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3 Events to Close Out 2023

3 Events to Close Out 2023

9/20/2023
The AutoMeter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints powered by Gandrud have a trio of major events left this September to conclude another competitive season. This Friday, September 22nd has the series joining the Dirt King Late Models for the 2nd consecutive year as the two powerhouse series combine at the Sycamore Speedway in Illinois. Then Saturday the 23rd the wingLESS group is once again a major part of the big Wildman Watson event which has moved to the Plymouth Dirt Track,...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Sep 20, 2023
  • Article Date: 9/20/2023
Tags: Jimmy Sivia, Clayton Rossmann, Wilmot Raceway
Zielski Scores Number 5 at Plymout

Zielski Scores Number 5 at Plymout...

9/25/2023
Plymouth, WI (9/23/2023) - With the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championship night looming, the AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLess Sprint Series got their first taste of the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds and the Plymouth Dirt Track for the season, as they raced during the Jim “wildman” Watson Classic. Ryan Zielski picked up his fifth feature win of the season after working to the lead early in the feature. With 28 entries on the night, fireworks were guaranteed. And the field...more
Zack Krueger
  • Zack Krueger on Sep 25, 2023
  • Article Date: 9/25/2023
Tags: Tim Cox, Craig Lager, Jimmy Sivia
2023 IRA Banquet Location, Ticket,

2023 IRA Banquet Location, Ticket,...

11/1/2023
Good Evening Drivers and Teams, The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series & AutoMeter CK Contractors Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series powered by Gandrud annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for Saturday night, December 2nd, at the Brat Stop's Parkway Chateau (I-94 & Hwy 50 in Pleasant Prairie, WI) Dinner will be a 3 entree buffet with salad and 4 sides. Doors open at 5, Dinner 6:30 with Awards to follow. Cash Bar. Tickets will be $35 from now till 11/17/23. Ticket...more
Madeline Schultz
  • Madeline Schultz on Nov 01, 2023
  • Article Date: 11/1/2023
Tags: IRA Interstate Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, 410 Sprints - Winged
Congratulations 2023 Hall of Fame

Congratulations 2023 Hall of Fame...

11/4/2023
On behalf of everyone from the IRA Sprint Car Series, we'd love to extend our congratulations to Dave Olson and Mike Babicz for their induction into the Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame. Pictured in order: Mike Babicz is truly one of the best in the business when it comes to knowledge of our sport here in Wisconsin and announcing. Dave Olson's photos and other contributions to the Wisconsin racing scene are unmatched and known by many. Dick Colburn...more
Madeline Schultz
  • Madeline Schultz on Nov 04, 2023
  • Article Date: 11/4/2023
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
2024 Tentative Schedule

2024 Tentative Schedule

11/17/2023
Please see our attached tentative schedule for 2024. There are some changes in the works and additions in the works as well with the plan to have the official schedule out by the 1st of the year. DATES: 4/20/2024 Open practice all divisions 4/27/2024 Open practice all divisions 5/4/2024 Opening night special. WingLESS Sprints, Lightning sprints, IMCA mods, Bandits 5/11/2024 Winged 604 Sprints, WingLESS Sprints, Street Stocks, IMCA Modifieds 5/15/2024 Open practice all...more
Jenny Hesse
  • Jenny Hesse on Nov 17, 2023
  • Article Date: 11/17/2023
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws, IRA Interstate Racing Association
2023 Season Banquet Recap - Crouch

2023 Season Banquet Recap - Crouch...

12/5/2023
The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) honored two of their divisions, The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series powered by Gandrud, at their 58th annual Awards Banquet Saturday night at the Brat Stop’s Parkway Chateau. Well over $100,000 in cash and contingencies were dished out to teams based on participation requirements, with sixteen 410 teams, and twenty-one wingless teams being honored. With Madeline Schultz...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Dec 05, 2023
  • Article Date: 12/5/2023
Tags: Jordan Goldesberry, Jake Neuman, Kyle Schuett
2023 Banquet & 2024 Admission Upda

2023 Banquet & 2024 Admission Upda...

12/6/2023
2023 Banquet This year, it will be held at 1175 on January 13th. Presale Banquet Tickets are available now through Christmas Eve, before prices rise. See details at the below link. 2024 Admission Update New this year will be the opportunity to purchase a general admission season pass! See details in the link below. Also new this year, Kids 12 and under will be FREE admission into the grandstands. https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1853/tickets
Jenny Hesse
  • Jenny Hesse on Dec 06, 2023
  • Article Date: 12/6/2023
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, USAC 360 Sprint Series
2024 WingLESS and Lightning Sprint

