Saturday, October 07, 2006 (West Salem, WI) – The third day of action at the 37th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend will be a memorable one as a 17-year-old got the fans on their feet in an incredible win.

Landon Cassill got the fans on its feet as he passed Eddie Hoffman on the last lap to capture the ASA Late Model North Oktoberfest 100 Presented by Peterbilt of La Crosse.

Cassill started fifth and stayed in the top-three throughout the event. Hoffman, who was the fast qualifier started eighth and took over the top spot from Trent Snyder on lap 36.

Cassill would get by Snyder for second with nine laps to go and quickly chased down Hoffman. The caution would fly with 4 laps to go for a melee coming out of turn four. Hoffman got a great jump on the re-start over Cassill, but it only Cassill a lap to catch up to him.

As the two came off of turn four to get the white flag, Hoffman would get loose and it opened the door on the inside for Cassill. Cassill would make the pass for the lead and go on to take the checkered flag over Hoffman. Snyder would hold on for third with Derek Thorn and Jim Duchow rounding out the top five.

“I haven’t been too good on the re-starts all night, I have been a little sluggish,” Cassill stated in victory lane. “I swung it wide going into three and cut it down going into four and it was just enough to get by him. With all of the respect, it has more meaning to beat him for the win.”

“The car got tighter and tighter,” Hoffman stated. “I hit the gas coming off of four, got loose and Landon was on the inside.”

Jesse Smith claimed the 2006 ASA Late Model North Championship.

Two Wisconsin racing legends competed in a best two out of three drudge race. Seven-time ARTGO Champion and two-time Champ Jim Weber put on a show for the large crowd in attendance.

Weber won the coin toss and took the inside for the first four-lap race. Weber would hold off Trickle for the win. The two veterans swapped starting positions and it was Trickle taking the second win.

The fans got involved in the tie-breaker and cheered for Trickle to get the inside line. Weber got on the inside of Trickle on the second lap but Trickle would shut the door going in to turn three. Weber would try as they came off the fourth turn but Trickle was able to hold him off at the line.

Earlier in the day, Weber stated that the two were competing for each other’s social security checks.

In Wisconsin Late Model action, Mark Eswein set a new track record in “Faster than a Speeding Bullet” qualifying with a time of 18.997 seconds (103.332 mph). Steve Holzhausen was second with a time of 19.062 seconds (102.980 mph) and Jason Weinkauf was third with a time of 19.067 seconds (102.953 mph). A total of 61 cars registered to compete with 57 taking qualifying times.

Dean Cornelius, Neil Knoblock, Trent Snyder, and Adam Royal each won qualifying heats and earned a spot into the 100-lap feature event on Sunday.

Nick Hammer took home the Odd Heat and Jacob Goede won the even heat for the cars already qualified into the main event.

Doug Brown made his trip from Savage, MN a worthwhile one as he captured the Mid-American Series win at Fest.

Kenny Joosten was the early leader in the season ending 35-lap feature event for the traveling series. Brown quickly worked his way up to challenge Joosten for the top spot on lap 12. Three laps later, he would work the outside lane to get by Joosten coming off of turn four to take over the top spot.

Brown would go on to hold off a late challenge from Johnny Senerchia on his way to the victory. Bobby Gutknecht would come home third with Joosten finishing fourth. Jake Finney would round out the top five.

James Swan was crowned the 2006 Mid-American Series Champion.

Gutknecht led qualifying for the Mid-American Series with a time of 20.732 seconds (94.685 mph). Billy Tuckwell, Jerry Wenzel, Doug Brown, and Justin Neisius took home heat wins.

Larry Bolster took home the La Crosse Sportsman 20-lap feature event.

Bolster started on the front row and took the early lead. Bolster piloted his 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne throughout the event while holding off a late race challenge from Chad Rosendahl.

On the last lap, Rosendahl did everything he could to get Bolster. But Bolster would stay strong in front and take the checkered flag. Chand Wehling came home third with Keith Kirchner and Emily Sue Steck rounded out the top five.

The final day of racing will get underway with an on-track autograph session at 9:15 a.m. and racing starting at Noon. The Wisconsin Late Models, Modifieds, La Crosse Late Models, and Midwest Supertrucks will be in action.

