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Mattson Wins 2017 Series Champions

Mattson Wins 2017 Series Champions...

10/1/2017
16 of the top Wisconsin wingLESS series present by the IRA teams were invited to the Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday night for their championship finally. Qualifying saw the 2017 Wisconsin wingLESS series champion Jordan Mattson set quick time over Tim Cox and Nick Petska. Derek Crane would qualify in the 4th spot and Doug Schenck would be 5th. Heat Race 1 would see Allen Hafford utilize a pole starting position to take the early lead, he would keep that lead all the...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Oct 01, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/1/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
2017 IRA Champions

2017 IRA Champions

10/10/2017
The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) expanded its' sprint car interest in 2017 and is proud to congratulate their 3 champions. Bill Balog captured his 8th Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series title capturing his 100th series win on the way, and then took the championship in style by winning the season finale (his 101st IRA victory) from 10th. Jordan Mattson captured the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series crown competing in a division that is an absolute success...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Oct 10, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/10/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Meeting October 19th Brat Stop 7pm

Meeting October 19th Brat Stop 7pm

10/15/2017
There will be a meeting on Thursday October 19th at the Brat Stop at 7pm.
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Oct 15, 2017
  • Article Date: 10/15/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
IRA Awards Banquet 2017

IRA Awards Banquet 2017

11/20/2017
BALOG AND MATTSON TOP HONOREES AT IRA AWARDS PARTY 11/18 Brookfield, WI… The ballroom at the Embassy Suites Brookfield/Milwaukee was jammed Saturday for the 51st annual Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Awards Banquet. This year’s party was a combined affair honoring both the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series presented by the IRA. Twenty-eight teams met point fund eligibility requirements, thus receiving cash,...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Nov 21, 2017
  • Article Date: 11/20/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Schedule Shaping Up

Schedule Shaping Up

12/4/2017
The Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series sanctioned by IRA will be back at Angell Park Speedway in 2018 for multiple events. The group will be back as part of the Pepsi Nationals with the POWRI Midgets on July 8th, and for the first time ever will share events with the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series at the historic Sun Prairie oval, one in June and the other in late July. They'll co-headline an event with the MSA 360 winged Sprints on August 12th too. Plus...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 04, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/4/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
The Interstate Racing Association

The Interstate Racing Association...

12/14/2017
The Interstate Racing Association has partnership/advertising opportunities for the 2018 season. There are several ways companies can get involved, and advertise their business and have some fun at the same time. The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series has opportunities for event presenting sponsors, which would include being part of the event advertising and pre-race marketing, tickets, event signage and announcements, possible event display space, trophy...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 14, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/14/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Wisconsin wingLESS Tentative Sched

Wisconsin wingLESS Tentative Sched...

12/27/2017
TENTATIVE 2018 WISCONSIN wingLESS Sprint Series Schedule 4/21 Beaver Dam Raceway w/IRA 410 & Badger Midgets 4/28 Wilmot Raceway w/Wilmot 410 & WIMS 5/5 Wilmot Raceway w/IRA 410 & WIMS 5/12 Wilmot Raceway w/WIMS 5/26 Wilmot Raceway 5/27 141 Speedway w/IRA 410 & WIMS 6/2 Wilmot Raceway w/WoO & WIMS 6/9 Wilmot Raceway 6/17 Angell Park Speedway w/IRA 410 & Badger Midgets 6/23 Wilmot Raceway 7/1 141 Speedway w/IRA 410 & WIMS 7/7 Wilmot Raceway w/WIMS 7/8 Angell Park...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 27, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/27/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
IRA ANNOUNCES 2018 WISCONSIN wingL

IRA ANNOUNCES 2018 WISCONSIN wingL...

