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Fountain City, WI - MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY (along with support from Coca-Cola) are ready for the return of a truly CLASSIC Fall Event; The Great Pumpkin Races return to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th!

Come join us for this special two-day event presented by Coca-Cola!

KevkoRacing.com USRA Modifieds, Buffalo Saloon USRA Late Models, Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mods, Centerville Welding & Repair Container Sales USRA Stock Cars, Horman's HVAC USRA Hobby Stocks, and Outlaw Mini Mods will hit the high banks and turn on the action! All five USRA classes will be racing for USRA National Points!

Friday night after the races we will have a bonfire and DJ for fans, racers & supporters to enjoy!

Additionally, we'll activities planned for the kids including Trick-Or-Treating from 4:00-5:30 Saturday IN THE PITS!

We REALLY want to see you at the track cheering from the grandstands . . . but, if you just can't make it in person, RacinDirt.com will have PPV coverage all weekend!

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is excited to provide 2023 payouts for racers, media representatives and fans alike. Visit the "Drivers Center" page here at the official MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY web site and scroll down to the "PAYOUT" section. The "Drivers Center" page has a visual image of the 2023 Payout, as well as a printable image version.

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY Promoter Tyrone Lingenfelter and Speedway owner Bob Timm, unveiled the 2023 payouts via social media, with the following comments,

"A BIG thank you goes out to our class sponsors as well as everyone that stepped up again this season as part of our Purse Enhancement Program.

• Class Sponsors
• Kevko Oil Pans and Components USRA Modifieds
• Buffalo Saloon USRA Late Models
• Centerville Welding And Repair USRA Stock Cars
• The Black Horse Bar and Grill USRA B-Mods
• Horman HVAC LLC USRA Hobby Stocks

• Purse Enhancement Sponsors
• Race-Leader.com
• Schott's Hardwood Floors
• Richard’s Sanitation
• Sorensen & Sorensen Painting & Decorating
• OFI Performance
• Ace Auto Inc.
• Windy Ridge Auto Repair & Fabrication

"As you can see there are three tiers listed with each class. Tier one is for when 300 or fewer fans are in the grandstands. Tier two is for 301-499 fans. Tier three is 500+ fans. While many nights we get 500+ fans, we are tiering the payouts for events such as weather having a direct impact on the show. We may never really need to worry about the lesser tiers in payouts but .... we want to decrease the odds of us bailing on a night do to 50/50 weather."
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"Our fans expect to see top notch regional and national drivers throughout the season," mentioned Lingenfelter during prior discussions, "and one way to make sure that happens is by compensating those drivers with the best payout we can." Timm continued the topic, "Additionally to the payout we put together, we have some great sponsors who step up with additional money, which allows us to create an even better payout for every driver at the track. We hope that our drivers, team members and fans as well understand how much these sponsors help at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, so we suggest they visit these sponsors and show their appreciation of their involvement."

The 2023 payout is sure to pique the interest of drivers in all weeekly divisions, enticing them to either make MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY one of their main weekly stops, or, at the very least, a destination for those special visits as their travels allow. Either way, the big winners will be the fans, who are guaranteed to see the best-of-the-best competing on "The Big 1/3-Mile" for top $$!

PRINTABLE 2023 PAYOUTS

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MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is happy to release a printable FULL-COLOR copy of the schedule for the 2023 racing season. "We are glad to provide this printable copy of our 2023 schedule", said MTS Promoter Tyrone Lingenfelter, "so that racers, fans, sponsors, and supporters can print a copy and hang it in a convinient location so that they and their friends will always know what's coming up next at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY!

On Wednesday, February 1st, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY unvieled a new ownership team for the racing facility located in the beautiful blufflands of Fountain City, WI.

Announced first via social media - including a FB Live session - speedway owner Bob Timm introduced the new ownership alignment; Bob Timm and Don Werner will be taking over majority ownership of "The Big 1/3-Mile". The long time business partners will be joined by minority owners Tyrone Lingenfelter (current & continuing Promoter) as well as Trenton Berry & Austin Krueger of RacinDirt.com.

