2011 News and Rumors

2011 News and Rumors

Dirt Racing

A pair of “Race of Champions” races for Modified and Stock Car drivers have been added to the Friday night show of the 8th annual “Fall Classic” presented by Tisler Salvage at Luxemburg Speedway September 16 and 17. Drivers eligible for the ROC will include any driver who has won a feature event or a track championship in 2011. In addition, any driver that has won a track title in any previous racing season is eligible. The features won to qualify a driver for these special races must have been in either a Modified or Stock car with no crossover allowed. Press Release (09-3-11)

”Dancin” Lance Arneson passed Scott Mullen with just 3 laps remaining to take home his second feature of the season in the IMCA Modifieds at Seymour Super Speedway. Other feature winners were Brian Ambrosius (IMCA Stock Car), Chad Guyette (IMCA Sport Mod), Danny Gracyalny (Street Stock) and Brian Johnson (Four-Cylinders). Press Release (08-29-11)

The third appearance of the season of the 900-horsepower, winged Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints at 141 Speedway will be Sunday, September 4. Joining the fastest machines on dirt will be the Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals, Sport 4’s and the Legends. The shows will be a draw/redraw format and non-points for the Grand Nationals and Sport 4’s. Press Release (08-29-11)

With the 2011 race season winding down, Jason Czarapata continues to be the class of the field in the IMCA Modified division at Shawano Speedway as he won his sixth feature of the year Saturday night. Justin Ritchie won his first WISSOTA Late Model feature of the year, while Dan Michonski won his fourth IMCA Stock Car feature. Dave Fieber continues the lead the FASTRAK Late Model division, winning his third feature of the year. Travis Van Straten won his fourth IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Press Release (08-29-11)

Fresh off a feature win in the Street Stocks last week, Dave Bouche would muscle his way inside Bret Koehler with 4 laps remaining to take home his first IMCA Stock Car feature of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Brad Lautenbach passed Rod Solem and held off Eric Arneson on his way to winning the “King of The Hill” Sport Mod Tournament. Other feature winners were Eugene Gregorich Sr. (IMCA Modified), Eric Arneson (IMCA Sport Mod), Marcus Moede (IMCA Hobby Stock), Aaron Thornton (Street Stock), and Calvin Stueck (Four-Cylinders) Press Release (08-29-11)

Driving a race car he built from scratch, De Pere veteran Dean Maurer fought off Seymour’s Jamie Schmidt to win the Modified feature on Larry’s Distributing Budweiser night at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday. Maurer also won his heat, netting a sweep for the evening. Champions were crowned in all six divisions. Sobieski’s Sean Jerovetz captured his first career Modified track championship. Pulaski’s Junior Karcz won the Stock car title, while Menasha’s TJ Smith successfully defended his Brian Peterson Grand National title. Greenville veteran Danny Gracyalny won the street stock title. Green Bay’s Troy Jerovetz won the Sportmod title while Oconto’s Ralph Liegois Jr. won the Sport four crown. Press Release (08-29-11)

Russ Scheffler would hold off a hard charging AJ Diemel to take home the win in the Late Model feature at Luxemburg Speedway. Other feature winners were Marcus Yarie (IMCA Modified), Troy Muench (IMCA Stock Car), Brad Lautenbach (IMCA Sport Mod), Eugene Gregorich Jr., (IMCA Hobby Stock) and Dan Van Pay (Four-Cylinders). Press Release (08-29-11)

IMCA Sport Mod appreciation night will kick off on Saturday August 27 at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. The Sport Mods take their turn racing for extra cash in the “King of The Hill” race. $500 will be spread out to the top 5 finishers in the King of the Hill race, with the winner taking home $300. There is NO extra fee at the back gate for the Sport Mod King of The Hill. How it works…the top 10 finishers in the feature will automatically be in, then we will take 2 provisional’s (the highest drivers in points who didn’t make it in the top 10). Press Release (08-24-11)

As the 2011 season draws to a close, pressure is at an all time high for teams challenging for titles at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. With only 2 point nights left teams will be burning the midnight oil checking every nut and bolt to make sure their race cars are ready for the final push as we get set to crown champions in all 6 divisions. Press Release (08-24-11)

Track champions in six divisions will be crowned Saturday, August 27 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek for Larry's Distributing/Budweiser night at the races. The tightest points battle of divisions is the Modifieds. Sobieski’s Sean Jerovetz is seeking his first ever track title. He holds a 10 point lead over Green Bay veteran Eddie Muenster. De Pere rookie Johnny Whitman is third 13 points out while Mishicot’s Kyle Kudick is fourth just 19 points out of first. Press Release (08-24-11)

The wildly popular 141 Speedway "Night of Mayhem" will be run Saturday, October 15 at 3 p.m. As a result there will NOT be a trailer race of destruction as originally planned on Saturday, August 27. Press Release (08-24-11)

Brian Ambrosius, Jason Guyette and Brian Johnson now have won two features in a row in their respective divisions. After Sunday Jason Czarapata and Phil Hiles have each won three features in their divisions on the season. Press Release (08-24-11)

Paul Parker and Cody Hudson each won their second straight feature events at Shawano Speedway in the WISSOTA Late Model and IMCA Northern SportMod divisions, respectively. Matt Oreskovich won his first-ever IMCA Modified feature at the Speedway. Brandon Czarapata won the IMCA Stock Car feature while, Justin Hirt won the FASTRAK Late Model feature. With Parker maintaining the lead on the restart, Springborn moved up to second with Reuter, Swedberg and Hirt following. Ron Berna joined the top five midway through the race. After another restart, Berna move to third and set his sights on Springborn. Four cautions on lap 17 slowed the action and the time limit expired. The win went to Parker, his second of the season. Press Release (08-24-11)

“Chargin” Charlie Kroll would work past Todd Polster with 5 laps remaining to pick up his first feature win of the season in the IMCA Stock Cars at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Other feature winners were Shawn Kilgore (IMCA Modified), Brad Lautenbach (IMCA Sport Mod), Tom Brumlic (IMCA Hobby Stock), Dave Bouche (Street Stock) and Kasey Gross (Four-Cylinders). Press Release (08-21-11)

Mishicot’s Kyle Kudick fought off Green Bay’s “Crocodile Kyle” Lentz down to the wire to win the Modified feature on Floors By Design night at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday. A total of 122 drivers turned out to race before the largest weekly crowd of the year, including 22 Modifieds, 23 Stock Cars, 16 Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals, 21 Sportmods, 24 Street stocks and 16 Sport fours. Press Release (08-21-11)

Only two point nights remain on the season for the IMCA divisions at Seymour Super Speedway. Three nights remain for the Street Stock and 4 Cylinder divisions. Complete Radiator will be sponsoring this Sunday’s events with racing getting underway at 6 p.m. Press Release (08-21-11)

Danny Deau would lead every lap on his way to his first feature win of the season in the IMCA Modifieds at Luxemburg Speedway. Other feature winners were Brandon Czarapata (stock car), Mark Joski (sport mod), Eugene Gregorich Jr. (hobby stock), and Ralph Liegeois Jr. (four-cylinders). Brandon Czarapata would take the lead away from Eric Mailfroid and go on to win his 4th feature of the season in the IMCA Stock Cars. Press Release (08-21-11)

Late models will make their return to Luxemburg Speedway's third-mile, clay oval on Friday night, August 26 for Toccata Gaming night at the races. The event will follow the Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association (WDLMA) rules but not be a sanctioned event. The late models will follow a draw/redraw format. Press Release (08-21-11)

Mike Wedelstadt hit a huge feat at Seymour Super Speedway in his IMCA Modified racer Sunday Night. Wedelstadt earned his 100th career IMCA Modified feature win. Other winners were Brian Ambrosius(IMCA Stockcars), Jason Guyette (IMCA Sportmods), Gary Kasperek (Street Stocks) and Brian Johnson (4 Cylinders). Press Release (08-16-11)

The ladies of ThunderHill Raceway will get their chance to take the 1/3rd mile clay oval. Its been four long years since the track offered a night in which is affectionately called the Powder Puff. Press Release (08-16-11)

A pair of motors worth a combined $12,000 and another $500 gift certificate for a Sportmod driver will be doled out on Floors By Design night on Saturday, August 20 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Drivers who competed in 75 percent or more of the weekly races this year in both the Modified and Stock Car divisions are eligible for a drawing to win a complete motor sponsored by 141 Speedway and Manitowoc Motor and Machining. Both are 383 cubic inch engines with the Modified motor carrying a value of $7,500 and the Stock car engine valued at $4,500. “Every part on these motors is brand new from top to bottom,” said track promoter Bruce Conard. Press Release (08-16-11)

A Powder Puff race, a free corn roast, free beer and a bike giveaway are all on tap for Floors By Design night at 141 Speedway Saturday, August 20 for Floors By Design night at the races. The Powder Puff race is open to any and all ladies who are not weekly racers and have not yet raced at 141 Speedways third-mile, clay oval. The Powder Puff races are open to all six weekly divisions and contestants must purchase a $25.00 pit pass. Press Release (08-16-11)

Paul Parker edged A.J. Diemel to the line in the WISSOTA Late Model feature to claim his first win of the season at Shawano Speedway. Charlie Wild won his first-ever IMCA Modified feature at the Speedway. Dan Michonski won his third IMCA Stock Car feature of the year, while Cody Hudson won his fourth IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Joel Bennett won his fifth FASTRAK Late Model feature. Press Release (08-16-11)

As the 2011 points season draws to a close the battle for the Butchs Auto IMCA Sport Mod title heats up at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Three drivers are locked in a dog fight with only 3 point nights left. New Franken’s Brad Lautenbach comes in your point leader eyeing his first ever crown. Algoma’s Tyler Hackett is in his second year of racing, holds down the second spot just 4 points behind Lautenbach. Defending Champion Eric Arneson of Oconto Falls comes in third, just 5 markers back. Of the 12 features run Lautenbach, Hackett and Arneson combined have taken the checker 10 times. Arneson leads the class with 5 feature wins, Lautenbach has 3 with Hackett taking 2 wins. Press Release (08-14-11)

Green Bay’s Benji LaCrosse led every lap enroot to victory and was crowned “2011 King of The Hill” at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. The win netted LaCrosse $1500 for his efforts, courtesy of Packerland Whey, Paul J. Georgia and Joe Hernandez. With LaCrosse winning Thursday night at Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa he took home a total of $8000 in just 2 nights of racing. Feature winners were Jay Matthias (modified), Troy Muench (stock car), Tyler Hackett (sport mod), Rick Lumaye (hobby stock), Geno Sternard (street stock) and Calvin Stuck (four-cylinders). Press Release (08-14-11)

Neosho’s Mitch McGrath passed Seymour’s Jamie Schmidt on lap four and carefully danced through lapped cars to win the Modified feature on Smet Construction night at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday. Manitowoc’s Logan Rhode captured his third Brian Peterson Builders Grand National feature win. Rhode swapped the lead for much of the contest with Two Rivers Dave Gauger Jr. Rhode assumed command of the lead with five laps to go and never looked back. Winneconne’s Tim Doehling took second, followed by defending track champion TJ Smith of Menasha, Brillion’s Alex Stumpf and Whitelaw’s Kevin Naidl. Press Release (08-14-11)

With only 3 nights of point racing left for the IMCA divisions, every point is getting more crucial. “Flyin” Brian Mullen did just what his name implies last Sunday as he took home the IMCA Modified feature win. With the win he is now 28 points ahead of Jason Czarapata. Press Release (08-14-11)

Lucas Wolfe is still chasing the first points-paying victory in his World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series career, but on Friday night at Knoxville Raceway he dominated the best drivers in the world by winning the Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge, the third of three feature events during the night before the focus quickly turns to Saturday’s 51st Goodyear Knoxville Nationals $150,000-to-win A-main. Press Release (08-14-11)

Marcus Yarie made the trip from his hometown Wausau pay off. The second year IMCA modified driver beat out hometown driver Chris Derenne to capture the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The win was Yarie’s first here in a modified. He won a main event in a sportmods two years ago. Algoma’s Tyler Hackett fended off Green Bay’s Troy Jerovetz to win the IMCA northern sportmods feature. Jerovetz settled for second, followed by Eric Arneson of Oconto Falls, Luxemburg’s Chris Budzban and Suamico’s Josh Long. Press Release (08-14-11)

Sunday night had 3 divisions with 1st time winners. Brandon Czarapata took the IMCA Stockcar feature. Travis Van Straten won the 20 lap IMCA Northern Sportmod feature. Mert Summers picked up the Street Stock main event. Brian Mullen won the IMCA Modifieds and Calvin Stueck picked up the 4 Cylinder feature win. Jason Czarapata would follow Mullen into the top two spots. Over the course of the final ten laps Czarapata would gain on Mullen but not enough to make a pass. Mullen would extend his point lead by one over Czarapata. Schmidt would run third followed by Benji LaCrosse fourth and Muenster fifth. The feature event went green to checker with no cautions. Press Release (08-8-11)

In every sport, there’s one event that stands out above all others. In Sprint Car racing, it’s the Knoxville Nationals. There’s history, tradition and, of course, more than $1 million at stake over the course of the four-day event. Drivers and teams from the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, and those from around the world, converge on the quiet Iowa town of Knoxville, about 45 minutes southeast of state capital Des Moines, once a year for this festival of speed. This week marks the 51st running of the Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, with the entire week coming down to the final 50-lap A-main on Saturday night to see who will be standing in victory lane with a $150,000 haul and a place in racing immortality. Press Release (08-8-11)

For the past 51 years the small community of Knoxville, Iowa, is transformed into the Mecca of Sprint Car racing for a few weeks in August. It’s the most prestigious, richest and toughest race to win — the Goodyear Knoxville Nationals. Drivers and teams from around the world converge on the Midwestern town to claim Sprint Car immortality. The winners list is a who’s who of the most famous drivers and teams in the sport. Press Release (08-8-11)

Craig Dollansky was breathless in victory lane on Saturday night after capturing the Ironman 55 at hot and humid I-55 Raceway, but he still managed to crack a smile as he celebrated his seventh World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season. Press Release (08-8-11)

James Tebon used a late race pass to propel him to his first IMCA Modified feature win of the year Saturday night at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. Gregorich maintained the point on the restart with Tebon right behind in second. Tight quarter racing for third between Chris Derenne, Jeremy Jacobs and Todd Dart eventually led to a second late caution as Derenne was sent sliding into the pack, collecting Jared Siefert and point leader Jay Matthias. Press Release (08-8-11)

Mishicot’s Kyle Kudick fought off De Pere’s Johnny Whitman in the final laps to win the 20 lap Modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday night. The race was called after 10 laps to to a thunderstorm that pelted the track with rain. Greenleaf’s Jesse Colwell beat his brother Jamie Colwell to the line to win the stock car feature. Jerry Leary of Pensaukee took third. Pulaski’s Junior Karcz took fourth with Greenleaf’s Mike Gilson rounding out the top five finishers. Press Release (08-8-11)

Donny Schatz wanted a victory at Bloomington Speedway since the last time the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series rolled out of the pit area. Unfortunately for Schatz, he didn’t know he would have to wait 11 years to do so, but made sure he wouldn’t let the chance slip away again by charging to the front and holding on during two green-white-checkered flag periods to win his fourth event of the season. Press Release (08-6-11)

De Pere’s Johnny “Hitman” Whitman passed Oconto Falls’ Lance Arneson for the lead with five laps to go to win the IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Greenville’s Danny Gracyalny passed Brillion’s Randy Rahn for the lead with three laps to go to win the street stock feature. Rahn settled for second, followed by Kewaunee’s Ed Anschutz, Freedom’s Travis Springstroh and Green Bay’s Nick Everard. Press Release (08-6-11)

After a week off for the Outagamie County Fair, Seymour Super Speedway will be back in action starting at 6p.m. Robinson Metals will be the evenings sponsor. Two weeks ago Jason Czarapata claimed his second straight Budweiser IMCA Modified feature. Czarapata trails point leader Brian Mullen by 27 points. Press Release (08-6-11)

Jeremy Wiitala fought off Kyle Fredrick and Jeremy Christians to take home his first feature win of the season in the IMCA Stock Cars at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Other feature winners were Tony Wondra (MSA Sprints) and Eric Barth (Legend Cars). Press Release (08-6-11)

Nearly two dozen Modified and Stock car drivers are in the running at 141 Speedway to take home a race ready engine supplied by track promoter Bruce Conard. Conard, with some assistance from Jake Skarvan at Manitowoc Motor and Machining, is awarding a complete, race ready, top-to-bottom engine to a driver in the Modified and Stock car divisions, respectively, who have competed in three-quarters of the races at 141 Speedway this year. The Modified engine is worth $7,500 and the Stock car powerplant is worth $4,500. Press Release (08-6-11)

There were 29 IMCA Stock Cars on hand at Shawano Speedway to do battle in conjunction with the World of Outlaws Dirt Late Model Series. The IMCA Stock Cars were racing for $1,000-to-win. When the dust settled, it was Rod Snellenberger taking home the cash. Press Release (08-6-11)

Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., continued his mid-summer surge, rolling to victory in Wednesday night’s 50-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series A-Main at Shawano Speedway. The 41-year-old former series champion overtook Chad Simpson of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, for the lead on lap 26 and cruised to his second straight and seventh overall win of the 2011 season. He matched his single-season career-high win total on the national tour and moved within two triumphs of equaling Scott Bloomquist’s WoO LMS record of nine victories in 2004. Press Release (08-6-11)

Street stocks will battle for a $300 top prize at Luxemburg Speedway Friday, August 5. Track manager Rick Goral has boosted the pay from the previous shows based upon a minimum car count of 17. “The $300 top prize will be paid regardless,” said Goral. “I’m going to throw some more money into the 2nd through fifth to try and boost our car count a bit.” Press Release (08-3-11)

