Racing Nuggets

10/30/2026

As part of a broader effort to collaborate more, Short Track Scene has learned that the CARS STARS Super Tour, née ASA STARS National Tour, and UARA National will team up to co-promote the Tekton Battle at Berlin in 2027. This is the byproduct of a meeting held earlier in the month in which all [.....

10/27/2026

WISCONSIN CHALLENGE SERIES RETURNS IN 2027

Madison, WI-The Wisconsin Challenge Series has been revived for the 2027 race season for asphalt Super Late Model racing in Wisconsin. Utilizing the Unified Super Late Model Rules which remain consistent throughout the state. Each event will pay a minimum $750 to start and $5,000 to win and will be contested on the Hoosier Racing Tire ST1 and ST2 combination. Points and pay will be based on overall finish for twin and triple events.

An initial eight race schedule has been constructed with marquee events being held at Dells Raceway Park in conjunction with their Alive for 5 Series, Wisconsin’s Action Track Jefferson Speedway, Slinger Super Speedway and two stops at Madison International Speedway as well as the Dick Trickle 99 during LaCrosse Fairground Speedway’s Oktoberfest Race Weekend. This schedule could expand to a maximum of ten events with the Champion being crowned during the 2027 Falloween Weekend at DRP in late October.

Look for additional WCS updates as they become available on the Wisconsin Challenge Series page or by subscribing to the WCS Email List by clicking HERE https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/1Jrf6rY

Initial 2027 Schedule
Saturday April 10 Icebreaker 100 Dells Raceway Park
Saturday May 29 Salute the Troops 100 Jefferson Speedway
Friday June 18 Capital Twin 50’s Madison International Speedway
Friday July 23 Howie Lettow Classic 100 Madison International Speedway
Saturday August 21 Orange Blossom Twin 61’s Jefferson Speedway
Sunday August 29 Alan Kulwicki Memorial 97 Slinger Super Speedway
Friday October 8 Oktoberfest Trickle 99 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway
Saturday October 23 Falloween 100 Dells Raceway Park

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10/25/2026

Congratulations to Ty Majeski on winning the 100 at Dells Raceway Park tonight! 🏁🏆

10/24/2026

Qualifying about to get underway at the at Dells Raceway Park today. We've had a Sharon Johnson sighting and the cutest little guy who the Godson of Victor Getzloff and is ready for today’s Kids Costume Contest in his racer suit. The patches were actually from Dick Trickle’s firesuits! 🏁

10/21/2026

This Saturday’s Entry List at Dells Raceway Park. 👀

WISCONSIN DELLS, WI — The early entry list for the 12th Annual Falloween 100, presented by Wegner Automotive, has officially been released! This can’t-miss autumn motorsport tradition serves as the s...

10/20/2026

Big 8 Late Model Series Under New Leadership

(Oregon, WI) - Madison International Speedway owner Gregg McKarns will take over ownership of the Big 8 Series, bringing his involvement with the series full circle as it enters its next chapter. McKarns helped found the Big 8 Series alongside the Deery Family in 2004 and was Series Director through 2014. More than two decades later he returns to the series in an ownership role bringing a longstanding connection to the Big 8 Series and short track racing.

"There is a special place in my heart for Big 8," noted McKarns. "We have something special here in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. We want to continue to strengthen weekly racing throughout the region. I don't have many hobbies outside of short track racing. I used to refer to Big 8 as what I did instead of fishing.....I'm looking forward to getting back after it."

The Big 8 Series was built on bringing together the best Weekly Warrior Late Model drivers from tracks across the region to compete against one another on a bigger stage. Designed around eight major events, the series gives drivers the opportunity to travel to different tracks throughout the Midwest while still being able to support their home track.

Alongside the ownership transition McKarns has appointed Alex Gilhart as Series Director of the Big 8 Series. Gilhart has worked alongside McKarns since 2016 and brings experience in motorsports marketing, working with multiple racing series, along with serving as an official at several tracks throughout the state of Wisconsin.

“I am excited to work alongside Gregg and support the Weekly Warrior Late Model drivers that make short track racing what it is today. These teams and drivers are the backbone of short track racing and I look forward to helping provide them with opportunities to compete against the best in the region while continuing to support the local tracks that make our sport possible.”

There is an informational meeting set for Saturday January 9, 2027 during the Midwest Racers' Expo in Fond Du Lac, WI. Discussions with tracks and sponsors are already underway for the 2027 season, with additional announcements expected in the coming weeks.

All future updates will be posted at https://big8latemodels.com/

To learn more about the Big 8 Series visit https://big8latemodels.com. For questions, call Alex Gilhart at (920) 904-1862 or e-mail [email protected]

10/15/2026

The first order of business for the new leadership group of what has been called the ASA for the past three seasons is a significant rules change for the series called the Midwest Tour since 2007. As part of the merger between the leadership groups of ASA and CARS Tour West, the Midwest Tour has [.....