By: Ashley Iwanski
(West Salem, WI – August 14, 2010) Shawn Pfaff is one point out of the point standings lead after a feature win Saturday night in the 30-lap Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Model race.
Pfaff started seventh and was working his way to the front when a caution came out on lap five. The lane cone was on the track shortly after and Pfaff restarted on the outside of lane one next to Todd Korish.
When the green flag waved Pfaff pass Korish on the outside to take the lead and never looked back.
“I felt we could go anywhere,” said Pfaff about taking the outside lane. “I didn’t have any second thoughts about running out there because I knew Todd (Korish) would run me clean.”
Korish then had to hold off a hard-charging Brent Kirchner. Kirchner was running third after passing Mike Koeneke and was pulling away with the two leaders as he advanced on Korish.
At the half way point Kirchner was finally able to get around Korish for a second place finish. Kirchner then tried to make up ground on Pfaff, but his car just wasn’t cooperating.
“The car definitely had straightaway speed and was good through the center,” Kirchner said. “We just needed more bite out of the corner.”
Later, Korish lost another position when points leader J. Herbst passed him for third with nine to go. Herbst finished third and Korish fourth. Koeneke rounded out the top five.
Aaron Hass held off Rick Schermerhorn for a North Country Contractor’s Sportsmen feature. The fans were on their feet as Schermerhorn made multiple attempts both high and low to get around the 01 car, but Hass’s car was stronger. Schermerhorn finished second followed by Dan Gilster, Randy Humfeld and Jimmy Gilster.
Josh Inglett won the United Auto Supply Thunderstox division after racing Dustin Bagstad sided by side to the finish. They were followed across the line by Adam Moore, Henry Vian and Jason Bolster. Jake Krueger had finished in the third position, but was disqualified after post-race inspection.
On Saturday, August 21 the Hornets will join the Late Model, Sportsmen and Thunderstox divisions for an exciting night of racing. And Saturday, August 28 is Buck Night; all concession stand items are just $1. The R.A.Y.S division will also be racing that night along with the regular weekly divisions. For more information about LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway and the 2010 schedule of events, call the Speedway office at (608) 786-1525 or visit the speedway on the web at www.lacrossespeedway.com.
This article was posted to the website on August 14th, 2010
