LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Race Report

2nd Generation Holzhausen Wins First Career Feature at LaCrosse
By Dave Noelke

(West Salem, WI - August 5, 2006) - Second generation Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Model driver, Skylar Holzhausen, - sixteen year old son of veteran Steve - dominated and won his first career feature at the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Saturday night.

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The feature field for the Machinists Union 25 lap main featured this year’s top two rookies on the front row. Second generation drivers Skylar Holzhausen of Bangor, and Mike Carlson of West Salem, son of Steve Carlson, began the race just two points apart for rookie of the year, as the crowd waited with anticipation for the main event. At the start, the young Holzhausen got the jump and took the early lead. Point leaders Kevin Nuttleman and Andy Burgess, meanwhile, started eighth and ninth, and were separated by just 11 points going into the evening.

Twenty-eight cars took the green, and the first yellow occurred on lap four, as the red Monte Carlo of Tyler Reedy had problems in turns one and two. The race was restarted, and the younger Holzhausen again got a jump on the field. The final 21 laps of the race went caution free, and Holzhausen showed how good a car he had, by stretching his lead to over ten car lengths over eventual runner-up, Burgess by the finish. Bloomington Minnesota’s Mark Lamoreaux, third in point standings, finished third, while Adam Degenhardt and point leader Nuttleman rounded out the top five.

Holzhausen was greeted with an overwhelming ovation from the crowd when he was introduced as the feature winner. “I knew that we had a fast car this year, and I could win, but I just needed a good starting spot,” commented a jubilant Skylar Holzhausen. “We finally got a good starting spot, and we used it to our advantage. It’s been a good battle against Mike (Carlson) this year, and I think it will go right down to the last race for Rookie of the Year,” concluded Skylar. It was a proud moment for father Steve Holzhausen. “I knew he was fast, and could win; it was just a matter of time…. He’s fearless,” commented Steve on his son’s victory. “I just kept watching the scoreboard hoping the laps would count down faster, and I really didn’t care about what position I was in,” concluded Steve.

Qualifying was rained out, and with Nuttleman’s fifth place finish and Burgess’s second place finish, Nuttleman has just a five point lead for the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Model championship, with just four race nights remaining in the 2006 season.

The Ray Hutson Chevrolet Grand National Sportsmen Machinists Union 15 lap A-Main featured a comeback for point leader Jimmy Gilster, after a dismal mid-pack finish last week. Gilster took top honors in the main event, over the truck of Jamie Millis, Lucas Korish, John Olson, and Dan Linnehan. The race saw two yellows, with the first on lap four, as an accordion effect went through the pack and forced Aaron Hass’s car to bump runner-up in point standings Larry Bolster Jr. Bolster Jr. spun into the grass, along with Rob Mason. Bolster was unable to continue, and his championship chances severely diminished with the spin. The final yellow occurred as the cars took the white flag, with Matt Inglett’s car putting fluids on the track as he spun in turn one. The race saw a one lap shootout, with Gilster on top at the end. Gilster now holds a fifteen point lead over Chand Wehling and twenty-two over Trent Boettcher.

United Auto Supply Thunderstox Feature winner for the Machinists Union night at the races was Matt Moore, of Tomah, Wis. Finishing in the top five were Mark Krueger, Steve Bornitz, Jason Stark, and Kris Buldhaupt. The point battle between the Moore Brothers Adam and Andy shows Adam with a twenty point lead this week. Charles Vian Jr. is third, 41 points behind.

The Features Sports Bar & Grill Hornet division was in action after a month off, and feature winners included Travis Lee, Jeff Heaney, and Jim Schermerhorn.

Racing Continues next week, as USG presents United Building Centers night at the races, featuring the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsmen, United Auto Supply Thunderstox and the new Tuners Division. Gates open at 5:00, Qualifying at 5:45 and the first race is at 7:15. For more information about the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway, please visit www.lacrossespeedway.com or call 608.786.1525.

Friday, August 11 Street Drags
Saturday, August 12 //NASCAR Late Models, Sportsmen, Thunderstox, Tuners
Saturday, August 19 //NASCAR Late Models, Sportsmen, Thunderstox, School Bus Race
Saturday, August 26 //NASCAR Late Models, Sportsmen, Thunderstox, Hornets

