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Mike Mullen Becomes First Repeat Feature Winner at Oshkosh Speedzone as he Collects Modified Checkered

Oshkosh, WI, May 18, 2012:  With nearly ideal weather conditions taking place the largest field of the 2012 racing season took to the racing surface as Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway played host to a program presented by Total Power Sales and Oshkosh Lanes.   A total of 133 cars checked into the pit area for the program More »

Eric Arneson Earns First Career IMCA Modified Feature Win at Luxemburg

By Greg Aregoni May 18, 2012; Luxemburg, WI – Eric Arneson earned his first career sanctioned IMCA Modified feature win at Luxemburg Speedway on Friday night. The win is his second modified win in as many weeks. Other winners were Brandon Czarapata (IMCA Stocks) Jeremy Cota (IMCA Sportmods) Scott Boulanger(IMCA Hobby Stocks) Jason Kostichka(Street Stocks) More »

Racers, Fans Hoping to Keep Early Season Action Going at ABC

 by Nick Gima May 18, 2012; Ashland, WI — Stock car racing fans in the Northland know that you learn not to trust the weather in May. But after last weekend’s unseasonably warm temperatures made for an ideal night to attend the season opener at the ABC Raceway, racers and fans hope that the recent More »

Oshkosh Speedzone Serves Up Another Night of Thriiling Racing Action This Friday Evening

May 16, 2012; Oshkosh, WI, May 16, 2012 -  The 2012 racing season has thrilled fans with near record car counts and exciting on track action as the third-mile clay oval has been having an extremely successful start to the season. This week the trend will continue as Oshkosh Lane and Automotive Supply Company will More »

Nason’s Landscasping Presents Round 1 of Gilley’s Cool 5 Series

May 17, 2012, Rockford, IL – All four NASCAR divisions will be in action when Nason’s Landscaping Round number one of the Gilley’s Cool 5 Series this Saturday night May 19 at Rockford Speedway.  Strong fields in the NASCAR Stanley Steemer Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Miller Lite American Short Trackers and RockStar Energy RoadRunners More »

IRA Sprints Make First Beaver Dam Raceway Appearance of 2012

May 16, 2012; Beaver Dam, WI -  The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series continues its 2012 racing season this Saturday evening, May 19th with a trip to Beaver Dam Raceway.   The event will mark the first of four appearances for the 410 outlaw sprints at the third-mile clay oval. Two races are More »

Kasperek Stays Red Hot at Seymour Super Speedway

By Greg Aregoni May 13, 2012; Seymour, WI – Racing matched the weather Sunday Night at Seymour Super Speedway. Gary Kasperek only knows victory lane so far in the 2012 racing season in the Street Stocks. He has won all three main events this season. Other winners from Sunday included Jason Czarapata (IMCA Modifieds) Brandon More »

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Speedzone Roars Back Into Action On B-104/Total Power Sales Night This Friday

Oshkosh, WI, May 9, 2012: After a successful start to the 2012 season last Friday evening, the Oshkosh Speedzone roars to life again this Friday evening, May 11th as the raceway hosts another exciting five division racing program. The event will be presented by two longtime track supporters.

Algoma Motors Night and Mother’s Day Special at Luxemburg Speedway

 By Greg Aregoni  

May 9, 2012; Luxemburg, WI- This Friday Night May 11th, the second night of the season is slated to take place at Luxemburg Speedway. Algoma Motors will be sponsoring the night. Racing gets started at 7 p.m. Mothers who are accompanied to the races with their children will receive admission for half price on her adult ticket. The five regular divisions will be in action.  

Doubleheader Weekend: Street Drags and NASCAR Racing at LaCrosse

May 9, 2012; West Salem, WI - Join us this Saturday night as Christen Farm Nursery presents the action and excitement of the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, North Country Contractors Sportsmen and United Auto Supply Thunderstox.  Plus, the it’s Mothers’ Day this weekend and that means the ladies will take it to the track in the annual Queen Bees Race!

Garfield is the Top Cat at Rockford!

 By: Eric Huenefeld

May 5, 2012; Loves Park, IL -  It’s a badge of honor to be a Late Model feature winner at the Rockford Speedway. Drivers old and young, experienced and novice, have all been humbled by the famed high banked track. When a driver is finally able to take the trip to victory lane, it’s a special thing. A first time winner would indeed top the Late Model field on this Saturday evening during Pepsi Kid’s Night, as 20 year old Mitch Garfield traded blows with some of the very best en route to the checkered flag in the 30 lap Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Model feature event.

Wet Weather Cancels Seymour Spedway

May 6, 2012; Seymour, WI – Due to heavy rainfall through the past 24 hours, NEW dirt officials have decided to cancel the planned races for Sunday, May 6, 2012. Racing will resume next week, Sunday, May 13th at 5pm.

Next week will be General Distributors and Hansel Trucking Night.  Seymour Super Speedway’s GPS Address is Seymour Speedway, 637 North Main St. Seymour, WI 54165. The track phone number is 1-920-833-7726. You can contact Cosmo at 1-920-420-8838.

Sexton Victorious In Sprint Action at Wilmot Raceway Season Opener

by Jeffrey Sachse

May 5, 2012; Wilmot, WI -  It took hot acting on the track to keep fans warm on a cool and damp evening for those attending the Wilmot Raceway season opening racing event at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds. Those in attendance were treated to a show with well over 100 cars taking to the third-mile clay oval as part of the five division program.

