including 31 IMCA modifieds, 40 IMCA stock cars, 15 IMCA hobby stocks and 16 sport fours. Zion, Illinois' Tony Schlei passed Joe Hegnet for the lead on lap 13 and won his eighth 15 lap IMCA hobby stock feature of the season. Press Release (07-18-03)
The Osborn/Mock Race Team is well on their way to success in 2003. To date the season is half over and the point standings are just starting to heat up. With Kim Mock leading the way in the over-all standings and Mike Kertscher sitting 7th in the standings, the team is priding themselves with consistency as they work towards the end of the season. Press Release (07-18-03)
Final Luxemburg Speedway Wissota Point Standings (07-14-03)
Shawano's Troy Springborn scampered past MJ Hintz on lap seventeen and carefully weaved his way through lapped traffic to win the 40 lap WISSOTA late model feature at Luxemburg Speedway Sunday night. The win was Springborn's first at the speedway and was worth $1,500. 124 cars signed in to compete in front of the largest crowd of the season. The field included 29 WISSOTA late models, 35 IMCA modifieds, 43 IMCA stock cars and 17 IMCA hobby stocks. Press Release (07-14-03)
Heavy rains late Thursday night and early Friday morning have forced the cancellation of the stock car races at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. "Both the pit area and the track received too good of a soaking," said track manager Rick Goral. "You can't fight Mother Nature. We'll try getting the track ready for our big special this Sunday." Press Release (07-11-03)
IRA pictures from Wilmot on June 29th are now uploaded. IRA Wilmot Gallary (07-10-03)
Rain has postponed Wednesday's night World of Outlaws event until Sunday August 3 at Powercom Park in Beaver Dam. That day will be a great day of racing. CART will be at Road America earlier in the day. Then it's an hour drive to see the best sprint car drivers in the country. Or you can watch the Nascar Brickyard 400 from Indy at home then go see the Outlaws. World of Outlaws Official PR (07-10-03)
The Midwest Sprintcar Association provided plenty of fireworks on the track with an A-Main that wasn¹t decided until the final lap. When the 20-lap event concluded Doug Schenck was in victory lane celebrating his fifth series A-Main win. Schenck¹s win came after the front two cars dropped out late in the race. It appeared that Jerry Ski was about to complete a strong run with a win, but as the pack started the final lap Troy Wondra flipped after making contact with another car. While Wondra¹s car was flipping second place K.J. Skelton couldn¹t avoid striking him and breaking his front axle. Then on the restart, Ski¹s car lost power and Schenck who was cautiously driving a car with failing brakes was at the point and headed for the win after starting the race in the 6th row. The MSA will move on to the Powercom Speedzone in Oshkosh on July 15th, and then compete at Plymouth on July 16th in an event that will feature twin 29-lap A-Mains. MSA Official PR Points MSAsprints.com (07-10-03)
Todd Dart in the IMCA modified feature at the Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay Saturday night. Close feature finishes were the order of the day, as Cole's narrow win was duplicated by Charlie Kroll in IMCA stock cars, James Tebon in the street stocks, IMCA hobby stocker David Lane and Dan Gregorich in the 4 cylinders. The IMCA stock car feature provided nearly a carbon copy finish, as two-time defending champ Craig Paque saw a late race charge on Kroll fall just short. Press Release (07-06-03)
The Midwest Sprintcar Association made its first appearance at the Grant County Speedway and two-time defending champion K.J. Skelton with a daring pass off turn four on the final lap won the A-Main. Skelton despite starting on the pole had to come back after dropping to third to notch his second checkered flag of the evening. Dean Erfurth who started next to Skelton, jumped ahead on the first lap and led the entire race until Skelton edged him out by several feet. Skelton¹s late pass came after he drove hard into turn three and rode the high side of the track near the wall and then slashing between a lapped car and Erfurth as he crossed the finish line. Skelton said in victory lane that his car didn¹t have the right gears so he had to search for the right line which was the high line that took him to victory in the final laps. MSA Official PR Points (07-05-03)