12/27/2017
IRA ANNOUNCES 2018 WISCONSIN wingLESS SPRINT SERIES Schedule 12/26/17 The 4th edition of IRA’s Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series demonstrates how far this unique series has come in such a short time. Something that was only an idea just over three years ago is set to go trackside for their 4th season. A schedule of opportunity exists, beginning with 22 full point events contested at 5 different facilities. Wilmot Raceway, which is home for the series, will host 13 point...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 27, 2017
  • Article Date: 12/27/2017
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
USAC-EC to compete in FIRECRACKER

USAC-EC to compete in FIRECRACKER...

1/2/2018
NEW EGYPT, NEW JERSEY (January 1st, 2018)- By: Jenna Schostkewitz The USAC East Coast Sprint Cars have penned in yet another show to the 2018 season! On Saturday, July 7th the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars will take to the infamous "D" shaped dirt track in the heart of the New Jersey Pines. This is the 8th addition to the USAC-EC inaugural season. The USAC-EC wingless sprints will run the Firecracker 30 and the Modifieds will run their Firecracker 40. Also on hand will...more
administrator
  • administrator on Jan 03, 2018
  • Article Date: 1/2/2018
Tags: New Egypt Speedway, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, 360 Sprints - Non-Winged
Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints Present

Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints Present...

3/1/2018
The IRA's Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series is proud to announce that Sycamore, IL based AutoMeter is coming onboard as presenting sponsor of the series for 2018. "AutoMeter is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this growing IRA series. We are always looking for different ways to support the racer and this is an excellent opportunity. The open wheel market is growing and we want to be a part of it. We have been developing new products specifically for the open wheel...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 01, 2018
  • Article Date: 3/1/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Informational Meeting Tuesday Marc

Informational Meeting Tuesday Marc...

3/13/2018
IRA’s Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series presented by AutoMeter will have an informational meeting Tuesday night, March 20th at the Brat Stop (NW corner of I-94 & Hwy 50) at 7pm. Memberships will be available and are discounted thru the end of March, so don’t delay. Insurance info will be explained, sponsor sheets to be filled out etc. Shockingly only 1 team has provided sponsor info for our directory which is being created to help your sponsors and in the long run help...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 13, 2018
  • Article Date: 3/13/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Gandrud Chevrolet (Green Bay, WI)

Gandrud Chevrolet (Green Bay, WI)...

3/21/2018
IRA's Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series presented by AutoMeter is unquestionably one of open wheel racing's biggest success stories over the past couple years. And the 4th year group just received an added boost. Gandrud Chevrolet (Green Bay, WI) has come on board as IRA's official Chevrolet Performance Headquarters. The series is based on two engine options, a build your own spec engine or the GM604 crate engine. IRA has a different take on the crate compared to most...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 21, 2018
  • Article Date: 3/21/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
LAST CALL for discounted 2018 IRA

LAST CALL for discounted 2018 IRA...

3/26/2018
It's LAST CALL for discounted 2018 IRA memberships. Don't delay, prices go up April 1st. Membership forms can be found on respective series websites. Also, please note any driver running for series points in either the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints, Wisconsin wiingLESS Sprint Series presented by AutoMeter, and the WIMS Mini Sprints is required to purchase the IRA GOLD membership. The GOLD membership includes an additional member excess insurance policy, and other...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 26, 2018
  • Article Date: 3/26/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Jordan Mattson begins Wisconsin wi

Jordan Mattson begins Wisconsin wi...

4/26/2018
Jordan Mattson begins Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series title defense this weekend BEAVER DAM, Wisc. — April 26, 2018 — The way Jordan Mattson sees it, there is no pressure entering the 2018 season as the defending champion of the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series presented by AutoMeter. He is treating the opening pair of races this weekend the same way he treats every other race, whether it’s the first, last or any other over the course of the season. Mattson will begin...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Apr 26, 2018
  • Article Date: 4/26/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Hafford Nabs Wilmot Opener On Last

Hafford Nabs Wilmot Opener On Last...

