LaSalle yields fast start, early end for Arenz

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz entered his sixth Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event of the 2026 season at LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Ill. on Saturday, May 30. – Shawn Mueller Photography

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 3, 2026 – Travis Arenz Motorsports entered Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition with plenty of promise on Saturday, May 30, at LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Ill., but mechanical issues left it with little to show for its efforts.

With 37-cars signed in, Arenz clicked off the second-fastest qualifying lap in 11.905 seconds around the quarter-mile high-banked dirt oval. After advancing from fourth to second in the second eight-lap heat race, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver gained a dash berth for the six consecutive IRA event.

A fourth-place showing in the second four-lap dash placed Arenz in the eighth starting spot for the 30-lap A main. However, after completing just one lap, Arenz’s 25T machine suffered a rear-end failure, ending his night with a 23rd-place finish on his stats sheet.

It marked Arenz’s first finish outside of the top 10 in 2026 IRA action.

“The night went decent until feature time,” Arenz said. “Overall, the car was good. I feel I just needed to be a little better. Unfortunately, on the second lap of the feature, our almost brand-new rear end expired, which sidelined us for the rest of the night.”

The team’s plans for the upcoming weekend are to be determined. Check the Travis Arenz Motorsports pages on Facebook and X for schedule confirmation.

The 2026 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Professional Plating Inc., Pfeffer Trucking, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopf Family Funeral Homes, Carbliss, Pallet Works, Oostburg State Bank, Sonntag Plumbing, Jensen Sales and Service, Fastenal, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Lake Auto Glass, Arenz Auto Detailing, Hair Fellers Barbershop, and Duehring Tax Service.

All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com.

Additional information about Travis Arenz Motorsports can be found on the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Oostburg Concrete

In 1946, six partners joined hands to form Oostburg Concrete Products. The original owners purchased special equipment to manufacture a wide range of concrete items, which they used during the summer months for construction work.

Oostburg Concrete Products’ recent investment in equipment allows the company to pour concrete through most of the winter months.

One of the original owners, Gordon Veldboom Sr., became the sole owner in 1959. Today, the company is owned and operated by Gordon J. Veldboom Jr., his wife, Helen, and their son, John.

Oostburg Concrete Products offers a complete line of concrete and masonry services, including footings, poured concrete walls, concrete floors, driveways, sidewalks, flatwork, fireplaces and exterior brick and stone.

Oostburg Concrete Products crews cover a large territory, including jobs in Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha and Winnebago counties.

For more information or to inquire about services, contact Oostburg Concrete Products by email at terry@oostburgconcrete.com, via phone at 920-564-3341 or by visiting  http://www.oostburgconcrete.com/.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Upcoming Schedule

TBD – Check Travis Arenz Motorsports on Facebook and X for schedule updates

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 7
IRA Events – 6
World of Outlaws Events – 0
Midwest Open Wheel Association Events – 1
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 1
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 6
Heat Race Victories – 1
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 6
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Post makes progress in Plymouth 360 Sprint Car action

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Randy Post collected a 17th place showing in the 25-lap Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 30. – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 2, 2026 – Randy Post took another step forward in working his way back into regular Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car competition by registering a solid effort at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, May 30.

In his second start of the 2026 season and just his fourth since the end of the 2024 season, Post opened the night by qualifying 19th overall in the 30-car PDTR 360 Sprint Car field with a lap of 13.584 seconds.

After placing seventh in the second eight-lap heat race, Post started 11th in the 12-lap B main needing a top-six finish to advance to the 25-lap main event.

Post dodged several mishaps throughout an eventful B main, including four caution flags, to finish sixth and earn the 22nd starting spot in the A main.

The fifth-year Sprint Car racer stayed clean throughout the 25-lap main event to register a 17th-place showing.

“I am enjoying the total amount of laps we are able to turn in a night right now,” Post Said. “After being out of it for a while, it is definitely helping me recondition myself to the car, and we have been trying some things, and most of them are not working.

“But, with the help of ‘Uncle Paul’ Pokorski, I think we finally found an issue I have been chasing for a few years,” he said. “I didn’t change anything on the car from qualifying to feature. Paul finally found something that made the feature feel so much better. I am definitely looking forward to expanding on what we can do from here.”

Post is planning to compete at The Plymouth Dirt Track this Saturday, June 6, when the PDTR 360 Sprint Cars compete in support of the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series.

Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2026 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Oostburg Automotive, Nyhof Insulation, Harbor Lights Resort, PMI, Behling Racing, Gundrum Trucking, and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Oostburg Automotive

Randy Post Racing is pleased to have Oostburg Automotive back as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 campaign.

Since opening in November 2013 under the ownership of Eric Woleban, Oostburg Automotive has been a full-service automotive repair center that prides itself on customer satisfaction and doing the job right the first time.

The trained staff at Oostburg Automotive covers oil changes, tire rotation, balancing, repair, mounting and alignment services, as well as general AC, headlight, bulb, coolant flushes and transmission services, along with Interstate battery installation and light diesel work.

In 2021, Oostburg Automotive expanded to include an additional service bay on the south side of its building, located at 1147 Center Ave. in Oostburg, Wis.

To contact Oostburg Automotive, call 920-564-5030 or visit http://oostburgautomotive.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

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Randy Post Racing
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA)

Randy Post Racing
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 2
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 2
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 2
A Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 2
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Schmidt sweeps to Angell Park MSA victory  

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Three-time and defending MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association champion Ben Schmidt of Plymouth earned his 54th career MSA A-main victory at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, May 31. – MSA Sprints photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 31, 2026 – It was a case of different night, same result for three-time and defending MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association champion Ben Schmidt of Plymouth in the MSA’s first appearance of the 2026 season at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., on Sunday, May 31.

One night after nailing down a flag-to-flag MSA A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track, Schmidt did it again at Angell Park, leading all 25 laps on the way to a weekend sweep and his second main event win of the year.

Schmidt outpowered outside front row starter Bill Taylor of Boltonville to gain the lead of the 25-lap MSA main event in turn one of the opening lap. By lap 5, Schmidt had opened a full straightaway cushion over Taylor.

The 26-year veteran caught the back of the field on lap 6 as MSA rookie Carter Chevalier of Andover, Minn., who started third, moved past Taylor to take over second.

The first of three caution flags appeared on lap 15 when MSA rookie Weston Finke of Mayville stopped in turn three. Following the restart, Tristan Furseth of Cambridge made a big run to storm to take over second before another caution flag was displayed when Chevalier stopped along the backstretch on lap 18.

After the third and final caution flag appeared for debris on lap 19, Schmidt pulled away over the final six laps on the way to his 54th career MMW Industrial Supply MSA main event victory.

“I hadn’t been all that good here before I got my first win here a couple years ago,” Schmidt said. “The car was awesome tonight. It was spot on anywhere I put it on the track. It feels great to sweep the weekend at Plymouth last night and again here at Angell Park tonight. I need to thank my crew and all my sponsors for all their hard work and support to help make this all happen.”

Fourth starter Eric Wilke of Genesee placed second, Taylor was third, defending Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion Kevin Karnitz of West Bend finished fourth after starting eighth, and 10th starter T.J. Smith of Greenville completed the top five.

Furseth and Ion Stear of Hebron, Ill., crossed the finish line second and third, respectively. However, both Furseth and Stear were disqualified for a driveline component infraction.

T.J. Smith topped the 22-car MSA field to earn fast qualifier honors with a lap of 13.366 seconds.

The MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association is set to run in support of the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series this Saturday, June 6 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

Pits open at 2 p.m. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.

To order tickets, visit sls.showare.com

For more information on the 2026 Midwest Sprint Car Association season, visit www.msasprints.com or check out the Midwest Sprint Car Association Facebook page.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through a diverse array of promotional strategies and methods, including press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design and book publishing services.

 

MMW Industrial Supply
Midwest Sprint Car Association
Angell Park Speedway
Sun Prairie, Wis.
May 31, 2026

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 35-Ben Schmidt [1]; 2. 24X-Eric Wilke [4]; 3. 69-Bill Taylor [2]; 4. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [8]; 5. 69S-TJ Smith [10]; 6. 7-Lance Fassbender [12]; 7. 68T-Tyler Davis [11]; 8. 5-Chad Stouthamer [22]; 9. 59-Ethon Stear [6]; 10. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [16]; 11. 11-Tony Wondra [17]; 12. 51C-Brok Clifcorn [21]; 13. 59S-Hayden Schmuhl [19]; 14. 25-Cody Schlafer [15]; 15. 55S-Ryan Sawusch [20]; 16. (DNF) 14AJ-Ryan Zielski [9]; 17. (DNF) 22B-Brandon Berth [14]; 18. (DNF) 5C-Carter Chevalier [3]; 19. (DNF) 20W-Weston Finke [18]; 20. (DNF) 14J-Joseph Hintz [13]; (DQ) 57-Tristan Furseth [7]; (DQ) 19-Ion Stear [5]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 24X-Eric Wilke [1]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt [2]; 3. 57-Tristan Furseth [3]; 4. 69S-TJ Smith [4]; 5. 14J-Joseph Hintz [5]; 6. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [7]; 7. 51C-Brok Clifcorn [6]; 8. 5-Chad Stouthamer [8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 69-Bill Taylor [1]; 2. 59-Ethon Stear [2]; 3. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski [3]; 4. 68T-Tyler Davis [4]; 5. 25-Cody Schlafer [5]; 6. 11-Tony Wondra [6]; 7. 55S-Ryan Sawusch [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 5C-Carter Chevalier [1]; 2. 19-Ion Stear [2]; 3. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [3]; 4. 7-Lance Fassbender [4]; 5. 22B-Brandon Berth [5]; 6. 20W-Weston Finke [6]; 7. 59S-Hayden Schmuhl [7]

Qualifying 1: 1. 69S-TJ Smith, 13.366 [1]; 2. 57-Tristan Furseth, 13.368 [8]; 3. 35-Ben Schmidt, 13.439 [5]; 4. 24X-Eric Wilke, 13.710 [2]; 5. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 13.759 [7]; 6. 51C-Brok Clifcorn, 13.820 [4]; 7. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 13.842 [3]; 8. 5-Chad Stouthamer, 14.379 [6]

Qualifying 2: 1. 68T-Tyler Davis, 13.548 [5]; 2. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski, 13.656 [1]; 3. 59-Ethon Stear, 13.908 [2]; 4. 69-Bill Taylor, 13.991 [4]; 5. 25-Cody Schlafer, 14.031 [7]; 6. 11-Tony Wondra, 14.091 [6]; 7. 55S-Ryan Sawusch, 14.498 [3]

Qualifying 3: 1. 7-Lance Fassbender, 13.584 [7]; 2. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 13.594 [2]; 3. 19-Ion Stear, 13.639 [6]; 4. 5C-Carter Chevalier, 13.746 [4]; 5. 22B-Brandon Berth, 13.971 [1]; 6. 20W-Weston Finke, 14.363 [5]; 7. 59S-Hayden Schmuhl, 14.472 [3]

Schmidt, Muehlbauer, Urban, Boden bag Plymouth wins

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Ben Schmidt of Plymouth claimed his 29th career Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 30.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 30, 2026 –Plymouth Dirt Track Racing put a stamp on the first quarter of the 2026 racing season with four drivers standing tall in victory lane on Saturday, May 30, at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

In the 25-lap Akright Auto 360 Sprint Car main event, two-time division champion Ben Schmidt of Plymouth held off a heated charge from T.J. Smith of Greenville to earn his first A-main victory of the 2026 campaign.

Jeff Muehlbauer of Elkhart Lake fended off Jake Richards of Neskoro to seal a victory in the 25-lap Oostburg Automotive Grand National division.

Matt Urban of Milwaukee earned his second A-main victory of the season in the 25-lap Sheboygan Flooring B Mod headliner.

Former PDTR Micro Sprint track champion Zach Boden of Cambridge raced to victory in the 25-lap main event for the visiting Badger Midgets in the series’ first appearance at The Plymouth Dirt Track since 2023.

Polesitter Ben Schmidt grabbed the lead on the drop of the green flag in the 25-lap PDTR 360 Sprint Car A main with division rookie Carter Chevalier of Andover, Minn., who started third, following in second.

Schmidt pulled out to a comfortable full-straightaway lead in the early stages before reaching slower traffic on lap 7, which allowed Chevalier to cut the gap. Meanwhile, sixth starter T.J. Smith of Greenville charged up to slip into second on lap 13.

One lap later, the first of two caution flags appeared when Katelyn Krebsbach of Johnsburg and Plymouth’s Justin Erickson collided on the frontstretch. Following the restart, Smith moved in to pressure Schmidt for the top spot before the second and final caution flag flew on lap 18 when Chevalier spun to a stop in turn one.

The final eight laps produced an intense duel between Schmidt and Smith with both drivers using every inch of the multi-groove racing surface to find an advantage.

Smith used the high line to put even for the lead on a few occasions, but Schmidt expertly positioned his car to fend off Smith’s advances on the way to his 29th career PDTR 360 Sprint Car victory. It was also the 53rd main event win of Schmidt’s Midwest Sprint Car Association career, which pushed him past Danny Schlafer into second place on the all-time MSA A-main victory list.

Smith had to settle for second, Brandon Berth of Cascade charged up from the 10th starting spot to place third, defending PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Kevin Karnitz came home fourth after starting fifth, and Tyler Davis of Franklin advanced from the 13th starting position to round out the top five.

Jeff Muehlbauer of Elkhart Lake recorded his fourth career Oostburg Automotive Grand National main event win at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 30.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Brad Weiss of Cascade led the first 10 laps of the PDTR Grand National main event from the pole before the third in a string of caution flags was displayed on lap 10. Following the restart, sixth starter Jeff Muehlbauer used a low move to vault into the lead on lap 11.

Three-time and defending PDTR Grand National champion Will Sorce of Franksville trailed Muehlbauer into second on lap 12. Two laps later, Sorce pulled in to challenge for the lead. However, Sorce’s bid for the lead ended when he slowed and pulled into the infield, ending with a mechanical issue on lap 15.

Following the fourth and final caution flag of the race on lap 21, 12th starter Jake Richards put together a big run to shoot into second place and run down Muehlbauer for the lead.

With Richards coming on strong, Muehlbauer held tight to secure his fourth career PDTR Grand National A-main victory by one car length.

Richard finished a fast-closing second, third starter Will Schumacher of Hartford was third, Jack Wiroll of Sheboygan started and finished fourth, and Josh Pierce of Adell moved up from the ninth starting spot to place fifth.

Brendan Ostrowski of Milwaukee used a huge start to lead the opening lap of the PDTR B Mod A main from his inside second row starting position. Following the first of three caution periods, fifth starter Matt Urban raced in to pressure Ostrowski for the lead on lap 9.

Following another caution flag on lap 11, Urban used the high line to sweep his way into the lead on lap 13. Three laps later, 2024 PDTR B Mod champion Travis Schmidt of Cascade, who started eighth, moved into second.

Matt Urban of Milwaukee notched his third career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing B Mod main event win at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 30.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Schmidt mounted a spirited bid for the lead over the final eight laps, but Urban held on to claim his second PDTR B Mod A-main victory of the 2026 season and third career triumph in the division.

Schmidt placed second, Ostrowski wound up third, Brian Konitzer of Sheboygan advanced from the 11th starting spot to finish fourth, and Steve Lorier of Sheboygan came home fifth after starting fourth.

