Dirt Racing

Track officials from Luxemburg Speedway have announced that a driver’s informational meeting will be held Friday night, February 4 at 7 p.m. at Northbrook Country Club in Luxemburg. Drivers will receive information packets which will include copies of the rules in the respective divisions. A review of rules will take place in all classes, as well as a discussion of RACEceivers and the procedures and expectations that come along with this program. Press Release (12-29-10)

Sources tell us that Tim Rothe is planning on driving Paul Parker's back up dirt Late Model weekly at Shawano Speedway. (12-26-10)

Prestige Yacht Coatings will kick off the New Year with a bang holding its first ever driver, sponsor, fan and employee appreciation party. The party will take place on Saturday January 15 at the Bull Pen Bar & Grill located in Forestville. The appreciation party is open to anyone who wants to attend and will begin at 6PM. Press Release (12-6-10)

Luxemburg Speedway track manager Rick Goral has announced the 2010 season awards banquet will be held Saturday January 29 at Beverly Gardens in Denmark. Track champions who will be honored include Green Bay’s Jared Siefert (IMCA modified),  Union’s Troy Muench (IMCA stock car), Green Bay’s Troy Jerovetz (IMCA northern sportmod), Luxemburg’s Chad Kaminski (IMCA hobby stock) and Abrams’ Jessi Ness (sport fours). Press Release (12-1-10)

The regionally popular grand national sportsman division will race weekly at 141 Speedway on Saturday nights in 2011. The class ran on a semi-regular basis in 2010 at the track's inaugural season as a high banked, third-mile clay oval.  "There are plenty of these cars around," said track promoter Bruce Conard. "More importantly we've got a bunch of local guys who's still got their Mid American sportsman or super stocks laying around and they plan on converting them over to dirt.  Some did it last year already.  They are excited that we are back to Saturdays again." Press Release (11-24-10)

141 Speedway track officials have announced the 2010 awards banquet will be held at the luxurious Fox Hill Resort in Mishicot Saturday, January 22. All track champions will be provided a free room that night courtesy of 141 Speedway.  Drivers need to confirm with the track if they plan on attending.  A special room rate of $49 is being offered. When registering with Fox Hills mention the 141 Speedway Banquet. Press Release (11-24-10)

Track Champions were honored at the Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway Awards Banquet. The awards ceremony took place at the Ladder House Sports Bar & Grill with a total of 162 guests on hand. The top-5 in each division and the Rookies of the Year received awards. Along with a sportsman award that was voted on by the drivers. Each driver in attendance received a free pit pass for the upcoming season. Press Release (11-8-10)

More than 300 drivers, crew members and track officials took part in NEW DIRT’s 2010 awards banquet held at Romy’s Nitingale in Black Creek, honoring Seymour Speedway’s track champions. Among those honored was Seymour’s Shawn “Lunchbox” Wagner, who dominated the IMCA stock car class with eight feature wins and a second straight track title.  Wagner plans on defending his track championship in 2011 with his Wolfe Racing chassis. Press Release (11-15-10)

We have seen Justin Hirt Racing has put their complete operation up for sale. Sources tell us that Justin will stay on the dirt and he has worked a deal with Barry Wright Chassis. (11-8-10)

The 2nd Annual Lakeshore Motorsports Trade Show and Sale will take place Saturday, January 15 in the Merchants building near the Manitowoc Expo. Free Parking - 16,000 ft. of display space. Food and Beverages, Inside space available for tables, booths and exhibits. Outside space available for racecars, trucks and trailers. Buy/Sell/Trade, New and used racing parts, equipment and supplies. Time: 10am - 4pm. Admission: Adults $3, 12 and under free. Press Release (11-8-10)

Track Champions were honored at the Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway Awards Banquet. The awards ceremony took place at the Ladder House Sports Bar & Grill with a total of 162 guests on hand. The top-5 in each division and the Rookies of the Year received awards. Along with a sportsman award that was voted on by the drivers. Each driver in attendance received a free pit pass for the upcoming season. Press Release (11-8-10)

We are told there are some changes that could be coming to 141 Speedway with an announcement coming as soon as this weekend. (10-21-10) UPDATE: Wisconsin’s newest dirt track 141 Speedway in Francis Creek will switch back to Saturday nights for it’s weekly racing program in 2011.  The 2011 season will kick off with the first ever Polar Bear Plunge Saturday night April 2.  There will be an open practice session on Friday night, April 1. With that, the program will not follow any sanctioning body this season.  “We drove south to meet with Brett (Root) two weeks ago about sanctioning on a Saturday,” said track promoter Bruce Conard.  “After a lengthly discussion we shook hands and Brett told us we’d get the sanctioning.  We drove back to Manitowoc thinking it was a done deal.” Less than 48 hours later, Root flip-flopped and called Conard’s telling them he changed his mind and IMCA would not be allowing the sanction. Press Release (10-27-10)

Custom Windows Plus team members in all divisions recently wrapped up very successful 2010 campaigns while racing throughout northeast Wisconsin ovals. Of all the drivers who faced perhaps the most adversity, “Dancin Lance” Arneson felt it the most.  The Oconto Fall’s IMCA modified driver totaled his race car in a controversial wreck during the feature at Seymour Speedway. Down but not out, Arneson, with some help from CWP and other sponsors, was able to scrape together enough funds to finish the year out.  Arneson capped off his roller coaster year with a win at the Indian Summer Classic at Langlade County Speedway in Antigo.  “We’re very optimistic about 2011 as we’ve got this car figured out,” said Arneson. Press Release (10-26-10)

Sources tell us Shawano's MJ McBride has retired after 45 years of racing in Northeast Wisconsin. (10-20-10)

We are told there are some changes that could be coming to 141 Speedway with an announcement coming as soon as this weekend. (10-21-10) UPDATE: Wisconsin’s newest dirt track 141 Speedway in Francis Creek will switch back to Saturday nights for it’s weekly racing program in 2011.  The 2011 season will kick off with the first ever Polar Bear Plunge Saturday night April 2.  There will be an open practice session on Friday night, April 1. With that, the program will not follow any sanctioning body this season.  “We drove south to meet with Brett (Root) two weeks ago about sanctioning on a Saturday,” said track promoter Bruce Conard.  “After a lengthly discussion we shook hands and Brett told us we’d get the sanctioning.  We drove back to Manitowoc thinking it was a done deal.” Less than 48 hours later, Root flip-flopped and called Conard’s telling them he changed his mind and IMCA would not be allowing the sanction. Press Release (10-27-10)

Custom Windows Plus team members in all divisions recently wrapped up very successful 2010 campaigns while racing throughout northeast Wisconsin ovals. Of all the drivers who faced perhaps the most adversity, “Dancin Lance” Arneson felt it the most.  The Oconto Fall’s IMCA modified driver totaled his race car in a controversial wreck during the feature at Seymour Speedway. Down but not out, Arneson, with some help from CWP and other sponsors, was able to scrape together enough funds to finish the year out.  Arneson capped off his roller coaster year with a win at the Indian Summer Classic at Langlade County Speedway in Antigo.  “We’re very optimistic about 2011 as we’ve got this car figured out,” said Arneson. Press Release (10-26-10)

Sources tell us Shawano's MJ McBride has retired after 45 years of racing in Northeast Wisconsin. (10-20-10)

Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway will hold a drivers meeting for the 2011 racing season on Wednesday, November 18 at the Ladder House Sports Bar & Grill at 7pm. Press Release (10-19-10)

Prestige Yacht Coatings will once again return as the track title sponsor at ThunderHill Raceway in 2011. “I grew up in Door County, and I’ve always been a huge fan of racing at ThunderHill.” stated; Joe Hernandez owner of Prestige Yacht Coatings. “Supporting the track is a great way to give back to the community and show appreciation to all the drivers who put on a great show each and every Saturday night.” Press Release (10-19-10)

Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway 2011 official schedule release. The 2011 season will have 19 IMCA Sanctioned point nights along with the Fair Special and 2-day Fall Classic. ThunderHill will start its season with a Car Show & Practice on April 23. The Saturday night point shows will start on April 30 and end with Championship night on September 3. Press Release (10-19-10)

