Weyauwega Fall Finale Off-Road Race Report
* * FALL FINALE HAS GREAT RACER TURNOUT Weyauwega, WI (October 14, 2009) - The final weekend of off-road racing in the Upper Midwest saw ninety-five Sportsman racers enter the Fall Finale in Weyauwega, Wisconsin. The Waupaca County Fairgrounds with its covered concrete grandstands and a .75 mile harness racing track was an excellent venue to create a stadium style track with all the amenities. The cold temperatures (in the mid 40?s) didn?t keep the racing from getting hot. Each day saw the competitors compete in ten lap races, on the Jake Vande Voort designed track that consisted of high speed jumps, a rhythm section, a high bank corner, a great table top jump, and a sandy, but fast back stretch The track surface itself, was a mixture of clay, sand, and dirt. This really presented a challenge many racers had not seen in a very long time. The racers lined up in rows of two, from a standing start. Here are the podium finishers each day: SATURDAY LIGHT BUGGY 1st ? Greg Stingle 2nd- Bill Kortens 3rd ? Chad DeWall 1600 BUGGY 1st ?Mark Steinhardt 2nd ? Rob Kinner 3rd ? Chris Ernster SUPER BUGGY 1st- Scott Schwalbe 2nd ? Mark Steinhardt 3rd ? Rob Kinner CLASSIX 1st ? Eric Chernetski 2nd ? Rob Weiland 3rd ? ?? ENDURO TRUCK 1st ? Larry Manske 2nd ? Marc Rogaczewski 3rd ? Chris Bowser STOCK TRUCK 1st ? Mitch Dorr 2nd ? Al Konitzer 3rd ? Nick Byng FORMULA 4X4 1st ? Milan Mazanec 2nd ? Bob Passa 3rd - ?? SUPER TRUCK 1st- Dan Baudoux 2nd ? Jace Schubert 3rd ? Gary Gottschalk SUNDAY LIGHT BUGGY 1st ? Matt Gerald 2nd- Greg Stingle 3rd ? Bill Kortens 1600 BUGGY 1st ?Mark Steinhardt 2nd ? Rob Kinner 3rd ? Chris Ernster SUPER BUGGY 1st- Scott Schwalbe 2nd ? Mark Steinhardt 3rd ? Rob Kinner CLASSIX 1st ? Justin Keehner 2nd ? Eric Chernetski 3rd - Rob Weiland ENDURO TRUCK 1st ? Chris Bowser 2nd ? Shaun Bruski 3rd ? Ben Wierzba STOCK TRUCK 1st ? Scott Beauchamp 2nd ? Dan Beauchamp 3rd ? Mitch Dorr FORMULA 4X4 1st ? Bob Passa 2nd ? Milan Mazanec 3rd - ?? SUPER TRUCK 1st- Michael Baker 2nd ? Jace Schubert 3rd ? Mitch Dorr After the class races concluded on Sunday, two Mechanics races were run, one for buggies, and one for trucks. This was a perfect way to end the season, and a great way to say thanks to the ?unsung? heroes of the sport. All in all, this was a great weekend of racing, regardless of the cold weather. The racer turnout was great for a first time, stand alone event. All the racers are hoping to return to Weyauwega during the 2010 season. This event was really supported well and special thanks must go out to all the racers and team members that pitched in, at last minute, to assist in the operation of the weekend event. Without their help, the event would have never happened. Thanks also go out to J & H Transmission, Phil?s Inc., and Centric Parts for offering contingency awards at this event. The winner of the awards will be contacted. The season is over and after a short break, many competitors will be firing up the furnace in their shop, to begin preparing for the 2010 short-course off-road race season. Look for an upcoming announcement for the date of the expanded version of the Off-Road Safety & Marketing Expo. In 2009 this event was held in March in Abrams, Wisconsin. For 2010, the organizers would like to have the date later in the year, to allow for more vendors, as well as a swap meet section. See everyone in the spring. - Mike Reusche, MT Graphics "Affordable Website and Marketing Solutions" www.mt-graphics.com www.bumpracer.com mike@mt-graphics.com (847)343-4658