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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  Arenz seals 75th career feature victory

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 29, 2026 - In a season highlighted by remarkable consistency, Travis Arenz broke through to score his first A-main victory of the year in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., and run his overall career feature victory tally to 75 on Sunday, July 26. With 23 IRA Sprint Cars signed in, Arenz opened the night by qualifying seventh with a time of 13.485 seconds around the historic third-mile Angell Park clay oval. After starting and finishing second in the first IRA heat race, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver drew the pole position for the first IRA dash and brought it home first to claim the pole position for the 30-lap main event. From the drop of the green flag Arenz was the class of field throughout the race, pulling away from the pack on three restarts, including one open red, and skillfully slicing his way through lapped traffic on the way to his first main event win of the 2026 season, fourth IRA A-main victory, fifth triumph in the seat of a 410 Sprint Car and 75th overall career main event victory. The IRA tripleheader weekend opened at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, July 24. After qualifying second in the 30-car field with a lap of 12.081 seconds, Arenz placed third in the second heat race and fourth in dash 1 to claim the seventh starting spot in the 30-lap IRA headliner. The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion ran in the top five throughout the majority of the race en route to a strong fourth-place showing. On Saturday, July 25, Arenz ventured to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. for the prestigious $10,000-to-win Jerry Richert Memorial. With a stellar field of 41 cars on hand, Arenz qualified fifth in Flight B in 12.790 seconds before finishing second in the third heat race to gain the 12th starting slot in the 30-lap main event. He fell back to 14th in the first half of the race before rallying in the closing stages to post a solid seventh-place finish. Arenz's outstanding weekend vaulted him to the top of the IRA point standings with 10 races remaining in the 2026 season. "I'm very pleased with the results from a long and tiring weekend," Arenz said. "I wouldn't say we had any horrible nights, but there is always room for improvement. After Saturday night, I had taken over the points lead, so I knew there was no question that I needed to be smooth and consistent on Sunday at Angell Park to maintain or increase our lead. "From qualifying in the middle of the group, I was able to make the dash," he said. "I had a little luck on my side to draw the dash starting position and earn the pole position come feature time. I knew I had to be aggressive to maneuver lap traffic but also be smooth enough to keep the car under me through the ruts. Keeping the car free was the key to the win." Of Arenz's 75 main event wins, 30 have been with the Midwest Sprint Car Association/Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Cars, as well as 20 apiece in the Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder and IMCA Northern Sport Mod/Plymouth Dirt Track Racing B Mod divisions. He also owns four IRA 410 Sprint Car feature wins, along with a $26,000 High Limit Racing 410 Sprint Car victory. Next up for Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team is a return to their home track - The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. - where Arenz has recorded a total of 38 A-main wins in four different divisions over 19 seasons of competition. Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with "on-track action" commencing at 5:30 p.m. All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.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, PalletWorks, 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. 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 - Hair Fellers Barbershop Travis Arenz Motorsports is proud to have Hair Fellers Barbershop back as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season. Owned and operated by Ann Lange, Hair Fellers Barbershop is located at 622 Madison Ave. in Howards Grove, Wis. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 920-254-5198 or visit Hair Fellers Barbershop on Facebook and Instagram. 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, August 1 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, August 22 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, August 23 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Friday, August 28 - Jacksonville Speedway, Jacksonville, Ill. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Statistics Total Events - 17 IRA Events - 14 World of Outlaws Events - 1 Midwest Open Wheel Association Events - 1 Butler Motor Speedway Events - 1 A-Main Victories - 1 Podium Finishes - 4 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 7 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 12 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 14 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 15 Heat Race Victories - 3 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 12 Dash Victories - 3 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0

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  Hartmann hones in on home track return

