Eagle Raceway 6/2/18

By Greg Soukup

If you looked up ‘Perfect Night for Racing’ in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Saturday night at Eagle Raceway!! Temperatures started out in the low 80’s with lots of sun and a northerly breeze, cooling to the high 60’s by A Feature time.

The large crowd that showed up for Double Down Duel presented by Hormel and Miller Lite were treated to lots of racing thanks to the 160 cars that pulled into the pits. Despite 1 ¾” of rain the night before the track prep crew did their magic and by the time the finales rolled out there were 2 racing lines and plenty of action.

The only major incidents both occurred in the IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car B Feature. On the initial start there was a big mess going into turn 1, resulting in the #28 of Tom Belsky rolling over. On the second try another pile-up happened in turns 3 and 4 that had the 3G of Bill Garrow going up and over. Neither driver was seriously injured, but both cars were badly damaged.

In the IMCA Sport Mod A Feature Dana Deeke’s 36, the 18 of Dion Kovar, Cole Wayman in the 18T and Logan Thomsen’s 9T were the top 4 after the first lap. Thomsen moved up to third on lap 2 but gave the position back to Wayman the next time around. Kovar snagged the lead on lap 6. Deeke spun the next time around and Kovar retired. That put Wayman out front with Thomsen, the 27 of Anthony Kobus and Joe Feyen in the 25X the top 4. Kobus passed Thomsen on the restart and took the lead the next lap. Feyen got past Kobus after another circuit but lost the spot back to him the next lap. Also, the 40 of Shawn Harker moved up to fourth the same lap. Scott Bivens’ S56 stopped in turns 1 & 2 the next time around to bring out the yellow flag. 1 lap after the restart Harker advanced to third and took over the second spot the next lap. Lance Borgman cracked the top 4 in the 76 after another lap was in the books. With 4 circuits remaining Adam Vrbka’s 7V stopped on the back stretch as the caution lights were lit again. Borgman took third on the restart. The final change in the top 4 came on the final lap as Harker made a last-ditch effort for the win and passed Kobus coming out of turn 4 for the victory by a margin of just 33/1000’s of a second!!! Harker, Kobus, Borgman and Feyen ended up the top 4.

This was Harker’s 4^th win out of 5 races this season at Eagle Raceway. “OH BOY! THAT WAS CLOSE!! I knew it was close, and I thought I won but you never know when you’re coming to the checkered flag like that. I was being patient; just trying to work my way through there. Some people don’t see it, that it’s an 18-lap race and they want to win it on the first lap. I just tried to be patient. We had a problem with the car last night and thought we got it fixed, but we had another problem that came up tonight. I wasn’t even sure we could make it out for the heat race, but my guys jumped right in on it and got it fixed in time. I really have to thank my wife again; she was a trooper today. We had that problem and I needed parts from Lincoln. We live in Nebraska City and it’s an hour and 10 minutes away. She didn’t hesitate to jump in the car and head out to get what we needed, even though she had plans of her own. I just can’t thank her enough for doing that” he said. Harker’s sponsors include Speedway Motors, Johnny Saathoff with Jet Racing, Cole with Lakeside Landscaping, VP Heartland Fuels, Tex Cattle, Kyle Vanouver, D-Sign Shop and Patriot Crane and Rigging.

The Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks were the next Feature. Lap 1 saw Colby Kaspar’s 39C, the 92 of Don Hall Jr., Tyler Jackson in the 13T and Jeff Watts’ 66 out front. Watts passed Jackson for third on lap 4. Hall fell to the infield on lap 7, moving Watts to second, Jackson back to third and putting the 22 of Nick Beckman fourth. Tyler Saathoff’s 16T stopped at the top of turn 2 the next lap after losing a tire. Beckman spun out on the restart moving the 11B of Brett Saathoff to fourth. Roy Armstrong jumped up to third in the 6R with 8 to go as Jackson again fell back to fourth. Armstrong continued his march to the front, taking over second with 5 to go and moving up to the lead the next lap. 2 laps later Jackson took back the third spot and Dillon Richards put the 24R into fourth the next time around. The final top 4 were Armstrong, Watts, Jackson and Richards.

“The track was a little rough tonight, but I know that Roger did everything that he could with the weather conditions that we had; so, hats off to him. I want to say ‘Happy Birthday’ to Racine and thanks to Michelle also. We’ve been struggling a little bit this year. We’ve had good finishes, but just haven’t made it to victory lane. It was nice to get back there tonight. There’s a lot of fast car here at Eagle and a lot of good drivers. There’s great competition every week, no doubt about it. I want to thank my sponsors; Schmidt Machine, Hummer Contracting and NEAPCO. Thanks to my sister Bonnie, my girlfriend Jo and Ron for helping me in the pits”.

Jeff Schroyer’s 007 held the lead after the first lap of the Runner Freight IJCA Modified A Main with Nate Thompson’s 3T, the 81 of Mike Densberger and Jaxon Saathoff’s 96 rounding out the top 4. Lap 2 saw Dan Nelson put the 94 into fourth. Densberger passed Lineberry for second on lap 3 and grabbed the lead the next time around. Nelson was also on the move moving the third on lap 4 and advancing to second the next lap. Rik Gropp cracked the top 4 with 12 to go in the V45 and moved up to third the next circuit. Johnny Saathoff passed Gropp with 8 to go to put the 96J into fourth. Dustin Andersen looped the 8A in turns 3 & 4 with 5 to go. Jordan Grabouski, who had to transfer through the B Feature took over fourth in his #30 with 4 to go and vaulted into second after 2 more laps. The final change in the top 4 came on the last lap as Gropp again moved up to fourth. The final top 4 were Densberger, Grabouski, Nelson and Gropp.

This was Densberger’s first Eagle Raceway in quite a while and came from the 5^th starting spot. Densberger related “It’s been a long time; almost 3 years now. I knew there was a lot of fast cars behind me, so I wanted to get to the front and keep them behind me. It was a little rough tonight, but after how much rain we got last night you couldn’t ask for a better track. We set the car up for it and she was a rocket tonight”. Densberger’s sponsors include Johnny Saathoff with Jet Racing, Skytop Towers, Miller Farms, Dynamic Drivelines, Gana Trucking and Excavating, Neeman Refuse, Randy Ward and Jackie and the Niederhaus family.

Fred Johnson was first back to the flag stand in the ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compact A Main in the #69 followed by the 25 of Josh Johnson. Lap 2 saw Shawn Hein put the 5H into second with the 13J of Josh Young in third and Josh Johnson holding onto fourth. Zach Bohlmeyer passed Johnson on lap 5, making the 24Z fourth, but lost the spot back to Josh Johnson the next time around. Fred Johnson went extremely high with 8 to go moving Hein to first and Young to second. Bohlmeyer jumped to third with 5 to go and Steffen Oaks moved to fourth in the 17. Young snagged the top spot with 3 to go. Hein slowed on the final lap, making the top 4 young, Bohlmeyer, Jeff Creek in the 18X and Oaks. Bohlmeyer was disqualified in tech after the race, moving Creek and Bohlmeyer up and allowing Josh Johnson to take home the fourth spot.

This was Young’s first victory at Eagle Raceway in this his third year in the sport compacts and came from the second row outside on the starting grid. “That was my cousin Shawn and I battling there at the beginning. We always race each other tough; its always good competition. It was fun and a good race. Tonight wasn’t my type of track; I like a muddy track. But, we still got it done. Unfortunately, I ended up blowing my motor on the first corner of the cool-down lap. I want to thank my girlfriend Morgan, my mom and step-dad, Anthony and Ty” he stated. Young’s sponsors include Brown’s Masonry and Tree Spraying, Husker Rehab and Fester’s Bait and Tackle.

The IMCA Racesaver Sprint Cars then rolled onto the track for their finale. Paul Hendrickson’s 19J, the 0 of Chase Weiler, Gene Ackland in the 14G and Neil Nickolite in the 12N led the pack at the end of the first circuit. Ackland got sideways in turn 1 and ended up hopping the Armco guardrail in the air before coming to a halt on the grass inside the fence on all 4 wheels. A complete restart was then called for. The first official lap saw Weiler out front, the 7 of Toby Chapman second, Ryan King’s 93 third and Nickolite fourth. Chapman moved to the lead on lap 2 with King remaining in third and Hendrickson falling to fourth. Joey Danley got past Hendrickson the next, moved up to third after another circuit and grabbed second the next time around. Danley moved to the lead on lap 5 as Stu Snyder put the #5 into fourth. Snyder advanced to third the next lap. Despite heavy traffic Danley held off the field to the checkers. The final top 4 were Danley Chapman, Snyder and Tyler Drueke who took the #12 into fourth with four laps left.

Danley’s victory was his first this season, after suffering  several failures to begin the year. He said “Finally! It’s been a rough start for sure. I lost one motor already and had some other rough luck, but we finally put one together tonight. I initially started 11^th, but that wreck at the beginning helped us out a little bit. We just kind of set sail from there and drove it right to the front. That was some heavy traffic though. I thought I was going to lose the lead in traffic, but evidently I built up enough of a lead and that’s probably the only reason I held on there. I was struggling at the end. When I got out there in clean air that’s what won us the race because once I caught the lapped traffic I couldn’t figure out how to get around them”. Danley’s sponsors include Heiserman Flooring, Nissen Hardwood Floors, Automotive Services, Russell Shoulders Racing Engines, CleanRite Sweeping and Empire Fencing.

Next Saturday is Color Me Lucky Night, presented by Runner Freight and Accelerated Graphx. Twinky the Clown will be there from 5:30 to 7:30. There will be a free kids Color Run during intermission.

Front gates open at 5:15 with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6:30. Adult admission is $10, youths 6-12 are just $5 and children 5 and under are free.

The Racesaver Sprint Cars, Runner Freight Modifieds, Purdue University Sport Modifieds, Valentino’s Hobby Stocks and ATV Motorsports Sport Compacts will all be in competition.

Pit gates open at 4 P.M. with pit passes costing $25.

