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With the conclusion of yet another successful season, it is obvious that being an IRA member team certainly has its' benefits. From unique programs such as our tire rebate, to our excess member medical program, and of course the solid point fund, and popular banquet contingency drawing.... IRA truly gives back to its' teams.

IRA takes safety seriously. IRA is extremely unique in that thanks to the support of the Midwest Safety Team, IRA has had the luxury of having a trained fire & rescue squad traveling with them for the past fifteeen years. With Midwest Safety Team founder Gil Radtke's announced retirement, IRA will not give up on the concept of having a traveling crew, but will make every effort (and with Gil's help & guidance) to continue the tradition of safety first. IRA has been a pioneer in regards to additional medical insurance coverage for its' participant members. IRA requires all hosting tracks to carry a base minimum policy, or offers them the use of their own with set minimum standards, however most importantly IRA member teams have a separate additional excess med policy extending their excess medical coverage limits to $300,000 per member. That's 30 times more than many tracks/series carry and far exceeds industry standards!

The IRA tire rebate program is absolutely unique and provides member teams with the benefits of having a set tire price, and rewards the teams that actually are doing the tire purchasing. Going back to the Hoosier program that began in 2007, and the one currently in place with Goodyear, IRA took a portion of the tire sponsorship dollars and gave it back directly back to the actual tire buying teams. Basically an IRA team that competes in 75% of the monthly scheduled events receives a check at the end of each month based on the amount of tires that team purchased during that month. So while tires are purchased at retail price from the authorized IRA tire dealer, IRA audits the sale numbers of tires purchased by eligible teams and rebates each team at the end of each month the difference based upon a IRA established pre-tax price of $166 per rear tire, thus receiving a check for the difference of retail price and the IRA set $166 price (multiplied by the number of tires that particular team purchased within that month). IRA bases that on 1 RR & 1 LR per night, and does roll over sales that exceed that monthly number to the following month, etc... This gives teams additional funds that helps them during the season, as basically a rebate on 4-5 tires basically buys them another tire. Additionally IRA awards 2 tires per night, and does this in a rotation among participation eligible teams. All 20 point fund teams received tires from this program at some point throughout the season. 100% of tire sponsorship received goes back to the racer. And having a tire dealer like Howie Gleason who truly cares about the series and our racer's is an absolute luxury we are so fortunate to have.

IRA is fortunate to have an outstanding relationship with long time series sponsor Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers. Bumper to Bumper has been with IRA for over a dozen years and will again be our title sponsor in 2012.

Osborn & Son Trucking has provided $200 per night to our fastest member qualifier the past several years. That is a tremendous reward, over the years some teams have made as much as $1200 in a year courtesy of Dean Osborn.

IRA has been blessed over the years to have additional corporate support to provide one of (if not) the highest point funds in any type of motorsports for a regional series its' size. TW Metals & Cummins Onan are two national companies that have been onboard in a support role for many season's. DNA Energy Drink has been on now for a few years, plus the addition of Big Game Treestands, MPT Industries, Ultra-Lube, and Otis Gun certainly help, plus mini-series bonus program's like Carriage Auto Body puts together at Wilmot Raceway adds dollars to the race night as well as a separate point fund. Polaris DEFENSE provided IRA a ATV which helps us in countless ways.

This great corporate support combined with the support of our host race tracks has provided our loyal traveling teams "tow money" which goes above and beyond their nightly purse earnings. IRA 75% participation teams receive "tow money" from the previous event when they draw at the following event. The amount differs slightly based upon distance of travel, using the Milwaukee area as a series base.

Our Champion receives $10,000, while our Rookie of the Year receives a $1250 bonus in addition to his point fund total, plus contingencies. Over $65,000 in "cash" awards were distributed at the banquet. In addition nightly tow money, and monthly tire rebate checks were distributed throughout the season, so more than $100,000 was given back to IRA teams as a reward for their support. This year's ROY received a complete front-end assembly courtesy of R&H Enterprises. This year's ROY took home over $3000 in cash awards for his 17th place in points finish, plus the front-end and other contengies.

We've unquestionably been blessed with great industry support creating a very special contingency product program, and without question the way we do the "product drawing" at our banquet is the best and fairest of them all. All participation eligible teams have equal chance to win the premier awards, proof again this year as 10th & 16th in points walked away with new chassis. Thanks to tremendous support we've received over the years from our local multi-line vendors/dealers (such as Behling Racing Equipment, R & H, Lane Automotive, Gleason Equipment, Hepfner Race Products, and Weiland Racing Enterprise) we've established some very solid relationships with many outstanding manufacturers. We have a very solid reputation within the industry. Nightly product certificate sponsors such as Weld, Lane/All-Star, DMI, King/VMAC, Behling, HRP, and now Saldana have been a great way to help our teams throughout the season. Our banquet drawing is something truly unique in which all our teams benefit, with each going home with several hundred's of dollars worth of actual product, some going home with several thousand dollars worth. In 2011, as in the past, we provided prize packages including chassis, cylinder heads, wings, shocks, helmets, drivelines, etc.... every team leaves with something they can most certainly use. Best part is they pick what they receive, as they draw for a turn to to pick the prize package of their choice. As always 2011 had some great packages including (2) MAXIM chassis, ALL-PRO & BRODIX cylinder head castings, (2) HRP wing combos with a very generous replacement program that provided the recipient's 3 "damage" replacements thus actually 4 wings over time! A KSE steering gear, DMI & KING drivelines, (2) VELOCITY wing combos, WELD & REAL RR wheels, WELD & REAL front hubs, (4) SANDER rims and torsion bars, (2) FSR radiators, AFCO & PRO shocks, a BELL helmet, a MSD ignition box and plug wires, SIMPSON shoes & gloves, ROCKET & SCHOENFELD headers, an additional HRP nose wing & nosewing work tray, FK rod ends, M&W radius rods, DESIGN 500 carbon-x underwear, PLUS numerous certificates from J&J, Outerwears, Wilwood, Maxim, Weld, DMI, King, HRP, Design 500, Saldana, Super Shox, Quarter Master, All-Pro, Keizer, Hilborn, Mason, R&H, Simpson, GPC, Mechanix Wear, Karavan, and Behlke.

IRA moves into 2012 with many key ingredients in place. Our purse, and point fund are by far the best of any type series in our upper-Midwest location. Our insurance package is in place as well. We are currently booking dates for what should be another outstanding season. IRA is a proven and stable organization providing both the professional and part time racer a quality experience. We are extremely proud of the reputation we have within the sprint car industry as one of the proven premier regional series in the country, providing organized events at numerous reputable venues throughout the upper-Midwest.

IRA is looking for a "truck" (1 ton NEW or USED dually preferred) sponsor for 2012. The truck would tow our safety/tech trailer to each IRA event, and can additionally double as a pace/safety truck. IRA can pay the insurance and provide any sponsor "wrap", the truck provider would require.... and be used strictly for race event purposes.

Please check us out at www.irasprints.com For additional info contact series President Steve Sinclair at 815-759-269 or siraprez@sbcglobal.net

Fond du Lac, WI Bill Balog was honored with his 4th consecutive Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Championship as he and 19 other eligible drivers/teams celebrated their 2011 accomplishments in front of a large gathering at the Holiday Inn here in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Balog who had the highest winning percentage in all of winged 410 racing, captured 12 of the 23 completed events on the tour which traveled to 15 different venues within a 4 state region. Show points were awarded at 2 partially completed events, while a record 9 others fell to weather.

Balog led the series in nearly every performance catagory. So in addition to receiving the $10,000 championship check, Balog who piloted the Buesser Concrete / Hoeft Builders #17b Maxim, picked up the TW Metals Fast Timer Award bonus for accumulating the most qualifying points throughout the season, and Osborn & Son Trucking Heat Race Award for capturing the most Heat race wins (8).

Mike Reinke finished in the runner-up position and despite only winning 1 feature event, was a title contender til the very end providing fans with several outstanding and consistant performances.

3rd place points finisher Scotty Neitzel had a big evening as he was the recipient of the prestigeous Rick Schmidt Memorial IRA Member of the Year Award. Neitzel also picked up the Behling Racing Equipment Award for winning the most B-mains throughout the year, and the Midwest Safety Team Perseverance Award presented for team founder Gil Radtke.

Radtke who is being forced to miss what would be his 40th year in heading up the highly respected Midewest Speedway's Safety Team (due to impending double knee replacement surgery) was then honored, a long with his wife Donna, with a special IRA Appreciation Award for their Excellence & Dedication to the series.

TJ Luedke was honored as the R & H Enterprises Rookie of the Year. Luedke who was a past MSA 360 Champion made the transisition to the 410 ranks a successful one finishing 17th in points and collecting a top 5 finish at LaSalle. Luedke took home over $3000 for his efforts plus a complete front-end assembly and numerous contingencies. Fellow rookie Micael Decker was co-recipent of the Behling award for accumulating the most B-main points hroughout the season.

