Dirt Racing
The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series is NOT competing this Sunday, August 24th at the Langlade County Speedway. The marquee in front of the fairgrounds venue incorrectly states that the IRA, which is the upper-midwest's premier sprint car series will be racing there on that date, however that is not the case. "We want to make it extremely clear that the IRA 410 Outlaw Sprints, the only sprint car series to have ever competed on the ultra-fast - half-mile in Antigo, is not currently scheduled to be in Antigo this year at all. Press Release (08-21-08)
The Interstate Racing Association sprint car series made their final appearance at Charter Raceway Park Saturday night. They, along with the regular divisions put on a fantastic show in front of a crowd of diehard race fans. Brooke Tatnell took the lead on lap five of the IRA A-Main event and never looked back. Mike Kertscher worked hard to keep pace but was unable to reel him in close enough to make a serious challenge for the lead. The event had a hard time getting started with four cautions in the first three laps involving eight different drivers. Press Release (08-17-08)
With only four regular season nights of racing left, Plymouth Dirt Track kicked off this Saturday night featuring the Grand National division with on track driver introductions before heat race. The Grand National division also had a 30 lap A-main feature. In the feature, Loren Lubach, Sheboygan, started on the inside of the fifth row, and was able to drive through the cars ahead of him quickly using every inch of race track available. A couple of cautions helped Lubach get to the front more quickly. Brad Dahmer, Sheboygan Falls, started 11 was able to charge up to second place. Matt Yancey, Sheboygan Falls, was third. Brian Kaat, Plymouth, held on to a fourth place finish after starting on the pole for the feature. Chad Kistner, New Holstein, was fifth. Press Release (08-17-08)
Rain showers hit the Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway about one hour into the program, putting an end to the scheduled night of races. With the rainout there are only two scheduled points nights remaining before the 2008 track champions are crowned. Press Release (08-17-08)
Hometown driver Benji LaCrosse continued his domination at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night by winning his fourth straight 25 lap IMCA modified feature at the third-mile, clay oval. The win was LaCrosse's sixth of the season here. A total of 128 cars were on hand, including 40 IMCA modifieds, 25 stock cars, 26 northern sportmods, 22 hobby stocks and 15 sport fours. Press Release (08-17-08)
The IRA Outlaw Sprint Series has plenty of racing yet this season. While many series and tracks wrap up their season around Labor Day, IRA keeps on running all the way through September. Ten races remain on the IRA point schedule beginning with a pair this weekend, Aug. 15-16. IRA headlines the Kenosha County Fair in Wilmot WI this Friday before taking a short drive north to Charter Raceway Park for Saturday's show. Press Release (08-12-08)
The 2008 racing season at Charter Raceway Park is winding down but the action was heating up on Saturday night. Double points were on the line as all five divisions competed. A non-stop A-Main in the Modified ranks took just about six minutes to complete the 20 laps and give a win to Aaron Rake. Press Release (08-12-08)
It was Miller Night at the Races this past Saturday at Plymouth Dirt Track. The grandstands were full and the weather was great. Rezutek used the high groove to hold off Brad Mueller, Random Lake, and Russ Scheffler, Waukesha, who were door to door for a handful of laps. Scheffler was able to get around Mueller for second. Mueller was third. Craig Schueffner, Sheboygan Falls, was fourth. Rick Scheffler, Waukesha, rounded out the top five for the Late Model feature. Press Release (08-12-08)
Hometown driver Benji LaCrosse of Luxemburg passed Denmark's RM Van Pay for the lead on lap 14 and cruised to victory in the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The victory was LaCrosse's fifth of the year and his third straight at his hometrack. Press Release (08-12-08)
The Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway is preparing for this Wednesday's IMCA special on the opening night of the Door County Fair. Racing will get underway at 6:30 p.m.and will feature the IMCA modifieds, stock cars, hobby stocks, sport mods and 4 cylinders. The show will be a draw/redraw format, with $1,000 paid to the winner of the modified feature, $600 for the stock cars, $400 for the sport mods, $300 for the hobby stocks and $125 for the 4 cylinders. Press Release (08-8-08)
Plymouth Dirt Track featured the Tech Squad Midwest Sprintcar Association this past Saturday night with a 30 lap feature for the sprint division and on track driver introductions. Lance Fassbender, Burnett, lead the feature flag to flag, but not without challenges from Wayne Modjeski, Oak Creek, and Earl Possi, Escanaba, MI. But Fassbender, who currently leads the point standings over Possi and Modjeski, was able to hold them off using the higher groove to his advantage. Modjeski, finished second. Jim Melis, Glenbuelah, in his second night back this season, finished third. Jason Johnson, Allenton, was fourth. Michael Emme, Manitowoc, was fifth. Possi faded back to finish seventh. Press Release (08-3-08)
Denmark’s Tim Czarneski held off New Franken’s Shawn Kilgore to pick up his second feature win of the season in the IMCA modifieds at the Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway. Algoma’s Dave Bouche also found himself back in victory lane for the second time in the IMCA stock car division. Press Release (08-3-08)
Hometown driver Benji LaCrosse passed veteran RM Van Pay of Denmark for the lead on lap sixteen and weaved his way through lapped traffic to win the caution free, 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. A total of 129 cars were in attendance, including 40 IMCA modifieds, 31 stock cars, 23 northern sportmods, 22 hobby stocks and 13 sport fours. Press Release (08-2-08)
Several drivers entered the night at Charter Raceway Park Saturday looking for their third straight A-Main wins. Only one was successful. Jeremey Schwoch started the evening with a lot of momentum, having won the last two A-Main races in the Street Stock division and moving up in the standings to fourth place. In the Modified division, Jay Schraufnagel came out of the nights’ racing action as the new points leader in front of Frank Firari and the previous points leader, Eddie LeMay. Press Release (07-28-08)
The sky was clear and the weather was warm this past Saturday night at Plymouth Dirt Track. Danny Schlafer, Sussex, proved again why he is the winningest driver in the sprint car division by winning the lengthy feature. With great restarts after the red flags and cautions in the event, Schlafer was able to hold off hard charging Lance Fassbender, Burnett, and Jason Johnson, Allenton. Fassbender finished second, but Johnson slipped back to finish fourth. Jim Melis of Glenbulah, returning to racing for the first time this season, finished third in the feature. Troy Wondra, Lomira, was the fifth place finisher. Press Release (07-27-08)
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing honored area firefighters and paramedics prior to the start of the nights program. Then the only heat of the night began on the race track with plenty of excitement. Feature race wins went to Earl Possi in the Sprint division, Brad Dahmer in the Grand Nationals, Scott Specht in the Late Models and Jason Juech in the Outlaw Compacts. Press Release (07-13-08)
Little Suamico's Sean Jerovetz fended off New Franken's Shawn Kilgore to become the 8th different IMCA modified feature winner at the Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway. Meanwhile, Luxemburg's Dave DeGrave captured his 5th IMCA hobby stock feature win at Thunderhill. Press Release (07-13-08)
Defending track champion Jared Siefert of Green Bay passed Kyle Kudick for the lead on lap four and went on to win the caution free, 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The win was the first of the year for the defending IMCA modified national track champion. Hortonville's Travis Van Straten slipped past Shawn Havel on the final lap to win the 22 lap IMCA stock car feature. Suamico's Adam White won his second straight, 18 lap IMCA northern sportmod feature. Press Release (07-12-08)
