August 2007 News and Rumors
Dirt Racing
M.J. McBride won his first WISSOTA Late Model feature of the year at Shawano Speedway Saturday night. Julie McDermid won her third IMCA Modified feature at the Speedway, while A.J. Miller won his first Fastrak Crate Late Model feature. Larry Karcz Jr won his first IMCA Stock Car feature of the year, while Tim Jorgenson won his first ever IMCA Sport Mod feature at the Speedway. Who Won (08-27-07)
Charter Raceway Park point standings as of August 25th, 2007 (08-27-07)
The popular Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints headlined "Summer Sizzler" which recently fell victim to wet weather at the Langlade County Speedway in Antigo, WI on August 18th, has been officially rescheduled to Friday night September 14th at the fast half-mile. Press Release (08-27-07)
After a week of steady rain resulting in two rainouts, the O'Riley Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series welcomed the sunny skies and perfect weather at the Rice Lake Speedway on Saturday night, as the series make its return to the venue after a very successful 2006 visit. After a short red, Scott Neitzel wasted no time making the most of a rare opportunity for him in 2007, good luck. As Neitzel set the pace, the battle raged on behind him and in the closing laps, Kristan, Goeden and Steve Meyer put on a clinic of wing to wing action in an effort to catch Neitzel. As the trio sliced and diced, Neitzel sped his way to his first checkered flag of the season with Kristan and Meyer rounding out the top three. Press Release (08-27-07)
After the last two regular season shows and the USAC midget night were canceled due to rain, Plymouth Dirt Track is saw partly cloudy skies and a light breeze to kick off racing after the two week hiatus. The Stan Fox Memorial USAC race has been post poned to Friday September 7th. Press Release (08-27-07)
Mike Sandholm of Oconomowoc drove to his second win of the season in the 20-lap Johnsonville Brats Modifieds A-Main at Charter Raceway Park on Saturday night on Coca-Cola Products/WOW Distributing-Miller Products Night. Jon Schultz of Waunakee captured his fourth win of the season in the 20-lap Dodge Central Credit Union Stocks Division A-Main. Press Release (08-27-07)
This Saturday Night August 25th, The Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway will be running their last night for points. 7 Champions will be crowned. Racing gets underway at 6 p.m. Witt Peninsula Ford and Kelsey Racing will be the headlining sponsors. Press Release (08-24-07)
Pesky rain showers all day Friday forced track officials to cancel the races sponsored by Concrete Finishers at Luxemburg Speedway. Next Friday night, August 31 Tri County Heating will sponsor championship night at the races. Champions will be crowned in the track's five weekly divisions. Press Release (08-24-07)
Well the wet weather has taken its' toll on 1/2 of the scheduled doubleheader IRA weekend of Aug. 24-25, as Friday's event at the Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie has fallen victim to all the wet weather. HOWEVER Saturday's race at Rice Lake Speedway is most definitely still on. Press Release (08-23-07)
The O'Reilly Bumper to Bumper IRA 410 Outlaw Sprints go trackside for a pair of dates in Northwest Wisconsin this weekend. Friday Aug. 24th the tour makes its' annual stop at the Red Cedar Cedar Speedway in Menomonie. Billy Balog won his first IRA feature a year ago at Red Cedar. Press Release (08-22-07)
A steady drizzle and the threat of continued rain through the night forced the cancellation of Saturday night's races at the Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. With Saturday's program called off, this weekend's show will mark the final point night of the 2007 racing season. Press Release (08-19-07)
The Saturday night racing program at Charter Raceway Park was canceled due to rain for the third week in a row. Next Saturday's racing program will feature the five regular divisions consisting of the Johnsonville Brats Modifieds, The Mortgage Guys Grand Nationals, Dodge Central Credit Union Stocks, Gibbsville Cheese INEX Legends/Wisconsin Legends Racing Dirt Series and the Wally's Auto Dirt Devils. Press Release (08-19-07)
Little Suamico's Danny Deau fought off a hard charging Kyle Kudick and Jared Siefert in the final laps to win his second 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. A total of 121 cars were on hand, including 30 IMCA modifieds, 29 stock cars, 18 hobby stocks, 18 northern sportmods and 26 sport fours. Press Release (08-18-07)
