7/26/2023
Austin Hartmann
Michigan detour leads Hartmann on fast path at Butler Motor Speedway, big IRA double dip awaits
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 26, 2023 – After rain washed out the scheduled Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. on Friday, July 21, Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team made a late decision to head east for a weekly 410 Sprint Car event Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Mich. on Saturday, July 22, which paid off with an impressive top-10 A-main result for the Plymouth, Wis.-based team.
In his first career appearance at the three-eighths mile high-banked Butler Speedway clay oval, Hartmann ripped off the third fastest qualifying lap in the 24-car field in 13.424 seconds.
The fourth-year Sprint Car driver then lined up fourth in the third eight-lap heat race before advancing two spots to place second.
The 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner rolled off fourth in the 31-lap Chuck Wilson Memorial Legends of the Past 410 Sprint Car main event and drove a smooth and smart race to finish sixth in a race won by Darin Naida.
The sixth place showing was Hartmann’s sixth top-10 A-main finish of the 2023 campaign.
“Butler is a badass little joint, which fit my driving style perfectly,” Hartmann said. “Overall, we had a good showing. We found some speed late in the A main, which is where we’ve slacked so far this season. I want to thank Scotty Thiel and Eric Bergschultz for making the trip to Michigan with us.”
The 87A Hartmann Racing team is set to make its fourth appearance of the 2023 season at his hometown track – The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth Wis. – on Friday, July 28 with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association for the third annual $5,000-to-win Road America Challenge event in conjunction with the Plymouth Dirt Track Racing and Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Cars.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 4:30 p.m., packing/hot laps at 6 p.m. and qualifying and racing to follow.
On Saturday, July 29, Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing team will travel to Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. for the annual $4,000-to-win Founder’s Night event. The Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints and IRA Lightning Sprints will also be on the car for the all-open wheel event.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m. with spectator gates opening at 5 p.m., on-track action starting at 6 p.m. with qualifying and racing to follow.
“I’m very excited for this upcoming weekend,” Hartmann said. “We’re gonna get one of these done soon.”
The 87A Hartmann Racing team recently debuted a new website, which can be accessed at https://www.team87a.com.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
The sponsorship partners for the 2023 87A Hartmann Racing team include Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, Competition Specialists, Schmidt’s Landscaping, Feldmann Sales & Service, Holler n Hills, Steinpreis Trucking, KSI Supply Inc., Quasius Construction, SwitchGear Brewing LLC, TheD8Dispensary, AF Inc., Hopf Farms, RC Custom Design, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks and Maxim Chassis.
The 2023 87A Hartmann Racing team consists of Hunter Annis, Eric Bergschultz, Parker Annis, Karlee Hartmann, Andrew Shufflebotham and Kristine Hartmann.
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Austin Hartmann - 87A Hartmann Racing
2023 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, July 28 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 29 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, Aug. 19 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, Aug. 20 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2023 Season
By The Numbers
Total Events – 23
IRA Events – 17
World of Outlaws Events – 3
All Star Events – 4
A Main Victories – 0
B Main Victories – 0
Top Five A Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A Main Finishes – 9
Top 20 A Main Finishes – 16
Heat Race Victories – 2
Dash Appearances – 4
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Article Credit: Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions
Submitted By: Jeff Pederson
