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Welcome to the latest Wasmund Racing Team website. Matt Wasmund and the gang are proud to announce the release of WasmundRacingInc.com. Matt contacted Driver Websites and with the help of each other they were able to get Wasmund Racing back on-line. So please bookmark this page so you can keep up with all of Wasmund’s latest press releases and photo updates and be sure to click the schedule tab to see where Matt has been, where he’s going and how he has done throughout the 2008 season. If you would like a copy of his schedule, be sure to click the detailed results/printable schedule tab on the schedule page for a detailed view of the results and a nicely formatted view to print. So stick around and take a look at the new website, there is certainly plenty to see here.

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Beaver Dam Re-Cap for Wasmund Racing 08/18/2008 Matt Wasmund out of Jackson, MN, takes the Wasmund Racing Team to Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam, WI, this past weekend for yet another battle with the Interstate Racing Association Outlaw Sprints (IRA). With a late qualifying start, Wasmund set a 7th quick time out of 31 other competitors to begin the evening. Matt started the Heat Race in the 5th spot and raced his way up to the 3rd position to retrieve his qualifying efforts and make the re-draw for the lineup of the Main Event. With the luck of the draw on his side, Matt was able to start the Main on the pole. Matt got a great start in the Main, but since the car next to him didn’t, the IRA officials thought Matt jumped the gun so they threw the yellow flag and put Matt one row back. On the restart, Matt took off and ran third until yet another yellow flag was thrown. They scored Matt to be in the 5th spot in which he actually was sitting third, so on the next restart Matt shot off at fifth. Late in the race, Matt spun as he was attempting to lap a car sending him to the back of the field. With just a few laps remaining in the Main Event, Wasmund was able to race the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis up to the 12th position ending the night. An impressive run for the Wasmund Team given the circumstances of the scoring issues and be sure to follow Matt through his website www.wasmundracinginc.com for as a win for the Team is certainly soon to come. Wasmund Racing would like to thank Steve Sinclair of the Scoring Team for the respectable apology following the Main Event. Special Thanks to Keizer Wheels, XXX Race Company, Rushmore Plumbing, Jackson Chiropractic, Worthington Excavating, Awesome Racewear, Ridgeway Lumber, Driver Websites, Steffl Drilling, American Compressed Steel, American Race Tires, Behling Racing Equipment, Natural Health & Chiropractic, Rod End Supply, Smith Trucking, Bell racing, UltraShield, DMI and Pro Shocks.
Knoxville Nationals Re-Cap for Wasmund Racing 08/11/2008 The 48th running of the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals was the next event on the schedule for the Wasmund Racing Team out of Jackson, MN. Matt and the gang arrived to the track early for that his scheduled qualifying time was to be on Wednesday. Unfortunately, there are times when things just don’t go right for a race team, and that is what Wasmund Racing experienced the first night out. Everyone gets a few hot laps in before the beginning of the night, and for Wasmund, it was just a time for him to go out and blow up an engine. Not a good start to the night, but the team came very well prepared as another car and motor was ready to go. Unfortunately, with the truck and trailer being out in the parking lot, the team had to leave the pits to get the backup car ready and back into the track. The team hurried to get the car ready by the time the C-Main lined up, but just ran out of time. With over 100 of the best sprint car teams in the nation showing up to this race, there are two nights of qualifying. Thursday night, the other half of the field had to hit the track to attempt two fast laps to make them into the show. Wasmund attempted to qualify, but the officials wouldn’t allow the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis machine to touch the racetrack since his qualifying day was the day before. Tough break, but the team just had to sit Thursday out and wait for the qualifying heats on the next day of the Nationals. With the small backup motor in the car, and acquiring no points thus far throughout the Nationals, the Wasmund Team had to start in the back of one of the toughest heats during the Nationals. Starting 10th, Matt had to race his way up through the field to even have a chance to make it into the B-Main. Knowing his way around the speedway, Matt put the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis in the eighth spot to transfer into that precious B-Main. Wasmund started in the back of the B-Main and raced his way up to the 17th spot on the narrow, very fast racetrack. With one night left for the 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals, Matt and the gang had one last chance to race their way up through the field to start the main event. Not an easy feat, as over 70 cars would needed to be passed to start the Main Event. Matt started towards the rear of the pack in the E-Main and raced his way up to just two spots out of the transfer spot. Overall, it was not a bad weekend for the Wasmund Team. Blowing the engine on the first night and not being able to set a qualifying time really puts a team behind the eight ball for the Knoxville Nationals. But, giving the circumstances, the Wasmund Team put forth an excellent effort to jump over that wall that was placed in front of them at the beginning of the week. Stay tuned to www.wasmundracinginc.com for all the latest news and result updates as for the next race on the schedule for the Wasmund Team is an IRA event in Wilmot, WI. Special Thanks to Keizer Wheels, XXX Race Company, Rushmore Plumbing, Jackson Chiropractic, Worthington Excavating, Awesome Racewear, Ridgeway Lumber, Driver Websites, Steffl Drilling, American Compressed Steel, American Race Tires, Behling Racing Equipment, Natural Health & Chiropractic, Rod End Supply, Smith Trucking, Bell racing, UltraShield, DMI and Pro Shocks.