Casco’s Reggie Cochart remembers his last race like it was yesterday. It was August 21, 1981 at Luxemburg Speedway. “I was chasing Gregg Curzon in our supermodified and was gaining on him,” said Cochart. “I blew a hose and it pretty much ended my night. Curzon won the race. I parked the car and sold it in the spring, and never raced again. It was time to get out.” Press Release (08-3-11)

Due to the cancellation Saturday night because of rain , Thunderhill Raceway has rescheduled the Packerland Whey “King of The Hill” IMCA Modified tournament for Saturday August 13. Every IMCA Modified driver that enters the gate Saturday August 13 will automatically be entered into the “King of The Hill” tournament. Press Release (08-3-11)

A short rain shower couldn’t stop the racing action at Shawano Speedway as Ron Berna won his second straight WISSOTA Late Model feature, and third of the season. Jerry Wilinski won his second IMCA Modified feature of the year, while Dan Michonski won his second straight IMCA Stock Car feature. Joel Bennett won his fourth FASTRAK feature of the year, while Travis Van Straten won his second straight IMCA Northern SportMod feature, and third overall. Press Release (07-24-11)

“Felix” Todd Dart took the lead from Cory Cochart midway through the IMCA Modified feature and cruised to his third win of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Other feature winners were Greg Gretz (stock car), Eric Arneson (sport mod), Eugene Gregorich Jr. (hobby stock), Dennis Weidner (street stock) and Charlie Gross (four-cylinders) Press Release (07-24-11)

Neosho’s Mitch McGrath fought off Green Bay’s Kyle Lentz all race long, leading every lap en route to victory in the Mike Hansel Trucking Modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday night. The win was worth $1,600. Chilton’s Steve Schneider regained the points lead in the Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals by winning the feature. Whitelaw’s Kevin Naidl took runnerup honors, followed by Manitowoc’s Mike Bastian, Menasha’s TJ Smith who charged from 14th, and Brillion’s Ben Stumpf. Press Release (07-24-11)

Veteran Modified hotshoe Brad Rohloff of Pulaski will be making his debut at 141 Speedway Saturday, July 23 on Mike Hansel Trucking night. Rohloff, who’s Modified career began in 1986 and has included track titles at Shawano and Langlade County Speedways, has roughly 75 career feature wins under his belt. He’s also a former dirt late model racer. Slowed by a back surgery he had awhile ago, Rohloff will be climbing behind the wheel of one of his former Sidebiter chassis cars owned by Ricky Lemmen of Floors By Design. Press Release (07-20-11)

More than $600 in bonus money courtesy of sponsor Mike Hansel Trucking will be doled out Saturday July 23 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Feature winners in all six classes will fatten their wallets Saturday night. The modified feature winner will receive $700. The Brian Peterson Builders Grand National feature winner will take home $410 while the Stock car feature winner will get $410. The Sportmod feature winner will take home $345. The Street stock feature winner will pay $280 and the Sport four top prize will be $130. Press Release (07-20-11)

Kyle Fredericks raced his way into the lead with 6 laps to go and picked up his 5th feature win of the season and thus extended his point lead in the IMCA Stockcar division. Other winners included Jason Czarapata (IMCA Modifieds) Rob Charapata(IMCA Northern Sportmods) Matt Drawenek (Street Stocks) and Calvin Stueck ( 4 Cylinders). Press Release (07-20-11)

The roar of racing engines will be absent at Luxemburg Speedway on July 22 as there will be no racing due to the Kewaunee County Fair. Weekly racing will resume Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. for Badgerland Concrete driver autograph night. Press Release (07-20-11)

Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway is just past the half way mark in the 2011 racing season. Titles in all 6 divisions are still up for grabs with 7 point nights remaining. Despite several early rainouts forcing the track to open later than anyone else and the addition of another track racing on Saturday nights, Thunderhill Raceway still has seen a total of 148 different drivers take the green flag. The track also saw its biggest crowd in 10 years over the 4th of July weekend. Of those 148 drivers 30 of them won features. A feature win is worth 40 points every spot after that gets deducted by one point. Press Release (07-20-11)

In two shorts weeks Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway will host the 3rd Annual King of the Hill Modified Tournament. The tournament will pay $500 to the winner and will take place at intermission courtesy of Packerland Whey. The event will take place in two weeks on Saturday night July 30. We will take the top 2 out of each heat race and two provisional starters chosen by Packerland Whey. A total of 8 drivers will set the field. There will be only 2 cars on the track at a time to race each other for 2 laps. The winner of the 2 lap contest advances into the next round, until were down to the final 2 drivers. Again it will be a 2 lap dash with the winner taking home $500. Press Release (07-20-11)

On a hot, but great night for racing at Shawano Speedway, Ron Berna won his second WISSOTA Late Model feature, while Jason Czarapata won his fifth IMCA Modified feature. Dan Michonski won his first IMCA Stock Car feature of the year, while Dave Fieber won his second FASTRAK Late Model feature. Travis Van Straten won his second IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Press Release (07-17-11)

Everything was going Sammy Swindell's way on Saturday night in the $50,000-to-win Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway ... until the final corner. Swindell had the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series crown jewel event locked up when suddenly his right rear tire went down as he exited Turn 4 en route to the checkered flag. The huge crowd was stunned as it watched Tyler Walker shoot past a helpless Swindell to win. Press Release (07-17-11)

Four-time IMCA Modified champion Eugene Gregorich would fight off a late race charge from Jay Matthias to take home his first win of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Other feature winners were Greg Gretz (stock car), Tom Stark (sport mod), Travis Hackett (hobby stock), Geno Sternard (street stock) and TJ Everard (four-cylinders). Press Release (07-17-11)

Seymour’s Jamie Schmidt passed De Pere’s Johnny Whitman on the final lap to win the 20 lap Modified feature at 141 Speedway Saturday. The win was Schmidt’s second in two days as he picked up to feature win Friday night at Oshkosh Speedzone. In stock car action Oconto Falls Jon Courchaine picked a big night to win his first career stock car feature. The owner of Custom Windows Plus drove around the brothers Jamie and Jesse Colwell to take the lead on his sponsored night. Press Release (07-17-11)

Dancin’ Lance Arneson passed RM Van Pay with two laps remaining to capture his first checker of the season at Luxemburg Speedway. Other feature winners were Brandon Czarapata (IMCA Stock Cars), Andy Kleczka (IMCA Sport Mod), Derek Moede (IMCA Hobby Stock), and Justin Vannieuwenhoven (Four-Cylinders). Press Release (07-17-11)

After early season rainouts Wades Pit Stop and Weslow Water Systems will join Bork plastering as the three sponsors for the July 17th event. Racing gets going at 6 p.m. Sunday nights at Seymour Super Speedway. After problems for Benji Lacrosse last Sunday, Brian Mullen extended his lead in the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds by 11 points. Mike Wedelstadt won the feature. Press Release (07-17-11)

Sunday night was hot on the track and even hotter inside the cockpits. Eighteen yellows and one red flag kept the racing fields close in all the divisions. Bill Kelsey won a time-limit feature in the IMCA Stockcars to pick up his first career IMCA Stockcar feature win at Seymour Super Speedway. Other winners included, Mike Wedelstadt in the IMCA Modifieds, Jeremy Cota in the IMCA Northern Sportmods, Phil Hiles in the Street Stocks and Brian Johnson in the 4 Cylinders. Press Release (07-11-11)

On Reed Luepke, Cancer Awareness Night at Shawano Speedway, Gordie Seegert won the WISSOTA Late Model feature for the second week in a row, as Nate Michonski also won his second straight IMCA Stock Car feature. Jason Czarapata cruised to his fourth IMCA Modified feature, while Joel Bennett won his third FASTRAK Late Model feature. Cody Hudson also won his third feature in the IMCA Northern SportMod division. Press Release (07-11-11)

Jason Meyers and Joey Saldana emerged victorious as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series spent the weekend in Wisconsin. Cedar Lake Speedway proved to be the perfect night for Meyers, the 2010 Series Champion, to flex some muscle as he led all thirty-five laps of the night’s feature event. Press Release (07-11-11)

Joey Saldana let out a big breath before crawling out of his Kasey Kahne Racing #9 Red Bull Maxim in the Beaver Dam Raceway victory lane on Saturday night. He had just held off Craig Dollansky to win the Jim Boyd Memorial for his fourth victory of the season, but his first win since early May. Saldana withstood struggles in June to stay in the hunt for the championship, and now after winning at 1/3-mile Beaver Dam for the second consecutive season, finds himself only 6 points behind championship leader Jason Meyers heading into the Month of Money events. Press Release (07-11-11)

Thunderhill Raceway celebrated its 300th feature in the IMCA Modifieds and when the fireworks ended it was 6-time champion “Felix” Todd Dart sitting in victory lane. Other feature winners were Troy Muench (stockcar), Brad Lautenbach (sport mod), Travis Hackett (hobby stock), Jimmy Anderson (street stock) and Teddy Everard (four-cylinders). Point leader Troy Muench charged through the field out dueling Kyle Fredrick to take home the win in the IMCA Stock Cars. Press Release (07-11-11)

Denmark’s RM Van ended an eight year winless drought by winning the 20 lap Modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday night. Don Sorce Jr. made the long haul from Milwaukee worthwhile as he won the 20 lap Brian Peterson Builders Grand national feature. Sorce became the ninth winner in the division in ten weeks of racing. Trailing at the checkers were Brillion’s Alex Stumpf, Chilton’s Steve Schneider, Brillion’s Ben Stumpf and Manitowoc’s Mike Bastian. Press Release (07-11-11)

Sobieski’s Sean Jerovetz passed Green Bay’s Kyle Lentz for the lead on lap 11 and went on to capture the caution free, 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. 127 Cars turned up to compete, including 24 IMCA modifieds, 29 stock cars, 34 northern sportmods, 17 hobby stocks and 15 sport fours. Press Release (07-9-11)

For the second week in a row Thunderhill Raceway will add an extra $300 to the top prize for the driver that takes home the win in the 300th IMCA Modified feature this Saturday, July 9. The winner will also receive a special commemorative trophy marking the accomplishment. The nightly events will also feature a kids coin drop on the front stretch at intermission. The night will be brought to you by Algoma’s Lake Side Painting and Sherwin Williams. Press Release (07-9-11)

“Rocket: Ron Berna started up front and never looked back in winning the 30 lap Late Model event. Kyle Frederick won his fourth straight IMCA Stockcar feature. Other winners on the night were, Brian Mullen in the IMCA Modifieds, Rod Solem in the IMCA Northern Sportmods, Gary Kasperik in the Street Stocks, and Justin Vannieuwenhoven in the 4 Cylinders. Press Release (07-4-11)

On a hot night for racing Gordie Seegert won his first WISSOTA Late Model feature of the year, while Marcus Yarie also won his first IMCA Modified feature of the year at Shawano Speedway. Nate Michonski won his first IMCA Stock Car feature of the year, while A.J. Diemel won his first FASTRAK Late Model feature of the year. Jake Solin won his first ever IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Shawano Speedway. Press Release (07-4-11)

Kyle Frederick started on the pole and fought off all challengers in winning the 300th IMCA Stockcar feature. He was awarded $300.00 for the win.Other feature winners were Mike Wedelstadt in the IMCA Modifieds, Brad Lautenbach in the IMCA Northern Sportmods, Brandon Peterson in the IMCA Hobby Stocks, Lester Sternard in the Street Stocks, and Matt Borths in the 4 Cylinders. Press Release (07-4-11)

Hometown driver Benji LaCrosse charged from last place into first on the final lap and went on to capture the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The win was LaCrosse’s fourth of the year here. Suamico’s Josh Long fought off last week’s winner Troy De Grave of De Pere and Oconto Falls Eric Arneson to win his first IMCA northern sportmod feature of the year. De Grave and Arneson took second and third, respectively. New Franken’s Brad Lautenbach and Kewaunee’s Brad Theys rounded out the top five. IRA Outlaw sprint car feature in Gandrud Chevrolet night at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Sunday. Press Release (07-4-11)

Eau Claire’s Billy Balog pass Kewauskum’s Donnie Goeden for the lead on a lap nine restart and survived three late caution periods to win the 30 lap Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw sprint car feature in Gandrud Chevrolet night at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Sunday. Press Release (07-4-11)

Seymour’s Brian Mullen inherited the lead during a caution period with six laps to go and fought off De Pere rookie Johnny Whitman to capture the 3rd annual Clash @ The Creek presented by Muenster’s Shell & Ken’s Sports at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Wednesday. Press Release (07-4-11)

After missing the first part of the season, the “Navarino Nightmare,” Terry Anvelink, found victory lane at Shawano Speedway in the WISSOTA Late Model feature. Tom Schaal won a thrilling IMCA Modified feature, while Rod Snellenberger took the feature win in the IMCA Stock Car division. Joel Bennett cruised to the win in the FASTRAK Late Model feature, with Clint Forstner racing to the win in the IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Press Release (06-27-11)

Kyle Frederick won a wild feature event in the IMCA Stockcars over Shawn Wagner for the third week in a row. Chad Bartel led wire to wire and picked up the Budweiser IMCA Modified feature event. Other winners were Brad Theys in the IMCA Northern Sportmods, Phil Hiles in the Street Stocks and Ralph Liegeois Jr in the 4 Cylinders. Press Release (06-27-11)

Thunderhill Raceway will host its 300th IMCA Stock Car feature this Saturday night July 2. The track will also hold the 2nd Annual Trailer Race of Destruction brought to you by Poh’s Corner Pub and Bissen Asphalt. Press Release (06-27-11)

A late race pass was the difference as former track champ Jeremy Jacobs raced to the IMCA Modified feature win in the 3rd annual Nathan Bouche Memorial Saturday night at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. Top division prizes on the night also went to Brandon Czarapata in the IMCA Stocks Cars, Eric Arneson in the IMCA Northern Sport Mods, Geno Sternard in the Street Stocks, Tom Brumlic in the IMCA Hobby Stocks and Joey Scoon in the 4 cylinder class. Press Release (06-27-11)

With eight different winners in as many weeks of racing in the Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, the pot has been sweetened yet again. Track promoter Bruce Conard has decided to pay $600 to the winner of that division's feature on Sunday night, July 3 if the driver is a first time feature winner this season. On Saturday, June 25, The "Whitelaw Weapon" Kevin Naidl captured his first career feature on dirt, leading wire-to-wire en route to victory at the high-banked, third mile, clay oval. Press Release (06-27-11)

The stage is set, and with Mother Nature's blessing the Clash @ The Creek III presented by Muenster's Shell and Ken's Sports is ready to launch off Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. 40 of Wisconsin's top Modified drivers, with a handful of out-of-state competitors, will take to Wisconsin's newest high-banked, third mile clay oval. In addition the class "too tough to tame" the stock cars will be on the card, along with the sportmods and street stocks. Press Release (06-27-11)

The “Whitelaw Weapon” Kevin Naidl became the eight different winner in as many weeks of racing at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. in the Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals. Naidl led every lap and sweated out four cautions to win the 20 lap feature. Press Release (06-27-11)

Shiocton’s Chad Bartel passed Little Suamico’s Danny Deau for the lead on lap three and went on to collect his first ever caution free IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Bartel won his heat, earning a sweep for the evening. Press Release (06-27-11)

CZ’s Bushville Lanes and Robinson Metals will be sponsoring the racing program Friday, June 24 at Luxemburg Speedway as drivers in all five divisions will receive bonus money at the pay window. To date, 36 Wisconsin drivers have entered, two from Illinois and one from Iowa, Blairsburg’s Scott Olson. Press Release (06-23-11)

A stout field of 39 pre-entered modified drivers is on tap for the Clash @ The Creek III presented by Muenster’s Shell and Ken’s Sports Wednesday, June 29 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Pre-entries continue to arrive in the mail on a daily basis. Press Release (06-23-11)

A $500 top prize will be awarded to a first time Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals feature winner Saturday, June 25 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Press Release (06-23-11)

Fans will be treated to a very entertaining month of July at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. July will hold 5 Saturday events for the month. All nights are regular points in all 6 divisions. The month will kick off on July 2 with the 2nd Annual Trailer Race of Destruction brought to you by Poh’s Corner Pub and Bissen Asphalt. Winner will receive $300. Rules and regulations are posted on the track website under the “drivers” section. Call Woody to register 920-743-7052 With no rainouts the night will also bring the 300th IMCA Stock Car feature. Complete details for the Stock Car feature coming soon. Press Release (06-23-11)

Mark it in the record books as Thunderhill featured its first ever “Topless Night” in the IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Northern Sport Mods. The winners were Dan Ratajczak in the Modifieds and second year driver Tyler Hackett in the Sport Mods. Ratajczak sits third all time in the Modifieds with 20 feature wins. Each driver took home extra cash for their respective wins. Press Release (06-23-11)

Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway drivers get in free for the 3rd Annual Nathan Bouche Memorial on June 25. All you have to do is show up to race in any of our 6 divisions and you will get in the pits free. The night will be regular points in all classes with the field set by point average. Full payout is awarded in each class. Press Release (06-23-11)

On a fast track, Nick Anvelink used a last lap pass to win his third WISSOTA Late Model feature of the year, while Jason Czarapata also won his third IMCA Modified feature of the year. Harley Simon and Joey Taycher each got their first-ever feature wins at the Speedway in the IMCA Stock Car and IMCA Northern SportMod divisions, respectively. Justin Hirt won his first FASTRAK Late Model feature of the year. Press Release (06-19-11)

Dan Ratajczak of Frog Station captured the first ever Topless IMCA Modified feature passing James Tebon on lap three and going on to win his second main of the season at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Other feature winners were Troy Muench (IMCA Stock Cars), Tyler Hackett (IMCA Sport Mod), Brandon Peterson (IMCA Hobby Stock), Geno Sternard (Street Stock) and Calvin Stueck (Four-Cylinders). Press Release (06-19-11)

