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Jorgenson Motors To MN Late Model Challenge Series Win
(Elko, MN – 8/26/05) Conrad Jorgenson worked his way to the front of
the field and withstood several early cautions to claim the win in the MW
Johnson Construction 50, the fifth of six Minnesota Late Model Challenge
Series races. The final race will be contested on Saturday night, August
27th at I-94 Raceway in Sauk Centre, MN.
Brian Roach took the point from the pole and avoided a second lap 6 car
melee. Jake Jay got past Roach on the restart to claim the lead he would
give back to Roach when the races second caution flew on lap 5.
Jorgenson was able to get past Jay a lap later and took the lead for good
getting around Roach just a lap later. Adam Royle charged to the front
from his 7th starting spot and lined up behind Jorgenson on the restart of the
races third and final caution on lap 14. But Jorgenson was up for the
task as Royle had to settle for second. “I’ve got to thank the
Herman’s for getting me a new motor. That was the real difference
tonight,” said Jorgenson referring to his car owners from Herman’s
Landscape. “We’re really set up now to head into the final part of
the season with a strong car.” Steve Murgic also showed a strong car
as he battled most of the final 20 laps side by side with a hard charging Jake
Ryan. The two swapped third a fourth several times before Murgic was
able to nail down third. Ryan finished fourth with NASCAR Division 4
point leader Donny Reuvers settling for fifth. Reuvers headed for the
pit on the warm-up laps and was able to return to the track just as the
leaders were taking the green flag.
The Hornet 20 lap features were won by Tim Ryan and Steve Swedin. Ryan
showed patience in working his way to the front and the eventual win.
The races only caution came on lap 11 with Ryan taking the point two laps
later. He was followed across the line by Nathan McHale and Jason
Pulczinski. Swedin grabbed the lead mid-way through the caution free
second Hornet feature. Ron Churchill and Andy Strean followed Swedin
across the stripe.
Molly Ryan claimed the win in the Queen Bee 8 lap feature with a dominant
performance over the rest of the 12 car field.
Racing continues at Elko Speedway Saturday night as Dick’s Sanitation
presents the Eve of Destruction. Included on the card are the continuing
Battle of the Monster Trucks, High Flying Motorcycle Ramp Jumps, Trailer
Racing, School Bus Racing, Hornets, Cruisers and Figure Eights. Gates
open at 5:30 with all the destruction set for 7pm.
For tickets and information, contact the speedway at 952-461-7223 or go to the
web site at www.elkospeedway.com.
MW Johnson Minnesota Late Model Challenge Series 50
1 82 Conrad Jorgenson Jordan, MN
2 89 Adam Royle
Farmington, MN
3 3 Steve Murgic Rosemount, MN
4 19 Jake Ryan
Farmington, MN
5 41 Donny Reuvers Dundas, MN
6 6 Darrin Giles New Market,
MN
7 72 Jacob Goede New Germany,
MN
8 18 Brian Johnson Lakeville, MN
9 11 Jason Schneider Lakeville, MN
10 79 Tim Olson Hamel,
MN
11 17 Jon Lemke
Greenfield, MN
12 99 Bryan Roach Goodhue, MN
13 26 Joe Berthiaume Rogers, MN
14 24 Benny Van Cleve Prior Lake, MN
15 5 Scott Marschall Elko, MN
16 50 Steve Anderson Lakeville, MN
17 62 Gary Petrash Lakeville, MN
18 88 Duane Halvorson Rosemount, MN
19 75 Joel Thiesen Maple Grove, MN
20 38 Matt Kern
Bloomington, MN
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