IRA - Interstate Racing Association
The Interstate Racing Association commonly known as the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series is a regional winged/410 Outlaw Sprint Car sanctioning body. IRA was founded in the mid 1960's and competed in their early years as winged Super Modifieds. The term Interstate Racing Association came from the fact that the racers hailed from southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois and the fact the tracks they competed at, such as Wilmot and the Waukegan Speedway were just over the border from each other off the I-94 corridor.
The group eventually converted to Sprint Cars in the mid 70's. Wilmot Speedway was the home of Saturday night Sprint Car racing for many a year. Car counts were huge! In 1993, the IRA chose to hit the road with more frequency and competed at several other venues and ventured far. IRA became a full blown regional traveling series. The IRA is one of the country's premier regional 410 sanctions.
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Sat, May 10
Sycamore Speedway Race TrackMaple Park, Illinois, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association, IRA Lightning Sprints, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Fri, May 16
Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway Race TrackBeaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA - Harry Neitzel Memorial
Sat, May 17
Plymouth Dirt Track Race TrackPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association, IRA Lightning Sprints, Midwest Sprint Car Association
Sun, May 18
Angell Park Speedway Race TrackSun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Sat, May 24
Wilmot Raceway Race TrackWilmot, Wisconsin, USA - IRA Founders Night
Sun, May 25
141 Speedway Race TrackFrancis Creek, Wisconsin, USA - Sunday Funday w/ IRA 410's, IRA Lightning Sprints and Legends
Fri, Jun 13
Jacksonville Speedway Race TrackJacksonville, Illinois, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association, Midget Auto Racing Association
Sat, Jun 14
Federated Auto Parts Raceway Race TrackPevely, Missouri, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association
Fri, Jun 20
Outagamie Speedway Race TrackSeymour, Wisconsin, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association
Sat, Jun 21
- Plymouth Dirt Track Race TrackPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA - Road America Challenge with PDTR 360's and Wisconsin WingLESS
Fri, Jun 27
Bloomington Speedway Race TrackBloomington, Indiana, USA - IRA Winged 410 Special
Sat, Jun 28
Butler Motor Speedway Race TrackQuincy, Michigan, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association
Fri, Jul 25
Mississippi Thunder Speedway Race TrackFountain City, Wisconsin, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association, Dirt Kings Late Model Tour
Sat, Jul 26
- Mississippi Thunder Speedway Race TrackFountain City, Wisconsin, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association, Dirt Kings Late Model Tour
Sun, Jul 27
- Angell Park Speedway Race TrackSun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA - IRA Interstate Racing Association, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Sat, Aug 16
- Wilmot Raceway Race TrackWilmot, Wisconsin, USA - Kenosha County Fair
Sun, Aug 17
- Angell Park Speedway Race TrackSun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA - Cornfest
Sat, Aug 23
LaSalle Speedway Race TrackLaSalle, Illinois, USA - Bill Waite Jr. Memorial
Fri, Aug 29
- Plymouth Dirt Track Race TrackPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA - Sheboygan County Fair Night
Sat, Aug 30
Beaver Dam Raceway Race TrackBeaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA - Jim Wipperfurth Memorial
Sun, Aug 31
The Hill Raceway Race TrackSturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA - Open Wheel Special / Labor Day Weekend
Fri, Sep 5
Cedar Lake Speedway Race TrackNew Richmond, Wisconsin, USA - 25th Annual Jerry Richert Memorial Day 1
Sat, Sep 6
- Cedar Lake Speedway Race TrackNew Richmond, Wisconsin, USA - 25th Annual Jerry Richert Memorial Day 2
Fri, Sep 12
- Wilmot Raceway Race TrackWilmot, Wisconsin, USA - Fall Festival
Sat, Sep 13
- 141 Speedway Race TrackFrancis Creek, Wisconsin, USA - IRA Sprints, Legends and 2nd Annual Wittkopf Memorial Sport Mods
Fri, Sep 19
Jackson Motorplex Race TrackJackson, Minnesota, USA - Jackson Nationals with IRA, NOSA & MSTS 410s Day 1
Sat, Sep 20
- Jackson Motorplex Race TrackJackson, Minnesota, USA - Jackson Nationals with IRA, NOSA & MSTS 410s Day 2
Sat, Sep 27
- Plymouth Dirt Track Race TrackPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA - Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships
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- Jake Blackhurst take IRA win at Wilmot
Jake Blackhurst picked up the Interstate Racing Association 30 lap feature at Wilmot Raceway Saturday night. Blackhurst was followed by Bryce Norris, Scotty Thiel, Paul Nienhiser and Travis Arenz.
