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2020 NEWSROOM
Schoone collects another big win-and a ring-on Detjens first night
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 24) – As if winning yet another high-profile feature at State Park Speedway wasn’t enough for Ashley Schoone, a great night during the Larry Detjens Memorial got even better after she finished her racing. Schoone won her third Rockstar Energy Drink...
Detjens Memorial 125 News and Notes
Mondeik’s Momentum: On the strength of three Super Late Model victories at State Park Speedway, including last Thursday Night, SPS Justin Mondeik will be one to watch this Saturday night for the Detjens Memorial 125. The Central Wisconsin racer has also recorded...
Sponsor Spotlight: K-tech Kleening Systems
This week’s Sponsor Spotlight is on K-tech Kleening, a sponsor that regularly makes a couple fans happy every week. K-tech Kleening Systems sponsors our regular ticket giveaway before the races, giving two tickets to a pair of lucky fans. K-tech Kleening is a...
VIP Experience Available for Detjens Memorial Weekend
Always wanted to check out the State Park Speedway VIP area? Now is your chance! This weekend for the 40th Annual Detjens Memorial, State Park Speedway will be offering a limited number of VIP tables and general admission tickets available to purchase in advance....
Mondiek and Sommers Have Hot Hand Heading Into Detjens 125 Saturday at State Park
Wausau, WI- On the strength of three Super Late Model victories at State Park Speedway, including last Thursday Night strengthening his point lead, Justin Mondiek is amongst the favorites to top a strong field of ARCA Midwest Tour ‘Stars and Cars’ this Saturday night...
ARCA Midwest Tour and Big 8 Highlight Detjens Memorial Weekend
The Detjens Memorial weekend takes place Friday, July 25th and Saturday, July 25th at State Park Speedway. Get ready for a TON of racing over the two days! FRIDAY Big 8 Late Model Series, Mini-Mod, Mini-Stock, Bandolero 3:30pm - Pits Open 4:30pm - Fan Gates Open...
July 16 Auto Select Hard Charger Award winners
Auto Select is sponsoring the Hard Charger Award this season, recognizing the drivers who gained the most spots in their respective classes’ feature races. Winners of the award from the races from Thursday, July 16th: Auto Select Super Late Models pres. by C-Tech:...
Mondeik dominates again for third State Park feature win of season
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 16) – After being in strong contention each of the last two years, it appears to be all coming together for Justin Mondeik this summer. A two-time season points runner-up at State Park Speedway in the Auto Select Super Late Models presented by...
Trio of drivers collect first feature wins of the season at SPS
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 16) – Fast every night but often finding his path to the front blocked in feature racing, defending Snap-on Mini Mods champion Greg Blount finally caught a break on WCAR Gifts From Heaven Night at State Park Speedway. A shuffle at the front gave...
Detjens Memorial Camping Information
Limited camping will be available for Detjens Memorial weekend July 24th ad 25th at State Park Speedway. In order to reserve a spot, you MUST fill out the camper registration form and email or mail to State Park Speedway. Camper Parking Times: Thursday, July 23rd:...
SPS Back on Track July 16th and WCAR Gifts from Heaven
State Park Speedway is back in action Thursday, July 16th. It will be WCAR Gifts from Heaven night. Gift cards will be donated in memory of lost loved ones and raffled off to kids in the stands! Schedule 3:00pm - Pit Gate Opens 4:30pm - Fan Gates Open 6:00pm - Fred...
Sponsor Spotlight: Fred Mueller Automotive
This week’s Sponsor Spotlight highlights Fred Mueller Automotive, another business with a long history with State Park Speedway. Fred Mueller has sponsored time trials at SPS for over a decade, including Fred Mueller Qualifying each night and the Fred Mueller Fast...
Uncle holds off nephew as Mackesy family 1-2 in super late model main
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 2) – Mark Mackesy won another super late model feature at State Park Speedway Thursday night, but not before facing a stiff challenge from someone he knows especially well. Mackesy continued to add to his late model feature total at his home track...
John Lietz edges son Jimmer in mini mods, Cabelka, Strachota add feature wins
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 2) – It was a great night for families at the front of features at State Park Speedway. The super late model feature wasn’t the only family affair Thursday night, as another of the track’s most respected racing families battled it out for first in...
FIREWORKS This Thursday Night
This Thursday night State Park Speedway will have fireworks after the races! The Auto Select Super Late Models are back in action, along with the Advance Auto Parts Pure Stocks, Snap-On Mini-Mods and Rockstar Energy Mini-Stocks! Come see one of the ONLY fireworks...
