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Jefferson
Speedway Track History |
Every Saturday night, from April through
September, the serene Southern Wisconsin countryside thunders with the racing action at
Jefferson Speedway. Nestled in the rolling farm land of Jefferson County, Wisconsin's
Action Track boasts a long history of close, fast paced racing action.
Starting life as a quarter mile dirt track, in 1952, with little but cornfields for
boundaries, this track has been the home of Saturday night Racers, and fans, for many
years. Over the years there have been many improvements. The track was paved, as a small
quarter mile, with 6 degree banking at both ends, in 1964. The walls have progressed from
cornfields, to guardrails to back-filled reinforced concrete, by 1981. The 1983 season saw
the appearance of the tall yellow scoring tower, which served through the 1989 season.
In 1990, turns 3 and 4 were extended, making the track a true quarter mile around the
center line. The extended turns were graced with progressive 6, 9 and 12 degree banking,
while turns 1 and 2 remained unchanged, at the original 6 degrees. This unique
configuration added a challenging element to the track, which continues to treat fans to
close racing action. This reconfiguration also had the effect of moving the Start/Finish
line, making the yellow tower obsolete.
After one season of scoring from the infield, a new scoring tower was constructed, aligned
with the new start/finish line, in 1991. The old yellow tower now serves as an observation
area for VIP, and other groups.
During the 2000 racing season, turn 3 was adorned with a new electronic scoreboard and
message board, to aid fans in tracking their favorite drivers, during the course of a
race.
During the off season, this year, a new pavilion was erected, behind the turn 1
grandstands, to provide a shaded area for sponsored picnics, etc. Every Saturday night a
full field of Late Model, Sportsman, International (4 cylinder) and Hobby Stocks, compete
for bragging rights, season points and weekly prize money.
The new "Bandit," pure stock, front wheel drive, 4 cylinder class, was
introduced, as an entry level racing division, in the 2001 season. This division, for
safety reasons, does not use the sweeping turns 3 & 4, but rather use the infield
cut-across, at that end of the track.
The Bandits have proved to be a great place to start, for those who feel the "Need
for Speed" but don't want to commit a great deal of time and money to get started.
The Bandits have been back, stronger than ever, in every season since their introduction.
Jefferson Speedway runs a number of special events each year. The 2002 schedule contains
three "Tournaments of Destruction." These events provide thrills and laughs, for
children of all ages, with events ranging from Auto Bowling, to 4 cylinders racing on soap
suds, and ending with a Demolition Derby. These bouts of automotive mayhem are staged on
non-race nights. Check our schedule for dates and times.
The Tucker family, who have operated the track since 1968, dedicate a great deal of time
and energy to managing the rules, in each of the tracks' divisions. The goal is to
maintaining a fair and affordable racing venue, for both race teams, and fans. Every year,
during the off season, the drivers and crews have the opportunity to participate in the
rules process. Changes are made, progress in technology is inevitable, but the goal is to
keep the costs down and participation up.
In addition to the racing program, Jefferson Speedway, hosts the Jefferson Bargain Fair,
every Sunday during the racing season. Over 100 vendors come out weekly, to peddle their
wares.
Attention to detail, fairness and hard work has proved to be a winning combination at
Wisconsin's Action Track. |
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Jefferson
Speedway Records and Statistics |
Speedway Quick Facts |
| Speed Conversion |
1/4 Mile Track -
Divide 900 by lap time in seconds to get average speed. ( 900 / 15.0 = 60MPH) |
| Surface |
Asphalt - Repaved in 2004
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| Width |
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| Banking |
Turn 1 & 2 Graduated 0/4.5/7.5/11 degree banking - Turns 3 & 4 Graduated 6/9/12 degree banking
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| Retaining Wall |
Back filled concrete.
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| Acreage |
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Track Records |
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Division |
Driver |
Date |
Time |
| Late
Models |
Jason Erickson |
4/30/2005 |
14.105 |
| International
Class |
Chris Nelson |
5/28/2005 |
16.504 |
| Sportsman |
Scott Riedner |
9/9/2006 |
15.000 |
| Hobby
Stocks |
Kyle Stark |
8/25/2007 |
16.345 |
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Bandits |
Gary Stark |
7/28/2007 |
14.141 |
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Jefferson
Speedway Former Champions |
Year
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Late Models
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Sportsman
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Internationals
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Hobby Stocks
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Bandits
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| 2007 |
Doug Hahn |
Scott "Chico" Riedner |
Mark English |
Jim Tate Jr |
Gary Stark |
| 2006 |
John Ovadal Jr |
Scott "Chico" Riedner |
Scotty Hoeft |
Pete Elgas |
Kyle Watters |
| 2005 |
Jason Erickson |
Jason Thoma |
Mark English |
Eaan Carson |
Shaun Scheel |
| 2004 |
Dan Chesmore |
Mark DePorter |
Scotty Hoeft |
Terry Wangsness |
Bill Sweeney |
| 2003
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Scott Nottestad |
Trent Erdman |
Chris Quam |
Terry Wangsness
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Bill Sweeney |
| 2002
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Ron Bishofbergher |
Jay Kalbus |
Aaron Rude |
Roger Stephenson
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Tim Seitz |
| 2001
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Dan Chesmore |
Josh Courtney |
Brent Nottestad |
Jim Pfiefer |
Tade Swerig |
| 2000
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Dan Chesmore |
Dave Oswald |
Brent Nottestad |
Jim Pfiefer |
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| 1999
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Ron Bishofberger |
Dave Oswald |
Justin Nottestad |
Dennis Gaserude |
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| 1998
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Andy Wendt |
Dave Oswald |
Justin Nottestad |
Jeff Kohloff |
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| 1997
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Al Papini |
Randy Breunig |
Justin Nottestad |
Jim Pfeifer |
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| 1996
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Al Papini |
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| 1995
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