2005 News and Rumors

"The Infield" By Paul Pittman (07-31-05)

Jay Matthias proved that the race truly isn’t over until it’s over at the Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway. Matthias passed Brian Drexler with two laps to go, to win the Budweiser IMCA Modified Feature. Todd Polster used a lap three pass on James Iverson to take the lead en route to his third feature win of the season in the Dairy Queen Street Stock class. Press Release (07-31-05)

One hundred twenty-nine cars were on hand Saturday night at The Raceway at Powercom Park in Beaver Dam, WI for Charter Communications Night. Although slowed by four cautions, the intense battle for the lead had fans up out of their seats. With cars working well up against the cushion and also down on the bottom, Frank Firari of Lowell, Jay Schraufnagel of Beaver Dam and Larry Zirbel of Iron Ridge used all of the track in their heated battle for the top spot. Press Release (07-31-05)

Hometown driver Benji LaCrosse led the early going of the 25 lap IMCA modified feature, was passed twice by Green Bay's Jared Siefert. LaCrosse regained the lead on the final lap when he repassed Siefert to pad his points lead with his fourth feature win of the season. Press Release (07-31-05)

Saturday Night, July 30^th, Races will be sponsored by Coldwell Banker/Door County Horizon and Budweiser Flanigan Distributing at the Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway. The first 500 people in the stands will receive Dale Earnhardt Jr. commemorative 16 oz. cans. Press Release (07-28-05)

For the second time this season, the WDLMA will make the trip north to the Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway on Wednesday Night August 10^th, opening night of the Door County Fair. Budweiser and Forest County Potawatomi will be the headlining sponsors. The IMCA-Style Modifieds and IMCA-Style Stockcars will also be on hand. Press Release (07-27-05)

While the temperatures in the air was a lot cooler than previous weeks, the action on the track was red hot. Fans witnessed the end of a win streak, the return to form of a popular Modified driver, and a familiar story when the night was over. The Johnsonville Brats Dirt Late Models would take the track for the evening’s first feature and it would be Turk Letizia leading the way. Nick Anvelink would grab the lead, after starting in the back, diving underneath the car of Russ Scheffler. Press Release (07-27-05)

"The Infield" By Paul Pittman (07-27-05)

A great crowd would take advantage of probably the best weather night of the year at the Powercom Speed Zone. Brandon Czarapata, Terry Van Roy, Adam Pugh and Jon Schultz would cap their nights off with feature wins in their respective divisions. Press Release (07-20-05)

How do you make a big event even more exciting? Simple. Get the community and its businesses involved. That is just what the Antigo Stock Car, Inc (ASCI) folks did in Antigo when looking at the upcoming Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint event on August 6th and what they found was an overwhelming amount of support. Press Release (07-19-05)

"The Infield" By Paul Pittman (07-19-05)

A total of forty-six winged Outlaw cars signed in to the pits for the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series portion of "The Triple Crown" at the Raceway @ Powercom Park, joining the 40 midgets and 15 mini-sprints. With time-trials scrapped, teams were lined up based on the luck of the draw and passing points awarded through the five heat races. Heat race winners included Darrell Dodd, Mike Kertscher, Matt Folstad, Scotty Neitzel and Joe Roe. Todd Hepfner tied as the top point getter and was awarded the honor of drawing for the A-Main invert. Press Release (07-17-05)

After qualifying into th feature by winning a semi-feature, hometown driver Benji LaCrosse charged from his 17th starting spot and passed Todd Dart for the lead on lap 18 to win his second 25 lap IMCA modified feature of the season at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. total of 38 IMCA modifieds were on hand, along with 34 IMCA stock cars, 60 IMCA hobby stocks, 20 sport fours and seven Lady 4's. Press Release (07-17-05)

If you stayed away from the Powercom Speed Zone on Tuesday because it looked like we might finally get some rain, you missed a great show. A huge contingent of Budweiser Modifieds were on hand to entertain those who took the chance to come out. Repeat winners would again become a theme to the Victory Lane, but some streaks would be broken as well opening the door for others. Press Release (07-13-05)

