Reuvers The “Best Of The Quest” At Elko Speedway

(Elko, MN) – Donny Reuvers is all about commitment.  When he’s not racing at Elko Speedway, he’s committed to the crew of the ASA team of Joey Miller.  But when he gets a break from that, the commitment turns to winning races at Elko.  Reuvers took 12 laps to wrestle his way around Lakeville’s Steve Anderson and then held off two late race yellows to claim the win in the Budweiser Super Late Model Carquest 40 in front of a large crowd of Elko race fans.  The late yellows made for a race within a race between points leader John Lemke and runner-up Jake Ryan.  Lemke was able to stick to the rear of Ryan for most of the race.  However, the last five laps saw Lemke move back while Ryan was making a bid for the win.  When all was said and done, Lemke’s 8th place finish was just enough for the veteran to claim a two point win over Ryan for the Carquest Mid-Season Championship.  Ryan was able to bring his ride home second in from of Jeff Martin, Brian Johnson and Chad Walen.

The Mid American Stock Car Series challenged the Elko Sportsmen in the Carquest 50.  MAS hot shoe Jeremy Miller also had to deal with two late cautions before claiming the win.  “After two long trips up here just to watch it rain, three times a charm”, said an elated Miller in victory lane.  “I’d like to be able to run this track weekly.  It’s everything a competitor could want”.  The Elko Sportsmen showed what home field advantage is all about by grabbing three of the next four sports.  Elko regulars Greg Bieber and Doug Brown rode to strong second and third place finishes in front of Mid-American point leader Peter “Speedy” Hernandez.  Mike Skaja was able to hold on for the fifth spot.  Browns strong showing was enough for the fast qualifier to gain the points lead and claim the Carquest Mid-Season Championship.

Matt Carlander rode a win in the Coca-Cola Thunder Car Carquest 25 to the Carquest Mid-Season Championship.  It took Carlander just seven circuits to gain the lead from pole starter Justin Neisius.  A caution on lap ten tightened the field but Carlander was able to pull away from the field to coast to the win.  Kevin Lutz was successful in a 13th lap pass on Neisius and held on for second.  Neisius was third while Brent Kane held off a determined Mike Crilly for the fourth spot.

It wasn’t a good race night for Bud Kane, but the ACDelco Power Stock hot shoe had just enough to hold on to the Carquest Mid-Season Championship.  Kane encountered early problems that saw him fall well back in the field.  Jeff Partington showed strength by pulling away for the win in the Carquest 20.  Partington was followed across the line by Dustin Mann, Chase Weber, Chad Tuma and Robert Clingingsmith in a race that saw only one caution when Jay Seiler lost a tire in turn two.

Racing continues Saturday Night, July 24 as Leman’s Garage presents an exciting night of NASCAR Racing.  The night will be highlighted with racing by the Budweiser Super Late Models, the Elko Sportsmen, the Coca-Cola Thunder Cars and the ACDelco Power Stocks.  The night will also be highlighted with an appearance of the Elko Winged Figure Eights and a special Leman’s Garage Ugly Truck Contest.  Elko Speedway is located just one mile west of Highway 35 on County Road 2 (Exit 76).  For tickets or information simply call 952-461-RACE or go to www.goelkospeedway.com