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Wheatley Wins at Yakima

The first dirt race of 2017 was a thriller at Central Washington State Fair Raceway in Yakima, WA. When the dust settled Austen Wheatley came out on top of the Summer Thunder Sprint Series main event and Collen Winebarger won the Washington Modified Tour main event. […]

Wheatley’s 2014 Season Highlighted by First Feature Win in United States

The highlight of Austen Wheatley’s 2014 season happened on May 25.

Wheatley captured his first career feature victory in the United States that night at his home track – Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash. […]

Wheatley Hitting the Road for First Trip to Ohio Speedweek

Austen Wheatley is embarking upon the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Ohio Speedweek following a successful return to the Northwest. […]

Wheatley Rallies at Home Track for First Career Sprint Car Win in United States

Austen Wheatley breathed a huge sigh of relief last Saturday at his home track.

Wheatley overcame early issues to pick up his first career sprint car victory in the United States and his first ever at Skagit Speedway during the John Carroll Classic. […]

Wheatley Runs into Mechanical Failure While Leading at Skagit Speedway

Although Austen Wheatley recorded his best result of the season last Saturday, it came in heartbreaking fashion.

Wheatley placed 10th in the main event at Skagit Speedway, where he led the first 11 laps before mechanical issues ended his night early. […]

Wheatley Dampened by Weather at Skagit Speedway Season Debut

Austen Wheatley was on pace to have a season-best performance before weather intervened last Saturday at Skagit Speedway.

Wheatley qualified second quickest during his first appearance at the 3/10-mile oval since last August.

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Wheatley Holds High Expectations for Debut at Skagit Speedway This Saturday

It will be a relaxing Saturday for Austen Wheatley this weekend.

Wheatley will make his season debut at his home track of Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., which is only a 45-minute drive from his house. […]

Wheatley Wrecked While Battling For Top 10 at Kings and Thunderbowl

Last weekend was the culmination of a lot of frustration for Austen Wheatley, who was charging toward a pair of top-10 results only to be caught in a pair of crashes. […]

Wheatley Drives into World of Outlaws Show Both Nights at Calistoga

Austen Wheatley made the show both nights during his second visit to the scenic Calistoga Speedway.

Wheatley advanced to the main event on Saturday and Sunday during the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series doubleheader at the famed half-mile oval. […]

Wheatley Returning to Calistoga Speedway for First Time Since 2011

After taking last weekend off because of the high threat of weather in California, Austen Wheatley will return to “The Golden State” this Saturday and Sunday.

Wheatley will race for only the second time at Calistoga Speedway in Calistoga, Calif., during the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series doubleheader this Saturday and Sunday.

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Wheatley Shows Improvement During Up-and-Down Weekend with Outlaws

Austen Wheatley is making steady gains on his sprint car program with every lap he records on the track.

There were some bright spots for Wheatley during an up-and-down weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway last Friday and Saturday with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series. […]

Wheatley Welcomes World of Outlaws to Skagit Speedway This Weekend

Austen Wheatley is ready to welcome the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series to his home track this weekend with open arms. […]

Wheatley Will Return from 10-Week Break for Skagit Speedway’s Dirt Cup

It’s been a long 10 weeks out of the driver seat for Austen Wheatley.

After spending most of the past couple months focusing on his business, Wheatley will return to the track this weekend for the 42nd annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway – a $20,000-to-win event Thursday through Saturday in Alger, Wash […]

Wheatley Envisions Downforce Designs as a Leader in Dirt Racing Apparel

Surfing has Hurley. Motocross has Fox. Sprint car racing has, well, no leader in apparel.

Austen Wheatley’s dream is to change that. Enter Downforce Designs, which is the young racer’s apparel company that has taken off in its inaugural season. […]