2019 Driver

Neil Knoblock – Wausau, Wisconsin

Neil Knoblock will be the primary driver for Redline Speedsports at his home track, State Park Speedway. Neil may also make some appearances at both Marshfield Motor Speedway and Golden Sands Speedway.

Previous Drivers

Dalton Zehr – Idaho, Florida, Michigan

Dalton Zehr will be returning for his second year as the primary driver of the Redline Speedsports #7-11, 2017 Ford Fusion. Redline Speedsports is proud to partner with Dalton Zehr as he brings not only driving skills, but also ethics, strong morals, and a strong dedication to racing.

Zehr wheeled “Johnnie”, the Redline Speedsports #7-11, to clinch four championships in 2016 and an additional two championships in 2017. This makes him the only driver to ever capture the track championships at all three Central Wisconsin tracks in the Super Late Model division in one season. Previously, Wayne Brietenfeldt, was the only driver to win a season championship at each track; however, this was over the course of multiple years.

During the off-season, racing is still Dalton’s life. When he isn’t developing new racing products for Coleman Racing Products, he is in the shop prepping for the next racing season.

2016 Accomplishments:

Super Late Model Track Champion, Golden Sands Speedway
Super Late Model Track Champion, Marshfield Motor Speedway
Super Late Model Track Champion, State Park Speedway
CWRA Super Late Model Series Champion
Battle of the Legends Winner, Golden Sands Speedway
Dick Trickle Memorial Winner, Marshfield Motor Speedway
WCAR Super Late Model Fan Favorite
Ambassador for Racing Award

Zehr, is no stranger to competing and winning in the Midwest. He started competing when he was 7 years old in Sand Hollow, Idaho in the quarter midgets, a winged dirt car. From there he moved to Bandoleros in Florida. At the age of 14 Dalton moved to Michigan to drive the Coleman house car for Gene Coleman where he has been since. Other racing accomplishments include:

2015 & 2014 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series Champion
2013 ASA Racing National Champion
2013 Norway Speedway Late Model Champion
2013 Auto-Value Challenge Series – Norway Speedway Champion
8 Road Course Wins – SCCA and HSR
15 Pro-Truck Feature Wins
2013 Track Record – Norway Speedway, Super Late Model
2013 Track Record – Jefferson Speedway, Super Late Model
2012 Track Record – RoadAtlanta, Shelby Can-AM

“You’re always there for your fans, and I have nothing but respect for you. You’re a class act.” – Chris L.

“Dalton, the only thing I will say is you do not get to hug your competitor very often in racing. True sportsmanship my friend.” – Bill M.

Driver: Erin “Ernie” Schlough – Greenwood, WI

Redline Speedsports fans will have the opportunity to once again see 29-year old Ernie Schlough wheeling the 7-11 for select races throughout the 2017 season. Ernie is not a stranger to the Redline Speedsports #7-11. In 2016, he raced two TUNDRA events and was a previous driver for Redline before building his own SLM. Even when Ernie isn’t behind the wheel of the #7-11, you will frequently see him helping crew for the team.

Ernie and his wife, Sonja, have three children, Laina (4 yrs old), Kinzie (1.5 yrs old), and Reagan (2 months – as of May). When Ernie is not at the track or helping care for his children, you will find him working at his family business, North Main Cabinetry.

Ernie is entering his 14th year of racing. He started in the mini-stocks class. Within his six years of racing mini-stocks, he capture several fast times and feature wins. After mini-stocks, he move up to the Super Stock division. In 2011, Ernie started his Super Late Model career. He has won several feature events and clinched fast times several times within his career with both the Super Stock and SLM divisions. In 2016 he also won the Dash 4 Cash Championship at Marshfield Motor Speedway. He has captured a win in the Marshfield Motor Speedway’s Fall Shootout in all three divisions.

Guest Driver: Kenny Wallace – St. Louis, MO

In 2016 Redline Speedsports was honored to have former NASCAR driver and FOX Sports NASCAR Commentator, Kenny Wallace behind the wheel of the Redline Speedsports #7-11 for the Dick Trickle Memorial at Marshfield Motor Speedway. Wallace captured the win in the second segment of the 3-segment feature event.

Wallace plans to return to Marshfield Motor Speedway in the Redline Speedsports #7-11 on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.