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On a hot and humid night, Chris Oertel found himself in victory lane after winning the WISSOTA Late Model feature at Shawano Speedway. Brad Rohloff won his first IMCA Modified feature of the year, while Rod Snellenberger won his sixth IMCA Stock Car feature of the year at the Speedway. Jeff Curtin won his second FASTRAK Late Model feature and Clint Forstner won his fifth IMCA Northern SportMod feature of the year. Press Release (08-15-10)
Algoma’s Tony Bouche survived several late race cautions to pick up his first feature win in the class since 1996. Other feature winners at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway, were Shawn Kilgore (Mods), Tyler Hackett (sport mod), Maynard Hegnet (hobby stock), Joe Schwister (street stocks) and Mike Sargent (four-cylinders). Press Release (08-15-10)
Frog Station’s Dan Ratajczak fought off a fast closing Shawn Kilgore of New Franken to capture the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. The “Frog Station Flash” also won his heat, scoring a clean sweep for the evening. Ratajczak wasn’t the only driver to earn a clean sweep for the night, as De Pere’s Johnny Whitman, Algoma’s Marcus Moede and Little Chute’s Cody Hungerford accomplished the same feat in the IMCA northern sportmod, hobby stock and sport four classes, respectively. Press Release (08-14-10)
Green Bay’s Jared Siefert padded his points lead, as he passed Dave Zeitler with nine laps to go to capture the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Two Rivers Jesse Brey scored a clean sweep in the IMCA northern sportmod class, winning his heat and fighting off Green Bay drivers Troy Jerovetz and Josh Long in the final laps the win the feature. Press Release (08-11-10)
ABC’s popular “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” television show is teaming up with 141 Speedway drivers Tim Czarnecki of Denmark and Chad Kaminski of Luxemburg for their special event on Friday, August 13th at Wisconsin’s newest third-mile, clay oval presented by Pro Label. More than two dozen employees with the show, along with nearly 200 volunteers associated with the home rebuilding project will be in attendance at the special event, which will be highlighted by fan and driver appreciation night with free beer and a corn roast following the races. The team from California has been in the area for two weeks, prepping for this latest show. Press Release (08-10-10)
Seymour’s Jamie Schmidt dodged a 10 car pileup and passed Chris Engels of Green Bay on lap six to collect the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at Seymour Speedway Sunday night. That massive 10 car pileup ensued on a lap three restart of the IMCA mod feature, which included the top two point men heading into the night: Points leader Benji LaCrosse of Luxemburg and Seymour’s Mike Mullen. the race was red flagged and a 30 minute delay ensued as track crews worked to tear the battered race cars apart. Press Release (08-9-10)
Three features hit the record books before rain washed away the final two during the second annual Nathan Bouche Memorial at the Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay Saturday night. Troy Muench (IMCA Stock Cars), Brad Lautenbach (IMCA Northern Sport Mods) and Gene Sternard (NEW Super Stocks) won features in nearly identical fashion before a heavy thunderstorm moved through the area forcing cancellation of the remaining two main events. Press Release (08-9-10)
Just a few days after arguably the largest crowd in many years saw the World of Outlaws Late Models put on a show at the famed half mile it was back to normal. Local favorites were again center stage and exciting the fans. The Bud Lynn Memorial races would take place to remember a long time driver and good friend of the track. Fieber would be the car to watch though as he would reel in Swedberg and with five to go move past on the inside. Fieber would set his cruise control and drive away to the win. Swedberg would finish second with Curtin and Justin Hirt rounding out the top four. Press Release (08-9-10)
Luxemburg’s Benji LaCrosse snuck past Little Suamico’s Sean Jerovetz out of the final corner of the final lap to capture the green-t0-checkered 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. LaCrosse also won his heat netting a sweep for the evening. A total of 127 cars signed in to do battle, including 21 IMCA modifeds, 23 stock cars, 32 northern sportmods, 11 street stocks, 22 hobby stocks and 18 sport fours. Press Release (08-7-10)
The 2nd Annual Nathan Bouche Memorial will take place this Saturday August 7th at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Nathan son of veteran racer Tony Bouche passed away in a farm accident a little more than 5 years ago. So this is a night to pay tribute to a life that was taken to soon. Nathan was a son, a brother and to many a best friend. To family and friends there will a surprise on display in honor of Nathan. Press Release (08-6-10)
Billy Moyer was perfect in Wednesday night’s blockbuster World of Outlaws Late Model Series event at Shawano Speedway. Twenty-one years after falling short of victory in the national tour’s only previous appearance at the half-mile fairgrounds oval, the three-time WoO LMS champion from Batesville, Ark., capped a sweep of the evening’s action with a convincing win in the 50-lap A-Main that was run before a capacity crowd. Press Release (08-5-10)
In front of a capacity crowd, Jason Czarapata pulled off the upset win in the IMCA Modified feature as part of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series show at Shawano Speedway. There were 36 IMCA Modified drivers on hand, including some of the best drivers in Wisconsin, if not the whole country. Czarapata flew around the outside of Mullen on the restart, and pulled out to a small advantage as Mullen and LaCrosse battled for second. As the laps dwindled, Czarapata pulled away from Mullen while LaCrosse faded to fourth with Mike Mullen grabbing the third spot. Zdroik recovered to move into fifth place. To the delight of the crowd, Czarapata, a Shawano Speedway regular, took the win and $2,000. Press Release (08-5-10)
Pulaski’s Rod Snellenberger drove around Seymour’s Shawn Wagner for the lead on lap 19 and hung on to capture the 30 lap IMCA stock car “Clash at the Creek” at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. De Pere’s Johnny “Hitman” Whitman padded his points lead with a feature win, beating out New Franken’s Brad Lautenbach at the line for the win. Press Release (08-5-10)
When the World of Outlaws Late Model Series last visited Wisconsin one month ago, Jimmy Mars made his home-state fans proud with a powerful victory. Can the superstar racer from Menomonie, Wis., shoot down the traveling invaders again when the national tour returns to the Badger State on Wednesday night (Aug. 4) for a much-anticipated 50-lap, $10,000-to-win event at Shawano Speedway? Mars sure hopes so. Press Release (08-1-10)
Great racing action greeted a large crowd at Shawano Speedway, as Ron Berna won a thrilling WISSOTA Late Model feature. Jerry Wilinski won his second IMCA Modified feature of the year, while Larry Karcz Jr. won his first IMCA Stock Car feature of the year at the Speedway. A.J. Diemel won his fifth FASTRAK Late Model feature and Clint Forstner won his fourth IMCA Northern SportMod feature of the year. Press Release (08-1-10)
Former IMCA Modified Champion Jeremy Jacobs took the lead away from Rick Johnson and went on to win his first feature of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Other feature winners were Kyle Wanner (stockcar), Brad Lautenbach (sport mod), Travis Hackett (hobby Stock), James Bosman (street stock) and Matt Prouty (four-cylinders) Kyle Wanner picked up his second feature win of the season in the IMCA Stock Cars. Press Release (08-1-10)
Pulaski veteran Brad Rohloff found the wet, heavy track to his liking at Luxemburg Speedway. Rohloff fought off defending track champion Brian Mullen in the final laps to capture the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Pulaski veteran Brad Rohloff found the wet, heavy track to his liking at Luxemburg Speedway. Rohloff fought off defending track champion Brian Mullen in the final laps to capture the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Ellisville’s Bob Waechter passed Suamico’s Jerry Leary for the lead on lap 18 and survived a late race caution to win his first, 22 lap IMCA stock car feature of the season. Press Release (07-31-10)
MSA Sprint Cars will headline an all open wheel special brought to you by the Door County Fair in association with Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway on Thursday August 5. IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Northern Sport Mods will be on hand. IMCA drivers will be racing for State, Regional and National points. Mods will be running for $800 to win and Sport Mods will race for $400 to win, 6pm start time. Press Release (07-30-10)
Shawano Speedway will be hosting a World of Outlaws Late Model Series event on Wednesday, Aug. 4. It will be the first time since 2003 that a national touring late model series will appear at the Speedway. In what could arguably be one of the biggest races in the history of Shawano Speedway, the 50 lap late model feature will pay $10,000 to the winner. The local IMCA Modified drivers will also be part of the show, with the winner of the 20 lap feature receiving $2,000. Press Release (07-30-10)
Quietwoods RV Sales & Service will be the title sponsor for this Saturday July 31 at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Due to last weeks rainout Quietwoods RV and Miller Lite will team up for the 4th Annual Christmas in July night.. Miller will have tons of giveaways during the nightly events. Press Release (07-30-10)
Navarino veteran Terry Anvelink drove around Brookfield’s Ted Dolhun on a lap three restart to capture the WDLMA 25 lap IMCA modified feature on at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. A total of 120 cars pulled through the pit gate, including 22 WDLMA late models, 22 IMCA modifieds, 28 stock cars, 21 northern sportmods, 16 sport fours and 11 vintage cars. Veteran Dean Maurer sweated out several caution periods and a late race surge from Green Bay’s Eddie Muenster to win his first 20 lap feature. Muenster settled for second, followed by Two Rivers’ Kyle Kudick, Green Bay’s Kyle Lentz and Pulaski’s Brad Rohloff. Press Release (07-29-10)
Six individuals, including five former drivers and one track photographer will be inducted into the newly created Luxemburg Speedway Hall of Fame on Legends night Friday, August 6 at the track. Press Release (07-28-10)
A rare Friday night racing program, fully IMCA sanctioned, will take place Friday, August 13 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. The show has been added, in part because Luxemburg Speedway is off that night and 141 Speedway is trying to make up for several rainouts that have hit the track this year. IMCA modifieds, stock cars, northern sportmods, hobby stocks and sport fours will compete in a sanctioned program that will dole out state, regional and national points. Press Release (07-28-10)
Luxemburg’s Benji LaCrosse passed De Pere’s Dean Maurer with two laps to go to win the caution free, 20 lap IMCA modified feature at Seymour Speedway Sunday night. A season high 170 cars showed up to race, including 25 late models, 29 IMCA modifieds, 31 stock cars, 30 northern sportmods, 28 street stocks and 27 4 bangers. Kewaunee’s Brad Theys earned his IMCA northern sportmod victory the hard way. Press Release (07-26-10)
