(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 23, 2025 – A childhood dream decades in the making came to realization when Austin Hartmann paid a visit to the Sprint Car Capital of the World in Knoxville, Iowa, to complete his first night of competition at the fabled Knoxville Raceway on Saturday, July 19.
Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team made the 310-mile one-way trek to the famed third-mile black dirt oval to compete in a weekly 410 Sprint Car event, which drew a stout field of 31 Knoxville regulars and travelers from throughout the United States.
After clocking in with a time of 18.317 seconds in qualifying, the fifth-year Sprint Car competitor moved up two spots to place ninth in the first 8-lap heat race. The Plymouth, Wis. driver started 10th and advanced one position to cap his Knoxville Raceway debut with a ninth place showing in the 12-lap B main.
"Knoxville was interesting, super difficult and eye-opening," Hartmann said. "It was definitely everything I thought it would be."
The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is slated to return to Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition with a three-race weekend starting Friday, July 25 at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis. followed by a visit to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, July 26 and a trip to Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis. on Sunday, July 27.
Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. at Mississippi Thunder Speedway on Friday, July 25. Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m. with racing commencing at 6:30 p.m. at Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday, July 26. The weekend closes at Angell Park Speedway on Sunday, July 27, with spectator gates opening at 4 p.m., engine heat at 4:30 p.m., hot laps at 5 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
"We are looking forward to racing three nights close to home this weekend with the IRA," Hartmann said.
All IRA events the 87A Hartmann Racing Team enters during the 2025 season will be streamed live on floracing.com.
87A Hartmann Racing 2025 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Metalcraft, Ludwig & Sons Trucking, Quasius Construction, Holler n' Hills, Rich's Truck & Auto Repair, Gibbsville Cheese, Hepfner Racing Products and Berryman Racing Shocks.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Shufflebotham Tree Service
Located in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, Shufflebotham Tree Service specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, brush chipping, lot clearing, stump grinding, and snow removal, offering fully insured service and free estimates.
Contact Andrew Shufflebotham and his highly skilled team, which has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field, for your next tree trimming, removal, or clean-up project by calling 920-627-3849 or checking out the Shufflebotham Tree Service Facebook page.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann of Pleasant View Realty
KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.
Kristine’s passion for the sport of racing connects with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community.
Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates!
You can find her on Facebook @ KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR. Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542 or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.
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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
Upcoming Schedule
Friday, July 25 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 26 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, July 27 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2025 Statistics
Total Events – 15
IRA Events – 7
World of Outlaws Events – 5
High Limit Events – 2
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 2
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 7
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
- Jeff Pederson on Jul 23, 2025
- Article Date: 7/23/2025 by Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions