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Koepke Notches First Late Model Feature At Jefferson Speedway
by Larry & Jeanne Starr
September 3, Jefferson WI -- Tony Koepke of Fort Atkinson claimed top honors
in the, 50 lap, Late Model feature at Jefferson Speedway. Starting
outside row 2, Koepke headed to the point, as Mike Taylor claimed the early
lead. Taylor led the way for 7 laps, with Koepke searching for an
opening. Driving to the inside, on lap 6, Koepke made the winning pass
on lap 7, guiding the way from there to the checkers. Koepke opened a
strong lead as the battle raged far behind, with Jason Erickson and Tim Noble,
the top 2 in the point standings, fighting their way through the field.
At the stripe it was Koepke for the win, followed by Luke Westenberg, Dylan
Schuyler, Erickson and Noble.
Tonight was the night of the "Iron Man Races" for those drivers who
have made every race in the 2005 season. Roger Behlke of Jefferson won
the "Iron Man" for the Late Models.
In International action Mark English of Janesville notched another win, in the
15 lap main event, stretching his point lead over Chris Nelson. Starting
inside row 3, English headed toward the front as Keryn Hopwood jumped to the
early lead. Chris Gottschalk relieved Hopwood at the point, on lap 3,
with English close behind for 2nd. English challenged Gottschalk, for 3
laps, claiming the lead on lap 6. At the stripe it was English for the
win, followed by Gottschalk, Scotty Hoeft, Mark Joyner and Bill Sweeney.
Nelson developed, apparent, engine trouble at the start of the race, dropping
out early.
Chris Gottschalk won the "Iron Man" for the International division.
In Sportsman action Jason Thoma drove from a 13th place start to victory lane,
in the 30 lap feature event. Chris Ehrhart took the lead at the green
flag, showing the way for 5 laps before being overtaken by Dan Schmidt.
Schmidt's turn at the point lasted 2 laps, as Dave Oswald drove to the front
on lap 9. As Oswald pulled ahead, Mark DePorter made his bid for the 2nd
spot, dropping Schmidt to 3rd by lap 12. DePorter moved to the inside of
Oswald, pulling even many times, but was never able to complete the
pass. By lap 14, Thoma made his way to 3rd, looking for a way past both
of the top 2. DePorter's bid ended on lap 21, with a spin, to the
infield, off the 2nd turn. Thoma moved to the inside of Oswald,
launching his bid for the top spot. The pair battled side-by-side for 7
laps, with Oswald working the high groove and Thoma digging on the
bottom. Thoma edged ahead on lap 28, claiming the point before the white
flag. At the finish it was Thoma for the win, followed by Oswald, Trent
Erdman, Schmidt and Curt Thompson.
Dan Schmidt won the "Iron Man" for the Sportsman division.
In Hobby Stock action Scott Carson claimed top honors in the 20 lap
feature. Starting outside row 3, Carson headed to the front, as Nick
Newton grabbed the early lead. Newton led the way for 7 laps before
surrendering the point to Carson. Once at the front, Carson led all the
way to the finish. At the stripe it was Scott Carson for the win followed by
Pete Elgas, Brett Carson, Jesse Ayers and Dennis Schmidt.
Lincoln Keeser won the "Iron Man" for the Hobby Stocks.
In Bandit action Brandon "Bud" Riedner of Waunakee won the 20 lap
feature. Starting inside row 6, Riedner started toward the front as
Darren Brown claimed the early lead. Brown led the way for 14 laps as
Riedner battled through traffic. Claiming the 2nd spot, on lap 10,
Riedner moved up behind Brown, looking for an opening. Trying the inside
on lap 13 Riedner came up short, so he tried the outside on lap 14, claiming
the point by lap 15. At the stripe it was Riedner for the win, followed
by Brown, Sean Watters, Chris Hart and James Bell.
Tyler White won the "Iron Man" for the Bandits.
The "Great American Bartender's Race" was won by Doug Muggsy
Madison of Mugg's Bar in Hellenville.
Chris Gottschalk won the Bubble Race.
Next week at Jefferson Speedway Havill-Spoerl Automotive Family presents the
"Season Championships," with a 60 lap Late Model feature and
extended features in all divisions. This is the final night in the 2005 points
chase. Champions will be determined in all racing divisions.
Gates open at 2:00, Qualifying at 4:30 and racing starts at 7:00 sharp.
Jefferson Speedway's 2005 season closes, in 2 weeks, with the, 2 day, 25th
annual "Wisconsin State Championships."
Jefferson Speedway is half way between Cambridge and Jefferson Wisconsin on
Highway 18.