RESULTS:

IMCA Hobby Stock A-Feature 1. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 2. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 3. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 4. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 5. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 6. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 7. Casey Moyer Auburn, Ne. 8. Justin Busboom Lincoln, Ne. 9. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 10. Colby Kaspar Columbus, Ne. 11. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne. 12. Tim Lapointe Lincoln, Ne. 13. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 14. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne. 15. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne. 16. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 17. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 18. Don Hall Jr Lincoln, Ne. 19. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 20. Tyler Saathoff Holland, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock B-Feature 1. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 2. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne. 3. Justin Busboom Lincoln, Ne. 4. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne. 5. Brooke Fluckiger(r) Columbus, Ne. 6. Michael Wade Dorchester, Ne. 7. Chantel Bade Lincoln, Ne. 8. Jamie Bruce Lincoln, Ne. 9. Jonathon Taper Beatrice, Ne. 10. Brenden Helms(r) Auburn, Ne. 11. Anthony Petersen Brock, Ne. 12. Troy Dowty Fremont, Ne. 13. Roger Timperley Tekamah, Ne. 14. Robert Gould Eagle, Ne. DNS. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 1 1. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 2. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 3. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 4. Casey Moyer Auburn, Ne. 5. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne. 6. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne. 7. Brenden Helms(r) Auburn, Ne. DNS. Robert Gould Eagle, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 2 1. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 2. Tyler Saathoff Holland, Ne. 3. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 4. Tim Lapointe Lincoln, Ne. 5. Jonathon Taper Beatrice, Ne. 6. Michael Wade Dorchester, Ne. 7. Brooke Fluckiger(r) Columbus, Ne. 8. Jamie Bruce Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 3 1. Don Hall Jr Lincoln, Ne. 2. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 3. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne. 4. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 5. Anthony Petersen Brock, Ne. 6. Roger Timperley Tekamah, Ne. 7. Chantel Bade Lincoln, Ne. 8. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 4 1. Colby Kaspar Columbus, Ne. 2. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 3. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 4. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 5. Justin Busboom Lincoln, Ne. 6. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 7. Troy Dowty Fremont, Ne.

IMCA Modified A-Feature 1. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 2. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne. 3. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 4. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 5. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 6. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 7. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 8. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 9. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 10. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 11. Trevor Baker Omaha, Ne. 12. Kale Smith Davenport, Ne. 13. Scott Smith Davenport, Ne. 14. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 15. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 16. Terry Hurt Ft. Calhoun, Ne. 17. Mike Lineberry Fremont, Ne. 18. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 19. Brandon Spanjer Crete, Ne. 20. Jeff Schroyer Elkhorn, Ne.

IMCA Modified B-Feature 1. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne. 2. Scott Smith Davenport, Ne. 3. Brandon Spanjer Crete, Ne. 4. Terry Hurt Ft. Calhoun, Ne. 5. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 6. Peter Shoup Lincoln, Ne. 7. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 8. Ken Eckhoff Hooper, Ne. 9. Kevin Kloke(r) David City, Ne. 10. Bob Ryan Fremont, Ne. 11. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne. DNS. Ashley Schaaf Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 1 1. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 2. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 3. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 4. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 5. Trevor Baker Omaha, Ne. 6. Kevin Kloke(r) David City, Ne. 7. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne. 8. Bob Ryan Fremont, Ne. 9. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne. DQ. Brandon Spanjer Crete, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 2 1. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 2. Mike Lineberry Fremont, Ne. 3. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 4. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 5. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 6. Terry Hurt Ft. Calhoun, Ne. 7. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 8. Ashley Schaaf Lincoln, Ne. 9. Ken Eckhoff Hooper, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 3 1. Jeff Schroyer Elkhorn, Ne. 2. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 3. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 4. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 5. Kale Smith Davenport, Ne. 6. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 7. Scott Smith Davenport, Ne. 8. Peter Shoup Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact A-Feature 1. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 2. Jeff Creek Beatrice, Ne. 3. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 4. Josh Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 5. Shawn Hein Beatrice, Ne. 6. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 7. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 8. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 9. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 10. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 11. David Norquest York, Ne. 12. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 13. Kyle Owen Nebraska City, Ne. 14. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne. 15. Jeremy Bohlen Percival, Ia. 16. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 17. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 18. Terry Tritt York, Ne. DNS. Drake Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. DQ. Zach Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact B-Feature 1. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne. 2. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 3. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 4. Jeremy Bohlen Percival, Ia. 5. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne. 6. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 7. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 8. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 9. Drew Grobeck Omaha, Ne. 10. Jared Jackson Crete, Ne. 11. Bryan Vannausdle Nebraska City, Ne. 12. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 13. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. 14. Brad Gallagher Plattsmouth, Ne. 15. Kelly Petersen(r) DNS. Josh Black Beatrice, Ne. DNS. Jeffrey Scott Blue Springs, Ne. DNS. Noah Boller Beatrice, Ne. DNS. Adam Reifler Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 1 1. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 2. Shawn Hein Beatrice, Ne. 3. Kyle Owen Nebraska City, Ne. 4. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 5. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. 6. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 7. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 8. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 9. Jared Jackson Crete, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 2 1. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 2. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 3. Josh Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 4. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 5. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 6. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne. 7. Jeremy Bohlen Percival, Ia. 8. Kelly Petersen(r) 9. Drew Grobeck Omaha, Ne.

 IMCA Sport Compact Heat 3 1. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 2. Zach Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 3. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 4. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 5. Josh Black Beatrice, Ne. 6. Jeffrey Scott Blue Springs, Ne. 7. Noah Boller Beatrice, Ne. 8. Brad Gallagher Plattsmouth, Ne. 9. Adam Reifler Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 4 1. David Norquest York, Ne. 2. Drake Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 3. Jeff Creek Beatrice, Ne. 4. Terry Tritt York, Ne. 5. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 6. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 7. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne. 8. Bryan Vannausdle Nebraska City, Ne.

IMCA SportMod A-Feature 1. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 2. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 3. Lance Borgman Beatrice, Ne. 4. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 5. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 6. Logan Thomsen Lincoln, Ne. 7. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 8. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 9. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 10. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 11. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. 12. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 13. Lee Horky Fairbury, Ne. 14. Jeremy Baker Nebraska City, Ne. 15. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 16. Gunnar Pike South Bend, Ne. 17. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 18. Jason Harms David City, Ne. 19. Scott Bivens Waverly, Ne. 20. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne.

IMCA SportMod B-Feature 1. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 2. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 3. Jason Harms David City, Ne. 4. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 5. Nick Morris Bellevue, Ne. 6. Tyler Nerud 7. Roger Sluka Lincoln, Ne. 8. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 9. Ahnna Schouten Blair, Ne. 10. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne. 11. Eric Wilcox 12. Brock Curtis Papillion, Ne. 13. Terry Callender Lincoln, Ne. 14. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. 15. Beau Riffel(r) Fremont, Ne. 16. Kyle Trout Bellevue, Ne. 17. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 18. Bradley Schreiner(r) Weeping Water, Ne. 19. Joe Schidler Omaha, Ne. DNS. Jason Heaps Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 1 1. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 2. Lance Borgman Beatrice, Ne. 3. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 4. Jeremy Baker Nebraska City, Ne. 5. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 6. Joe Schidler Omaha, Ne. 7. Brock Curtis Papillion, Ne. 8. Terry Callender Lincoln, Ne. 9. Bradley Schreiner(r) Weeping Water, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 2 1. Gunnar Pike South Bend, Ne. 2. Lee Horky Fairbury, Ne. 3. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 4. Scott Bivens Waverly, Ne. 5. Nick Morris Bellevue, Ne. 6. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 7. Tyler Nerud 8. Kyle Trout Bellevue, Ne. 9. Eric Wilcox

IMCA SportMod Heat 3 1. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 2. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 3. Logan Thomsen Lincoln, Ne. 4. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 5. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 6. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. 7. Ahnna Schouten Blair, Ne. 8. Jason Heaps Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 4 1. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 2. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 3. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. 4. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 5. Jason Harms David City, Ne. 6. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 7. Roger Sluka Lincoln, Ne. 8. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne. 9. Beau Riffel(r) Fremont, Ne.

IMCA Sprint A-Feature 1. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 2. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 3. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 4. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 5. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 6. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 7. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 8. Trevor Grossenbacher Hickman, Ne. 9. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 10. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 11. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 12. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 13. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 14. Kaleb Johnson Sioux Falls, Sd. 15. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne. 16. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 17. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 18. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 19. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 20. Lee Bowes Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint B-Feature 1. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 2. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 3. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 4. Kaleb Johnson Sioux Falls, Sd. 5. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne. 6. Dan Satriano Papillion, Ne. 7. Boyd Peterson Ithaca, Ne. 8. Dwight Carter Lincoln, Ne. 9. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 10. Keith Dragoo Greenwood, Ne. 11. Rodney Droud Lincoln, Ne. 12. Bill Garrow Lincoln, Ne. 13. Tom Belsky North Platte, Ne. 14. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 15. Nate Johnson Hastings, Ne. 16. Jason Miller Omaha, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 1 1. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 2. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 3. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 4. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 5. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 6. Dwight Carter Lincoln, Ne. 7. Tom Belsky North Platte, Ne. DQ. Dan Satriano Papillion, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 2 1. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 2. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 3. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne. 4. Lee Bowes Lincoln, Ne. 5. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. Rodney Droud Lincoln, Ne. 7. Jason Miller Omaha, Ne. DQ. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 3 1. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 2. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 3. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 4. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 5. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 6. Boyd Peterson Ithaca, Ne. 7. Kaleb Johnson Sioux Falls, Sd. 8. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 4 1. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 2. Trevor Grossenbacher Hickman, Ne. 3. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 4. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 5. Keith Dragoo Greenwood, Ne. 6. Bill Garrow Lincoln, Ne. 7. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 8. Nate Johnson Hastings, Ne.

