2009 News and Rumors - 3rd Round

Dirt Racing

Donny Schatz returned to action on Sunday at Parramatta City Raceway in Australia and won a duel over Garry Brazier in the annual $10,000 to-win Valvoline Sprint Car Grand Prix, which was postponed a day by rain. For Schatz the win was the 32nd of his career at the track. He has won at least one race at Parramatta every year since 2000. Schatz began the event on Sunday by turning in the fastest lap in time trials of the 43 cars that took to the track. Press Release (12-30-09)

Beaver Dam Raceway (formerly Charter Raceway Park) has announced that it would like to explore the possibility of adding a sprint car racing to its successful regular Saturday evening program starting in 2010. Wis Motorsports (12-28-09)

While it's still over five months away, the date of Sunday, May 30, 2010 is circled on everyone at Tri-City Speedway's calendar and is shaping up to be the biggest day in the 50-plus year storied history of the half-mile located in Franklin, Pennsylvania. After all, that's the day that the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will make their debut at the banked oval. While it will mark the first time the World of Outlaws have competed at Tri-City Speedway a number of drivers competing full-time with the series in 2010 have raced at the track in the past, including 20-time series champion Steve Kinser, who was victorious at the half-mile with the National Sprint Tour in 2006. Kinser enters the 2010 season with a record 552 career A-Feature wins with the World of Outlaws. Press Release (12-15-09)

141 Speedway New track banking will be: Turn 1&2 - 10 degrees Backstretch - 8 degrees Turn 3&4 - 8 degrees Frontstrech - 4 degrees. 141 Speedway Twitter (12-3-09)

141 Speedway track officials have announced that opening night for racing on the new high banked, third mile clay oval located in Whitelaw will kick off Wednesday night, May 5, 2010. The historic opening night will feature IMCA modifieds, stock cars, northern sportmods, hobby stocks and sport fours.  Grand nationals and street stocks will be be shuffled into the weekly lineup, rotating with the IMCA hobby stocks. The four classes that will be run every week will be the IMCA modifieds, stock cars, northern sportmods and sport fours, with a fifth, rotating division being added each week. Press Release (11-17-09)

The fourth and final race of the Impact Survival Series for four cylinder enduro cars will take place Saturday, October 31 at Luxemburg Speedway. The contest will be 200 laps and will feature a mandatory red flag, on-the-track 20 minute pit stop.  During that time frame teams can do whatever they like to the cars.   The race pays $1,200 to win. The pit area opens at 10 a.m. with the race getting underway at 2 p.m. Press Release (10-15-09)

Joe Hernandez, owner of Prestige Yacht Coatings of Sturgeon Bay, has signed on for another season to be the headline sponsor of Thunderhill Raceway for the 2010 racing season. Prestige Yacht Coatings came aboard prior to the start of last season, providing the track ample sponsorship to keep the doors open.  The company also sponsored several local drivers during the 2009 campaign. Press Release (10-10-09)

The World Racing Group announced today it has entered into a multiyear agreement with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to be the Official Tire supplier to the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Beginning with the 2010 Florida DIRTcar Nationals in February, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series competitors will be required to race with Goodyears on the left rear and right rear wheel positions. Press Release (10-5-09)

After several weeks of studies, estimates and speculation among many in the racing community, it became official last week — 141 Speedway will be converted from a quarter-mile paved oval to a third-mile dirt track in 2010. Conard said people representing two sprint car groups and a late model organization have inquired about running specials at 141 in 2010. "We need to get the clay put down before the snow flies," Conard said. "We had planned on having a practice this fall, but as of right now, we ran into an unexpected delay, albeit slight. If we can get the track laid down before snow we might have a practice session — much of that depends upon the weather and few other factors." Green Bay Press Gazette (09-30-09)

Each and every time that the World of Outlaws visit the famed Eldora Speedway in Ohio, they continue to add to the rich history of the legendary track where the series has been competing ever since their inaugural 1978 season. Another chapter will be added to that history this weekend as the series returns to the blazing fast half-mile. Entering the event this Friday, Schatz holds a slim 18-point advantage over Jason Meyers in the series championship standings with nine events remaining on the 2009 calendar. Meyers has won twice in his career at Eldora. Joey Saldana, who has won at Eldora 17 times over the years, is currently third in points, 48 markers out of the top spot and 30 behind Meyers as he too chases his first series title. Press Release (09-23-09)

The World Racing Group's and Hoosier Racing Tire Corp.'s two-year defense against Race Tires America and its parent Specialty Tires of America (STA) in a nationwide federal anti-trust lawsuit was summarily dismissed and is a major victory for the entire motorsports industry. After considerable expense and time, on Sept. 15, 2009, Judge Terrence F. McVerry, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, ruled STA could not continue its case, scoring a victory for the motorsports industry that could have impacted more than 300 sanctioning bodies. The ruling will allow racing organizations to establish rules and processes as they determine to be best for their business. Press Release (09-21-09)

IMCA modified track champion Brian Mullen of Seymour took the lead at the drop of the green and led every lap en route to capturing the caution free, 30 lap IMCA modified feature to cap off day two of the Two Day Fall Classic presented by Tisler Salvage at Luxemburg Speedway Saturday night. Shawano’s Tracy Wassenberg fought off a late race surge from Oconto’s Travis Cain to capture the sportmod feature. Cain settled for second, followed by Jason Guyette, Greg Wichman and Johnny Whitman. Press Release (09-20-09)

At the conclusion of the (141) Speedway’s Dynamite Destruction Derby later Saturday night, the final event of the year, it was announced that the track would be reshaped and resurfaced as a third mile dirt oval. Press Release (09-20-09)

Track champ Brian Mullen picked up where he left off in the regular season by dominating the opening night Modified feature of the Tisler Fall Classic Friday night at the Luxemburg Speedway in Luxemburg. Mullen pulled away from an early battle with James Tebon to secure the win in the qualifying feature event, securing a spot in Saturday night’s $1,500 to win “A” main. Press Release (09-19-09)

The 2009 Fall Classic presented by Tisler Salvage will take place at Luxemburg Speedway Friday and Saturday September 18 and 19 and close the curtain on the 2009 season at the third-mile, clay oval. Seven divisions of cars will compete in a pair of complete shows both nights. The track's weekly contingent of the IMCA modifieds, stock cars, northern sportmods, hobby stocks and sport fours will be in action. In addition, the street stocks and grand nationals will also be competing. Press Release (09-12-09)

The National off Road Racing Series is proud to announce that it will be holding racing events in Wisconsin in 2009. "We are excited to bring the series to WI for the final race of the 2009 Mid West Season. The event will be tailored as an October festival that will send the mid west racing season off with a bang." said Russell Wayne, COO of VSS Entertainment. Press Release (09-6-09)

Scott “Scooter” Boyea withstood a late charge from Benji LaCrosse to win the Tri-County Heating Championship Night IMCA Modified feature Friday at the Luxemburg Speedway in Luxemburg. Late race dramatics came into play in the Speedway’s three other IMCA classes as Troy Muench in the Stock Cars, Tracy Wassenberg in the Sport Mods and Tyler Wilson in the Hobby Stocks all claimed narrow victories.  Jeff Behm capped off the night’s features with a convincing win in the Sport 4 class. Press Release (09-5-09)

One of the toughest things to achieve on the World of Outlaws circuit is to sweep an entire racing program. For the third consecutive season, Joey Saldana accomplished this feat as he set fast time on Friday night in the opener at Skagit Speedway, won the first heat race, was victorious in the Crane Cams Dash and took the checkered flag in the 30-lap A-Feature event at the high-banked bullring. Saldana took the lead from Jason Sides on the fourth lap of the 30-lap event and would lead the remainder of the race to push his season total of laps led to over 400. The native of Brownsburg, Indiana endured four red flags and three yellows over the course of the race en route to the win. Press Release (09-5-09)

After becoming the first driver this season to win both ends of a two-day event with the World of Outlaws, back in June at Dodge City Raceway Park in Kansas, Joey Saldana remained the only driver to accomplish this feat when he did it for the second time of the year on Saturday night, taking the checkered flag in the finale of the third annual Oil City Cup at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Press Release (09-2-09)

Persistent rain showers put an end to the 2009 season at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. It was a season of firsts in all divisions, as all the champions had never won a title in their respective divisions. Two-time IMCA stock car champion Shawn Kilgore captured his 1st career IMCA modified title, beating out six-time and defending champion Todd Dart. Press Release (08-29-09)

Persistent showers arrived late into the heat races, forcing officials to cancel the race program Friday night at the Luxemburg Speedway in Luxemburg. Luck ran out on the Speedway as the IMCA Northern Sport Mods took to the track for their third heat.  Rain intensified at that point, and the track was lost. With no points awarded due to the rain out, the standings will stay as they are heading into Championship night this Friday. Press Release (08-28-09)

Seeking his 7th modified track title, Todd Dart cut his deficit to a mere two points by winning the IMCA modified feature over Shawn Kilgore at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway.In the special "King of the Hill" IMCA modified races, Czarneski defeated Dave Zeitler, Dan Ratajczak and finally Kilgore to pick up the $500 prize, courtesy of Packerland Whey. Brussels' Troy Muench captured his 4th feature win of the season in the IMCA stock car division. Press Release (08-23-09)

Two Rivers' Kyle Kudick fought off former track and national champion Benji LaCrosse of Green Bay in the final laps to win the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. 122 cars were in the pits, including 24 IMCA modifieds, 24 stock cars, 22 northern sportmods, 22 street stocks, 15 hobby stocks and 25 sport fours. Press Release (08-22-09)

Ever since winning his first race of the season on July 26 at Lebanon Valley Speedway in New York, Craig Dollansky has been on a roll, finishing in the Top-Three in five of the next six races. He added to this hot streak on Friday night at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota picking up his third win of the 2009 campaign. The victory was his sixth podium finish in the last seven races. Press Release (08-22-09)

With only 2 weeks remaining in the 2009 season at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway, the points battles are going to be interesting to say the least. In the IMCA modifieds, New Franken's Shawn Kilgore currently holds a 3 point lead over 6-time and defending champion "Felix" Todd Dart. Green Bay's Mike Pierrard is also looking for his 1st career track title in the IMCA stock car division. Press Release (08-21-09)

World of Outlaws Preview: Dacotah Speedway (08-20-09)

Continued heavy rain has forced the postponement of the inaugural Sprint for a Cure Summer Clash for the World of Outlaws at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 19. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday September 19, with a rain date of Sunday, September 20. This follows a stop for the World of Outlaws at Clay County Fair Speedway in Iowa on Wednesday, September 16. Press Release (08-19-09)

Championship night will be held on Friday, September 4th as part of the Calumet County Fair. Due to our current financial situation, we will not be running any races between now and September 4th. We apologize for this sudden schedule change, but felt it was necessary. We are still feeling the effects of last year's financial losses, and the delays they caused to planning and promoting this year's races. We will be regrouping and promoting our 2010 season immediately. Chilton Dirt Track (08-18-09)

Frog Station’s Dan Ratajczak passed Two Rivers’ Kyle Kudick and held off defending track champion Todd Dart to pick up his 1st feature win of the season in the IMCA modified division at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Brussels’ Shawn Havel captured his 4th feature win in the IMCA stock car division. Press Release (08-16-09)

Green Bay’s Benji LaCrosse slipped past Frog Station’s Dan Ratajczak on lap 13 to take the lead and collect the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. A total of 115 cars checked in, including 22 IMCA modifieds, 29 stock cars, 21 northern sportmods, 21 hobby stocks and 22 sport fours. Green Bay’s John Heinz swept action in the IMCA stock cars, winning both his heat and fending off New Franken’s Ben Kroll and current points leader Jesse Colwell of Greenleaf in the waning laps to win the 22 lap IMCA stock car feature. Press Release (08-15-09)

