Fox River Racing Club

08/28/2026

Ty Fietzer is your 2026 Quarter Mile Late Model champion, just one week before the end of the season, as this is the last race of the year for their class.

08/28/2026

Braison Bennett raced just 6 times this year in the Pro Late Models, won 4 of them, across 3 different cars.

08/28/2026

Cody Vandenberg didnt get the start he was hoping for in the Sizzlin 4s, breaking a cv axle coming to the green flag due to contact.

08/28/2026

Brady Vanderloop got his first win in the station wagon just 2 weeks before the end of the season.

08/27/2026

👀 Former Midwest Tour Champion Andrew Morrissey will be racing tonight in the #84 Fox City’s Towing Ford. Former track champions Kris Kelly, Gregg Haase and Mike Meyerhofer Jr will taking on the 1/2 mile action tonight 🏁

08/27/2026

It’s Raceday presented by Pierce Manufacturing 🚒

5:00 PM — Grandstand Gates & Concessions Open
5:35 PM — Qualifying Begins
6:30 PM — Opening Ceremonies & Green Flag Racing

Tickets:
Adults: $15 general admission
Kids: Ages 12 and under are FREE

Location: W1460 County Road KK, Kaukauna, WI

The Show: 7 divisions battling across the 1/2 mile D-oval, the 1/4-mile, and the wild Figure-8 track. Experience Super Late Models, Late Models, 1/4 Mile Late Models, Super Stocks, Sport Trucks, Sizzlin' 4s, and the Figure-8s 🏁

Some things never change. Remember the smell of burning rubber, the roar of the engines echoing through the Fox River Valley, and the legendary drivers who built their names on the high banks of Wisconsin International Raceway?

For decades, Thursday Night Thunder has been the beating heart of local short track racing. While the eras pass and the cars evolve, one truth remains; WIR still brings you the absolute best of the best, bumper-to-bumper, every single Thursday night.

Do not miss your chance to relive that timeless magic and watch today's local heroes fight for glory during the final two Thursdays of the 2026 season.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 — Pierce Manufacturing Night & Race Night for a Purpose. An incredible night of elite racing supporting the Center for Su***de Awareness and their HOPE LINE™ programs.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 — Championship Night. The ultimate showdown where new legends are made and track champions are officially crowned.

Event Times3
3:30 PM — Pit Gates Open
5:00 PM — Grandstand Gates & Concessions Open
5:35 PM — Qualifying Begins
6:30 PM — Opening Ceremonies & Green Flag Racing

Tickets
Adults: $15 general admission
Kids: Ages 12 and under are FREE

Location: W1460 County Road KK, Kaukauna, WI

The Show: 7 divisions battling across the D-oval, the 1/4-mile, and the wild Figure-8 track. Experience Super Late Models, Late Models,1/4 Mile Late Models, Super Stocks, Sport Trucks, Sizzlin' 4 Cylinders, and Figure-8.

Bring the family, meet up with old friends, and create new memories at the track where the big ones run. See you there!

08/27/2026

Calling all bikers! 🏍️

Bring your motorcycle to the track and take a lap around the 1/2 mile during opening ceremonies to kickoff the racing action! 🇺🇸

Please arrive by 6pm and stage outside the turn 4 gate 🏁

08/26/2026

Never experienced Thursday Night Thunder? This is the week to change that. If you have never stood by the fence and felt the ground shake as the pack roars past, you are missing out on a legendary Wisconsin tradition.

There is no better introduction to local racing than this week. The tension is high, the drivers are taking their biggest risks of the summer for championship points, and the racing is the best of the best.

It is the perfect, budget-friendly night out for the entire family. Introduce the next generation to the smell of tire smoke, the taste of track concessions, and the thrill of short-track racing.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 — Pierce Manufacturing Night & Race Night for a Purpose. The ultimate first-time experience. Elite racing that supports the Center for Su***de Awareness and their HOPELINE™ programs.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 — Championship Night. The grand finale where track champions are officially crowned across all divisions.

Built For Families & Kids
- Free Admission: Kids ages 12 and under get in completely FREE
- Free Parking: No hidden fees, just pull up and park

⏱️ Event Times
5:00 PM — Grandstand Gates & Concessions Open (Arrive early for the best seats!)

6:30 PM — Opening Ceremonies & Live Racing

Adults: Only $15 general admission
Location: W1460 County Road KK, Kaukauna, WI

Bring the kids, grab your ear protection, and come see why WIR has been the place to be on Thursday nights for decades. Let's make some memories!

08/25/2026

Some things never change. Remember the smell of burning rubber, the roar of the engines echoing through the Fox River Valley, and the legendary drivers who built their names on the high banks of Wisconsin International Raceway?

For decades, Thursday Night Thunder has been the beating heart of local short track racing. While the eras pass and the cars evolve, one truth remains; WIR still brings you the absolute best of the best, bumper-to-bumper, every single Thursday night.

Do not miss your chance to relive that timeless magic and watch today's local heroes fight for glory during the final two Thursdays of the 2026 season.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 — Pierce Manufacturing Night & Race Night for a Purpose. An incredible night of elite racing supporting the Center for Su***de Awareness and their HOPE LINE™ programs.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 — Championship Night. The ultimate showdown where new legends are made and track champions are officially crowned.

Event Times3
3:30 PM — Pit Gates Open
5:00 PM — Grandstand Gates & Concessions Open
5:35 PM — Qualifying Begins
6:30 PM — Opening Ceremonies & Green Flag Racing

Tickets
Adults: $15 general admission
Kids: Ages 12 and under are FREE

Location: W1460 County Road KK, Kaukauna, WI

The Show: 7 divisions battling across the D-oval, the 1/4-mile, and the wild Figure-8 track. Experience Super Late Models, Late Models,1/4 Mile Late Models, Super Stocks, Sport Trucks, Sizzlin' 4 Cylinders, and Figure-8.

Bring the family, meet up with old friends, and create new memories at the track where the big ones run. See you there!