The second race of the Triple Crown Racing Series will be held at the Upper Peninsula International Raceway at the Escanaba Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Pit gates open at 2:00 PM EST and the grandstand opens at 4:00 PM EST. A Driver Meet & Greet and car display will be held in front of the grandstand from 5:00 to 6:00 PM EST in front of the grandstand. Checkered Flags will be passed out to the first 600 children who can have drivers autograph them. Racing begins at 7:00 PM EST featuring Small Cars (4/6 Cylinder), Micro Sprints, Junior Mini Sprints & Tough Trucks. Press Release (07-25-10)
After numerous days of rain during the week and more rain on Saturday morning, Shawano Speedway was forced to cancel its racing program due to wet conditions. It was the fifth time the Speedway was forced to cancel its racing program in 2010. Press Release (07-25-10)
Due to a late rain storm Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway has cancelled for July 24. Next Saturday night racing will resume with Quietwoods RV Sales & Service and Miller Lite (Breast Cancer Awareness night) Action will heat up with IMCA modifieds, stock cars, hobby stocks, northern sport mods, street stocks & 4 cylinders in action. Press Release (07-24-10)
Green Bay’s Eric Van Iten would not let a broken cheekbone stop him, as he passed Dean Maurer of De Pere for the lead on lap nine and went on to capture the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Wednesday. A total of 94 cars pulled through the pit gate, including 17 IMCA modifieds, 22 stock cars, 19 northern sportmods, 18 grand national sportsman and 16 sport fours. Press Release (07-22-10)
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Miller Lite will be the title sponsor for this Saturday July 24 at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Miller will have tons of giveaways during the nightly events. For the fourth year in a row ThunderHill will have a Christmas in July theme. Including a sky diving Santa Claus at intermission courtesy of Sky Dive Door County. Press Release (07-22-10)
On a special night at Shawano Speedway when Bobby Bennett and Jerry Muenster were inducted into the Shawano Speedway Hall of Fame, Terry Anvelink, a HOF inductee in 2009, won the WISSOTA Late Model feature. Jason Czarapata won his first IMCA Modified feature of the year, while Shawn Wagner won his second straight IMCA Stock Car feature of the year at the Speedway. A.J. Diemel won his fourth FASTRAK Late Model feature and Jason Guyette won his first IMCA Northern SportMod feature of the year. Press Release (07-18-10)
Rain forced NEW DIRT officials to cancel the racing program at Seymour Speedway Sunday night. he late model show, originally scheduled for July 4 which has been rained out three weeks in a row, will be run next week July 25. Press Release (07-18-10)
Jay Matthias capture his first checker of season in the IMCA Modifieds after passing Dave Zeitler on lap 3 at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Other feature winners were Scott Reinhardt (stockcar), Jeff Vlies (sport mod), Luke Lemmens (hobby Stock), Ryan Brandes (street stock) and Jeremy DuBois (four-cylinders). Press Release (07-18-10)
De Pere’s Jay Matthias fought off Luxemburg’s Benji LaCrosse in the final laps and hung on to win his first, 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday. A total of 127 cars signed in to do battle, including 27 IMCA modifeds, 29 stock cars, 34 northern sportmods, 20 hobby stocks and 17 sport fours. Press Release (07-17-10)
141 Speedway in Francis Creek has announced that the Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association late models (WDLMA) will make an appearance at the high-banked third mile, clay oval on Wednesday night, July 28. The IMCA hobby stocks scheduled appearance for the night has been cancelled. Press Release (07-17-10)
Dave Hatch Racing will be the title sponsor this Saturday July 17 at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Dave Hatch is a long time supporter of local dirt track racing and ThunderHill. In addition ThunderHill his will hosting the 2nd Annual King of The Hill Modified Tournament, courtesy of Packerland Whey. This special event will take place during intermission and will pay $500 to the winner. Press Release (07-14-10)
A pair of late afternoon showers forced NEW DIRT officials to cancel the racing program here at Seymour Speedway Sunday night. It’s the second week in a row that the second round of the summer holiday classic late model series was rained out. Press Release (07-11-10)
After years of trying and coming up short the previous week, Todd Frank bested the WISSOTA Late Model field at Shawano Speedway, winning his first ever feature at the track. Brandon Czarapata won his second IMCA Modified feature, while Shawn Wagner won his first IMCA Stock Car feature of the year at the Speedway. Dave Fieber won his third FASTRAK Late Model feature and Chad Guyette won his first IMCA Northern SportMod feature of the year. Press Release (07-11-10)
Longtime veteran Chris Derenne held off a late charge from Jared Siefert to win his first IMCA Modified feature in several years Saturday night at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. Derenne shared the spotlight with five other first time 2010 winners; Kyle Wanner in the IMCA Stock Cars, Rod Solem in the IMCA Northern Sport Mods, Todd Everard in the Super Stocks, Travis Hackett in the IMCA Hobby Stocks and 4 Cylinder rookie Joey Scoon. Press Release (07-11-10)
Gillett’s Kyle Frederick assed New Franken’s Troy Muench with three laps to go and went on to win the caution free, 22 lap IMCA stock car feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night on Custom Windows Plus night at the races. A total of 130 cars signed in to do battle, including 24 IMCA modifeds, 26 stock cars, 28 northern sportmods, 18 street stocks, 20 hobby stocks and 14 sport fours. Press Release (07-10-10)
Brillion’s Alex Stumpf fought off his brother Ben Stumpf at the line to win the grand national sportsman feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Wednesday night. Alex Stumpf also won his heat, scoring a sweep for the evening. The remaining four divisions features were rained out. Press Release (07-8-10)
As many of you know Tony Bouche’s son, Nathan passed away in 2005. Nathan was gearing up and was ready to take over the driving duties for his dad’s IMCA Stock Car the next season. Tragically Nathan lost his life in a farming accident in October of 2005. Tony a 30 plus year veteran in racing is asking the racing community for their help in getting the Ford ThunderBird on the track for the August 7 date. The car will be outfitted with the #27 which is the number Nathan wanted. The car will only be raced each year during the Nathan Bouche Memorial Event. Donations are a one time thing, once the car is done it will always stay that way. Press Release (07-8-10)
The Feisty 4 Cylinders will be in the spot light on Lakeside Painting and Sherman Williams night at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway this Saturday July 10. Time permitting we will have driver intro’s for the 4 cylinder feature. Chargin Charlie Kroll picked up the win in the IMCA Stock Cars, his first at ThunderHill. Kroll fought of point leader Greg Gretz who came home second. Once in victory lane, Kroll would be notified that the #60 of Kyle Wanner had claimed his engine. Kroll would accept the claim and the two parties would swap engines. Kroll now sits 3rd in the standing behind John Heinz and Gretz. Press Release (07-7-10)
Bright sunny skies greeted Fastrak Great Lakes drivers, race fans and Shawano Walmart customers Saturday afternoon. Several hundred fans stopped by to visit with drivers and get a close up look at the Fastrak Great Lakes Late Models. Drivers Adam Janke, Cody Welch, Josh Moesch, Joel Bennett, Jeff Curtin, and former Fastrak driver Craig Bartz spent three hours lifting kids in and out of their cars and posing for pictures. Bartz's daughter Jordan brought her racing go cart and had fun showing it to the youngsters in attendance. Over three hundred people stopped by to see the cars. $64 was raised for the Children's Miracle Network. Press Release (07-5-10)
Custom Windows Plus team driver “General Jed” Troy Jerovetz of Green Bay currently leads IMCA’s national IMCA northern sportmod point standings. erovetz is coming off one hot weekend, where he captured feature wins Friday night at Luxemburg Speedway and Saturday night at Shawano Speedway. His attempt to score the hat trick was thwarted Sunday night when Seymour Speedway’s program was cancelled by rain. Press Release 07-5-10)
A pair of late afternoon showers forced NEW DIRT officials to cancel the racing program here at Seymour Speedway Sunday night. Press Release (07-4-10)
James Lee Tebon used the inside lane for all 20 laps and cruised to his first win of the season at the Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Charlie Kroll picked up the win in the IMCA Stockcars after a race long duel with Greg Gretz. Other winners on the night were Adam Pallex in the IMCA Hobby Stocks, Jeff Vlies in the IMCA Northern Sportmods, Eddie Anschutz in the N.E.W. Super Stocks, and Brian Johnson in the 4 Cylinders. Press Release (07-4-10)
The weather was hot and so was the action on the track Saturday night at Shawano Speedway. Justin Ritchie won his first WISSOTA Late Model feature of the year in a thrilling race. Eric Scribner won his second IMCA Modified feature, while Mike Schmidt won his first ever feature in the IMCA Stock Car division. A.J. Diemel was back in victory lane in the FASTRAK Crate Late Model division. Troy Jerovetz won his first IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Press Release (07-4-10)
Current IMCA national northern sportmod points leader Troy Jerovetz of Green Bay padded his points lead, by scoring a clean sweep at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Seymour’s Brian Mullen fought off arch rival Eddie Muenster of Green Bay in the final ten laps to capture the 25 lap IMCA modified feature. Kewaunee’s Brian Bruechert fought off arch rival Troy Muench of Union to win the time shortened, caution plagued 18 lap IMCA stock car feature. Muench took second, followed by Luxemburg’s Dave De Grave, former street stock driver Mike Coel and Casco’s Matt Junio. Press Release (07-3-10)
Oconto Falls Lance Arneson passed Frog Station’s Dan Ratajczak for the lead on lap nine and fought off points leader Jared Siefert of Green Bay to capture his first, 20 lap IMCA modified feature of the year here at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Wednesday. Pulaski’s Rod Snellenberger scored his second straight, 20 lap IMCA stock car feature. Press Release (07-1-10)
141 Speedway in Francis Creek is ready to host the second appearance of the Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association late models (WDLMA) Wednesday, July 14 on TA Motorsports/4 Seasons Lawn Care night. It will be the second appearance of the season for the WDLMA late models at Wisconsin’s newest dirt track, following the largest crowd of the year June 16 when Waukesha’s Rick Scheffler bested the field of 28 late models. “We thought for our first appearance the staff there treated us great and the facilities are top notch,” said WDLMA president Bill Behling. Press Release (07-1-10)
