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Brad Sweet Wins Night Two of the USAC Double Header

Brad Kuhn and Brad Sweet each took a feature win as midget racing returned to Angell Park Speedway over the July 4^th weekend. Observers were anxious to see what kind of car count C.W. Promotions could coax for its first promoting effort and the results were very encouraging.

With the Badger midgets racing at Beaver Dam, the United States Auto Club (USAC) still drew 20 cars on Saturday at Angell Park, with the support of every (now defunct) Angell Park Speedway Auto Racing Association (APSARA) regular. On the second night, all but one car from the first night returned, plus three Badger regulars competed. The number from Badger might have been double too, had motor problems and crashes not injured several of their cars at their Friday and Saturday shows.

At the driver’s meeting on Saturday, Chris Wilke, president of C.W. Promotions, spoke to the racers as a group, for the first time. One might have expected an impassioned, rousing, address from Wilke, but instead, his message was short, to the point, yet spoke volumes. After introducing himself to the assembled, on the odd chance they did not know who he was, he simply encouraged his drivers to, "Do something for the fans." After offering a couple of examples and focusing on the people in the stands, his speech lasted all of about two minutes. With that, USAC and APS personnel took over the meeting while Wilke stepped back to listen. As for the racing, Saturday saw Indiana’s Brad Kuhn lead every lap as he jumped to the point from the pole position. The track was a bit dry, and had only one good groove. But there was still plenty of room for slide jobs and good battles occurred behind Kuhn. Among them, Dave Darland, Brad Sweet and Jerry Coons Jr. each took turns at the runner up spot. It was interesting at the end as the yellow flag came out with two laps to go, bunching the field. The restart didn’t phase Kuhn as he continued to lead, but it allowed Sweet one more shot at the second place car of Darland. Sweet took advantage and slid under Darland in the second turn and sailed to the runner up spot.

After the win, Kuhn for the benefit of the fans, tried to perform a donut, only to stall in the first turn after turning only 180 degrees. In his interview he acknowledged the poor (albeit nearly impossible) effort at the 360 and thanked the fans for coming.

For the Sunday show, Ron Imberg and crew had the track in top shape. At least two lines were available and some tried a third. In the feature, Davey Ray took to the lead from the pole. A yellow after the first circuit and a red for an eleven car pile-up stalled his momentum. On the restart Darland tried Ray underneath in turn two, but Ray fought him off. Darland did it again on the next lap and made it stick as they crossed the line to complete the third lap.

Coons then took Darland on lap five. A few laps later, the Coons car started to sound sour, but he seemed to be maintaining his speed and pulled away by about eight lengths, followed by Darland, Ray and Sweet.

At about the mid-point, Ray led Darland and Sweet for the second spot and lap 18 had the battle even with Ray running low and Darland high. Right behind them was a carbon copy with Tracy Hines below and Sweet on the upper groove. It was classic Angell Park racing.

With about five laps to go, Coons, Ray and Hines made it three-wide as the maneuvered around lapped traffic in the second turn. In that lap any of the three had the lead, even if only for a second. On the next circuit, Ray’s car stalled out, bring on another caution. Another yellow came out with two to go and Coons still in the lead, his car sputtering no longer. Darland, Sweet and Hines gave chase as they pushed to the checkers. Darland tried Coons low, to no avail, then on the white flag lap, Sweet dove low in turn two and passed both of them. It was a drag race down the backstretch. Sweet surged ahead and held off Coons at the line, followed by Darland and Hines.

On the victor’s stand, Sweet said he told his Kasey Kahne Racing crew to "Never give up," and they didn’t.

Currently the next Angell Park Speedway race is scheduled for August 28 and 29 when USAC will be back in action. Other racing dates are being considered by C.W. Promotions and fans are encouraged to check www.angellpark.com for the latest news.  

Brad Kuhn Wins Night One of the USAC Double Header

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C.W. Promotions sweetens the deal for July 3-4 USAC National Midget Double Header at Angell Park Speedway

June 29, 2010
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

C.W. Promotions has added a bonus purse to the first three cars that are
outside the top 15 in USAC National Midget points for this weekends racing
events at Angell Park Speedway. The highest finishing car outside the top 15 in USAC National midget points will receive an added $500 bonus, second
highest will receive $300 dollars and the third highest will walk away with
$200. This bonus will be added ON TOP of the respective finishing position
money! That's a guaranteed $750 to the top finisher outside the USAC points leaders, and could be much more based on finishing position! This bonus is in place for both nights of racing action on Saturday July 3rd and Sunday July 4th. Come enjoy a great holiday weekend in one of the most scenic vacations spots the midwest offers.


Please come out and support the sport of midget racing!

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C.W. PROMOTIONS ASSUMES LEADERSHIP ROLE AT ANGELL PARK


Officials of Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisc. and principals of C.W. Promotions of Milwaukee, Wisc. have announced a multiple-year agreement which will facilitate the continuance of Midget racing at the popular oval, one of America’s oldest continually operating racing facilities. Midget racing debuted at the track in 1946.

The agreement includes five USAC Mopar National Midget races, starting with a July 3 and 4 “doubleheader” and continuing with similar August 28-29 races and the prestigious September 4 "Fireman’s Nationals."

Chris Wilke, president of C.W. Promotions, stated: “We are honored to continue the rich tradition of Midget racing at Angell Park. Personally I am very excited for the opportunity to expand and grow racing in the central Wisconsin area.”

In addition to the announced race dates for 2010, the new promotional team will be seeking additional opportunities in the coming weeks for the facility which also houses the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. The Wilke name has been synonymous with the sport of auto racing in Wisconsin for many years and the Wilke-Pak Racing Team has forged an all-time record-tying 133 USAC National race victories.

Firm dates for USAC Mopar National Midget races at Angell Park Speedway are as follows:

July 3, July 4, August 28, August 29 and September 4.

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Angell Park Speedway, BMARA release

joint statement

To all Midget racers and Fans of Angell Park Speedway (APS) and Badger Midget Auto Racing Association (BMARA).

The Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department (SPVFD) and BMARA recently agreed to meet to reopen the lines of communication. The SPVFD and BMARA met on Wednesday, June 2nd to discuss their differences regarding midget racing as a whole. The outcome of this meeting determined that both organizations have schedules that are set for the 2010 season but agreed to put aside differences for the betterment of midget racing in Wisconsin. The lines of communication have been reopened and all hopes are that midget racing will grow again in Wisconsin and the fans will continue to support this great sport. We ask the racers and fans to continue to support both series and their favorite drivers.

Sincerely,
SPVFD and BMARA