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 28, 2026 - One week after bagging his first career A-main win at River Cities Speedway in North Dakota, Austin Hartmann, along with the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team, trekked to northwestern Wisconsin for a pair of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events July 24-25. The doubleheader weekend fired up at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, July 24. With 30 cars checked in for the event, the Plymouth, Wis. driver opened the night with a strong seventh-place qualifying run in 12.239 seconds at the picturesque third-mile high-banked clay oval. After starting on the outside of the front row of the first IRA heat race, the driver of the pole-sitting car slipped up into Hartmann as the two competitors dueled for the lead on the opening lap. The contact forced Hartmann to visit the work area for repairs. After restarting the race at the rear of the field, he ended up with a ninth-place finish. The seventh-year Sprint Car competitor rebounded to race his way into a berth in the evening's main event by placing third in the 12-lap B main. Hartmann started 22nd in the 30-lap IRA headliner and capped the night with an 18th-place showing. One night later, Hartmann and crew traveled north with the IRA to the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., for the Jerry Richert Memorial. After qualifying 12th in Flight A in 12.574 seconds, Hartmann placed eighth in the second heat race. He advanced from the fifth starting spot to place third in the first 10-lap B main to miss qualifying for the 30-lap main event by one spot. "It was a rough weekend," Hartmann said. "Our night got changed in a big way in the heat race on Friday, not by my doing. On Saturday, we unloaded decent. We just needed to make better decisions on setup. Also, bringing out a new engine for the weekend really changed the feel of the car." The Plymouth, Wis.-based team is set to race in its own backyard for a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. this Saturday, Aug. 1. Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with "on-track action" scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. The event will be live streamed on floracing.com. 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 - Double A Auto Body Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team are pleased to have Double A Auto Body on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season. Located at 20 North 14th St. in Oostburg, Wis., Double A Auto Body has delivered top-notch auto body repair services for over 30 years. The highly trained, experienced technicians at Double A Auto Body provide collision repair, dent and scratch removal, paint services, and headlight restoration, along with free estimates. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 920-564-3534, email doubleaautobody@frontier.com, or visit doubleaautobody.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 Fan's Realtor," has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin. Kristine's passion for racing aligns 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, August 1 - The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA) Friday, August 21 - Ogilvie Raceway, Ogilvie, Minn. (World of Outlaws) Saturday, August 22 - Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (World of Outlaws) Sunday, August 23 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 Statistics Total Events - 18 IRA Events - 8 Knoxville Raceway Events - 1 World of Outlaws Events - 4 High Limit Events - 2 Midwest Sprint Touring Series-Northern Outlaw Sprint Association Events - 3 A-Main Victories - 1 Podium Finishes - 1 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 4 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 6 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 8 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 1 Dash Appearances - 6 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1

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  Pokorski makes impression at Mississippi Thunder-Cedar Lake

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 28, 2026 - Alex Pokorski and the GR8 Team pocketed two more valuable learning experiences competing against top regional and national competitors with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in the western portion of Wisconsin July 24-25. Pokorski got off to a quick start at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, July 24, qualifying fifth in the 30-car field in 12.151 seconds. After taking seventh in the second IRA heat race, Pokorski secured a spot in the A main by placing second in the B Main. After rolling off 20th, the West Bend, Wis. native advanced three positions to come home 17th in the 30-lap headliner. Pokorski and the GR8 crew headed to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. on Saturday, July 25 for the Jerry Richert Memorial. He qualified 18th in Flight A in 13.022 seconds before placing sixth in the second heat race. A solid second-place run in the first 10-lap B Main gave Pokorski the 23rd starting spot in the main event. The seventh-year driver then charged up seven spots to nail down a 16th-place showing in the 30-lap A main to close out the two-race weekend. "I was happy to have Phil [Mock] helping with setups again this weekend," Pokorski said. "It gave us a different perspective and new ideas. We tried different setups and I was happy with the car. I enjoyed the weekend overall." Next up for the Alex Pokorski-GR8 Team is an open event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 8. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing at 6:45 p.m. The Alex Pokorski-GR8 Team 2026 sponsorship partners are Petersen Septic Systems; GR8; Mulch Express of Wisconsin; Lynch Buick, GMC of West Bend; Goeden Auto Body; Novak's Service Center; KP Repair, Service, and Fabrication; Germaine/Paul Kaphingst & Susie; Triple X Chassis; CSI Shocks; Hepfner Racing Products; and Pedal Down Promotions. For updates and additional information on the Alex Pokorski - GR8 Motorsports Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com. Alex Pokorski - GR8 Team Sponsor Showcase - KP Repair, Service, and Fabrication The Alex Pokorski - GR8 Team is thrilled to have KP Repair, Service, and Fabrication join on as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season. Located at 744 McKinley Road in Hartford, Wis., KP Repair, Service and Fabrication launched in 2020 when Ken Priesgen began working out of his garage to help friends and family customize their trailers. Today, Repair, Service and Fabrication offers a wide range of services, including aluminum trailer welding and repair, trailer and RV maintenance and repair, trailer and fixture customization, sandblasting, short-run production welding, boat and boat lift repair, and other custom awnings, gazebos, and pergolas. For more information or to make an appointment, call 262-573-5382, email info@kprsf.com, or visit kprsf.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 GR8 Team Upcoming Schedule Saturday, August 8 - Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (open) Alex Pokorski GR8 Team 2026 Statistics Total Events - 10 Interstate Racing Association Events - 2 High Limit Racing Events - 2 World of Outlaws Events - 4 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 5 B-Main Victories - 1 Heat Race Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0

