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Mother Nature Loses This week Whil

Mother Nature Loses This week Whil...

6/13/2022
Two clean sweeps, two two-time 2022 feature winners, a new winner for this season and three track qualifying records in time trials highlighted the only race track in the Wisconsin area to hold a program on Saturday, June 11 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. Genoa City's Mike Simons took the lead from early pacesetter Brad McGuire of New Berlin with 13 laps remaining in the 20-lap modified feature. A pair of late cautions kept erasing the 3-time Wilmot track...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Jun 14, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/13/2022
Tags: Jimmy Sivia, Ryan Johnson, Chris Carlson
Father's Day Special Thrills and D

Father's Day Special Thrills and D...

6/23/2022
Genoa City's Nick Simons kept the modified feature wins in the family scoring his second 20-lap main victory of the season to score a late race Father's Day Special Night victory Sunday, June 19 at Wilmot Raceway. John Cole of McHenry, IL chalked up his second 15-lap Bandit 4-Cylinder Stock Car feature win of the season, also in a late race victory. Keeping with the evening's theme, Tim Cox of Park City, IL became the third different 20-lap AutoMeter/Brewington...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Jun 23, 2022
  • Article Date: 6/23/2022
Tags: Tim Cox, Cody Potter, Nick Simons
Schmidt and Routson

Schmidt and Routson

8/26/2023
Two first time Wilmot Raceway feature winners and a four-time victor in 2023 highlighted the Open Wheel Special Saturday, August 26. Ben Schmidt of Howards Grove snapped a winless drought at Wilmot which saw him finish second seven times combined while competing in both 410 and 360 winged sprint cars. Schmidt took over the lead from Matt Vandervere of Zion, IL with 10 laps to go in the 25-lap Midwest Sprint Association(MSA) 360-Winged Sprint Car main event. A pair of...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Sep 11, 2023
  • Article Date: 8/26/2023
Tags: Lance Fassbender, Matt VanderVere, Ben Schmidt
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 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 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
Sexton, Kreueser, Crowbridge, and

Sexton, Kreueser, Crowbridge, and...

5/19/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, May 18, 2024)--A first feature win in over 13 years, a follow-up win to last year's final night and two mains that saw mechanical woes send race leaders to the pits highlighted Family Night Checkered Flag Giveaway Saturday, May 18 at Wilmot(Wis.) Raceway. "It's been a long time," said Tommy Sexton of Twin Lakes, a five-time Wilmot champion in various classes including mini-modified, Modified Racing Association(MRA) Modified and 3x Wilmot...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on May 20, 2024
  • Article Date: 5/19/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Stock Cars, Bandits
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
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
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
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
WILMOT RACEWAY GEARING UP FOR FIRS

WILMOT RACEWAY GEARING UP FOR FIRS...

7/21/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Sunday, July 21, 2024)--The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models invade the historic Wilmot Raceway on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds in Wilmot, Wis. Monday, July 29 for the first time in the long history of the 1/3-mile clay oval facility. IMCA Modifieds are on the card as well. Grandstands open at 5 p.m., hot laps/qualifying 6:30 p.m., opening ceremonies followed by racing 7:30 p.m. Off track Five Star Race Car Bodies in Twin Lakes...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jul 23, 2024
  • Article Date: 7/21/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws - Late Models, IRA Lightning Sprints
McKellups, Hafford, Malueg, and St

McKellups, Hafford, Malueg, and St...

7/28/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, July 27, 2024)--The best was saved for last as Dave McKellips of Mt. Pleasant became the fourth different 20-lap B&L Office Furniture Powered By American Tire & Auto in four nights for that division highlighting D. Wells Automotive Service of Gurnee, IL Night at Wilmot Raceway Saturday, July 27. McKellips win was by 0.064 seconds over hard finishing runner-up Craig Kreuser of Kenosha as the two crossed under the checkered side by side sifting...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jul 29, 2024
  • Article Date: 7/28/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws - Late Models, IRA Lightning Sprints
WILMOT RACEWAY MONDAY, JULY 29 WOR

WILMOT RACEWAY MONDAY, JULY 29 WOR...

7/29/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Monday, July 29, 2024) - Due to heavy rain on Monday morning at Wilmot Raceway, creating sodden land and track surface, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model and track officials have postponed Monday’s racing program. The decision was made with the best interests of driver safety and traveling race fans in mind. Series and track officials are looking for a suitable makeup date for the event. If you purchased a ticket in advance through...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Jul 29, 2024
  • Article Date: 7/29/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, World of Outlaws - Late Models, Bandits
Uttech, Sexton, Andrews, and Muell

Uttech, Sexton, Andrews, and Muell...

