NASON MOWS THROUGH BIG 8 FOES TO BECOME ‘KING OF THE HIGH BANKS!’

Story By: Dan Margetta

Slinger, Wis., July 13—Austin Nason drove to his first career Big 8 Late Model Series victory after a hard fought battle with Casey Johnson and Jon Reynolds Jr. in the King of the High Banks 68 Sunday night at the Slinger Super Speedway.

“This is amazing!” an obviously excited Nason exclaimed from victory lane, “Especially to win here and with Jonny (Reynolds) and Casey (Johnson), we might have ran a little rough but it all comes down to who is going to win.”

Casey Johnson and Kevin Knuese led the field to the green flag and Johnson worked the low groove to charge out to the early lead as Knuese tried to ward off Jesse Bernhagen, John DeAngelis Jr., and Gregg Pawelski in second. Beyond the top five, Dale Nottestad, Jon Reynolds Jr. and Steve Dobbratz began to move their way forward. The caution flag waved early when Ricky Heinan clipped the front stretch wall on lap five and spun backwards into the turn one barrier. Johnson led on the restart over Bernhagen and Pawelski with DeAngelis and Austin Nason in tow while Nottestad, Dan Church, and Reynolds battled three wide for position behind them. With Johnson and Bernhagen out front, Nason and DeAngelis began to pressure Pawelski for third as they began to encounter lapped traffic. Pawelski was able to use a lapped machine to maintain the position while Nason muscled his way between the lapped car and DeAngelis to grab the fourth spot. Lapped traffic came into the mix a few circuits later when J. Herbst’s car looped around in turn two on lap 30 following slight contact with the third place running Pawelski. The incident sent Pawelski to the rear of the field and eventually off the track leaving Johnson leading over Bernhagen, Nason, DeAngelis, Nottestad, and Reynolds.

Johnson eased out to the lead once again as racing resumed while Nason took to the outside to take second away from Bernhagen while Reynolds shot forward to battle with DeAngelis over fourth. Reynolds took the position just before the caution flag waved again on lap 31 for Tyler Schley’s spun car on the frontstretch. With Johnson leading, Bernhagen chose the outside lane for the restart and it proved detrimental as both Nason and Reynolds were able to race by on the inside and into second and third respectively. Within a few circuits, Nason was able to edge to the inside of Johnson for the lead and the two raced side by side for the lead as Reynolds closed in from third. Nason and Johnson swapped the top spot for five laps before they drifted high off turn four, allowing Reynolds to sneak into second from the inside, door to door with Nason as Johnson dove to the bottom to make a three wide attempt to pass both of them off turn two. Johnson was forced to back off as the trio entered turn three, leaving Reynolds and Nason side by side out front and after several hard fought laps, Nason was able to turn back Reynolds to keep the lead.

With the lead momentarily sorted out, Bernhagen went to work on Johnson for third just before the caution appeared on lap 54 for Mike Meyerhofer’s stalled car. Nason maintained the lead over Reynolds on the restart but the field was quickly placed back under the yellow flag when hard racing in the middle of the pack sent Alex Prunty’s car around in between turns three and four which stacked the field as cars scattered behind them. Once the incident was cleaned up and racing resumed, Reynolds appeared poised to challenge Nason for the lead but two laps into the run he suddenly slowed and exited the speedway with mechanical issues. That left Nason to fend off Johnson in the closing laps and he did just that en route to his first career Big 8 Late Model Series victory.

Johnson finished a strong second followed by Jesse Bernhagen, Dale Nottestad, and Jerry Eckhardt in third through fifth respectively. John DeAngelis finished sixth ahead of Jeff Holtz in seventh and Dave Edwards in eighth. Tyler Schley rebounded from his earlier spin to finish ninth and Grant Griesbach took the checkered flag in tenth after earlier becoming the youngest driver to start a Big 8 Series event at 12 years old.

Jerry Eckhardt and Wayne Freimund each won Big 8 Series qualifying heats and Casey Johnson and Kevin Knuese were the winners of the Big 8 Fast Dashes. J. Herbst was the winner of the Big 8 Last Chance race and Jon Reynolds Jr. set fast time with a lap of 12.375 seconds, establishing a new Big 8 Series track record in the process.

Results from 07.13.14

A-Main 01 — 1. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 2. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 3. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 4. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 5. Jerry Eckhardt, Johnson Creek, Wis; 6. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 7. Jeff Holtz, Franksville, Wis; 8. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 9. Tyler Schley, Richfield, Wis; 10. Grant Griesbach, Waukesha, Wis; 11. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis; 12. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 13. Kevin Knuese, Waukesha, Wis; 14. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 15. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 16. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 17. Alex Prunty, Lomira, Wis; 18. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 19. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 20. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis; 21. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 22. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 23. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 24. Ricky Heinan, Kewaskum, Wis.