Green Bay’s Jared Siefert continued his winning ways at 141 Speedway, taking the lead on lap two and cruising to victory in the 20 lap Van Drisse Racing Parts feature Saturday night. Brillion’s Alex Stumpf crossed the line first in the Brian Peterson Builders Grand National feature. However during a post race inspection his car was deemed to have an illegal part, handing the win to the second place finisher TJ Smith of Menasha. Press Release (06-19-11)

Hometown driver Benji LaCrosse led wire-to-wire, collecting the 30 lap, $1,000 Topless 30 IMCA modified feature presented by 21 Guns Saloon at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. LaCrosse also won his heat, netting a sweep for the evening. The win was LaCrosse’s third here of the year. Press Release (06-19-11)

This Sunday night will be the fourth night of racing at the Seymour Super Speedway. Shiocton Automotive sponsors the five weekly divisions of racing. Racing gets underway at six p.m. “Dancin” Lance Arneson did a waltz on his way to picking up his first feature win of the season in the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds. Brian Mullen is the point leader. Kyle Frederick did one better than Shawn Wagner for the second straight week picking up back to back wins in the IMCA Stockcars. Wagner still holds the point lead by one over Frederick. Press Release (06-17-11)

Extra cash on the line for Thunderhill’s first ever topless night on June 18. Drivers were given the option of removing their roofs and sail panels in the Kelsey Racing IMCA Modified and Butch’s Auto IMCA Sport Mod classes. The drivers who choose to do so will be racing for extra cash. Press Release (06-17-11)

Krakow’s Lance Arneson battled his way to the front to capture the Budweiser IMCA Modified feature. Other winners were Kyle Frederick in the IMCA Stockcars, Rod Solem in the IMCA Northern Sportmods, and Matt Drawenek in the Street Stocks. Press Release (06-13-11)

Thunderhill Raceway will hold its first ever topless race for the IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sport Mods on June 18. Drivers will be removing their roof and sail panels, the night will be brought to you by Little Hoppers Recycling. Time permitting we will have driver introductions for the Modifieds. Press Release (06-13-11)

Fans will get an up close and personal look at drivers behind the wheel during the Topless 30 presented by 21 Gun Saloon in Denmark at Luxemburg Speedway Friday, June 17. The special event will feature IMCA modifieds with the roofs removed from their cars. The event will pay $1,000 to win and $125 to start and will feature an increased payout throughout the field. IMCA stock cars and northern sportmods will battle for a $400 top prize and $75 to start. IMCA hobby stocks will race for $200 to win and $50 to start while sport fours will battle for $125 and $30 to start the feature. Press Release (06-13-11)

Sammy Swindell tracked down Jason Sides midway through the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Mediacom Shootout on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway, executed a perfect slide job to move into the lead and then held on for his fourth victory of the season. Press Release (06-13-11)

Evan Madden took command early, sprinting away to his first IMCA Modified feature win of the year Saturday night at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. Joining Madden in victory lane were Luke Lemmens in the IMCA Stock Cars, Eric Arneson in the IMCA Northern Sport Mods, Dave Baenen in the Street Stocks, Marcus Moede in the IMCA Hobby Stocks and Calvin Stueck in the 4 cylinder class. Press Release (06-13-11)

Sturgeon Bay’s Ryan “The Rocket” LeMieux led every lap en route to victory in the 20 lap Sportmod feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. It was LeMieux’s first feature win here. LeMieux scored a clean sweep in the division, and wasn’t the only one who did so on this night. Green Bay’s Jared Siefert, Pulaski’s Junior Karcz, Plymouth’s Ryan Minster and Stockbridge’s Adam Broehm each scored clean sweeps in their respective divisions. Press Release (06-13-11)

Blairsburg, Iowa’s Scott Olson is the latest out-of-state driver to file an entry for the third annual Clash @ The Creek presented by Muenster’s Shell & Ken’s Sports Wednesday,
June 29 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. The grain farmer and engine builder will make the seven hour trip to the Badger State for the first time ever to compete in his Harris Chassis Modified. “I was talking to Sean Jerovetz on the phone recently and we were trying to figure out if 141 Speedway is close to anything I run down in Iowa,” said Olson, a Modified champion at Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City Iowa. Press Release (06-11-11)

Steady rain showers all day long have forced Luxemburg Speedway Promoters to cancel the races schedule for Robinson Metals night tonight. The Robinson Metals night, including the bonus money for the top three positions in all classes, Will be rescheduled at a later date. Press Release (06-11-11)

Smoken Pig Express of Neenah is throwing a pair of $50 bills to be awarded to a pair of randomly drawn drivers who finish the street stock feature Wednesday, June 29 for the Clash @ The Creek III at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. The finishing positions to be awarded will be determined by a roll of the die. Three plus the number rolled and eight plus the number rolled will receive the extra $50 bills, respectively. Press Release (06-11-11)

With two beautiful nights of racing in, the forecast looks bright for Week 3 at Seymour Super Speedway. Napa Auto Parts and Titletown Express will be the sponsors this week. Racing gets underway at 6 p.m. with the 5 weekly divisions. Brian Mullen is two for two on the season in the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds. Mullen holds the point lead over Benji LaCrosse by 2 points as LaCrosse has finished runner-up both weeks. Press Release (06-11-11)

Three drivers will walk out of 141 Speedway in Francis Creek with an extra $100 bill Wednesday June 29 during the third annual Clash @ The Creek presented by Muenster’s Shell and Ken’s Sports. Jim’s Countyline Bar on state highway 26 in Oshkosh is sponsoring a $100 Hard Charger award to the driver who passes the most cars in his or her respective feature race. The award will go for the Modifieds, Sportmods and Street Stocks. The tiebreaker, if needed, will be which driver comes from furthest back in the field. Press Release (06-7-11)

On a night with hot weather conditions feature winners stayed cool behind the wheel. Brian Mullen picked up his second straight Budweiser IMCA Modified feature win. Kyle Frederick won the IMCA Stockcar feature in a nail biter. Other winners were Brad Lautenbach in the IMCA Northern Sportmods, Matt Drawenek in the Street Stocks, and Justin Vannieuwenniven in the 4 Cylinders. Press Release (06-7-11)

For the second year in a row 6 lucky children will receive a new 20” bicycle on Jim Olson Motors night at Thunderhill Raceway on June 11. The 6 children chosen will pick their favorite driver and at intermission those drivers will race around the 1/3 mile on bicycles. After the race the bikes will be given to each respective child. Press Release (06-7-11)

Drivers in all five divisions will receive bonus money at the pay window Friday, June 10 as Robinson Metals night takes place at Luxemburg Speedway. For more than two decades, Robinson Metals has been sponsoring a night at Luxemburg Speedway and have always thrown money into the top three feature finishing positions. This year will be no exception as the Budweiser IMCA modified feature winner will receive $750. Badgerland Concrete IMCA stock cards will race for $500 while the Tri County Heating northern sportmods will battle for a $375 top prize, Pepsi hobby stocks $225 to win and Tisler Salvage sport fours $125 to win. Press Release (06-7-11)

Defending track champion Jared Siefert of Green Bay led every lap en route to victory in the Modified feature Saturday night at 141 Speedway. Siefert also netted a heat win, giving his a sweep for the evening. A total of 104 cars were on hand, including 20 Modifieds, 13 Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals, 20 Stock Cars, 23 Sportmods, 16 Street stocks and 12 Sport 4’s. Press Release (06-5-11)

On beautiful night for racing, Ron Berna cruised to his first WISSOTA Late Model feature win of the year, while Dave Fieber also won his first FASTRAK Late Model feature of the year. Jason Czarapata won his second straight IMCA Modified feature, while Kerry Douglas won his first ever IMCA Stock Car feature at the Speedway. Cody Hudson also won his first ever IMCA Northern SportMod feature at Shawano Speedway. Press Release (06-5-11)

Luke Lemmens would lead every lap of the IMCA Stock Car feature, taking home the top prize at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Other feature winners were Dan Ratajczak (modified) Brad Lautenbach (sport mod), Tom Brumlic (hobby stock), Aaron Thornton (street stock) and Calvin Stueck (four-cylinders). Press Release (06-5-11)

There’s no tougher driver in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series than Steve Kinser . Five days after surgery to fix a wrist injury, Kinser surged to victory on Saturday night at Lakeside Speedway, winning for the fifth time this season and the 566th time in his legendary career. Kinser had surgery Tuesday to fix injuries sustained in a violent crash on Monday at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Mich. With his left arm and wrist wrapped tightly, Kinser gritted his teeth and drove through the pain this weekend in his Tony Stewart Racing #11 Bass Pro Shops/J.D. Byrider/Chevrolet. Press Release (06-5-11)

Fans will get an up close and personal look at drivers behind the wheel during the Topless 30 presented by 21 Gun Saloon in Denmark at Luxemburg Speedway Friday, June 17. The special event will feature IMCA modifieds with the roofs removed from their cars. The event will pay $1,000 to win and $125 to start and will feature an increased payout throughout the field. IMCA stock cars and northern sportmods will battle for a $400 top prize and $75 to start. IMCA hobby stocks will race for $200 to win and $50 to start while sport fours will battle for $125 and $30 to start the feature. Press Release (06-3-11)

After 5 rainouts to start out the season, Victory Sign and DA Swamp Bar brought racing action to the Seymour Super Speedway. Feature winners were Nick Anvelink in the Late Models, Brian Mullen in the IMCA Modifieds, Shawn Wagner in the IMCA Stockcars, Ron Besaw in the IMCA Northern Sportmods, Jerry Winkler in the Street Stocks, and Brian Johnson in the 4 Cylinders. Nick Anvelink used his luck of the draw picking the pole position for the 30 lap Late Model feature. Anvelink shot out to an early lead and never was challenged early on as he built a straightaway lead. Anvelink started working his way through lapped traffic until a caution would fly midway through the race. One more caution would fly on the restart. The next 23 laps went green to checker as Anvelink cruised to victory with no challenges to pick up the first win in the Summer Holiday Classic. Ron Berna overcame a spin to finish second. Dave Fieber was third, Craig Schueffner fourth and Eric Pember rounding out the top 5. Press Release (05-31-11)

Eau Claire’s Billy Balog sweated out a pair of late cautions and went on to win the 30 lap, Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car series race at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Sunday. Balog, who was coming off of a third place finish the night before at Wilmot Raceway, started fourth on the grid and snuck underneath polesitter Russell Borland of Fond Du Lac for the lead on lap 2. A caution flew two laps later for an Earl Possi spin. When racing resumed Balog took off and quickly put real estate between himself and the field, dodging his way through lapped cars throughout the contest. Press Release (05-31-11)

The weather finally cooperated allowing Shawano Speedway to get its second racing program of the season in the books with 103 cars on hand. Nick Anvelink won his second straight WISSOTA Late Model feature, while Joel Bennett won his first FASTRAK Late Model feature. Jason Czarapata won the IMCA Modified feature, with Shawn Wagner winning IMCA Stock Car feature. Clint Forstner won the IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Press Release (05-31-11)

105 cars packed the pits at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway. Feature winners were Todd Dart (modified) Greg Gretz (stockcar), Eric Arneson (sport mod), Tom Brumlic (hobby stock), Nick Everard (street stock) and Joey Scoon (four-cylinders). Press Release (05-31-11)

West De Pere high school senior Johnny “Hitman” Whitman took the lead at the drop of the green and cruised to victory in the caution free 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. The win was the first for the rookie driver. Two other drivers scored their first career division wins as well. Green Bay’s Eric Mahlik performed the same fete in the IMCA northern sportmod feature and Algoma’s Dave Schmidt followed suit in the IMCA hobby stock feature. Press Release (05-31-11)

Time permitting we will be doing IMCA Hobby Stock driver introductions before the start of the feature brought to you by The Draft Haus Sports Bar and Banquet Hall. Saturday nights after the races the Draft Haus offers anyone with a paid wristband a free mug of beer or free rail mixer. Press Release (05-27-11)

1330 Wraps of Green Bay is the latest business to come on board as a contingency sponsor for the third annual "Clash @ The Creek" presented by Muenster's Shell and Ken's Sports Wednesday, June 29 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. $100 gift certificates will be doled out to the drivers finishing "3rd" and "13th" in the Modified and Sportmod features that evening. Press Release (05-27-11)

Persistence showers force Thunderhill Raceway to cancel for the third time in four weeks. The Nathan Bouche Memorial Night will be rescheduled and will still have the drivers get in free and larger pay. A full press release will follow next week. Press Release (05-22-11)

A heavy shower hit the track as track crews were attempting to pack the track, forcing track officials to pull the plug and cancel the races at 141 Speedway on May 21. Pit passes and wrist bands will be good for the following two Saturday nights that there will be racing on June 4 and June 11. There will be no racing on Saturday, May 28. The next scheduled event will be the Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association (WDLMA) late models first appearance of the year Wednesday, May 25 presented by Riverside Foods. Press Release (05-22-11)

Luxemburg’s Benji LaCrosse drove around race leader Jared Siefert and Algoma’s Todd Dart on the final corner of the final lap to capture the 25 lap IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway Friday night. Kewaunee’s Greg Gretz dodged heavy pressure from Ocontos’ Dustin Loberger and Shawano’s Shawn Wagner in the waning laps to win the caution free, 20 lap IMCA stock car feature. Loberger took second in his best performance here. Wagner finished third, with Dave De Grave and opening night feature winner Junior Karcz rounding out the top five. Press Release (05-22-11)

A contingency program worth nearly $2,000 has been unveiled for 141 Speedway in Francis Creek through Manitowoc Motor and Machining & Parts in Manitowoc, Automotive Racing Products and All Star Performance. Each night beginning May 21 a driver’s name will be chosen from a random drawing. The driver will be awarded a $100 product gift certificate good for racing related products through ARP or All Star Performance. The awards must be redeemed through Manitowoc Motor and Machining & Parts. The classes that will be chosen weekly will be between the Modifieds, Sportmods, Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals and Stock Cars. Press Release (05-20-11)

Winners will get bigger shares of IMCA feature purses paid at this week end’s Nathan Bouche Memorial at Thunderhill Raceway. The Saturday, May 21 main event for IMCA Modifieds will pay $750 and has also been designated as a qualifier for the 2011 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars race for $500 to win and a guaranteed spot in qualifying for the Sunoco Race Fuels Race of Champions, during the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Cenex. Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods race for $300 to win and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $250. Press Release (05-20-11)

The International Motor Contest Association better known as IMCA has come aboard as associate title sponsor for the 3rd Annual Nathan Bouche Memorial at Thunderhill Raceway which will take place this Saturday May 21. Any driver racing that evening will get in the pits free. IMCA is the oldest active automobile racing sanctioning body in the United States. IMCA currently sanctions 5 tracks in North East Wisconsin and has been with Thunderhill for 19 years. IMCA became involved after talks with Thunderhill track promoter Bryan “Woody“ Wodack . IMCA wants to "honor Nathan and his family on behalf of the racing community." Stated; Brett Root - Vice President of IMCA. Press Release (05-20-11)

Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway to host the 3rd Annual Nathan Bouche Memorial this Saturday May 21. Any and all drivers who show up to race at 1/3 mile clay oval will receive a free pit pass and full pay at the end of the night. This is also a full points night for all IMCA divisions, Street Stocks and Feisty Fours. Last year all donations went into resurrecting the IMCA Stock Car that Nathan would have driven. Nathan’s father Tony Bouche will once again race the #27 car for this weekend. This years donations will make sure all drivers get in the pits for free any extra money raised will go into that nights purse. If you are interested in supporting the 3rd Annual Nathan Bouche Memorial please call Tony Bouche at 920-255-0281. Press Release (05-16-11)

With Mother Nature’s blessing, Luxemburg Speedway track officials are hoping they can get their second night of racing in in five weeks on Friday, May 20 as 54 Run in Walhain sponsors the special appearance of the street stocks beginning at 7 p.m. Press Release (05-16-11)

Shawano’s Joe “The Show” Reuter left 141 Speedway in Francis Creek with a good taste in his mouth in 2010. Reuter won the Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association (WDLMA) late model season ending feature at the Fall Classic in September. Reuter will take the same car, a 2008 GRT, and is hoping to put it in victory lane when the late models make their return appearance to the high-banked, third mile clay oval on Wednesday, May 25. Press Release (05-16-11)

Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Race has been force to cancel for tonight May 14. Persistent showers have the made the track workable and we don’t want to wreck the track or cars just for the sake of racing. Press Release (05-14-11)

Thunderhill Raceway is set to host its first ever drivers get in free night in honor of the late Nathan Bouche on May 21. This stands for all drivers whether you have ever raced at Thunderhill or not, if you show up with a racecar you get in free for that night with full pay at the end of the night. “This year the business’s and race teams who donate money will go into making sure every driver that comes through the pit gate will get in free and if we get enough donations we will put extra money in the payout for that night.” Stated Tony & Cheryl Bouche; “We can’t thank everyone enough for what this has meant to us and our family and were happy to give back to the drivers in honor of our son.” Press Release (05-14-11)

A steady all day drizzle and below average temperatures have forced 141 Speedway track officials to cancel the planned racing program for Saturday, May 14. Racing will resume Saturday, May 21 for Sherwin Williams Paint night at the high-banked, third-mile clay oval. Modifieds, Brian Peterson Builders Grand Nationals, Sportmods, Stock cars, Street stocks and sport fours will compete. Press Release (05-14-11)

Krahn Performance Racing of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin will dole out $200 worth of product gift certificates at the third annual Clash @ The Creek presented by Muenster’s Shell and Ken’s Sports Wednesday, June 29 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Press Release (05-14-11)

