There has been a driver change in the #24 Limited Late Model at WIsconsin International Raceway. Jeff Zwiers who drove the car in 2002 will turn the wheel over to rookie driver Nate Van Wychen. (03-30-03)

Yours truly, Corey was on the Todd and Eddie show March 9th, 2003, the Todd and Eddie show is a Milwaukee based show that covers local racing. The show has been archived and you may listen to Corey on the show, I am on the show for about 4-5 minutes. (03-20-03) If you want to listen to Corey try it now, we had the link to the wrong week. (03-30-03)

Corey has a new column up for this month "Rookies at Wisconsin International Raceway." If you are wondering who the new rookies are, who they are driving for you can find all this information in this column. (03-29-03)

Corey has a new column up for this month "Rookies at Wisconsin International Raceway." If you are wondering who the new rookies are, who they are driving for you can find all this information in this column. (03-29-03)

Matt Van Elzen is making the move from mini stocks to Super Late Models in 03. Matt will pilot a Mike Butz built Lefthander powered by Goodwin Motors. Stay tuned to wirphotos.net for a forthcoming press release and pictures of the paint scheme. (03-28-03)

Dave Marcis says “Tracks like WIR are extremely important. Getting that experience is important — whether you’re on a big track or small track, racing is racing. And getting the fan base is important. Full Story (03-26-03)

Appleton Auto Wrecking has signed on as the sponsor of the 'Sizzlin 4's.' The top 6 teams will advance and be able to run a special race during the Red race. (03-24-03)

FRRC Drivers and Teams if you would be interested in showing your car at a upcoming car show, please email Corey. Corey along with WIR are looking to carry out the car show plans, that the FRRC dropped. It maybe worth showing your car at this car show. (03-23-03) Not really sure what is going to happen, the club took no interest in it, WIR might do something yet. (03-24-03) UPDATE: WIR and the Fox River Racing Club will NOT be holding a car show this year. One was in the works, but due to lack of drivers wanting to participate and the late start on planning it. (03-26-03)

Fox River Racing Club Meeting Notes: It was mentioned that teams will run new tires the first night and used tires from then on. Late Models will have 2 used tires impounded and Limited Late Models will have 3 tires impounded each week. There was some discussion about MSD boxes, you are only allowed 1 MSD box in your car, this is for all divisions. There wasn't a whole lot that was discussed this evening, still looking for nightly sponsorships. The meeting lasted 25 minutes and was pretty much an overview of everything. (03-24-03)

Fox River Racing Club is looking for a flagman for the 2003 season as both flagmen from the 2002 season are not returning. (03-24-03)

Sad News. Leroy Duchow passed away, the father of Wisconsin International Raceway's Jim Duchow. (03-24-03)

The complete scoop, Terry Baldry is going to the #00 Buco Racing car and Jeff Van Oudenhoven will be in the #8 Mike Butz Racing, both teams have confirmed this. Budweiser will not be returning to the #8 car, in Mike Butz words "there was a conflict". Mike has stated they will run WIR weekly, MARS Series and maybe some other select specials. More information at #8 News page. (03-22-03) You can listen to Mike Butz on the radio, he was on this morning click here. (03-23-03)

Sad news. Pete Vandermolen Jr. Late Model racer at Wisconsin International Raceway lost his father John "Peter" Vandermolen Thursday March 6th, 2003. John was a member of the Fox River Racing Club for 22 years.Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Vandermolen family. Obituary (03-15-03)

We were listening to the March 2nd Todd and Eddie show online and missed the mention about the changes at Slinger. It was mentioned that diamond cutters came in and smoothed out the corners. LTN Radio (03-11-03)

Monday Motorsports and driver Andy Monday are proud to announce and welcome aboard Biolife as their 2003 Primary Sponsor. BioLife Plasma Services is one of the largest plasma providers in the world with more than 2,500 dedicated employees. Monday Motorsports (03-10-03)

