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Joey Jensen Finds Victory Lane At Cedar Lake Speedway!
by Bob Peine
New Richmond, WI.- Once again, the threat of rain held off at Cedar Lake
Speedway on Saturday night. A few sprinkles fell during the race program, but
ended quickly. 163 cars were on hand, with good car counts in all four
divisions. The Northern Vintage Stock Cars were also in attendance.
The first feature event of the evening was the first of two Northern Vintage
Stock Car features. Jerry Gamer took the checkers first after a great
race-long battle with Eric Busse. In the second Northern Vintage Stock Car
feature, there was a great four car battle throughout most of the race,
involving George Shields, Dan Larson, Gary Whipple, and Ken Saby. Mark Peine
crossed the line fifth.
The WISSOTA Street Stock main event was next, with Jim Gullikson and Mike
Loomis sharing row one. Jim Gullikson was looking to pick up his fourth
feature win of the season at Cedar Lake Speedway and would take the lead on
lap one. Loomis gave chase and would give up the second position to Chris
Gullikson on lap two. Ron Hanestad was up to fifth on lap five after starting
back in the field. The caution waved on lap five though, when Shawn Kammerud
and Keith Tourville became locked together in turn two. Tourville suffered a
flat right front but would return to racing action after making the
change.
On the restart, it was Jim Gullikson leading Chris Gullikson, Loomis, Dan
Gullikson and Hanestad. Dan Gullikson moved up to third when racing resumed,
and would take second on lap seven. Chris and Dan Gullikson raced side by side
for second as Hanestad battled with Loomis for fourth. Hanestad would take the
spot and got by Chris Gullikson for third on lap 13. Jim Gullikson
crossed the stripe first followed by Dan Gullikson, Hanestad, Chris Gullikson,
and Mike Loomis. But during post-race tech inspection, Jim Gullikson's car was
found to be illegal, which would negate the win, making Dan Gullikson the
winner.
Next up were the WISSOTA Super Stocks. Kevin Ayotte would start from the pole
and lead lap one followed by Matt Sinna and Joe Nelson. Nelson would take
second on lap two, and Cory Mahder was up to third on lap two. Mahder looked
strong from the start and took over second from Nelson one lap later.
Mike Weber was the man on the mission though after starting 11th on the grid.
Weber cracked the top five just five laps in, as Mahder took over the lead
from Ayotte. Weber was flat out flying around the high side though and was up
to second on lap seven. Brandon Jensen and Kevin Ayotte had a good race going
for the fourth spot and it would be Jensen taking the position. On lap 11,
Jensen was up to third. Ayotte brought out the caution with a breakdown in
turn four, bringing an unfortunate end to a very strong run. On the restart,
it was Mahder, Weber, Nelson, Jensen, and Dan Carlson rounding out the top
five. Mahder would have his hands full with Weber when racing resumed, and was
able to hold off a couple challenges, but in the end, Weber drove by to take
the lead. Weber would not look back and scored yet another feature win at the
Cedar Lake Speedway. Mahder crossed the line second, but in post-race tech
inspection, was disqualified, taking away the second place finish. Joe Nelson
was credited with second,
followed by Dave Shackleton, Brandon Jensen, and Greg Nippoldt.
The WISSOTA Modifieds were up next with Ron Mahder taking the early lead after
starting from the pole. Pat Hardy tucked in to second followed by Darrel
Nelson. Joey Jensen took third on lap two, and Hardy stole the lead from
Mahder on lap two also. Jensen looked strong on the bottom and moved in to
second on lap three. One lap later, Jensen was out front and looking good.
Eric Pember and Dave Cain contested the fourth position, but the caution waved
when Ross Prochnow went around on the backstretch. When racing resumed, Craig
Thatcher and Shawn Kelley were side by side for sixth, with Thatcher taking
the spot.
But out front, it was Jensen leading and holding off the challenges from
Hardy. Jensen held on for the win followed by Hardy, Nelson, Cain, and
Thatcher.