In the 25-lap main event for the Badger Midgets, polesitter Zach Boden and outside front row starter Miles Doherty of Delmar, Iowa dueled side-by-side over the first two laps before Boden claimed the top spot for himself on lap 3.

A pair of red flags and a caution flag slowed the pace starting on lap 4, when Brandon Waelti flipped his machine in turn two. On lap 19, Todd Kluever of Sun Prairie took a wild ride during a series of flips in turn three.

Zach Boden of Cambridge racked up his fourth career Badger Midgets A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 30.  – Event Horizon Motorsports Photography

It was all Boden the rest of the way as the former PDTR Micro Sprint champ claimed his fourth career Badger Midget A-main victory, three of which have come at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

Fourth starter R.J. Corson of Markham, Ill. was second, Doherty finished third, Mitchell Davis of Auburn, Ill. took fourth after starting seventh, and Cody Weisensel of Sun Prairie bolted up from the 18th starting spot to round out the top five.

Ryan Zielski of Oconomowoc won the 12-lap PDTR 360 Sprint Car B main.

Bill Taylor earned PDTR 360 Sprint Car fast qualifier honors with a fast lap of 12.573 seconds.

Todd Kluever was the fast qualifier in the Badger Midget division in 13.682 seconds.

The event drew a field of 92 total entries, including 30 360 Sprint Cars, 24 Grand Nationals, 21 Badger Midgets, and 17 B Mods.

JosFo Electric was the evening’s trophy sponsor, and T3 Towing provided an extra $1,000, which was split evenly between the A-main starters in the PDTR 360 Sprint Car division.

The Tracy Black Family provided free checkered flags for Autograph Night.

The NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is set to stage its fourth-ever event at The Plymouth Dirt Track this Saturday, June 6. The Akright Auto PDTR 360 Sprint Cars will also be in action.

Pits open at 2 p.m. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m.

To order tickets, visit sls.showare.com

Weather information for all Plymouth Dirt Track Racing events will be posted on the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram pages, as well as the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing website – www.plymouthdtr.com.

The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds is located at 229 Fairview Drive in Plymouth, Wis.

For more information, visit www.plymouthdtr.com or check out Plymouth Dirt Track Racing on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

 

Akright Auto 360 Sprint Cars

Akright Auto A Main (25 Laps): 1. 35-Ben Schmidt [1]; 2. 69S-TJ Smith [6]; 3. 22B-Brandon Berth [10]; 4. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [5]; 5. 68T-Tyler Davis [13]; 6. 46-Steven Ruh [11]; 7. 2-Chris Clayton [21]; 8. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski [17]; 9. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [14]; 10. 67-Josh Walter [18]; 11. 3-Justin Erickson [19]; 12. 69-Bill Taylor [4]; 13. 7-Lance Fassbender [20]; 14. 11-Tony Wondra [16]; 15. 44H-Hayden Johnson [7]; 16. 59-Ethon Stear [8]; 17. 54-Randy Post [22]; 18. 51-Chris Larson [2]; 19. 5C-Carter Chevalier [3]; 20. 14J-Joseph Hintz [15]; 21. 19-Ion Stear [12]; 22. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [9]

B Main (12 Laps): 1. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski[7]; 2. 67-Josh Walter[8]; 3. 3-Justin Erickson[5]; 4. 7-Lance Fassbender[4]; 5. 2-Christopher Clayton[9]; 6. 54-Randy Post[11]; 7. 5-Chad Stouthamer[3]; 8. 51C-Brok Clifcorn[14]; 9. 55S-Ryan Sawusch[12]; 10. (DNF) 20W-Weston Finke[2]; 11. (DNF) 68P-Frank Perko[1]; 12. (DNF) 30-Nathan Skelton[6]; 13. (DNS) 37Z-Jake Zimmerman; 14. (DNS) 87R-Josh Rehberg

Jensen Sales Service Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 51-Chris Larson[1]; 2. 59-Ethon Stear[2]; 3. 22B-Brandon Berth[3]; 4. 19-Ion Stear[5]; 5. 68T-Tyler Davis[7]; 6. 67-Josh Walter[4]; 7. 2-Chris Clayton[6]; 8. 87R-Josh Rehberg[8]

Jensen Sales Service Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz[2]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt[3]; 3. 20W-Weston Finke[1]; 4. 3BK-Billy Kreutz[4]; 5. 5-Chad Stouthamer[6]; 6. 51C-Brok Clifcorn[8]; 7. 54-Randy Post[5]; 8. 55S-Ryan Sawusch[7]

Jensen Sales Service Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 69S-TJ Smith[2]; 2. 69-Bill Taylor[4]; 3. 14J-Joseph Hintz[1]; 4. 7-Lance Fassbender[3]; 5. 68P-Frank Perko[6]; 6. (DNF) 3-Justin Erickson[5]; 7. (DNS) 37Z-Jake Zimmerman

Jensen Sales Service Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 5C-Carter Chevalier[1]; 2. 44H-Hayden Johnson[2]; 3. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach[3]; 4. 46-Steven Ruh[5]; 5. 11-Tony Wondra[6]; 6. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski[4]; 7. 30-Nathan Skelton[7]

Qualifying 1: 1. 67-Josh Walter, 13.615[7]; 2. 22B-Brandon Berth, 13.624[6]; 3. 59-Ethon Stear, 13.817[5]; 4. 51-Chris Larson, 13.835[8]; 5. 19-Ion Stear, 13.883[2]; 6. 2-Chris Clayton, 13.980[3]; 7. 68T-Tyler Davis, 14.494[1]; 8. 87R-Josh Rehberg, 14.592[4]

Qualifying 2: 1. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 12.671[5]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt, 12.721[7]; 3. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 12.996[4]; 4. 51C-Brok Clifcorn, 13.161[8]; 5. 20W-Weston Finke, 13.357[6]; 6. 54-Randy Post, 13.584[3]; 7. 5-Chad Stouthamer, 13.591[2]; 8. 55S-Ryan Sawusch, 14.683[1]

Qualifying 3: 1. 69-Bill Taylor, 12.573[6]; 2. 7-Lance Fassbender, 12.725[4]; 3. 69S-TJ Smith, 12.736[5]; 4. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 12.894[2]; 5. 3-Justin Erickson, 13.067[1]; 6. 68P-Frank Perko, 13.089[3]; 7. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman[7]

Qualifying 4: 1. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski, 12.733[6]; 2. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 12.744[5]; 3. 44H-Hayden Johnson, 12.833[7]; 4. 5C-Carter Chevalier, 12.939[2]; 5. 46-Steven Ruh, 12.989[4]; 6. 11-Tony Wondra, 13.084[3]; 7. 30-Nathan Skelton, 13.503[1]

 

Oostburg Automotive Grand Nationals

Oostburg Automotive A Main (25 Laps): 1. 5M-Jeff Muehlbauer [6]; 2. 8R-Jake Richards [12]; 3. 16-Will Schumacher [3]; 4. 52W-Jack Wiroll [4]; 5. 13-Joshua Pierce [9]; 6. 15-Derek Kaat [7]; 7. 24K-Tyler Kulow [10]; 8. 53B-Brad Weiss [1]; 9. 11-Dylan May [2]; 10. 42-Jason Juech [5]; 11. 93-Mavrick Ruh [18]; 12. 15M-Justin Miller [22]; 13. 25J-Jonathan Persha [20]; 14. 53T-Tanner Lorenz [21]; 15. 6-Dick Hed [17]; 16. 27-Greg Goschey [14]; 17. 54-Austin Yancey [19]; 18. 80-Luke Scholten [11]; 19. 95-Donny Kulow [15]; 20. 77-Ron Johnson [24]; 21. 14-Will Sorce [8]; 22. 47-Nick Schumacher [16]; 23. 48-Roger Frank [23]; 24. 17X-Mark Kuhfuss [13]

Stubler Ins Solutions Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 5M-Jeff Muehlbauer[5]; 2. 80-Luke Scholten[7]; 3. 11-Dylan May[2]; 4. 52W-Jack Wiroll[3]; 5. 17X-Mark Kuhfuss[8]; 6. 47-Nick Schumacher[6]; 7. 54-Austin Yancey[1]; 8. 15M-Justin Miller[4]

Stubler Ins Solutions Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 16-Will Schumacher[2]; 2. 42-Jason Juech[3]; 3. 13-Joshua Pierce[6]; 4. 15-Derek Kaat[5]; 5. 27-Greg Goschey[1]; 6. 6-Dick Hed[4]; 7. 25J-Jonathan Persha[7]; 8. 48-Roger Frank[8]

Stubler Ins Solutions Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 14-Will Sorce[5]; 2. 53B-Brad Weiss[1]; 3. 24K-Tyler Kulow[6]; 4. 8R-Jake Richards[7]; 5. 95-Donny Kulow[2]; 6. 93-Mavrick Ruh[4]; 7. 53T-Tanner Lorenz[3]; 8. 77-Ron Johnson[8]

 

Sheboygan Flooring B-Mods

Sheboygan Flooring A Main (25 Laps): 1. 48-Matt Urban [5]; 2. 3-Travis Schmidt [8]; 3. 27L-Brendan Ostrowski [3]; 4. 96-Brian Konitzer [11]; 5. 66-Steve Lorier [4]; 6. 59S-Spencer Long [1]; 7. 5X-Tony Gates [6]; 8. 19J-Justin Green [12]; 9. 26P-Ryan Pafford [13]; 10. 29S-Tim Sheppard [7]; 11. 03W-Tim Warner [9]; 12. 31W-Kelan Wolfe [15]; 13. 19-Parker Glander [16]; 14. 17-Brandon Knepprath [17]; 15. 73-Rory Welch [14]; 16. (DNF) 69-Travis Kleindl [10]; 17. (DNF) 9-Hunter Larson [2]

Racers Hall Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 03W-Tim Warner[5]; 2. 19J-Justin Green[6]; 3. 27L-Brendan Ostrowski[3]; 4. 5X-Tony Gates[4]; 5. 26P-Ryan Pafford[1]; 6. (DNF) 19-Parker Glander[2]

Racers Hall Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 29S-Tim Sheppard[4]; 2. 69-Travis Kleindl[5]; 3. 66-Steve Lorier[3]; 4. 59S-Spencer Long[2]; 5. 73-Rory Welch[1]; 6. 17-Brandon Knepprath[6]

Racers Hall Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 3-Travis Schmidt[4]; 2. 9-Hunter Larson[2]; 3. 48-Matt Urban[3]; 4. 96-Brian Konitzer[5]; 5. 31W-Kelan Wolfe[1]

 

Badger Midgets


Lyco Manufacturing A-Main (25 Laps): 1. 51-Zach Boden [1]; 2. 15C-RJ Corson [4]; 3. 8D-Miles Doherty [2]; 4. 56-Mitchell Davis [7]; 5. 20-Cody Weisensel [18]; 6. 73W-Luke Wackerlin [3]; 7. 68-Eric Blumer [10]; 8. 7-Brian Peterson [11]; 9. 2-Jake Dohner [12]; 10. 40JR-Dave Collins Jr [15]; 11. 67U-Mike Unger [14]; 12. 29-Harrison Kleven [16]; 13. 17-Nick Kilian [9]; 14. 53A-Spyder Akright [19]; 15. 1W-Robby Wirth [13]; 16. 55-Todd Kluever [6]; 17. 56X-Mark Chisholm [8]; 18. 3W-Brandon Waelti [5]; 19. 31-Derek Crane [17]

Auto Meter Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 56X-Mark Chisholm[3]; 2. 7-Brian Peterson[2]; 3. 15C-RJ Corson[5]; 4. 51-Zach Boden[4]; 5. 40JR-Dave Collins Jr[1]; 6. 53A-Spyder Akright[6]

Hoosier Tire Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 56-Mitchell Davis[4]; 2. 3W-Brandon Waelti[6]; 3. 68-Eric Blumer[3]; 4. 8D-Miles Doherty[5]; 5. 67U-Mike Unger[1]; 6. 31-Derek Crane[2]

Behlings Race Products Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 55-Todd Kluever[7]; 2. 73W-Luke Wackerlin[6]; 3. 17-Nick Kilian[4]; 4. 2-Jake Dohner[3]; 5. 1W-Robby Wirth[2]; 6. 29-Harrison Kleven[1]; 7. 20-Cody Weisensel[5]

Rod End Supply Fast Time Qualifying: 1. 55-Todd Kluever, 13.682[16]; 2. 3W-Brandon Waelti, 13.779[15]; 3. 15C-RJ Corson, 13.822[8]; 4. 73W-Luke Wackerlin, 13.850[5]; 5. 8D-Miles Doherty, 13.862[20]; 6. 51-Zach Boden, 13.932[3]; 7. 20-Cody Weisensel, 13.955[18]; 8. 56-Mitchell Davis, 13.984[13]; 9. 56X-Mark Chisholm, 14.315[17]; 10. 17-Nick Kilian, 14.347[1]; 11. 68-Eric Blumer, 14.353[19]; 12. 7-Brian Peterson, 14.451[4]; 13. 2-Jake Dohner, 14.480[11]; 14. 31-Derek Crane, 14.518[7]; 15. 53A-Spyder Akright, 14.852[14]; 16. 1W-Robby Wirth, 14.925[6]; 17. 67U-Mike Unger, 15.049[12]; 18. 40JR-Dave Collins Jr, 15.073[21]; 19. 29-Harrison Kleven, 15.120[10]; 20. (DNS) 57-Matt Rechek; 21. (DNS) 81-Mike Gebhard

Hartmann tallies IRA top 10s, targets High Limit-Outlaws

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann registered a season-best seventh-place finish in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 24. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 27, 2026 – Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team put together two fast, smooth, and consistent nights to claim a pair of top-10 showings in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition, rounding out a successful Memorial Weekend at two venerable Wisconsin facilities on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24.

The doubleheader weekend opened with the annual Founders Night event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., on Saturday, May 23. Hartmann flew out of the gate with the fastest qualifying lap in the 35-car field in 12.706 seconds to earn his second career IRA fast qualifier award.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver then placed fourth in the first IRA heat race to claim a berth in the second IRA dash, where he came home fifth to nail down the 10th starting position in the 30-lap main event.

The seventh-year Sprint Car racer then steered his 87A Hartmann Racing machine to his first top-10 A-main showing of the 2026 campaign with a solid ninth-place finish.

One night later, Hartmann turned a lap of 11.827 seconds around the third-mile semi-banked egg-shaped 141 Speedway clay oval to qualify seventh in the 30-car field.

After placing fourth in the first IRA heat race, Hartmann advanced to the second IRA dash, where he placed fifth to secure the 10th starting spot in the 30-lap main event for the second time in two nights.

Austin Hartmann recorded his first Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series fast qualifier award of the 2026 season at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 23. – IRA Sprints photo

Hartmann drove another clean race while competing in the top 10 throughout the event en route to a season-best seventh-place finish.

“This year has been anything but normal car-wise, tire-wise, and set-up-wise,” Hartmann said. “We’re really going outside of the normal and finding some speed. We haven’t quite perfected it yet, but we’re getting there. I can’t thank everybody who helped this weekend enough – Ozzie Wesener, Fran O’Brien, and Tyler Davis. I’m super blessed to have people in my corner believing in what I’m doing.”

The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is scheduled to take the upcoming weekend off to prepare for a big week of national touring season competition with the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Series and the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series.

