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Kristan Wins on Neeve Memorial Nig

Kristan Wins on Neeve Memorial Nig...

6/16/2019
Brian Kristan of Zion, Illinois closed out the Father's Day Weekend Special by scoring his first ever 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLess Sprint main victory. "My crew guys talked me into coming out of retirement," said Kristan, whose last feature win at Wilmot was in 2010 and last anywhere was in 2011 at 141 Speedway, both in winged outlaw sprint cars. "Driving this without the wing is a lot different. I dedicate this win to TJ(Brian's twin brother who passed away in...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 16, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/16/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Raidart Claims First Win

Raidart Claims First Win

6/23/2019
Zach Raidart started on the pole of the twenty lap A main and he used that prime starting spot to take the early lead holding onto that lead for the entire twenty laps in route to the win. In what has become something of a theme for the Wisconsin wingLESS series. This was Raidart's first career win in the wingLESS car, making him the third driver this year to earn his first victory. Jimmy Sivia brought his orange and purple 91 home in second followed by Allen Hafford...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 23, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/23/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Raidart Doubles Down

Raidart Doubles Down

6/30/2019
Zachary Raidart of Antioch, Illinois made it two 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint feature wins in a row highlighting Wilmot Raceway's First Responder Night Saturday, June 29. Raidart's win in the non-stop main came despite a leaking right-rear tire which went flat as he pulled into victory lane. "I could tell it was going down, but just kept on the throttle," said Raidart after becoming the first duplicate wingLESS feature winner in five Wilmot outings and...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 30, 2019
  • Article Date: 6/30/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Ben Schmidt and Chris Dodd Victori

Ben Schmidt and Chris Dodd Victori...

7/1/2019
After a long and grueling Saturday night in Illinois, 20 Bumper to Bumper winged 410 teams signed in to compete at 141 Speedway for night three of the Hopf Farms Bullring Showdown. The winged teams were joined by 26 Wisconsin wingLESS sprint cars. Qualifying saw “The Northpole Nightmare” Bill Balog set quick time over Ben Schmidt. Scotty Thiel, was third quick, in a car that was not complete until just hours before. Jordan Goldesberry and Mike Reinke timed in fourth...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 01, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/1/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Sivia Takes the Win

Sivia Takes the Win

7/9/2019
Jimmy Sivia of Winthrop Harbor, IL scored the 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Feature. "This is really a family effort," said Sivia, joined by his entire family and crew in victory lane. "To beat someone like Tim Cox is awesome. He was winning races before I was even born." Sivia jumped in front from his front row starting spot never to be headed in the non-stop main. Tim Cox of Park City, IL pulled even a couple of times, but could not overtake Sivia who...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/9/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Zielski Claims Pepsi Nationals Win

Zielski Claims Pepsi Nationals Win

7/9/2019
A main action saw 4th starting Ryan Zielski quickly move into the lead. Zielski would lead 15 of the 20 lap feature in route to his first victory of the season. Derek Crane finished in the second spot while Allen Hafford brought his White #38 across in third. The top five was rounded out by Saturday night’s feature winner Jimmy Sivia and former champion Jordan Mattson. 34 Wisconsin wingLESS presented by the IRA teams took to the Angell Park Speedway as part of the...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/9/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Raidart Thrills Crowd at Badger 40

Raidart Thrills Crowd at Badger 40

7/14/2019
28 AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS teams pulled into the pit area at Wilmot Raceway to compete as part of the World of Outlaws Badger 40 event. As the support class for the high profile event, the series utilized a different then normal format, locking the top 10 drivers in points into the feature. Drivers outside the top 10 would race in 1 of 2 qualifiers taking 5 cars each into the A. The final 4 spots would be determined by a b main. The first qualifying race saw Randy...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 14, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/14/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Olsen Wins Wilmot 7.27.19

Olsen Wins Wilmot 7.27.19

7/29/2019
Greg Olsen of Round Lake Heights, IL held off a late charge from Jimmy Sivia of Winthrop Harbor, IL to win his first ever feature in the 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin WingLess Sprint main. "I gunned it and was able to keep Jimmy (Sivia) behind me at the finish," said Olsen after his first feature win of any kind in his sophomore season of racing. "I have to thank my family who help in the pits or are backing me in the stands. This is awesome." Four cautions in the first...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 29, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/29/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Oconomowoc's Ryan Zielski won his

Oconomowoc's Ryan Zielski won his...