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Jefferson Speedway Race Summary
09/03/2005 Labor Day Special
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Late Model Division
Feature Finish
1) 32 Tony Koepke (Fort Atkinson)
2) 16 Luke Westenberg (Watertown)
3) 33 Dylan
Schuyler
4) 94 Jason Erickson (Lake Mills)
5) 50 Tim Noble
(Janesville) 6) 44
Roger Behlke
7) 61 Jerry Eckhardt (Johnson Creek) 8) 17 Noel Ramge
(Helenville)
9) 91 Matt
Berger
10) 23 Chris Koepke (Jefferson)
11) 6 Ken Piotrowski (Janesville) 12) 41
Mike Taylor (Stoughton)
13) 87 Kyle Jarlsberg (Cambridge) 14) 12
Greg Bowers (Waterloo)
15) 52 Steve Dobbratz
(Rio) 16) 2
Matt Frey
17) 18 Mike Ehde
18) 0 Scott Hatton
19) 00 Paul Kisow
20) 19 Randy Breunig (Columbus)
Fast Qualifier: 50 Tim Noble
(Janesville)
: 14.400 seconds
Iron Man: 44 Roger Behlke (Jefferson)
Fast Dash: 16 Luke Westenberg (Watertown)
LastChance: 12 Greg Bowers, 6 Ken Piotrowski, 2 Matt Frey, 18 Mike Ehde
Heats: Qual1) 17 Noel Ramge, Qual2) 00 Paul Kisow
International Division
Feature Finish
1) 57 Mark
English
2) 61 Chris Gottschalk (Jefferson)
3) 00 Scotty Hoeft
(Watertown) 4) 4 Mark Joyner
(Palmyra)
5) 42 Bill Sweeney
(Janesville) 6) 02 Michelle Heimann
(Madison)
Fast Qualifier: 00 Scotty Hoeft
(Watertown)
: 16.749 seconds
Iron Man: 61 Chris Gottschalk (Jefferson)
Fast Dash: 57 Mark English
Heats: Qual1) 61 Chris Gottschalk
Sportsman Division
Feature Finish
1) 42 Jason Thoma
2) 31 David Oswald (Cottage Grove)
3) 11 Trent Erdman (Fort Atkinson) 4) 19
Dan Schmidt (Waterton)
5) 3 Curt Thompson (Fort Atkinson) 6) 6
Chris Ehrhart
Fast Qualifier: 42 Jason Thoma
: 15.175 seconds
Iron Man: 19 Dan Schmidt (Watertown)
Fast Dash: 4 Luke Padfield (Jeffersonm)
Heats: Qual1) 87 Ed Jackson
Hobby Stock Division
Feature Finish
1) 7 Scott
Carson
2) 52 Pete Elgas (Janesville)
3) 1 Brett Carson (Johnson Creek)
4) 44 Jesse Ayers (Stoughton)
5) 19 Dennis Schmidt (Johnson Creek) 6) 11 Steve
Sauer (Waterloo)
Fast Qualifier: 1 Brett Carson (Johnson
Creek) : 16.493 seconds
Iron Man: 99 Lincoln Keeser (Whitewater)
Fast Dash: 52 Pete Elgas (Janesville)
LastChance: 88 William Stephenson, 21 Dan Gosda, 89 Brian Piller,
29 Ryan
Oldenhoff
Heats: Qual1) 41 Nick Newton, qual2) 99 Lincoln Keeser
Bandit Division
Feature Finish
1) 4D Brandon Riedner
(Waunakee) 2) 25 Darren Brown (Jefferson)
3) 77 Sean Watters (Sun
Prairie) 4) 22 Chris Hart (Edgerton)
5) 27 James
Bell
6) 98 Tom Bleecker (Watertown)
Fast Qualifier: 4D Brandon Riedner
(Waunakee) : 14.828
seconds
Iron Man: 24 Tyler White (Fort Atkinson)
Fast Dash: 6 Zak Czeszynski (Oconomowoc)
Consi: 4 Steve Fulwiler, 7 Kyle Watters
LastChance: Z28 Jody Krueger, 92 Marc W. Balis, 21 Rodney Mundt,
2 David
Krull
Heats: Qual1) 86 Ron Nelson, qual2) 77 Sean Watters
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Jefferson Speedway Point Standings (Top 10)
Division: Late Model Division
As of: 09/04/2005
Place Car
Driver's Name Points
----- ----- --------------------
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1 94
Jason Erickson
1340
2 50
Tim
Noble
1202
3 16
Luke Westenberg
892
4 33
Dylan
Schuyler 877
5
6 Ken Piotrowski
791
6 44
Roger Behlke
694
7 68
Ken
Olson
670
8
4 Chris Quam
626
9 52
Steve Dobbratz
595
10 32 Tony
Koepke
587
Jefferson Speedway Point Standings (Top 10)
Division: International Division
As of: 09/04/2005
Place Car
Driver's Name Points
----- ----- --------------------
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1 57
Mark
English
1422
2 73
Chris
Nelson
1353
3 00
Scotty Hoeft
999
4 97
Chris Chenoweth
934
5
4 Mark
Joyner
873
6
2 Brandon Kozak
745
7 42
Bill
Sweeney
652
8 61
Chris Gottschalk 598
9 67
Joe
Cross
559
10 02
Michelle Heimann 518
Jefferson Speedway Point Standings (Top 10)
Division: Sportsman Division
As of: 09/04/2005
Place Car
Driver's Name Points
----- ----- --------------------
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1 42
Jason Thoma
1173
2 11
Trent
Erdman
1165
3
4 Luke Padfield
882
4
3 Curt
Thompson
772
5 28
Mark DePorter
759
6 38
Brent Gergen
638
7 26
Scott Riedner
606
8 19
Dan
Schmidt
587
9 55
Terry Wangsness
526
10 87 Ed
Jackson
516
Jefferson Speedway Point Standings (Top 10)
Division: Hobby Stock Division
As of: 09/04/2005
Place Car
Driver's Name Points
----- ----- --------------------
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1
2 Eaan
Carson
1036
2 52
Pete Elgas
951
3 31
Ken
Au
841
4 44
Jesse
Ayers
767
5 19
Dennis
Schmidt 746
6
7 Scott
Carson
745
7 J10 Jim
Williams
702
8 38
Bryon Grassl
667
9 99
Lincoln Keeser
650
10 67 Russ
Nicholson
531
Jefferson Speedway Point Standings (Top 10)
Division: Bandit Division
As of: 09/04/2005
Place Car
Driver's Name Points
----- ----- --------------------
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1
8 Shaun Scheel
902
2 42
Bobby Selsing Jr 863
3 4D
Brandon Riedner
742
4 22
Chris
Hart
707
5 98
Tom Bleecker
704
6 27
Tom Schuette
697
7 92
Kyle
Stark
669
8 92
Marc W. Balis
579
9 24
Tyler
White
531
10 27 James
Bell
531
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