The AFS Badger Midget Series is just 73 days away from their season opener at Beaver Dam Raceway. With that in mind we caught up with #73W of the BMARA's Luke Wackerlin.
CAR #: 73W (The number is a nod to his grandfather who was a racer too.)
CAR OWNER: Tom Guithues
CREW:
Logan-crew chief
Tom
Adam-tire guy
Scott
LuAnn
Krista
Indy
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FAVORITE TRACK: Angell Park Speedway
CATCHING UP WITH LUKE:
The Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series 2024 Rookie of the Year is getting prepped for the new season and took some time to reflect on last year’s run and share some insights for 2025.
Despite some mechanical issues that kept him out of a couple of races, Wackerlin scored a win in his rookie year and had an impressive eighth-place run in the Badger point standings.
In MARA competition he clocked a track record in qualifying at Lincoln Speedway. On top of that he was their RoY and placed 10th in MARA 2024 points. He is pleased with his accomplishments and has a lot to build on in 2025.
Wackerline reports he plans on running the whole BMARA schedule, some MARA races and he’ll represent the Badger Nation with the #73 in a few Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series events in 2025.
Be sure to follow us online and on Facebook as we count down the days until we fire the engines again.
Article by Bill Blumer Jr with Luke Wackerlin
Photo by Casey Bollig
- William Blumer on Feb 12, 2025
- Article Date: 2/12/2025