(West Salem, WI - July 8, 2006) - Todd Korish broke a two year feature win drought at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway on Quillin’s night at the races. After several hairy restarts, Korish narrowly edged Ronnie Hawley for his first Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Model feature win this season.

The race began with J. Herbst on the pole, and it took Korish about a lap to gain the lead. On the fifth lap, Chris Skrede’s car was spun by Andy Niles in turns one and two, resulting in the race’s first yellow. As the race was about to restart, the leaders were slow to exit turn four, resulting in about five cars tangling in the middle to back of the pack. The race was cautioned again as several cars were relegated to the pits. After the second restart, Korish got off to a quick lead, as Ronnie Hawley worked his way to second, ahead of polesitter Herbst. Herbst started to fade through the field, and he was spun in turn two by point leader Andy Burgess on the final lap. Burgess admitted that it was his fault, and both went to the rear for the restart. Burgess stopped for consultation from the officials during the yellow, but failed to use the acceleration upon re-entering the track. Burgess was asked by officials to come back and use the acceleration lane, which he ignored, so he was black flagged, and Burgess retired from the race. As the race restarted, the leaders almost caused a big wreck like earlier, and they were given a “no-start.”

On the second attempt, it was a clean start, and Korish fended off a last turn challenge by young-gun Hawley. “I just wanted a clean finish,” commented Hawley after the race. “I could have bumped him a little and taken the spot at the restart, but I don’t race like that. I know that my first win is coming within the next few weeks,” concluded Hawley. It was Hawley’s best finish in a Late Model feature to date. Meanwhile, Korish celebrated his first win in two years. “The lapped cars were tough tonight. Some would give us room, and some wouldn’t give us any respect as leaders,” commented Korish after the win. “I’m going to savor this victory, because it doesn’t happen very often,” concluded Korish.

The Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsman Quillins 15 lap feature was won in dominating fashion by Randy Steinhoff. The Dodge Truck of Steinhoff, which started inside row two, was able to capitalize on the slips made by the front row starters Jerimy Wagner and rookie contender Randy Humfeld. On lap three, Humfeld slid high from the top spot and barely held on as half the field bypassed in turns three and four. The race’s only caution occurred on lap nine, as Chand Wehling bumped into Wagner’s car, resulting in a Wagner turn two spin. Luckily, all cars oncoming out of the corner narrowly missed him. Steinhoff resumed control after the double-file restart, and was able to hold on to take the win. The race’s last lap was a thrill as Lucas Korish touched the car of Aaron Hass going into turn three, as they battled for third. Hass almost spun twice though the corner, but was able to hold on to finish without any other cars involved. Jim Gilster took second, and Korish held on for third behind winner Steinhoff.

In the United Auto Supply Thunderstox, the Feature Race went caution free. Mid-race mishaps involved Justin Berg getting stuck in the mud in the infield, while at the same time Jerry Aylsworth was spun at the start-finish line. Several cars suffered minor damage in the mayhem as they exited turn four, but all were able to continue, except Aylsworth, who pulled off the track the next lap. The race saw row two starters Greg Lindvig and Jason Stark in a nose to tail battle for the lead the entire race. On the last lap, Lindvig dove to the high side of Stark and finished the last lap virtually even at the line. Stark was declared the winner in one of the closest Thunderstox finishes ever, ahead of Lindvig and Adam Moore.

The Features Sports Bar & Grill Hornets were in action for the second time this week, and the Feature winners were Steve Dwyer, Jim Schermerhorn, and Dan Breitsprecher. Racing continues next Friday and Saturday, with the Big Cheese Enduro 200 for the 4 cylinders on Friday night, July 14th, and Saturday, July 15th as Brickl Bros. Presents the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsmen, United Auto Supply Thunderstox, and a 50 Lap Late Model Feature. For More information about the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway, contact the office at 608.786.1525 or visit www.lacrossespeedway.com.