LA CROSSE FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY

WISCONSIN Late Models
Qualifying — 1, Mark Esweien , Wisconsin Rapids, 18.997 seconds, 103.358 MPH; 2, Steve Holzhausen, Bangor, 19.062 secs, 103.006 MPH; 3, Jason Weinkauf, Merril, 19.067 secs, 102.979 MPH; 4, Tim Rothe, Appleton, 19.084 secs, 102.887 MPH; 5, Josh Vadnais, White Bear Lake, 19.093 secs, 102.839 MPH; 6, Charlie Menard, Eau Claire, 19.106 secs, 102.769 MPH; 7, Jonathan Eilen, Hampton, MN, 19.141 secs, 102.581 MPH; 8, Blake Horstman, Bangor, 19.145 secs, 102.559 MPH; 9, David Prunty, Brownsville, MN, 19.158 secs, 102.490 MPH; 10, Nathan Haseleu, Pardeeville , 19.183 secs, 102.356 MPH.

Qualifying Heat 1 — 1.Dean Cornelius, Chaska; 2. Tim Schendel, Sparta; 3. Frank Kreyer, Pardeeville; 4. Kris Kelly, Norway, MI; 5. Adam Degenhardt, Coon Valley; 6.Joe Berthiaume, Roseville; 7. James Carlson, La Crosse; 8. Jason Hicks, Elkhorn; 9. Andy Niles, Holmen;

Qualifying Heat 2 — 1.Neil Knoblock, Green Bay; 2. Ben Pettis, Elk Mound; 3. Jacob Humphry, Lake Geneva; 4. Trevor Stewart, St Cloud; 5. Mike Deukeuster; 6. Robb Vanderloop, Kaukauna;

Qualifying Heat 3 — 1. Trent Snyder, Ironton; 2. Eddie Hoffman, Orland Park; 3. Rob Debnecay; 4. Peter Moore, Mc Farland; 5. Brandon Hill, Lake Geneva;

Qualifying Heat 4 — 1.Adam Royle, Farmington, MN; 2. Chris Skrede, Sparta; 3. Don Turner, La Crosse; 4. Tim Olsen, Hamel; 5. Kenny Richards, Montello;

Odd Dash — 1. Nick Hammer, Madison; 2. Chris Weinkauf, Merrill; 3. Jonathan Eilen, Hampton, MN; 4. Jason Weinkauf, Merril; 5. Mark Eswein, Wisconsin Rapids;

Even Dash — 1. Jacob Goede, New Germany; 2. Charlie Menard, Eau Claire; 3. Blake Horstman, Bangor; 4. Steve Holzhausen, Bangor; 5. Eugene Gregorich Jr, Amherst;

Match Race Dick Trickle vs. Jim Weber
Race 1 --- 1. Jim Weber, Roseville, MNl; 2. Dick Trickle, Iron Station, NC
Race2 ---- 1. Dick Trickle, Iron Station, NC; 2.Jim Weber, Roseville, MN;
Race3 ---- 1. Dick Trickle, Iron Station, NC; 2.Jim Weber, Roseville, MN;

Ray Hutson Chevrolet Sportsman
Miller Genuine Draft 20 Feature (24 Cars) — 1.Larry BolsterJr, Four Corners; 2. Chad Rosendahl, Hokah, MN; 3. Chand Wehling, Stoddard; 4. Keith Kirchner, La Crosse; 5. Emily Sue Steck, Holmen; 6. John Olson, Sparta; 7. Trent Boetcher, La Crescent, MN; 8. Dan Gilster, West Salem; 9. Lukas Korish, La Crosse; 10. Aaron Hass, La Crosse; 11. Jes Tenner, Melrose; 12. Jimmy Gilster, West Salem; 13. Branden Berg, Melrose; 14. Ken Lewis, Black River Falls; 15. Randy Humfeld, Chaseburg; 16. Nick Clements, Onalaska; 17. Matt Inglett, La Crosse; 18. Wayne Smith, Barre Mills; 19. Troy Rave, Black River Falls; 20. Jamie Millis, Black River Falls; 21. John Hafner, Onalaska; 22. Rob Curran, Rockland, IL; 23. Randy Hass, La Crosse; 24. tim Steinhoff, Cashton;

B-Feature — 1. Kevin Eckes; 2.Rob Curran, Rockland, IL; 3. Matt Inglett, La Crosse; 4. Troy Rave, Black River Falls; 5. Jerrod Loging, West Salem; 6. Jeff Stumlin, Holmen; 7. Grady Severson, Hixton; 8. Lonnie Klonecki, Arcadia; 9. randy Humfeld, Chaseburg; 10. Gordy Gerke, West Salem; 11. Todd Lockington, Mindoro; 12. Greg Cattone, Warrens; 13. Joe Rinartz, La Crosse; 14. Darus Pettibone, Black River Falls;

