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The '''ASA Midwest Tour''' (until 2022: '''ARCA Midwest Tour''') is a pavement [[Late model|Super Late Model]] [[auto racing]] series based in the [[Midwestern United States]] with its headquarters in [[Oregon, Wisconsin]].<ref name="MJS ARCA Announcement">{{cite news|last=Kallman|first=Dave|title=Midwest Tour joins ARCA stock-car family for 2013|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/179156681.html|accessdate=November 14, 2012|newspaper=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|date=November 13, 2012}}</ref> It was a developmental series of the [[Automobile Racing Club of America]] (ARCA), and currently of the [[American Speed Association]], along with the [[CRA Super Series]].<ref name="MJS ARCA Announcement" /> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:I94speedway.jpg|thumb|left|The Midwest Tour under ASA sanction]] |
[[File:I94speedway.jpg|thumb|left|The Midwest Tour under ASA sanction]] |
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The series can trace its roots back to the '''[[ARTGO]]''' series which was formed in 1975. [[NASCAR]] sanctioned the tour from 1998 until 2006. During that time, it was known as the '''RE/MAX Challenge Series''', '''International Truck & Engine Midwest Series''' and finally the '''NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Midwest Series'''. NASCAR discontinued the series in 2006 as car counts dwindled.<ref name="MJS ARCA Announcement" /> |
The series can trace its roots back to the '''[[ARTGO]]''' series which was formed in 1975. [[NASCAR]] sanctioned the tour from 1998 until 2006. During that time, it was known as the '''RE/MAX Challenge Series''', '''International Truck & Engine Midwest Series''' and finally the '''NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Midwest Series'''. NASCAR discontinued the series in 2006 as car counts dwindled.<ref name="MJS ARCA Announcement" /> |
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Tim Olson and Stephen Einhaus formed Cars and Stars Promotions in 2006 to begin a separate series that replaced the defunct ARTGO/NASCAR series. It was sanctioned by the [[American Speed Association]] (ASA) and was known as the '''ASA Midwest Tour'''. ARCA took over sanctioning the series in 2013 when it began to be known as the ARCA Midwest Tour.<ref name="MJS ARCA Announcement" /> Tim Olson, President of the ARCA Midwest Tour, announced that he has sold the ownership of the ARCA Midwest Tour to former Big 8 series director and Rockford Speedway general manager Gregg McKarns.<ref>{{cite web|title=McKarns Takes Over ARCA Midwest Tour Ownership {{!}} Speed 51 {{!}} 100% Short Track Racing|url=http://speed51.com/mckarns-takes-over-arca-midwest-tour-ownership/|website=speed51.com|accessdate=July 12, 2017}}</ref> The purchase of ARCA by NASCAR on April 27, 2018<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2018/04/27/nascar-acquires-arca-commitment-next-generation-racers/ |title=NASCAR acquires ARCA, affirming commitment to next generation of racers |author=Dale, Holly |publisher=[[NASCAR]] |date=April 27, 2018 |access-date=April 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arcaracing.com/articles/2009467-nascar-welcomes-arca-to-the-family |title=NASCAR Welcomes ARCA to the Family |publisher=Automobile Racing Club of America |date=April 27, 2018 |access-date=April 28, 2018}}</ref> indirectly reunited the series with the series' former sanctioning body. Bob Sargent's Track Enterprises announced to purchase the ARCA Midwest Tour from McKarns at the end of 2022. |
Tim Olson and Stephen Einhaus formed Cars and Stars Promotions in 2006 to begin a separate series that replaced the defunct ARTGO/NASCAR series. It was sanctioned by the [[American Speed Association]] (ASA) and was known as the '''ASA Midwest Tour'''. ARCA took over sanctioning the series in 2013 when it began to be known as the ARCA Midwest Tour.<ref name="MJS ARCA Announcement" /> Tim Olson, President of the ARCA Midwest Tour, announced that he has sold the ownership of the ARCA Midwest Tour to former Big 8 series director and Rockford Speedway general manager Gregg McKarns.<ref>{{cite web|title=McKarns Takes Over ARCA Midwest Tour Ownership {{!}} Speed 51 {{!