Veteran Owner/Driver Bill Warren who came home a very solid 4th in points was honored as the Mechanix Wear Mechanic of the Year. Warren also builds his own engines and does the bulk of the wrench turning on his #95 Maxim.

Matt Vandervere who ran within the Top 10 in points before dropping to 11th due to some mechanical issues at the end was named Most Improved Driver.

Recently retired long time series competitor Joe Symoens was honored with the IRA Dedication Award.

Mike Kertscher, Reinke, and Neitzel shared the Carriage Auto Body loot as being the top 3 in IRA's Wilmot Raceway mini-series.

Bill Wirth and Brandon Thone were big winners in the popular IRA Product Drawing's, each winning new 2012 Maxim chassis. Vandervere (All-Pro), and John Haeni (Brodix) each picked up a pair of cylinder head castings. 18 owners were eligible to particpate in the product drawing with each going home with several hundred dollars worth of actual product, while all 20 drivers received multiple gift certificates each.

Over $65,000 in cash awards were distributed. Additionally a multitude of product awards and contingency certificates were provided to every team. All 20 eligible teams were on hand as over 230 attended to celebrate their accomplishments. Special thanks to the numerous companies who provided product and certificates.

Justin Zoch emceed the gals event while series President Steve Sinclair shared the microphone.

IRA is supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, TW Metals, Big Game Treestands, MPT Industries, Ultra-Lube, Cummins Onan, Polaris DEFENSE is the official ATV provider.

10/1 Beaver Dam, WI Mark Dobmeier made the long tow from Grand Forks, North Dakota to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin count as he made his first appearance at the Dodge County Fairgrounds pay dividends as he captured the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Dick Witt Checkered Classic / Thiel Memorial. Bill Balog would come home fourth and claim his fourth consecutive IRA Championship in the 2011 season finale.

Thirty-one cars signed in and all were treated to a wickedly fast surface as seven prior days of rain combined with cool conditions created a half-mile for only the bravest of heart. As the twenty-four car A-main went green Brooke Tatnell would lead front-row mate Mike Kertscher. Sixth starting Mike Reinke appeared to initially have a terrible start as he dropped back several positions by the flagstand, however as the field flew out of turn two, Reinke rim-rode himself into third and was able to pass Kertscher down the backchute and would follow Tatnell at the completion of lap one. Just as Reinke was just about even with the Austrailian legend, Scott Biertzer would jump the tricky first turn cushion and contact the concrete and flip to bring out the red. Biertzer entered the night 4th in IRA points but his night was through. Just two laps later Scotty Neitzel (3rd in series points) would do the same thing, ending his night at a track where he typically excels. Tatnell would lead Reinke, Kertscher, Balog, and Dobmeier on the restart. The front runners would quickly begin the lapping process and as Tatnell continued to lead and Reinke would continue to chase, Reinke came up on a slower car and was squeezed into the 4th turn concrete where he would eventually climb the frontchute wall and execute a series of nasty tumbles directly in front of the packed grandstand. Ironically Reinke was 2nd in IRA points, so now 3 of the 4 in IRA points entering the event were all red flag victims in the event's early stages. Tatnell would once again lead the field upon the restart, Dobmeier made quick work of Balog, then after a few laps made his way around Kertscher and set sail for Tatnell. The trio of Tatnell, Dobmeier, and Kertscher threaded lapped traffic and had the large frozen crowd on their feet with bold moves galore. Dobmeier made his winning move on the exit of turn two as he dove beneath a lapped car just as Tatnell was passing the same car on the highside. The three-wide pass made the difference as the Dodge County virgin continued to fly around the "horsepower half-mile" and claim his first career IRA win. Tatnell came home second, Kertscher a very solid third, with Balog, and a fast closing Tommy Sexton completing a very fast top five. Phillip Mock outdueled Todd King, and Scott Young in a great race long battle for sixth, with Scott Uttech, and 20th starting Bill Warren rounding out the top ten.

Dobmeier set Osborn & Son Trucking fast time honors over the 31 car field. Heat wins went to Mock (Weld Wheels), Tatnell (All-Star Performance), and Scott Uttech (King Race Products). Bill Wirth was the Behling B-main winner, Warren the HRP Hard Charger, and Reinke the Saldana Hard Luck recipient.

The final IRA season "Top 10" in points finished with Bill Balog on top followed by Reinke, Neitzel, Warren, Biertzer, Wayne Modjeski, Mock, Russel Borland, King, and Wirth. Twenty teams qualified for post season awards. TJ Luedke was IRA's Rookie of the Year.

The IRA is supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, Cummins Onan, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, Carriage Auto Body, Otis Gun, and Polaris DEFENSE.

IRA Dick Witt Checkered Classic / Thiel Memorial A-main finish: 1. Mark Dobmeier, Brooke Tatnell, Mike Kertscher, Bill Balog, Tommy Sexton, Phillip Mock, Todd King, Scott Young, Scott Uttech, Bill Warren, Russel Borland, John Haeni, Bill Wirth, Wayne Modjeski, Dave Uttech, Austin Johnson, Donny Goeden, Andy Hunt, Kris Spitz, Brian Kristan, Mike Reinke, TJ Luedke, Scotty Neitzel, Scott Biertzer

An emotional Brian Kristan claimed the biggest win in his racing career by winning the 15th annual Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series sanctioned Frank Filskov Memorial Fall Classic at Sheboygan County Fair Parks' Plymouth Dirt Track. Kristan's father Joe competed against the late Filskov for several years, and Brian himself was at Hartford Speedway on the fateful day back in October of 1996 when Filskov lost his life. "I was at Hartford back when Frankie lost his life. He was driving a blue & white Weiland Racing Enterprises sponsored car, so it's really cool that I can bring a blue and white Weiland Racing Enterprises car to victory lane tonight." Kristan has come very close to winning this event several times in the past, leading many laps but somehow not closing the deal. Tonight he certainly earned the win. Kristan jumped out to the lead in the 27 lap headliner in honor of Filskov and his familiar #27F. Tommy Sexton joined Kristan upfront and two raced side by side for numerous laps on a very fast but extremely narrow surface. The two swapped the lead multiple times, many times on the same lap. While Kristan and Sexton fought with a rough cushion and the tall curb that developed, Bill Warren snuck up on the bottom and raced side by side with Sexton for second late in the race as the lead trio caught up with the back of the pack. At the checkered however it was Kristan followed by Sexton, Warren, polesitter Dave Uttech, and Wayne Modjeski completing the top five. 13th starting Scotty Neitzel charged to 6th, with Bill Balog, Mike Kertscher, Mike Reinke, and TJ Leudke rounding out the top ten.

Kertscher set Osborn & Son Trucking Fast Time over the 28 car field. Uttech captured the Weld Racing heat, Warren the All Star Performance back heat, and Kristan the DMI 3rd heat. Phillip Mock won the Behling Racing Equipment B-main, while Neitzel was the HRP Hard Charger.

IRA's final two events of the 2011 season are the Fall Festival of Speed at Wilmot Raceway on Sept. 24th, and the Dick Witt Checkered Classic / Thiel Memorial at the Dodge County Fairgrounds on October 1st. Both events are dual Sprint Car shows as the MSA 360's also compete.

IRA is supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, Cummins Onan, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, Carriage Auto Body, and Polaris DEFENSE.

15th Annual IRA Frank Filskov Memorial A-main finish; 1. Brian Kristan, Tommy Sexton, Bill Warren, Dave Uttech, Wayne Modjeski, Scotty Neitzel, Bill Balog, Mike Kertscher, Mike Reinke, TJ Leudke, Phillip Mock, John Haeni, Kris Spitz, Donny Goeden, KenJay Feidler, Ty Bartz, Jim Melis, Russel Borland, Bill Wirth, Matt Vandervere, Scott Biertzer, Todd King.

The richest race on the 2011 IRA schedule drew a strong field of travelers to Cedar Lake Speedway for the Jerry Richert Memorial but it was IRA point leader and current king pin Bill Balog who held them off to score the $5,000 victory. Balog, fresh off a win the night before in Superior, Wisconsin, started the 30-lap main event on the outside of the front row and immediately darted off into the lead. Fourth starting Davey Heskin began his pursuit of Balog by moving into second while sixth starting Mark Dobmeier quickly moved into the third spot. An early caution for a tangle between John Sernett and Austin Johnson bunched the field and Dobmeier took advantage of the restart to take second from Heskin. Fifth-starting Terry McCarl moved into the third spot on lap 10 and remained there when contact between Davey Heskin and Robbie Wolfgang caused the former to spin, bringing out a yellow flag and sending Heskin to the tail. While under yellow, McCarl and defending Richert Memorial winner Scott Winters both went to the work area to change tires. On the restart, Balog again started stretching the advantage over Dobmeier and Wolfgang. With the track starting to take rubber in the middle groove, especially in turns three and four, Balog attempted to go around the outside of a lapped car and slid up into the loose dirt, which allowed Dobmeier to pull even and actually lead lap 28. Balog, however, retook the lead in turn 1 on the high side and beat Dobmeier down the backstretch before cruising to his first career IRA win at Cedar Lake. Dobmeier was second with Wolfgang third. Heats for the 36 car field were won by Balog, Scott Biertzer, Bill Warren and Scott Neitzel. In heat race number four, Brooke Tatnell crashed hard on the backstretch and started the B-main in Duane Nelson's 360 car, which he was running in the companion UMSS show. Tatnell finished second in the B-main to Robbie Wolfgang but did not complete the A-main. He did, however, win the UMSS portion of the Richert Memorial. Mark Dobmeier set quick time for the field with a lap of 11.377.

