June 25, 2004; Columbus, WI. - Contact on lap one of the Late Model feature started the Miller sponsored field in single file order. Chrispin Kenney held the point, Delbert Desjarlais, John Wasserburger, Mike Taylor, and Duane Deppe lined up behind him. An incident occurred on the track upon completion of lap 26, closing up Kenney’s lead significantly, with Mike Held, Rob Retallick, and the omnipresent Andy Wendt - a strong contender for the season championship breathing down his neck.

As Retallick was aiming to pounce on Held’s second place position, Tyler James spun in turn two. At the restart, Held clung to the leader like glue, making contact several times before passing for the top spot on lap 29. He was quickly black flagged for the behavior, and Wendt became the new leader. Taylor had problems with his Ford, causing h! im to lose numerous positions. Chuck Egli spun in turn one, drawing the infamous yellow flag an additional time. Wendt led until the checkered flag was displayed, Wisconsin Challenge Series competitor Dean Schultz ran second, Rob Retallick third, Don Gaserude fourth, and quick time qualifier Aaron Wilke rounded out the top five.

Dustin Ward came from the back of the pack to win the feature in the Street Stock division. The race was an intense one as Ward had to pass nearly every car on the field to earn the top spot.

Lincoln Keeser took his first feature win of the season in the Hobby Stock feature. What started out as an impressive night for Jim Tate Jr. ended with a DNF in the feature after setting fast time and finishing fourth in his heat race early in the evening. Andy Raley and Bryon Pillar made up the front row on the starting grid, however both faded from the field rather early, leaving the race up to the cars who had been running mid-pack.

Brandon Johnson took the early lead in wild and crazy 4-cylinder Bandit feature. However, that all changed when he slipped in oil and drove straight into a large tire planted in turn three. Dan Birkett inherited the lead. The division ran the "wrong way" around the track, a precaution that is occasionally followed to ensure that none of the competitors in the entry-level class are setting up their cars. Birkett wasted no time and jumped the restart, thus putting the track under caution once again. The battle in the field was between Tina Remsik, Bryan Johnson, and Brian Paulson all vying for the second position.

Rick Verdon won the Backup race, but Mark Remsik became the new points leader in the division with his third place finish.

Friday night, July 2, will feature a Mountain Dew Code Red Cherrybomb 50-lap race for the Late Models, with extended features in the Street Stock and Hobby Stock support classes. Gates will open at 5:00, qualifying to follow at 6:30, and racing at 8:00. Adult admission is just $8, seniors and students $6, ages 6-10 $2 and ages 5 and under are admitted free. Stay tuned to 94.1 WJJO for up-to-date race day information.

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RESULTS 6/25/04

Late Model
Fast time: Aaron Wilke, Waterloo 13.521 secs
Heats: 1) John Wasserburger, Poynette 2) Rob Retallick, Deerfield
Feature: Andy Wendt, Watertown; Dean Schultz, Juneau; Retallick; Don Gaserude, Fort Atkinson; Wilke

Street Stock
Fast time: Bret Schmidt, Watertown 14.161 secs
Heats: 1) Luke Padfield, Jefferson 2) Dan Schmidt, Watertown
Feature: Dustin Ward, Beaver Dam; D. Schmidt; Bobby Stough Jr., Waunakee; Kevin Anderson, Cottage Grove; Don Trush, Sun Prairie

Hobby Stock
Fast time: Jim Tate Jr., Watertown 15.479 secs
Heats: 1) Andy Raley, Fall River 2) Lincoln Keeser, Johnson Creek
Feature: Keeser; Larry Moen, Madison; Gary Pashley, York Center; Tylor Schultz, Rio; Gilbert Valdez, Madison

Bandit
Fast time: Bryan Johnson, Stoughton 16.058 NTR
Heats: Brandon Johnson, Portage; Brian Paulson, Edgerton
Feature: Dan Birkett, Lodi; Bryan Johnson; Paulson; Tina Remsik, Watertown; Travis Schneeberg, Sun Prairie

Backup
Feature: Rick Verdon, Fitchburg; Steve Oetzel, Marshall; Mark Remsik, Deerfield; Dave Moore, McFarland; Wayne Hook, Oregon