IRA - Interstate Racing Association

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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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  Nienhiser takes IRA victory at 141

  Paul Nienhiser bided his time early in the 30 lap IRA feature at 141 Speedway in fourth and fifth spot as action eventually sorted its self out as Travis Arenz led after the first half of the race. Arenz skillfully negotiated traffic as did Nienhiser closing in for the lead. Nienhiser made the pass for the top spot with two to go and took the checkers in an exciting event. Following Nienhiser and Arenz was Jordan Goldsberry, Will Armitage and Creed Kemenah.

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  Klemko Takes WingLESS as Will Armitage takes IRA win at Wilmot

  Michael H. Babicz (Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, May 23, 2026)–Late race battles highlighted the 20-lap AutoMeter Powered by Gandrud Performance Wisconsin WingLESS and the IRA Lightning 20-lap feature portion of the IRA Founders Night at Wilmot

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  Hartmann shows speed at Plymouth, sights in Wilmot-141

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 20, 2026 - Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team uncovered the key to speed for a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event on their home turf at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, May 16. With 32 IRA cars checked in for the evening, Hartmann blazed out of the gate to record the fourth fastest qualifying lap in a fleet 11.490 seconds. The Plymouth, Wis. driver went on to earn an IRA dash berth with a fifth-place showing in the fourth heat race. The seventh-year Sprint Car competitor gained the seventh starting position in the 30-lap IRA main event after placing fourth in the first four-lap dash. Hartmann kept pace near the front of the field in the early stages of the A main before advancing to fourth on a lap 23 restart. After briefly pressuring Logan Julien for third, Hartmann engaged in a duel with Zach Daum for fourth. After falling to fifth on lap 24, Hartmann battled back to pull even with Daum in turn one on the following lap. However, the two drivers made contact, resulting in a slow rollover. The resulting damage caused Hartmann to retire from the race with a 20th-place showing to his credit. "We put a lot of work in during the offseason preparing for the season, which is ultimately what led to the speed we had at Plymouth," Hartmann said. "We really weren't that good all night until the feature. We just kept working on it to make it better. "In the feature, we were still missing the last little bit to go forward," he said. "We were good early, but cars getting into trouble is what helped us. The crash wasn't too bad on our end. It was just a racing deal, going hard for a top-five spot. The car is back together, and we're ready for Wilmot." The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is scheduled to compete in a pair of IRA events during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 23, the team will travel to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the annual Founders Night event, and Sunday, May 24, will see action at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6:45 p.m. at Wilmot Raceway. At 141 Speedway, spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled at 6 p.m. 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n' Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels. 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 - Quasius Construction The Austin Hartmann - 87A Hartmann Racing team is excited to have Quasius Construction as a returning partner for the 2026 season. Located at 1202 North Eighth St. in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Quasius Construction is a construction services company and contracting firm that utilizes general construction, construction management, and design-build delivery systems. To contact Quasius Construction, call 920-457-5585, email info@quasius.com, or visit quasius.com. 87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase - Kristine Hartmann, Realtor 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. 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. 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 2026 Upcoming Schedule Saturday, May 23 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 24 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 Statistics Total Events - 3 IRA Events - 2 Knoxville Raceway Events - 1 World of Outlaws Events - 0 High Limit 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 - 1 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0

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  Arenz keeps steady at Plymouth, preps for IRA doubleheader