Weld Racing Heat Race #1: 1. Bill Balog, 2. Mike Reinke, 3. Mark Dobmeier, 4. Mike Kertscher / 5. Lynton Jeffrey, 6. John Sernett, 7. Kris Spitz, 8. Scott Uttech, 9. Brandon Thone

Lane Automotive Heat Race #2: 1. Scott Beirtzer, 2. Wayne Modjeski, 3. Terry McCarl, 4. Phillip Mock / 5. Rob Kubli, 6. John Haeni, 7. Ty Bartz, 8. Michael Decker. 9. Bryan Dobesh

DMI Heat Race #3: 1. Bill Warren, 2. Dusty Zomer, 3. Davey Heskin, 4. Todd King / 5. Dave Uttech, 6. Bill Wirth, 7. Andy Hunt, 8. Duane Olson, 9. Robbie Wolfgang

King Racing Heat Race #4: 1. Scott Neitzel, 2. Scott Winters, 3. Travis Whitney, 4. Austin Johnson / 5. TJ Luedtke, 6. Brooke Tatnell, 7. Matt Vandervere, 8. Jody Rosenboom

Behling Racing Products B-main: 1. Wolfgang, 2. Tatnell, 3. D. Uttech, 4. Jeffrey, 5. Sernett, 6. Haeni / 7. Spitz, 8. Wirth, 9. Vandervere, 10. S. Uttech, 11. Luedtke, 12. Kubli, 13. Thone, 14. Decker, 15. Olson, 16. Dobesh, 17. Bartz, 18. Hunt (DNS) 19. Borland (DNS)

30-Lap Jerry Richert Memorial A-Feature: 1. Balog, 2. Dobmeier, 3. Wolfgang, 4. Whitney, 5. Warren, 6. Beirtzer, 7. Reinke, 8. Neitzel, 9. Zomer, 10. Kertscher, 11. Heskin, 12. D. Uttech, 13. Winters, 14. McCarl, 15. Mock, 16. King, 17. Haeni, 18. Spitz, 19. Modjeski, 20. Wirth, 21. Tatnell, 22. Johnson, 23. Sernett

Last September at the Northern Nationals, Bill Balog finally broke through at Amsoil Speedway in Superior, Wisconsin, and scored his first IRA feature win there after several years of trying. This year, Balog came ready to defend his title and drove to victory in the 30-lap feature after an early duel with Mike Kertscher. Balog was scheduled to start sixth in the feature event but moved up a row before the initial start when fourth-starting Scott Biertzer looped his car in turn four, requiring an extra push and sending him to the tail. At the green, front row starters Travis Whitney and Mike Kertscher diced for the lead with Kertscher taking it down the backstretch. Kertscher, making his first appearance in Superior in over five years, led until Balog made a bold move in lapped traffic to secure the top spot. The feature's only red flag flew on lap 14 when third-running Davey Heksin, who finished second in this event last year, flipped violently but without injury in turn four. From that point forward Balog set a blistering pace as the race finished without incident. The win was Balog's 11th of the season with the IRA and came over Kertscher and 10th starting Mike Reinke, who stole third from Bill Warren on the final lap. The fifth spot went to B-main winner Scott Neitzel, who started in 11th. The three heat races were won by Travis Whitney, in the Dewall 16, John Sernett and Russel Borland. Bill Balog set quick time during Osborne and Sons Trucking Qualifications with a lap of 13.182 over the 25 car field. Brandon Thone crashed hard in his heat race and was finished for the evening.

30-Lap Rick Gondik Law Offices Northern Nationals: 1. Bill Balog, 2. Mike Kertscher, 3. Mike Reinke, 4. Bill Warren, 5. Scott Neitzel, 6. Travis Whitney, 7. Todd King, 8. Scott Uttech, 9. Phillip Mock, 10. Scott Biertzer, 11. Matt Vandervere, 12. Dave Uttech, 13. Bill Wirth, 14. John Sernett, 15. Wayne Modjeski, 16. Kris Spitz, 17. TJ Luedtke, 18. Ty Bartz, 19. Michael Decker, 20. Andy Hunt (DNF) 21. Davey Heskin (DNF) 22. Russel Borland (DNF)

Behling Racing Products B-main: 1. Scott Neitzel, 2. Scott Uttech, 3. Andy Hunt, 4. Kris Spitz, 5. Matt Vandervere, 6. Bill Wirth, 7. Michael Decker / 8. Tyler Nicholl, 9. Duane Olson, 10. Brandon Thone (DNS)

Weld Racing Heat 1: Travis Whitney, 2. Bill Balog, 3. Todd King, 4. Wayne Modjeski, 5. Scott Biertzer / 6. Scott Uttech, 7. Andy Hunt, 8. Michael Decker, 9. Tyler Nicholl

Lane Automotive Heat 2: 1. John Sernett, 2. Dave Uttech, 3. Davey Heskin, 4. Ty Bartz, 5. Bill Warren / 6. Kris Spitz, 7. Matt Vandervere (DNF), 8. Brandon Thone (DNF)

DMI/King Racing Products Heat 3: 1. Russel Borland, 2. Mike Reinke, 3. Phillip Mock, 4. Mike Kertscher, 5. TJ Luedtke / 6. Bill Wirth, 7. Duane Olson 8. Scott Neitzel (DNF)

Tommy Sexton bested the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series and Mother Nature capturing the Sheboygan County Fair headliner. It was the first time in 18 years that racing headlined the Saturday night of the Fair, and despite a night long mist the show went on, all except the final 4 laps of the scheduled 30 that is, as the skies finally opened forcing a yellow checkerd finish. Sexton piloted his ForePlay Motosports Charlie Fisher powered no. 83d Maxim to the win, taking the lead on lap 13 from Dave Uttech.

Series point leader Bill Balog was eliminated on the first lap as their was contact between several machines down the back chute. Bill Warren was also forced to go to the work area however he made hasty repairs and rejoined the field on the tail. Sexton jumped out to the initial lead on the restart only to have front row mate Uttech counter and take control as the first lap was completed. Uttech was opening up a sizeable lead when Mike Kertscher and Mike Reinke had contact with both spinning, Reinke restarted from the rear however Kertscher was done. Sexton ran down Uttech as Scott Biertzer and Scotty Neitzel were working their way to the front. Great racing was produced throughout the field, particularly intense within the top ten on the small third-mile. While Sexton held the point, Uttech began fading as Phillip Mock, Biertzer, John Haeni, Neitzel, and Matt Vandervere battled hard near the front. A tremendous race within that group transpired while Sexton was able to remain unchallenged. Biertzer and Neitzel raced their way into the top three narrowly as the skies which were spitting throughout the evening finally opened forcing the rain shortened finish. Haeni and Mock completed the top 5, while Vandervere, Todd King, early leader Dave Uttech, Scott Uttech, and Donny Goeden rounded out a very solid top 10.

Balog set Osborn & Son Trucking Fast Time over the 31 car field. Ty Bartz captured the Weld Racing heat, Reinke the All-Star Performance heat, and Vandervere the DMI heat. Kertscher captured the Behling Racing Equipment B-Main while Neitzel was the HRP Hard Charger. Balog was the Saldana Racing Products Hard Luck "Winner".

IRA is supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, Cummins Onan, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, Carriage Auto Body, and Polaris DEFENSE.

IRA / Sheboygan County Fair A-main Results: 1. Tommy Sexton, Scott Biertzer, Scotty Neitzel, John Haeni, Phillip Mock, Matt Vandervere, Todd King, Dave Uttech, Scott Uttech, Donny Goeden, Lance Fassbender, Wayne Modjeski, Jim Melis, Mike Reinke, Ty Bartz, Bill Warren, TJ Leudke, Russel Borland, Bill Wirth, Mike Kertscher, Brian Kristan, Bill Balog.

