Fort Atkinson, WI (February 12, 2009) – For the second time in three seasons, 141 Speedway will play host to the Mid-American Stock Car Series’ Vercauteren Memorial. The event will take place on Saturday, June 27.

Two seasons ago Mid-American held the event at 141 after a rainout in the Blue Race at Wisconsin International Raceway. The venue was selected due to Mid-American founder Gary Vercauteren’s assistance in Matt Rowe’s reopening of 141 Speedway in 1998.

Wisconsin Dells, WI (January 18, 2009) – The Mid-American Stock Car Series ended its “Sweet 16” season at the Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI Saturday night while providing some exciting news for the 2009 season.

An announcement was made that Bruce Mueller of B&B Race Engines in Appleton, WI will be preparing a motor to be given away at next year’s Mid-American banquet. Several yet to be named contingency sponsors will be donating products to B&B for the giveaway.

Fort Atkinson, WI (January 8, 2009) – The calendar may read 2009, but the Mid-American Stock Car Series will live in 2008 for one more day this Saturday, January 17. Mid-American will honor its competitors from the “Sweet 16” season with the annual awards banquet at the Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Fort Atkinson, WI (December 18, 2008) – In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Mid-American Stock Car Series 2008 season can be paralleled to the three ghosts in Charles Dickens’ [i]A Christmas Carol[/i]. Fans were given a reminder of the banner past of Mid-American, were thrilled by incredible feature events and were given glimpses into a very bright future.

GHOST OF MID-AMERICAN PAST

Fort Atkinson, WI (November 20, 2008) – With no further ado, here are the top five of the “Sweetest 16” moments in the Mid-American Stock Car Series’ 2008 season.

5. Crystal Wood Becomes First Woman to Win MASCS Event

Crystal Wood knows what it takes to win. She had won numerous races in hobby stocks and super stocks at 141 and is the first woman to win a track championship on asphalt in the state of Wisconsin. Wood added her newly acquired last name to the record books once again on June 28th as she bested a tough field of Mid-American competitors and 141 locals.

Fort Atkinson, WI (November 18, 2008) – During any race season, there are several key moments that become wedged in the minds of competitors and fans. The Mid-American Stock Car Series’ “Sweet Sixteen” Season was no different as it provided an array of emotions.

The following are eleven of the sixteen most memorable moments of 2008:

16. Wood Wrecks Hard, Nowak Wins at Rockford

Elkhart Lake, WI (October 25, 2008) – Over 2,200 participants were on hand for the American Cancer Society Run/Walk on Saturday afternoon. The many who stuck around to watch the Mid-American Stock Car Series’ season ending event on the brisk afternoon were in for a treat.

Bill Prietzel looked to be repeating his effort from last years’ “Fight for the Cure” Fall Classic as he spun entering turn one for the second consecutive year. This year, however, Prietzel stunned onlookers as he was able to claw his way back to the front of the field and scoot to victory lane.

Fort Atkinson, WI (October 20, 2008) – Mid-American Stock Car Series competitors will have the chance to fire their engines and turn some laps for one final time in 2008 at Road America this Saturday October 25th. However, the real fight will take place when the cars are in the pit area. The “Fight for the Cure” Fall Classic will take place in conjunction with the American Cancer Society Run/Walk and instead of idly standing by, several Mid-American teams and officials will join in the festivities.

Fort Atkinson, WI (October 10, 2008) – With the curtain falling on the 2008 Mid-American Stock Car Series regular season at Oktoberfest this past Saturday, drivers were given a sneak peek of what is in store for 2009. Aluminum Racing Products showed off the “Next-Generation Body,” a work that had been in progress throughout the entire season.

“It really turned out nice. We’re really looking forward to bringing this out next year and I think everyone will want one right away,” said Dave Kamholtz of ARP Bodies, who was on hand, gleaming with pride in ARP’s creation.

West Salem, WI (October 4, 2008) – In what may have been his last Mid-American Stock Car Series event, and what most certainly was the last event for car owner Adam Berge, James Swan captured his historic fourth MASCS championship with a win in the Oktoberfest 35 at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway on Saturday night. In a career highlighted with big wins and championships, the circumstances for Swan’s third consecutive championship may rank up top with his best moments as a Mid-American driver.