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 20, 2026 - Travis Arenz and his Travis Arenz Motorsports Team maintained their early-season consistency with a third-straight top-10 A-main run in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, May 16. Arenz came out of the gate on blast by registering the second-fastest qualifying lap in the 32-car field in 11.471 seconds. The 19th-year competitor posted a third-place showing in the second heat race to earn his third straight IRA dash appearance of the 2026 campaign. After placing fourth in the second IRA dash, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver rolled off eighth for the 30-lap main event. Arenz advanced from ninth in the early stages of the race into seventh near the halfway point. The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion secured sixth on lap 25 before coming home seventh to register his third straight top-10 showing in 2026 IRA action. "We were second quick in qualifying but didn't have a good enough car to compete for a podium finish in the feature," Arenz said. "We made the dash again, which is extremely helpful with getting extra laps with this new car, but I didn't go far enough on setup to get it where it needed to be. Overall, I'm glad to make it through the night with no issues." Arenz is looking forward to entering a pair of IRA events during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 23, the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team will head to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the annual Founders Night event. The action then moves to 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis., on Sunday, May 24. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6:45 p.m. at Wilmot Raceway. At 141 Speedway, spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled at 6 p.m. All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com. Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team's Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase - Service One Transportation Located at N5761 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., Service One Transportation has been a proud supporter of Travis Arenz Motorsports since the team moved into the 360 Sprint Car division in 2018. Service One Transportation opened its doors in 1997 when Dan Flagstad, Sr., decided to venture out on his own, following a distinguished career in transportation sales. Starting with a single driver and truck, Dan grew the business by providing unsurpassed service to the customers and living by the creed of "doing whatever it takes to get the job done for the customer." The customer-first philosophy continues today with current President and Owner Dan Flagstad, Jr., along with his partner, Mike Myszewski, who serves as vice president of operations and logistics. Under Dan's leadership, Service One Transportation has experienced the innovation of a new generation, while retaining the customer and family-first philosophy started by Dan Sr. Today, Service One has grown into a full-service logistics and transportation company with a large portfolio of services, including 53-foot dry van, dry bulk with rail car transport, blanket wrap transport, and warehousing. Service One can handle all truckload, volume LTL, and expedited shipments to 48 states and all Canadian provinces. For a personalized transportation quote, contact Service One Transportation by phone at 1-888-988-3344 or 920-467-4793, email at dispatch@serviceonetrans.com, or visit https://www.serviceonetransportation.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. Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Upcoming Schedule Saturday, May 23 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 24 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Statistics Total Events - 4 IRA Events - 3 World of Outlaws Events - 0 Midwest Open Wheel Association Events - 1 High Limit Events - 0 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 3 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 4 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 4 Heat Race Victories - 1 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 3 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0

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  Arenz opens IRA campaign with twin top 10s

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 13, 2026 - Travis Arenz ramped up the 2026 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season on a positive note, tallying a pair of top-10 finishes in Iowa and Illinois on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. The Travis Arenz Motorsports team made its first trip to Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, for the 2026 IRA season opener on Friday, May 8. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor turned in the 14th fastest qualifying time in the 35-car field with a lap of 12.901 on the quarter-mile, slightly-banked dirt oval. Arenz then rolled to his first heat race victory of the 2026 campaign after starting on the pole in the second 8-lap IRA heat race to earn a spot in IRA dash 2. After starting second, the two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion came home third in the second IRA four-lap dash to nail down an outside third row starting position in the 25-lap main event. Searching for the fastest line on the rubber-heavy racing surface, Arenz kept pace near the front of the field throughout the main event. He ran steadily between the eighth and 10th spots as drivers hunted the best way around the tricky track. A final-lap move pushed Arenz to a ninth-place showing to wrap up the 2026 IRA season opener. One night later, Arenz travelled east to Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill., on Saturday, May 9, where he qualified seventh in the 22-car field with a lap of 14.122 seconds on the three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval. In the first heat race, Arenz placed fourth to advance to the second dash, where he finished fifth to earn the 10th starting spot in the 30-lap main event. After firing from the outside of the fifth row, Arenz advanced steadily up through the field as the track filled with rubber. On lap 25, Arenz swept into sixth place, and he held onto the spot for the rest of the way. "We definitely chased set-ups that are a little different than in the past, but we are always pushing to be better," Arenz said. "I'm happy we made the dash both nights, but I needed that extra push for better feature results." Arenz is eyeing a return to The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., this Saturday, May 16, with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series. Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, May 17, the team will visit Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., with spectator gates opening at 4 p.m., hot laps at 5 p.m., and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. "Plymouth and Angell Park are tracks we have been to very frequently, so I usually have a good idea of how the track is going to change throughout the night," Arenz said. "I'm looking forward to racing at both places again." All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com. Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team's Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase - Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to welcome back Carbliss Hand Crafted Premium Cocktails as a sponsorship partner for the team's third full season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2026. Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, featuring a mix of vodka, sparkling water, and natural flavor extracts, is the creation of Adam and Amanda Kroener. Each Carbliss hand-crafted cocktail comes with no carbohydrates, no sugars, and only 100 calories, with a wide range of flavors available. To view a list of retailers carrying Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, visit https://drinkcarbliss.com/find-your-bliss/. For more information on Carbliss, email marketing@drinkcarbliss.com or visit www.drinkcarbliss.com. The 2026 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Professional Plating Inc., Pfeffer Trucking, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopf Family Funeral Homes, Carbliss, Pallet Works, Oostburg State Bank, Sonntag Plumbing, Jensen Sales and Service, Fastenal, Roth's Auto Restoration, Lake Auto Glass, Arenz Auto Detailing, Hair Fellers Barbershop, and Duehring Tax Service. 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 2026 Upcoming Schedule Saturday, May 16 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 17 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Statistics Total Events - 3 IRA Events - 2 World of Outlaws Events - 0 Midwest Open Wheel Association Events - 1 High Limit Events - 0 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 3 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 3 Heat Race Victories - 1 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 2 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Travis Arenz Motorsports Career Highlights 2008-2025 Total Career A-Main Victories - 74 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 High Limit Racing 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories - 1 IRA 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories - 3 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