Oshkosh, WI Mike Kertscher led all thirty laps at the high speed Oshkosh SpeedZone Raceway enroute to his third Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series feature win. Kertscher piloted the Capt'n Jim's Yacht Sales Kistler J&J to the win, holding off IRA point leader Bill Balog in a six lap race ending shootout. Kertscher jumped out to a big lead in the mostly green affair, however as the laps wore down traffic became an issue. Balog and Donny Goeden battled for second while nineth starting Todd King and Scotty Neitzel went at it for fourth. Balog was able to clear Goeden as the field was closing rapidly on the leader, however late cautions for Phillip Mock and Kurt Davis kept Kertscher in clean air and in control. Balog gave it a valient effort however the high flying Kertscher had too much. Goeden would come home third with a late charging Mike Reinke fourth, and Neitzel fifth. Tommy Sexton, Dave Uttech, John Haeni, 20th starting Wayne Modjeski, and Bill Warren completed the top ten.

Balog set Osborn & Son Trucking Fast Time over the 28 car field. Bill Wirth took the Weld Racing Heat, Phillip Mock the All-Star Performance second heat, and Todd King the DMI third heat. Davis scored the Behling Racing Equipment B-main, while team-mate Modjeski was the HRP Hard Charger.

IRA is supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & son rucking, Goodyear, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, TW Metals, Cummins Onan, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, Carriage Auto Body, and Polaris DEFENSE.

IRA Oshkosh A-main finish; 1. Mike Kertscher, Bill Balog, Donny Goeden, Mike Reinke, Scotty Neitzel, Tommy Sexton, Dave Uttech, John Haeni, Wayne Modjeski, Bill Warren, Bill Wirth, Scott Biertzer, Scott Uttech, Phillip Mock, Russel Borland, Johnny Fahl, Brandon Thone, Kris Spitz, Kurt Davis, Andy Hunt, Jim Melis

Scotty Neitzel stormed from his 13th starting position to capture the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints sanctioned Kenosha County Fair's Roger Iles Tribute event in front of a huge Fair crowd. The overflow gathering had to sit thru an hour and a half rain delay following qualifying, however the action was worth the wait. Neitzel piloted to his R&H Enterprises / Competition Specialists Maxim to a $2500 pay day, plus he picked up some extra cash courtesy of Ken Iles and Carriage Auto Body who paid $20 per lap led in the 36 lap headliner in tribute to his father. John Haeni led the first several rounds before Phillip Mock slid his way to the front. Neitzel would work his way past Mock just over the half way mark, and then held off a last lap Mock slider for the win. Brian Kristan came home third over Mike Reinke with Mike Kertscher completing the top five. Haeni, 21st starting HRP Hard Charger Johnny Fahl, Scott Biertzer, Bill Wirth, Donny Goeden, and Bill Warren rounded out the top ten. Matt Vandervere set Osborn & Son Trucking fast time over the 36 car field on a very well prepared surface. Heat wins went to Biertzer capturing the Weld Racing first heat, Paul May the DMI the All-Star Performance 2nd heat, Patrick Haynes the DMI 3rd heat, and Kristan the King Race Products 4th heat. Bill Balog took the Behling Racing Equipment B-Main.

IRA is supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers with additional support from Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, Cummins Onan, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, Carriage Auto Body, and Polaris DEFENSE.

Roger Iles IRA Tribute A-main Finish: 1. Scotty Neitzel, Phillip Mock, Brian Kristan, Mike Reinke, Mike Kertscher, John Haeni, Johnny Fahl, Scott Biertzer, Bill Wirth, Donny Goeden, Bill Warren, Todd King, Wayne Modjeski, Matt Vandervere, Scott Uttech, Dave Uttech, Nick Alden, Bill Balog, Tommy Sexton, Paul May, Patrick Haynes, Jerrod Hull.

8/5 Beaver Dam, WI While Bill Balog visited victory lane for an unprecedented 9th time in the 14 races conducted thus far this season with the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, it wasn't easy by any means. On the near perfectly prepared big half-mile Balog survived challenges from other IRA top guns Mike Reinke, Scotty Neitzel, and John Haeni before rolling his Buesser Concrete / Hoeft Builders Maxim ino victory lane.

Haeni led the first few go rounds before 7th starting Balog took the point. Reinke would slide past Haeni for second and mount his challenge, however a strong run would end prematurely as Reinke mad contact with the 4th turn concrete sustaining enough damage to put the points runnerup on the trailer. Neitzel put on a tremendous late race charge as he too moved past Haeni and put on a heroic drive in hopes of catching Balog. And with the large crowd on their feet the hometown driver would take the white flag a charging 5 car lengths back, however a lapped car would force an apparently fearless Neitzel higher on the cushion than he preferred as he entered turn one with the result being a hard impact with the first turn wall ending what was sure to be a dramatic finish. So now Balog had to hold off a race long strong Haeni on the final green/white/checkered to claim the win. Scott Biertzer charged from early race yellow to come home third with Russel Borland, and hard charger TJ Leudke completing the top five. Bill Warren, Scott Uttech, Todd King, Phillip Mock, and Wayne Modjeski rounded out the top ten.

Mock scored his first career Osborn & Son Trucking Fast Time honors outqualifying the 22 car field. Warren captured the Weld Racing first heat, Mike Kertscher the All-Star Performance second heat, and Biertzer the King Race Products third heat. Leudke was the HRP Hard Charger (+10), and Neitzel & Reinke claimed the Saldana Race Products Hard Luck Awards.

IRA's next events are Aug 20-21 as they headline the Kenosha County Fair at Wilmot Saturday before driving south to the LaSalle Speedway Sunday for the Bill Waite Jr Memorial.

IRA is supported by Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, UltraLube, MPT Industries, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, Cummins Onan, Big Game Treestands, and Polaris DEFENSE.

IRA Dodge Co A-main Results; 1. Bill Balog, John Haeni, Scott Biertzer, Russel Borland, TJ Leudke, Bill Warren, Scott Uttech, Todd King, Phillip Mock, Wayne Modjeski, Dave Uttech, Bill Wirth, Brandon Thome, Michael Decker, Scotty Neitzel, Kris Spitz, Mike Reinke, Andy Hunt, Matt Vandervere, Chad Tessman, Chris Greco, Mike Kertscher

Balog Bags IRA's Ashland Debut
July 30, 2011

            The IRA Sprint Cars made their first visit to ABC Raceway in Ashland, Wisconsin, and a packed house watched an excellent battle between point contenders Bill Balog and Mike Reinke for nearly the entire 30 lap feature event. Balog scored the win to extend his point lead as he pursues his fourth consecutive IRA crown.
            The feature event saw veteran racers John Sernett and Lance Fassbender lead the 21-car field to the green flag with Sernett taking the lead down the backstretch. He held the lead through the first yellow flag flew for a spinning Fassbender on lap 1. On the restart, Sernett led the fourth-starting Balog and 10th-starting Reinke to the green flag and led until lap three when Balog nipped by to take the lead. The leaders quickly encountered lapped traffic and contact was made and Sernett spun to the infield in the resulting tangle.
            Balog led Reinke to the restart and the duo began a torrid battle through the lapped cars with Reinke never falling more than six to eight car lengths behind Balog. The night's final yellow flew on lap 12 when Sernett made hard contact with the turn four concrete, ending his night. From there, Balog held off Reinke through the remainder of the race to score his eight IRA feature win of the 2011 campaign. Reinke was slowed on the backstretch on the final lap with a broken rear end, allowing Scott Biertzer and Scott Neitzel to cruise by to complete the podium. Mike Kertscher and John Haeni filled out the top five while Reinke coasted across the line in sixth.
            Heat races for the 22 IRA Sprint Cars were won by Reinke, Balog and Sernett while Reinke set a blistering new track record with a lap of 12.540 in Osborne and Sons Trucking Qualifications on a track made very heavy with hard morning rains. Brandon Thone was the night's only flip victim with turn two tumble in heat three and he was unable to start the feature event.

30-Lap A-main
1. Bill Balog, 2. Scott Biertzer, 3. Scott Neitzel, 4. Mike Kertscher, 5. John Haeni, 6. Mike Reinke, 7. Bill Warren, 8. Russel Borland, 9. Phillip Mock, 10. Bill Wirth, 11. Kris Spitz, 12. Wayne Modjeski, 13. Scott Uttech, 14. Andy Hunt, 15. Duane Olson, 16. Dave Uttech, 17. Todd King, 18. John Sernett, 19. Lance Fassbender, 20. Michael Decker, 21. Matt Vandervere, 22. Brandon Thone (DNS)

Weld Racing Heat 1: 1. Reinke, 2. Mock, 3. Fassbender, 4. Biertzer, 5. Borland, 6. S. Uttech, 7. Olson, 8. Vandervere

Lane Automotive Heat 2: 1. Balog, 2. Spitz, 3. Haeni, 4. Warren, 5. Hunt, 6. King, 7. Decker

DMI/King Racing Products Heat 3: 1. Sernett, 2. Modjeski, 3. Neitzel, 4. Kertscher, 5. Wirth, 6. D. Uttech, 7. Thone

The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series thunders into Wilmot Raceway this Saturday night July 23rd for the 2nd annual Roger Iles Tribute presented by Carriage Auto Body. A tremendous 3-way battle for the IRA point lead is being contested between defending champion Bill Balog, Mike Reinke, and Scotty Neitzel. Over 30 winged 410 sprinters are expected. Joining IRA will be Vintage Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Modifieds. Dustin Holland has been on a roll in the Street Stock division while Chris Carlson's stranglehold on the Mod division has weakened slightly.

