By: Kevin Ramsell
BURLINGTON, WI (Monday, July 28, 2008) – One of the Midwest premier racing events returns to Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI on Tuesday, August 5th with the running of the SCAG Power Equipment Dixieland 150. This will be the ninth event in the 2008 American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and the fifth event for the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet.

WHAT WILL BE RACING?

By: Eric Huenefeld
Friday night’s BRP Big 8 Late Model Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet 58 lap feature at Golden Sands Speedway saw many twists and turns throughout its duration. Drivers traded positions and misfortunes throughout the Series’ inaugural go at the 1/3 mile speed plant, but in the end, 15 year old Ross Kenseth rose from the ultra tough field of 24 cars to take the lead late from veteran Jim Duchow and score his first ever series win to the delight of the enthusiastic Central Wisconsin crowd.

By: Kevin Ramsell
LOVES PARK, IL (Wednesday, July 09, 2008) – The BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet is preparing for its first visit to Golden Sands Speedway in Plover, WI for the Kwik Trip Special Olympics 58 this Friday night. The 1/3 mile banked paved oval will host the best “Weekly Warriors” as part of their popular Friday night program.

In the three races so far this season, two drivers have stood out among the rest of the pack. Michael Bilderback and Jeremy Miller are currently tied at the top of the point standings.

ENTRY FORM

Loves Park, IL- Milwaukee Mile officials have extended an invitation to BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet competitors to take part in the July 13 test session scheduled at the historic mile oval in West Allis, WI. While it is a busy weekend for many Big 8 teams including the Friday Night July 11 event at Golden Sands Speedway, officials would like to see how the Big 8 style car responds to the big track in hopes of hosting events in the coming years.

By Matt Panure

ENTRY FORM FOR BRP BIG 8 SERIES ROCKWEILER INSULATION 38 AT MIS IS NOW AVAILABLE

By: Kevin Ramsell
LOVES PARK, IL (Tuesday, June 10, 2008) – The third event for the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet will be the Rockweiler Insulation 38 on Tuesday, June 24th at Madison International Speedway. The “Weekly Warriors” will race in support of The Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge featuring Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch.

Please download the Big 8 Series Technical Bulletin dated 06.03.08 by clicking here.

Rockford, IL (Tuesday, May 20, 2008) - BRP US Inc, has been named the title sponsor of the Big 8 Series; a Midwest based asphalt Late Model series for weekly competitors which enter its fourth year of operation. The Series will now be known as the BRP Big 8 Series during the 2008 campaign and beyond, six races still remain in the championship battle for the BRP Big 8 Series, with the Champion being crowned during the prestigious Oktoberfest Race Weekend in West Salem, WI.

By: Kevin Ramsell
OREGON, WI (Sunday, May 04, 2008) – Jeremy Miller and Michael Bilderback got the large crowd on hand at Madison International Speedway on their feet as the two put on a classic short track battle in the Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet feature event. At the checkers, it was the defending champion holding off the young pilot.

Andrew Kulka and Chris Purdy each won a Qualifier Race to advance to the 38-lap Big 8 Series Feature later today at Madison International Speedway.

Brady Liddle won the Last Chance race.

Feature event is coming up.