8/26/2019
"My dad, mom and grandmother who are in the stands, the entire team has supported me and I am glad I finally got a win here at Wilmot," said Zielski. Tim Cox of Park City, IL took the lead following an aborted feature start which realigned Cox to the front row. A late race stoppage with two laps remaining saw Cox go into turn one, spinning high in front of the field with a broken bolt on his right-front torsion bar ending his night. Zielski inherited the lead going...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/26/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Dodd Wins Bill Grogan Memorial

Dodd Wins Bill Grogan Memorial

8/19/2019
Trevor's Chris Dodd topped the 20-lap 2nd Annual Bill Grogan Memorial AutoMeter Wisconsin WingLess Sprint feature. "I was wondering if it was ever going to end," said Dodd, Wilmot's WingLess point leader following his second win of the season. "Bill Grogan was a special person and to win this race means a lot. I thank all of the sponsors who added money to the purse and especially Allen 'Taters" Hafford who put it all together." Numerous cautions kept the WingLess...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/19/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Raidart Wins wingLESS on IRA Found

Raidart Wins wingLESS on IRA Found...

8/31/2019
Zach Raidart of Antioch, IL won his fourth 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin WingLess Sprint feature of the season. "Each one is that much harder but feels that much better to get," said Raidart. Salem's Jordan Paulsen took the early lead. Paulsen and Raidart made contact in turn four getting Paulsen completely airborne late in the first half of the feature. Paulsen was eliminated due to the damage. Raidart went on to the victory. Oconomowoc's Ryan Zielski was second....more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 31, 2019
  • Article Date: 8/31/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Balog and Dodd Victorious at Semme

Balog and Dodd Victorious at Semme...

9/15/2019
On a beautiful September night in Wisconsin, 25 Bumper to Bumper winged outlaw sprints and 37 Wisconsin wingLESS teams entered the Beaver Dam Raceway for the Scott Semmelmann Memorial. Scotty Neitzel set quick time in front of his hometown crowd in the 410s while Tim Cox was fastest in the wingLESS. Winged heat races were won by Jake Blackhurst, Scotty Thiel and Paul Nienhiser. Wisconsin wingLESS heat race winners were Derek Crane, Jimmy Sivia, Brian Kristan and...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 15, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/15/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Thrilling Nights at Jackson Motorp

Thrilling Nights at Jackson Motorp...

9/22/2019
With the Interstate Racing Association Bumper to Bumper Outlaw Sprint Series season rapidly approaching its end, teams traveled north to the land of 10,000 lakes and the Jackson Motorplex for the Casey’s General Store Open Wheel Nationals. The Winged 410 teams were joined by the Wisconsin wingLESS teams for the huge two day show. Night one saw 30 winged cars and 30 wingLESS cars take to the 2/5ths mile track. Bill Balog set fast time in the winged car while Greg Olson...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 22, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/22/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Crane Takes wingLESS win on Wiscon

Crane Takes wingLESS win on Wiscon...

9/29/2019
With Dodge County raining out on Friday night, championship weekend was cut to one night, for the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships. The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints were joined by the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, IRA Lightning Sprints and the MSA in crowning a champion on Saturday night at the Plymouth Dirt Track. 31 winged sprint cars were joined by 30 wingLESS cars. The wingLESS cars would run an abbreviated program, locking the top ten in points into the...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 29, 2019
  • Article Date: 9/29/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
IRA Crowns Three Champions in 2019

IRA Crowns Three Champions in 2019

10/9/2019
September 28th saw fans descend upon the Plymouth Dirt Track for the Wisconsin State Sprint Car Championships. A cold September night where fans would witness the crowning of 3 historical champions for the Interstate Racing Association. In 2017 the IRA took over the reigns of the Wisconsin Illinois Mini Sprints, and in 2019 the series was renamed the IRA Lightning Sprints. Mike Neau would win 2 features in 2019, the first at 141 Speedway and then a second on Badger 40...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Oct 09, 2019
  • Article Date: 10/9/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
BALOG & DODD TOP IRA HONOREES