Track officials at Luxemburg Speedway are preparing for the fourth annual Luxemburg Legends night presented by WOGB 103.1 FM on Friday night, August 5 at 7 p.m. Former drivers spanning four decades of racing at the third-mile, clay oval will be honored during a trackside ceremony at intermission. Many of these legends will be competing in races at the conclusion of the regular racing program. Press Release (07-13-05)

"The Infield" By Paul Pittman (07-11-05)

Kaukauna veteran Pete Parker survived heavy pressure from Nick Anvelink and Russ Scheffler and ledall 40 laps en route to a $1,500 victory in the Seubert Calf Ranches Battle of the Burg IV at Luxemburg Speedway Sunday night.In IMCA modified action 18-year-old rookie Michael Mullen of Seymour fought off his father, five time track champion Brian Mullen to post his first ever 25 lap IMCA modified feature win. Press Release (07-11-05)

Jeremie Hedrick claimed his first ever Feature Win in Antigo with winning the IMCA Modified Feature. Mike Bostwick broke JP Remington’s streak of Feature Wins in the Trucks. Larry Karcz returned to Victory Lane with a win in the IMCA Stock Cars, and Gary Kasperek grabbed the win in the WISSOTA Street Stocks. A.J. Diemel was Victorious in the WISSOTA Late Models. Press Release (07-11-05)

Fifty-Two outlaw sprinters would test the 1/3 mile oval at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds as the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series returned for the annual "King of Wisconsin" in front of the second largest crowd of the season at the speedway, (the largest being the IRA's "Wayne Daun Memorial" in May). Press Release (07-11-05)

A fast outside groove coupled with the courage to run it proved to be the winning combination for Jay Matthias, as the DePere veteran raced to his first career feature win Friday night at the Luxemburg Speedway in Luxemburg. On a night were down-to-the-wire finishes were the normal order of business, Matthias was joined in victory lane by Rod Snellenberger in the IMCA stock cars, Tom Brumlic in the IMCA Hobby Stocks, and Greg Banker in the Sports 4s. Press Release (07-11-05)

In action at the Raceway at Powercom Park in Beaver Dam, WI on Saturday night, Dennis Haldemann of Randolph had a strong run going in the 20-lap Shaver Builders and Home Improvement Modified A-Main as he picked his way up through the traffic from his fourth row starting position. However, Jay Schraufnagel of Beaver Dam was a little stronger and moved up a little quicker from the fifth row as he powered his way into the lead on lap eight. Press Release (07-11-05)

Fillmore's Mike Kertscher executed a flawless three wide pass on lap five and sweated out a late race caution with three laps remaining to win his first 40 lap Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw sprint car feature at Luxemburg Speedway Sunday night. Seymour's Brian Mullen took the lead off of a lap 10 restart and went on to win the $1,000 25 lap modified feature. Press Release (07-5-05)

The 4th of July weekend started out to be a great one for the Feature Winners in Antigo. The WISSOTA Late Model Feature even started with some Fireworks! Terry Anvelink took home top honors in the WISSOTA Late Models, Tom Schaal ended a three year drought with a Feature Win in the IMCA Modifieds. Dan Michonski took home the win in the IMCA Stock Cars, with Lee Christjohn winning the WISSOTA Street Stock Feature, and JP Remington again winning the Truck Feature. Press Release (07-5-05)

It was one of those nights that challenged everyone in the pit area in one way or another. In all, Forty-Four outlaw sprinters showed up for those challenges when the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series made their season debut at the Sheboygan County Fair Park. Press Release (07-5-05)

Russ Reinwald of Iron Ridge charged from his fourth row starting position to take over the lead on lap five and never looked back as he drove to victory in the Shaver Builders & Home Improvements Modified A-Main on “Salute to Freedom Night” at The Raceway at Powercom Park in Beaver Dam, WI on Saturday night. It was the second win of the season for Reinwald. Press Release (07-5-05)

