Hartmann aims to turn luck at IRA Richert Memorial
2025-09-06 14:18
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(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 3, 2025 - An overall lack of good luck, which has hounded Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team throughout the 2025 season, was again on display in a pair of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events at The Plymouth Dirt Track and Beaver Dam Raceway last weekend.
The Labor Day weekend of IRA action opened during the Sheboygan County Fair at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Friday, Aug. 29, with Hartmann logging in the 12th fastest qualifying time in the 28-car field. The fifth-year Sprint Car competitor went on to place third in the third heat race to earn the 12th starting spot in the 30-lap main event.
Hartmann was running 11th on lap 9 when another competitor moved up the track and forced the Plymouth, Wis. driver into the outside wall between turns three and four, producing a bent right rear wheel.
After heading to the work area, Austin reported an engine issue, which ended the team's night with a 23rd place showing. Later, Austin and the team discovered a lost cylinder number 8 spark plug in the engine compartment.
One night later, the team headed to Beaver Dam Raceway for the Harry Neitzel Tribute-Jim Wipperfurth Memorial event on what was described as the final Sprint Car race to ever be held at the facility, which is for sale.
The night got off to a strong start for Hartmann as he qualified sixth out of the 34 cars signed in before placing fourth in the second heat race to qualify for his fourth dash of the 2025 IRA season.
A fifth place showing in the second four-lap dash put Hartmann in the 10th starting spot for the 30-lap A main.
Again, poor luck struck in a big way on lap 4 when, while racing for sixth, another driver steered left into Hartmann along the front straightaway. The contact sent Hartmann on a series of flips. While he was able to emerge from the hard wreck uninjured, the heavy impact destroyed his 87A machine. Hartmann ended up 22nd in the final race results.
The incident caused the team to miss the final event of the three-race IRA weekend on Sunday, Aug. 31, at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
"It was another bad couple of nights running with the IRA and having drivers make contact with our car," Hartmann said. "We will get everything put together and be at Cedar Lake this weekend."
The team is scheduled to compete in the 25th annual two-night Jerry Richert Memorial event at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., this Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6. Limited Sprints and UMSS Traditional Sprints are scheduled to round out the card on both nights, with racing slated to start at 6 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 - Holler n Hills Bar & Grill
The Austin Hartmann - 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to welcome back Holler n Hills Bar & Grill as a sponsorship partner for the 2025 season.
Located at 5837 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., offers a variety of sandwiches, entrees, appetizers and drink options. In addition, Holler n Hills features live music, karaoke and special events on selected evenings.
To contact Holler n Hills, call (920) 783-8005, email hollernhills3@gmail.com or visit the Holler n Hills Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hollernhills/.
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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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
Upcoming Schedule
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 - 22
IRA Events - 13
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 - 4
Dash Victories - 0
Fast Qualifier Awards - 1