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Post puts cap on 2026 Plymouth campaign
Randy Post brought his 2026 Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car season to a close at the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Hartmann takes home Plymouth top 10
Austin Hartmann turned in an eighth-place finish in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition during the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Arenz basks in IRA championship glow
Travis Arenz captured his first career Bumper to Bumper Auto Value Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series championship at the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Arenz basks in IRA championship glow
Travis Arenz captured his first career Bumper to Bumper Auto Value Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series championship at the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Arenz basks in IRA championship glow
Travis Arenz captured his first career Bumper to Bumper Auto Value Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series championship at the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Berth bags win, Schmidt secures third PDTR 360 Sprint Car title
Brandon Berth of Cascade earned his third career Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car A-main victory at the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Wilmot win lifts Arenz to second 410 track title
Travis Arenz stormed to his fourth A-main triumph of the 2026 in an open 410 Sprint Car event during the third annual Fall Classic Natalie Klemko Memorial at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 11. - JW's Car and Raccing Photos (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 15, 2026 – As the 2026 season begins to cool down, Travis Arenz and the members of Travis Arenz Motorsports are heating up.
Hartmann forges fourth at Wilmot Fall Classic
Austin Hartmann recorded a fourth-place showing in an open 410 Sprint Car event during the third annual Fall Classic Natalie Klemko Memorial at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 11.
Pokorski matches 410 career-best at Wilmot
Alex Pokorski equaled his career-best 410 Sprint Car A-man finish with a second-place showing at the third annual Fall Classic Natalie Klemko Memorial at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 11.
Schmidt secures fourth MSA crown, 10th 2026 victory
Ben Schmidt of Plymouth, Wis. captured his fourth career MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association title and 10th A-main victory of the 2026 season in the third annual Fall Classic-Natalie Klemko Memorial at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 12. - Photo by JW's Car and Raccing Photos (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 12, 2026 – Ben Schmidt of Plymouth, Wis.
Arenz triples up at 141 Speedway
Travis Arenz secured his third A-main victory of the 2026 campaign with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series triumph at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Arenz seals second in IRA Jacksonville jaunt
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 2, 2026 – Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team made the 750-mile round-trip trek to Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., pay off with a strong second-place showing in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series make-up race on Friday, Aug. 28. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
Arenz seals second in IRA Jacksonville jaunt
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 2, 2026 – Travis Arenz and the members of the Travis Arenz Motorsports Team made the 750-mile round-trip trek to Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., pay off with a strong second-place showing in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series make-up race on Friday, Aug. 28. The Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
Richards takes Houpt Memorial – Kulow, Schmidt bag PDTR track titles
Jeff Richards of Montello earned his first career Oostburg Automotive Grand National A-main victory in the Scott Houpt Memorial Dirt Devil Grand National Series headliner at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Friday, Aug. 28.
Arenz rides Wilmot, Angell Park roller coaster
Travis Arenz collected a sixth-place showing in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 22. (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 26, 2026 – What has become known as fair weekend on the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series tour provided plenty of ups and downs for Travis Arenz and his Travis Arenz Motorsports team at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis.
Hartmann goes Outlaw in Gopher State
Austin Hartmann competed in a pair of NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events at Oglivie Speedway and Jackson Speedway in Minnesota during the weekend of Aug. 21-22. - HW Designs photo (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 25, 2026 – Following a one-month break from competition, Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team put their mettle to the test in a pair of NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events in the state of Minnesota on Friday, Aug.
William Mueller
William P. Mueller, 94, of Sheboygan, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2026 at Countryside Manor where he had been residing. Born April 12, 1932 in Sheboygan, William was the son of the late William and Emma Muehlbaur Mueller. He attended Sheboygan area schools. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marines from 1951 to 1954. On November 22, 1958, he was united in marriage to Janet V. McDonald at St. Dominic Catholic Church.
McGrath, Goeden, Cox, Schmidt, Bodendorfer sparkle at Independence 30
Mitch McGrath of Waukesha picked up his 17th career Sheboygan's Rock Station 106.5 The Buzz Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model main event victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Thursday, Aug. 20. - JW's Car and Raccing Photos (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 20, 2026 – It may have necessitated a seven-week wait, but the Independence 30 delivered the racing goods on Thursday, Aug. 20 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Donald Klemme
Donald R. Klemme, 94, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Sheboygan Senior Community. He was born August 16, 1932 in the Town of Sheboygan Falls to the late Herbert and Eleanor (Boll) Klemme. Don graduated from Plymouth High School. He went on to attend University of Wisconsin, River Falls where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. Don was a U.S. Army (SCARWAF) veteran who served from 1951-1953.
McGrath, Goeden, Cox, Schmidt, Bodendorfer sparkle at Independence 30
Mitch McGrath of Waukesha picked up his 17th career Sheboygan's Rock Station 106.5 The Buzz Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model main event victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Thursday, Aug. 20. - JW's Car and Raccing Photos (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 20, 2026 – It may have necessitated a seven-week wait, but the Independence 30 delivered the racing goods on Thursday, Aug. 20 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Stan Borsecnik
Our dad did NOT want to leave us, but on August 15, 2026, he did – peacefully and surrounded by love. Dad was kind-hearted, open-minded, and good-humored. He loved Sylvia, his wife of 64 years, who died in 2020; his six kids; his very special friend, Cathy Lucchesi; his Slovenian family (and potica!); World War II documentaries; bacon; Blast soft serve; and zippered pockets.