An 18-year-old Beaver Dam man suspected of igniting the Charter Raceway grandstand fire in May was arrested on two arson charges Monday. The state crime lab on Friday released the results of DNA evidence collected from a bottle found at Charter Raceway at the time of the fire, prompting the arrest. Daily Citizen (08-14-07)
There will be no racing Saturday night at Thunderhill Raceway due to the Door County Fair. Weekly racing will resume at 6 p.m. Aug. 18. Green Bay Press Gazette (08-12-07)
Plymouth Dirt Track was rained out this past weekend, but will continue its weekly racing program next Saturday Night at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with racing to start immediately following the opening ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Press Release (08-12-07)
The regular Saturday night racing program at Charter Raceway Park was canceled after heavy rains passed over the raceway shortly after 5:00 p.m. Racing will resume this coming Saturday night with Fan Appreciation Night/Miller Lite Racing Night at the Races. Charter Raceway Park will welcome Lion’s International. Press Release (08-12-07)
Shawano's Tom Naeyaert took the lead on lap three and carefully scooted through lapped cars and dodged four caution periods to win the 75 lap Seubert Calf Ranches Fastrak late model special at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The win, which was worth $1,200, was Naeyaert's second here of the season. Press Release (08-12-07)
Seymour Speedway is holding a Public Safety Event Day at the Outagamie County Fairgrounds in Seymour. This pre-race event is open to the public and is free. The pre-race event runs from 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. Press Release (08-12-07)
Terry Anvelink won a race long duel with defending race winner Pete Parker. Anvelink lead the final six laps in winning $2000. Roger Laviolette used his inside 2nd row starting position to grab the lead early on in the IMCA Hobby Stock Feature. Press Release (08-12-07)
This Wednesday Night August 8th, The Door County Fair opens up with the roar of the Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association. The Late Models will be the leading class with the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stockcars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, and IMCA Northern Sportmods also in action. Forest County Potawatomi and Kelsey Racing will be the main sponsors. Racing gets underway at 6:30. Press Release (08-6-07)
For most, it's the biggest event of the year, maybe not a make-or-break proposition but at least a significant factor in the choice of ink color for the yearend books. Such was the case for Charter Raceway Park, even though its season has been anything but typical. Charter officials have begun considering options for a replacement office / concession facility. After plans are approved, construction could begin in the fall. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (08-5-07)
Benji LaCrosse and Matt Junio edged closer to track championships, grabbing features wins Saturday night at the Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. LaCrosse scored his second feature win in a row and fifth of the season in the IMCA Modifieds, while Junio charged from deep in the field to win for the fifth time in the IMCA Stock Cars. Press Release (08-5-07)
The Saturday night program for the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars at Charter Raceway Park was canceled due to rain. The Gibbsville Cheese INEX Legends/Wisconsin Legends Racing Dirt Series was also scheduled to compete. The program has been rescheduled for Sunday September 16. Press Release (07-5-07)
Brad Dahmer of Sheboygan Falls passed Brian Kaat of Plymouth with a handful of laps remaining in the the 25 lap A-main feature in the Grand National Division. Dahmer went on to win with Kaat finishing second. Jeremy Sauter of Random Lake came back from a sixteenth place starting position to finish third. Greg Haese, who was filling in the No. 5 car for Brad Mueller, was fourth, and Doug Teunissen of Sheboygan Falls rounded out the top five for the feature. Press Release (07-5-07)
The World of Outlaw Sprints took to the fast 1/3 mile high-banked clay oval at Charter Raceway Park in the first of two days of the best in open wheel racing. The Gibbsville Cheese INEX Legends/Wisconsin Legends Racing Dirt Series also were on hand to provide the racing action. Jason Solwold of Mt. Vernon, WA led from start to finish to win the crash-marred 40-lap World of Outlaws Sprints A-Main. Joey Saldana of Brownsburg, IN drove to second followed by Danny Lasoski of Dover, MO. Press Release (08-4-07)