}} 100% Short Track Racing|url=http://speed51.com/mckarns-takes-over-arca-midwest-tour-ownership/|website=speed51.com|accessdate=July 12, 2017}}</ref> The purchase of ARCA by NASCAR on April 27, 2018<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2018/04/27/nascar-acquires-arca-commitment-next-generation-racers/ |title=NASCAR acquires ARCA, affirming commitment to next generation of racers |author=Dale, Holly |publisher=[[NASCAR]] |date=April 27, 2018 |access-date=April 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arcaracing.com/articles/2009467-nascar-welcomes-arca-to-the-family |title=NASCAR Welcomes ARCA to the Family |publisher=Automobile Racing Club of America |date=April 27, 2018 |access-date=April 28, 2018}}</ref> indirectly reunited the series with the series' former sanctioning body. Bob Sargent's Track Enterprises announced to purchase the ARCA Midwest Tour from McKarns at the end of 2022, and rebranded it the ASA Midwest Tour. |
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In 2013, the tour made stops at tracks in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.<ref name="MJS ARCA Announcement" /> |
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The 2019 season planned to visit [[Madison International Speedway]], State Park Speedway ([[Wausau, Wisconsin]]), Jefferson Speedway, [[Wisconsin International Raceway]], the [[Milwaukee Mile]], [[Rockford Speedway]], [[Dells Raceway Park]] and [[La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway]]. |
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== Drivers == |
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Revision as of 14:16, 13 December 2022
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| Category | Stock car racing |
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| Country |  United States |
| Inaugural season | 2007 |
| Drivers' champion | Ty Majeski (x5) |
| Official website | http://midwesttour.racing/ |
The ASA Midwest Tour (until 2022: ARCA Midwest Tour) is a pavement Super Late Model auto racing series based in the Midwestern United States with its headquarters in Oregon, Wisconsin.[1] It was a developmental series of the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), and currently of the American Speed Association, along with the CRA Super Series.[1]
History
The series can trace its roots back to the ARTGO series which was formed in 1975. NASCAR sanctioned the tour from 1998 until 2006. During that time, it was known as the RE/MAX Challenge Series, International Truck & Engine Midwest Series and finally the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Midwest Series. NASCAR discontinued the series in 2006 as car counts dwindled.[1]
Tim Olson and Stephen Einhaus formed Cars and Stars Promotions in 2006 to begin a separate series that replaced the defunct ARTGO/NASCAR series. It was sanctioned by the American Speed Association (ASA) and was known as the ASA Midwest Tour. ARCA took over sanctioning the series in 2013 when it began to be known as the ARCA Midwest Tour.[1] Tim Olson, President of the ARCA Midwest Tour, announced that he has sold the ownership of the ARCA Midwest Tour to former Big 8 series director and Rockford Speedway general manager Gregg McKarns.[2] The purchase of ARCA by NASCAR on April 27, 2018[3][4] indirectly reunited the series with the series' former sanctioning body. Bob Sargent's Track Enterprises announced to purchase the ARCA Midwest Tour from McKarns at the end of 2022, and rebranded it the ASA Midwest Tour.
Drivers
The series has its "Touring Stars" program, which recognizes the top drivers committed to racing the whole schedule. The "Touring Stars" are featured throughout the year on posters and event fliers promoting the series, as well as are eligible for pay bonuses at each race.
There have also been many NASCAR stars that have made appearances in the ASA Midwest Tour, such as Aric Almirola, David Ragan, David Stremme, Rusty Wallace, Tony Stewart, Kelly Bires, Kevin Harvick, Landon Cassill, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Green, Ron Hornaday Jr., Kyle Busch, Travis Kvapil, Todd Kluever, Johnny Sauter, Erik Darnell, Scott Wimmer, Ken Schrader, Tim Sauter, Jay Sauter, Dick Trickle, Natalie Decker, Rich Bickle and William Byron.