Champions to be honored at the 2010 Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway 2010 Awards Banquet on November 6 at The Ladder House Sports Bar & Grill in Sturgeon Bay. 2010 Track Champions are Jay Matthias (IMCA Modifieds), Greg Gretz and Charlie Kroll (IMCA Stock Car), Eric Arneson (IMCA Sport Mod), Luke Lemmens (IMCA Hobby Stock), Geno Sternard (Street Stock), Jeremy DuBois (Four-Cylinder). Press Release (10-12-10)

Luxemburg Speedway track officials are happy to announce that the track’s third-mile, clay oval located at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds is receiving a new surface that is long overdue. During this week Kewaunee County crews will add more than 2000 yards of red clay that will help reshape the racing surface.  “We were in “The biggest thing is we’re getting this laid down before the frost settles in,” said Goral.   The last time the racing surface got fresh clay was in 2003, when more than 7000 yards of clay was added, which at the time increased the banking significantly. Press Release (09-30-10)

NEW DIRT officials have announced the 2010 Seymour Speedway awards banquet will take place Saturday, November 13 at Romy’s Nitingale in Black Creek. The ceremony will award 2010 track champions Benji LaCrosse of Green Bay (IMCA modified), Shawn Wagner of Seymour (IMCA stock car), Johnny Whitman of De Pere (IMCA northern sportmod), Todd Everard of Green Bay (street stock) and Brian Johnson of Oconto Falls (4 banger).  Rookie-of-the-year awards will also be doled out. Press Release (09-30-10)

Shawano’s Joe “The Show” Reuter led all 20 laps and survived two caution periods to win his first career 30 lap late model feature on night number two of the Fall Classic at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. A total of 267 cars took part in the two day show.   The field of drivers included 19  late models, 37  modifieds, 35 stock cars, 33 street stocks, 39 grand nationals, 26 sportmods, 32  hobby stocks and 46 sport fours. Algoma’s Todd “Felix” Dart caught and passed Two Rivers Kyle Kudick for the lead with four laps remaining and rode the high side to victory in the 30 lap modified feature. Press Release (09-26-10)

The 2010 season is now complete at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway with the fall special now in the books. The winner’s of the fall special were Eugene Gregorich in the Modifieds, Dave Bouche in the Stock Cars, Brad Lautenbach in the Sport Mods, Edward Anschutz in the Street Stocks, Luke Lemmens in the Hobby Stocks, and Jeremy Dubois in the 4 Cylinders. 2010 Champion Luke Lemmens of Kewaunee capped off his season taking home the win in the Hobby Stocks. Press Release (09-26-10)

46 teams representing eight different divisions took part in a “test and tune” session at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek this afternoon.  Most of them are preparing for the Chilton Fall Classic which will be held at the high-banked, third-mile clay oval Friday and Saturday September 24 and 25. The raindate, if needed for this show, will be Sunday, September 26. Press Release (09-20-10)

New Franken’s Shawn Kilgore stole the show, passing  Pulaski’s Jason Czarapata on lap 12 and went on the win the caution free, season ending, modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Saturday night.  Kilgore also won the feature Friday night as well. 2010 IMCA Supernationals stock car champion Jeremy Christians of Horicon passed Gillett’s Kyle Frederick for the lead on lap 13 and fought off a fast closing Shawn Wagner of Seymour in the waning laps to win the 25 lap stock car feature.  Wagner, the 2010 track champion at both Seymour and Shawano Speedways, took second, followed by Frederick, Casco’s Matt Junio and Hortonville rookie Justin Jacobsen. Press Release (09-20-10)

Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway has again been forced to cancel due to rain for September 15. Day #2 of the Fall Classic has now been rescheduled for Wednesday September 22. 6pm Start time. Drivers who were not at night #1 are still eligible to race the last chance qualifiers. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Press Release (09-15-10)

The 7th annual two day Fall Classic presented by Tisler Salvage is slated for Friday September 17 and Saturday September 18 at Luxemburg Speedway. Seven divisions of racing will take place during the two day special.  The classes running include modifieds, stock cars, sportmods, grand nationals, street stocks, hobby stocks and sport fours.    Friday night’s action will consist of heats and qualifying features.  On Saturday, last chance qualifiers and A mains will take place in all the divisions. Press Release (09-15-10)

Rain showers followed by a steady drizzle late into the afternoon Saturday forced postponement of the second day of the Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway Fall Classic. With Friday night’s qualifiers in the books, promoter Bryan “Woody” Wodack announced that the Classic’s finals would be run this Wednesday night, September 15th. The evening will kick off with Last Chance Qualifiers for the Modifieds, Stock Cars, Northern Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks and 4 cylinders, followed by the event’s feature races.  Line-ups established Friday night for the qualified cars will carry forward to Wednesday.  Teams not in attendance Friday will be able to run the Last Chance Qualifiers. Press Release (09-11-10)

Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway was forced to cancel tonight September 11 after battling mother nature all day long. Racing has been rescheduled for Wednesday September 15. With a tentative start time of 6pm. Press Release (09-11-10)

Due to the overwhelming response to the Triple Crown Series a fourth racing event will be held in Escanaba at UPIR on September 18, 2010. A few details are still being worked out but the highlights so far are: Revised rules for small cars at www.upirracing.blogspot.com & www.deltami.org. Contact Boyd Widdis at 906-450-5112 with questions. Registration forms available online at www.deltami.org (click on UPIR Logo) $15 for preregistration (includes race vehicle & $10 pit pass)$20 registration day of race. All pit passes $10. Press Release (09-9-10)

141 Speedway in Francis Creek will host an open “test and tune” practice session Sunday, September 19 beginning at 2 p.m. The practice is open to cars in any and all divisions.  “We’ve still gotten a lot of calls from drivers who weren’t able to get out here during our regular season to shake their cars down before our two day Fall Classic,” said track promoter Bruce Conard.  “This way we’ll provide an opportunity for drivers to do so.” Press Release (09-9-10)

7-Time NHRA Top Fuel Champion “The Sarge” Tony Schumacher will be on hand, for day number two of the September 10 & 11 Fall Classic at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Schumacher will be available with paid admission for Saturday nights event on September 11. The Sarge will be signing autographs and greeting fans underneath the grandstands from 3 pm to ? He will have a full variety of apparel and souvenirs available for purchase. Press Release (09-9-10)

Butches Auto of Sturgeon Bay and Tri County Heating of New Franken have each pitched in $100 extra to the winner of the IMCA style Sport Mod Feature for the September 10 & 11 Fall Classic at ThunderHill Raceway. This now makes it $700 to win Sport Mod main. “The Sport Mods put on a great show week in and week out, they have been by far our fastest growing class, I can’t thank Tri County Heating and Butches Auto enough for their support all season long and for our special.” Said Track Promoter Bryan “Woody” Wodack. Press Release (09-9-10)

Bonduel’s AJ Diemel passed New London’s Justin Ritchie for the lead on lap 11 and went on to win the caution free, 30 lap late model feature at Seymour Speedway Sunday night.   The show was the final one for the 2010 season. Hometown ace Brian Mullen appeared to be a shoe in to win the 20 lap IMCA modified feature, having drawn the pole.  But 20-year old Marcus Yarie of Wausau had other plans.  The duo swapped the lead several times throughout the contest, with Yarie chasing the high groove and Mullen hugging to bottom line.  Yarie wound up victorious, with the former track champion settling for runnerup pay.  New London’s Julie Wedelstadt, Pulaski’s Jason Czarapata and Seymour’s Jerry Wilinski rounded out the top five. Press Release (09-6-10)

The racing program at Shawano Speedway during the Shawano County Fair marked “Championship Night.” Ron Berna won the WISSOTA Late Model championship, while Dave Fieber won his first FASTRAK Late Model championship at the Speedway. Jerry Wilinski won his first IMCA Modified track championship, with Shawn Wagner also winning his first IMCA Stock Car track title. Clint Forstner also won his first IMCA Northern SportMod track championship at the Speedway. Press Release (09-6-10)

Jared Siefert picked up he second feature in a row capturing the 20 lap IMCA Modified main at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Other feature winners were Charlie Kroll (stockcar), Brad Lautenbach (sport mod), Brandon Peterson (hobby Stock), Jimmy Anderson (street stock) and Jeremy DuBois (four-cylinder). Jay Matthias would capture his first ever career title winning the IMCA Modified Crown. Sometimes in racing they say you need a little luck, as Matthias pulled out of his pit stall for champions photos a rear suspension piece broke and the car was unable to move. Press Release (09-6-10)