Mike Butz has agreed to be crew chief for the #21 of Ryan Matthews. The #21 car will be kept at Mike Butz's shop during the week and Mike will bring the car to Kaukauna every week. All equipment will be owned by Daryl Matthews. (02-20-03) Mike and Patty Butz will continue to own the #8 car, a new driver will be named shortly. (03-05-03) UPDATE: Just to clarify Ryan Matthews will race weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway (02-27-03) Ryan Matthews will run week at WIR, Madison and Slinger Super Speedway plus area specials. Joe Verdegan Column (03-08-03)

Tony Stewart, 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion will visit with fans at Elko Speedway on Wednesday night June 11th. The evening will feature Stewart as well as Minnesota´s finest drivers in the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series presented by Dodge. Chasin Racin (03-07-03)

While looking at Madison International Speedway's weekly payout chart on there website we noticed that it states that all the cars that make it to the fast dash, they will also have to run the fast heat. This was only mentioned by the Late Model division, just something that caught my eye, never saw that at other tracks before. (03-05-03)

Norway Speedway's Sierra Mist Late Model drivers have decided to adopt Wisconsin International Raceways rule book for the third consecutive year. This will allow for cars to from each track to try their hand at the other track, as we reported earlier this will be the case as the Norway cars will make their way to WIR at least once a month. Norway Speedway (03-03-03)

Fox River Racing Club Meeting Notes: A change in the bylaws was needed to change the membership fee from $50.00 to $30.00, the vote was to change it. The election for Treasuer was on tonight, Mitch Heimlich was nomiated at the last meeting, Jeff Zwiers was a write in, the final tally gave Jeff Zwiers the win. In his speech before the voting took place Jeff Zwiers stated he would take the position of treasuer and do it on a volunteery basis. Their will be a car show, no dates are set as of right now, if you are interested in being part of the car show email the club. (02-24-03) UPDATE: There was mention of a change in election of officers, read on for complete report.(02-25-03) Clarification: The only change in the election process was to the offices of President and Secretary these positions are elected on the odd numbered years. Instead of this election happening in November as it has been, it will now occur at the October FRRC meeting. Nominations for the offices will be taken at the last two drivers meeting at the track and the September regular meeting. This change was brought up for vote to allow the elected president the ability to be in the decision making process for the equipment rules. The election of the Treasurer and Vice President will remain during even number years and will occur during the November meeting with nominations being sought at the September and October meetings.(03-01-03)

Highway Interchange to affect Rockford Speedway??? A visitor tells me a highway interchange will be built on Interstate 90 and Hwy 173 (Rockford Speedway is located on 173). Apparently, the Deery's have never owned the land the speedway sits on, they have leased it from Rockford Blacktop all this time. (02-24-03) UPDATE: hearing the Machesney Park commisioner (Linda Vaughn) on the radio today, and she said the interchange will be going in within 2 years. No mention of the Speedway, but they want to make Hwy 173 into a four lane hwy, soon. (02-28-03)

The Mid American Stock Car Series is planning 14 events in the Yellow Book USA Midwest Allstar Late Model Series (the same number as last year), 17 events in the Yellow Book USA Mid-American Stock Car Series (up three events from a year ago), 17 events in the Yellow Book USA Mid-Am Super Truck Series (up four races from last year), and 19 events in the newly formed Midwest Stock Car Classics League. Press Release (03-08-03)

 

We have a somewhat complete schedule of the Midwest Allstar Series, there are still some events planned that we don't know about. (03-27-03)

POWERade will put $750 up for grabs at each International Truck and Engine Corporation Midwest Series event to the eligible driver who advances the most positions during the course of the race. 51 Sports Racing (04-01-03)

Kyle Busch will be running select Busch Series events in Joe Nemechek's #87 NEMCO Chevy later this year. Nemechek will mentor Busch in preparation for his run at Rookie of the Year next season for Hendrick Motorsports. BGN Racing (03-27-03) Kyle Busch was fastest in a ARCA test at Nashville Super Speedway. ARCA Racing (03-27-03)

Not only has the sealed engine been a success, but it has exceeded expectations. Now in its fourth season, the program continues to excel and has the opportunity to continue to thrive through the 2004 season. ASA Racing (03-27-03)

Todd Kluever is testing in Concord, 51 Sports Racing has the complete behind the scenes story. (03-26-03)