Algoma's Dave Bouche inherited the lead on lap 15 after he tangled with leader John Heinz and went on to capture the 30 lap IMCA stock car feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Bouche's victory, his first of the season, was worth $750. A total of 37 IMCA modifieds were on hand, along with 37 IMCA stock cars, 14 IMCA hobby stocks and nine141 hobbies. Press Release (07-5-05)

Norway's Dan Lindsley started up front and held off all competitors to finish in the top spot. Following Lindsley was Jamie Iverson, Scott Stanchina, Gregg Hasse, and John Novara. The winner of the Late Model Dash was Terry Baldry followed by Kris Kelly and Jamie Iverson. Press Release (07-31-05)

Trent Snyder scored the biggest win of his career as he dominated the Midwest Allstar Racing Series (MARS) Super Late Model, Minnesota Governor’s Cup 100 at the I-94 Raceway in Sauk Centre. A record 31 cars were in attendance and Snyder led the 24 car starting field to the green. Press Release (07-31-05)

Mother Nature has done her best to disrupt it, but there will be a Red, White and Blue state champion this year at Wisconsin International Raceway. With the first two legs of the series on June 11 and July 23 rained out, the winner of the 34th annual stock car series will be determined during the extended Blue Race on Saturday night, Aug. 13. The format will consist of three 50-lap features, designated as the “Red,” “White” and “Blue” races. Points will be accumulated through qualifying and the three feature races. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (07-29-05)

The Fox River Racing Club late model feature on Thursday at Wisconsin International Raceway was a story of two yellow flags, which resulted in a close, exciting finish between two of the track’s veteran drivers. The first caution possibly denied John Meidam his first Thursday night feature win of the season. The second, which Meidam caused, helped Appleton’s Jim Duchow hold off Omro’s Terry Baldry for his third win of the season. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (07-29-05)

Sunday night July 31^st Miller Bonjovi Night - register to win two tickets to Miller Brewing Companies 150^th Anniversary Brew-Ha Party including tickets to see Bon Jovi Live at Miller Park. Don't forget to register Sunday Night July 31 at Slinger Super Speedway! 70 Lap Late Model Feature plus our regular Sunday night program including: the Midwest Modified, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstocks, Slinger Bees, Figure Eights, Port A John Speedway Guest Cars and the One on One Spectator Eliminations. Press Release (07-27-05)

David Prunty scored his third win of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway as he held off Brad Mueller and Lowell Bennett to win the Ritter-Parker Store 75-lap late model feature. “This was a totally different car tonight than I’ve had all year,” Prunty told the crowd from victory lane. “I’ve got to thank the crew who stayed up until three in the morning yesterday to get it to turn so well.” Press Release (07-24-05)

Gene Coleman came back to Norway Speedway holding off Jamie Iverson for the A feature win. Coleman used his front row starting position to jump to the lead. Dick Coleman, Gene's son, challenged his father but was later spun out from contact with Adam Menor. Coleman was able to maintain the top position, ending his evening with the win. Following Coleman was Iverson, Mike Riechenberger, Bruce White and John Novara. Press Release (07-24-05)

The popular Red, White & Blue State Championship Series has always been one of the highlights of the summer at Wisconsin International Raceway. But a better name for the series this year might be the “Wet, White and Blue.” The first race, commonly called The Red Race, was washed out due to heavy rain and threat of tornadoes in the area on June 11, reducing the normally three-race series to two this year. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (07-23-05)

This one was for “Papa Smurf.” After winning his third Fox River Racing Club feature Thursday at Wisconsin International Raceway, Rod Wheeler shook hands with every member of his Donagene pit crew in victory lane. Except one. Lyle Overby, affectionately known as “Papa Smurf,” was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday in Oconto. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (07-23-05)

