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Wilmot, WI — Wilmot Raceway is gearing up for an exciting 2026 racing season with a diverse schedule that blends high-profile touring series, traditional Saturday night racing, and special fan-focused attractions. The 2026 calendar showcases the return of nationally recognized series, marquee sprint car events, and NEW themed race nights at the historic 3/8 mile clay oval. The season officially ramps up with open practices on April 25–26, leading into one of the year’s early highlights on May...more

Year 3 for the Midwest Legends Dirt Series season right around the corner, and we want to spotlight the tracks we will be visiting throughout the season. Some tracks will be familiar to fans of the MLDS while some tracks will be completely new. Let’s jump in and learn about some fantastic facilities!! The first of five new tracks for the series takes us to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin. The track that has been on the list of new facilities we wanted to visit is finally here and ready to...more

Due to temperatures predicted for tomorrow, we have adjusted our schedule: Pits open at 1PM Grandstands at 4PM Drivers meeting at 4:15PM Engine heat at 4:45PM Hotlaps/qualifying at 5:00PM Opening ceremonies at 5:45PM Racing at 6PM

410 Winged Outlaw Sprints Blake Nimee, Yorkville, IL #79 1 Feature Win, 4 Top 5s, 4 Top 10s 2 Dash Wins 2 Heat Wins Racing since 1999 Crew: Dad Rob Nimee, Jeff, Todd, Danny, Amy, Dave Sponsors: Captain Jim’s Yacht Sales, Super Shox, Duffy Fleet Service, Eberly Crane, Princeton Chevy GMC, CPV Paint & Graphics, Torque Brake Fluid, Kistler Racing Engines, R&H Racing Equipment, KPC Chassis, Smith Titanium, Behling Racing Equipment, The Clubhouse Bar and Grille, HRP Racing Products, Feed Mill Bar...more

Catalyst Exhibits WingLess Sprints Chris Klemko, Bristol, WI #70 2x Wilmot Champion 2020, 2024 11 Starts, 0 Feature wins, 7 top 5s, 9 top 10s. 4 Heat wins. Sons: Marshall & Cade Occupation – Heavy Equipment Operator/Business Owner Birthday – December 24 Crew Members: Joe, Kevin, John, Marshall, Cade, Bud, Matt, Chris Sponsors: Zirbel Concrete, CK Contractors, American Family Insurance-Kristen Olsen Agency, Golhke Well Drilling, Lucas Oil, Oak Creek Automotive, M3 Custom Creations Second...more

C.J. Malueg, Johnsburg, IL #13 4 Fast Times 4 Heat Wins 3 Feature Wins 4 Hard Chargers Work – Heavy Equipment Operator Multi-Lightning Sprint Championships Crew Members – Mike Malueg, Tyler Malueg, B.J. Irwin, Michael Olsen Sponsors – Don’s Machine Shop, Platinum Converting, Benders Bar & Grill, Hawg Heaven, Esscoe, JBT Enterprises, Ameritemp, Nick Electric, Ultimate Detail, Lucky Dog Bags & Swag, Polish’d, Force 1 Performance, Glashagel Homes, Bull Valley Auto Body, Fanella’s, ITH Bolting,...more

Lift Pro Powered By Gandrud Chevrolet Winged 604 Sprints Tommy Sexton, Twin Lakes, WI #83 4 Feature Wins, 8 top 5s, 9 top 10s in 12 Starts(Including 3 NP) 3 Heat Wins Birthday – March 9 Wife – Rhonda(Married 8/24/2024 at Wilmot Raceway) Children – Jennifer, Ryan, Garrett, Morgan; Grandson – Braxton. 27th Season Racing – 1995 Wilmot Mini-Modified Champion; 1996 Modified Racing Association(MRA) Champion; 1999-2010-2011 Wilmot 410 Winged Outlaw Sprint Champion Hobbies – Snowmobiles, street rods,...more

Joel Crowbridge, Union Grove, WI - #28c 7 Starts - 1 Feature Win, 3 2nds, 1 3rd, 2 5ths; 4 Heat wins, 3 2nds, 1 3rd, 1 4th, 1 5th Wife – Kelly; Son – Colton; Dog/crew – Harris. Birthday – June 1 Work – Fork Truck Repair Technician Sponsors – Wolter, Bonafide Security Solutions, S&S Tool, Behling Racing Equipment, Dirt Star Pull Bars, Harris (Chassis) by Clint Parsons, Prime FX, Suggitt A 41-year-old, the second generation driver (Dad-Scott Crowbridge still competes) enjoys racing having been...more

Blake Kreuser, Kenosha, WI #8 7 Features – 3 Wins, 6 top 5s, 7 top 10s, 5 Heat wins 9th Season of Racing Wife – Summer Crew – Summer, Corey, Craig Birthday June 16 Sponsors – Camosy Construction, Performance Motorsports, Eric Ricco-Dent Wizard, K&J Painting, Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill, Top Tier Mechanical, Lake County Pipe, Crystal Valley Landscape & Lawn Care, Dairy Queen-Kenosha, American Erecting Blake’s racing history started with four-wheelers at age 8, progressing to four-cylinder stock...more

11-75 Sports Bar Complex IRA Lightning Sprints Mark Heinert, Waukesha, WI #55 Racing since 1998. 5x Wilmot Raceway Lightning Sprint Champion 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024 – 2x IRA Champion 2023, 2024 3x Badger Kart Club Champion 5 Starts, 1 Feature win, 2-2nds, 1-3rd, 1-10th(DNF), 4 Top 5s and 4 Top 10s. 2 Heat wins. Wife – Michelle; Daughters-Mikayla & Makenzie Crew Chief – Kris Hoegsted, Dad-Ed Heinert. Supporters – Discovery Designs Refrigeration, VMETALS, Sunshine Cleaning, Ferrito &...more