Years of being Florida race champion led Wayne Anderson to a fulltime All Pro series ride for 2003 season. Over a month ago Wayne was let go as his owner pursuded Nascar dreams. Wayne now has new plans, he will run a limited schedule in the Arca Remax Series. We plan to run a limited schedule for the 2003 season, maybe 6-10 races. Wayne Anderson.com (03-26-03)

Bond Suss, crew chief for Joey Miller stated during the ASA race that the team is looking to run the full schedule. (03-23-03)

Congrats to Butch Miller on winning the ASA season opener, top 5: 1. Butch Miller, 2. Kevin Cywinski, 3. Reed Sorenson, 4. Scott Lagasse, 5. Travis Kittleson. (03-23-03)

Steve Carlson to full time ASA?? Steve Carlson in entered in Saturday's race driving for Don Fanetti. Carlson's team indicates that they would like to run the entire season and hopes that sponsorship falls into place to allow them to do so. 51 Sports Racing (03-21-03)

Engine problems... Chris Wimmer faced engine problems as did Kevin Cywinski and Kris Stump. 51 Sports Racing (03-21-03)

Russ Tuttle might have a new partner for the 03 season, 51 Sports Racing is reporting that the rumors are NBA star Reggie Miller might be a parter. (03-21-03)

With the ASA season opener only days away, the expected entry list is up for the Lakeland event. Steve Carlson is listed in the Structural Transport #36 and Cambridge Wisconsin's Dale Natastad will pilot a #42 Sign 1-1 sponsored car. 47 cars are on the entry list, 19 of them are rookie drivers. ASA Racing (03-20-03) UPDATE: 48 cars showed up for the season opener, some photos from the first day. (03-21-03)

Brent Strelka will start his 2003 ASA Series schedule at IRP on June 28, the team will then run the following races; Madison July 18, Berlin, Illiana, Elko, and Nashville. The team is searching for a Primary sponsor, if a sponsor signs on then more races could be run. Team Sources (03-19-03)

Sources tell us that Ryan Hemphill may not be in the #11 Meijer car for this weekends season opener. Sources tell us they had a phone conversation with Ryan's dad, Ken who told them Ryan is sick with mono. If Ryan doesn't get better in time for the season opener than Toby Porter will be in the car. (03-19-03) UPDATE: 51 Sports Racing is also reporting that Ryan is sick with mono, but will run this weekend's race. (03-21-03)

NASCAR Busch Series rookie driver Joey Clanton will be testing his No. 27 Trim Spa Pontiac Grand Prix at the Nashville Superspeedway on March 24th and 25th. BGN Racing (03-19-03)

Dillner will join the ASA broadcast crew on SPEED for at least five races and will be contributing to ASA in several other fashions. He will be supplying a weekly story for the website featuring ASA Alumni. He will also be writing articles for each issue of Inside ASA Racing and will be doing short features for inclusion in the television broadcasts. ASA Racing (03-19-03)

Bryan Reffner is back. The 1995 American Speed Association champion will be returning to the ASA Series full-time in 2003 racing with his own team, Reffner Motorsports with sponsorship from Morton Salt and Menards Home Improvement Stores. Pictures of the car and more at Team Menards. (03-18-03)

Ron Lemasters Jr., former editor of Circle Track Magazine, has joined ASA as Director of Public Relations and Publications. Lemasters, from nearby Muncie (IN), worked with ASA in 1986-87 as a writer and technical official. ASA Racing (03-18-03)

ASA's Beattie looking to follow Wimmer, Sauter. The team was able to trek to the .75-mile track in Lakeland, FL for a preseason test session. "I think we ran about 400 laps over three days at Lakeland. Testing really did go well, no major scares, nothing broken or falling off and I was able to dust off the 40 inches of snow we had around here.." BGNRacing (03-18-03)

Nascar Kodak Southeast Series facing troubles? The Ledger reports "NASCAR appears to be ready to drop the former All-Pro Series that is now known as the Kodak Southeast Series. There are currently 10 scheduled Kodak 2003 events. NASCAR is hoping someone else will keep Dash Series racing intact and the Kodak Southeast Series events could turn into a different type of Late Model action like an East/West system of racing for two different classes of Late Models." (03-17-03)

