(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) July 30, 2025 – In a season that has put Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team to the test many times over, a solid weekend overall effort highlighted with a season-best showing was just what the doctor ordered in a back to back to back Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association weekend of action.
The IRA tripleheader opened at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wis., where Hartmann opened the night by turning in a 12.671-second qualifying lap to place 22nd in the 30-car field.
From there, the 2020 Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the Year Award winner placed seventh in the first eight-lap heat race before starting third and racing to victory in the IRA B main to advance to main event competition. Hartmann wrapped up the night with an 18th-place showing in the A-main.
The following night saw Hartmann string together his best night of the 2025 season at Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday, July 26. After qualifying 13th in the 34-car field with a lap of 12.947 seconds, the Plymouth, Wis. native placed third in the first heat race to gain the 13th starting spot in the 30-lap headliner.
Hartmann stayed smooth and consistent in the main event to capture a season-best seventh-place showing.
The weekend closed out on Sunday, Aug. 27, at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., where Hartmann qualified 13th out of 31 cars before placing fifth in the first heat race and coming home 17th in the 30-lap main event.
“It’s crazy how humbling this sport can be,” Hartmann said. “We had the best car all season and the worst in the matter of 24 hours. Ian, Eric, and Karlee did a great job helping the team this past weekend. We’ll take a couple of weeks and dial in some equipment for the remainder of the season.”
The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is scheduled to resume its Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series campaign on Saturday, Aug. 16 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis., during the Kenosha County Fair. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 5:45 p.m. and racing at 6:45 p.m.
Hartmann will complete the weekend at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wis., as part of Corn Fest on Sunday, Aug. 17. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m., engine heat at 4:30 p.m., hot laps at 5 p.m. and racing at 6 p.m.
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 – Quasius Construction
The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is excited to have Quasius Construction as a returning partner for the 2025 season.
Located at 1202 North Eighth St. in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Quasius Construction is a construction services company and contracting firm that utilizes general construction, construction management, and design-build delivery systems.
To contact Quasius Construction, call 920-457-5585, email info@quasius.com or visit quasius.com.
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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Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, August 16 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA 410)
Sunday, August 17 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA 410)
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2025 Statistics
Total Events – 18
IRA Events – 10
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 – 3
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 10
B Main Victories – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 3
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
- Jeff Pederson on Jul 30, 2025
- Article Date: 7/30/2025 by Jeff Pederson-Pedal Down Promotions