The “Madman” Kerry Madsen was perfect on Friday night at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, not only opening the annual “Attica Ambush” presented by Janet Holbrook with a $6,000 payday, but leading all 35 circuits in the process, simultaneously securing his first Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory of the 2023 season. Madsen, pilot of the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55 sprint car, is now a 12-time All Star winner over the course of his illustrious open wheel career, leading two-time and defending All Star champion, Tyler Courtney, and recent Bryan Grove Racing hiree, Kyle Reinhardt, to the final checkers.

Tony Vermeer and Vermeer Motorsports, a 410 Sprint Car team that competes full-time with the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions, has found a veteran to fill the vacant seat of the No. 55 ride. The team based in Indianapolis, Indiana has hired decorated Australian Sprint Car driver Kerry Madsen to fill the seat the remainder of the season.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa - - For the second time in as many nights, the “Madman” Kerry Madsen is a FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 main event winner, this time finding victory lane at the world-famous Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa, on Saturday, July 31. Lining up third on the 25-lap grid, Madsen’s path to victory lane was hard-fought and determined, forced to outduel Sam McGhee Motorsports’ Spencer Bayston, as well as KCP Racing’s Gio Scelzi. The driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing No. 14 sprint car took command for the first time on lap 16, driving on from third to secure a $7,000 payday, as well as an 11th-career Series victory.

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa -- It was a long way to the top for the “Madman” Kerry Madsen, but the open wheel veteran out of Knoxville, Iowa, via New South Wales, Australia, made it look effortless on Friday night at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa, ultimately charging ahead nine spots to secure his place in FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 victory lane. The triumph, Madsen’s first of the season with the Series and tenth overall, scored the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing wheelman a $6,000 payday, holding off a late advancement by Clauson Marshall Racing’s Tyler Courtney.