Todd Hepfner became the 12th different driver in as many races to visit victory lane as the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series pulled into the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds on Thursday night for the 3rd Annual “Cheesetown Showdown” presented by Gibbsville Cheese. The event, formerly sanctioned by the WoO Gumout Series, has traditionally drawn a large car count and Thursday night's event was no different as 47 outlaws signed into the pit area for battle. Hepfner, the 31st car to time, started things off right by turning a lap in 12.170 seconds in his Hepfner Racing Products Eagle. “We've been struggling all year long,” Hepfner stated on the front stretch before the National Anthem. “I think we've found all the gremlins now and we're ready to get back to racing.” IRA Official PR Points IRAsprints (07-04-03)
Seymour's Brian Mullen took the lead on lap 19 and cashed in on a $2,200, 40 lap IMCA modified feature win at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. It was Mullen's seventh feature win of the season. In IMCA stock car action Kyle Frederick of Gillett scored a wire-to-wire 30 lap feature win worth $1,500. A field of 49 IMCA modifieds and 43 IMCA stock cars were in attendance. 16 IMCA hobby stocks were also on hand. Press Release (07-04-03)
Three time Luxemburg Speedway IMCA modified champion Eddie Muenster of Green Bay will wheel a WISSOTA late model at Luxemburg Speedway Sunday night, July 13 for the Ponderosa/Razor 94.7 FM Springborn Race night event. Muenster will be driving a machine owned by Lee Thyse of Black Creek. The car is normally driven by Black Creek's Doug Klemp. Klemp broke his wrist in the last late model show at Luxemburg on Saturday, June 13 in an opening lap accident. Press Release (07-02-03)
The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series heads to the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds (Plymouth, WI) for the “Cheesetown Showdown” presented by Gibbsville Cheese on Thursday, July 3rd.This show always draws a big field of sprints cars with over 40 cars expected. Press Release (07-02-03)
Racing at Luxemburg Speedway has been a Friday night tradition now for more than three decades. But on July 13 the third-mile, clay oval will host a Sunday night special highlighted with the final appearance of the WISSOTA late models in 2003. The event, sponsored by Ponderosa/Razor 94.7 FM and Springborn Racing, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a large number of giveaways for fans all night long. 2001 Wisconsin WISSOTA late model champion Troy Springborn will have his dirt late model on display under the grandstand prior to the races. Press Release (07-01-03)
At this year’s first appearance of the Bumper-to-Bumper Interstate Racing Association Outlaw Sprints at the Wilmot Speedway, Mike Kertscher was crowned the “2003 King of Wisconsin” after winning the Wayne Daun Memorial. This was by far the biggest race of his career thus far. As told to Paul Pittman in victory lane, the exuberant Kertscher stated “I ran a mini-sprint the other day again and it brought back a lot of fun, but nothing compares with this! This is a dream come true!” Press Release (07-01-03)
Asphalt Racing
We are told it was reported over the PA at Norway Speedway that they will be running the Auto Value Series Round 1 on Friday August 8, Round 2 on Friday August 15 and Round 3 on Saturday August 16th. Each feature is $1000 to win with $1000 to the overall series point leader. All of these races were scheduled for an earlier time, but faced rain outs. (07-29-03)
We are told that Tom Gee Jr.'s car was found legal after checking it at the engine builders. We are told the reason the engine checked out good at the engine builders is because there is a special tool to be used on the spec engines to check them. The spec engines use vortec heads which take a longer spark plug which are removed to pump the engine (to find compression ratio). The tool the club had was not designed for the spec engines which didn't allow it to go in as the spark plugs do. (07-29-03)
Under threatening skies last night at Norway Speedway it was Mark Schroeder taking fast time honors. A semi feature was run as there were 33 Late Models in the pit area, Dicky Coleman took the semi feature win. In the feature event it was Omro's Terry Baldry taking the win over Mark Schroeder. Top 7: 1. Baldry, 2. Schroeder, 3. G Ives, 4. Brietenfeldt, 5. Novara, 6. Beyer, 7. T Sauter. In the Super Stocks it was Tim Krans taking the semi feature win while Mike Bubloni held off Bear Stankowicz to take the feature win. The semi features and feature events were run right away due to rain threatening skies. (07-26-03)
