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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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  Arenz starts 2024 IRA opener quick, finishes up front at Beaver Dam Raceway

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 24, 2024 - After completing his first full season of competition with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series as a top-three points performer and a night-in and night-out contender for race victories and podium finishes in 2023, Travis Arenz picked up right where he left off a year ago in the 2024 IRA season opener contested on a chilly spring evening at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, April 20. Arenz, who placed third in the 2023 IRA point standings in his rookie campaign with the series, opened his second full season of IRA competition by ripping off his first career 410 Sprint Car fast qualifier award, as he topped the 30-car field with a fast lap of 13.650 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 rolled off fourth in the first 10-tap IRA heat race before recording a fifth-place showing to secure a spot in a second four-lap IRA dash. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver started second and finished second to earn the right to start fourth in the 30-lap IRA headliner. Arenz used a good start to settle into third behind the second-place car of two-time IRA champion Jake Blackhurst and leader Scotty Thiel in the early going. Arenz stuck tight to the preferred inside lane of the delicate track surface throughout the majority of the race. After eventual race winner Tim Estenson, Mike Reinke and Danny Schlafer slipped past during the second half of the main event, Arenz held strong to secure a solid sixth-place A-main finish to open up the 2024 IRA campaign. "The track was very technical and we were one of the last cars to qualify, so I wasn't sure how far to tighten the car," Arenz said. "To our surprise when I came back from the scales we were second quick. Then my crew kept receiving texts congratulating us on quick time. We were confused and found out there was a disqualification, which granted us quick time. This was definitely how we wanted to start our season, after struggling a lot in qualifying last year. Hopefully, we can keep the momentum going. "The track was difficult to read all night," he said. "It was one of those tracks you throw the kitchen sink at and hope it's not too much. You have to be mindful of your surroundings and make adjustments to your driving style as the race progresses. We did end up going backwards in the A-main, but for the first night of the season and getting back in the swing of things with some new equipment, I don't have too many complaints." The Travis Arenz Motorsports Team was slated to open the 2024 IRA campaign at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, April 19. However, cold and wet weather forced the event to be postponed and rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 27. The team is scheduled to take the upcoming weekend off before resuming the 2024 IRA scheduled with the series' debut appearance at Ogilvie Speedway in Ogilvie, Minn. on Friday, May 3, which will include support from the WISSOTA Midwest Mods and WISSOTA Mod Four divisions. On Saturday, May 4, the team will head to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. for the Sprint Open Wheel Spectacular, which will also include UMSS Traditional Sprint Car and UMSS Limited Winged Sprint Car divisions. Hot laps will begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing listed as starting at 6 p.m. The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen's Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Carbliss Hand Crafted Cocktails, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth's Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen's Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center and Arenz Auto Detailing. The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Jake Van Engen, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler. All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing. 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 - Professional Plating Located at 705 Northway Drive in Brillion, Wis., Professional Plating Inc. was established in 1979 when Bob and Pat Endries, founders of Endries International, were looking for a dependable source of plating for the fasteners supplied to their customers. In May 1979, the zinc plating operation began with the barrel line being Professional Plating's sole production area. In June 1983, the company expanded its zinc plating capabilities with the purchase of a Cyclemaster rack line. Over the past 44 years, Professional Plating has grown into one of the largest electroplaters in the Midwest, in addition to a large powder coating operation and an electrocoat facility. Today, Professional Plating offers a wide range of services, including coating and plating, quality systems, trucking, shipping and packaging. In addition, Professional Plating has been a five-time Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Award winner for both plating and powder coating, taking home the prestigious award each year that it has been offered. For more information on the top-of-the-line services Professional Plating has to offer, call 920-756-2153, email larry.dietz@proplating.com or visit https://www.proplating.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 2024 Upcoming Schedule Friday, May 3 - Ogilvie Raceway, Ogilvie, Minn. (IRA) Saturday, May 4 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 11 - Sycamore Speedway, Sycamore, Ill. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2024 Statistics Total Events - 1 IRA Events - 1 A Main Victories - 0 Top Five A Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 1 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 1 Top 20 A Main Finishes - 1 Heat Race Victories - 0 B Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 1 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1