4/29/2018
Hafford Nabs Wilmot Opener On Last Lap Tim Cox lead the first 19 laps of an action packed Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints Presented by the IRA, but Allen Hafford capitalized on a late race mistake and stole the victory. 30 wingLESS teams signed in for action on the cold April night at Wilmot Raceway. Qualifying saw Derek Crane set quick time around the 3/8ths mile clay oval. Minnesotan Jimmy Kuba would qualify in 2nd over Nick Petska, Allen Hafford, and James...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Apr 29, 2018
  • Article Date: 4/29/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Matty V Picks Up Night #2 of Auto

Matty V Picks Up Night #2 of Auto...

4/30/2018
Matt Vandervere behind the wheel of the Dan Wade owned 15v utilized the high side of the high banked Beaver Dam Raceway to lead all 20 laps in route to victory with the Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints presented by the IRA. Qualifying saw Jimmy Sivia set quick time over Nick Petska. Nathan Crane would qualify in 3rd with Chris Dodd in 4th and Ryan Zelski in 5th. Heat 1 saw Sivia keep his hopes of sweeping the night stay alive as he picked up the heat win over...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Apr 30, 2018
  • Article Date: 4/30/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Dodd Takes wingLESS Win

Dodd Takes wingLESS Win

5/6/2018
The Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA once again had 30 cars sign in for action. Nathan Crane set quick time over former series champion Doug Schenck and Ryan Zielski. Last Saturday’s Feature winner Allen Hafford would pick up the win in heat race number one over Nathan Crane and Chris Dodd. Heat Race two saw a pair of veterans battle as Doug Schenck won over Tom Cox, Matt Vandervere would finish in 3rd. The third and final heat race saw Jimmy...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on May 06, 2018
  • Article Date: 5/6/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Sivia Wins Night One of Memorial D

Sivia Wins Night One of Memorial D...

5/27/2018
Jimmy Sivia of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois captured his first 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car feature ever highlighting Wilmot Raceway's Memorial Day Special Saturday, May 26. "This is a family affair and it is great to finally be able to have them all in victory lane," said Sivia. "It was a lot of fun battling Ryan Zielski the last 10 laps and especially the final three. It was great." Sivia took the point from early race leader Scott Grissom, holding...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on May 27, 2018
  • Article Date: 5/27/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Jordan Mattson Takes a Swim at 141

Jordan Mattson Takes a Swim at 141

5/28/2018
Jordan Mattson, in typical 141 tradition, jumped into the pond in 141’s infield, after dominating the Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA A main feature action. 28 wingLESS cars attempted to qualify at the high banked 1/4th mile speedway. Saturday night’s feature winner Jimmy Sivia set quicktime over Nathan Crane and Jake Kouba. Veteran drivers Doug Schenck and Jimmy Kouba rounded out the top 5. Heat race one would be dominated by a pair of...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on May 28, 2018
  • Article Date: 5/28/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Kouba takes Outlaw Night at Wilmot

Kouba takes Outlaw Night at Wilmot

6/3/2018
Jake Kouba of Minneapolis, MN captured his first ever 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin WingLess Sprint series feature win leading wire to wire. "This is my first one at Wilmot, and first in this series," Jake Kouba said. "I have to thank my mother who is my pit crew, and my dad (Jimmy Kouba). It's a great win especially keeping the 2K(his dad) behind me as well." AUTOMETER WISCONSIN WINGLESS SPRINTS: 20-LAP FEATURE: 1. Jake Kouba, Minneapolis, MN; 2. Matt Vandervere, Zion,...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 03, 2018
  • Article Date: 6/3/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Dodd Scores Career Win Number 2

Dodd Scores Career Win Number 2

6/10/2018
Dodd Scores Career Win Number 2 Chris Dodd held off a hard charging Matt Vandervere in the closing laps of Saturday night’s 25 lap A main to pick up career win number 2. A record high 36 Wisconsin wingLESS teams signed in to compete Saturday evening at the Wilmot Raceway. Allen Hafford set quick time over “the Siv” Jimmy Sivia and series point leader, Tim Cox. Nick Petska and Derek Crane would round out the top 5. 36 teams meant that series would run 4 heat races. Doug...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 10, 2018
  • Article Date: 6/10/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Matty V Drives Back to Victory Lan

Matty V Drives Back to Victory Lan...