8/4/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, August 3, 2024)--Families started out the night helping youngsters gather up goodies in the Candy Drop and then families were a major theme in victory lanes on Wilmot Raceway's Family Candy Drop Night Saturday, August 3. The closest main event of the night came in the Wisconsin Auto Meter Powered By Gandrud Performance Wilmot Raceway Catalyst Exhibits 20-lap feature. History was made as 20-year-old Trinity Uttech of New Berlin became the first...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Aug 07, 2024
  • Article Date: 8/4/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, IRA Lightning Sprints
World of Outlaws Late Models at Wi

World of Outlaws Late Models at Wi...

8/6/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Tuesday, August 6, 2024)--After working with Wilmot Raceway to set a makeup date for the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models postponed race, Series and track officials decided to cancel the event as no viable date was available, but plan to visit the track in 2025. The Wisconsin dirt track will host the Series for the first time on Monday, July 28, 2025. Individuals who purchased a ticket for the event at Wilmot Raceway in 2024,...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Aug 07, 2024
  • Article Date: 8/6/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, World of Outlaws - Late Models
Johnson, Vandervere, Kreuser, and

Johnson, Vandervere, Kreuser, and...

8/15/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Wednesday, August 14, 2024)--Opening night of the Kenosha County Fair saw a horse-drawn hitch lead the National Anthem ceremonial lap and a driver nicknamed "Tiny Horse" capture the final race of the evening as sprinkles began to fall at Wilmot Raceway on Wednesday, August 14. Ryan "Tiny Horse" Johnson of Salem won his second 20-lap feature for the B&L Office Furniture powered by American Tire & Auto Repair of Kenosha and Lindenhurst Bandit 4-cylinder...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Aug 19, 2024
  • Article Date: 8/15/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, IRA Lightning Sprints
Wilson, Kuxhouse, and Heinert Clai

Wilson, Kuxhouse, and Heinert Clai...

8/18/2024
(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, August 17, 2024)--A 33-year drought came to an end for Greg Wilson of Benton Ridge, OH as he scored an impressive victory to highlight the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association (IRA) portion of the Roger Iles Tribute before a huge Kenosha County Fair crowd on Saturday, August 17. Roger Iles was one of the original IRA competitors and supporters of individual teams as well as the entire series over the years though his business in...more
Matt Myers
  • Matt Myers on Aug 19, 2024
  • Article Date: 8/18/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association
Raidart, Mertes, Andrews and Parke

Raidart, Mertes, Andrews and Parke...

8/27/2024
A hot summer's night began with a victory lane wedding at Wilmot Raceway. Rhonda Bell and Tommy "Mr. Excitement" Sexton of Twin Lakes in a pre-race afternoon event. Sexton has won several championships in various classes at Wilmot. Bell is a member of the Kenosha County Fair Board. Family reunions combined with three firsts for the season plus a duplicate winner highlighting the hotly contested on track features. Parker Jones of Mt. Pleasant shot out front from his...more
administrator
  • administrator on Aug 27, 2024
  • Article Date: 8/27/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
WILMOT RACEWAY CROWNS FOUR 2024 CH

WILMOT RACEWAY CROWNS FOUR 2024 CH...

9/15/2024
Four Wilmot Raceway track champions were crowned for the track's 74th season on the D.Wells Automotive of Gurnee, IL/Antioch NAPA Auto Parts Championship Night Saturday, September 14, 2024 with fours being wild. Union Grove's Joel Crowbridge captured his first ever Wilmot crown by 6 points with a fifth place finish in the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature. Eagle's Steve Mueller captured a class leading fourth 20-lap feature win of the season by 0.040 seconds catching Iron...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Sep 16, 2024
  • Article Date: 9/15/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Bandits
Fall Classic Finale

Fall Classic Finale

9/23/2024
The final night of the Inaugural Fall Classic for Wilmot Raceway had a little bit of everything as the facility on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds wrapped up its 74th season on Saturday, September 21. Blake Nimee of Yorkville, IL earned his first ever 410 Winged Outlaw Sprint Car Championship by capping the Wilmot series off with a victory in the 25-lap feature which was completed in a light shower. "This is very special," said Nimee, noting he had been racing sprint...more
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Sep 24, 2024
  • Article Date: 9/23/2024
Tags: Wilmot Raceway, IRA Lightning Sprints, 410 Sprints - Winged
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