The string of four big races in five days fires up with a pair of High Limit Racing events at Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie, Wis., on Wednesday, June 3 (grandstands 4 p.m., hot laps 6:15 p.m., racing 7:30) and Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis., on Thursday, June 4 (grandstands 4 p.m., hot laps 6:15 p.m., racing 7:30 p.m.).

The team then returns to its home track to take on the World of Outlaws at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 6 (grandstands 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. hot laps, qualifying and racing to follow) before closing the weekend with the World of Outlaws at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, June 7 (grandstands 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. hot laps, qualifying and racing to follow).

For those unable to make it to the track, the High Limit Racing events will be streamed live on FloRacing.com, while the Red Cedar Speedway event on Wednesday, June 3, will air on live national broadcast television on the FS1 network.

The World of Outlaws events at Plymouth and Angell Park will be streamed live on dirtvision.com

87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n’ Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Holler n Hills Bar & Grill

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to welcome back Holler n Hills Bar & Grill as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season.

Located at 5837 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., offers a variety of sandwiches, entrees, appetizers, and drink options. In addition, Holler n Hills features live music, karaoke, and special events on selected evenings.

To contact Holler n Hills, call 920-783-8005, email hollernhills3@gmail.com, or visit the Holler n Hills Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hollernhills/.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty

KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.

Kristine’s passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community.

Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates!

You can find her on Facebook @KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR.  Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542, or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Upcoming Schedule

Wednesday, June 3 – Red Cedar Speedway, Menomonie, Wis. (High Limit)
Thursday, June 4 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (High Limit)
Saturday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Sunday, June 7 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (World of Outlaws)

 

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 5
IRA Events – 4
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
World of Outlaws Events – 0
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 3
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

Arenz nets season best at 141, LaSalle next

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz registered a season-best second-place showing in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 24. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 27, 2026 – After piling up top-10 showings in the first three Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series events of the 2026 season, Travis Arenz pushed his Travis Arenz Motorsports 25T machine further forward in a Memorial Weekend doubleheader on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24.

With 35 cars checked in for the IRA Founders Night program at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., on Saturday, May 23, the 19th-year competitor qualified seventh with a lap of 12.908 seconds on the historic three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval.

A third-place finish in the third heat race gave Arenz a berth in the first IRA dash, during which he came home fourth to seal the seventh starting spot in the 30-lap main event.

The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion advanced steadily up the running order throughout the A-main on the way to a fourth-place showing to secure the team’s first top-five finish of the 2026 season.

On Sunday, May 24, at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis., Arenz qualified second in the 30-car field in 11.675 seconds.

Following a third-place finish in the second heat race, Arenz qualified for his fifth straight IRA dash of the 2026 campaign. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor pulled off a nifty low move in turn one of the opening lap to sweep into the lead of the second IRA dash on the way to his first dash win of the year.

After rolling off on the outside of the front row in the 30-lap IRA headliner, Arenz stalked polesitter Will Armitage in the early going before using lapped traffic to sweep into the lead on lap 9.

Arenz, who won an IRA race (Sept. 13) and a $26,000-to-win High Limit Racing Series event (June 5) at 141 Speedway last season, maintained the top spot over the ensuing 20 laps before Paul Nienhiser inched ahead as the leaders weaved through heavy lapped traffic on lap 29.

The second-place showing was Arenz’s season-best finish and first podium result of 2026.

“Overall, we had a good weekend,” Arenz said. “It was not ideal to lose the win at 141 on Sunday night. Sometimes, lapped traffic can make or break a win. I have really been focusing on consistency in the early parts of the night, and it has been helping set us up for a better starting position come feature time.”

Arenz is set to visit LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Ill., with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars this Saturday, May 30. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m.

The following week, Arenz will return to his home track – The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. – for a NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series event on Saturday, June 6. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m., and qualifying and racing to follow.

All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com. World of Outlaws event at The Plymouth Dirt Track will be live-streamed on dirtvision.com

Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Professional Plating

Located at 705 Northway Drive in Brillion, Wis., Professional Plating Inc. was established in 1979 when Bob and Pat Endries, founders of Endries International, sought a dependable source of plating for the fasteners they supplied to their customers.

In May 1979, the zinc plating operation commenced, with the barrel line serving as Professional Plating’s sole production area. In June 1983, the company expanded its zinc plating capabilities with the purchase of a Cyclemaster rack line.

Plating has grown into one of the largest electroplaters in the Midwest, in addition to a large powder coating operation and an electrocoat facility.

Today, Professional Plating offers a wide range of services, including coating and plating, quality systems, trucking, shipping, and packaging.

In addition, Professional Plating has been a five-time Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Award winner for both plating and powder coating, taking home the prestigious award each year that it has been offered.

For more information on the top-of-the-line services Professional Plating has to offer, call 920-756-2153, email kerry.behnke@proplating.com, or visit https://www.proplating.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 30 – LaSalle Speedway, LaSalle, Ill. (IRA)
Saturday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (World of Outlaws)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 6
IRA Events – 5
World of Outlaws Events – 0
Midwest Open Wheel Association Events – 1
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 1
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 6
Heat Race Victories – 1
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 5
Dash Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

 

Arenz keeps steady at Plymouth, preps for IRA doubleheader

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz turned in a seventh-place finish in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 16. – RC Custom Design photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 20, 2026 – Travis Arenz and his Travis Arenz Motorsports Team maintained their early-season consistency with a third-straight top-10 A-main run in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, May 16.

Arenz came out of the gate on blast by registering the second-fastest qualifying lap in the 32-car field in 11.471 seconds. The 19th-year competitor posted a third-place showing in the second heat race to earn his third straight IRA dash appearance of the 2026 campaign.

After placing fourth in the second IRA dash, the Sheboygan Falls, Wis. driver rolled off eighth for the 30-lap main event. Arenz advanced from ninth in the early stages of the race into seventh near the halfway point.

The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion secured sixth on lap 25 before coming home seventh to register his third straight top-10 showing in 2026 IRA action.

“We were second quick in qualifying but didn’t have a good enough car to compete for a podium finish in the feature,” Arenz said. “We made the dash again, which is extremely helpful with getting extra laps with this new car, but I didn’t go far enough on setup to get it where it needed to be. Overall, I’m glad to make it through the night with no issues.”

Arenz is looking forward to entering a pair of IRA events during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 23, the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team will head to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the annual Founders Night event. The action then moves to 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis., on Sunday, May 24.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6:45 p.m. at Wilmot Raceway. At 141 Speedway, spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled at 6 p.m.

All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com.

Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Service One Transportation

Located at N5761 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., Service One Transportation has been a proud supporter of Travis Arenz Motorsports since the team moved into the 360 Sprint Car division in 2018.

Service One Transportation opened its doors in 1997 when Dan Flagstad, Sr., decided to venture out on his own, following a distinguished career in transportation sales. Starting with a single driver and truck, Dan grew the business by providing unsurpassed service to the customers and living by the creed of “doing whatever it takes to get the job done for the customer.”

The customer-first philosophy continues today with current President and Owner Dan Flagstad, Jr., along with his partner, Mike Myszewski, who serves as vice president of operations and logistics. Under Dan’s leadership, Service One Transportation has experienced the innovation of a new generation, while retaining the customer and family-first philosophy started by Dan Sr.

Today, Service One has grown into a full-service logistics and transportation company with a large portfolio of services, including 53-foot dry van, dry bulk with rail car transport, blanket wrap transport, and warehousing. Service One can handle all truckload, volume LTL, and expedited shipments to 48 states and all Canadian provinces.

For a personalized transportation quote, contact Service One Transportation by phone at 888-988-3344 or 920-467-4793, email at dispatch@serviceonetrans.com, or visit https://www.serviceonetransportation.com/.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 23 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 24 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 4
IRA Events – 3
World of Outlaws Events – 0
Midwest Open Wheel Association Events – 1
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 4
Heat Race Victories – 1
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Hartmann shows speed at Plymouth, sights in Wilmot-141

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann made his first appearance of the 2026 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event on Saturday, May 16. – JWCRP photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 20, 2026 – Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team uncovered the key to speed for a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event on their home turf at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, May 16.

With 32 IRA cars checked in for the evening, Hartmann blazed out of the gate to record the fourth fastest qualifying lap in a fleet 11.490 seconds.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver went on to earn an IRA dash berth with a fifth-place showing in the fourth heat race. The seventh-year Sprint Car competitor gained the seventh starting position in the 30-lap IRA main event after placing fourth in the first four-lap dash.

Hartmann kept pace near the front of the field in the early stages of the A main before advancing to fourth on a lap 23 restart. After briefly pressuring Logan Julien for third, Hartmann engaged in a duel with Zach Daum for fourth.

After falling to fifth on lap 24, Hartmann battled back to pull even with Daum in turn one on the following lap. However, the two drivers made contact, resulting in a slow rollover.

The resulting damage caused Hartmann to retire from the race with a 20th-place showing to his credit.

“We put a lot of work in during the offseason preparing for the season, which is ultimately what led to the speed we had at Plymouth,” Hartmann said. “We really weren’t that good all night until the feature. We just kept working on it to make it better.

“In the feature, we were still missing the last little bit to go forward,” he said. “We were good early, but cars getting into trouble is what helped us. The crash wasn’t too bad on our end. It was just a racing deal, going hard for a top-five spot. The car is back together, and we’re ready for Wilmot.”

The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is scheduled to compete in a pair of IRA events during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, May 23, the team will travel to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., for the annual Founders Night event, and Sunday, May 24, will see action at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis.

Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:30 p.m. and racing at 6:45 p.m. at Wilmot Raceway. At 141 Speedway, spectator gates open at 3 p.m. with racing scheduled at 6 p.m.

87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n’ Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Quasius Construction

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is excited to have Quasius Construction as a returning partner for the 2026 season.

Located at 1202 North Eighth St. in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Quasius Construction is a construction services company and contracting firm that utilizes general construction, construction management, and design-build delivery systems.

To contact Quasius Construction, call 920-457-5585, email info@quasius.com, or visit quasius.com.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty

KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.

Kristine’s passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community.

Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates!

You can find her on Facebook @KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR.  Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542, or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

 For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 23 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 24 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 3
IRA Events – 2
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
World of Outlaws Events – 0
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 1
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 1
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Post delivers solid return to PDTR action

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Randy Post fired up his 2026 racing season with the Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprints Cars on Saturday, May 16 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. – JWCRP photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 19, 2026 – After making a just pair of brief cameo appearances behind the wheel during the 2025 season, Randy Post came out firing in his 2026 Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing-MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car debut on Saturday, May 16, at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

The Oostburg driver opened his fifth season in the seat of his No. 54 360 Sprint Car by qualifying 27th overall in the 32-car field with a lap of 13.239 seconds around the venerable third-mile semi-banked clay oval.

Post went on to finish sixth after starting seventh in the fourth 8-lap heat race, then finished a strong second from the third starting position in the 12-lap PDTR 360 Sprint Car B Main.

His second-place B Main run gave him the 18th starting position in the 25-lap main event. Post put together a smooth and consistent race to come home 19th in his first race since July 26, 2025.

“Qualifying was pretty good,” Post said. “It was way loose, but I made it work. For the heat race, we threw some adjustments at the car and may have gone a little overboard. The car was on the snug side for heat. In the B main, the car felt really good once I figured out where the track was smooth enough not to upset the car.

“The A main was tricky,” he said. “I haven’t driven on a rutted-up track like that very much. The only other time I’ve been on a track like that was at Angell Park a couple of years ago. It was a very exhausting race, but it was a lot of fun. I’m glad we made the trek out and were able to put it in the show. After pretty much missing all year last year and just getting back in now with no practice, I was very happy with the results.”

Post is tentatively planning to compete next at The Plymouth Dirt Track on Saturday, May 30, and Saturday, June 6.

Sponsorship partners and supporters of Randy Post and the 2026 Randy Post Racing Team include Luedtke Electric, Oostburg Automotive, Nyhof Insulation, Harbor Lights Resort, PMI, Behling Racing, Gundrum Trucking, and Pedal Down Promotions.

For more information on Randy Post Racing, check out Randy Post Racing #54 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rpr54/ or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Randy Post Racing Sponsor Showcase – Luedtke Electric

The Randy Post Racing Team would like to thank Luedtke Electric for serving as the team’s primary sponsor for the 2026 racing season.

Based in Oostburg, Wis., Luedtke Electric, located at 214 North 10th St., was founded in 1960 when Fred Luedtke’s dream of owning his own business became a reality.

Fred’s sons began learning the trade when they were old enough to follow their dad around. As a third-generation company, Todd and his two sons continue in the tradition of a strong work ethic and a passion for all things that power up, plug in, and provide light.

As a family-owned and operated business, Luedtke Electric prides itself on providing solutions for electrical challenges and ideas for new projects with customers’ budgets and future in mind.

Luedtke Electric, which is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, specializes in residential wiring, service upgrades, and light commercial, as well as custom residential and custom project lighting.

To contact or obtain additional information on Luedtke Electric, call 920-564-2022, send an email to brandon@luedtkeelectric.com, or visit Luedtke Electric on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Randy Post Racing
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 30 – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA)
Saturday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track Racing, Plymouth, Wis. (PDTR-MSA)

Randy Post Racing
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 1
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 1
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 1
A Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 1
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Pokorski dials in 2026 IRA debut, High Limit-Outlaws up next

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski and the GR8 Team began their 2026 season with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 16. – JWCRP photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 19, 2026 – With a new look, team alignment, and intended schedule on the docket, Alex Pokorski and the GR8 Team rolled out their 2026 campaign by entering a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, May 16.

Behind the wheel of a black-and-blue No. 4 car, Pokorski opened the night strong by qualifying sixth in the 32-car field with a lap of 11.528 seconds. In the second heat race, the seventh-year Sprint Car competitor posted a sixth-place finish from the third starting spot, coming up one spot short of an A-main transfer position.

After lining up on the pole of the 12-lap IRA B main, Pokorski led flag-to-flag to earn his first race victory of the 2026 season. The West Bend native launched from 21st in the 30-lap A main, endured two caution flags, and a red flag period on the way to a 15th-place showing.

“I felt the night was a mixed bag,” Pokorski said. “I got to shake off some rust, but also had a steep learning curve with plenty of new changes to our car. We had some flashes of speed with a sixth-place qualifying effort and a B main win, but struggled a bit in the heat and feature. Now we are getting things sorted and ready to go for the High Limit shows.”

Pokorski is preparing to make his national tour series debut with a pair of Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing events at Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie, Wis., on Wednesday, June 3, and Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wis., on Thursday, June 4.

Pokorski will close out the week by entering his first career NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Series event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, June 6.

The Alex Pokorski-GR8 Team 2026 sponsorship partners are Petersen Septic Systems; GR8; Mulch Express of Wisconsin; Lynch Buick, GMC of West Bend; Goeden Auto Body; Novak’s Service Center; KP Repair, Service, and Fabrication; Germaine/Paul Kaphingst & Susie; Triple X Chassis; CSI Shocks; Hepfner Racing Products; and Pedal Down Promotions.

For updates and additional information on the Alex Pokorski – Gr8 Motorsports Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski – GR8 Team Sponsor Showcase – Lynch Buick GMC West Bend

The Alex Pokorski – GR8 Team is excited to have Lynch Buick GMC West Bend back as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season.

Located at 2275 South Main St. in West Bend, Wis., Lynch Buick GMC West Bend offers new and quality used vehicles, as well as full parts and service departments.