Eagle Raceway 5/26/18

By Greg Soukup

Saturday night was Memorial Day Lucky-Ganza, presented by Great Clips and Pro Rolloffs at Eagle Raceway. It also was Driver Appreciation Night since last week’s action was claimed by Mother Nature. That meant an overflow crowd packed the stands, hungry for some racing action. When you have 163 cars running 15 heats, 4 B Features and 5 A Mains on a track that had been baked by a blazing sun and near 100- degree temperatures you sometimes have conditions that aren’t ideal. But, a little work at intermission had lap times actually lower as the night ended.

In the 4^th heat for the ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compacts a tire popped on the 32X of Nathan Wahlstrom and the car ended up rolling over a couple times. Then, at the start of the IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car B Feature Ryan King’s 93 ended up flipping in turn 1. Neither driver was seriously injured.

Dion Kovar’s 18, the 25 of Gunnar Pike, Trevor Noonan in the 66 and Hunter Weber’s 99W were the top 4 after the first circuit of the Purdue University IMCA Sport Modified A Feature. Joe Feyen passed Weber on lap 3 to put the 25X into fourth. Feyen moved up to third 2 laps later and on lap 9 advanced to second. Noonan spun in turns 1 & 2 with 8 to go, bringing out the caution. That put the 99RE of Arie Schouten into fourth. Shawn Harker got around Schouten on the restart, putting the 40 into fourth before moving to third the following lap. Harker vaulted into the lead with 4 to go as Lee Horky put his #7 into fourth. Kovar pulled off with 3 circuits remaining, moving Schouten back to fourth. Brock Curtis brought out the final caution of the race when his 18C slowed with 2 to go. The top 4 were Harker, Feyen, Schouten and Horky.

This was Harker’s third win in 4 nights of competition. I asked him what his secret was. Harker said “There’s no secret. I work hard on my stuff, I drive hard, and Eagle just suits my driving style. I make the right changes during the night and that makes the difference. I’ve got a really good team behind me too; one of the best teams you could have in fact, to make the car go and win races every week. I want to thank my wife first. She finally made it out to the races after not wanting to come because he said she was bad luck. That was just a myth, because we proved that we could win here. My son Preston, my dad Al and Jack. They all help me out a lot. Of course, all of my sponsors are what lets us come out and win races”. Harker’s sponsors include Speedway Motors, Johnny Saathoff with Jet Racing, Cole with Lakeside Landscaping, VP Heartland Fuels, Tex Cattle, Kyle Vanouver, D-Sign Shop and Patriot Crane and Rigging.

Tim LaPointe’s 18, the 13T of Tyler Jackson, Brian Lemke in the 28L and Don Hall Jr. were the first 4 back to the flag stand on the initial lap of the Valentino’s ICA Hobby Stock A. Cheyenne Purchase put the 22C into third on lap 2 with Lemke falling to fourth. David Carter passed Lemke on lap 4 to put the 2C into the fourth position. Purchase moved up to second the next time around before Carter passed her on the next circuit Jackson moving up to third and Purchase falling to fourth. Purchase passed Jackson after another lap and Carter overtook LaPointe for the lead. Jeff Ware put the 83 into fourth the next time around and moved up to third after another lap with Jeff Watts grabbing fourth in the 66. Ware advanced to second the following lap. Roy Armstrong’s 6R cracked the top 4 with 6 laps left. Watts stopped at the top of 3 & 4 the following lap and the yellow flag flew. Ware used the restart to move to the lead. The final caution came with 4 to go as a huge pile-up occurred in turn 4, collecting numerous cars. The top 4 all held their spots to the finish with the final showing Ware first, Carter Second, Armstrong third and LaPointe fourth.

Ware, like Harker won his third race out of 4 outings at America’s Home Track. “I don’t know what to say any more. The car is FAST!! That’s what we know right now. We went 3 in a row this weekend for the hat trick. We started in our usual spot, 6^th row outside. That’s a long way to go every week. I need to thank Charger Chassis. I think they’re the main reason we’re so good right now. This car is absolutely phenomenal”. Ware’s other sponsors include Dewine Mechanical, Kula Repair T & R Auto Repair and Demon Decals.

The Runner Freight IMCA Modified Main saw Mike Densberger in the 81, the 96 of Jaxon Saathoff, Dan Nelson’s 94 and th3 30 of Jordan Grabouski lead the initial circuit. Justin Wulf’s 86 and the 3T of Nate Thompson spun in turn 2 on lap 2. Nelson moved to second on the restart. Mike Lineberry’s 72 and the 5S of Bob Zoubek looped it in turn 4 the next lap. Grabouski advanced to third on the restart and moved up to second 2 laps later. Debris was spotted on the track the next time around. With 13 circuits remaining Johnny Saathoff put the 96J into fourth, losing the spot to the 21H of Shane Hiatt 2 laps later. Grabouski snagged the lead with 8 left. Jared Deterding looped the 13J in turn 2 with 6 to go. The final change in the top 4 came with 4 laps left as Hiatt moved to third. That made the final top 4 Grabouski, Densberger, Hiatt and Nelson.

I kidded Grabouski that for a non-regular he was there an awful lot. “We love coming up here and having fun! We’ve been keeping it in one piece so far, and the car’s been working really good. It’s always so much fun to come up here; especially when there’s so many people in the stands like tonight. It’s great to see all of the fans, all of the kids showing their support for Eagle Raceway: stated Grabouski.

The ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compact finale saw Jeff Creek’s 18X lead lap 1 followed by Kyle Grobeck’s 42G, the 16W of Bryce Walker and the 3T of Trenten Fugett. Fugett moved up to third on lap 2. A car spun in turn 3 on lap 3, slowing the action. Nick Lindblad put the 26 into fourth on the restart. With 11 laps left Drake Bohlmeyer put the 24 into third as Lindblad held onto fourth. Zach Bohlmeyer passed Lindblad 2 laps later, putting the 24Z into fourth. Zach Bohlmeyer moved up to third with 7 to go. Walker’s racer stopped at the top of turn 2 with 2 laps remaining. Zach Bohlmeyer moved to second on the restart, Drake Bohlmeyer held third and Lindblad moved back to fourth. At the end it was Creek, Zach Bohlmeyer, Drake Bohlmeyer and Lindblad.

This was Creek’s first Eagle Raceway victory in his first year back after taking a while away from racing. He related “I really like Eagle. It’s a great place to race. I want to thank Ideus Tree Service, Brian Hutchison Roofing, Arbor State Pharmacy and Fester’s Bait and Tackle. A big thank you to Dillon Richards and Levi and Meghan Fralin”.

The IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car finale saw Mark Pace the first back to the flag stand in his 40X, Doug Lovegrove’s 1 second, Mike Boston third in the 51 and Gene Ackland’s 14G fourth. Joey Danley passed Ackland on lap 2 in the 14. Boston moved up to second on lap 11 and Danley followed him into third with Toby Chapman putting the #7 into fourth. Trey Gropp looped the 54 in turn 4 on lap 13. Danley and Chapman both passed Boston with 9 to go. Danny Nekolite spun out in turns 3 & 4 with 4 to go, slowing the action for a final time. From there to the checkers Pace extended his lead with the final top 4 being Pace, Danley, Chapman and Boston.

One of the true joys in my position is being able to interview drivers who are over the moon happy after finally getting their first victory at Eagle Raceway, and tonight with Pace was a prime example. Although he spent a number of years in the 360 division at Eagle, he had never managed to snag a victory. He has spent quite a few years away from the sport but proved tonight that he still had the knack. “The last time I was here was 2 years ago for the Racesaver Nationals. I started 25^th and got up to ninth, winning the hard charger. That’s the last time I was in a sprinter” he said. I asked what prompted him to come back to racing at Eagle. He stated “These guys (The Bogues) wouldn’t let me not come back. They told me ‘You’re our driver’, so I came back into town just for this. I’m loving life right now; this is unbelievable. It’s been a long time in the making. 2006 is when I started racing 360’s, and I was close so many times. So many seconds, so many thirds and so many wrecked race cars. Now we parked it tonight on the front stretch, finally! I love a dry-slick race track like we had tonight. Whenever a track takes rubber I always smell it first and get right into it. It makes you a driver! I also like a heavy track where it’s elbows up, but this kind of track is more technique. I can’t thank the Bogues enough for giving me the chance to step back into a sprint car, and they gave me a great one for sure”. Pace’s sponsors include Husker Lock and Key, Harris Decals, Penelope’s ‘Lil Café, Vogt Poured Walls, Randy’s Road House, Conklin and Benton Foundations.

Following the regular features Pro Roloffs put on a special match race. The top 2 in points in all 5 of the regular weekly classes of cars raced for a top prize of $1,000. The racing was handicapped by the number of laps they had to run. The ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compacts had to run 11 laps, the Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks ran 12 laps, The Purdue University IMCA Sport Modifieds raced 13 laps, the Runner Freight IMCA Modifieds had to make 14 circuits and the IMCA Racesaver Sprints had to complete 15 laps. All the cars competed at the same time, navigating the same traffic. Zach Bohlemeyer’s 24Z Sport Compact took home the big money, showing that the racers at Eagle Raceway are the best there are!!

Next weekend Hormel presents Double Down Duel. Happy D Klown will be there from 5:30 to 7:30. The 50/50 raffle will benefit the JDRF.

Front gates open at 5:15 with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6:30. Adult admission is $10, youths 6-12 are just $5 and children 5 and under are free.

As always it will be IMCA racing with the Racesaver Sprint Cars, Runner Freight Modifieds, Purdue University Sport Modifieds, Valentino’s Hobby Stocks and ATV Motorsports Sport Compacts.

Pit gates open at 4 P.M. with pit passes costing $25.