Brad Kuhn won the hotly contested Badger/Powri Midget headliner at Wilmot last week, while Scott Kuxhouse (Mods), and Todd Lehr (Mini Sprints) won the other two major feature events that night. Additionally the Illini Midgets and Badger's new Micro Sprint class competed jamming the pit area.

Wilmot Raceway would like to apologize for the lengthy delay in getting last Saturday's program started due to track over-saturaration issues and thank both fans and competitors for their patience. When all said and done some great racing was produced, however it concluded at far too late an hour. Several tracks and events across the Midwest have felt the affects of this current drought, one national event even was cancelled due to excessive dust. Wilmot went to the other extreme trying to avoid those conditions, though obviously went too far.

Elko, MN 7/16 Third generation racer Scott Biertzer drove a perfect 25 laps enroute to capturing the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series sanctioned 3rd annual Dirt Nationals at the Elko Speedway. The unique event has a temporary dirt surface layed over the top of one of this countries premier asphalt ovals. Biertzer led the entire distance picking up his third career IRA win in the process aboard the Biertzer-Kohl Maxim. The Friday portion of the scheduled 2-day event fell to rain as nearly 7" of rain fell at the speedway. The track crew did a splendid job as 26 IRA 410 sprinters competed as though the track had been built years ago, not just a few days prior.

Biertzer led front-row mate Russel Borland the first several laps before Greg Bakker moved into the runnerup slot. Mike Reinke and Scotty Neitzel would swap third back and forth as they wrestled the position from Borland. Exciting multi-car battles within the top ten produced three-wide racing, but also a couple of red flags as contact between Brooke Tatnell, Michael Decker, and Scott Uttech eliminated both Decker and Uttech. Then a solid run for John Haeni ended with a fourth turn tumble after he and Travis Whitney touched battling for sixth.

Despite the restarts Biertzer was able to keep a few length margin over the field with the final six laps staying green. Biertzer took the $2500 win over Bakker, Reinke, Neitzel, and Whitney. Borland, Brian Brown, Bill Balog (from 24th), Phillip Mock, and Tatnell completed a very fast top ten.

Whitney outqualified the 26 car field, while heat races went to Borland, Brown, and Biertzer.

IRA Elko Dirt Nationals A-main Finish; 1. Scott Biertzer, Greg Bakker, Mike Reinke, Scotty Neitzel, Travis Whitney, Russel Borland, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Phillip Mock, Brooke Tatnell, Bill Warren, Matt Vandervere, Wayne Modjeski, Dave Uttech, Brad Barrickman, Andy Hunt, Brandon Thone, Kris Spitz, Bill Wirth, Austin Johnson, John Haeni, TJ Leudke, Scott Uttech, Michael Decker

IRA is supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, MPT Industies, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, Cummins Onan, and Polaris DEFENSE.

Beaver Dam, WI Mike Reinke led flag to flag to win the 20 lap Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series Rick Schmidt Memorial at the Dodge County Fairgrounds half-mile. This year's running of the event had a twist however as in addition to the full points first main, IRA ran a non-points 15 lap follow-up feature which saw Scotty Neitzel edge Bill Balog for the win. IRA's top trio having solid runs. 24 cars were on hand.

Schmidt Memorial 20 lap (points) A-main Results; 1. Mike Reinke, Terry McCarl, Scotty Neitzel, Phillip Mock, Todd King, Tommy Sexton, Dave Uttech, Jimmy Sivia, Bill Balog, Lance Fassbender, Russel Borland, TJ Luedke, Rick Kelsey, Brandon Thone, Matt Vandervere, John Haeni, Wayne Modjeski, Bill Wirth, Mike Kertscher, Kris Spitz, Mike Decker

Shmidt Memorial Follow-Up (non-points) A-main Results; 1. Scotty Neitzel, Bill Balog, Lance Fassbender, Terry McCarl, Tommy Sexton, Mike Reinke, Mike Kertscher, Todd King, Phillip Mock, Russel Borland, Dave Uttech, John Haeni, Matt Vandervere, Rick Kelsey, Brandon Thone, Jimmy Sivia, Wayne Modjeski, TJ Luedke, Kris Spitz, Bill Wirth, Mike Decker

Osborn & Son Trucking Fast Qualifier; Mike Kertscher Heat Winners; All-Star - Dave Uttech, DMI - Jimmy Sivia, King - TJ Luedke

Plymouth, WI Bill Balog captured his sixth Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series main event in his last seven starts, by capturing the 30 lap main event on Sheboygan County Fair Park's perfectly prepared Plymouth Dirt Track. Balog took home $2200 for his efforts aboard the Buesser Concrete Gaerte powerd Maxim. The feature event had plenty of drama from the outset. Bill Wirth led the first few laps from the pole with front row mate Tommy Sexton, and Balog all battling for the lead. Rim-rider Sexton would jump the cushion and back into the new turn two concrete. Balog would take the point and lead a long multi-lap green stint. Michigan traveler Chad Blonde worked his way up to second after a good battle Mike Reinke and Donny Goeden. With just two laps to go Blonde had a fuel line let go forcing him to stop and setting the stage for a green/white/checkered finish. Balog would lead Reinke, Goeden, Biertzer, and Bill Warren. Balog got a good restart and went on to claim the win with Reinke having yet another solid run finishing in the number two slot. Biertzer put a bold move on Goeden coming out of turn four coming to the white and while Goeden tried to counter made contact with the front chute concrete but continued on for the moment. A front pack running Jim Melis would slow at the same time as cars were three wide battling within the top ten. Biertzer would claim third over a 18th starting Scotty Neitzel, with Warren completing a fleet top five. Todd King, John Haeni, Mike Kertscher, Wirth, and Lance Fassbender rounded out the lead lap top ten. Neither Goeden nor Melis would cross the line as solid runs were not rewarded with good finishes.

Kertscher set fast time over the 33 car field. Very entertaining heat races which had the 6th starting car win three of the four thrilled the large crowd and were captured by Kertscher, Biertzer, Blonde, and Balog. Melis won a highly competitive B-main.

The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series heads to the half-mile Dodge County Fairgrounds this Friday night, the show featuring TWIN IRA Feature events, with Vintage Mods sharing the card. Then after a off day Saturday, the series competes at 141 Speedway on Sunday July 3rd.

The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series compete at the Oshkosh SpeedZone Raceway this Friday night June 17th. The big momentum 1/3 mile creates some great racing as the wide red clay surface has provided many a thrilling show over the years. The SpeedZone has been a fixture on the IRA schedule since its' opening in the late 90's. IRA's outstanding top trio of Bill Balog, Mike Reinke, and Scotty Neitzel lead a very solid field of competitors to town. The 30 lap A-main is guaranteed to bring plenty of excitement as 22 of the near 900 horsepower machines will take the green. The IRA 410 cubic inch winged sprint cars are the fastest cars to compete at Oshkosh, and the SpeedZone design creates some of the highest speeds in a country for a track of its' size. The best of the upper-Midwest will be in Oshkosh this Friday night.

IRA completes its' June schedule with a interstate doubleheader next weekend June 24-25, as IRA competes at the Kankakee County Speedway in Illinois on Friday, then returns north on Saturday to the Sheboygan County Fair Park in Plymouth, Wisconsin for the first of three scheduled 2011 appearances.

Some of the IRA racers that will be competing include; 3-time IRA Champion Bill Balog, 2-time IRA Champ's Scotty Neitzel & Travis Whitney, 2002 IRA King John Haeni, 1999 IRA Champ Donny Goeden, perennial front runner Mike Reinke, multi-time IRA feature winner Mike Kertscher, 3rd generation racer Scott Biertzer, 2nd generation stars Phillip Mock, Bill Warren, Billy Hafemann, Kris Spitz, & Scott Uttech, Wilmot Raceway Champ Tommy Sexton, past MSA Sprint Car Champion's Wayne Modjeski & TJ Leudke, plus Dave Uttech, Todd King, Russel Borland, Bill Wirth, Andy Hunt, Matt Vandervere, Brandon Thone, Nick Alden, and more.

Jim Falls, WI 6/12 Bill Balog extended his Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series consecutive win streak to four by dominating the 25 lap headliner on the highspeed 3/8 highbanked Eagle Valley Speedway. Despite a less than stellar qualifying run, Balog was able to win his heat and then take advantage of a good A-main redraw as he started from 3rd on the grid. Dave Uttech, who has been strong all year, led the first several go-rounds before Balog moved his Buesser Concrete Gaerte/Maxim to the point. Balog was able to put several lapped cars between himself and the runner up battle as Uttech, and 8th starting Brooke Tatnell went at. Tatnell finally claimed second with a tremendous multi-car battle raging for the third between Uttech, Scott Biertzer, John Haeni, 9th starting Scotty Neitzel, and 11th starting Mike Reinke. With the the large crowd loving the multi-groove highspeeds on the big picturesque northwest Wisconsin speedbowl, Balog was able to keep distance between himself and eventual runnerup Tatnell. Neitzel would charge past Uttech to claim third, while Reinke topped Biertzer, and Haeni for fifth. Todd King, Davey Heskin, and IRA rookie TJ Leudke rounded out a very fast top ten.