The IMCA Sport Mods will be in the spot light on Poh’s Corner Pub & Stauber Electric night at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway this Saturday July 3. Time permitting we will have driver intro’s for the Sport Mod feature. Press Release (07-1-10)
Luxemburg’s Benji LaCrosse slipped under Greenville’s Travis Spaulding to take the win on a restart with three laps to go and went on to win the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at Seymour Speedway Sunday night. A total of 122 cars showed up to race, including 21 IMCA modifieds, 30 stock cars, 23 northern sportmods, 26 street stocks and 22 4 bangers. Hortonville’s Travis Van Straten passed Krakow rookie Kevin Birr for the lead on lap 12 and went on to win the 20 lap IMCA northern sportmod feature. Press Release (06-28-10)
The weather once again cooperated with the Shawano Speedway racing program. Paul Parker won his second WISSOTA Late Model feature of the year. Tim Van De Hei and Dan Michonski both won their second features in a row in the IMCA Modified and IMCA Stock Car divisions. Brett Swedberg won his first FASTRAK Crate Late Model feature of the year, while Clint Forstner won his third IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Press Release (06-27-10)
Defending stock car champion Mike Pierrard used a late race caution to pass Kyle Wanner to win the IMCA stock car feature at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Other feature winners were Mike Wedelstadt (Modified), Tom Stark (sport mod), Rob Waechter Jr. (hobby Stock), Josh Novak (street stock) and Ralph Liegeois (four-cylinders). Mike Wedelstadt passed Jeremy Jacobs and went on to win his first feature of the season in the IMCA Modifieds. Press Release (06-27-10)
New Franken’s Shawn Kilgore led every lap and survived five caution periods to capture the 30 lap IMCA modified feature during night two of the Badger State Showdown presented by CZ’s Bushville Lanes at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Defending race winner Eric “Chummy” Arneson of Oconto Falls came out on top of a race long duel for the lead with Luxemburg’s Dennis Miesler to win the IMCA northern sportmod feature. Press Release (06-26-10)
Travis Cain’s busted drive shaft hands Troy Jerovetz the IMCA Sport Mod victory at 141 Speedway. Other feature winners were Eric Van Iten (Mods), John Heinz (stockcar), Todd Smith (Grand National), and Sam Ambrosious (sport 4). John Heinz passed Jamie Colwell on lap 15 and picked up the checkers in the IMCA Stockcars. Press Release (06-25-10)
Former IMCA stock car champion Jason Czarapata of Pulaski made a triumphant return to Luxemburg Speedway in his IMCA modified Thursday night. Czarapata passed Luxemburg’s Jared Siefert on lap six for the lead and went on to win on night number one of the Badger State Showdown presented by CZ’s Bushville Lanes in Denmark. Muench fought off Oconto’s Dustin Loberger and Green Bay’s John Heinz in the waning laps to collect the IMCA stock car win. Seymour’s Shawn Wagner and Kewaunee’s Greg Gretz took fourth and fifth, respectively. Press Release (06-24-10)
The IMCA Hobby Stocks will be in the spot light on Wicked Witch Enterprises night at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway this Saturday June 5 . Time permitting we will have driver intro’s for the Hobby Stock feature. Luke Lemmens is eying first title as he sits with a 15 point lead in the hobby stocks over defending champion Frank Paul. With his second feature win of the season Brandon Peterson moved into the third spot 16 back. Press Release (06-23-10)
Seymour’s Shawn “Lunchbox” Wagner captured his fifth 20 lap IMCA stock car feature of the year at Seymour Speedway Sunday. The defending track champion also won his heat, sweeping the class for the night. A total of 131 cars showed up to race, including 26 IMCA modifieds, 31 stock cars, 22 northern sportmods, 28 street stocks and 23 4 bangers. Press Release (06-21-10)
Kyle Kudick was able to fend of a late race charge from Mike Wedelstadt to pick of his first win of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway . Other feature winners were Greg Gretz (stockcar), Brad Lautenbach (sport mod), Brandon Peterson (hobby Stock), And Paluch (street stock) and Jeremy DuBois (four-cylinders). Press Release (06-20-10)
Denmark's Todd Welsing inherited the lead on lap 113 when leader Greg Banker of Bonduel dropped out. The enduro veteran went on to win the Tisler Salvage 250 at 141 Speedway Saturday night as he finished 13 laps ahead of 2nd place finisher Norb Rivest of Sheboygan Falls. Denmark's Mark Mincheski led the first 100 laps until his machine dropped out due to mechanical problems. Banker inherited the top spot, but his lead was short lived as his machine dropped out on lap 113, giving the lead to Welsing. Press Release (06-19-10)
Luxemburg’s Benji LaCrosse passed Sturgeon Bay’s Billy LeMieux on lap 18 and went on to capture the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night, his second straight feature here of the year. A total of 124 cars signed in to do battle, including 24 IMCA modifeds, 29 stock cars, 31 northern sportmods, 25 hobby stocks and 15 sport fours. Press Release (06-19-10)
Lowell Bennett held off a charge by Steve Apel in a green-white-checkered finish to score his second feature win of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway in the PMF Landscape Supply Scout Night 60. “We had a battle on our hands and that ’16 car (Apel) was pretty quick,” Bennett exclaimed from victory lane, “It was just a heck of a lot of fun here.” Press Release (06-21-10)
Waukesha’s Rick Scheffler slipped inside Glenbeulah’s Tim Buhler for the lead with five laps remaining to capture the 25 lap WDLMA late model feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. A total of 133 cars pulled through the pit gate, including 28 WDLMA late models, 25 IMCA modifieds,32 stock cars, 23 northern sportmods, and 25 sport fours. In the IMCA modified main it was a carbon copy of last week’s feature, as Green Bay drivers Eddie Muenster and Jared Siefert squared off for the lead, with Muenster fending off his good friend for the second straight week to take the victory. Siefert settled for second at the pay window. De Pere’s Dean Maurer posted his best finish of the year placing third. Oconto Falls’ Lance Arneson and Green Bay’s Eric Van Iten rounded out the top five finishers. Press Release (06-18-10)
With cooperation from mother nature racing is set to resume at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway this Saturday June 19. All Budweiser products are only $1.00 In association with Budweiser, Sonny’s Pizzeria and Arctic Glacier will be on hand with giveaways. Sonny’s Pizza is available each and every Saturday night at the concession stand. Press Release (06-16-10)
Luxemburg Speedway track officials are busy putting the final touches on the annual Badger State Showdown presented by CZ’s Bushville Lanes Thursday June 24 and Friday June 25. The traditional two day special boasts the highest paying IMCA sanctioned event in Wisconsin history. More than $30,000 will be doled out in the two day show between four divisions. The winner of the IMCA modified feature Friday night will be placed on the Fastshaft All Star ballot for the race of champions at the IMCA Supernationals at Boone (IA) Speedway in September of 2011. Press Release (06-15-10)
Luxemburg Speedway track manager Rick Goral is hoping that Robinson Metals night June 18 at the third-mile, clay oval might shake the weather jinx that has plagued the track all season. To date, five of eight scheduled races have been rained out in 2010. “Two years ago I believe we had seven rainouts, but to have this many right out of the box is pretty tough,” said Goral. “We’re hoping our luck will change, and the sooner the better.” Press Release (06-15-10)
It will be the night for four cylinders to shine on June 19 at 141 Speedway as Wisconsin’s newest, high-banked, third-mile, clay oval will run a 300 lap enduro under the lights beginning at 7 p.m. The only time the race will be halted will be for red flags. Press Release (06-15-10)
141 Speedway in Francis Creek is ready to host the locally popular Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association (WDLMA) late models Wednesday, June 16 presented by Van Drisse Oil of Luxemburg and Gandrud Chevrolet in Green Bay. The night will be highlighted by a 25 lap feature, which pays $1,200 to win. Among the expected entrants is current WDLMA points leader and multi time Hales Corners Speedway champion Russ Scheffler of Waukesha. Scheffler is coming off a victory at Plymouth Dirt Track last Saturday. In addition, a special trophy dash featuring the top two finishers in each heat will run a special fast dash sponsored by B & B Racing Engines and Behling Racing Equipment. Press Release (06-15-10)
Heavy rains all week long including heavy showers Saturday forced NEW DIRT officials to cancel the racing program scheduled for Seymour Speedway Sunday. Weekly racing will resume Sunday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Press Release (06-13-10)
After working all day to get the track in racing condition because of all the rain during the previous few days Shawano Speedway got its racing program underway as scheduled Saturday night. But rain showers during the IMCA Modified heat races put an early end to the program. It was the second week in a row the Speedway was forced to cancel its racing program, and the fourth time this race season. The Speedway will resume its season on Saturday, June 19, with the racing action getting underway at 6 p.m. Press Release (06-12-10)
Due to the amount of rain the past few days, the scheduled races at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway have been canceled. There is too much standing water on the track surface. Press Release (06-12-10)
Heavy rains have forced Luxemburg Speedway track officials to cancel the races scheduled for June 11. It was the fifth rainout of the year at the third-mile, clay oval. To date, only three races have been run in 2010. Next Friday, June 18 Robinson Metals will sponsor the races. The kid's coin toss will be held next Friday night. Press Release (06-11-10)
Fans of all ages will be able to get there favorite drivers autograph on Sonny’s Pizzeria night at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway this Saturday June 12. Sonny’s Pizza is available each and every Saturday night at the concession stand. Press Release (06-10-10)
Green Bay's Eddie Muenster and Pulaski's "Hot Rod" Snellenberger both scored clean sweeps in the IMCA modified and IMCA stock car classes, respectively, at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Joining the duo in clean sweeps were De Pere's Johnny Whitman and Brillion's Ryan Brandes, who pulled off the same feat in the IMCA northern sportmod and street stock classes, respectively. Press Release (06-10-10)
Custom Windows Plus team driver Kyle Frederick of Gillett had the crowd on it’s feet at Seymour Speedway June 6, as the veteran IMCA stock car driver fought off many of the toughest drivers in the country, including defending track champion Shawn Wagner, to win the feature and snap Wagner’s four straight win streak. Press Release (06-8-10)
With four rainouts this season already and just three nights of racing in, Luxemburg Speedway track promoter Rick Goral is hoping for good things from Mother Nature when Potts Beverly Gardens in Denmark hosts kid’s coin toss night Friday, June 11 at the third-mile, clay oval. Green Bay’s Jared Siefert leads Green Bay’s Kyle Lenz by seven points in the Budweiser IMCA modified class while Suamico’s Josh Long leads Green Bay’s Troy Jerovetz by one point in the Tri County Heating IMCA northern sportmod class. Press Release (06-8-10)