Joey Saldana made history in a couple of ways on Saturday night winning the inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway in Pevely Missouri before a huge crowd, to take home the $20,000 top prize. In addition to putting his name in the record books as the first ever victor in the Ironman 55, he also scored his 13th triumph of the season which set a new career high for him with the World of Outlaws. For Saldana the win on Saturday night at I-55 Raceway in the inaugural Ironman 55 was the 52nd of his World of Outlaws career, moving him to ninth on the all-time list one ahead current fellow driver Jac Haudenschild. It was his first victory since July 8, which was a span of 13 races, the longest he had gone this season without a win. Press Release (08-9-09)

Algoma's Todd Dart got by Sturgeon Bay's Kevin Sternard with 2 laps remaining to take home the $1,450 top prize in the IMCA modifieds at the 1st annual Nathan Bouche Memorial at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. In the IMCA stock car feature, the Snellenbergers were the men to beat, as father Rod and son Devin took control of the top two spots early on in the event. Rod Snellenberger was able to build his lead back up taking the checkers, while his son Devin held off heavy pressure from Matt Junio and John Heinz to take the runner-up spot.  Junio finished third, Heinz fourth and Pat Davister fifth. Press Release (08-6-09)

55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway: Part III (08-5-09)

I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri always makes for some of the most exciting and closest racing of the season on the World of Outlaws circuit and the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring will help make history this weekend as the facility plays host to the inaugural Ironman 55 with $20,000 awaiting the winner of the finale on Saturday, August 8. The event kicks off on Friday, August 7 with a full night of racing. Press Release (08-5-09)

55 Reasons to Attend the Inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway: Part II (08-5-09)

World of Outlaws Fast Talkers: Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway (08-5-09)

Any World of Outlaws race at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is a “Must See” event, as the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring provides some of the most thrilling action of the season on the circuit. The inaugural Ironman 55 on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 will be no exception, as 15 laps will be added to the traditional distance of the finale at I-55 with $20,000 awaiting the winner of the grueling 55-lap A-Feature event on Saturday night. Leading up to the inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55, 55 reasons to attend the race will be offered in five groups of 11. Press Release (08-3-09)

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway (08-3-09)

World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: East Coast Swing II & K-C Raceway (08-2-09)

Every single time that Donny Schatz has competed at K-C Raceway in Ohio with the World of Outlaws, he has been in contention for the win. After finishing fourth in his debut at the track in 2004, he picked up his first victory at the track the following season. He followed that up with two more triumphs including a victory last season and the three-time and defending series champion made it two wins in a row at the high-banked bullring on Saturday night. Press Release (08-2-09)

New Franken's Shawn Kilgore sliced and diced his way through the field of IMCA modifieds to capture his 2nd feature win of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway.  Kilgore also won the feature on Friday night at Luxemburg Speedway. Two Rivers' Jerry Wenzel took home the win in the IMCA stock car division for the 2nd week in a row, beating out a hard charging Shawn Havel. Press Release (08-2-09)

Kewaunee’s Shawn Kilgore took the lead on a lap 13 restart and cruised to victory in the caution filled, time shortened, 21 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The victory was Kilgore’s third here of the season. A total of 117 cars checked in, including 27 IMCA modifieds, 29 stock cars, 24 northern sportmods, hobby stocks and 17 sport fours. Abrams Jerry Leary nursed a smoking engine and held off a fast closing Jamie Colwell of Greenleaf in the closing laps to win his first career, 22 lap IMCA stock car feature in a caution Free contest. Press Release (08-1-09)

Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway has teamed up with the Breast Cancer Family Foundation to help educate on cancer awareness and prevention. The foundation is based in Green Bay, WI and helps cancer patients and families find information, services and resources about cancer that impact their quality of life. Press Release (07-31-09)

Rain showers put a damper on Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway's plans for "Christmas in July" at the track this past weekend, so the festivities will be held this coming Saturday evening during the regularly scheduled racing program.  The night of racing will be sponsored by Miller Lite. Press Release (07-31-09)

Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway will host the annual Door County Fair Night Special this season on Wednesday, August 5.  All four IMCA divisions will be in action along with the 4 cylinders.  The NEW super stocks will have the night off. he night will be a non-track points night, but drivers will be awarded both state and national points.  The event will follow the draw/redraw format for all divisions.  The claim rule will be in effect. Press Release (07-31-09)

Thunderstorms and persistent rain showers have canceled tonight's racing program for Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Racing will resume next week with Miller Lite night.  Racing gets underway at 6pm with the regular racing program of IMCA modifieds, stock cars, hobby stocks, northern sport mods, NEW super stocks and 4 cylinders. Press Release (07-25-09)

Woody’s Signs and Econo Foods of Sturgeon Bay will sponsor the annual “Christmas in July” themed event this Saturday night at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Race teams are encouraged to dress up their race haulers with a Christmas theme, as prizes will be awarded to the best appearing rigs.  The track and personnel will be donning Christmas decorations and apparel as well. Press Release (07-24-09)

Algoma's Evan Madden led all 20 laps and fended off heavy pressure from Kevin Sternard to pick up his first career IMCA modified victory at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Two Rivers' Jerry Wenzel captured his second feature win of the season in the IMCA stock car division. In the IMCA hobby stocks, rookie driver Adam Pallex of Algoma held off late pass attempts by points leader Frank Paul and Luke Lemmens to capture his first career IMCA hobby stock feature win. Press Release (07-19-09)

Former track and national champion Jared Siefert of Green Bay passed Jeremy Jacobs of Algoma with four laps to go to win the25 lap IMCA stock car feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The win was Siefert’s first here of the season. A total of 119 cars were in the pits, including 26 IMCA modifieds, 30 stock cars, 25 northern sportmods, 19 hobby stocks and 19 sport fours. Green Bay's Mike Pierrard passed Luxemburg's Eric Malfroid on lap 10 and went on to win the caution free, 22 lap IMCA stock car feature.  Malfroid hung on for his best ever finish in second, followed by Jesse Colwell, Dave De Grave and Jamie Colwell, who battled his way into the feature by winning the semi feature. Press Release (07-18-09)

One of the most popular novelty events of the year, the fourth annual "Trailer Race of Destruction" presented by Victory Signs will cap off a big night of racing Friday, July 17 at Luxemburg Speedway. "I've fielded probably more phone calls from fans about this year's trailer races than I ever have before," said track manager Rick Goral. "In addition, we'll likely have our highest trailer count as well. This night is always one of our better nights of the year. The timing is great as it leads into our week off (July 24) for the Kewaunee County Fair." Press Release (07-15-09)

Asphalt Racing

Jesse Fuller Racing will field 2 full time cars weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway during the 2010 season. The team will field #51 Limited Late Model for Jake Fuller. The team will also field #72 Super Stock which will be driven by Andy Casavant. (12-30-09)

Golden Sands Speedway tentative 2010 Season Schedule (12-28-09)

MIS E-News - Week of December 14, 2009 (12-15-09)

Norway Speedway, an ASA Member Track, has announced that they will be going to a new Hoosier Tire for their 2010 season. “We are happy to announce the use of Hoosier F-40 and F-50 tires for the upcoming year in its late model division,” Scott Dabb V.P. of Norway Speedways DCRA said. He was happy to be invited down to the ASAMT tire test where these tires where shown to other tracks in the upper Midwest. Scott said that he was very impressed with the tire wear and the over all performance of the new Hoosier tire. His comment was, "looks like they did there homework.” Press Release (12-10-09)

By now you have probably heard that Dan Jung fell off a ladder while working on his home. He is currently at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee with a fractured neck and broken collar bone.  His recovery will be a long process but Dan is not one to lay down and let this get the best of him.  Dan has raced at Slinger, and most other area tracks and is very actively involved in the Memorial Go-Karts at Slinger Speedway--mentoring the Orange Crush team.   A fund-raiser to help with Dan's loss of income and additional expenses has been planned. Press Release (11-22-09) UPDATE: Dan Jung Family Benefit - December 12th 5pm-Midnight - Washington County Fairgrounds. Press Release (12-10-09)

2009 Season In Review:  They usually only run a ten lap feature.  They do not get any practice time.  They do not get to even qualify.  There may be only six cars in any given race.  Despite all these obstacles, the Figure 8 division at the Slinger Super Speedway is definitely among the fan favorites. Driving a race car around the high banks of the oval at Slinger is daunting and challenging enough.  Now imagine racing through the X and the possibility of a major collision.  It can be both exciting and nerve wracking.  It can exhilarating yet dangerous.  Either way, once you’ve experienced it, you cannot help but wish for more. Press Release (12-7-09)

This could impact racing at Wisconsin International Raceway if passed it would put the track under a curfew. The Town of Buchanan has completed a proposed ordinance regulating noise for all zoning districts, except for the Industrial District.  A public hearing on the proposed ordinance was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. The Town Board will take action on the proposed ordinance at its November 17 regular meeting. Town Of Buchanan (11-17-09) UPDATE: It appears this ordinance has passed. (11-22-09) UPDATE 2: This ordinance does not apply to WIR.  Properties which are zoned Industrial do not have to comply with the new ordinance, which means WIR is excluded as it is zoned Industrial. (11-25-09)

We have been told that a member of Tim Rothe's racing team was severely injured Friday Night at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway. We have been told the family is requesting privacy at this time. We will update as we hear more, at this time we are honoring the families request. (10-15-09) UPDATE: On the evening of October 9th, as a crew member of the Rothe race team, Rick (Hoefler) was in LaCrosse at the Oktoberfest race with the  team and many of his friends. Later that evening, he fell and injured his neck. In result of this fall, on Saturday, he was taken to AMC and then transported to Theda Clark where he was diagnosed with a severe neck and spinal cord injury. Caring Bridge (10-19-09) SAD NEWS: It is with a heavy heart that I must relay the sad news. Ricky Hoefler passed away just after noon today. He will be sadly missed, as he touched many people's hearts while he was on this earth. Please keep Ricky's family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Tim and Michelle Rothe would like to thank everyone for their concern for Ricky and his family. (Clint Smith) (11-17-09) FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Visitation for Rick(y) Hoefler will be on Saturday, 11/21/09 from 10-3 at Wichman Funeral Home, 3212 S Oneida Street, Appleton...with a very short service and military honors right afterwards. After this, everyone is invited to go to Lake Park Pub for a celebration of Ricky's life and everyone he touched through the years. This should start at 4pm'ish. (11-19-09)

Fox River Racing Club October 30th meeting minutes (11-6-09)

NASCAR driver and Wausau native Scott Wimmer along with Wausau area land developed Ron Wimmer announce their purchase of State Park Speedway. The Speedway, located in the Town of Rib Mountain, just outside of Wausau, WI was put up for sale at the end of the 2009 race season and many people in the community questioned its future and whether anyone would ever race there again. That’s when the Wimmer’s stepped up and decided it was time to call it their own. WSAW (11-6-09)

MIS E-News Week of October 25, 2009 (10-27-09)

Dominance can be measured in a number of ways.  Normally in racing it is measured by wins and consistent top finishes. Yet in a points based system, consistency always seems to be rewarded more so than the number of wins.  The 2008 season found Aaron Cain leading the way with 8 feature wins, but he fell short of clinching the championship. The 2009 season revealed that Cain was the epitome of dominance in a variety of ways.  Although his win total dropped to 5 feature wins, his overall consistency led to his capturing the track championship. Press Release (10-27-09)

Paul Harraka, the first Drive for Diversity driver to win a race in a NASCAR regional touring division, was one of 10 finalists to emerge Tuesday from two days of tryouts for the 2010 class. The overhauled diversity program, now in its sixth season, brought 30 candidates to Motor Mile Speedway to compete for 10 spots. Four drivers will eventually earn rides in the Camping World East Series, while the other six will be placed with Whelen All-American teams. The newcomers are: Jessica Brunelli of Hayward, Calif., Ryan Gifford of Winchester, Tenn., Rebecca Kasten of Mequon, Wis., Sergio Pena of Catharpin, Va., and Darrell Wallace, Jr. of Mobile, Ala. ESPN (10-23-09)