The final event of the evening was the WISSOTA Late Model feature. Tom Nesbitt
got the jump on Chad Cummings to take the early lead. Steve Laursen ran third
but would soon have company as Pat Doar shot by to take the position. Mark
Chamernick and Steve Laursen raced for fourth, and Doar pressured Cummings for
second. Rick Egersdorf cracked the top five in the early going and was looking
strong. Doar took the lead on lap nine, and Egersdorf continued to move
forward, challenging Chamernick for fourth. On lap 10, Egersdorf took the
position while Doar tried to check out on the field. Brady Smith had worked
his way through some traffic and was up to fifth. Smith started to close in on
Egersdorf who was all over Nesbitt for third. Smith got by Nesbitt to take
fourth on lap 18. John Kaanta, who has been extremely fast and tough to beat
everywhere he goes lately, was up to fifth on lap 20. The caution flew
on lap 20 when Justin Fegers was spun in to the infield in turn two. Brent
Larson was charged with the caution and sent to the tail. On the restart, it
was Doar, Cummings, Egersdorf, Smith, and Kaanta making up the top five.
Kaanta used the caution to his advantage and picked off two spots on the
restart, moving him up to third. Doar was flawless out front though and held
on for the win. Egersdorf, Kaanta, Cummings, and Smith rounded out the top
five.
Once again, a great night of racing in all divisions. The next race is no
doubt one of the best races of the year at the Cedar Lake Speedway, the 16th
Annual USA Nationals. Activities begin on Thursday, August 7th with a practice
session and party to follow. August 8th and 9th will feature Xtreme Dirt Car
Series Late Models, along with WISSOTA Late Models. The WISSOTA Late Models
will have a complete program both nights. If you have questions or need more
information, please call 1-866-4CLSFUN or visit our website at www.cedarlakespeedway.com.
See you at the races!!
Results
WISSOTA Late Models
Feature: Pat Doar, Rick Egersdorf, John Kaanta, Chad Cummings, Brady Smith,
Mike Nutzmann, Steve Laursen, Eric Pember, Tom Nesbitt, Justin Fegers
Heat 1: Terry Casey, Pember, Kaanta, Nesbitt, Tony Bahr
Heat 2: Smith, Doar, Nutzmann, Laursen, Brent Larson
Heat 3: Cummings, Egersdorf, Joe Bean, Mark Chamernick, Jeff Patchen
B-Feature: Darrell Nelson, Bill Stettner, Tyler Keyser, Rick Hanestad, Jeff
Keeney
WISSOTA Modifieds
Feature: Joey Jensen, Pat Hardy, Darrell Nelson, Dave Cain, Craig Thatcher,
Eric Pember, Shawn Kelley, Ron Mahder, Ron Schrenier, Dann Olson
Heat 1: Cain, Kelley, Jensen, Scott Kobs, Jamie Lemke
Heat 2: Dennis Jones, Nelson, Mahder, Olson, Jeff Doriott
Heat 3: Thatcher, Pember, Hardy, Schreiner, Craig Brightbill
Heat 4: Rob Fenske, Ross Prochnow, Daryl Holzmer, Everett Rose, Chris Carlson
B-Feature: Bruce Fouks, Dave Lear, Tim Isenberg, Bruce Tourville, Brent
Prochnow
WISSOTA Super Stocks
Feature: Mike Weber, Joe Nelson, Dave Shackleton, Brandon Jensen, Greg
Nippoldt, Steve Thomas, Dan Carlson, Ron Host, Matt Sinna, Tim Borgeson
Heat 1: Borgeson, Kevin Ayotte, Cory Mahder, Shackleton, Jason Vejtruba
Heat 2: Greg Nippoldt, Steve Thomas, Sinna, Kelly Anderson, Jeff Martire
Heat 3: Carlson, Nelson, Host, Justin Dodge, Rich Bishop
Heat 4: Jensen, Weber, Jeremy Kerzman, Don Eischens, Mark Chamernick
B-Feature: Brent Mueller, Dale Gangl, Tim Brandenberg, Gary Nippoldt, Dennis
Larson
WISSOTA Street Stocks
Feature: Dan Gullikson, Ron Hanestad, Chris Gullikson, Mike Loomis, Chris
Peterson, Ryan Buer, Jason Vandekamp, Cory Rosen, Keith tourville, Charlie
Novak
Heat 1: Dan Gullikson, Loomis, Buer, Scott Paulson, Tourville
Heat 2: Chris Gullikson, Vandekamp, Peterson, Hanestad, Novak
Northern Vintage Stock Cars
Feature 1: Jerry Gamer, Eric Busse, Gary Nelson, Nick Ries
Feature 2: George Shields, Dan Larson, Gary Whipple, Ken Sabby, Mark Peine
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