Ken Stout will debut as a pit road reporter for the ASA Racing Series events on Speed Channel for the 2003 season and seems well equipped for the new assignment. ASA Racing (03-18-03)

51 Sports Racing is reporting that Rusty Wallace has informed them that his son Stephen may run a couple ASA races this season and then run a full schedule in 2004. (03-16-03)

Competing in 13 ASA Racing Series races during the past two seasons, Wayne (WV) driver Davin Scites steps up his 2003 program, aiming for the $50,000 rookie championship. Scites will drive the number 06 car with associate sponsorship from Coyne Textile Service. ASA Racing (03-14-03)

Chad Wood is looking forward to the 2003 ASA season, “I have no doubt we can run up front and win races. If we can hire a crew chief, we have the potential to be a front-runner.” ASA Racing (03-14-03)

AC Delco has signed on as the sponsor of the International Truck and Engine Midwest Series at Elko Speedway. The event will be the AC Delco 250, the largest Nascar race in Minnesota. Elko Speedway (03-13-03)

17-year-old Casey Smith and longtime car builder Robert Hamke have joined forces for the 2003 ASA Racing Series season. ASA Racing (03-14-03)

Ed Brown said his 2003 sponsorship plans are not yet fully in place, but he intends to compete at every event and will likely rely on local sponsorship. “I have a small local sponsorship for the Lakeland event and we have some people in Illinois who are working with some of their local companies for some single-event sponsorships, but we don’t yet have a major sponsor.” ASA Racing (03-14-03)

NASCAR and Fox Sports Net have announced a television package to broadcast 15 NASCAR Elite Division events, along with five Featherlite Modified Series events, on selected Fox Sports Net channels. The ITEMS Series, formerly Remax series will have 2 races aired, the race at Gateway and Pikes Peak. Nascar Touring (03-12-03)

The 2003 Yellow Book USA Midwest AllStar late model stock car series will begin Sunday afternoon, May 18. The event will officially be known as the Budweiser Spring Classic with the Yellow Book USA Midwest AllStars to be the featured division on the half-mile paved track with a 100-lap feature. The Yellow Book USA Mid-Am Super Trucks and limited late models will both run 30-lap features. Press Release (03-12-03)

Competing in eight races on a part-time basis the last two seasons, 33-year-old John Webb has entered the 2003 ASA Racing Series rookie class. Webb of Oklahoma City (OK) will challenge for the $50,000 to-win Rookie of the Year Title. ASA Racing (03-12-03)

Fivestar Stock Car Bodies will present a complete body kit to the 2003 ASA Champion and the 2003 ASA Rookie of the Year winner. ASA Racing (03-12-03)

According to the Wimmer Racing message board it looks like Direct Electric will be on the #05 Wimmer Racing ASA car for driver Chris Wimmer at the season opener. Wimmer Racing (03-11-03)

ASA is really racking up the team running for rookie of the year honors this season, there are 16 teams that are running for the honors. 2003 ASA Rookies are: Tracy Gordon, Travis Kittleson, Casey Smith, Carlie Hanna, Jessie Klug, Dwayne Buggay, Ian Huffman, Ryan Hemphill, Shane Sieg, Jeremy Miller, Brett Sontag, Reed Sorenson, Davin Scites, John Webb, Stephen Leicht and Justin Drawdy. More at ASA Racing (03-11-03)

Brett Sontag has teamed with car owner Terry Kunes and will compete on this year's ASA schedule for the newly-created Terry's Motorsports team. Sontag will pilot cars bought from former ASA champion Gary St. Amant's operation. The team will run for rookie of the year honors. 51 Sports Racing (03-11-03) Another story about the new team. ASA Racing (03-14-03)