Fox River Racing Club Banquet Awards: Super Late Model: Rookie of the Year - Kevin Eggert, Best Appearing - Nate Van Wychen, Can Do - Maxwell Schultz, Most Improved - Robb Vanderloop. Limited Late Model: Rookie of the Year - Brad Anthony, Best Appearing - Jeff Tisler, Can Do - Andy Kluck, Most Improved - Randy Van Roy. Super Stocks: Rookie of the Year - David Satorious, Best Appearing - Todd Baumann, Can Do - Cory Manders, Most Improved - Brandon Whittman. (10-20-09)

Dells Raceway Park today announced that the Big 8 Late Model division (formerly known as “Limited Late Models”) would headline the weekly Racing show in 2010. The “Super Stock” division will migrate into a Sportsman class with rules identical to several other tracks in Central Wisconsin. So what happened to the Super Late Models? “The cost of running a Super Late has become impossible for all except a select few” said Race Director Scott Sauerbrei. Dells Raceway Park (10-17-09)

If you are planning on coming to the 40th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend and you are a user of Twitter™, make sure you sign up today to get the latest updates and news this weekend by following the official Oktoberfest Race Weekend Twitter™ account at "raceoktoberfest." Press Release (10-7-09)

The 40th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI will start this Thursday, October 8 and will go through Sunday, October 11.  This is already looking like a great event is shaping up for this year. Press Release (10-7-09)

This week...20 divisions which includes six late model divisions, over 500 cars, over 1,000 campers, and over 1,300 laps of racing will fall upon La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway for the 40th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend in West Salem, WI.  The annual event will bring competitors and racers together for four days of racing, fun and fellowship on October 8-9-10-11, 2009. For many, Oktoberfest will begin on Monday, October 5 at noon when the Camper Village officially opens.  "One of the unique things about Oktoberfest is our Camper Village," Dave Noelke, Camper Village Mayor said.  "This really adds to the character of this great Midwest racing event.  Many first time visitors to Oktoberfest are just amazed with the number of campers that stay within the fairgrounds." Press Release (10-5-09)

The 2009 season for the 4 cylinder Slinger Bees was dominated by the drivers who wound up finishing in the top five in points.  There were 18 events on the calendar, and those in the top five captured 14 of the 18 feature wins.  Alex Prunty led the way with 5 feature wins, while the 2009 Champion Joe Lang took home four checkered flags.  Other multiple feature winners included John DeAngelis with three wins and Carl Benn with two.  Taking home a single feature win included Erik Long, Brian Strane, Mike Lang, and Katie DeStefano. Press Release (09-30-09)

Fox River Racing Club's September 28th Meeting Agenda (09-25-09)

Oktoberfest Race Weekend officials have announced that two of the popular Super Late Model events at the 40th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will be competing on the Hoosier 3035 & 3045 racing tire.  "The Futures" and the "Dick Trickle 99" will both be competing using these tires. "The Hoosier 3035 and the Hoosier 3045 tire are the most common used by the Super Late Models," Mike Panure, Technical Director for "The Futures" and the "Dick Trickle 99" said.  "The tires will be available at the race track from an authorized Hoosier dealer." Press Release (09-23-09)

With the 19 divisions competing over the four days at the 40th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI, six of those will decide their 2009 Champion.  Two champions will be crowned on opening night, three on Saturday night and one on Sunday afternoon. Chris Eggleston will bring his point lead over Eddie Hoffman to Oktoberfest for the ASA Late Model North Series season finale on Saturday, October 10th.  Hoffman, the 2007 ASALMS North Fest Winner and three-time Oktoberfest Race Weekend Champion, is only 40-points behind the Erie, CO driver. Press Release (09-23-09)

MIS E-News - Week of September 21, 2009 (09-23-09)

Dilan Wenzel took the lead with ten laps to go and drove to victory in the 30-lap Super Stock feature Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway in the Future’s program while Aaron Cain, Brandon Junget, and Phil Malouf each captured main event victories in the Hobby Stock, Four Cylinder, and International divisions respectively. Aaron Cain held off Al Stippich and Justin Poenitsch to win the exciting 30-lap Hobby Stock feature. Press Release (09-21-09)

Enduro veteran Dave Beyer led nearly every lap, dominating the fifth and final round of the Tisler Salvage Enduro Series Saturday night at the 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Beyer’s win became an historic one as it will go down as the final race on the track’s quarter mile paved configuration. At the conclusion of the Speedway’s Dynamite Destruction Derby later Saturday night, the final event of the year, it was announced that the track would be reshaped and resurfaced as a third mile dirt oval. Press Release (09-20-09)

Over the span of four days a total of 19 divisions will crown their respective Oktoberfest Race Weekend champion.  But, there is one race that stands out and that winner goes into the history books the Oktoberfest Race Weekend Champion.  For the third year in a row, the American Speed Association Midwest Tour event on Sunday, October 11 will crown the 40th champion of the popular Midwest racing event. Press Release (09-18-09)

It might seem hard to believe that the 2009 racing season is coming to a close at Madison International Speedway, but track officials are busy preparing for one final event and are planning for a “Classic” finish to the season. The third annual MIS Fall Classic returns to Wisconsin’s Fastest Half-Mile on Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th.  Seven divisions are set to take to the track on Friday and Saturday. Press Release (09-18-09)

Oktoberfest Race Weekend officials have announced that the Competitors Guide/Rule Book/Entry Blank booklet is now available online at www.oktoberfestraceweekend.com.  The 40th annual event will take place on October 8-11, 2009 at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. Press Release (09-16-09)

The 2009 Slinger Speedway Awards Banquet will take place January 9th 2010 at the Chandelier Ballroom in Hartford.  Details of the banquet will be released later this fall. List of Champions included. Press Release (09-16-09)

Steve Apel held off Dave Feiler on a green-white-checkered finish set up when the leaders were involved in an incident in the final laps to capture his first career super late model feature victory Sunday afternoon in a thrilling Behling Racing Equipment Season Championship 75 at the Slinger Super Speedway. Apel worked his way forward from the twelfth starting position to race in the top five by lap 20 and found himself in the lead after Lowell Bennett and Dennis Prunty tangled in turn one while battling intensely for the lead with two laps to go. Apel drove perfectly over the final two laps and held off a hard charging Dave Feiler at the finish to score the victory. Press Release (09-14-09)

Monte Strouf of Menchalville passed Mark Van Rite for the lead on lap four and fought off challenges from Brett Piontek and Adam White in the waning laps to capture the caution free, 35 lap Mid American Sportsman feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday night. Track champions were crowned as well, as Daryl Gerke of Whitelaw won the track championship, with an assist from Piontek, who was guest driving Gerke’s car for the past several weeks. In the super stock division Jo Gauer wound up beating Kraig Koehler by a mere 3 points to capture the super stock crown. Press Release (09-13-09)

There has been alot of speculation and rumors as to what type of track 141 Speedway will be. We understand Bruce Conard was going to be making an announcement at the drivers meeting this evening. We will post more information as soon as we hear it. (09-12-09)

If anyone has any information on a stolen generator from the Eve of Destruction at Wisconsin International Raceway, please contact Dave Valentyne at: dtyne@sbcglobal.net It was stolen out of one of the EVE busses...A reward will be offered if the information leads us to which party is responsible. (09-12-09)

The 2009 Fox River Racing Club final point standings have now been updated, there were some scoring errors thats have been taken care of. (09-12-09)

The 2009 Futures and Spectator Enduro Race will be next Sunday Afternoon September 20.  The Futures is a race that allows area Sportsman, Hobby Stock, and 4 Cylinder cars an opportunity to shine for a day at Slinger Speedway.  Area Sportsman will pay $500 to win, Hobby Stock $400 to win, and 4 cylinders will pay $300 to win. The 100-lap Enduro is for entry-level racers and that event will pay $800 to win.  Gates open at Noon with races starting at 2 pm. Press Release (09-12-09)

This Sunday Afternoon September 13th is the Behling Racing Equipment Season Championships.  A 75 lap Super Late Model Feature will highlight the event.  Super Late Models will be joined by: Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s, one on one spectators, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars, and those wild and crazy Figure 8’s.  Qualifying at Noon, and Racing at 2:00 pm. Press Release (09-12-09)

Track officials at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek have decided to allow IMCA-style modifieds to compete with the track's weekly sportmod class on Saturday night, September 12. As an incentive to draw cars, the track will be paying $400 to the winner of the modified feature that night. "If we are able to draw 18 or more mods we'll bump it up to $500 to win," said track investor Bruce Conard. "Some drivers couldn't afford to go race any specials out of town this weekend. So we've decided to give this a shot and see how it goes." Press Release (09-8-09)

MIS E-News - Week of September 7, 2009 (09-8-09)

2010 Fox River Racing Club drivers plans (09-7-09)

Lowell Bennett turned back the challenges of Jamie Wallace and charged to his sixth super late model feature win of the season in the Russ Darrow Labor Day Special 100 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway, padding his point lead in his mission to nail down his sixth track championship. “My crew did one marvelous job as these last three weeks, this car has come alive so much,” Bennett told the crowd from victory lane, “My hat’s off to those guys in the pits as they really made it all possible.” Press Release (09-7-09)

Jeremy Miller finished the year in style by winning one of the Twin 30s for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models enroute to his 2009 track championship at Madison International Speedway.  For the second year in a row, Chester Ace (Roto Rooter Bandits) and Max McNamara (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) took home titles. Miller won the first late model feature while Ryan Goldade picked up the second event.  McNamara made it a clean sweep by winning the rescheduled points event and the non-points race while Jody Schmidt took home the checkered flag in the Roto Rooter Bandits feature and 2009 track champion Jay Kalbus won in the Brown Heating and Air Conditioning Area Sportsman non-points race. Press Release (09-5-09)

It took 16 years for Jeff Van Oudenhoven to win his first Fox Valley Association late model stock car champion at Wisconsin International Raceway. Now, he's got two in a row. But it wasn't the way that the 39-year-old driver from Kimberly wanted to win it. "It really hasn't sunk in yet. It's a well- deserved effort on the behalf of everyone on this race team and all the sponsors that help out," said Van Oudenhoven, who wound up with 1,085 points to 1,046 for Bennett. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (09-4-09)

Some people might have thought Kevin Eggert's victory in the Blue Race was a fluke, but the rookie proved them wrong Thursday night, winning the final Fox River Racing Club's 30-lap late model feature of the season at Wisconsin International Raceway in Buchanan. Eggert of Appleton passed Green Bay's Doug Mahlik on a restart with seven laps to go and finished .644 seconds ahead of Mahlik. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (09-4-09)

Sunday Night September 6th is the Russ Darrow Toyota of West Bend Labor Day Special.  A 100 Lap Super Late Model Feature will headline the racing events along with a huge ground and aerial Fireworks Show. Super Late Models will be joined by: Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s, Figure 8’s, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars, and one on one spectator races.  Qualifying starts at 4:45 with racing at 6:30 pm.  Rain Date is Monday September 7th. Press Release (09-4-09)

Thursday Night Thunder Notes: 38 Late Models were on hand this evening as the boys from Norway showed up to put on a show. 2009 Champions are: Late Model - Jeff Van Oudenhoven, Limited Late Model - Kris Kelly, Sport Trucks - Ron Magdanz, Super Stocks - Todd Bauman, Sizzlin 4's - Tim Richter, Figure 8 - Terry Van Roy. Lowell Bennett has been chasing a problem for the last couple of weeks on the car, last night during the feature the problem showed up as the axle snapped. (09-3-09)