A pair of Stack Stands from Racing Innovations LLC. valued at $200.00 will be awarded to the Modified driver who passes the most cars in the A main during the third annual Clash @ The Creek Wednesday, June 29 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Press Release (05-14-11)

The Draft Haus Sports Bar and Banquet Hall will host IMCA Hobby Stock night at Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway this Saturday May 14. Time permitting we will have driver introductions before the IMCA Hobby Stock main event. Saturday nights after the races the Draft Haus offers anyone with a paid wristband a free mug of beer or free rail mixer. Press Release (05-9-11)

The Shawano Speedway finally got its 2011 race season underway with 94 cars on hand. Present were: 20 WISSOTA Late Models, 17 IMCA Modifieds, 25 IMCA Stock Cars, 10 FASTRAK Late Models and 22 IMCA Northern SportMods. Nick Anvelink won the WISSOTA Late Model feature, while Brett Swedberg won the FASTRAK Late Model feature. Eric Scribner won the IMCA Modified feature, with Justin Jacobsen winning the IMCA Stock Car feature. Travis Van Straten won the IMCA Northern SportMod feature. Press Release (05-8-11)

Luxemburg’s Jeremy Jacobs made it a double header weekend after taking the checkers Friday night at Luxemburg and tonight at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway. Other feature winners were Troy Muench (stockcar), Jesse Kroll (sport mod), Brandon Peterson (hobby Stock), Geno Sternard (street stock) and Calvin Stueck (four-cylinders). Press Release (05-8-11)

Hometown driver Jeremy Jacobs took the lead at the drop of the green and never looked back. Jacobs captured the opening night IMCA modified feature at Luxemburg Speedway’s season opening race. Jacobs kept Luxemburg’s Jared Siefert and Jay Matthias at bay. Matthias closed in the final laps and closed the gap at the finish line. Siefert took third, followed by Tim Czarneski of Denmark and Denmark’s RM Van Pay. Press Release (05-7-11)

“Crocodile Kyle” Lentz of Green Bay dodged numerous yellows and fought of Kyle Kudick of Mishicot to capture the 20 lap Modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday. Pulaski’s Junior Karcz fended off Saukville’s Roger Johnson and Denmark’s Rick Mahlberg the duration of the event to win the caution free, 20 lap stock car feature. Johnson nipped Mahlberg at the line in a photo finish for second. Green Bay’s Rick Dix took fourth with Suamico’s Tyler DeBouche rounding out the top five. Press Release (05-7-11)

A pair of racing distributors valued at more than $300 will be given away to a pair of race winners courtesy of Fast Ed Distributors during the third annual Clash @ The Creek Wednesday, June 29 at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. A Stage 1 Distributor will be awarded to the winners of the Sportmod and Street stock features that night, respectively. Fast Ed Distributors is owned by Street stock driver Eddie "The Eagle" Anschutz of Kewaunee. Anschutz has been building his own distributors for 10 years and has been in business for the past two years. Press Release (05-7-11)

The city of Sturgeon Bay is putting up a new building at the race track (Thunderhill Raceway). This means you WILL NOT be able drive between the midway and pit area. You will have to take 14th Avenue if you want to go to the grandstands or on the midway. So if your planning on bringing your car the car show tomorrow that starts at 2:00 please take 14th Ave. We will be working with the city to try and get a designated area to drive through. (05-6-11)

40 drivers checked in at ThunderHill Raceway for the Wednesday night practice. Drivers were greeted with a very hard dry slick track, many drivers took advantage of this and tested numerous “feature” setups. For others it was a chance to work out the bugs or have someone else jump in the drivers seat to see what could be adjusted for a better handling car. Press Release (05-6-11)

ThunderHill Raceway will host the 2nd Annual Pedal Pushers Breast Cancer Awareness night on May 28 brought to you by Palmer Johnson Inc. Last year they started taking sponsors and donations and decided to donate it all to Breast Cancer research and awareness. With everyone’s help they were able to raise money for the "Susan G Komen Cure Foundation" which is a nationally based organization to fight breast cancer. Press Release (05-4-11)

ThunderHill Raceway to kick off opening night this Saturday May 7. In celebration of Mothers Day the first 300 mothers will receive a carnation. The night will be brought you by Dave Hatch Racing and WDOR. This will be the 18th season at ThunderHill since the track reopened in 1993. The track was originally called “Door County Speedway” before it closed in the mid 80’s. The track lay dormant except for a the annual fair specials. Fast forward to 2011 and the track is stronger than ever, due in large part to having the same core group of people working and running the track over the past 9 years. Press Release (05-4-11)

ThunderHill Raceway will hold a test and tune Wednesday night May 4. The test and tune will start at 6 P.M. till ? $15 for drivers, $10 for crew members, fans are free to watch in the grandstands. “With most tracks not open yet I want to give our drivers a chance to work the bugs out of their cars so they can have a better opening night” Stated Woody; “The track is in great shape and has been worked on steady and is pounded hard, this will also give drivers a chance to work on there dry slick setups.” Press Release (05-2-11)

Green Bay veteran Eddie Muenster passed Fremont’s Mike Wedelstadt for the lead on lap nine and won the Modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday night. The race was called after 10 laps due to rain. The sport four feature was also cancelled due to the rain. Press Release (04-30-11)

3rd Annual Nathan Bouche Memorial to take place at ThunderHill Raceway May 21. Nathan son of veteran racer Tony Bouche passed away in a farm accident a little more than 6 years ago. So this is a night to pay tribute to a life that was taken to soon. In honor of Nathan every driver who races will get in the pits free for that nights event. Special thanks to Dorsch Ford and Hutter Construction along with a growing list of sponsors for that night. If you are interested in supporting the 3rd Annual Nathan Bouche Memorial please call Tony Bouche at 920-255-0281 All money raised will be put in the purse for that nights events. Press Release (04-30-11)

R.M. Van Pay is running up front again. The Green Bay native who lives in Denmark has the bulk of his old pit crew back to help him prepare his modified. It's that same crew that was there when he chalked up 11 track titles at four tracks and 121 career feature wins, most of which came in the late 1980s and 1990s at Luxemburg, Seymour, Manitowoc and Shawano. Full Story at Green Bay Press Gazette (04-30-11)

Manitowoc Motor Machining of Manitowoc and 141 Speedway are teaming up to provide two complete racing engines worth a combined $12,000 to a pair of drivers who compete in 75 percent of the weekly shows at the third-mile, clay oval in 2011. A Modified motor valued at $7,500 and a Stock Car engine valued at $4,500 will be awarded to a driver in each division. A drawing will be held with names of drivers who competed in three-fourths of the weekly races in 2011. Press Release (04-30-11)

For the second straight week, cold, wet weather have forced Luxemburg Speedway officials to cancel the planned season opener for Friday, April 29. This is the second straight week the planned opener was forced to cancel. A planned practice session the week prior to that was also washed out, too. Press Release (04-27-11)

Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway has been forced to cancel its opener for April 30. Woody stated the track was worked on for 7 hours on Monday, but cold temperatures and rain received this week has made the track to soft to try and race for Saturday. With rising costs the tracks goal is to give drivers the best racing surface possible and not wreck cars or the track. Press Release (04-27-11)

Many believe this is Steve Kinser's year. The 20-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion is once again a title contender with four victories this season. While it remains to be seen if the King of the Outlaws can get his 21st crown, history would indicate Kinser will be celebrating on Saturday night (April 30) at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Since 2005, Kinser and Craig Dollansky have alternated visits to Victory Lane at Tom Helfrich's speedway just north of Evansville. Kinser won in 2005, '07 and '09 while Dollansky won in 2006, '08 and '10. The edge in '11 then goes to Kinser, a native of Bloomington, Ind., who started his legendary Hall of Fame career on Hoosier State quarter-mile ovals including Tri-State, where he counts eight wins among his 565 World of Outlaws victories. Press Release (04-27-11)

Vlies Custom Race Bodies of Kewaunee, Wisconsin is throwing in $550 worth of gift certificates to participants in the Modified and Sportmod classes for 141 Speedway’s Clash @ The Creek Wednesday, June 29. The business is owned by former IMCA stock car driver and current IMCA northern sportmod driver Jeff “PePe” Vlies. Vlies is awarding product gift certificates for $200, $150 and $100, respectively, for the top three finishers of the Modified feature that night. In addition, the winner of the Sportmod feature will also haul in a $100 product certificate. The certificates are good for a Deluxe body package. Press Release (04-27-11)

Green Bay’s Eric Van Iten fought off a tenacious charge from veteran RM Van Pay of Denmark to win the season opening modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek Saturday night presented by Hansel Trucking. A total of 105 cars checked in to battle, including 23 modifieds, 16 grand national sportsman, 10 stock cars, 26 sportmods, 13 street stocks and 17 sport fours. Kaukauna’s Brandon Czarapata wound up winning a wild finishing stock car finish. Czarapata was running third when Green Bay’s John Heinz and Denmark’s Rick Mahlberg locked horns battling for the lead, coming out of turn four. Suamico’s Tyler De Bouche took second, followed by Roger Johnson of Saukville, John Mahlberg of Hilbert and Kewaunee’s Todd Augustaine. Press Release (04-24-11)

Jessi Ness of Abrams became the first woman to win a weekly racing championship in Wisconsin last year when she captured the sport four title at Luxemburg Speedway. This season, the third-generation racer is taking her game to a new level, moving up to the popular IMCA Northern sportmod class. With that, she's looking at twice the number of competitors she's faced racing four-cylinder cars on top of a new learning curve. Green Bay Press Gazette (04-24-11)

Practice for April 23 at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway has be cancelled due to the snow storm that blew through Tuesday night. The track is just to wet and we don’t want to risk tearing it up for opening night. The car show portion will be moved over to opening night, April 30 at 2:00 P.M. The car show will take place on the midway and full concessions will be available. Class trophies will be awarded for best appearing IMCA Modified, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Northern Sport Mod, IMCA Hobby Stock, Street Stock and Feisty Four. With racing beginning at 6:00 P.M. Press Release (04-20-11)

A massive snowstorm has forced Luxemburg Speedway track officials to cancel the planned season opener for Friday, April 22. A practice session was cancelled a week earlier. The scheduled season opener will be Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. IMCA modifieds, stock cars, northern sportmods, hobby stocks and sport fours will compete weekly at the third-mile, clay oval. Press Release (04-20-11)

Apparently Mother Nature is not as anxious as the racers and fans of the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series to get the 2011 season underway. Due to an absolutely frustrating weather forecast for the weekend which includes cold, rain, and wind, the entire 3-days (April 15-17) at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway have been cancelled. The traditional opening weekend was to include a Friday practice, the IRA 410 & MSA 360 SPRINTACULAR on Saturday, and WDLMA Late Models with Mods & Grand Nationals Sunday. Press Release (04-14-11)

48 drivers representing no less than seven different divisions took to 141 Speedway’s high-banked, third-mile clay oval here Wednesday as the track was the first in northeast Wisconsin to host any type of short track racing for the 2011 season. Leading the way by division were 14 Modifieds, ten Sportmods, seven sport fours, five late models, five stock cars, five street stocks, one grand national sportsman and one hobby stock. Press Release (04-14-11)

Custom Windows Plus, Wisconsin’s largest full service window dealer has recently announced its team of racers for the upcoming 2011 racing season across northeast Wisconsin. Terry Anvelink Navarino, WI. Embarking on a remarkable 37th season of racing dirt late models in northeast Wisconsin, Anvelink will continue to fly the CWP colors with his familiar number 32 Saturday nights at Shawano Speedway’s fabled, half mile, clay oval. Nick Anvelink, Bonduel, WI Nick kept himself busy this winter not so much with building race cars, but building a new home for himself and his family. The second-generation driver will once again be one of the top drivers to beat Saturdays at Shawano as well as being a legit threat at other special events he travels to throughout the summer of 2011. Press Release (04-14-11)

Wet weather the past week combined with the addition of a new clay surface has prompted Luxemburg Speedway track officials to cancel the planned practice for Friday, April 15 at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds. Press Release (04-14-11)

Seasoned-veteran, devoted family man, wise mentor and fierce competitor. These are a few of the terms used to describe Joey Saldana. From injuries to near misses, the experiences and knowledge gained since his rookie-of-the-year season in 1996 have taught the "Brownsburg Bullet" immense lessons on and off the track, and once again he's atop the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings entering events on Friday at Paducah (Ky.) International Raceway and Saturday at I-55 Raceway near St. Louis. Press Release (04-13-11)

Titles in all six divisions will be for grabs at Prestige Yacht Coatings ThunderHill Raceway for the 2011 season. The Spectator Eliminator will make its return to the speedway since going away in the mid 1980’s. Fans will be able to race their street cars for one lap around the speedway, full press release of rules and requirements coming soon. The 2011 season will kick off with a car show and practice on April 23 with the regular points season kicking off a week later on April 30. Press Release (04-13-11)

Mother Nature continues to put the brakes on the local stock racing season. Seymour Speedway canceled its Spring Thaw program scheduled for Saturday. Instead, the ¿-mile clay oval will open at 5 p.m. May 1. Last week, 141 Speedway in Francis Creek was forced to cancel its April 2 Polar Plunge and will open April 16. Shawano Speedway already has postponed its opener that was set for April 16. Luxemburg's season-opening race is slated for April 22. Green Bay Press Gazette (04-8-11)

The second annual Seymour Spring Thaw scheduled for Saturday April 9 has been cancelled due to excessive wet weather. The first weekly, Sunday night points race will be Sunday, May 1 at 5 p.m. All Sunday races in the month of May will start at 5 p.m., with the normal 6 p.m. start time going into effect beginning in the month of June. “With school still in session, we’d like to get done by 8:30 to 9 p.m. at the very latest in May,” said NEW DIRT club president Dave “Cosmo” Rihm. Press Release (04-5-11)

The last time Brian Thielke climbed behind the wheel of a race car, the price of regular unleaded fuel was $1.42. Now 50, Thielke plans to return to the local stock car racing scene. Older and wiser, the former dirt late model ace will wheel a modified owned by Green Bay's Bill Lemmens, a driver with whom Thielke shares a bond. The team's plans are to tackle a pair of tracks Thielke never has raced at — 141 Speedway in Francis Creek and Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway. He has backing from Floors By Design. Green Bay Press Gazette (04-1-11)

The third annual “Clash @ the Creek” presented by Muenster’s Shell and Ken’s Sports at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek on Wednesday, June 29 will have couple of unique twists. The winner of the $1,000-to-win Modified show will earn “Traveling Star Status” for the Badger Mod Tour in 2012. The Badger Mod Tour is a touring series that will host open wheeled Modified races at tracks across Wisconsin. A traveling star program will be setup for drivers who will sign contracts with a guarantee that they appear at each show in 2012. Bonus monies will be paid to those drivers under contract in 2012. Press Release (03-30-11)

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series California Spring Break has included two exciting events with a sure-to-thrill tripleheader set for this week beginning Thursday (March 31) at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in Hanford followed Friday (April 1) at Merced Speedway and Saturday (April 2) at Calistoga Speedway. Craig Dollansky kicked off the swing March 12 with a victory in the Mini Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway, and then after rain postponed the A-main March 18 at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway, Joey Saldana held off hometown hero Jason Meyers on March 19 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. Press Release (03-28-11)

The Dodge County Fairgrounds will play host to the Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association (WDLMA) season opening touring event Sunday, April 17 beginning at 5 p.m. Joining the full fendered machines on the "horsepower half-mile" will be IMCA-style Modifieds and Grand National Sportsman. Modifieds must be IMCA, Beaver Dam or Wilmot Speedway legal. The pit area opens at 1 p.m. with hot laps at 4 p.m. and racing starting at 5 p.m. Pit pass prices are $25.00. Adult admission is $12.00, Kids 6-12 are $5.00, 5 and under are free with a paid adult. Press Release (03-28-11)

141 Speedway, Wisconsin's newest, high-banked third-mile clay oval, will have a big "thank you" for the race teams sponsors when they host sponsor appreciation night on Saturday, June 4. The track will award complimentary tickets to any race team's sponsor, and all it takes is a little bit of legwork on the part of the drivers. "All teams have to do is provide us with a stamped business envelope for each address and contact person for each one of their sponsors," said track promoter Bruce Conard. "And we'll mail each sponsor a pair of tickets good for the June 4 race. Especially in this tough economy, the teams really rely on their sponsors to help keep their race teams up and running during the course of the year. It's the least we can do." Press Release (03-25-11)

The second annual Seymour Spring Thaw is slated to kick off the 2011 season at Seymour Speedway Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Seven classes of cars will square off on the high-banked, third mile clay oval in 200 laps of feature racing. The divisions include WDLMA style late models, who will battle for a $1,250 to win top prize. IMCA modifieds are also on the card, along with stock cars, northern sportmods, street stocks, sport fours and grand nationals making a rare appearance at the Speedway. The pit area opens at 11 a.m. The draw cutoff is 1 p.m. with the first green flag flying at 2 p.m. Raceceivers will be used but will not be mandatory for the Spring Thaw. Pit passes will be $25.00. NEW DIRT memberships will be available for sale for $10.00. Drivers may purchase a membership license and a Raceceiver for $90.00. Press Release (03-21-11)

A car show April 3 at Green Bay's East Town Mall will officially kick off the 2011 racing season for Luxemburg Speedway. The show will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the mall's parking lot, and is open to all cars. "This thing has really grown in the past couple of years we've run it," said track manager Rick Goral. "Some nice weather will certainly help draw the fans out, and we hand out schedules and such." Press Release (03-16-11)

