By Jeff Pederson – Pedal Down Promotions

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 28, 2023 – Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team continued to build momentum heading toward the midway point of the 2023 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season by notching a strong 10^th place showing in the annual Bill Waite Jr. Memorial IRA-Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) A main at Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Ill. on Saturday, June 24.

With a stout 42-car field on hand in pursuit of the $7,000 first-place prize, Hartmann qualified ninth with a lap of 11.798 seconds around the quarter-mile dirt oval.

Hartmann then lined up on the pole of the second eight-lap IRA-MOWA heat and held on to notch his first IRA heat race victory of the 2023 and second career IRA heat race win. The fourth-year Sprint Car competitor started and finished fifth in the first four-lap IRA-MOWA dash to earn the ninth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.

The Plymouth, Wis. driver put together another smooth and consistent performance, while enduring four yellow and red flag periods, en route to a 10^th place finish in a race won by Joe B. Miller.

The 10^th place showing was Hartmann’s fourth top-10 finish of the 2023 season and third top-10 showing of the 2023 IRA campaign.

“I’m very happy with our efforts at Fairbury,” Hartmann said. “I am beyond thankful for everyone who helps and supports this team get around the track.”

The 87A Hartmann Racing team be back in action with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series for the annual Scott Semmelmann Memorial this Saturday July 1 at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis The all-open wheel program will also feature the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing – Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars and the IRA Lightning Sprints.

Grandstand gates open at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps set at 5:30 p.m. and racing to follow.

In addition, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team will hold a special 87A Hartmann Racing Meet and Greet event at SwitchGear Brewing Co. in Elkhart Lake, Wis. on Friday June 30 from 4:30-8 p.m.

Austin and the rest of the team will be hanging out at the taproom signing autographs, talking racing and showing off their IRA 410 Sprint Car. Those in attendance will have a chance to win a gift basket featuring  SwitchGear Brewing and 87A Hartmann items. A food truck will be on-site and SwitchGear has scheduled a beer release to coincide with the event.

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

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

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

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

87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – TheD8Dispensary

The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is thrilled to welcome TheD8Dispensary a partnership partner for the 2023 season.

Located at 2113 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., TheD8Dispensary 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.

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Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing
2023 Upcoming Schedule

Saturday, July 1 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, July 8 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Thursday, July 13 – I-94 Speedway, Fergus Falls, Minn. (IRA-NOSA)
Friday, July 14 – River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, N.D. (IRA-NOSA)
Saturday, July 15 – River Cities Speedway, Grand Forks, N.D. (IRA-NOSA)

Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2023 Season
By The Numbers

Total Events – 17
IRA Events – 13
World of Outlaws Events – 2
All Star Events – 4
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 7
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 11
Heat Race Victories – 1
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0