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  Arenz seals 75th career feature victory

  In a season highlighted by remarkable consistency, Travis Arenz broke through to score his first A-main victory of the year in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., and run his overall career feature victory tally to 75 on Sunday, July 26.

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  Christopher Thram wins IRA main at Cedar Lake

  Christopher Thram won the 30 lap Interstate Racing Association feature at Cedar Lake Speedway Saturday night. Thram was followed by Kelby Watt, Jy Corbet, Cred Kemenah and Ayrton Gennetten.

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  Arenz warms up for IRA tripleheader

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 22, 2026 - After a two-weekend hiatus from competition, Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team hit the road on Saturday, July 18, for a $5,000-to-win unsanctioned event at Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Mich. The evening was not what Arenz hoped for as his 25T machine was plagued by mechanical issues, which hampered his efforts throughout the racing program. After qualifying 13th with a lap of 14.192 seconds around the 3/8-mile high-banked dirt oval, Arenz placed fourth in the first heat race to claim the 10th starting spot in the 25-lap main event. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver worked his way up to sixth on lap 15 and was running seventh when a motor issue forced him to drop out of the race on lap 21. He was credited with a 17th-place showing. "We found a coolant leak during engine heat, so I missed firing off," Arenz said. "I also missed my qualifying position. I was able to go out dead last and get one lap of qualifying in. The feature was decent, but I didn't go far enough on setup. I was battling for fifth when we lost the head gasket on the engine and ended up with a DNF [did not finish]." After taking a month off, the Travis Arenz Motorsports team will return to Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series action with a tripleheader weekend starting this Friday, July 24, at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis., before moving on to the prestigious $10,000-to-win Jerry Reichert Memorial at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., on Saturday, July 25, and finishing up Sunday, July 26, at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.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, PalletWorks, 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. 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 - Wittkopp Family Funeral Homes Locally owned and operated with several locations in and around the lakeshore area, Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service features a dedicated and compassionate staff committed to offering a variety of funeral options, which will allow families to create a personal and meaningful experience of remembering and saying goodbye at an affordable price. Whether planning a traditional funeral service or a memorial service with cremation, the staff at Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service will be there every step of the way to assist with the arrangements, while paying close attention to each detail. In addition, Faithful Friends Pet Cremation Services treats the loss of a pet with dignity and compassion. When it is time to navigate through difficult times of loss, Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation Service will be there to care for the entire family. For more information, contact Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes by phone at 920-682-0118, by email at info@lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com, or by visiting https://www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.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, July 24 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, July 25 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Sunday, July 26 - Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Statistics Total Events - 14 IRA Events - 11 World of Outlaws Events - 1 Midwest Open Wheel Association Events - 1 High Limit Events - 0 Butler Motor Speedway Events - 1 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 3 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 5 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 9 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 11 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 12 Heat Race Victories - 3 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 10 Dash Victories - 2 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0