Were you at WIR last week and witnessed the last lap wreck that took place in turn 3 during the limited late model feature and were wondering what really happened? Well we have video from the incident that shows what took place leading up to the wreck and what really happened when when the wreck started. Check the video out here (07-25-03)
Check out some great pictures that were taken by "Queen Shari" at the 2003 Slinger Nationals at the Slinger Super Speedway. Pictures of Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Dick Trickle plus their cars and the cars of many that ran at the race. 2003 Slinger Nationals Photo Gallery (07-25-03)
What a night for racing I tell you, perfect weather for racing this evening at Wisconsin International Raceway for Thursday Night Thunder. In Late Model action it was Mark Schroeder taking fast time with a lap of 19.652. Terry Baldry took the dash win followed by Jim Duchow and Terry Korth. Heat wins went to Kyle Waush and Pete Vandermolen Jr. 25 Late Models were on hand which setup a semi feature which Chris Grimes won over Eugene Gregorich Jr. In the feature event it was Tim Rothe holding off the challenges of Jeff Van Oudenhoven. Top 10: 1. Rothe, 2. Van Oudenhoven, 3. Gardner, 4. Duchow, 5. T. Baldry, 6. Schroeder, 7. Danes, 8. Mathews, 9. Sannes, 10. Korth. In Limited Late Model action Gary Natrop took fast time with a lap of 20.624. Tom Spierowski took the fast dash win over Chris LaRocque and Jay Kassera. Heat winners were Mike Schnieder and Jerry Van Handel. In the feature event Jerry Van Handel held off a fast Tom Gee Jr. Top 8 (pending post race inspection) 1. Van Handel, 2. Gee Jr., 3. Kassera, 4. Bock, 5. Besaw, 6. Bemmels, 7. Harrell, 8. LaRocque. Wisconsin Sport Truck fast qualifer for this evening was Scott Bushman with lap of 16.177. Scott Baker took the feature win this evening holding off Dan Hansen who had his nose all over Baker's rear bumper. Top 7: 1. Baker, 2. Hansen, 3. Van Handel, 4. Vandermoss, 5. Kucksdorf, 6. Schuette, 7. Vixmer. In Super Stock action the heat wins went to Randy Van Roy and Lehman. Randy Van Roy made a clear sweep as he took the feature win this evening, top 6: 1. Van Roy, 2. Miller, 3. Degroot, 4. Casavant, 5. Rahn, 6. Derricks. Donald Van Camp took the figure feature win. NOTES: Tom Gee Jr's car was impounded after the races and held for inspection tomorrow, no more details available at this time. (07-24-03)
WIR is looking for old runable school buses and they will pay cash for them. If you have any or know where WIR can find some please call Dave Valentyne at (920)731-1397. (07-23-03)
Before the rumors start although I have heard some comments already. The regular flagman at WIR on Thursday's is Pat Barrett who was not at the track last Thursday and he won't be at this weeks races. Pat is missing these two weeks because he works in race control for the International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series. That is the only reason Pat was not there, no change was made as some were commenting on. (07-23-03)
In his golden years, Pete Zarnoth is starting to slow down, but he doesn’t mind it a bit. Zarnoth doesn’t compete as intensely as he once did because the motor in his truck is down on power, and for him, there is more to life than just racing. These days, Zarnoth is a one-man operation. Full Story at the Post Crescent (07-23-03)
Was asked to post this to see if anyone knew the answer (we do, does anyone else). How did Andy Casavant #25 Super Stock driver at WIR get the nickname Dell??? (07-18-03)
We have been told that WIR Limited Late Model standout Andy Monday will driver the #45 EZ Lube car at Colorado Speedway in the Featherlite Southeast Series August 16th. (07-13-03)