A calm, clear night made for excellent conditions Saturday night at Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam. The fans in attendance were treated to some great action on the track and the program finished in plenty of time to allow them back in the pits afterward. Don Sorce Jr was going for his fifth straight A-Main win in the Grand Nationals and for a while it looked like he might get it easily. At the drop of the green, there was a mad scramble for position with the field going four wide by the time they got to the green flag! Several of the cars got out of shape and Sorce was able to thread his way through the field and by the end of the first lap he had the lead. Press Release (07-7-08)
A full grandstand, great weather, and a full night of racing was found at Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds this past Saturday night. Russ Scheffler, Waukesha, had a dominating performance in the 30 lap feature for the Late Models. He held off fellow past PDT champion Scott Specht, Sheboygan Falls, and hard charging Dan Sorce, Franklin, to pick up the Mid-season championship feature win. Specht finished second. Sorce was third. Turk Letizia, Milwaukee, was fourth, and Randy Markwardt, Sheboygan, was fifth. Press Release (07-6-08)
DePere's Jay Matthias held off Luxemburg's Jeremy Jacobs to capture his first IMCA modified feature win of the season at the Forest County Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway. Meanwhile, Sturgeon Bay's Bernie Reinhardt picked up his fourth IMCA northern sport mod feature victory. Luxemburg's Dave DeGrave found his way back to the winner's circle in the IMCA hobby stock division. Press Release (07-6-08)
Hometown driver Benji LaCrosse led wire-to-wire and went on to win the caution free, $2,000, 30 lap IMCA modified feature during night two of the Badger State Showdown at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. A total of 127 drivers signed in, including 36 IMCA Modifieds, 40 Stock Cars, 29 northern sport mods and 22 hobby stocks. Casco's Marcus Moede swept action in the IMCA hobby stock division, capturing his heat and winning the 22 lap feature. Press Release (07-5-08)
Current points leader Brian Mullen of Seymour wrestled the lead away from Dan Ratajczak on lap three and went on to capture the 25 lap IMCA modified feature on night one of the Badger State Showdown presented by CZ's Bushville Lanes and Sloan and Associate Realtors at Luxemburg Speedway Thursday night. By winning the show, Mullen earned a spot on IMCA's All Star ballot for the FastShafts Invitational at the IMCA Supernationals at Boone Speedway in September. Press Release (07-4-08)
A huge fireworks display Friday night will cap off Wisconsin's highest paying IMCA sanctioned program at Luxemburg Speedway July 3 and 4 for the fourth annual Badger State Showdown presented by CZ's Bushville Lanes and Sloan and Associates Realtors. The race was rained out one month earlier. Four IMCA sanctioned divisions are on the card for the program at the third-mile, clay oval located at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds. The show boasts a $30,000 total purse during the two days. Both Modified features are qualifying events for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot, with $1,000 paid to win on opening night and $2,000 paid to win on Friday. Press Release (07-1-08)
Asphalt Racing
MIS E-News Week of July 28, 2008 (07-29-08)
Over 200 laps of feature racing is on tap at Madison International Speedway this Friday night for Laborer’s Union Local 464 Night. Highlighting the racing action will be Twin 50’s for the Weaver Auto Parts Super Late Models. One driver could win as much as $2500 on Friday night! Five other divisions will be in action on Friday with the Bryden Motors Area Sportsman, Roto Rooter Bandits, Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends, Bandoleros, and Hobby Stocks. The Hobby Stocks were recently added to the racing program. Press Release (07-29-08)
Jamie Wallace ended a six year feature victory drought Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway as he claimed victory in the Old Wisconsin Smokehouse 60-lap late model main event. “We try as hard as we can,” Wallace stated afterwards. “Slinger is like a roller coaster, one day you’re on the top and the next day you’re trying to tread water but it was a good time tonight.” Press Release (07-28-08)
Butch Swinbank and Gene Marocco took home feature wins in support of the ASA Late Model Series North division event at Rockford Speedway. A great crowd was on hand to watch two of Rockford's weekly divisions run alongside the touring series that was won by Trent Snyder. Press Release (07-27-08)