Fox River Racing Club Final Point Standings (09-3-09)

Valley Liquor Thursday Night Thunder Full Results (09-3-09)

MIS E-News Week of August 31, 2009 (09-2-09)

The inaugural "Champions Reunion" has been set for Sunday, October 11, from 11am-2pm in the United Auto Supply Hospitality Chalet at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, WI as part of the 40th Annual Oktoberfest Racing Weekend October 8-11, 2009. All previous Oktoberfest event champions in any division of racing the past 40 years as well as all Track and Touring Series titlists outside of Oktoberfest racing are welcome to attend. All will be recognized during the day and served food and beverage.  "Oktoberfest is such an established tradition in the Midwest, we have decided to recognize the drivers from all tracks and tours as part of this nostalgic event," stated Speedway President Gregg McKarns. Press Release (09-2-09)

Fox River Racing Club Order of Events for September 3rd racing (09-1-09)

If Todd Baumann wins the Fox River Racing Club's super stock championship this year, the first person he'll thank is his dad, because without his help, he wouldn't have a motor this year. But the next person in line would probably be Dylan Wenzel. That might be a little strange because Wenzel is one of his top rivals, but Baumann has a good reason for it. "I wouldn't be leading if Dylan didn't give me stuff when I wrecked," said Baumann, who leads Wenzel by 40 points going into the season finale Thursday night at Wisconsin International Raceway. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (09-1-09)

Weekly preview for Fox River Racing Club's September 3rd Fan Appreciation Night (09-1-09)

Matt Kenseth made a triumphant return to Madison International Speedway by sweeping the Twin 50s for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models.  Kenseth edged his son, Ross, to win the first feature and held off Nathan Oppliger enroute to taking home the checkered flag in the second feature.  The event was run on Sunday after rain washed out the show on Saturday night. Zack Riddle and Ross Kenseth brought the field of twenty-two cars to the green flag in the first feature with Kenseth going to the outside to take the early lead after the two raced side by side for the first three laps.  Matt Kenseth, who started seventh, quickly worked his way up to fourth on lap 5 and passed Nathan Haseleu for third on lap 7. Press Release (08-31-09)

Dale Prunty edged his brother Dennis in a photo finish to win the Leroy Meats/Kwik Trip 60 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway for his second super late model feature win of the season. “That’s the way we dream of it and I’m glad we came out ahead,” Dale Prunty stated after the narrow victory.  “I know Dennis (Prunty) is trying for the points, but I race everybody like anybody, “Dale Prunty continued, “Brother or not, we kicked his tail.” Press Release (08-30-09)

Many have wondered when it would take place and it finally did today as Matt Kenseth raced in the same event as his 16-year-old son Ross for the first time ever in a late model feature event at Madison International Speedway, an ASA Member Track, in Oregon, WI. The fans in attendance got to see what they hoped to see, both of them racing for a win. The only caution to fly in the first feature came on lap 32 when Cliff Rucks car came to a stop on the inside of the frontstretch.  On the re-start, Matt would look to the inside of Ross and the battle that the fans hoped to see was happening as Ross would be able to hold off Matt for the time being.  That was until Matt would go on the outside of Ross with 12 laps to go and take over the lead coming off of turn four. Press Release (08-30-09)

Rain has postponed the Triple 50s (at Madison International Speedway) to Sunday, August 30th at Noon.  The pit gates will open at 10:00 AM with grandstands opening at 11:00 AM.  The racing program will begin at Noon.  Your ticket stub or wrist band will be good for Sunday's show.  If you are unable to attend Sunday's show you may use your ticket stub or wristband on Friday, September 4th.  Tickets will also be available at the gate on Sunday with adult admission just $15.00. Press Release (08-29-09)

Steady rains all day long forced track officials to cancel the planned Saturday night races at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek tonight. Weekly Saturday night racing will resume next Saturday night, September 5.  Time trials begin at 5:30 p.m. Racing gets underway at 7 p.m.  For more information call Bruce Conard at 920 905 1112. The track website is 141speedway.com. Press Release (08-29-09)

Despite a nearly two hour rain delay, two divisions were able to crown champions tonight as part of Werner Electrict Night at Madison International Speedway.  In the end Jay Kalbus would defend his crown in the Brown Heating and Air Conditioning Area Sportsman while Todd Ambrose and Brad Luck would team up to win the title in the Weaver Auto Parts Hobby Stocks.  The final points night for the Roto Rooter Bandits and the Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends will be Friday, September 4th since they were unable to complete their features on the quarter-mile “Ring of Fire.” Press Release (08-29-09)

Kenseth vs. Kenseth at MIS Race Information (08-28-09)

Thursday Night Thunder Notes: Frank Kreyer was on hand with his new car he built in which he will run weekly at WIR in 2010. Tanner Bohlen was behind the wheel of the Lamers Racing car that Jim Duchow drove during the 2009 season until he was suspended. Keith Romenesko was on hand with his Late Model that he drove last season. (08-28-09)

Current Fox River Racing Club Point Standings (08-27-09)

Fox River Racing Club - Weld Specialty Night Full Results (08-27-09)

It was an exciting night of racing Saturday night at Dells Raceway Park, when the Hoosier Outlaw Sprint Series stormed into town with their 800 HP open wheel machines. The show was complimented by the Limited Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Bandits, and FIRA/Rascal Outlaws. In Hoosier Outlaw Sprint series action a new track record for the series was set in qualifying when Jimmy McCune flew around the track in 11.446 seconds.  Veteran driver Hank Lower came out on top of the 50 lap feature followed by Jimmy McCune, Troy DeCaire, Tim Cox, and Ron Koehler rounding out the top five.  Heat winners are Tim Cox and Jason Cox. Press Release (08-25-09)

This Saturday night will be memorable as Matt Kenseth, the 2009 Daytona 500 champion, will get behind of the wheel of a Madison International Speedway weekly late model and will compete in a twin 50-lap feature event that will also have his 16-year-old son, Ross, racing in the same event for the first time ever.  The racing action will get underway at 7:00 p.m. Matt and Ross will be competing with the MIS weekly Rockweiler Insulation Late Models in a twin 50-lap feature event that will pay the overall winner $3,000 and each driver that starts both features will get at least $500. Press Release (008-25-09)

It will be Kenseth versus Kenseth this Saturday night at Madison International Speedway as father and son compete in Twin 50s for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models.  This will be the first time the two have raced against one another.  It’s all part of a big weekend of racing at MIS.  Here’s a preview of what you can expect. Four divisions will crown champions on Friday night at MIS.  The Brown Heating and Air Conditioning Area Sportsman will finish their season with Twin 20 lap features.  There will also be Twin 15 lap features for the Weaver Auto Parts Hobby Stocks.  The Roto Rooter Bandits and Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends will also be in action in their final points races of the season.  Also joining the racing program will be the International Four Cylinders and USST Super Trucks. Press Release (08-25-09)

Lowell Bennett kept his cool during a rough and tumble KFC/Pepsi Challenge Championship 80-lap super lat e model feature to capture his fifth victory of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “What a fun night here, it looks like we got a little damage on the back of the car we didn’t even realize we had,” Bennett said after a race in which he inherited the top spot after leaders Al Schill and Dale Prunty tangled late in the event, “I was watching them and we were gaining on them every single lap there and I just didn’t want to see them get into that. It’s fun just to out-race these guys." Press Release (08-24-09)

Green Bay’s Lee Kielpikowski had a roller coaster of a night. The super stock driver battled his way to a second place finish in a borrowed race car, after flipping his mount earlier in the night.  Maribel’s Denny Crass crossed the line first in the 35 lap super stock feature but was disqualified in a post race inspection for an illegal ride height, handing the win to Kielpikowski.  “I can’t thank Greg (Thompson) enough for letting me borrow his car,” said Kielpikowski. Press Release (08-23-09)

Scott Broughton won the Wayne’s Custom DIECAST 30 and Dave Feiler took home the win in the Miller Lite 30 for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models as part of Laborer’s Union Local 464 Night at Madison International Speedway.  Other winners included Ryan Goldade in the Brown Heating and Air Conditioning Area Sportsman, Don Fassett in the Weaver Auto Parts Hobby Stocks, Chester Ace in the Roto Rooter Bandits, and Aaron Moyer in the Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends. Press Release (08-23-09)

Sunday Night August 23rd is the KFC Pepsi Challenge Championship.  An 80 Lap Super Late Model Feature will headline the racing events along with the Mountain Outfitters Trike Race. Super Late Models will be joined by: Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s Figure 8’s, Modified, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars and one on one spectator races.  Qualifying starts at 4:45 with racing at 6:30 pm. Press Release (08-21-09)

The races for this evening at Wisconsin International Raceway have been cancelled do to the weather. Rainy weather this afternoon with more coming this evening have forced club officials to rain the races out for this evening. (08-20-09)

Nine years ago, Jeff Looker persuaded good friend Ron Magdanz to go with him to a Fox River Racing Club Thursday night program at Wisconsin International Raceway. For Magdanz, a dairy farmer from Fremont, that one night changed his life forever. One of the classes that races at WIR is the Wisconsin sport trucks. One look at the little snowmobile-powered mini-trucks was all it took for Magdanz to get hooked. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (08-20-09)

This Saturday, August 22nd the Hoosier Outlaw Sprints return to Dells Raceway Park.  You don't want to miss out on seeing these 800 HP beasts tackle the 1/3 mile oval in 12 seconds or less!!  This is the only time the Outlaws will be appearing in WI this season.  In addition to the Hoosier Outlaws the Limited Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Bandits, and FIRA/Rascal Outlaws will be on track. Press Release (08-20-09)

Saturday Night August 22 is the first ever Slinger SlamFest.  If you’re into high power fender banging and big time crashing the Slinger SlamFest will be a must see event!  Witness the first ever Figure 8 Trailer Race on the high banks of Slinger Speedway, plus Figure 8 School Bus Races, Two man Team Cruisers, Red Light Green Light, Roll Over Contest, 25 lap $500 to win Figure 8 race, Roller Derby, One-on-One eliminator chain races, and THE GAUNLET. Gates open at 3:45, rides for kids at 5:30, and racing at 6:30 pm. Press Release (08-19-09)

Fox River Racing Club Weekly preview for August 20th (08-19-09)

Perfect racing weather and six great divisions of racing were showcased Saturday night at Dells Raceway Park. Starting his night off on a high note, Kenny Reiser took the top spot in qualifying in the Super Late Model division with a 13.461. Michael Gunderson picked up his first feature win of the season. Terry Patnode won the Super Late Model Dash.  Heat race winners were Kurt Tillman and Mike Egan. Press Release (08-18-09)

Dennis Prunty battled with Jamie Wallace and Collin Bamke before capturing his second feature win of the season in the Pomp’s Tire Fan Appreciation 65 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I tell you what, me and Jamie Wallace, this year we’ve had a few incidents, but we ran clean and we ran fun,” Prunty told the crowd from victory lane after wrestling with Wallace for the lead following two restarts, “That’s what I like to do.” Press Release (08-17-09)

Travis Groelle held off a hard-charging Brett Piontek to capture his first Mid-American feature win of the season Saturday night at the 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Sharing the winner’s spotlight with Groelle were Tim Conard in the Super Stocks, Jesse VanRoy in the IMCA Northern Sport Mods, Allen Dillon in the Mini-Stocks, Kris Conard in the IMCA Hobby Stocks and in a special 50 lap affair, Jerry Duggan in the Sport 4s. Press Release (08-16-09)

Last week the Fox River Racing Club pulled Brandon Conrad's crate motor to have it dynoed and this week they pulled Kris Kelly's. We are told Brandon Conrad's motor had 413 Horsepower and Kris Kelly's had 393 Horsepower. Both motor are legal as they were both below the max horsepower. (08-15-09)