To contact Lynch Buick GMC West Bend, call 262-338-2235 or visit www.lynchbuickgmcofwestbend.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Alex Pokorski
GR8 Team
Upcoming Schedule

Wednesday, June 3 – Red Cedar Speedway, Menomonie, Wis. (High Limit)
Thursday, June 4 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (High Limit)
Saturday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (World of Outlaws)

Alex Pokorski
GR8 Team
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 1
Interstate Racing Association Events – 1
High Limit Racing Events – 0
World of Outlaws Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 1
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 1
B-Main Victories – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0

Fassbender flies, Scholten shines in PDTR action

Neitzel tops Nienhiser in IRA thriller

By Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions

Lance Fassbender of Burnett claimed his ninth career Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 16. – JWCRP photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 16, 2026 – Experience showed the way as three true veterans of their respective divisions stepped into the spotlight once more in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Sprint Car Series competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, May 16.

In the PDTR Akright Auto 360 Sprint Car ranks, 2008 champion Lance Fassbender of Burnett turned back the clock to score the victory in the 25-lap main event in his 34th season of racing.

Former division champion and 27-year racing veteran Luke Scholten of Oostburg claimed the victory in the 25-lap PDTR Oostburg Automotive Grand National A main.

Two-time Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series champ and 38-year racing veteran Scotty Neitzel of Beaver Dam pulled off a last-lap pass to secure the win in the 30-lap IRA headliner.

The PDTR 360 Sprint Car A main got off to a shaky start as a four-car incident in turn four drew the first caution of the race before the completion of the first lap. Damage from the contact forced defending PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Kevin Karnitz of West Bend to retire from the race.

After a complete restart, outside front row starter Justin Erickson of Plymouth outdueled polesitter Katelyn Krebsbach of Johnsburg to lead the opening lap. On lap 3, Lance Fassbender, who started fourth, ducked low to steal away the top spot.

Fassbender, who had his 2024 season cut short by a serious burns suffered at the Plymouth Dirt Track, wasted no time in building up a solid cushion over Erickson and two-time PDTR 360 Sprint Car champ Ben Schmidt of Plymouth, who had worked his way into third from the eighth starting position.

With 15 laps to go, Fassbender caught the rear of the field and skillfully worked his way through slower traffic along the inside lane. The second and final caution flag of the race appeared on lap 15 when Scott Grissom of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., spun to a stop in turn two.

Fassbender, who captured the Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car title in 2005, showed his strength on the restart by pulling out to a considerable lead. As the laps wound down, Fassbender approached the back of the pack again. This time, he got held up behind a lapped car on the final circuit, which allowed Erickson and Schmidt to make a late charge heading into the final corner.

Schmidt used the outside lane to power past Erickson and finish just .042 of a second behind Fassbender, who claimed his ninth career PDTR 360 Sprint Car win and 23rd career victory in Midwest Sprint Car Association competition. It was Fassbender’s first A-main victory since May 20, 2023, at Plymouth.

Schmidt had to settle for second, Erickson was a close third, Tyler Davis of Franklin darted up from the seventh starting spot to take fourth, and three-time PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Donny Goeden of Kewaskum moved up from 10th at the start to finish fifth in his first outing of the 2026 campaign.

Polesitter Jason Juech of Plymouth jumped into the lead on the drop of the green flag of the PDTR Grand National main event with outside front row starter Tanner Lorenz of Cascade in tow.

Luke Scholten of Oostburg notched his 19th career Oostburg Automotive Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Grand National main event win at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 16. – JWCRP photo

After the lone caution of the race came out on lap 3 for the slowing car of Donny Kulow, Juech maintained the top spot on the restart. Three-time PDTR Grand National champion Will Sorce of Franksville vaulted into second from the seventh starting spot on lap 3 and quickly moved in to pressure Juech for the top spot.

Over the ensuing 17 circuits, Sorce tried every move in the book to oust the lead away from Juech without success, while 10th starter Luke Scholten made his presence felt after working his way into third.

With five laps to go and the leaders mired in lapped traffic, Scholten went low to sweep past Sorce before making slight contact with Juech. The three drivers raced three-wide into the fourth turn with Scholten using the inside lane to seize the lead on lap 20.

The 2022 PDTR Grand National champion went on to notch his 19th career A-main victory and first win since Aug. 12, 2023. Juech came home second, Sorce was third, Lorenz wound up fourth, while 1966 Plymouth Sportsman and 1969 Modified champion Dick Hed of Plymouth started and finished fifth.

Two-time IRA champion Jake Blackhurst of Hannah City, Ill., led the opening lap of the IRA A main from the pole before Will Armitage of Athens, Ill., who started third, grabbed the lead on lap 5.

Four laps later, fourth starter Scotty Neitzel swept into the runner-up spot. On lap 13, Armitage spun to a stop in turn two while working through slower traffic to draw the first caution flag of the race and hand the lead over to Neitzel.

On the restart, sixth starter Paul Nienhiser of Chapin, Ill., launched into second from his sixth starting spot and began to run down Neitzel. As the leaders weaved through lapped cars, Nienhiser pounced to pry the lead away from Neitzel along the high groove on lap 22.

Scotty Neitzel of Beaver Dam posted his 29th career Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series A-main triumph at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 16. – JWCRP photo

Nienhiser narrowly avoided disaster on lap 23 after contact with Laela Eisenschenk of Fargo, N.D., set him into the infield before Eisenschenk drew a caution after colliding with 2022 IRA champ Jordan Goldesberry of Springfield, Ill., in turn four.

A red flag for a two-car incident in turn two involving Austin Hartmann of Plymouth and Zach Daum of Pocahontas, Ill., on lap 25 set up a six-lap dash to the finish between Nienhiser and Neitzel.

Nienhiser held control of the lead until making slight contact with the infield tires, which sent him up the track in turn two on the final lap. Neitzel capitalized and uncorked a big run along the backstretch and through turn three to catapult into the lead.

Nienhiser steered low to battle back exiting turn four, but Neitzel pulled out the victory by a scant .026 of a second. It was the 29th victory of Neitzel’s IRA career and first since May 25, 2024, at Wilmot Raceway.

Nienhiser finished second, outside front row starter Logan Julien of Oconomowoc placed third, Armitage recovered from his lap 13 spin to take fourth, and Shelby Bosie of Lincoln, Ill. charged up from the 14th starting spot to place fifth.

T.J. Smith of Greenville was victorious in the 12-lap PDTR 360 Sprint Car B main.

Alex Pokorski of West Bend won the 12-lap IRA 410 Sprint Car B main.

Ben Schmidt collected PDTR 360 Sprint Car overall fast qualifier honors with a lap of 12.192 seconds.

Will Armitage topped IRA 410 Sprint Car qualifying with a lap of 11.431 seconds.

The event drew a field of 83 total entries, including 32 PDTR 360 Sprint Cars, 32 IRA 410 Sprint Cars, and 19 Grand Nationals.

Jensen Sales & Service was the evening’s trophy sponsor.

After taking the Memorial Day weekend off, PDTR returns to action on Saturday, May 30, with the first of three appearances from the Badger Midgets, along with the PDTR 360 Sprint Cars, Grand Nationals, and B Mods. It is also Autograph Night with free checkered flags for kids.

Pit gates open at 3 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 4:30 p.m. and on-track action at 5:30 p.m.

Weather information for all Plymouth Dirt Track Racing events will be posted on the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram pages, as well as the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing website – www.plymouthdtr.com.

The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds is located at 229 Fairview Drive in Plymouth, Wis.

For more information, visit www.plymouthdtr.com or check out Plymouth Dirt Track Racing on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

 

Akright Auto 360 Sprint Cars

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 7-Lance Fassbender [4]; 2. 35-Ben Schmidt [6]; 3. 3-Justin Erickson [2]; 4. 68T-Tyler Davis [7]; 5. 66-Donny Goeden [10]; 6. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski [13]; 7. 19-Ion Stear [8]; 8. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [1]; 9. 67-Josh Walter [12]; 10. 2-Chris Clayton [20]; 11. 22B-Brandon Berth [11]; 12. 69S-TJ Smith [17]; 13. 44H-Hayden Johnson [16]; 14. 46-Steven Ruh [21]; 15. 20W-Weston Finke [19]; 16. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman [3]; 17. 51-Chris Larson [15]; 18. 59-Ethon Stear [22]; 19. 54-Randy Post [18]; 20. 54G-Scott Grissom [14]; 21. 14J-Joseph Hintz [5]; 22. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [9]

B Main (12 Laps): 1. 69S-TJ Smith[1]; 2. 54-Randy Post[3]; 3. 20W-Weston Finke[2]; 4. 2-Chris Clayton[6]; 5. 46-Steven Ruh[7]; 6. 59-Ethon Stear[12]; 7. 5C-Carter Chevalier[11]; 8. 68P-Frank Perko[9]; 9. 69-Bill Taylor[13]; 10. 51C-Brok Clifcorn[14]; 11. 5-Chad Stouthamer[8]; 12. 30-Nathan Skelton[16]; 13. 34T-Tom Becker[10]; 14. 87R-Josh Rehberg[15]; 15. (DNF) 3BK-Billy Kreutz[5]; 16. (DNS) 10V-Matt VanderVere

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 35-Ben Schmidt[4]; 2. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach[3]; 3. 51-Chris Larson[1]; 4. 67-Josh Walter[5]; 5. 5-Chad Stouthamer[2]; 6. 20W-Weston Finke[7]; 7. 68P-Frank Perko[6]; 8. 34T-Tom Becker[8]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman[1]; 2. 19-Ion Stear[2]; 3. 63K-Kevin Karnitz[4]; 4. 69S-TJ Smith[3]; 5. 44H-Hayden Johnson[6]; 6. 10V-Matt VanderVere[7]; 7. 59-Ethon Stear[5]; 8. 87R-Josh Rehberg[8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 14J-Joseph Hintz[2]; 2. 68T-Tyler Davis[3]; 3. 66-Donny Goeden[4]; 4. 2-Chris Clayton[1]; 5. 54G-Scott Grissom[7]; 6. 46-Steven Ruh[6]; 7. 5C-Carter Chevalier[5]; 8. 51C-Brok Clifcorn[8]

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 7-Lance Fassbender[2]; 2. 22B-Brandon Berth[1]; 3. 3-Justin Erickson[6]; 4. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski[5]; 5. 3BK-Billy Kreutz[4]; 6. 54-Randy Post[7]; 7. 69-Bill Taylor[3]; 8. 30-Nathan Skelton[8]

Qualifying 1: 1. 35-Ben Schmidt, 12.192[6]; 2. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 12.612[4]; 3. 5-Chad Stouthamer, 12.751[8]; 4. 51-Chris Larson, 12.938[1]; 5. 67-Josh Walter, 13.038[7]; 6. 68P-Frank Perko, 13.157[3]; 7. 20W-Weston Finke, 13.234[2]; 8. 34T-Tom Becker, 14.756[5]

Qualifying 2: 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 12.510[3]; 2. 69S-TJ Smith, 12.637[5]; 3. 19-Ion Stear, 12.704[7]; 4. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman, 12.820[4]; 5. 59-Ethon Stear, 13.130[6]; 6. 44H-Hayden Johnson, 13.159[2]; 7. 87R-Josh Rehberg, 13.259[8]; 8. 10V-Matt VanderVere, 13.524[1]

Qualifying 3: 1. 66-Donny Goeden, 12.690[3]; 2. 68T-Tyler Davis, 12.750[6]; 3. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 12.809[1]; 4. 2-Christopher Clayton, 12.926[4]; 5. 5C-Carter Chevalier, 13.000[2]; 6. 46-Steven Ruh, 13.043[7]; 7. 51C-Brok Clifcorn, 13.056[8]; 8. 54G-Scott Grissom, 13.517[5]

Qualifying 4: 1. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 12.545[6]; 2. 69-Bill Taylor, 12.738[1]; 3. 7-Lance Fassbender, 12.901[5]; 4. 22B-Brandon Berth, 12.970[7]; 5. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski, 13.042[3]; 6. 3-Justin Erickson, 13.075[2]; 7. 54-Randy Post, 13.239[4]; 8. 30-Nathan Skelton, 14.140[8]

 

Oostburg Automotive Grand Nationals

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 80-Luke Scholten [10]; 2. 42-Jason Juech [1]; 3. 14-Will Sorce [7]; 4. 53T-Tanner Lorenz [2]; 5. 6-Dick Hed [5]; 6. 47-Nick Schumacher [9]; 7. 24K-Tyler Kulow [11]; 8. 15-Derek Kaat [8]; 9. 53W-Dustin Weiss [15]; 10. 16-Will Schumacher [14]; 11. 5M-Jeff Muehlbauer [18]; 12. 13-Josh Pierce [12]; 13. 15M-Justin Miller [6]; 14. 95-Donny Kulow [4]; 15. 27-Greg Goschey [19]; 16. 54-Austin Yancey [13]; 17. (DNF) 23-Scott Kafka [16]; 18. (DNF) 11-Dylan May [3]; 19. (DNF) 53B-Brad Weiss [17]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 80-Luke Scholten[6]; 2. 15-Derek Kaat[5]; 3. 95-Donny Kulow[3]; 4. 15M-Justin Miller[4]; 5. 54-Austin Yancey[1]; 6. 23-Scott Kafka[7]; 7. 27-Greg Goschey[2]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 14-Will Sorce[4]; 2. 42-Jason Juech[1]; 3. 47-Nick Schumacher[5]; 4. 24K-Tyler Kulow[6]; 5. 16-Will Schumacher[2]; 6. 53B-Brad Weiss[3]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 53T-Tanner Lorenz[1]; 2. 11-Dylan May[2]; 3. 6-Dick Hed[3]; 4. 13-Josh Pierce[6]; 5. 53W-Dustin Weiss[4]; 6. 5M-Jeff Muehlbauer[5]

 

Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Cars

A Main (30 Laps): 1. 2W-Scott Neitzel [4]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [6]; 3. 85J-Logan Julien [2]; 4. 7A-Will Armitage [3]; 5. 3B-Shelby Bosie [14]; 6. 9K-Kyle Schuett [12]; 7. 25T-Travis Arenz [8]; 8. 25-Danny Schlafer [10]; 9. 4K-Kris Spitz [17]; 10. 79-Blake Nimee [18]; 11. 65-Jordan Goldesberry [5]; 12. 09-Clayton Rossmann [15]; 13. 8-Will Gerrits [23]; 14. 99-Tyler Brabant [20]; 15. 4-Alex Pokorski [21]; 16. 21H-TJ Haddy [16]; 17. 26-Cody Schlafer [19]; 18. 15-Laela Eisenschenk [24]; 19. (DNF) 92-Zach Daum [11]; 20. (DNF) 87A-Austin Hartmann [7]; 21. (DNF) 1-Amelia Eisenschenk [22]; 22. (DNF) 68-Dave Uttech [9]; 23. (DNF) 96-Jake Blackhurst [1]; 24. (DNF) 12-Corbin Gurley [13]

B Main (12 Laps): 1. 4-Alex Pokorski[1]; 2. 1-Amelia Eisenschenk[5]; 3. 8-Will Gerrits[2]; 4. 15-Laela Eisenschenk[3]; 5. 10V-Matt VanderVere[12]; 6. 43-Jereme Schroeder[7]; 7. 45-Rob Pribnow[9]; 8. 26R-Preston Ruh[4]; 9. 91-Kevin Seidler[8]; 10. 24-Scott Conger[10]; 11. (DNF) 70W-Logan Wienke[6]; 12. (DNS) 55P-Brady Portschy