Manitowoc's Gregg Haese snuck past Manitowoc's Travis Groelle on a lap 21 restart and went on to win the 35 lap Mid American Sportsman feature at 141 Speedway Saturday night. Haese, who started in the fourth row, worked his way up to third by lap 10, and into second by lap 15. In the final nine laps, Brett Piontek, the night's fast timer, broke through traffic and began chasing Haese down, but ran out of time as Haese hung on for the win. Piontek took second, followed by Daryl Gerke, who sliced his way through the field into third. Groelle took fourth, followed by Crystal Wood. Press Release (07-27-08)
Things were looking up for Doug Mahlik and his stock car racing opportunities last fall. The late model driver from Green Bay was named one of the Touring Stars on the American Speed Association Midwest Tour. That status meant Mahlik, in exchange for his loyalty to the series, was offered bonus money depending upon where he finished at each event. Mahlik has been racing at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna on Thursday nights. On Saturday, he raced in the White Race at WIR, where he finished 11th. Green Bay Press Gazette (07-25-08)
Jeff Van Oudenhoven will have a second car at his disposal in the coming weeks. Joe from Racetech Chassis is in the process of putting the car together. The team is looking to get the car completed in time for the Tuesday August 5th race at WIR. (07-25-08)
Brett Moffit drove the #5 car with the Limited Late Models last night at WIR. We understand the team is going to test next Thursday and then race Thursday Night with the Late Model class. The team is preparing for the Dixieland 150 on August 5th. (07-25-08)
WIR Thursday Tidbits: Tom Hockers drove a second Hockers-Buco Racing car this evening carrying the #0. Kevin Eggert drove a #98 Super Late Model this evening and understand he will run weekly at WIR in 2009. Jay Kassera drove the #5 which is a second entry for the Stebanes Racing team. Gary Bock was back last night along with Doug Carpenter. (07-25-08)
Under ideal weather the Fox River Racing Club was able to get the show in after two straight rainouts. In Super Late Model action it was Lowell Bennett taking fast time. The fast dash was won by Eugune Gregorich Jr. while Mark Schroeder took the last chance race. Jeff Van Oudenhoven who has been a rail all year long took the feature win. Top 5: 1. Van Oudenhoven, 2. John Meidam, 3. Tim Rothe, 4. Gregg Haese, 5. Lowell Bennett. In Limited Late Model action it was Jim Duchow taking fast time. The fast dash was won by Gary Natrop with Jessie Gracyalny Van Roy taking the last chance win.. Jim Duchow continue to 'dominate' the class as he took the feature win once again tonight. Other Feature wins: Wisconsin Sport Trucks - Jeff Van Handel, Street Stocks - Dylan Wenzel, Sizzlin 4's - Dan Richter, Figure 8 - Jared Baughman. (07-25-08)
Need a Little Help: Received a picture of Dick Trickle from a visitor, this picture is of a Dick Trickle car I never saw before. The visitor is looking for a better picture, one that shows the hood of the car. Any info or pictures can be emailed to Corey@wirphotos.net (07-24-08)
Sunday Night July 27th, it’s the Old Wisconsin Smokehouse 60. See a 60 lap Late Model Feature along with the Limited Late Model, Slinger Bee’s, Thunderstock, Figure 8, Midwest Sportsman, Speedway Guest Cars and One-on-One spectator eliminator races. Old Wisconsin will be giving out FREE snack sticks and other goodies too! Gates open at 3:45, qualifying at 4:15, and racing at 6 pm. Press Release (07-24-08)
MIS E-News Thursday, July 24, 2008 (07-24-08)
Mike Swanson would go wire-to-wire and take home his first Wild Wednesday feature win on Rockford Industrial Welding Supply night at Rockford Speedway. John Beinlich, Laura Siarkiewicz, Matt Mangiaracina, Matt Booker, Cody Cootware and Chris Gantz also picked up feature wins. Swanson was the early leader in the 25-lap feature for the RoadRunner Super Summer Series. Christopher Jones ran second and stayed close to the leader throughout the event. Press Release (07-24-08)
Wisconsin Sport Truck driver Ryan Heiting will be driving the #3 truck this week and next week for Taylor Vandermoss. Ryan is still looking at Mid American cars for sale and will be going Mid American Racing next year after the purchase of a car. (07-23-08)