IRA Racing for the Wasmund Team 07/21/2008 After a week off for the Wasmund Racing Team, Matt and the gang packed up the hauler and headed down to Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, to compete with some of the fastest in the IRA. This past week, Matt and the gang built a brand new machine and with a brand new power-plant, Matt put the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis in the top half of the field in qualifying setting a 16th quick time amongst 32 other drivers to start out the night at Hancock Speedway. Starting third in the heat, Matt struggled with the car due to a brake failure and lost a few spots, but he kept his elbows up and raced a broken car back up to the number three spot to guarantee him a starting position in the Main Event. Wasmund started in the eighth row in the Main and with a few cars past and a few laps down, the brakes in the Wasmund Machine failed yet again, forcing Matt to end his night early. After the night was over the Wasmund Team found that the new master cylinder in the brake system was the cause of all the pain and agony throughout the night in Britt. With the car fixed, the Wasmund team headed to Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota, for another battle with the IRA. After hot laps, Mother Nature decided to darken up the skies and allow the water to fall, shortening the evening for the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Event. Next week’s plans for the Wasmund Team is to head up to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, followed by an event in Warren, Minnesota, to compete with the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA). Be sure to keep up with Matt through his website www.wasmundracinginc.com and also would like to give a special thanks to Keizer Wheels, XXX Race Company, Rushmore Plumbing, Jackson Chiropractic, Worthington Excavating, Awesome Racewear, Ridgeway Lumber, Driver Websites, Steffl Drilling, American Compressed Steel, American Race Tires, Behling Racing Equipment, Natural Health & Chiropractic, Rod End Supply, Smith Trucking, Bell racing, UltraShield, DMI and Pro Shocks.
Three Nights of Racing for the Wasmund Team 07/07/2008 Matt Wasmund out of Jackson, MN traveled to Huset's Speedway on June 29th to race their local show another time before the World of Outlaws would arrive there coming up on the third of July. This particular night was a night to get the bugs worked out and do some testing on the racetrack before the big race with the Outlaws. For qualifying the Wasmund Team had an unfortunate issue with the spindle on the front axle which in turn allowed the hub to come off. Fortunately this happened in qualifying where the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis was by itself and was not in harm’s way of other racers. With not being able to qualify, Matt had to start in the back of the heat race and was able to race his way into the eighth position. For the Main Event at Huset's Speedway, the Wasmund Team started in the 17th Spot and charged forward up to 10th, but then on the restart, Johnn Cressman spun in front of the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis collecting Matt and ending his night with only six laps remaining. With only three days to fix the car, Jody from Jackson Machine helped repair the frame for the Wasmund Team and with Jody's help, the Wasmund Team was able to enter the World of Outlaws show at Huset's on the Third of July. Wasmund set a time just over the 11 second mark in qualifying which gave him a 9th starting position in the first heat of the World of Outlaws show at the Home of the Professionals of Huset's Speedway. Getting a great start and jumping up to the seventh spot in the heat race set the mood for the Wasmund Team until a cut right rear tire put an early end to the anticipated 10 lap shootout. Since a cut tire did not allow the Wasmund Team to finish the Heat, a B-Main was next in line. Starting outside of the transfer spot, Matt was able to race his way in and transfer to the Main Event. The night was an overall success for the Wasmund Team, they were able to race their way into the Feature and have a respectable showing for the Keizer Wheels, Ridgeway Lumber Machine number 4w Outlaw Sprint Car. After the Outlaw show it was right back to Huset's the following Sunday night. Matt made an impressive top ten qualifying effort which put him on the second row for the Heat. He was able to race his way up to second, but unfortunately ran out of laps and was unable to take the lead. Starting on the outside pole of the Feature Event, the Wasmund Racing Team knew that it would be a good night. Falling back a few spots early in the race, allowed Matt to put the elbows up and race back up to the 4th position. Special Thanks to Keizer Wheels, XXX Race Company, Rushmore Plumbing, Jackson Chiropractic, Worthington Excavating, Awesome Racewear, Ridgeway Lumber, Driver Websites, Steffl Drilling, American Compressed Steel, American Race Tires, Behling Racing Equipment, Natural Health & Chiropractic, Rod End Supply, Smith Trucking, Bell racing, UltraShield, DMI and Pro Shocks.