Defending track champion Benji LaCrosse of Luxemburg continued his late season surge, passing Brian Mullen for the lead on lap 15 and winning his second IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. A total of 112 cars were in attendance including 27 IMCA modifieds, 33 IMCA stock cars, 18 IMCA hobby stocks, 15 northern sportmods and 19 sport fours. Press Release (08-4-07)
Gregg Haese will be piloting the #5 Grand National car at the Plymouth Dirt Track for Brad Mueller who is racing in Anderson Indiana. BMRE89 (08-3-07)
The “SuperClean Summer of Money” on ESPN2 will conclude for the World of Outlaws this weekend at Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4, with the second night of action being taped for broadcast on ESPN2. Press Release (08-1-07)
World of Outlaws At a Glance: Charter Raceway Park (08-1-07)
Asphalt Racing
MIS E-News - Week of August 27, 2007 (08-29-07)
We were told of Sue McKarns being hospitalized while she and John were visiting in Michigan, and wish her a speedy exit from there. Racing Wisconsin (08-28-07)
In a night punctuated by the first haircut for track promoter Matt Rowe since 1982, the 141 Speedway is putting a memorable end to its' final season under Rowe's direction, and on Saturday night, definitely did just that. As the next few weeks draw the 2007 racing season to a close, the remainder of events are sparse but will hold much meaning as the final events promoted at the 141 by Matt Rowe. Next week is our final week of Saturday Night Races, with the September 1 show highlighted as the Jerry Vercauteren Memorial, Vercauteren being the founder of the Mid-American Series. Who Won (08-27-07)
Steve Carlson cracked a smile, then politely answered the question. Yes, he’s won a track championship at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway before, but it has been a few years ago. Quite a few. Carlson’s last title at the storied West Salem track came in 1984, and with the 23-year span between championships apparently about to end, Carlson is starting to enjoy the moment, if only for a moment. however, as the veteran driver could very well wind up as a national short-track champion. LaCrosse Tribune (08-27-07)
Cambridge native and NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Matt Kenseth won the All-Star 50, a late-model stock car race held at the Milwaukee Mile, on Sunday. Kenseth, the 2003 Winston Cup champion, broke the late-model track record in qualifying before starting the race in the eighth position after the top eight in qualifying started in inverse order. The Capital Times (08-27-07)
Kendall, Schultz and Clapper get second DRP Feature wins of 2007. Gilding and Berens collect first career DRP Feature wins. Press Release (08-27-07)
For Pete Zarnoth, racing keeps him feeling young. The "Flying Barber" from Brillion is a spry 75. He competes weekly in the Wisconsin sport truck class at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. The trucks run on fabricated chassis and are powered by snowmobile engines, most of which are Yamaha Phazers. Green Bay Press Gazette (08-24-07)
Steve Carlson cracked a smile, then politely answered the question. Yes, he’s won a track championship at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway before, but it has been a few years ago. Quite a few. Carlson’s last title at the storied West Salem track came in 1984, and with the 23-year span between championships apparently about to end, Carlson is starting to enjoy the moment, if only for a moment. however, as the veteran driver could very well wind up as a national short-track champion. LaCrosse Tribune (08-27-07)
Cambridge native and NASCAR Nextel Cup driver Matt Kenseth won the All-Star 50, a late-model stock car race held at the Milwaukee Mile, on Sunday. Kenseth, the 2003 Winston Cup champion, broke the late-model track record in qualifying before starting the race in the eighth position after the top eight in qualifying started in inverse order. The Capital Times (08-27-07)
Kendall, Schultz and Clapper get second DRP Feature wins of 2007. Gilding and Berens collect first career DRP Feature wins. Press Release (08-27-07)
For Pete Zarnoth, racing keeps him feeling young. The "Flying Barber" from Brillion is a spry 75. He competes weekly in the Wisconsin sport truck class at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. The trucks run on fabricated chassis and are powered by snowmobile engines, most of which are Yamaha Phazers. Green Bay Press Gazette (08-24-07)
The races for this evening at Wisconsin International Raceway have been cancelled do to the heavy rain do in the area this evening. (08-23-07)
