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Points Battles, Mid-Mods Add To Action At ABC Saturday
by Nick Gima
Ashland, WI -- Fans will get more than they bargained for when racing action
resumes Saturday, August 19, at the ABC Raceway.
Besides the WISSOTA Midwest modifieds making their first-ever appearance here
during the Heartland Communications-sponsored show, the track’s five regular
weekly classes will run their penultimate program for the season. That means
that there is precious little time for competitors to improve on their
positions in the track points standings or lock down their claims to
championships.
About the only driver who can breathe the least bit easily is Scott Lawrence
of Superior, whose lead in the WISSOTA super stock standings has grown
steadily to 76 points over the past few weeks. Lawrence has registered three
straight feature wins and seven consecutive heat wins, but he also knows how
quickly how that lead can disappear, so don’t expect him to ease up on his
fellow racers as he attempts to nail down his third straight super stock title
and sixth overall in Ashland.
Every other points chase at ABC is far from decided, although last
Satruday’s action gave some division leaders a bit more leverage.
Superior’s Al Uotinen continues to hold a 15-point lead in the WISSOTA
modified division as he attempts to win his third straight division crown,
while Scott Ovaska of Marengo inched his six-cylinder points margin up to
seven after collecting his ninth heat win and sixth straight top-six feature
finish.
In the pure stocks Ricky Davis of Bruno, MN, extended his lead to 28 points as
he, like Ovaska, seeks his first-ever points title.
In the very tight WISSOTA street stock points race, Roger Walker of Phillips
has used six straight feature finishes of sixth or better - including two wins
and two runner-up efforts - to edge ahead of Ironwood’s Steve Anderson by
four.
In all divisions a maximum possible 57 points is available each race night,
based on car counts and other contingencies.
An estimated 25-30 Midwest mods are also expected at the 3/8-mile red clay
oval Saturday. Donations by area businesses have helped to make up a total
payout of approximately $4,000 for the visiting division, including a $400
check for the feature winner. The event will also pay points towards the
national WISSOTA standings for those drivers in attendance.
Reserved seats and tickets, as well as reserved camping sites, for the
September 29-30 Red Clay Classic will be made available at the track during
the August 19 and 26 race programs. Fans who currently hold reserved seats for
the 2006 regular season still have first rights to their seats for the
Classic, but they must claim and pay for those seats by the end of the August
19 race program; after that the seats will be made available to the general
public.
Reservation information is also available by calling Mary at (715) 682-2672
from 9 am-8 pm Mondays through Fridays, or by inquiring via e-mail at abctickets06@yahoo.com.
The regular season ends with Pepsi Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, August
26, during which the 2006 track points champions will be named.
Action for each night of racing starts with hot laps at 6:15 pm, while
green-flag racing begins at 7. The ABC Raceway is located 3-1/2 miles south of
Ashland on State Highway 13 and one mile west on Butterworth Road.
“Racenight Live” will air Saturday on WJJH, 96.7 & 102.3 FM, with
up-to-date track news and weather information. For raceday information call
(715) 682-4990, or log on to the track’s website, www.abcraceway.com.
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