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Arenz made it three in a row at the 141 Speedway on Tuesday night, April 15, 2025, delivering a flawless performance that left fans and rivals in awe. The 28-year-old driver from Wisconsin started from the pole position and never looked back, leading all 30 laps of the feature event to claim his third straight win at the Wisconsin oval.
The victory extends Arenz’s championship lead in the Midwest Sprint Car Series to 67 points over second-place driver Jake Morrison. “The car was hooked up from the drop of the green,” Arenz said in the post-race interview. “We made some adjustments after hot laps, and the crew nailed it. I could run the top or the bottom, and that’s the kind of confidence you need to win three in a row.”
The race began under clear skies with a full field of 24 cars. Arenz, driving the No. 7 Schultz Racing machine, jumped to the lead on the first corner and quickly opened a two-second gap by lap 10. A caution on lap 12 for a spin by rookie Tyler Evans briefly closed the field, but Arenz’s restart was textbook — he pulled away again within three laps.
By lap 20, heavy lapped traffic tested his patience. Arenz used a highline through turns three and four to slice through slower cars, while Morrison, running second, struggled to find a clean path. The margin grew to nearly four seconds by the checkered flag, with Arenz crossing the line 3.874 seconds ahead of Morrison. Third-place finisher Carlos Vega finished another half-second back.
“Arenz is in a different league right now,” said Morrison, who has finished second in the last two races. “We’re throwing everything we have at him, but he’s got the momentum and the car. We need to find something extra for the next round.”
The 141 Speedway has been a happy hunting ground for Arenz, who now has five career wins at the track, including three in a row dating back to last September. According to track historian Mike Lenz, only two other drivers have won three consecutive feature races at 141 Speedway since the track reopened in 2012 — and both went on to win the series championship that year.
“That’s a good omen, but I’m not looking at the big picture yet,” Arenz said. “We’re taking it one race at a time. The team has been working seven days a week, and the results speak for themselves. But we know the competition is going to get tougher.”
Arenz’s crew chief, Dave Pritchard, credited the team’s consistency in setup and pit strategy. “Every week we bring a notebook of what we learned from the previous race. The driver gives us clear feedback, and we make the changes. Tonight, everything clicked.”
The victory also marks the 15th win of Arenz’s career in the series, tying him for 10th on the all-time list. He now sits at 1,237 career points, with Morrison at 1,170. The next race is scheduled for April 22 at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
Fans at the track were treated to a post-race fireworks display, and Arenz stayed for nearly an hour signing autographs and posing for photos. “The fans here are incredible,” he said. “They come out every week, rain or shine. It’s an honor to put on a show for them.”
Analysis from former champion Tom Richter: “Arenz has found a rhythm that’s hard to break. He’s not just fast — he’s smart. When he’s in traffic, he doesn’t panic. He picks his spots. That’s the mark of a true champion.”
With the 2025 season now a third complete, the question on everyone’s mind is whether anyone can stop Arenz’s streak. “We’ve got a long season ahead,” said series director Ray Benson. “But if he keeps driving like this, he’s going to be very tough to catch.”
Arenz’s triple win at 141 Speedway will be remembered as one of the most dominant performances in recent track history. For now, the celebration continues — and the target on his back only grows bigger.