Upcoming Events:Friday, July 14 Fair Time Big Cheese Enduro 200, Fan-Driver Egg Toss!
Saturday, July 15 ///NASCAR Late Models, Sportsman, Thunderstox, 50 Lap Late Model Feature
Friday, July 21 Street Drags – Try your hand at Drag Racing your Street Legal Vehicle!
Saturday, July 22 ///NASCAR Late Models, Sportsman, Thunderstox, Tuners!
Saturday, July 29 ///NASCAR Late Models, Sportsman, Thunderstox, Trailer Race of Destruction!

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LA CROSSE FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY

Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models
Quillin’s 25 Feature (27 Cars) — 1. Todd Korish, Holmen; 2. Ronnie Hawley, Winona, MN.; 3. Kevin Nuttleman, Bangor; 4. Steve Carlson, West Salem; 5. Mark Lamoreaux, Bloomington, MN.; 6. Dan Steele, West Salem; 7. Todd Oliver, Bangor; 8. Adam Degenhardt, Coon Valley; 9. Steve Holzhausen, Bangor; 10. Mike Carlson, West Salem; 11. Tim Hagen, La Crescent, MN.; 12. Troy Goodenough, Mindoro; 13. Jim Hagel, Holmen; 14. Skylar Holzhausen, Bangor; 15. Tom Thill, West Salem; 16. Bill Niles, Holmen; 17. Chris Vinson, Onalaska; 18. Jon Barrette, Westby; 19. Danielle Neary, La Crosse; 20. J. Herbst, West Salem; 21. Andy Burgess, Fall Creek; 22. Chris Skrede, Sparta; 23. Kevin Eddy; 24. Andy Niles, Bangor; 25. Jim Summerfield, Bangor; 26. Gib Scharpf, La Crosse; 27. Tim Nelson, La Crescent, MN.

Qualifying — 1. Kevin Nuttleman, Bangor, 20.154 seconds, 97.425 MPH; 2, Andy Burgess, Eau Claire, 20.215 secs, 97.131 MPH; 3, Dan Steele, West Salem, 20.216 secs, 97.126 MPH; 4, Mark Lamoreaux, Bloomington, MN., 20.224 secs, 97.088 MPH; 5, Steve Carlson, West Salem, 20.270 secs, 96.867 MPH.

Qualifying Heat 1 — 1. Jim Hagel, Holmen; 2. Steve Holzhausen, Bangor; 3. Skylar Holzhausen, Bangor; 4. Bill Niles, Holmen; 5. Tom Thill, West Salem.

Odd Bud Dash — 1. Tim Nelson, La Crescent, MN.; 2. Kevin Nuttleman, Bangor; 3. Todd Korish, Holmen; 4. Steve Carlson, West Salem; 5. J. Herbst, West Salem.

Even Bud Dash — 1. Mike Carlson, West Salem; 2. Todd Oliver, Bangor; 3. Andy Burgess, Eau Claire; 4. Adam Degenhardt, Coon Valley; 5. Gib Scharpf, La Crosse.


Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsmen
Quillin’s 15 Feature (24 Cars) — 1. Randy Steinhoff, Cashton; 2. Jimmy Gilster, West Salem; 3. Lucas Korish, La Crosse; 4. Larry Bolster, Sparta; 5. Trent Boettcher, La Crescent, MN.; 6. Aaron Hass, La Crosse; 7. Dan Linnehan, Sparta; 8. Don Hess, Coon Valley; 9. Emily Sue Steck, Holmen; 10. John Olson, Sparta; 11. Chad Rosendahl, Hokah, MN.; 12. Rob Curran, Rockland; 13. Ken Lewis, Black River Falls; 14. Rob Mason, Caledonia, MN.; 15. Keith Kirchner, La Crosse; 16. Jamie Millis, Black River Falls; 17. Chand Wehling, Stoddard; 18. Randy Humfeld, Chaseburg; 19. Todd Lockington, Mindoro; 20. Jake Arneson; 21. Jerimy Wagner, Melrose; 22. Randy Hass, La Crosse; 23. Tim Steinhoff, Cashton; 24. Al Bartels, Tomah.

