Hartmann preps for IRA Labor Day weekend tripleheader
2025-08-28 15:12
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(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 27, 2025 - After 23 days out of the driver's seat, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team got back at it last week with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws and Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association.
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, Hartmann and crew traveled to far western Wisconsin to take on the World of Outlaws 410 Sprint Car Series at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis.
The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor qualified 23rd in the 27-car field with a lap of 12.045 around the lightning-fast, third-mile high-banked clay oval.
After placing seventh in the second heat race, the Plymouth, Wis. driver advanced to the 30-lap A-main with a second place showing in the Last Chance Showdown.
Hartmann held strong in the main event to post a 21st place showing.
The team made its first-ever visit to the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Ill., with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association on Saturday, Aug. 23.
The 2020 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award recipient qualified 19th overall in the 36-car field with a lap of 11.679 seconds on the quarter-mile high-banked dirt oval.
He then placed sixth in the first IRA heat race before starting fifth in the B Main. Hartmann was running seventh, needing to place in the top four to advance to the main event, when an incident on lap 8 ended his evening early. He was credited with a 10th place showing.
"It was another IRA show where the results weren't what we wanted," Hartmann said. "I didn't have a very good night behind the wheel. We're looking forward to getting things straight for the three-race weekend coming up."
87A Hartmann Racing Team is preparing for a big tripleheader weekend of IRA action starting at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., for the annual Sheboygan County Fair race on Friday, Aug. 29.
The following night, Hartmann joins the IRA for the Harry Neitzel Tribute and Jim Wipperfurth Memorial in what is being billed as the final Sprint Car race at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis., on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Spectator gates are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with racing starting at 6 p.m.
The weekend closes with a return visit to The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., with the IRA 410 Sprint Car Series.
Spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
All IRA events the 87A Hartmann Racing Team enters during the 2025 season will be streamed live on floracing.com.
87A Hartmann Racing 2025 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Metalcraft, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Quasius Construction, Holler n' Hills, Rich's Truck & Auto Repair, Gibbsville Cheese, Hepfner Racing Products and Berryman Racing Shocks.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team's website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase - Shufflebotham Tree Service
Located in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Shufflebotham Tree Service specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, stump grinding and snow removal with fully insured service and free estimates.
Contact Andrew Shufflebotham and his highly skilled team, which has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field, for your next tree trimming, removal or clean-up project by calling 920-627-3849 or checking out the Shufflebotham Tree Service Facebook page.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase - Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty
KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as "Every Race Fans Realtor," has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.
Kristine's passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community.
Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates!
You can find her on Facebook @ KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR. Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542 or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.
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Upcoming Schedule
Friday, August 29 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, August 30 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA 410)
Sunday, August 31 - The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA 410)
Friday, September 5 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, September 6 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA 410)
Friday, September 12 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA 410)
Saturday, September 13 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA 410)
Friday, September 19 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn. (IRA 410)
Saturday, September 20 - Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn. (IRA 410)
Saturday, September 27 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA 410)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2025 Statistics
Total Events - 20
IRA Events - 11
World of Outlaws Events - 6
High Limit Events - 2
Knoxville Raceway Events - 1
A-Main Victories - 0
Podium Finishes - 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 3
Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 3
Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 10
B Main Victories - 1
Heat Race Victories - 0
Dash Appearances - 3
Dash Victories - 0
Fast Qualifier Awards - 1