Little Chute’s Danny Gracyalny won the trailer race during the annual Dynamite Derby of Destruction presented by Alpert & Fellows and Tisler Salvage at 141 Speedway Saturday night. More than three dozen drivers took part on seven different events, which were put on in front of a hearty, wind blown crowd. Press Release (09-6-10)

Brian Mullen took the lead on lap 6 and went on to win the 25 lap IMCA Modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway. Other feature winners were Ben Kroll (stock car), Johnny Whitman (sport mod), Luke Lemmens (hobby Stock), and Ralph Liegeois Jr. (Sport Four). Jared Siefert would capture his second title in the IMCA Modifieds, and his third total at Luxemburg as he is a former Street Stock Champion. Press Release (09-6-10)

The Fastrak Late Models will make their first appearance of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Head lining the 2-day Fall Classic on September 10 &11. The Fastrak Late Models will kick-off their 2010 Fastrak Great Lakes Region Series. ThunderHill will be their first night of the series with the road to the Quarter Million dollar point fund. They will be running a 40 lap feature the Saturday Night of the Fall Classic that pays $1000 to win and $150 to start. Press Release (09-2-10)

Floors by Josh will host Championship Night at Prestige Yacht Coatings. Champions will be crowned in all 6 divisions this Saturday night, September 4.. Which will include a kids coin drop. Floors by Josh is owned and operated by former third generation racecar diver Josh Massart. Press Release (09-2-10)

Appleton’s Paul Parker dodged two caution periods and led every lap en route to capture the 25 lap, WDLMA late model feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Little Suamico’s Sean Jerovetz swapped the lead with Two Rivers’ Kyle Kudick and fended off Kudick to win the  caution free, 20 lap IMCA modified feature.  Jerovetz also won his heat, netting a sweep for the evening. Press Release (09-2-10)

This Saturday September 4, the IMCA Stock Car class will feature Greg Gretz vs. Charlie Kroll and Ford vs. Chevy in a championship that most likely will come down to the final lap. The two title contenders came into last weeks feature tied for the lead. Gretz would finish 3rd and Kroll 4th, handing Gretz a 1 point advantage heading into the final points night at ThunderHill Raceway. Press Release (09-1-10)

Several tight points chases should make the Tri County Heating championship night something special at Luxemburg Speedway Friday, September 3.Green Bay native Jared Siefert currently holds a six point lead over De Pere’s Jay Matthias in the Budweiser IMCA modified division.  Siefert’s a former champion while Matthias is looking to earn his first ever track title, having raced there since the early 1990’s. Press Release (09-1-10)

The 7th annual two day Fall Classic presented by Tisler Salvage is slated for Friday September 17 and Saturday September 18 at Luxemburg Speedway. Seven divisions of racing will take place during the two day special.  The classes running include modifieds, stock cars, sportmods, grand nationals, street stocks, hobby stocks and sport fours.    Friday night’s action will consist of heats and qualifying features.  On Saturday, last chance qualifiers and A mains will take place in all the divisions. Press Release (08-30-10)

The annual Dynamite Derby of Destruction's "Night of Mayhem" will take place Saturday night, September 4 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. On the agenda Saturday are a Double OO race, along with a Bump and Run contest.    The ever popular chain races will take place on the third-mile, clay oval along with the famous bus and trailer races. Press Release (08-30-10)

Luxemburg’s Benji LaCrosse charged from row five and passed Seymour’s Jamie Schmidt for the lead with two laps remaining to win the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at Seymour Speedway Sunday night.  With the win LaCrosse successfully defended his division title. Pulaski’s Devin Snellenberger passed Gillett’s Kyle Frederick with three laps to go to win his first 20 lap IMCA stock car feature of the season.  Snellenberger’s father “Hot Rod” Snellenberger was absent, as he missed the weekend of racing due to a medical procedure that prevented him from racing. Press Release (08-30-10)

Jared Siefert made it a clean sweep in the IMCA Modifieds winning his heat and feature at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Other feature winners were Dave DeGrave (stockcar), Troy Jerovetz (sport mod), Luke Lemmens (hobby Stock), Jimmy Anderson (street stock) and Jeremy DuBois (four-cylinder). Press Release (08-29-10)

With only a couple of weeks of racing left in the season, Terry Anvelink won his fourth WISSOTA Late Model feature at Shawano Speedway, while Eric Scribner won his fifth IMCA Modified feature. Shawn Wagner won his third IMCA Stock Car feature, and also clinched the track championship in the division. A.J. Diemel won his seventh FASTRAK Late Model feature, while Tracy Wassenberg won his third IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Press Release (08-29-10)

Brad Rohloff fought off a hard charging Kyle Lentz to pick up his second IMCA Modified feature win of the season at Luxemburg Speedway. Other feature winners were Ben Kroll (stock car), Troy Jerovetz (sport mod), Luke Lemmens (hobby stock), and Justin Vannieuwenhoven (sport four). Press Release (08-29-10)

Little Hoppers of Door County to host the second to last points night at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. The IMCA Stock Car title is completely up for grabs as Forestville’s Charlie Kroll and Kewaunee’s Greg Gretz are currently tied for points lead. With only 2 points nights remaining, the championship could come down to the final lap of the season. Luxemburg’s Dave DeGrave picked up with in the Stock Car class, this was his second career stock car win, but first at ThunderHill. Dave won Rookie of the Year honors last season and is a former IMCA Hobby Stock track champion. Press Release (08-27-10)

Kewaunee veteran Eugene Gregorich pulled off the upset of his career, holding off Green Bay’s Eddie Muenster to capture the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Gillett’s Kyle Frederick executed a last lap pass on Bowler’s Greg Gutt, bringing the crowd to it’s feet and winning the $1,500 20 lap IMCA stock car feature. A total of 110 cars pulled through the pit gate, including 30 IMCA modifieds, 24 stock cars, 21 northern sportmods,  15 grand nationals and 20 sport fours. Press Release (08-25-10)

Pulaski’s Rod Snellenberger scored a thrilling last lap pass on Seymour’s Shawn Wagner to capture the 20 lap IMCA stock car feature at Seymour Speedway.  The win was Snellenberger’s 21st on area ovals this season. By virtue of his second place finish, Wagner earned enough points to secure the IMCA stock car points championship. Seymour’s Jerry Wilinski won his first, caution free, 20 lap IMCA modified feature.  Oconto’s Jeremy Cota fought off points leader Johnny Whitman right down to the wire to collect his first 20 lap IMCA northern sportmod feature of the season. Press Release (08-23-10)

Dave DeGrave wrestled the lead away from Don Aregoni at the mid way point, and went on to win the 20 lap IMCA Stock Car feature. Other feature winners on Bissen Asphalt night at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway were, Billy LeMieux (Mods), Brad Lautenbach (sport mod), Luke Lemmens (hobby stock), Geno Sternard (street stocks) and Jeremy Dubois (four-cylinders). Press Release (08-22-10)

With three weeks of racing remaining at Shawano Speedway Doug Blashe won the WISSOTA Late Model feature, while A.J. Diemel won the FASTRAK Late Model feature. The IMCA Modified feature was won by Eric Scribner, with the IMCA Stock Car feature going to Rod Snellenberger. Chad Guyette won the IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Eric Scribner immediately pulled away from the field in the IMCA Modified feature until a couple of cautions on laps four and five slowed the action. Scribner continued to lead on the restart with Brandon Czarapata, Jerry Wilinski, Marcus Yarie and Lance Arneson following. Scribner pulled out to a slight lead as Czarapata also pulled away slightly from Wilinski. Press Release (08-22-10)

IMCA modified and IMCA stock car drivers will race for a $1,000 top prize on Wednesday night, August 25 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. The evening’s sponsors for this event are American 3Fab and 1st Choice Auto of Green Bay, along with Tri County Heating of New Franken.  They have contributed extra money into the payout for this night, along with  the Top Hat Lounge of Manitowoc, S & B Trailers of Little Suamico, CZ’s Bushville Lanes in Denmark and 21 Guns Saloon in Denmark. Press Release (08-20-10)

A heavy downpour in mid-afternoon forced track officials to cancel the racing program at Luxemburg Speedway Friday. The Powder Puff races that were scheduled for tonight will be rescheduled for Friday, August 27. Denmark's 21 Gun Saloon, Concrete Finishers and Luxemburg Implement will be the sponsors. Press Release (08-20-10)

