Austin Hartmann recorded a fourth-place showing in an open 410 Sprint Car event during the third annual Fall Classic Natalie Klemko Memorial at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 11. - JW's Car and Raccing Photos
(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) September 15, 2026 – Austin Hartmann and the 87A Hartmann Racing crew turned in their third top-five A-main showing of the 2026 campaign with a solid fourth-place finish in open 410 Sprint Car action during the third annual Fall Classic Natalie Klemko Memorial at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wis. on Friday, Sept. 11.
The Plymouth, Wis. resident qualified sixth in the 18-car field with a lap of 13.011 seconds before placing third in heat race two to gain the sixth starting spot in the 30-lap headliner, paying a hefty $4,500 to win.
Hartmann ran fifth most of the race before advancing to fourth late in the contest, which is where he finished to gain his third top-five finish of the 2026 season.
“I’ve got to thank my team and sponsors for believing in me,” Hartmann said. “They’re always on my side, even on the rough nights.”
The 87A Hartmann Racing Team will be in action with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association 410 Sprint Car Series for the prestigious 48th annual Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn. this Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19.
Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. on both nights.
The Jackson Nationals will be broadcast live on floracing.com.
87A Hartmann Racing 2026 sponsorship partners include Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasantview Realty, Shufflebotham Tree Service, The Dispensary, Double A Autobody, Quasius Construction, Holler n’ Hills, High Speed TI, Metalcraft, Hepfner Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, and Keizer Racing Wheels.
Additional information on the 87A Hartmann Racing team can be found by visiting the team’s website www.team87a.com and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/87Ahartmannracing.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Quasius Construction
The Austin Hartmann – 87A Hartmann Racing team is thrilled to have Quasius Construction on board as a returning partnership partner for the 2026 season.
Located at 1202 North Eighth St. in Sheboygan, Wis., Quasius Construction is a construction services company and contracting firm utilizing general construction, construction management, and design-build delivery systems.
To contact Quasius Construction, call 920-457-5585, email info@quasius.com, or visit quasius.com.
87A Hartmann Racing Sponsor Showcase – Kristine Hartmann, Realtor of Pleasant View Realty
KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR OF Pleasant View Realty, better known as “Every Race Fan’s Realtor,” has 25-plus years of experience selling real estate throughout Wisconsin.
Kristine’s passion for racing aligns with her competitive drive and ambition as a realtor in the community.
Contact Kristine Hartmann with all your real estate needs and ask her about the special racing rates!
You can find her on Facebook @KRISTINE HARTMANN, REALTOR. Additionally, she can be found at the 87A trailer at any IRA race and would be happy to discuss racing and real estate.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PVRKRISTINE, call/text 920-980-5542, or email kristine@pleasantviewrealty.com.
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2026 Upcoming Schedule
Friday, September 18 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA)
Saturday, September 19 – Jackson Motorplex, Jackson, Minn. (IRA)
Austin Hartmann 87A Hartmann Racing
2026 Statistics
Total Events – 23
IRA Events – 10
Knoxville Raceway Events – 1
World of Outlaws Events – 6
High Limit Events – 2
Wilmot Raceway Events – 1
Midwest Sprint Touring Series-Northern Outlaw Sprint Association Events – 3
A-Main Victories – 1
Podium Finishes – 1
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 3
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 6
Top 15 A-Main Finishes – 9
Top 20 A-Main Finishes – 11
B Main Victories – 0
Heat Race Victories – 1
Dash Appearances – 8
Dash Victories – 0
Fast Qualifier Awards – 1
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