Sources tell us that Jeff Van Oudenhoven may have a ride for the upcoming ASL (American Stockcar League) race at Wisconsin International Raceway on August 2nd. (07-21-05)

Round 2 of the Budweiser/ WAPL 105.7 Triple Crown was just wrapped up at Wisconsin International Raceway. In Late Model action it was Jeff Van Oudenhoven taking fast time. On an emotional night for the whole Donagene Motorsports team and driver Rod Wheeler, they came away with the feature win. The team lost long time team member Lyle Overby over the weekend in a motorcycle accident. Rod worked from deep in the field to bring the feature win home in Lyle's memory. Unoffical top 9: 1. Rod Wheeler, 2. Lowell Bennett, 3. Jeff Van Oudenhoven, 4. JJ Smith, 5. Gregg Haese, 6. Mike Gardner, 7. Rod Wheeler, 8. Jamie Iverson, 9. Andy Monday. In Limited Late Model's it was Gary Natrop taking fast qualifying honors while Andy Kluck won the feature over Tom Spierowski. (07-21-05)

STATE LINE CHALLENGE LARGEST PAYOUT AT NORWAY SPEEDWAY EVER! FRIDAY AUGUST 5TH! $3000 - 1st place, $2000 - 2nd place, $1000 - 3rd place, $300 To Start the Feature. 2 - New Hoosier Tires must be purchased at the Track 2 - Used Hoosiers will be provided by the track Pit Prices: $10.00 - member $17.00 - non member Times: Pit Gates open at 3:00 pm Practice starts at 4:00 pm Time Trials start at 6:16pm Racing starts at 7:30 pm. (07-21-05)

Jamie Iverson came from the back of the pack to claim the $1000 prize. An early race crash eliminated the cars of Eugene Gregorich, Dick Coleman and Doug Mahlik. On the restart, Ryan Manthei used his front row start to pull away from the field while Iverson was working his way through the pack. A late race caution caused by contact between John Novara and Kris Kelly, caused Bob Menor's evening to be ended. With the caution, the field became bunched up allowing Iverson to run down Manthei for the win. Following Iverson was Mantehi, Scott Degan, Brett Widdis, and Dan Lindsley. Press Release (07-20-05)

Thoughts and prayers go out to Rod Wheeler and the whole Donagene Motorsports team on the lost of long time team member Lyle Dean Overby. Lyle was killed on Saturday in a motorcycle accident, the whole Donagene Motorsports have dedicated the rest of the season in the memory of Lyle. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home & Crematory, 1630 E. Mason St., on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service 4 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Steve Fewell officiating. Obituary (07-19-05)

Lowell Bennett chalked up his third feature win of the season after a hard-fought victory over Brad Mueller in the Wisconsin Drywall Distributors 75 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Bennett persistently worked the outside groove to grab the top spot from Josh Bauer with five laps to go and then turned back a final four-lap charge from Mueller to take the checkered flag for a two car-length victory. Press Release (07-19-05)

Sunday Night July 24^th Ritter Parker Store 65. See a 65 lap Late Model Feature plus a full racing program. It’s also Rides for kids in a racecar night! Kids will get a chance to ride around the track at intermission in a real racecar. Gates open at 4:45, Qualifying at 5:15, and Racing at 7:00.. Gates open at 4:45, Qualifying at 5:15, and Racing at 7:00. Press Release (07-19-05)

Jerry Van Handel of Waupaca didn’t take long to show he had the dominant car in the Fox River Racing Club’s limited late model feature race at Wisconsin International Raceway on Thursday. Full Story Appleton Post Crescent (07-15-05)

Terry Baldry has excelled at racing at Wisconsin International Raceway for many years and demonstrated that again on Thursday as he won the Fox River Racing Club 30-lap feature over second-place Lowell Bennett. Baldry took the lead from Bennett coming out of the fourth turn on lap three and led the rest of the way. Full Story Appleton Post Crescent (07-15-05)

