141 Speedway facts for kids
IMCA Modifieds racing at 141 in 2013
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| Location | Maribel, Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates | 44°14′44″N 88°15′37″W / 44.2455°N 88.2603°W |
| Capacity | 3,000 (grandstands) |
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| Broke ground | 1960 |
| Opened | 1960, 1998 |
| Closed | 1990 - 1997 |
| Major events | Current: United States Modified Touring Series, "The Creek" series Former: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, INEX Legends Dirt Oval Nationals, Dirt Kings Tour, Mid-American Stock Car Series |
| 1/3 mile | |
| Surface | clay |
| Length | 0.33 mi (0.53 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
| 1/4 mile | |
| Surface | asphalt |
| Length | 0.25 mi (0.4 km) |
| Turns | 4 |
141 Speedway is a cool dirt racing track in Wisconsin. It's located between the towns of Maribel and Francis Creek. This track is about one-third of a mile long.
Every week, 141 Speedway hosts exciting races. Many different types of cars from the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) compete here. It's a great place to see fast cars and skilled drivers!
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The Story of 141 Speedway
How the Track Started
The land for 141 Speedway was bought in 1959 by Dick Grall. He was the first owner of the track. The track was built quickly and opened its doors in 1960. Back then, it was known as Super 141 Speedway.
Dick Grall ran the track until 1975. After that, he leased it out to other people to operate. However, in 1990, a problem with the person running the track caused it to close. It stayed closed for several years.
A New Beginning for Racing
Luckily, the track found a new owner! Matt Rowe bought the track from Dick Grall in late 1997. He worked hard to get it ready for racing again. The track officially reopened for the 1998 racing season.
When it first opened, 141 Speedway was an asphalt oval track. This means it had a paved surface, like a regular road. It was about one-quarter of a mile long.
From Asphalt to Dirt
Before the 2010 racing season, the track owners made a big change. They decided to turn the asphalt track into a dirt track! This meant covering the paved surface with clay. The new dirt track became a bit longer, measuring one-third of a mile.
After the 2013 season, the owners, Bruce and Renee Conard, sold the track. The new owners were Scott Ratajczak, local racer Dan Ratajczak, and Toby Kruse. Toby is a well-known dirt racing promoter from Iowa.
Exciting Races and Events
141 Speedway is famous for its special "The Creek" events. These include "The Clash at the Creek," which is a very important IMCA Modified race. There's also "The King at the Creek" for IMCA Stock Cars and "The Captain of the Creek" for IMCA Sport Mods.
The track has also hosted other cool races. These include the IRA Sprints and national championship events for INEX dirt oval legends cars. In 2018, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series also raced at 141 Speedway.
Race Organizations and Rules
From 1971 to 1978, the Eastern Wisconsin Racing Association helped organize races at the track. Then, in 1986, 141 Speedway started working with the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA). IMCA sets rules for many dirt track races across the country.
In 2011, the track stopped being officially connected with IMCA for a short time. This happened because they changed their race nights to Saturdays. This caused conflicts with other IMCA tracks nearby.
Images for kids
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2019 U.S. Dirt Legends Nationals
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USMTS modifieds race in 2017
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2016 U.S. Dirt Legends Nationals
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2009 IMCA Sport Modifieds as an asphalt track