Great weather brought out a large crowd, an excellent car count, and exciting racing as fans of all ages were treated to a night of features as part of Swiss Colony Night at Madison International Speedway, an ASA member track. When the night was over there were seven drivers who took home feature wins:  John Baumeister Jr. in the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models, Bryan Reffner in the Super Late Models, Bobby Wilberg in the Brown Heating and Air Conditioning Area Sportsman, Bobby Selsing Jr. in the Weaver Auto Parts Hobby Stocks, Kyle Padfield in the Roto Rooter Bandits, and Aaron Moyer in the Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends. Press Release (08-15-09)

Sunday Night August 16th, it’s the Pomp’s Tire Fan Appreciation Night.  Happy hour will be from 5:30 to 6:30 with buck beer and soda. See a 65 lap Super Late Model Feature along with the Late Models, Slinger Bee’s, Thunderstock, Figure 8, Midwest Sportsman, Mods, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars and One-on-One spectator eliminator races. Free Beer and Soda after the race with fan give a ways throughout the night.  Gates open at 3:45, qualifying at 4:45, and racing at 6:30 pm. Press Release (08-14-09)

Thursday Night Notes: The #66 Limited Late Model that Jim Duchow drives was missing from action, Jim Duchow is serving a suspension for the rest of the season. Terry Baldry was on hand driving a car owned by by his sons. During the offseason we reported that Terry would be driving the #7 that his son Brady owns during the RWB. Terry ran the Red and the White car for Grimes Motorsports. Last night Terry Baldry was behind the wheel of the #7 owned by Brady Baldry, all the sponsors that were on the #11 of Grimes were now on the #7 car. Dave Satorius driver of the #93 Super Stock will be behind the wheel of a Limited Late Model next season. Dave's #93 Super Stock was for sale and has now been sold and a Limited Late Model has been purchased. Denny Crass, a super stock driver has been suspended for the remainder of the season. (08-14-09)

Final Red, White and Blue Point Standings (08-13-09)

Current Fox River Racing Club Points (08-13-09)

MCL Industries Night at WIR Full Results (08-13-09)

Since the Red, White and Blue State Championship Series began in 1972 at Wisconsin International Raceway, no driver has been the feature winner in all three segments. But this season, Lowell Bennett has a chance to make history. Having won the Red Race on June 11 and White Race on July 16, the 51-year-old driver from Neenah is going for a clean sweep of the 75-lap features in the Blue Race finale on Thursday night. Full story in Appleton Post Crescent (08-12-09)

Dells Raceway Park, an American Speed Association track, welcomed some "new" drivers in the Super Late Model Division, including Dexter Bean, a part time NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, who last raced in the Dells in 2006 when he won the Wisconsin Challenge Series North American Cup.  Also in attendance was 2004 Dells Track Champion Steve Rubeck, who returned to the track for the first time under the new ownership. Defending champion, Jeff Kendall worked his way up to second with ten laps left in the race, but he would need more time or a caution to overcome Rubeck and it was Rubeck who raced his way to Victory Lane. Press Release (08-12-09)

FRRC Weekly Preview - Blue Race (08-11-09)

We are told Mike Gardner tentatively plans to race at WIR this Thursday for the Blue race. (08-10-09)

The Kwik Trip Celebrity Race was rained out Sunday night August 9th at Slinger Speedway.  Persistent area showers and storms rolled through southeastern Wisconsin forcing track officials to cancel the evenings activities.  Press Release (08-10-09)

Hank Calmes tells us his Thrive to Drive team and driver Kyle Calmes will continue to finish out the 2009 season at WIR. (08-9-09)

Seymour’s Jamie Schmidt snuck past Manitowoc’s Gregg Haese on a lap 18 restart to win his first career 24 lap Mid American Sportsman feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday night. Rain showers started coming down during a lap 24 yellow. Heavy, persistent rains forced track officials to cancel the balance of the program. Press Release (08-9-09)

Mother Nature has won again at Madison International Speedway as persistent precipitation forced speedway officials to cancel Friday’s racing events.  The Laborer’s Union Local 464 Night including the Twin 30’s for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models has been rescheduled for Friday, August 21st. Press Release (08-8-09)

Sunday Night August 9th, it’s the Kwik Trip Celebrity Race with “The Big Unit” Bill Michaels, Lance Allen, Fuzz Martin, and more.  See a 60 lap Super Late Model Feature along with the Late Models, Slinger Bee’s, Thunderstock, Figure 8, Midwest Sportsman, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars and One-on-One spectator eliminator races. Gates open at 3:45, qualifying at 4:45, and racing at 6:30 pm. Press Release (08-7-09)

Thursday Night Notes: Doug Mahlik was driving a car his brother drove earlier this year after his primary car suffered motor problems on Tuesday. Jim Duchow made a 3 wide pass during the feature spinning Kris Kelly out in the process. Duchow received the black flag and was parked for the rest of the night. There are many things we have heard about this situation, more to come in the morning. The Club brought in a crate motor they received from Ganrud Chevrolet to swap out a crate motor with. We understand all names were put a list and they rolled a die. Brandon Conrad was the one chosen to have his motor put on a dyno. Brandon will have the Gandrud motor to run until his is cleared. We hear a crate car each week will have their motor done. John Meidam was at the track and plans to have the car back out this coming Thursday Night. Cory Kemkes was out this evening is Late Model ride, a car that Nate Van Wychen drove last season. (08-6-09) UPDATE: We are told Jim Duchow has been suspended for the rest of the 2009 season, Jim was already under probation and this was the last straw. There is still more to this situation that we are trying to uncover. (08-7-09)

Current Point Fox River Racing Club Standings as of August 6th, 2009 (08-6-09)

Complete Results from Standard Electric Night at WIR (08-6-09)

Thursday Night Thunder Standard Electric Night Preview (08-6-09)

Frank Kreyer announced last night at the Dixieland 150 that he is building a car and will be competing weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway full time during the 2010 season. (08-5-09)

Frank Kreyer has ran many laps around Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Member Track, and tonight he picks up the biggest win in his career as he wins the Race for the Gold - Silver Race. Kreyer held off a late charge from Steve Holzhausen for his first win with Mark Eswein in third. The story of the race was how Kreyer held off the multiple attempts from Steve Carlson throughout the 125-lap feature event. It was a battle that had a strong crowd standing throughout the final ten laps. Press Release (07-19-09)

Dells Raceway Park welcomed families and children to the track Saturday, August 1st for its annual Kids Night.  With an on track autograph session, rides for the kids in the race cars, face painting, air brush tattooing, inflatable games, and exciting racing both adults and children were well entertained. The Super Late Models returned from a two week break, and they were ready to compete.  Jeff Kendall set fast qualifying time with a 13.545.  With the lineup inversion, Kendall would start deep in the pack.  Jim Carlson would lead the starting field to green from the pole until Don Turner snuck past him on lap five.  Meanwhile, Frank Kreyer was working through the competition and by lap fifteen would make his move for the top spot over Turner. Press Release (08-5-09)

Conrad Morgan scored his second super late model feature victory of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway as he bested fellow longtime veterans Lowell Bennett and Al Schill in the Old Wisconsin Smokehouse 60. “I’m about out of breath,” an excited Morgan stated from victory lane, “We’ve been waiting for three years to beat Lowell (Bennett) and by God, we did it tonight…fair and square.” Press Release (08-3-09)

Manitowoc’s Jimbo Schleis led every lap en route to victory in the 35 lap Mid American Sportsman feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday night. Kaukauna’s Jesse Van Roy netted a clean sweep of action in the IMCA northern sportmod division, winning her heat and the 20 lap feature in a caution free affair. Press Release (08-3-09)

For thousands of teenagers, just getting the keys to the family car on a Saturday night could be considered a major achievement. That's probably not a problem for Sawyer Effertz and David Satorius. The two teens get the run of Wisconsin International Raceway every Thursday night. Sixteen-year-old Effertz and 18-year-old Satorius are having successful seasons in the super stock division, and both are hoping their 2009 campaigns lead to bigger things down the road. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (08-1-09)

Bob Wilberg found victory lane to his liking tonight as he won two features in two different divisions on a picture perfect night for racing at Madison International Speedway.  Wilberg won the 40 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models and the 20 lap feature for the Brown Heating and Air Conditioning Area Sportsman. Three other drivers also took home victories with Kyle Padfield (Roto Rooter Bandits), Brad Luck (Weaver Auto Parts Hobby Stocks), and Aaron Moyer (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) taking the honors. Press Release (08-1-09)

Sunday Night August 2nd, it’s the Old Wisconsin Smokehouse Great Bike Give-A-Way.  See a 60 lap Super Late Model Feature along with the Late Models, Slinger Bee’s, Thunderstock, Figure 8, Midwest Sportsman, Mods, Westbury Bank 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 4:45, and racing at 6:30 pm. Press Release (07-31-09)

Quick Thursday Notes: The weatermen predicted a rainy day and we beat the odds and got the full show in before 10pm! When's the last time the FRRC season has gone this far into the season without a rainout? Tanner Berryhill joined the Limited Late Model class making the trip from Oklahoma. John Meidam was back behind the wheel driving the #3 Budweiser car after a couple weeks off. Tim Rothe, Pete Vandermolen Jr and Eugene Gregorich Jr. were missing from tonights action. (07-30-09)

Current Fox River Racing Club Standings as of July 30th, 2009 (07-30-09)

Full result from July 30th Fox River Racing Club racing (07-30-09)

Weekly Preview: This week…July 30th is Vanderloop Equipment Night at WIR (07-29-09)

Having two J. Herbsts in the same race car would prove to be a downright interesting scenario. Would they listen to each other? Would they push each other to the edge and still turn left? Herbst, you see, has run what is called a “crate” motor — a factory-produced racing engine that can’t be altered in any way — for much of the season. Ford crate motor has created quite a buzz with competitors, fans and even track officials this season. Because of his additional power — real or perceived — Herbst has been required to add weight to his car twice this season. The first time was 50 pounds, the second 75. My math, and limited racing knowledge, tells me that 125 pounds is a significant penalty. Full Story in LaCrosse Tribune (07-28-09)

Almost 10 years ago, when Jesse Gracyalny said, "I do," with Randy Van Roy, it united two of the most prominent racing families in northeastern Wisconsin. It was a marriage made in heaven — and on the quarter-mile track at Wisconsin International Raceway, where the lovebirds battled wheel to wheel in the street stock — now super stock — division of the Fox River Racing Club. As their love has grown, so have their racing careers to the point where they both are competing on the half-mile track in the limited late model division, making them probably one of the few married couples in the country who race against each other. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (07-28-09)

Most people think of retirement when you get to be 64 years of age.  Most people that age do not compete against people young enough to be their children or even grand children for that matter. Sponsors have a tendency to go with youth over experience and they say “It’s a young man’s game.”  Despite not having won a feature since 2007, and only running a limited schedule, Al Schill, who is a youthful 64 years of age, proved that experience can still compete with youth, as he captured the win in the Harley Davidson 60 at the Slinger Super Speedway Sunday night. Press Release (07-27-09)

We understand Sweere/Northland Racing, the team John Meidam drivers for has bought another chassis. The team is in the process of putting the new car together and hope to be back by the Blue race. (07-27-09)

Whitelaw’s Daryl Gerke outdueled Cato’s Jesse Fuller to a photo finish, nipping him at the line to collect the 35 lap Mid American Sportsman feature at 141 Speedway Saturday night. Rain washed out qualifying as the heat races were lined up by point average. The program was delayed three times due to rain, but the efforts of track crews and the race teams who helped dried the track paid off as the fans saw a complete show which was finished by 10 p.m, despite starting nearly one-half hour late. Kaukauna’s Jesse Gracyalny swept action in the IMCA northern sportmod class, winning both her heat and leading all 20 laps en route to her first feature of the season, which went green to checkered. Press Release (07-26-09)