6/18/2018
Matt Vandervere used the high side around the Angell Park Speedway to drive from his 10th place starting position to the lead, and score the win. 33 Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints took to the historic Angell Park Speedway on a hot Father’s Day evening. Doug Schenck set quick time over Jimmy Sivia. Chris Dodd would time in 3rd quick followed by Mitchell Davis and Craig Campton. Heat race 1 was won by Allen Hafford over Craig Campton. Minnesota native Jake Kouba...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 18, 2018
  • Article Date: 6/18/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Schenck Scores first win of 2018

Schenck Scores first win of 2018

6/26/2018
Doug Schenck was able to hold off Tim Cox through numerous restarts to claim his first win of the 2018 Wisconsin wingLESS Series presented by Auto Meter. 35 teams signed in for action on Meyer Racing night at Wilmot Raceway. Qualifying saw Meyer Racing driver Tim Cox set quick time over Jimmy Sivia and Chris Dodd. Doug Schenck would time in 4th and Nick Petska 5th. Heat race 1 action saw Allen Hafford pick up the win over Jimmy Kouba. Nick Petska brought his blue and...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 26, 2018
  • Article Date: 6/26/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Nathan Crane Takes Win at Wilmot

Nathan Crane Takes Win at Wilmot

7/8/2018
Leading every lap of the AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint 20-lap feature, Crane ended a 16-year drought of all types of racing by winning his first ever non-wing sprint car main event ever at Wilmot Raceway. "This is unbelieveable," said Crane, joined in victory lane by his brother, Derek, who ironically was the first alternate into the feature out of the record setting 37-car field and had to watch from the pits. "I knew Matt(Vandervere) was coming on at the end,...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 08, 2018
  • Article Date: 7/8/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Bill Balog Picks Up Pepsi National

Bill Balog Picks Up Pepsi National...

7/9/2018
Bill Balog utilized his pole starting position in Sunday night’s 20 lap feature to dominate the field and pick up his 2nd career Autometer Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA victory during Angell Park Speedways Pepsi Nationals. 32 teams signed in for action at Angell Park on Sunday night for the Pepsi Nationals. Doug Schenck set quick time behind the wheel of his 71s machine. 2nd quick would be Tim Cox with Allen Hafford in 3rd. Randy Stanford and Derek...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 09, 2018
  • Article Date: 7/9/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Upcoming Wisconsin wingLESS Schedu

Upcoming Wisconsin wingLESS Schedu...

7/17/2018
The IRA sanctioned AutoMeter Wsconsin wingLESS Sprint Series set yet another milestone recently, as the unique group which is just in their 4th season, topped their previously highest single event car count, as 37 cars signed into Wilmot Raceway for their July 7th event. Youngster Nathan Crane picked up his first series win in that event. Then the very next night the series moved over to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie as part of the big Pepsi Nationals show, where...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 17, 2018
  • Article Date: 7/17/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Vandervere Becomes Winningest Driv

Vandervere Becomes Winningest Driv...

7/30/2018
Matt Vandervere tried every line possible around the Wilmot Raceway to get around Chris Dodd, and once he finally did he would not be denied his 3rd win of 2018. 39 Wisconsin wingLESS teams signed in for action at Wilmot raceway. In Qualifying, Auburn, Illinois’ Mitchell Davis set fast time over Ryan Zielski and Jimmy Kouba. Nathan Crane and Matt Vandervere timed in 4th and 5th respectively. Heat race number 1 saw Matt Vandervere and Rusty Egan do battle, with Eagan...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 30, 2018
  • Article Date: 7/30/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Kyle Cummins Wins on Historic Nigh

Kyle Cummins Wins on Historic Nigh...