For complete results from the RACESTAT computer click here

LA CROSSE FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY

Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models
Machinists Union 25 Feature (28 Cars) — 1. Skylar Holzhausen, Bangor; 2. Andy Burgess, Fall Creek; 3. Mark Lamoreaux, Bloomington, MN.; 4. Adam Degenhardt, Coon Valley; 5. Kevin Nuttleman, Bangor; 6. Steve Carlson, West Salem; 7. Brad Powell, La Crosse; 8. Steve Holzhausen, Bangor; 9. Todd Korish, Holmen; 10. Mike Carlson, West Salem; 11. Tim Hagen, La Crescent, MN.; 12. Dan Gilster, West Salem; 13. Bill Niles, Holmen; 14. Todd Oliver, Bangor; 15. Chris Skrede, Sparta; 16. Jim Hagel, Holmen; 17. Tim Nelson, La Crescent, MN.; 18. Tom Thill, West Salem; 19. Jeff Baker, Holmen; 20. John Towner, Trempealeau; 21. Ronnie Hawley, Winona, MN.; 22. Scott Beckler, Sparta; 23. Don Hess, Coon Valley; 24. Andy Niles, Holmen; 25. Jim Summerfield, Bangor; 26. Albert Locy, Onalaska; 27. Tyler Reedy, Galesville; 28. Danielle Neary, La Crosse.

Qualifying — Rained Out.

Qualifying Heat 1 — 1. Brad Powell, La Crosse; 2. Jeff Baker, Holmen; 3. Tim Nelson, La Crescent, MN.; 4. John Towner, Trempealeau; 5. Dan Gilster, West Salem.

Odd Bud Dash — 1. Chris Skrede, Sparta; 2. Mark Lamoreaux, Bloomington MN.; 3. Kevin Nuttleman, Bangor; 4. Tom Thill, West Salem; 5. Adam Degenhardt, Coon Valley.

Even Bud Dash — 1. Ronnie Hawley, Winona, MN.; 2. Steve Carlson, West Salem; 3. Andy Burgess, Eau Claire; 4. Todd Oliver, Bangor; 5. Jim Hagel, Holmen.

Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsman
Machinists Union 15 Feature (24 Cars) — 1. Jimmy Gilster, West Salem; 2. Jamie Millis, Black River Falls; 3. Lucas Korish, La Crosse; 4. John Olson, Sparta; 5. Dan Linnehan, Sparta; 6. Branden Berg, Melrose; 7. Randy Steinhoff, Cashton; 8. Chad Rosendahl, Hokah, MN.; 9. Trent Boettcher, La Crescent, MN.; 10. Emily Sue Steck, Holmen; 11. Todd Lockington, Mindoro; 12. Aaron Hass, La Crosse; 13. Chand Wehling, Stoddard; 14. Randy Humfeld, Chaseburg; 15. Keith Kirchner, La Crosse; 16. Jerimy Wagner, Melrose; 17. Rob Mason, Caledonia, MN.; 18. Rob Curran, Rockland; 19. Trroy Rave, Black River Falls; 20. Wayne Smith, West Salem, 21. Ed Senn, La Crosse; 22. Matt Inglett, La Crosse; 23. Aaron Olson, Glendale Heights, IL.; 24. Larry Bolster Jr.; Sparta.

B-Feature — 1. Matt Inglett, La Crosse; 2. Rob Curran, Rockland; 3. Troy Rave, Black River Falls; 4. Jamie Schlintz; 5. Jarrod Loging, West Salem.

Qualifying — 1. 1. Emily Sue Steck, Holmen, 22.137 secs, 88.698 MPH; 2, John Olson, Sparta, 22.160 secs, 88.606 MPH; 3, Trent Boettcher, La Crescent, MN, 22.186 secs, 88.502 MPH; 4, Dan Linnehan, Sparta, 22.201 secs, 88.442 MPH; 5, Lucas Korish, La Crosse, 22.257 secs, 88.219 MPH.

Qualifying Heat 1 — 1. Aaron Hass, La Crosse; 2. Rob Mason, Claedonia, MN.; 3. Jamie Schlintz; 4. Rob Curran, Rockland; 5. Jerrod Loging, West Salem.

Qualifying Heat 2 — 1. Randy Humfeld, Chaseburg; 2. Wayne Smith, Barre Mills; 3. Jason Dummer, Holmen; 4. Troy Rave, Black River Falls; 5. Matt Inglett, La Crosse.

Odd Bud Dash — 1. Chand Wehling, Stoddard; 2. Chad Rosendahl, Hokah, MN.; 3. Emily Sue Steck, Holmen; 4. Todd Lockington, Mindoro; 5. Wayne Smith, Barre Mills.

Even Bud Dash — 1. Jamie Millis, Black River Falls; 2. Larry Bolster Jr., Four Corners; 3. Branden Berg, North Bend; 4. John Olson, Sparta; 5. Keith Kirchner, La Crosse.

