Wisconsin Dirt Project

03/29/2025

Quick Time Tonight , Ryan Gustin

03/28/2025

45 (I believe) super late models have checked in tonight for the first night of the Nippy 50 Maquoketa Speedway with the MARS Racing Series for battle.
Who's your pick to walk home with 10K tonight?

03/27/2025

We will be rolling over to Iowa this weekend to checkout the Nippy 50, and hopefully do a bit of coverage on some driver's and the racing ! Definitely check it out if your in the need for your spring racing fix !

The Nippy 50 is on as scheduled! Thursday night practice 6 to 9, followed by the kick off party at Timber Lanes.
-Friday is going to be in the upper 70's and the MARS super late models series is race for 10k to win hot laps at 6:30. Also in action IMCA Modifieds and Stock Cars! Following the Racing action, Dirt Road Rockers will be playing in the beer tent.
-Saturday the bean bag tournament will start at 12:00, sign up at 11:00 in front of grandstands. Easter bunny will be on the grounds at 3:00 around the grandstands. MARS Series drivers autograph session 3:30 to 4:00 in beer tent. Racing to start at 5:30, Late models race for 15k to win. Support classes, Mods, Sport mods, Stock Cars.
We are keeping an eye on the weather (no need to tell us about it😉), if we need to adjust Saturday to an early start time we will do so on Friday and post it. Ricky Kay will have the whole team ready to go with equipment to prep the track as needed.
There are still camp spots available, contact the Jackson County Fairgrounds we are going to need the grandstands filled this weekend, thanks for everyone's support, get out and enjoy the weekend at Maquoketa Speedway!

03/14/2025

Driver and Team Highlight : Jake Richards is looking forward to a busy 2025 season, trying to run almost every Grand National race in central Wisconsin. This includes the Dirt Devil Grand National Series , and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Gravity Park USA track championships!

Question : How did you get your start into dirt racing? Did you start in a go-kart or go straight into a full-blown racecar?

Answer : I have been around dirt racing my whole life. Back in 2012, I ran my grandpa Randy Krueger's sport mod in the mechanics race at the old Oshkosh Speedzone. Other than that, I spent a lot of winters ice racing but never ran anything else until 2023, when I got my first Grand National and hit the ground running!

Question : Which was your favorite track you've ever raced at that is now closed down in Wisconsin?

Answer : I guess probably Oshkosh Speedzone. I don't really have a huge memory of the race I ran there, but I watched my dad Jeff, grandpa Larry, and uncle Kenny race and win multiple races there. I would have loved to have that opportunity as well.

Question : What is your favorite thing to eat before the action on race day?

Answer : Me and the family usually like to swing through Domino's Pizza on the way to the track, if not Taco Bell. It's kinda been a weekly thing for us since we've started!

Jake would also like to thank his dedicated sponsors.

Outlaw Chassis and Suspension
Frozen Dessert Specialists
Lakeview Campground and Bar
Midwest Axle Surgeons
Richards Auto Unlimited
JD Concrete
Granite Falls Supper Club
Project X Graphics

And huge thanks to my wife Jessie and my boys Jase and Bubba for all the help and support of this crazy lifestyle and we're just getting started!! - Jake Richards

We wish Jake, his team and family a successful, safe and enjoyable 2025 season and look forward to seeing him on track!

03/12/2025

Driver and Team Highlight : Jodica Rupp will be back in the seat of the #22 Grand National for the 2025 season, this interview was unique as it highlights the family aspect of a local dirt racing team, the interview questions were actually answered by Jodica's wife Krista Rupp, Jodica will mainly be completing with the Dirt Devil Grand National Series and Gravity Park USA for the track championship.

Q&A with Krista

Question : How involved is your family with the race program? What does your crew and family do to make sure you have the best shot at winning each night on track?

Answer : Our family has been involved in dirt track racing for about 8 years now! We actually had our first date at the race track! We have four kiddos who love helping out on the car every chance they get. From changing tires to switching motors, they have all helped since they could walk!

To make sure we have the best chance at the track, we go to the shop, check over the car, fuel, and tires, and ensure everything is prepared and ready to load in the trailer and head out for the race!

Question : What is your favorite annual race or track to attend each season, and why?

Answer : Our favorite annual race is the two-day show at Gravity Park. We bring a couple of campers out, hang out, work on the car all weekend, and just have a fun time with friends, family, and fellow racers!

Question : Do you plan on running the entire Dirt Devil series schedule, or are you just running pick-and-choose races or a track championship points schedule?

Answer : We are aiming for the entire Dirt Devil Series this year, as long as all goes well! Hoping to stay at the top for points at Gravity as well, as long as everything goes as planned!

Krista , Jodica and the entire team would also like to thank their sponsors.

Rupp Enterprise LLC
Rock River Eyewear
Waterworth Farms
Hands Down Flooring & Tile
Western House
Bakers Duzn
Hi-Myst Trucking LLC
KBD Marketing Solutions
Racecar Components for Gearheads
Kent Construction
Brian’s Bodyworks LLC
Double R Bar & Grill
Bits & Pallets Depot
Dirt Cheap Pallet Finds
Soltwedel’s Store

We wish the Entire Rupp family an enjoyable, successful and safe 2025 season and hope you guys create some more great family memories !

03/10/2025

Driver and Team Highlight : Blake Nimee Racing returns to the seat of his #79 410 sprint car this year, with plans to run a limited schedule. The Yorkville, IL driver had a Strong season last year picking up 2 wins, and 10 top 5 finishes, and cracked multiple features with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series.