Dash 1 (4 Laps): 1. 96-Jake Blackhurst[1]; 2. 7A-Will Armitage[3]; 3. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[5]; 4. 87A-Austin Hartmann[2]; 5. 68-Dave Uttech[4]

Dash 2 (4 Laps): 1. 85J-Logan Julien[2]; 2. 2W-Scott Neitzel[1]; 3. 9X-Paul Nienhiser[4]; 4. 25T-Travis Arenz[3]; 5. 25-Danny Schlafer[5]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 85J-Logan Julien[2]; 2. 7A-Will Armitage[4]; 3. 25-Danny Schlafer[3]; 4. 4K-Kris Spitz[6]; 5. 79-Blake Nimee[5]; 6. 26R-Preston Ruh[7]; 7. 70W-Logan Wienke[8]; 8. (DNF) 8-Will Gerrits[1]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 96-Jake Blackhurst[2]; 2. 9K-Kyle Schuett[1]; 3. 25T-Travis Arenz[4]; 4. 09-Clayton Rossmann[5]; 5. 26-Cody Schlafer[6]; 6. 4-Alex Pokorski[3]; 7. 43-Jereme Schroeder[8]; 8. 24-Scott Conger[7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 65-Jordan Goldesberry[3]; 2. 92-Zach Daum[2]; 3. 3B-Shelby Bosie[1]; 4. 2W-Scott Neitzel[4]; 5. 99-Tyler Brabant[6]; 6. 15-Laela Eisenschenk[5]; 7. 91-Kevin Seidler[8]; 8. (DNF) 55P-Brady Portschy[7]

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 68-Dave Uttech[1]; 2. 9X-Paul Nienhiser[3]; 3. 12-Corbin Gurley[2]; 4. 21H-TJ Haddy[5]; 5. 87A-Austin Hartmann[4]; 6. 1-Amelia Eisenschenk[7]; 7. 10V-Matt VanderVere[8]; 8. 45-Rob Pribnow[6]

Qualifying: 1. 7A-Will Armitage, 11.431[30]; 2. 25T-Travis Arenz, 11.471[24]; 3. 2W-Scott Neitzel, 11.481[31]; 4. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 11.490[20]; 5. 25-Danny Schlafer, 11.527[12]; 6. 4-Alex Pokorski, 11.528[9]; 7. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 11.552[5]; 8. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 11.569[29]; 9. 85J-Logan Julien, 11.575[18]; 10. 96-Jake Blackhurst, 11.631[16]; 11. 92-Zach Daum, 11.660[21]; 12. 12-Corbin Gurley, 11.674[23]; 13. 8-Will Gerrits, 11.675[22]; 14. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 11.721[28]; 15. 3B-Shelby Bosie, 11.728[7]; 16. 68-Dave Uttech, 11.731[1]; 17. 79-Blake Nimee, 11.738[14]; 18. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 11.790[3]; 19. 15-Laela Eisenschenk, 11.826[6]; 20. 21H-TJ Haddy, 11.831[13]; 21. 4K-Kris Spitz, 11.873[19]; 22. 26-Cody Schlafer, 11.918[32]; 23. 99-Tyler Brabant, 11.988[2]; 24. 45-Rob Pribnow, 11.996[26]; 25. 26R-Preston Ruh, 12.149[4]; 26. 24-Scott Conger, 12.240[15]; 27. 55P-Brady Portschy, 12.266[17]; 28. 1-Amelia Eisenschenk, 12.316[11]; 29. 70W-Logan Wienke, 12.356[10]; 30. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 12.572[27]; 31. 91-Kevin Seidler, 13.349[25]; 32. (DQ) 10V-Matt VanderVere, 11.912[8]

Hot Laps: 1. 3B-Shelby Bosie, 11.693[7]; 2. 65-Jordan Goldesberry, 11.767[5]; 3. 68-Dave Uttech, 11.887[1]; 4. 09-Clayton Rossmann, 11.905[3]; 5. 45-Rob Pribnow, 11.937[26]; 6. 99-Tyler Brabant, 12.038[2]; 7. 10V-Matt VanderVere, 12.171[8]; 8. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 12.205[29]; 9. 8-Will Gerrits, 12.255[22]; 10. 92-Zach Daum, 12.261[21]; 11. 15-Laela Eisenschenk, 12.322[6]; 12. 2W-Scott Neitzel, 12.410[31]; 13. 9K-Kyle Schuett, 12.549[28]; 14. 85J-Logan Julien, 12.618[18]; 15. 43-Jereme Schroeder, 12.629[27]; 16. 87A-Austin Hartmann, 12.730[20]; 17. 7A-Will Armitage, 12.855[30]; 18. 12-Corbin Gurley, 12.894[23]; 19. 26-Cody Schlafer, 12.895[32]; 20. 79-Blake Nimee, 13.142[14]; 21. 55P-Brady Portschy, 13.192[17]; 22. 96-Jake Blackhurst, 13.312[16]; 23. 4K-Kris Spitz, 13.346[19]; 24. 70W-Logan Wienke, 13.356[10]; 25. 1-Amelia Eisenschenk, 13.429[11]; 26. 25-Danny Schlafer, 13.842[12]; 27. 21H-TJ Haddy, 13.960[13]; 28. 4-Alex Pokorski, 14.232[9]; 29. 24-Scott Conger, 14.980[15]; 30. 26R-Preston Ruh, 15.415[4]; 31. 91-Kevin Seidler, 15.439[25]; 32. (DNF) 25T-Travis Arenz, 15.439[24]

 

 

Arenz opens IRA campaign with twin top 10s

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz posted a pair of top-10 finishes in main event action during the opening weekend of the 2026 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car season at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa on May 8 and Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill. on May 9. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 13, 2026 – Travis Arenz ramped up the 2026 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season on a positive note, tallying a pair of top-10 finishes in Iowa and Illinois on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9.

The Travis Arenz Motorsports team made its first trip to Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, for the 2026 IRA season opener on Friday, May 8.

The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor turned in the 14th fastest qualifying time in the 35-car field with a lap of 12.901 on the quarter-mile, slightly-banked dirt oval.

Arenz then rolled to his first heat race victory of the 2026 campaign after starting on the pole in the second 8-lap IRA heat race to earn a spot in IRA dash 2. After starting second, the two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion came home third in the second IRA four-lap dash to nail down an outside third row starting position in the 25-lap main event.

Searching for the fastest line on the rubber-heavy racing surface, Arenz kept pace near the front of the field throughout the main event. He ran steadily between the eighth and 10th spots as drivers hunted the best way around the tricky track.

A final-lap move pushed Arenz to a ninth-place showing to wrap up the 2026 IRA season opener.

One night later, Arenz travelled east to Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill., on Saturday, May 9, where he qualified seventh in the 22-car field with a lap of 14.122 seconds on the three-eighths-mile semi-banked clay oval.

In the first heat race, Arenz placed fourth to advance to the second dash, where he finished fifth to earn the 10th starting spot in the 30-lap main event. After firing from the outside of the fifth row, Arenz advanced steadily up through the field as the track filled with rubber. On lap 25, Arenz swept into sixth place, and he held onto the spot for the rest of the way.

“We definitely chased set-ups that are a little different than in the past, but we are always pushing to be better,” Arenz said. “I’m happy we made the dash both nights, but I needed that extra push for better feature results.”

Arenz is eyeing a return to The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., this Saturday, May 16, with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps slated to begin at 5:30 p.m.

On Sunday, May 17, the team will visit Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., with spectator gates opening at 4 p.m., hot laps at 5 p.m., and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.

“Plymouth and Angell Park are tracks we have been to very frequently, so I usually have a good idea of how the track is going to change throughout the night,” Arenz said. “I’m looking forward to racing at both places again.”

All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com.

Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails

Travis Arenz Motorsports is pleased to welcome back Carbliss Hand Crafted Premium Cocktails as a sponsorship partner for the team’s third full season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series in 2026.

Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, featuring a mix of vodka, sparkling water, and natural flavor extracts, is the creation of Adam and Amanda Kroener. Each Carbliss hand-crafted cocktail comes with no carbohydrates, no sugars, and only 100 calories, with a wide range of flavors available.

To view a list of retailers carrying Carbliss Hand-Crafted Premium Cocktails, visit https://drinkcarbliss.com/find-your-bliss/.

For more information on Carbliss, email marketing@drinkcarbliss.com or visit www.drinkcarbliss.com.

The 2026 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Professional Plating Inc., Pfeffer Trucking, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopf Family Funeral Homes, Carbliss, Pallet Works, Oostburg State Bank, Sonntag Plumbing, Jensen Sales and Service, Fastenal, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Lake Auto Glass, Arenz Auto Detailing, Hair Fellers Barbershop, and Duehring Tax Service.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 16 – The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 17 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 3
IRA Events – 2
World of Outlaws Events – 0
Midwest Open Wheel Association Events – 1
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 3
Heat Race Victories – 1
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 2
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Hartmann pads notebook, preps for Plymouth-Angell Park double dip

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann turned his first laps of the 2026 410 Sprint Car season at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 12, 2026 – Opening the 2026 season with a doubleheader weekend of 410 Sprint Car racing action in the Sprint Car-laden state of Iowa proved to be a productive learning experience for Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team.

First up was the team’s 2026 season opener with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association and career debut at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, May 8.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver opened the night by qualifying 23rd in the 35-car field with a lap of 13.363 around the quarter mile slightly banked dirt oval.

Hartmann then placed fourth after lining up sixth in the third 8-lap heat race to earn a direct transfer spot into the 25-lap A main. After rolling off 16th, Hartmann was running 18th before his 87A machine was involved in an incident in turn one on lap 7, which ended Hartmann’s evening. He was credited with a 24th-place finish.

One night later, the Hartmann squad made their second-ever appearance at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa. With 33 410 Sprint Cars checked in for the event, Hartmann kicked things off by qualifying 16th in qualifying flight 2 with a lap of 16.497 seconds on the world-renowned half-mile semi-banked dirt oval.

After starting and finishing eighth in the fourth 8-lap heat race, Hartmann fired off 12th and moved up two spots to come home 10th in the 12-lap B main to miss transferring to the A main by six spots.

“For first night out with the new chassis at Davenport, aside from the racetrack not being the greatest, we were able to work on the slick package,” Hartmann said. “I think we clicked on something there on the short track side of our operation.

“That same car at Knoxville did not fare too well,” he said. “It’s easy to get laps at Knoxville but hard to be good. I think we will put a separate car together for half miles and be back better.”

Hartmann is set to head back to his hometown track – The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. – this Saturday, May 16 with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series.

Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps slated to begin at 5:30 p.m.

On Sunday, May 17, the team heads to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. with spectator gates opening at 4 p.m., hot laps at 5 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m.

“I’m excited the season is finally started, and we get to race at home this upcoming weekend,” Hartmann said.

87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n’ Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – The Dispensary

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to have The Dispensary back as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season.

Located at 2113 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., The Dispensary is a medical cannabis dispensary offering pure Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC and THCP products with the largest variety in the surrounding area. TheD8Dispensary features the most compassionate and knowledgeable staff in the industry, which aims to provide assistance and answer questions about the natural benefits of medical cannabis dispensary products.

To contact TheD8Dispensary, call (920) 395-2904 or visit https://www.thed8dispensary.com/sheboygan.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty

KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.

Kristine’s passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community.

Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates!

You can find her on Facebook @KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR.  Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542, or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 16 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 17 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, May 23 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 24 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 2
IRA Events – 1
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
World of Outlaws Events – 0
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Bennett, Smith, Sorce, Urban come up big at Plymouth Dirt Track

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Joel Bennett of Hortonville collected his first career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Super Six Late Model Series main event victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 9.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 9, 2026 – The second race night of the 2026 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing season brought another dose of brisk spring weather, an extra round of track preparation, and four more race winners celebrating in victory lane Saturday, May 9, at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

In the first event of the 2026 Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series presented by 106.5 The Buzz Sheboygan’s Rock Station, Joel Bennett of Hortonville took the checkered flag in the 30-lap PDTR Late Model A main.

T.J. Smith of Greenville earned the win in the 25-lap Akright Auto 360 Sprint Car main event.

Three-time and defending PDTR Oostburg Automotive Grand National champion Will Sorce of Franksville scored a commanding victory in the 25-lap A main.

Matt Urban of Milwaukee was victorious in the 25-lap Sheboygan Flooring B Mod headliner.

Dry and dusty track conditions during preliminary race action and the Grand National and B Mod main events prompted a complete rework of the racing surface before the Super Six Late Model Series A main.

After the tacked-on clay farming session served up a consistent track surface, Joel Bennett bolted into the lead on the drop of the green flag in the 30-lap Super Six Late Model Series headliner.

Third starter Terry Casey of New London ducked under outside front row starter Chris Oertel of Marshfield to seize second on the opening lap. From there, Bennett led a swift Late Model train throughout the rest of the contest.

The lone caution flag appeared on lap 11 for the slowing car of defending Super Six Late Model Series champion Taylor Scheffler of Waukesha. Bennett held control after the restart and negotiated the rear of the field over the final eight laps to secure his first career Late Model victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track.

Casey was second, Gunner Frank of Montrose, Iowa, finished third from the fifth starting spot, Oertel placed fourth, and 10th starter Turk Letizia of Milwaukee claimed hard charger honors by advancing five spots to round out the top five.

The opening three laps of the 360 Sprint Car A main yielded three different leaders after mishaps ended the runs of both front row starters. Carter Chevalier of Andover, Minn., took the early lead before coming to rest against the turn four wall on the opening lap to draw the first of two caution flags.

After inheriting the lead on the ensuing restart, second starter Hayden Johnson of Campbellsport lost power on the backstretch at the conclusion of lap 2 to bring out the second and final caution flag of the race.

T.J. Smith of Hortonville earned his third career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 9.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

T.J. Smith, who started fourth, assumed the lead on the final restart of the race on lap 3 and built up a solid cushion over the rest of the field. On lap 10, Smith caught slower traffic, which allowed 2008 PDTR 360 Sprint Car champ Lance Fassbender of Burnett, who started fifth, to close in on the lead.

Fassbender pulled up right behind Smith on lap 13 and appeared poised to make a move. However, Smith managed to successfully slice through lapped traffic to distance himself from Fassbender’s advances.

Smith went on to collect his third career PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-main victory. Fassbender finished second, defending PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Kevin Karnitz of West Bend placed third from the sixth starting spot, two-time PDTR 360 Sprint Car champ Ben Schmidt of Plymouth rode up from the 11th starting position to finish fourth, and eighth starter Brandon Berth of Cascade took fifth.

After starting on the pole, Will Sorce took the lead and ran with it in the Grand National A main. After building up a full straightaway lead over third starter Mavrick Ruh of Elkhart Lake by lap 5, the only thing that slowed down Sorce was a caution flag for a two-car incident on lap 6.

Will Sorce of Franksville was victorious for the 10th time in his Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Grand National career after scoring an A-main win at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 9.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Sorce went on to score his 10th career PDTR Grand National A-main win in commanding half-lap fashion over Josh Pierce of Adell, who charged up from the 11th starting spot to place second. Ruh was third, Derek Kaat of Plymouth took fourth after starting fifth, and Nick Schumacher of Eagle moved up from the 13th starting position to complete the top five.