Six classes of cars will drop the hammer at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Saturday, April 2 as the high-banked, third-mile, clay oval will usher in the 2011 racing season in northeastern Wisconsin with the Polar Plunge beginning at 4 p.m. The track will host weekly racing on Saturday nights in 2011, switching from Wednesday nights a year ago. Green Bay’s Jared Siefert is geared up to defend his 2010 modified crown with a brand new GRT car at his disposal. Grand national sportsman ace TJ “The Kid” Smith, a senior at Menasha High School, will defend his division’s crown as well. “We’ve gotten a great response from this class so far this year, with some former asphalt guys switching their cars over,” said track promoter Bruce Conard. Press Release (03-16-11)

Steve Kinser and Jason Sides kicked off the 2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season with victories at the DIRTcar Nationals in Florida, now they lead the series this weekend to Pike County Speedway in Magnolia, Miss., and Royal Purple Raceway (formerly Houston Raceway Park) in Baytown Texas. The Outlaws will then continue west for events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (March 2-3) and in California at Silver Dollar Speedway (March 12), Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway (March 18), Thunderbowl Raceway (March 19), Merced Speedway (April 1) and legendary Calistoga Speedway (April 2). All of the details are online at the new WorldofOutlaws.com. Press Release (02-22-11)

The Central Wisconsin Race Expo will be held February 12, 2011 at the Sunnyview Expo Center, home of the Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway. Doors open at 9:00 am. and run till 4:00 pm. Admission is just $3.00 11 and over. New and used part venders from throughout the Midwest will be there as well as many of the area race tracks. New for the 2011 Racing Expo, Elite Sports Marketing and RightFoot Performance will do seminars on shocks and sponsorship/marketing for racers and tracks. Joe Verdegan from Elite Sports Marketing will conduct this free seminar. Elite Sports Marketing has been putting together resumes for tracks and drivers since 1997, helping more than 150 satisfied customers over the years on both dirt and asphalt. Press Release (02-8-11)

If there is an economic recession in progress, don’t tell Luxemburg Speedway track manager Rick Goral that. 98 drivers purchased their pit stalls for the 2011 season at a drivers meeting at Northbrook Country Club in Luxemburg Friday, February 4. “We’re up about eight stalls sold from the same time a year ago, so we’re pretty optimistic,” said Goral. “We’ve got most everybody back and we’ll have an ample number of rookies in many of the classes.” Press Release (02-8-11)

More than 300 drivers, track officials and race fans converged on Pott’s Beverly Gardens Saturday as the 2010 Luxemburg Speedway champions were crowned at the annual awards banquet. Leading the way in the IMCA modifieds was Jared Siefert of Green Bay, who captured the crown by a four point edge over De Pere’s Jay Matthias. A total of 52 different modified drivers raced in weekly events at the track. Siefert will defend his crown in 2011. Press Release (02-1-11)

141 Speedway track officials have announced that an informational drivers meeting will be held Friday, February 11 at the track’s sports bar, Victory Lane Pub beginning at 7 p.m. Pit stalls will be sold and track memberships will also be available for purchase. A discussion on using Racecievers will take place, as well as an overview of track rules, division rules and track procedures will also be covered. Season schedules will be released and drivers payoff in all of the tracks weekly classes will be up for discussion. The track’s season kicks off Saturday, April 2 for the Polar Bear Plunge. An open practice session is scheduled for Friday night, April 1 (no foolin’). Press Release (01-20-11)

Asphalt Racing

Jeremy Lepak picked up his seventh super late model feature win of the season in the Pepsi Championship Round 75 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway and in doing so, claimed the overall three-race Pepsi Challenge Series Championship over Jeff Holtz. Press Release (08-29-11)

Tim Rothe took home his third feature win of the season, passing Andy Monday for the lead on lap four. Rothe battled with Monday, racing side-by-side for three laps, until he finally cleared Monday on lap six, as they raced through turn two. Rothe went on to finish 2.949 seconds ahead of Monday. Doug Mahlik finished third, while Jeff Van Oudenhoven and Lowell Bennett raced their way through the field, both starting near the back of the pack, to finish fourth and fifth respectively. Van Oudenhoven holds an 18-point lead over Bennett, going into the final week of the season. Press Release (08-29-11)

First, it was Alan Kulwicki and Dave Watson, then Scott Hansen, Steve Holzhausen, Rich Bickle Jr., Bobby Dotter, Rick Beebe and Matt Kenseth. Now, it's Brett Piontek. All of them raced late model stock cars owned, built and maintained by Randy Piontek and his Green Bay-based Bay Motorsports team at some point in their careers. In his fifth season of late model racing at WIR, Piontek is 10th in points with 576, 223 behind leader Jeff Van Oudenhoven, going into tonight's program. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (08-24-11)

Lowell Bennett survived an intense Pomp’s Fan Appreciation Night 70-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway to capture his first main event victory of the season. “It’s been such a long time and this team of mine has tried so hard,” Bennett told the crowd from victory lane after recovering from an earlier incident that sent him to the back of the field before driving to the win, “Tonight I just counted it out and said ‘there’s no way we’re going to get back up there’ and attrition took its toll and we had a pretty good race car.” “I think it’s got to do with this old race suit,” Bennett continued, explaining why he donned an old driving suit for the evening, “I forgot my race suit at home and dug this one out of the closet from the nineties and maybe I ought to wear this next week.” Press Release (08-24-11)

Travis Sauter passed Terry Baldry to take the lead on lap 56 as the two raced side-by-side through turn four. Sauter had been battling Baldry on the inside for the past several laps. With just 20 laps to go, Sauter began to extend his lead on the field, until the caution flag came out with just three laps to go. On the restart, Sauter was followed by Baldry, Tim Rothe, Ross Kenseth, Andy Monday and Lowell Bennett. Sauter and Baldry took off, while Kenseth passed Rothe for third place. Sauter went on to win the Blue Race sponsored by Budweiser /WAPL/MCL. Baldry finished second, followed by Kenseth, Rothe and Monday. Kenseth was named the 2011 Red, White & Blue Champion, finishing three points ahead of Bennett. Press Release (08-21-11)

This Thursday the Fox River Racing Club will be holding the Blue race, the final race of the 3 race special. The Red, White and Blue races normally attract travelers that don't normally race at WIR on a weekly basis. Ross Kenseth, Matt Tift are expect back. We have also heard Travis Sauter, Steve Rubeck, Frank Kreyer all thinking or planning on running. As the season winds down to it's final 3 weeks of racing, head on out before the season ends! (08-14-11) UPDATE: We are told Brad "JJ" Mueller will be at WIR this Thursday night. (08-16-11)

Jeremy Lepak drove to his third consecutive win after an eventful Netwurx 70-lap super late model feature Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway, leading the final 42 circuits en route to his sixth main event victory of the season. Mike Lichtfield made his first visit of the season to the Slinger Super Speedway and he left with the trophy from the late model feature, after driving to victory in the 35-lap main event. Press Release (08-16-11)

Back in 1995, Terry Selle walked away unscathed from one of the more spectacular late model crashes ever at Wisconsin International Raceway. Coming out of turn two, Selle's car became airborne when it was hit from behind by another car and barrel-rolled the full length of the backstretch before coming to rest in turn three. "After that crash, my younger brother and I got another car and went back racing," Terry said. "We won a couple of heats after that, but no features and we were going to give it up in 2000, but Brandon asked me if he could give it a try." Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (08-14-11)

Jeff Van Oudenhoven won his fifth feature of the season on Al Huss Auto & Truck Night. Lowell Bennett took the early lead until caution slowed the field on lap three, for an accident on the backstretch involving Austin Luedtke, who was challenging for second position. After a lengthy cleanup and red flag, Van Oudenhoven took the lead from Bennett as they race through turn two on the restart. The rest of the race remained caution free, with Van Oudenhoven finishing .776 seconds ahead of Bennett. Tim Rothe finished third, followed by Terry Baldry and Andy Monday. Van Oudenhoven remains the point leader, extending his lead to 46 points over Bennett. Press Release (08-14-11)

Zack Riddle saved the best for the end as he led the final two laps on his way to pick up the checkered flag in the 40 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models. Robert Hansberry Jr. maintained his lead in the Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman with his victory while Aaron Moyer and Kyle Stark made trips to the winner’s circle in their respective divisions as well. Two-time defending champion Jeremy Miller is the points leader with two races to go with 762. Thanks to his fast time and victory, Riddle moves into second place with 712 followed by Broughton at 708, Wilberg with 695 and Nottestad at 684. Press Release (08-8-11)

Full Results from August 4th Fox River Racing Club Racing - Current FRRC points as of August 4th, 2011 (08-6-11) Mike Gardner returned to victory lane on Standard Electric Night at Wisconsin International Raceway on a wild night of racing. Gardner started the 35-lap feature event from tenth position and took the lead from Austin Luedke on lap twelve. Luedke took the lead following the caution on lap four and led until the red flag came out for a chain-reaction crash in turn four. Oil covered most of the track, resulting in a lengthy clean up. When the green flag flew, Luedke chose to restart on the outside, while Gardner opted for the inside. Gardner passed Luedke coming out of turn four and went on to lead the remaining 24 laps. Luedke held on to finish second, followed by Brett Piontek, Doug Mahlik and Terry Baldry. Jeff Van Oudenhoven remains the point leader, now 35 points ahead of Lowell Bennett. Press Release (08-8-11)

They've had a lot of success and it has been fun while it lasted, but after this season the championship super stock team of Greg Hauser and Andy Casavant could again become friendly rivals when they race at Wisconsin International Raceway. Together, they have won two Fox River Racing Club titles and are leading in points again this year, but after this season the club is considering not allowing drivers to team up in one car and combine their points. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (08-8-11)

Dave Satorius has been an avid snowmobile racer for years. He dabbled in short track oval racing in the super stock division for a couple seasons. Dave's father Tim, has field cars for many drivers at Wisconsin International Raceway and in touring series. Troy Nelson and Andy Weyenberg were the lastest drivers to race for the Satorius Racing team. Dave tells us they have purchased 2 Ford Kinetic 9-1 Motors and are in the process of purchasing a Super Late Model car. The team is hoping to make it out to race at Wisconsin International Raceway yet this year. The team is currently looking for a crew chief to join the team. If interested you can find Dave on facebook or feel free to email us and we will get you in contact with the team. (07-24-11)

This past weekend, on July 2, MK Motorsports and Amanda Ferguson came to an agreement to run several super late model races through the end of the 2011 season touring the Midwest with an option for additional races in 2012. Some of the scheduled tracks are Dells Raceway Park, Michigan’s Marquette/Sands Speedway and the ultra-fast Wisconsin International Raceway. Owned and operated by Michelle and Frank Kreyer, a 4th generation race car driver, MK Motorsports is instrumental in helping young race car drivers hone their skills in the highly competitive mid-west region. Amanda Ferrguson Motorsports (07-24-11)

With a half of a straight away lead more than halfway through the Schmitty’s Tickets Super Late Model feature Thursday night, Tim Rothe was in complete control. Then the cautions came – and with them – the competition. With five laps remaining Baldry dived to the inside entering turn three, but his bid was denied as Rothe slammed the door shut. Unable to find a way around, Baldry was forced to settle for second. Piontek and Calmes raced side-by-side over the final nine laps with Piontek securing third at the line. Mike Gardner rounded out the top five. Press Release (07-24-11)

James Swan led the final 26 laps and held off heavy hitters Steve Rubeck, Zack Riddle, and Jeremy Miller to capture his first career Big 8 Late Model Series victory Sunday night in the Old Wisconsin King of the Highbanks 88 at the Slinger Super Speedway. "The first couple of laps the car was really good then it started getting loose, then it would come right back to me and I would reel those guys in,” an exhausted Swan told the crowd while sitting on his car in victory lane following a hot night, “Then the yellow would come out and we had to go through the whole process again over and over and over, then finally when it counted I was there.” Press Release (07-20-11)

MIS E-News - Week of July 16, 2011 (07-17-11)

Bobby Wilberg (Rockweiler Insulation Late Models), Stephen Scheel (Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman), Andy Jones (Pellitteri Waste Systems), and Kyle Stark (Roto Rooter Bandits) took home the checkered flags tonight at Madison International Speedway. Bobby Wilberg picked up his first feature win of the season in the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models by topping the nineteen car field in their 40 lap event. Press Release (07-17-11)

Current FRRC Point Standings - Current Red,White and Blue Standings (07-17-11)

Ross Kenseth won the 75-lap White Race sponsored by Budweiser/WAPL/ Kurz Electric. Kenseth started the race outside the front row, battling with Mike Gardner for the lead. Kenseth led the first seven laps until caution slowed the field on lap eight. Gardner took the lead, re-starting on the outside of Kenseth. Kenseth battled back to lead lap nine, but then Gardner resumed the lead on lap ten. Doug Mahlik and Lowell Bennett were battling for third and fourth place respectively. Press Release (07-17-11)

We are told Jamie Iverson will be making the trip down for the White race this Thursday at Wisconsin International Raceway. (07-11)

Thursday night didn't start out well for Jeff Van Oudenhoven. After a flat tire in qualifying, the former two-time Fox River Racing Club champion qualified eighth and missed the dash by two spots. That didn't really matter because after winning the feature the week before, he had to start in the mandatory 14th spot anyways. With that fourth win, Van Oudenhoven is embarking on some hallowed ground. According to the FRRC archives, which are sketchy at best, because only features from 1992 to 2003 are listed, the only drivers to win four late model features in a row are present NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Matt Kenseth during his championship year of 1995 and Terry Baldry en route to the title in 2002. Appleton Post Crescent (07-11-11)

Mike Meyerhofer Jr. is glad the Fox River Racing Club moved the limited late model feature before the late model main in Thursday's program at Wisconsin International Raceway. Because it did, it at least gives the 29-year-old Hilbert driver, originally from Kaukauna, a much-needed break. Otherwise, he would have to jump out of his limited and into his figure-eight, which were the last two races of the night. He also won the figure-eight feature that night, and has since won one more in each division to firmly entrench himself in the points division battles in each class. Appleton Post Crescent (07-11-11)

Erasing his late race demons from a year ago, Kyle Busch muscled past Dave Feiler following a restart with 26 laps to go and drove to his first victory in the Miller Lite Nationals 200-lap super late model main event Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “The restarts were tricky and I didn’t know whether I wanted the bottom or the top as neither one of them was working for me for the first two laps but then my car would really come in,” Busch stated from victory lane after playing cat-and-mouse games with Feiler on several late race restarts before sweeping into the lead for good as racing resumed on lap 174.

Jeremy Miller picked up the checkered flag for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models, but he had to borrow a car just to be able to race. Unable to get his regular car ready to race, he looked to Dann Barber who chose to lend his car to Miller for the night. Jeremy Miller picked up the checkered flag for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models, but he had to borrow a car just to be able to race. Unable to get his regular car ready to race, he looked to Dann Barber who chose to lend his car to Miller for the night. Press Release (07-9-11)

Full results from Fox River Racing Club July 7th Racing - Current Point Standings (07-9-11)

Dave Feiler took the lead on lap 64 and drove to victory over Josh Wallace to capture his third super late model feature triumph of the season Sunday night at the Singer Super Speedway in the caution-free Keith’s Marina 85. “This place is really incredible, “Feiler exclaimed from victory lane, “We’ve had a car just like this all year long but haven’t had very much luck, but we’ll start with three (wins) and we’ll do one at a time or whatever it takes. We’ve just got to take one race at a time and if we do our homework at home and can beat the luck thing, I think we have a really good piece here.” Press Release (07-7-11)

It was announced last night at Slinger Super Speedway that Al Schill will make his return next week for the Slinger Nationals driving a 3rd Gerry Gunderman car. (07-4-11)

Full results from Fox River Racing Club June 30th racing (07-4-11)

Scott Broughton held off Jeremy Miller to win the 40 lap feature for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models on Big Oldies 93.7 / Frank Beer Night at Madison International Speedway. TJ Goldade (Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman), Kyle Stark (Roto Rooter Bandits), and Andy Jones (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) also drove their way to victory lane. Press Release (06-27-11)

During the offseason Erik Darnell had a short track car built by Racetech Chassis. Erik has run the car at some ASA Midwest Tour races. We are hearing that Erik has expressed interest in running the car during a Fox River Racing Club Thursday Night. (06-27-11)

Full results from Fox River Racing Club June 30th racing (07-4-11)

Fox River Racing Club has cancelled the races for this evening. With the rainy weather we have been having and the forecast for more rain has prompted officials to rain out tonights show. FRRC Thursday Night Thunder will be back in action next Thursday. (06-23-11)

Fox River Racing Club complete results from June 16th Racing - Current Point Standings (06-17-11)

Red, White and Blue Standings (06-17-11)

Sunday Night June 19th is PMF Landscape Supply of West Bend Scout Night. All Scouts and Scout Leaders in Uniform will be admitted Free! A 75 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, Amber Inn 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 (06-17-11)

During his limited late model racing career, Brandon Conrad has been involved in his share of fender benders, but the lick he took Thursday night during Fox River Racing Club qualifying at Wisconsin International Raceway in Buchanan was by far the hardest he ever took. Conrad was taken to Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah, where he was treated and released. He said he banged up his right arm and shoulder and had a stiff neck and upper back from the impact. "It's pretty much junk," Conrad said. "It needs a new front stub and the rear end needs to be straightened and gone over. The suspension and steering rack were bent, but, hopefully, the motor's good. It was still running wide open for a while after the hit. It slid ahead four inches and slammed into the steering rack." Appleton Post Crescent (06-14-11)

Madison E-News Week of June 13th, 2011 (06-14-11)

Dave Feiler passed Steve Apel with 23 laps to go and held on to win his second feature victory of the season in the US Army Reunion Night 70-lap super late model main event Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway. “Steve (Apel) was guarding the bottom a little bit but when he was coming off the corner, he was letting it go all the way to the wall,” Feiler stated describing the winning pass afterwards, “He’s a great racer and I backed off and let him collect himself and he held onto it and I just set him up coming out of turn two.” Press Release (06-13-11)