It was a great and wild night at the races at Wisconsin International Raceway with Round II of the Budweiser Triple Crown. In Late Models it was Jeff Van Oudenhoven taking fast time with a lap of 19.622. There were three heat races run instead of heat and dashes. In heat 1 it was Chris Grimes, 2. Waush, 3. Sannes. In Heat 2 Pete Vandermolen took the win 2. Muenster, 3. Haese. Heat 3 John Meidam the win 2. Korth, 3. Baldry.. In the Semi feature it was Chris Grimes taking the win over Gordy Sannes. The feature event was very exciting as Terry Korth held on to the lead right until half way through the race when Terry Baldry took over and lead from then on. Top 9: 1. Baldry, 2. Wheeler, 3. Schroeder, 4. Duchow, 5. Hockers, 6. Meidam, 7. Van Oudenhoven, 8.Haese, 9. Vandermolen. In Limited Late Model action it was Andy Monday taking fast time and setting the track record with a lap of 20.292. Once again three heat races were run, in heat one Jerry Van Handel won driving Brian Besaw's car after his had motor problems. In the feature event it was Spierowski, LaRocque and Andy Monday running with the white flag in the air. Heading down the back straight Chris LaRocque got behind a lapped car while Spierowski was up ahead and Andy Monday was next to LaRocque. LaRocque decided to move up and spun Andy Monday out, putting both to the rear. Tom Spierowski took the feature win, unsure on the rest of the top 5 as the accident took place. In sport Trucks it was Scott Baker taking fast time with a lap of 16.444. Heat winners were Charlie Haven and Dan Vixmer. Jason Van Handel took the feature win over 2. Dan Hansen, 3. Vixmer, 4. Bushman. In Super Stocks it was Bill Dierick and Terry Miller taking the heat wins, while Tim Degroot took the feature win over Casavant. (07-17-03) Apparently the Super Stock win was given to Andy Casavant who crossed the finish line first. Both drivers had the win at one point until the final call was made to award it to Casavant. (07-19-03)
With the President position for the Fox River Racing Club being up for reelection after the 2003 season, names are already popping up as far as who will be running for office. We are told that Randy Rasmussen has stated he will not be running again. (07-04-03) UPDATE: Mike Bunnell has told us he will be running for president, there are three people who will be running as of right now. (07-13-03)
We overheard Tom Goff from the Appleton Post Crescent saying that he is only allowed to write articles only about the Late Models now because he has a new editor. We have noticed that the column on Friday's there is little mention of the Limited Late Models. Also Tom use to have two articles on Wednesday, but starting this week we have not seen those appearing online eiether. Feel free to email the sports department and let them know that we appreciate the coverage the Post Crescent gives and hope it doesn't end. (07-11-03)
We took in some drag racing Saturday night for the Bergstrom Night of Fire. There was a jet powered School Bus, Jet Powered All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), a Jet Powered Porta A Potty, plus alot more. We took some pictures feel free to view them at our 03 Night of Fire Gallery (07-06-03)
During the offseason there was some talk of Wisconsin Sport Truck driver Todd Verhagen moving up to the Limited Late Model division if he sold his truck. Todd has not been at the track the last couple of weeks and we are told he has sold his truck. We have not heard if he will be out in a limited late model or not, we thought maybe someone might know. (07-04-03) UPDATE: We are told Todd Verhagen has looked at some Limited Late Models, but is is waiting to find out what, if any changes are going to take place with the motors in these cars. (07-09-03)
A very sparse crowd witnessed Dennis Prunty pass Scott Sconei then fend off challenges from his brother David and then Jamie Wallace to win the More Than Millwork Mid Season Championship 65 at Slinger. Dale Prunty Backed up his Dells win with a Fast Dash and Feature win in the Mods. The whole show was completed, but took 3 rain delays. (07-06-03)
Wild, hot and humid night at WIR for Thursday Night Thunder. In Late Model action it was Jeff Van Oudenhoven taking fast qualifying honors with a lap of 19.654. The heat winners were Gordy Sannes and Rod Wheeler while John Meidam took the fast dash. In the feature event it was Jim Duchow taking the win over a hard fighting Rod Wheeler. Top 9: 1. Duchow, 2. Wheeler, 3. Smith, 4. Rothe, 5. Schroeder, 6. Baldry, 7. Korth, 8. Van Oudenhoven, 9. Meidam. In the limited late model feature it was Andy Monday setting fast time with a lap of 20.691. Heat winners were Doug Carpenter and Jerry Van Handel while Tom Gee Jr. took the fast dash. In the feature event it was a wild race to say the least as there were mulitple cautions. Jason