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Despite waking up to sunny skies this morning, Saturday's forecast and the liklihood of rain, combined with high temperatures only in the 40's, Wilmot Raceway has decided to postpone their 2017 season opener and are cancelling tomorrow April 29th. The long range forecast has several dry days in it for next week which we could use to get more work done on the various projects going on at the speedway. Additionally, if things go as planned we hope to add an additional practice night for one...more

20 drivers for the Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA showed up to do battle on the high banks of the Beaver Dam Raceway. The field was a mix of experienced series regulars like Doug Schenck and the Koubas as well as drivers who were brand new to not only the series but racing cars in general. Qualifying was dominated by returning regulars, as Jake Kouba would collect fast time followed by Jordan Mattson. 3rd quick would be claimed by series newcomer Rod Colburn, nephew of 1975 and...more

The May 20th and 21st races at Wilmot Raceway and Angell Park Speedway just got a lot more exciting. As the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association (IRA) and The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions roll into two of southern Wisconsin's finest dirt tracks, they will be joined by a very special guest. Tony Stewart, known to many as Smoke, owner of the All Stars will be bringing his Rush Truck Centers 14 car with him. Tony expressed his hopes for more IRA and All Star co-sanctioned...more

There will be a new rulebook posted soon, but in the mean time, here are some rule changes. Starting from top..... Engines, Option 1....(in opening paragraph, change Maximum 1" carb spacer to.....Maximum 1 3/8" carb spacer, including 3/8 linkage clearing adapter. On parts list, very second line is the Quick Fuel carb, add this to the list..... , or Quick Fuel "IRA" 650 carb. On parts, Add a last line, Any steel harmonic balancer Lastly, add the following NEW Paragraph under Parts list in...more

A event procedure list which explains the typical Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series race night format has been posted on the website. I think this will be beneficial to everyone from competitor teams to fans. It is very similar to that of our brother series of the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints. These procedures have been proven, though customized specifically for the wingLESS series. We will update everyone regarding preseason practices, I know Wilmot, Beaver Dam, and 141 all plan on...more

IRA met with the main man at GM Performance at the RPM promoters Workshop in Daytona, and our Quick Fuel and MSD rep (same parent company) at RP Expo last week. Following that, next meeting was with industry legal team on proper rulebook language. Finishing everything up, should have in print within a week. No car construction changes. Wheel cover fasteners will be something new though not putting that rule into effect for a few weeks into season. Remember this from last year please, you will...more

The Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series by IRA has released a 25 race points schedule that has southeastern Wisconsin based group competing at 5 different venues. The series is a true traditional sprint car, though two economy engine packages power the group. Wilmot Raceway will be the home track for the third year division hosting 17 Saturday night events including appearances during Wilmot's World of Outlaw show July 29, during the annual IRA / All Star Challenge May 20, and with the Bumper To...more

Tulsa, OK - January 11, 2017 – The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association officials have announced the completion of the initial 2017 Badger Midget schedule which will be released at the end of January. Competitors will find a full schedule of events for the upcoming 81st BMARA season with the familiar and legendary Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, WI anchoring the schedule once again. The Angell Park Speedway will enter its 71st season of hosting Midget racing on the one third mile clay...more

There will be an informational meeting at the Brat Stop on the Wednesday January 18th at 7pm. Hope to see everyone there.

With Christmas here, and the New Year just a few days away, it's time to put last season behind us and start focusing on 2017. The early success of OUR wingLESS program has been outstanding, actually a huge success story within our industry. The growth it appears we are having this off-season is overwhelming, and with that being said we will definitely be upgrading our tech process and we certainly want everyone to keep that in mind when you are building your car AND ENGINE for competition...more