Qualifying — 1, Jes Tenner, Melrose, 22.079 seconds, 88.931 MPH; 2, John Olson, Sparta, 22.237 secs, 88.299 MPH; 3, Lucas Korish, La Crosse, 22.246 secs, 88.263 MPH; 4, Aaron Hass, La Crosse, 22.251 secs, 88.243 MPH; 5, Emily Sue Steck, Holmen, 22.270 secs, 88.168 MPH; 6, Dan Gilster, West Salem, 22.324 secs, 87.955 MPH; 7, Keith Kirchner, La Crosse, 22.342 secs, 87.884 MPH; 8, Chad Rosendahl, Hokah, MN, 22.347 secs, 87.864 MPH; 9, Jimmy Gilster, West Salem, 22.350 secs, 87.852 MPH; 10, Chand Whehling, Stoddard, 22.358 secs, 87.821 MPH.

Qualifying Heat 1 — 1.John Hafner, Onalaska; 2. Tim Steinhoff, Cashton; 3. Greg Cattone, Warrens; 4. Rob Curran, Rockland, IL; 5. Jerrod Loging, West Salem; 6. Joe Rinatz, La Crosse; 7. Gordy Gerke, West Salem; 8. Darus Pettibone, Black River Falls;

Qualifying Heat 2 — 1.Randy Hass, La Crosse; 2. Wayne Smith, Barre Mills; 3. Matt Inglett, La Crosse; 4. Troy Rave, Black River Falls; 5. Todd Lockington, Mindoro; 6. Grady Severson, Hixon; 7. Joe Eckes; 8. Randy Humfeld, Chaseburg; 9. Jeff Stumlin, Holmen;

Odd Bud Dash — 1.Trent Boetcher, La Crescent, MN; 2. Keith Kirchner, La Crosse; 3. Emily Sue Steck, Holmen; 4. Lucas Korish, La Crosse; 5. Jes Tenner, Mindoro; 6. Jimmy Gilster, West Salem; 7. Jamie Millis, Black River Falls; 8. Ken Lewis, Black River Falls;

Even Bud Dash — 1.Larry Bolster, Four Corners; 2. Nick Clements, Onalaska; 3. Brandon Berg, Onalaska; 4. Chad Rosendahl, Hokah, MN; 5. Aaron Hass, La Crosse; 6. Chand Wehling, Stoddard; 7. Dan Gilster, West Salem; 8. John Olson, Sparta;


ASA LATE MODEL SERIES NORTH DIVISION
Peterbuilt 100 Feature (26 cars) — 1.Landen Cassil, Fairfax, IA; 2. Eddie Hoffman, Wheaton, IL; 3. Trent Snyder, Ironton, MN; 4. Derek Thorn, Lakeport, CA; 5. Jim Duchow, Appleton, WI; 6. J. Herbst, West Salem, WI; 7. Kelly Bires, Mauston, WI; 8. Andy Hanson,MN; 9. Chad Wood, Madison, WI; 10. Travis Sauter, Necedah, WI; 11. Peter Cozzolino, Indianapolis, IN; 12. Derek Neville, Mackinaw, IL; 13. Nick Neville,Mackinaw, IL; 14. Jesse Smith, St Louis, MO; 15. Jacob Goede, New Germany, MN; 16. Andrew Morrissey, Deforest, WI; 17. Jack Smith, Medina, OH; 18. Jason Setser, IN; 19. Mark Hartline, Gilberts, IL; 20. Nate Haseleue, Pardeeville, WI; 21. Tom Gille, Winnebago, IL; 22. Anthony Danta, Orland Park, IL; 23. Trevor Stewart, St Cloud, MN; 24. Mark Kraus, Statford, WI; 25. Mike Heiss, Mokena, IL; 26. Charlie Manard, Eau Claire, WI; 27. Terry Shoppenhorst, WI; 28. Nick Hammer, Sun Praire, WI;