After a one year hiatus, Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill will return with it’s annual 2 day Fall Classic on September 10 and 11. And for the first time will be headlined be a Trailer Race of Destruction. Racing will start at 6pm Friday and 4:30 Saturday. The Fall Classic will qualify 10 cars Friday and 10 cars Saturday per division. Modifieds will be racing for $1000 to win, Stock Cars $700, Sport Mods $500 Street Stocks & Hobby Stocks $400 and 4-Cylinders $150. Payout based on 25 mods, 30 stocks, 30 sport mods, 25 streets, 22 hobbies and 20 4cyl. Saturdays features will be followed by a $250 to win Trailer Race of Destruction and $100 to the Best Appearing vehicle/trailer combo. Press Release (08-20-10)

Although it will still be called the Chilton Fall Classic, Wisconsin’s most popular two day dirt track racing event will move to the state’s newest dirt track 141 Speedway in Francis Creek on Friday September 24 and Saturday September 25.  The raindate is Sunday, September 26. The divisions that will be competing include: modifieds, stock cars, sportmods, late models, grand nationals, street stocks, hobby stocks and 4 cylinders.  Modifieds and late models will race for $1500 to win while grand nationals and stock cars and street stocks will compete for a $1000 top prize.  Hobby stocks, sportmods and 4 cylinders will race for $650 to win. Press Release (08-19-10)

Points leader Jared Siefert of Green Bay passed Green Bay’s Kyle Lentz on lap 11 and went on to collect the 20 lap IMCA modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Green Bay’s Josh Long fought off a fast closing Johnny Whitman of De Pere in the final laps to win his second, 20 lap IMCA northern sportmod feature of the year.  Whitman padded his points lead with his second place.  Trailing at the checkers were Oconto’s Rob Charapada, New Franken’s Brad Lautenbach and Oconto’s Travis Cain. Press Release (08-19-10)

The final race of the Triple Crown Series will be at 1:00 PM EST on Saturday, 8-21-10.  Pit gates open at 10:00 AM EST.  The UP State Fair in Escanaba began 8-16-10 and continues through 8-22-10.  All grandstand shows are free (including racing & Demo Derby) with paid fair gate admission. Contact Boyd Widdis with questions at 906-450-5112.  Micro Sprints and Small Cars will run the final race.  Due to time constraints of the Demo Derby in the evening the Tuff Trucks will not run.  Check out info on Facebook, www.deltami.org and www.upirracing.blogspot.com.  Hope to see you there!! (08-18-10)

The IMCA Modified division will be in the spot light on Bissen Asphalt & Sturgeon Bay Sand and Gravel night at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway this Saturday August 21. Time permitting we will have driver intro’s for the modified feature. Press Release (08-18-10)

Hometown ace Brian Mullen of Seymour slipped by Greenville’s Travis Spaulding with two laps remaining to win the green-to-checkered,  20 lap IMCA modified feature at Seymour Speedway Sunday night.  With his heat win earlier Mullen netted a sweep for the night. A total of  109 cars showed up to race, including 19  IMCA modifieds, 26 stock cars,  23 northern sportmods, 19 street stocks and 22 4 bangers. Press Release (08-16-10)

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)

Asphalt Racing

Eugene Gregorich Jr is looking to race on the ASA Midwest Tour again in 2011 and also race regularly at Wisconsin International Raceway of Kaukauna, WI. Eugene Gregorich Jr. Racing's Facebook (12-29-10)

Shane Bahr will return to Monday Motorsports as crew chief for Andy Monday. Shane spent last season with Kevin Eggert, but will be back at the helm. The team recently purchased a Lefthander Chassis that they will campaign for the 2011 season. (10-20-10) UPDATE: In October, we purchased a 2008 Lefthander Chassis from Phil Lehl Jr., formally a Tim Rothe Super Late Model from the 2009 season. The Monday Motorsports car will carry the #21 going forward. Saving the best news for last, Beth and Andy Monday are expecting a baby girl in March. Andy Monday.com (12-26-10)

Austin Luedtke tells us he will be racing weekly at Wisconsin International Raceay in the Super Late Model division. He will also be driving a ASA Midwest Tour Truck this season. (12-24-10)

Sources tell us Reagan May will be running Wisconsin International Raceway weekly in a Super Late Model. (012-23-10)

Sad News: If you have attended the races at Wisconsin International Raceway anytime in the last 17 years you probably have met this man. Don Stein was a security guard at WIR for the last 17 years. Obituary (12-6-10)

Madison International Speedway E-News - Monday, November 29, 2010 (12-1-10)

The careers of Scott and Chris Wimmer have taken some similar paths.  Both started out by racing the short tracks in Wisconsin and competed in the well-known ASA National Tour.  Scott went on to some success in the higher level of racing including a third place finish in the 2004 Daytona 500.  Chris is seeing that success now as he finished second in points this past season in the ASA Midwest Tour. The success that the two brothers found behind the wheel would follow them in their other business ventures in auto racing.  A lot of that success comes from their family's involvement in the sport.  This past year, the Wimmer family took on a new challenge with the support of the American Speed Association. Scott along with his father Ron, took on a new challenge as they bought State Park Speedway in Wausau, WI.  Without hesitation, they joined the ASA Member Track program. Press Release (11-24-10)

Eggert Enterprises tells us they have purchased a brand new Lefthander Chassis to their stable. The team will have to complete cars for the 2011 season, the car they ran for the last couple of seasons and the new Lefthander. No decision has been made as to which track or series the team will run at this point. (11-20-10)

FRRC, inc. is in search of a flagman for the 2011 season for it's Thursday Night Thunder program. Interested, qualified applicants, please send resume and/or letter of intent to: Clint Smith at cbsracing@hotmail.com Please include references and relevant experience. FRRC, inc. is an equal opportunity employer. (11-16-10)

Sources tell us that Adam White is working on a deal that would put him in a Super Late Model weekly at Norway Speedway. (11-8-10)

The #2 Stebane race team will team up with Tim Rothe for the 2011 season. Last season the team had Adam White behind the wheel, where they raced weekly at Marshfield Speedway. For the 2011 season the team will race weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway. (10-29-10)

Fox River Racing Club held their monthly meeting last night. Elections took place for the Vice President and treasurer positions. Marty Nussbaum won Vice President as a write in. Larry McArthur won treasurer. Gerald Schnieder will continue as President and Clint Smith will continue as secretary. (10-26-10)

Jerry Schneider W4550 Schmidt Rd Kaukauna, WI 54130. DEADLINE TO BUY TICKETS IS 10/16/10. (10-12-10)

In partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy, Circle Track Magazine has built the first environmentally responsible oval track race car. Dubbed Project G.R.E.E.N. (Green Racing Experimental Engine Narrative), its journey to reality has been documented in the magazine's recent issues.  Although the car and engine combination has been tested exhaustively, this weekend marks the first major test under race conditions. The Project G.R.E.E.N. Camaro will race on Thursday and Friday of the 41st Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. Press Release (10-7-10)

MNM Racing and Tom Gee Motorsports are excited to announce their new merger for the 2011 racing season.  TGM will be adding a 2nd car to their team to run in the Limited Late Model division at WIR in Kaukauna Wisconsin for the 2011 season.  The driver of the new #10 TGM Limited Late Model will be 4th year racer from Niagara Wisconsin, Mike Higgins, currently racing Super Stocks with his own team, MNM Racing. Press Release (10-7-10)

WIR Super Stock driver Randy Yaeger tells us he has big change in plans for the 2011 season. He will have a completely different car, new motor, new sponsors and will switch from number 23 to number 7. (10-7-10)

Over 250 campers arrived at the LaCrosse Fairgrounds on Monday to make it their home for the next seven days.  The campers will be taking part in the 41st Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend which is scheduled to start this Thursday at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. "Over the next 72 hours, the grounds will fill up with campers, tents and motorhomes," Dave Noelke, Oktoberfest Campground Mayor said.  "Oktoberfest is full of great traditions and one our huge campground area that becomes the home for fans that come from all over the Midwest.  For many, this is their annual reunion with family and friends." Press Release (10-5-10)

