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- Arenz tames Wilmot for second 2026 win
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 12, 2026 - After claiming his first Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association triumph of the 2026 campaign in his most recent outing, Travis Arenz celebrated his second A-main victory in the span of 13 days in a non-sanctioned open 410 Sprint Car event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 8. Arenz, who earned his first IRA win of the season at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, July 26, opened the night at Wilmot by topping the 14-car field with a fast lap of 12.594 seconds in qualifying. After lining up on the pole of the first eight-lap heat race, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver placed second to gain the pole in the four-lap dash, which set the front two rows of the main event. Arenz placed second in the dash to earn the outside front row starting spot in the 20-lap main event. The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion trailed race leader Clayton Rossmann in the early going before storming into the lead on lap 6. Once out front, the current IRA point leader never looked back on the way to his second A-main victory of the 2026 season and sixth career 410 Sprint Car win in the caution-free race. It also marked the 76th overall A-main victory of Arenz's 19-season career spanning competition in the Outlaw Compact four-cylinder, Sport Mod, 360 Sprint Car and 410 Sprint Car divisions. "Overall, I'm pleased with the outcome," Arenz said. "With it not being a points night, I was able to try things that I normally wouldn't. With the IRA being there in a couple of weeks, I wanted to see if the car worked with different setups than I have run in the past there and stay on top of my program. Typically, I have pretty decent results at Wilmot, but I always want to be better. We are now in the later point of the schedule, and with currently leading the point standings, it is crucial to have consistent finishes and be the best I can." After a weekend off, Arenz will resume Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association action at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 22 for the annual Kenosha County Fair night race before returning to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 23 for the annual Corn Fest event. 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 - Lake Auto Glass and Service Travis Arenz Motorsports is thankful to have Lake Auto Glass and Service on board as a sponsorship partner for the team's 2026 campaign. Located at 718 South Wisconsin Drive in Howards Grove, Wis., Lake Auto Glass and Service offers a full line of comprehensive auto glass repair and replacement services, including windshields, side windows, vent windows, back windows, side mirrors, rearview mirrors and chip repair, along with vehicle lockout services and window regulator repair. In addition, the highly qualified and experienced Lake Auto Glass and Service team offers same-day service, 24/7 emergency service, free mobile service, free online quotes, and full lifetime warranties, with all insurance work accepted. To contact Lake Auto Glass and Service, call 920-277-9153, email glass@lakeautoglass.com, or visit http://wiautoglass.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, 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 - 18 IRA Events - 14 World of Outlaws Events - 1 Midwest Open Wheel Association Events - 1 Butler Motor Speedway Events - 1 Wilmot Raceway Events - 1 A-Main Victories - 2 Podium Finishes - 5 Top Five A-Main Finishes - 8 Top 10 A-Main Finishes - 13 Top 15 A-Main Finishes - 15 Top 20 A-Main Finishes - 16 Heat Race Victories - 3 B-Main Victories - 0 Dash Appearances - 13 Dash Victories - 3 Fast Qualifier Awards - 1
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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