Races Cancelled, Bobbi-0 Finalists Announced
Rain not only forced the cancellation of Friday Night’s races at Eagle River Speedway, but also prompted the announcement of the 4 finalists for the Bobbi-0 Spirit Award to be made over the media, in place of at the track.
Fans, racers, and race crew members had been making nominations for the award, named in honor of the late Bob Kleinschmidt. Open nominations started in the Middle of June and went through July.
The 4 individuals that received the most nominations include the late Mike Trinka, Ryan Schuppler, Jason Eisel, and Dustin White.
Trinka was the Head Official at the track and had been with the track for close to 3 Decades. Trinka passed away unexpectedly on June 15th. Trinka was from Eagle River.
Ryan Schuppler is an official at the track and works on track preparation before every race. Schuppler is from Eagle River.
Jason Eisel is one of the top racers in the WISSOTA Pure Stock Class. Eisel is from Rhinelander.
Dustin White is currently in 2nd in the WISSOTA Street Stock Class point standings. White is from Eagle River.
“All 4 are deserving of being the finalists for this special award. The fans, racers, and crew members will have a difficult decision as to who to vote for,” stated Eagle River Speedway Promoter, Kevin Dawson. “This year’s Bobbi-0 Spirit Award winner will be amongst some very special award winners from the past 2 years.”
The 1st Bobbi-0 Spirit Award winner went to former track owner, the late Mark Glembin. Getting the award last year was long time racer, Ken Valeria of Eagle River.
Voting for the Bobbi-0 Spirit Award will begin this Friday Night for the AFCO Race of Champions qualifier and run to the end of the Year. The award will be announced at the tracks banquet dinner in January.
The WISSOTA Midwest Modified Feature winner this Friday Night will qualify for the AFCO Race of Champions September 12-16th at the Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota. This Friday Night’s races at the legendary Tri-Oval of Eagle River Speedway will also be the final Spectator 1 on 1 race of the season. This is in addition to the regular weekly schedule of racing in the Polydome Dirt Track Series, along with the Sprint 600’s and Junior Sprints.
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