The ASA Late Model Series North Division event for Madison International Speedway tonight has been postponed due to rain and will be rescheduled for this Sunday afternoon.  The USST Super Trucks and Bandits will also be in action on Sunday. Pit gates will open at 10:00 AM with hot laps beginning at Noon, qualifying at 2:30 and racing at 4:00 PM. Go to asalatemodels.com for a complete schedule. Press Release (07-24-09)

Matt Kenseth held off a hard charging Eric Fransen to capture the win in the 200-lap 30th Annual Miller Lite Nationals  presented by Superseal Wednesday night at the Slinger Super Speedway, his record-setting fifth overall victory in the prestigious super late model event. Not to be outdone, son Ross Kenseth followed up his father’s performance by scoring his first Slinger Speedway win in the 35-lap late model main event. Press Release (07-24-09)

Merrill veteran Donnie Woller crossed the line first, but it was Oconto Falls Eric Arneson who was awarded the victory in  the 50 lap IMCA northern sportmod feature during the inaugural running of the "Clash @ the Creek" following a post race inspection. Track officials deemed Woller's car illegal following post race tech, which awarded the win to Arneson, who crossed the line second.  In addition to collecting the $700 top prize, Arneson also collected the $100 Hard Charger award after starting 11th and getting the win. Press Release (07-24-09)

Thursday Night Thunder Notes: Nick Boldt and Kyle Quella made made their first appearance in the Late Model division this season. Jamie Iverson, Jordan Thiel and Mike Gardner were all on hand. Cory Kemkes has been missing from action the last couple of weeks, we understand they have sold the car and are in the works on building a Late Model. Barnaby Tomazevic was missing from action last night, Barnaby tells us they are taking a couple weeks to recover from last weeks wreck. Sawyer Effertz won his first Super Stock feature last night and stated they are indeed moving to the 1/2 mile in 2010. There was a hard wreck in the Late Model feature which damaged a couple cars severely. Pete Vandermolen Jr.'s car has heavy frame damage and needs at least a front stub. Eugene Gregorich Jr.'s car suffered heavy front end and rear damage. Eugene doesn't expect to race anymore this season due to the sever damage to the car. (07-24-09)

Current Fox River Racing Club Point Standings (07-23-09)

Complete Results from July 23rd Fox River Racing Club Racing (07-23-09)

141 Speedway's Clash at the Creek are on for this evening as of 10am. Pit gates open at 3pm, Grandstands at 5pm with Racing at 7PM (07-22-09)

Thursday Night Thunder Children's Hospital Night Preview (07-22-09)

Persistent rain showers halted the 30th Annual Miller Lite Nationals presented by Superseal super late model feature after 18 of the scheduled 200 laps. The race will resume Wednesday evening, July 22nd with spectator gates opening at 4:45 PM with the race restarting at 7 PM. Collin Bamke led Kyle Busch and Matt Kocourek when the rain began to fall on the speedway while Al Schill and Conrad Morgan rounded out the top five. Among other drivers, fast qualifier Brad Mueller is twelfth, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth is thirteenth, and Garrett Evans, visiting from Washington is 26th. Press Release (07-22-09) UPDATE: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch informed Speed51.com Tuesday night that he cannot complete the rain postponed Miller Lite Nationals at Slinger Speedway in WI on Wednesday night. Busch has a mandatory Toyota appearance in Indianapolis, IN where the Brickyard 400 will take place this weekend. Busch said he tried to put someone else in the car to complete the race, but track officials would not allow that due to the track not wanting to make waves with other competitors. Speed 51 (07-22-09)

Lowell Bennett edged Steve Apel in a photo finish to win the 75-lap Prelude to the Nationals super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. "We put a good run on there, “Bennett stated describing the late race battle for the win with Apel, “We touched a few times and we just had a good old fashioned battle. Hopefully the fans loved it.” Press Release (07-20-09)

Persistent showers forced cancellation of Several heat races and main events at 141 Speedway Saturday during "Legends Night" at the Speedway. Next Wednesday night, July 22 F. Radant & Sons will sponsor the "Clash @ the Creek" Dirt on Asphalt night at 141 Speedway. IMCA northern sportmods will clash for a $700 top prize in a 50 lap feature. IMCA stock cars will battle for a $600 top prize, while the winner of the IMCA hobby stock feature will receive $200. Sport fours will race for a $150 top prize in their feature race. Press Release (07-19-09)

Touring Racing

Marc Davis is counting down the days leading up to the Inaugural ASA Free State 500k stock car race on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa.  The "Young Lion" will be teaming up Tiff Daniels as their cars will honor the 1996 South African Bafana Bafana African Cup of Nations soccer Champions as well as South Africa hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer Championships. Press Release (12-30-09)

2005 ARCA/REMAX series runner up and rookie of the year, Joey Miller has proven his skill in various venues of motorsports racing. In 2010 Miller will add the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour to his already impressive resume'. The Joey Miller Racing built 1988 Monte Carlo will be powered by a 355 Chevy built by Tesar Engineering. Press Release (12-30-09)

ASA Actionline Newsletter January 2010 (12-28-09)

According to the Road America Web site the NASCAR Nationwide Series has scheduled an event at the four-mile venue on Saturday, June 19th. Officials at Road America announced Monday that the Mid-American Stock Car Series will serve as an undercard that weekend. Mid-American had originally scheduled a tentative early August event at Road America, but officials from both sides agreed to host the event during the June weekend. Mid American Racing (12-21-09)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment is now The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment & GrandStay® Residential Suites Hotels. GrandStay® Hospitality, LLC is proud to present their partnership with the ASA Midwest Tour. GrandStay® Hospitality, LLC is the franchisor of GrandStay® Residential Suites Hotels and Crossings by GrandStay® Inn & Suites, two hotel brands that are making a great name for themselves in the Midwest. Press Release (12-21-09)

The ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour is happy to add Scott Null to its roster for the 2010 racing season. The upcoming season marks Null's 27th year of racing, 18 of which were limited to local tracks. "I think that racing at different tracks and with different drivers helps to improve your driving skills. The more tracks that I can race at and the more drivers I can compete against can only help to make me a better driver," shared Null. Press Release (12-21-09)

Phakisa Freeway's 2.5-km banked oval race track in the Free State has received an enthusiastic thumbs up from the first professional stock car driver to have driven around it.  American Geoff Bodine, a veteran of 27 years of NASCAR racing and a former winner of the blue-ribboned Daytona 500, was in South Africa for a few days to help promote the first-ever ASA/NASCAR-type race in South Africa, the Free State 500, which will be run over 207 laps - 500 km at Phakisa near Welkom on Sunday,  January 31. Press Release (12-21-09)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment is now The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment & GrandStay® Residential Suites Hotels. GrandStay® Hospitality, LLC is proud to present their partnership with the ASA Midwest Tour. GrandStay® Hospitality, LLC is the franchisor of GrandStay® Residential Suites Hotels and Crossings by GrandStay® Inn & Suites, two hotel brands that are making a great name for themselves in the Midwest. Press Release (12-18-09)

The upcoming ASA Transcontinental Series FreeState 500k at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa will have a special meaning for all involved.  For Tiff Daniels and Toni McCray it's an opportunity to share their passion in another part of the world. The two female American drivers are honored to be competing in the inaugural event on 31 January 2010 on the 1.5-mile oval.  Both are looking forward to the event as well as having the opportunity to meet with future and current female competitors in South Africa and show them that they can be successful in this sport as well. Press Release (12-18-09)

The American Speed Association has announced a new racing series that will take place at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa.  The National African SuperSeries (NAS) will feature a five-race series will include the annual Free State 500k event. Two of the events will take place during the spring season and the fall season in South Africa.  These events will be short sprint events culminating with the second annual Free State 500k event in 2011. Press Release (12-18-09)

Preparations for the first-ever American Stock Car race in South Africa are well advanced with 24 American stock cars having already arrived in the country for the inaugural Free State 500 at Phakisa Freeway near Welkom over four days culminating with a 207 lap race on the Super Oval on 31 January 2010. A joint initiative of the Free State government and the American Speed Association (ASA) based in Daytona Florida USA,  the "Battle Between Two Continents" (as the event is being billed) will see drivers from both countries compete against each other in the Transcontinental version of America's most popular motor racing formula. Press Release (12-15-09)

Since the announcement of the inaugural ASA Transcontinental Series event at the PhakisaFreeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa, the ASATS "Warthog" Tech Team has been busy helping the teams get prepared.  Their hard work has paid off so far as the entire starting field has been placed in containers and have begun their journey to the Port of Durban, South Africa. Most of the responsibility has fallen on the hands of Mike "Lumpy" Lemke, Head Technical Director for the ASA Transcontinental Series.  Lemke also serves in the same role with the successful ASA Midwest Tour which will open its fourth season in 2010. Press Release (12-15-09)

After a couple years out of the driver's seat, Jim Olson is looking to wrap up a few more victories before he hangs up his helmet. While he has not been behind the wheel, Jim has been helping son Jeff launch his racing career at the Grundy County Speedway, gaining their first track championship in 2008. Now, he will take on a new challenge of competing in the American Speed Association Midwest Sportsman Tour in 2010. Press Release (12-15-09)

Aaron Cain, a Physics teacher at Lomira High School, is no stranger to victory lane. He is heading into the inaugural 2010 ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour racing season after completing his best season yet at the famed Slinger Super Speedway. In 2009 Cain earned the top qualifying position for 17 straight weeks, had 5 features wins, a new track record, and was crowned the 2009 Thunderstock Championship. Press Release (12-15-09)

It is a big day for the International Sport Compact Auto Racing Series (ISCARS) DASH Touring Series sanctioned by the American Speed Association (ASA) as it has unveiled its new sport compact body style car today at the 22nd Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.  The new car will be on display at booths 1408/1410 throughout the remainder of the three-day trade show. Press Release (12-10-09)

Fresh off his second full season in the ASA Midwest Tour where he finished third in points, Chris Wimmer is now getting prepared to compete in his first overseas event.  The Wausau, WI driver will be competing at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa in the ASA Transcontinental Series Free State 500k on Sunday, January 31, 2010. "I'm really excited that I was invited to be a part of the trip to South Africa, it's definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity," Wimmer said. "The fact that we are able to travel to another country and show them what great racing ASA has built here in the USA is very cool and something I look forward to being a part of." Press Release (12-10-09)

The Mid-American Stock Car Series is going where no regional asphalt traveling series has ventured in almost 20 years – to the dirt. For the first time since 1992 the Wisconsin-based organization will hold events on both dirt and asphalt. Mid-American will take a page out of its history book in 2010 and run at least one race on the clay at the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wis., on Friday, July 2. A second appearance for Mid-American at Dodge County on September 3 is still in negotiation. Mid American Series (12-7-09)

Russ Blakeley always thinks out of the box.  He always tries to come up with an idea that no one else will think of.  He will showcase his latest creation at the ASA Transcontinental Series Free State 500 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa on Sunday, January 31, 2009. The ASA Midwest Tour competitor from Whitewater, WI will be teaming up with 2009 ASA Midwest Tour Champion Steve Carlson for the inaugural event with team cars that will pay honor to the World War II bomber type of airplanes. Press Release (12-7-09)

The International Sport Compact Auto Racing Series (ISCARS) DASH Touring Series sanctioned by the American Speed Association (ASA) will be unveiling a new sport compact body style car for their series at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show.  The 22nd Annual event will take place on December 10-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The new style will will be complete with flared fenders and a wing on the rear deck that also fits ISCARS' template that is affordable and cool looking.  It will also feature a Honda four-cylinder, fuel injected engine which boasts a total cost that is more in line with the cost to fully prepare a popular V-8 crate motor. Press Release (12-7-09)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment officials have announced its tentative 2010 schedule.  This schedule so far will be tough as it will compete on a variety of different tracks in the Midwest. The season will open Sunday, May 2nd at Madison International Speedway, an ASA Member Track, with the second running of the Joe Shear Classic.  This fast half-mile oval got the 2009 season off to a great start and will again do it in 2010.  Last year Nathan Haseleu picked up his second ASAMT victory. Press Release (12-3-09)