- Arenz rockets to IRA runner-up at Beaver Dam Raceway
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 30, 2025 - Travis Arenz opened his 18th overall season of competition and third full-time campaign with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in stellar fashion by guiding his 25T Travis Arenz Motorsports team entry to an impressive second place showing in the Glenn Hepfner Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, April 26. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver turned in a strong seventh-place qualifying run in the 29-car field with a lap of 11.812 seconds on the high-banked third-mile clay oval. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion turned an outside front row starting position in the first 8-lap IRA heat race into his first heat race victory of the 2025 campaign. Arenz then started on the pole in the second 4-lap IRA dash before coming home second to gain the fourth starting spot in the 30-lap headliner. A wide, slick, multi-groove racing surface proved to be right in Arenz's wheelhouse as he battled among the lead group of Jake Neuman, Blake Nimee and Scotty Thiel throughout the race. After dueling back and forth with Nimee and Thiel inside the top 10, Arenz finally seized control of the runner-up spot in the closing laps and held on to nail down a second place showing behind race winner Jake Neuman. "Overall, I'm pleased with how the night went," Arenz said. "I qualified decent, won my heat race and drew the pole for the dash. That's pretty much my ideal night. I was happy with how the track progressed throughout the night. It made for good multi-lane racing for the feature. I felt like the car was really good. I can definitely see the 25T being in victory lane this season. To do that, I think I need to be a little more aggressive in traffic than I was on Saturday night." Next up for the Travis Arenz Motorsports team is the IRA Dick Colburn Classic Open Wheel Spectacular at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 3. Non-Wing Crate Sprint Cars, Winged Crate Sprint Cars and Lightning Sprints are also on the card. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Hot laps will begin at 5:45 p.m., and racing will begin at 6:45 p.m. In the event of rain, Sunday, May 4 is the listed rain date. The 2025 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Services, Pfeffer Trucking, Carbliss, Oostburg State Bank, Pallett Works, Jensen Sales and Service, Roth's Auto Restoration, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Amy Bruechert Realty, Lake Auto Glass, Fastenal, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Arenz Auto Detailing and Duehring's Tax Service. All 2025 IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team's Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase - Don and Lynn Kiel Don and Lynn Kiel's first date came when they attended a race at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. in June 1998 and they have been together ever since, marrying on Feb. 14, 2005. Lynn spent her working career in the banking industry retiring after 39 years in 2017 as an assistant vice-president at a local Manitowoc bank. Lynn's interest in racing started when she attended the races at the 141 Speedway as a child with her dad, Andy Endries. RIP ANDY! Don's interest in racing started when he bought Dean Divine's Modified in the early 1970s. Don's driving experience involved Modifieds and Mini Sprints, as well as 360 Sprint Cars at Manitowoc Expo Speedway in 2011 and 2012. Don spent four years in the United States Air Force, enlisting the night of his graduation party. He was honorably discharged after four years in 1967 as an Airman First Class. Don was a Minuteman Missile electrician serving as team chief his last year and got to take part in the test firing of four Minuteman Missiles at Vandenburg Air Force Base in Lompoc, Calif. Don was based at F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyo. for 41 months. Don started flying in Cheyenne at the age of 19, secured his first flying job three days after his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force at age 22 and retired at age 60. He retired as Senior Captain on the 300-passenger Airbus A 330-300 flying to London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. He has logged over 30,000 hours of flying time with a lot of stories to tell. For a glimpse of Don's career, Google Don Kiel Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. For a view of his favorite aircraft that he owned for four years, check out the Warbird Takeoff by looking up Beech 18 Takeoff Great Radial Engine Sound on YouTube. Click on the 32-second video. Don and Lynn continue to fly his 1952 Cessna 170B, both on wheels and skis in the winter. Don loves to say, "It's pretty cool when your vocation and avocation are one and the same!" "We started out sponsoring Travis Arenz by buying him a set of rear tires five years ago and the rest is history," Don Kiel said. "Travis is a very talented racer from the tiniest detail to the actual racing. I love to watch Travis feel the track out and then work his magic. I sponsor Travis as I feel he is one of the best!" Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970. Travis Arenz Motorsports 2025 Upcoming Schedule Saturday, May 3 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 10 - Sycamore Speedway, Sycamore, Ill. (IRA) Friday, May 16 - Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 17 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 24 - Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 25 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2025 Statistics Total Events - 1 IRA Events - 1 A Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 1 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 1 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 1 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 1 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 1 Heat Race Victories - 1 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 1 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0
- Hartmann ramps up 2025 IRA campaign at Beaver Dam, eyes Wilmot
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 30, 2025 - After an offseason filled with anticipation, the 2025 season went off and running for Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team in the Glenn Hepfner Memorial event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, April 26. The sixth-year Sprint Car competitor kicked off the 2025 campaign by qualifying 15th in the 29-car field with a lap of 11.946 seconds on the high-banked third-mile clay oval. The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner started fifth and came home fourth in the third 8-lap IRA heat race to earn a spot in the 30-lap main event. After securing the 13th starting spot in the 25-lap A main, the Plymouth, Wis. resident hovered around the top 15 throughout the race before racking up a 17th-place finish. "It wasn't a good opening night for us," Hartmann said. "We struggled with the balance of the car and found some issues. We hope to improve this week at Wilmot." 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. The 87A Hartmann Racing team will head to the IRA Dick Colburn Classic Open Wheel Spectacular at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 3. Non-Wing Crate Sprint Cars, Winged Crate Sprint Cars and Lightning Sprints are also on the card. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Hot laps will begin at 5:45 p.m., and racing will begin at 6:45 p.m. In the event of rain, Sunday, May 4 is the listed rain date. All 2025 IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com 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, Wisconsin, 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. Also, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to chat about racing and real estate! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542 or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com. Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970. Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing Upcoming Schedule Saturday, May 3 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 10 - Sycamore Speedway, Sycamore, Ill. (IRA) Friday, May 16 - Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 17 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 24 - Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (IRA 410) Sunday, May 25 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA 410) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2025 Statistics Total Events - 1 IRA Events - 1 World of Outlaws Events - 0 A Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 0 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 0 Top 20 A Main Finishes - 1 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0
- Pokorski surges to solid showing in 2025 IRA opener
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 29, 2025 - In his first full season of 410 Sprint Car competition, Alex Pokorski crafted a smooth start to the 2025 season behind the wheel of the No. 4 Akright Auto machine at the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series Glenn Hepfner Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, April 26. The West Bend native, who recorded a runner-up showing in the 2024 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car point standings, opened the night by timing in 21st in the 29-car field with a lap of 12.110 seconds around the high banked third-mile clay oval. After rolling off seventh in the third 8-lap IRA heat race, Pokorski advanced two spots to place fifth and claim a direct transfer spot into the 30-lap A main. The sixth-year Sprint Car competitor started 17th in the IRA headliner before dropping back to 20th in the early going. He then rallied in the second half of the race to advance six positions and nail down an IRA career-best 14th place A-main showing in just his fifth career 410 Sprint Car start. "It was fun to have the team back together and to be racing again," Pokorski said. "We put down a solid benchmark to try to improve upon. The team did well with getting the car set up and adjusting as the track changed throughout the night. "I'm still getting used to the 410 car, so I learned a few things," he said. "I could have done better in qualifying. When you qualify well, that makes the rest of the night easier. Hopefully, we can do that this week at Wilmot." The Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is set to compete in the IRA Dick Colburn Classic Open Wheel Spectacular at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 3. Non-Wing Crate Sprint Cars, Winged Crate Sprint Cars and Lightning Sprints are also on the card. Pit gates open at 2 p.m., and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Hot laps will begin at 5:45 p.m., and racing will begin at 6:45 p.m. In the event of rain, Sunday, May 4 is the rain date. Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team 2025 sponsorship partners are Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, GR8, Lynch Buick, GMC of West Bend, Professional Plating, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Ace Hardware of Kiel and Sheboygan Falls, Novak's Service Center, Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Germaine/Paul Kaphingst & Susie and Pedal Down Promotions. All 2025 IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com For schedule updates and additional information on the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com. Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase - Mulch Express of Wisconsin The Alex Pokorski - Akright Auto Racing Team is excited to have Mulch Express of Wisconsin back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2025 season. Based in Newton, Wis., Mulch Express of Wisconsin was founded in 2000 out of a desire to help control the cost and efficiency of installing mulch, bark, soil and playground chips. Over the past 25 years, the specialty landscaping company has found its niche as the to-go mulching provider for municipalities, school districts, commercial businesses and residences throughout Northeastern Wisconsin. In addition, Mulch Express of Wisconsin has proudly served one of the top motorsports facilities in the world as the official mulch provider of Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., as well as providing mulch services at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. As a former Wisconsin-based 360 Sprint Car competitor, Mulch Express of Wisconsin owner Russ Wetenkamp is thrilled to have the opportunity to once again partner with Alex Pokorski and the Akright Auto Racing Team for the 2025 Sprint Car campaign. "We have a strong connection to Sprint Car racing after several years of competing in the 360 Sprint Car division with the number Gr8 car," Wetenkamp said. "We feel Alex Pokorski is a good, up-and-coming Sprint Car driver and a great individual to represent our Wisconsin-based specialty landscaping company." To contact or obtain additional information on Mulch Express of Wisconsin, call 920-726-4840, send an email to mulchexpressofwi@gmail.com or visit Mulch Express of Wisconsin on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Sponsor Showcase - Akright Auto Located at 106 North Bluebird Lane in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Akright Auto has served as a reliable source for auto parts since 1940. With a highly trained staff of auto parts professionals, Akright Auto is well prepared to assist customers with vehicle repair needs with a wide assortment of affordable, high-quality auto parts available on-site. If a part is not available, Akright Auto offers next-day delivery services. In addition, Akright Auto provides full auto salvage services, along with a 90-day standard warranty on all parts purchases. Contact Akright Auto by phone at 920-467-4201, toll-free at 800-400-4201, via email at dakright12@gmail.com or visit www.akrightauto.com. Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970. Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team Upcoming Schedule Saturday, May 3 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 10 - Sycamore Speedway, Maple Park, Illinois (IRA 410) Friday, May 16 - Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA 410) Saturday, May 17 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA 410) Sunday, May 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410) Saturday, May 24 - Wilmot Raceway, Wis. (IRA 410) Sunday, May 25 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA 410) *** Confirmed schedule updates will be posted on the Pokorski Motorsports Facebook page *** Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 410 Sprint Car 2025 Statistics Total Events - 1 Interstate Racing Association Events - 1 A Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 1 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 1 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0 Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 360 Sprint Car Statistics Total Events - 0 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events - 0 Midwest Sprint Car Association Events - 0 A Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 0 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0
- Jake Neuman captures IRA win at Beaver Dam
Jake Neuman won the 30 lap Interstate Racing Association feature at Beaver Dam Raceway Saturday night. Neuman was followed by Travis Arenz, Blake Nimee, Scotty Thiel and Jack Dover.
- Dover Excited as Season Opener Arrives This Weekend in Wisconsin
Jack Dover will get his season underway this Saturday at Beaver Dam Raceway. The dirt track in Beaver Dam, Wis., hosts the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series. It marks the first time Dover will ...
