By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 28, 2025 – After encountering a laundry list of setbacks during the early portion of the 2025 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association campaign, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team broke through in a big way to register a pair of top-10 A-main showings at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis on Saturday, May 24 and 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Sunday, May 25.

Hartmann kicked off the Memorial Day Weekend doubleheader by timing in eighth in the 36-car field with a time of 12.558 seconds at Wilmot Raceway. After placing third from the fourth starting spot in the fourth IRA heat race, the Plymouth, Wis. driver made his first dash appearance of the 2025 IRA season.

After finishing fifth in the second four-lap dash, Hartmann rolled off from the 10th starting position in the 30-lap A main. The 2020 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association Rookie of the Year Award winner ran inside the top 10 throughout the main event en route to a solid 10th-place showing.

One night later, the 87A Hartmann Racing Team moved on to the 141 Speedway on Sunday, May 25 where Hartmann earned his second-career IRA fast qualifier award by topping the 30-car field with a quick lap of 12.231 seconds.

Following a fourth-place showing in the first IRA heat race, Hartmann finished third in the first four-lap IRA dash to secure the fifth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.

Despite challenging track conditions including a single-file, rubber-down surface in the closing stages of the race, Hartmann held strong inside the top 10 throughout the 30-lap headliner on the way to a season-best ninth-place finish for the 87A Hartmann Racing Team’s second top-10 showing of the 2025 campaign.

“Man, it felt good to put together a solid weekend of racing,” Hartmann said. “This car belongs to be running up front, and we proved that during the weekend. My team is relentless. I couldn’t be happier to give them a couple of good nights of racing. With some speed in our pocket, we’re ready to tackle ‘hell week’ with the High Limit and World of Outlaws series as we’re calling it in the state of Wisconsin. However, first up is our racing brat fry this Saturday, May 31 at Holler n Hills.”

After the team holds its 2025 brat fry at Holler n Hills Bar & Grill in Sheboygan on Saturday, May 31, the 87A Hartmann Racing Team will tackle five events in six days starting with the High Limit series on Tuesday, June 3 at 141 Speedway and Wednesday, June 5 at Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie, Wis, followed by World of Outlaws events on Friday, June 6 at The Plymouth Dirt Track, Saturday, June 7 at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam and Sunday, June 8 at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie.

87A Hartmann Racing 2025 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Metalcraft, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Quasius Construction, Holler n’ Hills, Rich’s Truck & Auto Repair, Gibbsville Cheese, Hepfner Racing Products and Berryman Racing Shocks.

All 2025 IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com

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 2025 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 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.  Also, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to chat about racing and real estate!

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

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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, May 31 – Team Brat Fry at Holller n Hills in Sheboygan, Wis.
Tuesday, June 3 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (High Limit)
Wednesday, June 4 – Red Cedar Speedway, Menomonie, Wis. (High Limit)
Friday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, June 7 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Sunday, June 8 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (World of Outlaws)

 

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2025 Statistics

Total Events – 6
IRA Events – 6
World of Outlaws Events – 0
High Limit Evens – 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 – 4
B-Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 2
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1