Vandenberg was the early race leader and had a good straight away lead when a caution came out with less than 5 laps. At the restart Chris LaRocque was able to get on the inside of Vandenberg, coming out of turn 4 both drivers wrecked, calling the race. At first the win was given to Jason Vandenberg, but after rethinking the call it was giving to Andy Monday (the correct person. Top 5: 1. Monday, 2. Schnieder, 3. Natrop, 4. Gee Jr., 5. Bock. In Sport Truck action it was Scott Bushman taking fast time with a lap of 16.484. Heat winners were Jason Van Handel and Jon Wurzer while Scott Baker took the semi feature win. Dan Vixmer was the feature win this evening, top 3: 1. Vixmer, 2. Bushman, 3. Schutte, 5. In Super Stock action it was Matt Dierricks and Randy Van Roy taking the heat wins. Matt Derricks came back to win the feature event also. Top 3: 1. Derricks, 2.Casavant, 3. Miller. (07-03-03)
Norway Speedway ran their weekly races on Saturday Night this week instead of running Friday the 4th of July. It was Jamie Iverson taking fast qualifying honors and won the dash. Green Bay's Mark Schroeder took the feature win this evening over Jamie Iverson. (07-06-03)
Oneida Bingo & Casino is pleased to announce the appearance of Veteran driver and Wisconsin native Tim Sauter in the Oneida Bingo & Casino 300 on Aug. 5 at Wisconsin International Raceway (WIR). Racing Wisconsin. Tim Sauter will be behind the wheel of the #52 Jeff Victor Ford. Tim Sauter.net (07-31-03)
With just three races remaining on the NASCAR
Elite Division, International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series
2003 schedule both the championship and Victory Circle Chassis Rookie of the
Year titles are very much up for grabs. Nascar
Touring (07-30-03)
Jeff Van Oudenhoven had never seen the I-94 Raceway before, but he proved to be a quick study and even quicker on the racetrack as he won the 100 lap Yellow Book USA MARS Late Model Governor’s Cup, presented by Miller Lite. 1.) Jeff Van Oudenhoven 2.) Ryan Mathews 3.) Mark Schroeder 4.) Dave Lawrence 5.) Scott Brandt. I-94 Raceway (07-27-03)
Steve Carlson, of West Salem, Wisconsin, won the rain shortened NASCAR Elite Division, International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series, The Wright Group Event Services 150, Saturday afternoon at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, Colorado. Top 5: 1. Carlson, 2. Lemke, 3. Diercks, 4. Carelli, 5. Hoffman. Brian Hoppe finished in 20th position. Nascar Touring (07-26-03)
Joey Miller, of Lakeville, Minnesota, captured the International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series, Bud Pole fast qualifier honors, Friday afternoon at Pikes Peak International Raceway, for the running of The Wright Group Event Services 150. For the 18-year-old Miller, it was his first career fast qualifier honor. Top 5: 1. Joey Miller, 2. Eddie Hoffman, 3. Greg Fowler, 4. Brian Hoppe, 5. Tim Schendel. Forty cars will take the green flag at 4:15 p.m. (MT), Saturday afternoon, July 26. Nascar Touring (07-25-03)
The driving stars of the NASCAR Elite Division, International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series will be joined by four NASCAR driving legends, Tuesday, August 5 at Wisconsin International Raceway for the running of the Oneida Bingo & Casino 300. Buddy Baker, Cale Yarborough, Ernie Irvan and Harry Gant will participate in a special Race of Legends prior to the running of the Oneida Bingo and Casino 300 for the International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series. Nascar Touring (07-23-03)
Jeff Van Oudenhoven of Kimberly, WI leads the Lefthander Hard Charger points going into the next Yellow Book USA MARS Late Model Series race Saturday night, July 26 at the I-94 Raceway in Sauk Centre, MN. Qualifying begins at 6 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Van Oudenhoven has 57 points in the race to win the Lefthander Chassis. One point is awarded for each car passed in series competition. Press Release (07-20-03)
International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series regular Ryan Hanson made his first start in the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series this evening at Gateway International Raceway driving for Bobby Dotter. Ryan started in the 22nd spot and ran around the 20th position most of the night until he was involved in a wreck with Bill Lester which ended his night. Ryan finish the race in the 23rd position. (07-18-03)