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  Hartmann mounts plus-10 A-main rally in 2024 IRA curtain-raiser

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 24, 2024 - Following three consecutive race cancellations due to uncooperative spring weather conditions, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team finally got the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season off the ground in front of a chilled contingent of hearty fans for the inaugural Wisconsin Triple Crown event at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, April 20. With air temperatures hovering in the mid-30s, Hartmann fired up his third full season of IRA competition by qualifying 16th in the 30-car field with a lap of 14.469 seconds around the high-banked third-mile clay oval. After lining up sixth in the first eight-lap IRA heat race, the Plymouth, Wis. driver lost one spot to place seventh and just miss gaining an automatic A-main transfer position. Hartmann then started second and came home fourth in the 10-lap B main to nail down the 22nd starting position in the 30-lap Wisconsin Triple Crown IRA main event. The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Rookie of the Year Award recipient utilized a smooth, patient and consistent driving approach to negotiate a tricky track surface and push his 87A machine forward 10 spots to secure a 12th-place A-main finish in a race won by first-time IRA victor Tim Estenson. "I put our team behind the 8 ball during qualifying," Hartmann said. "I didn't want to make any excuses, so we had to work a little bit harder after that. During the feature, we planned to get the car balanced enough so I could run anywhere on the track. We hit the setup good for the first 15-20 laps and we were able to pass some cars. The car got tighter during the end of the race, making it hard to hold the bottom. Luckily, there was enough moisture throughout the middle of the track, which allowed me to pass through traffic. Overall, we pulled out of a hole and managed to save the night with a decent finish." The team was slated to open the 2024 IRA campaign at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, April 19. However, cold and wet weather forced the event to be postponed and rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 27. The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is scheduled to take the upcoming weekend off before resuming the 2024 Bumper to Bumper IRA schedule with the series' debut appearance at Ogilvie Speedway in Ogilvie, Minn. on Friday, May 3, which will feature support from the WISSOTA Midwest Mods and WISSOTA Mod Four divisions. On Saturday, May 4, the team will head to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. for the Sprint Open Wheel Spectacular, which will also include UMSS Traditional Sprint Car and UMSS Limited Winged Sprint Car divisions. Hot laps will begin at 5:30 p.m. with racing listed as starting at 6 p.m. All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing during the 2024 season. The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich's Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass. The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann. 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. 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 2024 Upcoming Schedule Friday, May 3 - Ogilvie Raceway, Ogilvie, Minn. (IRA) Saturday, May 4 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 11 - Sycamore Speedway, Sycamore, Ill. (IRA) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Statistics Total Events - 3 IRA Events - 1 World of Outlaws Events - 1 A Main Victories - 0 B Main Victories - 0 Top Five A Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 1 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 2 Top 20 A Main Finishes - 2 Heat Race Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0

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  Arenz aims to run it back with IRA in 2024

