By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 12, 2023 – In his final scheduled 2023 appearance with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series, Austin Hartmann guided his 87A Hartmann Racing 410 Sprint Car to his third A-main start of the season with “The Greatest Show on Dirt” in the Badger 40/Larry Hillerud Memorial at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, July 8.

With 32 410 Sprint Cars signed in for the night, Hartmann opened the program by ripping off the 18^th fastest qualifying lap with a time of 12.554 seconds around the three-eighths mile semi-banked clay oval.

After lining up fifth in the second 10-lap World of Outlaws heat race, Hartmann fell to sixth in the early going. After a caution on lap 5, Hartmann used a low move following the restart to move past Matt Vandevere into fifth in turn three on lap 6. He held on to punch his ticket to his third World of Outlaws A-main start of the 2023 season by placing fifth.

Hartmann’s fifth-place A-main transfer position heat race showing, netted him his first DIRTVision on-track interview with World of Outlaws Pit Reporter Chase Raudman.

“We just had a bad start there, but we were able to capitalize,” Hartmann said with the DIRTVision camera spotlight shining into the cockpit of his 87A machine. “I can’t thank my guys enough. They’re all giving it their all, so I have to give it my all.”

The Plymouth, Wis. driver rolled off 18^th in the 24-car Badger 40/Larry Hillerud Memorial field. After running as high as 16^th in the early going, Hartmann dropped out in the latter stages of the race. He was scored as finishing 19^th in a race won by Carson Macedo.

”I felt like it was a good overall night with the Outlaws,” Hartmann said. “Qualifying was good, which put us in a good position for the heat race.

”I had a terrible start in the heat, but thankfully a caution came out and I was able to pass back for the A-main transfer spot,” he said. “I also got some cool screen time with Chase [Raudman] down in the infield. The feature started off great, just fell off slightly and pulled off with an assembled car and took it for what it was.”

The 87A Hartmann Racing team is set to embark on a road trip west for a tripleheader weekend of Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association vs. Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA) 410 Sprint Car competition starting Thursday, July 13 at I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls, Minn. and continuing Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D.

Pit gates open at 4 p.m., followed by spectator gates at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. at I-94 Speedway on Thursday, July 13.

For the Buffalo Wild Wings – King of the Wings IRA vs. NOSA events at River Cities Speedway on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15, hot laps are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. with qualifying at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.

All 2023 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events are streamed live on FloRacing.

The 87A Hartmann Racing team recently debuted a new website, which can be accessed at https://www.team87a.com.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

The sponsorship partners for the 2023 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Schmidt’s Landscaping, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Steinpreis Trucking, KSI Supply Inc., Quasius Construction, SwitchGear Brewing LLC, TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Hopf Farms, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks and Maxim Chassis.

The 2023 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Hunter Annis, Eric Bergschultz, Parker Annis, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Hepfner Racing Products

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have Hepfner Racing Products on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2023 IRA season.

For well over a decade, Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) has led the racing industry in innovative designs and manufacturing technology.

HRP is directly involved with manufacturing, sales and design in Sprint Cars, Midgets, Modifieds, Late Models, NASCAR, Indy Car, SCCA, NHRA, karting, road racing, off-road and more. HRP’s continued success is led by a strong team of individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch innovation, technology, pricing and customer service.

Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) services as a sister company to Streeter Super Stands, under the parent company of Glenn Hepfner Incorporated. HRP’s products are made in the USA at its 80,000-square-foot facility, located at 2133 Constitution Ave. in Hartford, Wis.

For more information on Hepfner Racing Products (HRP), call 1-262-457-5015, email hrpsales@ghilaser.com or visit http://www.hrpracing.com/.

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Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing
2023 Upcoming Schedule

Thursday, July 13 – I-94 Speedway, Fergus Falls, Minn. (IRA-NOSA)
Friday, July 14 – River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, N.D. (IRA-NOSA)
Saturday, July 15 – River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, N.D. (IRA-NOSA)
Friday, July 21 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, July 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 29 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2023 Season
By The Numbers

Total Events – 19
IRA Events – 14
World of Outlaws Events – 3
All Star Events – 4
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 8
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 13
Heat Race Victories – 1
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0