Episodes
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MIKE RAHN - HIS FAMILY'S HISTORY AT 141 SPEEDWAY
Mike Rahn's family roots at 141 Speedway run deep, way back to when the track was built in 1960. Mike's Dad Wilmer Rahn competed at the then-paved oval in the 1960's. Mike and his brother Randy wheeled cars there in the 1980's. And these days, Mike's son Taylor is one of the frontrunners on...
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AL ATKINSON - REFLECTIONS ON HIS DIRT LATE MODEL CAREER
We recently caught up with former Hales Corners Speedway and Manitowoc County Expo Speedway late model champion Al Atkinson. Al reflected upon how he got his start making left hand turns, and his collaboration these days owning a street stock for Cody Potter. Give it a listen!
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ARNIE MAHLIK - REMEMBERING THE LUXEMBURG-DE PERE RIVALRIES OF THE '60'S COUPE ERA
Green Bay's Arnie Mahlik is one of the few drivers still around who competed in the rough-and-tumble coupe era of the 1960's at both the Kewaunee County and Brown County Fairgrounds race tracks. In an era where the jalopies were constructed mainly from junkyard parts, Mahlik reflects upon his...
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IT'S HAMMER TIME! WITH ERIC HUENEFELD
Freeport, Illinois native Eric "The Hammer" Huenfeld has been calling stock car races for three decades now. From quarter-mile, dirt bullrings at a weekly show to some of the top, national touring series in the Midwest. Listen in as "The Hammer" talks about how his passion for motorsports got...
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CONVERTING SEYMOUR TRI-OVAL TO A REGULAR 1/3 MILE
There were many players & factors at play when Seymour Tri-Oval was converted to a regular 1/3 mile after the 2004 season. Dave "Cosmo" Rihm fills us in on the back story behind the players who made it all happen back then. GIve it a listen!
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THE STATE OF THE SPORT WITH ERIC MUELLER
We recently sat down with fellow veteran race announcer Eric Mueller. We chatted about a variety of topics: weekly racing, special events, the cost of the sport and the ever-declining hardcore, fanbase of race fans and suggestions on how to grow it back! Give it a listen!
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RUBEN MIRELES - LIVING THE ANNOUNCER'S DREAM WITH WORLD OF OUTLAWS
New Mexico native Ruben Mireles readily admits he's "living the dream" - calling the action for the World of Outlaw late models. It's this 28-year-old's full time job, criss-crossing the country, calling the action. Ruben breaks down what life on the road is like for him! Give it a listen!
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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!
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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…
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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!
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CLARENCE OERTEL - CENTRAL WISCONSIN DIRT TRACK LEGEND
We recently caught up with Marshfield's Clarence Oertel. The former racer recalled his racing career at ovals in Marshfield and Colby, which started in the 1970's. Give it a listen!
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DON SCHUMACHER - FROM THE MILWAUKEE MODIFIED SCENE TO LATE MODELS
Milwaukee's Don Schumacher launched his racing career in 1970 during the highly-popular modified era, racing at tracks like Hales Corners Speedway and Cedarburg. His career would later take him to full-sized late models, and that included trips north to tracks like Leo's Speedway in Oshkosh…
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JOE HAFERKORN - 2025 SHAWANO SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAMER
We recently caught up with Norway, Michigan's Joe Haferkorn during his recent induction into the 2025 Shawano Speedway Hall of Fame. The veteran racer reflected upon his career racing IMCA modifieds at the half-mile, clay oval from the late 1980's into the early 2000's. Give it a listen!
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CHUCK GRALL - WRAPPING UP A CAREER IN THE SPORTMODS
In the sixth and final episode with local racing legend Chuck Grall, Chuck recalls getting the new-at-the-time IMCA northern sportmod class running at the Langlade County Fairgrounds in Antigo. Grall also spent that year wheeling his sportmod on the pavement at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek. Give...
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THE NIGHT CHUCK GRALL BEAT MARK MARTIN
It' not often a local, low buck short track racer can beat a NASCAR star like Mark Martin. But it did happen at 141 Speedway in Francis Creek in July, 1986. Chuck Grall won one of the very first IMCA modified "specials" in northeast Wisconsin when 141 Speedway was still a paved, quarter-mile...
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CHUCK GRALL # 4 - IMCA MODIFIED INFANCY
In episode 4 with northeastern Wisconsin racing legend Chuck Grall, Grall recalls the birth of the IMCA modified in the greater Green Bay area beginning in the early-1980's. Listen in, as Grall recalls the days when most cars were very affordable, and were mostly constructed with parts obtained...
