Big 8 Series

Carter Nilson is 1-for-1! He picked up the win last night at Madison International Speedway in his first Big 8 start!

Zach Riddle came home 2nd, with Michael Bilderback in 3rd.

LET’S GO RACING! A big thanks to Great Lakes Frequencies for providing the driver list (in bold), frequency, and schedule.

Who can tame Madison International Speedway tonight??

All the information you need for our race at Madison International Speedway on Friday night! Let’s go racing!

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀

It’s going to be a great night for families at Madison on Friday as Liuna! Local 464 presents Kids’ Night. It’s free admission for all kids 11 and under plus the annual Kids’ Bike / Big Wheel / Power Wheel races on the track during intermission. A huge Madison shout out to Liuna! Local 464 for their long-time sponsorship of this family friendly event.

Four racing divisions will be in action highlighted by the Big 8 Late Models for a 48 lap main event. They’ll be joined on the racing program by the Slater Racing Legends, Bandoleros, and UMA Modifieds.

Kids interested in participating in their races at intermission need to bring their own form of transportation as well as a bike helmet.

The Oregon Optimist Club will also be here for Wisconsin’s Fastest Meat Raffle selling $5 tickets with 100 prizes from JL Richards in Oregon awarded based on 1000 tickets sold.

When: Friday, August 7th

What: Liuna! Local 464 Night

Where: Madison International Speedway

Racing Divisions: Big 8 Late Models, Modifieds, Legends, Bandoleros

Times: Pit Gates 2:30 / Chapel 4:00 / Practice 4:45 /Grandstands 6:00 / Qualifying 6:15 / Pre Race Ceremonies 7:25 / Racing 7:30

Prices: Adults: $20 / Heroes / Seniors 62+ $18 / Students 12-17 $10 / Kids 11 and Under Free / Family Ticket good for two adults and up to four students / kids $40

Promotion: Free Admission for Kids 11 and under plus Bike / Big Wheel / Power Wheel races on the track.. / Wisconsin’s Fastest Meat Raffle

Friday Night On-Track:

Big 8 Late Models: The Big 8 has been coming to Madison since 2005 when Tim Sauter took home the checkered flag. This Friday night’s race will be their 29th visit here. The 48 lap feature will be the longest late model race of the season at Madison.

Back in May, Michael Bilderback held off Jeremy Miller to win the 48 lap race. Jake Gille edged out Bobby Wilberg for the final place on the podium while Randy Sargent went home in fifth place. Bilderback is the all-time wins leader in the series.

Jeremy Miller has the most wins at Madison with five while Dale Nottestad (4), Bilderback (4), Jon Reynolds Jr. (2), Ross Kenseth (2), and Zack Riddle (2) drivers with more than one victory. Other Madison winners include Randy Sargent, Casey Johnson, Austin Nason, Steve Rubeck, John Baumeister Jr., Ryan Carlson, Brian Hoppe, Brady Liddle, and Sauter.

UMA Modifieds: This will be the first appearance by the Modifieds since 2022 when current MISfitz driver Dave Edwards was the winner. The UMA Modifieds come to us via Dells Raceway Park and will be competing on the ½ mile.

Modified racing at Madison goes back to 1963 and was a weekly division here from 1992-2022. This will be the 180th modified race at Madison since 1992. John Grueneberg is the winningest driver with 19 wins followed by Roy Aitchison (18), Andy Anderson (16), Bobby Wilberg (14), and Jon Reynolds (10).

Legends: This will be a Madison points race for the Slater Racing Legends. It’s their fourth race of the season here with Lincoln Cain picking up two wins and Cael Slater also getting a win.

Top 5: Lincoln Cain (318), Cael Slater (314), Carter Stein (274), Bentley Thompson (264), Ryan Laatsch (247)

The first Legends race at Madison occurred back in 1996 and the division raced weekly here from 2007 to 2014. This week will be the 98th race at Madison.

Bandoleros: The Bandos will make their second appearance of the season at Madison. Oliver Weinkauf was the big winner back in June picking up the checkered flag in the 15 lap feature. Jack Maurer won the B feature. This will be the 35th all-time race at Madison dating back to 2007.

Last Week at Madison:

For the second time this season our Friday night racing event was rained out. The final points night for Late Models, MISfitz, and 6Shooters will be on August 14th.

Upcoming Events

August 13th: Thursday Night One on One Street Drags

August 14th: Fink’s Paving Championship Night with double features for the Late Models, MISfitz, and 6Shooters plus a classic car parade. Cap off the night with an amazing fireworks show.

August 21st: 6th Annual Cheese Curd Cup with Midwest Dash Series, Crown Vics / Affordable Fords, Bandits, 6Shooters (non-points), plus championship nights for the Legends and the High School Racing Association. $2 Busch Light and $2 Cheese Curds.

August 28th: ARCA Menards Series 200 with on-track autographs and live music before the races. The four cylinder Midwest Dash Series will be on the half-mile too.

September 10th: Thursday Night One on One Street Drags

We race back into Madison International Speedway on Friday, August 7th. The entry form is now available! Register early for extra bonus $$

Entry Form:https://big8latemodels.com/files/uploads/files/MadisonBig8%20Entry%208.2026.pdf

Michael Bilderback sets sail, then holds off the field after a late race caution to win again at Hawkeye Downs!

2. Griffin McGrath
3. Michael Weber
4. Kody King
5. Alex Braseth

48 laps. A strong field of drivers. Let’s go racing!