Last Chance “A” 01 — 1. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 2. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 3. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 4. Tyler Schley, Richfield, Wis; 5. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 6. Grant Griesbach, Waukesha, Wis; 7. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis; 8. Cody Kippenhan, Menasha, Wis; 9. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 10. Duke Long, West Bend, Wis; 11. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls, Wis; 12. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 13. Mark English, Edgerton, Wis.

Heat 01 — 1. Jerry Eckhardt, Johnson Creek, Wis; 2. Jeff Holtz, Franksville, Wis; 3. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 4. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls, Wis; 5. Tyler Schley, Richfield, Wis; 6. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 7. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis; 8. Cody Kippenhan, Menasha, Wis; 9. Mark English, Edgerton, Wis.

Heat 02 — 1. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 2. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 3. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 4. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 5. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 6. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 7. Grant Griesbach, Waukesha, Wis; 8. Duke Long, West Bend, Wis.

Qualifying Dash 01 — 1. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 2. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 3. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 4. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 5. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 6. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 7. Tim Sargent, South Beloit.

Qualifying Dash 02 — 1. Kevin Knuese, Waukesha, Wis; 2. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 3. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 4. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis; 5. Alex Prunty, Lomira, Wis; 6. Ricky Heinan, Kewaskum, Wis; 7. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis.

Time Trial — 1. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 2. Alex Prunty, Lomira, Wis; 3. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 4. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis; 5. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 6. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis; 7. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 8. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 9. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 10. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 11. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 12. Ricky Heinan, Kewaskum, Wis; 13. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 14. Kevin Knuese, Waukesha, Wis; 15. Jeff Holtz, Franksville, Wis; 16. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 17. Tyler Schley, Richfield, Wis; 18. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 19. Jerry Eckhardt, Johnson Creek, Wis; 20. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 21. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 22. Duke Long, West Bend, Wis; 23. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls, Wis; 24. Grant Griesbach, Waukesha, Wis; 25. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 26. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 27. Cody Kippenhan, Menasha, Wis; 28. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 29. Mark English, Edgerton, Wis; 30. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 31. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis.

REYNOLDS NIPS NOLDEN FOR SECOND STRAIGHT BIG 8 WIN!

By: Eric Huenefeld

Fireworks and a grand finale are all part of the scene on Fourth of July across this country.

The scene for Friday night’s Big 8 Late Model Series ‘North American Cup 68’ at Dells Raceway Park was much the same. A thrilling feature race with twenty-four of the best Late Model racers in the Midwest provided the fireworks during the balance of the event and on the last lap, an unpredictable grand finale took place thanks to Nick Nolden and Jon Reynolds Jr.

Nolden, the defending Dells Raceway Park track champion, led most of Friday night’s feature race, with Reynolds, winner of last Friday’s Big 8 event at Madison International Speedway, working feverishly to try and catch Nolden in the race’s final laps. Both drivers would go three wide through lap traffic on the final lap, with Nolden opening the door for Reynolds to make a bold move for the lead in the race’s final corner.

Nolden started the event from the outside front row, alongside defending Big 8 Series champion Casey Johnson, who inherited the pole position thanks to his win in the 8 lap ‘Odd’ Dash. Johnson and Nolden battled for the lead from the get-go, with Nolden edging Johnson for the lead on the first circuit, then clearing the pole sitter Johnson for the lead on lap three.

After falling from the pole, Johnson fell into a battle for second position with current Jefferson Speedway point leader Dale Nottestad. The two racers traded punches for the runner up position for the next several laps, before Johnson finally fell to third. Behind the top three, Reynolds began to make his move. The 2005 Big 8 Series champion, who started the race from seventh, climbed into the top five by lap 10.

The first yellow flag of the race appeared on lap 16, as Minnesota teenager Michael Ostdiek spun in turn three. The stoppage bunched up the field for the first restart of the night, which provided a little chaos. As the field tip-toed to green, the middle of the field began to resemble an accordion, with many cars becoming entangled in turn three. The green flag was pulled back and all cars involved in the melee were able to continue.

Following the double file restart, Nolden was able to set sail as the pack battled behind him. Nottestad and Johnson resumed their second place battle, while Reynolds slipped to fourth. Behind the top four, fast qualifier Tim Sargent was on the move. Sargent, who started the race in ninth place, was contending for a top five position when his car suddenly spun in turn four, bringing out the race’s next yellow flag. Sargent rejoined the field at the tail on the restart, then charged back to eleventh place by race’s end.

On the ensuing restart, Reynolds powered past Johnson for third. Johnson meanwhile, struggled to get back in line after choosing the high side of the track on the double file restart. Johnson eventually fell to eighth position during the green flag run. Over the next several laps, Nottestad challenged Nolden for the lead, closing the gap multiple times during the mid stages of the 68 lap affair. As the race ran into its final paces, Reynolds caught the lead battle and with ten laps to go, and quickly made a move on Nottestad for second.