B-Feature — 1. Randy Hass, La Crosse; 2. Jamie Millis, Black River Falls; 3. Keith Kirchner, La Crosse; 4. Jason Dummer, Holmen; 5. Nick Clements, Holmen.

Qualifying — 1. Emily Sue Steck, Holmen, 22.133 secs, 88.714 MPH; 2, Dan Linnehan, Sparta, 22.178 secs, 88.534 MPH; 3, John Olson, Sparta, 22.266 secs, 88.184 MPH; 4, Don Hess, Coon Valley, 22.269 secs, 88.172 MPH; 5, Larry Bolster Jr., Four Corners, 22.436 secs, 87.516 MPH.

Qualifying Heat 1 — 1. Ken Lewis, Black River Falls; 2. Rob Mason, Caledonia, MN.; 3. Keith Kirchner, La Crosse; 4. Jamie Millis, Black River Falls; 5. Wayne Smith, Barre Mills.

Qualifying Heat 2 — 1. Tim Steinhoff, Cashton; 2. Jake Arneson, Taylor; 3. Randy Hass, La Crosse; 4. Nick Clements, Holmen; 5. Matt Inglett, La Crosse.

Odd Bud Dash — 1. Rob Curran, Rockland; 2. Randy Steinhoff, Cashton; 3. Aaron Hass, La Crosse; 4. Jimmy Gilster, West Salem; 5. Trent Boettcher, La Crescent, MN.

Even Bud Dash — 1. Chad Rosendahl, Hokah, MN.; 2. Randy Humfeld, Chaseburg; 3. Chand Wehling, Stoddard; 4. Dan Lninehan, Sparta; 5. Larry Bolster Jr., Four Corners.

United Auto Supply Thunderstox
Quillin’s 15 Feature (24 cars) — 1. Jason Stark; 2. Greg Lindvig, Holmen; 3. Adam Moore, Sparta; 4. Matt Cleveland, Sparta; 5. Bill Inglett, La Crosse; 6. Kris Buldhaupt, La Crosse; 7. Robert Stanfield, La Crosse; 8. Jeff Stumlin, Holmen; 9. Ron Heller, Coon Valley; 10. Andy Moore, Sparta; 11. Rusty Winchel, Sparta; 12. Chad Oehler, La Crosse; 13. Mark Krueger, Holmen; 14. Charles Vian Jr., Sparta; 15. Steve Bornitz, West Salem; 16. Jamie Dummer, Holmen; 17. Mike Krueger Jr., Sparta; 18. Matthew Moore, Tomah; 19. Dan Secor, West Salem; 20. Brad Warthan, Sparta; 21. Justin Berg, Bangor; 22. Dan Jones, Tomah; 23. Jerry Aylsworth, La Crosse; 24. Ray Burkum, Westby.

B-Feature — 1. Charles Vian Jr., Sparta; 2. Mark Krueger, Hillsboro; 3. Jamie Dummer, Holmen; 4. Mike Krueger Jr., Sparta; 5. Jake Krueger, Onalaska.

Bud Dash — 1. Chad Oehler, La Crosse; 2. Matt Cleveland, Sparta; 3. Matt Moore, Sparta; 4. Greg Lindvig, Holmen; 5. Jason Stark, Sparta.

Heat 1 — 1. John Rinartz, Holmen; 2. Matt Cleveland, Sparta; 3. Dan Secor, West Salem; 4. Steve Bornitz, Holmen; 5. Kris Buldhaupt, La Crescent, MN.

Heat 2 — 1. Jason Stark, Sparta; 2. Robert Stanfield, La Crosse; 3. Bill Inglett, La Crosse; 4. Rusty Winchel, Sparta; 5. Brad Warthan, Sparta.