RESULTS:

IMCA Hobby Stock A-Feature 1. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 2. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 3. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 4. Tim Lapointe Lincoln, Ne. 5. Tyler Saathoff Holland, Ne. 6. Justin Busboom Lincoln, Ne. 7. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 8. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 9. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 10. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 11. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 12. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 13. Casey Moyer Auburn, Ne. 14. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne. 15. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 16. Ben Becher Lincoln, Ne. 17. Cheyenne Purchase Papillion, Ne. 18. Brian Lemke(r) Geneva, Ne. 19. Don Hall Jr Lincoln, Ne. 20. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock B-Feature 1. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 2. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 3. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 4. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne. 5. Lance Todd Lincoln, Ne. 6. Jeremy Brandt Wilber, Ne. 7. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 8. Anthony Petersen Brock, Ne. 9. Allyn Shiveley Lincoln, Ne. 10. Chantel Bade Lincoln, Ne. 11. Eric Chab Dewitt, Ne. 12. Troy Dowty Fremont, Ne. 13. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne. 14. Brooke Fluckiger(r) Columbus, Ne. 15. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne. 16. Brenden Helms(r) Auburn, Ne. DNS. Jamie Bruce Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 1 1. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 2. Brian Lemke(r) Geneva, Ne. 3. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 4. Ben Becher Lincoln, Ne. 5. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 6. Anthony Petersen Brock, Ne. 7. Jeremy Brandt Wilber, Ne. 8. Brooke Fluckiger(r) Columbus, Ne. 9. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 2 1. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 2. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 3. Tim Lapointe Lincoln, Ne. 4. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 5. Allyn Shiveley Lincoln, Ne. 6. Jamie Bruce Lincoln, Ne. 7. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne. 8. Brenden Helms(r) Auburn, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 3 1. Justin Busboom Lincoln, Ne. 2. Cheyenne Purchase Papillion, Ne. 3. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 4. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 5. Troy Dowty Fremont, Ne. 6. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 7. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 8. Lance Todd Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 4 1. Don Hall Jr Lincoln, Ne. 2. Casey Moyer Auburn, Ne. 3. Tyler Saathoff Holland, Ne. 4. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 5. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 6. Chantel Bade Lincoln, Ne. 7. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne. 8. Eric Chab Dewitt, Ne.

IMCA Modified A-Feature 1. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne. 2. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 3. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 4. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 5. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 6. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 7. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 8. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 9. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 10. Jeff Schroyer Elkhorn, Ne. 11. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 12. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 13. Trevor Baker Omaha, Ne. 14. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 15. Jason Brinkman Dewitt, Ne. 16. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 17. Pat Wheeler Omaha, Ne. 18. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne. 19. Mike Lineberry Fremont, Ne. 20. Chevy Hadan Bennington, Ne.

IMCA Modified B-Feature 1. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 2. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 3. Jason Brinkman Dewitt, Ne. 4. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 5. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne. 6. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne. 7. Eric McMillan Wilber, Ne. 8. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 9. Ken Eckhoff Hooper, Ne. 10. Peter Shoup Lincoln, Ne. 11. Kevin Kloke(r) David City, Ne. DNS. Bob Ryan Fremont, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 1 1. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne. 2. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 3. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 4. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 5. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 6. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 7. Ken Eckhoff Hooper, Ne. 8. Peter Shoup Lincoln, Ne. 9. Bob Ryan Fremont, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 2 1. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 2. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 3. Trevor Baker Omaha, Ne. 4. Jeff Schroyer Elkhorn, Ne. 5. Pat Wheeler Omaha, Ne. 6. Jason Brinkman Dewitt, Ne. 7. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 8. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne. 9. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 3 1. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 2. Mike Lineberry Fremont, Ne. 3. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 4. Chevy Hadan Bennington, Ne. 5. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 6. Kevin Kloke(r) David City, Ne. 7. Eric McMillan Wilber, Ne. 8. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 9. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact A-Feature 1. Jeff Creek Beatrice, Ne. 2. Zach Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 3. Drake Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 4. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 5. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 6. Shawn Hein Beatrice, Ne. 7. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 8. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 9. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 10. Josh Black Beatrice, Ne. 11. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 12. Bryan Vannausdle Nebraska City, Ne. 13. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 14. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 15. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 16. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 17. Bryce Walker(r) Omaha, Ne. 18. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 19. Josh Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 20. Allie Hover Bellevue, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact B-Feature 1. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 2. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 3. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 4. Bryan Vannausdle Nebraska City, Ne. 5. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne. 6. Dan Markham Plattsmouth, Ne. 7. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. 8. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 9. Kelly Petersen(r) 10. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 11. Drew Grobeck Omaha, Ne. 12. Adam Reifler Lincoln, Ne. 13. Brian Haller Hastings, Ne. 14. Ahndreya Roberts Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Kyle Kimball(r) Nemaha, Ne. DNS. Brad Gallagher Plattsmouth, Ne. DNS. Robert Greser Fremont, Ne. DNS. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 1 1. Shawn Hein Beatrice, Ne. 2. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 3. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 4. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 5. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. 6. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 7. Kyle Kimball(r) Nemaha, Ne. 8. Robert Greser Fremont, Ne. 9. Kelly Petersen(r)

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 2 1. Jeff Creek Beatrice, Ne. 2. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 3. Zach Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 4. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 5. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 6. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 7. Drew Grobeck Omaha, Ne. 8. Brian Haller Hastings, Ne. 9. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 3 1. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 2. Bryce Walker(r) Omaha, Ne. 3. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 4. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 5. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 6. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 7. Brad Gallagher Plattsmouth, Ne. 8. Ahndreya Roberts Lincoln, Ne. 9. Adam Reifler Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 4 1. Drake Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 2. Allie Hover Bellevue, Ne. 3. Josh Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 4. Josh Black Beatrice, Ne. 5. Bryan Vannausdle Nebraska City, Ne. 6. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 7. Dan Markham Plattsmouth, Ne. 8. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA SportMod A-Feature 1. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 2. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 3. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 4. Lee Horky Fairbury, Ne. 5. Dillon Schultz(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. Gunnar Pike South Bend, Ne. 7. Lance Borgman Beatrice, Ne. 8. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 9. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 10. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 11. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 12. Scott Bivens Waverly, Ne. 13. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 14. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 15. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 16. Jeremy Baker Nebraska City, Ne. 17. Randy Fox Lincoln, Ne. 18. Brock Curtis Papillion, Ne. 19. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 20. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne.

IMCA SportMod B-Feature 1. Dillon Schultz(r) Lincoln, Ne. 2. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 3. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 4. Jeremy Baker Nebraska City, Ne. 5. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne. 6. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. 7. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 8. Eric Wilcox 9. Nick Morris Bellevue, Ne. 10. Beau Riffel(r) Fremont, Ne. 11. Ahnna Schouten Blair, Ne. 12. Bradley Schreiner(r) Weeping Water, Ne. 13. Terry Callender Lincoln, Ne. 14. Jeremy Down Nebraska City, Ne. 15. Kyle Trout Bellevue, Ne. 16. Jason Heaps Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. DNS. Logan Thomsen Lincoln, Ne.

 IMCA SportMod Heat 1 1. Lee Horky Fairbury, Ne. 2. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 3. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 4. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 5. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 6. Dillon Schultz(r) Lincoln, Ne. 7. Bradley Schreiner(r) Weeping Water, Ne. 8. Terry Callender Lincoln, Ne. 9. Kyle Trout Bellevue, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 2 1. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 2. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 3. Lance Borgman Beatrice, Ne. 4. Brock Curtis Papillion, Ne. 5. Eric Wilcox 6. Nick Morris Bellevue, Ne. 7. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 8. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 9. Logan Thomsen Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 3 1. Gunnar Pike South Bend, Ne. 2. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 3. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 4. Scott Bivens Waverly, Ne. 5. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne. 6. Jeremy Baker Nebraska City, Ne. 7. Jason Heaps Lincoln, Ne. 8. Jeremy Down Nebraska City, Ne. DNS. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne.

 IMCA SportMod Heat 4 1. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 2. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 3. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 4. Randy Fox Lincoln, Ne. 5. Beau Riffel(r) Fremont, Ne. 6. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. 7. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 8. Ahnna Schouten Blair, Ne.

IMCA Sprint A-Feature 1. Mark Pace Lincoln, Ne. 2. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 3. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 4. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 5. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 6. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 7. Jason Danley Lincoln, Ne. 8. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 9. Trevor Grossenbacher Hickman, Ne. 10. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 11. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 12. Lee Bowes Lincoln, Ne. 13. Danny Nekolite O'neill, Ne. 14. Bill Garrow Lincoln, Ne. 15. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 16. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 17. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 18. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 19. Nate Johnson Hastings, Ne. 20. Jimmy Grasso Omaha, Ne.

IMCA Sprint B-Feature 1. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 2. Jimmy Grasso Omaha, Ne. 3. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 4. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 5. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 6. Matt Richards Lincoln, Ne. 7. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 8. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne. 9. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 10. Dan Satriano Papillion, Ne. 11. Boyd Peterson Ithaca, Ne. 12. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 13. Brandon Horton Omaha, Ne. 14. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 15. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne. 16. Jason Miller Omaha, Ne. 17. Dwight Carter Lincoln, Ne. 18. Ryan King Bennet, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 1 1. Trevor Grossenbacher Hickman, Ne. 2. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 3. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 4. Lee Bowes Lincoln, Ne. 5. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 6. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 7. Matt Richards Lincoln, Ne. 8. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne. 9. Dwight Carter Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 2 1. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 2. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 3. Bill Garrow Lincoln, Ne. 4. Nate Johnson Hastings, Ne. 5. Jimmy Grasso Omaha, Ne. 6. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne. 7. Brandon Horton Omaha, Ne. 8. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 9. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 3 1. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 2. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 3. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 4. Danny Nekolite O'neill, Ne. 5. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 7. Boyd Peterson Ithaca, Ne. 8. Jason Miller Omaha, Ne.

 IMCA Sprint Heat 4 1. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 2. Mark Pace Lincoln, Ne. 3. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 4. Jason Danley Lincoln, Ne. 5. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. Dan Satriano Papillion, Ne. 7. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 8. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne.

May 12th at Eagle Raceway

Here is the story and results from Saturday night at Eagle Raceway.