While Reynolds and Nottestad wrestled for second, Nolden was able to build a comfortable lead over the balance of the field. After Reynolds made his move to second, Nolden began to reach lapped traffic. It seemed as if the lap cars would be Nolden’s best friend, forcing single file racing and keeping Reynolds at bay. However, in the race’s final lap, the cars that appeared to be in Nolden’s favor ended up helping Reynolds.

When the white flag waved, Nolden and Reynolds approached side-by-side lapped traffic in turn one. As the two leaders closed up, the two lapped cars split high and low on the backstretch, allowing both Nolden and Reynolds to go three-wide past the lapped cars. As Nolden made his move, he approached turn three, coasting to the second groove. Reynolds meanwhile, was able to put his car to the bottom of the track, increasing his closing speed on Nolden. The two cars were door-to-door in the middle of turns three and four, with paint being traded in the final corner.

As the two racers entered the front stretch, Reynolds was able to win the drag race back to line, nipping Nolden at the finish by the smallest of margins. The win was Reynolds’ second consecutive in Big 8 action and his third straight overall, following his win last Saturday night at his home track Rockford Speedway. Nolden’s runner up finish was his second top five in three Big 8 outings this year.

Nottestad was able to hold onto third and assumed the Big 8 Late Model Series points lead thanks to his efforts. Austin Nason finished the race in fourth and was the Powersource ‘Power Mover of the Race,’ advancing seven spots in the feature. Dan Lensing rounded out the top five.

Results from 07.04.14

Big 8 Late Model Series

A-Main 01 — 1. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 2. Nick Nolden, Sun Prairie, Wis; 3. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 4. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 5. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 6. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 7. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 8. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 9. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 10. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 11. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 12. Morgan Schissel, Marshall, Wis; 13. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 14. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 15. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 16. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 17. Michael Ostdiek, Lakeville, Minn.; 18. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 19. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 20. Jacob Zellmer, Waterford, Wis; 21. Tyler Sauter, Necedah, Wis; 22. Luke Westenberg, Jefferson, Wis; 23. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 24. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Last Chance “A” 01 — 1. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 2. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 3. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 4. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 5. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 6. Luke Westenberg, Jefferson, Wis; 7. Garett Goodwin, Three Oaks, Mich.; 8. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 9. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 10. Mark Miller, Columbus, Wis; 11. Tony Brutti, Dyer, Ind.; 12. Nick Roehl, Fond du Lac, Wis; 13. Cody Kippenhan, Ypsilanti, Mich.; 14. Jim Bates, Wisconsin Dells, Wis; 15. Dillon Hammond, Grand Marsh, Wis; 16. Ken Jacoby, Marhsall, Wis; 17. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 18. Mark English, Edgerton, Wis; 19. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis; 20. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 21. Dale Schultz, Mauston, Wis.

Heat 01 — 1. Morgan Schissel, Marshall, Wis; 2. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 3. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 4. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 5. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 6. Luke Westenberg, Jefferson, Wis; 7. Jim Bates, Wisconsin Dells, Wis; 8. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 9. Mark Miller, Columbus, Wis; 10. Dillon Hammond, Grand Marsh, Wis; 11. Nick Roehl, Fond du Lac, Wis; 12. Cody Kippenhan, Ypsilanti, Mich.; 13. Mark English,

Heat 02 — 1. Tyler Sauter, Necedah, Wis; 2. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 3. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 4. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 5. Garett Goodwin, Three Oaks, Mich.; 6. Tony Brutti, Dyer, Ind.; 7. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 8. Ken Jacoby, Marhsall, Wis; 9. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis; 10. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 11. Dale Schultz, Mauston, Wis; 12. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis.

Qualifying Dash 01 — 1. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 2. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 3. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 4. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 5. Jacob Zellmer, Waterford, Wis; 6. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 7. Tim Sargent, South Beloit.

Qualifying Dash 02 — 1. Nick Nolden, Sun Prairie, Wis; 2. Michael Ostdiek, Lakeville, Minn.; 3. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 4. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 5. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 6. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 7. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis.

Time Trial — 1. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 2. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 3. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 4. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 5. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 6. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 7. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 8. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 9. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 10. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 11. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 12. Nick Nolden, Sun Prairie, Wis; 13. Jacob Zellmer, Waterford, Wis; 14. Michael Ostdiek, Lakeville, Minn.; 15. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 16. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 17. Luke Westenberg, Jefferson, Wis; 18. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 19. Morgan Schissel, Marshall, Wis; 20. Tyler Sauter, Necedah, Wis; 21. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 22. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 23. Jim Bates, Wisconsin Dells, Wis; 24. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 25. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 26. Garett Goodwin, Three Oaks, Mich.; 27. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 28. Tony Brutti, Dyer, Ind.; 29. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 30. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 31. Dillon Hammond, Grand Marsh, Wis; 32. Dale Schultz, Mauston, Wis; 33. Cody Kippenhan, Ypsilanti, Mich.; 34. Ken Jacoby, Marhsall, Wis; 35. Nick Roehl, Fond du Lac, Wis; 36. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis; 37. Mark English, Edgerton, Wis; 38. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 39. Mark Miller, Columbus, Wis.

