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Former WIR Champ Scott Hansen Returning for Oneida Bingo & Casino 250
July 31, 2002
by Chris Clark
Race website: gamedayracing.com
(Kaukauna, WI) Green Bay native Scott Hansen is the latest entry into the
NASCAR REMAX Challenge Series Oneida Bingo & Casino 250, Tuesday, August 6th
at Wisconsin International Raceway (WIR) located just south of Kaukauna, WI.
After several track championships at WIR, Hansen moved his racing operation
to Franklin, WI and has concentrated mainly in the American Speed
Association (ASA) series.
Another former WIR track champion will be honored at the event, Winston Cup
standout Matt Kenseth. “It’ll be a big night for Matt and I always enjoyed
racing against him,” said Hansen, “I wouldn’t miss taking part in honoring
him for anything.” Along with an hour autograph session, Kenseth will be
receiving special honors from race fans that night.
Hansen’s last visit to the “D” shaped half-mile track was a busy one. He
raced in all 3 major divisions during the Oneida Bingo & Casino ‘Rev It Up
races June 6-9. Hansen finished 11th in the NASCAR 250 and then piloted his
ASA car to a 7th place finish in the 300 finale.
Hansen has had some luck with the August NASCAR race at WIR. “I won back in
1993 when it was the ARTGO Challenge Series and then came back and won in
1999. That was great because I swept both REMAX races at WIR that season,”
recalled Hansen. Hansen was the 1984 ARTGO Challenge Series Rookie of the
Year.
“Someone’s got to be there to try to stop Carlson,” Hansen commented
referring to RCS points leader Steve Carlson of West Salem, WI who has won
the last three NASCAR races at WIR. “I think I’m just the one to do it.”
Drivers representing at least 5 states will be joining Hansen and Carlson
for the racing activities including former NRCS Champion Brian Hoppe,
Verona, WI, many time WIR Late Model Track Champion Terry Baldry, Omro WI,
Jon Lemke of Greenfield, MN, and Sparta, WI’s Tim Schendel who is the latest
winner with the series, picking up his first win of his REMAX career at
Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, CO July 27th.
The Oneida Bingo & Casino NASCAR ReMax Challenge Series 250 takes place
Tuesday, August 6. Gates open at 3p.m. with racing starting at 7p.m.
Tickets $20 foradults, $15 in advance and $10 for kids 15 and under, or just five dollars
in advance. VIP tickets include food and beverages in the Dick Trickle
Pavilion and are just $50 for this event. Tickets for this exciting and
memorable event go on sale Monday, July 15 at area Express Convenience
Centers, Oneida One Stops, D.J.’s Speed Zones, TicketStar and
ticketstaronline.com, or by calling the race promoter direct and toll free
at 877-902-1177.
gamedayracing.com is the site for individual, VIP and Group ticket package
prices and information, and all the Race event details. The site also
includes a RE/Max Challenge Series race history, a celebrity history, a
complete listing of ticket vendors and details on sponsorship opportunities
available.
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