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Matt Vandervere used a late race move to drive under Doug Schenck and pick up the win in the Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS feature at Beaver Dam Raceway. This would be Vandervere's 3rd win in as many wingLESS races at Beaver Dam. 33 AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Series preserves by the IRA teams showed up at the Beaver Dam Raceway to compete in the Wipperfurth Memorial. Doug Schenk was quick time over teammate Craig Campton. Chris Dodd was 3rd quick, followed by another pair of teammates in...more

Our 2019 WI season opener is this Saturday at Beaver Dam Raceway, it's the annual Wipperfurth Memorial featuring the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints, AutoMeter WI wingLESS Sprints presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts, and the Badger Midgets. A great trio. We ask that our IRA teams arrive early. Teams will be allowed to enter the pits early. We have membership cards to get out to many yet, rule books, respective series decals to get handed out at pill draw, transponders to...more

Don't forget to stop by the IRA souvenir trailer on Saturday at Beaver Dam or anytime during the season to get your new 2019 IRA merchandise while it lasts.

The IRA is proud to announce that Gandud Chevrolet located in Green Bay, Wisconsin will be returning as a presenting sponsor, as well as the Official Chevrolet/GM Parts Supplier for our wingLESS series. The official title of the group for 2019 will be the AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts. Gandrud Chevrolet will once again proivide a complete GM604 to anchor the product drawing for the wingLESS group at IRA's annual post season awards...more

The IRA sanctioned AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Performance Parts is proud to announce their 30 race 2019 schedule. The series which had the most growth of any sprint car series in the country over the past two years, will open their 5th season April 20th at Beaver Dam Raceway as part of the Jim Wipperfurth Memorial sharing the card in the all open wheel with the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and the Badger Midgets.The same trio returns...more

IRA SALUTES ITS’ CHAMPIONS, BLACKHURST & COX 12/15 Milwaukee, WI The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) hosted its’ 52nd annual Awards Banquet, honoring their Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints presented by Gandrud Chevrolet, Saturday at Milwaukee’s Hilton Garden Inn Grand Ballroom. A capacity crowd of 350 filled the festive room honoring the 43 combined eligible teams. The comedic voice of the IRA, Ray Underwood, kept the large room...more

Constituents Announce Formation of Sprint Car Council Sanctioning Bodies, Tracks, Car Owners and Drivers Unite (Nov. 19, 2018) – In an effort to advance the sport of sprint car racing, constituents from across the country representing sanctioning bodies, tracks, car owners, chassis builders and drivers have announced the formation of a sprint car council. It is believed to be the first of its kind in the sprint car industry. The intent and purpose of the council is to improve communication...more

2018 was a banner year for the Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints Presented by the IRA. The series, in only its 4th season, saw 55 different drivers from 5 states compete in the 20 events throughout 2018. The drivers come from diverse racing backgrounds, some having never raced a car before while others had immense experience, produced great racing action every week, and the economic rules made it possible for many teams to challenge for the win from week to week. Matt Vandervere was a...more

Don't forget to get your banquet ticket order forms in the mail by tomorrow to receive the ticket discount. Forms available under the rules section of the website.

Bill Balog once again used a last corner pass to beat Tony Stewart, while Ryan Zielski went 4 wide at the flag stand to pick up the Wisconsin wingLESS victory on a night that saw the largest non co-sanctioned event purse in IRA history, largest count of sprint cars in the state of Wisconsin and multiple series champions crowned. All eyes were on the Plymouth Dirt Track for night two of the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships, as well as the final night of both the Rocky Rococo Pizza Challenge...more