CART has cancelled the race at Road America for 2003. The track hasn't paid its final sanctioning fee installment from last year or the first downpayment for 2003 which was due Jan 1st. On Friday, the track supposedly sent a check for 2003 fees to CART, but it wasn't received. Some sources say CART refused the check (rumor). My personal opinion is RA signed the contract and has to agree with those terms. They should have consulted CART at the end of 2002 if there was gonna be problems making payments. Milwaukee's CART race hasn't had this situation and they have less attendance!! However, with the decline of CART to NASCAR in the last few years, I do believe the track sanctioning fees and ticket prices are too high. Eight-ten years ago it was appropriate but not in 2003. I'm talking about a slight decrease not a 35% discount. However, the race might get reinstated if both sides can work out their differences. You can vent through e-mail to Road America or CART. Here are some links about the cancellation: CART statement RA statement Sheboygan Press Seventhgear.com CART forum (03-11-03)

Star Motorsports has updated their website with pictures of the new car with the new paint scheme. They also have their complete schedule online. More at 51Racing.com (03-11-03)

AutoVantage has joined forces with Busch North Series competitor Tracy Gordon and his GG Motorsports team to compete in the 2003 ASA Racing Series season. GG Motorsports brings together Tracy Gordon, and ASA owner Tom Granelli in a joint effort to capture the $50,000 Rookie of the Year title. ASA Racing (03-10-03)

After competing in the All Pro and Southern All Stars Series for the last couple of years, Atlanta (GA) late model racer Shane Sieg moves to the ASA Racing Series in 2003 for his freshman season. Sieg will drive the number 39 car in 2003, guided by crew chief Larry Rapp. ASA Racing (03-10-03)

JW Motorsports of Madison, WI will present complete motor worth $22,000 to a driver in the top ten of the final 2003 Midwest AllStar Racing Series point standings at the series banquet at Leathem Smith Lodge in Door County Saturday, Nov. 1. Press Release (03-10-03)

Prepping of cars is well underway for Strupp Enterprises and driver Mike and Tony Strupp. Mike Strupp's plans consist of running Slinger Speedway weekly and a couple trips to the Dells mixed in. Tony Strupp on the other hand will be traveling and doing a mix variety of shows. Tony will run select MARS, WCS, Slinger and Dells races in 03. Strupp Enterprises (03-08-03)

Mark Wingler will become the new minister for ASA Racing after spending the better part of seven years chasing the Indy Racing League around the country as the series minister. ASA Racing (03-06-03)

Victory Circle Chassis will sponsor the 2003 rookie-of-the-year awards for the NASCAR Elite Division. With this new sponsorship, first-year drivers in four NASCAR series are now eligible for $20,000 in post-season awards. Nascar Touring (03-05-03)

As earlier mentioned Mike Cope will be returning to ASA, the plan for Cope is to continue with the sponsorship from Florida Auto Auction of Orlando, but says the team is going to be sporting a new look. “The auction is really a primary sponsor, but they’re willing to take a secondary position. Our colors have changed, if it’s the auction car, it will be red and white instead of blue and white, just because I am trying to change my luck,” Cope said. ASA Racing (03-05-03)

Ringers Gloves has formed an agreement with the American Speed Association, signing a one-year performance deal for the 2003 ASA Racing Series season. Ringers will award $150 product certificates to the two highest finishers utilizing Ringers product in each of the 17 events. ASA Racing (03-05-03)

Gone Testing - Mike Cope is testing today in Bronson Speedway and Reed Sorenson is testing in Lakeland, Florida this weekend. 51 Sports Racing (03-05-03)

Joe Shear Jr had agreed to be crew chief for Mike Garvey, but when the chance came to be be a crew chief in the Busch series, Joe Shear Jr. packed his bags. Mike Garvey has hired on Shane Tesh. 51 Sports Racing (03-05-03)

Veteran broadcaster Greg Creamer will take the reins as anchor for all 17 ASA Racing Series telecasts in 2003. Creamer comes from a background Sports Cars and road racing. Creamer will team up with Jim Tretow in the booth for the 2003 ASA Season. ASA Racing (03-05-03)

1998 Rookie Runner-up Peter Cozzolino made his return to the ASA Racing Series in 2002 after competing three seasons with the Sunoco Super Series. Cozzolino finished in 25th position in the final standings while competing on a partial basis. The team will compete fulltime this season in ASA. ASA Racing (03-05-03)