Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing Team will begin its 2026 campaign with a Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association event at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa this Saturday, April 18. - HW Designs photo
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) April 14, 2026 – Austin Hartmann is ready to head out on his fifth full season of 410 Sprint Car racing competition with an intriguing 2026 schedule filled with a wide variety of events, tracks, series, cities, and states.
Hartmann is planning to fire up his 87A Hartmann Racing machine for the first time in 2026 at the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association season opener at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa, this Saturday, April 18.
The Plymouth, Wis. driver completed the 2025 campaign with four top-10 main event showings, one B main victory, four IRA dash appearances, and one fast qualifier award in 27 events. Hartmann entered 16 IRA races in 2025, placing 18th in the final series point standings.
The 87A Hartmann Racing Team embarks on the 2026 season with a 28-race slate penciled in, featuring 17 IRA appearances, along with 11 additional events sanctioned by the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws, Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing, POWRi, and Knoxville Raceway.
“The team is ready to hit the track with renewed energy,” Hartmann said. “I’m excited about the schedule we’ve planned out. If we can secure enough sponsorship, there is the possibility of adding another big event.”
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 – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty
KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fans 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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Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Schedule
Saturday, April 18 – Maquoketa Speedway, Maquoketa, Iowa (IRA)
Saturday, May 2 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, May 8 – Davenport Speedway, Davenport, Iowa (IRA)
Saturday, May 9 – Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, Iowa (Weekly)
Saturday, May 16 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 17 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, May 23 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (IRA)
Sunday, May 24 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Monday, June 1 – Davenport Speedway, Davenport, Iowa (High Limit)
Wednesday, June 3 – Red Cedar Speedway, Menomonie, Wis. (High Limit)
Thursday, June 4 – Gondik Law Speedway, Superior, Wis. (High Limit)
Saturday, June 6 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Sunday, June 7 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Friday, June 12 – Outagamie Speedway, Seymour, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, June 13 – Shawano Speedway, Shawano, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, June 20 – Spoon River Speedway, Lewistown, Ill. (POWRi)
Friday, July 10 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, July 11 – Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, Wis. (World of Outlaws)
Thursday, July 16 – To Be Determined
Friday, July 17 – To Be Determined
Saturday, July 18 – To Be Determined
Friday, July 24 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Fountain City, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, July 25 – Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, August 1 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, August 21 – Ogilvie Raceway, Ogilvie, Minn. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, August 22 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (World of Outlaws)
Sunday, August 23 – Angell Park Speedway, Sun Prairie, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, September 5 – 141 Speedway, Francis Creek, Wis. (IRA)
Friday, September 18 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA)
Saturday, September 19 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA)
Saturday, September 26 – Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2025 Statistics
Total Events – 27
IRA Events – 16
World of Outlaws Events – 6
High Limit Events – 2
Midwest Open Wheel Association Events – 2
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 11
B Main Victories – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 4
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
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