ASA Midwest Tour History
The Midwest Tour under ASA sanction Trailer in 2013 The series can trace its roots back to the ARTGO 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.
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. 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. The purchase of ARCA by NASCAR on April 27, 2018 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
Ty Majeski 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 .
2026 ASA Midwest Tour Schedule
Date
Track
Location
Winner
April 26
Slinger Super Speedway Slinger , WisconsinTy Majeski
May 3
Madison International Speedway Oregon, Wisconsin
May 23
Jefferson Speedway Jefferson , Wisconsin
June 6
Norway Speedway Norway, Michigan
July 11
Hawkeye Downs Speedway Cedar Rapids , Iowa
July 24
Madison International Speedway Oregon, Wisconsin
August 4
Wisconsin International Raceway Kaukauna , Wisconsin
August 15
Dells Raceway Park Wisconsin Dells , Wisconsin
September 5
Elko Speedway Elko , Minnesota
September 19
Grundy County Speedway
Morris , Illinois
October 11
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway West Salem , Wisconsin
2025 ASA Midwest Tour Schedule
Date
Track
Location
Winner
May 4
Madison International Speedway Oregon, Wisconsin Casey Johnson
May 24
Jefferson Speedway Jefferson , WisconsinJevin Guralski
June 21
Norway Speedway Norway, Michigan Dalton Zehr
July 12
Hawkeye Downs Speedway Cedar Rapids , IowaCasey Johnson
July 25
Madison International Speedway Oregon, Wisconsin Casey Johnson
August 5
Wisconsin International Raceway Kaukauna , WisconsinLuke Fenhaus
August 16
Grundy County Speedway
Morris , IllinoisTy Fredrickson
August 30
Dells Raceway Park Wisconsin Dells , WisconsinGabe Sommers
September 20
Elko Speedway Elko , MinnesotaTy Fredrickson
October 5
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway West Salem , WisconsinTy Majeski
2024 ASA Midwest Tour Schedule
2015 car of champion Ty Majeski
Rnd
Date
Race Name
Track
Location
Fast Qualifier
Winner
1
April 21
Jerry 'The Bear' Priesgen Memorial
Slinger Speedway Slinger , WisconsinAlex Prunty
Ty Majeski
2
May 5
Joe Shear Classic 200
Madison International Speedway Oregon, Wisconsin Ty Fredrickson
Ty Majeski
3
May 25
Salute the Troops 100
Jefferson Speedway Cambridge, Wisconsin Levon Van der Geest
Ty Majeski
4
July 13
Wayne Carter Classic 100
Grundy County Speedway Morris , IllinoisRace weekend cancelled due to rain
5
July 27
Larry Detjens Memorial 125
State Park Speedway
Wausau , WisconsinLevon Van der Geest
Justin Mondeik
6
August 1
Gandrud Auto Group 250
Wisconsin International Raceway Kaunauna , WisconsinTy Majeski Ty Majeski
7
August 17
Hawkeye 100
Hawkeye Downs Speedway Cedar Rapids , IowaJohn Beale
Gabe Sommers
8
August 23
Howie Lettow Classic 100
Madison International Speedway Oregon, Wisconsin Luke Fenhaus Dalton Zehr
9
August 31
Jim Sauter Classic 200
Dells Raceway Park Wisconsin Dells , WisconsinRyan Farrell
Max Kahler
10
September 21
Thunderstruck 93
Elko Speedway Elko New Market , MinnesotaJacob Goede
Justin Mondeik
11
October 6
Oktoberfest 200
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway West Salem , WisconsinAndrew Morrissey
Ty Majeski
Champions and Rookies of the Year
Season Champion Rookie of the Year
2007 Nathan Haseleu Jonathan Eilen
2008 Dan Fredrickson Nick Murgic
2009 Steve Carlson Jacob Goede
2010 Steve Carlson (2) Ross Kenseth
2011 Andrew Morrissey Skylar Holzhausen
2012 Jonathan Eilen Matt Tifft
2013 Dan Fredrickson (2) James Swan
2014 Ty Majeski Ty Majeski
2015 Ty Majeski (2) Austin Nason
2016 Ty Majeski (3) Casey Johnson
2017 Ty Majeski (4) Michael Ostdiek
2018 Dalton Zehr Billy Mohn
2019 Casey Johnson Gabe Sommers
2020 Casey Johnson (2)
2021 Ty Majeski (5) Luke Fenhaus
2022 Casey Johnson (3) Harley Jankowski
2023 Gabe Sommers Bryan Syre-Keske
2024 Gabe Sommers (2) Ty Fredrickson
2025
Casey Johnson (4)
Kody King
References
1 2 3 4 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 .↑ Kevin Ramsell & Stephanie Johnson. "Dan Fredrickson's Late Charge Makes him a Four-Time Oktoberfest Winner" . LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Retrieved October 12, 2015 . ↑ "Zehr Clinches ARCA Midwest Title Over Upset Nason" . Speed51.com. Retrieved November 24, 2018 .
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