(PEDAL DOWN PROMOTIONS) August 29, 2019 – Since switching their focus to 410 Sprint Car racing with the Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association over the past month of the 2019 season, Josh Walter and Torque Racing has been consistently hovering in and around the top 10 in A-main action, as was the case again in IRA action at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis. on Saturday, Aug. 24.
After qualifying 16th in the 27-car IRA field, Walter lined up sixth in the first IRA 10-lap heat race. On the opening lap, Walter powered around Jereme Schroeder to nail down the fifth spot in turn two. Walter held down the fifth position over the final nine laps to earn a transfer spot to the IRA A-main event.
Walter rolled off 15th for the 30-lap IRA A main and spent the first 10 laps engaged in a heated back-and-forth duel with Jereme Schroeder before passing Schroeder for good to retain the 15th spot on lap 10.
After a pair of red flag on lap 11 and lap 13 for incidents involving Matt Wiese, Todd Daun on lap 11, as well as Brinton Marvel and Ben Schmidt on lap 13. Marvel’s contact with the turn one wall produced a fuel leak onto the track surface, which resulted in a lengthy delay during which prompted IRA officials allowed for an open red with crews gaining access to their cars to make limited on-track adjustments.
Walter restarted 13th and passed Dave Uttech in turn three on lap 16 to advance to 12th. Ben Schmidt recovered from being involved in the lap 13 incident to pass Walter for 12th on lap 18.
Four laps later, eight-time IRA champion Bill Balog was involved in a hard flip on the frontstrech as he attempted to negotiate a lapped car while running second. After restarting 12th, Walter held the position in the closing laps before advancing to 11th when Schmidt dropped out with an apparent mechanical failure.
Walter held on in the closing laps to secure an 11th-place showing in a race won by Scotty Thiel.
After a two-week break, Walter will return to action with the IRA for the Scott Semmelmann Memorial Race on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wis.
The team will then close out the 2019 season with the IRA at the season-ending event at The Plymouth Dirt at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, Wis. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Torque Racing sponsors for the 2019 season include JDV Lawncare, Brittany's School of Dance, Sheboygan by Owner, Plymouth Tap, Doug's Quality Beef, Tiffany's Wildtree, Cow Pies, Full Throttle Ink, Lakehouse Bar & Grill, Home Transitions, Oostburg Concrete, Kombucha Brothers, Platinum Restoration Services, Ruh Custom Woodworking, RC Custom Design and Pedal Down Promotions.
Torque Racing Sponsor Showcase – Platinum Restoration Services
Josh Walter and the Torque Racing team is pleased to have Platinum Restoration Services, located at 5225 West Electric Ave. in West Allis, Wis., on board as a sponsor for the 2019 season.
Platinum Restoration Services began 10 years ago as a one-man operation founded by owner Jeremy Roth. Over time, the business grew and it built a reputation for high-quality service and careful attention to detail.
“Our services are in such high demand that we have three trucks/crews going now,” Roth said. “From its humble beginnings, the company has grown to expand the services to all of Southeastern Wisconsin with another office in West Allis/Milwaukee. This growth was a natural part of the company's evolution and the reflects the focus we've always placed on people and relationships.”
Platinum Restoration Services offers a wide array of services including carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, synthetic and oriental rug cleaning, air duct cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage restoration and power washing.
Roth says the foundation of the business is centered around a dedication to top-notch customer service and high-quality restoration work.
“At Platinum Restoration Services, each member of our staff is an expert in his or her field-whether handling customer service or restoring a disaster in your home,” Roth said. “All of our people are fully-trained professionals, who have worked hard to make our company what it is today. We believe in forgoing ongoing relationships through quality workmanship and outstanding customer service.
As a race fan, Roth is thrilled to be involved with Josh Walter the Torque Racing team.
“I grew up in Plymouth and been going to the dirt track races in Plymouth for almost 20 years now,” Roth said. “I've always had a huge passion for racing. I started out going to drag races, radar runs, snowmobile races, jet ski racing and mountain bike racing. I took some time off to grow my business, but now I'm getting more involved with racing again. I wanted to sponsor Torque Racing because Josh has been a longtime friend and wanted to support his passion for racing.”
To contact Platinum Restoration Services, call 262-228-6166. For more information, visit www.platinumrestorationservice.com.
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2019 Josh Walter-Torque Racing Upcoming Schedule
Saturday, Sept. 14 – Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam, Wis. (IRA)
Saturday, Sept. 28 – The Plymouth Dirt Track, Plymouth, Wis. (IRA)
2019 Josh Walter-Torque Racing By The Numbers
Total Events – 18
MSA events – 14
IRA events – 4
A-Main Victories – 2
B-Main Victories – 1
Top Five A-Main Finishes – 4
Top 10 A-Main Finishes – 8
Heat Race Victories – 4