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27 of the best of the Upper Midwest checked in to battle at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds at Wilmot Raceway. The teams were eager to finally take to the track as all other previous scheduled Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car had been rained out. Along with the 410 Sprint cars, they were joined by 42 Wisconsin Wingless Sprints, and 20 IRA Lightning Sprints. Hats off to the track crew for prepping the track and defending it against Mother Nature’s intent to cancel the event. Glad we had an...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 biggest Wisconsin sprint car weekend of the year is fast approaching, May 20-22, as the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series welcomes the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions for a traditional co-sanctioned tripleheader sprintacular. Advance tickets are available now for all three events, Friday May 20th at Wilmot Raceway, Saturday May 21st at Sheboygan Fair Park's Plymouth Dirt Track, and Sunday May 22nd at historic Angell Park Speedway. This is an ALL open wheel weekend, a a true...more

While unfortunately there is not a Kenosha County Fair going on this week, however we are extremely fortunate that part of the KCF tradition is going on, as there will be two nights of racing (Aug 21-22) this weekend at Wilmot Raceway. Friday night has Tony Stewart's Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions joining the Wisconsin based Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series in a co-sanctioned Sprint Car SPECTACULAR. And Tony Stewart himself is tentatively scheduled to compete,...more

Photo Credits: Emily Schwanke and Jerry Kulas While we’re still fine tuning some dates, and it should be known that a few of these dates are tentative, here is a peek at the 2023 schedules for all 3 IRA divisions. The schedule is loaded with successful traditional events, plus there are some new and exciting events too. And many great combo weekends. Let’s Go Racing! Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Apr 7-8 34 Raceway (IA) w/MOWA 15 Beaver Dam Raceway (WI) Wipperfurth Memorial,...more

Tickets On Sale Now BIG NEWS JUST ANNOUNCED REGARDING THE IRA & WILMOT RACEWAY!!! The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints have been a racing fixture for years during the Kenosha County Fair at Wilmot Raceway. While there won't be a Fair this year due to COVID, racing has proved that it can still go on in safe manner, so racing at Wilmot will go on as it has since opening in June. And what would have been the Kenosha County Fair races, will go on, and in a very exciting way. Wilmot Raceway and...more

The recipe for success consists of many ingredients; preparation, a support system, confidence...These drivers have mixed it up right and are serving up the wins. Cody Ledger visited Jackson Speedway with the JSTS and scored his second win of the season and second of his sprint car career. Billy Boles completed the Jackson sweep for EMI as he drove his Schnee to a win and completed the EMI sweep of the track last week. Mark Dobmeier grabbed two wins in the same week, one with the NSL at...more

Henchcraft tops the 50 win mark since the move to Lincoln in May. This week Murray Temple, Kevin Michnowicz, Mike Neau, Keith Ford, and Chris Sorin earned wins bringing the tally to 52. Sorin, a regular at Greenbush Race Park, represented JDC Sales flawlessly by sitting in victory lane. Keith Ford topped the field at Trailway Speedway in PA, while Mike Neau worked his magic at Wilmont Raceway in WI. The west coast was treated to Kevin Michnowicz triumph at Perris Speedway. Across the border,...more