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Nuttleman charges to victory
at LaCrosse!
By Pam Haller |
July 6,
2002; West Salem, WI - On a hot and humid night at the
LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway, Kevin Nuttleman proved why he is a seven-time Kwik Trip
NASCAR Late Model track champion, as he claimed the Quillin's 25. Outside front row
starter Tim Nelson got out to an early lead, receiving several challenges lap after lap
from pole sitter Tony Bagstad.
Photo Highlights |
Kevin Nuttleman (#4) who has won seven
track titles here at the LaCrosse, took a big step toward getting another when he won the
feature contest this evening in NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Late Model action. |
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On lap six, Bagstad took the lead while a melee was developing in turn
three. A four car wreck involving Steve Carlson, Mike Belling, J. Herbst, and Kevin
Eddy resulted in severe damage to Carlson's Dodge Intrepid. On the restart, Tony
Bagstad resumed the lead through the Outback Steakhouse halfway lap. Points leader
Nuttleman, with his smooth style of driving, was able to drive his way to the front on lap
16, where he stayed until the checkered flag. The win didn't come easy, as a late
race caution for Todd Oliver's spin brought Charlie Menard right to Nuttleman's bumper.
"Finishing second to Nuttleman is like a win for us," commented runner-up
Menard!
. "I thought we had been slipping a little bit the past two
weeks, so we changed a few things" commented Nuttleman. Barry (Wehrs- Car
owner) put on some new shocks, and it made a world of difference. Tonight it was
really hooked up," concluded Nuttleman. Tony Bagstad and Todd Korish wound up third
and fourth in a green-white-checkered finish.
The Ray Hutson Chevrolet Grand National Sportsman Quillin's 15 went wire
to wire without a yellow. However, the race didn't go without suspense. On lap
seven, the car of point leader Jeff Baker broke loose with a flat tire and almost took a
few cars with him, but all regained control and resumed. Corey Jankowski, the
fastest qualifier, was determined to prove how fast his car was. He charged from his 11th
place starting position and muscled his car into the lead by lap nine. Jankowski was
able to drive his car home to a victory and into the points lead. Finishing second
through fifth were Doug Lee, Marv DeGarmo, Tom Thill and John Korish.
The United Auto Supply Thunderstox Quillin's 15 started out with a wild
wreck on lap one. A four car crash sent three cars to the pits for repairs, and the
cars of Derrick Caulum Sr. and Dan Erdman had too much damage to continue. The race
finished without any more cautions, but fans witnessed double-duty driver Jes Tenner
charge from his 22nd starting position to second by lap 12. Tenner ran out of room
as Branden Berg, who took the lead on the first lap, was able to fend off Tenner.
Rounding out the top five were Grant Kutchara, Kurt Jankowski, and rookie Nicholas
Schroeder.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, July 13th - Ray Hutson Chevrolet Presents: Kwik Trip
NASCAR Late Models, Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsman, United Auto Supply Thunderstox and
Features Sports Bar & Grill Hornets!
Friday, July 19th - Annual Fairtime Enduro 200, Presented by Children's
Miracle Network
Saturday, July 20th - Brickl Bros. Presents: Kwik Trip NASCAR Late
Models, Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsman, United Auto Supply Thunderstox, Plus: 50 Lap
Late Model Feature!
Saturday, July 27th - Budweiser Presents: Kwik Trip NASCAR Late
Models, Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsman, United Auto Supply Thunderstox, Plus a Novelty
Event!
Oct. 3rd-6th - 33rd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend
For complete results from the RACESTAT computer click here
RESULTS FROM JULY 6, 2002
KWIK TRIP ///NASCAR LATE
MODELS:
Quillin's 25 1. Kevin Nuttleman, Bangor; 2. Charlie Menard, Eau
Claire; 3. Tony Bagstad, Cashton; 4. Todd Korish, La Crosse; 5. Tim Nelson, La Cresent; 6.
Blake Horstman, Rockland: 7. Brent Kirchner, La Crosse; 8. Brad Powell, La Crosse; 9. Mark
Lamoreaux, Bloomington, MN; 10. Rick Wateski, La Crosse
Semi-Feature: 1. John Towner, Trempealeau; 2. Dan Steele, West
Salem; 3. Todd Oliver, Bangor; 4. Jim Christenson, Holmen; 5. Kurt Thicke, West Salem
Qualifying Heat 1: 1. Jon Barrette, LaCrosse; 2. Bill Niles,
Holmen; 3. Kurt Thicke, West Salem; 4. Dan Steele, West Salem; 5. Greg Croell, Lawler,Iowa
Qualifying Heat 2: 1. Jim Hagel, Holmen; 2. Tim Hagen, La Cresent;
3. Jim Christenson, Holmen; 4. Jeff Krueger, La Cresent; 5. John Towner, Trempealeau
Odd Bud Dash: 1. Rick Wateski, LaCrosse; 2. Todd Korish, LaCrosse;
3. Kevin Nuttleman, Bangor; 4. Steve Carlson, West Salem; 5. Troy Goodenough
Even Bud Dash: 1. Brent Kirchner, La Crosse; 2. Kevin Eddy, Sparta;
3. Mark Lamoreaux, Bloomington,MN; 4.Tim Nelson, La Cresent; 5. Mike Belling, La Crosse
Qualifying: 1. Steve Carlson, 20.309 sec.; 2. Blake Horstman, 20.313
sec.; 3. Kevin Nuttleman, 20.387 sec.; 4.Mike Belling, 20.425 sec.; 5. J. Herbst, 20.428
sec.; 6. Brad Powell, 20.451 sec.; 7. Charlie Menard, 20.493 sec.; 8. Mark Lamoreaux,
20.526 sec.; 9. Todd Korish, 20.549 sec.; 10. Tim Nelson, 20.551 sec.; 11. Tony Bagstad,
20.557 sec.; 12. Brent Kirchner, 20.596 sec.; 13. Rick Wateski, 20.623 sec.; 14. Kevin
Eddy, 20.639 sec.; 15. Troy Goodenough, 20.645 sec.
