The Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series consists of as many as 100 “stock” passenger cars that start at the same time with the first car to complete the specified distance (usually 200 - 300 laps) will be considered the winner. There are some modifications allowed to the cars with safety in mind. The event is usually stopped by a yellow flag about every 60-80 laps for a mandatory refueling pit stop. The Series competes on different configurations that range from 1/4 to 1 mile asphalt and clay oval tracks. The Series also competes on a 2-mile road course at the historic Milwaukee Mile. The Series travels to different tracks that are located throughout Wisconsin & Illinois.

A few rule changes have been made for the 2007 season. Changes sometimes are needed from year to year to make the Series racing the most safe, competitive, affordable, challenging and exciting forms of auto racing. ( For a complete set of rules contact the Series or view on the website ).

The Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series pay-off is a little different than most enduro events. New for 2007, the Series has developed a 2 way payoff class system that pays a total of 30 positions to the top fifteen in each respective class. As a driver enters an event they must decide which class to compete in. The “A” class pays $800 to win and the “B” class pays $400 for first. This format gives the opportunity to a driver who may not be experienced enough to become the overall winner at this point but yet win their respective class and receive some prize money and recognition that could soon put them as top contenders. (For example) An experienced Series driver of 3 to 10 years wins the race with 250 laps completed competing in the “A” class. The driver who wins the “B” class may have 243 to 248 laps completed. After a driver finishes with 2 top 2 finishes in the “B” class they must move up to the “A” class for the duration of the season to give all participants a chance for the top positions. Furthermore, all past Series champions along with current or prior season overall race winners must enter the “A” class only. Both classes compete under the same rules and guidelines.

With the removal of the “C” class in the Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series payoff system the focus is for the less experienced driver to compete in the Midwest Enduro Small Car Series four - cylinder class. Drivers competing in the “Small Car” division will gain the most experience for less the cost than competing in the “Stock Car” division. All 2007 “Small Car” events will be 1/2 the distance of a “Stock Car” event except for the Milwaukee Mile events where both divisions compete at the same time on the historic one mile oval and two mile road course. The winner of a “Small Car” event will receive $500 (based on 50 entries). The top fifteen positions will be awarded prize money.

Sponsorship is essential for awards distributed to the drivers. At all events the overall winner of the event will receive a large trophy. At all events plaque awards are distributed to the top ten in the “A” and “B” class and to the top ten in the “Small Car” series division. Awards are very special to many of the drivers as they can reflect on their accomplishments. Additional sponsorships are always available and recognized.

Weather can play a big part in the outcome of a race. The Series runs “rain or shine” or even in one case at the 141 Speedway (Francis Creek, WI) in October of 2000, in the snow! In the 2001 race at the 141 Speedway the event was started in a downpour that lasted throughout 3/4 of the event until it finally subsided. When weather is a factor the “fastest” car does not always come out to be the winner.

In dry weather, speed, control and looking for an opening to advance through the field is important. In wet conditions, control, patience and not speed are very important to a good finish.

Special achievement awards are presented each season at the annual Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series awards banquet. The Pinkalla Auto Solutions “rookie of the year”, the B&T Auto Repair “most improved driver” and the T.A. Express, Inc. “Hard Charger” awards will once again continue. Each recipient receives a cash award of $250 plus a plaque award signifying their accomplishments.

Since the third owners (Erich Iversen & Darryl Traber) purchased the Series in 1995, there has been an annual awards banquet honoring the top finishing drivers in Series competition and presentations of various other prestigious awards to those that have contributed to the Series. The point fund for the Series is based on attendance and sponsorship each season and drivers, wives, crew and sponsors also get recognized for their support. The banquet is a formal affair (suit and tie) that helps drivers represent themselves in a positive manner and distinguish themselves from the rest. Roz Auto Salvage of Milwaukee, WI has been a major contributor to the Championship awards presented for the Series in the past five years.

At many Series events, the main event or enduro race is not the only part of the program. There are many special events that are held either prior or after the main event. Such events include the 15 lap powder puff race(s), 15 lap mechanics race, Klement’s Sausage race, kid’s rides in the cars, children’s penny pickup, plus many more exciting family events.

The Klement’s Sausage Co. (Milwaukee, WI) is the proud sponsor of the June 10 & Labor Day events held at the Milwaukee Mile Speedway (West Allis, WI).

The Klement’s Sausage Racers (as seen at Miller Park and various other popular functions) are part of the family fun with their crazy “sausage race” held on the front stretch of the track.

The children get in to the program with the annual “penny pickup” held on Labor Day.

The “JAM TRUCK” is very essential to the Series but most importantly the drivers. In 2001, Series technical inspector Kevin Rogers and his Techline Services crew took over the duties from veteran jam truck driver Steve Peterson by purchasing Peterson’s “jammer” and also created an additional jam truck. The “jam truck” helps the racer by clearing accidents to open the track up without stopping the event, will push a disabled car off the track, they will shield a driver in case of a jam and do whatever it takes to keep the race in motion.

In 2000, Mario Stella became the first driver in Series history to claim five overall victories in one season. After starting in the “C” class, Stella’s continuous efforts in gaining experience by traveling to different tracks and surroundings and by concentrating on finishing the race with as many laps as possible has moved him in to a league of premier drivers. The feat was repeated in 2

004 by Darryl Traber. Traber’s 5 wins also helped him in taking the season championship. Traber also proved that you do not win enduro races in the first 50 laps as he elects to start each event from the rear of the field.

Because of the large field of cars during each enduro race contact between drivers on the track is expected, however as Edgerton, WI driver Jim “PLUGGER” Plautz shows in this photo that he is very proud of the appearance of his car after he wins the “beauty contest” at the Madison International Speedway (Oregon, WI). Since 2003 the Series no longer held the “beauty contest” prior

MIDWEST ENDURO STOCK CAR SERIES POINT CHAMPIONS
Year	Driver	Year	Driver
1985	Larry Lose	1996	Jeff Meulemans
1986	Eddie Hoffman	1997	Mike Kasperek
1987	Ken Fairbank	1998	Rick Cregger
1988	Evert DeWitt	1999	Tom Barnharst
1989	Rick Cregger	2000	Darryl Traber
1990	Darryl Traber	2001	Frank Calabrese
1991	Bill Leindecker	2002	Tom Barnharst
1992	Mark Pluer	2003	Evert DeWitt
1993	Jeff Meulemans	2004	Darryl Traber
1994	Rick Cregger	2005	Matt Schlick
1995	Jeff Meulemans	2006	Darryl Traber

to the main event due to time constraints. Series officials do however choose three cars who they think are the best looking cars for the day and those drivers are awarded a complimentary entry to the next event they compete in. In lieu of the “beauty contest”, a random drawing takes place during the pre-race drivers meeting selecting six drivers who will make up the front two rows of the scheduled event. Drivers may be selected only once per season to give all drivers a chance to make it to the front of the starting grid.

The most laps completed by each driver will determine the annual “Midwest Enduro Stock Car Series Champion”. Darryl Traber has four championships to his credit as Jeff Meulemans & Rick Cregger have three Series championships respectively.