We are told Matt Derricks the driver of the #8 Super Stock at WIR will make the move up to the Limited Late Model division in 2004 driving a car purchased from Mike Kelly. (06-26-03)

A chilly night at the races at Wisconsin International Raceway for Thursday Night Thunder. In Late Models it was Jeff Van Oudenhoven taking fast time with a lap of 19.531. Heat: Heat 1 - 1. Vandermolen, 2. Strelka. Heat 2 - 1. Vanderloop, 2. Hockers. In the dash it was Jim Duchow holding off a hard charging John Meidam. In the feature event there was a lengthy caution for oil all the way around the track. John Meidam was the leader once the race was restarted and hung on for the whole race until the last lap he got loose in turn 2. Jeff Van Oudenhoven took his first feature win of the season at WIR. Top 6: 1. Van Oudenhoven, 2. Baldry, 3. Wheeler, 4. Korth, 5. Gardner, 6. Meidam. In Limited Late Models Andy Monday took fast time with a lap of 20.351 which is a new track record for this division. Heat winners were Nate Van Wychen and Chris LaRocque while Gary Bock took the dash win. In the feature event it Kyle Calmes let the race by half a straight away until a caution came out and the field tightened up. Once back under green Chris LaRocque was able to get around Kyle and win on to take the win. Top 6: 1. LaRocque, 2. Spierowski, 3.Calmes, 4. Monday, 5. Kassera, 6. Van Handel. In Wisconsin Sport Truck action it was Scott Bushman taking fast time with a lap of 16.183. Heat winners were Jim Kraft and Rob Vandermoss while Randy Yaeger took the semi feature win. It was the young Dan Hansen taking his 4th feature win of the year. Top 5: 1. Hansen, 2. Vixmer, 3. Moderson, 4. Bushman, 5. Vandermoss. Super Stock heat winners were Derricks and Rosek. Feature event went to Diedrick. (06-26-03)

One accident, scary as it was for a teenage girl, isn’t enough to stop Ashley Zwiers from racing. The 17-year-old Kauk-auna High School student got a real jolt and an unexpected trip to the hospital last Thursday after the car she races in the Fox River Racing Club’s new four-cylinder class. “I got hit from behind, which pushed my car into another car, then got T-boned in the driver’s door,” said Zwiers, two days after the crash left her black and blue on her shoulders, hip and legs. Full Story at Post Crescent (06-25-03)

All but a few of the drivers who compete in weekly Thursday night Fox River Racing Club programs at Wisconsin International Raceway are male. But a peek behind the scenes shows a distinctly feminine side to the track and its success through the years that not many people know about. Ful Story at Post Crescent (06-25-03)

Madison International Speedway to Saturday Nights in 04? Thats what we are told the hottest rumor is in the Madison area, this is unconfirmed, but our sources tell us this is what is going to happen. Of course the track has NOT confirmed this, so take it as it is. (06-19-03) CONFIRMED: MIS will move to Saturday Nights in 2004. (06-20-03)

Great Night of racing at Wisconsin International Raceway, weather a little on the cool side. In Late Model action it was Jeff Van Oudenhoven taking fast time with a lap of 19.566. The heat winners were Tim Rothe and Pete Vandermolen Jr. while the dash went to Terry Baldry. In the feature it was Tim Rothe holding off a fast charging Jim Duchow. Top 7: 1. Rothe, 2. Duchow, 3. Wheeler, 4. Vandermolen Jr., 5. Schroeder, 6. Van Oudenhoven, 7. Baldry. In limited late model action it was Fast Andy Monday taking fast qualifying honors with a lap of 20.459. Heat winners were Jerry Van Handel and Jason Vandenberg while Spierowski made his car wide to take the dash win over Andy Monday. In the feature event Andy Kluck took the win over a charging Andy Monday. There were some spin outs coming to the checkered flag and we are unsure of the rest of the top 5. In Sport truck action it was Dan Vixmer taking fast time while Rob Vandermoss and Scott Bushman took the heat wins. Craig Hess took the semi feature. Rob Vandermoss the birthday boy took the feature win this evening, top 4: 1. Vandermoss, 2. Moderson, 3. Hansen, 4. Baker. Tim Degroot took the Super Stock feature win this evening. There was a driver who was hurt in the Sizzlin 4 division and was transported, no word on the condition. (06-19-03)

