Travis Arenz began his 2026 campaign with the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) 410 Sprint Car Series at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill. on Friday, May 1. - JW's Car and Raccing Photos
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) May 6, 2026 – After seven months out of the seat, Travis Arenz took the controls of his 25T 410 Sprint Car for the first time in 2026 on Friday, May 1.
Following the cancellation of the scheduled Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association season opener at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, May 2, Arenz decided to venture 365 miles south to the quarter-mile, high-banked Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., for the 2026 Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) lid lifter.
The Sheboygan Falls, Wis. competitor opened the night by drawing the pole in the third 10-lap MOWA heat race. Arenz settled into second place behind fellow front row starter Zach Daum on the drop of the green flag.
The two-time Midwest Sprint Car Association and Plymouth Dirt Track Racing champion rode the spot the rest of the way en route to a runner-up showing.
Launching from the ninth starting position in the 25-lap MOWA main event, Arenz was running 13th when the first of five caution flags came out on lap 11. Following two more caution periods, Arenz lined up 11th on a lap 20 restart.
He maintained the 11th spot until another yellow flag appeared with just two laps remaining. On the restart, Arenz got bottled up among a group of cars and spun in turn four.
After restarting 15th, Arenz opened his 19th season of competition with a 14th-place showing.
“The decision to race was to really just get some laps in this season and never being to Jacksonville, I wanted to have some laps there before heading back in June,” Arenz said. “Overall, we didn’t do very well. We struggled early on. I didn’t make enough changes by feature time. Now, I know what direction I need to head towards when it comes to that place.
“On the restart, two cars got into each other slightly, and I hammered the brakes,” he said. “I turned left to avoid the guy in front of me, causing me to bring the caution out. We’re looking for better results at both IRA shows this weekend.”
The Travis Arenz Motorsports team will fire up the 2026 IRA campaign with a doubleheader weekend at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, May 8, and Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill., on Saturday, May 9.
Spectator gates open at Davenport Speedway at 5 p.m. with hot laps scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
At Sycamore Speedway, spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m., hot laps start at 6:30 p.m., and racing to follow at 7:30 p.m.
All IRA events are streamed live on floracing.com.
Additional information about the Travis Arenz Motorsports team can be found on the team’s Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.
The 2026 Travis Arenz Motorsports sponsorship partners include Service One Transportation Inc., Don and Lynn Kiel, Professional Plating Inc., Pfeffer Trucking, Oostburg Concrete, Wittkopf Family Funeral Homes, Carbliss, Pallet Works, Oostburg State Bank, Sonntag Plumbing, Jensen Sales and Service, Fastenal, Roth’s Auto Restoration, Lake Auto Glass, Arenz Auto Detailing, Hair Fellers Barbershop, and Duehring Tax Service.
Travis Arenz Motorsports Sponsor Showcase – Service One Transportation
Located at N5761 County Road M in Plymouth, Wis., Service One Transportation has been a proud supporter of Travis Arenz Motorsports since the team moved into the 360 Sprint Car division in 2018.
Service One Transportation opened its doors in 1997 when Dan Flagstad, Sr., decided to venture out on his own, following a distinguished career in transportation sales. Starting with a single driver and truck, Dan grew the business by providing unsurpassed service to the customers and living by the creed of “doing whatever it takes to get the job done for the customer.”
The customer-first philosophy continues today with current President and Owner Dan Flagstad, Jr., along with his partner, Mike Myszewski, who serves as vice president of operations and logistics. Under Dan’s leadership, Service One Transportation has experienced the innovation of a new generation, while retaining the customer and family-first philosophy started by Dan Sr.
Today, Service One has grown into a full-service logistics and transportation company with a large portfolio of services, including a 53-foot dry van, dry bulk with rail car transport, blanket wrap transport, and warehousing. Service One can handle all truckload, volume LTL, and expedited shipments to 48 states and all Canadian provinces.
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Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, May 8 – Davenport Speedway, Davenport, Iowa (IRA)
Saturday, May 9 – Sycamore Speedway, Maple Park, Illinois (IRA)
Travis Arenz Motorsports
2026 Statistics
Total Events – 1
IRA Events – 0
World of Outlaws Events – 0
Midwest Open Wheel Association Events – 1
High Limit Events – 0
A-Main Victories – 0
Podium Finishes – 0
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 0
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 1
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 1
Heat Race Victories – 0
B-Main Victories – 0
Dash Appearances – 0
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 0
Travis Arenz Motorsports
Career Highlights
2008-2025
Total Career A-Main Victories – 74
Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder A-Main Victories – 20
IMCA Northern Sport Mod/B Mod A-Main Victories – 20
MSA/PDTR 360 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 30
High Limit Racing 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 1
IRA 410 Sprint Car A-Main Victories – 3
2013 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing Outlaw Compact 4-Cylinder Champion
2016 141 Speedway Northern Sport Mod Champion
2021 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion
2021 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion
2022 Plymouth Dirt Track Racing 360 Sprint Car Champion
2022 Midwest Sprint Car Association 360 Sprint Car Champion
2023 Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Apple Cup Rookie Award
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