Beaver Dam Re-Cap for Wasmund Racing

08/18/2008

Matt Wasmund out of Jackson, MN, takes the Wasmund Racing Team to Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam, WI, this past weekend for yet another battle with the Interstate Racing Association Outlaw Sprints (IRA). With a late qualifying start, Wasmund set a 7th quick time out of 31 other competitors to begin the evening. Matt started the Heat Race in the 5th spot and raced his way up to the 3rd position to retrieve his qualifying efforts and make the re-draw for the lineup of the Main Event. With the luck of the draw on his side, Matt was able to start the Main on the pole. Matt got a great start in the Main, but since the car next to him didn’t, the IRA officials thought Matt jumped the gun so they threw the yellow flag and put Matt one row back.

On the restart, Matt took off and ran third until yet another yellow flag was thrown. They scored Matt to be in the 5th spot in which he actually was sitting third, so on the next restart Matt shot off at fifth. Late in the race, Matt spun as he was attempting to lap a car sending him to the back of the field. With just a few laps remaining in the Main Event, Wasmund was able to race the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis up to the 12th position ending the night. An impressive run for the Wasmund Team given the circumstances of the scoring issues and be sure to follow Matt through his website www.wasmundracinginc.com for as a win for the Team is certainly soon to come. Wasmund Racing would like to thank Steve Sinclair of the Scoring Team for the respectable apology following the Main Event. Special Thanks to Keizer Wheels, XXX Race Company, Rushmore Plumbing, Jackson Chiropractic, Worthington Excavating, Awesome Racewear, Ridgeway Lumber, Driver Websites, Steffl Drilling, American Compressed Steel, American Race Tires, Behling Racing Equipment, Natural Health & Chiropractic, Rod End Supply, Smith Trucking, Bell racing, UltraShield, DMI and Pro Shocks.

Knoxville Nationals Re-Cap for Wasmund Racing

08/11/2008

The 48th running of the SuperClean Knoxville Nationals was the next event on the schedule for the Wasmund Racing Team out of Jackson, MN. Matt and the gang arrived to the track early for that his scheduled qualifying time was to be on Wednesday. Unfortunately, there are times when things just don’t go right for a race team, and that is what Wasmund Racing experienced the first night out. Everyone gets a few hot laps in before the beginning of the night, and for Wasmund, it was just a time for him to go out and blow up an engine. Not a good start to the night, but the team came very well prepared as another car and motor was ready to go. Unfortunately, with the truck and trailer being out in the parking lot, the team had to leave the pits to get the backup car ready and back into the track. The team hurried to get the car ready by the time the C-Main lined up, but just ran out of time. With over 100 of the best sprint car teams in the nation showing up to this race, there are two nights of qualifying. Thursday night, the other half of the field had to hit the track to attempt two fast laps to make them into the show. Wasmund attempted to qualify, but the officials wouldn’t allow the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis machine to touch the racetrack since his qualifying day was the day before. Tough break, but the team just had to sit Thursday out and wait for the qualifying heats on the next day of the Nationals.

With the small backup motor in the car, and acquiring no points thus far throughout the Nationals, the Wasmund Team had to start in the back of one of the toughest heats during the Nationals. Starting 10th, Matt had to race his way up through the field to even have a chance to make it into the B-Main. Knowing his way around the speedway, Matt put the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis in the eighth spot to transfer into that precious B-Main. Wasmund started in the back of the B-Main and raced his way up to the 17th spot on the narrow, very fast racetrack.

With one night left for the 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals, Matt and the gang had one last chance to race their way up through the field to start the main event. Not an easy feat, as over 70 cars would needed to be passed to start the Main Event. Matt started towards the rear of the pack in the E-Main and raced his way up to just two spots out of the transfer spot.

Overall, it was not a bad weekend for the Wasmund Team. Blowing the engine on the first night and not being able to set a qualifying time really puts a team behind the eight ball for the Knoxville Nationals. But, giving the circumstances, the Wasmund Team put forth an excellent effort to jump over that wall that was placed in front of them at the beginning of the week. Stay tuned to www.wasmundracinginc.com for all the latest news and result updates as for the next race on the schedule for the Wasmund Team is an IRA event in Wilmot, WI. Special Thanks to Keizer Wheels, XXX Race Company, Rushmore Plumbing, Jackson Chiropractic, Worthington Excavating, Awesome Racewear, Ridgeway Lumber, Driver Websites, Steffl Drilling, American Compressed Steel, American Race Tires, Behling Racing Equipment, Natural Health & Chiropractic, Rod End Supply, Smith Trucking, Bell racing, UltraShield, DMI and Pro Shocks.