Jeff Van Oudenhoven found himself in victory lane at the end of the 75-lap Red Race at Wisconsin International Raceway, sponsored by Budweiser/WAPL/L&S Electric. Van Oudenhoven started the race from 14th position, while Ross Kenseth took the early lead. Doug Mahlik followed in second position, while Lowell Bennett moved past Andy Monday and Nate Van Wychen to third spot. Van Oudenhoven battled his way to fifth position by lap 24. A competition yellow slowed the field, taking away Kenseth’s lead and allowing for a double file restart. On the restart, Monday moved to third position and Bennett got shuffled back to fourth position for a few laps until Bennett moved to the inside of Monday on lap 46. Press Release - Current Point Standings (06-11-11)

FRRC 2011 Red Race Preview (06-7-11)

Current Slinger Super Speedway Point Standings (06-7-11)

Jeremy Lepak held off a hard charging Steve Apel to win the Ewald Automotive 70-lap super late model main event Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway to capture his second feature win of the season. “That’s why you never give up,” Lepak told the crowd from victory lane after Apel closed to his rear bumper in the final laps, “After we got past the lapped cars I think I used up my right front (tire) running the outside trying to get around those guys and he (Apel) put the hammer down and did the only thing he could which was to get up on my bumper and hope I screwed up, but I think my experience paid off right there and I didn’t panic.” Press Release (06-7-11)

Jeff Van Oudenhoven started the night by setting fast time and ended the night in victory lane, on the Fox River Racing Club’s second night of racing at Wisconsin International Raceway. Van Oudenhoven started the thirty-five lap feature from tenth position, while Mark Schroeder took the early lead. Schroeder let until lap five, as Andy Monday passed Schroeder as they raced side by side down the backstretch. Monday paced the field being chased by Nate Van Wychen and Lowell Bennett. Press Release - Current Point Standings (06-3-11)

Sunday Night June 5th Ewald’s Hartford Ford, Lincoln, Mercury presents the $1000 to win Miss Slinger Speedway Pageant. A 70 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, Amber Inn 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 (06-3-11)

Mike Gardner returned to racing at Wisconsin International Raceway on Thursday night and found himself in victory lane, in the Times Villager Opener. Gardner started the 35-lap late model race from the front row, taking the lead from Maxwell Schultz, on lap seven. Gardner and Schultz were followed by Austin Luedtke, Tom Gee Jr, and Jeff Van Oudenhoven, until Van Oudenhoven passed for third position on lap sixteen. Terry Baldry and Lowell Bennett also followed Van Oudenhoven, moving to fourth and fifth position respectively. Gardner continued to stretch out his lead on Schultz and with nine laps to go, Van Oudenhoven took over second place. In the closing laps, Gardner’s lead was getting smaller, finishing just .103 seconds ahead of Van Oudenhoven. Schultz finished third, followed by Baldry and Benett. Fast qualifier, Kyle Calmes finished six. Press Release - Current Point Standings (05-27-11)

Sunday Night May 29th long-time track sponsor E.H. Wolf & Sons partners up with participating Bp dealers to present the Slinger Super Speedway Memorial Day Special with Fireworks. 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, Amber Inn 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, May 30. Press Release (05-27-11)

Two-time defending champion Jeremy Miller of Rockton, Illinois, got off to a great start in 2011 by winning the Pepsi Weekly Racing Season Opener presented by Z-104 for the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models. Robert Hansberry Jr. (Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman), Kyle Stark (Roto Rooter Bandits), and Josh Morris (Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends) also picked up feature wins. Press Release (05-23-11)

Jeremy Lepak took advantage of a late race caution to charge around Jeff Holtz for the lead, en route to capturing his first feature win of the season in the 75-lap Pepsi Challenge Series Round One super late model main event Sunday afternoon at the Slinger Super Speedway. Vanoskey was able to turn back all challenges and he drove to the win ahead of Freimund and Ratajczyk. Parker May and Gregg Pawelski rounded out the top five in fourth and fifth respectively. Dave McCardle won the late model fast dash and Wayne Freimund set fast time with a lap of 12.592 seconds. James Swan drove to his third win of the season in the 30-lap Midwest sportsman feature. Press Release (05-23-11)

The 53-year-old driver from Bangor was the points leader going into the final race of the series last August, but he never got a chance to compete. Holzhausen was back at WIR last weekend, but not as a driver. Still on crutches and wearing a protective boot on his left foot, he was helping his son Skylar, who was racing in the ASA Midwest Tour SCAG Power Equipment Dixieland 100 at the track. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (05-22-11)

Top 10 returning Fox River Racing Club late model stock car drivers (05-22-11)

Andy Monday knows the fast way around the half-mile paved oval at Wisconsin International Raceway in Buchanan. So it wasn't surprising when Monday set the fast time out of 12 entries last Sunday in the American Speed Association Midwest SCAG Truck Tour with a time of 20.558 seconds. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (05-22-11)

Danes Racing tells us Bob Danes will be taking this season off from racing. Bob will be coaching his daughters soccer team on Thursday Nights. (05-20-11)

Sunday Afternoon May 22nd Round One of The Pepsi Challenge Series. A 75 Lap Super Late Model Feature will headline the racing events along with an Ambulance Gauntlet Race. The Gauntlet is always exciting to see who is superior. Will the chase cars stop the Ambulance or can the Ambulance persevere and fend off the cars to win the Gauntlet? Super Late Models will be joined by: Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s, Amber Inn Figure 8’s, Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars and one on one spectator races. Gates open at 2 pm with Racing at 4 pm. Press Release (05-20-11)

It’s time to wave the green flag on the weekly racing program at Madison International Speedway. The Pepsi Weekly Racing Season Opener presented by Z-104 is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd and will feature the Rockweiler Insulation Late Models, Ho Chunk Gaming Area Sportsman, Roto Rooter Bandits, and the Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends. Something new in 2011 will be Community Nights where residents of designated communities will receive free admission with proof of residency. For the season opener all residents of Stoughton and Oregon will be admitted to the grandstands free of charge. Press Release (05-9-11)

For the second consecutive week, Steve Apel drove to Victory Lane after scoring a convincing win in the 50-lap late model Mother’s Day feature event Sunday evening at the Slinger Super Speedway. These guys with this team build an awesome car, “Apel stated after capturing his second feature win in as many weeks, “I have to say ‘Thanks’ and ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ to my mom, I forgot to get her something, but I guess I can get something now.” Press Release (05-9-11)

We added a bunch of a pictures from today's Make A Wish Even at Wisconsin International Raceway. Tim Schendel was there testing after the event along with Adam White. Check out our Photo Gallery for the pictures. (05-7-11)

Adam White and his new racing team could very well be dubbed the "Brat Pack." The 20-year-old Bay Port High School graduate will be driving a super late model for Green Bay car owner Mike Butz at Norway (Mich.) Speedway on Friday nights. His crew chief will be Mike's 18-year-old son, Matt Butz, who will graduate from Bay Port next month. As for any WIR appearances this year? "That still has yet to be determined," White said. "I'd love to run WIR a couple of times. Full story in Green Bay Press Gazette (05-6-11)

We just added some pictures from Tuesday Night May 3rd practice at Wisconsin International Raceway. (05-4-11)

Many followers of short track racing will see a trend of how the racing season will begin in the South and work their way to the North. How far up north will this go to in the United States? All the way up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Norway Speedway, an ASA Member Track in Norway, MI. Like many summer venues, Norway Speedway's season will run from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. They will kick off their 2011 season on Saturday afternoon, May 21 and will end on Sunday, September 4. Press Release (05-4-11)

Brent Strelka will race weekly in the Limited Late Model division at WIR and select races at Marshfield. (05-4-11)

Jack Pankratz told us last night at practice that he will be moving up to the Super Late Model division weekly at WIR. He will have the same chassis he raced last season, but will have a B&B Motor under the hood. (05-4-11)

NetwurX, the official internet provider of Slinger Speedway has recently signed on to continue their free internet program for race teams. It’s an awesome deal for any race team that follows their live electronic timing and scoring from the race track. There is no charge; all they have to do is display a decal on their race car to be eligible for the contingency program. NetwurX CEO Pete Maher understands how financially difficult it can be for some of the race teams and would like to help out again this season with the NetwurX Wireless High Speed Contingency Program. Race teams can get all their timing and scoring at Slinger Speedway through the internet and now they can do it for free. Drivers that are interested can simply stop by the NetwurX trailer in the pit area to sign up and get their free high speed wireless internet key code. Press Release (04-30-11)

We have put alot of updates to our 2011 Fox River Racing Club Driver's Plans page. If you have any information that will help us fill it out please email Corey. (04-30-11)

MIS E-News - Week of April 25, 2011 (04-26-11)

The first Tuesday in August has traditionally been reserved for the American Speed Association to make its yearly visit to Wisconsin International Raceway. But this year, the half-mile paved oval in Buchanan will go back to its roots for the season opener when the ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality returns on Sunday, May 15 for the 30th annual SCAG Power Equipment Dixieland 100 presented by Ganrud Chevrolet. For this year only, Rothe will race the No. 3 Budweiser car normally driven by Meidam, who is taking a year off to spend more time with his 3-year-old daughter, Halle, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in February, had surgery to remove it and is on a long road to recovery. But for the ASA race, Rothe will drive in his own car, the No. 56 2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Appleton Post Crescent (04-24-11)

The 64th Season for Slinger Speedway kick’s off Sunday afternoon May 1st with the Miller Lite 120 Spring Opener. Super Late Models will headline the event joined by Late Models, Midwest Sportsman, Thunderstock, Slinger Bee’s, Amber Inn Figure 8’s, and Westbury Bank Speedway Guest Cars. Gates will open at 2 pm and racing starts at 4:00 pm. The first 4 races at Slinger Speedway will have 4 pm start times, then May 29 we will return to the traditional 6:30 start time for the EH Wolf and Son’s Memorial Day Race with Fireworks. To help promote the 4 pm start time we have a 4’s are Wild promotion for race fans to purchase 4 packs of tickets for $40 for the first 4 races. The $40, 4 packs are an advance sale promotion and race fans can purchase them at the track office M-F 9-5, call 262-644-5921 to buy them, or purchase them on line at www.slingersuperspeedway.com Press Release (04-20-11)

Mauston Wisconsin's Kelly Bires has been busy this week working out deals for his fledging NASCAR career. Thursday he announced a two race deal in the potent Joe Gibbs Racing Nationwide number 18 Toyota. Today Kelly inked a deal with Slinger Speedway to compete in the 32nd Annual Miller Lite Nationals, Sunday night July 10. Press Release (04-18-11)

Slinger Speedway, located only 20 miles north of Milwaukee, announces its first "Slinger Rocks" music festival. With over 60 years of providing world class events, Slinger Speedway is no stranger to success, and Saturday June 18th marks the biggest single day event in the tracks history when the legendary Kiss guitarist, Ace Frehley invades Slinger Speedway along with Blind Melon and a host of other top bands. Slinger Rocks is a one day only event that delivers maximum rock and maximum value. Only $20 gets you in and parking is FREE! There are 6 bands that were hand selected by music freaks for music fans to get the best talent bill and value for everyone to rock with. The Slinger Speedway track is situated in a great "classic rock" environment with clear views and a cool surrounding town. Press Release (04-13-11)

Mike Butz Racing tells us Terry Baldry will be back behind the wheel of the #8 weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway. Adam White will join the MBR stables driving weekly at Norway Speedway along with select specials. (04-4-11)

We have learned that Tim Rothe will pilot the Sweere/Northland Racing Budweiser car weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway. John Meidam will be taking the year off from driving to spend the year with his family. John's daughter was dianosed with a rare form of cancer. (03-26-11) MORE INFORMATION: You can read more information about Halle Meidam at the Caringbridge. (03-30-11)

Reagan May tells us she will be racing weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway in the Super Late Model division. The last couple of seasons she has drove a Wisconsin Sport truck and a sport mod on the dirt. Last season she drove a US Pro (Crate Style car) series and did alot of traveling. (03-28-10)

Frank Kreyer has teamed up with Coon Motorsports for the 2011 season. Sounds as though Frank could be running Marshfield and Dells Raceway Park. Frank will also race Wisconsin International Raceway weekly for his own team. (03-27-11)

Driver Jordan Thiel of Appleton, WI joins Wisz Racing. We are very excited to have Jordan and Thiel Motorsports on board for the 2011 season. A complete and detailed schedule will be finalized in the next few weeks. We are taking a closer look at special events. Wisz Racing (03-27-11) UPDATE: Jordan tells us he will be racing weekly at Marshfield Speedway for Wisz Racing and weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway. (03-27-11)

We are told Bret Widdis will be piloting the Stebane Motorsports TV 2 Super Late Model weekly at WIR. (03-26-11)

Todd Baumann tells us he is building a new Pathfinder Super Late Model powered by a B & B ACE engine. His Howe Super Late model is still for sale. He sold his Super Stock to Dylan Wenzel. (03-26-11)

We are looking for more information to fill our Fox River Racing Club 2011 Drivers plans page. If you have any information feel free to email Corey. (03-25-11) UPDATE: We put up alot of updates today. (03-26-11)

To say that the year 2010 was a memorable one for the Wimmer family, it would be an understatement. A trip to South Africa, buying a race track, losing their house in a fire and almost winning the ASA Midwest Tour championship are only a few of their highlights. They persevered and made it through by having a successful opening season as promoters. State Park Speedway, an ASA Member Track in Wausau, WI, was the track they bought and had an impressive first season. Many are amazed on how quickly they turned the struggling track around to be successful in one year, and brought back a great Thursday night tradition of racing in central Wisconsin. Press Release (03-16-11)

Golden Sands Speedway is pleased to have finalized its 2011 season schedule. This years schedule is action packed with racing and special events. Looking at the schedule it is clear that Golden Sands Speedway wants to bring the entertainment to Central Wisconsin rather than people traveling to other parts of the State or US to see these type of events. “With gas prices on the rise our goal was to bring some variety to the area and try to boost our local economy”, states Craig Bassuener, Track Promoter. One event that stands out is the Motorcycle Mania weekend on July 29th & 30th, coinciding with the Betty Boop Festival. Famous Harley Davidson stunt rider, Bubba Blackwell, will be visiting the famed 1/3 mile. Press Release (03-9-11)

Five Star Stock car bodies is hosting the Tech Seminar and Promters Round table on March 18th-19th. For more information visit for the following link. (03-6-11)

Motorsports Trade Show/Swap Meet in Escanaba, MI. at the fairgrounds, 2401 12th Ave. No. on Saturday, March 5th from 9 to 5 with bench racing until 8 EST. The first annual event is hosted by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce and Upper Peninsula International Raceway Volunteers. The event is open to any motorsports, land, air or water. Booths are available at www.deltami.org or Facebook (Upper Peninsula International Raceway). There will be concessions, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, kids activities, auction, car corral, live racing on big screen TV. All proceeds will go to the "Track Development Fund". Call Boyd Widdis (906-450-5112) or Kathy Rose (906-241-9873) with questions. (03-2-11)

Eugene Gregorich Jr racing is pleased to announce that Polito's Pizza will be backing the Eugene Gregorich Jr racing effort in 2011. Eugene plans to compete in a full season of racing at Wisconsin International Raceway, Kaukauna, WI., and in the ASA Midwest Tour ...Wisconsin races. Eugene Gregorich Jr. Facebook (02-24-11)

After taking a couple years off Mike Gardner will make a return to Wisconsin International Raceway during the 2011 season. Mike will drive for Dennis Chase, who was a partner in Andy Monday's 2010 racing efforts. Mike will drive a Racetech Chassis Super Late Model powered by a B & B Racing Engine. The car will carry #47 and be raced in at least 6 races. The team is looking for sponsors so they can run the full season. (02-13-11)

Corey Manders tells us he will be back behind the wheel of the #28 Super Stock weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway. The team is also looking to acquire a Super Late Model which the team will campaign 5 nights. (02-1-11)

Mark Schroeder tells us he will continue to race weekly at Wisconsin International Raceway. The #7 will continue to carry sponsorship from Miller Lite/General Beer Northeast, Northern Electric and Royal Scot Golf Course. The team will also be making a return to Norway Speedway on a weekly basis. The team is currently building a new car which is a Lefthander Chassis with a Right Foot front stub. (01-28-11)

Sources tell us that dirt tracker Paul Parker could make some appearances at Wisconsin International Raceway for the 2011 season. We understand if this takes place it would be behind the wheel of a Tim Rothe machine. (12-24-10) UPDATE: Sources tell us it will be for about 5 or 6 nights. (12-24-10) UPDATE 2: Sounds like 3 of the races could end up being the Red, White and Blue series. (01-20-11)

Sawyer (Effertz) will compete nightly at WIR in the Limited Late Model class for the second year. Sawyer is also a developmental driver for Corrie Stott Racing in Charlotte. Sawyer hopes to get several races in the ARCA Series in 2011, along with running a full schedule at W.I.R. Sawyer Effertz (01-17-11)

LP Motorsports tells their has been a driver change in their #8 Limited Late Model. Jessie Van Roy had drove the car for a number of seasons, but for the 2011 season Nick Boldt will be running the car. Jessie Van Roy tells us she is finalizing her 2011 racing plans and will let us know as soon as she does. (01-17-11)

Touring Racing

Jonathan Eilen won the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality race at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids, IA tonight in the 39th Annual Miller 100 presented by McGrath Powersports. Jonathan Eilen who had a season-ending wreck in turn two last year in this event came back and took home the victory! "I was so happy to be able to come back to this track and show that wall who is boss," said an emotional Eilen from victory lane. Press Release (08-14-11)

IOWA SPEEDWAY ASA Midwest Tour Race Recap (08-8-11)