Polesitter Rory Welch of Belgium paced the first eight laps of the B Mod main event before spinning in turn four on lap 9. Matt Urban, who started fifth, gained the lead on the restart and soon felt pressure from 2024 PDTR B Mod champion Travis Schmidt of Cascade, who started seventh.

After a pair of caution periods on lap 13, Urban continued to be hounded by Schmidt, who tried every move in the book to steal the lead to no avail.

Matt Urban of Milwaukee notched his second career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing B Mod main event win at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, May 9.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Urban held on to earn his second career PDTR B Mod A-main win. Schmidt had to settle for second, four-time PDTR B Mod champ Tim Warner of Malone placed third after starting 10th, sixth starter Steve Lorier of Sheboygan wound up fourth, and Beaver Dam’s Tim Sheppard advanced from the eighth starting spot to end up fifth.

Josh Walter of Plymouth won the 12-lap 360 Sprint Car B main.

Taylor Scheffler claimed overall Late Model fast qualifier accolades with a lap of 14.351 seconds.

Tristan Furseth of Cambridge earned overall 360 Sprint Car fast qualifier honors with a lap of 12.997 seconds.

The event drew a field of 82 total entries, including 28 360 Sprint Cars, 20 Grand Nationals, 17 Late Models, and 17 B Mods.

The city of Sheboygan Falls Fire Department served as the evening’s trophy sponsor on You’re Our Heroes Night, which offered free admission to all U.S. military, police, fire, and EMS personnel.

PDTR returns to action on Saturday, May 16, when it hosts the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series for the first of three occasions in 2026. The PDTR Akright Auto 360 Sprint Cars and Oostburg Automotive Grand Nationals are also on the card.

Pit gates open at 3 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 4:30 p.m. and on-track action at 5:30 p.m.

Weather information for all Plymouth Dirt Track Racing events will be posted on the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram pages, as well as the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing website – www.plymouthdtr.com.

The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds is located at 229 Fairview Drive in Plymouth, Wis.

For more information, visit www.plymouthdtr.com or check out Plymouth Dirt Track Racing on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

 

106.5 The Buzz Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Models

A Main (30 Laps): 1. 7-Joel Bennett [1]; 2. 42-Terry Casey [3]; 3. 21F-Gunner Frank [5]; 4. 51-Chris Oertel [2]; 5. D1-Turk Letizia [10]; 6. 07-Cory Crapser [9]; 7. 15-Nick Anvelink [4]; 8. 89-Brad Mueller [8]; 9. 97-Justin Schmidt [12]; 10. 21-Todd Frank [7]; 11. 55B-Joe Bongiorno [14]; 12. 3-Brett Swedberg [15]; 13. 99-Sawyer Specht [17]; 14. 77-Bill Edler [16]; 15. 54-Kevin Baldry [11]; 16. 10S-Taylor Scheffler [13]; 17. 10-Paul Parker [6]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 7-Joel Bennett[2]; 2. 07-Cory Crapser[1]; 3. 10-Paul Parker[4]; 4. 10S-Taylor Scheffler[3]; 5. 97-Justin Schmidt[6]; 6. 77-Bill Edler[5]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 42-Terry Casey[1]; 2. 21F-Gunner Frank[2]; 3. 21-Todd Frank[4]; 4. D1-Turk Letizia[5]; 5. 3-Brett Swedberg[3]; 6. 55B-Joe Bongiorno[6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 51-Chris Oertel[2]; 2. 15-Nick Anvelink[3]; 3. 89-Brad Mueller[4]; 4. 54-Kevin Baldry[5]; 5. (DNF) 99-Sawyer Specht[1]

Qualifying 1: 1. 10S-Taylor Scheffler, 14.351[6]; 2. 7-Joel Bennett, 14.364[2]; 3. 07-Cory Crapser, 14.638[3]; 4. 10-Paul Parker, 14.647[1]; 5. 77-Bill Edler, 16.228[5]; 6. 97-Justin Schmidt[4]

Qualifying 2: 1. 3-Brett Swedberg, 14.529[4]; 2. 21F-Gunner Frank, 14.586[1]; 3. 42-Terry Casey, 14.741[5]; 4. 21-Todd Frank, 14.944[3]; 5. D1-Turk Letizia, 15.032[2]; 6. 55B-Joe Bongiorno, 15.074[6]

Qualifying 3: 1. 15-Nick Anvelink, 14.763[3]; 2. 51-Chris Oertel, 14.792[2]; 3. 99-Sawyer Specht, 14.998[1]; 4. 89-Brad Mueller, 15.143[4]; 5. 54-Kevin Baldry, 15.244[5]

 

Akright Auto 360 Sprint Cars

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 69S-TJ Smith [4]; 2. 7-Lance Fassbender [5]; 3. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [6]; 4. 35-Ben Schmidt [11]; 5. 22B-Brandon Berth [8]; 6. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski [3]; 7. 69-Shane Wenninger [7]; 8. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [9]; 9. 3-Justin Erickson [16]; 10. 14J-Joseph Hintz [12]; 11. 68T-Tyler Davis [18]; 12. 57-Tristan Furseth [13]; 13. 46-Steven Ruh [14]; 14. 67-Josh Walter [15]; 15. 11-Tony Wondra [20]; 16. 2-Chris Clayton [10]; 17. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [17]; 18. 59-Ethon Stear [19]; 19. 20R-Weston Finke [21]; 20. 30-Nathan Skelton [22]; 21. 5C-Carter Chevalier [1]; 22. 44H-Hayden Johnson [2]

B Main (12 Laps): 1. 67-Josh Walter[4]; 2. 3-Justin Erickson[10]; 3. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach[2]; 4. 68T-Tyler Davis[5]; 5. 59-Ethon Stear[1]; 6. 11-Tony Wondra[6]; 7. 51-Chris Larson[7]; 8. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman[11]; 9. 5-Chad Stouthamer[3]; 10. 51C-Brok Clifcorn[12]; 11. 68P-Frank Perko[8]; 12. 19-Ion Stear[9]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 7-Lance Fassbender[2]; 2. 5C-Carter Chevalier[3]; 3. 46-Steven Ruh[1]; 4. 57-Tristan Furseth[4]; 5. 5-Chad Stouthamer[5]; 6. 68T-Tyler Davis[6]; 7. 51C-Brok Clifcorn[7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 69S-TJ Smith[2]; 2. 44H-Hayden Johnson[4]; 3. 35-Ben Schmidt[3]; 4. 67-Josh Walter[1]; 5. 59-Ethon Stear[6]; 6. 11-Tony Wondra[5]; 7. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman[7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski[2]; 2. 69-Shane Wenninger[3]; 3. 3BK-Billy Kreutz[4]; 4. 14J-Joseph Hintz[5]; 5. 30-Nathan Skelton[7]; 6. (DNF) 3-Justin Erickson[1]; 7. (DNF) 51-Chris Larson[6]

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz[4]; 2. 2-Chris Clayton[1]; 3. 22B-Brandon Berth[5]; 4. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach[3]; 5. 20R-Weston Finke[7]; 6. (DNF) 19-Ion Stear[2]; 7. (DNF) 68P-Frank Perko[6]

Qualifying 1: 1. 57-Tristan Furseth, 12.997[2]; 2. 5C-Carter Chevalier, 13.263[1]; 3. 7-Lance Fassbender, 13.308[5]; 4. 46-Steven Ruh, 13.530[4]; 5. 5-Chad Stouthamer, 13.580[3]; 6. 51C-Brok Clifcorn, 13.714[7]; 7. 68T-Tyler Davis, 13.738[6]

Qualifying 2: 1. 35-Ben Schmidt, 13.108[6]; 2. 69S-TJ Smith, 13.442[1]; 3. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman, 13.638[7]; 4. 67-Josh Walter, 13.657[5]; 5. 44H-Hayden Johnson, 14.028[3]; 6. 11-Tony Wondra, 14.280[4]; 7. 59-Ethon Stear, 14.301[2]

Qualifying 3: 1. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 13.170[2]; 2. 69-Shane Wenninger, 13.428[4]; 3. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski, 13.695[3]; 4. 3-Justin Erickson, 13.709[6]; 5. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 13.720[1]; 6. 51-Chris Larson, 14.068[5]; 7. 30-Nathan Skelton, 15.409[7]

Qualifying 4: 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 13.735[1]; 2. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 13.763[6]; 3. 19-Ion Stear, 14.012[2]; 4. 2-Chris Clayton, 14.090[5]; 5. 22B-Brandon Berth, 14.117[3]; 6. 68P-Frank Perko, 14.620[4]; 7. 20R-Weston Finke, 14.838[7]

 

Oostburg Automotive Grand Nationals

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 14-Will Sorce [1]; 2. 13-Josh Pierce [11]; 3. 93-Mavrick Ruh [3]; 4. 15-Derek Kaat [5]; 5. 47-Nick Schumacher [13]; 6. 80-Luke Scholten [10]; 7. 24K-Tyler Kulow [12]; 8. 5M-Jeff Muehlbauer [9]; 9. 53B-Brad Weiss [2]; 10. 52W-Jack Wiroll [16]; 11. 53W-Dustin Weiss [8]; 12. 6-Dick Hed [4]; 13. 15M-Justin Miller [7]; 14. 27-Greg Goschey [17]; 15. 42-Jason Juech [20]; 16. 53T-Tanner Lorenz [18]; 17. 95-Donny Kulow [15]; 18. 11-Dylan May [14]; 19. 54-Austin Yancey [19]; 20. 16-Will Schumacher [6]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 14-Will Sorce[1]; 2. 5M-Jeff Muehlbauer[6]; 3. 16-Will Schumacher[4]; 4. 24K-Tyler Kulow[7]; 5. 47-Nick Schumacher[5]; 6. 52W-Jack Wiroll[3]; 7. (DNS) 42-Jason Juech

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 93-Mavrick Ruh[2]; 2. 6-Dick Hed[3]; 3. 15M-Justin Miller[5]; 4. 80-Luke Scholten[6]; 5. 11-Dylan May[4]; 6. 27-Greg Goschey[7]; 7. (DNF) 54-Austin Yancey[1]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 53B-Brad Weiss[1]; 2. 15-Derek Kaat[3]; 3. 53W-Dustin Weiss[5]; 4. 13-Josh Pierce[6]; 5. 95-Donny Kulow[4]; 6. 53T-Tanner Lorenz[2]

 

Sheboygan Flooring B-Mods

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 48-Matt Urban [5]; 2. 3-Travis Schmidt [7]; 3. 03W-Tim Warner [10]; 4. 66-Steve Lorier [6]; 5. 29S-Tim Sheppard [8]; 6. 68-Dan Jung [11]; 7. 8-Carsin Cullen [12]; 8. 85B-Kevin Braaksma [3]; 9. 11B-Brad Buckman [9]; 10. 19-Parker Glander [14]; 11. 9-Hunter Larson [13]; 12. 73-Rory Welch [1]; 13. 59S-Spencer Long [4]; 14. 17-Brandon Knepprath [2]; 15. 31W-Kelan Wolfe [15]; 16. 0-Bill Shavlik [17]; 17. (DNS) 26P-Ryan Pafford

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 11B-Brad Buckman[5]; 2. 66-Steve Lorier[4]; 3. 8-Carsin Cullen[6]; 4. 73-Rory Welch[1]; 5. 9-Hunter Larson[3]; 6. 26P-Ryan Pafford[2]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 03W-Tim Warner[5]; 2. 3-Travis Schmidt[4]; 3. 85B-Kevin Braaksma[2]; 4. 59S-Spencer Long[3]; 5. 19-Parker Glander[1]; 6. 0-Bill Shavlik[6]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 48-Matt Urban[3]; 2. 29S-Tim Sheppard[4]; 3. 68-Dan Jung[5]; 4. 17-Brandon Knepprath[1]; 5. 31W-Kelan Wolfe[2]

Arenz tests Jacksonville, hunts IRA opener

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz began his 2026 campaign with the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) 410 Sprint Car Series at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill. on Friday, May 1.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 6, 2026 – After seven months out of the seat, Travis Arenz took the controls of his 25T 410 Sprint Car for the first time in 2026 on Friday, May 1.

Following the cancellation of the scheduled Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association season opener at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, May 2, Arenz decided to venture 365 miles south to the quarter-mile, high-banked Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., for the 2026 Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) lid lifter.

The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor opened the night by drawing the pole in the third 10-lap MOWA heat race. Arenz settled into second place behind fellow front row starter Zach Daum on the drop of the green flag.

The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion rode the spot the rest of the way en route to a runner-up showing.

Launching from the ninth starting position in the 25-lap MOWA main event, Arenz was running 13th when the first of five caution flags came out on lap 11. Following two more caution periods, Arenz lined up 11th on a lap 20 restart.

He maintained the 11th spot until another yellow flag appeared with just two laps remaining. On the restart, Arenz got bottled up among a group of cars and spun in turn four.

After restarting 15th, Arenz opened his 19th season of competition with a 14th-place showing.

“The decision to race was to really just get some laps in this season and never being to Jacksonville, I wanted to have some laps there before heading back in June,” Arenz said. “Overall, we didn’t do very well. We struggled early on. I didn’t make enough changes by feature time. Now, I know what direction I need to head towards when it comes to that place.

“On the restart, two cars got into each other slightly, and I hammered the brakes,” he said. “I turned left to avoid the guy in front of me, causing me to bring the caution out. We’re looking for better results at both IRA shows this weekend.”

The Travis Arenz Motorsports team will fire up the 2026 IRA campaign with a doubleheader weekend at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, May 8, and Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill., on Saturday, May 9.

Spectator gates open at Davenport Speedway at 5 p.m. with hot laps scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

At Sycamore Speedway, spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m., hot laps start at 6:30 p.m., and racing to follow at 7:30 p.m.

All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com.

Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

The 2026 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Professional Plating Inc., Pfeffer Trucking, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopf Family Funeral Homes, Carbliss, Pallet Works, Oostburg State Bank, Sonntag Plumbing, Jensen Sales and Service, Fastenal, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Lake Auto Glass, Arenz Auto Detailing, Hair Fellers Barbershop, and Duehring Tax Service.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Service One Transportation

Located at N5761 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., Service One Transportation has been a proud supporter of Travis Arenz Motorsports since the team moved into the 360 Sprint Car division in 2018.

Service One Transportation opened its doors in 1997 when Dan Flagstad, Sr., decided to venture out on his own, following a distinguished career in transportation sales. Starting with a single driver and truck, Dan grew the business by providing unsurpassed service to the customers and living by the creed of “doing whatever it takes to get the job done for the customer.”

The customer-first philosophy continues today with current President and Owner Dan Flagstad, Jr., along with his partner, Mike Myszewski, who serves as vice president of operations and logistics. Under Dan’s leadership, Service One Transportation has experienced the innovation of a new generation, while retaining the customer and family-first philosophy started by Dan Sr.

Today, Service One has grown into a full-service logistics and transportation company with a large portfolio of services, including a 53-foot dry van, dry bulk with rail car transport, blanket wrap transport, and warehousing. Service One can handle all truckload, volume LTL, and expedited shipments to 48 states and all Canadian provinces.