By Greg Soukup

Despite cloudy skies, cool temperatures and a cold north breeze, a large crowd showed up for Queen of Hearts Ladies Night-A Mother’s Day Tribute Saturday night.

Whether or not there was even going to be racing was up in the air until the afternoon due to heavy rain overnight Friday into Saturday. But the crack Eagle Raceway track prep crew came through with flying colors; giving the racers an extremely fast surface to compete on. With almost all of the other area tracks having their nights fall to Mother Nature, extra teams came to America’s Home Track putting a total of 166 race cars in the pits.

In the ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compact B Feature Jared Jackson’s #98 ended up rolling over in turns 1 & 2 and being clipped by another racer as the pack passed him. As the cars rounded turn 1 on lap 2 of the IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car B Feature the 19JR of Paul Hendrickson went up and over the right rear tire of Shayle Bade’s 03 and ended up heading into the implement tire at the entrance to the pits, sending his racer flying through the air into the pits and ending up on its wing. In the ensuing melee, Nate Weiler’s 4W ended up flipping in turns 1 and 2. None of the drivers was seriously injured.

Cole Wayman was first back to the flag stand on the first lap of the Purdue University IMCA Sport Modified A Main in the 18T with Trevor Noonan’s 66, the 36 of Dana Deeke and Mary Lenz’s 17 rounding out the top 4. Gunnar Pike looped the 25 in turns 3 & 4 on lap 2. Lenz took advantage of the restart to move up to third as Lance Borgman put the 76 into fourth. Borgman moved up to third the next time around and Noonan grabbed the lead after another circuit. A car stopped in turn 3 the next lap, brining out a caution. Borgman moved to second on the restart. Colby Langenberg looped the 1J  at the bottom of turn 4 with 4 laps remaining and the yellow flag flew again. Lee Horky put the #7 into fourth on the restart. The final position change in the top 4 came with 2 laps to go as Borgman moved to the lead, making the top 4 Borgman, Noonan, Wayman and Horky.

This was Borgman’s  3^rd win on the season at Eagle Raceway, having swept both nights of the Icebreaker Challenge. His victory came from the 10^th spot on the starting grid. “It was a LONG day! We got rained out at another track, so we decided to come here. It worked out well, because the accommodated us and let us start last in the fourth heat so we could get everything done in time. The track had a lot of moisture, but that’s what you get when it rained like it did. The crew did a great job getting the races in! As long as you could miss the rough spots you could really get around pretty good. If it wasn’t for that late race caution though Trevor was gone. He drove a heck of a race, and I just got him on that restart. Without that caution, he would have won it” Borgman said. Borgman’s sponsors include Hergott Farms, Penner Insurance, Coordsen Farms, Jordan Grabouski, Novotny Ag, Snyder Car Care, Wehrs Machine and Biggs Sports Bar.

Next was the finale for the Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks. The 38C of Casey Moyer, Don Hall’s 92, Khrysta Stransky in the 39 and the 46 of Ryan Gilland led the pack after 1 lap. Roy Armstrong jumped into third in his 6R on lap 3 as Gilland held onto fourth. There was a yellow flag on lap 11 for debris in turn 2. Armstrong and Gilland both moved up a spot on the restart with Jeff Watts’ 66 taking over the fourth spot. Watts fell out the next lap in a cloud of smoke, putting Hall back in fourth. Hall lost the spot to the 62 of Justin Busboom the next time around. Albert Kiihne passed Busboom with 7 to go, putting the 85 into fourth. 1 more circuit was in the books when another debris caution was called. Kiihne passed Gilland with 2 laps left, making the final top 4 Moyer, Armstrong, Kiihne and Gilland.

This was only Moyer’s 2^nd Eagle Raceway victory. “The last one was in 2012, so it’s been awhile. We took a few years off, but we’re back now. We started front row, outside which was a good place to start tonight. The track wasn’t bad tonight considering all of the rain. Of course, you had that rough spot in turn 1, but you just had to navigate around that. That was the key tonight, I think. The track was absolutely plenty fast though. It was a great race. I saw Roy coming up during a caution. I looked up at the scoreboard and saw that he was right behind me. He pulled up beside me just to let me know that he was there, so I knew that I had to stay on it. I need to thank my uncles, Ron and Harold and my Dad Ray. Also, Merz Ink for the great wrap. I think that’s what won it for us tonight. It looks good to go fast” stated Moyer. Moyer’s sponsors include Peterson Auto Repair, Peterson Towing, El Portal, Whiskey Run Bar, Zach’s Bar, Bernard Real Estate, Drake Communications, Drakes Sharpening and Taylor Concrete Pumping.

The Runner Freight IMCA Modifieds were next on the track for their feature. Mike Lineberry’s 72, the 30 of Jordan Grabouski, Jaxon Saathoff in the 96 and Chad Andersen’s 8A were the first four back to the flag stand. Andersen and Johnny Saathoff in the 96J both passed Jaxon Saathoff for third and fourth on lap 2. Grabouski took over the lead as both he and Andersen moved to first and second with Lineberry and Johnny Saathoff holding third and fourth. Randy Foote spun the 37 out on lap 6 for a caution. On the restart someone made contact with the start cone, resetting everything. Johnny Saathoff moved to third on the restart and advanced to second with 12 to go as Bob Zoubek put the 5S into fourth. There were 9 circuits remaining when Andersen passed Johnny Saathoff for second. The next time around Zoubek moved up to third. Jaxon Saathoff came to a halt at the top of turn 4 the next lap for the final slowing of the action. Dustin Andersen put the 8A into fourth with 3 laps left, making the final top 4 Grabouski, Chad Andersen, Zoubek and Dustin Andersen.

“We made a REALLY fast trip from Iowa to Eagle, Nebraska! We left there at 1:05 this afternoon and pulled in here at about 6:15. I think we were really hauling!! Me and Borgman both came in my hauler, and we both won, so that was really fun. It was definitely well worth the trip. The last minute decision to come here paid off. The track was kind of cowboy style tonight, but that figures with the rain we had. There was some really good racing in the sprint car feature though” related Grabouski.

The ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compact A Main saw Justin Callender lead the pack after 1 lap in the 13Bs with Josh Young’s 13J, Josh Black in the 84 and Steffen Oaks’ 17 rounding out the top 4. Devin Bruce’s 52D made hard contact with the front stretch wall on lap 2, going up on 2 wheels and hanging up on the wall. Racing resumed after his racer was lowered back onto its wheels and taken to the pits. Oaks moved past Black on lap 4, took over second from Young with 8 laps remaining and snagged the lead for good with 4 to go. From there to the checkers it was Oaks, Callender, Young and Black the top 4.

This was Oaks’ very first victory ever, and to say that he was happy doesn’t do the grin on his face justice. He came from outside of the fourth row for the win. “It took me awhile to finally get a win, with several second places, but I finally got it!! It was a really fast track tonight, but MAN!! Those bumps about got me a few times. But, I managed to keep it straight and hold on for the win. I want to thank Cole, Larry and of course Larry Schultz from Larry’s Auto Recyclers. A big thank you to my Dad and Grandpa. A huge happy Mother’s Day to my Mom too!!” he related. Oaks’ sponsors include the DEA Association and Larry’s Auto Recyclers.

Jimmy Grasso put the 8G out front of the IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car A Feature with Boyd Peterson’s 57B, the 12N of Neil Nickolite and Cody Ledger in the 47 hot on his heels. Nickolite passed Peterson on lap 2 for second and Ledger followed him into third the next time around. 1 more lap saw Adam Gullion move the 91 to fourth. Nickolite snagged the lead on lap 12 with both Ledger and Gullion moving up a spot the next circuit. Tyler Drueke put the #12 in fourth the next time around. Grasso stopped on the back stretch after another circuit and headed to the pits. Trey Gropp’s #54 smacked the turn 1 wall extremely hard on the restart and the red lights came on in the corners. During the stoppage Nickolite headed to the pits, making the top 4 Ledger, Gullion, Drueke and the 51 of Mike Boston. 1 lap after the restart Drueke took the high line, passing Gullion for second. Ledger hit the wall with 9 laps remaining, handing the lead to Drueke and moving the 5X of Jason Martin into fourth. Drueke flew around the competition from there to the finish beating Gullion, Boston and Martin.

He said “That was a pretty good race. Like I said in my interview on the front stretch, whenever there’s a little moisture in the race track with a cushion to lean on and it’s a little cowboy up, that seems to be our style and that’s what we do best at. We didn’t have to change a whole lot all night. I think I changed a half inch of stagger and maybe moved the wing 1 hole. Other than that, we hardly put a wrench on the car all night. I started 12^th in the feature. It’s pretty cool that we went from eighth to first in the heat race and then 12^th to the lead in the feature. I had a really fast race car thanks to Matt, my Dad, Dustin, Zach and my brother Austin. Thanks to everybody who helps out on the car, because they did a great job. It’s a privilege to drive it. There are so many other people who help out our race team, and we couldn’t do it without any of them”.  I then mentioned that he was currently leading the IMCA Racesaver National points. He stated “Yeah. I got congratulated for that earlier. Like I said then, it’s pretty early. It doesn’t mean a whole lot now, but if we keep winning races, then it will mean something towards the end of the year”. Drueke’s sponsors include Vahlco Wheels, Drueke Trucking, Zoz Farms, Picadilly Rosehill Ranches, Jeffres Trucking, The Villa, Johnson Farms and Agri-Builders.

Next weekend the regular season at Eagle Raceway continues as the Lincoln Saltdogs and The Eagle 92.9 present Fever 55-Armed Forces Night. Twinky the Clown will be there from 5:30 to 7:30. Military personnel in uniform or with their military ID will receive free front gate admission.

Front gates open at 5:15 with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6:30. Adult admission is $10, youths 6-12 are just $5 and children 5 and under are free.

As always it will be IMCA racing with the Racesaver Sprint Cars, Runner Freight Modifieds, Purdue University Sport Modifieds, Valentino’s Hobby Stocks and ATV Motorsports Sport Compacts.

Pit gates open at 4 P.M. with pit passes costing $25.