Osborn & Son Trucking Fast Time honors went to Travis Whitney as he topped the 26 car field in qualifying. Heat wins went to Balog (Weld Racing), Uttech (All-Star Performance), and Leudke (King Race Products). Reinke rebounded from heat race mechanical woes to take the (Behling Racing Equipment) B-main.

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IRA Eagle Valley A-main finish; 1. Bill Balog, Brooke Tatnell, Scotty Neitzel, Dave Uttech, Mike Reinke, Scott Biertzer, John Haeni, Todd King, Davey Heskin, TJ Leudke, John Sernett, Bill Warren, Travis Whitney, Kurt Davis, Bill Wirth, Kris Spitz, Russel Borland, Sye Anderson, Lance Fassbender, Scott Uttech, Matt Vandervere, Wayne Modjeski

Spring Valley, MN 6/11 Bill Balog picked up his third consecutive Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series victory in a row by capturing a very exciting 30 lap affair at the wonderfully manicured Deer Creek Speedway. 8th starting Balog shot to the lead mid-race overtaking leader Dave Uttech and 10th starting Mike Reinke with a daring move on a restart. Balog would continue on and hold off one last Reinke challenge on a lap 28 restart to pick up a well deserved win. Balog piloted the Buesser Concrete Gaerte/Maxim #17b. 5th starting Uttech drove an outstanding race on the 3/8 highbanks coming home a a IRA career best third over 7th starting John Haeni, with 9th starting Scotty Neitzel rounding out a high flying top five. Bill Warren, Jody Rosenbloom, Travis Whitney, Matt Vandervere, and early leader John Sernett completed the top ten.

The headliner had several great multi-lap runs with very few cautions, however a hard crash involving a spinning Austin Johnson collecting an eventual flipping Billy Hafemann halted the show with just two laps remaining setting the stage for the final two lap shootout.

Reinke took the Osborn & Son Trucking fast time honors over the 30 car field. Extremely entertaining heat winners included Sernett capturing the Weld Racing first heat, Neitzel the All-Star Performance second heat, and Balog the DMI third heat. The well prepared multi-grooved facility created outstanding action all night long complete with a 3-wide battle for the Behling Racing Equipment B-main win with Todd King taking the honors.

IRA is supported by many great companies including Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Cummins Onan, Big Game Treestands, Carriage Auto Body, and Polaris DEFENSE.

IRA Deer Creek A-main Finish; 1. Bill Balog, Mike Reinke, Dave Uttech, John Haeni, Scotty Neitzel, Bill Warren, Jody Rosenbloom, Travis Whitney, Matt Vandervere, John Sernett, Scott Uttech, Wayne Modjeski, Todd King, Phillip Mock, TJ Leudke, Kris Spitz, Lance Fassbender, Austin Johnson, Bily Hafemann, Rob Kubli, Kurt Davis, Scott Biertzer

6/4 Beaver Dam, WI Bill Balog edged Brooke Tatnell in a 30 lap Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series headline thriller at Beaver Dam Raceway. The pair got to the front early, Balog starting 2nd and Tatnell 5th, and sliced their way through traffic with mastery much to the excitement of the very large crowd. Tatnell actually passed Balog briefly, however the 3-time and defending IRA champ was on his game and was able to hold off the Austrailian star despite a green, white, checkered finish. Balog piloted the Buesser Concrete / Gaerte powered Maxim to his second consecutive IRA win.

While Balog, and Tatnell were battling for the win, tremendous action was happening throughout the field. The race was slowed twice early for single car yellows from top five running John Haeni and Scott Biertzer. Mike Reinke led a multi-car, multi-groove battle for third for much of the race.

Many eyes were on the Mike Kertscher who earlier set fast time over the thirty-one car field before flipping over the first turn concrete and out the park in his heat race. After hasty repairs, Kertscher rolled out just prior to the B-main going green and was forced to start that fifteen lapper from the tail, and did a nice job coming home third. Kertscher started the A from 18th and methodically had himself in the top ten by mid-race.

So with Balog and Tatnell tied together upfront, and Reinke, Todd King, Scotty Neitzel, Wayne Modjeski, Bill Warren, Kurt Davis, Tommy Sexton, and Kertscher taking the gloves in a tremendous battle for top five honors.

Rusty Egan would bring out a lap twenty-eight yellow setting the stage for a two lap dash. With the lapped cars being put to the rear, Balog led Tatnell, Reinke, King, and Neitzel to the green. Balog was able to hold off Tatnell's final effort and came home victorious. 9th starting Reinke would struggle with the big turn four cushion on the final corner with 12 starting Neitzel racing to third, and 14th starting King edging Reinke at the line for fourth. Kertscher charged his way to sixth, with Modjeski, Warren, Travis Whitney, and Davis completing the very fleet top ten.

Kertscher claimed a very entertaining Osborn & Son Trucking time trials. Heat winners included Haeni (Weld), Balog (All-Star), and Matt Vandervere (DMI). Neitzel won the B-main (Behling), while Kertscher was the Hardcharger (King), and Donny Goeden getting the (Saldana) Hard Luck as what was a good night ended early in the A-main with a brake line issue.

IRA hits the road this weekend with races at the Deer Creek (MN) Speedway Saturday, and the Eagle Valley (WI) Speedway Sunday. Reinke leads Balog, and Neitzel in the current point chase.

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30 Lap IRA - Beaver Dam A-main finish; 1. Bill Balog, Brooke Tatnell, Scotty Neitzel, Todd King, Mike Reinke, Mike Kertscher, Wayne Modjeski, Bill Warren, Travis Whitney, Kurt Davis, Tommy Sexton, Scott Biertzer, Matt Vandervere, Billy Hafemann, Dave Uttech, Phillip Mock, TJ Leudke, Russel Borland, John Haeni, Kris Spitz, Rusty Egan, Donny Goeden.

While the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series has yet to see any sunshine in 2011, the action Mother Nature has allowed has certainly been fast and furious. Mike Kertscher and Bill Balog won the two IRA Memorial weekend events scheduled as Kertscher piloted his Capt Jim's Yaht Sales Kistler J&J to the win at the Wilmot Raceway, while Balog steered his Buesser Concrete Gaerte Maxim to victory lane at the 141 Speedway. Mike Reinke scored a pair of runnerup finishes and sits on top of the point standings over his two main competitors the past several seasons, 3-time IRA Champ Balog, and 2-time IRA Champ Scotty Neitzel.

Thirty-one cars signed in at Wilmot for the annual Wayne Daun / AL & Marie Winker Memorial with Balog setting (Osborn & Son Trucking Fast Time) fast time over the field. Heat wins went to Balog (Weld Racing), Brian Kristan (DMI), and Kertscher (All-Star Performance). Wayne Modjeski won a very competitive B-main (Behling Racing Equipment). Matt Vandervere, and Reinke both led before Kertscher took command and went on for the victory. Dave Uttech, and Kristan were both flip victims. The Wilmot A-main finish had Kertscher the winner followed by Reinke, Balog, Billy Hafemann, Donny Goeden, Bill Warren, Phillip Mock, Matt Vandervere, Bill Wirth, Scotty Neitzel, (Saldana Hard Charger) Scott Biertzer, Rick Kelsey, Jereme Schroder, Scott Uttech, Russel Borland, Mike Dubbs, Wayne Modjeski, Kristan, D. Uttech, Ryan Irwin, Kris Spitz, and Tommy Sexton.

With heavy rain just a few miles south and yet another terrible forecast predicted, only 23 teams risked the tow to 141 Speedway. Proof positive of the current combo of high gas prices and the economy, plus damage sustained to a few at Wilmot the night previous. Like Wilmot though, a strong showing of fans supported the IRA headline event at 141, a track which is fast becoming a favorite of many. Scotty Neitzel broke his own track record in qualifying to claim the Osborn & Son Trucking check. Very entertaining heat wins went to Bill Warren (Weld), Mike Kertscher (DMI), and Donny Goeden (All-Star). Balog flew into the early lead from his second row starting position and opened a big lead as the field went 24 laps of green after a one early yellow. Donny Goeden slid past Balog on a restart only to have it negated by another yellow, so the second try with just four laps to go would not have Balog falter, as he went on to score the win on a wide & smooth track topping Mike Reinke, Neitzel, Kertscher, Goeden, Billy Hafemann, (Saldana Hard Charger) Scott Biertzer, Jeremy Schultz, Todd King, Bill Warren, Russel Borland, Lance Fassbender, Jim Melis, Scott Uttech, Wayne Modjeski, Bill Wirth, Matt Vandervere, Brandon Thone, Kris Spitz, Andy Hunt, Earl Possi, Michael Decker, and Phillip Mock. 22 of the 23 car starting field were running at the finish.