ASA Midwest Tour had a race at Norway Speedway on the schedule for this season. The race had changed to a different date, but now has been removed from the schedule. (08-8-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality made their third visit to Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA tonight for the Sandvik Coromant 150 presented by Cline Tool. West Palm Beach, Florida driver, Jeff Choquette won in his first ever ASA Midwest Tour start and first ever visit to Iowa Speedway. Kenseth gave Choquette the strongest challenge of the night, but just could not get it done. "I had a really good car and I thought I had a pretty good shot at it," said Ross. "I had a lot of fun racing against everyone. Jeff just had me covered," he added. Press Release (08-6-11)

Jeff Choquette raced in five Super Late Model events in 2010. He won four of them. The driver from South Beach, FL is making the 1500 mile trek to Newton, IA to race in the Sandvik Coromant 150 presented by Cline Tool as the ASA Midwest Tour returns to Iowa Speedway on Friday, August 5th. He will also follow it up when the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality returns to Hawkeye Downs on Friday, August 12th for the Keith Fleck Memorial/Miller 100. Press Release (08-3-11)

Ty Majeski won his first ever ASA Midwest SCAG Truck Tour event last Friday night, July 29th as the series made it's debut at State Park Speedway in Wausau, WI for the Larry Detjens Memorial 50 lap feature. Majeski who was driving the #2 Wood Brothers truck, was fastest in practice, fastest in qualifying and followed it up with the win. After qualifying in the top spot, the invert put the #15 of Dustin Karl on the pole with the #9 of Gary McDonald on the outside. Majeski started 12th. Press Release (08-3-11)

Austin "The Ace" Luedtke won the first feature event of his career in none other than the ASA Midwest SCAG Truck Tour at Madison International Speedway on July 2nd. The win catapulted Luedtke to the top of the point standings where he continues to maintain a 22 point lead over last year's champion, Jerry Wood. The following year, Luedtke moved up to the Midwest Sportsman division at Slinger and then moved up to running Super Late Models at Slinger. This year, Austin is the current point leader in the ASA Midwest SCAG Truck Tour and racing Super Late Models at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI. Austin, along with his sponsors, Spring Valley and the Wisconsin National Guard, will move up to the ASA Midwest Tour Super Lates in 2012. Press Release (07-24-11)

RaceTeamGear.com will be sponsoring this Friday night's Colony Brands 85 presented by RaceTeamGear.com at Madison International Speedway (MIS) and the RaceTeamGear.com Detjens Memorial 150 at State Park Speedway (SPS) on Friday July 29th and Saturday, July 30th. "Both Colony Brands, Inc. and RaceTeamGear.com are looking forward to the Colony Brands 85 to be held at the Madison International Speedway on July 22nd as well as the Larry Detjens Memorial race the following week. We are really excited about our sponsorship of both great events. The folks at the Madison and Wausau Speedways are great people to work with and do all they can to support our efforts in racing," said Joe Hunter, Vice President of Colony Brands. Press Release (07-20-11)

He has had a week to let it sink in, but twenty-one year old, Skylar Holzhausen is still on cloud nine. Holzhausen won the GrandStay® Summer Clash and $10,000 last Saturday, July 2nd at Elko Speedway. This was the biggest event of the 2011 American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality season and the biggest payout in ASAMT history. Press Release (07-20-11)

It is definitely true when they say time flies. It seems like it was just a couple weeks ago that the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality kicked off the 2011 racing season at Madison International Speedway. But here we are mid-July and halfway through the season already. There is no better time than now to reflect back on the first half of the season as we await the next event coming up on Friday, August 5th at Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA. Press Release (07-17-11)

Last year's ASA Midwest SCAG Truck Tour champion, Jerry Wood won the GrandStay® Summer Clash 50 lap feature on Saturday night at Elko Speedway. The race got off to a rocky start as Rick Corso spun in turns three and four on lap one. So they tried it again. Current point leader, Austin "the Ace" Luedtke and Kyle Brinkmann got together, but the field stayed green. Press Release (07-17-11)

Ted Reuvers won the GrandStay Summer Clash 50 lap feature at Elko Speedway for the ASA Midwest Sunoco Sportsman Tour on Saturday night, July 9th. The race was a nail-biter until the end; one of the most exciting races of the weekend. The race was run in memory of the driver of the #22, Jerry Thomsen who lost his life over the winter. Family, friends, and fans released black and orange balloons in his honor just as the green flag flew. Press Release (07-17-11)

Florida native and Super Late Model hotshoe Jeff Choquette has made plans to compete in the next two ASA Midwest Tour events in the Adrian Carriers #29 car. Choquette will run the August 5th ASAMT event at Iowa Speedway in Newton, IA as part of the NASCAR Nationwide Series weekend at the track, then battle with the ASAMT stars again the following Friday, August 12th, in the Keith Fleck Memorial at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Iowa. Speed 51 (07-11-11)

Rookie of the Year contender, Skylar Holzhausen won the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality, GrandStay Summer Clash 250 and $10,000 tonight at Elko Speedway! An emotional Holzhausen said, "Man, I just have the thank the good Lord for all he has done for me this weekend. This is awesome! The car was great." As his mom came into victory lane the two shared the emotional victory. Skylar's dad Steve was also racing in tonight's event. Press Release (07-11-11)

One Minnesota driver who would be happy to take home $10,000 this weekend from the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay® Hospitality is 2008 ASA Midwest Tour Champion, Dan Fredrickson. Fredrickson was a regular with the ASA Midwest Tour since its inception until this season when he wanted to stay closer to home while his father-in-law was ill. It has not stopped Fredrickson from success on the track, however. So far in 2011, out of four races, Fredrickson has two feature wins at Elko Speedway. Press Release (07-7-11)

ASAMT RACE RECAP: STATE PARK SPEEDWAY (06-27-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality made its debut at State Park Speedway in Wausau, WI tonight for the "River Valley Bank Flip Merwin Memorial 150." Mark Macksey won the nose-to-tail battle to the finish. Macksey took home his first ever ASAMT and Flip Merwin Memorial victory. Andrew Morrissey, Jacob Goede, Ross Kenseth and Bryan Reffner rounded out the top five. Press Release (06-27-11)

The ASAMT event at State Park Speedway has been postponed until tomorrow. The schedule will remain the same. Please logon to asamidwesttour.com for race day information. (06-23-11)

Chris Weinkauf is probably one of the most excited drivers in the ASA Midwest Tour to race at State Park Speedway in Wausau, WI in the River Valley Bank Flip Merwin Memorial 150 this Thursday night, June 23rd. Weinkauf was the 2010 State Park Speedway champion and his racing roots were established at that very track. Chris's dad has been a life-long race fan and was taking Chris from the time he was very little to Wausau for the races. It was that time spent with his dad at the track that turned his life into one of getting behind the wheel. Press Release (06-23-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is heading to Elko Speedway on Friday and Saturday, July 8th and 9th for the GrandStay Summer Clash. The entry form for the $10,000 to win event is now available. Go to asamidwesttour.com and click on Super Late Model Entry Form under GrandStay Summer Clash Race Information. Press Release (06-23-11)

ILLIANA MOTOR SPEEDWAY: ASAMT RACE RECAP (06-23-11)

Ross Kenseth took home his third victory in the The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality in 2011 in the "10th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial" presented by Texas Corral. Kenseth led from green to checkered in the caution free event with Wimmer, Schendel, Goede and Jurkovic rounding out the top five. Press Release (06-19-11)

On Saturday, June 18th, the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality will return to Illiana Motor Speedway for the "10th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial" presented by Texas Corral. Elmer Musgrave was a Chicagoland icon both racing and winning at Illiana Motor Speedway, Grundy County Speedway and the old Waukegan Speedway, where he was also the 1952 stock car champion and the winningest driver throughout the 1950's. In addition, Musgrave competed in the USAC and ARCA divisions, winning two USAC events and five ARCA series events. Elmer passed away on September 20th, 2000 at the age of 72. Press Release (06-14-11)

Where can you see the 2010 ASAMT champion, a 2010 Chicagoland area track champion, and the 2011 ASAMT point leader and speed51.com #1 draft pick go head-to-head? Only at Illiana Motor Speedway in Schererville, IN on Saturday, June 18th. Jeff Cannon is running for the 2011 ASA Midwest Tour Rookie of the Year. He is also the 2010 Illiana Motor Speedway track champion. This Saturday, June 18th, the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality returns to Illiana for the 10th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial. Press Release (06-13-11)

Eighteen year old, Stephanie Losiniecki made history on June 3rd, becoming the first ever female winner in ASAMT history. Losiniecki had fast time and won the "Wayne Carter Classic" 40 lap feature at Grundy County Speedway. The event was a star-studded one with ASAMT regulars as well as local drivers. Losiniecki and current point leader, Chris Marek took home the two top spots while three of the top-five in the feature event were area drivers. Youngster, Nathan Kelly took the final podium spot followed by Darrell Gay and David Einhaus to finished out the top five. Press Release (06-11-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality along with the ASA Midwest Sunoco Sportsman Tour and ASA Midwest Scag Truck Tour all had their turn at the Grundy County Speedway last Friday night. It was one of the hottest days of the summer, as first time winners took the center stage in both the Sportsman and Truck Tours and the ASAMT point leader took his second victory in 2011 in front of a more than packed house. Press Release (06-7-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality returned to Grundy County Speedway for the "Wayne Carter Classic 125 presented by ECHO Bear Cat" on this hot and humid Friday night. Kenseth gets a great restart while Carlson has the #8 of Hoffman in his mirror. Hoffman and Carlson battle side-by side while Hoffman gets heat from the #43. Carlson continues to hang on with two to go. Hoffman gets a little sideways and Carlson hangs on to second followed by Hoffman, Kocourek, and Holzhausen. Press Release (06-5-11)

Wayne Lensing and Lefthander Chassis have always been committed to keeping driver costs in mind when it comes to any form of racing. This year, Lefthander Chassis is going full force in the ASA Midwest Scag Truck Tour and is once again driving towards cost saving measures. "I really like the focus that Steve and Tim are putting on trying to find ways to make this Truck Series work. There is nothing around anywhere like the Trucks and they are amazing to watch. Cost savings is the #1 factor today and this 602 motor, I believe, will entice many new competitors to the series and we are happy to test it for them," said Wayne Lensing, owner of Lefthander. Press Release (06-3-11)

On September 7th, 1975, 49 late models arrived to compete and several thousand fans filled the grandstands to see the top Chicagoland drivers go up against the top out-of-state drivers at Grundy County Speedway. Tom Reffner, in his 1974 American Motors Javelin, set a new track record and took the checkered flag for first ever ARTGO racing event. The race was 59 laps in honor of Wayne Carter who brought racing to the Grundy County Fair 59 years earlier. Press Release (06-3-11)

Tesar Engineering continues to support the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality in 2011. Tesar provides engines for ASAMT competitors including, Tim Schendel, Chris Wimmer, Nick Panitzke, Thor Anderson and Joel Theissen amongst others. Press Release (05-27-11)

As one of the most competitive series in the entire country, the ASA Midwest Tour includes drivers with a wide range of experience. However the 2011 season is proving that whether a veteran or rookie, a driver has to be on top of his or her game just to qualify into an ASAMT event. To put it in perspective, last year's first and second place points's finishers have each taken a provisional in the first two events. In fact, five ASA Midwest Touring Stars along with NASCAR driver, Erik Darnell had to attempt to race their way into the season opener at Madison International Speedway, three of which did. Both Jonathan Eilen and Chris Wimmer settled for provisionals, while Darnell did not make the event. Press Release (05-27-11)

Rookie of the Year contender, Jeremy Spoonmore is ready for the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality's trip to his home track, Grundy County Speedway on Friday, June 3rd. In 2011, Jeremy Spoonmore is running for Rookie of the Year in the ASAMT thanks to his sponsors, Acom Cabinetry, Corian Solid Surface, Sign FX and Built-Rite Engines. So far, this season has been a little bit of a struggle for Spoonmore, but he hopes going to his home track will give him and his team a little bit of a boost. Press Release (05-23-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is heading back to Grundy County Speedway for the historic "Wayne Carter Classic 125 presented by ECHO Bear Cat" on Friday, June 3rd. Grundy County Speedway is just minutes from Chicagoland Speedway where the NASCAR Nationwide Series event is taking place the same weekend. Several Nationwide drivers and teams will be coming over to watch the event and NASCAR driver, Erik Darnell will be racing with the ASAMT. Additionally, Speed TV's NASCAR analyst, Bob Dillner will be at the event providing coverage for Speed51.com. Press Release (05-20-11)

ASAMT SCAG DIXIELAND PRESENTED BY GANDRUD CHEVROLET WRAP-UP NOTES (05-20-11)

Tim Schendel spoiled what could have been a banner day for the Kenseth family. A few hours after Wisconsin star Matt Kenseth won the NASCAR Sprint Cup FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks in Dover, Del., by gambling on a late two-tire stop, his 17-year-old son, Ross, nearly duplicated that feat by finishing second to Schendel in the American Speed Association Midwest Tour SCAG Power Equipment Dixieland 100 presented by Gandrud Chevrolet at Wisconsin International Raceway. Full Story in Appleton Post Crescent (05-16-11)

Sparta, WI's, Tim Schendel took home the victory in the ASAMT Scag Dixieland 100 presented by Gandrud Chevrolet at Wisconsin International Speedway this afternoon. Twenty-nine of the areas top super late model drivers took the green. Joel Theissen and Tom Gee, Jr. lead the field to the green. Only three laps into the race, Jeff Storm and Jamie Iverson made contact causing Iverson to spin coming out of turn four. Both drivers were sent to restart at the rear of the field. Schendel took home his first victory of the 2011 season, followed by MIS winner, Ross Kenseth, and Andrew Morrissey. Nathan Haseleu and Nick Panitzke rounded out the top five. Press Release (05-16-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is heading to Wisconsin International Raceway this Sunday, May 15th for the track's season opener. Local driver and four-time track champion, Jeff VanOudenHoven will be joining the ASAMT again this year. VanOudenHoven has been racing at WIR for 18 years and looks forward to the opportunity to race with the ASAMT for its fifth year. Press Release (05-14-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality welcomes LiveWire Energy on board as a sponsor for the 2011 racing season. Athletes and people everywhere are using LiveWire Energy to gain the upper hand over their competition. Drivers, crew members, and fans alike can enjoy the boost of LiveWire Energy Chews. The great tasting "soft chew" melts in your mouth in less than a minute and provides instant energy whenever needed. LiveWire Energy Chews are low in calories, carbs, and sugar and include B-vitamins. Press Release (05-14-11)

We are told Tim Schendel will be at Wisconsin International Raceway tomorrow for the Make a Wish Event. After the event Tim will be testing a Hamner Spec Engine. (05-6-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality will return to Wisconsin International Raceway on Sunday, May 15th with the 30th Annual "SCAG Power Equipment Dixieland 100" presented by Ganrud Chevrolet. This event, historically held on a Tuesday night, will now be the track's 2011 season opener. Opening day for WIR will begin with qualifying at 11:30AM, an on track autograph session at 1:00PM followed by racing at 2:00PM. The ASA Midwest Tour super late models will also be joined by the ASA Midwest Sunoco Sportsman Tour and the ASA Midwest SCAG Truck Tour to help kick off the season for WIR. Press Release (05-6-11)

ASAMT JOE SHEAR CLASSIC WRAP-UP NOTES (05-4-11)

17 year-old, Ross Kenseth won the 3rd Annual "Joe Shear Classic" at Madison International Speedway this afternoon. This event was the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality season opener. Last year's winner and 2010 ASAMT Champion, Steve Carlson did not start out his season as well as the last. Carlson was involved in the first caution of the afternoon, sending him to the pit area for repairs. He did return and continued, but was struggling from that point forward and eventually pulled off, finishing 92 of the 136 laps. Press Release (05-2-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is ready to go racing this Sunday, May 1st for the 3rd Annual "Joe Shear Classic 136" at Madison International Speedway! Close to 40 drivers have entered the ASAMT season opener and teams are ready to get back to racing! The entry list includes such drivers as, last year's winner and ASAMT Champion, Steve Carlson; Minnesota drivers, Nick Murgic, Dan Fredrickson, and Jonathan Eilen; NASCAR Truck Series driver, Erik Darnell and many, many more! You can find the official entry list on the ASA Midwest Tour homepage. Press Release (04-30-11)

Chris Weinkauf and Jay VanDerGeest are looking forward to being a part of the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality family in 2011. Weinkauf and VanDerGeest have known one another for many years. They have raced together and been competitors and friends both on the track and off for a very long time. VanDerGeest has also been a major sponsor throughout Weinkauf's career in super late model racing and both have always wanted to race in a series, specifically the ASA Midwest Tour. Unfortunately, both Chris and Jay had other racing commitments in the past, but they both knew that one day something would work out. Press Release (04-17-11)

The last couple of weeks have been busy for Johnny Sauter. The Necedah, WI native won his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race of the year, then 48 hours later, his wife Cortney gave birth to their second child, a baby girl. Both are something that he will not forget, just like he will not forget what happened ten years ago. "I think that is the year that pretty much put me on the map," Sauter said when he was asked if recalled his 2001 ASA National Championship season. "Man, I cannot believe it was ten years ago. That was a big year, and everything seemed to go right. Hopefully, we can duplicate the same success this year." Press Release (04-13-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality continually prides itself on the support of its sponsors and their continued commitment, and 2011 is no different. In 2011 GrandStay Hospitality is looking to make even a bigger splash in the ASA Midwest Tour market. Not only will GrandStay create an even more inviting and hospitable environment for fans at the track, they will also present the "GrandStay Summer Clash 250." This two-day show at Elko Speedway will be on July 8th and 9th, with a special event on Friday night; the "Prelude to the Clash." Press Release (04-13-11)