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  Hartmann basks in first win glow

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 21, 2026 - While enduring seven seasons of ups, downs, and everything in between, Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team embraced a can-do attitude and steadfast dedication to a sport that is as tough as it is unforgiving. On Friday, July 17, everything fell into place as Hartmann drove his 87A machine to his first career A-main victory in the 30-lap Midwest Sprint Touring Series-Northern Outlaw Sprint Association Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings event at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. Hartmann headed into the night with fond memories of a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association event on July 19, 2024, during which he led 10 laps of the A main on the way to a then-career-best fourth-place showing. For the evening's qualifying-free racing format, which featured a deep field of 33 MSTS-NOSA competitors, Hartmann came out strong, storming up five spots from seventh to place second in the fourth 10-lap heat race. The Plymouth, Wis. driver's stellar heat race run gave him an outside front row starting spot in the six-lap dash. After placing second in the dash, Hartman launched from second in the 30-lap main event. After trailing Jack Croaker during the first three laps, Hartmann pounced to seize the lead on lap 4 and never looked back. The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year endured a couple of caution and red flag periods over the final 26 laps to secure his maiden trip to victory lane. Hartmann opened the team's three-race Minnesota-North Dakota swing with a visit to Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., where 28 cars checked in for a Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings Midwest Sprint Touring Series and Northern Outlaw Sprint Car Association co-sanctioned event at the 3/8-mile semi-banked dirt oval. The Plymouth, Wis. driver drew the pole position for the second heat race in the qualifying-free race format. Hartmann led all eight laps of the race on the way to his first heat race victory of the 2026 campaign, and a berth in the six-lap dash to set the front four rows of the 25-lap A main. After placing seventh in the dash, Hartmann lined up from the inside of the fourth row for the main event. The seventh-year Sprint Car competitor endured a handful of caution periods to post a 12th-place showing. On Saturday, July 18, Hartmann tallied a fifth-place heat race finish before ending up 23rd in the main event at Buffalo River Speedway in Glyndon, Minn., to close out the tripleheader MSTS-NOSA King of the Wings weekend. "Man, what a weekend!" Hartmann said. "It started off with two blown drive tires on the truck on the way to Ada, Minnesota, on Thursday. Friday night at River Cities really was a perfect night. Everything really went our way, and that's what it takes to win these races. At the start of that feature, I knew the inside was going to fire off better, so I tucked in and waited for my opportunity in traffic. "Running 10-second laps while in traffic is no joke," he said. "It was super tough to navigate where the guys were going, but we were able to move around to get by them. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders Friday night after the checkers. You put so much into this sport, and it'll show you time and time again that it owes you nothing. I'm super happy I could park it for my team and family. Without them, this isn't possible. We'll let this one soak in and gear up for a doubleheader this weekend." The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is slated to venture to the western part of Wisconsin this weekend for a pair of events with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Sprint Car Series. On Friday, July 24, the team will compete at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis., before traveling to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., for the prestigious $10,000-to-win Jerry Richert Memorial on Saturday, July 25. 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 Fan's 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 Friday, July 24 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, July 25 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 Statistics Total Events - 16 IRA Events - 6 Knoxville Raceway Events - 1 World of Outlaws Events - 4 High Limit Events - 2 Midwest Sprint Touring Series-Northern Outlaw Sprint Association Events - 3 A-Main Victories - 1 Podium Finishes - 1 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 4 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 6 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 7 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 1 Dash Appearances - 6 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1

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  Pokorski mixes well with Outlaws