REYNOLDS OUTRUNS NOTTESTAD FOR MIS CHECKERS!

(From track and series reports)

Jon Reynolds Jr. won the 48 lap feature for the Big 8 Late Models on Salute to America Night at Madison International Speedway.

Jon Reynolds Jr. and Kevin Knuese paced the field of twenty-four to the green flag. Reynolds Jr. took the lead from the top with Dan Lensing, Dale Nottestad, and Bobby Wilberg up to second through fourth. Nottestad and Wilberg were both able to pass Lensing on lap 5 but were still eight lengths behind the leader. The caution flag came out on lap 8 when Chris Marek’s machine stopped on the backstretch.

Reynolds Jr. maintained the lead with Nottestad, Wilberg, Tim Sargent, and Knuese in pursuit before the caution flag came out on lap 8 when Brady Liddle’s car spun in turn three. Wilberg had mechanical issues and was forced to take his car to the pits ending his night.

The race stayed green for just one lap before Michael Clapper spun on the backstretch. On the restart Reynolds Jr. and Nottestad jumped ahead of the field followed by Sargent, Knuese, and Lensing. A spin in turn two brought out the caution flag on lap 14.

Reynolds Jr. and Nottestad once again put more than ten lengths between themselves and the field while Lensing and Sargent were fighting it out for third. By lap 25 Reynolds Jr. had built a five car length lead over Nottestad with Lensing a distant third followed by Knuese and Sargent. On lap 33 Reynolds Jr. had to slow to get around lapped traffic allowing Nottestad to cut into his lead. But two laps later the lead was back to seven car lengths and growing. On lap 42 Casey Johnson was up to fourth after passing Knuese.

Only a caution flag could slow down Reynolds Jr., but it didn’t happen tonight as he cruised to victory lane. Nottestad finished second followed by Lensing, Johnson, and Austin Nason.

“I’ve spent most of my life up here watching my dad and other people race…I just love this place. It’s cool winning here,” said Reynolds Jr. from victory lane.

J Herbst won the twelve lap last chance race with Michael Clapper, Dave Edwards, and Casey Strese also transferring.

Transferring to the feature from the qualifying races were Bill Baumeister and Casey Johnson from the first race and Steve Dobbratz and Mike Ehde from the second.

Jon Reynolds Jr. won the first six lap dash while Kevin Knuese took home the win in the second. Both races determined the starting fourteen in the feature.

Bobby Wilberg set fast time in qualifying with a lap of 18.930 (95.087 mph).

Results from 06.27.14

Big 8 Late Model Series

A-Main 01 — 1. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 2. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 3. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 4. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 5. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 6. Kevin Knuese, Waukesha, Wis; 7. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 8. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 9. Ryan Goldade, Edgerton, Wis; 10. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 11. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis; 12. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 13. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 14. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 15. Billy Baumeister, Janesville, Wis; 16. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 17. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 18. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 19. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 20. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 21. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 22. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 23. Bobby Wilberg, Beloit, Wis; 24. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn..

Last Chance “A” 01 — 1. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 2. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 3. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 4. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 5. Tony Brutti, Dyer, Ind.; 6. Mark Miller, Columbus, Wis; 7. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 8. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 9. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 10. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 11. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 12. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis; 13. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis.

Heat 01 — 1. Billy Baumeister, Janesville, Wis; 2. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 3. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 4. Tony Brutti, Dyer, Ind.; 5. Mark Miller, Columbus, Wis; 6. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 7. Garett Goodwin, Three Oaks, Mich.; 8. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis; 9. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 10. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 11. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls, Wis.

Heat 02 — 1. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 2. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 3. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 4. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 5. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 6. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 7. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 8. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 9. Kyle Kirberger, Ramsey, Minn.; 10. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis.

Qualifying Dash 01 — 1. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 2. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 3. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 4. Bobby Wilberg, Beloit, Wis; 5. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 6. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 7. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis.

Qualifying Dash 02 — 1. Kevin Knuese, Waukesha, Wis; 2. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 3. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis; 4. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 5. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 6. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 7. Ryan Goldade, Edgerton, Wis.

Time Trial — 1. Bobby Wilberg, Beloit, Wis; 2. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 3. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 4. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 5. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 6. Ryan Goldade, Edgerton, Wis; 7. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 8. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis; 9. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 10. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 11. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 12. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 13. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 14. Kevin Knuese, Waukesha, Wis; 15. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 16. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis; 17. Jacob Gille, Machesney Park; 18. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 19. Billy Baumeister, Janesville, Wis; 20. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 21. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 22. Kyle Kirberger, Ramsey, Minn.; 23. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 24. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 25. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls, Wis; 26. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 27. Wayne Freimund, Elkhorn, Wis; 28. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 29. Mark Miller, Columbus, Wis; 30. Craig Phillips, Edgerton, Wis; 31. Tony Brutti, Dyer, Ind.; 32. Nick Nolden, Sun Prairie, Wis; 33. Collin Olson, Hugo, Minn.; 34. Garett Goodwin, Three Oaks, Mich.; 35. Tom Jasinski, Pewaukee, Wis; 36. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis.

