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John Kaanta tops Punky Manor Challenge of Champions
September 26th 2008 - Shane Halopka came from the 17th starting spot as he shocked the rest of the Midwest modified field and energized the huge crowd on hand to highlight the opening night of the 29th annual Punky Manor Challenge :: continue »

29th Annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions Weekend, September 19-20, 2008
September 17th 2008 - Listed for your convenience is times and policies to help you better enjoy your “Punky” weekend in Menomonie.Grandstand • Friday- Ticket sales start at 4:00 – Races start at 7:00.• Saturday- Ticket sales :: continue »

Neil PUNKY Manor, Jr. 1953-1979
September 17th 2008 - THIS FROM THE "PUNKY MANOR RACE OF CHAMPIONS" RACE PROGRAM FOR 2008 - BRONCO By Jim GoreckiEditor of BroncosPitstop.comWelcome to the 29th Annual Punky Manor Race of Champions! This race isin honor :: continue »

David Budres Drives Into the Record Book
David Budres celebrates with car owner Fred Teer and crewSeptember 6th 2008 - Morris, IL (08/31/08) David Budres drove his way into the record book as the 9th Illini Racing Series driver to win the Task Management Night of Features in front of a packed grandstand at the Grundy County :: continue »

Busch Wins On The Milwaukee Mile
September 1st 2008 - Busch Captures Wisconsin All-Star Win At The Mile
August 24, 2008
By John Wiedemann - RacingWisconsin.com
(Special to Broncos Pitstop)

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HORSEPOWER
With Permission www.goarmy.com/racingAugust 13th 2008 - By Jim Gorecki
Eau Claire, Menomonie, & Points of Wisconsin West and North

During the week, I work for FABCO Caterpillar, and I am literally “in tune” with industrial engines and horsepower. But when ::
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I.R.S. Notes
Bob Cruse photo of winning driver Kurt Mayhew in victory lane at Angell ParkAugust 10th 2008 - THREE PEAT!

Tom Arthur, PR Director
Illini Racing Series (IRS)
(815)730-1960 days (815)485-4959 evenings
victrelane@comcast.net

Hoosier Mayhew Wins Illini Race in Wisconsin

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IRS - Zero The Hero
July 28th 2008 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tom Arthur, PR Director
Illini Racing Series (IRS)
(815)730-1960 days (815)485-4959 evenings
victrelane@comcast.net


Orseske's Zero the Hero at Rockford

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BIZARRE BRICKYARD 400 TO JIMMY JOHNSON
All Photos by Steve Burzynski, Bronco's Pitstop.July 27th 2008 - By: Mark W. TheisenINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA July 27, 2008: The 15th edition of NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will go down as one of the most bizarre races in the history of NASCAR :: continue »

Busch = Win, Again
All Photos by Steve Burzynski, Bronco's Pitstop.July 27th 2008 - By: Mark Theisen CLEREMONT, INDIANA July 26, 2008: On Tuesday of this week NASCAR issued an engine rule changed aimed at slowing the dominate Toyota race teams competing in the Nationwide series after :: 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.

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Johnny is the man!
Johnny Benson navigating turn one at ORP in Indianapolis. Photo by Steve Burzynski, Bronco's PitstopJuly 26th 2008 - BENSON EDGES HORNADAY IN CAUTION FILLED ORP TRUCK SERIES RACEBy: Mark W. Theisen CLERMONT, INDIANA July 25, 2008: Johnny Benson bided his time, looked for the right opening and when he saw it dove under :: continue »

News from O’Reilly Raceway Park
July 25th 2008 - EAST AND GURNEY VICTORIOUS IN ORP USAC PROGRAM

By: Mark W. Theisen

CLERMONT, INDIANA August 24, 2008: The United States Auto Club opened the three day 2008 Kroger Speed Fest at O’Reilly Raceway ::
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MY SUMMER VACATION.... RACING STYLE
Photo by Bill Freis of UMARA (United Midget Auto Racing Association)July 21st 2008 - NOTE: This was my first racing article. I put it together when I worked for the Dunn County News, Menomonie, WI. At the time, I was selling advertising, happened to go to the race that weekend in Milwaukee, :: continue »

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 »

45,000 See Edwards Win
June 23rd 2008 - EDWARDS VICTORIOUS IN MILWAUKEE NATIONWIDE RACE

By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN June21, 2008: It an entirely different manner than what we’ve been accustomed to see, Carl Edwards ::
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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 »

