Bronco's Pitstop General Interest Stories, News & Views
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2011 A Season of High and Lows
December 31st 2011 - By: Mark W. Theisen WEST BEND, WISCONSIN December 29, 2011: This time last year I was eagerly awaiting the 2011 Indianapolis 500 which was the 100th Anniversary running of the “Greatest Spectacle in Auto :: continue »

Cole Cropp racing in the 125cc Junior Wings Class
August 19th 2011 - Thunder Hill Speedway, Menomonie, WI Story By BRONCOOn Saturday, August 13th, I took my son's Carson and Cooper to see their friend, Cole Cropp, age 11 of Menomonie, race his winged cart at Thunder Hill :: continue »

Reader's Stories and Photos Requested
July 1st 2011 - By Jim BRONCO Gorecki, Cedar Falls, WI

WELCOME to Summer! Warm weather is finally here, so there is some racing happening. So I am asking the BPS readers', "WHAT IS YOUR STORY?"

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Sharing the Race Experience with Christian
Hauler in Milwaukee by Christian GoreckiJune 30th 2011 - WITH THE MILWAUKEE MILE BACK ON THE SCHEDULE, THOUGHT I'D SHARE THIS AGAIN - BRONCO

By James J. Gorecki
www.BroncosPitstop.com

May 31, 2009
The Milwaukee Mile
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My Name is Brad Ellingson, and This is My Story
June 1st 2011 - EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST STORIES IN RACING CIRCLES THAT I HAVE READ...IT IS WORTH POSTING AGAIN. - BRONCO

I have been around racing since 1973. My dad raced a Titan MK6 Ford (open wheel). ::
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Once a Marine...
FREEDOM TO RACE - Steve Thomas, BPS File PhotoApril 11th 2011 - EVERY ONE IN A WHILE, I GET AN E-MAIL THAT REALLY IMPACTS ME. I WANT TO SHARE THIS ON WITH ALL MY FELLOW MARINES - SEMPER FI - BRONCO

As I came out of the supermarket that sunny day, pushing my cart ::
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A little something for Chevy fans!
UW Stout Auto Show - Spring 2008 - BPS File photoFebruary 1st 2011 - Menomonie, WI - Snow on the ground, thoughts turn to warmer days ahead! - BRONCO

When Ford introduced the Mustang in 1964 there was no immediate reaction from General Motors, but by August of '64, just ::
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With Racing Over...It is Hunting Time
Roger, Christian, River and Brent inspect the 6 pointer. - By BroncoDecember 1st 2010 - WELL - I'M A WRITER, SO I'LL SHARE THIS WITH YOU- BRONCO

Deer hunting - More than 'Luck'

By JIM GORECKI
For THE NEWS

LUCK, WI

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BPS Welcomes HALAMA SYNTHETICS
Bronco's Pit Stop file photo, Red Cedar 2008November 2nd 2010 - We want to welcome our newest advertiser to Broncos's Pit Stop, HALAMA SYNTHETICS. Based out of Menomonie, WI, Dave and Sue Halama are your Authorized AmsOil Dealers in western Wisconsin. For your :: continue »

Steve Ward photoApril 22nd 2010 - Mark Donohue Reunion 2010 To Be Celebrated At Road America - July 15-18
by Steve Zautke
4/6/2010

Unfair Advantage Racing and Road America,announce the Mark Donohue Reunion 2010, to be held at Road ::
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If you don't agree with this, keep voting Democrats in.
Burzy with Carl Edwards at ORP...BPS PhotoApril 19th 2010 - OK- Totally political, but if you are a race fan, beware that there are people out there that want to shut ALL racing down. You all should share this with others in your racing circles! You know where :: continue »

Wisconsin Champ To Be Inducted
March 3rd 2010 - REMEMBER THE "UNDERBIRD"? - BRONCO

Racing luminaries Dale Armstrong, Joie Chitwood, Alan Kulwicki, Jeremy McGrath, Ken Squier, Jerry Titus and Rich Vogler will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall ::
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Words to Work By
January 19th 2010 - BPS READERS - THIS IS FROM A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE OF MINE IN THE ENGINE BUSINESS. GOOD WORDS TO FOLLOW - BRONCO