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 16, 2024 - In his first full season of competition with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series, Travis Arenz wasted no time entrenching himself among the top competitors in the series throughout a highly successful 2023 rookie campaign. The 2021 and 2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion put together a season packed with standout performances, including his first career IRA 410 Sprint Car Series A-main victory at his home track - The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on July 1, 2023. Despite suffering motor problems in the final month of the 2023 season, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. racer piled up a total of 12 top-five and 15 top-10 A-main showings, while also notching three heat race victories, seven dash appearances and two dash victories in a total of 28 410 Sprint Car events last year. After earning an impressive third place showing in the final 2023 Bumper to Bumper IRA 410 Sprint Car Series point standings, Arenz picked up the Sage Fruit-Hepfner Racing Products Apple Cup Award for finishing as the second-highest point-earning IRA rookie driver last season. "I learned a lot in my rookie season with the IRA," Arenz said. "I'm proud of what we accomplished last season with the small budget we had compared to others that we race with." Arenz, who owns a total of 71 career A-main victories in four different divisions (410 Sprint Car, 360 Sprint Car, Sport Mod and 4-Cylinder) as well as the 2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder title and 2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod championship, is looking forward to returning to IRA competition in 2024. "Our plan at this point is to run the IRA schedule again this year," he said. "I want to thank all of the sponsors, as well as the new and returning crew members who have stepped up to give us the opportunity to run with the IRA." Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team are preparing to open the 2024 IRA campaign at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. for the IRA Spring Sizzler Presented by Kickass Beef Jerky on Friday, April 19. Also on the card are Modifieds, USRA B Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m., IRA qualifying at 7 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m. The following night, the team will compete in the IRA Spring Trifecta at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. with pit gates open at 2:30 p.m. and spectator gates opening at 3:30 p.m. with racing at 5:30 p.m. The Dirt Kings Late Model Series and Badger Midgets will join the Bumper to Bumper IRA 410 Sprint Car Series for the three-division program. The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Professional Plating Inc., Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Oostburg Concrete, Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Schoen's Wildlife Removal, Premier Insurance Solutions-Craig Ladwig, Pallet Works, Lake Auto Glass and Service, Roth's Auto Restoration, Hair Fellers Barbershop, Fastenal of Plymouth, Jensen's Sales and Service, Amy Bruechert Reality, Duehring's Tax Service, Everhope Show Cattle, Sonntag Plumbing Inc., Kriete Truck Center, Arenz Auto Detailing. The 2024 Travis Arenz Motorsports team consists of pit crew members Jerrod Gamb, Cameron Fritz, Bobby Bonelli, Jake Van Engen, Keith Fellner and Emily Stadler. All 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events will be streamed live on FloRacing. 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 - 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 2024 IRA Schedule Friday, April 19 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, April 20 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Friday, May 3 - Ogilvie Raceway, Ogilvie, Minn. (IRA) Saturday, May 4 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 11 - Sycamore Speedway, Sycamore, Ill. (IRA) Saturday, May 18 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 19 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 25 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 26 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 8 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, June 9 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 15 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Thursday, June 20 - Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville, Ind. (IRA-Maverick) Friday, June 21 - Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, Ind. (IRA-Maverick) Saturday, June 22 - Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, Ind. (IRA-Maverick) Sunday, June 23 - Terre Haute Action Track, Terre Haute, Ind. (IRA-Maverick) Friday, June 28 - Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 29 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Thursday, July 18 - Norman County Raceway, Ada, Minn. (IRA-Red River SS) Friday, July 19 - River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, N.D. (IRA-NOSA) Saturday, July 20-River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, N.D. (IRA-NOSA) Friday, July 26 - Dodge County Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, July 27 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Aug. 17 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, Aug. 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Aug. 24 - To Be Determined (IRA) Saturday, Aug. 31 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, Sept. 1 - The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA) Friday, Sept. 6 - Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 7 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 14 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 28 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 410 Sprint Car Final 2023 Statistics Total Events - 28 IRA Events - 27 All Star Events - 3 A Main Victories - 1 Top Five A Main Finishes - 12 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 15 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 20 Top 20 A Main Finishes - 21 Heat Race Victories - 3 B Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 7 Dash Victories - 2 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Final Points Finish - 3rd Travis Arenz Motorsports Career Highlights 2008-2023 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

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  Mississippi Thunder Speedway: IRA 410 Winged Sprints kicks off season Friday

  This season’s schedule kicks off Friday with the return of the Interstate Racing Association for the Bumper to Bumper IRA 410 Winged Sprint Series’ inaugural Spring Sizzler.