BALOG & DODD TOP IRA HONOREES

11/26/2019
Milwaukee 11/23 The 52nd annual Interstate Racing Association Awards Banquet was held Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Garden Inn honoring the accomplishments of teams of the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and IRA’s AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series. A full house of enthusiastic attendees filled the large room with forty-one teams reaping cash and contingency benefits for being an 80% participation driver, (and 80% participation owner...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Nov 26, 2019
  • Article Date: 11/26/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Tentative 2020 Schedule

Tentative 2020 Schedule

12/31/2019
The IRA's AutoMeter Wisconsoin wingLESS Sprints Series is proud to release their TENTATIVE 2020 schedule. While there may be a few add-ons we thought we'd give everyone something to look forward to as we close out what was a great 2019, and look forward to an even bigger 2020 for what has been the countries fastest growing sprint car series over the past few years. Averaging 35 cars per night in 2019, and with Wilmot Raceway as the anchor, and AutoMeter on board as the...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Dec 31, 2019
  • Article Date: 12/31/2019
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Klemko Race Team scores pair of to

Klemko Race Team scores pair of to...

9/29/2019
Plymouth results: Natalie placed 4th in her heat race making the A-main. She started 17th and finished 7th in the feature! Chris had an automatic spot for the feature based off the overall points standings. He started 5th and finished 4th!! ?? Chris also ran the wing car last night and placed 5th in the B-main missing the transfer by .0034.
administrator
  • administrator on Mar 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 9/29/2019
Tags: Chris Klemko, Natalie Klemko, Jordan Klemko
Klemko Race Team charges through t

Klemko Race Team charges through t...

9/1/2019
Jackson Results Night 1 - 30 cars signed in! Natalie qualified 4th (personal best)!! While leading her heat race she spun out, restarted last and didn’t make the transfer. She ended up winning the B-main! Started 19th in the feature and finished 10th!! Chris qualified 11th and finished 5th in his heat to make the A-main where he finished 18th. He did double duty last night running the wing car. It was a great learning experience on a very fast track. We’ll be getting...more
administrator
  • administrator on Mar 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 9/1/2019
Tags: Natalie Klemko, Jordan Klemko, Jackson Motorplex
Klemko wraps up weekend at Beaver

Klemko wraps up weekend at Beaver...

9/15/2019
Beaver Dam recap: 38 cars signed in! Natalie started 6th and placed 4th in her heat making the A-main transfer! She started 16th in the feature, moved up a few spots, got caught in a crash, restarted last and ended up finishing 12th! Car finally felt good. Chris took 5th in his heat race and 3rd place in the B-main. He was running well in the feature when his power steering line broke resulting in a DNF. It will be a short week for us as we prepare to race in Minnesota...more
administrator
  • administrator on Mar 02, 2020
  • Article Date: 9/15/2019
Tags: Chris Klemko, Natalie Klemko, Jordan Klemko
IRA Lightning Sprint Joins the oth

IRA Lightning Sprint Joins the oth...

3/7/2020
The IRA Lightning Sprints have joined the other IRA series, The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and the AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints as part of the MyRacePass team. A brand new website was recently launched,...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 07, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/7/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
wingLESS Membership Meeting 3/22,

wingLESS Membership Meeting 3/22,...