An impressive field of ASA Late Model Series Northern Division drivers is lining up to compete in the Mayor of Madison 100 set for this Friday night at Madison International Speedway. The Madison event is Round One of Border Wars for the series with the second round scheduled for the Rockford Speedway on Saturday night. Press Release (07-23-08)
MIS E-News Week of July 21, 2008 (07-22-08)
Mike Meyerhofer turned back all challenges to score his first career late model feature victory in the Ritter Technologies-Parker Store 75 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “We just had a real good car tonight and for a minute there I really didn’t know if we were going to do it, “ an excited Meyerfhofer explained after surviving a late restart with a determined Dennis Prunty and Jeremy Lepak breathing down his tailpipe to score the win. “But it turned out good and it’s just great to be here, it really is.” Press Release (07-22-08)
With weather moving in to the area track officials at Wisconsin International Raceway did everything to get the show in. With radar showing rain would arrive around 2am everything was a go until the weather started moving faster with rain expected to fall at 8pm. All 28 Late Models were put in the main event with no last chance events being run. The feature events of the Late Models and Mid American Stock Cars were run first to make sure the fans saw the main events. Van Oudenhoven had the fastest qualifying time of 19.413 seconds. Tim Rothe took the feature win over a fast charging Steve Holzhausen with Jeff Van Oudenhoven following in toe. (07-20-08)
Green Bay's Lee Kielpikowski passed Maribel's Nathan Wagner for the lead on a lap 7 restart and dodged four cautions to win the 30 lap, Gandrud Chevrolet super stock series feature at 141 Speedway Saturday night. Next Saturday, July 26 Stock's Harley Davidson will sponsor the night's activities. Press Release (07-20-08)
Scott Broughton won the 50 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Limited Late Models as part of Clear Channel / Pomp’s Tire Night at Madison International Speedway. Chester Ace won the Roto Rooter Bandit feature with Max McNamara (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends), Tory Bagley (Bryden Motors Area Sportsman), and Kyle Stark (Hobby Stocks) also picking up checkered flags. Press Release (07-20-08)
Boys and Girls Club/Bob Fish Memorial Golf Outing (07-18-08)
MIS E-News Friday, July 18, 2008 (07-18-08)
Thursday Night Thunder cancelled: Due to yesterday's heavy storms and flooding of the racetrack (Wisconsin International Raceway) and additional predicted rainfalls expected, tonight's races have been cancelled' Look for details soon about the re-scheduling of Leg two of the Budweiser/WAPL Triple Crown. (07-17-08)
Matt Kenseth scored a hard-fought victory in an aggressive 29th Annual Miller Lite Nationals Tuesday night at the Slinger Super Speedway, his fourth overall in the prestigious 200-lap late model event. “What a great race,” Kenseth stated after battling intensely with David Prunty for the lead before holding off Jeremy Lepak for the win. “I had a great time racing Jeremy (Lepak) there and Prunty put on a heck of a battle for the lead and we got pretty crazy there for awhile so it was a fun race.” Press Release (07-16-08)
MIS E-News Week of July 14, 2008 (07-15-08)
Nick Schumacher drove to his first feature win of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway as he took top honors in the Lagina Plumbing/PPC 75-lap late model main event. “I thought as long as this race stayed green, I could probably hold them off, “Schumacher said from victory lane after taking command of the event following an intense battle with Al Schill. “It was tough going door to door with (Al) Schill, “Schumacher continued. “We also tried a new set-up tonight and it worked.” Press Release (07-14-08)
David Satorius will be stepping out of the #93 superstock at wir for the remainder of the season so as to preserve his rookie status for 2009. He has run well winning 2 races this year and making every feature but has had 4 dnf's due to cut tires and some over heating in the features which has taken him out of contention for this years title, not to mention that in the month of August he'll miss 2 nights due to football practice as he'll be a senior this year. We will have him run some races at 141 speedway to make up for the lost seat time. His replacement will be Jeremy Wiitala from green bay, who races street stocks at Seymour and Sturgeon Bay and has won championships at both tracks. Look for David to be back full time at wir in 2009. (07-13-08)