RESULTS:

IMCA Hobby Stock A-Feature 1. Casey Moyer Auburn, Ne. 2. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 3. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 4. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 5. Ben Becher Lincoln, Ne. 6. Tyler Saathoff Holland, Ne. 7. Travis Albracht Lincoln, Ne. 8. Mark McKinney Omaha, Ne. 9. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 10. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 11. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 12. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 13. Justin Busboom Lincoln, Ne. 14. Jamie Bruce Lincoln, Ne. 15. Don Hall Jr Lincoln, Ne. 16. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 17. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 18. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 19. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 20. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock B-Feature 1. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 2. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 3. Justin Busboom Lincoln, Ne. 4. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 5. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 6. Colby Kaspar Columbus, Ne. 7. Brandon Nelson Grand Island, Ne. 8. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne. 9. Brooke Fluckiger(r) Columbus, Ne. 10. Chantel Bade Lincoln, Ne. 11. Jonathon Taper 12. Tim Lapointe Lincoln, Ne. 13. Brian Lemke(r) Geneva, Ne. 14. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 15. Mariah Bade Lincoln, Ne. 16. Brenden Helms(r) DNS. Troy Dowty Fremont, Ne. DNS. Jake Harms Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 1 1. Casey Moyer Auburn, Ne. 2. Ben Becher Lincoln, Ne. 3. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 4. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne. 5. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne. 6. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 7. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 8. Chantel Bade Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Jonathon Taper

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 2 1. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 2. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 3. Jamie Bruce Lincoln, Ne. 4. Mark McKinney Omaha, Ne. 5. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 6. Justin Busboom Lincoln, Ne. 7. Brenden Helms(r) 8. Mariah Bade Lincoln, Ne. 9. Troy Dowty Fremont, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 3 1. Travis Albracht Lincoln, Ne. 2. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 3. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 4. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 5. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 6. Colby Kaspar Columbus, Ne. 7. Tim Lapointe Lincoln, Ne. 8. Brooke Fluckiger(r) Columbus, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 4 1. Don Hall Jr Lincoln, Ne. 2. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 3. Tyler Saathoff Holland, Ne. 4. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 5. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 6. Brian Lemke(r) Geneva, Ne. 7. Brandon Nelson Grand Island, Ne. DNS. Jake Harms Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Modified A-Feature 1. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne. 2. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 3. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 4. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 5. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 6. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 7. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 8. Aaron Pella Lincoln, Ne. 9. Randy Foote Stanton, Ia. 10. Trevor Baker Omaha, Ne. 11. Scott Smith Davenport, Ne. 12. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 13. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 14. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 15. Mike Lineberry Fremont, Ne. 16. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 17. Ken Eckhoff Hooper, Ne. 18. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 19. Eric McMillan Wilber, Ne. 20. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne.

IMCA Modified B-Feature 1. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 2. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 3. Ken Eckhoff Hooper, Ne. 4. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne. 5. Eric McMillan Wilber, Ne. 6. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 7. Peter Shoup Lincoln, Ne. 8. Brandon Spanjer Crete, Ne. 9. Ashley Schaaf Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Jeff Schroyer Elkhorn, Ne. DNS. Clint Homan Bellevue, Ne. DNS. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Andy Eickhoff IMCA

Modified Heat 1 1. Trevor Baker Omaha, Ne. 2. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 3. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 4. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 5. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 6. Brandon Spanjer Crete, Ne. 7. Ashley Schaaf Lincoln, Ne. 8. Clint Homan Bellevue, Ne. 9. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 2 1. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 2. Mike Lineberry Fremont, Ne. 3. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 4. Scott Smith Davenport, Ne. 5. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 6. Jeff Schroyer Elkhorn, Ne. 7. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 8. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne. 9. Eric McMillan Wilber, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 3 1. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 2. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne. 3. Randy Foote Stanton, Ia. 4. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 5. Aaron Pella Lincoln, Ne. 6. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 7. Ken Eckhoff Hooper, Ne. 8. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 9. Peter Shoup Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact A-Feature 1. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 2. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne. 3. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 4. Josh Black Beatrice, Ne. 5. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 6. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 7. Terry Tritt York, Ne. 8. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 9. Shawn Hein Beatrice, Ne. 10. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 11. Zach Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 12. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 13. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 14. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 15. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 16. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 17. Kelly Petersen(r) 18. Jeff Creek Beatrice, Ne. 19. Bryan Vannausdle Nebraska City, Ne. 20. Devin Bruce Bennet, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact B-Feature 1. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 2. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 3. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 4. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 5. Josh Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 6. David Norquest 7. Brad Gallagher 8. Drew Grobeck Omaha, Ne. 9. Bryce Walker(r) Omaha, Ne. 10. Adam Reifler Lincoln, Ne. 11. Jamie Deutsch 12. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 13. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 14. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 15. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. 16. Jared Jackson Crete, Ne. 17. Robert Greser Fremont, Ne. 18. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne. 19. Noah Boller Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 1 1. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 2. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 3. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne. 4. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 5. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. 6. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 7. Robert Greser Fremont, Ne. 8. Jamie Deutsch 9. Bryce Walker(r) Omaha, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 2 1. Bryan Vannausdle Nebraska City, Ne. 2. Josh Black Beatrice, Ne. 3. Jeff Creek Beatrice, Ne. 4. Devin Bruce Bennet, Ne. 5. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 6. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 7. Josh Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 8. David Norquest 9. Drew Grobeck Omaha, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 3 1. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 2. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 3. Shawn Hein Beatrice, Ne. 4. Terry Tritt York, Ne. 5. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 6. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne. 7. Adam Reifler Lincoln, Ne. 8. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 9. Jared Jackson Crete, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 4 1. Kelly Petersen(r) 2. Zach Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 3. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 4. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 5. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 6. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 7. Brad Gallagher 8. Noah Boller Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA SportMod A-Feature 1. Lance Borgman Beatrice, Ne. 2. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 3. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 4. Lee Horky Fairbury, Ne. 5. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 6. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 7. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 8. Scott Bivens Waverly, Ne. 9. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 10. Gunnar Pike South Bend, Ne. 11. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 12. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 13. Colby Langenberg Norfolk, Ne. 14. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. 15. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 16. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 17. James Roebuck Genoa, Ne. 18. Brian Osantowski Columbus, Ne. 19. Jason Harms David City, Ne. 20. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne.

IMCA SportMod B-Feature 1. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 2. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 3. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 4. Jason Harms David City, Ne. 5. Dillon Schultz(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 7. Rick Pendergast Norfolk, Ne. 8. Nick Morris Bellevue, Ne. 9. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. 10. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 11. Terry Callender Lincoln, Ne. 12. Bradley Schreiner(r) Weeping Water, Ne. 13. Jason Heaps Lincoln, Ne. 14. Beau Riffel(r) Fremont, Ne. 15. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne. 16. Brock Curtis Papillion, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 1 1. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 2. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 3. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 4. Colby Langenberg Norfolk, Ne. 5. Terry Callender Lincoln, Ne. 6. Jason Heaps Lincoln, Ne. 7. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 2 1. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 2. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 3. Lee Horky Fairbury, Ne. 4. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 5. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 6. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 7. Rick Pendergast Norfolk, Ne. 8. Bradley Schreiner(r) Weeping Water, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 3 1. Gunnar Pike South Bend, Ne. 2. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 3. Scott Bivens Waverly, Ne. 4. James Roebuck Genoa, Ne. 5. Jason Harms David City, Ne. 6. Nick Morris Bellevue, Ne. 7. Beau Riffel(r) Fremont, Ne. 8. Brock Curtis Papillion, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 4 1. Lance Borgman Beatrice, Ne. 2. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 3. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. 4. Brian Osantowski Columbus, Ne. 5. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 6. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 7. Dillon Schultz(r) Lincoln, Ne. 8. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 9. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne.

IMCA Sprint A-Feature 1. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 2. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 3. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 4. Jason Martin Lincoln, Ne. 5. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 6. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 7. Trevor Grossenbacher Hickman, Ne. 8. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 9. Jack Dover Springfield, Ne. 10. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 11. Matt Richards Lincoln, Ne. 12. Brandon Horton Omaha, Ne. 13. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 14. Boyd Peterson Ithaca, Ne. 15. Cody Ledger Omaha, Ne. 16. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 17. Jimmy Grasso Omaha, Ne. 18. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 19. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 20. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne.

IMCA Sprint B-Feature 1. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 2. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 3. Jack Dover Springfield, Ne. 4. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 5. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 6. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 7. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 8. Shayle Bade Lincoln, Ne. 9. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 10. Danny Nekolite O'neill, Ne. 11. Jason Danley Lincoln, Ne. 12. Blain Petersen Essex, Ia. 13. Bill Garrow Lincoln, Ne. 14. Dwight Carter Lincoln, Ne. 15. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 16. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint C-Feature 1. Danny Nekolite O'neill, Ne. 2. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 3. Bill Garrow Lincoln, Ne. 4. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne. 5. Dan Satriano Papillion, Ne. 6. Keith Dragoo Greenwood, Ne. 7. Nate Johnson Hastings, Ne. 8. Jason Miller Omaha, Ne. 9. Jeff Pendergast Norfolk, Ne. DNS. Tige Jensen(r) Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 1 1. Cody Ledger Omaha, Ne. 2. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 3. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 4. Trevor Grossenbacher Hickman, Ne. 5. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 7. Blain Petersen Essex, Ia. 8. Jason Miller Omaha, Ne. 9. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 10. Tige Jensen(r) Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 2 1. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 2. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 3. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 4. Matt Richards Lincoln, Ne. 5. Dwight Carter Lincoln, Ne. 6. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 7. Jason Danley Lincoln, Ne. 8. Bill Garrow Lincoln, Ne. 9. Jeff Pendergast Norfolk, Ne. 10. Danny Nekolite O'neill, Ne. IMCA Sprint

Heat 3 1. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 2. Jimmy Grasso Omaha, Ne. 3. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 4. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 5. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 6. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 7. Jack Dover Springfield, Ne. 8. Keith Dragoo Greenwood, Ne. 9. Dan Satriano Papillion, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 4 1. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 2. Brandon Horton Omaha, Ne. 3. Boyd Peterson Ithaca, Ne. 4. Jason Martin Lincoln, Ne. 5. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 6. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 7. Shayle Bade Lincoln, Ne. 8. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne. 9. Nate Johnson Hastings, Ne.

