May 16, 2012; Beaver Dam, WI -  The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series continues its 2012 racing season this Saturday evening, May 19th with a trip to Beaver Dam Raceway.   The event will mark the first of four appearances for the 410 outlaw sprints at the third-mile clay oval.

Two races are in the books so far for the 900 horsepower open-wheeled machines and Billy Balog appears to have his sights set on another series title.   Balog the four-time and defending series champion has captured both events run so far this year taking victories at both 141 Speedway and Wilmot Raceway.

He currently leads the standings by a slim margin over Mike Reinke.  Reinke is hoping to make his way to victory lane having finished in the runner-up position at the season opening event and then turning in a sixth place performance at the most recent IRA event.

Other contenders should include Mike Kertscher who scored a runner-up finish at the IRA event  held this past Saturday. Kertscher has a proven record at Beaver Dam Raceway where he scored one of his three victories last season.

Other IRA regulars expected to attend the event include local favorite Scotty Neitzel, Russel Borland, Brandon Thone, Dave Uttech, Phillip Mock, Bill Wirth, Scott Uttech and Bill Warren.

Top rookie of the year contenders Robbie Pribnow and Blake Nimee are also expected to be on hand.

In addition to the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints fans will see Modifieds, Legends and Badger 600 Micro Series Sprints as part of a full evening of racing action.

Pit Gates will open at 3:30pm, with the main gates opening at 4:30pm. The racing action is set to get underway at 6:30pm.  Adult admission for a spectacular evening of open wheeled action is just $20 for adults.  Students ages 6 through 12 are admitted for $10 and Children under the age of 6 are admitted FREE. 

The IRA Outlaw Sprints will make additional appearances at Beaver Dam Raceway on June 16th, August 4th and September 22nd which is the make-up date for the Jim Wipperfurth Memorial which fell to weather in April.

For additional information on the event fans are encouraged to check out the Beaver Dam Raceway website at  www.wismotorsports.net or by calling the track at (920) 887-1600.  Beaver Dam Raceway is located on Racetrack Road just east of the intersection of Hwy 151 and 33 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

For more information on the IRA Outlaw Sprints check out the tour website at www.irasprints.com

The IRA Outlaw Sprint Series is proudly supported by Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts & Service Centers, Osborn & Son Trucking, Goodyear, TW Metals, Cummins Onan, DNA Energy Drink & Snacks, MPT Industries, UltraLube, Big Game Treestands, Carriage Auto Body, Otis Gun, Mothers (Polishes/Waxes/Cleaners) and Polaris DEFENSE.   The office of the IRA Sprints can be reached at 815-759-9269 or by e-mail at [email protected]