Sprint Car driver Matt Wasmund out of Jackson, Minnesota takes the Wasmund Racing Team Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis to the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa last night to compete against the toughest sprint car drivers and teams across the nation, the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws. Matt put the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis in the top 25 with his qualifying efforts to set him up for the battle in the heat race. With a relatively stacked heat along with a one lane, very fast racetrack, Matt held his own on the track, but unfortunately did not make the transfer into that precious Main Event. Matt and the gang made a few adjustments to the Keizer Wheels XXX Chassis just before the start of the Semi. This was Matt’s last opportunity to make it into the Main Event and compete for that $10,000. The changes that were made to the car was all Matt needed to make it into the Main. Matt transferred out of the Semi and guaranteed the Wasmund Team a 21st starting position in the Main Event. With only two laps down, the right rear tire went down on Matt which forced Matt to pull it into the pits. A very respectable run for the Wasmund Team, a start in the Main of an Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaw show is never an easy feat. Keep in tune with Matt and the gang through their team website www.wasmundracinginc.com to follow up on all the latest press releases and race results. 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.

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.

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.

The Wasmund Team took the Race Hauler in to the shop to have the fifth wheel worked on and found out that it had to be completely rebuilt. It wasn’t going to be a big deal because they told the Wasmund Team that it would be ready for them to use for the upcoming NOSA triple header. After the repair company received the rig, they noticed that the pinel in the trailer was broken and they had to cut out the frame of the trailer and rebuild it to make it stronger. I guess this was a good thing for the Wasmund Racing Team for the simple fact that they certainly wouldn’t want the trailer to fall off and go tearing through the ditch on the way to the next show. Don’t be alarmed though, Matt and the gang will be back at it again next weekend in Knoxville, Iowa, and race at the legendary Knoxville Raceway. So keep up with www.wasmundracinginc.com for all the latest news and results as wells as photos throughout the year. 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.

Matt Wasmund and the Team headed out to Huron, South Dakota to Dakota State Fair Speedway this past weekend for the NOSA show. This would be the first race of the season for the Wasmund Team and it showed to be a good start. Matt brought two cars out and his father Doug drove one car as this would be a good time to get both of the cars out on the track and ready to rock for the 2008 season. Matt started the year off right with a 3rd place finish in the Heat Race and then capped off the night with a 7th place finish in the Main. Matt and the gang are really excited for the ’08 Season for that they will be racing with NOSA, the IRA and also will be running the Knoxville Nationals coming here this August. So keep up with www.wasmundracinginc.com for all the latest news and results as wells as photos throughout the year. Special Thanks to XXX Race Company, Keizer Wheels, 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.