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(Wilmot, Wis., Friday, August 21, 2020)--Cory Eliason of Visalia, CA scored the highlight victory in the Bumper to Bumper Interstates Racing Association(IRA) - Ollie's Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCOC) Sprint Car Challenge presented by Hometown Hauler of Antioch, IL Friday, August 21 at Wilmot Raceway. Eliason took the lead 10 laps into the 30 lap main overtaking Oswego's Blake Nimee. Eliason went on to the win as All Star competitors swept the podium with Ian Madsen of...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, August 22, 2020)--Bill Balog of Hartford, nicknamed the "North Pole Nightmare" as he originally came from Alaska, scored his fourth Bumper to Bumper Interstates Racing Association (IRA) feature at Wilmot Raceway and eighth on the IRA 2020 series. Balog overtook the lead from Howards Grove's Mike Reinke 8 laps into the 11th Annual 36-lap Roger Iles Tribute presented by Carriage Auto Body of Waukegan, IL. The victory marketed Balog's fifth in the Iles event, having won...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Friday, August 28, 2020)--After consultation with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department and based on the current curfew in Kenosha County which affects drivers, teams, fans and employees, Wilmot Raceway has decided to cancel the Saturday, August 29 race program. John Cole of McHenry, IL, held a comfortable 51-point lead with 919 over second place and defending champion Ryan Johnson of Salem (868 points) heading into the division's final point night which was scheduled August...more

Updated 9/2/20 3:30pm: As Kenosha turns, so do we. Kenosha has rescinded the curfew, so we are back to regular times for this Saturday Sept 5th. Pits open at 3, Grandstands, 5, and opening ceremonies somewhere between 6:45-7:00. Sorry for any confusion. Wilmot Raceway WILL BE racing this Saturday, Sept 5th, This is the same show as originally scheduled for this date, it is Wilmot Raceway season championship night for the 4 scheduled classes, wingLESS Sprints, Modifieds, Lightning Sprints, and...more

(Wilmot, Wis., Saturday, September 5, 2020)--The 2020 Wilmot Raceway Season Championship Night was one of three-peats and first timers. Genoa City's Mike Simons captured his third modified championship while finally winning his first 20-lap main event of the year. Nick Simons of Genoa City, the champion's younger brother, finished second in the feature. Green Bay's Hunter Parsons took third. Simons thanked his family and crew in victory lane, noting the car which he finished the regular...more

The Dirt King Late Model Tour will invade the Wilmot Raceway for the 3rd annual Jim “Wildman” Watson Classic on September 12th. If the late model racing that took place on father’s day was any indication on how good the action will be, you don’t want to miss it! The tour has just 2 point races left on the season and with just 34 points separating the TOP 5 this one is coming down to the wire. AutoMeter Wisconsin wingLESS Sprint Series is also on the schedule racing for $1000 to win thanks to...more

21 DAYS…. This is not the post anyone of us is wanting to put out, but in the end it’s the right decision for all involved. The 3rd annual Jim “Wildman” Watson Classic is being postponed until Saturday, October 3rd due to the 6 straight days of rain, and more forecasted throughout the night and tomorrow morning. After walking the whole facility this morning, the parking lot and back pits cannot absorb any more water. Jason and Sandy Shultz of Dirt Kings Late Models have been great to work with...more

Drivers / Fans, Please see an updated list of contingency sponsors for the October 3rd Wildman Watson Classic. If anyone would like to grow the list of contingencies for each division you can contact Tiffany @ 262-749-0849 or ibnemt4u@gmail.com. ??Wingless $100 Feature Hard Charger - MLS Auto Service ??Modified $200 to one random feature finish position - Kratz Plumbing ??Modified $100 gift certificate to 2nd place in feature, $50 gift certificate to 3rd place in feature - Motorsports Powder...more

Only a few days separate us from the 3rd Annual Jim "Wildman" Watson Classic. 5?? division of racing will compete for the titles of this year's winners. In addition 1??4??2?? bikes will be given away to lucky kids ages 16 years old and under. 6??3?? drivers, crews, sponsors, business and fans have donated these bikes for the annual event. Thank you to the following for making this happen: Mongoose, Extreme Transportation Specialized, Prospect Fastner, C&D Landscaping and Design, In Place...more

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