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Race track in Maribel, Wisconsin
August 2025
141 Speedway Maribel, Wisconsin 44.2455 N 88.2603 W inline,title 141 Arial 2.jpg 141 Speedway in 2024 3,000 (grandstands) Toby Kruse Tim Czarneski Toby Kruse Dan Ratajczak Scott Ratajczak 1960 1960, 1998 1990 - 1997 Current: United States Modified Touring Series, "The Creek" seriesFormer: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, INEX Legends Dirt Oval Nationals, Dirt Kings Tour, Mid-American Stock Car Series true 1/3 mile clay 0.53 0.33 4 1/4 mile asphalt 0.4 0.25 4
141 Speedway (formerly Super 141 Speedway) is a dirt racing track located between Maribel and Francis Creek, Wisconsin. The track is 1 3-mile and hosts a weekly racing program with numerous International Motor Contest Association classes.
History
The land for 141 was acquired in 1959 by original owner Dick Grall; the track was built and the then-Super 141 Speedway opened in 1960.141 Speedway will feature new races, classes for 1985 season https://www.newspapers.com/clip/61307174/an-article-about-the-1985-season-at/ October 17, 2020 Manitowoc Herald-Times Newspapers.com April 13, 1985
Grall operated the track until 1975 and leased the track until 1990, when a promoter reneged on two years' worth of leasing agreements, closing the track while litigation played out.Rhoden Jerry Racing loses friend in Grall https://www.newspapers.com/clip/61307888/an-article-about-141-speedway/ October 17, 2020 Manitowoc Herald-Times Newspapers.com May 18, 2001 Grall lost the desire to lease the track, but Matt Rowe bought the track from Grall in late 1997 and re-opened the track for the 1998 season.
The track was originally an asphalt oval, but management made the decision to convert to a dirt track before the 2010 season.Verdegan Joe 141 Speedway ironman Whitman going for sixth straight IMCA modified title https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/motor/2019/04/12/141-speedway-ironman-whitman-goes-6th-straight-imca-modified-title/3450453002/ Green Bay Press-Gazette Gannett October 17, 2020 April 12, 2019 The resulting dirt track was 1 3-mile, as the asphalt track was 1 4-mile.Verdegan Joe It's back to Saturdays at 141 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/61308487/an-article-about-changes-at-141/ October 17, 2020 Green Bay Press-Gazette Newspapers.com April 15, 2011 After the 2013 season, previous owners Bruce and Renee Conard sold the track to Scott Ratajczak, local racer Dan Ratajczak, and Iowa dirt racing promoter Toby Kruse.Lehman Bert 141 Speedway has new ownership in 2014 https://www.fullthrottlenow.com/141-speedway-new-ownership-2014/ Full Throttle October 17, 2020 August 14, 2014
In 2017, the track sued Manitowoc County over parking on a parcel of land across the road from the track; the parcel was later rezoned by a county board to allow parking.Schafer Alisa M. 141 Speedway gets parking, camping OK https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/2017/05/17/141-speedway-maribel-parking-camping-manitowoc-county/101710624/ The Herald Times Reporter Gannett October 17, 2020 May 17, 2017
141SpeedwayAsphaltPanorama2007.jpg 1000px 141 Speedway, 2007 141 Speedway as an asphalt track in 2007
Events
thumb|left|2018 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on frontstretch
141 hosts a series of "The Creek" events: The Clash at the Creek, described as a crown jewel IMCA Modified race;Thornton Rules Clash At The Creek Once Again https://speedsport.com/dirt-late-models/dirt-modifieds/thorton-rules-clash-at-the-creek-once-again/ Speed Sport October 17, 2020 June 19, 2020 the King at the Creek, an IMCA Stock Car event, and the Captain of the Creek, an IMCA Sport Mod event.Rodda Ron Richards Is The Captain Of The Creek https://speedsport.com/racing-nation/midwest/richards-is-the-captain-of-the-creek/ Speed Sport October 17, 2020 August 21, 2020 The track has also hosted the IRA Sprints,Balog and Ray Win Features at 141 Speedway https://tjslideways.com/2020/07/06/balog-and-ray-win-features-at-141-speedway/ TJ Slideways October 17, 2020 July 5, 2020 and has also been a national championship venue for INEX dirt oval legends cars.CHAMPIONSHIP COUNTDOWN; Drew Papke: Dirt Oval Pro Champion https://www.inexseries.com/about-us/news/championship-countdown-drew-papke-dirt-oval-pro-champion.html INEX Legends Cars October 17, 2020 January 4, 2020 In 2018, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series visited the track.Lehman Bert Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series coming to 141 Speedway May 18 https://www.fullthrottlenow.com/lucas-oil-dirt-late-model-series-coming-to-141-speedway-may-18/ Full Throttle October 17, 2020 May 17, 2018
In 2024, 141 Speedway announced the introduction of a new event, “Car Wars,” scheduled to be held as the final race of the season following the Treek Strong Creek Classic in mid-October.Verdegan Joe 141 Speedway adds Friday, Oct. 11 "Car Wars" special to end '24 season https://joeverdegan.com/141-speedway-adds-friday-oct-11-car-wars-special-to-end-24-season/ Joe Verdegan October 6, 2024 March 30, 2026 The event features all regularly competing divisions racing for increased prize money and serves as the final dirt track racing event of the year in the region.