It was a packed house at Rockford Speedway this Saturday night as Bobcat of Rockford presented the annual Mid-Summer's Night Scream. The Green Mamba Jet Car and the Felon Monster Truck were the headline entertainment on a night of fun and wild action. The Crap Scrapper Hornets were also in action on Saturday night as Bryan Ellis held off Matt Mangiaracina to win his first feature win. Press Release (07-13-08)
A Look Back At The 1987 Slinger Nationals (07-13-08)
Daryl Gerke survived some late-race dramatics to win his first Mid-American feature of the season Saturday night at the 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Also taking home trophies on the night were Josh Sand in the Super Stocks, Alex Stumpf in the Mini-Stocks, Parker May in the Sport 4s and Andy Casavant in the Hobby Stocks. Press Release (07-13-08)
We are told former Limited Late Model driver Jay Kassera was on hand this past Thursday Night before the rain came. Jay was on hand to drive the #5 which is a second Stebanes car which has been driven by John Spaight for the first part of the season. There is no word if Jay will make another attempt or if it was a one race deal. (07-12-08)
Fans were treated to one of the closest finishes ever at Madison International Speedway when Nathan Haseleu edged Steve Rubeck at the line to win the Construction Labor Management 50 for the Weaver Auto Parts Super Late Models. Six other divisions were also in action with Bret Schmidt, Chester Ace, Max McNamara, Randy Nottestad, Rodney Mundt, and Caylie Duncanson claiming victories. Haseleu Beats Rubeck to the Line to Win Super Late Model Feature. Press Release (07-12-08)
Brett Moffitt will take the next step up the ladder, working to advance his professional racing career, when he makes his debut this coming Tuesday during the 2008 Slinger Super Speedway Nationals. Moffitt’s debut in the Super Late Model division comes on the heels of a very successful test session last month at Slinger, scheduled based on the success Moffitt has had piloting the 5K Motorsports prepared entries in the ASALMS North and Challenge Divisions where Moffitt is currently in third place in North Division points and leading contender in the “Rookie of the Year” chase. Press Release (07-12-08)
The Wisconsin Badger Band will play their 5th Quarter Performance during the Miller Lite Nationals pre race ceremonies Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Slinger Speedway. Nascar Stars Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, Kelly Bires, Erik Darnell, David Stremme, Scott Wimmer, and former Miller Lite Nationals Champions Rich Bickle, Lowell Bennett, David Prunty, Tony Strupp and Conrad Morgan headline the list of entries for the 29th Annual Miller Lite Nationals. Press Release (07-12-08)
Thursday Night Thunder at Wisconsin International Raceway for this evening has been rained out. Afternoon showers built up to the west spanning form Green Bay down to Oshkosh. The skies opened up bringing in the rain that forced the cancellation. (07-10-08)
Alex Papini, Matt Mangiaracina, John Beinlich, Robin Ulrey, Max McNamara, and Chris Gantz took home feature wins on Equipment Depot Wild Wednesday at the Rockford Speedway. Press Release (07-10-08)
This Sunday July 13th, Dr. Dick Berggren from the well know short track racing magazine Speedway Illustrated will be out at Slinger Speedway to cover the races. Dr. Berggren has been around the block a few times as a college professor, racer, announcer, TV commentator, and writer. (07-10-08)
Rich Bickle Jr has added his name to the already impressive list of top-flight racers and former champions of the 29th Annual Miller Lite Slinger Nationals. Perlick Corporation is sponsoring Rich for this event and he will be driving a familiar black number 45 owned by Scott Ollerman. Bickle is a three time Slinger Nationals Champion and joins former Champions Matt Kenseth, Lowell Bennett, David Prunty, and Conrad Morgan in the chase for the coveted Larry Detjens Cup that goes to the winner of the event. Press Release (07-10-08)
Lagina Plumbing is sponsoring “Professional Plumbing Contractors Night at the Races” at Slinger Super Speedway on Sunday, July 13. Along with the 75-lap late model feature race that will be a “Prelude to the Nationals,” the speedway will have a rollover contest and full racing program for the Lagina Plumbing–Professional Plumbing Contractors Night at the Races. Press Release (07-9-08)