Gary Albrecht
Gary W. Albrecht, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Gary was born April 6, 1957, in Plymouth, son of Roland and Wilma (Perronne) Albrecht. After graduating from Sheboygan Falls, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage with Jeanne Schroeder on July 15, 1988, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Gary found real joy in painting pictures for Jesus.
McMullen soars back to top at Plymouth
Pierce, Schmidt, Sivia claim PDTR A-main wins (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 15, 2026 – One week after dropping to second on the Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car all-time A-main victory list, three-time division champion Brandon McMullen of Oostburg regained a share of the career win crown on the strength of his first 25-lap main event victory in nearly three years on Saturday, Aug. 15 at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis.
Arenz tames Wilmot for second 2026 win
Travis Arenz racked up his second A-main victory of the 2026 in a non-sanctioned 410 Sprint Car event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Pokorski tallies top five at Wilmot Raceway
Alex Pokorski recorded a season-best fourth-place finish in open 410 Sprint Car competition at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 8. - JW's Car and Raccing Photos (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 11, 2026 – Alex Pokorski and the GR8 Team turned in a 2026 season-best fourth-place showing in an open 410 Sprint Car event at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Schmidt breaks Plymouth 360 Sprint Car win record, Parker snaps victory drought
Ben Schmidt of Plymouth earned an all-time record-breaking 34th career Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Akright Auto 360 Sprint Car A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Thiel makes it two for MSA two at Angell Park
Scotty Thiel of Sheboygan claimed his 17th career MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association A-main victory at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, Aug. 2. - MSA Sprints photo (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 2, 2026 – Scotty Thiel of Sheboygan stayed perfect on the 2026 MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association season, racking up his second A-main victory of the year in the 25-lap headliner at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Arenz seals 75th career feature victory
Travis Arenz of Sheboygan Falls, Wis. earned his 75th career A-main victory in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, July 26.
Schmidt equals Plymouth 360 Sprint Car pinnacle
Ben Schmidt of Plymouth earned an Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car all-time record-tying 33rd career A-main victory at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 25.
Arenz warms up for IRA tripleheader
Travis Arenz (25T) is set to return to Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition with a tripleheader weekend at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. on Friday, July 24; Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. on Saturday, July 25, and Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, July 26.
Hartmann basks in first win glow
Austin Hartmann of Plymouth, Wis. earned his first career A-main victory in a Midwest Sprint Touring Series-Northern Outlaw Sprint Association co-sanctioned Buffal0 Wild Wings King of the Wings event at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota on Friday, July 17.
Bennett, Taylor, Scholten, Sheppard seal Plymouth victories
Joel Bennett of Hortonville earned his second victory of the 2026 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing season in the 30-lap Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model Series presented by Sheboygan's Rock Station 106.5 The Buzz A main at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, July 18.
Hartmann tallies Outlaws’ best, set to head west
Austin Hartmann registered a career-best 12th-place finish with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Saturday, July 11.
Kulow captures PDTR Scott Weiss Memorial Wall of Fame victory
Mueller, Smith, Green, Ostrowski claim A-main triumphs (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 11, 2026 – With a strong, enthusiastic, and celebratory Wall of Fame Induction Night crowd on hand, 2018 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Grand National champion Tyler Kulow of Plymouth turned in a night to remember by claiming a first-place prize of $1,053 in the special 53-lap Dirt Devil Grand National Series Scott Weiss Memorial Grand National A main presented by Oostburg Automotive on Saturday, July 11 at The...
Thiel takes Eagle River MSA triumph
Scotty Thiel, pictured with car owner Randy Sippel, claimed his 16th career MMW Industrial Supply Midwest Sprint Car Association A-main victory in the series' fourth annual visit to Eagle River Speedway in Eagle River, Wis. on Saturday, July 4.
Buss rolls out ‘Road Map to Travel Sports’ book
David Buss has released his first book "Road Map to Travel Sports - From Someone Who Made a Few Wrong Turns" covering his personal experiences with the complicated world of youth travel sports. (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 1, 2026 – As the popularity of youth travel sports escalates, so do the challenges, complexities, and questions.
Tumble truncates Pokorski’s Outlaws weekend, bounce back eyed
Alex Pokorski had his planned weekend with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series cut short after a hard crash on Friday, June 26 at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis.
Post gears up for big MSA holiday bash
Randy Post earned a 19th place showing in an Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 27.
Anvelink, Schmidt, Urban, Lorier steal Plymouth spotlight
Nick Anvelink of Bonduel claimed his sixth career Sheboygan Rock Station 106.5 The Buzz Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Late Model A-main victory in a Seubert Calf Ranches Super Six Late Model main event at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 27.
Arenz earns Butler runner-up, preps to head south
Travis Arenz earned his second runner-up showing of the 2026 season in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Mich. on Saturday, June 20. - HW Designs photo (PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 24, 2026 – For the second time in 2026, Travis Arenz came home second in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition, just short of his first victory of the season at Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Mich.
Karnitz, Schumacher, Schmidt, Johnson tally Plymouth Mid-Season triumphs
Defending Akright Auto Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car champion Kevin Karnitz of West Bend earned his second A-main victory of the 2026 season during the PDTR Mid-Season Night racing program at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, June 20.
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