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May 18, 2024 – Bristol, WI. The Lift Pro Powered by Gandrud Chevrolet Winged 604 Sprint Car Series at the Wilmot Raceway resumed Saturday Night as the Hepfner Racing Products/HRP Wings Victory Challenge points leader continued where he left off last Saturday. CJ Malueg of Johnsburg, IL kicked off the night with Quick Time earning the #13 another point in the standings. Ion Stear of Hebron, IL and Tommy Sexton of Antioch, IL both picked up victories in their respective heat races earning both...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Sunday, June 2, 2024)--The unofficial start of summer has begun with Wilmot Raceway's 74th Season getting into full swing. A sun drenched crowd was treated to an outstanding performance by the Monster Truck Throwdown special event on a reset Sunday afternoon, June 2, after rains washed out the originally planned event on June 1. Action on the 3/8-mile banked oval resumes on Saturday, June 8 with Family Night Checkered Flag Giveaway featuring 11-75 IRA Lightning Sprints, Auto...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 8, 2024)--Heading into mid-June, Mother Nature became a double winner at Wilmot Raceway during the 74th season for the 3/8-mile clay oval facility on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds thus far. Weather took the checkered flag for the second time this season when persistent afternoon rain showers forced officials to cancel the Saturday, June 8 Family Night Checkered Flag Giveaway program. Next up is a return of the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association(IRA...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, June 22, 2024)--Wisconsin will welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the final time this year during the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 at Wilmot Raceway Friday and Saturday, July 12 & 13. In addition to on track action will be all sorts of activities and music starting Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 13, winding up with the usual flea market on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 14. For complete...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Wednesday, June 26, 2024) SCHEDULE UPDATE: Future forecast models are calling for rain on the planned Wilmot Raceway carload night Tuesday, July 2. As a result, Wilmot Raceway officials are moving that date ahead one day to Monday, July 1 leaving July 2 as the rain date if the forecast changes again. Wilmot Raceway and Kenosha County Fair staff and officials want everyone to have a good time and enjoy racing and fireworks. On the Independence Celebration car load and fireworks...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Monday, July 1, 2024)--A trio of first time winners in 2024 highlighted Wilmot Raceway's Independence Holiday Spectacular Car Load and Fireworks Night Monday, July 1. Ion Stear of Hebron, IL captured his first winged sprint car main leading flag to flag in the 20-lap LiftPro powered by Gandrud Chevrolet - Hepfner Racing Products Series 604 Engine Winged Sprint Car feature. It was not without a momentary scare for Stear. With 13 laps remaining a tangle in turn two saw a red flag...more

July 2, 2024 – Bristol, WI. The Lift Pro Powered by Gandrud Chevrolet Winged 604 Sprint Car Series at the Wilmot Raceway was finally back in action after Mother Nature wreaked havoc for a few weeks in Wilmot, WI. The night kicked off with Paris, WI’s Brian Strane, Jr. setting fast time, earning him a point on getting him on the board in the Hepfner Racing Products/HRP Wings Victory Chaser Challenge Points. Ion Stear of Hebron, IL picked up 2 – points for his victory in Heat Race #1. Ellie...more

The time of year is near when Donny Schatz begins to heat up. And he stoked the flames in a big way on Saturday night at Wilmot Raceway. Sprint Car Racing’s crown jewels are where the Fargo, ND legend has always excelled. The Kings Royal and NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals are both less than a month away, and Schatz appears to be getting warmed up at the right time. The 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion delivered an absolute masterclass at Wilmot. Schatz lost...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Sunday, July 21, 2024)--The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models invade the historic Wilmot Raceway on the Kenosha County Fairgrounds in Wilmot, Wis. Monday, July 29 for the first time in the long history of the 1/3-mile clay oval facility. IMCA Modifieds are on the card as well. Grandstands open at 5 p.m., hot laps/qualifying 6:30 p.m., opening ceremonies followed by racing 7:30 p.m. Off track Five Star Race Car Bodies in Twin Lakes will be the location of...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, July 27, 2024)--The best was saved for last as Dave McKellips of Mt. Pleasant became the fourth different 20-lap B&L Office Furniture Powered By American Tire & Auto in four nights for that division highlighting D. Wells Automotive Service of Gurnee, IL Night at Wilmot Raceway Saturday, July 27. McKellips win was by 0.064 seconds over hard finishing runner-up Craig Kreuser of Kenosha as the two crossed under the checkered side by side sifting through lapped traffic. ...more