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Dear James,

The New Year is here ::
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German F1 Star Returns
December 25th 2009 - Here is a Christmas present for Michael Schumacher fans! - BRONCO

German firm welcome back their former 'apprentice'
After weeks of speculation Mercedes confirmed on Wednesday that Michael Schumacher ::
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VW Bus FOUND!
AP PhotoNovember 6th 2009 - I HAD ONE OF THESE IN HIGH SCHOOL (MILWAUKEE TECH 1983)...MY FRIEND PETE BUDNEY CALLED IT THE "MAGIC BUS", AFTER 'THE WHO' SONG OF THE SAME NAME! - BRONCO

SPOKANE, Wash. - A Volkswagen van stolen 35 ::
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Buell Brand No-More
From buell.com galleryOctober 15th 2009 - **AS A FORMER BUELL EMPLOYEE - THIS REALLY BREAKS MY HEART - BRONCO

Harley-Davidson To Cut Buell Line, 180 Jobs in East TroyBy The Associated Press and Jay Sorgi MILWAUKEE

Harley-Davidson has announced ::
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FOR SALE
September 25th 2009 - At Bronco's pitstop, we do have a classified section...but this beauty needs to be shown on the main page! If any readers are looking to sell something racing related, please contact me. At this point, :: continue »

Women in Racing
Used with permission, Racerchicks.comSeptember 9th 2009 - The role of women in motorsports has changed dramatically in the last decade. Check out the website dedicated to the ladies behind the wheel, \"Racer Chicks\". - BRONCO

Racerchicks.com is the vision ::
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Bronco's Pitstop @ Indianapolis Motor Speedway
July 28th 2009 - Braden Jones represented Bronco's Pitstop at the 16th annual Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Click Here to look at the photo gallery of the day. Also, here is a short video that recaps the race and post-race :: continue »

Fun Reading For Motorheads!
July 17th 2009 - You may want to check out Car Domain...but be aware, you maybe on the site for hours! - BRONCO :: continue »

What is happening to my track?
Roy Schmidt Photo...will there be more?July 14th 2009 - THE MILWAUKEE MILE NEEDS HELP
By Jim "Bronco" Gorecki, Editor

West Allis, WI - The Milwaukee Mile, my track, the place where I grew up with racing, is in trouble. The Saturday, August 29 Wisconsin ::
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Announcement from the Webmaster
July 9th 2009 - FYI - New http://BroncosPitStop.com website coming soon. We hope to have it launched within the next couple weeks. Stay plugged in. :)-BURZY :: continue »

VICTORY ON THE TRACK; VICTORY IN LIFE
May 24th 2009 - Written by: Steve BurzynskiI typically tell my stories visually through the camera lens, but I have such a new respect and appreciation for Helio Castoneves, this year’s winner of the Indianapolis 500 :: continue »

Bronco's Welcomes Irondale Motorsports
Carson shows off his new 125CC ATV!May 11th 2009 - Cedar Falls, WI - Cedar Falls is home of Bronco's Pitstop, and the home of Irondale Motorsports. Irondale Motorsports specializes in kids and youth ATV's. As our newest advertiser, we'd like to thank them :: continue »

Racing Round-Up...25th Year
Marco at Milwaukee in '07...Bronco PhotoApril 9th 2009 - The Racing Round Up Show Launches 25th Season Monday, April 13

A New Start Time of 7:00 p.m. In Store For Live Weekly Motorsports Radio Program



This Monday night, April 13th marks the launch ::
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Oh what was in Pewaukee, Wisconsin!
Jerry Hansen & Bud Classerath, Mike Odell photoDecember 22nd 2008 - EDITOR NOTE: For nearly ten years, I lived in Pewaukee, just 1 mile from this old racetrack site, and never new it. Even my brother Mike never heard of it, and that is saying something! I now live 300 :: continue »

CTF Conversions takes hobby on the road
Rod and George Brewe, known as the “Brewe Crew” in racing circles, stand by an early stage of what will become a CTF “toter” vehicle designed to haul race cars and crews to racing venues. November 22nd 2008 - EDITOR'S NOTE! After a fire, CTF is no longer in business. Last I heard, Rod was still involved in racing, now residing in SE Wisconsin.-BRONCO by Jim GoreckiIt’s no stretch at all to say that people :: continue »

Tech Specs: Sprint Cars - Old vs. Modern
July 26th 2008 - In our "Tech Specs" section we take a look at the difference between old and modern sprint cars. The stats are amazing.

