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The traditional green flag on the southeastern Wisconsin motorsports season is coming back to the town where it was born. The "Let's Go Racing Motorsports Show" presented by Babicz Auto Racing Services(BARS) will be held on Saturday, April 20 at the Waukegan Harbor Marina on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Waukegan, IL. The official joint announcement came from Mike Babicz of BARS and Robert Allan Kutzler of Waukegan Port District on a rainy Tuesday, September 19. The two used to work together...more

With lightning in the air and rain not far off, the 2023 Wilmot Raceway season came to a close with the Fall Spectacular on Saturday, September 16. Wilmot completed its entire season schedule without losing a single night to weather. The Bandit 4-Cylinder Stock Cars concluded the point championships for Wilmot classes to highlight the program. Ryan Johnson of Salem, an automotive technician completing his fifth season of racing, captured his second title as he showed up for the National...more

Wilmot Raceway officials have made changes in the event time schedule for the Saturday, September 16 Fall Spectacular. Due to possible rain moving into the area in the evening, the grqndstands will open at 3:30 p.m. with on track activity getting underway at 3:45 p.m. and racing slated to start at 5:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 12:30 p.m. with drivers meeting at 3:30 p.m. Grandstand admission for everyone ages 12 and over is $20.00, with ages 11 and under admitted to the grandstand free. Pit...more

The 9th Annual IRA (Interstate Racing Association) Founders Night Open Wheel Spectacular saw three first time winners end up in victory lane along with a first time Wilmot Raceway season champion. The 25-lap Founders Night IRA Feature victory went to Gibson's Danny Schlafer. "I've been coming to Wilmot a long time with my dad and now driving a 410 winged sprint car myself, and finally I put it in victory lane," said D. Schlafer, a second generation driver who was joined by his dad Al, and the...more

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.

The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series is proud to release the following additional dates (having previously released April, May, & June dates) of their 2024 schedule. While there are still a couple of TBA's to finalize we felt it was important to get as much out now as possible. The month of June was quite busy, so July will begin with a weekend off prior to the Wilmot World of Outlaw weekend July 12-13. Then IRA goes back to work, heading to North Dakoda July 19-20 to join up with...more

The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association has announced its 2024 schedule, marking its 89th season of operation. This year, Advanced Fastening Supply will again be the title sponsor for the series. The AFS Badger Midget Series is set to visit seven different tracks, with seven doubleheader weekends, making for another interesting campaign. Here is a snapshot of what’s to come. April 20th marks the season opener as Badger visits Beaver Dam Raceway for the first time in three years. The...more

Having previously released April and May, the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints release a very busy tentative June schedule which not only includes some traditional IRA "home" venues, but also a co-sanctioned swing through Indiana which includes 3 first time IRA tracks plus another Hoosier facility IRA hasn't been to in 25 years. IRA is also proud to announce that 2024 will offer $4000 or more to win at all single day shows, and offer at least $400 to start. The month kicks off with The...more

Go to: http://www.wilmotraceway.com/rules/ to see the rules for the new division for 2024 of the Winged 604 Class.

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