MONDAY MATINEE AWAITS BIG 8’S BEST AT COLUMBUS!

By: Eric Huenefeld

Following a rain out last month at Rockford Speedway, a bullring battle awaits the ‘Best Weekly Warriors in the Country’ this Monday afternoon.

The Big 8 Late Model Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet officially kicks off its tenth anniversary season Memorial Day Monday May 26 at Columbus 151 Speedway, the tight quarter mile oval located northeast of Madison Wisconsin.

This season marks the fourth consecutive season the Big 8 Late Model Series has scheduled a stop in Columbus on Memorial Day Monday. Back in 2011, scorching weather and wild racing were the name of the game. When the dust settled on that inaugural 68 lap affair, four-time Big 8 champion Jeremy Miller held off eventual series champion Steve Rubeck for the victory.

In 2012, Miller was in line for another Columbus triumph. However, late race lap traffic hampered Miller’s chances, and opened the door for Ryan Carlson. Carlson completed a three wide pass for the lead with three laps to go, clearing both Miller and the lapped traffic, en route to his last Big 8 Series win to date.

Last season’s event was cancelled due to a day-long deluge on Memorial Day, making Monday’s return to Columbus a much anticipated return. A record number of entrants for the Columbus event include representatives from nine tracks throughout the Midwest. Twenty track and series championships are represented and drivers from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa all plan to converge on Columbus 151 Speedway Memorial Day Monday, looking to take top honors in the 78 lap feature event.

Along with the Late Model excitement, the Great Northern Sportsman Series (GNSS) opens their second season this Monday at Columbus. The GNSS event at Columbus 151 marks the series’ first ever trip to the facility. Also appearing on the busy holiday afternoon card will be the four-cylinder ‘Bandit Blast’ and the Back Up Cars, a Columbus 151 Speedway staple.

Spectator gates open Monday at Noon, with time trials set to begin at 12:30 PM. Racing begins at 2 PM, with a full slate of preliminaries and feature races for the Big 8 Late Models, GNSS and Bandits plus the ‘wild n crazy’ Back Up Race . Adult general admission tickets are $15, Children ages 6-10 are $5 with kids ages 5 and under admitted free.

Columbus 151 Speedway is located northeast of Madison on US 151 at Exit 111 between Columbus and Sun Prairie. For more information on Columbus 151 Speedway, please visit www.columbus151.com or call 920-623-4393.

For more information about the Big 8 Late Model Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet, please visit www.big8series.com.

2013 Oktoberfest Race Weekend Big 8 Series Results

A-Main 01 — 1. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 2. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 3. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 4. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 5. Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis; 6. Zack Riddle, Cottage Grove, Wis; 7. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 8. Harley Jankowski, Sparta, Wis; 9. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 10. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 11. Matthew Henderson, Coon Valley, Wis; 12. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 13. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 14. Michael Beamish, Egan, Minn.; 15. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 16. Brett Wenzel, Manitowoc, Wis; 17. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis; 18. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 19. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis; 20. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 21. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 22. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 23. Ryan DeStefano, Colgate, Wis; 24. Clint Sillars, Weston, Wis; 25. Jon Lemke, Shakopee, Minn.; 26. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis.

Last Chance “A” 01 — 1. Jon Lemke, Shakopee, Minn.; 2. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 3. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 4. Travis Stanley, Prior Lake, Minn.; 5. Dexter Bean, Westby, Wis; 6. Lawrence Berthiaume, Rogers, Minn.; 7. Ryan Carlson, Loves Park; 8. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 9. Michael Lange, West Allis, Wis; 10. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis; 11. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 12. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 13. Joe Neisius, Rosemount, Minn.; 14. Todd Oliver, Bangor, Wis; 15. Jared Lannert, West Allis, Wis; 16. Joel Willman, Portage, Wis; 17. Gary Krueger, Edgerton, Wis; 18. Joe Wendorf, Beaver Dam, Wis; 19. Ryan Farrell, Big Bend, Wis; 20. Darren Wolke, Belle Plaine, Minn..

Last Chance “A” 02 — 1. Matthew Henderson, Coon Valley, Wis; 2. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 3. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis; 4. Bret Widdis, Peshtigo, Wis; 5. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 6. Cory Kemkes, Appleton, Wis; 7. Jacob Finney, Sycamore; 8. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 9. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 10. Kyle Smith, Lake Mills, Wis; 11. Kyle Shear, Roscoe; 12. Tom McClintock, Onalaska, Wis; 13. Kelsey Schultz, Mauston, Wis; 14. Morgan Schissel, Marshall, Wis; 15. Natalie Decker, Eagle River, Wis; 16. Ryan Kamish, Farmington, Minn.; 17. Cole Anderson, Northfield, Minn.; 18. Davey Pennell, Sparta, Wis.