29th Annual Miller Lite Nationals July 15th, 2008 - Schedule of Events (07-8-08)
MIS E-News Week of July 7, 2008 (07-8-08)
After spending the last two weeks watching the feature finish from second place, Collin Bamke put it all together Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway by holding off Jamie Wallace to capture the victory in the DuQuaine Concrete & Masonry 60-lap late model main event. “I was beginning to think I was always going to be a bridesmaid here,” Bamke stated afterwards referring to his recent streak of runner-up results. “This is incredible,” Bamke continued. “Jamie (Wallace) was consistent and I was starting to get worried, but then he started getting a little bit loose, and I was able to get by.” Press Release (07-7-08)
Todd Welsing of Denmark, Wisconsin, made the most of his first-ever visit to Madison International Speedway by winning the 300 lap four cylinder enduro as part of the Night of Thrills. A field of thirty-six cars started the race with Kyle Stark showing an early burst of speed and jumping out to the lead. Stark would hold the top spot for the first sixteen circuits before giving up the lead to Kraig Koehler. Koehler would lead until Stark regained the point on lap 30. Press Release (07-6-08)The largest crowd of the season came out to witness the first Dynamite Derby of Destruction at 141 Speedway Saturday presented by Tisler Salvage. Paul Strong of Albany, MN brought out his "Martial Law" Ford F 150 Monster Truck. Strong's 1500 Horsepower ride crunched cars and vans to the delight of the crowd. Press Release (07-6-08)
Sunday Night July 6th, it’s the Duquaine Concrete and Masonry 60 Tuner Car Night. See a 60 lap Late Model Feature along with the Limited Late Model, Slinger Bee’s, Thunderstock, Figure 8, Midwest Sportsman, Suburban Motors Harley Davidson Buel Mods, and One on One spectator eliminator. Gates open at 3:45, qualifying at 4:15, and racing at 6 pm. Press Release (07-5-08)
WIR Thursday Tidbits: Andy Monday failed to make a qualifying run after the center section of the rearend. The team was able to borrow a center section that wasn't exactly the right one. The #10 car is also carrying Chevy power under the hood after running a Ford for the begining of the season. Jeff Van Oudenhoven was on the hunt for Terry Baldry when an overheating problem slowed the #45 car. Around lap 17 the #45 of Jeff Van Oudenhoven reported the water temp was pegged. Keith Romenesko was making his qualifying run when he spun in turns 3 and 4. During his second qualfiying lap something broke (reported to be a front spindle) after he crossed the finish line with the car making contact with the inside wall before backing up into the turn 1 wall. Nathan Oppliger a regular at Madison International Speedway made an appearance in the Limited Late Model division. Joe Verdegan will be the announcer next week as Matt Panure will be on the road. (07-4-08)
Another round of Thursday Night Thunder took place last night under ideal weather. In Late Model action it was Jeff Van Oudenhoven taking fast qualifying honors. Heat winners were Brett Piontek and Mike Gardner with Gregg Haese taking the dash. It was Terry Baldry taking the 30 lap feature win over Jeff Van Oudenhoven and Jason Vandenberg. In Limited Late Models it was Jim Duchow taking fast qualifying honors while breaking the track record. Heat winners were Coley Klockzein and Jessie Gracylany Van Roy with Brandon Conrad taking the dash. Kris Kelly took the feature win over Gary Natrop and Jim Duchow. Feature winners: Super Stocks - Gregg Hauser, Wisconsin Sport Trucks - Ron Magdanz, Sizzlin 4's - Scott Verboomen, Figure 8's - Jeff Beschta. (07-4-08)
Rock with Kyle Busch and his official band The Last Vegas! July 15th from 5:30 to 6:00 pm at Slinger Speedway! Check out The Last Vegas at: www.thelastvegas.com Click on the photo of Kyle or here www.kylebusch.com to check out the music on his web site. For a chance to meet Matt Kenseth, Kyle Busch, Erik Darnell, Scott Wimmer, Kelly Bires, and David Stremme a limited number of VIP Meet and Greet Hospitality tickets are available. VIP Hospitality tickets will allow lucky fans the opportunity to get an autograph and attend a Q&A session. Pit Pass, Food, Drink and a general admission ticket to the race will be included with the VIP Ticket. To purchase VIP tickets call the track office (262-644-5921) or go to www.slingersuperspeedway.com. Press Release (07-2-08)