His father's words couldn't have come at a better time for Terry Baldry. He's mulling over his future in racing and its possible Baldry may not be back for another campaign next season, but he hasn't ruled out continuing to race. "My body is telling me 36 years is a long time," he said. Oshkosh Northwestern (08-22-07)
Bob Menor survived several cautions and held off Dillon Kralovetz to win round 3 Friday of the late model’s Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Challenge Series at Norway Speedway. Menor, who earned $1,000 in prize money, prevailed over Kralovetz, Mike Gardner, Scott Stanchina and Fred Gignac. The Daily News (08-22-07)
With a total of three race programs rained out this season and only two left on the regular-season schedule, (LaCrosse) Fairgrounds Speedway drivers would finish with 17 events. To rectify that, Deery said the track will host two 20-lap Kwik Trip Late Model features next week, then split the originally scheduled 100-lap event on Sept. 1 into two separate 50-lap points races. LaCrosse Tribune (08-22-07)
But Rich Bickle doesn't need luck. The Edgerton native has been racing cars and trucks for 30 years, and he's been tinkering with them even longer. Bickle plans to work with his father, also named Richard Bickle, on anything from restoring and modifying old vehicles to building concept cars from scratch. Janeville Gazette (08-22-07)
In a fundraiser charity event, benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 141 Speedway Owner and Promoter Matt Rowe will donate $1 For every paid adult that evening. He has also issued a challenge to all. Tell and bring all your friends out to the 141 Speedway this Saturday August 25th because if that number equals 1500 or more he will cut off all his hair, his trademark 12 inch mane right on the front straightaway. Racing Wisconsin (08-22-07)
Mike Butz Racing and driver Josh Bauer's next scheduled race is Sunday, August 26 3:00 Milwaukee Mile WI All-Star 50. Josh Bauer Racing (08-22-07)
Limited Late Model driver Gary Bock will not be participating in tomorrows race at Wisconsin International Raceway. Gary was parked for one week do to aggresive driving in which he was warned for 3 weeks. (08-22-07)
Wisconsin native Chris Wimmer will be back on track this weekend in Sunday’s Wisconsin All-Star 50 with Matt Kenseth at the Milwaukee Mile. Wimmer will compete in the family-owned No. 25. Motorsports Lounge (08-22-07)
Brad (Mueller) has announced he will run the rest of the season at Slinger Super Speedway, so head on out the next few Sunday Nights to see what might be Brad's last races on asphalt as 2008 looks to have a Dirt Flavor. BMRE (08-21-07)
The Blue Race at Wisconsin International Raceway has been cancelled as of 11:15am. With the heavy rain already moving in the area and expected to move through the area the rest of the day. There is no rain date and the race will NOT be rescheduled! (08-18-07)
With rain showers already over the Wisconsin Dells area and the radar and weather forecasts calling for all day rain, Dells Raceway Park has canceled tonight's scheduled race program as of 10:45am. Press Release (08-18-07)
Longer races at Wisconsin International Raceway must appeal to Gregg Haese. For the third time this year, the 28-year-old driver from Two Rivers won a 50-lap feature at the track. Undercard winners: Limited late models: Andrew Kluck, Appleton. Wisconsin sport trucks: Dan Vixmer, St. Peter. Street stocks: Greg Hauser, De Pere, Sizzlin' fours: Scott Verboomen, Black Creek, Figure-eight: Jeff Wohlrabe, Appleton. Appleton Post Crescent (08-17-07)
After 10 years of promoting stock car races, 141 Speedway owner Matt Rowe is looking at selling out. The quarter-mile paved oval in Francis Creek is up for sale. "During the past four or five years, our attendance is down probably 50 percent or so," said Rowe, a Madison native. "Since the glory years, it's really been a struggle. The three options Rowe is offering are an outright purchase of the property, someone to lease the property or have a not-for-profit club run the track. Green Bay Press Gazette (08-17-07)
Fox River Racing Club Secertary Clint Smith and wife Jodie Smith welcomed a baby boy Dillion Jack Smith at 7:57pm this evening. (08-14-07)
Mike Gardner Racing is pround to welcome Schmitty's Tickets, Inc. www.schmittystickets.com as a sponsor for the rest of the seasons. Mike Gardner Racing (08-14-07)