Qualifying ASA — 1. Eddie Hoffman, 19.160 sec, 117.432 MPH; 2. Jacob Goede, 19.295 sec, 116.611 MPH; 3. Nate Haseleue, 19.299 sec, 116.586 MPH; 4. Landon Cassill, 19.331 sec, 116.393 MPH; 5. Derek Thornm, 19.361 sec, 116.213 MPH; 6. Peter Cozzolino, 19.370 sec, 116.159 MPH; 7. Tom Gille, 19.377 sec, 116.117 MPH; 8. Trent Snyder, 19.416 sec, 115.884 MPH; 9. Mike Heiss, 19.425 sec, 115.830 MPH; 10. Charlie Menard, 19.426 sec, 115.824 MPH;

ASA General Motors Shoot Out — 1.Andy Hanson; 2. Trevor Stewart; 3. David Gentile; 4. Nick Schumacher; 5. Wes Griffin; 6.Brett Piontek; 7. Dennis Prutny; 8. Mike Osgar; 9. Alison Quick; 10. Josh Nelms; 11. Shane Morrissey; 12. Kevin Mccann; 13. Jamie Dorsey; 14. Joe Feadke; 15. Daniel Ouderkirk; 16. Aalex Pruett; 17. Steve Vaughn; 18. Earl Counter; 19. Micheal Marden; 20. Sean Murphy; 21. Jim Ross; 22. Kyle Hinrichs; 23. Ryan Carlson; 24. Dudley Fleck;

MID AMERICA STOCK CAR SERIES
Miller Genuine Draft 35 Feature (28 cars) — 1. Doug Brown, Savage,Mn; 2. Johnny Senerchia, New Lenox, IL; 3. Bobby Gutknecht, Oak Creek, WI; 4. Jeremy Spoonmore, Somonauk, IL; 5. James Swan, Lake Geneva, WI; 6. Jake Finney, Lakeville, MN; 7. Kenny Joosten, Wonder Lake, IL; 8. Justin Neisius, Eagan MN; 9. Nick Margec, Rosemount, MN; 10. Kevin Lutz, Lakeville, MN; 11. Paul Neisius, Hastings, MN; 12. Scott Null, Lake Mills, WI; 13. Tom Kamish, Elko, MN; 14. Andrew Kulka, Deerfield. WI; 15. Cliff Adee, Gilberts, IL; 16. Jim thorson, Sugar Grove, IL; 17. Jeff Tisler, Reedsville, WI; 18. Billy tuckwell, Peoria, IL; 19. George Schultz, Bristol, WI; 20. Lyle Nowak, Wausau, WI; 21. Kevin damrow, Manitowoc, WI; 22. Shawn Utphall, Racine, WI; 23. Kevin Lee, Cedar Rapids, IA; 24. Ron Weyer, Richfeild, WI; 25. Jerry Wenzel, Two Rivers, WI; 26. Randy Coghlan, Toddville, IA; 27. Mike Skaja, New Prauge, MN; 28. Ryan Rose, Burnsville, MN;

Qualifying — 1.Bobby Gutknecht; 2. Ryan Rose; 3. George Schultz; 4. Nick Murgic; 5. James Swan; 6. Kevin Lee; 7. Kevin Lutz; 8. Justin Neisius; 9. Jeremy Spoonmore; 10. Johnny Senerchia;

Heat 1 — 1.Billy Tuckwel, Peoria; 2. Lyle Nowak, Wausau;

Heat 2 — 1.Jerry Wenzel, Two Rivers; 2. Randy Coughlin, Cedar Rapids; 3. Paul Neisus, Hastings, MN; 4. Shawn Utphall, Racine; 5. Mike Skaja, New Prague;

Heat 3 — 1.Doug Brown, Savage, MN; 2. Tom Kamish, Elko, MN; 3. Kenny Joosten, Wonder Lake, IL; 4. Ron Weyer, Richfield; 5. Johnny Senerchia, New Lexon, IL;

Heat 4 — 1.Justin Neisius, Eagan, MN; 2. Nick Margec, Rosemount; 3. Kevin Lutz, Lakeville; 4. Bobby Gutknecht, Oak Creek; 5. George Schultz, Bristol;

Last Chance — 1. Jerry Wenzel, Two Rivers, MN; 2. Paul Neisius, Hastings, MN; 3. Scott Null, Lake Mills; 4. Randy Coghlan, Toddville, IA; 5. Shawn Utphall, Racine; 6. Mike Skaja, New Prague, MN; 7. Cliff Adee, Gilberts, IL; 8. Jeff Tisler, Reedsville; 9. Billy Tuckwell, Peoria, IL; 10. Kevfin Damrow, Manitowoc;