2007 News and Rumors - February

Dirt Racing

On the surface it would appear that Algoma's Eddie "The Eagle" Anschutz might be able to sail through his title defense in the IMCA hobby stock class at Luxemburg Speedway when the gates swing open at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds Friday night, April 20. Past heavy hobby stock hitters Tom Brumlic, Duane Mertens and Adam White are moving into the track's new IMCA northern sportmod class. And, with former champion Keith Kickbush currently not planning on running Luxemburg on a weekly basis Anschutz, the defending state champion could have an easier time than normal with his title defense. Press Release (02-26-07)

When Luxemburg Speedway's newest weekly division rolls onto the third-mile, clay oval for the season opener on April 20 a very diverse bunch of drivers will emerge. Among the contestants signed up for IMCA's newest entry level, open-wheeled class are former modified and stock car drivers, along with drivers with backgrounds in street stocks, hobby stocks, four cylinders and flat out pure rookies who've never before climbed behind the wheel. Who Won (02-16-07)

NEW Dirt, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new Late Model Class for 2007. The board feels that this new class will provide opportunities for more drivers to race at Seymour and create exciting late model racing for the fans. This new class was created after many hours of deliberation and gathering input from drivers. This will be a blended class of late models. Cars from Fastrak, DTRA, WDLMA, WISSOTA, UMP and Shawano Limited Late Model will be allowed to run together each week at Seymour Speedway. Press Release (02-15-07)

Asphalt Racing

AJ Miller tells us he might be returning to WIR weekly in a Limited Late Model. (02-28-07)

With L.P. Motorsports running a Late Model with the #8 it makes you wonder if Mike Butz Racing plans to run a car weekly or will they switch to a new number.....#74??? (02-28-07)

LP Motorsports, owner of Jessie Gracyalny Van Roy's Limited Late Model, will step into the Late Model division in 2007. Keith Romenesko will be the pilot of LP Motorsports Late Model which will sport the #8. (02-27-07)

We have put up the 2007 FRRC Drivers Plans page that so many of you asked for. We are now ready to accept any information from race teams so we can fill this page in. (02-26-07)

On Friday afternoon, February 9, 2007 the Wisconsin racing community was finally able to breathe a long sigh of relief as Lance Fielitz, Joe Graziano, and Frank Kreyer completed their purchase of the former Dells Motor Speedway. For the trio of racing enthusiasts their purchase of the track was a stressful and drawn out process that began when the Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company finally finished a nearly three-year long legal battle to foreclose on the track's defaulted mortgage. Press Release (02-23-07)

We are proud to annouce two new sponsors for the upcoming 2007 racing season. Kolosso Toyota-Scion of Appleton joins our team and we will compete this season with a 2007 Toyota Camry body. Andymonday.com (02-21-07)

MIS E-News Week of February 19th, 2007 (02-20-07)

Brad (Dahmer) is in his seventh season in the Super Late Model division. He will compete at, Milwaukee Mile, WIR, Plover, Dells, Slinger, and Madison in the 07 season. Along with Brad, Kelsey Bauer will drive a Super Late Model in the 07 season. Kelsey is a championship winning go kart racer with several years of karting experience.  Brad Dahmer Motorsports (02-12-07)

It was reported on the Todd and Eddie show that Porta John is taking a step back to reorganize their company. The company who sponsored the 27 cars at Slinger Super Speedway in 2006 is taking a year off from sponsoring. (02-5-07)

We are pleased to announce the formation of a new team competing in the Late Model Division at Wisconsin International Raceway with John Meidam as the driver. The team is new but the faces are not. The team name is Sweere/Northland Racing. The Sweere is Rick & Melanie Sweere. The car will still be draped in red as it will proudly display Budweiser as the title sponsor. We are fortunate to have gained some new sponsors as well, such as Advantage Heating and Cooling and Tuttle Lake Wood Working to name a couple. Press Release (02-5-07)

2007 will see Kyle (Calmes( racing in the Super Late Model series at WIR, along with other racing series (to be announced) around the state. Thrieve To Drive Motorsports (02-5-07)

The Dells Raceway Park would like to remind everyone of the informational meeting being held this coming Tuesday night, Feb., 6 at the Chula Vista Resort. The easiest way to get to Chula Vista is from their Hwy. 13 access. Enter through the main entrance. he doors to the meeting room will open at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting promptly at 7:00 p.m. Press Release (02-5-07

Touring Racing

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment is proud to announce sponsorship from Performance Friction Brakes. Press Release (02-28-07)

Internationally acclaimed Midget Driving Star, Michael Pickens from Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand, will pair with the new Urban Force Racing Team out of Beloit Memorial High School in Wisconsin for the 2007 ASA Midwest Tour.