IRA would like to thank the staffs at both Wilmot and 141 for going forward with the events despite the gloomy skies and forecasts. Both tracks were racy and the fans were certainly witness to some outstanding performances.

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The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series certainly looks forward to getting some races in as Mother Nature has not been very cooperative to date as the series has lost 4 of its' first 6 events. However we're gonna give it a try this Memorial weekend May 28-29 as a pair of shows are scheduled. Saturday it's the annual Daun/Winker Memorial at Wilmot Raceway, and Sunday the series travels two hours north up the Lake Michigan coast to the 141 Speedway. Both tracks provide some extremely close racing action. Solid car counts are expected at each venue with drivers such as Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Mike Reinke, Scott Biertzer, John Haeni, Donny Goeden, Bill Wirth, Phillip Mock, Dave Uttech, Russel Borland, Wayne Modjeski, Bill Warren, Mike Kertscher, Billy Hafemann, Kris Spitz, Todd King, Matt Vandervere, Andy Hunt, Scott Uttech, TJ Leudke, Brandon Thone, Dennis Spitz, Tommy Sexton, Jereme Schroeder, and more all expected to do battle both nights. Wilmot has been Wisconsin's home of 410 winged sprint car racing for many a year, while 141 is fast becoming one of the premier facilities in the state with some of the best amenities of any short track. Two shows in the heart of IRA country this weekend!

The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series will make their annual tow over to the famed Knoxville Raceway this Saturday May 7th, to compete with the Knoxville 410's. This will mark the 13th consecutive year IRA has made the journey. IRA is extremely proud of the relationship it shares with Knoxville Raceway and its' staff. IRA is also extremely pleased to say that despite the current economic climate and high fuel prices, that a very respectable 14 series teams have indicated they plan on making the trip. As of this morning the cars of #02 Mike Reinke, 1M Phillip Mock, 2w Scotty Neitzel, 4B Scott Biertzer, 4k Kris Spitz, 10v Matt Vandervere, 14aj Wayne Modjeski, 16 Travis Whitney, 17b Bill Balog, 19 Todd King, 23 Russel Borland, 53w Bill Wirth, 94 Brandon Thone, and 95 Bill Warren have all indicated they plan on making the journey to Knoxville to represent IRA. Several teams suffered hardships opening night last week in Beaver Dam, though it's great to see several of the above completed their repairs. Unfortunately however, John Haeni called this AM and informed us he will not be ready. IRA would like to thank Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, plus Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Onan, Carriage Auto Body, Polaris DEFENSE, LAT Racing Oils, and Big Game Treestands for their support.

The fans certainly were treated to a thrill show as the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series finally got their 2011 campaign started as Mike Kertscher somehow managed to squeeze between the wall and leader Scotty Neitzel as the two drag raced to the checker, and with contact and all Kertscher edged Neitzel by maybe two feet at the line. The contact forced Neitzel to spin wildly just past the lane forcing a yellow checkerd for the remainder of the field. Mike Reinke charged from 17th to claim third. Kertscher piloted the Capt'n Jim's Yacht Sales Kistler powered J&J to the IRA season opening victory at Beaver Dam Raceway.

The staff at Beaver Dam Raceway did a tremendous job of just getting the facility open, as Wisconsin like much of the Midwest has been over saturated all Spring. While the track was certainly fast, it became quite tricky following the preceeding Modified feature, and certainly put a added twist to the night keeping fans on the edge of their seats and IRA's Midwest Safety Team on high alert. In the 30 lap headliner Matt Vandervere and Wayne Modjeski got together immediately ending both their nights. Scott Biertzer and Bill Balog battled hard for the lead early, resulting in contact and a Balog flip. Laps later Biertzer would retire while leading due to damage from the earlier contact.

Neitzel took control with Kertscher, Russ Borland, Dave Uttech, Todd King, and a charging Reinke in tow. Kris Spitz would be the next flip victim, followed a few laps later by a strong running King whose tumble also eliminated Ben Schmidt.

Neitzel would continue in command with Kertscher staying within striking distance. Reinke continued his charge and moved into third. On the final restart Neitzel would lead all his contenders to the green. Neitzel and Kertscher pulled away slightly over Reinke. The lead duo then hit lapped traffic with one lap Neitzel gaining a length, and Kertscher gaining it back the next. The final lap would have the Neitzel machine slowed slightly after hitting a rut, while Kertscher hung it all out on the top as the two exited the final corner. A drag race between the pair complete with contact had the everyone on their feet as Kertscher somehow edged Neitzel at the line in dramatic fashion with Neitzel spinning wildly. Reinke came home a very solid third putting a good ending to what started out to be a horrific night as the team had to change engines after hot laps and failing to get a qualifying lap in. Uttech and Bill Wirth had very good nights completing the top five. Borland, Phillip Mock, Jeremy Schultz, John Haeni, and Scott Uttech rounded out the lead lap top ten.

Haeni, Donny Goeden, and Billy Hafemann were also flip victims earlier in the night with both Goeden and Haeni rebounding strong in the B-main following significant.

Kertscher, Mock, and Vandervere won the heats, while Goeden the B-main. Kertscher swept the show as he was topped the 27 car field in qualifying.

Some of the IRA will head west and run with the 410's over at Knoxville Raceway per tradition next Saturday.

The IRA is supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts, Goodyear, Osborn & Son Trucking, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, TW Metals, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Onan, Big Game Treestands, Carriage Auto Body, and Polaris DEFENSE.

4/30 Beaver Dam Raceway A-main Results; 1. Mike Kertscher, Scotty Neitzel, Mike Reinke, Dave Uttech, Bill Wirth, Russel Borland, Phillip Mock, Jeremy Schultz, John Haeni, Scott Uttech, Andy Hunt, Brandon Thone, Craig Lager, Todd King, Ben Schmitt, Kris Spitz, Scott Biertzer, Bill Balog, Donny Goeden, Matt Vandervere, Wayne Modjeski

Osborn & Son Trucking Fast Time - Kertscher Weld Racing Heat 1 - Kertscher AllStar Performance Heat 2 - Mock DMI Heat 3 - Vandervere Behling Racing B-Main - Goeden HRP Hard Charger - Reinke Saldana Racing Products Hard Luck - Hafemann

Mother Nature goes 2 for 2, winning back to back weekends. As for the second consecutive week wet and cold conditions have beaten up on the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series at the Dodge County Fairgrounds. Snow yesterday with cold temps and more rain forecasted for Friday has forced track and IRA officials to cancel the April 23rd event. Weather has halted any race action in Wisconsin thus far, as it's unseasonably cold and wet, even for April in Wisconsin. Conditions are too wet for track prep crews to even get on the tracks to work them. IRA is now scheduled to open at Beaver Dam's other track, the Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday April 30th. All Wisconsin facilities are desperate for some consecutive days of sun, something this year has NOT provided to date.

IRA is presented by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts with additional support coming from Goodyear, Osborn & Son Trucking, TW Metals, Cummins Onan, DNA Energy Drinks & Snacks, Carriage Auto Body, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, and Polaris DEFENSE.

Stay tuned for updated info and potential location changes to the schedule. Every effort will be made to get the season underway, and to find a location for a pre-opening night practice. We're hopeful things can dry out enough that we can have one at Beaver Dam Raceway Friday night, the night prior to our April 30th show..... however at this point who knows if the snow will be off the track by then.

UPDATE.... In regards to the scheduled Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series annual Rick Schmidt Memorial set for this Saturday, April 23rd at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway.... the amount of precipitation (rain/snow) we receive within the next 24 hours will likely determine whether we'll go racing this Saturday or not. Obviously we remain hopeful as Saturday forecast keeps us optimistic. Hopefully the damage will not be done prior. 34 IRA teams and counting have registered including defending 3-time IRA Champ Bill Balog, 2-time Champions Scotty Neitzel and Travis Whitney, 2002 King John Haeni, 1999 Champ Donny Goeden, recent series Feature Winners Mike Reinke, Scott Biertzer, Mike Kertscher, Tommy Sexton, Steve Meyer, Bill Warren, Scott Uttech, and Todd King. Past MSA 360 Champions Wayne Modjeski and TJ Leudke, plus series loyalists Phillip Mock, Billy Hafemann, Kris Spitz, Nick Alden, Andy Hunt, Matt Vandervere, Russel Borland, Bill Wirth, Dave Uttech, Brandon Thone, plus Howie Gleason, Ty Bartz, Jereme Schroeder, Brad Barrickman, Rusty Egan, Chad Tessman, Kirk Fuhrman, and veteran Dennis Spitz who is making his return the cockpit after a several year absence.