Heat 3 — 1. Matt Moore, Sparta; 2. Chad Oehler, La Crosse; 3. Andy Moore, Sparta; 4. Jeff Stumlin, Holmen; 5. Adam Moore, Sparta.

Heat 4 — 1. Greg Lindvig, Holmen; 2. Jerry Aylsworth, La Crosse; 3. Ron Heller, Chaseburg; 4. Justin Berg, Bangor; 5. Don Jones.

Features Sports Bar & Grill Hornets
Quillin’s 15 Feature 1 (20 cars) — 1. Steve Dwyer; 2. Jerry Lemke, Rochester, MN.; 3. Jason Mork, Osseo; 4. Nick Webb; 5. Steve Bezemek, 6. Tony Waltemath, 7. Ron Amann, West Salem, 8. Jay Raines, Cashton, 9. Josh Myer, Black River Falls, 10. Matt Kuruzovich, Sparta, 11. Jim Wilson, Camp Douglas 12. Steve Lemke, Hokah MN, 13. Jeff Heaney, Caledonia, MN 14, Victor Wilson, Camp Douglas, 15. Wendy Liebsch, Winona, MN, 16. Jason Pyka,, 17 William McDougal, Onalaska, 18. Kirk Turner, West Salem, 19. Lee Hager, Kellogg MN, 20. Lynda Hanson

Quillin’s 15 Feature 2 (21 cars) — 1. Dan Breitsprecher; 2. Aaron Nelson; 3. Travis Lee, Onalaska; 4. Chris Swenson; 5. Ken Bell, 6. Dennis Sampson, Blair, 7. Marcus Hauser, Sparta, 8. Chris Diehlmann, Onalaska, 9. Kyle Swenson, Sparta, 10. Andy Moore, Tomah, 11. Brett Bagstad, Westby, 12. John Mohr, Tomah, 13. Megan Urch, Bangor, 14. Kevin Herold, 15. Jacob Campbell, 16. Chris Weber, 17. Larry Shaw, 18. Steven Rusch, Sparta, 19. Tami Schermerhorn, LaCrosse, 20. Derald Cordes, Hokah, MN, 21. Tim Murphy Sr., Tomah

Quillin’s 15 Feature 3 (17 cars) — 1. Jim Schermerhorn, Coon Valley; 2. Heath Weissenberger, West Salem; 3. Jared Heaney, Rochester, MN.; 4. Kevin Turner, La Crosse; 5. Pete Muenkel, Caledonia, MN, 6. Nicki Hagen, LaCrescent MN, 7. Nate Towner, Trempealeau, 8. Justin Mullikin, Holmen, 9. Steve Scholze, Sparta, 10. Trevor Chilson, LaCrosse, 11. John Clements, Bangor, 12. John Eron, Wisconsin Rapids, 13. Joshua Smith, West Salem, 14. Eugene Hager, Eyota, MN 15. David Treu, Holmen, 16. Kim Strom, West Salem, 17. Jack Litscheim.

Heat 1 — 1. Dan Breitsprecher; 2. Andrew Moore, Tomah; 3. Travis Lee, Onalaska; 4. Nate Towner, Trempealeau; 5. Chris Diehlmann, Holmen.

Heat 2 — 1. Jeff Heaney, Claedonia, MN.; 2. Kyle Schroeder, Bangor; 3. Angela Becker, Sparta; 4. Kirk Turner, Holmen; 5. Tami Schermerhorn, La Crosse.

Heat 3 — 1. Trevor Chilson, La Crosse; 2. David Pfaff, Bangor; 3. Dennis Sampson, Blair; 4. Marc Hauser, Sparta; 5. Tony Waltermath, Necedah.

Heat 4 — 1. Heath Weissenberger, Bunker Hill, USA; 2. Chris Johnson, West Salem; 3. Nicki Hagen, La Crescent, MN.; 4. Jim Schermerhorn, Middle Ridge; 5. Steve Scholze, Sparta.