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4/23/20 Just thought we'd try and update everyone as to auto racing's status right now as we deal with this COVID-19 disaster. The overwhelming majority of states have SaferAtHome rules in place, and most have a limit as to how many people can be at a gathering. With that being said, AS OF TODAY, all 3 IRA divisions with events scheduled in Wisconsin through May 26th are OFF based on the Governor's order. However we are NOT officially giving up on all of May yet. While we know that order is...more

LAST CALL for discounted memberships is tomorrow. Memberships MUST BE postmarked by April 1 to receive at discount pricing. In understanding that these are unprecedented times, IRA will not immediately deposit checks from those who include a note requesting us not to deposit right away, though all checks will be deposited the day prior to what will be our actual opening day. Membership forms and mailing instructions can be found on our respective websites,...more

Our new tee’s and hoodies have arrived, bagged and ready for sale. Multiple colors will be available at the IRA souvenir trailer once we get the green light to go racing. Thanks to Tyler at Classic Ink, awesome to work with and they arrived 2 weeks earlier than needed. Attn: IRA Teams, the discount membership deadline is fast approaching, memberships MUST BE received or post marked by April 1. If you’re in a jam and need us to hold your check for a brief time, we will upon request, but we need...more

In an effort to further sync with the IRA, the IRA Lightning Sprints has launched a My Race Pass website. A new look and a new URL. You’ll be able to find all the content at www.iralightningsprints.com. Special thanks to Steve Sinclair, Kim Tennyson, and the whole MRP team for the help to get this project up and running!

2020 will see the ILS again complete at 5 different tracks in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. With 16 nights total, we will visit our home track, Wilmot Raceway – Wilmot, WI 10 nights and travel the remainder of the season to: (2) Sycamore Speedway – Sycamore, Il , (2) 141 Speedway – Francis Creek, WI, Beaver Dam Raceway – Beaver Dam, WI, and Plymouth Dirt Track – Plymouth, WI We are privileged to support our fellow IRA 410's and the Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints several nights throughout the...more

On Saturday, Dec 7th – the ILS held their 2019 awards banquet at 1175 Sports Park and Eatery in Kansasville, WI. The club distributed a $3,000 point fund to eligible drivers as well as honoring the top 5 and Rookie of the year with trophies. Special recognition was also given to 4 individuals with plaques. Special thanks to 1175 for hosting the event, Fec’s place of Kenosha for continual support of the club, and Brannam Motorsports for sponsoring the trophies/special awards. Also, a big thank...more

12 cars signed in for the season finale at Plymouth Dirt Track. The event, dubbed as the “Wisconsin State Sprint Car Championships”, saw the pits full with over 100 cars across 4 sprint car divisions. Coming into championship night, the 16 of Mike Neau held a 22 point lead over the 55H of Mark Heinert. Last week after taking his 3rd victory of the season, Heinert cut 18 points off of Neau’s previous lead so the 22 point deficit was definitely in striking distance for Heinert. The duo would...more

13 cars returned to Sycamore Speedway on 9/14. CJ Malueg was once again back atop the leader board after qualifying by setting a quick time of 14.633. Malueg was able to use that speed in the heat race as he was able to rocket around the top to the lead from his fourth place stating position on the opening lap of his heat race and go on to win. The 6 of Jeff Schmidt was also able to do the same from his outside front row starting position to claim heat 2. The feature saw the 4 pill again and...more

On 9/7, 12 cars made the trip to Sycamore Speedway after some attrition from the double-header weekend last week at Wilmot Raceway. The evening saw the 9 of John Kirk in his newly acquired car already finding speed as he set quick time of the night with a 14.628. Heat races went to the 16 of Mike Neau and the 13 of CJ Malueg. The feature saw a 3 pill pulled which put Malueg on the pole and Neau to his outside. At the drop of the green, it was Neau who took the point and led a 4 car breakaway...more