IRA Racing for the Wasmund Team

07/21/2008

After a week off for the Wasmund Racing Team, Matt and the gang packed up the hauler and headed down to Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa, to compete with some of the fastest in the IRA. This past week, Matt and the gang built a brand new machine and with a brand new power-plant, Matt put the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis in the top half of the field in qualifying setting a 16th quick time amongst 32 other drivers to start out the night at Hancock Speedway. Starting third in the heat, Matt struggled with the car due to a brake failure and lost a few spots, but he kept his elbows up and raced a broken car back up to the number three spot to guarantee him a starting position in the Main Event. Wasmund started in the eighth row in the Main and with a few cars past and a few laps down, the brakes in the Wasmund Machine failed yet again, forcing Matt to end his night early. After the night was over the Wasmund Team found that the new master cylinder in the brake system was the cause of all the pain and agony throughout the night in Britt. With the car fixed, the Wasmund team headed to Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota, for another battle with the IRA. After hot laps, Mother Nature decided to darken up the skies and allow the water to fall, shortening the evening for the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Car Event. Next week’s plans for the Wasmund Team is to head up to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota, followed by an event in Warren, Minnesota, to compete with the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA). Be sure to keep up with Matt through his website www.wasmundracinginc.com and also would like to give a special thanks to Keizer Wheels, XXX Race Company, Rushmore Plumbing, Jackson Chiropractic, Worthington Excavating, Awesome Racewear, Ridgeway Lumber, Driver Websites, Steffl Drilling, American Compressed Steel, American Race Tires, Behling Racing Equipment, Natural Health & Chiropractic, Rod End Supply, Smith Trucking, Bell racing, UltraShield, DMI and Pro Shocks.

Three Nights of Racing for the Wasmund Team

07/07/2008

Matt Wasmund out of Jackson, MN traveled to Huset's Speedway on June 29th to race their local show another time before the World of Outlaws would arrive there coming up on the third of July. This particular night was a night to get the bugs worked out and do some testing on the racetrack before the big race with the Outlaws. For qualifying the Wasmund Team had an unfortunate issue with the spindle on the front axle which in turn allowed the hub to come off. Fortunately this happened in qualifying where the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis was by itself and was not in harm’s way of other racers. With not being able to qualify, Matt had to start in the back of the heat race and was able to race his way into the eighth position. For the Main Event at Huset's Speedway, the Wasmund Team started in the 17th Spot and charged forward up to 10th, but then on the restart, Johnn Cressman spun in front of the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis collecting Matt and ending his night with only six laps remaining. With only three days to fix the car, Jody from Jackson Machine helped repair the frame for the Wasmund Team and with Jody's help, the Wasmund Team was able to enter the World of Outlaws show at Huset's on the Third of July.

Wasmund set a time just over the 11 second mark in qualifying which gave him a 9th starting position in the first heat of the World of Outlaws show at the Home of the Professionals of Huset's Speedway. Getting a great start and jumping up to the seventh spot in the heat race set the mood for the Wasmund Team until a cut right rear tire put an early end to the anticipated 10 lap shootout. Since a cut tire did not allow the Wasmund Team to finish the Heat, a B-Main was next in line. Starting outside of the transfer spot, Matt was able to race his way in and transfer to the Main Event. The night was an overall success for the Wasmund Team, they were able to race their way into the Feature and have a respectable showing for the Keizer Wheels, Ridgeway Lumber Machine number 4w Outlaw Sprint Car.

After the Outlaw show it was right back to Huset's the following Sunday night. Matt made an impressive top ten qualifying effort which put him on the second row for the Heat. He was able to race his way up to second, but unfortunately ran out of laps and was unable to take the lead. Starting on the outside pole of the Feature Event, the Wasmund Racing Team knew that it would be a good night. Falling back a few spots early in the race, allowed Matt to put the elbows up and race back up to the 4th position. Special Thanks to Keizer Wheels, XXX Race Company, Rushmore Plumbing, Jackson Chiropractic, Worthington Excavating, Awesome Racewear, Ridgeway Lumber, Driver Websites, Steffl Drilling, American Compressed Steel, American Race Tires, Behling Racing Equipment, Natural Health & Chiropractic, Rod End Supply, Smith Trucking, Bell racing, UltraShield, DMI and Pro Shocks.