Kasey Kahne (9) and Mark Dobmeier (13) battle at Beaver Dam (Mark Funderburk Racing Photo)
(Bill W) June 16, 2020, Monroe, IA – Five races have been concluded with the Midwest Thunder Sprints presented by www.OpenWheel101.com, and eleven are scheduled over the next three weekends!
The last two weeks have seen Brian Brown capture victory at Knoxville Raceway, while with the World of Outlaws, Brad Sweet swept Beaver Dam Raceway in Wisconsin, and Kyle Larson did the same at Knoxville Raceway.
Three-time and defending series champion, Kerry Madsen, leads this year’s point race very early on, followed by Brian Brown, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart and Tim Kaeding. Parker Price-Miller, Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Ian Madsen and Tyler Courtney round out the top ten.
Point races coming in the next three weekends include weekly action at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa June 20, and July 3 and 4. The World of Outlaws return to the area June 25-27 for the Jackson Nationals in Minnesota, and to the Cedar Lake Speedway near New Richmond, Wisconsin, July 2-4. A pair of IRA shows will also be a part of the schedule. On Friday, July 3, they hit the Dodge County Fairgrounds in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and on Sunday, July 5, they go to the 141 Speedway near Francis Creek, Wisconsin.
The schedule for the next three weekends has been set, with the rest of the 2020 season to be determined. The schedule will again consist of most 410 sprint car shows in the Upper Midwest.
Sponsors are being sought to grow the point fund for the fourth consecutive year! Whether you are a fan like all of us, or a business that would like advertising through the series and OpenWheel101.com, join us!
Last year, OpenWheel101.com, Hoseheads.com, race fans Jim Harris and Gregg Anderson, The Podium Awards of Newport, Pennsylvania, and anonymous donors contributed!
This year, “The Dirt Racing Podcast” has joined as a sponsor as well!
100% of contributions go towards the drivers and if you wish, you get FREE advertising at www.OpenWheel101.com! Contact Bill Wright at sprntcar@hotmail.com if you’d like to contribute!
Thousands of fans visit OpenWheel101.com each week to get the latest results, stories, video highlights, interviews and more. You can also search there for old results and stories. It’s a great place to advertise, and know that your contributions go straight to the drivers! E-mail Bill Wright at sprntcar@hotmail.com to set up your deal! Any amount is welcome!
Up Next…
Sat, June 20 – Knoxville Raceway (IA)
Thur, June 25 – Jackson Motorplex (MN) Nationals
Fri, June 26 – Jackson Motorplex (MN) Nationals
Sat, June 27 – Jackson Motorplex (MN) Nationals
Thur, July 2 – Cedar Lake Speedway (WI) (WoO)
Fri, July 3 – Knoxville Raceway (IA)
Fri, July 3 – Cedar Lake Speedway (WI) (WoO)
Fri, July 3 – Dodge County (WI) Fairgrounds (IRA)
Sat, July 4 – Knoxville Raceway (IA)
Sat, July 4 – Cedar Lake Speedway (WI) (WoO)
Sun, July 5 – 141 Speedway (WI) (IRA)
2020 Midwest Thunder Sprint Cars presented by www.OpenWheel101.com Point Standings (Feature Wins)
1. Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 130
2. Brian Brown, Grain Vally, MO, 106 (1)
3. Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA, 100 (2)
(tie) Shane Stewart, Bixby, OK, 100
5. Tim Kaeding, Campbell, CA, 87
6. Parker Price-Miller, Kokomo, IN, 76
7. Rico Abreu, St. Helena, CA, 72
8. Brent Marks, Myerstown, PA, 70
9. Ian Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 65
10. Tyler Courtney, Indianapolis, IN, 59
11. Sammy Swindell, Germantown, TN, 55
12. Kasey Kahne, Enumclaw, WA, 48
13. Bill Balog, Hartland, WI, 45
14. Anthony Macri, Dillsburg, PA, 44
15. Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA, 42
16. Davey Heskin, St. Michael, MN, 34
(tie) Matt Juhl, Tea, SD, 34
18. Lynton Jeffrey, Prairie City, IA, 33
19. Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, ND, 26
20. Jake Blackhurst, Hanna City, IL, 24
21. Justin Henderson, Tea, SD, 18
(tie) Gio Scelzi, Fresno, CA, 18
23. Shane Golobic, Fremont, CA, 16
(tie) Jeremy Schultz, Beaver Dam, WI, 16
(tie) Brooke Tatnell, Sans Souci, NSW, Aust., 16
26. Russel Borland, Kewaskum, WI, 14
(tie) Kyle Schuett, Philo, IL, 14
(tie) Matt VandeVere, Zion, IL, 14
29. AJ Moeller, Rockwell City, IA, 12
(tie) Trey Starks, Puyallup, WA, 12
(tie) Scotty Thiel, Sheboygan, WI, 12
32. Bill Rose, Plainfield, IN, 10
33. Dave Uttech, Kenosha, WI, 8
34. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA, 6
35. Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Oh, 4
(tie) Scott Neitzel, Beaver Dam, WI, 4
37. Tasker Phillips, Pleasantville, IA, 2
(tie) Danny Schlafer, Sussex, WI, 2
(tie) Hunter Schuerenberg, Sikeston, MO, 2
Platinum World of Outlaws member wins…
2, Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA
Tentative 2020 Races that will be counted for points with the Midwest Thunder Sprint Cars presented by OpenWheel101.com
Fri, June 5 – Beaver Dam Raceway (WI) WoO (Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA)
Sat, June 6 – Knoxville Raceway (IA) (Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO)
Sat, June 6 – Beaver Dam Raceway (WI) WoO (Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA)
Fri, June 12 – Knoxville Raceway (IA) WoO (Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA)
Sat, June 13 – Knoxville Raceway (IA) WoO (Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA)
Sat, June 20 – Knoxville Raceway (IA)
Thur, June 25 – Jackson Motorplex (MN) Nationals
Fri, June 26 – Jackson Motorplex (MN) Nationals
Sat, June 27 – Jackson Motorplex (MN) Nationals
Thur, July 2 – Cedar Lake Speedway (WI) (WoO)
Fri, July 3 – Knoxville Raceway (IA)
Fri, July 3 – Cedar Lake Speedway (WI) (WoO)
Fri, July 3 – Dodge County (WI) Fairgrounds (IRA)
Sat, July 4 – Knoxville Raceway (IA)
Sat, July 4 – Cedar Lake Speedway (WI) (WoO)
Sun, July 5 – 141 Speedway (WI) (IRA)
Then TBD…
2019 Midwest Thunder Sprint Cars presented by www.OpenWheel101.com Final Point Standings (Feature Wins)
1. Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 954 (2)
2. Bill Balog, Hartland, WI, 947 (7)
3. Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO, 731 (5)
4. Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA, 713 (2)
5. James McFadden, Warrnambool, VIC, Aust., 592 (2)
6. Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA, 505 (1)
7. Parker Price-Miller, Kokomo, IN, 484 (1)
8. Jeremy Schultz, Beaver Dam, WI, 471 (3)
9. Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL, 427 (5)
10. Rico Abreu, St. Helena, CA, 400 (2)
2018 Midwest Thunder Sprint Cars presented by www.OpenWheel101.com Point Standings (Feature Wins) Top Ten
1. Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 866 (7)
2. Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO, 686 (7)
3. Austin McCarl, Altoona, IA, 602 (5)
4. Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA, 565
5. Brooke Tatnell, Sans Souci, NSW, Aust., 420 (1)
6. Scotty Thiel, Sheboygan, WI, 398 (4)
(tie) Davey Heskin, St. Michael, MN, 398
8. Bill Balog, Hartland, WI, 390 (2)
9. Cory Eliason, Selma, CA, 386 (1)
10. Matt Juhl, Tea, SD, 365 (1)
2017 Midwest Thunder Sprint Cars presented by www.OpenWheel101.com Final Point Standings (Feature Wins) Top Ten
1. Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 1086 (5)
2. Ian Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust., 1031 (7)
3. Donny Schatz, Fargo, ND, 800 (6)
4. Brian Brown, Grain Valley, MO, 760 (6)
5. Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, CA, 760 (2)
6. Brooke Tatnell, Sans Souci, NSW, Aust., 533 (1)
7. Shane Stewart, Bixby, OK, 529 (2)
8. David Gravel, Watertown, CT, 481 (3)
9. Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA, 437 (1)
10. Tim Kaeding, San Jose, CA, 425 (2)