MAC Motorsports is owned by Mike and Julie Carmichael in association with Wood Brothers Racing. MAC Motorsports is out of Janesville, WI where Mike and Julie both retired from GM Motors, Truck Division. The Carmichael's have been involved in various forms of racing for many, many years. In the 1990's the Carmichael's owned late models driven by Jerry Wood and Johnny Olson. Last year, the Carmichael's added to their impressive resume' the inaugural ASA Midwest Truck Tour Championship. Jerry Wood drove his Pathfinder Chassis to the 2010 ASAMTT Championship. This year, Jerry will once again drive a new Pathfinder Chassis, Chevy Silverado, with Wegner power under the hood. A second truck owned by Carmichael will be driven by different drivers, including Green Bay, Wisconsin's, Scott Hansen, throughout the 2011 season. Press Release (04-13-11)

The final five eligible 2011 ASA Midwest Touring Stars in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality each had his own share of ups and downs, some one way more than the other. But all five are looking forward to returning to the ASAMT and improving upon their seasons in 2011. Press Release (04-9-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is happy to announce the return of Lane Automotive as the title sponsor of the Rookie of the Year title in 2011. The Lane Automotive Rookie of the Year presented by Roltek Transmissions, and Hyperco program is one of the largest bonuses of the season and a great incentive for new competitors racing in the series. Press Release (04-9-11)

2010 marked the inaugural season for the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour. One driver who was able to attend all nine events was Aaron Cain. Cain finished fourth in 2010 with one top-five and five top-tens. He will return for the full season again in 2011. This year, it will be the ASA Midwest "Sunoco" Sportsman Tour. Sunoco Fuels has come aboard as the official fuel for the ASA Midwest Tour and the title sponsor for the Sportsman Tour. Cain understands the importance of having great sponsors not only for the drivers, but for an entire racing series. Press Release (04-4-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2011. Thirty years prior, COMP Cams was born, celebrating their 35th anniversary this year. The ASAMT is happy to have them back on board as a contingency sponsor this year. Press Release (04-1-11)

The American Speed Association has announced a new benefit for its ASA Members for the 2011 season. In an agreement with Roush Yates Performance Products, ASA Members in good standing will be eligible for a 10% discount on new parts and a 5% discount on new and used engines as well as used parts through their website www.roushyatesparts.com. "We are proud to offer this discount to the ASA Members. Anytime we can offer this benefit to the grass root racer that competes at the short tracks across the country, it is a win-win for everyone," Bucky Gregory, Vice President of Sales at Roush Yates Performance Products said. "Our goal with this loyalty program is to work with the different part manufacturers and offer more discounts and parts to the competitors within the ASA family. We look forward to helping the ASA Member Track and Series competitors with this program." Press Release (04-1-11)

With exciting changes like double-file restarts, the new race format for the Joe Shear Classic, and new tracks added to the schedule, 2011 is sizing up to be the biggest year yet for the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality. None of this could happen if it were not for the loyalty of the ASAMT sponsors. The ASAMT is excited to announce another new member of the family, Sunoco Race Fuels. Sunoco Race Fuels will not only be the official fuel of the ASAMT, but has signed on as the title sponsor for the ASA Midwest Sportsman Tour. Press Release (03-30-11)

Finishing ninth in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality 2010 points was ASA Midwest Tour Swiss Colony Touring Star, Jamie Iverson. Jamie Iverson will return to the ASA Midwest Tour in 2011, once again as an ASA Midwest Tour Swiss Colony Touring Star. 2010 may not have been his best season, but do not count him out in 2011. The biggest question will be, can anyone dethrone the Norway Speedway Champion or will he make it five in a row? Press Release (03-28-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is full of top-notch drivers. ASA Midwest Tour Swiss Colony Touring Star, Tim Schendel is taking some of his talent to the NASCAR Nationwide series. This was Schendel's first visit to the high-banked oval. Jimmy Means had given Tim an opportunity to race in a couple events last year and they have the same relationship this year. So he hit the track for the first time in a brand new car. He finished 146 out of 300 laps and overall the weekend went very good. Press Release (03-25-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is gearing up for the 2011 racing season. First stop; Madison International Speedway on May 1st, 2011 for the 3rd Annual Joe Shear Classic.* In only its third year, this race has already become an iconic event on the ASA Midwest Tour schedule. Not only does it represent one of the great legends in auto racing, but it is a great way for drivers, teams and fans to get back to the track after the long seven month offseason. Press Release (03-25-11)

American Speed Association (ASA) officials have announced that Hoosier Racing Tire, located in Lakeville, IN, will be the "Official Tire of ASA." The partnership brings together the two popular names in short track racing. "Hoosier Racing Tire continues to be one of the biggest supporters of grass roots, short track racing," Dennis Huth, ASA President said. "Many of our ASA Member Track and Sanctioned Series have been working with Hoosier for a long time and we felt it was time to brand ASA with Hoosier. Both ASA and Hoosier believe in what short track racing has to offer as a form of competition and entertainment. We are excited to have them as the Official Tire of ASA." Press Release (03-25-11)

Five Star Race Car Bodies in Twin Lakes, WI served as the host for the 2011 Stock Car Tech Seminar and Promoter's Roundtable. The bi-annual event took place this past Saturday, March 19. Racetrack/Series Promoters and Tech Officials gathered for a full day of learning and sharing information leading into their 2011 season. Representatives from tracks in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri and the Canadian Province of Ontario attended the event. The track officials from Lebanon I-44 Speedway, an ASA Member Track in Lebanon, MO, traveled 511 miles to the event. Press Release (03-25-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is listening to its fans. Throughout the winter, several questions were posted on the ASA Midwest Tour Facebook Page because the ASAMT wanted to hear from their fans. Well, when some of the best sports fans in the country speak, the ASAMT listens! Have you ever sat through a race where the leader maintains a five second lead over the entire field no matter how many caution flags fall? Kind of boring, right? Maybe not for the leader and his race fans, but you catch my drift. Well, that is about to change in 2011 when all three divisions of the ASAMT will shift to double-file restarts. Press Release (03-21-11)

The top 14 drivers in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality 2010 points are eligible for 2011 Touring Star status. The ASAMT takes pride in recognizing each of these drivers because of their success leading into the upcoming season. As the ASAMT continues to recognize the 2011 eligible Swiss Colony Touring Stars, Tim Schendel is next up on the scoreboard. This article is a continuation of the top ten of 2010, which will be extended to all 14 ASA Midwest Tour Swiss Colony Touring Stars. Press Release (03-21-11)

When the first signs of Spring arrive, (do not be fooled, the snow may be almost gone, but it is still 30 degrees), Midwest racers look at the calendar and realize it is almost "go time." The enthusiasm starts to build again and they begin spending more and more time in the shop preparing for the upcoming season. Give them a call and ask them what they are looking forward to most in the upcoming season... "I'm ready to go back racing. We've made some changes over the winter. I think it is going to be a really good season." Press Release (03-16-11) Press Release (03-16-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is proud to welcome back Scag Power Equipment as a sponsor for the 2011 season. Scag is excited to be a part of the ASAMT again. They are looking forward to showing some of their innovative new products, including the all-new Scag Cheetah zero-turn riding mower, "The Fastest Cat on Earth." Press Release (03-16-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality welcomes AP Racing and Ferodo for the 2011 racing season. "We are excited to be a part of the series again. We look forward to another successful season with the ASA Midwest Tour in 2011," said Brian Hoppe of AP Racing/Ferodo. Press Release (03-16-11)

A few weeks ago, Mike Mikuly did something he has not done in a while, he went to a movie. After paying for admission and concession foods, he realized something. His track, Illiana Motor Speedway, an ASA Member Track in Schererville, IN, provides an average family with a more affordable alternative when it comes to spending their entertainment dollar. "It is less expensive than seeing a movie," Mikuly, Illiana Promoter said. "I had not been to a movie in a long time, and it was shocking as I went up to pay my admission, it was $28. $14 a person. Then I paid an additional $21.50 in concessions. It got me to think about venue, which is the speedway. For a lower admission price, we can offer up to 5-6 total hours of entertainment (practice, qualifying and racing) that is live. When I look at our concessions, a fan can get a full meal for about what it costs for popcorn in the movie theatre." Press Release (03-9-11)

There is no doubt this guy has qualifying figured out in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality. His rookie season had its share of ups and downs, but Griffin McGrath showed his strength in qualifying and never gave up in the 2010 season. Griffin did not waste any time proving he was going to be a solid rookie contender in 2010. He qualified sixth out of 42 drivers for the Joe Shear Classic at Madison International Speedway. Not a bad way to start his first season with the ASA Midwest Tour. With the invert, McGrath started in the ninth position. Unfortunately he was only able to complete 125 of the 136 laps in 19th spot, but there was no question that he was going to be a contender for the Rookie of the Year. Press Release (03-9-11)

Nick Murgic had a roller coaster season in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality. However he never gave up and finished his season with two of his strongest events in 2010. Murgic qualified 19th, just missing the main event. As an ASAMT Swiss Colony Touring Star, Murgic could have used a provisional, but finished second in the last chance race to secure a 20th starting spot for the Joe Shear Classic season opener at Madison International Speedway. Murgic finished in 17th, the only car only one lap down. Press Release (03-6-11)

Two great guests are scheduled to be on "This Week in ASA Racing" this Thursday night. This week's show will highlight the two road racing series that are sanctioned by ASA and put the spotlight on one of the ASA Member Tracks. Larry Pond will come on to talk about the Bondurant Championship Racing Series and ProAutoSports, two road racing series sanctioned by ASA. Pond will talk about each of the series, their stars and cars that compete on the various road courses in the Southwest corner of the United States. Harold Crook, Promoter of Lonesome Pine Raceway, an ASA Member Track in Coeburn, VA will talk about their upcoming season and the unique divisions that compete at the 3/8-mile oval. Press Release (03-2-11)

His season had its share of ups and downs in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality, but Jacob Goede proved that consistency and never giving up pays off. Goede finished fifth in the 2010 ASAMT point standings. After qualifying 28th for the season opener, Joe Shear Classic, at Madison International Speedway, Jacob Goede took a provisional to make the field. He started 25th and rallied up for a 13th place finish. Press Release (03-2-11)

It was his first season with the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality and he finished fourth in the overall point standings and was crowned Rookie of the Year. Not too shabby. Running for the Rookie of the Year, Ross Kenseth was off to a good start at the season opener at Madison International Speedway. Ross followed victor, Steve Carlson and started off his first season with the ASA Midwest Tour with a second place finish. "Following Steve Carlson was amazing. He is the most talented driver out here and has the most experience. I learned a lot running behind him and look forward to learning all I can throughout the season," said Kenseth. Press Release (02-25-11)

The 2010 Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track Champion and the Editor of Circle Track Magazine will highlight the premiere of "This Week in ASA Racing." The new weekly internet radio show that will air on Thursdays, at 7 p.m. Eastern, on RaceTalkRadio.com. Bryan Wordelman, the 2010 Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Champion, will join hosts Kevin Ramsell & Dennis Michaelsen to talk about his Joe Gibbs Racing tryout experience and his plans for the 2011 season. This includes defending his 2010 track championship in the Modified division at Rocky Mountain Raceways, an ASA Member Track in West Valley City, UT. Press Release (02-22-11)

The Delta County Commerce Center and Upper Peninsula International Raceway Volunteers are sponsoring a Motorsports Trade Show and Swap Meet in the Ruth Butler Building at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, 2401 12th Ave. N., Escanaba on March 5th from 9 AM to 5 PM EST with Bench Racing until 8 PM EST. Any motorsport affiliated business is welcome. The event will feature accessories, parts and machines from all areas of motorsports: snowmobiles, go-karts, micro-sprints, cars, motorcycles, ATV, water sports, off-road trucks, and tuff trucks. They will also have graphics & apparel, vinyl lettering, safety equipment, and engine builders & repair. Press Release (01-20-11)

His season opened up with a 22nd place finish, but finishing out the remainder of the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality 2010 season with consecutive top-tens is what it took to finish third in the point standings. Unfortunately, Nathan's 2010 season did not start out quite like the 2009 season, when he won the 1st Annual Joe Shear Classic. Electrical problems shortened Haseleu's run for another victory in the 2nd Annual Joe Shear Classic. He finished in the 22nd position, not the way one wants to start out the season. Press Release (02-22-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is always looking for ways to cut costs for drivers in all three ASAMT divisions. Not only is it important to maintain low cost, but consistency is a huge issue throughout the racing industry. In 2010, Shawn Utphall successfully tested a Sportsman Head Option (SHO) from Racing Head Services (RHS). The SHO head program was designed after the current head program used for the ASAMT Super Late division, known as the ACE head program. Press Release (02-22-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality has had some recent changes to the 2011 schedule, including the addition of a few events. "We felt that we should get some of the recent changes out to all of the teams and fans. We are very fortunate to have many good things happening. The schedule continues to grow in all three divisions. It is going to be one heck of a year in all three series," said ASAMT VP, Steve Einhaus. One of the most exciting additions to the 2011 ASAMT schedule is the National Short Track Championships at Rockford Speedway. This has been a long time in the making and showcasing the stars of the ASAMT in a new market is something the ASAMT is really looking forward to. Press Release (02-15-11)

2010 was a great year for Wausau, WI driver, Chris Wimmer. Wimmer finished a close second in the American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality point standings. In the season opener, Wimmer took home one of his two ECHO/Oregon Cutting Systems "Quick Cut Qualifier" awards. After starting 14th, Wimmer quickly moved up to the 10th spot by lap 29. He finished the afternoon in fifth, placing himself third in the point standings. Press Release (02-15-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is happy to announce the return of Schaeffer Oil Products as a contingency sponsor in 2011. "Schaeffer Oil has really stepped up their involvement in 2011 and will aggressively be promoting new innovative racing products to our teams this year. I believe they see the value in promoting their products in the ASAMT and that has helped them develop an aggressive approach in getting teams on their products with great performance results," said Steve Einhaus, ASAMT Vice President. Press Release (02-11-11)

Five Star Race Car Bodies, in association with the American Speed Association, will host the Second Annual Stock Car Tech Seminar & Promoters Roundtable on Saturday, March 19, 2011. This will take place at their home office in Twin Lakes, WI with attendees spending an entire day learning and sharing on a variety of topics. Registration is $65 per attendee, if registration is received before March 1, 2011, after March 1; the registration is $75 per person. This is available to Track/Series Promoters, Tech Officials, Sales/Marketing Staff Members, and Public Relations Staff Members. Press Release (02-11-11)

For many short track racers, most would like an opportunity to demonstrate their talents with one of the top teams in the sport today. For the fourth year in a row, the American Speed Association will team up with Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil and Joe Gibbs Racing for the Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Championship. "We are extremely excited about announcing the Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Championship for 2011," Dennis Huth, ASA President said. "This unique opportunity provides our ASA competitors, who compete at our ASA Member Tracks, an extraordinary opportunity to tryout with Joe Gibbs Racing. Press Release (02-11-11)

Four years ago, the American Speed Association partnered with speednetdirect.com to assist with the Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Championship. Kevin Spiddle, Owner of speednetdirect.com, and his staff worked with ASA in creating the unique points system used for the National Championship today. The National Championship is only one small facet of speednetdirect.com, as they provide short tracks with a valuable software program to assist them with their weekly racing programs. Press Release (02-11-11)

Steve Carlson, driver of the #66 Chevy Monte Carlo, needs no introduction when it comes to Midwest short track racing. In 2010, Carlson collected his 11th career short track series championship and his second consecutive American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality Championship. Carlson started his 2010 season on the right foot. Winning the "2nd Annual Joe Shear Classic" was an event that he had hoped to add to his resume'. Carlson had the honor of racing against Shear for many years. He dropped out early in the 1st annual event, so coming back to win it was a great way to start off a winning season. Press Release (02-8-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality is happy to announce the return of Crane Cams as a 2011 contingency sponsor for the ASA Midwest Tour and the ASA SCAG Midwest Truck Tour. Performance industry icon Crane Cams, manufacturer of ignition, distributors, camshaft, and valvetrain components, is excited to be a supporter of the ASAMT. Press Release (02-1-11)

His season was not off to a very good start and he was hoping to pull out a top-ten finish and begin to turn his season around. But it was just not meant to be. On June 11th, 2010, with four laps remaining in the 38th Annual Keith Fleck Memorial/Miller 100 at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids, IA, Jonathan Eilen hit the backstretch wall; not only ending his night, but his entire season. Eilen was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. An MRI indicated that he had fractured his L3 vertebrae, had several broken ribs and bulging discs. After being in a lower back brace, under going physical therapy, and many doctor's appointments, Eilen is more than ready to hit the track in 2011. Press Release (01-28-11)

While not as highlighted as the Packer/Bear game this weekend, the 2010 American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality racing season is officially in the history books. Saturday night marked the fourth annual ASA Midwest Tour Championship Banquet. For the first time in history, the ASAMT crowned three champions in three divisions. The night started out with a welcome and crowd warm-up from comedian C. Willi Myles, followed by a recap of the season presented by emcee, Matt Panure. Panure mentioned the close points battles and the highlights of the season, including the newly added Truck and Sportsman divisions. Press Release (01-24-11)

The American Speed Association® Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and GrandStay Hospitality heads to Apple Valley, MN for its fourth annual Championship Banquet. The 2010 ASA Midwest Tour Championship Banquet will take place at the LaGrand at GrandStay Conference. Three champions, one from each of the ASAMT divisions, will be crowned, along with $40,000 in point funds and $30,000 in door prizes, all donated from various sponsors. Steve Carlson will be presented his second consecutive ASA Midwest Tour Championship, and 11th overall Super Late Model championship. Carlson took home three victories and one quick qualifier award to wrap up his season. Press Release (01-21-11)