- Arenz gears up for third IRA go-around
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 2, 2025 - Following two successful seasons of full-time 410 Sprint Car competition, Travis Arenz and the Travis Arenz Motorsports team are aiming to be nightly contenders in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action during the upcoming 2025 campaign. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion is slated to open the 2025 season with an IRA-Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) co-sanctioned doubleheader event at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. After capturing his first career IRA A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track during his 2023 rookie season, Arenz's top 2024 finishes came in the form of three runner-up showings in IRA action at Sycamore Speedway (May 11) and The Plymouth Dirt Track (Aug. 31) as well as in non-sanctioned competition at Wilmot Raceway (Sept. 21). In 19 410 Sprint Car events during the 2024 campaign, the 2023 IRA Apple Cup Rookie Award winner collected eight top five A-main showings, 13 top 10 main event finishes and 14 top 15 A-main runs to go along with four heat race victories, 11 dash appearances, one dash victory and one fast qualifier award. Despite missing nine IRA events primarily due to motor issues, Arenz posted an 11th-place finish in the final 2024 IRA point standings. "The plan for this season is to complete the full IRA Sprints schedule," Arenz said. "I am also looking to compete with the High Limit and Worlds of Outlaws series when they come to Wisconsin at a few of my favorite tracks. We've worked hard in the off-season to update and replace some equipment. We're looking forward to getting started." The 2025 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Services, Pfeffer Trucking, Carbliss, Oostburg State Bank, Pallett Works, Jensen Sales and Service, Roth's Auto Restoration, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Amy Bruechert Realty, Lake Auto Glass, Fastenal, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Arenz Auto Detailing and Duehring's Tax Service. Additional information on the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found by visiting the team's Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase - Don and Lynn Kiel Don and Lynn Kiel's first date came when they attended a race at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. in June 1998 and they have been together ever since, marrying on Feb. 14, 2005. Lynn spent her working career in the banking industry retiring after 39 years in 2017 as an assistant vice-president at a local Manitowoc bank. Lynn's interest in racing started when she attended the races at the 141 Speedway as a child with her dad, Andy Endries. RIP ANDY! Don's interest in racing started when he bought Dean Divine's Modified in the early 1970s. Don's driving experience involved Modifieds and Mini Sprints, as well as 360 Sprint Cars at Manitowoc Expo Speedway in 2011 and 2012. Don spent four years in the United States Air Force, enlisting the night of his graduation party. He was honorably discharged after four years in 1967 as an Airman First Class. Don was a Minuteman Missile electrician serving as team chief his last year and got to take part in the test firing of four Minuteman Missiles at Vandenburg Air Force Base in Lompoc, Calif. Don was based at F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyo. for 41 months. Don started flying in Cheyenne at the age of 19, secured his first flying job three days after his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force at age 22 and retired at age 60. He retired as Senior Captain on the 300-passenger Airbus A 330-300 flying to London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. He has logged over 30,000 hours of flying time with a lot of stories to tell. For a glimpse of Don's career, Google Don Kiel Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. For a view of his favorite aircraft that he owned for four years, check out the Warbird Takeoff by Googling Beech 18 Takeoff Great Radial Engine Sound. Click on the 32-second video. Don and Lynn continue to fly his 1952 Cessna 170B, both on wheels and skis in the winter. Don loves to say, "It's pretty cool when your vocation and avocation are one and the same!" "We started out sponsoring Travis Arenz by buying him a set of rear tires five years ago and the rest is history," Don Kiel said. "Travis is a very talented racer from the tiniest detail to the actual racing. I love to watch Travis feel the track out and then work his magic. I sponsor Travis as I feel he is one of the best!" Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970. Travis Arenz Motorsports 2025 Upcoming Schedule Friday, April 4 - 34 Raceway, West Burlington, Iowa (IRA-MOWA) Saturday, April 5 - 34 Raceway, West Burlington, Iowa (IRA-MOWA) Saturday, April 26 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2024 Final Statistics Total Events - 19 IRA Events - 18 A Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 3 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 8 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 13 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 14 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 15 Heat Race Victories - 4 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 11 Dash Victories - 1 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Points Finish - 11th Travis Arenz Motorsports Career Highlights 2008-2024 Total Career A-Main Victories - 71 Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder A-Main Victories - 20 IMCA Northern Sport Mod/B Mod A-Main Victories - 20 MSA/PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-Main Victories - 30 IRA 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories - 1 2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder Champion 2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod Champion 2021 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion 2021 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion 2022 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion 2023 Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Apple Cup Rookie Award
- Hartmann opens door to IRA 410 season four