United Auto Supply Thunderstox
Machinists Union 15 Feature (24 cars) — 1. Matt Moore, Tomah; 2. Mark Krueger, Holmen; 3. Steve Bornitz, West Salem; 4. Jason Bolster, Sparta; 5. Kris Buldhaupt, La Crosse; 6. Charles Vian Jr., Sparta; 7. Jeff Stumlin, Holmen; 8. Brad Warthan, Sparta; 9, Ron Heller, Coon Valley; 10. Mark Krueger Jr., Sparta; 11. Jamie Dummer, Holmen; 12. Jerry Aylsworth, La Crosse; 13. Justin Berg, Bangor; 14. Adam Moore, Sparta; 15. Andy Moore, Sparta; 16. Robert Stanfield, La Crosse; 17. Bill Inglett, La Crosse; 18. Ray Burkum, Westby; 19. Josh Inglett, La Crosse; 20. Jake Krueger, Onalaska; 21. Matt Cleveland, Sparta; 22. Andy Barney, West Salem; 23. Harley Jankowski, Arcadia; 24. Dan Secor, West Salem.

B-Feature — 1. Jerry Aylsworth, La Crosse; 2. Jake Krueger, Onalaska; 3. Andy Barney, West Salem; 4. Robert Stanfield, La Crosse; 5. Shane Ulvestad, Holmen.

Bud Dash — 1. Jeff Stumlin, Holmen; 2. Ron Heller, Chaseburg; 3. Kris Buldhaupt, La Crescent, MN.; 4. Justin Berg, Bangor; 5. Steve Bornitz, Holmen.

Heat 1 — 1. Kris Buldhaupt, La Crescent, MN.; 2. Jeff Stumlin, Holmen; 3. Jamie Dummer, Holmen; 4. Ray Burkum, Westby; 5. Charles Vian Jr., Sparta.

Heat 2 — 1. Dan Secor, West Salem; 2. Josh Inglett, La Crosse; 3. Andy Moore, Sparta; Bill Inglett, La Crosse; 5. Harley Jankowski, Arcadia.

Heat 3 — 1. Steve Bornitz, Holmen; 2. Ron Heller, Chaseburg; 3. Brad Warthan, Sparta; 4. Mike Krueger Jr., Sparta; 5. Mark Krueger.

Heat 4 — 1. Matt Moore, Tomah; 2. Justin Berg, Bangor; 3. Adam Moore, Sparta; 4. Jason Bolster; 5. Matt Cleveland, Sparta.

Features Sports Bar Hornets
Machinists Union 15 Feature 1 (17 cars) — 1. Ron Amann, West Salem; 2. Andy W. Moore, Sparta; 3. Tim Murphy Sr., Tomah; 4. Timothy Klug, Caledonia, MN.; 5. Derrick Hammer, Galesville; 6. Joshua Smith, Barre Mills; 7. Kyle Swenson, Sparta; 8. Josh Myer, Black River Falls; 9. Chris Diehlmann, Onalaska; 10. John Mohr, Tomah.

Machinists Union 15 Feature 2 (22 cars) — 1. Jeff Heaney, Caledonia, MN.; 2. Jerry Schomers, La Crescent, MN.; 3. Kirk Turner; 4. Tim Fuller; 5. Tami Schermerhorn; 6. Jesse Colsch, Dorchester; 7. Marcus Hauser, Sparta; 8. Matt Storlie, Spring Grove, MN.; 9. Tony Waltermath; 10. Steven Rusch, Sparta.

Machinists Union 15 Feature 3 (15 cars) — 1. Jim Schermerhorn, Coon Valley; 2. Kevin Turner, La Crosse; 3. Nicki Hagen, La Crescent, MN.; 4. John Eron, Wisconsin Rapids; 5. Chris Johnson, West Salem; 6. Nate Towner, Trempealeau; 7. Pete Muenkel, Caledonia, MN; 8. Kim Strom, West Salem; 9. Trevor Chilson, La Crosse; 10. David A. Treu.

Heat 1 — 1. Ron Amann, West Salem; 2. Matt Storlie, Spring Grove, MN.; 3. Tim Klug, Caledonia, MN.; 4. Jonathan Eckelberg, West Salem; 5. Kyle Swenson, Sparta.

Heat 2 — 1. Jeff Heaney, Caledonia MN.; 2. Jerry Schomers, La Crescent, MN.; 3. Eugene Hager, Hokah, MN.; 4. Nick Webb, Osseo; 5. Tim Fuller, Necedah.

Heat 3 — 1. Chris Johnson, West Salem; 2. Travis Lee, Onalaska; 3. Tim Murphy Sr., Tomah; 4. John Clements, Bangor; Justin Mullikin, Holmen.

Heat 4 — 1. Kim Strom, West Salem; 2. Jim Schermerhorn, Middle Ridge; 3. John Eron, Wisconsin Rapids; 4. Nicki Hagen, La Crescent, MN.; 5. Heath Weissenberger, Bunker Hill.