2024 WingLESS and Lightning Sprint...

1/9/2024
Many tracks have published their tentative schedules that include IRA Wisconsin wingLESS and IRA Lightning Sprint dates. We have a few i’s to dot and t’s to cross but we’re close to having both schedules ready for release. WL have multiple dates offered at Wilmot including dates with the World of Outlaws and the IRA 410’s, plus 3 at Angell Park, 4 at Plymouth, 2 at Joliet, 1 at Sycamore, and 1 at Beaver Dam, and a few other tracks have called recently too. LS have...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Jan 09, 2024
  • Article Date: 1/9/2024
Tags: Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, IRA Lightning Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
2024 WingLESS Season Update #2

2024 WingLESS Season Update #2

1/10/2024
The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) is proud to announce that all 3 primary sponsors; Auto Meter / title, Gandrud Performance Parts / presenting, and Hoosier Tire are all back on board for their 2024 Wisconsin wingLESS sprint season. As always, every dollar received in sponsorship from these companies goes 100% directly into the series point fund. IRA's AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series powered by Gandrud will release their 2024 schedule soon. The 604...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Jan 10, 2024
  • Article Date: 1/10/2024
Tags: Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints, Non-Winged Sprints
IRA Sprints (Steve Sinclair) Nomin

IRA Sprints (Steve Sinclair) Nomin...

1/11/2024
The IRA is extremely proud and humbled to be announced as a RPM Regional Promoter of the Year nominee, something very rare for a series as nominations traditionally go to individual race track operators. This is our 3rd consecutive nomination, the most of any series. There is only 1 other series nominated nationwide and it's the CARS pavement Late Model Tour which includes Dale Jr and Kevin Harvick in its ownership team, that is some pretty good company. Regional...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Jan 11, 2024
  • Article Date: 1/11/2024
Tags: Jordan Goldesberry, Russel Borland, Jake Neuman
2024 Schedule Published

2024 Schedule Published

1/22/2024
We have released our final schedule that is subject to change. See http://www.wilmotraceway.com/schedule/ for details and ticket prices for majority of events.
Jenny Hesse
  • Jenny Hesse on Jan 22, 2024
  • Article Date: 1/22/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws, IRA Interstate Racing Association
Duck River Raceway Park SEASON OPE

Duck River Raceway Park SEASON OPE...

4/11/2024
ITS RACE WEEK!! Join us for the Duck River Raceway Park SEASON OPENER and 2024 Points that begin THIS Saturday Night April 13th! Classes in action include: •602 Late Models •Victory Fun Park Kids Mini Cup •Open Wheel Modifieds (Dynamic Drivelines Drive Shaft to the points champion & MD3 Product Certificates to the 1st & 2nd place finishers in points) •Pure Pony •Platinum Building Solutions Limited Late Models •Factory Stock •Dwarf •Fwd DRIVERS MEETING...more
Russell Boothe
  • Russell Boothe on Apr 12, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/11/2024
Tags: Duck River Raceway Park, Young Guns, Dwarf
Rain Wins Season Opening Feature

Rain Wins Season Opening Feature

4/28/2024
The season opener for IRA's AutoMeter Wisconsonsin wingLESS Sprint Series powered by Gandrud Performance Parts went trackside at the Plymouth Dirt Track on a hot and very windy late afternoon Saturday. Twenty-two teams made the journey up in hopes the weather would cooperate and the predicted rain would hold off. Qualifying and three very entertaining heats got in for the wingless, before Mother Nature finally won out after two prior rain delays, with the third and...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Apr 28, 2024
  • Article Date: 4/28/2024
Tags: Jimmy Sivia, Allen Hafford, Chris Klemko
Weekend Winners and Up Next...

Weekend Winners and Up Next...

5/15/2024
The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints Series powered by Gandrud Performance Parts, and the 1175 Sports Park & Eatery IRA Lightning Sprints all competed this past weekend. Jake Neuman topped a very exciting night in front of a big crowd at the Sycamore Speedway in Northern Illinois, winning the 30 lap Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints headliner. Neuman earned $4000 for his efforts, topping Travis Arenz, Jake Blackhurst,...more
Madeline Schultz
  • Madeline Schultz on May 15, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/15/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
WILMOT RACEWAY OPENING NIGHT 2024

WILMOT RACEWAY OPENING NIGHT 2024

5/18/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, May 11, 2024)--C.J. Malueg of Johnsburg, IL led wire to wire to score his first ever victory in the Liftpro Sprint Powered by Gandrud Chevrolet Winged 604 Sprint 20-lap feature to close out the 2024 season opening night of Wilmot Raceway's 74th year of operation on Saturday, May 11. Second generation driver Rusty Egan of Round Lake Heights, IL took top honors in a hotly contested 20-lap AutoMeter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprints Powered by Gandrud...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on May 18, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/18/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Stock Cars
Hensley Earns First Career Feature

Hensley Earns First Career Feature...