Luxemburg’s Benji LaCrosse passed Little Suamico’s Danny Deau for the lead on lap 14 and went on to capture the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at Seymour Speedway Sunday night. With his heat win LaCrosse netted a sweep for the evening. Gillett’s Kyle Frederick followed suit, winning his heat and fending off arch rivals John Heinz of Green Bay and Pulaski’s Rod Snellenberger to win the 20 lap IMCA stock car feature and his heat, garnering a sweep for the night. Press Release (06-7-10)
Rainy and cold weather forced Shawano Speedway to cancel its racing program. It is the third time the Speedway has been forced to cancel its racing program. The Speedway will resume its season on Saturday, June 12, with the racing action getting underway at 6 p.m. Press Release (06-5-10)
Rain showers fell upon Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway about an hour before start time, canceling tonight's racing events. Racing will resume next week, June 12, sponsored by Sonny's Pizzeria of Door County. During intermission, fans will be able to "meet and greet" drivers for autographs in front of the grandstands. Press Release (06-5-10)
Heavy showers early Friday morning flooded both the pit area and the third-mile, clay oval, forcing Luxemburg Speedway track officials to cancel the racing scheduled for tonight. Racing resumes Friday, June 11. Beverly Gardens will sponsor the night's activities, which will include kid's big wheel races. Racing gets underway at 7 p.m. Press Release (06-4-10)
The Street Stock division will be in the spot light on Arctic Glacier night at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway this Saturday June 5 . Time permitting we will have driver intro’s for the Street Stock feature. Arctic Glacier Inc., is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality packaged ice to consumers in Canada and the United States, their local distributor is managed local by former racer Don Aregoni Jr. Press Release (06-2-10)
For the third time this season persistent rain showers have forced 141 Speedway track officials to cancel the racing program Wednesday. Next Wednesday night, June 9 will be sponsored by Manitowoc Heating. The street stocks will be the guest class. Racing gets underway at 7 p.m.. Press Release (06-2-10)
Asphalt Racing
It was a special night at Dells Raceway Park, as $45,000 worth of scholarships were awarded to students through American Speed Association and Ohio Technical College. In the Late Model division, Davy Pennel was fastest on track during qualifying with a time of 14.289 seconds. During the Assembly Products, Dash for the Cash, Rich Schumann Jr finally got the win that he has been looking for. Despite pressure from Bobby Kendall, Schumann stayed in the lead and cruised into victory lane. Press Release (08-10-10)
MIS E-News - Week of August 9, 2010 (08-10-10)
Lowell Bennett prevailed in an intense battle with Steve Apel and drove away to his fifth victory of the season in the 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I tell you what, he (Apel) was really strong, “Bennett described racing with Apel for the lead, “I saw him get loose a couple times and that’s how I got in there on the inside of him. Hats off to him, he ran me hard and that’s fun racing, I just love racing like that.” Press Release (08-9-10)
Performance Motorsports open house Friday 8/13 12pm-6pm and Saturday 8/14 8am-2pm. All Joes Racing Products on Sale DefNder Sale Door prizes Saturday. race car show Saturday, please call or e-mail to register car. (08-7-10)
On a picture-perfect night for racing, Scott Broughton picked up the win in the 40 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models for the third time in 2010. Bobby Wilberg won again in the Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman while Chester Ace (Roto Rooter Bandits), Todd Ambrose (Club LaMark Hobby Stocks), and Max McNamara (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) were also winners. Press Release (08-7-10)
Full Results from August 5th Fox River Racing Club - Current Point Standings (08-5-10)
MIS E-News -Week of August 2, 2010 (08-4-10)
FRRC Preview: Thursday, August 6th, 2010 Standard Electric Night, featuring Big Wheel Races at 6:45pm (08-4-10)
Saturday Night was Original Wisconsin Duck Night at Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Sanctioned Track. The Dells weekly divisions were joined on track by the Central States Region Super Cup series. A caution late in the race, moved the field back together, and after the restart Bernhagen gave Jankowski a run for his money. Side by side they battled for the lead but it was Jankowski in front when the checkered flag flew. This was the fourth feature win for Corey Jankowski this season. Brian Hakala and Ed Jackson won their heat races. Press Release (08-4-10)
Dennis Prunty took advantage of a late caution flag when Lowell Bennett’s engine expired and held off Conrad Morgan in a photo finish to win the Kwik Trip 60 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I guess Lowell Bennett blew an engine and I ran the outside of the 16 car (Steve Apel) for a long time and then I had to start on the inside of Conrad Morgan, “Prunty said, reviewing the exciting race from victory lane, “man his car has got some horsepower and it was tough holding him off, I drove my ass off.” Press Release (08-2-10)
Defending champion Jeremy Miller returned to victory lane tonight by winning the 40 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models. Bobby Wilberg won again in the Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman with Brad Luck in the Club LaMark Hobby Stocks, Chester Ace in the Roto Rooter Bandits, and Max McNamara in the Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends also earning checkered flags. Press Release (07-31-10)
Lowell Bennett took home his second Fox River Racing Club feature win of the season after starting the night with a wreck in the fast dash. Bennett started the feature from the seventh position and worked his way to the third position behind pole-sitter Andy Monday and Tim Rothe, who started in sixth. Brent Strelka returned to victory lane in the Limited Late Model division, winning his second feature of the season. Press Release (07-31-10)
Jamie Iverson will pilot Matt Maynard's #96 at Norway Speedway tomorrow night. Jamie will also drive the car for the remaining schedule of Thursday Nights at Wisconsin International Raceway. (07-29-10)
Fox River Racing Club July 29th Full Results - Current Point Standings (07-29-10)
MIS E-News July 28, 2010 (07-28-10)
Legendary Whitetails, a nationwide catalog of apparel, gifts and accessories for whitetail hunters and their families, is proud to join the Slinger Speedway to sponsor the 2nd Annual Legendary Whitetails Slinger SlamFest! Expected to be a sell out this year, fans will enjoy breathtaking track events including School Bus Races, Trailer Races, the Gauntlet (check it out on YouTube), Figure 8 Racing, Roller Derby, Stunt Shows and more! Press Release (07-28-10)
Dennis Prunty has made the outside lane work for him at the Slinger Super Speedway in the past. He admits to liking the outside lane, yet would pick the inside lane if given the choice. Two weeks ago at the Slinger Nationals, he was forced to take the outside lane despite thinking he should have had a choice. As much as he likes the outside, the outcome wasn't to liking, as he spun his tires on a late race restart and had to settle for second. Press Release (07-26-10)
The pits were filled to capacity Saturday night at Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Sanctioned Track, with a season high of 32 cars qualifying in the Bandit division. The Mid-American Stock Car Series also had a record setting 29 cars for the Dells Duel Part Two. Late Models, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, and American Super Cups rounded out the field. With only 10 laps to go in the race, the field was realigned single file and Bobby Kendall in the lead. Kendall took off on the restart and flew into Victory Lane for his first feature win of the 2010 season. Heat race winners were Ed Jackson, Kyle Wolosek, and Corey Jankowski. Press Release (07-26-10)
We see Todd Baumann has his Super Late Model for sale on Racing junk. (07-25-10)
Due to the heavy rains and predictions for more rain later today, Madison International Speedway officials have cancelled tonight's racing program. (07-23-10)
Sunday Night July 25th is Rides for Kids in Race Cars Night. All Kids 11 and under will get a FREE ride in a real race car around the high banks of Slinger Speedway. A 60 Lap Super Late Model Feature will headline the racing card. 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. Press Release (07-23-10)
SAD NEWS: James "Sal" Salentine long time owner of Genal Racing Tires passed away. Obituary (07-22-10)
Wisconsin International Raceway has rained out for this evening. The track has taken on heavy amounts of rain even before the heavy rain that is expected to come today. (07-22-10)
MNM Racing Week 7 & 8 Update (07-22-10)
MIS E-News -Week of July 19, 2010 (07-21-10)
Thursday, July 22nd SCOUT NIGHT preview and Wisconsin Builders Night (07-21-10)
Stands were filled with the weather hot and dry Saturday night for the Mike Ladika Remembrance/Beagles Night at Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Sanctioned track. In addition to the weekly classes, the Assembly Products $1,000 Late Model Shootout held its inaugural event. However, Ehde contacted officials, took responsibility for the caution and used the Gentleman's Agreement to give Poenhelt the top spot back. Rich Schumann Jr used the outside groove to move himself up to the front and at the halfway point was in second. Schumann continually challenged Poenhelt on the outside but just didn't have enough to get by him. When the checkered flag flew, Poenhelt had earned his $1,000 payday, saying, "This is the biggest prize and trophy of my career." Press Release (07-21-10)
Jon Reynolds Jr. captured the win in the inaugural Old Wisconsin 88 as the Big 8 Late Model Series debuted at the Slinger Super Speedway Sunday night, turning back a mid-race challenge from James Swan before holding off Jeremy Miller and Rob Braun for the victory. “This is the best racetrack in the world,” Reynolds told the crowd from victory lane, “I just love coming here and when they did this race with the Big 8 Series, I was just jumping up and down.” Press Release (07-19-10)
When Eugene Gregorich Jr. climbs behind the wheel of his super late model, it's like he's bringing a knife to a gunfight. A Kewaunee native who lives in Amherst Junction, Gregorich races an asphalt super late model on a shoestring budget and is chasing the dream of racing for a living. It's been tough sledding for much of the season, but his fortunes changed two weeks ago after the ASA Midwest Tour All Star Challenge race at Madison International Speedway. Green Bay Press Gazette (07-18-10)
It was a day Andy Monday would just as soon forget. On July 1, the 28-year-old Appleton driver fought a losing battle with his car in the Fox River Racing Club's Thursday night program at Wisconsin International Raceway. Full Story in Appleton post Crescent (07-18-10)