Click here to view the comparison ::
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Burning up the rubber...drifting
Toyota Supra in drifting exhibition in Atlanta in 2005.July 21st 2008 - Call me “old school”, my kids just call me old, but I thought the idea in racing was to SAVE YOUR TIRES?! This whole drifting thing just has passed me by. I understand it takes some skill to maintain :: continue »

Roy Schmidt Photos from Milwaukee Mile 2008 - NASCAR
June 22nd 2008 - BroncosPitstop.com is fortunate to have all of the people who contribute to the content. We are so honored to have a professional photographer and racing enthusiast like Roy Schmidt to submit outstanding :: continue »

If you love freedom, PLEASE READ!
April 22nd 2008 - I received this e-mail...you may have seen it before. The next time you are at a race or sporting event, think of this during the National Anthem. FREEDOM IS THE GREATEST THING WE HAVE! - BRONCO

From ::
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CATERPILLAR POWERS NASCAR EVENTS
April 14th 2008 - Editor's note: My "real job" consists of representing Caterpillar and the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Dealer, FABCO Cat. I work for the Power Systems Division, (FABCO Power Systems), all over northwest :: continue »

These Badgers are Number 1!
Photo by A. Wong, University of TorontoMarch 24th 2008 - The Team: FOOTBALL BADGERS, BASKETBALL BADGERS, HOCKEY BADGERS, AND NOW RACING BADGERS!! The UW Madison Formula SAE racing team is dedicated to the design, fabrication, marketing, and racing of a small :: continue »

Great Merchandise, Great Gifts, Great Cause
RACING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS! GET YOUR PITSTOP GEAR HERE!

By Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

For the Special Children Center
Hudson, Wisconsin

Racing ::
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Why are people brand loyal?
Early CaterpillarFebruary 11th 2008 - Whether it is motorcycles, automobiles, engines, tractors, beer, sodas...or even antique equipment, people become brand loyal. We all know someone that is, maybe it is you. It is this reason, (or mabye :: continue »

Wooden Wonders
John JonesFebruary 11th 2008 - NOW THIS MAN IS A TRUE CRAFTSMAN! - Bronco

In the back water country of the New Zealand town of Whangamata, John Jones receives mail from all over New Zealand, Australia and America. John Jones makes ::
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Crashing is BAD!
February 4th 2008 - Special Thanks to Jerry Thoms of Wilson, Wisconsin for sending this in. Sometimes motorycycle racing is not all it is cracked up to be. There is something to be said about these bike "pilots"...like maybe :: continue »

My Lucky day at The Mile
Over The Wall at Milwaukee  By BroncoDecember 19th 2007 - By Jim Gorecki
BroncosPitstop.com

June 3, 2007
The Milwaukee Mile
Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, WI

As far as race fans go, most would like to sit in the stands so they can see the finish ::
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She really is a GIRLY girl
Danica at Milwaukee - BRONCONovember 24th 2007 - ***Even my wife teases me, "Your girlfriend is on TV again", refering to Danica Patrick. Hey, she is cute, but I really am pulling for her. This coming season, with many drivers leaving the IRL, she'll :: continue »

Just keep the old cars rolling!!
Ahh, is this heaven?November 24th 2007 - Vintage Racing:
The Sport Racing the way it used to be
by Harold Pace / autoMedia.com

In many ways, today's racing is undoubtedly safer than in the past, but in other, less tangible ways it ::
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Why DO We Race?
Newman/Haas car out to Qualify in Milwaukee, June 2006 Roy Schmidt PhotoNovember 23rd 2007 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

Dateline…Race Tracks Around the World
(or in this case, Menomonie, Wisconsin)

Racing ::
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