BENSON CRUISES TO THIRD STRAIGHT MILWAUKEE WIN
June 21st 2008 - By: Mark W. Theisen WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN June 20, 2008: Johnny Benson continued his torrid streak in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series by capturing tonight’s Camping World RV Sales 200 at the Milwaukee :: continue »

Briscoe wins 300th for Roger Penske
Photo by Steve Burzynski, Bronco's PitstopJune 1st 2008 - By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN June 1, 2008: A fractured first season with Penske Racing took a huge step toward mending this afternoon at the Milwaukee Mile as Ryan Briscoe overcame weeks ::
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Indy Lights at Milwaukee
June 1st 2008 - WILSON CAPTURES INDY LIGHTS RACE AT MILWAUKEE

By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN June 1, 2008: The 2008 edition of the Firestone Indy Lights race at the historic Milwaukee Mile ::
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DIXON CAPTURES WILD INDIANAPOLIS 500
Scott Dixon - Photo by Steve Burzynski, Bronco's PitstopMay 25th 2008 - By: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 25, 2008: New Zealand’s Scott Dixon, the runner-up to Dario Franchitti last year in the Indianapolis 500, came back with determination this year, won the pole :: continue »

Wreckers to Checkers, Gillis and Critchett Rebuild and Win
May 25th 2008 - Morris, IL (5/25/08) After being involved in a five car crash last weekend, everyone knew it would a week of long nights in many race shops to get everybody back on the track. The time and effort was put :: continue »

UMARA News From Bill Freis
Bill Freis (file) photo from Milwaukee MileMay 19th 2008 - EXCITEMENT BUILDS AS THE 22nd UMARA SEASON KICK-OFF NEARS
by Bill Freis

With the opening event of the 2008 United Midget Auto Racing season just days away, excitement and anticipation are building ::
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Burzy @ The Brickyard - Open Wheel Style
Andretti-Green Discuss Strategy During PracticeMay 6th 2008 - Bronco's Pitstop is proud to announce our presence at this year's Indy 500. We'll be having coverage throughout the entire month of May from Steve Burzynski (Burzy) and Mark Theisen.Yesterday marked the :: continue »

Where you going Tony?
Tony at Angel Park by Bill Fries (file photo)April 25th 2008 - Stewart exploring options that could take him from Gibbs
2008-04-25 03:04:29

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart has several different offers to leave Joe ::
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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

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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

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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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Oh what was in Pewaukee, Wisconsin!
Jerry Hansen & Bud Classerath, Mike Odell photoFebruary 11th 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 »

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 »

Slinger...the Sunday Night Track
January 29th 2008 - 2008 WILL KICK OFF THE 61ST SEASON...IT ALL STARTS SUNDAY, APRIL 27!!!!

Slinger Super Speedway Track History - The Sunday Night Tradition

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It's why they call him COACH T
Mike Champion photoDecember 20th 2007 - Besides being a darn good WISSOTA driver, Mark Thomas earns his living whith another passion in his life, "coaching". Since we are right in the middle to basketball season, seems appropriate to post this :: 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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New SCCA Series
October 29th 2007 - 2007 marks the first year that Formula 1000 (FB in the Sports Car Club of America) is officially recognized as a class. Because it's such a new class, it won't be included in the Runoffs in Topeka, KS. :: continue »

F1000
October 29th 2007 - 21-OCT-2007 - SCNA TESTS AT SEBRING We tested F1000 chassis 019 at Sebring Raceway. It was the first time a Stohr F1000 was on the 3.7-mile, 12-hour endurance course. With its challenging turns and rough :: continue »

UMARA Notes
Bill Freis collectionSeptember 27th 2007 - United Midget Auto Racing Association Newsletter

Join us on Saturday September 29th at Berlin Raceway for the final UMARA Points Race!

Hosted by WOMS &
Co-Sanctioned with USAC

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MARS wins Punky Late Model
September 24th 2007 - Mars, Thatcher and Anderson Winners in Punky Manor Challenge of Champions

By Ed Reichert

Menomonie WI, September 22 – On a glorious Autumn evening, the Red Cedar Speedway wrapped up the 2007 racing ::
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Jason Dull Wins Illini Main at Angell Park
 Jason Dull on his way to first Illini Midget win at Angell ParkAugust 13th 2007 - Sun Prairie, WI (8/12/07)
(Photo by Keenan Wright)