Question : Do you guys plan on running the full schedule of IRA and racing for points, or just a true outlaw pick-and-choose schedule?

Answer : We plan to run a part-time schedule with IRA, selecting very specific shows with Outlaws and High Limit. As of now, we do not have a set schedule.

Question : What were your top three tracks from the past 2024 season?

Answer : Beaver Dam Raceway , Wilmot Raceway and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing.

Question : How did you get your start in winged sprint car racing? What motivates your team to work so hard both during the season and in the off-season?

Answer : I got started with my grandpa in various cars and moved up to different classes every few years. Winning motivates us.

Blake Nimee would also like to thank all of his sponsors onboard for the upcoming season.

Captain Jim’s Yacht Sales
Super Shox
Duffy Fleet Service
Eberly Crane
Princeton Chevy GMC
Klein Design
Kistler Racing Engines
KPC Chassis
Smith Titanium
Behling Racing Equipment
The Clubhouse Bar and Grille
HRP Racing Products
Feed Mill Bar and Grille

We wish Blake , and team a safe and successful 2025 season!

03/09/2025

Driver Highlight : Mavrick Ruh will be returning in 2025 to contest the Grand Nationals track championships at Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Gravity Park USA. He will also contend for the Inuagural 2025 Dirt Devil Grand National Series.

Question : How did you get into dirt racing, and what made you want to race a Grand National over other more popular divisions?

Answer : Being a 4th generation racer, I have been around it my entire life. Growing up, my uncle and family friend had a Grand National that stayed in our shop. There, I grew my love for the Grand National and dirt racing. My dad used to build and race them, and I always dreamed of doing the same.

Question : How many nights do you plan on running this year? And at what tracks?

Answer : For the 2025 season, we have 20 races planned out so far. We will be running at Plymouth Dirt Track and Gravity Park, chasing the Dirt Devil Series along with regular points nights. We will also be up in Eagle River for their special Labor Day weekend.

Question: With the recent forming of the Dirt Devil Grand National Series, do you think having a dedicated series will help preserve the division? And how so?

Answer : I believe the Dirt Devil Series was just what this division needed. With only two tracks running us full-time, we needed something to boost the show. With extra payout, big checks to win, and an extra points layout to chase, I think the Grand Nationals will be putting on some awesome racing this year.

Maverick Ruh also wanted to give a thanks to his amazing sponsors !

Otte bus service
BMRE Electric Karts
Ruh Custom woodworking
West wind saddles
McCoy motors
Ceder grove warehouse
Kollbaum chiropractic
The Shadow Man
Lakehouse bar and grill
Cupcake wonders
Mootown Properties
Advantage roofing
Ivers USA

We wish you and your team a successful, safe and enjoyable 2025 season !

03/08/2025

Bill Balog Racing Is back in World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Victory Lane!!

𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘!

𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗚𝗔!!!

03/07/2025

Team And Driver Highlight!
NineSix Motorsports And Jake Blackhurst are back for another run at the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprints Championship this year, and are looking to move up the rankings by one spot after last year's runner up.

We spoke with one of the two owners of NineSix Motorsports about the off season, as well as 2025 plans and goals.

Question : What was done in the off season this winter , and has the crew or program changed heading into this season?

Answer : NineSix Motorsports:
Most of the offseason is spent replacing worn parts and building new parts and cars. For us, having everything we need with us is important. We live in central Illinois, so most weekends we cannot go back home if we need anything. Our first full season was last year, and it was a bit of a learning curve. I learned what we needed to have and what was necessary to travel. I purchased a bigger truck and trailer this offseason to be able to carry an extra car and more equipment.No real changes in our crew. It’s mostly just a few guys that can come and help when they have time. It’s hard to find a dedicated crew because of the far travel most weekends.

Question : What is your team's favorite stretch of the IRA schedule, and which of the tracks in that stretch are your teams favorites?

Answer : Ninesix MotorSports
I would say our favorite was going to Minnesota and North Dakota last year. We really had a lot of fun out there. Some of our favorites are Mississippi Thunder and Angell Park.

Question : Does Your team plan on competing at all with High Limit Racing or the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at all this year ? Specifically in the stretch that High Limit and the Outlaws both visit Wisconsin?

Answer : NineSix Motorsports
We will run some Outlaw and high-limit races if it makes sense. We have a few here in Illinois that we will run on off weekends.

The team looks to make it's 2025 season debut at 34 Raceway with the IRA next month. We would like to wish the entire team good luck , and a safe 2025 season!

📸 : Dave Olsen

03/05/2025

Did a little messing around with the indoor RC mod at HobbyTown USA Oshkosh WI Revolution Raceway today , some good winter fun

03/03/2025

April Race Preview : Cedar Lake Speedway Opener
Cedar Lake kicks off the Wisconsin season Saturday April 5th. Divisions will include Modifieds, Midwest Modifieds, Late Models , USRA Late Models , Pro Stocks and UMSS Traditional Sprints.
GA : 20$
📍: Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond Wisconsin
🗓️: April 5th 2025
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02/05/2025

And just like that where back to 410 racing in America ! Volusia Speedway Park kicks off the action with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

Featured in the video is Scott Thiel Motorsports last September qualifying at Plymouth Dirt Track Racing in the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprints sprint car championship. the IRA returns to action Beaver Dam Raceway in roughly 80 days.