Nathan Haseleu notched the biggest win of his career Wednesday night at the Slinger Super Speedway as he held off a surprisingly stout Matt Kocourek for the victory in the 26^th Annual Miller Lite Nationals 250-lap late model feature. “I remember when Matt (Kenseth) won this event a few years back and I went down to the shop and saw that trophy,” an ecstatic Haseleu told the crowd from victory lane. “I said ‘man I’d like to get me one of those’ and tonight I did. It was exciting.” Press Release (07-14-05)

The Miller Lite Nationals has been postponed until tomorrow night Wednesday July 13. Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with qualifying beginning at 4:30pm and events to follow. Press Release (07-12-05)

The name “Mahlik” should be familiar to fans of Wisconsin International Raceway and Wisconsin Badgers football. WIR fans will remember Doug Mahlik, who won the Fox River Racing Club’s limited late model championship in 2002. His brother, Eric, a defensive stalwart for the Badgers from 1997 to 2001, worked on Doug’s crew when he could. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (07-11-05)

Bob Menor won his fourth feature of the season by holding off Jamie Iverson for the win. Following Menor and Iverson was Eugene Gregorich, Ryan Manthei, and Dick Coleman. The Late Model B feature's winner was Dan Lindsley followed by Brian Suhs, John Novara, Paul Radovich, and Kris Oliver. Bob Menor was a double winner by also winning the Late Model Dash over Eugene Gregorich and Mike Riechenberger. Press Release (07-11-05)

Austin Konetski, of Janesville, led every lap to win the Subway 60 presented by Coca-Cola, late model main event, Sunday night at Slinger (Wis) Super Speedway. The win was his second in three weeks at the high-banked .25-mile oval. Press Release (07-11-05)

If there was ever a special day for Gregg Haese to win a race, this was it. A year ago to the day, Haese’s father, Butch, was the recipient of a kidney transplant from his daughter. “We were all down at Froedtert (hospital) in Milwaukee and my sister donated him a kidney and everything turned out to be on the positive end,” said Haese, 26, of Two Rivers, after climbing down from the door of his Dodge Intrepid in victory lane. Full Story Appleton Post Crescent (07-8-05)

Going from racing figure-eights to late models at Wisconsin International Raceway in just three years is a big jump. But Nathan Van Wychen is making a successful transition, thanks largely to the support of two other figure-eight veterans. Full Story Appleton Post Crescent (07-8-05)

NASCAR Busch Series star Kenny Wallace will team with Rich Loch and Loch-Lagina Motorsports to compete in the Miller Lite Nationals at Slinger Speedway. Press Release (07-6-05)

Rich Bickle Jr. has just been added to the lineup for the Miller Lite Nationals Tuesday, July 12, 2005. Bickle will join Dick Trickle, Kenny Wallace, Kerry Earnhardt, Todd Kluever, and Ron Hornaday along with defending Nationals Champions Lowell Bennett, David Prunty, Tony Strupp and Conrad Morgan. Press Release (07-5-05)

Kerry Earnhardt will be following his Late Fathers footsteps to Slinger Speedway by competing in the Miller Lite Slinger Nationals race on July 12. The eldest of the Earnhardt children, Kerry is the first Earnhardt to challenge the High Banks of Slinger since his father did in the '80's. Press Release (07-5-05)

The Econo Food's twin 40 lap Late Model event brought a large crowd to the track on July 1st. In the first 40 lap feature the results were; Bob Menor, Eugene Gregorich, Jamie Iverson, Scott Degnan, and Bruce White. In the second 40 lap feature the results were; Iverson, Mike Riechenberger, John Novara, Bruce White, and Dan Lindsley. Overall the results were; Iverson, Riechenberger, Gregorich, White, and Degnan. Press Release (07-5-05)

Proving he still knows how to get it done, 60-year old Al Schill led wire to wire en route to a popular victory in the Keith’s Marina 85-lap late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “It’s great when everything works so good,” Schill exclaimed after scoring his first victory of the season, his 40^th year in competition. “When the track got loose, my car picked up speed and the others fell off,” Schill continued. Press Release (07-5-05)