5/20/2024
A cowboy up Plymouth Dirt Track greeted the drivers of the Wisconsin WingLESS Sprint Series this past Saturday night, which brought both experienced and young talent to the front of the field. While the early laps of the main event were fraught with incidents, polesitter Tate Hensley held strong. Enduring restart challenges from 2022 Series Rookie of the Year Eric Wilke, experienced veteran Johnny Fahl and 2024 Rookie of the Year Tristan Furseth, Hensley kept his Avon...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on May 20, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/20/2024
Tags: Jimmy Sivia, John Fahl, Tate Hensley
Furseth Outlasts Egan for Founders

Furseth Outlasts Egan for Founders...

5/27/2024
Tristan Furseth and the #57 Team entered 2023 completely new to the sprint car world and a with a goal to simply complete races and try to learn as much as possible. After picking up last year's Rookie of the Year Award and turning heads with some great late-season speed, they entered the 2024 racing year with high hopes. A little over a year since their sprint car debut, the 20-year-old Furseth has achieved something that some racers spend their entire career...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on May 27, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/27/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Neitzel, Furseth, and Strane Claim

Neitzel, Furseth, and Strane Claim...

5/27/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, May 25, 2024)--Beaver Dam's Scotty Neitzel captured his second Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Founders Night 30-lap feature highlighting the 11th Annual program Presented by Body Craft at IRA's original home track Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, May 25. Neitzel broke a dry spell during his IRA starts thus far this season with a victory at a track which, admittedly, was not initially one of his favorites. "I had my first...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on May 27, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/27/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, IRA Lightning Sprints
WILMOT RACEWAY JUNE AND JULY SCHED

WILMOT RACEWAY JUNE AND JULY SCHED...

6/2/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Sunday, June 2, 2024)--The unofficial start of summer has begun with Wilmot Raceway's 74th Season getting into full swing. A sun drenched crowd was treated to an outstanding performance by the Monster Truck Throwdown special event on a reset Sunday afternoon, June 2, after rains washed out the originally planned event on June 1. Action on the 3/8-mile banked oval resumes on Saturday, June 8 with Family Night Checkered Flag Giveaway featuring 11-75 IRA...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jun 04, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/2/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws, IRA Interstate Racing Association
Sivia and Kuxhouse Pick Up Wins in

Sivia and Kuxhouse Pick Up Wins in...

6/4/2024
With last Friday’s AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Car Series event at Eagle Valley Speedway being abandoned due to rain, the series turned its attention to Cedar Lake Speedway and Angell Park Speedway this past weekend. Saturday’s action at Cedar Lake saw a wide and smooth track surface with multiple lanes of racing and provided some fantastic action. Drivers from the UMSS Traditional Sprints ranks joined the series to make up a 34 car strong field. Jimmy Sivia...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jun 04, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/4/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN PRESENTED B

FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN PRESENTED B...

6/5/2024
FACTORY STOCK SHOWDOWN PRESENTED BY FLOYD & FLOYD & PLATINUM BUILDING SOLUTIONS JUNE 7th & 8th $5000 to WIN, $500 to START! Here is everything you need to know about this weekends racing events! PRE ENTRY CLOSES WEDNESDAY AT 11pm THIS WEEK! $155 (with PayPal fee) to pre enter or $200 on race day Friday, June 7th Pits Open at 1pm Open Practice & Factory Stock Pre Tech 4pm-7pm $100 per car for practice Factory Stocks $50 per car for practice Drivers Meeting 7pm Factory...more
Russell Boothe
  • Russell Boothe on Jun 05, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/5/2024
Tags: Duck River Raceway Park, Young Guns, DIRTcar Sport Compact
CULVER'S CAR SHOW/FATHER'S DAY WEE

CULVER'S CAR SHOW/FATHER'S DAY WEE...

6/8/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 8, 2024)--Heading into mid-June, Mother Nature became a double winner at Wilmot Raceway during the 74th season for the 3/8-mile clay oval facility on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds thus far. Weather took the checkered flag for the second time this season when persistent afternoon rain showers forced officials to cancel the Saturday, June 8 Family Night Checkered Flag Giveaway program. Next up is a return of the Bumper to Bumper Interstate...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jun 12, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/8/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws, IRA Interstate Racing Association
Tim Cox Returns to Victory Lane; M

Tim Cox Returns to Victory Lane; M...

6/16/2024
On a track full of character with so much young talent in the field, you’d be forgiven for thinking the front runners were all up and coming stars at Wilmot this past Saturday night. Think again. Veteran Tim Cox led flag to flag and utterly dominated the 20 lap AutoMeter Wisconsin Wingless Sprint Car Series A Main. “Well Scotty [Neitzel] won one here last week with the IRA for us old guys.” Cox joked in victory lane. “I thought I’d better join him this week. This is...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jun 17, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/16/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
WILMOT RACEWAY FATHER'S DAY SPECIA

WILMOT RACEWAY FATHER'S DAY SPECIA...