Jeremy Lepak out-dueled David Prunty in a thriller Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway to win the Pepsi Challenge 80 presented by Russ Darrow Toyota by a car length. “I had to work pretty hard for that one,” Lepak told an excited crowd following the event. “It was real exciting there and I’m glad we put on a good show for the fans as he (Prunty) made it interesting.” Press Release (08-13-07)
Stapleman, Byrne, and Warner collect first DRP Feature wins of 2007. Feature Winners: SLM: Todd Stapleman (Plainfield) Limited Late Models: Matthew Byrne (Burlington) LLM R.A.C.E.S. B-Feature: Andy Niles (Holmen) Super Stocks: Brian Warner (Friendship) Pure Stocks: Don Fassett (Wisconsin Dells) Bandits: Bob Armstrong (Onalaska) Press Release (08-12-07) Full Report (08-13-07)
Crystal Koenig of Denmark won the Mid-American sportsman feature race at 141 Speedway on Saturday night. Feature: 1, Crystal Koenig; 2, Mike Oswald; 3, Monte Strouf; 4, Brett Piontek; 5, Travis Groelle. Green Bay Press Gazette (08-12-07)
Many area teenagers are discovering the thrill of speed behind the wheel years before they get their temps. Insurance policies at most area race tracks 1/2 -mile or smaller allow drivers as young as 13 to compete in weekly racing divisions. Fifteen-year-old Matt Cherney of Mishicot is one of those drivers. Cherney earned a co-track championship in the sport four class in 2006 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek at the ripe old age of 14. Green Bay Press Gazette (08-12-07)
Andy Monday, the 2004 rookie of the year in the late model division, scored his first career feature victory, fending off the challenges of Mike Gardner though several late-race restarts. Late model defending champion Tim Rothe had a mechanical failure on his car during qualifying, causing him to slam into the wall in turn one and destroying his car. Appleton Post Crescent (08-12-07)
This is a full program of racing. Three divisions of cars including: "Little Stock" 4 cyl. Cars, “Challenger" pure stocks, and the "Sportsman Division". The Sportsman Division is made up of Midwest Sportsman and LLM cars. Only Lions Club members are drivers, which make for an exciting, crash filled program. Press Release (08-8-07)
Sunday Night August 12th: Pepsi Challenge 80 presented by Russ Darrow Toyota of West Bend. An 80 lap Late Model Feature will headline the racing events along with a DEMO DERBY! Late Models will be joined by: Limited Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Midwest Modified, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s, one on one spectators, The West Bend Savings Bank Speedway Guest Cars, and those wild and crazy Figure 8’s. Gates open at 4:45, Qualifying at 5:15, and Racing at 7:00. Press Release (08-6-07)
Salem’s Steve Carlson, who picked up his fifth Kwik Trip Late Model feature win of the season last week at the Fairgrounds Speedway, is ninth in this week’s Whelen All-American Series national points chase. LaCrosse Tribune (08-5-07)
Mike Reichenberger won the Stateline Challenge at Norway Speedway last night. My Laps (08-5-07)
Due to the unfortunate passing of Lee Kielpikowski's mother Sandy, the T-Bone Racing team sat on the backstretch during a moment of silence and the National Anthem on Saturday night at the Creek – the 141 Speedway sends its deepest condolences. 141 Speedway (08-5-07)
This weeks Old Wisconsin Hot Dog Winner is Midwest Modified driver Steve Huelsbeck. Congratulations to Steve Huelsbeck for earning The Old Wisconsin Hot Dog of the Race Award. Press Release (08-5-07)
Sports Impression's Kids Night at Dells Race Park rained out. Mother Nature brings needed rain to the Dells area, forces racing program at DRP to be canceled. All kids' activities will be moved to Saturday, August 11th. Press Release (08-4-07)
Jesse Oudenhoven made the switch from the Sizzlin 4's to the Limited Late Model division this season. The team has had their rough luck and loss of a car. The team lost the #1 that was driven by Tom Spierowski in a wreck that destroyed the car. The team was renting a car from Mike Kelly of M & M Motorsports for the last couple of weeks. Last night the team was out in a car that they built over the last 4 weeks. It's a "good used car" that they bought after destroying their main car. (08-3-07)
At the start of the season Mike Butz had two cars at Wisconsin International Raceway weekly, the #8 driven by Josh Bauer which he owns with his wife Patty and the #95 driven by Bob Danes which is owned by Danes Racing. In recent weeks both cars haven't been at the track on a weekly basis. The #95 car wasn't at the track a couple weeks ago do to motor problems, and then was missing last night to unknown reasons. The #8 car has missed the last 2-3 weeks, but has raced at other tracks. We are told the #8 car will continue to be driven by Josh Bauer and the team will be back at WIR this coming Thursday Night. (08-3-07)
