Austin Hartmann turned in an eighth-place finish in Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series competition during the Wisconsin Sprint Car Championships at The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 26. - JW's Car and Raccing Photos
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 29, 2026 – Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing closed out the 2026 Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series season with a pair of events at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 25 and The Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The seventh-year Sprint Car racer qualified 16th in the 28-car field at Outagamie Speedway with a lap of 12.184 seconds before advancing from sixth to third in the first IRA head race to claim the 11th starting spot in the 30-lap main event.
The Plymouth, Wis. competitor drove a steady race to record a 15th-place showing.
One night later, Austin and the team returned to familiar surroundings at its hometown track, where he qualified sixth in the 31-car field after turning a lap of 11.537 seconds.
After recording a third-place showing in the third heat race, Hartmann drew the pole position in the first IRA dash. Following a fifth-place dash showing, Hartmann launched from the ninth starting spot in the 30-lap main event.
Hartmann advanced to sixth in the mid-stages of the race before dropping a couple spots to record an eighth-place showing in the IRA season-closer.
“We were on the struggle bus most of the weekend,” Hartmann said. “We have a couple more chances yet this season to hit the track with the [World of] Outlaws in a few weeks.”
The 87A Hartmann Racing Team is slated to close out its 2026 campaign with a pair of NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. on Friday, Oct. 16 and at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill. on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Both events will be streamed live on dirtvision.com.
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 – Holler n Hills Bar & Grill
The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is pleased to welcome back Holler n Hills Bar & Grill as a sponsorship partner for the 2026 season.
Located at 5837 South Business Drive in Sheboygan, Wis., Holler n Hills offers a variety of sandwiches, entrees, appetizers, and drink options. In addition, Holler n Hills features live music, karaoke, and special events on selected evenings.
To contact Holler n Hills, call (920) 783-8005, email hollernhills3@gmail.com, or visit the Holler n Hills Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hollernhills/.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty
KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fan’s Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.
Kristine’s passion for racing aligns 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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2026 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, October 16 – Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville, Ind. (World of Outlaws)
Saturday, October 17 – Belle-Clair Speedway, Belleville, Ill. (World of Outlaws)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Statistics
Total Events – 25
IRA Events – 12
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
World of Outlaws Events – 6
High Limit Events – 2
Wilmot Raceway Events – 1
Midwest Sprint Touring Series-Northern Outlaw Sprint Association Events – 3
A-Main Victories – 1
Podium Finishes – 1
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 7
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 11
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 13
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 1
Dash Appearances – 9
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
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