For a personalized transportation quote, contact Service One Transportation by phone at 1-888-988-3344 or 920-467-4793, email at dispatch@serviceonetrans.com, or visit https://www.serviceonetransportation.com/.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Upcoming Schedule

Friday, May 8 – Davenport Speedway, Davenport, Iowa (IRA)
Saturday, May 9 – Sycamore Speedway, Maple Park, Illinois (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Statistics

Total Events – 1
IRA Events – 0
World of Outlaws Events – 0
Midwest Open Wheel Association Events – 1
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 1
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0

Travis Arenz Motorsports
Career Highlights
2008-2025

Total Career A-Main Victories – 74
Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder A-Main Victories – 20
IMCA Northern Sport Mod/B Mod A-Main Victories – 20
MSA/PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 30
High Limit Racing 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 1
IRA 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 3
2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder Champion
2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod Champion
2021 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion
2021 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion
2022 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion
2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion
2023 Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Apple Cup Rookie Award

Karnitz, Kulow, Buckman, Blumer star in Plymouth Dirt Track Racing opener

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Defending division champion Kevin Karnitz of West Bend claimed the Akright Auto 360 Sprint Car A-main victory in the 2026 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing season opener at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, April 25.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 25, 2026 – With extra money on the line and a strong contingent of race-hungry spectators looking on, four drivers cashed in by scoring main-event victories in the 2026 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing season opener at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., on Saturday, April 25.

Defending Akright Auto PDTR 360 Sprint Car champion Kevin Karnitz of West Bend collected a victory in the 25-lap main event.

Former division champion Tyler Kulow of Plymouth racked up the win in the 25-lap Oostburg Automotive Grand National A-main.

Brad Buckman of Kiel made his maiden visit to victory lane in the 25-lap Sheboygan Flooring B Mod headliner.

Eric Blumer of Sun Prairie claimed the 20-lap Midwest Legends Dirt Series main event sponsored by Sheboygan’s Rock Station 106.5, the Buzz.

Justin Erickson of Plymouth jumped out to the lead of the 360 Sprint Car A main from the pole as third starter Tristan Furseth of Cambridge slipped into second on the opening lap.

By lap five, Erickson had built up a half-straightaway cushion over Furseth before the first of two caution flags appeared on lap 8 when Jake Zimmerman of Pewaukee stopped on the backstretch.

On the restart, Kevin Karnitz, who started fourth, swept around Furseth to seize the runner-up spot. One lap later, Karnitz outside the outside groove to power ahead of Erickson and into the lead in turn two on lap 9.

Five laps later, Karnitz caught the rear of the field, allowing Erickson to close the gap on the lead. Karnitz skillfully sliced his way through slower traffic, while Erickson kept the leader in his sights.

Just as the leaders took the white flag, the caution light came on for the stalled car of Lance Fassbender of Burnett in turn four to set up a green-white-checkered flag finish.

Former division champion Tyler Kulow of Plymouth raced to a win in the Oostburg Automotive Grand National main event at the 2026 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing season opener at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, April 25.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

Karnitz held Erickson at bay over the final two circuits, while two-time PDTR 360 Sprint Car champ Ben Schmidt of Plymouth slid past Furseth to steal third place on the final lap.

Karnitz went to post his ninth career PDTR 360 Sprint Car main event victory and 11th win of his Midwest Sprint Car Association career. The win netted him a $1,000 first-place prize thanks to an opening night PDTR purse boost.

Erickson wound up second, Schmidt charged up from the 15th starting slot to place third, Furseth was fourth, and Cascade’s Brandon Berth moved up from the 12th starting position to round out the top five.

In the Grand National headliner, polesitter Josh Pierce of Adell led the first seven circuits before outside front row starter Tyler Kulow dipped under Pierce to grab the top spot exiting turn four on lap 8.

Six laps later, the lone caution flag of the event was displayed for a three-car incident in turn two. Following the restart, Kulow maintained control as he built up a full-straightaway lead on the way to his 13th career PDTR Grand National A-main win, which included a $500 payday with added money from PDTR.

Pierce placed second, fourth starter Jeff Muehlbauer of Elkhart Lake took third, 2022 PDTR Grand National champion Luke Scholten of Oostburg rode the outside groove to a fourth-place showing after starting 12th, and 11th starter Dustin Weiss of Iron Ridge rounded out the top five.

Brad Buckman of Kiel earned the victory in the Sheboygan Flooring B Mod main event during the 2026 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing season opener at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, April 25.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

The first eight laps of the B Mod main event featured a heated duel between polesitter Brad Buckman and outside front row starter Tony Gates of Chilton. Buckman worked the inside lane while Gates skillfully worked the outside line, with both drivers swapping the lead lap after lap.

Gates led lap 8 before Buckman finally grabbed the top spot for certain on lap 9. At the same time, former PDTR B Mod champion Tim Sheppard of West Bend soared into second after starting third.

Sheppard briefly challenged Buckman for the lead on lap 13 before dropping back and ceding the runner-up position to Jonathan Hitsman of Malone in the car normally driven by Tim Warner, who started fourth, on lap 24.

Buckman held on to collect his first-time PDTR B Mod A-main victory worth $500, including additional purse money from PDTR. Hitsman was second, Sheppard placed third, Gates wound up fourth, and 2024 PDTR B Mod champion Travis Schmidt of Cascade came up from the 10th starting spot to finish fifth.

After a two-car incident on the opening lap, which prompted a complete restart, the remainder of B Mod A-main ran non-stop.

In the 20-lap Midwest Legends Dirt Series main event, Eric Blumer bolted into the lead on the drop of the green flag and quickly built up a solid edge over second starter Hayden Schmuhl of Beaver Dam.

Blumer entered lapped traffic on lap 12, but it didn’t slow him down, and he pulled away to secure his second career Midwest Legends Dirt Series A-main victory at the Plymouth Dirt Track.

Eric Blumer of Sun Prairie triumphed in the Midwest Legends Dirt Series A main at the 2026 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing season opener at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, April 25.  – JW’s Car and Raccing Photos

The lone caution flag came out for a single-car spin on the opening lap, which led to a full restart. The race went caution-free from then on.

Schmuhl was second, seventh starter Austin Winkel of Sheboygan Falls finished third, Ryan Mech of Greenfield placed fourth after starting sixth, and Ty Olson of Mandon, N.D. completed the top five from the 12th starting position.

Bill Taylor of Boltonville came out on top in the 12-lap 360 Sprint Car A main.

Adam Zellmer of Horicon won the 12-lap Midwest Legends Dirt Series B main.

Bill Taylor claimed overall 360 Sprint Car fast qualifier honors with a lap of 12.789 seconds.

The event attracted a field of 102 total entries, including 31 26 360 Sprint Cars, 31 Midwest Legends Dirt Series entries, 20 Grand Nationals, and 20 B Mods.

Mayer Automotive served as the evening’s trophy sponsor.

PDTR returns to action on Saturday, May 2, with the first event of the 2026 Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series, along with the PDTR Akright Auto 360 Sprint Cars, Oostburg Automotive Grand Nationals, and Sheboygan Flooring B Mods.

Weather information for all Plymouth Dirt Track Racing events will be posted on the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram pages, as well as the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing website – www.plymouthdtr.com.

The Plymouth Dirt Track at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds is located at 229 Fairview Drive in Plymouth, Wis.

For more information, visit www.plymouthdtr.com or check out Plymouth Dirt Track Racing on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

 

Akright Auto 360 Sprint Cars

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [4]; 2. 3-Justin Erickson [1]; 3. 35-Ben Schmidt [15]; 4. 57-Tristan Furseth [3]; 5. 22B-Brandon Berth [12]; 6. 69S-TJ Smith [11]; 7. 14J-Joseph Hintz [5]; 8. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [10]; 9. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski [6]; 10. 24X-Eric Wilke [7]; 11. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [2]; 12. 69-Bill Taylor [17]; 13. 68T-Tyler Davis [18]; 14. 11-Tony Wondra [19]; 15. 46-Steven Ruh [8]; 16. 51-Chris Larson [13]; 17. 44H-Hayden Johnson [21]; 18. 59S-Hayden Schmuhl [16]; 19. 9C-Cole Stella [14]; 20. 68P-Frank Perko [20]; 21. 7-Lance Fassbender [9]; 22. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman [22]

B Main (12 Laps): 1. 69-Bill Taylor [4]; 2. 68T-Tyler Davis [1]; 3. 11-Tony Wondra [3]; 4. 68P-Frank Perko [6]; 5. 44H-Hayden Johnson [2]; 6. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman [11]; 7. 16-Anthony Knierim [8]; 8. 5-Chad Stouthamer [9]; 9. 20W-Weston Finke [10]; 10. 59-Ethon Stear [13]; 11. 30-Nathan Skelton [12]; 12. (DNF) 26-Preston Ruh [5]; 13. (DNF) 25-Cody Schlafer [7]; 14. (DNS) 5C-Carter Chevalier; 15. (DNS) 87R-Josh Rehberg

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 57-Tristan Furseth [2]; 2. 14J-Joseph Hintz [4]; 3. 44H-Hayden Johnson [1]; 4. 9C-Cole Stella [5]; 5. 59S-Hayden Schmuhl [7]; 6. 68P-Frank Perko [6]; 7. 87R-Josh Rehberg [8]; 8. 16-Anthony Knierim [3]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach [2]; 2. 3-Justin Erickson [4]; 3. 3BK-Billy Kreutz [3]; 4. 22B-Brandon Berth [5]; 5. 68T-Tyler Davis [6]; 6. 25-Cody Schlafer [1]; 7. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman [7]; 8. 30-Nathan Skelton [8]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 63K-Kevin Karnitz [2]; 2. 46-Steven Ruh [1]; 3. 7-Lance Fassbender [3]; 4. 51-Chris Larson [5]; 5. 69-Bill Taylor [4]; 6. 26-Preston Ruh [6]; 7. 20W-Weston Finke [8]; 8. (DNS) 59-Ethon Stear

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski [1]; 2. 24X-Eric Wilke [2]; 3. 69S-TJ Smith [3]; 4. 35-Ben Schmidt [4]; 5. 11-Tony Wondra [5]; 6. 5-Chad Stouthamer [6]; 7. (DNS) 5C-Carter Chevalier

Qualifying 1: 1. 14J-Joseph Hintz, 13.030 [6]; 2. 16-Anthony Knierim, 13.108 [3]; 3. 57-Tristan Furseth, 13.144 [5]; 4. 59S-Hayden Schmuhl, 13.307 [7]; 5. 44H-Hayden Johnson, 13.654 [1]; 6. 9C-Cole Stella, 13.747 [4]; 7. 68P-Frank Perko, 14.815 [2]; 8. 87R-Josh Rehberg, 14.897 [8]

Qualifying 2: 1. 37Z-Jake Zimmerman, 13.011 [8]; 2. 3-Justin Erickson, 13.028 [5]; 3. 3BK-Billy Kreutz, 13.082 [2]; 4. 08-Katelyn Krebsbach, 13.155 [3]; 5. 25-Cody Schlafer, 13.295 [1]; 6. 22B-Brandon Berth, 13.351 [4]; 7. 68T-Tyler Davis, 13.418 [6]; 8. 30-Nathan Skelton, 18.160 [7]

Qualifying 3: 1. 69-Bill Taylor, 12.789 [5]; 2. 7-Lance Fassbender, 13.002 [3]; 3. 63K-Kevin Karnitz, 13.089 [2]; 4. 59-Ethon Stear, 13.189 [8]; 5. 46-Steven Ruh, 13.430 [4]; 6. 51-Chris Larson, 13.448 [6]; 7. 26-Preston Ruh, 13.622 [1]; 8. 20W-Weston Finke, 14.970 [7]

Qualifying 4: 1. 35-Ben Schmidt, 13.010 [1]; 2. 69S-TJ Smith, 13.086 [5]; 3. 24X-Eric Wilke, 13.280 [4]; 4. 5C-Carter Chevalier, 13.373 [3]; 5. 5-Chad Stouthamer, 13.443 [7]; 6. 14AJ-Ryan Zielski, 13.448 [2]; 7. 11-Tony Wondra, 13.597 [6]

 

Oostburg Automotive Grand Nationals

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 24K-Tyler Kulow [2]; 2. 13-Josh Pierce [1]; 3. 5M-Jeff Muehlbauer [4]; 4. 80-Luke Scholten [12]; 5. 53W-Dustin Weiss [11]; 6. 15M-Justin Miller [3]; 7. 95-Donny Kulow [14]; 8. 47-Nick Schumacher [10]; 9. 11-Dylan May [6]; 10. 16-Will Schumacher [13]; 11. 15-Derek Kaat [8]; 12. 6-Dick Hed [17]; 13. 52W-Jack Wiroll [18]; 14. 53T-Tanner Lorenz [16]; 15. 42-Jason Juech [19]; 16. 93-Mavrick Ruh [7]; 17. 54-Austin Yancey [5]; 18. 53B-Brad Weiss [9]; 19. 14X-Will Sorce [15]; 20. (DNS) 45-Trent Bogart

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 24K-Tyler Kulow [1]; 2. 80-Luke Scholten [3]; 3. 93-Mavrick Ruh [2]; 4. 5M-Jeff Muehlbauer [5]; 5. 16-Will Schumacher [7]; 6. 53T-Tanner Lorenz [4]; 7. 42-Jason Juech [6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 53W-Dustin Weiss [3]; 2. 53B-Brad Weiss [5]; 3. 54-Austin Yancey [1]; 4. 15M-Justin Miller [2]; 5. 95-Donny Kulow [6]; 6. 6-Dick Hed [4]; 7. 45-Trent Bogart [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 13-Joshua Pierce [1]; 2. 47-Nick Schumacher [3]; 3. 11-Dylan May [2]; 4. 15-Derek Kaat [5]; 5. 14X-Will Sorce [4]; 6. 52W-Jack Wiroll [6]

 

Sheboygan Flooring B-Mods

A Main (25 Laps): 1. 11B-Brad Buckman [1]; 2. 03W-Jonathan Hitsman [4]; 3. 29S-Tim Sheppard [3]; 4. 5X-Tony Gates [2]; 5. 3-Travis Schmidt [10]; 6. 12T-Tim Thrun [5]; 7. 66-Steve Lorier [13]; 8. 27L-Brendan Ostrowski [11]; 9. 48-Matt Urban [8]; 10. 59S-Spencer Long [14]; 11. 9L-Hunter Larson [7]; 12. 31W-Kelan Wolfe [16]; 13. 85B-Kevin Braaksma [9]; 14. 26P-Ryan Pafford [6]; 15. 19-Parker Glander [18]; 16. 17-Brandon Knepprath [12]; 17. 0-Bill Shavlik [19]; 18. 96Z-Nick Zdroik [15]; 19. (DNS) 73-Rory Welch; 20. (DNS) 4-Justin Blackburn

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 29S-Tim Sheppard [2]; 2. 5X-Tony Gates [5]; 3. 17-Brandon Knepprath [6]; 4. 85B-Kevin Braaksma [4]; 5. 66-Steve Lorier [7]; 6. 31W-Kelan Wolfe [1]; 7. (DNF) 19-Parker Glander [3]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 3-Travis Schmidt [3]; 2. 48-Matt Urban [2]; 3. 12T-Tim Thrun [4]; 4. 11B-Brad Buckman [6]; 5. 59S-Spencer Long [1]; 6. 4-Justin Blackburn [5]; 7. 0-Bill Shavlik [7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 03W-Jonathan Hitsman [3]; 2. 27L-Brendan Ostrowski [1]; 3. 9L-Hunter Larson [4]; 4. 26P-Ryan Pafford [5]; 5. 96Z-Nick Zdroik [2]; 6. (DNS) 73-Rory Welch

 

