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IRA SALUTES ITS’ CHAMPIONS, BLACKHURST & COX 12/15 Milwaukee, WI The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) hosted its’ 52nd annual Awards Banquet, honoring their Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints presented by Gandrud Chevrolet, Saturday at Milwaukee’s Hilton Garden Inn Grand Ballroom. A capacity crowd of 350 filled the festive room honoring the 43 combined eligible teams. The comedic voice of the IRA, Ray Underwood, kept the large room...more

Constituents Announce Formation of Sprint Car Council Sanctioning Bodies, Tracks, Car Owners and Drivers Unite (Nov. 19, 2018) – In an effort to advance the sport of sprint car racing, constituents from across the country representing sanctioning bodies, tracks, car owners, chassis builders and drivers have announced the formation of a sprint car council. It is believed to be the first of its kind in the sprint car industry. The intent and purpose of the council is to improve communication...more

2018 was a banner year for the Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints Presented by the IRA. The series, in only its 4th season, saw 55 different drivers from 5 states compete in the 20 events throughout 2018. The drivers come from diverse racing backgrounds, some having never raced a car before while others had immense experience, produced great racing action every week, and the economic rules made it possible for many teams to challenge for the win from week to week. Matt Vandervere was a...more

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Bill Balog once again used a last corner pass to beat Tony Stewart, while Ryan Zielski went 4 wide at the flag stand to pick up the Wisconsin wingLESS victory on a night that saw the largest non co-sanctioned event purse in IRA history, largest count of sprint cars in the state of Wisconsin and multiple series champions crowned. All eyes were on the Plymouth Dirt Track for night two of the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships, as well as the final night of both the Rocky Rococo Pizza Challenge...more

Scotty Thiel fended off challenges from a trio of veteran drivers to pick up the win at Plymouth Dirt Track and reduce Jake Blackhurst’s points lead to just 15 points heading into the final night. In wingLESS competition Tim Cox used a late race mistake by Allen Hafford to take the lead and the win. 29 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car teams and 33 AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA teams braved the cold September conditions to compete on night...more

30 teams signed into Wilmot Raceway to compete in the ultra competitive AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA on September 8, 2018. Qualifying saw defending champion Jordan Mattson set quick time over storied Veteran Tim Cox. Auburn, Illinois’ Mitchell Davis qualified in 3rd over Nick Petska and Jimmy Sivia. Heat race 1 was picked up by Scott Grissom behind the wheel of the 54 machine followed by Jordan Mattson in the Lien Acres 2 car. Zack Raidart would cross in 3rd ahead...more

The Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships are set for the Plymouth Dirt Track, Friday & Saturday, Sept 28-29. Friday features the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, and the AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series in full shows. On Saturday the. Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints will be joined by the PDTR/MSA 360 winged Sprints, and the WIMS Mini Sprints. It’s championship night for all competing groups! Hot Laps start at 6 Fri, 5 on...more

Matt Vandervere charged from a 6th place starting position to the win in the Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA feature. 33 AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA sprint cars signed in for the Scott Semmelmann Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway. Craig Campton set quick time over Jake Kouba. Jordan Mattson timed in 3rd with Derek Crane in 4th and Craig Lager in 5th. Chris Dodd picked up the win in heat race 1 over Craig Campton. Craig Lager finished in 3rd with Rod...more

Parker Price-Miller was dominate on the high side of the 1/4th mile LaSalle Speedway in the winged 410, while Beach Park, Illinois’ Allen Hafford was able to best the field of 31 wingLESS Sprints. On a warm September Sunday 35 Bumper to a Bumper Interstate Racing Association(IRA) 410 winged sprint cars signed in to La Salle Speedway to compete in the Bill Waite Jr. Memorial. The winged 410 sprint cars were joined by 31 Auto Meter Wisconsin wingLESS series presented by the IRA teams. Kerry...more