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Photo Credits: Emily Schwanke and Jerry Kulas While we’re still fine tuning some dates, and it should be known that a few of these dates are tentative, here is a peek at the 2023 schedules for all 3 IRA divisions. The schedule is loaded with successful traditional events, plus there are some new and exciting events too. And many great combo weekends. Let’s Go Racing! Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Apr 7-8 34 Raceway (IA) w/MOWA 15 Beaver Dam Raceway (WI) Wipperfurth Memorial,...more

Lots of good things are in store in 2023 for both fans and competitors of the Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series. A schedule loaded with both traditional events, plus some new ones too, has everyone excited. Co-sanctions are always ultra-competitive and we have several this year. The All Stars make two trips to Wisconsin this year with events at Wilmot, their first ever at Dodge County, and the big $26,000 to win Rayce Rudeen Foundation race at Plymouth. Plymouth will be the first track...more

St. Cloud, Minnesota - January 24, 2023 WISSOTA Promoters Association, Inc. announces longtime employee Callie Sullivan has been named Director of Operations, effective January 1, 2023. Sullivan, who hails from Dassel, Minnesota has been employed with WISSOTA since 2001, has served many roles within the organization, beginning with serving as the WISSOTA Midwest Modified Point Director in 2001 and later assuming the role of Sprint Car and Late Model Point Director as well. She then became...more

(Daytona Beach, FL) February 11th, 2023 WISSOTA Promoters Association today announced that long time professional race car driver Kenny Wallace will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 WISSOTA National Banquet on Saturday evening November 11, 2023. Executive Director Rod Lindquist stated, “Kenny has a long time friendship and history racing with one of our WISSOTA members and, because of that relationship, we are fortunate to have been able to secure his appearance for our year end...more

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) March 8, 2023 – On the heels of back-to-back championship-winning seasons in the 360 Sprint Car ranks, Travis Arenz of Sheboygan Falls, Wis. is gearing up to focus on 410 Sprint Car action with his Travis Arenz Motorsports team intending to hit the road to contend for Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series rookie of the year accolades, during the upcoming 2023 season. Arenz heads into his 16th season of racing action and his first full...more

March 15 2023, Velocita USA in Lexington, NC announced its National partnership with WISSOTA Promoters Association, Inc. of Saint Cloud, MN. The national level sponsorship will include benefits such as member exclusive pricing, track and participating facilities product, and prizes throughout the 2023 season. Velocita USA, the industry’s leading safety equipment company, has entered into a partnership with WISSOTA Promoters Association, Inc. for 2023. Rod Lindquist and Brad Smith have been...more

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) March 22, 2023 – After turning in a 10th place showing in their rookie season of Winged 410 Sprint Car action with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association Sprint Car Series in 2022, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing team are ready to embark on another full season of competition against the Upper Midwest’s top 410 Sprint Car drivers and teams during the upcoming 2023 IRA campaign. Hartmann’s five-and-a-half-month 2022 campaign racing...more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (St. Cloud, Minnesota) Motul lubricants, distributed in the Midwest by Hanco Corporation of Eagan, MN, is excited about becoming the official motor oil for Wissota! Motul offers a variety of great products that dirt racers will love! Engine oils in all viscosities including top of the line full synthetic and semi synthetic engine oils that are higher in zinc than other leading brands. Motul is widely known for its top of the line brake fluids and gear oils. Dirt racers...more

Speedway Motors Returns as WISSOTA 100 Title Sponsor, Race of Champions Events Removed from WISSOTA 100 Weekend Lineup, Structural Buildings WISSOTA Late Model Challenge Series Champion to be Crowned at WISSOTA 100, and MPH AFCO Invitational to Serve as Prelude to the 100 for Mod 4’s, Pure Stocks and Hornets. (St. Cloud, Minnesota) March 31st, 2023 The WISSOTA Promoters Association is thrilled to announce new and exciting changes to this year’s Speedway Motors WISSOTA 100, held September 12th...more

(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 11, 2023 – Facing off against a stellar field loaded with an impressive collection of the Midwest’s top 410 Sprint Car competitors, Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports team launched their rookie season with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series during the IRA-Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) Morning Sun Farm Implement 410 Clash Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington,...more