Austin Hartmann equaled his career-best A-main finish with a fourth-place showing in a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series event at Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wis. on Saturday, June 13. - HW Designs photo
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) June 17, 2026 – The speed Austin Hartmann and the members of the 87A Hartmann Racing Team have displayed thus far during the 2026 season paid off in a big way with a career-best fourth-place showing with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series on Saturday, June 13 at Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wis.
An IRA doubleheader weekend opened with a stellar runner-up qualifying effort in the 26-car field with a lap of 11.884 seconds at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. on Friday, June 12.
The Plymouth, Wis. driver finished fifth in the second heat race before placing fourth in dash 1 to claim the seventh starting position in the 30-lap headliner.
Hartmann ran as high as seventh in the early going and held the 14th position before dropping back in the closing laps to finish 21st.
“Friday night at Seymour wasn’t meant to go our way late in that A main,” Hartmann said. “I messed up not reading the racetrack and ultimately put us behind.”
On Saturday, June 13, the team headed to Shawano Speedway for the first IRA appearance at the sprawling half-mile track in 17 years. After qualifying 11th in the 20-car field with a lap of 17.859 seconds, Hartmann finished second in heat race two.
Following an outside fifth-row start in the 20-lap main event, he advanced from ninth in the early going to move up five spots to equal his previous career-best fourth-place showing at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. on July 20, 2024.
“Saturday at Shawano was a much better night,” Hartmann said. “I went out late for qualifying and put down a respectable lap. In the heat race, I didn’t get the start I needed as the top took off better. That put us starting seventh in the A-main on a tricky, rough, and slick racetrack. I got forward a bit and capitalized on some others’ misfortune, which ended up placing us fourth.
“I’m super proud of this team to put a bad night behind us and focus on Saturday,” he said. “I can’t thank all my partners enough and the team. Eric [Bergschultz] and Ozzie [Wesener] work their ass off. I’m glad I could put together a good run for them Saturday.”
The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is slated to take a month off before returning to competition with the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis.
Gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. on both nights.
For those unable to make it to the track, the event will be live-streamed on dirtvision.com
87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n’ Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels.
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 – Hepfner Racing Products (HRP)
For well over a decade, Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) has led the racing industry in innovative designs and manufacturing technology.
HRP is directly involved with manufacturing, sales, and design in Sprint Cars, Midgets, Modifieds, Late Models, NASCAR, Indy Car, SCCA, NHRA, karting, road racing, off-road, and more. HRP’s continued success is led by a strong team of individuals dedicated to delivering top-notch innovation, technology, pricing and customer service.
Hepfner Racing Products (HRP) serves as a sister company to Streeter Super Stands, under the parent company of Glenn Hepfner Incorporated. HRP’s products are made in the USA at its 80,000-square-foot facility, located at 2133 Constitution Ave. in Hartford, Wis.
For more information on Hepfner Racing Products (HRP), call 262-457-5015, email hrpsales@ghilaser.com or visit http://www.hrpracing.com/.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty
KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fan’s 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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2026 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, July 10 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, July 11 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
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2026 Statistics
Total Events – 11
IRA Events – 6
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
World of Outlaws Events – 2
High Limit Events – 2
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 1
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 4
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 4
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
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