Seasons
2022 Season
| Rnd | Date | Race Name | Track | Location | Fast Qualifier | Winner |
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| 1 | April 24 | Miracle On the High Banks 75 | Slinger Speedway | Slinger, Wisconsin | Luke Fenhaus | Luke Fenhaus |
| 2 | May 1 | Joe Shear Classic 200 | Madison International Speedway | Oregon, Wisconsin | John Deangelis Jr. | Casey Johnson |
| 3 | May 28 | Salute the Troops | Jefferson Speedway | Cambridge, Wisconsin | Casey Johnson | Jacob Nottestad |
| 4 | June 19 | Father’s Day 100 | Milwaukee Mile | West Allis, Wisconsin | Johnny Sauter | Casey Johnson |
| 5 | July 9 | Wayne Carter Classic 100 | Grundy County Speedway | Morris, Illinois | Levon Van Der Geest | Austin Nason |
| 6 | July 24 | Detjens Memorial 125 | State Park Speedway | Wausau, Wisconsin | Jon Beale | Jonathan Eilen |
| 7 | August 2 | Gandrud Auto Group 250 | Wisconsin International Raceway | Kaukauna, Wisconsin | Derek Kraus | Ty Majeski |
| 8 | August 26 | Howie Lettow Classic 100 | Madison International Speedway | Oregon, Wisconsin | Ty Majeski | Casey Johnson |
| 9 | September 3 | Jim Sauter Classic 200 | Dells Raceway Park | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | Ty Majeski | Gabe Sommers |
| 10 | October 9 | Oktoberfest 200 | La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway | West Salem, Wisconsin | ||
| N/A | October 30 | All American 400 | Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway | Nashville, Tennessee |
Rookie of the Year
| Season | Champion | Rookie of the Year |
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| 2007 | Nathan Haseleu | Jonathan Eilen |
| 2008 | Dan Fredrickson | Nick Murgic |
| 2009 | Steve Carlson | Jacob Goede |
| 2010 | Steve Carlson | Ross Kenseth |
| 2011 | Andrew Morrissey | Skylar Holzhausen |
| 2012 | Jonathan Eilen | Matt Tifft |
| 2013 | Dan Fredrickson | James Swan |
| 2014 | Ty Majeski[5] | Ty Majeski |
| 2015 | Ty Majeski[6] | Austin Nason[6] |
| 2016 | Ty Majeski | Casey Johnson |
| 2017 | Ty Majeski[7] | Michael Ostdiek |
| 2018 | Dalton Zehr[8] | Billy Mohn |
| 2019 | Casey Johnson | Gabe Sommers |
| 2020 | Casey Johnson[9] | |
| 2021 | Ty Majeski | Luke Fenhaus |
| 2022 |
Tracks
The series has raced at 23 different race tracks, mainly in the Upper Midwest:
References
- ^ a b c d Kallman, Dave (November 13, 2012). "Midwest Tour joins ARCA stock-car family for 2013". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
- ^ "McKarns Takes Over ARCA Midwest Tour Ownership | Speed 51 | 100% Short Track Racing". speed51.com. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ Dale, Holly (April 27, 2018). "NASCAR acquires ARCA, affirming commitment to next generation of racers". NASCAR. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ^ "NASCAR Welcomes ARCA to the Family". Automobile Racing Club of America. April 27, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
- ^ "2014 points standings". ARCA Midwest Tour. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ^ a b Kevin Ramsell & Stephanie Johnson. "Dan Fredrickson's Late Charge Makes him a Four-Time Oktoberfest Winner". LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ^ "Zehr Nabs Elko Win". ARCA Midwest Tour. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "Zehr Clinches ARCA Midwest Title Over Upset Nason". Speed51.com. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ^ "Majeski Takes Challenge and Third Oktoberfest 200 Victory". ARCA Midwest Tour. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
External links
- ARCA Midwest Tour
- ARCA Midwest Tour at The Third Turn