We understand Greg Hauser bought the #53 Super Stock that was previously driven by Nick Glazer. We understand Nick Glazer is actively looking to move up to the Limited Late Model division. (07-1-05)

It’s been quite a week and a half for Grand Chute-based Lamers Motor Racing. Last Tuesday at Wisconsin International Raceway, NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Carl Edwards took fifth in the Factory Motor Parts/ AC-Delco All-Star Challenge driving one of the Denny Lamers-owned Ford Tauruses normally driven by Jim Duchow. Full Story Appleton Post Crescent (07-1-05)

Last year, five high school students made their marks in Fox River Racing Club limited late models at Wisconsin International Raceway: Kyle Calmes, Cal Harrell, A.J. Miller, Dan Hansen and Matt Derricks. In the same mold this year is Kyle Bauknecht. Full Story Appleton Post Crescent (07-1-05)

Advance tickets for the Tuesday Night Shootout August 2 at Wisconsin International Raceway will be available at the track Thursday and Monday. The tickets, which reflect a $3 discount for adults, will be sold during the Thursday night Fox River Racing Club races. They will also be available at the pit area registration building from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during an American StockCar League (ASL) practice and press conference. Press Release (07-27-05)

Terry Baldry of Omro, WI, who has won an amazing 11 track tiltes at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna during Fox River Racing Club Thursday night late model events, has officially filled the field for the B & B Race Engines Late Model Shootout Tuesday night, Aug. 2 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Pres s Release (07-24-05)

A popular race is back at Wisconsin International Raceway and the field is filled for Tuesday night's Royal Rumble Mid-Am Super Truck vs. Mid-American Stock Car Series 30-Lap feature race. The race is being run in conjunction with the American StockCar League 150 and the B & B Race Engines Late Model Shootout for the Wally Jors Cup. Pres s Release (07-24-05)

Steve Carlson, a many time ARTGO and NASCAR Touring champion, is expected to be racing in two divisions at the Tuesday Night Shootout August 2 at the Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Pres s Release (07-24-05)

The field of drivers who will challenge the top ten Midwest AllStar Racing Series (MARS) competitors in the B & B Race Engines Late Model Shootout is filling up as the event approaches. Pres s Release (07-24-05)

Kyle Bauknecht and Bob Schultz, both of Reedsville, have been invited and will compete in the Royal Rumble Mid-American Stock Car vs. Mid-Am Super Truck race Tuesday night, Aug. 2 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. The Royal Rumble will be run in conjunction with the American StockCar League 150 and B & B Race Engines Late Model Shootout on the Kaukauna half-mile paved track with racing to begin at 7:15 p.m. Press Release (07-24-05)

Heavy rain swept throught the Fox River Valley Saturday afternoon and evening resulting in the second leg of the 34th annual Red, White & Blue State Championship for stock cars at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna being washed out. The event is being pushed back to Saturday night, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Press Release (07-24-05)

Former NASCAR Craftsman Truck racer Bryan Reffner of Stevens Point, WI leads the American StockCar League (ASL) point standings heading into the next series event Tuesday night, Aug. 2 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Qualifying begins at 4 p.m. followed by an autograph session at 5 p.m. and racing at 7:15 p.m. on the D-shaped half-mile paved track. Press Release (07-24-05)

Lowell Bennett is among the latest group of drivers to enter the Tuesday Night Shootout August 2 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Press Release (07-24-05)

Landon Cassill just turned 16 years old, but he's ready to become the youngest major race winner ever at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna when the American StockCar League 150 is held at Tuesday night, Aug. 2 at 7:15 p.m. The Fairfax, IA racer has been competing in late model cars for two years at his hometown track in Cedar Rapids, IA and has impressed everyone with his smooth driving style. Pres s Release (07-24-05)

