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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

We have received the new 2024 Unified Street Stock Rules and the IMCA Modified Rules to share with our drivers. Please see on our website http://www.wilmotraceway.com/rules/ and select the 2024 Rules for either division for more information in preparation for the upcoming season. For IMCA Modifieds, more information can be found here on their website https://www.imca.com/rules/modified/. We will have the new Winged 604 rules posted soon! If other division rules change, we will be updating on...more

Please see our attached tentative schedule for 2024. There are some changes in the works and additions in the works as well with the plan to have the official schedule out by the 1st of the year. DATES: 4/20/2024 Open practice all divisions 4/27/2024 Open practice all divisions 5/4/2024 Opening night special. WingLESS Sprints, Lightning sprints, IMCA mods, Bandits 5/11/2024 Winged 604 Sprints, WingLESS Sprints, Street Stocks, IMCA Modifieds 5/15/2024 Open practice all divisions 5/18/2024...more

On behalf of everyone from the IRA Sprint Car Series, we'd love to extend our congratulations to Dave Olson and Mike Babicz for their induction into the Southeastern Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Fame. Pictured in order: Mike Babicz is truly one of the best in the business when it comes to knowledge of our sport here in Wisconsin and announcing. Dave Olson's photos and other contributions to the Wisconsin racing scene are unmatched and known by many. Dick Colburn (inaugural class of 2009) is a...more

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

Wilmot Raceway crowned a five-time Street Stock Champion in Rob Maule of Hebron, IL. Four-time Pfeiffer Trailer Sales IRA Lightning Sprints Champion is Mark Heinert of Waukesha The 2022 IRA Wingless Series Champion and 2021 Wilmot and IRA Rookie of the Year Clayton Rossmann of Wadsworth, IL, 2021 Wilmot Rookie of the Year at age 15, took his first CK Contractors/AutoMeter Powered By Gandrud Performance Parts Wisconsin Wingless Sprints Championship at Wisconsin's home for sprint car...more