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 1, 2025 - After learning the ropes of 410 Sprint Car racing throughout their first three seasons with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series, Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team will fire up year four with the IRA regional touring series in a co-sanctioned twin bill with the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The Plymouth, Wis. driver is coming off a solid 2024 campaign which featured several highlights, including a career-best night in the seat of a Sprint Car at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. on Friday, July 19. The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year won his first career IRA dash to claim his initial A-main pole position. The third-year 410 Sprint Car competitor topped off the memorable evening with a career-best fourth-place A-main finish. In 30 410 Sprint Car events during the 2024 season, Hartmann tallied one top five, nine top 10 and 16 top 15 A-main showings, while recording one dash victory in seven dash appearances and winning one B main on the way to finishing a career-best seventh in the final 2024 IRA point standings. Hartmann is eager to begin another full-time run with the IRA while mixing in assorted starts with the World of Outlaws, High Limit, All Stars and FAST series to round out an ambitious schedule stacked with 43 events. "I'm looking forward to this season," Hartmann said. "The team put a lot of work in during the offseason. We are in the best position engine and car package-wise to contend for feature wins." 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 and Hepfner Racing Products. "There are a lot of great partners who believe in this team this year," Hartmann said. "I'm excited to display their logos on one of my personal favorite designs this year. I can't thank this team enough for their hard work and dedication. Let's hope for a great year ahead!" 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 - 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. Also, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to chat about racing and real estate! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 20-980-5542 or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com. Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com or call 920-323-7970. Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2025 Schedule Friday, April 4 - 34 Raceway, West Burlington, Iowa (IRA) Saturday, April 5 - 34 Raceway, West Burlington, Iowa (IRA) Friday, April 11 - Attica Raceway Park, Attica, Ohio (All Stars) Saturday, April 12 - Attica Raceway Park, Attica, Ohio (All Stars) Sunday, April 13 - Millstream Speedway, Findlay, Ohio (FAST) Saturday, April 26 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 3 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 10 - Sycamore Speedway, Sycamore, Ill. (IRA) Friday, May 16 - Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 17 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 24 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 25 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Tuesday, June 3 - 141 Speedway, Franic Creek, Wis. (High Limit) Wednesday, June 4 - Red Cedar Speedway, Menomonie, Wis. (High Limit) Friday, June 6 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, June 7 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Sunday, June 8 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Friday, June 13 - Jacksonville Speedway, Jacksonville, Ill. (IRA) Saturday, June 14 - I-55 Raceway, Pevely, Mo. (IRA) Friday, June 20 - Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 21 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Friday, June 27 - Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, Ind. (IRA) Saturday, June 28 - Butler Motor Speedway, Quincy, Mich. (IRA) Friday, July 11 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, July 12 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Friday, July 25 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, July 26 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, July 27 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Aug. 16 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, Aug. 17 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Friday, Aug. 22 - I-96 Speedway, Lake Odessa, Mich. (All Stars) Saturday, Aug. 23 - LaSalle Speedway, La Salle, Ill. (IRA) Friday, Aug. 29 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Aug. 30 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, Aug. 31 - The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA) Friday, Sept. 5 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 6 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Friday, Sept. 12 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 13 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Friday, Sept. 19 - Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 20 - Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 27 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Final Statistics Total Events - 30 IRA Events - 27 World of Outlaws Events - 2 A Main Victories - 0 B Main Victories - 1 Top Five A Main Finishes - 1 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 9 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 16 Top 20 A Main Finishes - 21 Heat Race Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 7 Dash Victories - 1 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Points Finish - 7th
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- 141 Speedway Race TrackFrancis Creek, Wisconsin, USA
34 Raceway Race TrackWest Burlington, Iowa, USA- Angell Park Speedway Race TrackSun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
- Beaver Dam Raceway Race TrackBeaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA
- Bloomington Speedway Race TrackBloomington, Indiana, USA
- Butler Motor Speedway Race TrackQuincy, Michigan, USA
- Cedar Lake Speedway Race TrackNew Richmond, Wisconsin, USA
- Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway Race TrackBeaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA
- Federated Auto Parts Raceway Race TrackPevely, Missouri, USA
- Jackson Motorplex Race TrackJackson, Minnesota, USA
- Jacksonville Speedway Race TrackJacksonville, Illinois, USA
- LaSalle Speedway Race TrackLaSalle, Illinois, USA
- Mississippi Thunder Speedway Race TrackFountain City, Wisconsin, USA
- Outagamie Speedway Race TrackSeymour, Wisconsin, USA
- Plymouth Dirt Track Race TrackPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA
- Sycamore Speedway Race TrackMaple Park, Illinois, USA
- The Hill Raceway Race TrackSturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA
- Wilmot Raceway Race TrackWilmot, Wisconsin, USA