The Red race was run this evening at Wisconsin International Raceway a great field of cars turned up for the opening event of the 3 race series. Tim Rothe was the fast qualifier this evening, last chance races went to Andrew Morrissey and Jeff Storm (top 3 in each race advanced. Gordy Sannes took the win in the B Main. Terry Baldry won the first 50 lap race driving Tom Hockers car, Top 5: 1. Baldry, 2. Meidam, 3. Van Oudenhoven, 4. Wheeler, 5. Duchow. The second 50 was won by Jeff Van Oudenhoven after a wild 3 wide pass in turn 2. Tim Rothe was isn the middle, Van Oudenhoven up top and Brad Mueller on the bottom, Jeff came out with the victory. Top 5: 1. Van Oudenhoven, 2. Rothe, 3. Baldry, 4. Lepak, 5. Korth. Andy Monday took a clean sweep this evening by taking fast qualifying honors and winning the feature coming all the way from the back in limited late model action. Top 5: 1. Monday, 2. LaRocque, 3. Bock, 4. Bemmels, 5. Kassera. George Schultz took the fast qualifying honors in the Mid American division, while Shaun Uptall took the feature win this evening. (06-14-03) Complete Results from Racestat computer. Late Model Results - Limited Late Model Results - Mid American Results - Late Model Points (06-15-03) UPDATE: There was a problem with the points, but that is now fixed. (06-20-03)

An area stock car driver is about to add a new twist onto an already successful career. Jamie Iverson of Hyde will drive his 2003 Ford Taurus in the MARS Series debut at the Norway Speedway Saturday night. The series also includes races at the Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, Milwaukee Mile, I-94 Speedway in Sauk Centre, Minn. and Elko, Minn. Speedway. “It will be a long ride, but it’s always fun to go to a new track,” said Iverson. “I’m just doing this to have fun and meet new people.” Escanaba Daily Press (06-18-03) Apparently they only keep the story up for one day and don't archive it. (06-19-03)

Terry Baldry the 2002 champion at WIR was involved in an accident late in the Late Model feature. The car made heavy contact with 2 other cars, the car is on it's way to Lefthander for a new front stub. The team is hoping to make it out for the Red race on Saturday. It was reported in the pits that Terry Baldry was complaining of soreness in his back, he was taken to the hospital for a check up. (06-12-03) UPDATE: Team sources tell us Terry is fine he has a sore neck, but no back pain. The team will NOT be racing Saturday WIR for the Red race, they are in need of a loaner car. (06-13-03) UPDATE: Terry drove Tom Hockers car, the decision was made by Hockers this morning. (06-14-03)

We would like to take the opportunity to thank all the drivers, crews, and staff for putting on an excellent night of racing at the red race at Wisconsin International. We also have to thank the big guy upstairs for the nice weather we had for this event. It sure beats the days we had the last couple of years fighting rain, etc. We hope to see you all back for the white race on July 12th.

Our condolences go out to the Kyle Leiterman family after the tragic death of their son in an industrial accident on Friday. He was a member of the crash and safety team at our facility and will be greatly missed.

Dave Valentyne, WIR Events Director

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Sad News....We lost a member of the racing community this week as Kyle A. Leiterman, a safety crew member at Wisconsin International Raceway lost his life in an industrial accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. (06-14-03)

Sad News... Mike Pascavis a weekly racer at Slinger Super Speedway passed away Saturday, June 7, 2003, at his residence. Mike was an avid race car owner and driver since 1996. He worked his way up to become a late model #5 driver on the Slinger Speedway, and in 1997 was the rookie of the year. Obituary (06-12-03)

Great night of racing at WIR for Thursday Night Thunder, the car counts were up as some teams were preparing for the Red race on Saturday. Mark Schroeder took fast time honors in the late model division. Heat winners were Heat 1. Tom Hockers, Heat 2. Eddie Muenster, Heat 3. Jamie Iverson. Since there were 25 cars there was a semi feature which Tom Hockers won. In the feature event Jamie Iverson took his first feature win ever at Wisconsin International Raceway. Top 5: 1. Iverson, 2.Van Oudenhoven 3. Rothe, 4. Duchow, 5. Muenster. In Limited Late Model action it was Gary Natrop taking the fast time. Heat winners were : Heat 1. Jeff Falbe, Heat 2. Mike Schnieder, Heat 3. Chris LaRocque. Semi feature went to Gregg Haese (someone get this kid a late model ride!). The feature win went to first time winner Andy Monday who dedicated this win to the late Jim Pagel. Top 5: 1. Monday, 2. Gee Jr., 3. LaRocque, 4. Spierowski, 5. Van Handel. In Sport truck action it was Todd Schutte and Rob Vandermoss taking the heat wins. Dan Hansen once again took the feature win, his 3rd of the year. Top 4: 1. Hansen, 2. Moderson, 3. Vandermoss, 4. Vixmer. Street Stock heat winners were Brandon Blashe and Terry Miller. Terry Van Roy once again took the street stock feature win. (06-12-03)