In 2007, Travis (Sauter) will follow the new ASA Midwest Touring Series as well as make selected appearances in the ASA Late Model Touring Series and MIS. ASA Midwest Tour (02-27-07)

2006 NASCAR Midwest Series Champion and 2006 Toyota All- Star Showdown Champion Tim Schendel announced his intentions to compete in the 2007 Busch East Series. Schendel is slated to run the full thirteen race schedule this season, a long with a NASCAR West Series race, possibly two ARCA races as well as two to four Super Late Model races. Schendel, a native of Sparta will run in the No. 43 Dodge Charger. Matthews Archery and Texpar Energy will sponsor the Iron Eagle Racing team. Iron Eagle Motorsports (02-26-07)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment is proud to announce sponsorship from Penske Racing Shocks. “The Upper Midwest has been a leader in Super Late Model grass roots racing for as long as I can remember. The development of the new ASA Midwest Tour will allow regional race fans and tracks to see a high profile series with many of the greatest stock car drivers in the country competing right in front of their eyes,” stated Penske Racing Shocks sales Director Allen Croll. Press Release (02-26-07)'The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment has signed 24-year-old Jake Ryan of Farmington, MN for the inaugural 2007 season. “The Tour is a good deal because it’s close to home. You’re not driving all over the country and you get to compete against a lot of the same drivers you would at home. It keeps it local,” said Ryan. Press Release (02-24-07)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment is delighted to announce a new partnership with Hype Energy Drink. Press Release (02-21-07)

Mid-American will make a return to the Marshfield Super Speedway debuting the Stock Cars on Saturday, September 22. "(Marshfield) is making an effort to build a fall race weekend and have asked us to be a part of it," said Strasburg. Who Won (02-20-07)

Unfortunately, just two weeks after the Mid-American Stock Car Series banquet, series co-owner Doug Strasburg received some disappointing news from the sanctioning body overseeing the June weekend. Strasburg was informed of additional, previously undisclosed fees imposed by the sanctioning body for the Mid-American field. The fee would end up costing each team over $250 in addition to the regular entry and pit fees for the race weekend. "After much discussion and batting around ideas to make it work, we (Road America and myself) concluded there just wasn't a viable option but to pull the June date," said Strasburg. Who Won (02-20-07)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment is excited to announce sponsorship from AP Racing. “I, along with everyone from AP Brakes, am elated to be able to support the ASA Midwest Tour. It is very important for us to align ourselves with the grassroots short track racing community and we felt that the Midwest Tour was an excellent choice for AP Brakes to get the most recognition. Press Release (02-20-07)

With the 2007 season fast approaching, FM Kreyer Racing has released their tentative racing schedule for their No. 99 Culver's Ford Fusion. The team expects to run 26 to 28 races in 2007. FM Kreyer Racing plans to race the full Wisconsin Challenge Series (WCS) schedule in 2007, along with making several select appearances in the newly formed ASA Midwest Touring Series. In addition to planning a return to the Slinger Nationals, the team will again host its annual Culver's Night Late-Model Special at the Madison International Speedway. The Culver's team plans to race in the ASA Midwest Tour events scheduled for the Dells Raceway Park, La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, and the Wisconsin International Speedway. The pink Culver's No. 99 will also attend ASA Midwest races in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota. FM Kreyer Racing (02-15-07)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment has signed 37-year-old Mark Kraus of Stratford, WI for the inaugural 2007 season. Mark’s number 5 car is sponsored by Fanetti, Inc. in Menomonie (WI) and K&K Material Handling in Green Bay (WI). Press Release (02-15-07)

The 2006 ASA Late Model Series Championship team, Waltom Racing was reportedly put up for sale. It was reported on the Todd and Eddie Show that Howie Lettow (Crew Chief) will be on their show next week to announce the new owner of the team. Tune in Sunday Februray 11th to the LTN Radio Network (02-5-07) UPDATE: In one of the most blockbuster deals of the off season within the ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts; T.D. Racing Development is teaming up with veteran Crew Chief Howie Lettow and the former WalTom Racing Team for the upcoming 2007 season and immediately has to be considered one of the heavy favorites for the 2007 ASALMS Challenge Division Championship. ASA Late Model Series (02-10-07)

The American Speed Association Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment received nearly 50 applications from drivers vying for a spot on the elite Touring Stars roster for the 2007 season. Kenny Richards (Montello, WI), Dan Fredrickson (Elko, MN), Nathan Haseleu (Pardeeville, WI), Rod Wheeler (Hortonville, WI), Josh Vadnais (White Bear Lake, MN), Brad “JJ” Mueller (Random Lake, WI), Dave Feiler (Sun Prairie, WI), Donny Reuvers (Dundas, MN), Adam Royle (Farmington, MN), Steve Carlson (West Salem, WI), Travis Sauter (Sauk City, WI), and Jamie Iverson (Escanaba, MI) are the Kwik Trip Touring Stars for the inaugural 2007 season. Press Release (02-9-07)

Kris Kelly of Norway, MI, has signed on with the American Speed Association Midwest Tour for the 2007 season. “Each year we redefine our goals and for the 2007 racing season our goal is to finish in the top 10 in points in the ASA Midwest Tour and also to claim a top three points finish in the Big 8 Series,” Toby defined. ASA Midwest Tour (02-8-07)

The American Speed Association Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment is delighted to announce a new partnership with Kwik Trip, Inc. as the title sponsor for the Tour effective immediately. Race teams can particularly benefit from Kwik Bucks. Points are earned for every gallon of diesel fuel purchased at Kwik Trip or Kwik Star locations and are redeemable for cash. Press Release (02-6-07)

Matt)Kenseth is to compete Aug. 26 in a 50-lap late-model event promoted by his father, Roy, as part of the Mile's annual Governor's Cup weekend. The NASCAR schedule features a Saturday night Nextel Cup race in Bristol, Tenn., that weekend. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (02-6-07)

Larry Foyt has been named the official spokesman of the American Speed Association Educational Series. The new series, set to begin racing in the spring, pairs race teams and participating high schools together. The program works in a uniquely designed format to educate students on how to work on racecars through classroom studies, teamwork, and race day preparation. Press Release (02-5-07)