Together, this group forms a team committed to growing fan attendance, driver support and building on the family friendly environment for which the previous ownership built the ground work.




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"Myself and my wife Paula have been co-owners of MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY along with my sister Tina and my brother-in-law Tom Lockner, for the past 14 years; and we all played an instrumental role, together, in laying the foundation for what's become the success story of MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY," explained Timm, "I want to thank them for the time and effort they've put into MTS for the last 14 years.

"I've been extremely partial to this location for more than 40 years, or 50 years," continued Timm, "I remember playing around in the sand back in 1972, '73, '74; So, I started looking for opportunities to keep it in tact and have it move forward beyond 2022. So, I feel extremely fortunate to be able to put together this new ownership group, that we're unveiling today."

Lingenfelter joined in the FB Live stream explaining his excitement for the opportunity and enthusiasm for a successful 2023 season and the extended future of MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY, "I think the biggest thing that this solidifies (for me and anyone visiting MTS), is that we're in this for the Long Haul."

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is truly excited to be looking forward to the 2023 season - and we hope you will join us for another year of FAST AND FURIOUS FAMILY-FRIENDLY FRIDAY NIGHTS!!!

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY's preparations for the 2023 Season have begun! The release of initial scheduling details is painting a picture of what promises to be an amazing and exciting season-long celebration of action at the fast, wide and racy "BIG 1/3-MILE". Situated just a Thunder Bolt away from the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River, that creates the border between West-Central Wisconsin and South-Eastern Minnesota, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY has become a "Must Visit" destination for racers and fans, alike; and the 2023 schedule has already amped up the excitement for another season of fun!

Returning for another season of excitement will be weekly on-track action from:

• Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modifieds,
• Buffalo Saloon USRA Late Models Presented by Centerville Welding & Repair,
• Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mods,
• Horman's HVAC USRA Hobby Stocks,
  and
• ALL NEW FOR 2023 - USRA Stock Cars!
  

A tentative 2023 schedule has been put together which once again presents all the ingredients necessary to make Friday Nights at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY the "Must Be There" destination for racers and race fans alike!

The tentative 2023 schedule revs up to speed compliments of the "15th Annual Season Opener" on Friday April 21st! Hitting the high-banks for the first green flag of the season will be: Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modifieds, Buffalo Saloon USRA Late Models Presented by Centerville Welding & Repair, Black Horse Bar and Grill USRA B-Mods, USRA Stock Cars, & Horman's HVAC USRA Hobby Stocks. Other highlight events of the 20+ event schedule include:

• The return of the Case Construction World of Outlaws Late Models during the DAIRYLAND SHOWDOWN - May 5th, 6th, & 7th!
• A.M.A. D-23/D-16 & Grand National Hooligan Championship Series Dirt Track Motorcycles on "The Big 1/3-Mile" for the Inauguarl "Rampage By The River" - May 13th
• 4TH Annual Karl Fenske Memorial - May 19th
• Dirt Kings Late Models "STARS & STRIPES 40" - June 2nd
• USRA Late Model Special presented by Two Brother's Auto & LAMM Trucking - June 10th
• RacinDirt Thunder Summer Series - June 23rd & 30th
• K-Town Klash presented by Fastenal - July 28th
• Dirt Kings Late Models "RUMBLE BY THE RIVER 40" - August 18th
• 15th Annual Season Championship Night - August 25th
• "End Of Summer Bash" - September 1st
• "Prelude To Stock Car Nationals" - September 15th
and
• 2023 "Great Pumpkin Race Weekend" - September 29th & 30th

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is truly excited to be looking forward to the 2023 season - and we hope you will join us for another year of FAST AND FURIOUS FAMILY-FRIENDLY FRIDAY NIGHTS!!!

  
  

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Fountain City, WI - MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY extends our hearty congratulations to our 2022 Track Champions!

Keith Foss and Chris Hovden collected their second MTS Track Championships - in Rivercity Manufacturing USRA Modified and Horman's HVAC USRA Hobby Stock divisions, respectively!