Nostalgia and June 5th, 2018's racing at Eagle Raceway

Last night at Eagle Raceway was a "Back in time" evening or me. Having first attended in 1963 and spent more nights than I want to think about there, it was truly a deja 'vu.

I cannot remember the last time that there were 39 sprint cars in the pits there. That was enough to require a 10 car C Feature. A C FEATURE!!! I'm not sure how long it's been since that happened, but I do recall seeing fields of 15 or less for a total car count far too many times.

Having switched to the IMCA Racesaver Sprints has been the resurrection that the sprints in the area needed. Teams that had long ago given up racing have drug their cars from their dusty hiding places and put them back on the track. Young racers who most likely could never have moved up can now do that on a budget. Every racer; young, old or in between who competes in the Racesaver class knows that they are on a level playing field. They may be outdriven, but they don't need to worry about being beaten because someone else spent more money.

Couple the big car count last night with some of the names of the drivers of those cars took me back also. When you have names like Bowes, Riggins, Grossenbacher, Kitchen, Jensen and Hendrickson being announced it certainly makes your heart skip a beat. Lots of years ago those names were being talked about, albeit with different first names. Going through the pits back then and seeing Ed, JJ, Steve, Reagan, Lonnie and Rex there and then knowing that they are supporting the younger drivers now gives me a nostalgic rush like no other. Having watched the elder drivers battling on the high banks of Eagle Raceway and other tracks in the area, then watching last night's action is SUCH a rush for me. Throw in other local legends such as Keith Hightshoe who is helping out Trey Gropp along with the reappearance of the black Tracy Motorsports sprinter with Tige Jensen at the wheel and you feel that the circle has been completed. I know that the sport is in great hands with Roger Hadan and Racesaver, so long as we can keep recruiting young talent like we have been, and keep the racing even and affordable.

Now, let's get to the actual racing last night at America's Home Track. Here is the story and results.

Saturday night’s Royal Flush Rush, presented by Colby Ridge and Runner Freight saw 150 teams fill the pits at Eagle Raceway. Both the weather and the track went through lots of changes; we had intermittent rain, spots of sunshine and brisk winds while the track that started out narrow and tacky finished wide and racy.  Heats saw 3 and 4-wide racing with lap times close to the track record.

All preliminary races were run without significant occurences.

The Purdue University IMCA Sport Modified Feature saw Mary Lenz’s 17, the 18 of Dion Kovar, Jason Harms in the 6H and the 09RX of Randy Fox lead the first circuit. Fox spun out in turns 3 & 4 on lap 5 to turn on the yellow lights. That moved the 99RE of Arie Schouten into fourth. The restart was called back after debris was spotted in turn 2. A lap after the action got going again Schouten moved to third and advanced to second 2 laps later as Harms held third and the 40 of Shawn Harker moved to fourth. Harker passed Harms the next time around and Lee Horky put the #7 into fourth. Harker continued his advance moving to second with 6 laps remaining and grabbed the lead from Lenz with 3 to go. The next time around Horky moved to third and Gary Saathoff put the #96 into fourth. The final top 4 were Harker, Lenz, Horky and Saathoff.

This was Harker’s second victory in a row on the high banks starting out the 2018 season. Harker said “I love this place! I’ve been coming here since I was a kid in the ‘80s to watch the races. It just suits my driving style really well. Tomorrow is my 37^th birthday, so I guess I gave myself a birthday present. The track was good tonight; with a lot of character to it. You could run around the bottom or clear up at the top. You just had to pick a line and go for it. I really have to thank Speedway Motors, Johnny Saathoff with Jet Racing, Cole with Lakeside Landscaping is a huge supporter of mine and VP Heartland Fuels came aboard this year. There are just so many people behind us that I need to thank”. Harker’s sponsors also include Tex Cattle, Kyle Vanouver, D-Sign Shop and Patriot Crane and Rigging.

The Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stock A Main had a stoppage before it could actually start. When a lap was official it was Nick Beckman’s 22, the 85 of Albert Kiihne, Casey Moyer in the 38C and the 22C of Cheyenne Purchase out front. Kiihne took the lead on lap 2 as Purchase moved to third. Purchase spun in turn 4 the next time around and headed pit side. That moved the 23 of Mark McKinney into fourth. McKinney moved up to third the next lap as Jeff Ware put the #83 into fourth. Roy Armstrong got past Ware in the 6R the next circuit and moved to third after another lap as Ware moved back to fourth. Ware and Armstrong traded third and fourth the next 2 laps before Ware jumped up to second and Armstrong took over the third spot 2 laps later. With 7 to go Ware and Armstrong grabbed first and second respectively. From there to the checkers Armstrong tried everything he could to get past Ware, running high low and everywhere in between to no avail. At the end it was Ware, Armstrong, Kiihne and McKInney.

Like Harker, this was Ware’s second win in a row this season. When I said “Same song, second verse” Ware stated “I think that’s what they call that. I started outside the 6^th row; 12^th, just like every single night last year. I managed to win the first two last year, and the first two this year. So, I guess that’s back to back, to back, to back! The track was good tonight; I definitely liked it. A little slick, a little tacky, a little choppy and a little smooth. It took a driver out there tonight”. Ware’s sponsors include Dewine Mechanical, Kula Repair, Charger Chassis, T & R Auto Repair and Demon Decals.

Next, it was time for the Runner Freight IMCA Modifieds with an additional $600 on the line, donated by Runner Freight to the victor. Nate Thompson in the 3T, Jeff Schroyer’s 007, Jaxon Saathoff in the 96 and Justin Wulf’s 86 led the field after the initial lap. Chad Andersen cracked the top 4, putting the 8C into fourth on lap 2 before moving up to third the next time around as Wulf retained fourth. Andersen looped it at the top of turns 1 & 2 the next time around for a caution. That moved Bob Zoubek’s 5S into fourth. Wulf grabbed second on the restart as Zoubek moved to third and Johnny Saathoff put the 96J into fourth. Zoubek and Saathoff passed Wulf with 12 to go, moving to second and third. 2 laps later Zoubek snagged the lead as Dan Nelson’s 94 moved to fourth. With 5 to go there was a caution for debris on the track, bunching the field. Saathoff advanced to second with 3 circuits remaining as Wulf fell to fourth. Wulf got back to second the next lap, but lost the spot to Schroyer who passed him on the last lap making the final top 4 Zoubek, Schroyer, Wulf and Saathoff.

Zoubek’s victory came from starting outside of the fifth row. “The track was really racy tonight. There was 2 lines, and they were both fast. We just kind of came through there nice and slow and stayed out of trouble. Jeff kind of had the better line for awhile there, but I finally got around him and drove away a little” stated Zoubek. Zoubek’s sponsors include Kremer Storage and Rental, Klein Construction, Pracheil Farms, Goldfuss Shocks and Fab, Kohmetscher Roofing and City Slickers Bar in Dorchester.

The ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compact main event had the 22B of Daniel Morris, the 32X of Nathan Wahlstrom, Noah Boller in the 26B and Steven Rol’s 16 out front after the first lap. Trenten Fugett jumped his 3T into third on lap 2 with Boller holding fourth. Rol took the fourth spot again on the next circuit. 2 laps following that Zach Bohlmeyer moved his 24Z into fourth past Rol. Fugett took the lead with 10 to go, making the final top 4 Fugett, Moris, Wahlstrom and Bohlmeyer.

This was Fugett’s first Eagle Raceway  win after having run just 6 races last year and making this his first full year in the class. It came from starting inside of the third row. “I love Eagle Raceway. It’s a fast track. You get banged up once in awhile, but that’s racing. It was a really fun race; the track was good. I was really impressed with my car. Last week we came out and I totaled it. We bent it back straight, put it back together and it’s faster than ever now. I owe  huge thanks to Wade and Dillon. They’re the ones who pretty much helped me get this car back on the track”. Fugett’s sponsors include Fester’s Bait and Tackle.

The IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car A Feature had Brandon Horton’s 1B lead the first lap with Paul Hendrickson’s 19JR, and Ryan Kitchen in the 21 and Neil Nickolite close behind. Kitchen advanced to second on lap 3 with Nickolite following him into third the following circuit as Shon Pointer put the 20P into fourth. Nickolite passed Kitchen for second on lap 5, only to lose the spot back to him 2 laps later. Toby Chapman’s #7 slowed on lap 10 with a failed driveline, causing the yellow lights to come on in the corners. Trevor Grossenbacher used the restart to put the #35 into fourth, moving to third with 12 circuits remaining. The next time around Ryan King moved the 93 into fourth. There were 10 to go when Grossenbacher moved up to second. Pointer again moved to fourth 3 laps later. Grossenbacher took over the lead with 4 to go. With only 2 circuits remaining Jason Martin moved to fourth in his 5X as Pointer advanced to third. Pointer got up to second on the final lap making the final top 4 Grossenbacher, Pointer, Horton and Martin.

Grossenbacher began the feature in the 12^th spot on the starting grid. “We’ve been good all 3 nights this year. It’s just that we haven’t gotten the results. The first night we ran into a little trouble, and last week we needed a caution to bunch everyone up but didn’t get it. This week we got our caution, and that made the difference. The car handled perfectly tonight, the motor ran good and everything worked the way that it should. The track was awesome! I mean, there was 2 lanes to race in, the top was really fun in 1 and 2. In 3 and 4 you had to slow down and go around the bottom, but the track was good and racy”. Grossenbacher’s sponsors include Husker Diesel, True North Construction, WC’s South, Lincoln WinNelson, Restore A Muscle Car, Stop ‘N Shop, Lincoln Battery, SkyTop Towers, Central Body Shop and Speedway Motors Engines and Racing Shocks.

