Speciale was first in the "A" class payoff over veteran driver Jeff Meulemans. Ross Pacana took home top honors in the "B" class with a strong run over Jay LeBrun. In the "C" class it was Dale Brandt edging out Buddy Feldt. Speciale took home $690 for his win with Pacana and Brandt receiving $340 and $190 respectively.

In the two-man cruiser action it was Mike Dodson & Luke Hall over Bob Payne & Steve Bores.

Before the program had begun, all of the drivers and their crews along with the race fans were asked to stand for a moment of silence in respect of those who were lost due to the actions that happened in the country this past week. All of the drivers and crews held candles throughout the moment of silence and the national anthem. The Lunsford Racing Team provided the candles. Donations were also collected throughout the evening totaling $412 that will be forwarded to the American Red Cross.

As the "Northern Lights 250" got underway, Jeff Meulemans quickly advanced to lead of the pack of 46 entrants and set the tone with a blistering pace. Meulemans could not shake off Jeremy Bloomberg’s advances however as the second generation driver caught Meulemans by lap 25. Bloomberg was still in the lead as the drivers made their first scheduled pit stop on lap 52.

At that point the top five were Bloomberg, Gary Kasperek, Meulemans, Speciale and Frank Calabrese. When the field went back to green, Meulemans bolted back in the lead and took command of the event over the next 100 circuits, holding a one lap edge on the rest of the field at the 152 lap interval. Once again green, Speciale and Bloomberg gained ground on Meulemans and by lap 175 were in contention. The three would dice back and forth for the top spot the next 25 circuits before Speciale would take the point at lap 202, the break for the last refueling pit stop.

Speciale, Meulemans and Bloomberg were two laps ahead of fourth place running Kasperek at that point. Meulemans tried in vane to catch Speciale the remainder of the way but fell some four seconds short at the stripe with Bloomberg coming home third, eleven seconds off the winners pace. Speciale’s win was special as he and his wife Kim celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary.The fans were out, to see the annual enduro race held here at the "Big 1/2 Mile." The 2001 "Northern Lights 250" Mid-West Enduro race crowned three winners from the 250 lap race. Art Speciale won the Class "A" event in his #50 car. Ross Pacana took home the checkered in his #29 car for the Class "B" event. And, the #731 of Dale Brandt.

The 2-Man Cruisers were slated to race 20 laps, but the only caution of the event came out after the white flagged was thrown and the race was complete. Mike Dodson and Luke Hall motored to victory with a straightaway lead. Bob Payne and Steve Bores finished with a strong second and Shaun Sandley and Kory Wendt third.

Next week Friday, September 21st, and Saturday, September 22nd, is the inaugural Fall Spectacular here at the Marshfield Super Speedway. The main event will be held Saturday, the Fifth Annual Race of Champions. Over 30 Central Wisconsin Super Late Model drivers are qualified for this race, and two more will have the chance to qualify from Friday's events. Over 50 Super Late Model drivers have pre-entered for these events.

Along with the 100 Lap Race of Champions on Saturday, an additional 50 Lap, $1,000.00 to win, Super Late Model feature will be held for any drivers not qualified for the 100 lap race. On top of the 150 Super Late Model feature laps, there will be a full show of CWSSA Super Stocks, 4-Cylinders, Mini-Cups and 1-Man Crusiers. Don't miss the action on Friday night, with Super Late Model heat events and the 20 Lap Last Chance race.

Also a full program of CWSRA Limited Late Models, Great North Legends, Street Stocks, and 2-Man Cruisers are on deck for Friday's show. Friday's events begin with qualifying at 5:30 p.m. and racing 7:30 p.m. Friday's admission: Adults $10.00, Students 10-15 $5.00, Kids 9 and under FREE. Family Pass $25.00. Saturday, qualifying 4 p.m., racing 6 p.m. Saturday's admission: Adults $12.00, Students 10-15 $6.00, Kids 9 and under FREE. Family Pass $30.00. Autograph sessions will be held both days, time and weather permitting.

Raindate Schedule: If Friday's show rains out, Friday's show will run on Saturday-Time Trials 5:30 p.m. and racing 7:30 p.m. Saturday's show will then move to Sunday, time trials 3 p.m. and racing 5 p.m.

"A" class - 1. Art Speciale, Elgin, IL, 250 laps completed; 2. Jeff Meulemans, Kaukauna, 250; 3. Jeremy Bloomberg, Hampshire, IL, 250; 4. Gary Kasperek, Tigerton, 247; 5. Ken Smart, Oconomowoc, 247; 6. Frank Calabrese, Shiocton, 247; 7. Debbie Vandolah, Hampshire, IL, 246; 8. Tracy Carr, Beloit, 245; 9. Evert DeWitt, Janesville, 245; 10. Darryl Traber, Waterford, 244

"B" class - 1. Ross Pacana, Aurora, IL, 248; 2. Jay LeBrun, Gurnee, IL, 239; 3. Bryon Uhlig, Jackson, 237; 4. Jeff Hutchison, Beloit, 230; 5. Don Lunsford, Oak Creek, 230; 6. Mike Herwald, Lake Geneva, 198; 7. Jon Vanderheiden, Neenah, 195; 8. Ted Strebe, Marshfield, 165; 9. Erich Iversen, Glenview, IL, 159; 10. Brian Blenker, Junction City, 117

"C" class - 1. Dale Brandt, Antigo, 238; 2. Buddy Feldt, Beloit, 237; 3. Michael Gwidt, Wausau, 234; 4. Ricky Nelson, Greenfield, 224; 5. Ron Volm, Wausau, 222; 6. Joe Ciardo III, Greenfield, 183; 7. Mike Merriam, Schofield, 143; 8. Tim Dubinsky, Lake Geneva, 99; 9. Phil Bickley, Wausau, 38; 10. Jon Hirt, Clintonville, 22

Marshfield Super Speedway 2-man cruisers