FRRC Tidbits: Jeff Van Oudenhoven ran a couple laps in practice and had problems with the car. The team ran back to their shop and brought out the back up car. We understand the team was having problems with the power steering rack. John Meidam was the fast qualifier, but dropped out of the feature, we are told the team had a fuel pump fail (the same thing that happened to Jeff Van Oudenhoven the week before). Limited Late Model driver Jack Pankratz has been suspended for the remainder of the 2010 season. (07-17-10)
It was a perfect summer night for racing at Madison International Speedway tonight and the fans witnessed some of the most exciting on track action of the season as part of Ho Chunk Gaming Night. Five drivers would go home with wins as Scott Broughton (Late Models), Bobby Wilberg (Area Sportsman), Don Fassett (Hobby Stocks), Lee Haag (Bandits) and Andy Jones (Legends) picked up wins. Press Release (07-17-10)
Sunday Night July 18, it’s the Old Wisconsin Smokehouse 88 Big Late Model Race. See an 88 lap Late Model Feature along with the Slinger Bee’s, Thunderstock, Figure 8, Midwest Sportsman, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars American Super Cup 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 (07-17-10)
Fox River Racing Club Full Results from July 15th - Current Point Standings - Red, White and Blue Point Standings (07-15-10)
MIS E-News Wednesday, July 14, 2010 (07-14-10)
FRRC Preview: The WAPL/Bud/Kurz Electric White Race is on tap for this Thursday Night, July 15th (07-14-10)
We've been hearing some rumblings of Tim Rothe getting behind the wheel of a dirt late model car. We understand the deal involves Pete Parker and a car he has in his shop with very few nights on it. (07-9-10) UPDATE: We are told that the car is a Rocket Chassis that Paul Parker raced the last two seasons. Tim should be out in the car this Saturday at Shawano Speedway. (07-12-10)
Lowell Bennett wound up in victory lane following the 31st Annual Miller Lite Nationals Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway after on track fireworks following a late race restart dashed the efforts of Kyle Busch and Dennis Prunty, enabling Bennett to capture his fifth Nationals crown, tying Matt Kenseth for the most victories in the prestigious super late model event. Press Release (07-12-10)
Kids Night at Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Sanctioned track, is always an event you don't want to miss, and this year was no exception. The night featured inflatable games and activities sponsored by Viking Village Foods and Viking Express Mart, rides in the stock cars, an on-track autograph session. In the feature event, cautions and double file restarts changed up the field and the race leaders. Steve Lichtfeld took an early lead, with Brian Hakala right behind him. Contact between Hakala and Poenhelt gave Skyler Holzhausen the opportunity to move into second, and a lap later to capture the lead from Lichtfeld. With 13 laps to go Schumann was leading the field until his right front tire went flat causing him to leave the track surrendering the lead to Jankowski. When the checkered flag flew, it was Jankowski who visited Victory Lane. Ed Jackson and Mike Ehde won their heat races. Press Release (07-12-10)
Ryan Goldade piloted his #39 late model to victory lane in the 40 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models on Miller NIte at Madison International Speedway, an ASA member track. Bobby Wilberg won again in the Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman while Todd Ambrose (Club LaMark Hobby Stocks), Kyle Padfield (Roto Rooter Bandits), and Max McNamara (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) also were winners. Press Release (07-11-10)
Eddie Muenster likes having the best of both worlds. The veteran short-track racer from Green Bay gets clay on his shoes Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights racing at 141, Luxemburg and Shawano speedways, and rubber balls from asphalt slicks on Thursday nights competing at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna. Last year, Muenster partnered with Appleton's Matt Maynard, who owned two asphalt late models. "I had known Matt for years when I raced at Kaukauna, and we got along well," Muenster said. "Plus, we both had acquaintances through a mutual sponsor, Ken's Sports, so we hammered out a deal and I started racing for Matt." Full Story in Green Bay Press Gazette (07-9-10)
Wisconsin NASCAR drivers Scott Wimmer and Johnny Sauter will compete in the American Speed Association's Midwest Tour's Dixieland 150 on Tuesday night, Aug. 3 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Buchanan, track owner Roger Van Daalwyk confirmed on Thursday. Appleton Post Crescent (07-9-10)
When Brandon Wittman and Mike Lettau say that family comes first with their racing team, they aren't kidding around. That's why Wittman's first career Fox River Racing Club 20-lap super stock feature win last Thursday at Wisconsin International Raceway was so special. Appleton Post Crescent (07-9-10)
FRRC Tidbits: If you arrived early you may have noticed Mark Schroeder didn't take a qualifying lap or race. We understand his motor dropped a valve. A wreck in the late model dash took out Doug Mahlik, Jeff Van Oudenhoven, Pete Vandermolen Jr., and John Meidam. Jeff Van Oudenhoven's car was all put back together and ready to go for the feature. The team took the car out to shake it down during a heat race and the car stalled and wouldn't restart. The team found that the fuel pump had failed. (07-9-10)
Full Results from Thursday Night Thunder July 8th - Current Point Standings (07-8-10)
There is a new website that notifies anyone who enters a cell phone text number or an e-mail number or a twitter account. It is easy to sign up for and could save you unwanted gas money and or an un needed trip. Norway Speedway does this and suggested that we try it, as well. Here is the link to sign up http://my.rainedout.com and search Fox River Racing Club. (07-7-10)
MIS E-News Week of July 5, 2010 (07-7-10)
31st Annual Miller Lite Nationals Schedule of Events (07-7-10)
A spectacular fireworks display and a 50 lap Late Model Feature headlined Saturday, July 3rds North American Cup 50 at Dells Raceway Park. With point's battles heating up in all divisions, Late Model, Sportsman, Pure Stock, and Bandit racing entertained the huge crowd. Rich Schumann Jr set fast qualifying time with a time of 14.347 seconds. Then it was time for the Assembly Products Fast Dash. New to the dash this week Mike Ehde gained the coveted pole position. Cardell Potter, who has one win already in the four week series, quickly took over second place but with only 10 laps, Potter couldn't get by, and Ehde won the trophy and a potential spot in the 20 lap shootout taking place on July 17th. Press Release (07-5-10)
Race fans in attendance at the Slinger Super Speedway Sunday night were treated to an All-American type finish as underdog Jeff Holtz drove to his first career super late model feature victory in the Keith’s Marina Firecracker 85 Independence Day Special. “It took a long time and I’ve raced here for a lot of years but this is great,” Holtz told the crowd from victory lane, “I’m just so happy right now, I’m at a loss for words.” Press Release (07-5-10)
They can't explain why, but three of the Fox River Racing Club's top six drivers in the limited late-model division live within a few miles of each other. Brandon Conrad, Todd Verhagen and Jesse Oudenhoven all live in or around Freedom. Not only are they good friends, they also help each other out in a pinch by giving out parts or lending a hand in the shop. Full story in Appleton Post Crescent (07-3-10)
It's a proven fact that a lot of fans go to races just to watch the crashes. If that's the case, those fans were in their glory in Thursday night's Fox River Racing Club program at Wisconsin International Raceway in Buchanan, which drew more than 4,000 people who came to watch the fireworks in the sky after the fireworks on the track were over. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (07-3-10)
John Baumeister Jr. won the Big 8 Series Late Model 48 lap feature tonight in front of a crowd of 4,000 fans who witnessed another outstanding fireworks display compliments of ThunderCat. Also picking up feature wins were John Wood (ASA Trucks), Chad Knaus (Club LaMark Hobby Stocks), and Kyle Smith (International Four Cylinders). Press Release (07-3-10)
Full Results from Stockbridge Engineering Night at Wisconsin International Raceway - Current Point Standings as of July 1st (07-1-10) Story: Terry Baldry took home his third feature win of the season in the 35-lap late model feature, sponsored by Stockbridge Engineering. Baldry started the race from the fourth position, falling in line behind Mark Schroeder, Andy Monday, and Kyle Calmes. Schroeder took the early lead, as Monday and Calmes battled for second position. Baldry passed Calmes on lap two and began to work to the inside of Monday. The two raced side by side as Baldry took the position away from Monday on lap eight. Press Release (07-3-10)
Sunday Night July 4th is the Keith’s Marina Fireworks Extravaganza. See huge ground and aerial fireworks display along with an 85 lap Super Late Model Race. Super Late Models will be joined by: Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s Figure 8’s, one on one spectator races, and Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars. Qualifying starts at 4:45 with racing at 6:30 pm. Rain Date Monday July 5th. Thundercat Fireworks will be putting on one of the most spectacular fireworks shows you will see in Washington County! Press Release (07-1-10)
FRRC Preview - Fire in the SKY !!!!!! July 1st at W.I.R. (06-30-10)
MIS E-News Week of June 30, 2010 (06-30-10)
Lowell Bennett led the final 33 laps en route to his second consecutive super late model feature victory Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway, holding off Conrad Morgan to win the Yellowpages .com 60. “This has been one heck of a run here,” Bennett stated from victory lane referring to his win last week coupled with a prior victory on Thursday at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna as well as his son’s first Slinger Bees feature triumph earlier in the evening, “Right now I’m just a pumped, proud, Daddy.” Press Release (06-28-10)
Defending champion Jeremy Miller won for the second time in 2010 in the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models by taking top honors in the Construction Labor Management 40 in front of a great crowd on a perfect night for racing at Madison International Speedway. Miller was not the only driver to return to victory lane as Bobby Wilberg (Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman), Don Fassett (Club LaMark Hobby Stocks), Chester Ace (Roto Rooter Bandits), and Max McNamara (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) also picked up wins. Craig Jarvis won the Faster Pastor race. Press Release (06-26-10)
The 2010 Miller Lite Slinger Nationals presented by SUPERSEAL Grand Marshall will be five time Slinger Nationals Champion Dick Trickle. Trickle, Considered "America's Winningest Driver" with an estimated 1,200 career wins retired a couple of years ago and is currently residing in Iron Station, NC. The former Wisconsin Rapids native barnstormed the Midwest throughout the 70’s and 80’s until 1989 when he moved south to pursue a career in NASCAR and became the oldest Cup series Rookie of the Year at age 48. Press Release (06-25-10)
Full Results from Weld Specialty Night at WIR - Current Point Standings (06-24-10)
Fox River Racing Club Weld Specialty Supply Night Preview (06-22-10)