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  Hartmann pushes off 2024 campaign with Farmington top 10

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 10, 2024 - After unfavorable weather conditions derailed their initial plans to start the 2024 campaign, Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team ventured to the state of Missouri for back-to-back events at US 36 Speedway in Osborn, Mo. on Friday, April 5 and Farmington Empire Speedway in Farmington, Mo. on Saturday, April 6 to fire off the team's third full season of 410 Winged Sprint Car competition. The team was slated to compete in the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association (IRA)-Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) doubleheader event at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. However, uncooperative weather led to the cancellation of the event and sent Hartmann and the team seeking a Plan B racing option. The 2024 lid lifter came at not only a new track for Hartmann, but also against the best drivers and teams in the Winged Sprint Car racing business as the Plymouth, Wis. competitor signed in for a NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series event at US 36 Speedway. With 41 cars on hand, Hartmann timed 21st in qualifying group A before starting 11th and moving up two spots to place ninth in his heat race. After starting on the pole of the C Main, Hartmann finished fourth to miss transferring to the Last Chance Showdown by two positions. The 87A Hartmann Racing team moved on to Farmington Empire Speedway on Saturday, April 6 for a weekly 410 Sprint Car program, which featured a 24-car field. After drawing the pole position, Hartmann placed second in the first 10-lap heat race. He then lined up fifth in the 25-lap A main and came home with a seventh-place finish to secure the eighth top-10 A-main showing of his 410 Sprint Car career. "It was a hell of a weekend," Hartmann said. "Not much went our way, from engine problems on Friday night to truck problems on Saturday morning. After dealing with those issues, it was good to finish the weekend with a top-10 finish at Farmington. "With adding Ian Schultz to the team this year, along with Eric Bergschultz and myself, we've been gelling quick as a crew and looking forward to getting the IRA started," he said. The 87A Hartmann Racing Team will hold a brat fry fundraiser on Saturday, April 13 at Holler n Hills, located at 5837 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., starting at 11 a.m. with food and raffles available all day. The team is scheduled to open its third full-time season of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition on Friday, April 19 with the IRA Spring Sizzler Presented by Kickass Beef Jerky at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. Also on the card are Modifieds, USRA B Mods and USRA Hobby Stocks. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by hot laps at 6:45 p.m., IRA qualifying at 7 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 7:15 p.m. The following night, the team will compete in the IRA Spring Trifecta at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. with pit gates open at 2:30 p.m. and spectator gates opening at 3:30 p.m. with racing at 5:30 p.m. The Dirt Kings Late Model Series and Badger Midgets will join the Bumper to Bumper IRA 410 Sprint Car Series for the three-division program. All Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing. The sponsorship partners for the 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Quasius Construction Inc., TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Metalcraft, Rich's Truck and Auto Repair, Fastenal of Plymouth, Waldo Oil, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Maxim Chassis, Berryman Racing Shocks and My Race Pass. The 2024 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Eric Bergschultz, Ian Schultz, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann. 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 for 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 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 2024 Schedule Saturday, April 13 - Brat Fry at Holler n Hills, Sheboygan, Wis., 11 a.m. Friday, April 19 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, April 20 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Friday, May 3 - Ogilvie Raceway, Ogilvie, Minn. (IRA) Saturday, May 4 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 11 - Sycamore Speedway, Sycamore, Ill. (IRA) Saturday, May 18 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 19 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, May 25 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, May 26 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Friday, May 31 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, June 1 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, June 8 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, June 9 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 15 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Thursday, June 20 - Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville, Ind. (IRA-Maverick) Friday, June 21 - Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, Ind. (IRA-Maverick) Saturday, June 22 - Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, Ind. (IRA-Maverick) Sunday, June 23 - Terre Haute Action Track, Terre Haute, Ind. (IRA-Maverick) Friday, June 28 - Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 29 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Friday, July 12 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, July 13 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws) Thursday, July 18 - Norman County Raceway, Ada, Minn. (IRA-Red River SS) Friday, July 19 - River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, N.D. (IRA-NOSA) Saturday, July 20-River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, N.D. (IRA-NOSA) Friday, July 26 - Dodge County Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, July 27 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Aug. 17 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, Aug. 18 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Aug. 24 - To Be Determined (IRA) Saturday, Aug. 31 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, Sept. 1 - The Hill Raceway, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (IRA) Friday, Sept. 6 - Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 7 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 14 - 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, Sept. 28 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Friday, Oct. 18 - Dirt Oval at Route 66, Joliet, Ill. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, Oct. 19 - Dirt Oval at Route 66, Joliet, Ill. (World of Outlaws) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2024 Statistics Total Events - 2 IRA Events - 0 World of Outlaws Events - 1 A Main Victories - 0 B Main Victories - 0 Top Five A Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 1 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 1 Top 20 A Main Finishes - 1 Heat Race Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing Final 2023 Statistics Total Events - 33 IRA Events - 27 World of Outlaws Events - 3 All Star Events - 4 A Main Victories - 0 B Main Victories - 0 Top Five A Main Finishes - 1 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 6 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 12 Top 20 A Main Finishes - 23 Heat Race Victories - 2 Dash Appearances - 6 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Points Finish - 9th