Brian Hoppe won the rain delayed NASCAR Elite Division, International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series Gateway 125, Friday night at Gateway International Raceway just outside of St. Louis. Top 5: 1. Hoppe, 2. Carlson, 3. Hoffman, 4. Lemke, 5. Menard. Nascar Touring (07-18-03)
It was Butch Miller taking the ASA win at Madison International Speedway and making a clean sweep as he was also the fast qualifer. The race was a caution filled race, Robbie Pyle had the lead with under 5 laps to go when the green flag came back out he had no power. (07-18-03)
Bud Pole qualifying for the NASCAR Elite Division, International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series was rained out Friday afternoon at Gateway International Raceway outside of St. Louis. The event will be lined up by points and qualifying draw. The Gateway 125 is still scheduled for Friday night. Nascar Touring (07-18-03)
Butch Miller is on the pole for the ASA race at Madison International Speedway. Top 5: Miller, 2. Sontag, 3. Pyle, 4. Stewart, 5. St. Amant. The race will be live on Speed Channel this evening at 8PM Central time. ASA Racing (07-18-03)
Mike Cope will not be racing at the ASA race at Madison this weekend as his hauler caught on fire while traveling to Wisconsin. Mike was able to salvage the car, but as to what else was saved has not be determined. 51 Sports Racing (07-16-03)
Andrew Morrissey will drive a second car out of the shops of Terry’s Motor Sports at Madison. Morrissey will possibly drive additional races in the remainder of the 2003 season with Terry Motor Sports. The team also announced that Brett Sontag would save his rookie eligibility until the 2004 season. Sontag will compete in the upcoming Madison event and at Illiana Motor Speedway in September. Rich Loch will also attempt to make his debut at Madison, driving the No. 24 car out of the shops of Woodward Motor Sports. “Depending on sponsorship, we are possibly running full-time in 2004. said Loch" ASA Racing (07-10-03) UPDATE: It was mentioned during the offseason that Ryan Mathews would make his ASA debut at Madison, it shows on his website RDM Racing that he will be at Madison Friday. Brent Strelka was also suppose to be at this race, neither driver are listed on the ASA website. (07-15-03) Neither team showed up at Madison (07-18-03)
Jeremy Spoonmore drove the Farley Automotive Monte Carlo to his first ever win in the Yellow Book USA Mid-American Stock Car Series Saturday night at the Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Spoonmore is competing in his second full season in the series and winning the 30-lapper was the highlight of his career. Press Release (07-13-03)
The White race at Wisconsin International Raceway took place this evening. In Late Model action it was Terry Baldry taking fast time with a lap of 19.510. Last Chance races: Last chance 1: 1.Vandermolen Jr. 2. Lepak, 3. Grimes. Last chance 2: 1. Lawrence, 2. Danes, 3. Hirt. Tom Hockers took the B main feature win after making contact with the wall during practice. In the first 50 lap feature there was a heck of a battle between Rod Wheeler and Steve Carlson, but Carlson was able to hang on and take the feature win. Top 9: 1. Carlson, 2. Van Oudenhoven, 3. Rothe, 4. Duchow, 5. Baldry, 6. Schroeder, 7. Wheeler, 8. Meidam, 9. Gardner. In the second 50 lap feature just after taking the green flag, pole sitter Jeremy Lepak got into outside front row driver Jamie Iverson. Terry Korth hung on and lead a majority of the race until Jeff Van Oudenhoven over powered him and took the win. Top 8: 1. Van Oudenhoven 2. Baldry, 3. Gardner, 4. Carlson, 5. Duchow, 6. Bennett, 7. Korth, 8. Lepak. In Limited Late Model action it was Andy Monday taking fast time with a lap of 20.537 and then followed the evening up with the feature win. Top 7: 1. Monday, 2. Gee Jr, 3. Bemmels, 4. Schnieder, 5. Steenbergen, 6. Miller, 7. Bock. In Mid American action it was Jake Ryan taking fast time with a lap of 21.022 while Jim Thorson took the last chance race win. Spoonmore took the feature win followed by Brett Piontek and Jake Ryan. (07-12-03) And the Press Release (07-13-03)