MIS E-News Week of June 30, 2008 (07-2-08)
The fox river racing club season thus far has been fabulous. Increased car counts in all top three divisions and the fan count has been excellent, as well. The points chase in both ½ mile divisions might just be the biggest reason to get excited of them all. The late model chase has #45 Jeff Van Oudenhoven holding a slim margin of 8 points over #45 Mike Gardner. It is the year of the #45’s in the Late Model Division thus far, as a third #45 Brad Dahmer has two heat race wins already this year at wir and is in a tight battle for rookie of the year with #7 Brady Baldry, #111 Marshall Beck, #50 Mike Anthony and soon to be affirmed rookie eligible #14 Eugene Gregorich, Jr. Press Release (07-1-08)
Tour Racing
Are you planning to attend ASA Midwest Tour's Dixieland 150 at Wisconsin International Raceway? Save yourself $3 bucks by clicking this link for a coupon. (7-27-08)
Nearly twenty years ago, Andy Hillenburg opened the Fast Track High Performance Driving School. His dream was to provide a platform for aspiring racecar drivers to get behind the wheel experience and a racing school for anyone who wanted the thrill of driving a stock car on superspeedways. Racing has changed in the past twenty years. What goes on outside the racecar is now as important as what happens inside the racecar. “Having the full package of being a complete racecar driver with marketing skills to complement your racing talent is what it takes to make it to America’s elite racing programs,” said Hillenburg. “By teaming with Future Stars, we can now offer any driver the opportunity to be trained in marketing and media, provide them with professional PR and marketing services, as well as attend customized driving schools to suit their level of experience.” Press Release (07-22-08)
Nathan Haseleu's racing season took an unexpected turn last month when his car owners, Gary and Jo Schultz, decided to depart the racing business, leaving the 30-year-old Marshall native to run on his own for the rest of the year. "They decided to do something different," Haseleu said of the split, which occurred in the days following the June 1 ASA Midwest Tour event at Dells Raceway Park in Wisconsin Dells. Wisconsin State Journal (07-13-08)
A co-chair of the state's Joint Legislative Audit Committee said it may be time for the state to abandon auto racing at State Fair Park and re-develop the Milwaukee Mile property after a report issued today found it continues to jeopardize the fair park's financial position. Rep. Suzanne Jeskewitz issued the statement in response to the Legislative Audit report, which says State Fair Park will pick up nearly $1.2 million in costs related to the Milwaukee Mile this year, most of that because of contract amendments that reduced how much racing promoter Craig Stoehr and Milwaukee Mile Holdings LLC have to pay the park in licensing fees. "We cannot continue to amend this agreement to the detriment of the taxpayer, and the state has proven it cannot operate this racetrack itself," said Jeskewitz. "Perhaps it's time to determine if we need to cut our losses and redevelop the property. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Jayski (07-12-08)
Friday night's BRP Big 8 Late Model Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet 58 lap feature at Golden Sands Speedway saw many twists and turns throughout its duration. Drivers traded positions and misfortunes throughout the Series' inaugural go at the ¼ mile speed plant, but in the end, 15 year old Ross Kenseth rose from the ultra tough field of 24 cars to take the lead late from veteran Jim Duchow and score his first ever series win to the delight of the enthusiastic Central Wisconsin crowd. Press Release (07-12-08)
The BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet is preparing for its first visit to Golden Sands Speedway in Plover, WI for the Kwik Trip Special Olympics 58 this Friday night. The 1/3 mile banked paved oval will host the best "Weekly Warriors" as part of their popular Friday night program. In the three races so far this season, two drivers have stood out among the rest of the pack. Michael Bilderback and Jeremy Miller are currently tied at the top of the point standings. Press Release (07-9-08)