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  Dennis Erb Jr. claims Second Annual Ira Bastin Memorial at Brownstown

  It was opening points night on April 6 at Brownstown Speedway and the running of the “2nd Annual Ira Bastin Memorial” featuring the Northern Allstars Late Model Dirt Series for Slicker Graphics Super ...

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  Alex Pokorski plans full 2024 MSA slate, select 410 Sprint Car starts

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 10, 2024 - Coming off of a breakthrough 2023 Akright Auto Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car season, the Alex Pokorski-Akright Auto Racing Team is gearing up to contest the full MSA schedule, while mixing in a handful of 410 Sprint Car events during the upcoming 2024 campaign. The 2023 season saw Pokorski entrench himself as a top contender in the MSA and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car ranks in his fourth overall and second full-time season in the Sprint Car ranks. Following a 2022 campaign that yielded a mixed bag of results, as well as a 15th place showing in the final MSA point standings and a 14th place finish in the PDTR points race, Pokorski took a big leap forward throughout the 2023 campaign displaying both speed and consistency in the seat of the Spyder Akright-owned Akright Auto Racing Team No. 4 360 Sprint Car. Along with capturing his first career MSA 360 Sprint Car A-main victory at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Friday, June 2, Pokorski tallied a total of 12 top-five, 21 top-10 and 23 top-15 A-main showings in 24 MSA events during his 2023 campaign. In addition, Pokorski collected four heat race victories and two fast qualifier awards in MSA 360 Sprint Car action. After advancing from 14th in 2022 to fourth in the 2023 PDTR 360 Sprint Car point standings and moving up from 15th to fourth in the final 2023 MSA 360 Sprint Car Series points race, Pokorski secured the 2023 Most Improved Driver Award in both PDTR and MSA competition. In addition to another full season of MSA 360 Sprint Car action, Pokorski will dip his toes into the 410 Sprint Car waters by running 4-5 events in 2024. The Akright Auto Racing Team's first event of the 2024 season will mark Pokorski's first career 410 Sprint Car start with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Series at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, April 20. On Saturday, April 27, Pokorski will launch the 24-race 2024 MSA-PDTR campaign at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. "The off-season has been a lot of work getting two cars together [360 and 410 Sprint Car], but we have been fortunate to have plenty of help," Pokorski said. "We are planning to run the full MSA schedule as well as 4-to-5 IRA shows. "My goals for the 2024 season are to improve on what we did last year, win a couple more races and get some experience in the 410," he said. In addition, Pokorski's father, Paul, who wrapped up his stellar career as a regular full-time competitor at the conclusion of the 2021 season, is expected to make selected starts in the seat of Spyder Akright's 53A PDTR-MSA 360 Sprint Car in 2024. The 32-year veteran competed in 11 PDTR-MSA events during the 2023 campaign, posting one top-five, four top-10 and six top-15 A-main finishes to go along with one B main victory. The highlight of Paul's 2023 season was a third-place podium A-main finish at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Aug. 12. With Paul sharing driving duties with Spyder Akright, the 53A Akright Auto car finished 14th in the 2023 PDTR and MSA 360 Sprint Car point standings while competing in all 17 PDTR and 21 of 24 MSA events in 2023. Sponsors and supporters for Alex Pokorski and the 2024 Akright Auto Racing Team include Akright Auto, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Countryside Designs, Goeden Auto Body, Petersen Septic Systems, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, Professional Plating, Ace Hardware (Kiel and Sheboygan Falls locations), Cedar Valley Hunt Club, Real Estate Property Shop-Sue Erdmann, Bonafide Security Solutions, Novak's Service Center, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions. For more information on Alex Pokorski and the No. 4 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 - 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 4 2024 Schedule Saturday, April 20 - Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA 410) Saturday, April 27 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, May 4 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, May 11 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, May 18 