The Illini Racing Series returned to Angell Park for the second time in the club’s history and put on some great side by side racing. The A-Main ::
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Bob Corson Memorial Race
July 30th 2007 - Frankfort, IL (7/28/07) The Illini Racing Series, Inc. presented by D’Arcy GMC of Joliet, and the family of the late Bob Corson are proud to announce a primary sanctioning agreement for the return of the :: continue »

STEWART DOMINATES CRASH FILLED ALLSTATE 400
Tony Stewart answers questions in post race interview.July 29th 2007 - By: Mark W. Theisen INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Indiana native, two time NASCAR Nextel Cup champion and 2005 All-State 400 winner Tony Stewart made it look easy today overcoming a race marred by nine caution :: continue »

BroncosPitstop.com at The Brickyard
The victory podium at the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayJuly 28th 2007 - Steve "Burzy" Burzynski and Mark Theisen of BroncosPitstop.com are going to be covering the All State 400 at the Brickyard through an online Blog, video updates, exclusive news stories and photos. Updates :: continue »

LEFFLER GIVES TOYOTA ITS FIRST NASCAR BUSCH SERIES WIN
Jason LefflerJuly 28th 2007 - By: Mark W. Theisen CLERMONT, INDIANA; 22 races into it’s first full season in the NASCAR Busch Series Toyota Racing Development entered victory lane when Jason Leffler bested Greg Biffle, Davie Reutimann :: continue »

Radiator Springs comes to Eau Claire
Mader photos by Jim GoreckiJuly 18th 2007 - “Tow Mader” Spotted in Eau Claire, WIBy Jim BRONCO GoreckiEau Claire, WI July 2007The self proclaimed “world’s best backup driver” from the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars”, was recently spotted in Eau Claire, :: continue »

IRS Update
Photo by Tom Arthur 2007July 17th 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tom Arthur, PR Director
Illini Racing Series (IRS)
(815)730-1960 days (815)485-4959 evenings
victrelane@comcast.net

PETSKA, GILLENTINE, LESAGE AND KNIPPEL WIN AT ILLINI ::
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U.M.A.R.A. Notes
UMARA Collection,  Bill Freis PhotoJuly 12th 2007 - Robertson, MacLeod and Fitzpatrick Winners in
UMARA/USAC Plymouth "Wednesday Night Thunder"

by: Bill Freis

Plymouth, Ind.......James Robertson, Alison MacLeod and Blake Fitzpatrick scored victories ::
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Superbirds!
Classic!July 11th 2007 - SUPERBIRDS, AERO CAR REUNION ANNOUNCED AS PART OF MILWAUKEE MILE GOVERNOR’S CUP WEEKEND

PHOTO: Armin Krueger Collection features Don White in the #3 racing Roger McCluskey past the stripe at Milwaukee ::
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Strange turn of Events in Milwaukee Busch Race
Roy Schmidt Photo 2007June 24th 2007 - HAMLIM /ALMIROLA TEAM FOR MILWAUKEE MILE WIN

By: Mark W. Theisen

June23, 2007:
WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN

41,925 race fans will be talking about tonight’s AT & T 250 for the NASCAR Busch Series ::
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Benson repeats in Milwaukee truck race
Roy Schmidt Photo 2007June 23rd 2007 - BENSON RACES TO SECOND STRAIGHT TRUCK WIN ON THE MILWAUKEE MILE

By: Mark W. Theisen

June 22, 2007
WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN

Johnny Benson took the lead from Mike Skinner on lap 104 of tonight’s ::
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Illini Midgets at The Prairie
Phil Rider Photo, 2007June 19th 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tom Arthur, PR Director
Illini Racing Series (IRS)
(815)730-1960 days (815)485-4959 evenings
victrelane@comcast.net

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Illini Racing Series News
Photo by Tom Arthur 2007June 5th 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tom Arthur, PR Director
Illini Racing Series (IRS)
(815)730-1960 days (815)485-4959 evenings
victrelane@comcast.net

Gillentine Scores 1st Sweep of Year, Petska, Gundlach ::
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My Name is Brad Ellingson, and This is My Story
June 4th 2007 - EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST STORIES IN RACING CIRCLES THAT I HAVE READ...IT IS WORTH POSTING AGAIN. Check out Brad's link on the right side of this page, REPCON MEDIA - BRONCO

I have been ::
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Repeat performance at Milwaukee
Roy Schmidt photo, 2006 at MilwaukeeJune 4th 2007 - KAANAN CAPTURES ABC SUPPLY/A.J.FOYT 225 IN MILWAUKEE