Join us this evening at Wisconsin International Raceway for the White Race, with the number of entry forms that have been received and the number of teams that are planning on showing up this evening at WIR should have about 40 or more Late Models. Plus the Fox River Racing Club's Limited Late Models and Mid American cars will be in attendence. All WIR regulars will be in attendence plus top stars Jeremy Lepak, Erik Darnell and it appears as though Steve Carlson will make the show. Qualifying at 5:30 and racing at 7PM. (07-12-03)
The field of cars is beginning to take shape for the first ever appearance of vintage stock cars at Wisconsin International Raceway Saturday night, August 23. The Stock Car Classics Series will hold its second oval event of the year on the Kaukauna half-mile along with the 32nd annual Red, White and Blue State Championship for late model stock cars. Press Release (07-11-03)
The Yellow Book USA Mid-American Stock Car Series is headed to the banked quarter-mile 141 Speedway for a 50-lap feature Saturday night, July 19 with qualifying at 5:15 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. Press Release (07-11-03)
The American Speed Association (ASA) is testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina this week. 51 Sport is reporting that there is a chance of ASA getting a date at Lowe's Motor Speedway in 2004. The test will last for two days (Tuesday and Wednesday), On Wednesday, Garvey and that same team of technicians will test under the lights at LMS. 51 Sports Racing (07-9-03)
Yellow Book USA Mid-Am Stock Car Series Point Standings have been posted (07-8-03)
Yellow Book USA Super Truck Series Point Standings have been posted. (07-06-03)
We are told there was a change of how the International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series latest event at I-94 was going to be run. In a meeting hours before the race was set to start a decision was made to make it a 6 tire race instead of a 4 tire race. There were teams who did not bring pit crew along because there was not suppose to be pit stops. (07-05-03) UPDATE: We are told that this change was made as a safety move because the track was tearing up the tires badly. (07-05-03) Apparently Ron Breese was heard saying he might not run the next series event because of the rule change. He was also heard saying he was going to take this up with Nascar in Daytona. (07-06-03)
Over $1,200 will be up for grabs along with the five-foot tall Vercauteren Memorial Traveling Trophy when the Yellow Book USA Mid-American Stock Car Series drivers compete on the Wisconsin International Raceway half-mile paved oval Saturday night, July 12. The 30-lap Mid-Am feature has special meaning to the series drivers as the trophy is a memorial to the late Harold and Regina Vercauteren of De Pere, parents of series president Gary Vercauteren. Press Release (07-06-03)
Midwest Allstar Racing Series Points as of June 14th have now been posted. (07-06-03)
The 32nd annual Red, White & Blue State Championship Series for late model stock cars continues Saturday night, July 12 at the Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna at 7 p.m. Qualifying for the Yellow Book USA MARS late models, Yellow Book USA Mid-American Stock Cars and FRRC limited late models begins at 5:15 p.m. Press Release (07-06-03)
Eddie Hoffman won the NASCAR Elite Division, International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series July Spectacular 150, Saturday night at I-94 (MN) Raceway. The win was his third of the season and moved him within nine points of championship point leader Ron Breese, Jr. Top 5: 1. Hoffman, 2. Hoppe, 3. Lemke, 4. Schendel, 5. Lepak. Nascar Touring (07-06-03)
Although no one had any official word on the matter, rumor is that Jani-King will be off the #86 Grand American Race Cars Chevrolet of Frankie Grill following the Madison event on July 18. Jani-King made the switch to the WJ Plemmons team and drivers Mike Garvey and Bill Plemmons just prior to the Club 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park last Saturday. 51 Sports Racing (07-01-03)
Jake Ryan took the feature win at the Milwaukee Mile, top 5: 1. Ryan, 2. Josh Bauer, 3. Peter Hernandez, 4. Bobby Gutknecht, 5. George Schultz. Full Story at Post Crescent (06-30-03) And the Press Release (07-01-03)
We were able to find some results from the MARS race at the Milwaukee Mile. Paul Menard took the win followed by Jeff Van Oudenhoven. Top 10: 1. Menard, 2. Van Oudenhoven, 3. Storm, 4. Brewe, 5. Mathews, 6. Sannes, 7. Weinkauf, 8. Rogers, 9. Danes, 10. Johnson. Full Story at Post Crescent (06-30-03) And the Press Release (07-01-03)