The 2010 event will again feature Matt Kenseth & Tony Stewart competing in a 100-lap Super Late Model feature event at Madison International Speedway, an ASA Member Track, on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. This year's race will be the fifth event on the 2010 American Speed Association Midwest Tour's schedule (www.asamidwesttour.com). The ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour will also be running on Tuesday. This is the first season for this division with a growing car count at each event. Press Release (06-22-10)
MIS E-News Week of June 21, 2010 (06-22-10)
Racing at Dells Raceway Park got even more exciting Saturday night with the addition of the Assembly Products Challenge. "I wanted to add some excitement to qualifying," President of Assembly Products, Ed Schell said, "the drivers are pushing themselves to qualify for the dash now." The top six late models in qualifying become eligible for the 10 lap fast dash and the Challenge. Assembly Products increased the purse for the fast dash for the next four weeks. In addition, they have challenged the drivers with a $1,000 bonus if one person can win the dash four weeks in a row. Press Release (06-22-10)
MNM Racing - Mike Higgins Press Release (06-22-10)
Slinger Speedway welcomes SUPERSEAL back to the 31st Annual Miller Lite Slinger Nationals as the presented by sponsor Sunday July 11th 2010. The President of SUPERSEAL, Ted Hubert is looking forward to traveling back to the World’s Fastest ¼ Mile Asphalt Oval. SUPERSEAL will have the team cars of Brian Johnson Jr and Michael Bilderback taking on the High Banks of Slinger. Brian Johnson Jr from Machesney Park, IL, is the 2009 ARCA West Series Champion. For 2010 Johnson Jr will be making select NASCAR Truck Series Races and Super Late Model Races. Press Release (06-21-10)
Rain may have prevented the Red Race from happening last Thursday night, but not even a caution could get in the way of Terry Baldry’s dominance this week. Baldry started the race from second position, outside of Frank Kreyer. Baldry pulled in front of Kreyer on the start and never looked back, leading every lap and winning the 75-lap Red Race, the first of the Red, White & Blue Series. Kreyer held on to finish second, while the nights fast qualifier, Lowell Bennett, finished third, working his way through the field from tenth place. Doug Mahlik finished fourth and Steve Holzhausen rounded out the top five. Press Release (06-20-10)
Racing tonight at Madison International Speedway has been rained out. The Big 8 Late Models, of which there would have been more than 40 tonight, will return on Friday, July 2nd as part of Gordie Boucher Night and the Fireworks Extravaganza. Press Release (06-19-10)
FRRC Tidbits: Tom Gee Jr. broke a shock mount before going through tech for qualifying. Was able to get the car back together, but unable to make it out for qualifying. John Meidam was running well in the feature, but had the car just shut off on him. Kevin Eggert broke a rocker arm in the motor. Mike Meyerhofer Jr. blew a motor going into turn 1 with Sawyer Effertz sliding in the oil and getting collected. We were told both cars most likely might need a front stub. The Late Model feature ran green to checkered stringing the field out. There was talk about throwing a caution flag in the White and Blue races to close the field back up. (06-18-10)
MIS E-News Week of June 14, 2010 (06-18-10)
Complete Fox River Racing Club June 17th Results - Current Point Standings - Red, White and Blue Point Standings (06-18-10)
Sunday Night June 20th is PMF Landscape Supply of West Bend Scout Night. All Scouts and Scout Leaders in Uniform will be admitted Free! A 60 Lap Super Late Model Feature will headline the racing card. 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. Press Release (06-16-10)
Mother Nature could not deter racing at Dells Raceway Park this past Saturday. As storms moved out of the area, Late Models, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, Bandits, and American Super Cups took on Wisconsin's Showcase Short Track. Setting the fast qualifying time for the Late Model Division this week was Rich Schumann Jr with a time of 14.307 seconds. Challenging Lensing, Kendall continued to fight for first but got tangled in lapped traffic giving Lensing Challenging Lensing, Kendall continued to fight for first but got tangled in lapped traffic giving Lensing the opening he needed to bring home his first checkered flag in the Late Model division. Nick Nolden won the fast dash; Rocky Breezer and Corey Jankowski won their heat races. Press Release (06-14-10)
Dennis Prunty topped the latest chapter in his rivalry with Lowell Bennett Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway as he charged to the lead following a late-race restart and held off Bennett for his fourth super late model feature victory of the season in the US Army/Reunion Night 60. “Lowell (Bennett) did a good job of keeping it low,” Prunty continued, explaining how he used the outside groove to take command of the race following a restart on lap 44, “He hasn’t figured it out yet…I like the outside!” “He gave it to me and I was laughing the whole time and I was like ‘thanks buddy…thanks for the win.’” Press Release (06-14-10)
Steve Holzhausen isn't sure how many times he has competed in the Red, White and Blue State Championship series at Wisconsin International Raceway in Buchanan, but this year running the entire series is among his top priorities. Appleton Post Crescent (06-13-10)
While he won't be there for the Red Race, former NASCAR truck star Bryan Reffner is planning to come to the White Race on July 15. Appleton Post Crescent (06-13-10)
Plans have been set for mid June for a testing session in Hickory NC in a NASCAR Camping World Truck. Truck owner Ramo and Cory Scott are interested in a full testing session. There are also plans in the works to run 6 ARCA races this year. Sawyer Effertz Racing (06-12-10)
After a rough start to his season, Zack Riddle reversed his fortunes tonight by winning the 40 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models. Four other drivers also won features with Bobby Wilberg (Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman), Todd Ambrose (Club LaMark Hobby Stocks), Chester Ace (Roto Rooter Bandits) and Max McNamara (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) taking home the honors on a warm and humid night of racing at Madison International Speedway. Press Release (06-12-10)
MIS E-News June 9, 2010 (06-10-10)
Jeff Van Oudenhoven had a new car out this evening. The car which is a Racetech Chassis is carrying a white paint scheme. (06-10-10)
WIR has rained out for this evening due to weather moving in and the rain. It was announced the rain date in for next Thursday June 17th. (06-10-10) MORE: The Red Race, the first race of the Red, White & Blue state championship series, will be run next Thursday. Among drivers in attendance was Ross Kenseth, son of 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Matt Kenseth, who is from Spring Valley, Ill. Ross said he planned to compete in all three legs of the 38th annual series. He said he wasn't positive, but he hoped to be able to return next week. Appleton Post Crescent (06-10-10)
We are told Lowell Bennett is putting the finishing touches on a car that will be powered by an LS Motor. The car will be driven by his brother Brady and tentative plans call for the car to be there weekly. (06-9-10)
Fox River Racing Club Red, White and Blue Order of Events (06-9-10)
This week, some travelers come to town to throw their hats in the mix in an attempt to be the 2010 Red, White and Blue State Champion. Some drivers who have plans to attend the Red race this week include #97 Steve Holzhausen, #25 Ross Kenseth, #42 Dennis Prunty, #72 Randy Schuler, #9 Keith Romenesko, #45 Brad Dahmer, #11 Chris Grimes and #18 Frank Nitzke. (06-8-10)
Fox River Racing Club Late Model Red Race Preview (06-8-10)
On and off the track, Dave Eggert and his son, Kevin, are partners. Owning and operating Sapphires Gentlemen's Club in Menasha keeps them plenty busy on a daily basis. But on Thursday nights, they take time away from the business to participate in the Fox River Racing Club's program at Wisconsin International Raceway in Buchanan, where Kevin is an up-and-coming late model stock car driver. The "Thanks dad" sticker on the back of his No. 98 Ford Fusion tells a lot of their special relationship, which began in the late 1990s on dirt tracks, through Dave's battle with a rare form of cancer last year and culminated with Kevin winning two of the last three features last season — including the Blue Race — to earn FRRC rookie of the year honors after finishing 11th in points. Appleton Post Crescent (06-8-10)
Dennis Prunty captured his third super late model feature victory of the season Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway by holding off Lowell Bennett to take top honors in the Ewald Ford of Hartford Miss Slinger 60-lap main event. “First off, I don’t want too much credit,” Prunty said afterwards, “I started in the second row and Lowell Bennett did come from the back and he was charging hard.” “I guess it’s going to be a show all season long,” Prunty continued, referring to the developing rivalry with Bennett as the two drivers have finished in the top two positions in three out of the last four weeks. Press Release (06-7-10)
Dells Raceway Park has announced that due to the inevitable storms coming into the area this afternoon and tonight that racing has been canceled. Join us next week for PEPSI and Blystone Towing & Repair Night. Late Models, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, Bandits and American Super Cups will be racing. Press Release (06-5-10)
Bobby Wilberg was definitely in the right place at the right time as the misfortunes of others became money in the bank for him as he won the 40 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models at Madison International Speedway, an ASA member track. Stephen Scheel won his first-ever feature in the Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman while Don Fassett (Club LaMark Hobby Stocks, Chester Ace (Roto Rooter Bandits), and Andy Jones (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) also found their respective ways to victory lane. Press Release (06-5-10)
MIS E-News Wednesday, June 3, 2010 (06-4-10)
Full Results from Gandrud Chevrolet Night at WIR - Current Standings as of June 3rd, 2010 (06-3-10)
FRRC Tidbits: Limited Late Model driver Jake Fuller tells us they will make it out next Thursday for the red race. The team has the car just about completed. Tim Rothe was missing from action last week. We understand he is helping out the Limited Late Model team of Greg Hauser/Phil Lehl which is running a car formally driven by Rothe. Tim still plans to race this season. (06-2-10)
Sunday Night June 6th Ewald’s Hartford Ford, Lincoln, Mercury presents the $1000 to win Miss Slinger Speedway Pageant. A 60 lap Super Late Model Feature will headline the racing events. 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. Press Release (06-2-10)
Warm weather and blue skies were the perfect backdrop for exciting racing Saturday night at Dells Raceway Park. The Mid American Stock Cars joined the Late Models, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, and Bandits on track. Points leader Corey Jankowski proved Saturday that he has the car to beat. Setting fast time in qualifying with a 14.363. Rookies Brian Hakala and Jim Bates started the feature off from the front row. Jankowski would start the race from the back of the field and only had 40 laps to maneuver through traffic. Working the outside groove of the track, Jankowski moved steadily towards the front of the pack and took over the lead. Despite a late caution, Hakala and Bates weren't able to gain on Jankowski and Corey received his second feature win for the year. Press Release (06-2-10)