3/10/2020
Attention AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS teams, we are moving up our previously scheduled Sunday March 22nd membership meeting at the Brat Stop (I-94 & Hwy 50) one hour to 2:00 pm. IRA is really excited about 2020 and looks forward to updating our teams on several cool plans we have. We have lots of things that we believe will benefit everyone. We also realize that while the series isn’t based on a lot of travel or work day events, we do realize we have a very busy span...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 10, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/10/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
IRA Membership Meetings Cancelled

IRA Membership Meetings Cancelled

3/19/2020
Given the unprecedented changes in regards to social gatherings due to the COVID-19 virus, the IRA meetings scheduled for this Sunday, March 22nd, for both our 410 group at the Veloce karting complex, and our wingLESS group at the Brat Stop have been cancelled. The IRA is working closely with our race promoters regarding our early season events, with decisions on each race being made according to local, state, and federal mandates. The safety of our teams, fans, staff,...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 19, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/19/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Update

Update

3/28/2020
Our new tee’s and hoodies have arrived, bagged and ready for sale. Multiple colors will be available at the IRA souvenir trailer once we get the green light to go racing. Thanks to Tyler at Classic Ink, awesome to work with and they arrived 2 weeks earlier than needed. Attn: IRA Teams, the discount membership deadline is fast approaching, memberships MUST BE received or post marked by April 1. If you’re in a jam and need us to hold your check for a brief time, we will...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 28, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/28/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Last Call for Discounted Membershi

Last Call for Discounted Membershi...

3/31/2020
LAST CALL for discounted memberships is tomorrow. Memberships MUST BE postmarked by April 1 to receive at discount pricing. In understanding that these are unprecedented times, IRA will not immediately deposit checks from those who include a note requesting us not to deposit right away, though all checks will be deposited the day prior to what will be our actual opening day. Membership forms and mailing instructions can be found on our respective websites,...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Mar 31, 2020
  • Article Date: 3/31/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Update 4/23/20

Update 4/23/20

4/23/2020
4/23/20 Just thought we'd try and update everyone as to auto racing's status right now as we deal with this COVID-19 disaster. The overwhelming majority of states have SaferAtHome rules in place, and most have a limit as to how many people can be at a gathering. With that being said, AS OF TODAY, all 3 IRA divisions with events scheduled in Wisconsin through May 26th are OFF based on the Governor's order. However we are NOT officially giving up on all of May yet....more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Apr 23, 2020
  • Article Date: 4/23/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Update 5/3/20

Update 5/3/20

5/3/2020
We thought we'd try and update everyone again as to where we are regarding the start of our 2020 race season. Our Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series would have completed 5 events so far, and will lose another May 9 due to Wisconsin's most recent government order. We are however, holding out hope for our May 15th race at the Jackson Motorplex. Despite the MN Governor recently extending the current order til May 18th, Jackson track owner Tod Quiring and GM Doug...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on May 03, 2020
  • Article Date: 5/3/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Wilmot Raceway Finally Opened its

Wilmot Raceway Finally Opened its...

6/7/2020
(Wilmot, Wisconsin, Saturday, June 6, 2020)--Wilmot Raceway finally opened its 2020 season on Saturday, June 6 featuring four hotly contested feature events. Tim Hamburg of Dixon, IL caught Genoa City's Nick Simons on the white flag lap coming out of turn four for the victory. Oconomowoc's Ryan Zielski headed the field from flag to flag in the Autometer Wisconsin Wingless Sprints feature holding off a late charge from Greg Olsen of Round Lake Heights, IL as the front...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 07, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/7/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, A Modifieds
2020 Season Opener Results

2020 Season Opener Results

6/8/2020
The Klemko Race Team kicked off their 2020 Season with the Wisconsin WingLess Sprints on Saturday, June 6th at Wilmot Raceway. 39 cars were signed in! This season the series will follow a passing points format to advance into the feature (no qualifying for heat races). Chris was among the top 16 drivers to transfer from his heat race straight into the feature. Natalie did not transfer out of her heat race and had to run the B-main. She started 5th and finished 3rd,...more
Natalie Klemko
  • Natalie Klemko on Jun 08, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/8/2020
Tags: Chris Klemko, Natalie Klemko, Wilmot Raceway
It's RACE DAY!

It's RACE DAY!