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CHUCK GRALL # 3 - THE "IMPOSTER IMPALA"
Prior to the 1980 season, Chuck Grall built a somewhat controversial race car dubbed the "Imposter Impala." Chuck battled in the loaded sportsman division field in Fox River Racing Club (FRRC) competition at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Listen in to episode # 3 as Chuck...
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CHUCK GRALL # 2 - SCRAPPING ON DIRT & TAR IN THE '70'S & '80'S
In the 1970's and into the early 1980's, Chuck Grall enjoyed racing on both the asphalt of WIR in Kaukauna and Saturday on the dirt at Shawano Speedway. In episode # 2, Grall describes the lengths he would go through to maintain a car to race on both surfaces. Enjoy episode # 2!
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CHUCK GRALL - THE INNOVATOR
Antigo, Wisconsin native Chuck Grall is one of the true "Last of the Mohicans." As a driver, he took pride in building all of his own race cars from the ground up! Listen in to episode # 1, as Grall explains how he cut his teeth into the racing world in northeastern Wisconsin.
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HAFEMAN EPISODE 6 - NAME DROPPIN'
In our 6th and final interview episode with longtime Luxemburg Tri-Star Speedway promoter Kelly Hafeman, we play the always-fun "name dropping" game. Kelly talks about some of the key drivers and track officials who helped make the third-mile, clay oval at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds one of…
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HAFEMAN EPISODE 5 - GOING OUT WHILE ON TOP
After the 2001 season wrapped up at Luxemburg Tri-Star Speedway, promoters Kelly & Debbie Hafeman, along with partner Ralph Aschenbrenner, had 'been there' and 'done that.' Their highly successful, Friday night program continued to boast solid car counts and near capacity crowds weekly. Kelly &...
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KELLY HAFEMAN EPISODE 4 - RACING IS A PEOPLE SPORT
Kelly and Debbie Hafeman, along with partner Ralph Aschenbrenner, had a very successful run promoting Luxemburg Tri-Star Speedway from 1989 through 2001. The Hafeman's are quick to point to their loyal staff members over the years who helped keep their fast-paced, efficient racing program running...
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LUXEMBURG TRI-STAR SPEEDWAY
After the 1988 season, Kewaunee County was seeking a new promoter for their dirt track. Kelly & Debbie Hafeman, along with partner Ralph Aschenbrenner, answered the bell. The trio hosted weekly, Friday night races at Luxemburg until 2001. Their program was highly successful and boasted solid…
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1984 - THE BIRTH OF IMCA MODS IN N.E. WISONSIN
In the mid-1980's, the IMCA modifieds were introduced to Northeastern Wisconsin, running first at Seymour Speedway's half-mile in 1984 and then a season later at 141 Speedway (back then a paved quarter-mile) in Francis Creek. Kelly Hafeman had a front row seat. 41 years after the popular...
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KELLY HAFEMAN - IT ALL STARTED AT DE PERE
For longtime Luxemburg Tri-Star Speedway promoter and former IMCA modified champion Kelly Hafeman, he was bitten by the racing bug as a youngster at the long defunct Brown County Fairgrounds in De Pere, Wisconsin. Listen in to episode 1 of this six segment series where Kelly describes how and…
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LARRY RICHARDS - CATCHING UP WITH "THE OUTLAW"
We recently caught up with Montello racing legend Larry Richards. Listen in as this "Original Outlaw" talks about his racing career, and dodging death at Beaver Dam Raceway in 2023. Give it a listen!
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JERRY JONET - PART OF LUXEMBURG'S RACING SCENE FOR DECADES
When he was nicknamed "The Kid" in the early 1970's Jerry Jonet was cutting his teeth at dirt ovals close to home at Luxemburg and Door County in addition to trying the big "half-mile" at the Brown County Fairgrounds in De Pere. Since his racing days wrapped up in the late 1970's Jonet has been…
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MEET T.M. MILLER - SHAWANO SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAMER
Bear Creek, Wisconsin's T.M. Miller kicked off his racing career at Shawano Speedway in 1980. The son of Wolf River Racing Association (WRRA) legend 'Squeak' Miller, T.M. earned a reputation as a very likeable, clean racer whom most everyone had a lot of respect for. Listen in as this two time...
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VERLYN GIGUERE NO. 7 - CALLING IT A CAREER IN THE 2000'S
Towards the end of Verlyn Giguere's racing career, it became difficult to keep loyal pit crew members as they started families and had other interests keeping them busy. The Green Bay driver and 2024 Shawano Speedway Hall of Famer reflects about that final year of racing. Give it a listen!