Without her hubby on the track, racing at Wisconsin International Raceway just isn't going to be the same for Jessie Van Roy. After many years competing in street stocks on the quarter-mile and limited late models on the half-mile in Fox River Racing Club races, Randy Van Roy has retired to spend more time caring for their two children, Logan, 8, and Brett, 6. While Randy won't be in Quella's Chevrolet Impala, it will be in good hands. The replacement driver is Rod Brewe, who is no stranger to the half-mile at WIR, having been a top competitor and former champion in the Mid-American Series, which used to race several times a year at the track. Appleton Post Crescent (06-1-10)
Touring Racing
"My goal tonight is to finish. I know if I finish, it will be a good finish." Those were the words of NASCAR Camping World Truck series driver, Johnny Sauter before strapping in for the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net's "Dixieland 150." His words proved true as he took home the victory in the 29th Annual Tuesday night event at Wisconsin International Raceway. Press Release (08-4-10)
Regional racing heroes seem to be few and far between these days, but let's face it, what would short track racing be without them? There is no question that Wisconsin race fans are proud of the accomplishments of those who have made it to the next level, but there is also no denying that those who have stayed behind have become some of the most successful and competitive drivers in the country. This Tuesday night, August 3rd, the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net will head to Wisconsin International Raceway for the annual "Dixieland 150." Press Release (07-30-10)
2008 Blizzard Super Late Model Champion Josh Hamner has entered the 29th Annual Dixieland 150 at Wisconsin International Raceway. The event is on Tuesday, August 3rd. Hamner will drive for Ken Wills and the 5K Motorsports Team. Speed 51 (07-29-10)
NASCAR has the Daytona 500, the NFL has the Super Bowl, MLB has the World Series, and the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net has the Dixieland 150. This coming Tuesday, August 3rd marks the 29th annual running of the event. Practice gets underway at 1:20 pm with qualifying at 4:30 pm. Racing begins at 7:00 pm. General admission for all ages is $15. Advanced general admission, purchased through DJ's Speedzone is $13. For a full schedule and fan information, log on to www.asamidwesttour.com. Press Release (07-28-10)
Like baseball and football, auto racing is a sport that transcends from one generation to the next. But today's next generation has more things to capture their interest and short tracks around the country are looking for ways to get their attention to be a part of this sport or even be a fan. ASA Member Tracks are working overtime to create ways to get their attention to have that next generation to keep this sport successful. Press Release (07-28-10)
Several drivers from the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net will be heading up to State Park Speedway, an ASA member track, this Thursday night for the "Larry Detjens Memorial 105." While this is not an ASAMT sanctioned event, it is supported by the ASAMT because of their long-standing relationship with the Wimmer family and the Larry Detjens Sportsmanship Award given to a driver each year at the end of the ASAMT racing season. Press Release (07-26-10)
Tradition is defined as "a system of behavior followed by people continuously from generation to generation." In 1981 a Tuesday night tradition was born and generation after generation have taken part in the annual "Dixieland 150" at Wisconsin International Raceway. On Tuesday, August 3rd, the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net will continue to carry on the tradition with a new generation of drivers. This year, the ASA Midwest Tour is welcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series competitor, Scott Wimmer, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Johnny Sauter, who is currently third in the NCWTS standings. Press Release (07-23-10)
"KWIK TRIP STORES 125" WRAP-UP NOTES (07-22-10)
Jay Kalbus was aiming for another good finish as the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour headed to Raceway Park in Shakopee, MN this past Sunday. Not only did his aim hit the bullseye by taking home the victory in the "Kwik Trip Stores" 40 lap feature event, but Kalbus also took the point lead by eight points over Chris Marek. Tying the record for the number of Sportsman to compete in an ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour event this year, 27 drivers competed on Sunday night. The 99 of Brent Kane got the competition rolling as he topped the chart taking home the fast qualifier award. Press Release (07-21-10)
For the first time in 2010, someone with the name other than Kenseth beat Steve Carlson in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net. Twenty-six drivers took the green flag for the "Kwik Trip Stores 125" at Raceway Park in Shakopee, MN tonight. Mark Kraus and Steve Carlson led the field to the green flag. Haseleu was able to hold off Carlson for the last four laps to take home a much needed victory. "I don't know why, but I had a lot of grip on the outside. I knew that Steve would run me clean and he knows I would run him clean too. It was a lot of fun," said a very happy Haseleu. Press Release (07-19-10)
The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is working with Ford Racing Technology on a racer-friendly engine that will reduce costs without sacrificing horse-power; something every driver is looking for. Ford is looking to expand their sealed engine racing line-up with the higher horse-power market and the ASAMT is just the place to do that. Last October Mike "Lumpy" Lemke started working with Ford Racing Technology's Program Manager, Sportsman Circle Track Racing, Mike Delahanty on a state-of-the art engine package designed for competitiveness and cost savings. Press Release (07-14-10)
The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net and the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour are headed to Raceway Park in Shakopee, MN this weekend for the "Kwik Trip Stores 125" and "Kwik Trip Stores 40." This event marks the half-way point in the season for the ASAMT. As both divisions head into the mid-season, the points battles are starting heat up. With only six events remaining in the Super Late Model season, the championship is still up for grabs. The tight points battle gives even more credit as to why the ASA Midwest Tour has some of the best drivers in the country. Only 139 points separate the top-ten in the ASAMT. Steve Carlson has won three out of the first five events in ASA Midwest Tour competition so far this year. After an uncharacteristic DNF (did not finish) at Elko Speedway, Carlson found himself second in the overall point standings to Wausau, WI native, Chris Wimmer. Press Release (07-12-10)
The broadcast of the ASAMT "Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge 100" featuring Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart on Fox Sports North and Fox Sports Wisconsin will not air today at 11:30AM CDT as previously scheduled. The show was lost in-transit by FedEx and therefore did not make the deadline for today's airing. On behalf of the ASAMT, we apologize for the FedEx error and are working with FSN to reschedule the broadcast. We will announce the rescheduled date and time as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your understanding. (07-10-10 UPDATE: The ASAMT "Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge 100" originally scheduled to air this morning has been rescheduled. The event will be aired on Fox Sports North tomorrow (Sunday) at 3PM CDT and on Fox Sports Wisconsin on Monday at 11AM CDT. Please check you local listings for channel line-up. (07-10-10)
There is no question that the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net has some of the most talented stock car drivers in the country. But what makes a driver so talented? Chances are you have all heard someone say that "racing is just a bunch of cars going around in circles." Or, "racing is not a sport and race car drivers are not athletes." Well if you have friends that do not share the same level of interest in the sport, chances are you have had to defend your position a time or two. Press Release (07-9-10)
We all know the famous question that kids ask during a long journey, "Are we there yet?" Well, if any of your parents were like mine, the response was always "Only five more minutes." Whether it was six more or sixty more minutes, they always seemed to take forever. Well the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net started its journey for 2010 only two short months ago, and while I do not think many are asking if we are there yet, we do only have about "five more races," (well six to be exact), to go before we arrive at the end of another great season of racing. Press Release (07-7-10)
There were fireworks in the sky, and sparks on the track as the ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour returned to Madison International Speedway in front of a great crowd for the "Gordie Boucher 40" lap feature. The ASA Midwest Truck Tour joined the Big 8 Series along with the Madison local divisions Friday night. John Wood swept the night away. Wood was the fast qualifier with a lap time of 18.618, won his heat race, and was the victor by only 0.098 seconds over his older brother Jerry Wood in the feature event. Press Release (07-3-10)
The ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour joined the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net at Madison International Speedway last night for the "Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge" featuring Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart. Bobby Wilberg took the 35-lap feature event by storm, finishing almost a half-lap ahead of second place #62 Scott Null. Following WIlberg to the line were Scott Null, Chris Marek, Aaron Cain, and Mike Heelein, with Stephanie Losiniecki rounding out the top six. Jay Kalbus was having a great night when mechanical problems left him having to settle for fifteenth. Press Release (07-1-10)
The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net completed the fifth event of the season tonight at Madison International Speedway with the "Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge 100" featuring Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart. Matt Kenseth made a last lap move to the inside of Steve Carlson for the victory. Carlson, known as a man of few words, only had this to say, "Well, that's racing." While Ross Kenseth would have loved to finish second behind his dad, he was happy with his third place finish. "Racing against my dad was fun, but it is really like racing against another driver. I'm glad he won the race. He had great car. We needed a good run tonight and that's what we did," added Ross. Press Release (06-30-10)
The ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour was in Elko, Minnesota tonight at Elko Speedway for a 39-lap sportsman feature. Twenty-seven sportsman drivers were on hand for the event. Brent Kane took the top qualifying position followed by Chris Marek and Ted Reuvers. Conrad Jorgenson and Brent Kane each took home heat race victories. After the invert, Scott King and Kyle Kirberger were set to lead the 27-car field to the green for the start of the 39-lap feature. However just as the race was about to get under way, rain moved into the area. In hopes that the rain would pass, Elko track officials decided to have the sportsman drivers take several pace laps in an attempt to keep the track as dry as possible. However the rain won and washed out the remainder of the night's events. Press Release (06-27-10)
"The Swiss Colony All-Star 100" presented by Rockweiler Insulation is only a few days away. Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart will join 37 of the best drivers in the Midwest this Tuesday, June 29th at Madison International Speedway. Currently there are 39 drivers from six different states entered for this all-star event. Press Release (06-26-10)
Mauston, Wisconsin's Kelly Bires will help comprise a star-studded field for the Swiss Colony All Star Challenge 100 at Madison International Speedway in Oregon, Wis. on Tuesday, June 29th. The event is a sanctioned series point-race for the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour (ASAMT) presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net. Press Release (06-25-10)
The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net will be joined once again by the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour for the next event on Tuesday, June 29th at Madison International Speedway. The "Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge 100" featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup Champions, Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart, will include The "Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge 40" Sportsman feature in front of thousands of fans. This event will give the Sportsman drivers their chance to shine, not only in front of a great crowd, but this will also be the first televised event for the Sportsman division in 2010. Press Release (06-25-10)
The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net will be hosting the "Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge 100" featuring Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart along with Kelly Bires, on Tuesday, June 29th at Madison International Speedway. This marks the sixth annual event and the first year that the ASAMT has been a part of the event. Press Release (06-23-10)
"9TH ANNUAL ELMER MUSGRAVE MEMORIAL 100 WRAP-UP NOTES" (06-22-10)
The stars of the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net went head-to-head with Chicagoland's best in the "9th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial 100" at Illiana Motor Speedway in Schererville, IN tonight. Steve Carlson took home the checkered flag in his first ever Elmer Musgrave Memorial 100 victory and third victory of the season in front of a standing-room only Chicagoland crowd. Press Release (06-20-10)The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is heading to the Illiana Motor Speedway, an ASA member track, this Saturday, June 19th for the "9th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial 100" presented by Texas Corral Grill & Saloon. This historical event is held in memory and honor of the late Elmer Musgrave. Press Release (06-16-10)
In addition to the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net, and the ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour, the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour made its debut in Cedar Rapids, IA last Friday night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. Chris Marek took home his second win of the season, the first coming at Dells Raceway Park back in May. Press Release (06-14-10)
The ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour joined the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net for the third time this season. The Wood brothers have taken home the top-spot in all three events. Jerry Wood won the first two events at Madison International Speedway and Elko Speedway and younger brother, John Wood was able to come home victorious this past Friday night at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. Press Release (06-14-10)
"38th ANNUAL KEITH FLECK/MILLER 100" WRAP-UP NOTES (06-14-10)
From ASA Midwest Tour Announcer Chris Clark's Facebook: Word on Jonathan Eilen who crashed in the late stages of ASA race in Cedar Rapids...NO internal injuries. Cannot take more than 4 steps before collapsing. In process of extensive testing to figure it all out. Very "feisty" spirits and will remain at St. Luke's Hospital in CR until everything stabilizes. Say a little prayer folks...they will update me and I'll pass anything I hear along asap. (06-12-10) UPDATE: MRI shows a fracture in the #3 lumbar. He will spend "another night or two" at St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids and then a bit of a painful ride back home. Will have to wear a back brace for an undetermined amount of time. (06-12-10)
The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net made its third stop of the season at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, IA tonight for the 38th Annual Keith Fleck/Miller 100. Steve Carlson made history once again taking home his seventh and fourth consecutive Miller 100. Press Release (06-12-10)
The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is always looking for ways to help drivers and teams save money while remaining competitive in each and every race. Tires can be a huge cost, adding up to thousands of dollars throughout the season. The ASA Midwest Tour officials and Hoosier Tires have worked together to develop a tire that helps drivers save money while increasing the longevity of tire wear. The new tire design is a tougher, more durable compound with a completely new casing design that creates bite and durability all in one. Press Release (06-10-10)
The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is making its second of four stops in the month of June this Friday. All three ASA Midwest Tour divisions will be competing at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids on June 11th. This marks the 38th Annual Keith Fleck Miller 100 at the 1/2 mile oval. The Keith Fleck Miller 100 has a long history with many great drivers who have competed in the event. ASA Midwest Tour Swiss Colony Touring Star and 2009 ASAMT Champion, Steve Carlson has made history more than once in this annual event. He is the only six-time winner and three-time consecutive winner. He will try to make this his fourth consecutive and seventh overall Keith Fleck Miller 100 win. Press Release (06-9-10)
The ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour had another great race this past Sunday afternoon at Elko Speedway in conjunction with the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net. Driver of the #73 Pathfinder Chassis truck, Jerry Wood hung on to take his second consecutive feature victory of the season. "The truck was really good. Bill Collins made me work really hard, so it wasn't easy. Well, it's never easy, but it was a lot of fun today," exclaimed Jerry Wood. Press Release (06-8-10)
ELKO 100" PRESENTED BY GRANDSTAY.NET WRAP-UP NOTES (06-7-10)
After getting rained out on Saturday, the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net had a full day of racing today. Ross Kenseth, driver of the #25 Blain's Farm & Fleet Ford Fusion took home the checkered flag for his first ever ASAMT victory. Wimmer dropped a cylinder with 15 laps to go, but it did not hurt him and he continued to fight for the top spot. "He ran me real clean and I ran him hard. I was waiting for him to screw up but he didn't, Wimmer said with a smile. "I dropped a cylinder with 15 laps to go but it didn't hurt me too much." Press Release (06-7-10)The ASA Midwest Tour event at Elko Speedway has been postponed until tomorrow, Sunday June 6th. Front gates open and practice begins at 11AM. Qualifying will begin at 12:30 and racing starts at 1PM. Weather looks great for Sunday. All tickets and pit passes from today are valid for tomorrow's show. Press Release (06-5-10)
ASAMT "Elko 100" and ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour "Elko 40" this Saturday, June 5th at Elko Speedway. Practice at 12PM, qualifying at 4PM, racing at 5PM! This is a televised event which will air on Fox Sports Wisconsin and Fox Sports North on Saturday, June 19th at 11:30AM CDT. For more information go to www.asamidwesttour.com. In the event of inclement weather, the RAIN DATE for all divisions will be SUNDAY @ 1PM. (06-4-10)
It is the number one reason why a certain group of theme parks are successful and it keeps its customers coming back over and over. The same thing can also happen at short tracks all across the United States as well. It's all about promoting a positive experience at local short tracks. It's about creating an environment that will make anyone from a fan, a competitor, a sponsor, and employees to look forward to returning again and again. This year, the American Speed Association is promoting to its ASA Member Tracks and Series to be the leader of promoting those positive experiences. Press Release (06-4-10)
The ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour is getting ready to head north for the "Elko 40L presented by grandstay.net" at Elko Speedway in Elko, MN this Saturday night, June 5th. This is the second event for the newly formed Truck Tour division and after a five week hiatus, truck drivers and teams are ready to go racing. Press Release (06-4-10)
After five weeks off, the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is ready to get back to racing as the Tour heads to Elko Speedway for the "Elko 100" presented by grandstay.net this Saturday night, June 5th. Last year, ASA Midwest Tour Swiss Colony Touring Star, Steve Carlson took home both the ECHO/Oregon Cutting Systems "Quick Cut" Qualifier Award and the victory in the 125 lap event, the first of two stops at Elko Speedway in 2009. The West Salem, WI native held off Minnesota hometown heroes, Jake Ryan, Dan Frederickson, Donny Reuvers, Jonathan Eilen, and Adam Royle for the victory. Press Release (06-1-10)
Motor sports has been one of the fastest growing sports over the last several years. Fans flock to see their favorite drivers compete at high speeds running side by side, lap by lap. But what is it that makes this sport continue to grow and gain diehard fans? The answer is simple: Sponsorship and Marketing. Sports, especially stock car racing, have not always been considered a traditional means for companies to market their products and services. However all of that has changed as organizations have found ways to partner with drivers, teams, and racing organizations to create winning combinations for all of those involved. Press Release (05-26-10)
Both start the same way, you walk up and pay an admission fee, get handed a ticket, then go find a seat. The only thing is that one of the places, you find a seat in a theatre and the other is a seat that surrounds a racetrack. They both provide the same action, suspense, drama, and sometimes comedy. They both have stars showing off their talents in front of you. But there is a difference, one is on a large screen in a dark room and the other is live and outdoors with no need for 3-D glasses or the best in stereo sound. Press Release (05-26-10)