RAY HUTSON CHEVROLET SPORTSMAN:
Quillin's 15 1. Corey Jankowski, Tomah; 2. Doug Lee, La Crosse; 3. Marv
DeGarmo, Chaseburg; 4. Tom Thill, West Salem; 5. John Korish, La Crosse; 6. Sam Anderson,
Melrose; 7. Rick Shishler, La Crosse; 8. Daniel Linnehan, West Salem; 9. Rick Steinhoff,
Sparta; 10. Dan Gilster, West Salem
Semi-Feature: 1. Jes Tenner, Melrose; 2. Chand Wehling, Stoddard;
3. Todd Lockington, Mindoro; 4. Branden Berg, North Bend; 5. John Olson, Sparta
Non-Qualifying Heat : 1. Scott Clark; 2. Randy Hass, LaCrosse; 3.
Ken Lewis, Black River Falls; 4. Mark Olson, Lewiston; 5. Maynard Rave, Jr.
Black River Falls
Qualifying Heat 1: 1. Mike Albrecht Jr. La Cresent; 2. Randy Steinhoff,
Cashton; 3. Lucas Korish, LaCrosse; 4. Todd Lockington, Mindoro; 5. John Olson,
Sparta
Qualifying Heat 2 : 1. Mike Campbell, Bangor; 2. Jason Backus,
Tomah; 3. Brandon Berg, North Bend; 4. Morris Proctor, Genoa; 5. Chris Skrede, Holmen
Odd Bud Dash: 1. Sam Andersen, Melrose; 2. John Korish, La Crosse;
3. Daniel Linnehan, West Salem; 4. Trent Boettcher, La Cresent; 5. Doug Lee, La Crosse
Even Bud Dash: 1. Adam Degenhardt, Coon Valley; 2. Marv DeGarmo,
Chaseburg; 3. Tony Ciano, La Crosse; 4. Dan Gilster, West Salem; 5. Aaron Hass, La Crosse
Qualifying: 1. Corey Jankowski, 22.804 sec.; 2.Dan Gilster, 22.872
sec.; 3.Trent Boettcher, 22.906 sec.; 4. Jeff Baker, 22.965 sec.; 5. Rick Steinhoff,
22.971 sec.; 6. Jimmy Gilster, 23.013 sec.; 7. Daniel Linnehan, 23.037 sec.; 8. Aaron
Hass, 23.066 sec.; 9. Tom Thill, 23.100 sec.; 10. Rick Shishler, 23.111 sec.; 11. John
Korish, 23.138 sec.; 12. Marv DeGarmo, 23.221 sec.; 13. Doug Lee, 23.243 sec.; 14. Adam
Degenhardt, 23.254 sec.; 15. Sam Anderson, 23.259 sec.
United Auto Supply Thunderstox:
Quillin's 15: 1. Branden Berg, Melrose; 2. Jes Tenner, Melrose; 3.
Grant Kutchara, Winona, MN; 4. Kurt Jankowski, Sparta; 5.
Nicholas Schroeder, Cashton; 6. Jason Bolster, Sparta; 7. Ron Heller, Onalaska; 8. Mary
Schill, Minneapolis, MN; 9. Tim Steinhoff, Sparta; 10. Jason Schaller,
LaCrosse
Semi-Feature: 1. Al Bartels, Tomah; 2. Jes Tenner, Melrose; 3. Chad
Rosendahl, Hokah, MN; 4. Jason Schaller, La Crosse; 5. Matt Inglett, La Crosse
Heat 1 - 1. Mary Schill, Minneapolis, MN; 2. Jeff Meil,
Holmen, WI; 3. Nicholas Schroeder, Cashton
Heat 2 - 1. LaVern Berg, Melrose; 2. Kurt Jankowski, Tomah ; 3.
Brad Warthan, LaCrosse, WI
Heat 3 - 1. Joe Rinartz, LaCrosse, WI; 2. Ed Senn, LaCrosse; 3.
Derrick Caulum Sr.
Heat 4 - 1. Jason Bolster, Sparta; 2. Grant Kutchara, Winona, MN,
3. Tim Steinhoff, Sparta
Bud Dash : 1. Ed Senn, La Crosse; 2. Jeff Meil, Holmen; 3. Mary
Schill, Minneapolis, MN; 4. Branden Berg, North Bend; 5. Jason Bolster, Sparta
2nd Over the Line Wins: 1. Ron Heller,
Onalaska; 2. Jes Tenner, Melrose; 3. Jerimy Wagner, La Crosse; 4. Jake Arneson, Taylor,
WI; 5. Andy Moore |