6/6/2020
Tonight is the season opener for the Wisconsin WingLess Sprint Series at Wilmot Raceway! Hot laps at 6pm and racing to follow around 6:30pm. Bring the family out, it looks like it will be a beautiful night for racing! A BIG thank you to Joe P, John C, and Kevin H for all their time and work this off season getting the cars race ready! Couldn’t do it without you guys! Thank you to all our sponsors that help make this sport possible for us!! Lucas Oil Products, Inc. Hopf...more
Natalie Klemko
  • Natalie Klemko on Jun 08, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/6/2020
Tags: Chris Klemko, Natalie Klemko, Wilmot Raceway
Zielski Wins at Wilmot Opener

Zielski Wins at Wilmot Opener

6/9/2020
Oconomowoc's Ryan Zielski headed the field from flag to flag in the Autometer Wisconsin Wingless Sprints feature holding off a late charge from Greg Olsen of Round Lake Heights, IL as the frontrunners sifted through lapped traffic. Media Results for 6/6/2020 at Wilmot Raceway - Wilmot, WI Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints Presented by the IRA 39 Entries A Feature 1 25 Laps | 00:19:11.000 | Autometer 21-Ryan Zielski[2]; 2. 9-Greg Olsen[4]; 3. 01-Chris Dodd[8]; 4. 38-Allen...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 09, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/9/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Schedule Updates

Schedule Updates

6/10/2020
Attn: AutoMeter WI wingLESS teams..... schedule updates thru June. 6/13 Wilmot, 6/21 Wilmot, 6/26-27 Jackson, 6/30 Wilmot. Details on Jackson forthcoming, no car limit but there will be a pit pass limit per team, details to be announced soon, as teams will have to pre-enter/register. Get with your crews as you’ll likely have to include them in pre-entry/registration, same way the 410 teams had to do at BDR this past weekend.
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 10, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/10/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Wilmot Raceway Recap - 6/13

Wilmot Raceway Recap - 6/13

6/15/2020
43 WingLess cars signed in!! Passing points format, top 16 cars from the heat race transfer to the A-main. Chris started 6th and finished 3rd in his heat transferring to the feature. Natalie started 11th and finished 6th in her heat also making the transfer! Chris was supposed to start 2nd in the feature and Natalie 12th, however the races were cancelled due to track curfew and we never got to run the feature. Chris also did double duty last night running with the...more
Natalie Klemko
  • Natalie Klemko on Jun 15, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/15/2020
Tags: Chris Klemko, Natalie Klemko, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
Wilmot Raceway Recap - 6/21

Wilmot Raceway Recap - 6/21

6/22/2020
Definitely happy with our night. 39 non-wing cars signed in. Chris started 2nd in his heat and went on to pick up the win!! Natalie started 4th and finished 4th in her heat; both cars making it into the feature. Chris started 9th and drove to a 3rd place finish in the 20 lap A-main!! Natalie started 17th and drove to a 9th place finish! Thank you to everyone that came out tonight and stopped in the pits afterwards.
Natalie Klemko
  • Natalie Klemko on Jun 23, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/22/2020
Tags: Natalie Klemko, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Kouba Wins First Night of Jackson

Kouba Wins First Night of Jackson...

6/27/2020
The AutoMeter WIsconsin wingLESS Sprint Series made the long tow to the Jackson Motorplex in Minnesota to support the World of Outlaws sanctions Jackson Nationals. Twenty-six non-wing Sprint’s signed in and all did themselves proud with a ultra-competitive, all green, 20 lap A-main that featured three-wide racing for the lead and throughout the field. Jake Kouba took advantage of Jimmy Sivia’s only miscue as the two rode the high side around the awesome 4/10 black dirt...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 27, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/27/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Olsen Takes Second Night of Jackso

Olsen Takes Second Night of Jackso...

6/29/2020
Drivers representing four states traveled to the Jackson Motorplex to compete in the AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series portion of the Jackson Nationals. Twenty-six teams were on hand again for the finale, and Illinois driver and series regular Greg Olsen was the winner in front of the big crowd leading most of the 20 laps. while Olsen was basically unchallenged, the race behind him was very intense. Allen Hafford would win a hard fought battle for second over...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jun 29, 2020
  • Article Date: 6/29/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Chris picks up first feature win!!

Chris picks up first feature win!!...