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  Hartmann pads notebook, preps for Plymouth- Angell Park double dip

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 12, 2026 - Opening the 2026 season with a doubleheader weekend of 410 Sprint Car racing action in the Sprint Car-laden state of Iowa proved to be a productive learning experience for Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team. First up was the team's 2026 season opener with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association, and career debut at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, May 8. The Plymouth, Wis. driver opened the night by qualifying 23rd in the 35-car field with a lap of 13.363 around the quarter-mile, slightly banked dirt oval. Hartmann then placed fourth after lining up sixth in the third 8-lap heat race to earn a direct transfer spot into the 25-lap A main. After rolling off 16th, Hartmann was running 18th before his 87A machine was involved in an incident in turn one on lap 7, which ended Hartmann's evening. He was credited with a 24th-place finish. One night later, the Hartmann squad made its second-ever appearance at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. With 33 410 Sprint Cars checked in for the event, Hartmann kicked things off by qualifying 16th in qualifying flight 2 with a lap of 16.497 seconds on the world-renowned half-mile semi-banked dirt oval. After starting and finishing eighth in the fourth 8-lap heat race, Hartmann fired off 12th and moved up two spots to come home 10th in the 12-lap B main to miss transferring to the A main by six spots. "For the first night out with the new chassis at Davenport, aside from the racetrack not being the greatest, we were able to work on the slick package," Hartmann said. "I think we clicked on something there on the short track side of our operation. "That same car at Knoxville didn't fare too well," he said. "It's easy to get laps at Knoxville, but hard to be good. I think we will put a separate car together for half miles and be back better." Hartmann is set to head back to his hometown track - The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. - this Saturday, May 16, with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, May 17, the team heads to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., with spectator gates opening at 4 p.m., hot laps at 5 p.m., and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. "I'm excited the season has finally started, and we get to race at home this upcoming weekend," Hartmann said. 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n' Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels. 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 - The Dispensary The Austin Hartmann - 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have The Dispensary back as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season. Located at 2113 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., The Dispensary is a medical cannabis dispensary offering pure Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, and THCP products with the largest variety in the surrounding area. TheD8Dispensary features the most compassionate and knowledgeable staff in the industry, which aims to provide assistance and answer questions about the natural benefits of medical cannabis dispensary products. To contact TheD8Dispensary, call (920) 395-2904 or visit https://www.thed8dispensary.com/sheboygan. 87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase - Kristine Hartmann, Realtor 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. 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 2026 Upcoming Schedule Saturday, May 16 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 17 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 23 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 24 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 Statistics Total Events - 2 IRA Events - 1 Knoxville Raceway Events - 1 World of Outlaws Events - 0 High Limit 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 - 0 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0

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  Paul Nienhiser Continues Winning Ways

  Finally able to kick the 2026 IRA season off over the weekend, Paul Nienhiser bounced back from a tough Friday night and picked up the Saturday night win at Sycamore Speedway.

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  Paul Nienhiser wins IRA feature at Sycamore Speedway

  Paul Nienhiser won the 30 Interstate Racing Association feature Saturday night at Sycamore Speedway. Following Nienhiser was Logan Julien, Blake Nimee, Zach Daum and Brayton Lynch.

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  Austin McCarl Continues Great Weekend with Win #10 at Knoxville!

  Austin McCarl backed up a Friday IRA main event win in Davenport, Iowa, by charging from row three to win the Leighton State Bank 410 main event at Knoxville Raceway on Local 5/Iowa Live Night Saturday. The win was the Altoona, Iowa native's tenth here, was worth $6,000 and came aboard the Country Builders Construction #88.

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  McCarl Charges from 13th to Win Season Opener at Davenport Speedway

  The inaugural appearance of the Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts IRA Sprint Car Series presented by Ollie’s Bargain Outlet at Davenport Speedway attracted a strong field of 35 sprint cars to kick off the 2026 season.