Apparently Mother Nature is not as anxious as the racers and fans of the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series to get the 2011 season underway. Due to an absolutely frustrating weather forecast for the weekend which includes cold, rain, and wind, the entire 3-days (April 15-17) at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway have been cancelled. The traditional opening weekend was to include a Friday practice, the IRA 410 & MSA 360 SPRINTACULAR on Saturday, and WDLMA Late Models with Mods & Grand Nationals Sunday.

We'll try it again next week at the ultrafast Dodge County half-mile with a open practice Friday, followed by the annual Rick Schmidt Memorial April 23rd featuring the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints, MSA 360 Sprints, and Wisconsin Dirt Legends.

IRA is sponsored by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers with associate series support coming from Osborn & Son Trucking, TW Metals, Goodyear, Onan, DNA Energy Drinks & Snacks, Carriage Auto Body, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, and Polaris Defense.

4/13/11 Regarding the scheduled Friday practice and season opening April 16th race featuring the IRA & MSA SPRINTACULAR at the Dodge Co. Fairgrounds.

Despite the fact today's weather is outstanding (and I wish we had this for the forecast for Saturday), however the weekend forecast is basically horrendous. Cold, windy, & damp are not the combination we're looking for. With that said, it is only a forecast. We'll hang on til Thursday and make a final determination and get the word out.

The track has come around very well the past two days because as of Monday the Dodge Co track crew still couldn't work turns 1-2. Today however, all is good and the track is being graded and prepped in hopes we get lucky and the forecast changes within the next 24 hours. At least most of the work is done and if we should lose this weekend, we're in decent shape going into next. We'll try to get a practice in next Friday if we lose this weekend completely.

We certainly are not alone. Numerous events throughout the region have been lost, and some ran maybe when they shouldn't have been, resulting in less the favorable reviews. It's a long season, we've got a healthy schedule and plenty of racing ahead of us.

In regards to Sunday's LM, Mod, & GN event scheduled for Dodge. This event is also in jeopardy despite a somewhat better forecast for Sunday. From a cost standpoint a 2-day show has some factors which make it appealing, however that is not the case if we lose Fri & Sat, plus while it looks like it maybe ok based on some forecasted sun during the day, Sunday night's forecast has another rain threat and temps possibly dipping into the 30's. We'd much rather not take the chance and look at possibly adding this show to the IRA & MSA Dick Witt Checkered Classic Championship weekend creating an exciting doubleheader to close out the season. It seems as though the weather in early October has been better than April, so who knows.....

Here in Wisconsin we go from winter directly to race season, at least we hope that�s the order Mother Nature has in mind. The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series roars into action Saturday night April 16th at the Dodge County Fairgrounds Speedway half-mile located just east of Beaver Dam. The season opening SPRINTACULAR is just that, as the IRA Outlaw 410�s have the locally popular MSA 360 Sprints joining them creating an outstanding sprint car doubleheader.

As is tradition, the town of Beaver Dam plays a major role in the early season IRA schedule as the series returns to Dodge County on April 23rd for the annual Rick Schmidt Memorial. Again, the MSA 360�s join the IRA a long with a special half-mile appearance of the Wisconsin Dirt Legends.

Then on April 30th, IRA moves two miles west to the banked third-mile Beaver Dam Raceway where they will be joined by one of the strongest Modified fields found anywhere for the traditional Duel At The Dam.

IRA�s regular supporting cast is fully expected including defending and 3-time Champion Bill Balog, plus past 2-time Champs Scotty Neitzel and Travis Whitney. 2002 Champ John Haeni, 1999 king Donny Goeden, plus annual title contenders Mike Reinke, and Scott Biertzer will all be on hand.

IRA is again proud to have Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts as the series title sponsor. Goodyear, Osborn & Son Trucking, TW Metals, Cummins Onan, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, and Carriage Auto Body are all back as associate partners. IRA is extremely proud to add MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, LAT Racing Oils, and Polaris DEFENSE as new associate partners for 2011.

For additional info regarding the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series, please check us out at www.irasprints.com or call series President Steve Sinclair at 815-759-9269.

Fond du lac Wisconsin's Holiday Inn rocked Saturday night as the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints honored Champion Bill Balog, and eighteen of his fellow racers. Over $65,000 in cash awards were distributed prior to IRA's extremely popular product drawing. Milwaukee Racing Round Up radio co-host Jeff Wesell emceed the event in front of an enthusiastic 240 guests. Balog claimed his third consecutive series title by winning 8 A-mains and putting together an incredible streak of 23 consecutive top 5's. Driving the Buesser Concrete / Hoeft Builders Gaerte Maxim he also led every major statistical catagory enroute to what was unquestionably his best season ever. In addition to his $10,000 Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts IRA Series Championship check, Balog picked up an additional $500 as the TW Metals Fast Timer for accumulating the most qualifying points, $300 as Wilmot Raceway's top IRA point earner courtesy of Carriage Auto Body, and a $300 bonus for 100% IRA schedule participation. Balog even continued his winning ways while at the banquet as he won a 2011 Maxim chassis by virtue of winning the annual Maxim / Gleason Equipment Top 10 Drawing. Later in the evening Balog added a complete Wilwood inboard brake kit on top of his many other contingency awards. Additionally Bolog's crew of Jeff Bonilla and Ryan Buesser were named Mechanix Wear Mechanics of the Year.

Michael Emme was named R&H Enterprises Rookie of the Year. Emme was awarded a Velocity wing set, a Maxim jacket, and numerous other contingencies plus a $1250 cash award for his rookie accomplishments. Additionally Emme was awarded $1898 for his 20th place finish in IRA points, and later won a Weld right rear wheel, Goodyear right rear tire, and a pair of Simpson driving gloves in IRA's product drawing.

Jeff Fischer opened the show with an outstanding music video production highlighting the 2010 Bumper to Bumper IRA season. Fischer has fast become a very talented and welcome addition to the series.

IRA head scorer and series Secretary Kim Tennyson was awarded the prestigeous Rick Schmidt Memorial IRA Member of the Year Award for her professionalism and outstanding contribution to the series.

Chuck Stowe from the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum was on hand to make two awards on behalf of the North American Sprint Poll, actually presenting awards that were announced in January 2010. Justin Zoch who was scheduled to co-emcee the event, but had to cancel last minute due to the death of a close friend, was to receive the 410 Media Member of the Year Award. Chuck was able to present IRA President Steve Sinclair with his award for 410 Promoter of the Year, his third.

Matt Vandervere received the Midwest Safety Team Perseverance Award from Gil Radtke who presented Matt with a well needed gift certificate for a top & nose wing.

Third year driver Russel Borland was named the annual James Bartz Most Improved Driver. Borland picked up his best two finishes of the season, a pair of 5ths, the last two races of the season.

Series points runnerup and perennial championship contender Scotty Neitzel captured the Wix Filters Heat Race Award for winning the most heats (9) throughout the season.

Midwest Safety Team founders Gil & Donna Radtke were honored for their outstanding dedication to the series, receiving RaceGear X customized IRA jackets & jerseys.

The #14AJ car driven by Wayne Modjeski was named the All-Star Performance Best Appearing Car. Ironically just minutes later, Wayne with car owner father Bill, claimed a new 2011 Maxim chassis as their number one choice in the product drawing.

Billy Hafemann, Scotty Neitzel, and Dave Uttech were all co-winners of the Behling Racing B-Main Award, all capturing 3 Behling sponsored B-mains in 2010.

All 19 eligible teams received numerous contingency prizes. Several teams took home several thousand dollars worth of actual product, one such prize package included a HRP wing set in which HRP would replace the damaged wing up to 3 times! Some other significant prize packages included items such as All-Pro & Brodix cylinder heads, Weld & Real wheels/hubs, a KSE steering gear, DMI & King drivelines, Rocket & Schoenfeld headers, R2C & Wix filters, a Awesome drivers suit, Afco & PRO shocks, Sander torsion bars, Velocity wings, M&W spindles & axles, FSR radiators, Quarter Master gear sets, a Bell helmet, etc, etc, etc. All teams left the Holiday Inn carrying out something(s) of significance.

Importantly, no driver/owner combo left the banquet with less than $2158 in CASH awards, separate and on top of their contingency product prizes.

Honored teams in point standing order included those of driver Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Mike Reinke, John Haeni, Scott Biertzer, Kris Spitz, Scott Uttech, Russel Borland, Dave Uttech, Phillip Mock, Bill Wirth, Wayne Modjeski, Bill Warren, Nick Alden, Billy Hafemann, Brandon Thone, Andy Hunt, Micheal Emme, and Matt Vandervere.

IRA point fund contributors included Bumper to Bumper, Goodyear, Osborn & Son Trucking, Bar's Leaks, Rislone, TW Metals, DNA Energy Drink, and the U.S. Army.

Thanks to all IRA event host tracks and promoters.....The 2011 Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints schedule will be released in late January, with a noticeably easier travel flow. The season will open in mid-April.

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