Kory Reesie and Joe Chisholm enjoyed their career first MTS Track Championships - in the Buffalo Saloon USRA Late Model and Black Horse Bar & Grill USRA B-Mod divisions, respectively!

View 2022 Track Points HERE

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is happy to announce a new relationship with Whitewater Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of St. Charles for the 2021 Season!



Arrangements of the signing will bring Whitewater CDJR of St. Charles to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY as title sponsor of Victory Lane, official provider of the 2021 Whitewater CDJR Pace Truck which will lead the field to the flying green at the start of every feature through the 2021 season as well as presenting sponsor of the $10,000-To-Win USMTS End Of Summer Bash on September 3rd!

"Our fans and drivers have gotten used to some really great looking pace trucks through the years at MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY," said MTS Promoter Tyrone Lingenfelter, "and they've also gotten used to a certain individual sitting behind the wheel of those pace trucks. George McCarthy is not only a fan of MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY he's also an expert in the auto industry - and we're so happy to have his involvement returning to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY for the 2021 season through this new relationship with Whitewater Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of St. Charles."

"MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is a wonderful facility," commented McCarthy, "Not only do Bob (Timm) and Tyrone (Lingenfelter) run a top notch business, they also present an excellent family-friendly entertainment product to the fans, with which Whitewater Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of St. Charles is proud to partner through the upcoming season!"

McCarthy went on to explain that this relationship extends beyond just the fan experience at the race track, "To show fans just how much we appreciate them, all they have to do is visit me at Whitewater Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of St. Charles and mention our association with MTS and I'll offer them special pricing!" Visit the official Whitewater Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of St. Charles website to learn more about this exciting new local dealer.

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MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is taking Good Ol' Dirt Track Racing to the Next Generation with the introduction of the all new MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY App; download it today, from the App Store FOR FREE! The all new MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY App allows users to conveniently gather the latest information related to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY via their favorite mobile device!

Currently available for both Apple and Android devices, this handy little pocket helper allows race fans to keep up to date with information from their favorite summer destination:

• Lineups,
• Track Information,
• 2016 Program,
• Location,
• Local campgrounds, bars, and restaurants around the track,
• Link to our Facebook page,
• 2017 Schedule,
• Notification pushes about cancellations or food or drink specials,
• Kids Club Information,
• Link to Race Monitor,
• Weather,
• MUCH MORE!

All of this information, and more, available from the convenience of your own personal device!

So, visit the App Store today, and download your own personal "front door" to MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY . . . the all new MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY App!

One of the main goals for MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY owners Bob and Paula Timm and Tom and Tina Lockner, when they first bought MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY was to make it a true "Family Friendly" destination. In an effort to make sure that race fans of all ages are enjoying themselves, MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY is happy to announce the creation of the "MTS KIDS CLUB".

Youngsters can join the "MTS KIDS CLUB" for a chance to make their next visit to the track a truly memorable occasion.

Each and every race night, a lucky member of the "MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY - JR. FAN CLUB" will be selected for a special prize!

The special prize will be something different every night! It could be:

• A chance to be a "Junior Race Official", waiving the flag during a REAL RACE on top of the official MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY Flag-Stand!
• An official trip into the pits to see the mechanics working on a real race-car . . . maybe even sit in the driver's seat and wear the helmet!
• A chance to meet your favorite MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY race-car driver - and get their autograph!
• A chance to meet the official MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY race announcers - and actually announce a race or two to the entire crowd!
• A trip to the official MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY Victory Platform to award the big trophy to the race winner!
• Maybe something different and even MORE EXCITING!

For more details, click the "MTS Kids Club" link at the top of the web site, or click right here.

Let the young race fans of today, make awesome racing memories for tomorrow, by joining the MTS KIDS CLUB!

MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY has changed quite a bit since Bob & Paula Timm and Tom & Tina Lockner took ownership of the facility over the winter following the 2008 season. If you haven't yet visited our speedway, you are cordially invited to take a look with this gorgeous aerial photo taken May 28th, 2010! (click the photo for a larger version)