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 14, 2026 - Accumulating experience against the top drivers and teams in the Winged Sprint Car Racing world has been a focus of the 2026 season for Alex Pokorski and GR8 Team. Making a NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A main was at the top of the season goal list. Pokorski and the GR8 Team successfully checked that box during a doubleheader weekend with the Outlaws at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11. The weekend fired off on a tough note for Pokorski when he clipped the turn-two wall on the opening lap of his qualifying effort on Friday. After failing to record a qualifying time, the West Bend, Wis. native started at the rear of the first heat race. A seventh-place heat race effort placed him in the sixth starting position for the Outlaws Last Chance Showdown (B Main). Pokorski ended up finishing sixth in the 12-lap event to miss out on advancing to the A main by two positions. With a clean slate on Saturday, July 11, Pokorski and the GR8 crew hit their stride, qualifying 17th in the 30-car field with a lap of 12.831 seconds around the tricky three-eighths semi-banked clay oval. After starting sixth in heat 2, Pokorski dueled with 10-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz for the final A-main transfer spot during the 8-lap race. In the end, Pokorski got the best of the Sprint Car legend to earn a berth in his first career World of Outlaws main event. Pokorski's A-main effort was hampered by a wing issue after launching from the 17th starting spot in the 35-lap main event. After retreating to the work area to fix the problem, Pokorski returned to score a 21st-place finish in his World of Outlaws main event debut. "The weekend got off to a quite frustrating start, after catching a rut and putting it in the wall Friday for qualifying," Pokorski said. "We improved a lot with some extra help in the pits on Saturday. It was fun to race with [Donny] Schatz in the heat race for the feature transfer spot. Our A main started well. But, I had to go to the work area due to losing a bolt in the wing slider. Later on, I faded a bit. Overall, we improved a lot and made the feature, which was our goal entering the night." After taking the upcoming weekend off, Pokorski and the GR8 Team will head west with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association to Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis., on Friday, July 24, before heading to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., for the $10,000-to-win Jerry Richert Memorial on Saturday, July 25. Pokorski recorded a 410 Sprint Car career-best second-place showing in last year's Jerry Richert Memorial IRA event at Cedar Lake Speedway. Both races will be streamed live on floracing.com The Alex Pokorski-GR8 Team 2026 sponsorship partners are Petersen Septic Systems; GR8; Mulch Express of Wisconsin; Lynch Buick, GMC of West Bend; Goeden Auto Body; Novak's Service Center; KP Repair, Service, and Fabrication; Germaine/Paul Kaphingst & Susie; Triple X Chassis; CSI Shocks; Hepfner Racing Products; and Pedal Down Promotions. For updates and additional information on the Alex Pokorski - GR8 Motorsports Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com. Alex Pokorski - GR8 Team Sponsor Showcase - Lynch Buick GMC West Bend The Alex Pokorski - GR8 Team is thrilled to have Lynch Buick GMC West Bend on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season. Located at 2275 South Main St. in West Bend, Wis., Lynch Buick GMC West Bend offers new and quality used vehicles, as well as full parts and service departments. To contact Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, call 262-338-2235 or visit lynchbuickgmcofwestbend.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 GR8 Team Upcoming Schedule Friday, July 24 - Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, July 25 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA) Alex Pokorski GR8 Team 2026 Statistics Total Events - 8 Interstate Racing Association Events - 2 High Limit Racing Events - 2 World of Outlaws Events - 4 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 3 B-Main Victories - 1 Heat Race Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0 Dash Appearances - 0 Dash Victories - 0

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  Jake Blackhurst wins IRA main at Shawano

  Jake Blackhurst won the 20 lap IRA feature at Shawano Speedway Saturday night. Blackurst was followed by Will Armitage, Travis Arenz, Austin Hartman and Cody Schlafer.

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  Hartmann wraps High Limit-Outlaws week, sights in Seymour-Shawano