The holiday season is upon us, and the ASA Midwest Tour is full speed ahead preparing for the 2010 racing season. We have alot of exciting news that will be announced over the next few weeks that will take the ASAMT to the next level in racing and we look forward to having all of you on board for the ride. We couldn't have gotten where we are today without the help of great supporters and our series sponsors. Recently, with the help of Augsburg College in Minneapolis MN, we have prepared a survey that is being sent out to all of our fans, teams, sponsors, and many more. This survey will provide our series and our marketing partners with much needed information to help guide us into continued success for many years. Press Release (12-3-09)

In September, two-time ASA National Champion and former Pro Cup North titlist Gary St. Amant was suspended from NASCAR for violating its substance abuse policy.  St. Amant was working with Brett Butler in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series as a driver coach when he was tested by NASCAR at the Bristol Motor Speedway (TN) race in August.  St. Amant was reinstated this week by NASCAR after meeting requirements set forth by the company that handles NASCAR’s substance abuse policy.  This week St. Amant spoke openly to SPEED’s Bob Dillner [also co-owner of Speed51.com] about the entire incident and what’s to come of Gary St. Amant from this point forward. Speed 51 (11-22-09)

She is only 24-years-old and couldn't pass up the opportunity of a lifetime to compete overseas.  Tiffany Daniels, or Tiff as she goes by, will join fellow female driver Toni McCray and compete in the American Speed Association Transcontinental Series FreeState 500 on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit oval in Welkom, Free State South Africa. "I was really excited," Daniels said when she got the invitation.  "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go over to South Africa and run a race. I think its going to be so much fun.  It will be really great racing with drivers from the U.S. and South Africa and that is something that we normally don't get to do in our racing careers and I am looking forward to it." Press Release (11-22-09)

A recent tire test for the upcoming American Speed Association Transcontinental Series Free State 500 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa brought very positive results.  The big result is that Hoosier will be manufacturing a special tire for this event and will go into production soon. The test was recently done at one of the more abrasive surfaces with Ron Barfield, Jr., one of the invited competitors, and others, "We went to Rockingham, which is famous for having one of the most abrasive surfaces around and was one of the best places to do a tire test," Barfield said.  "The track is famous for always being brutal on tires." Press Release (11-22-09)

He recently collected his tenth series championship, first with the American Speed Association. He also has been a national champion and got to fly with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds flight team.  But now, Steve Carlson will take his first overseas flight to compete in the American Speed Association Transcontinental Series FreeState 500 on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit oval in Welkom, Free State South Africa. Press Release (11-17-09)

For several months, the principals at Historic Mile LLC told the Wisconsin State Fair Park board they were confident they could get the necessary funding to satisfy NASCAR and promote races next summer at the Milwaukee Mile. The money never showed up. And on Tuesday night, Historic Mile told State Fair officials they were throwing in the towel. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (11-6-09)

American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment officials have announced that the 2009 Championship Banquet will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Steve Carlson, 2009 ASAMT Champion, and others will be honored for their accomplishments this past season. Press Release (11-6-09)

Last week the American Speed Assocation Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment along with ASAMT Touring Star Kyle Calmes and his Thrive to Drive Motorsports team spent the day with college students from Skills USA and the Wisconsin Marketing & Managment Association at the Hotel Sierra in Green Bay, WI. The purpose was to meet with the students and give them the opportunity to get up close with an ASAMT super late model and talk about marketing in motorsports. Press Release (11-6-09)

Dennis Huth, American Speed Association President, has announced the hiring of Kevin Ramsell to the ASA’s Public Relations Department.  Ramsell will be advancing from the public relations director position he has held for over two years with the American Speed Association Midwest Tour Super Late Model Series. ASA Racing (10-28-09)

Chris Wimmer and Wimmer Racing are pleased to announce a partner- ship with State Water Heaters, the Nashville Ferguson Enterprises branch, and Dickens Turf and Land- scape supply for the All-American 400 Weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Wimmer will race in the 250-lap Championship Racing Association (CRA) race Sunday afternoon. "The racetrack at the Fairgrounds is such a neat track," says Wimmer, "I was really hoping to be able to race, but knew I'd need some sponsorship to do so. I can't even express how grateful I am to State, Ferguson, and Dickens for coming on board to make it possible for me to race this weekend." Press Release (10-28-09)

Tim Olson and Steve Einhaus, owners of the American Speed Association Midwest Tour Super Late Model Series has announced the formation of the new American Speed Association Midwest Sportsman Tour. The first touring division for the popular Area Sportsman division styles of cars that race weekly at your favorite local track. "These cars have put on some of the best competitive two and three wide racing that we have ever seen at our ASA Midwest Tour events," Olson, ASAMT President said. "We felt that this was a great opportunity to build a support division for up and coming drivers and to give them great recognition by being a part of the American Speed Association name." Press Release (10-23-09)

When the dust settled after the Oktoberfest 100, Jacob Goede breathed a sigh of relief after the tough and busy weekend he had. At the end of the day and only by five points he would claim the 2009 American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment's Lane Automotive Rookie of the Year title. Goede's Fest weekend got off to a rough start as he had to replace his engine and took a provisional to start the 100-lap season finale. What made it worse was that his closest competition for the title, Nick Neville, started on the pole. Press Release (10-21-09)

Steve Carlson will admit that going into the 2009 racing season, one thing not on his agenda was to capture the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment's Championship. But the racing veteran from West Salem, WI won his tenth touring championship in his career, first with ASA, at the track that is only six blocks from home. "It's cool, real cool," Carlson said after his second place run at the Oktoberfest 100 season finale event where he sewed up the championship as he battled Travis Sauter for the win with ten laps to go and almost saw his championship hopes go away when the two touched." Press Release (10-19-09)

When an event like the popular Oktoberfest Race Weekend reaches a milestone like it did this year with its 40th running, you also hope to find something special to take away from it. One of those special moments came in the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment's Oktoberfest 100 when three famous names in racing had two generations competing in the same event. The three famous names are Sauter, Carlson and Holzhausen. Press Release (10-17-09)

ASAMT OKTOBERFEST WRAP-UP NOTES (10-15-09)

Travis Sauter finally did something that his grandfather, father, and uncle hoped to do, that is win the Oktoberfest championship. He accomplished that goal today as he won the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment's Oktoberfest 100 at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. He holds off a late challenge from Steve Carlson for the win.  Carlson's second place finish secures the 2009 ASAMT Championship. Press Release (10-11-09)

Nathan Haseleu entered the 40th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend with a ten-point lead in the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment season finale over Steve Carlson. After qualifying and the preliminary races were over, it was Carlson holding a four-point lead over Haseleu going into tomorrow's Oktoberfest 100 feature event. At the end of qualifying it was Carlson moving into the point lead with an eight-point lead over Haseleu. Wimmer was only 50 points behind. Press Release (10-10-09)

It is usually not a surprise in short track racing when you hear stories about two generations racing in one event. But its unique when two families, both with famous names in short track racing, do it at the same event and that event is one of the big ones during this time of the year. Mike Carlson and Skylar Holzhausen are two up and coming drivers in the super late model ranks. Both have a famous father who already has competed in the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment Super Late Model Series. Both share the same first name which is Steve and both started racing late models in the same year. Press Release (10-10-09)

Even though the 2009 season of the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment doesn't end until this Sunday, October 11, ASAMT officials are already planning on the 2010 season. They recently conducted a tire test with Hoosier Racing Tires. "Coming into the 2009 season, we waited until the last minute deciding on what kind of tires our competitors would be racing on this year, and we have learned that we need to start thinking now rather than later," Tim Olson, ASAMT President said. Press Release (10-7-09)

Fresh off his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win over a week ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Johnny Sauter is hoping to keep his winning streak alive as he will be competing at the 40th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend that starts this Thursday at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. Sauter will be competing in the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment's 100-lap event and is also planning on competing in the Dick Trickle "99" on Friday night. Press Release (10-5-09)

He remembers watching him as a child and always looked up to him as a great short track racer. At the 40th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend, Dan Fredrickson hopes to join an exclusive club who has won the Midwest popular race event three times in a row, a club that currently has one member, the late Joe Shear. Fredrickson will be competing in the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment event on Sunday, October 11, the final day of the four-day race weekend. Press Release (10-4-09)

Nathan Haseleu, Steve Carlson, and Chris Wimmer each are focused on the next event for the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment Super Late Model Series. The 40th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will be the final event of the 2009 season and only 52 points separate the top-three. For each driver, the path they took to the final event was unique for each of them, but it is safe to say that neither of three had a smooth path in their championship run. Press Release (09-30-09)

RACE FOR THE GOLD - GOLD 125 WRAP-UP NOTES (09-28-09)

It was a night of great racing and many story lines at Elko Speedway.  Dan Fredrickson finally returns to victory lane in the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment, Steve Holzhausen wins the Race for the Gold Championship and there will be a battle for the championship at the season finale. Haseleu, who had a top-ten in every event so far this season, would see his streak end on lap 37.  As he was battling with Chris Wimmer and Jason Schneider for second place coming down the frontstretch, Haseleu had something happen in his transmission causing him to spin going into turn one.  The point leader's night ended as it went off on the hook and he would finish 26th. Press Release (09-28-09)

Elko Quick Notes & Fan Information (09-25-09)

This is the final weekend for ASA Member Track members to earn points towards the 2009 Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Championship.  With a few days remaining, Tommy Cloce has opened up his lead on Jeremy Miller in the standings. Cloce, the 2009 track champion for Adirondack International Speedway in New Bremen, NY, currently has a leading point average of 5.1271.  Last week his average was 4.7266. Press Release (09-25-09)

Adam Royle has had a season that many other drivers would envy to have as well. He recently defended his track championship at Raceway Park in Shakopee, MN and finished fourth in the point standings at Elko Speedway. This Saturday he hopes to add his first American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment Super Late Model Series win to his resume. "It's always fun to race with the ASA Midwest Tour," Royle said. "To race against guys like Steve Carlson and others, it's a pretty cool deal." Press Release (09-23-09)

It's been a while since Steve Holzhausen raced at Elko Speedway in Elko, MN. In fact, its been over 20 years according to the veteran driver from Bangor, WI who hopes that his return will be a golden one. "I believe so, I haven't gone back to look and see exactly when it was but its got to be somewhere around there," Holzhausen said when asked if his last visit to the 0.375-mile facility was in 1985 but a Google search shows that his last visit may have been on July 3, 1989, when he won the sixth Annual Minnesota State Championship ARTGO event holding off Mark Lamoreaux, Jim Weber, Dick Trickle and Joe Shear for the win. Press Release (09-21-09)

The American Speed Association (ASA) is taking another innovative step by creating an international motorsport contest for stock cars with the “Championship Between the Continents – South Africa versus USA Motorsports.” This new event, tagged with the “Two Continents – One Winner” moniker, created with the help of the Free State Provincial Government of South Africa, will feature a 207-lap, 500-Kilometer event at the Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom. The race will take place on January 29 – 31, 2010. Press Release (09-21-09)

BRP Big 8 Series Point Standings (09-21-09)

Ross Kenseth's season in the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet continues to shine as he won the 2009 Wisconsin State Championship presented by Miller Brewing Company at Jefferson Speedway in Jefferson, WI.  Kyle Jarlsberg and Jason Erickson each claimed feature wins in the Twin 65-lap feature events that highlighted the two days of racing at Wisconsin's Action Track. Press Release (09-21-09)