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  Arenz tests Jacksonville, hunts IRA opener

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 6, 2026 - After seven months out of the seat, Travis Arenz took the controls of his 25T 410 Sprint Car for the first time in 2026 on Friday, May 1. Following the cancellation of the scheduled Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association season opener at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, May 2, Arenz decided to venture 365 miles south to the quarter-mile, high-banked Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., for the 2026 Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) lid lifter. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor opened the night by drawing the pole in the third 10-lap MOWA heat race. Arenz settled into second place behind fellow front row starter Zach Daum on the drop of the green flag. The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion rode the spot the rest of the way en route to a runner-up showing. Launching from the ninth starting position in the 25-lap MOWA main event, Arenz was running 13th when the first of five caution flags came out on lap 11. Following two more caution periods, Arenz lined up 11th on a lap 20 restart. He maintained the 11th spot until another yellow flag appeared with just two laps remaining. On the restart, Arenz got bottled up among a group of cars and spun in turn four. After restarting 15th, Arenz opened his 19th season of competition with a 14th-place showing. "The decision to race was to really just get some laps in this season and never being to Jacksonville, I wanted to have some laps there before heading back in June," Arenz said. "Overall, we didn't do very well. We struggled early on. I didn't make enough changes by feature time. Now, I know what direction I need to head towards when it comes to that place. "On the restart, two cars got into each other slightly, and I hammered the brakes," he said. "I turned left to avoid the guy in front of me, causing me to bring the caution out. We're looking for better results at both IRA shows this weekend." The Travis Arenz Motorsports team will fire up the 2026 IRA campaign with a doubleheader weekend at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, May 8, and Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill., on Saturday, May 9. Spectator gates open at Davenport Speedway at 5 p.m. with hot laps scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. At Sycamore Speedway, spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m., hot laps start at 6:30 p.m., and racing to follow at 7:30 p.m. All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com. Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team's Facebook and X (Twitter) pages. The 2026 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Professional Plating Inc., Pfeffer Trucking, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopf Family Funeral Homes, Carbliss, Pallet Works, Oostburg State Bank, Sonntag Plumbing, Jensen Sales and Service, Fastenal, Roth's Auto Restoration, Lake Auto Glass, Arenz Auto Detailing, Hair Fellers Barbershop, and Duehring Tax Service. Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase - Service One Transportation Located at N5761 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., Service One Transportation has been a proud supporter of Travis Arenz Motorsports since the team moved into the 360 Sprint Car division in 2018. Service One Transportation opened its doors in 1997 when Dan Flagstad, Sr., decided to venture out on his own, following a distinguished career in transportation sales. Starting with a single driver and truck, Dan grew the business by providing unsurpassed service to the customers and living by the creed of "doing whatever it takes to get the job done for the customer." The customer-first philosophy continues today with current President and Owner Dan Flagstad, Jr., along with his partner, Mike Myszewski, who serves as vice president of operations and logistics. Under Dan's leadership, Service One Transportation has experienced the innovation of a new generation, while retaining the customer and family-first philosophy started by Dan Sr. Today, Service One has grown into a full-service logistics and transportation company with a large portfolio of services, including a 53-foot dry van, dry bulk with rail car transport, blanket wrap transport, and warehousing. Service One can handle all truckload, volume LTL, and expedited shipments to 48 states and all Canadian provinces. For a personalized transportation quote, contact Service One Transportation by phone at 1-888-988-3344 or 920-467-4793, email at dispatch@serviceonetrans.com, or visit https://www.serviceonetransportation.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. Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Upcoming Schedule Friday, May 8 - Davenport Speedway, Davenport, Iowa (IRA) Saturday, May 9 - Sycamore Speedway, Maple Park, Illinois (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Statistics Total Events - 1 IRA Events - 0 World of Outlaws Events - 0 Midwest Open Wheel Association Events - 1 High Limit 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 - 1 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 1 Heat Race Victories - 0 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Travis Arenz Motorsports Career Highlights 2008-2025 Total Career A-Main Victories - 74 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 High Limit Racing 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories - 1 IRA 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories - 3 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

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IRA - Interstate Racing Association Dirt Tracks

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  141 Speedway Race TrackFrancis Creek, Wisconsin, USA
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  Angell Park Speedway Race TrackSun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
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  Butler Motor Speedway Race TrackQuincy, Michigan, USA
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  Cedar Lake Speedway Race TrackNew Richmond, Wisconsin, USA
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  Davenport Speedway Race TrackDavenport, Iowa, USA
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  I96 Speedway Race TrackLake Odessa, Michigan, USA
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  Jackson Motorplex Race TrackJackson, Minnesota, USA
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  LaSalle Speedway Race TrackLaSalle, Illinois, USA
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  Maquoketa Speedway Race TrackMaquoketa, Iowa, USA
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  Mississippi Thunder Speedway Race TrackFountain City, Wisconsin, USA
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  Outagamie Speedway Race TrackSeymour, Wisconsin, USA
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  Plymouth Dirt Track Race TrackPlymouth, Wisconsin, USA
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  Sycamore Speedway Race TrackMaple Park, Illinois, USA
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  The Hill Raceway Race TrackSturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, USA
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  Wilmot Raceway Race TrackWilmot, Wisconsin, USA