Heat 01 — 1. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 2. Jon Lemke, Shakopee, Minn.; 3. Kyle Shear, Roscoe; 4. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 5. Bret Widdis, Peshtigo, Wis; 6. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 7. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 8. Lawrence Berthiaume, Rogers, Minn.; 9. Kyle Smith, Lake Mills, Wis; 10. Kelsey Schultz, Mauston, Wis; 11. Joel Willman, Portage, Wis.

Heat 02 — 1. Brett Wenzel, Manitowoc, Wis; 2. Travis Stanley, Prior Lake, Minn.; 3. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis; 4. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 5. Cory Kemkes, Appleton, Wis; 6. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 7. Cole Anderson, Northfield, Minn.; 8. Ryan Carlson, Loves Park; 9. Morgan Schissel, Marshall, Wis; 10. Ryan Kamish, Farmington, Minn.; 11. Gary Krueger, Edgerton, Wis.

Heat 03 — 1. Clint Sillars, Weston, Wis; 2. Davey Pennell, Sparta, Wis; 3. Ryan Farrell, Big Bend, Wis; 4. Matthew Henderson, Coon Valley, Wis; 5. Joe Neisius, Rosemount, Minn.; 6. Jacob Finney, Sycamore; 7. Dexter Bean, Westby, Wis; 8. Tom McClintock, Onalaska, Wis; 9. Joe Wendorf, Beaver Dam, Wis; 10. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis.

Heat 04 — 1. Ryan DeStefano, Colgate, Wis; 2. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 3. Darren Wolke, Belle Plaine, Minn.; 4. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 5. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 6. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 7. Michael Lange, West Allis, Wis; 8. Natalie Decker, Eagle River, Wis; 9. Todd Oliver, Bangor, Wis; 10. Jared Lannert, West Allis, Wis.

JMcK Segment 1 — 1. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 2. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 3. Zack Riddle, Cottage Grove, Wis; 4. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 5. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 6. Davey Pennell, Sparta, Wis; 7. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 8. Brett Wenzel, Manitowoc, Wis; 9. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 10. Travis Stanley, Prior Lake, Minn.; 11. Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis; 12. Natalie Decker, Eagle River, Wis; 13. Darren Wolke, Belle Plaine, Minn.; 14. Ryan Kamish, Farmington, Minn.; 15. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 16. Clint Sillars, Weston, Wis; 17. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 18. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 19. Jon Lemke, Shakopee, Minn.; 20. Bret Widdis, Peshtigo, Wis; 21. Kyle Smith, Lake Mills, Wis; 22. Gary Krueger, Edgerton, Wis; 23. Kyle Shear, Roscoe; 24. Tim Sargent, South Beloit.

JMcK Segment 2 — 1. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 2. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 3. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 4. Zack Riddle, Cottage Grove, Wis; 5. Darren Wolke, Belle Plaine, Minn.; 6. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 7. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 8. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 9. Travis Stanley, Prior Lake, Minn.; 10. Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis; 11. Ryan Kamish, Farmington, Minn.; 12. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 13. Kyle Smith, Lake Mills, Wis; 14. Gary Krueger, Edgerton, Wis; 15. Brett Wenzel, Manitowoc, Wis; 16. Jon Lemke, Shakopee, Minn.; 17. Bret Widdis, Peshtigo, Wis; 18. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 19. Natalie Decker, Eagle River, Wis; 20. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 21. Clint Sillars, Weston, Wis; 22. Davey Pennell, Sparta, Wis.

JMcK Segment 3 — 1. Brett Wenzel, Manitowoc, Wis; 2. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 3. Zack Riddle, Cottage Grove, Wis; 4. Travis Stanley, Prior Lake, Minn.; 5. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 6. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 7. Davey Pennell, Sparta, Wis; 8. Kyle Shear, Roscoe; 9. Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis; 10. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 11. Ryan Kamish, Farmington, Minn.; 12. Darren Wolke, Belle Plaine, Minn.; 13. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 14. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 15. Kyle Smith, Lake Mills, Wis; 16. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 17. Bret Widdis, Peshtigo, Wis; 18. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 19. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 20. Jon Lemke, Shakopee, Minn.; 21. Gary Krueger, Edgerton, Wis.

