Winchester, Ind. – Wisconsin’s Derek Kraus has officially entered the 54th Annual Winchester 400, one of the crown jewel events in Super Late Model racing. The prestigious 400-lap event, sanctioned by the ASA STARS National Tour, will be held on Sunday, October 12 at the historic Winchester Speedway.
Kraus, from Stratford, Wisconsin, has had success starting at a young age. He is the 2019 ARCA Menards Series West Champion and remains the youngest winner in ASA Midwest Tour history. Kraus has also earned victories in the Futures and the Knights race at the Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. So far in 2025 Kraus broke through for his first ASA STARS National Tour victory during the Food Country USA 300 at Newport Speedway.
The 54th Running of the Winchester 400 presented by Vore’s Welding and Steel takes place on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Winchester Speedway. Racing action kicks off on Friday night with the CRA JEGS All Stars Tour while Saturday features ASA STARS National Tour Practice, CorvetteParts.Net Pole Qualifying as well as racing action including the Modifieds, CRA Street Stocks and CRA Late Model Sportsman. Tickets are available now by clicking here.
About the Winchester 400
First run in 1970, the Winchester 400 has become one of the crown jewel events in Super Late Model racing. The 400-lap race at the legendary Winchester Speedway in Indiana is known for its blazing speeds on high banks and a winner’s list that includes legends such as Bob Senneker, Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Mike Eddy, Kyle Busch, Erik Jones, and Chase Elliott. Now part of the ASA STARS National Tour, the event continues its tradition of bringing together the best short track drivers in the country for an unforgettable showdown each October.