The Oktoberfest Race Weekend is all about tradition from the racing action to the Queen Ann Apples to the famous after race parties.  Another tradition that is growing is the annual visit of America's favorite short track legend Dick Trickle. Trickle, who won Oktoberfest in 1971 and 1987, will be on hand all four days to meet with friends and fans.  He will also be a part of the Dick Trickle "99" event on Friday night, October 8.  The unique Super Late Model event which is broken into three 33-lap segments has become a highlight of the four-day race weekend as fans keep score to determine the overall winner. Press Release (10-5-10)

Drivers competing in the invitational JMcK 63 Sunday October 10 at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway will be eligible for over $2,000 in cash and contingency bonuses. The McKarns Family will pay any driver winning two of the three segments a $500 cash bonus. If a driver is able to win all three 21 lap segments they will collect an additional $500 for a total of $1000 in cash bonus. Press Release (09-30-10)

The Oktoberfest Race Weekend has become one of the more popular racing events not only in the Midwest but across the United States.  One of the reasons is the list of champions they have had in the 40 year history. Oktoberfest is very well known for the variety of divisions that will be competing over the four days on October 7-10.  That variety has changed over the 40 years, but one mainstay has been it's super late model division. Press Release (09-30-10)

The second day of the Swiss Colony MIS Fall Classic brought a great field of over  120 cars to the speedway for action in five divisions plus the Trailer Race.  Dave Feiler was the winner in the Super Late Models, Dale Nottestad in the Big 8 Late Models, Jeremy Spoonmore in the MASCS, Tyler Deschaine in the Illini Midgets, and Ed and Erica Ensor in the Central States Super Cups. Morrissey looked for opening but Feiler was not about to give him the opportunity as he increased his lead to two car lengths and cruised to the checkered flag.  Following Feiler and Morrissey were Brown, Kenseth, and Rubeck. Press Release (09-26-10)

Fans definitely got their money's worth at MIS tonight as seven divisions took to the track along with two make up features for the weekly Rockweiler Insulation Late Models.  When the night finally came to a close, seven drivers found their way to victory lane and will now enter their names in the record books as Fall Classic champions:  Brady Liddle (Late Models), Bobby Wilberg (Sportsman), Dave Trute (Hobby Stocks), George Sparkman (Short Trackers), Casey Strese (International), Kyle Stark (Bandits), and Aaron Moyer (Legends). Press Release (09-26-10)

The New JMcK 63 taking place Sunday afternoon October 10 during the Oktoberfest Race Weekend at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway promises to bring the top weekly talent together for a three race showdown honoring late 'Fest promoter John McKarns. This invitational event is open to 2010 weekly late model and Big 8 Series feature winners, former Big 8 Series Oktoberfest Champions, past ARTGO Challenge Series top guns as well as the top six in Big 8 Series points. Press Release (09-26-10)

Greg Hauser held off a strong challenge from Jay Kalbus to win the 40-lap Sporstman main event as part of The Futures at the Slinger Super Speedway Sunday afternoon while John Daley, Max McNamara, William Rea, and Kyle Stark scored feature wins in their respective divisions. Press Release (09-20-10)

Dennis Prunty drove to his seventh super late model feature win of the season in the 80-lap Pepsi Challenge Season Championship main event Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway while Lowell Bennett was crowned the super late model track champion for the seventh time in his career. “We had just a phenomenal year, “Bennett said after finishing third and winning his seventh track championship. “We really appreciate coming here and I told the guys, next week they’ll probably be sitting in the lazy boy watching football games, I said a bad day at Slinger is better than a good day in the lazy boy.” Press Release (09-13-10)

Of the 20 divisions competing at the 41st Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend, eight of them will decide their season championships.  A majority of them have a very tight points battle. La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, the host track, will have three of their weekly divisions contest for their championships on the opening night on Thursday, October 7th. Press Release (09-11-10)

Sunday Afternoon September 12th is the Pepsi Challenge Season Championships..  An 80 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, PLUS Lions Club Racing.  Qualifying starts at Noon with racing at 2 pm. Press Release (09-11-10)

MNM Racing - Norway Final Report (09-9-10)

As the last checkered flag flew Thursday night at Wisconsin International Racing, marked the streak of 35 years without missing a Thursday Night racing event for Marty Nussbaum. Not only is Marty Nussbaum a dedicated fan, sponsor, but takes the sport to heart. (09-6-10)

Dave Feiler endured several rain delays and the challenges of Lowell Bennett during the Russ Darrow Labor Day Weekend Special Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway before being declared the winner after the skies opened up for a final time on lap 74 of the scheduled 100-lap super late model main event. Terry Patnode edged Tommy Hromadka in a photo-finish to win the 30-lap super late model semi-feature while Mike Egan, Jerry Eckhardt, and Brad Dahmer followed in third through fifth place respectively. Dennis Prunty was the winner of the super late model fast dash and Brad Mueller set fast time after circling the speedway in 11.370 seconds. Press Release (09-6-10)

Three out of the four champions crowned tonight at MIS were repeat winners, but the most anticipated points battle will have to wait three weeks until it's completed as rain prevented the late models from taking the checkered flag and limited the other four divisions to just a single feature.  Bobby Wilberg (Area Sportsman), Todd Ambrose / Brad Luck (Hobby Stocks), Chester Ace (Bandits), and Max McNamara (Legends) were crowned 2010 champions. Press Release (09-6-10)

Fox River Racing Club September 2nd - Full Results - Final Point Standings (09-2-10)

The four days that will make up the 41st Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will be busy as Fest officials have announced that 20 different divisions will be competing this year.  One of those divisions is a new event in honor of the late John McKarns. The JMCK 63 will take place on Sunday, October 10th.  The event will use Big-8 Series style rules and its an invitational featuring past Big-8 Series winners.  The 63-lap event will run in three 21-lap segments, just like the Dick Trickle 99 event.  A format that McKarns loved when he introduced it to Oktoberfest in 2007.  The only difference is that the first segment will be lined up by a draw rather than qualifying.  The second and third segments will be lined up using the same format as the Dick Trickle 99.  The second segment will line up with a field inversion and the third with a wheel spin or dice roll. Press Release (09-2-10)

Sunday Night September 5th is the Russ Darrow of West Bend Labor Day Special.  A 100 Lap Super Late Model Feature will headline the racing events along with a huge ground and aerial Fireworks Show by Thundercat fireworks. Super Late Models will be joined by: Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s, Figure 8’s, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars, and one on one spectator races.  Qualifying starts at 4:45 with racing at 6:30 pm.  Rain Date is Monday September 6th. Press Release (09-1-10)

MIS E-News - Week of August 30, 2010 (09-1-10)

After battling illness all week, Lowell Bennett slipped past Jamie Wallace in the final turn of the last lap to edge Wallace by a half car-length at the finish line to win the Leroy Meats of Horicon 60-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “I’ve been under the weather pretty bad the last week, “ a noticeably winded Bennett stated from victory lane, “Last night, I started coughing up blood and ended up in the emergency room overnight and they told me I had pneumonia. I had to decide what to do to…either come here or stay home, so I came here for some medicine.” Press Release (08-30-10)

After a couple of weeks of rainy weather, a great crowd returned to MIS and witnessed some great racing action. Dale Nottestand and Ryan Goldade each won one of the 25 lap features for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models as part of Kids' Night at Madison International Speedway. Bobby Wilberg was the overall winner based on his second and fourth place finishes. Other feature winners included Wilberg (Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman), Kenny Storkson (Roto Rooter Bandits), Brad Luck (Club LaMark Hobby Stocks), and Aaron Moyer (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends). Press Release (08-29-10)

It has become one of the more popular racing events in the United States.  With four days of racing and opportunities to visit with family and friends, fans and race teams should start making their plans for the 41st Oktoberfest Race Weekend on Oktober 7,8,9,10 at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. "Our reserved camping areas are already sold out," Dave Noelke, Oktoberfest Honorary Campground Mayor said.  "We will have spots available on a first come, first serve basis starting at noon on Monday, Oktober 4th." Press Release (08-29-10)

Don't count Jeff Van Oudenhoven out just yet.After missing the feature on July 8 due to a broken fuel pump rod following a crash in the dash, the two-time defending Fox River Racing Club late model stock car champion, who went into that night leading by five points, fell 54 points behind Terry Baldry. Appleton Post Crescent (08-27-10)

MNM Racing Week 12 Update (08-27-10)

Fox River Racing Club Paper Converting Machine Company Night. Full Results - Current Standings (08-26-10)

Fox River Racing Club Thursday, August 26th, 2010 PCMC Night Preview (08-25-10)