Parker Store's newest southeastern location is having an open house Friday August 3rd. Stop in for a great lunch, give-a-way items and see race cars on display. Everyone is welcome from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. Press Release (08-3-07)
Kyle Calmes of Freedom collected his first career win in the Late Model feature, fending off current point leader Tim Rothe of Appleton. Undercard winners: Limited late models: Jerry Van Handel, Waupaca, Wisconsin Sport Trucks: Scott Baker, Freedom, Super Stocks: Mike Meyerhofer, Kaukauna, Sizzlin' fours: Scott Verboomen, Black Creek ,Figure-eight: Dan Van Daalwyk, Kaukauna. Appleton Post Crescent (08-3-07)
Touring Racing
Haas CNC Racing announced Friday that developmental driver Blake Bjorklund will race in selected Busch Series events during the remainder of the 2007 season. Through an existing partnership between Haas CNC Racing and Jay Robinson Racing, Bjorklund will drive the No. 28 Chevrolet. The targeted races are at California, Charlotte and Homestead-Miami, with the possibility of additional races. The Hot Lap (08-30-07)
Already at 20, Dexter Bean has dueled at Daytona, studied the business of big-time stock-car racing, become a consistent front-runner at a high level and set his sights on the pinnacle. More sponsorship would help, and another season in ARCA could bring Bean additional name recognition. He also has tested with championship-winning Germain Racing of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and, according to those who've watched him progress, he has the talent to move into trucks or the Busch Series. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (08-28-07)
In the original ASA National Touring days Wisconsin’s Bobby Gutknecht spent many a day at the Milwaukee Mile, behind the scenes, as a crew member for standouts such as Alan Kulwicki and Dennis Lampmann. Saturday afternoon, Gutknecht got his turn in the limelight, taking the win in the Mid-American Stock Car Series Governor’s Cup 40-the preliminary event for the ASA Late Model Series Challenge Davison race. Speed 51 (08-27-07)
In what is the biggest venue and longest race on the ASA Late Model Series Challenge Division, Ohio short track veteran Robbie Pyle tamed The Milwaukee Mile Saturday afternoon, as he led a whopping 138 laps en route to a dominating victory in the Jani-King 150, headlining day two of the Governors Cup weekend. But controversy ensued at the half-way hiatus. Did it change the out come of the race? We’ll never know. Dassow had a similar story. “When we talked to the official she said we could change the blistered tire and there would be no penalty,” said Dassow. “And then we went back out on the track and the penalty went into effect and we had to drop back to the rear. It just made for a whole lot of work for us.” Speed 51 (08-27-07)
(Dexter) Bean will pull double duty this weekend at The Milwaukee Mile. In addition to the ARCA RE/MAX Series race, Bean has entered the Wisconsin All-Star 50 late model event which is scheduled to run shortly after the conclusion of the ARCA race. Who Won (08-23-07)
Beginning with the Jani-King 150 this Friday and Saturday August 24-25, 2007 at the famed 1.032 Mile Semi-Banked Paved Oval, (Traivs) Dassow will be sporting new NAPA Auto Parts decals on the hood of his machine as he continues to chase after the 2007 ASALMS Challenge Division Championship with two races remaining beginning this weekend in his home state of Wisconsin. Racing Wisconsin (08-22-07)
Due to a rain out at Wisconsin International Raceway this past Saturday, August 18 the Mid-American Stock Car Series has decided to hold the Gary Vercauteran Memorial at the 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Fifteen years ago Vercauteran formed the Mid-American Stock Car Series and quickly groomed it into a legitimate traveling series. He expanded Mid-American into a business forming the Midwest Super Truck Series, Midwest All-Star Racing (MARS) and the American Stock Car League (ASL). Racing Wisconsin (08-22-07)
The Blue Race at Wisconsin International Raceway has been cancelled as of 11:15am. With the heavy rain already moving in the area and expected to move through the area the rest of the day. There is no rain date and the race will NOT be rescheduled! (08-18-07)
We added a batch of photos from the ASA Midwest Tour's Factory Motor Parts 150 at WIsconsin International Raceway. (08-15-07)
