LUEDTKE HOPES TO BE ‘ACE’ OF MID-AMERICAN 2010 ROOKIE CLASS

First in a Series Introducing Mid-American’s Rookie Class of 2010

FORT ATKINSON, Wis. (March 17, 2010) – Austin Luedtke knows all about homework assignments, tests and essays. After the rest of his classmates ditch the books, the junior at Kewaskum High School will be enrolling in a summer session – on tour with the Mid-American Stock Car Series.

“I’m looking forward to getting out to the different tracks, learning setups and learning what the car does when you do something to it,” Luedtke said.

Some limited experience last season and a few recommendations have prompted Luedtke to join the series in 2010.

“I’ve heard great things about the Mid-American Stock Car Series and I just want to be a part of it and it’s going to be a really great year, hopefully.”

In 2009, Luedtke made three late-season appearances with Mid-American. His best effort came by qualifying 16th for the Split 50 at Madison International Speedway. The effort was good enough to put him into the feature. However, when rains forced the postponement of the event, Luedtke was unable to return due to commitments at another track.

This year Luedtke looks to focus on the MASCS rookie of the year title, and gaining as much experience as possible along the way.

Entering just his fourth season of competition, the learning curve may seem steep for Luedtke, but he feels it’s appropriate for where he wants to go in his racing career.

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