Midwest Legends Dirt Series

A Main (20 Laps): 1. 6E-Eric Blumer [1]; 2. 59S-Hayden Schmuhl [2]; 3. 88-Austin Winkel [7]; 4. 29M-Ryan Mech [6]; 5. 7T-Ty Olson [12]; 6. 87-Dallas Ross [4]; 7. 19-Ayden Erickson [3]; 8. 4C-Connor Carey [8]; 9. 45-Hunter Cardinal [14]; 10. 14T-Talyn Neuman [15]; 11. 80H-Art Hahn [11]; 12. 4S-Chris Sleep [10]; 13. 7-Lilly Fassbender [5]; 14. 117-Adam Zellmer [21]; 15. 5K-Keith Carey [9]; 16. 00B-Oliver O’Brion [18]; 17. 17F-Faith Zellmer Schultz [17]; 18. 33S-Mike Swenson [20]; 19. 78-Carson Grob [19]; 20. 76W-Mark Wellman [22]; 21. 51F-Tim Franz [23]; 22. 19C-Cadon Schmitz [24]; 23. 54-Nate Werner [13]; 24. (DNS) 37-Daniel Mech

Fastline Design and Graphics B Main (12 Laps): 1. 117-Adam Zellmer [4]; 2. 76W-Mark Wellman [7]; 3. 51F-Tim Franz [5]; 4. 19C-Cadon Schmitz [6]; 5. 27-Russell Loof [1]; 6. 80L-Jacob Loof [8]; 7. 28-Cauy Beck [3]; 8. 6X-Ryder Geist [10]; 9.  (DNS) 19X-Cal Swenson; 10. (DNS) 34G-Brandon Grob; 11. (DNS) 17C-Clayton Ottman

NS Towing Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 6E-Eric Blumer [2]; 2. 87-Dallas Ross [4]; 3. 5K-Keith Carey [1]; 4. 54-Nate Werner [7]; 5. 17F-Faith Zellmer Schultz [5]; 6. 27-Russell Loof [3]; 7. 51F-Tim Franz [6]; 8. 6X-Ryder Geist [8]

NS Towing Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 88-Austin Winkel [6]; 2. 29M-Ryan Mech [5]; 3. 4S-Chris Sleep [3]; 4. 45-Hunter Cardinal [2]; 5. 00B-Oliver O’Brion [1]; 6. 19X-Cal Swenson [7]; 7. 34G-Brandon Grob [8]; 8. 80L-Jacob Loof [4]

NS Towing Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 4C-Connor Carey [3]; 2. 19-Ayden Erickson [2]; 3. 80H-Art Hahn [1]; 4. 14T-Talyn Neuman [5]; 5. 78-Carson Grob [6]; 6. 28-Cauy Beck [4]; 7. 19C-Cadon Schmitz [7]; 8. 17C-Clayton Ottman [8]

NS Towing Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 59S-Hayden Schmuhl [1]; 2. 7-Lilly Fassbender [3]; 3. 7T-Ty Olson [7]; 4. 37-Daniel Mech [5]; 5. 33S-Mike Swenson [6]; 6. 117-Adam Zellmer [2]; 7. 76W-Mark Wellman [4]

 

Pokorski pinpoints GR8 2026 path

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Alex Pokorski and the GR8 Team are scheduled to compete in a variety of 410 Sprint Car events during the upcoming 2026 season. – HW Designs photo

PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 16, 2026 – After getting his first taste of competing as a regular with a regional touring Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car series in 2025, Alex Pokorski is planning a bit of a different course during the upcoming 2026 campaign.

Through a new alliance with the GR8 Team, Pokorski will field his No. 4 car in approximately 15 events in 2026, starting with the IRA at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., on Saturday, May 2.

The team’s tentative 2026 schedule features seven IRA events and one Wilmot Raceway open race. The season is also set to include Pokorski’s foray into national series competition with five NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws and two Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing events on the docket. Additional races may be added as the season progresses.

In his first full-time season of 410 Sprint Car action, the West Bend, Wis. native entered all but two IRA events in 2025, while mixing in six Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing (PDTR) 360 Sprint Car contests.

A year ago, Pokorski posted one podium showing, one top-five, one top-10, five top-15, and eight top-20 A-main finishes in 22 IRA events. He also tallied one B main, heat race, and dash appearance on the way to a 16th-place finish in the final 2025 IRA point standings.

The clear highlight of his 2025 IRA season was a spectacular second-place showing in the Jerry Richert Memorial main event at Cedar Lake Speedway last September.

In his sixth season of 360 Sprint Car action, Pokorski tallied one A-main victory, four podium, four top-five, five top-10, six top-15 showings, and two fast qualifier awards in six PDTR 360 Sprint Car events to place 22nd in the final point standings.

Pokorski’s 360 campaign included his second career Midwest Sprint Car Association A-main victory and first career win at The Plymouth Dirt Track on July 12, which came following a daring last-lap pass.

“Our schedule will be pick and choose this year,” Pokorski said. “It will primarily be IRA events. I’m also excited to try our hand against the High Limit and World of Outlaws series for a few nights.”

The Alex Pokorski-GR8 Team 2026 sponsorship partners are Petersen Septic Systems, GR8, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Lynch Buick, GMC of West Bend, Goeden Auto Body, Novak’s Service Center, Germaine/Paul Kaphingst & Susie, Triple X Chassis, CSI Shocks, Hepfner Racing Products, and Pedal Down Promotions.

For updates and additional information on the Alex Pokorski – GR8 Team, check out Pokorski Motorsports on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pokorskimotorsports or visit www.pedaldownpromo.com.

Alex Pokorski – GR8 Team Sponsor Showcase – Mulch Express of Wisconsin

Alex Pokorski and the GR8 Team are pleased to have Mulch Express of Wisconsin back on board as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season.

Based in Newton, Wis., Mulch Express of Wisconsin was founded in 2000 out of a desire to help control the cost and efficiency of installing mulch, bark, soil, and playground chips. Over the course of the past 26 years, the specialty landscaping company has found its niche as the go-to mulching provider for municipalities, school districts, commercial businesses, and residences throughout Northeastern Wisconsin.

In addition, Mulch Express of Wisconsin has proudly served one of the top motorsports facilities in the world as the official mulch provider of Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., as well as providing mulch services at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.

As a former Wisconsin-based 360 Sprint Car competitor and current 410 Sprint Car owner, Mulch Express of Wisconsin owner Russ Wetenkamp is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Alex Pokorski and the GR8 Team.

“We have a strong connection to Sprint Car racing, competing with our GR8 car,” Wetenkamp said. “We feel Alex Pokorski is a good, up-and-coming Sprint Car driver and a great individual to represent our Wisconsin-based specialty landscaping company.”

To contact or obtain additional information on Mulch Express of Wisconsin, call 920-726-4840, send an email to mulchexpressofwi@gmail.com, or visit Mulch Express of Wisconsin on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Alex Pokorski
GR8 Team
2026 Tentative Schedule

Saturday, May 2 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, May 16 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Wednesday, June 3 – Red Cedar Speedway, Menominee, Wis. (High Limit)
Thursday, June 4 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (High Limit)
Saturday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Friday, June 26 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, June 27 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Friday, July 10 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, July 11 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Friday, July 24 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 25 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, August 8 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (Non-Sanctioned)
Friday, September 18 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA)
Saturday, September 19 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn (IRA)
Saturday, September 26 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

***Schedule open to change***
***Check the Pokorski Motorsports Facebook page for updates***

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team
410 Sprint Car
2025 Statistics

Total Events – 22
Interstate Racing Association Events – 22
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 1
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 1
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 8
B-Main Victories – 1
Heat Race Victories – 1
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 1
Dash Victories – 0

Alex Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team
360 Sprint Car
2025 Statistics

Total Events – 6
Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Events – 6
Midwest Sprint Car Association Events – 6
A-Main Victories – 1
Podium Finishes – 4
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 5
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 6
B-Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 2

Paul Pokorski
Akright Auto Racing Team
410 Sprint Car
2025 Statistics

Total Events – 1
Interstate Racing Association Events – 1
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 1
B-Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0

Arenz aims to fire up 2026 campaign

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Travis Arenz is scheduled to open the 2026 season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa this Saturday, April 18. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 15, 2026 – On the heels of a breakthrough campaign that garnered national headlines, Travis Arenz of Sheboygan Falls, Wis. is ready to take his show on the road for another season of 410 Sprint Car competition at dirt tracks throughout the Upper Midwest region.

The Travis Arenz Motorsports Team is preparing to push off the 2026 campaign with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association season opener at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 2.

Arenz’s big 2025 season was highlighted by an improbable upset victory in the High Limit Racing Rayce Rudeen Foundation main event at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis., on Thursday, June 5, which netted him a $26,000 payday and the added acclaim that comes with scoring a national tour win.

The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion also tallied a pair of victories in 2025 IRA competition at The Plymouth Dirt Track on May 17 and 141 Speedway on Sept. 13.

Despite missing three races, Arenz finished the 2025 campaign eighth in the final IRA point standings.

Arenz, who has amassed a total of 74 career main event victories to date, capped the 2025 campaign with three A-main victories, five podium showings, nine top-five results, 14 top-10 finishes, six heat race victories, 13 dash appearances, three dash victories, and one fast qualifier award in 24 completed events.

“We are looking at doing 80 percent of the IRA races,” Arenz said. “We also plan on running with the [World of] Outlaws a few times and maybe some MOWA [Midwest Open Wheel Association] shows as well.

“I don’t have a set schedule this year,” he said. “I’m just going week to week. Right now, I’m planning on around 30 races.”

Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

The 2026 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Professional Plating Inc., Pfeffer Trucking, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopf Family Funeral Homes, Carbliss, Pallet Works, Oostburg State Bank, Sonntag Plumbing, Jensen Sales and Service, Fastenal, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Lake Auto Glass, Arenz Auto Detailing, Hair Fellers Barbershop, and Duehring Tax Service.

Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Don and Lynn Kiel

Don and Lynn Kiel’s first date was at a race at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis., in June 1998, and they have been together ever since, marrying on Feb. 14, 2005. Lynn spent her working career in the banking industry, retiring in 2017 after 39 years as an assistant vice president at a local Manitowoc bank.

Lynn’s interest in racing started when she attended the races at the 141 Speedway as a child with her dad, Andy Endries. RIP ANDY!

Don’s interest in racing started when he bought Dean Divine’s Modified in the early 1970s. Don’s driving experience involved Modifieds and Mini Sprints, as well as 360 Sprint Cars at Manitowoc Expo Speedway in 2011 and 2012.

Don spent four years in the United States Air Force, enlisting the night of his graduation party. He was honorably discharged after four years in 1967 as an Airman First Class. Don was a Minuteman Missile electrician serving as team chief his last year and got to take part in the test firing of four Minuteman Missiles at Vandenburg Air Force Base in Lompoc, Calif. Don was based at F. E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyo. for 41 months.

Don started flying in Cheyenne at the age of 19, secured his first flying job three days after his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force at age 22, and retired at age 60. He retired as Senior Captain on the 300-passenger Airbus A330-300 flying to London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. He has logged over 30,000 hours of flying time with a lot of stories to tell.

For a glimpse of Don’s career, Google Don Kiel Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. For a view of his favorite aircraft that he owned for four years, check out the Warbird Takeoff by looking up Beech 18 Takeoff Great Radial Engine Sound on YouTube. Click on the 32-second video. Don and Lynn continue to fly his 1952 Cessna 170B, both on wheels and skis in the winter.

Don loves to say, “It’s pretty cool when your vocation and avocation are one and the same!”

“We started out sponsoring Travis Arenz by buying him a set of rear tires five years ago, and the rest is history,” Don Kiel said. “Travis is a very talented racer, from the tiniest detail to the actual racing. I love to watch Travis feel the track out and then work his magic. I sponsor Travis as I feel he is one of the best!”

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

 For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Travis Arenz Motorsports
Upcoming schedule

Saturday May 2 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)

Travis Arenz Motorsports
2025 Statistics

Total Events – 24
IRA Events – 21
World of Outlaws Events – 2
High Limit Events – 1
A-Main Victories – 3
Podium Finishes – 5
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 9
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 14
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 16
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 18
Heat Race Victories – 6
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 13
Dash Victories – 3
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
IRA Point Standings Finish – 8th

Travis Arenz Motorsports
Career Highlights
2008-2025

Total Career A-Main Victories – 74
Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder A-Main Victories – 20
IMCA Northern Sport Mod/B Mod A-Main Victories – 20
MSA/PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 30
High Limit Racing 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 1
IRA 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 3
2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder Champion
2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod Champion
2021 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion
2021 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion
2022 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion
2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion
2023 Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Apple Cup Rookie Award

Hartmann poised for busy 2026 slate

By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team will begin its 2026 campaign with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association event at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa this Saturday, April 18. – HW Designs photo

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 14, 2026 – Austin Hartmann is ready to head out on his fifth full season of 410 Sprint Car racing competition with an intriguing 2026 schedule filled with a wide variety of events, tracks, series, cities, and states.

Hartmann is planning to fire up his 87A Hartmann Racing machine for the first time in 2026 at the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association season opener at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, May 2.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver completed the 2025 campaign with four top-10 main event showings, one B main victory, four IRA dash appearances, and one fast qualifier award in 27 events. Hartmann entered 16 IRA races in 2025, placing 18th in the final series point standings.

The 87A Hartmann Racing Team embarks on the 2026 season with a 27-race slate penciled in, featuring 16 IRA appearances, along with 11 additional events sanctioned by the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws, Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing, POWRi, and Knoxville Raceway.

“The team is ready to hit the track with renewed energy,” Hartmann said. “I’m excited about the schedule we’ve planned out. If we can secure enough sponsorship, there is the possibility of adding another big event.”

87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n’ Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels.

Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty

KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.

Kristine’s passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community.

Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates!

You can find her on Facebook @KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR.  Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542, or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.

Pedal Down Promotions is a full-service public relations and media services company devoted to helping its clients effectively communicate with targeted audiences through press releases, newsletters, profile and feature articles, website and social media content development, printed media, editing and layout, graphic design, and book publishing services.

For more information on Pedal Down Promotions, email pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com, visit www.pedaldownpromo.com, or call 920-323-7970.

 

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Schedule

Saturday, May 2 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, May 8 – Davenport Speedway, Davenport, Iowa (IRA)
Saturday, May 9 – Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, Iowa (Weekly)
Saturday, May 16 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 17 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, May 23 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 24 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Monday, June 1 – Davenport Speedway, Davenport, Iowa (High Limit)
Wednesday, June 3 – Red Cedar Speedway, Menomonie, Wis. (High Limit)
Thursday, June 4 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (High Limit)
Saturday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Sunday, June 7 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Friday, June 12 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 13 – Shawano Speedway, Shawano, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, June 20 – Spoon River Speedway, Lewistown, Ill. (POWRi)
Friday, July 10 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, July 11 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Thursday, July 16 – To Be Determined
Friday, July 17 – To Be Determined
Saturday, July 18 – To Be Determined
Friday, July 24 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 25 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, August 1 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, August 21 – Ogilvie Raceway, Ogilvie, Minn. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, August 22 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (World of Outlaws)
Sunday, August 23 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 5 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, September 18 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA)
Saturday, September 19 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA)
Saturday, September 26 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)

 

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2025 Statistics

Total Events – 27
IRA Events – 16
World of Outlaws Events – 6
High Limit Events – 2
Midwest Open Wheel Association Events – 2
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 11
B Main Victories – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 4
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1

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