Well John Wood did it again, winning his fourth consecutive ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour race at Dells Raceway Park last Saturday night. Nine trucks took to the track for the 35 lap feature event with Todd Lockington and Butch Mierendorf leading the field to the green. Jerry Wood set fast time with at 13.992, being the only driver to crack into the 19-second bracket. Tom McClintock and John Wood rounded out the top three in qualifying. The feature line-up is determined by the roll of the dice, which was two plus six. With only nine trucks starting, it was almost a complete invert. Press Release (08-18-10)

Former ASA star, Scott Hansen will be co-hosting the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net broadcast of the "Dixieland 150" on Fox Sports North and Fox Sports Wisconsin this Saturday, August 21st. Hansen started racing in the ASA series in 1989 and is fifth on the all-time winners list in the ASA Racing series. He contributes much of his success to well-known crew chief, Howie Lettow. "That name alone meant instant success," said Hansen. Press Release (08-16-10)

MIS E-News Week of August 23, 2010 (08-23-10)

Steve Apel won the Pomp’s Tire Fan Appreciation 65 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway in a wild finish after tangling with Dennis Prunty while they raced to the checkered flag, triggering a mulit-car incident that left the finish in doubt until officials sorted out the melee. “That’s just racing, that’s what I’ve been told by him (Prunty),” Apel stated from victory lane, celebrating a win that appeared even more improbable after breaking a rocker arm in practice that resulted in the team totally rebuilding the engine before qualifying. “I don’t know (about the final lap),” Apel continued, “That last restart was tough, he got me on the inside and then I got back on the inside of him…that’s just racing I guess.” Press Release (08-23-10)

Coatsville, Indiana’s Mike Larrison charged to his first series win in the lightening-quick 60-lap Must See Racing Extreme Sprint Series main event Saturday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. Jason Cox captured the win in the Must See Racing Extreme Sprint Series B Main over Jason Blonde as victories in the heat races were picked up by Kyle Flint, Hank Lower, and Troy DeCaire. Jeff Bloom was the fastest qualifier, setting a new World Record for a quarter-mile oval by blistering the speedway in 9.908 seconds Press Release (08-22-10)

Howie Lettow, a respected and successful crew chief in the old ASA National Tour, passed away Thursday after a valiant battle with cancer. He worked primarily in the ASA National Tour with the potent teams of Baker Enterprises, All-Star Racing, Herzog Motorsports and WalTom Racing as a crew chief and team manager since the late 1970’s. Speed 51 (08-20-10)

Lowell Bennett took a clean sweep this evening at Wisconsin International Raceway. He set fast time with a 19.147 which is a new track record. He won the 75 Lap feature event and the Red, White and Blue Championship. Complete Results - Current Point Standings - Final Red, White and Blue Standings (08-19-10)

MNM Racing #10 Week 12 Update (08-18-10)

Slinger Speedway will host asphalt Winged Sprint Cars for the first time in the history of the speedway this Saturday Night August 21.  The Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Car Series will invade the high banks of Slinger Speedway bringing a caravan of teams billed as The World’s Fastest Short Track Cars!  The methanol burning, 410 winged sprint cars weigh in at 1600 pounds.  Combining light weight and tons of horsepower and you get the World’s Fastest Short Track Cars, add in the World’s Fastest ¼ Mile Asphalt Oval and a New World Record is sure to be broken.  The Winged Sprint Cars have already been testing under the current World record of 10.28 seconds. Press Release (08-18-10)

This friday at Norway Speedway is the 10th Annual Fan Appreiciation Day presented by the Thirsty Whale and the Great Lakes Carting Association - annual childrens Nickel toss!!! REDUCED GRANDSTAND TICKET PRICES! $5.00 FOR ADULTS, STUDENTS AND SENIORS. Bring the whole family on out!! (08-17-10)

Mike Egan turned back a strong late race challenge from Brad Mueller to capture his first super late model feature victory in five years in the 60-lap second round of the KFC/Pepsi Challenge Series Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “Towards the end there, the car was getting looser and looser and I tell you, we ran it into the corners so hard I couldn’t believe it stuck and somehow I got ahead,” Egan stated from victory lane, “My spotter told me I really had to pedal because (Mueller) was coming and I was giving it all I had, I didn’t have anything left.” Press Release (08-17-10)

Touring Racing

The ASA Midwest schedule came out and didn’t have the traditional June race (your dad promotes) at Madison. Is that still in any plans? I don’t know for sure. I (Matt Kenseth) wasn’t planning on running any short-track stuff this year, so I guess we’ll wait and see. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (12-23-10)

He (Ross Kenseth) has aspirations of going to college in North Carolina. But I (Matt Kenseth) don't know what he'll end up doing. I have the late-model program for him, and I've been trying to find him some stuff to move up to maybe a K&N (Series) car next year or maybe even a truck to give him the opportunity, but I'm telling you what, it's really hard right now. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (12-23-10)

Three drivers from the upper Midwest headed South this week for one of the most esteemed races of the year. Dan Fredrickson and Ross Kenseth, competitors in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net, and Dennis Prunty, Slinger Speedway Superstar, are spending the week in Pensacola, Florida for the acclaimed, Snowball Derby. Press Release (12-1-10)

Recent news reports are stating that viewership on televised race events are down 29% among the 18-34 audience.  This is an audience that auto racing needs as it transitions from one generation to the next.  Short track racing especially needs this generation of fans and competitors as well. "We should not ignore this demographic, we need them to be involved as a fan, competitor or crew member," Dennis Huth, ASA President said.  "Our ASA Member Tracks and sanctioned series have many opportunities for that 18-34 age group.  In fact, we have opportunities for those under the age of 18 with entry-level racing to being on a pit crew and earning a scholarship to Ohio Technical College.  The sport of auto racing needs this generation." Press Release (12-1-10)

Joe Wood from Pathfinder Chassis and Bobby Wilberg from Lefhander Chassis have a few things in common. They both love racing and both spend countless hours working in their shops building some of the best chassis in the region and the nation. Most recently, both Pathfinder and Lefthander have been building new Trucks for the 2011 ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour season. In 2010, John and Jerry Wood were unmatched in the ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour, winning all but one of the races in their Pathfinder Chassis Trucks. Press Release (11-24-10)

You may have noticed when next year's ASA Midwest Tour schedule was announced recently, it did not contain a summer date at Madison International Speedway, a race that traditionally brought Matt Kenseth - and Sprint Cup friends - back to one of his home tracks. Whether such a race happens, or whether the 2003 NASCAR champion from Cambridge races at any of the short tracks in his home state, remains to be seen. "I wasn’t planning on it ’cause I don’t know if Ross is going to race up there, if he’s going to be down south, I don’t know what he’s going to be doing," Kenseth said Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (11-20-10)

The LaGrand at GrandStay® Conference in Apple Valley, MN will proudly host the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net 2010 Champions Banquet on Saturday, January 22nd. All three ASA Midwest Tour divisions will be celebrating in one day. The ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour and the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour award ceremonies will begin at 3:00 PM CDT. Following the ceremony, a cocktail hour for all three divisions will begin at 5:00 PM CDT, and dinner will be served at 6:00 PM CDT. Press Release (11-15-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is excited to announce the 2011 ASAMT progressive racing schedule. "Each year we keep saying that this is the best schedule yet, and each year it keeps getting better. We are growing, our fan base is growing, and we have a great product to offer to short track racing fans. Steve and I both feel that 2011 is going to be a banner year,” said ASAMT President, Tim Olson. Press Release (11-15-10)

Local stock car driver and ASA Midwest Tour Swiss Colony Touring Star, Dan Fredrickson of Lakeville, MN has just spiced up his race team. Dan has secured a deal with Farm Boy BBQ out of Iowa for a sponsorship chance of a lifetime. The 53rd Annual Snowball Derby takes place at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, from December 1st-5th, 2010. It is the "Superbowl" of short track racing. The event, historically dominated by Southerners, will get a challenge this year from the Midwest. Press Release (11-8-10)

Things may seem quiet on the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net home front, however there is much news in the making. Over the next few weeks, the ASAMT will officially announce the new Marketing Director, reveal the 2011 ASAMT racing schedule, and present the details of the January 22; 2010 ASAMT Champions Banquet, just to name a few. Press Release (11-8-10)