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 10, 2026 - Following a four-race stretch against the best in the business with High Limit Racing and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team are set to return to Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association action this weekend at Outagamie Speedway and Shawano Speedway. Hartmann qualified 13th in Group A among 32 cars on hand with the High Limit Racing Sprint Car Series at Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie, Wis. on Wednesday, June 3 with a time of 13.731 seconds. The Plymouth, Wis. competitor placed seventh in heat race number one before concluding his night with a fifth-place finish in the Last Chance Showdown to miss out on an A-main berth by one spot. One night later at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis. on Thursday, June 4, Hartmann qualified 20th among the 29 cars on hand with a time of 13.770 seconds. After racking up a seventh-place showing in the second heat race and third-place finish in the Last Chance Showdown, Hartmann fired off from the 21st starting position in the 30-lap headliner. After completing seven laps of the main event, Hartmann pulled off and was credited with a 23rd-place finish. The team came home to compete with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, June 6. Hartmann qualified 30th among the 33 cars on hand before finishing eighth in heat two and wrapping up the night with an eighth-place showing in the Last Chance Showdown. Hartmann capped the four-race week with a trip to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. with the World of Outlaws. With 27 cars on hand, the 2024 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Most Improved Driver qualified 23rd in 12.146 seconds and placed eighth in the second heat race. After launching from 23rd in the 40-lap A main, Hartmann had advanced to 18th before pulling off the track on lap 5. He was credited with a 22nd place finish. "It was a fun week for sure," Hartmann said. "We didn't get results we were shooting for but learned a lot. I'm excited to get back in the seat this weekend for two nights of racing." Hartmann is set to compete with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association this Friday, June 12 at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. On Saturday, June 13, Hartmann is set to head to Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wis. with the IRA. For those unable to make it to the track, Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association events will be streamed live on FloRacing.com. 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 - 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, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as "Every Race Fan's 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 Friday, June 12 - Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 13 - Shawano Speedway, Shawano, Wis. (IRA) Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing 2026 Statistics Total Events - 9 IRA Events - 4 Knoxville Raceway Events - 1 World of Outlaws Events - 2 High Limit Events - 2 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 0 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 0 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 3 B Main Victories - 0 Heat Race Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 3 Dash Victories - 0 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1

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  Arenz aligns with Outlaws at PlymouthArenz aligns with Outlaws at Plymouth

  (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 10, 2026 - Travis Arenz entered uncharted territory with his 25T 410 Sprint Car Saturday, June 6, qualifying for his first-career NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A main in front of a record crowd at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor started the evening off strong as he qualified 10th overall in the stout 33-car field with a lap of 11.567 seconds. After dropping from the third starting spot to finish sixth in heat race number two, the two-time Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car champ finished fourth in the Last Chance Showdown to gain a berth in the 35-lap World of Outlaws main event for the first time in his 19-season career. After rolling off 24th, Arenz's night came to an early end after contacting an infield tire and flipping in turn two to end with a 24th-place showing. "We qualified well with World of Outlaws," Arenz said. "I've been working on being more consistent with qualifying, and I've been pretty happy with the results. Unfortunately, I didn't keep up with the car and track well enough later on in the night, and I made way too many mistakes in the heat and feature. "There was a decent amount of damage from the accident, but we will get it back together for both Outagamie County and Shawano this coming weekend," he said. Arenz is scheduled to return to Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association action this Friday, June 12, at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. On Saturday, June 13, the IRA is set to head to Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wis. 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, PalletWorks, 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. 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 - PalletWorks LLC Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to have PalletWorks LLC on board as a sponsorship partner for the team's 2026 campaign. Located at N5826 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., PalletWorks LLC is a wood container and pallet manufacturing company, specializing in packing and crating materials. To contact PalletWorks LLC, call 920-467-2600. 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, June 12 - Outagamie County Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA) Saturday, June 13 - Shawano Speedway, Shawano, Wis. (IRA) Travis Arenz Motorsports 2026 Statistics Total Events - 8 IRA Events - 6 World of Outlaws Events - 1 Midwest Open Wheel Association Events - 1 High Limit Events - 0 A-Main Victories - 0 Podium Finishes - 1 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 2 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 5 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 6 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 6 Heat Race Victories - 1 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 6 Dash Victories - 1 Fast Qualifier Awards - 0

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  Jordan Goldsberry win IRA main at La Salle

  Jordan Goldsberry won the 30 lap Interstate Racing Association feature at La Salle Speedway Saturday night. Following Goldberry was Jake Blackhurst, Shane O'Banion, Logan Julien and Will Armitage.

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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