Mid-American Stock Car Series competitors, fans and staff did not see this kind of a season coming. In Mid-American’s fifteen seasons this is perhaps the most competitive. At the halfway point the series has yet to see a repeat winner, has seen two first time winners and four drivers within 38 points of a title. Racing Wisconsin (08-14-07)
Dan Fredrickson continued his Summer hot streak as he took the lead in dramatic fashion, with just a few laps to go as he won the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour, Presented By Echo Outdoor Power Equipment’s Shakopee 100 Presented by Prairie Lawn and Garden at Raceway Park in Shakopee, MN. ASA Midwest Tour (08-13-07)
Traditionally, NASCAR celebrities have struggled when they ventured onto the half-mile paved D-shaped oval at Wisconsin International Raceway. Not Kyle Busch. In his three trips to the half-mile paved oval, he has taken two checkered flags. Then Tuesday, the 2005 NASCAR rookie of the year made it two in a row by winning a spirited and entertaining two-car battle with Dan Fredrickson in the American Speed Association Midwest Tour's Factory Auto Parts 150. Appleton Post Crescent (08-8-07)
Kyle Busch is a big NFL fan. More specifically, the 22-year-old Las Vegas native loves the Denver Broncos. But if recent published reports are accurate, he'll soon become a Washington Redskins fan as well. Or at least, he better be. Appleton Post Crescent (08-8-07)
Richie Wauter's son, Spencer, will make his ASA Midwest Series debut on Tuesday night, racing at Wisconsin International Speedway. Wauters will field cars for JR Norris and Kyle Busch as well during the event. Speed 51 (08-6-07)
ASA Midwest Tour Factory Motor Parts 150 Pre Entry List (08-6-07)
Josh Bauer and Brad Mueller are entered in tomorrows Budweiser 250 at Anderson Speedway in Anderson Indiana. CRA Racing (08-3-07) UPDATE: Brad JJ Mueller finshed in 5th place while Josh Bauer ended up 27th with handling issues. CRA Racing (08-5-07)
Mid-American officials decided Thursday that the race at Grundy County Speedway in Morris, IL that was to be held on May 26th will not be rescheduled. "Looking at our remaining schedule, we could not find a good date to return to Grundy," said series co-owner Doug Strasburg. Racing Wisconsin (08-3-07)
Back on Thursday, July 19th, Kyle Busch took advantage of Wisconsin International Raceway’s Thursday night racing program to prepare for the ASA Midwest Tour’s Factory Motor Parts 150 on Tuesday, August 7th. He left that night taking home a feature win. Not only did he take home the feature win, but he also came close to breaking Andy Monday’s track record in qualifying, only to come up .039 seconds short. Racing Wisconsin (08-3-07)
Settle Inn is proud to announce its sponsorship of Ron Hornaday’s ASA Midwest Tour Super Late Model for the Factory Motor Parts 150 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI. ASA Midwest Tour (08-3-07)
It has been a rocky rookie campaign on the Kwik Trip ASA Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment for Freedom, WI’s Kyle Calmes. The turbulent waters may calm for Calmes and his team as they head into familiar territory at the Wisconsin International Raceway on August 7th for the Factory Motor Parts 150. “Our car seems to be really dialed in at Kaukauna right now,” stated Calmes. ASA Midwest Tour (08-3-07)
Few drivers on the Kwik Trip ASA Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment can brag that they hold a home track advantage at two venues on this year’s tour. Especially when those two tracks are over two hours away and are in separate states. When the ASAMT rolls into Wisconsin International Raceway on August 7th for the inaugural Factory Motor Parts 150, two drivers from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will already know the fast way around WIR. ASA Midwest Tour (08-3-07)
Kris Kelly will be pulling double duty Tuesday August 7th at Wisconsin International Raceway. Kris will pilot the #77 Tempstar Super Late Model for the ASA Midwest Tour race and then hop in a yellow #1 Limited Late Model for the Big 8 Series race. (08-3-07)
The Mahlik brothers of Green Bay won't have to worry about getting hotel rooms for their next race on the ASA Midwest Tour. And pit crew help will be aplenty for the Factory Motor Parts 150 late-model event at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna on Tuesday. "We did pick up Tri County Heating for this WIR show, and that's great," Mahlik said. "But we're running on fumes just to make it from show to show. An asphalt late model is an expensive animal to feed. We keep on searching for more help, because we love what the series is doing." Green Bay Press Gazette (08-3-07)