JMcK Overall — 1. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 2. Zack Riddle, Cottage Grove, Wis; 3. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 4. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 5. Travis Stanley, Prior Lake, Minn.; 6. Brett Wenzel, Manitowoc, Wis; 7. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 8. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 9. Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis; 10. Darren Wolke, Belle Plaine, Minn.; 11. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 12. Davey Pennell, Sparta, Wis; 13. Ryan Kamish, Farmington, Minn.; 14. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 15. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 16. Kyle Smith, Lake Mills, Wis; 17. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 18. Bret Widdis, Peshtigo, Wis; 19. Jon Lemke, Shakopee, Minn.; 20. Kyle Shear, Roscoe; 21. Natalie Decker, Eagle River, Wis; 22. Gary Krueger, Edgerton, Wis; 23. Clint Sillars, Weston, Wis; 24. Tim Sargent, South

Qualifying Dash 01 — 1. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 2. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 3. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 4. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 5. Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis; 6. Zack Riddle, Cottage Grove, Wis; 7. Dan Lensing, Roscoe.

Qualifying Dash 02 — 1. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 2. Harley Jankowski, Sparta, Wis; 3. Michael Beamish, Egan, Minn.; 4. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 5. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 6. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 7. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Time Trial — 1. Zack Riddle, Cottage Grove, Wis; 2. Christopher Marek, Lakeville, Minn.; 3. Dan Lensing, Roscoe; 4. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 5. Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis; 6. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 7. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 8. Shayne Poehnelt, Spring Green, Wis; 9. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 10. Michael Beamish, Egan, Minn.; 11. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 12. Harley Jankowski, Sparta, Wis; 13. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 14. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 15. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 16. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 17. Matthew Henderson, Coon Valley, Wis; 18. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 19. Jon Lemke, Shakopee, Minn.; 20. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis; 21. Davey Pennell, Sparta, Wis; 22. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 23. Kyle Shear, Roscoe; 24. Travis Stanley, Prior Lake, Minn.; 25. Clint Sillars, Weston, Wis; 26. Darren Wolke, Belle Plaine, Minn.; 27. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 28. Brett Wenzel, Manitowoc, Wis; 29. Ryan Farrell, Big Bend, Wis; 30. Ryan DeStefano, Colgate, Wis; 31. Bret Widdis, Peshtigo, Wis; 32. Cory Kemkes, Appleton, Wis; 33. Jacob Finney, Sycamore; 34. Michael Clapper, Dane, Wis; 35. Gregg Pawelski, Muskego, Wis; 36. Cole Anderson, Northfield, Minn.; 37. Joe Neisius, Rosemount, Minn.; 38. Natalie Decker, Eagle River, Wis; 39. Lawrence Berthiaume, Rogers, Minn.; 40. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 41. Dexter Bean, Westby, Wis; 42. Brady Liddle, Oregon, Wis; 43. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 44. Morgan Schissel, Marshall, Wis; 45. Tom McClintock, Onalaska, Wis; 46. Todd Oliver, Bangor, Wis; 47. Kyle Smith, Lake Mills, Wis; 48. Ryan Kamish, Farmington, Minn.; 49. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis; 50. Michael Lange, West Allis, Wis; 51. Kelsey Schultz, Mauston, Wis; 52. Gary Krueger, Edgerton, Wis; 53. Joe Wendorf, Beaver Dam, Wis; 54. Jared Lannert, West Allis, Wis; 55. Joel Willman, Portage, Wis; 56. Ryan Carlson, Loves Park; 57. Jason Dummer, Holmen, Wis.

Big 8 Series Results from State Park Speedway – 07.26.13

Big 8 Late Model Series

A-Main 01 — 1. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 2. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 3. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 4. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 5. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 6. Dan Lensing, Poplar Grove; 7. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis; 8. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis; 9. Jacob Finney, Sycamore; 10. Jimmy Ganski, Rosholt, Wis; 11. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 12. Kyle Kirberger, Ramsey, Minn.; 13. Wayne Mackesy, Athens, Wis; 14. Ryan Farrell, Big Bend, Wis; 15. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 16. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 17. Lyle Nowak, Wausau, Wis; 18. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 19. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 20. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 21. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 22. Jeff Spatz, Weston, Wis; 23. Neil Knoblock, Wausau, Wis; 24. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis.

Last Chance “A” 01 — 1. Jacob Finney, Sycamore; 2. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 3. Jimmy Ganski, Rosholt, Wis; 4. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 5. Cory Kemkes, Appleton, Wis; 6. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 7. Wayne Mackesy, Athens, Wis; 8. Eric Connell, Fort Atkinson, Wis; 9. Jeff Nowak, Weston, Wis; 10. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 11. Todd Handrick, Wausau, Wis; 12. Luke Westenberg, Jefferson, Wis; 13. Natalie Decker, Eagle River, Wis; 14. Jacob Vanoskey, Hartford, Wis; 15. Jay Foster, Dekalb; 16. Bob Wilberg, Beloit, Wis; 17. Adam Peschek, Oconomowoc, Wis.

Heat 01 — 1. Kyle Kirberger, Ramsey, Minn.; 2. Lyle Nowak, Wausau, Wis; 3. Jacob Finney, Sycamore; 4. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 5. Cory Kemkes, Appleton, Wis; 6. Jeff Nowak, Weston, Wis; 7. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 8. Jay Foster, Dekalb; 9. Todd Handrick, Wausau, Wis; 10. Jacob Vanoskey, Hartford, Wis.