The American Speed Association, Dells Raceway Park and Ford Racing recently teamed up to feature short track racing to Wisconsin Collegiate DECA and Skills USA college students.  The seminars took place at their respective Fall Leadership Conferences on Thursday, October 22 at the Hotel Sierra in Green Bay, WI. Joe Graziano, co-owner of Dells Raceway Park an ASA Member Track in Wisconsin Dells, WI, along with Kevin Ramsell, ASA's Director Public Relations, met with Collegiate DECA students to talk about the business of operating a short track.  Both shared how their careers grew to where they are now through short track racing.  Graziano talked extensively about what he and his fellow co-owner Lance Fielitz have done to make Dells Raceway Park one of the more entertaining racing facilities in the Midwest.  While Ramsell talked about how ASA is working on branding itself more as a sanctioning body in short track racing and helping short tracks get more noticed as a place for entertainment for about the same price as going to a movie. Press Release (10-26-10)

The 2010 American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net season is officially in the history books. So what comes next? Well, drivers like Steve Carlson may reflect back on what it took for him to win his 11th career series championship. Others may breathe a sigh of relief that the last race has been run. While others wish they could have just one more chance. Press Release (10-26-10)

Kyle Brinkmann and Dustin Karl led the 13-truck field to the green for the first ever Oktoberfest Championship for the ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour. Rick Corso took the early lead, but it was not long before Bobby Wilberg, in a brand new Lefthander Chassis, assumed the lead, and eventually the victory. Jerry Wood became the first ever ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour Champion, eleven points ahead of his brother John Wood. The two dominated the season winning all but this final event between the two of them. Press Release (10-12-10)

The UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Northern District of Illinois, in an Order signed on October 7, 2010 by US District Court Judge Matthew Kennelly, has permanently barred Louis R. (Ron) Varney, Jr, ASA Late Model Series, LLC and all those acting in concert or participation with them, including specifically ASALMS, LLC from any further use of the ASA or ASA LATE MODEL SERIES brand on or in connection with automobile race events anywhere in the United States. Press Release (10-12-10)

After starting in the fourth position, Dan Fredrickson took the lead from pole sitter, Nick Panitzke by lap 15 of the 41st annual 100 lap Oktoberfest event. Fredrickson never looked back, dominating the 30-car field all the way to the checkered flag. This was Fredrickson's third Oktoberfest Championship out of the past four years. Fredrickson was not the only champion crowned Sunday afternoon. Steve Carlson also became the 2010 American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net series Champion for the second year in a row. Press Release (10-12-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is coming off of a five week break and heading into the final event of the season. Two champions will be crowned this Sunday afternoon at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Last year, Travis Sauter added the Sauter name to the historic list of Oktoberfest Champions, while Steve Carlson was crowned the 2009 ASAMT Champion. Press Release (10-5-10)

Eighteen Sportsman drivers were on hand for the "Thunder Car Nationals" Championship event for the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour on Saturday night at Elko Speedway. Local driver, Brent Kane took his first ever ASAMST victory, while Chris Marek was crowned the first ever ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour Champion. With only five laps to go, the #15 of Anderson shot to the high side of Reuvers and took over the second spot as Marek followed suit. But in the end it was Brent Kane who crossed the finish line first, followed by Steve Anderson and Chris Marek. Press Release (10-5-10)

The drivers in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net are some of the most talented drivers in the country. This talent is not limited to the veterans in the series. Five of those drivers are 2010 ASAMT Rookie of the Year contenders. This year's Rookie of the Year will add his name to an impressive list of past ASAMT Rookie of the Year winners. Jonathan Eilen laid claim to the title in 2007, followed by Nick Murgic in 2008, and Jacob Goede in 2009. All three of these drivers have not only continued their careers with with the ASAMT, but have become top contenders at each and every event. Press Release (09-30-10)

On Friday, August 20th, the Kwik Trip Store on 13th and Ryan Rd. in Oak Creek, WI celebrated its grand opening. ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour driver, Shawn Utphall ("ut-paul") had the honor of displaying his ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour car for the event. Utphall's race shop is right down the street, so he had a first-hand look at the construction of the new store. "I drive by it almost everyday, so I thought that since they support the ASAMT, it might be a great opportunity to return the favor." Press Release (09-26-10)

For most drivers in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net, the 2010 racing season kicked off on May 2nd at Madison International Speedway. But for some, including the top-two battling for the 2010 championship, it started much earlier and in another country. For the first time in history, the American Speed Association traveled across continents to Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Welkom, Free State, South Africa on January 31st, 2010 for the ASA Transcontinental Series Free State 500. Sixteen Americans, six South Africans, one driver from Great Britain, and one from Australia made the trip. Press Release (09-15-10)

Watertown Wis., doesn't align with any of the major freeways in the Badger State. Jay Kalbus, a native of the city just east of the state capital, didn't need rush hour on I-94 to get that traffic jam experience. Kalbus weaved in and out of traffic in a frantic effort to claim his second American Speed Association Midwest Sportsman Tour feature event of 2010 Saturday night at Dells Raceway Park. Lawver was next to cross the line after Kalbus and was awarded second spot. Jason Thoma found a clear lane to the start/finish line and finished third. Scott Null, who had started at the rear after losing his gas cap during warm-up laps, recovered for a fourth place finish. Press Release (09-13-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net will make its 11th and final stop for the 2010 season on October 10th at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway. The season has brought about many exciting finishes and some disappointments as well. The points battle has been one of the closest to date and several rookies have made it known that they are here to stay. Press Release (09-11-10)

NORWAY SPEEDWAY WRAP-UP NOTES (09-9-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net had one of the most exciting races yet this season as the "Short-Track King," Steve Carlson and seven-time Norway track champion, Jamie Iverson battled nose-to-tail and side-by-side lap after lap. Jamie Iverson came out on top making this his fourth consecutive ASAMT Labor Day victory. Press Release (09-6-10)

The name Jamie Iverson and the track Norway Speedway make up a combination in upper Midwest racing that is hard to compete with. The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net will be making its fourth consecutive stop at the 1/3-mile oval this Labor Day weekend. For the past three years, seven-time Norway Speedway Late Model Champion, Jamie Iverson has been victorious in the ASA Midwest Tour event. This year he is going for his fourth consecutive "Labor Day 125" victory. Press Release (09-1-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net heads to Norway Speedway in Norway, MI this coming Sunday, September 5th for the "Labor Day 125." This event is the tenth out of eleven ASAMT events. As the season comes to a close, competitors and fans are keeping a close eye on the points standings. This season has been one of the closest points battles to date in the ASAMT. It seems that the racing season goes by faster and faster each and every year. Sometimes it is hard to imagine that all of the drivers came into the season on even ground. Press Release (08-30-10)

Chris Marek was victorious in a wild, three-wide finish to the ASA Midwest Tour Sportsman event at Elko Speedway. The main event started out with local driver Scott King setting the pace from the pole position over outside front-row starter, Mike Homan. The caution flew on lap eight, as series point leader, Jay Kalbus, cut down a tire and went into the turn one wall. Kalbus would head pit side and return to action a lap down. Press Release (08-29-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net is excited to announce the return to Iowa Speedway in 2011. Not only will this be the biggest event of the year, but all of the ASAMT drivers and teams will gain an incredible amount of exposure before an anticipated record-breaking crowd. "We are ecstatic about going back to Iowa Speedway in 2011. This is our Super Bowl, and to be able to showcase our drivers on the same weekend as the Nationwide Series, is going to be awesome for everyone involved. Tim and I would like to especially thank Jerry Jauron, Craig Armstrong of Iowa Speedway, and our sanctioning body (ASA Racing) President, Dennis Huth for helping us get back to Iowa Speedway," said ASA Midwest Tour Vice President, Steve Einhaus. Press Release (08-27-10)

"I always knew that I wanted to be a race car driver." These were the words of driver, Skylar Holzhausen from LaCrosse, WI. Skylar grew up in central Wisconsin spending his summers watching his dad Steve race at venues such Dells Raceway Park, LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway, and Marshfield Motor Speedway. What many do not realize is that Skylar is actually a third generation driver. The family tradition started with Skylar's grandfather Bud, who raced midgets and open-wheel on dirt. Press Release (08-26-10)

The ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour drivers will head back to Elko Speedway this Saturday, August 28th for the rescheduled Thunderstruck 40-lap feature that was rained out on June 26th. Although qualifying and heat races did take place on June 26th, this weekend's event will be a complete do-over starting with qualifying. Press Release (08-23-10)