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, June 1 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Sunday, June 2 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, June 8 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, June 15 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, June 22 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, June 29 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, July 6 - Eagle River Speedway, Eagle River, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, July 13 - Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Sunday, July 14 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, July 20 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Friday, July 26 - Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, July 27 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, August 3 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, August 10 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, August 17 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Friday, August 23 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Saturday, August 24 - To Be Determined (MSA 360) Saturday, August 31 - Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Friday, September 20 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (MSA 360) Saturday, September 28-Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA 360) Additional 410 Sprint Car races to be announced Alex Pokorski Akright Auto Racing Team 4 Final 2023 Statistics Total Events - 24 A Main Victories - 1 B Main Victories - 0 Top Five A Main Finishes - 12 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 21 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 23 Heat Race Victories - 4 Fast Qualifier Awards - 2 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Points Finish - 4th Midwest Sprint Car Association Points Finish - 4th Paul Pokorski Akright Auto 53A 2023 Season By The Numbers Total Events - 11 A Main Victories - 0 B Main Victories - 1 Top Five A Main Finishes - 1 Top 10 A Main Finishes - 4 Top 15 A Main Finishes - 6 Heat Race Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 PDTR 360 Sprint Car Points Finish co-driving with Spyder Akright - 14th MSA 360 Sprint Car Points Finish co-driving with Spyder Akright - 14th

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  Brownstown Speedway to host Ira Bastin Memorial Race today

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IRA - Interstate Racing Association Outlaw Sprints Dirt Tracks

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  141 Speedway Race TrackFrancis Creek, Wisconsin, USA
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  34 Raceway Race TrackWest Burlington, Iowa, USA
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  Angell Park Speedway Race TrackSun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
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  Beaver Dam Raceway Race TrackBeaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA
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  Bloomington Speedway Race TrackBloomington, Indiana, USA
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  Cedar Lake Speedway Race TrackNew Richmond, Wisconsin, USA
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  Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway Race TrackBeaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA
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  Gondik Law Speedway Race TrackSuperior, Wisconsin, USA
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  Lincoln Park Speedway Race TrackPutnamville, Indiana, USA
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  Mississippi Thunder Speedway Race TrackFountain City, Wisconsin, USA
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  Norman County Raceway Race TrackAda, Minnesota, USA
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  Ogilvie Raceway Race TrackOgilvie, Minnesota, 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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  River Cities Speedway Race TrackGrand Forks, North Dakota, USA
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  Sycamore Speedway Race TrackMaple Park, Illinois, USA
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  Terre Haute Action Track Race TrackTerre Haute, Indiana, USA
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  The Hill Speedway Race TrackMonroeton, Pennsylvania, USA
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  TriState Speedway Race TrackHaubstadt, Indiana, USA
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  Wilmot Raceway Race TrackBurlington, Wisconsin, USA