 

Defending 410 Sprint champion Tommy Sexton would hold off Mike Kertscher for the victory as he seeks to repeat the title in 2012.  Scott Kuxhouse came away with the Modified feature victory after a fierce battle with Mike Simons Jr.  In the Mini-Sprints is was Nick Scanlon taking the first feature checkered of the year. Rob Maule would dominate the non-stop Street Stock feature for the victory, while in the combined 4 cylinder main event Jake Greensley topped the Pro 4 class and Scott Redden notched the victory in the Bandits.

Erickson Opens Title Defense With Victory at Jefferson

by Andrew Schaller

May 5, 2012; Jefferson, WI. -  Fort Atkinson’s Jason Erickson kicked off his 2011 Late Model Title defense in style on Saturday night by capturing the Radio Doctor 50 lap Late Model feature on season opening night at Wisconsin’s Action Track. On a night in which he also laid claim to quick time in qualifying, Erickson looked to start a quest to add a rare fifth championship to his racing resume in the 2012 campaign.

Schmidt, Russ Scheffler, Minster, Ruh and Mueller victorious on Opening Night at Manitowoc

May 5, 2012;  Manitowoc, WI. -After several days of downpours, competitors and fans alike were anxious for action on opening night. Several hours of track preparation resulted in some furious racing across all divisions. Many thanks to all who made the trip to make the night a huge success. 

McGrath Mops Up On 141 Mod Foes – Record 168 Cars Show Up In Six Class Show

May 5, 2012; Francis Creek, WI– Neosho’s Mitch McGrath passed Fremont’s Mike Wedelstadt for the lead on lap seven and battled defending track champ Shawn Jerovetz in the final laps to capture the modified feature at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek on Stock’s Harley Davidson/21 Guns Saloon night.

A weekly record of 168 cars checked in to do battle.  The field included 24 modifieds, 19 Brian Peterson Grand Nationals, 31 stock cars, 31 street stocks, 42 IMCA northern sportmods and 22 sport fours.

2012 Racing Season Gets Underway at “The Zone” – Mike Mullen Captures Mod Main on WXMM92.9fm Opener

May 4, 2012; Oshkosh, WI -  Just 24 hours prior to the first green flag of the 2012 season.  Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway and the surrounding area received over 5 inches of rain putting opening night in doubt.  But thanks to a skilled track prep crew the season got underway as scheduled with racing starting promptly at 7:00pm.

123 cars checked into the pit area lead by 39 Automotive Supply Company Modifieds.  The Leon’s Frozen Custard IMCA Northern Sport Modifieds had 25 participants as did the Miller Lite Grand Nationals.  17 drivers checked into the pit area in the Total Power Sales Street Stocks and the Lynn’s Service Center Dirt Devils.

Hansel Trucking Night at Seymour Super Speedway

By Greg Aregoni

May 5, 2012 – Seymour,WI – Hansel Trucking is the sponsor this Sunday’s racing at Seymour Super Speedway. This will be the third point’s night of the season. Racing gets underway at 5 p.m.

Shawn Kilgore and Benji LaCrosse waged a classic war last week in the Budweiser IMCA Modified feature event. Kilgore edged LaCrosse at the line for the win. Jason Czarapata holds a 2 point advantage over Mike Mullen for the series point lead.

Cochart, Heinz, Long, Boulanger and Liegeois Triumph at Luxemburg Speedway

By Greg Aregoni
May 4, 2012; Luxemburg, WI – In a cool opener which was almost beaten by mother nature, five feature winners prevailed at Luxemburg Speedway. Cory Cochart won his first career IMCA Modified Feature. Other winners included: John Heinz (IMCA Stockcars) Josh Long (IMCA Sportmods) Scott Boulanger (IMCA Hobby Stocks) and Ralph Liegeois Jr (4 Cylinders)

Thunderhill Raceway Drivers Meeting Wed. May 9

By Edward Anschutz
May 5, 2012, Sturgeon Bay, WI. - Prestige Yacht Coatings Thunderhill Raceway will  hold a drivers meeting on Wednesday, May 9. Meeting will take place at The Draft Haus Sports Bar at 7:00pm. The Draft Haus is located at 901 Egg Harbor Rd. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54125

The Oshkosh Speedzone will be racing tonight May 4th

May 4, 2012, Oshkosh, WI. - The County Parks department has agreed to allow us to use the main parking lot as our pit area as a one time use.
Drivers and crew must enter the facility off of Hwy 76 (usual pit entrance) and proceed to pit area. Spectators must enter off County Y, main entrance. Pit lane will be used so if you can bring a 4 wheeler or golf cart to haul your tires and such to pit lane that would be help full.

Kids FREE and Candy Scramble Saturday at Rockford

May 3, 2012; Loves Park, IL. - The first of four kids’ nights will take place Saturday Night May 5 at Rockford Speedway during Pepsi Night.  Children ages eleven and under will be admitted free and the first five hundred kids through the gate will receive a free DOC 360/Driver X Racing poster as well as a family four pack to Mt. Olympus in Wisconsin Dells courtesy of ESPN 1380am. 

Full night of Fun and action this Saturday at LaCrosse

May 3, 2012; West Salem, WI. - The 2012 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series will set stage this Saturday night, May 5th, as Whelen Engineering presents the action and excitement of the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, North Country Contractors Sportsmen and United Auto Supply Thunderstox.  Plus, the Window World Hornets will take to the track and show the action and excitement they provide on the tight tricky quarter mile track.