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ELROY THRUN - BEAVER DAM AREA RACER REFLECTS UPON HIS CAREER
We recently caught up with retired racer Elroy Thrun from Horicon, Wisconsin. Elroy reflected upon his racing career, which kicked off racing Tuesday nights in Beaver Dam in the late 1970's. Give this content a listen courtesy of Muenster Service Center in Green Bay!
Jun 2
11 min
THE "JOKER" JERRY VANDER LOOP - POUNDING PAVEMENT & SLINGING CLAY IN '26
"The Joker" Jerry Vander Loop recently chatted with us regarding his 2026 racing plans.Listen in as this Freedom, Wisconsin racer outlines his plans to battle on both the asphalt and the dirt in 2026. Give it a listen!
Feb 28
8 min
BRAD DAHMER - WILL RACE JUST ABOUT ANYTHING
When it comes to diversity in racing, one doesn't need to look any further than Brad Dahmer.The Sheboygan Ace and 2025 Southeastern Wisconsin Motorsports Hall of Famer has raced darn near every division on both dirt and asphalt ovals, and even road courses.Listen in as Dahmer reflects upon his storied career. Enjoy this content courtesy of Muenster Service Center of Green Bay!
Feb 21
7 min
JIM HENDRICKS - HALES CORNERS SPEEDWAY CHAMPION
We recently caught up with former Hales Corners Speedway sportsman champion Jim Hendricks.Listen in as this Milwaukee-area standout and Southeastern Wisconsin Hall of Famer (class of 2012) talks about the strong Milwaukee-area sportsman class in the '60's & '70's. Give it a listen!
Feb 13
7 min
DICK COLBURN - REFLECTIONS ON HIS STELLAR OPEN WHEEL CAREER
We recently caught up with three-time IRA sprint car champion Dick Colburn. The Muskego native and 2009 Southeast Wisconsin Short Track Hall of Famer took a reflective look back at his storied career, which spans several decades.Give it a listen!
Feb 8
9 min
JERRY ECKHARDT - THE WORLD'S OLDEST TEENAGER
We recently caught up with the world's "oldest teenager" the ageless Jerry Eckhardt. This 83-year-old has been racing for several decades, and shows no signs of slowing down.Listen in as this legend, and Southeastern Wisconsin Motorsports Hall of Famer breaks down his racing career at Slinger Super Speedway, Jefferson Speedway and other ovals over the years. Give it a listen!
Feb 8
7 min
OUTAGAMIE SPEEDWAY - 2026 SEASON PREVIEW
We recently caught up with John Tienor of Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car (EWSC). John gave us a glimpse of what's ahead in 2026 at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour.Check out this content courtesy of Muenster Service Center of Green Bay!
Feb 2
7 min
THE HILL RACEWAY - 2026 PREVIEW
We recently caught up with The Hill Raceway's John Sternard at the Wisconsin Motorsports Expo. John gives us a sneak preview of the track's 2026 season, which kicks off with the Nathan Bouche Memorial on Memorial Day weekend!
Feb 1
7 min
TONY BOUCHE & RANDY THEYS - WINGED MOD THROWBACKS
In the early 1980's, the winged supermodifieds that flew around dirt ovals in Luxemburg & Sturgeon Bay died off, as the tracks both closed at different times, making way instead for late models, hobby stocks and eventually the IMCA modifieds.A pair of current drivers, Randy Theys and Tony Bouche, are a pair of throwbacks still around who horsed those winged warriors around. We recently caught up with them at The Hill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. These veteran pilots recalled the what it was like driving those wild-looking machines. Give it a listen!
Sep 12, 2025
9 min
MIKE HAVEL - RECALLING HIS 1983 CHAMPIONSHIP RUN @ EAGLE RIVER
Wisconsin Rapids' Mike Havel enjoyed a storied racing career in and around north central Wisconsin.We recently caught up with Mike, and he recalled his stellar season in 1983 capturing the track championship at Eagle River Speedway.Give it a listen!
Sep 1, 2025
11 min
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