One look at the point standings in the Fox River Racing Club’s limited-late model division shows the talent coming up from the Wisconsin sport truck class. After the first four weeks of the season, three former truck drivers are in the top 10. Not only are the former truck drivers doing well, they’re all relatively young. Full Story at Post Crescent (06-11-03)

In The Groove, the local racing segment will again be back for another season of racing! Bill Holland the master mind behind "In the Groove" has made a move to another network. The show will be on wluk Fox 11 every Wednesday and Sunday during the sports part of the news. Special thanks go out to Schnieder National for presenting the segment! (06-09-03)

Matt Kenseth's show car was in town this weekend at Van Boxel Ford in Green Bay and we took pictures of the car. Front - Right Side - Left Side - Cockpit (Drivers Side) - Engine. (06-07-03)

Norway Speedway was cancelled this evening due to the amount of rain that was moving through the area. (06-06-03)

Were you at WIR on Thursday night and wondering where Jamie Iverson was at? Well we are told the team has had a change of plans for the rest of the season. The team will run the Full Midwest Allstar Racing Series (MARS) schedule, the Red White and Blue series at WIR, the Budweiser Triple Crown races at WIR on Thursday, plus specials at WIR and Norway. There are no plans to run weekly at WIR anymore this year. (05-07-03)

Team sources tell us rookie Late Model driver Matt Van Elzen will make his debut on the half mile this Thursday Night at Wisconsin International Raceway. The reigning 2001 Mini Stock champion at 141 Speedway will drive the #10 Cabinet Masters Monte Carlo weekly after missing the first few weeks while they finished the car. (05-25-03) UPDATE: The team was out practicing on Tuesday night and after only 11 laps the motor blew (a rod bolt broke). (06-05-03)

A great night of racing at Wisconsin International Raceway this evening along with a great crowd. In late model action it was Jeff Van Oudenhoven taking fast time with a lap 19.539 while Tim Rothe took the dash. Heat winners were Brent Strelka and Pete Vandermolen Jr. Terry Baldry took the feature event this week, top 8: 1. Baldry, 2. Vandermolen, 3. Van Oudenhoven, 4. Wheeler, 5. Gardner, 6. Rothe, 7. Schroeder, 8. Vanderloop. In limited late model action it was Andy Monday taking fast time while Jerry Van Handel took the fast dash win. Heat winners were Jack Pankratz and Gary Bock. Gary Bock had a great night and followed it up with a feature win this evening, top 7: 1. Bock, 2. Bemmels 3. Kassera, 4. Harrel, 5. Van Handel, 6. Monday, 7. Natrop. Dan Vixmer was your fast qualifer in the sport trucks while Tim Yaeger and Todd Schutte took the heat wins. Dan Hansen was the feature winner while Jim Kraft took the semi feature. (06-05-03)Competition is what drives Tom Hockers. Whether it was moto-cross when he first started racing, off-road racing or late model competition at Wisconsin International Raceway, the 39-year-old driver from De Pere lives for the thrill of the chase. Full Story at Post Crescent (06-04-03)

Three weeks after having two operations to repair broken bones in his right foot as a result of a hard crash on May 4 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Buchanan, the 37-year-old driver from Kaukauna was back behind the wheel of his Pontiac Grand Prix, competing Thursday in the Fox River Racing Club’s limited late-model division. Full Story at Post Crescent (06-04-03)

Norway Speedway was rained out this evening due to heavy rains in the area. (05-30-03)

Some updates on some racers who were taken to the hospital or injured over the last week at Wisconsin tracks. Brian Fye who raced in the 141 Speedway enduro Monday made hard contact with the wall after his throttle hung wide open. It was mentioned at WIR last night that he is in critical condition. Stan Gracyalny was against the wall in the street stock race and appeared to be having problems with a stuck throttle. Stan was unable to find the kill switch which has raised questions as to whether there should be a physical done before the season starts. (05-30-03) UPDATE: We are told Stan Gracyalny had a heart attack while racing Thursday, he is recovering in the hospital at this time. (06-02-03)