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VERLYN GIGUERE NO. 6 - FOUR NIGHTS A WEEK, 100 SHOWS IN ONE YEAR
During one season in the mid 1990's Verlyn Giguere, driving for car owner Bernie Baye, raced 100 shows. That included a four night a week weekly run plus any and all special events they could find. How in the world did they pull it off? Listen in to episode No. 6 and find out!
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VERLYN GIGUERE NO. 5 - BUILDING HIS OWN MODIFIED
In the mid to late 1990's when it seemed most top IMCA modified drivers were wheeling Pro chassis', Verlyn decided he'd take a stab at building his own chassis. Something that even in the '90's was slowly becoming a thing of the past. Give episode No. 5 a listen!
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VERLYN GIGUERE - WINNING A LOT WITH BERNIE BAYE
In the mid 1990's Verlyn Giguere served as a 'hired gun' of sorts - driving for Bernie Baye. Giguere and Baye were a solid team - racking up feature wins and track championships along the way. One year Verlyn raced 100 nights! Give episode No. 4 a listen!
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VERLYN GIGUERE NO. 3 - BUILDING THAT 1ST IMCA MODIFIED
By the time the late 1980's rolled around the IMCA modifieds had begun to soar in popularity in northeastern Wisconsin. After racing the late model class for several seasons, Verlyn Giguere decided to give this new open wheel division a try. Give episode No. 3 a listen!
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REMEMBERING WARREN 'CORNY' SCHMIDT
The racing world recently lost Warren 'Corny' Schmidt. Corny hailed from the Leopolis/Pella area and was a big part of Shawano Speedway history dating back several decades. He raced himself and served as a flagman and race director over the years. We caught up with Corny last year and Corny...
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DOUG VANDEN LANGENBERG - 'FROM GREEN TO CHECKERED, YOU'RE MINE'
While his own stock car racing career wasn't all that long, Doug Vanden Langenberg served as the chief starter for a number of northeastern Wisconsin dirt tracks. Doug shares some great stories with us during his flagging career. Give them a listen!
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VERLYN GIGUERE - IT'S NOT CHEATING UNLESS YOU GET CAUGHT
In episode two of our series with 2024 Shawano Speedway Hall of Famer Verlyn Giguere, the Green Bay native talks about things like 'bending the rules' a bit and that may or may not include a story about (gasp) nitrous oxide! Give episode No. 2 a listen!
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TOM HOCKERS - PREVIEWING THE 2024 'THURSDAY NIGHT THUNDER' ACTION
Current Fox River Racing Club (FRRC) president Tom Hockers gives us a sneak preview of sorts of what's ahead for the FRRC's 'Thursday Night Thunder' schedule at Wisconsin International Raceway in 2024! Give it a listen!
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VERLYN GIGUERE - FROM DRAGS TO OVALS
In this maiden voyage of the Verlyn Giguere podcast series of interviews, Verlyn talks about getting his feet wet in his rookie season at Shawano Speedway in the early 1980's. Give it a listen!
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DOUG VANDEN LANGENBERG - RACER TURNED FLAGGER
Before he was an accomplished starter at a number of Northeastern Wisconsin dirt ovals, Doug Vanden Langenberg had some fun behind the wheel of a dirt late model himself during the mid 1980's. Listen in as Doug tells us all about it!
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LARRY INGEBRETSEN - "WHEN YOUR TOOLBOX GETS BIGGER THAN YOUR COOLER YOU HAVE A PROBLEM"
De Pere native Larry Ingebretsen years ago uttered the most famous of quotes that relates directly to the "fun" factor in short track racing. "When your toolbox gets bigger than your cooler, you've got a problem." Listen in as we talked to this retired racer who's among the likeable fellows…
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2012 BILLY MOYER INTERVIEW - SHAWANO SPEEDWAY
In 2012 we caught up with Billy Moyer at the World of Outlaw late model show at Shawano Speedway. Interesting to hear some of Moyer's takes on the sport of DLM racing some 12 years later. Some things have changed. Some things have REALLY changed. Give it a listen!
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BRIAN WAECHTER - SHORT, BUT SUCCESSFUL RACING CAREER
When Brian Waechter's racing career kicked off in the late '80's in northeastern Wisconsin the IMCA modifieds were still relatively new to the area. The Kewaunee pilot raced his way to track titles on the dirt in Seymour and Luxemburg. We recently caught up with Waechter who reflected upon his...
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NAME DROPPING WITH ROGER VAN DAALWYK
In our 8th and final episode of the Roger Van Daalwyk podcast series , the longtime WIR track owner/general manager provides some keen insight to some of the more colorful players who've helped shape WIR into the iconic facility it is to this day. Give it a listen!
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