6/16/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 15, 2024)--Next up for Wilmot Raceway's 74th Season is the USAC National Sprint Cars make their only appearance of the season at the historic Wilmot oval Saturday, June 22. AutoMeter Powered By Gandrud Performance Wisconsin WingLESS/Wilmot Raceway Catalyst Exhibits Championship WingLESS Sprints along with 11-75 Sports Complex IRA Lightning Sprints round out the one of a kind all sprint car spectacular program. Saturday Night Thunder closes...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jun 19, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/16/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, USAC National Sprint Cars
Miles Doherty Recovery Update

Miles Doherty Recovery Update

6/26/2024
Miles Doherty has been home for several days now and is doing well. He took quite the hit, receiving injuries to his wrist, opposite forearm, and back during an accident on June 15th at the Wilmot Raceway. Our thoughts for a continued speedy recovery are with Miles and his entire family. Miles is a fantastic young talent, and the entire IRA family looks forward to his return to racing, if he chooses too, and of course when he is ready. In other news, this Saturday at...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Jun 26, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/26/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
World of Outlaw Sprints Larry Hill

World of Outlaw Sprints Larry Hill...

6/24/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 22, 2024)--Wisconsin will welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the final time this year during the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 at Wilmot Raceway Friday and Saturday, July 12 & 13. In addition to on track action will be all sorts of activities and music starting Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13, winding up with the usual flea market on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jun 26, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/24/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws, IRA Lightning Sprints
WILMOT RACEWAY FIREWORKS/CARLOAD N

WILMOT RACEWAY FIREWORKS/CARLOAD N...

6/26/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Wednesday, June 26, 2024) SCHEDULE UPDATE: Future forecast models are calling for rain on the planned Wilmot Raceway carload night Tuesday, July 2. As a result, Wilmot Raceway officials are moving that date ahead one day to Monday, July 1 leaving July 2 as the rain date if the forecast changes again. Wilmot Raceway and Kenosha County Fair staff and officials want everyone to have a good time and enjoy racing and fireworks. On the Independence...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jun 26, 2024
  • Article Date: 6/26/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Bandits
STEAR, KUXHOUSE, ZIFKO SCORE INDEP

STEAR, KUXHOUSE, ZIFKO SCORE INDEP...

7/2/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Monday, July 1, 2024)--A trio of first time winners in 2024 highlighted Wilmot Raceway's Independence Holiday Spectacular Car Load and Fireworks Night Monday, July 1. Ion Stear of Hebron, IL captured his first winged sprint car main leading flag to flag in the 20-lap LiftPro powered by Gandrud Chevrolet - Hepfner Racing Products Series 604 Engine Winged Sprint Car feature. It was not without a momentary scare for Stear. With 13 laps remaining a tangle...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jul 03, 2024
  • Article Date: 7/2/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws, 410 Sprints - Winged
WELL RESTED WORLD OF OUTLAW & LOCA

WELL RESTED WORLD OF OUTLAW & LOCA...

7/8/2024
“Summer vacation” is a phrase seldom used by race car drivers in the middle of the World of Outlaws season. For World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series competitors, the Fourth of July weekend was left open, giving drivers and teams a week to reset and recharge before a busy stretch that leads to the championship determining World of Outlaws World Finals in November. Many are took the opportunity to spend time with family and friends away from the track,...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jul 08, 2024
  • Article Date: 7/8/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws, IRA Interstate Racing Association
Macedo Scores Impressive World of

Macedo Scores Impressive World of...

7/13/2024
The Californian laps up to ninth on his way to victory in the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 opener Friday, July 12 at Wilmot Raceway While Marshall Sweeps WingLESS Sprints Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing have Wilmot Raceway figured out right now. They entered Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 weekend as winners of the two most recent World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car races at the Wisconsin facility. On...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Jul 13, 2024
  • Article Date: 7/13/2024
Tags: Donny Schatz, David Gravel, Logan Schuchart
Schatz pieces together nearly perf

Schatz pieces together nearly perf...

7/15/2024
The time of year is near when Donny Schatz begins to heat up. And he stoked the flames in a big way on Saturday night at Wilmot Raceway. Sprint Car Racing’s crown jewels are where the Fargo, ND legend has always excelled. The Kings Royal and NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals are both less than a month away, and Schatz appears to be getting warmed up at the right time. The 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion delivered an absolute masterclass...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jul 16, 2024
  • Article Date: 7/15/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws, World of Outlaws - Late Models
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