Next weekend Pepsi and the Lincoln Stars present Queen of Hearts Ladies Night. Blinky the Clown will be there from 5:30 to 7:30. There will be Pepsi Bowling at intermission.

Front gates open at 5:15, hot laps begin at 5:30 with racing at 6:30. Adult admission is $10, youths 6-12 are just $5 and children 5 and under are free.

Pit gates open at 4 P.M. with pit passes costing $25.

The ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compacts, Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks, Purdue IMCA Sport Modifieds, Runner Freight IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Racesaver Sprint Cars will all be in action.

RESULTS:

IMCA Hobby Stock A-Feature 1. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 2. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 3. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 4. Mark McKinney Omaha, Ne. 5. Tyler Saathoff Holland, Ne. 6. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 7. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 8. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 9. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 10. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 11. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne. 12. Jamie Bruce Lincoln, Ne. 13. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 14. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 15. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne. 16. Casey Moyer Auburn, Ne. 17. Cheyenne Purchase Papillion, Ne. 18. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 19. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Don Hall Jr Lincoln, Ne. IMCA

Hobby Stock B-Feature 1. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 2. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 3. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 4. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne. 5. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 6. Luke Nicholson Omaha, Ne. 7. Dalton Shearer(r) Auburn, Ne. 8. Brooke Fluckiger(r) Columbus, Ne. 9. Robert Gould Eagle, Ne. 10. Troy Dowty Fremont, Ne. 11. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 1 1. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 2. Mark McKinney Omaha, Ne. 3. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 4. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 5. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 6. Troy Dowty Fremont, Ne. 7. Matt Beckner Lincoln, Ne. 8. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 9. Robert Gould Eagle, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 2 1. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 2. Cheyenne Purchase Papillion, Ne. 3. Jamie Bruce Lincoln, Ne. 4. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 5. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 6. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 7. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 8. Dalton Shearer(r) Auburn, Ne. 9. Brooke Fluckiger(r) Columbus, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 3 1. Casey Moyer Auburn, Ne. 2. Dillon Richards(r) Beatrice, Ne. 3. Tyler Saathoff Holland, Ne. 4. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne. 5. Don Hall Jr Lincoln, Ne. 6. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 7. Luke Nicholson Omaha, Ne. 8. Tanner Dowty Fremont, Ne.

IMCA Modified A-Feature 1. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 2. Jeff Schroyer Elkhorn, Ne. 3. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 4. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 5. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 6. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 7. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 8. Josh Blumer Marysville, Ne. 9. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 10. Trevor Baker Omaha, Ne. 11. Clint Homan Bellevue, Ne. 12. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 13. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 14. Mark Carrell Redmond, Or. 15. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 16. Mike Lineberry Fremont, Ne. 17. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 18. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne. 19. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 20. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne. 21. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 22. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 1 1. Jeff Schroyer Elkhorn, Ne. 2. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 3. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 4. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 5. Clint Homan Bellevue, Ne. 6. Dan Nelson Holmesville, Ne. 7. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 8. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 2 1. Mike Lineberry Fremont, Ne. 2. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 3. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 4. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 5. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 6. Mark Carrell Redmond, Or. 7. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 3 1. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 2. Jordan Grabouski Beatrice, Ne. 3. Trevor Baker Omaha, Ne. 4. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 5. Jan Korth Lincoln, Ne. 6. Josh Blumer Marysville, Ne. 7. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact A-Feature 1. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 2. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. 3. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne. 4. Zach Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 5. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 6. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 7. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 8. Shawn Hein Beatrice, Ne. 9. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne. 10. Noah Boller Beatrice, Ne. 11. Josh Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 12. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 13. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 14. Kelly Petersen(r) 15. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 16. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 17. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 18. Bryce Walker(r) Omaha, Ne. 19. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 20. Adam Reifler Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact B-Feature 1. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 2. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 3. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 4. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 5. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 6. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 7. Dan Markham Plattsmouth, Ne. 8. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 9. Jared Jackson Crete, Ne. 10. Drew Grobeck Omaha, Ne. 11. Robert Greser Fremont, Ne. 12. Ahndreya Roberts Lincoln, Ne. 13. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 14. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 15. Allie Hover Bellevue, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 1 1. Steffen Oaks Lincoln, Ne. 2. Nick Lindblad Beatrice, Ne. 3. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 4. Noah Boller Beatrice, Ne. 5. Kelly Petersen(r) 6. Allie Hover Bellevue, Ne. 7. Tommy Etherton Lincoln, Ne. 8. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 9. Drew Grobeck Omaha, Ne. 10. Ahndreya Roberts Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 2 1. Bryce Walker(r) Omaha, Ne. 2. Adam Reifler Lincoln, Ne. 3. Shawn Hein Beatrice, Ne. 4. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne. 5. Steven Rol Hastings, Ne. 6. Kyle Grobeck(r) Omaha, Ne. 7. Fred Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 8. Louis Pavey Douglas, Ne. 9. Dan Markham Plattsmouth, Ne. 10. Robert Greser Fremont, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 3 1. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. 2. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 3. Zach Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 4. Josh Johnson Lincoln, Ne. 5. Justin Callender Lincoln, Ne. 6. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 7. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 8. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 9. Braydon Thornton(r) Nebraska City, Ne. 10. Jared Jackson Crete, Ne.

IMCA SportMod A-Feature 1. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 2. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 3. Lee Horky Fairbury, Ne. 4. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 5. Scott Bivens Waverly, Ne. 6. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 7. Jason Harms David City, Ne. 8. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 9. Roger Sluka Lincoln, Ne. 10. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 11. Logan Thomsen Lincoln, Ne. 12. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 13. Randy Fox Lincoln, Ne. 14. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 15. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 16. Nick Morris Bellevue, Ne. 17. Joe Schidler Omaha, Ne. 18. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 19. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 20. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA SportMod B-Feature 1. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 2. Joe Schidler Omaha, Ne. 3. Logan Thomsen Lincoln, Ne. 4. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 5. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 6. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. 7. Beau Riffel(r) Fremont, Ne. 8. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne. 9. Jason Heaps Lincoln, Ne. 10. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 11. Bradley Schreiner(r) Weeping Water, Ne. 12. Terry Callender Lincoln, Ne. 13. Brock Curtis Papillion, Ne. DNS. Derek Hall Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. DNS. Gunnar Pike South Bend, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 1 1. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 2. Roger Sluka Lincoln, Ne. 3. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 4. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 5. Joe Schidler Omaha, Ne. 6. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. 7. Bradley Schreiner(r) Weeping Water, Ne. 8. Terry Callender Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 2 1. Randy Fox Lincoln, Ne. 2. Scott Bivens Waverly, Ne. 3. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 4. Nick Morris Bellevue, Ne. 5. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 6. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 7. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. 8. Brock Curtis Papillion, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 3 1. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 2. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 3. Anthony Kobus David City, Ne. 4. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 5. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 6. Logan Thomsen Lincoln, Ne. 7. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 8. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 4 1. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 2. Arie Schouten Blair, Ne. 3. Jason Harms David City, Ne. 4. Lee Horky Fairbury, Ne. 5. Derek Hall Lincoln, Ne. 6. Beau Riffel(r) Fremont, Ne. 7. Jason Heaps Lincoln, Ne. 8. Gunnar Pike South Bend, Ne.

IMCA Sprint A-Feature 1. Trevor Grossenbacher Hickman, Ne. 2. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 3. Brandon Horton Omaha, Ne. 4. Jason Martin Lincoln, Ne. 5. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. Jason Danley Lincoln, Ne. 7. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 8. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 9. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 10. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 11. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 12. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 13. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 14. Zach Blurton Quinter, Ks. 15. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 16. Matt Richards Lincoln, Ne. 17. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne. 18. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 19. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 20. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne.

IMCA Sprint B-Feature 1. Jason Martin Lincoln, Ne. 2. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 3. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 4. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 5. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 6. Dan Satriano Papillion, Ne. 7. Cody Ledger Omaha, Ne. 8. Nate Johnson Hastings, Ne. 9. Danny Nekolite O'neill, Ne. 10. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne. 11. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 12. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 13. Jimmy Grasso Omaha, Ne. 14. Boyd Peterson Ithaca, Ne. 15. Dwight Carter Lincoln, Ne. DQ. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint C-Feature 1. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 2. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 3. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 4. Danny Nekolite O'neill, Ne. 5. Keith Dragoo Greenwood, Ne. 6. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 7. Tige Jensen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 8. Mark Pace Lincoln, Ne. 9. Rick Hansen Omaha, Ne. 10. Jason Miller Omaha, Ne. DNS. Lee Bowes Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 1 1. Paul Hendrickson Lincoln, Ne. 2. Joey Danley Lincoln, Ne. 3. Jason Danley Lincoln, Ne. 4. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 5. Dwight Carter Lincoln, Ne. 6. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 7. Dan Satriano Papillion, Ne. 8. Trey Gropp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 9. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Mark Pace Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 2 1. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 2. Brandon Horton Omaha, Ne. 3. Ryan Kitchen(r) Lincoln, Ne. 4. Zach Blurton Quinter, Ks. 5. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 6. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne. 7. Nate Johnson Hastings, Ne. 8. Keith Dragoo Greenwood, Ne. 9. Jason Miller Omaha, Ne. DQ. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 3 1. Shon Pointer Grand Island, Ne. 2. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 3. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 4. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 5. Cody Ledger Omaha, Ne. 6. Jimmy Grasso Omaha, Ne. 7. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 8. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 9. Lee Bowes Lincoln, Ne. 10. Tige Jensen(r) Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 4 1. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 2. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 3. Trevor Grossenbacher Hickman, Ne. 4. Matt Richards Lincoln, Ne. 5. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. Jason Martin Lincoln, Ne. 7. Boyd Peterson Ithaca, Ne. 8. Danny Nekolite O'neill, Ne. 9. Rick Hansen Omaha, Ne.