Mackesy moves past Reffner in SPS record books, Paine gets first-ever CWRA win
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 25) – A pair of veteran late model racers hit career milestones racing on the Central Wisconsin Racing Association Stars to Legends Tour Thursday night at State Park Speedway. For Paul Paine, it was his first-ever feature win at the track, and his...
Seliger stays hot, Check and Volm ring the bell for first feature wins of 2020
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 25) – George Seliger made a slick move to get to the front for the second straight week, while Alex Volm and Kyle Check saw their fast cars come through with feature wins for the first time this season at State Park Speedway Thursday night. Seliger...
CWRA Late Models, Kids Night & Bike Races this Thursday
This Thursday the CWRA Late Model Series returns to State Park Speedway. Pure Stocks, Mini-Mods and Mini-Stocks will also be in action. Thursday is WCAR Kids' Night! ALL kids 12 and under will get in for FREE. WCAR is also hosting bike races. Ages for bike races...
Mondeik’s commanding performance nets first Flip Merwin Memorial win
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 18) – There was little that was going to get in the way of Justin Mondeik Thursday night at State Park Speedway. A talented group of super late model drivers filled with track champions and previous Flip Merwin Memorial winners couldn’t prevent...
Three-peat: Schoone makes it three straight Flip Merwin Memorial wins
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 18) – Ashley Schoone knew she had an opportunity to reach a milestone coming into Thursday night’s Flip Merwin Memorial Race at State Park Speedway, and the Gleason native delivered. Schoone won the Rockstar Energy Drink Mini Stocks feature at the...
Merwin’s Memory Shines as State Park Prepares for Memorial Race
Wausau, WI – More than 17 years after his untimely death, Flip Merwin’s impact on racers in Central Wisconsin is still felt heavily. Even nearly two decade later, many competitors at State Park Speedway have a connection to Merwin, who will be remembered again at the...
Flip Merwin Memorial Call for Lap Sponsors and Bonus Money
For this Thursday's Flip Merwin Memorial State Park Speedway looks to add lap sponsorships and additional bonus for ALL divisions. Any business or individual is invited to sponsor a lap or laps or help provide a bonus for the drivers! Lap sponsorships will be...
Kraus Returns Home for Flip Merwin Memorial
NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series driver Derek Kraus makes his return to State Park Speedway this Thursday for the Flip Merwin Memorial. The race, in memory of snowmobile racer Flip Merwin, who was killed at the World Championships in 2003, is coined one of...
Flip Merwin Memorial Race Information and SLM Driver Registration
Flip Merwin Memorial Super Late Models, Pure Stocks, Mini-Mods, Mini-Stocks and Bandoleros Thursday, June 18th FULL SCHEDULE, SLM PAYOUT & SLM DRIVER REGISTRATION
Jeremy Lepak returns to Victory Lane with SPS super late feature win
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 11) – Jeremy Lepak’s hard work early this season paid off with his first feature victory at State Park Speedway in five years. Lepak claimed the 60-lap Auto Select Super Late Models feature Thursday night on the third night of racing this season at...
Gajewski goes back-to-back, Guralski and Strachota add feature wins
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 11) – First driving a damaged car, then making it work on the high side of the track, Noah Gajewski bucked the odds and became a back-to-back winner at State Park Speedway. Gajewski won his second straight feature in the Snap-on Mini Mods division,...
Volm, Beale claim twin 35-lap CWRA features
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 4) – Travis Volm continued to be strong in Central Wisconsin Racing Association races at State Park Speedway, while John Beale continued to make the most of his rare appearances at the track. Volm and Beale both were victors in twin CWRA Stars to...
Guralski, Gajewski notch State Park firsts, Schoone wins in mini stocks
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 4) – A pair of teenage drivers from longtime State Park Speedway racing families had different kinds of firsts Thursday night. Kolton Guralski had experience winning at State Park Speedway, but not with his current car, while Noah Gajewski had never...
CWRA Comes to State Park Speedway Thursday Night
We're back at it again this Thursday night at State Park Speedway CWRA makes its first visit of the year to SPS! Divisions: CWRA Late Models, Pure Stocks, Mini-Mods, Mini-Stocks Times 3:30pm - Pit Gate 4:30pm - Fan Gates 4:30pm-530pm - Budweiser Happy Hour 6:00pm -...
Mondeik picks up where he left off with feature win in SPS opener
WAUSAU, Wis. (May 28) – After just missing out on State Park Speedway track championships each of the last two years by slim margins, Justin Mondeik is back for another shot in 2020. Opening night showed that Mondeik should be right in the thick of the points again...