Posted by Madison Speedway on 11/9/2004, 1:50 pm
Board Administrator

***Promoter's Meeting Held in Stoughton In October a meeting was held at Coachman's Inn near Stoughton with the sole purpose of discussing super late model rules. Promoters from all Wisconsin tracks that race super late models and several tracks from adjacent states were invited. There were three main goals for this meeting: First, the promoters would discuss their rules and try to reach agreement on a common set of rules that will allow drivers to more easily compete at more than one track. Second, the discussion would focus on ways to save the drivers / car owners money. Third, a clearinghouse would be developed to allow tracks to share information regarding any rules violations, tech questions, etc. This meeting was organized by MIS promoter Steve Einhaus. Promoters from eight tracks, MIS, Lake Geneva, WIR, Norway, Illiana, Fergus Falls, I-94, and the Grundy County Speedway were in attendance along with the MARS series. According to Einhaus the meeting was very successful with tracks willing to compromise and work towards agreeing on a common set of rules. These rules will be shared at upcoming drivers' meetings at the participating tracks. I would encourage anyone with questions or comments to contact Steve Einhaus at miseinhaus@yahoo.com ***ASALM and Super Late Model Rules Meetings Dates for these rules meetings are still being finalized...we are likely looking at a late-November date. We are currently waiting for the updated ASA Late Model rules as well as the finalizing of the super late model rules before we can set the date. We will be notifying everyone of the date, time, and location of these meetings as soon as plans are finalized. Attention ASA Late Models Teams: There will be a major announcement released shortly from Ron Varney, director of the ASA Late Model series. According to MIS promoter Steve Einhaus, "It is with great pleasure that I can personally say that some very positive things are going to be happening to this series and they will also be a huge advancement for the future of this class at MIS. He (Varney) has done some fabulous work to bring this series to where it is now and the future looks very bright." Some new procedures have been written into the race rules and a new flawless seal program is going to be rolled out at our driver's meeting which will take place in the very near future. Ron Varney will be on hand at this meeting to answer everyone's questions. MIS is also happy to announce that we are in the process of certifying a crate engine re-builder in our area. This will avoid all of you from having to take a trip to Michigan to have your engine certified by one of the current builders. Information will be posted on the website, via MIS E-News, and posted on racing forums once the meeting date has been set. In other news from MIS, Steve Einhaus is preparing a technical workshop so that all tracks in the midwest can together to discuss proper techniques. According to Einhaus, "Tech is the most important factor in having a successful racing facility and I am happy to host this meeting. We are looking at having this meeting shortly after the first of the year and will have tech personnel from all over the country on hand including from some of the nation's top racing programs." As soon as the dates for the rules meetings and technical workshop are set we will have this information out to you immediately. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Steve Einhaus at miseinhaus@yahoo.com. ***MIS Adds Fourth Weekly Division We are very excited to announce that the Area Sportsman division will be our fourth weekly racing division in 2005. The Area Sportsman will follow the Jefferson rulebook with the addition of the head and neck device. Support at the informational meeting held in Stoughton overwhelming favored following the Jefferson rules. Several drivers have already filled out membership forms and are eagerly looking forward to taking on the half mile in 2005. ***Midwest / Mid American Trucks Join Forces Rules have been aligned for the Midwest Truck Series and Mid American Super Trucks which will allow the two divisions to race together. Not only will this apply to weekly events at MIS, but Midwest Trucks will be able to attend Mid-American events as well. This greatly increases the visibility of the trucks from both divisions. Interest in the truck series has really taken off with talk of new trucks being built and idle trucks from both series coming out of the garages and to the track for 2005.