8/6/2018
Princeton, Indiana’s Kyle Cummins was able to maneuver past Korey Weyant in the early laps on the co sanctioned Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS/ Powri Lucas Oil WAR Wildcard Sprint League feature and lead the remaining 18 laps in route to his first win with either series. A record breaking 44 cars showed up to compete in the Co Sanctioned event at the Wilmot Raceway. Utilizing WARs format, heat races were set by random draw. The 5 heat races then determined the top 16 in...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 06, 2018
  • Article Date: 8/6/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Kenosha County Fair

Kenosha County Fair

8/14/2018
Coming off a festive Knoxville Nationals atmosphere, the IRA is continuing the party with a pair of festive annual events this weekend. This Saturday has the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints, AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, and the WIMS Mini Sprints competing at the Wilmot Raceway during the Kenosha County Fair. It's the Roger Iles Tribute presented by Carriage Auto Body paying the 410 winged sprints $3600 to win and $360 to start the 24 car 36 lap A-main. The...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 14, 2018
  • Article Date: 8/14/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Hafford Claims Bill Grogan Memoria

Hafford Claims Bill Grogan Memoria...

8/19/2018
Allen Hafford piloted his #38 machine from the 4th starting position to grab the win in the Wisconsin wingLESS series Bill Grogan Memorial. Jake Blackhurst fended off challenges from Scotty Thiel and Brandon Wimmer to lead all 36 laps around the Wilmot Raceway and be victorious with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints in front of a packed fair night crowd. The Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS presented by the IRA saw 40 drivers sign in to compete. Jimmy Sivia set...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 19, 2018
  • Article Date: 8/19/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Dennis Spitz Takes the Win at the

Dennis Spitz Takes the Win at the...

9/17/2018
Dennis Spitz of Lewisburg, KY scored his first ever 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints feature presented by MLS Automotive. Tim Cox of Park City, Illinois, despite not winning a feature the entire season at Wilmot, won the season Wilmot track championship. "It's been a long time," said Spitz, receiving assistance from his wife, Tina, and crew as he gingerly climbed from his car due to a sore back. "I didn't know if I could get Chris (Dodd) or not. He was...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 17, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/17/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
PPM and Hafford Victorious at the

PPM and Hafford Victorious at the...

9/24/2018
Parker Price-Miller was dominate on the high side of the 1/4th mile LaSalle Speedway in the winged 410, while Beach Park, Illinois’ Allen Hafford was able to best the field of 31 wingLESS Sprints. On a warm September Sunday 35 Bumper to a Bumper Interstate Racing Association(IRA) 410 winged sprint cars signed in to La Salle Speedway to compete in the Bill Waite Jr. Memorial. The winged 410 sprint cars were joined by 31 Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 24, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/24/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Vandervere Takes the Win At Beaver

Vandervere Takes the Win At Beaver...

9/24/2018
Matt Vandervere charged from a 6th place starting position to the win in the Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA feature. 33 AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA sprint cars signed in for the Scott Semmelmann Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway. Craig Campton set quick time over Jake Kouba. Jordan Mattson timed in 3rd with Derek Crane in 4th and Craig Lager in 5th. Chris Dodd picked up the win in heat race 1 over Craig Campton. Craig Lager...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 24, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/24/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships

Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships...

9/25/2018
The Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships are set for the Plymouth Dirt Track, Friday & Saturday, Sept 28-29. Friday features the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and the AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series in full shows. On Saturday the. Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints will be joined by the PDTR/MSA 360 winged Sprints, and the WIMS Mini Sprints. It’s championship night for all competing groups! Hot Laps...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 25, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/25/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Davis Takes the Win

Davis Takes the Win

9/25/2018
30 teams signed into Wilmot Raceway to compete in the ultra competitive AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA on September 8, 2018. Qualifying saw defending champion Jordan Mattson set quick time over storied Veteran Tim Cox. Auburn, Illinois’ Mitchell Davis qualified in 3rd over Nick Petska and Jimmy Sivia. Heat race 1 was picked up by Scott Grissom behind the wheel of the 54 machine followed by Jordan Mattson in the Lien Acres 2 car. Zack Raidart...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 25, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/25/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Cox wins in wingLESS