Ryan Mathews, coming off the biggest win of his career several weeks ago, will be competing in two divisions at the Tuesday Night Shootout at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna August 2. Time trials are planned for 4 p.m. with racing at 7:15 p.m. The Lake Geneva race car driver will compete in both the ASL 150 and B & B Race Engines 44-Lap Late Model Shootout for the Wally Jors Memorial Cup on August 2. Press Release (07-19-05)

Jeremy Spoonmore scooped up the victory in the 40-lap Mid-American Stock Car Series feature before a good crowd Friday night at the Madison International Speedway in Oregon, WI. Press Release (07-17-05)

Jeremy Miller of Rockton, IL and Tim Rothe of Appleton, WI are two drivers who will be competing against the top ten in the Midwest AllStar Racing Series (MARS) late model point standings in the Tuesday Night Shootout Aug. 2 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. The race, sponsored by B & B Race Engines, will be held in conjunction with the American StockCar League 150 and Royal Rumble Mid-American Stock Car vs. Mid-Am Super Truck 30-Lap feature on the D-shaped half-mile paved WIR track. Press Release (07-17-05)

Kittleson was still in the running when Roush Racing narrowed the field to the final 25 candidates who will compete for a chance at NASCAR stardom. Twenty-Five racers are one step closer to possibly realizing their dream of becoming a NASCAR star as Roush Racing has narrowed the field of over 1,600 applicants to just 25 lucky racers. Karnac (07-14-05)

The 34th annual Red, White & Blue State Championship for Midwest AllStar Racing Series late models begins Saturday night, July 23 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Time trials begin at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. The first race of the series was flooded out due to heavy rain and tornados in the area on June 11. Press Release (07-11-05)

Chad Wood, one of Southern Wisconsin's top stock car drivers, is scheduled to make his debut in the American StockCar League at the Tuesday Night Shootout at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna Tuesday night, Aug. 2. Press Release (07-11-05)

Mark "The Real Deal" Storlie took advantage of Todd Schmitz's misfortune to win the Mid-Am Super Truck 35-lap feature race Friday night before a large crowd at Madison International Speedway in Oregon, WI. Press Release (07-11-05)

The Olson Family, owners of the Fergus Falls Raceway in Fergus Falls, MN and I-94 Raceway in Sauk Centre, MN, have announced that they will be cancelling a Friday, July 29 MARS Late Model race at Fergus Falls. They will be concentrating their efforts to promote the Governor's Cup 100 MARS Late Model race Saturday night, July 30 at the I-94 Raceway in Sauk Centre, MN. Press Release (07-11-05)

North Carolina NASCAR development driver Stephen Leicht will be competing in the Tuesday Night Shootout at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Qualifying begins at 4 p.m. with racing at 7:15 p.m. on the WIR half-mile paved oval. Leicht, of Ashville, NC, will compete in the American Stock Car League (ASL) 150. Earlier this year Leicht won a 150-lap ASL race at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, IA in his only previous series start. Press Release (07-6-05)

Greg Bieber took advantage of a late tangle between race leads Jonathan Eilen and Mike Skaja to win the Key Land Homes 50 for Mid-American Stock Car Series cars and GhostRiders Spoartman Saturday night at the Elko Speedway. Press Release (07-5-05)

Ryan Mathews turned in one of the best races of his career as he dominated the American Stockcar League (ASL) July Spectacular 150 at the I-94 Raceway in Sauk Centre. Rookie driver Nate Thiesse took the lead from the start as outside front row starter Trevor Stewart pulled in behind. Press Release (07-5-05)

Andy Hanson scored a breakthrough win by turning in a dominant run in the Midwest Allstar Racing Series (MARS) Super Late Model 100 lap July Spectacular at the I-94 Raceway in Sauk Centre. Twenty-two MARS Super Late Models took the green flag in front of the largest crowd in several years to watch a race at I-94 Raceway. Press Release (07-5-05)