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Cellcom Outlaw Compacts were first out this evening and had driver introductions. Ryan Mueller and Chris Maas were on the front row to set the pace for this 15 lap feature. Ryan Mueller spun himself out in front of the field, corrects his car and continues with no caution. Chris Maas pulled out to lead lap one with Brody Rivest tight behind. Rivest gained control of the field after some bumper taps between the two and a friendly reminder from the flagman shaking the black flag at both drivers. Rivest was lapping traffic of Charles Raabe by lap 5. Donnie Welch and Norb Rivest compete for fourth place. Rivest has a front stretch lead over second place Chris Maas. Chris Maas taps and takes out lapped car of Ryan Mueller sending both drivers to the rear for the first and only caution. Rivest remained in control on the restart with Scott Schlafke in tow. When the checkers flew it was Brody Rivest (Sheboygan) crossing first followed by Scott Schlafke (Cleveland), Donnie Welch (Saukville), Norb Rivest (Sheboygan) and Chris Maas (Oakfield). Hard Charger was Scott Schlafke passing 6.
Heat Winner: Brody Rivest (Sheboygan)

Feldmann Sales and Service Grand Nationals rolled trackside with Steven Weber and Matt Yancey setting the pace. Matt Yancey controlled the field immediately with Steven Weber and Brian Cesar right behind. Tyler Kulow looked to the inside and outside of Steven Weber eventually passing for second until Steven Weber regained second. Matt Loehr spun coming out of turn 4 and came to rest on the infield tires bringing out our first caution. Brian Cesar went to the pits for mechanical reasons. On the restart Jeff Lammers had unfortunate luck spinning in turn 2, sending Melissa Singer and Jonathon Singer both to the pits. New leader Don Sorce Jr. maneuvered past Steven Weber and Tyler Kulow on the restart. Kevin Lubach, Steven Weber and Brian Gilles battle three wide for fifth. Lap 13 Sorce had company of Matt Yancey on the inside looking to lead a lap. Caution waved for water on the track from a possible radiator. Don Sorce controlled the restart and a few brake checks sent both Melissa Singer and Jimmie Evans to the infield for the evening. Tim Simon and Kevin Lubach swap fifth as Matt Loehr and Justin Erickson swap tenth. Tyler Kulow was inside Don Sorce with Brad Lubach ready to advance. Don Sorce had enough of these close calls and puts the pedal down gaining a car length or more lead over second the next few laps, eventually a front stretch lead over second. Final caution waves on lap 22 for Matt Loehr, Brian Cesar, James Pagel and Justin Erickson collecting each other. Don Sorce did not want a restart; Brad Lubach was touching bumpers with Sorce as they went into turns 1 and 2. Mark Fieber and Richard Hed battle for ninth. Double checkers wave for Don Sorce Jr. (West Allis), Brad Lubach (Kiel), Tyler Kulow (New Holstein) and in order Tim Simon (Fond du Lac), Matt Yancey (Sheboygan) and Brian Gilles (Plymouth) as they cross the checkers three wide. Hard Charger passing 11 was Roger Lee (Wind Lake).
B-Main Results: James Pagel (St. Cloud), Matt Loehr (Mt. Calvary), Roger Lee (Wind Lake), Brad Weiss (Cascade), Michael Gilson and Chris Gilson (both Elkhart Lake)
Heat Winners: Jeff Lammers (Plymouth), Steven Weber (Plymouth), Brian Cesar (Sheboygan)

Ken Jay Fiedler and Justin Miller set the pace for the Aldag Honald Mechanical Sprints 25 lap feature event. Justin Miller wasted no time gaining control of the field. Jim Melis and Kevin Karnitz battle for second and are soon joined by Mitchell Yurmanovich and Brandon McMullen. Justin Miller is driving an exceptional race and came up to lap traffic on lap 10. Mitchell Yurmanovich and lapped car of Tony Wondra touch sending Yurmanovich onto his side bring out a red; manages to get his car back out for the restart. Jim Melis had an amazing restart now second to Justin Miller. Brandon McMullen and Kevin Karnitz swap tenth. Randy Walter and Mitchell Yurmanovich battle for fifteenth. Randy Sippel got a little too high and grazed the turn 2 wall sending sparks flying. Jim Melis passed Justin Miller for the lead; Miller takes the lead back on the back stretch. Jim Melis rallies back and regains control of the field and is unable to pull away from Justin Miller. Donny Goeden just passed Kevin Karnitz and has his sights set on Brandon McMullen. Lapped car of Josh Teunissen spun in turn 1 and Jim Melis has nowhere to go clipping the front of Josh Teunissen resulting in a broken front end. Jim Melis retired to the pits for the evening after having an outstanding race. Donny Goeden maneuvered passed Justin Miller and Brandon McMullen to lead. As the checkers waved it was Donny Goeden (Kewaskum) over Justin Miller (Plymouth), Brandon McMullen (Plymouth), Shane Wenninger (Kewaskum) and Kevin Karnitz (West Bend). Hard Charger passing 10 cars was Donny Goeden.
B-Main Results: Kirt Boers (Belleville), Douglas Pietz (Milwaukee), Tony Wondra (Campbellsport), Randy Walter (Cascade), Josh Teunissen (Waldo) and Garrett Timothy (Brownsville)
Heat Winners: Shane Wenninger (Kewaskum), Mitchel Yurmanovich (Cascade), Kevin Karnitz (West Bend)

Johnsonville Sausage Late Models and WDLMA Lucky Seven serious rolled trackside last but not least this evening. Fans witnessed 21 late models start this race and had no clue how it would end 40 laps later. Jim Schmidt and Rick Scheffler led the field to the green, followed by Tim Buhler and Justin Ritchie. Rick Scheffler wasted no time gaining control of the field. TJ Dolhun, Kyle Odekirk and Justin Schmidt battle for seventh. Rick Scheffler is continually trying to hold off Jim Schmidt. Tim Buhler and Justin Ritchie swap third. Rick Scheffler came up to lap traffic on lap 12. Kyle Odekirk left the racing surface to the attention of his crew for mechanical reasons. Taylor Scheffler and Justin Ritchie continually swap fourth. Rick Scheffler is setting a very quick pace for fellow drivers. Jim Letezia and Joel Bennett swap eleventh. Taylor Scheffler and Mitch McGrath battle over fifth. Brad Mueller goes to the inside of TJ Dolhun for seventh. Jim Schmidt is closing in on the Rick Scheffler with the help of lap traffic. Billy Rezutek manages to graze the outside wall a few times scattering his spoiler outside the racing groove. Jim Schmidt passes Rick Scheffler to lead for four laps. Rick Scheffler passed Jim Schimdt back for two laps. As the checkers wave Jim Schmidt (Cleveland) cleared Rick Scheffler (Waukesha) on the low side in turn four to cross the finish line first followed by Tim Buhler (Glenbeulah), Justin Ritchie (New London) and Mitch McGrath (Waukesha). Jim Schmidt also set a new track record for the 40 lap event 10 minutes and 57 seconds. Hard Charger passing 9 was Brad Mueller (Random Lake).
Heat Winners: Tim Buhler (Glenbeulah), Jim Schmidt (Cleveland), Taylor Scheffler (Waukesha)

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