7/1/2020
Wilmot Raceway- 6/30: Chris picked up his first feature win tonight!!! Overall results: 37 cars signed in! Chris started 7th in his heat race and finished 3rd! He started on the pole of the feature to pick up the win! Natalie started 4th in her heat race and finished 2nd!! She started 7th in the feature and was caught up in a crash running top 10 and restarted last after a flat RR. We also ran our makeup feature from 2 weeks ago. Chris started 2nd and finished 3rd!...more
Natalie Klemko
  • Natalie Klemko on Jul 01, 2020
  • Article Date: 7/1/2020
Tags: Chris Klemko, Natalie Klemko, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
Balog Wins Sunday Funday at 141 Sp

Balog Wins Sunday Funday at 141 Sp...

7/6/2020
The Interstate Racing Association celebrated July 4th the best way they know how, on Sunday July 5th the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association was joined by the other two IRA sanctioned divisions, the IRA Lightning Sprints and the Wisconsin wingLESS Series, for Sunday Funday at the 141 Speedway. Scotty Thiel set Osborn and Son Trucking fast time wile Jimmy Sivia was fastest in wingLESS qualifying and Lightning Sprint points leader Ion Stear was fast time with...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 06, 2020
  • Article Date: 7/6/2020
Tags: 141 Speedway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
Ray Wins Sunday Funday at 141 Spee

Ray Wins Sunday Funday at 141 Spee...

7/6/2020
The Interstate Racing Association celebrated July 4th the best way they know how, on Sunday July 5th the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association was joined by the other two IRA sanctioned divisions, the IRA Lightning Sprints and the Wisconsin wingLESS Series, for Sunday Funday at the 141 Speedway. Scotty Thiel set Osborn and Son Trucking fast time wile Jimmy Sivia was fastest in wingLESS qualifying and Lightning Sprint points leader Ion Stear was fast time with...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 06, 2020
  • Article Date: 7/6/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Devon Dixon Takes Two in Double He

Devon Dixon Takes Two in Double He...

7/20/2020
(Wilmot, Wis., Sunday, July 19, 2020)--Sweeps were the order of the night closing out Wilmot Raceway's doubleheader weekend on Sunday, July 19. Hartland's Bill Balog held off a late restart charge from second place Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, MO to win the Bumper to Bumper Interstates Racing Association (IRA) feature. Balog captured an IRA win Saturday, July 18 at Plymouth Dirt Track. On June 13, the previous IRA appearance at Wilmot, Balog scored the victory as...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 7/20/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, 410 Sprints - Winged, Hornets
Ray Takes Two in Double Header Wee

Ray Takes Two in Double Header Wee...

7/20/2020
(Wilmot, Wis., Sunday, July 19, 2020)--Sweeps were the order of the night closing out Wilmot Raceway's doubleheader weekend on Sunday, July 19. Hartland's Bill Balog held off a late restart charge from second place Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, MO to win the Bumper to Bumper Interstates Racing Association (IRA) feature. Balog captured an IRA win Saturday, July 18 at Plymouth Dirt Track. On June 13, the previous IRA appearance at Wilmot, Balog scored the victory as...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 20, 2020
  • Article Date: 7/20/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Crane Wins!!

Crane Wins!!

7/27/2020
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, July 25, 2020)--Derek Crane of Waukegan, IL scored his first Autometer/Brewington Electric Wisconsin Wingless Sprint Wilmot Raceway feature victory in over three years on Saturday, July 25. Crane, running second at the time, took over the lead when race leader Jimmy Sivia ended up going over the turn three berm bringing out a caution. Sivia retired from the event. Crane went on to his first Wilmot main event win since June, 2017, and second...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jul 27, 2020
  • Article Date: 7/27/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Zielski Wins

Zielski Wins

8/4/2020
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, August 1, 2020)--Oconomowoc's Ryan Zielski led green to checkered flag in the non-stop Autometer/Brewington Electric Wisconsin Wingless Sprints feature Saturday, August 1 at Wilmot Raceway. Zielski's first feature win of the season came as he worked lapped traffic while staying in front of a tight runnerup battle. Bristol's Chris Klemko took second holding off Trevor's Chris Dodd who finished third. Next up for the 1/3-mile clay oval is the...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 04, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/4/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
IRA Double Header Weekend at Wilmo

IRA Double Header Weekend at Wilmo...