MARSHFIELD 100 WRAP-UP NOTES (08-23-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net had another new winner tonight at Marshfield Motor Speedway. Chris Wimmer took the early lead and held on for his first victory of 2010. Wimmer wrapped up his first victory of 2010 followed by Chris Weinkauf, Skylar Holzhausen, Andrew Morrisey, and and Mark Eswein rounded out the top five. Press Release (08-22-10)

The battle for the 2010 Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Championship is far from over.  In fact, the battle is getting close not only in the national standings but at ASA Member Track standings as well. The track point standings are going to be closely watched over the next month and an a half.  Why?  Remember that in order to be the National Champion, you must also be the 2010 track champion as well. Press Release (08-20-10)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net will be racing at Marshfield Motor Speedway, but that's not the only time you'll be able to catch ASAMT action on Saturday. What could be better than getting up on a Saturday morning, enjoying a nice breakfast and sitting down to watch the broadcast of the August 3rd, ASA Midwest Tour "Dixieland 150" on Fox Sports North or Fox Sports Wisconsin? Well how about watching the broadcast with a new look, new format and the exciting addition of color commentator, Scott Hansen? In preparation for bringing the ASAMT televised events to the forefront in 2011, the production team continues to improve the show format, graphics, and technology. You can be witness to these changes first-hand by tuning in or setting your DVR to Fox Sports North or Fox Sports Wisconsin at 11:30AM CDT. Press Release (08-20-10)

It is the last big racing weekend of the 2010 season in the Midwest.  It is also the place where race fans from all across the country will gather for four days of racing excitement and fun.  The 41st Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will take place on Oktober 7,8,9,10 at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. Oktoberfest will feature the over 1300 total laps of racing with 800 of those being feature racing.  There will also be 17 different divisions with six of those being late model divisions. Press Release (08-20-10)

Steve Holzhausen was involved in a practice accident at Dells Raceway Park this past Saturday. From his son's Skylar's Facebook page "Dads doin good, hes at home now, guess there going to do surgery on Friday. Throttle stuck I guess, broke his leg and ankle on the left side, and the small toe on his right side." Skylar Holzhausen's Facebook (08-16-10) UPDATE: During the first lap session, the throttle stuck wide open and I blasted into the wall with a full head of steam,” Holzhausen said by telephone today from his home in Bangor, Wis. “I have a gash on my chin. I am sore all over. I have a broken ankle on the right leg and a broken toe on the left. I am on crutches. I will have surgery on my ankle as soon as the swelling goes down.” Appleton Post Crescent (08-18-10)

As of Tuesday, approximately thirty of the Midwest's best are entered for the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net "Marshfield 100" taking place this Saturday, August 21st at Marshfield Motor Speedway. Entries include the regular ASAMT drivers and Swiss Colony Touring Stars. However, that is not all. Local drivers like Jason and Chris Weinkauf, Jim Sauter Jr., Jay VanderGeest, Tim Sauter, Chad Selk, Mark Eswein, and Swiss Colony Touring Star, Mark Kraus, are all geared up to battle one another on the Marshfield drivers' home turf. Press Release (08-18-10)

"WISCONSIN DELLS 100" WRAP-UP NOTES" (08-18-10)

The top 14 qualifiers in the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour made it into the "Wisconsin Dells 35" lap feature on qualifying time at Dells Raceway Park last Saturday night, August 14th. Jay Kalbus topped the field with a qualifying time of 14.467 followed by Chris Marek and Daron Fish from Wisconsin Dells. A total of 21 sportsman drivers qualified for and started the event. Chris Marek was able to take advantage of the last and final restart as he pased Null on the outside for the win. Jay Kalbus, Doug Bennett, and Jason Thoma rounded out the top five. Marek's victory puts him a mere two points ahead of Jay Kalbus in the current point standings. Jason Thoma is in third, 98 points behind Marek. Press Release (08-18-10)

We've all heard the saying, "how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?" Well in the ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour a new saying is being born. "How many races will a Wood brother win, if a Wood brother gets behind the wheel?" John Wood set the pace this past Tuesday night at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI. Wood set a new track record and had the field covered capturing his third victory of the season, and making the Wood brothers five for five in 2010. Press Release (08-6-10)

Mother Nature has won again at Madison International Speedway as a forecast for heavy rains later in the day and possible severe weather during the evening forced management to make a proactive decision and cancel all racing for tonight. With the rainout tonight, MIS has only two more weekly point racing dates on the schedule for 2010.  Next Friday night will feature all five weekly divisions before heading into the final night on August 27th for Season Championship Night feauring double features in all divisions. Plans are being finalized for the 2010 version of the MIS Fall Classic that will take place on Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th.  Eight divisions will take to the track on Friday while six divisions are on tap for Saturday night. Press Release (08-14-10)

Wishing the best for legendary short track crew chief Howie Lettow and his family. Howie has been diagnosed with cancer; his condition was known only to close relatives until Monday. Late Model Digest's Facebook (08-11-10)

Domnyck Nienhaus was definitely in his element early Thursday evening. Surrounded by a mix of limited late model cars and "big wheels" on the track of the Wisconsin International Raceway, the 4-year old Nienhaus followed his stepfather, David Van Groll, and eagerly crawled into the car of limited late model driver Andy Kluck for pictures and a lap around the track. But it is the FRRC4Kids program that has seen a substantial rise in interest from among the very youngest of the area's racing fans. "We started small and we've basically grown from the first year," FRRC secretary Clint Smith said. "We had 75 kids in the kids club and we've had consistently over 250 kids now. Appleton Post Crescent (08-11-10)

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)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net made their eighth stop of the season at Dells Raceway Park tonight. A track known for its nose-to-tail racing was home to a new winner for the 2010 season. Tim Schendel took home his first victory in 2010. His last victory was in 2008 at Marshfield Speedway, which the ASAMT heads to next weekend. Schendel was able to stretch out his lead to five car lengths. Carlson was all alone in fourth as the #21 of Weinkauf took the second spot over McGrath with three laps to go. Andrew Morrisey rounded out the top five. Press Release (08-15-10)

Wisconsin Dells is known for its beautiful, woodsy landscapes, camping, water parks, go-karts, and various other tourist attractions. Yet there is only one attraction that offers heart-pounding excitement and constant live action that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Dells Raceway Park, "Wisconsin's Showcase Short Track," welcomes the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net this Saturday, August 14th for the "Wisconsin Dells 100." Press Release (08-11-10)

Five recently graduated high school students received a total of $45,000 in scholarships to Ohio Technical College this past Saturday night at Dells Raceway Park, an ASA Member Track in Wisconsin Dells, WI.  The students received scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 for their participation in the program through the partnership with the American Speed Association and Ohio Technical College. Press Release (08-10-10)

He may only be a sophomore in high school, he may have hair like Boris Said, and a handshake that outgrips any one of his competitors, but there is no denying that Camden Murphy is proving to be an upperclassman in the ASA OREGON Midwest Truck Tour, a companion division to the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and grandstay.net. Press Release (08-10-10)

The ASA Midwest Tour is ready to take the next step as they look to expand marketing opportunities to benefit both the organization, sponsors, and drivers. Steve Einhaus, Vice President of the ASAMT, knows that this will require dedication and knowledge in the field of marketing and racing. "As we seek bigger sponsors and stronger marketing relationships, we need to have the proper staffing in place. This position will require someone who has extensive experience in the required areas." Press Release (08-10-10)

Sue McKarns passed away in her sleep earlier in the morning on August 8, 2010.  Sue was the loving wife of John McKarns, Legendary ARTGO Promoter. Sue's passing comes one day short of the six month anniversary of John's earlier this year. Press Release (08-9-10)

"ASAMT DIXIELAND 150" WRAP-UP NOTES (08-6-10)

After the tremendous success of its HD plasma TV giveaways, American Speed Association Midwest Tour is gearing up to go full speed into text message marketing with mobile marketing provider MESSAGEbuzz Inc. "Our Text to Win campaign produced a record number of visits to our website, huge text responses from fans, built tremendous goodwill and engaged our customers in a new way that they enjoyed," said Stephen J. Einhaus, vice president of ASA Midwest Tour, headquartered in Burlington, Wis. Press Release (08-5-10)

Photos from ASA Midwest Tour Dixieland 150 at WIR (08-4-10)

"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)