Jason Schuler led wire-to-wire to win the 35-lap Preview Feature for the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet on the first night of the two-day Wisconsin State Championships presented by Miller Brewing Company at Jefferson Speedway in Jefferson, WI.  The field consisted of the drivers who have already qualified for tomorrow night's Twin 65's main event. In earlier action, Kenseth led the field of 48 cars in qualifying with a fast time of 14.237 seconds.  Jon Reynolds Jr. was second quick with a time of 14.279 seconds with Erickson in third with his time of 14.283 seconds.  Jeremy Miller was fourth with a time of 14.290 seconds and Schuler rounded out the top-five with a time of 14.305 seconds. Press Release (09-19-09)

ASA Midwest Tour Labor day 100 wrap-up notes (09-8-09)

A large and enthusiastic crowd cheered as loud as they could when Jamie Iverson stepped out of his super late model after winning the Labor Day 100 at the Norway Speedway, an ASA Member Track. Iverson held off Jonathan Eilen for his third consecutive American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power win at his home track. "This is pretty cool, I guess it wasn't as dramatic as last year," a smiling Iverson said in victory lane. "We can take them any way we can get them. There was a lot of fast cars behind me and I waited for them to come and they never got up close enough." Press Release (09-6-09)

Sunday night's ASA Midwest Tour late model race at Norway (Mich.) Speedway will be a home game of sorts for Jamie Iverson. The second-generation driver from Escanaba, Mich., has won the Labor Day 100 the past two seasons, and Iverson is going for the hat trick this Labor Day weekend. Iverson's luck has been sour, at best, in 2009, and he sits 13th in series points. His season was hampered at midsummer by a violent, 140 mph wreck at Iowa Speedway, a ¾-mile, banked track in Newton. Full Story in Green Bay Press Gazette (09-4-09)

Last year, the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment spent its Labor Day Weekend at Norway Speedway during its annual Dickinson County Fair. The event was well attended and the fans saw a great race between Dan Fredrickson and Escanaba's very own Jamie Iverson battling for the lead throughout the 100-lap event with Iverson taking his second straight ASAMT Norway win. Press Release (09-4-09)

Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame member and Coleman Racing Products owner Gene Coleman will get behind the wheel of a new chassis and compete in his first American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment event this Sunday, September 6 in the Labor Day 100 at Norway Speedway in Norway, MI. The tenth event of the 2009 season. Press Release (09-2-09)

Yates Racing, announced that former NASCAR Camping World Series Rookie-ofthe-Year and current NASCAR Nationwide Series driver, Erik Darnell will be behind the wheel of the #96 entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for seven races this season. Darnell will make his Sprint Cup Series debut Labor Day weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the #96 Academy Sports & Outdoors Ford Fusion. Jayski (08-31-09)

The 2009 season started on a high note for Jamie Iverson as he received the Larry Detjens Sportsmanship Award at the 2008 American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment Championship Banquet, an award that he always hoped to receive in his racing career. But as the racing season started, it has not been a banner year for the Escanaba, MI driver. So far this season he is 13th in points, 404 points behind current ASAMT point leader Nathan Haseleu, and has three top-ten finishes in eight starts. But that hasn't stopped him or his team from probably logging more miles than any other ASAMT team to compete at each event. And they arrive with smiles on their faces and the determination to win like every other team. Press Release (08-28-09)

The battle to become the third American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment Champion will be under the spotlight with three events remaining on the 2009 schedule. 2007 ASAMT Champion Nathan Haseleu currently holds a 62-point lead over Steve Carlson heading into the September 6th Labor Day 100 at Norway Speedway in Norway, MI. Press Release (08-25-09)

Shakopee 100 Wrap-Up Notes (08-19-09)

Its a tight quarter-mile oval where the inside line is the preferred groove, but tonight Donny Reuvers used his home track advantage to go from sixth to the lead in the first eight laps to win the Shakopee 100 at Raceway Park.  Reuvers used the outside line to make his burst to the front. It was the first win of the season for the veteran driver and owner of Raceway Park, who has been on hiatus from ASAMT competition this season as he held off a tough challenge from Steve Carlson for win.  "This is awesome!" Reuvers exclaimed in victory lane.  "Our car was really good tonight and it worked real well on the outside." Press Release (08-17-09)

American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment Super Late Model Series officials have announced that the Race for the Gold - Gold Race has been moved to ASAMT date on Saturday, September 26th at Elko Speedway in Elko, MN. The non-points Super Late Model event at Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Member Track, scheduled for Saturday, September 12th has been removed from the schedule. "When Steve Einhaus and I hatched The Race for the Gold idea early in the year, we had obtained local sponsorship for the entire series," Joe Graziano, Dells Raceway Park Promoter said. "Unfortunately our sponsors were not immune to economic challenges and we were unable to get the support needed for events of this magnitude. Press Release (08-10-09)

Dixieland 150 Presented by Ganrud Chevrolet Wrap-Up Notes (08-6-09)

Dixieland 150 Notes: Kevin Harvick had troubles before qualifying last night. Kevin had the fuel pump and all the fuel lines out of the car. Doug Mahlik came on the radio during the feature and said he had no oil pressure. John Meidam was spun out during the feature event by Ron Hornaday Jr. resulting in heavy front end damage. The teams ran a different right side tire, this was the first race these tires were run. Teams said the tires never gave up, but kept all the cars equal. According to ASA race updates, Kevin Harvick was driving a Hamke Chassis powered by a Tesar motor, we were told it was a Port City Chassis. Kevin Harvick had a great time and hopes to come back again! (08-5-09)

Photo Gallery from the Dixieland 150 at WIR (08-5-09)

A great crowd was on hand to watch Steve Carlson add another historic win to his already impressive racing resume as he won his seventh Dixieland 150 presented by Gandrud Chevrolet at Wisconsin International Raceway tonight. It is the third time that Carlson has won the event back to back. He won it in 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008 and now 2009. NASCAR Sprint Cup star Kevin Harvick came home eighth. Press Release (08-5-09)

Ron Hornaday said Kevin Harvick has built a fast car for August 4th at Wisconsin International Raceway. Kevin has put the car on a pulldown rig, dynoed it and will be testing it Monday August 3rd. It was previously announced that Ron Hornaday would be driving a Richie Wauters car, but Ron said there are a couple options and nothing has been set as of yet. LTN Radio Network (07-29-09) UPDATE: Ron Hornaday Jr. is also practicing, driving Bobby Wilberg's super late model built by Lefthander Chassis for the event. ASA Midwest Tour (08-3-09)

Kyle Calmes will be looking for a home-field advantage next week. The Appleton paved-track late model driver, who's a regular on the ASA Midwest Tour, will compete Tuesday in the Dixieland 150 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Last season, the native of Freedom finished second and pocketed $2,500, the most prize money he's won. We're hoping our strong showing last year in the Dixieland will carry over again for another year." Full story in Green Bay Press Gazette (08-2-09)

ASA Midwest Tour Dixieland 150 Entry List - WIR weekly drivers Kyle Calmes, Eugene Gregorich Jr. (unsure whose car he will be driving), Doug Mahlik, Robb Vanderloop, Kris Kelly, Brett Piontek and Tom Gee Jr are all on the entry list. Rebecca Kasten has this race on her schedule. (08-2-09)

Johnny Sauter has just entered Tuesday's Dixieland 150 presented by Gandrud Chevrolet. He will be joining NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Kevin Harvick and fellow NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competitor Ron Hornaday, Jr. at the 28th Annual event. Press Release (07-31-09)

Last year Steve Carlson added a new item to the history books of the Dixieland 150 as he became the first six-time winner of the great event held every first Tuesday in August at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI. He comes into the 2009 event second in the American Speed Association Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment points with three wins already this season. What's interesting to know about Carlson is how the six-time winner approached the half-mile "D"-shaped oval when he first competed there, "I kind of take that racetrack as a personal challenge, cause many years ago I didn't run good there and my crew used to give me a real hard time about that," Carlson recently said. "I kind of made it my goal to run good there and I kind of focused on that." Press Release (07-28-09)

"Race for the Gold" - Silver 125 online video update (07-27-09)

The American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment has announced that the Comfort Suites Appleton has come on board as the official host hotel for the 28th Annual Dixieland 150 presented by Gandrud Chevrolet. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 4th at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI featuring NASCAR stars Kevin Harvick and Ron Hornaday Jr. Comfort Suites Appleton, an all suite hotel located at 3809 W. Wisconsin Ave in Appleton, is offering a special rate of $79.00 a night to ASAMT teams and guests. Please mention the ASA Midwest Tour special rate when you call to make a reservation at 920-730-3800. The hotel is located 16 miles from WIR with easy access off of Hwy 41 at Wisconsin Ave. The Kevin Harvick Shell Pennzoil #29 Super Late Model will be carrying the Comfort Suites logo for this event. Press Release (07-24-09)

Race for the Gold - Silver Race wrap-up notes (07-20-09)

Wisconsin's favorite NASCAR son may have raced for the final time at his home state's biggest track. The Aug. 29 Wisconsin All-Star 100, which was to have featured Cambridge native Matt Kenseth, the 2003 NASCAR champion and 2009 Daytona 500, has been canceled. The financially strapped promoter of the Milwaukee Mile announced the decision Wednesday. In an interview last week, Roy Kenseth said he might consider moving the race to another track. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (07-10-09) UPDATE: We understand Roy Kenseth was at Wisconsin International Raceway Thursday Night. (07-12-09) UPDATE 2: We are very excited to announce that Matt Kenseth will be returning to Wisconsin's Fastest Half-Mile on Saturday, August 29th as part of the MIS Triple 50's. The Rockweiler Insulation Late Models will be competing in Twin 50's while the Mid American Stock Cars will have a 50 lap feature.  This is a points event for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models. Press Release (07-15-09) UPDATE 3: In light of the cancellation by the Milwaukee MIle of an event featuring Matt Kenseth, his father, Roy, has taken the show to and Madison International Speedway on Aug. 29 and added a wrinkle. Matt and Ross are scheduled to race in twin 50-lap features for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (07-20-09)

The ARCA RE/MAX Series team of Venturini Motorsports has partnered with the ASA Late Model Series team TD Racing Development in order to have a team ready to groom young talent not yet ready to race in the ARCA RE/MAX Series. Both teams will be working closely together in order to ensure the drivers succeed not only in the ASA Series with TD Racing but also if they move up to ARCA with Venturini Motorsports. Speed 51 (07-18-09)

Kevin Harvick will be driving his own Super Late Model August 4th at WIR for the ASA Midwest Tour Dixieland 150 race while Ron Hornaday Jr. will be driving a Richie Wauters car. (07-17-09)

He is the leading Lane Automotive Rookie of the Year Contender, he sits eighth in points, has one win, two top-five and three top-ten finishes so far this season. For many drivers, you cannot complain about having that record at the start of the season. But, Jacob Goede did have one bad night in May and he is optimistic on a better result this Saturday night as the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment makes its second of three visits to Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Member Track, this season. Press Release (07-15-09)

Mark Kraus is no stranger to success behind the wheel of a race car. He started his career running street stocks on the dirt and only a few years later was running for and winning championships in a dirt late model. So his recent consecutive solid runs and second place finishes at Illiana Motor Speedway and Hawkeye Downs Speedway came as no surprise. When asked what has contributed most to his recent success, Mark said that a change in careers at the beginning of the season was a huge factor. Press Release (07-14-09)

The highlights from the 37th Annual Keith Fleck Miller 100, the sixth race of the 2009 American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment season, is now available. Part One · Part Two - Press Release (07-14-09)

The brief and troubled tenure of Wisconsin Motorsports as the race promoter at the Milwaukee Mile is over. On Friday, the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board announced that Claude Napier, Wisconsin Motorsports' president and CEO, had given the fair permission to seek a new racing promoter. Napier had taken over in February. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (07-12-09)