The track held a Mid-American Stock Car Series date in the 2000s.Verdegan Joe Wood hopes to turn corner at 141 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/61308180/an-article-about-the-mid-american-stock/ October 17, 2020 Green Bay Press-Gazette June 26, 2009
Sanctioning
The Eastern Wisconsin Racing Association sanctioned the track from 1971 until 1978, and the track entered into a sanctioning agreement with the International Motor Contest Association in 1986.141 Speedway https://www.newspapers.com/clip/61307363/a-blurb-about-a-new-agreement-between/ October 17, 2020 Appleton Post-Crescent Newspapers.com April 13, 1986 It lost IMCA sanctioning in 2011 when a change to Saturday night events resulted in conflicts with other local IMCA-sanctioned tracks.
Track Champions (Dirt)
+ Track Champions (2010–2025) Year Grand National Street Stock Sport Modified Stock Car Modified Four Cylinder 2025 Not contested Trey Van Straten Coy Vlies Rod Snellenberger Johnny Whitman Shaun Bangart 2024 Joshua Pierce Austin Steinke Coy Vlies Cole Czarneski Cole Czarneski Trevor Cronick 2023 Derek Schrauth Paul Diefenthaler Zachary Raab Kyle Resch Shawn Kilgore Justin Finlan 2022 Mike King Edward Anschutz Cody Rass Luke Lemmens Cody Schroeder Jake Peters 2021 Joshua Pierce Adam Crasper Jacob Zellner Devin Snellenberger Gregory Gretz Alvin Testroete 2020 Terry Van Roy Jesse Krahn Randy LeMieux Jr. Luke Lemmens Todd Dart Ethan Beattie 2019 Don Sorce Adam Crasper Bill Elder Josh Mroczkowski Johnny Whitman Mike Zitzer 2018 Gregg Haese Jordan Ross Cody Schroeder Kyle Frederick Johnny Whitman Shaun Bangart 2017 Steven Wirtz Mike Carter Vince Engrebretson John Heinz Johnny Whitman Mitch Meier 2016 Kodi Wirtz Paul Diefenthaler Travis Arenz John Heinz Johnny Whitman Mitch Meier 2015 Charlie Sancinati Paul Diefenthaler Hunter Parsons Brett Wenzel Johnny Whitman Scott Johnson 2014 Kevin Naidl Shawn Haydon Brandon Long Rod Snellenberger Johnny Whitman Matt Brehmer 2013 Kevin Naidl Paul Diefenthaler Josh Long John Heinz Shawn Kilgore Mike Montie 2012 Don Sorce Kraig Koehler Josh Long John Heinz Shawn Kilgore Brian Johnson 2011 TJ Smith Dan Gracyanly Troy Jerovetz Larry Karcz Jr. Sean Jerovetz Ralph Legious Jr. 2010 TJ Smith Ryan Brandes Johnny Whitman Rod Snellenberger Jared Siefert Sam Ambrosius
Images
141Speedway2008MidAmerican.webm 2008 Mid-American Stock Cars Mid-American Stock Car Series racing on 141 Speedway as an asphalt oval — 635 kb Webm
References
Category:Motorsport venues in Wisconsin
Category:Buildings and structures in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Category:Tourist attractions in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Category:Sports venues completed in 1960
Category:1960 establishments in Wisconsin
Category:1990 disestablishments in Wisconsin
Category:1998 establishments in Wisconsin