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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 »

Category Archives: Manitowoc

Neitzel, Russ Scheffler, Jackson and Ruh(2nd of year) pick up wins at Manitowoc.

By J. Tienor 

Friday, May 11th, Manitowoc, WI. – Greenbush Trading Post made the nights events possible. With carnations to the first 100 Moms in the stands and the Jr Fan Club enjoying festivities, the warm weather a welcome respite after the rain of the week prior. Another smooth, fast track greeted the racers during the feature events making for some fantastic racing.

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. 

EWSC Releases Tentative 2012 Schedule

2012 EWSC Racing Schedule 

Friday Night Racing at 7:00pm
Pit gates open at 4:30 * Grandstands at 5:30 Racing starts at 7:00
Regular race programs feature: Sprint Cars, Late Models, Grand Nationals & Street Stocks 

Sat, April 21st – Track work day, watch website www.ewscracing.net  for updates 

Schmidt, Buhler, & Gilles cap off Championship season with win, Fuller takes Hobby Stock win.

Story: J. Tienor

Friday, September 2, 2011, Manitowoc, WI – Fighting off another round of storms, the track preparation crew worked in another track to get the first night of the Labor Day Show in the books. Some furious racing brought a few incidents, but a good show for the hearty fans in the stands.

A&W Night at the Manitowoc County Fair winners Al Schlafer, Pete Parker, Logan Rhode, and Trevor Schmidt

Story: J. Tienor 

Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011; Manitowoc, WI – On the second night of racing hosted by the Manitowoc County Fair, a breezy, warm evening greeted racing fans as they entered the stands on  EWSC’s A&W Night at the Fair. After the storms the prior evening, the track crew did some great work getting the racing surface back in shape for a great show.

A Fantastic Night with Danny Schlafer, Russ Scheffler, Matt Yancey, and Jeremy Hebel winning features at Manitowoc

Friday, August 19th, 2011, Manitowoc WI – A unbearably hot day turned into a wonderful evening for a rescheduled Lakeside Pepsi Night at the Races, and welcoming Pennelopy’s Pizza of Chilton as a new nightly sponsor.

360 Sprints

With Tim Haddy (Waupan), Lance Fassbender (Burnett), Jeremy Schultz m(Beaver Dam), Scott Mohs (Sheboygan Falls), Tony Wondra (Campbellsport), and Dave Lisowe (Chilton) transferring to the rear of the A-Main from the B, Danny Schlafer (Sussex) and Scotty Neitzel (Beaver Dam) led the 360 Main to the green. Jeremy Schultz (Beaver Dam) experienced a mechanical issue and did not take the green. The Red flag quickly replaced it as a major incident occurred in Turn 1 with Mohs ending up on his lid. The rides of Brian Portschy (Plymouth), Paul Pokorski (West Bend), Kyle Marten (Sheboygan Falls) and Schlafer spent time in the pits and would return to the track.

Marten, Coppersmith, and Fuller pick up wins on Hales Corners Reunion Night, while Anvelink picks up George Scheffler Memorial Victory at Manitowoc

 Friday, August 5th, 2011, Manitowoc WI – With a huge crowd and pits overflowing with cars and drivers, Hales Corners Reunion Night and The George Scheffler Memorial were set to go off with a bang.

360 Sprints

With a large number of sprints in their second of 3 consectutive nights of competition, several drivers had to advance out of the B Main. They included Scotty Thiel (Sheboygan), Brandon McMullen (Plymouth), Randy Brunette (Chilton), Al Schlafer (Sussex), Jeremy Schultz (Beaver Dam), and Kurt Davis (West Allis).

Rolling out for the Feature, Jeff Wilke (Genoa) was on the pole, with Shane Wenninger (Kewaskum) and a second row of John Krebsbach (Cascade) and Kyle Marten (Sheboygan Falls).

Neitzel, Russ Scheffler, Thompson, and McDonald repeat winners in EWSC Action at Manitowoc

Friday, July 29, 2011; Manitowoc, WI. -  After a night of rain in the lakeshore area, a beautiful evening greeted fans as Holiday House Night at the Races went off without a hitch, with some fantastic racing in all divisions.

Schmidt, Scheffler, Thompson, and Koehler pick up wins in EWSC action.

Story: J Tienor 

July 22nd, 2011, Manitowoc, WI. – Uncertain weather during the day led to a great evening for Doug’s Skip’er Inn Night at the Races. Once again the track prep crew did an outstanding job giving the drivers a fast, multi-groove track and the fans saw some outstanding racing. 

Schmidt, Buhler, Vetting, & McDonald victorious at Manitowoc

By John Tienor

Friday, July 15th, 2001, Manitowoc, WI. – With soaring temperatures again, the haulers started pulling in early on Mueller’s Sales & Service and Oostburg Concrete Night at the races. With a coin drop sponsored by Minster racing, the kids were antsy in the grandstands to be first on the tarp. 

Luedke, Russ Scheffler, Lubach, & Koehler garner wins at EWSC Manitowoc

Story: J. Tienor 

July 8th, 2011, Manitowoc WI. – Soaring temperatures and strong breezes again made the track preparation crew work extra hard, and the result was a wide track with many places to pass. Action was hot and heavy in all races as drivers enjoyed their evenings. 

Schultz, Parker, Gilles, and Koehler pick up wins at EWSC

July 1st, 2011; Manitowoc, WI – On a quite windy, warm evening, EWSC celebrated Pat Rand Memorial Night at the Races a Mid-Season Championship Night. The fans were treated to a great show in all classes as the evening concluded with some great feature races and Hagar Nelsons Cash Giveaways to all feature winners and 1 other lucky ticket holder. 

Minster wins first ever, Rick Scheffler, Schmidt, & Koehler repeat!

June 24th, 2011, Manitowoc, WI. – After a week of being abused by Mother Nature, fans and drivers alike were ready for some racing. Thanks to the efforts of the EWSC track crew, Big Brothers, Big Sisters Night at the Races went on as planned on a warm, overcast night at the Manitowoc County Expo Grounds.

Dan Schlafer, Buhler, Gilles, and Koehler winners on BB&BS Night at the Races

Friday, June  17th, 20ll, Manitowoc WI. -  After a rain-out the week prior, another week of rain, and some quick work by the track crew before and during the show, the first of back to back Big Brother & Big Sisters Night at the Races went off as planned. With some fantastic racing side by side and sometimes three wide, the fans were treated to some great feature action.