Heat 02 — 1. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 2. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 3. Jimmy Ganski, Rosholt, Wis; 4. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 5. Wayne Mackesy, Athens, Wis; 6. Eric Connell, Fort Atkinson, Wis; 7. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 8. Luke Westenberg, Jefferson, Wis; 9. Bob Wilberg, Beloit, Wis; 10. Adam Peschek, Oconomowoc, Wis.

Qualifying Dash 01 — 1. Dan Lensing, Poplar Grove; 2. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 3. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 4. Ryan Farrell, Big Bend, Wis; 5. Neil Knoblock, Wausau, Wis; 6. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 7. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis.

Qualifying Dash 02 — 1. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis; 2. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 3. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 4. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 5. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 6. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 7. Jeff Spatz, Weston, Wis.

Time Trial — 1. Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis; 2. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 3. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 4. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 5. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 6. Jeff Spatz, Weston, Wis; 7. Neil Knoblock, Wausau, Wis; 8. Mike Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis; 9. Dan Lensing, Poplar Grove; 10. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 11. Danny Church, Delavan, Wis; 12. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 13. Ryan Farrell, Big Bend, Wis; 14. Brent Edmunds, Monticello, Wis; 15. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 16. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 17. Natalie Decker, Eagle River, Wis; 18. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 19. Lyle Nowak, Wausau, Wis; 20. Adam Peschek, Oconomowoc, Wis; 21. Kyle Kirberger, Ramsey, Minn.; 22. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 23. Jacob Finney, Sycamore; 24. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 25. Cory Kemkes, Appleton, Wis; 26. Jimmy Ganski, Rosholt, Wis; 27. Jeff Nowak, Weston, Wis; 28. Wayne Mackesy, Athens, Wis; 29. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 30. Eric Connell, Fort Atkinson, Wis; 31. Jay Foster, Dekalb; 32. Luke Westenberg, Jefferson, Wis; 33. Todd Handrick, Wausau, Wis; 34. Bob Wilberg, Beloit, Wis; 35. Jacob Vanoskey, Hartford, Wis.

Big 8 Series Milwaukee Mile Results

Big 8 Late Model Series (OFFICIAL RESULTS)
Howie Lettow Memorial 38 — 1. Casey Johnson, Stoughton, Wis; 2. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 3. Tim Sargent, South Beloit; 4. Kyle Shear, Roscoe; 5. J. Herbst, LaCrosse, Wis; 6. Travis Rodewald, Manitowoc, Wis; 7. Dan Lensing, Poplar Grove; 8. Rich Schumann, Jr., Portage, Wis; 9. John DeAngelis, Jr, Hubertus, Wis; 10. Jesse Bernhagen, Markesan, Wis; 11. Steve Dobbratz, Rio, Wis; 12. Dale Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis; 13. Kevin Knuese, Waukesha, Wis; 14. Jon Reynolds, Jr., Rockford; 15. Cory Kemkes, Appleton, Wis; 16. Brad “JJ” Mueller, Random Lake, Wis; 17. Jesse Oudenhoven, Kaukauna, Wis; 18. Dan Jung, Iron Ridge, Wis; 19. Tyler James, Oconomowoc, Wis; 20. Michael Bilderback, South Beloit; 21. Danny Church, Williams Bay, Wis; 22. Casey Strese, Johnson Creek, Wis; 23. Darren Wolke, Belle Plaine, Minn.; 24. Bret Widdis, Manistique, Mich.; 25. Shane Morrissey, Cuba City, Wis; 26. Gary Natrop, Kaukauna, Wis; 27. Jacob Finney, Sycamore; 28. Michael Lange, West Allis, Wis; 29. Jacob Vanoskey, Hartford, Wis; 30.Tory Adams, Madison, Wis; 31. Andy Welter, Cedarburg, Wis; 32. Gary Krueger, Edgerton, Wis; 33. Brian Ulrich, Racine, Wis; 34. Clayton Braaksma, Beaver Dam, Wis; 35. John Ovadal, Jr., Watertown, Wis; 36. Tommy Hromadka, Brookfield, Wis; 37. Mike Ehde, Prairie du Chien, Wis; 38. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls, Wis; 39. Jimmy Ganski, Rosholt, Wis; 40. Tim Lange, Dousman, Wis; 41. Jody Krueger, Edgerton, Wis; 42. Jeff Holtz, Franksville, Wis; 43. Bob Wilberg, Beloit, Wis; 44. Ryan Farrell, Big Bend, Wis; 45. Billy Baumeister, Janesville, Wis; 46. Tom Gille, Winnebago; 47. Mike Litchfield, Portage, Wis (DNS); 48. Dave Wastak, Milwaukee, Wis (DNS)