Cox wins in wingLESS

9/29/2018
Scotty Thiel fended off challenges from a trio of veteran drivers to pick up the win at Plymouth Dirt Track and reduce Jake Blackhurst’s points lead to just 15 points heading into the final night. In wingLESS competition Tim Cox used a late race mistake by Allen Hafford to take the lead and the win. 29 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car teams and 33 AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA teams braved the cold September...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 29, 2018
  • Article Date: 9/29/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Last Lap Passes Abound at Wisconsi

Last Lap Passes Abound at Wisconsi...

10/1/2018
Bill Balog once again used a last corner pass to beat Tony Stewart, while Ryan Zielski went 4 wide at the flag stand to pick up the Wisconsin wingLESS victory on a night that saw the largest non co-sanctioned event purse in IRA history, largest count of sprint cars in the state of Wisconsin and multiple series champions crowned. All eyes were on the Plymouth Dirt Track for night two of the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships, as well as the final night of both the Rocky...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Oct 01, 2018
  • Article Date: 10/1/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Discount for Banquet Tickets Ends

Discount for Banquet Tickets Ends...

10/5/2018
Don't forget to get your banquet ticket order forms in the mail by tomorrow to receive the ticket discount. Forms available under the rules section of the website.
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Oct 05, 2018
  • Article Date: 10/5/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Tim Cox Takes Championship in Wisc

Tim Cox Takes Championship in Wisc...

10/5/2018
2018 was a banner year for the Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints Presented by the IRA. The series, in only its 4th season, saw 55 different drivers from 5 states compete in the 20 events throughout 2018. The drivers come from diverse racing backgrounds, some having never raced a car before while others had immense experience, produced great racing action every week, and the economic rules made it possible for many teams to challenge for the win from week to...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Oct 05, 2018
  • Article Date: 10/5/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Constituents Announce Formation of

Constituents Announce Formation of...

11/20/2018
Constituents Announce Formation of Sprint Car Council Sanctioning Bodies, Tracks, Car Owners and Drivers Unite (Nov. 19, 2018) – In an effort to advance the sport of sprint car racing, constituents from across the country representing sanctioning bodies, tracks, car owners, chassis builders and drivers have announced the formation of a sprint car council. It is believed to be the first of its kind in the sprint car industry. The intent and purpose of the council is to...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Nov 20, 2018
  • Article Date: 11/20/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
IRA SALUTES ITS’ CHAMPIONS, BLACKH

IRA SALUTES ITS’ CHAMPIONS, BLACKH...

12/19/2018
IRA SALUTES ITS’ CHAMPIONS, BLACKHURST & COX 12/15 Milwaukee, WI The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) hosted its’ 52nd annual Awards Banquet, honoring their Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints presented by Gandrud Chevrolet, Saturday at Milwaukee’s Hilton Garden Inn Grand Ballroom. A capacity crowd of 350 filled the festive room honoring the 43 combined eligible teams. The comedic voice of the IRA, Ray Underwood, kept...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 19, 2018
  • Article Date: 12/19/2018
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
The IRA sanctioned AutoMeter Wis

The IRA sanctioned AutoMeter Wis...

