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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 Saturday nights on 141's dirt oval.

    Give it a listen!

    10 min
  • 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!

    10 min
  • 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 racing career at Luxemburg & De Pere, along with the respective racing careers of his sons down the road. Give it a listen! Good stuff here!

    11 min
  • 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 started! Give it a listen!

    11 min
  • 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!

    11 min
  • 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!

    12 min
  • 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!

    11 min
  • 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!

    12 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!

    8 min

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