By: Mark W. Theisen

WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN June 3, 2007: The fickle side of racing was never more prevalent during the last two Indy ::
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Milwaukee Mile has a special place in the Indy Car Schedule
Jim Clark & Dan Gurney 1963, Milwaukee From indycar.comJune 1st 2007 - Indy to Milwaukee tradition restored; 9 have won both races

By indycar.com staff

Finally, after 12 years, the line uttered by Robert Wagner as he lights Joanne Woodward's cigarette outside the Hoosier ::
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Indy 500, Racing, Rain, Racing, Rain
Jim Haines photo, w/permission indycar.comMay 28th 2007 - FRANCHITTI WINS RAIN AND ACCIDENT PLAGUED
INDY 500

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 27, 2007: Intermittent rain storms almost delayed the start of the 91st Indianapolis 500, ::
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UW Stout hosts 40th Annual Car Show
CJ3 Photo 2007April 23rd 2007 - Menomonie, WI
Dunn County Rec Park
By BRONCO

Usually, when I am at the Rec Park, it is for the races at Red Cedar Speedway. Sunday, April 22, 2007 was a bit more quiet. The UW Stout Auto Club hosted ::
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Red Cedar Speedway, Season Number 34
The Eyes, the Eyes!  Chris Burback photo collectionApril 7th 2007 - The 34th Season

By Jim Gorecki
Menomonie, WI

Founded in 1973, The Red Cedar Speedway opens it’s doors for the 34th Season in 2007. The Friday Night races have become a tradition for many race fans ::
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ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY
Roy Schmidt photo from 2006March 24th 2007 - JODY DEERY PREPARES FOR THE 60TH SEASON AT ROCKFORDBy: Kevin Ramsell

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 (Loves Park, IL) – As you walk into Jody Deery’s office, you look over to the right, stop and just stare ::
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This is My Street Legal Jet Car
Used with permission from Ron Patrick
Sunnyvale, California


This is a my street-legal jet car on full afterburner. The car has two engines: the production gasoline engine in the front driving the ::
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Favorite Racing Photos
AJ Foyt, 1990 at MilwaukeeJanuary 29th 2007 - A few weeks ago, I contacted a few photographers, and Inquired if they had a favorite racing photo they had taken.
What makes it their favorite photo? A tough subject to nail down, yet alone to remember ::
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Race the DIESEL
The FLYING CARPET Perkins-CAT DieselJanuary 4th 2007 - HERE IS SOME INTERESTING READING FROM ENGLAND-ENJOY! -BRONCO

The benefit of a Working Prototype-
Since Le Mans, interest generated by our diesel LMP1 entry has been immense. From diverse applications ::
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Recollections of racing a TR3 at Meadowdale
December 23rd 2006 - A road course track once had great visions in Carpentersville, IL

The horizon tilts as if you were coming out of a steep turn in an F86 Sabre jet fighter. The buffeting you feel is from pocked paving, ::
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I love those wings!
Ryan Irvin and crew ready his 49 BULLSEYE! Photo by BRONCOSeptember 21st 2006 - FROM "The Race Tracker"
Red Cedar Speedway
Menomonie, WI


What is a Sprint Car?
By Jim Gorecki

A Sprint Car is a rolling, noisy, powerful, fragile, ill tempered beast that is a handful to drive. ::
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Patrick Rittich's - Online Garage
Photo from www.rittich.ca/barracuda/September 9th 2006 - My brother Cameron and I were bit by the racing bug while attending a Solo2 race with our 1973 'Cuda and Challenger - mine and his respectively. Now we weren't exactly front runners in our class (E/Street :: continue »

Landy Scott
Now this is racing! (Photo submitted Thomas Scott)September 8th 2006 - A Midget Racer’s Story

Submitted by: Thomas Scott


I thought you might like to check out this web site.
My brother made for my Dad Landy Scott

Welcome to Landy's website (WWW.LANDYSCOTT.COM) ::
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Why race counter-clockwise?
Turning right to go left.  Christian Gorecki photoAugust 1st 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

Drive Fast, Turn Left!
By: Jim Gorecki

“Drive fast, turn left”, is a racing phrase that ::
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Racing is a Whole New Language
IRL Milwaukee Race, July 2005 By BroncoFebruary 8th 2006 - By Jim Gorecki If you are a life long race fan, or you a new to the sport, the sport of auto racing has a language all it’s own. I can take this concept even further, if it is a race on a dirt or :: continue »





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