1/27/2019
The IRA sanctioned AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts is proud to announce their 30 race 2019 schedule. The series which had the most growth of any sprint car series in the country over the past two years, will open their 5th season April 20th at Beaver Dam Raceway as part of the Jim Wipperfurth Memorial sharing the card in the all open wheel with the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and the Badger...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jan 27, 2019
  • Article Date: 1/27/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Gandrud Announcement

Gandrud Announcement

1/31/2019
The IRA is proud to announce that Gandud Chevrolet located in Green Bay, Wisconsin will be returning as a presenting sponsor, as well as the Official Chevrolet/GM Parts Supplier for our wingLESS series. The official title of the group for 2019 will be the AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts. Gandrud Chevrolet will once again proivide a complete GM604 to anchor the product drawing for the wingLESS group at IRA's...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jan 31, 2019
  • Article Date: 1/31/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
2019 IRA wingLESS Tour Shirts and

2019 IRA wingLESS Tour Shirts and...

4/16/2019
Don't forget to stop by the IRA souvenir trailer on Saturday at Beaver Dam or anytime during the season to get your new 2019 IRA merchandise while it lasts.
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Apr 16, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/16/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Beaver Dam Raceway April 20th Info

Beaver Dam Raceway April 20th Info...

4/17/2019
Our 2019 WI season opener is this Saturday at Beaver Dam Raceway, it's the annual Wipperfurth Memorial featuring the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints, AutoMeter WI wingLESS Sprints presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts, and the Badger Midgets. A great trio. We ask that our IRA teams arrive early. Teams will be allowed to enter the pits early. We have membership cards to get out to many yet, rule books, respective series decals to get handed out at pill...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Apr 17, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/17/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Matty V Wins 3rd Straight at Beave

Matty V Wins 3rd Straight at Beave...

4/22/2019
Matt Vandervere used a late race move to drive under Doug Schenck and pick up the win in the Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS feature at Beaver Dam Raceway. This would be Vandervere's 3rd win in as many wingLESS races at Beaver Dam. 33 AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Series preserves by the IRA teams showed up at the Beaver Dam Raceway to compete in the Wipperfurth Memorial. Doug Schenk was quick time over teammate Craig Campton. Chris Dodd was 3rd quick, followed by another...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Apr 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 4/22/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Campton Take Wilmot Opening Night

Campton Take Wilmot Opening Night

5/6/2019
Pardeeville's Craig Campton captured his first ever 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin WingLess Sprints feature. "Finally we get a win," said Campton, who works on world championship snowmobiles. "I have to thank Doug Schenck for getting me to do this. It was fun finishing ahead of him in our other team car. I dedicate this win to Carl Wagener (engine builder who recently passed away). Trevor's Jordan Paulsen, in his second season, headed the field until lap 13 when he spun...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on May 06, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/6/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Haynes Nabs First Ever Sprint Win

Haynes Nabs First Ever Sprint Win

5/26/2019
31 AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS teams signed into a very wet Wilmot Raceway to compete on Memorial Day weekend. Track crews refused to allow Mother Nature to squash this Memorial Day competition. Due to their valiant efforts this event was able to be had, but saturated pits caused drivers late entrance into the facility thus qualifying was scratched in favor of a passing points format. Patrick Haynes led all 20 laps, holding off challenges from both Jimmy Sivia and...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on May 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/26/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Rusty Egan Led All Twenty Laps En

Rusty Egan Led All Twenty Laps En...

5/27/2019
The 410 A main saw the leaders enter lapped traffic in just a handful of laps. Bill Balog led the charge through lapped traffic, but Scotty Thiel was hot on his heels. The pair diced through traffic until the caution flag waved on lap 15. On the restart Thiel slid Balog for the lead but the “North Pole Nightmare” was able to cross under the Scott Thiel Builders 64 and regain the lead. Balog would continue to lead till the end, picking up the victory over Thiel. Jeremy...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on May 27, 2019
  • Article Date: 5/27/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Cox Wins on First Responders Night

Cox Wins on First Responders Night

6/12/2019
In June 8 First Responders Night action, Tim Cox of Park City, Illinois wins leading flag to flag in the 20-lap feature.. "I didn't want to stick to the low side, but decided I would make them go around me," said Cox after winning his first Wilmot feature since 2017. "The car was set up perfect so I just stuck with it." Cox led wire to wire, but not without pressure during the closing laps. Davey Ray of Davenport, Iowa worked his way into contention on a final...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 12, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/12/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
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