8/8/2020
Tickets On Sale Now BIG NEWS JUST ANNOUNCED REGARDING THE IRA & WILMOT RACEWAY!!! The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints have been a racing fixture for years during the Kenosha County Fair at Wilmot Raceway. While there won't be a Fair this year due to COVID, racing has proved that it can still go on in safe manner, so racing at Wilmot will go on as it has since opening in June. And what would have been the Kenosha County Fair races, will go on, and in a very exciting...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 08, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/8/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
Wilmot Raceway Has Another Excitin

Wilmot Raceway Has Another Excitin...

8/9/2020
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, August 8, 2020)--Bill Balog of Hartland, originally from Alaska, scored a clean sweep of the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Winged Sprints Founders Night at Wilmot Raceway. Balog led green to checkered for his third Founders Night Main win, having won in 2017 and 2018 with this year's event being the seventh annual. Kewaskum's Russel Borland was second with Howards Grove's Mike Reinke third. Posting fast time, winning the...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 09, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/9/2020
Tags: Bill Balog, Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association
Race Report for 08/15/2020

Race Report for 08/15/2020

8/16/2020
The racing has been hot at the Devils Lake Speedway!!!! In the Purestock division #1CJ Joe Armstrong started 6th in the feature. Armstrong slowly worked his way to the front. But he had to get passed Daniel Bromstad of Laverne and Carter Tuenge of Rugby who were both having an Epic side by side battle for 1st place. After a car spinning brought the caution out. It bunched the cars back up giving Armstrong an opportunity. Not long later Armstrong muscles his way to the...more
Nolan Olmstead
  • Nolan Olmstead on Aug 16, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/16/2020
Tags: Dusty Lawson, Jack Berger, Lawrence Veralrud
Races Continue Without the Fair

Races Continue Without the Fair

8/19/2020
While unfortunately there is not a Kenosha County Fair going on this week, however we are extremely fortunate that part of the KCF tradition is going on, as there will be two nights of racing (Aug 21-22) this weekend at Wilmot Raceway. Friday night has Tony Stewart's Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions joining the Wisconsin based Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series in a co-sanctioned Sprint Car SPECTACULAR. And Tony Stewart himself is...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 19, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/19/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
Derek Crane Wins Wilmot 8.22.20

Derek Crane Wins Wilmot 8.22.20

8/25/2020
Derek Crane of Waukegan, IL won his second Autometer/Brewington Electric Wisconsin Wingless Sprints feature of the season taking top honors in the 3rd Annual Bill Grogan Tribute. Crane held off heavy challenges from Trevor's Chris Dodd as the two got side by side several times in the closing laps. Dodd finished second with Shawn Swim of Zion, IL recording a career best third place. Non Wing Crate Sprints 36 Entries A Feature 1 20 Laps | 00:17:49.854 | "PA" Bill...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Aug 25, 2020
  • Article Date: 8/25/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
3rd annual Jim “Wildman” Watson Cl

3rd annual Jim “Wildman” Watson Cl...

9/9/2020
The Dirt King Late Model Tour will invade the Wilmot Raceway for the 3rd annual Jim “Wildman” Watson Classic on September 12th. If the late model racing that took place on father’s day was any indication on how good the action will be, you don’t want to miss it! The tour has just 2 point races left on the season and with just 34 points separating the TOP 5 this one is coming down to the wire. AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series is also on the schedule racing for...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 09, 2020
  • Article Date: 9/9/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, A Modifieds, Stock Cars
21 DAYS….

21 DAYS….

9/11/2020
21 DAYS…. This is not the post anyone of us is wanting to put out, but in the end it’s the right decision for all involved. The 3rd annual Jim “Wildman” Watson Classic is being postponed until Saturday, October 3rd due to the 6 straight days of rain, and more forecasted throughout the night and tomorrow morning. After walking the whole facility this morning, the parking lot and back pits cannot absorb any more water. Jason and Sandy Shultz of Dirt Kings Late Models...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Sep 11, 2020
  • Article Date: 9/11/2020
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, A Modifieds, Stock Cars
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