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First 2008 Eve of
Devastation a Smash!
By Mary
Langreck |
May 3, 2008;
Marshfield, WI: - The Eve of Devastation sponsored by
Kafka Granite, Kafka Conveyors and WIFC 95.5FM finally was
underway after two postponements due to inclement weather.
Although the air was chilly the action on the speedway was
thrilling and action packed.
The Freestyle Burn Out contest kicked off the
show, where competitors are allowed to burn for 30 seconds on
the front stretch. Participants put on their best smoke show for
the crowd, while continuing to keep their vehicle constantly
moving. Cheers from the crowd decide the winner of the contest.
The first 2008 Eve winner was Scott Hale of Granton in his 1965
Chevrolet short box.
Bus racing was up next. After taking the green, they were four
wide entering turn one. John Strasser took the lead of lap one.
Ryan Pribbernow, Fran Esser and Chad Krueger were right there
trying to steel it away, with Jim Esser and Ron Wells completing
the bus field. Pribbernow took the lead with Strasser battling
back but unable to pull ahead at the start finish line. Fran
Esser then went three wide on the inside of both Pribbernow and
Strasser after the lead, only having to settle for second by a
bumper at the finish. Pribbernow won, Fran Esser second,
Strasser third, Krueger fourth, Jim Esser fifth and Wells sixth.
The Kafka Granite and Kafka Conveyors sponsored IROC Saturn race
brought racers Kelly Kramer, Bill Keene, Cubby, Tim Eckes, Kraig
Kramer and Duane Ladick to the speedway. Duane Ladick took the
lead early from his outside pole start. Lap two took Kelly
Kramer out of the race as the car drifted high in turn two and
made contact with the outside concrete wall. Ladick kept the
lead for the restart with Keene chasing after the lead. Ladick
won, Keene second, Eckes third and Cubby fourth.
The ever popular tire race where the object is to remove your
opponents tire while keeping your own. This event often turns
into an exiting game of cat and mouse. Once your tire is gone,
you are eliminated from the race. The first ever full framed
tire race winner was Jonny Schultz of Marshfield. The compact
tire race winner was Charles Dibble of Pittsville.
The Spin To Win race is two laps around the ½ mile track with a
360 degree spin on the frontstretch in between the laps. The
full framed winner was Tim Phillips of Medford. Three heats of
compact cars brought three winners, Keith Miller, Cory Patterson
and Andy Felix. From each heat, first and second advanced to the
feature race. Jerome Literski of Wausau was the feature winner.
The Double O Last Man Race, is first lap big track, second lap
small track, big track third lap, fourth lap small track etc.
Each lap completed, big or small track, the last man to cross
the start/finish line is eliminated from the race until we
declare a winner. In the full size truck division, the winner
was Andy Felix of Phillips. In the compact division, Double O
Last Man Heat 1, Keith Miller, Loyal, Double O Last Man Heat 2,
Kyle Ramussen, Marshfield, Double O Last Man Heat 3, Perry
Schultz, Marshfield, Double O Last Man Heat 4, Brandy King,
Spencer, Double O Last Man Feature, Keith Miller.
The Double O 2nd Over The Line Race, is run as first lap big
track, second lap small track. 2nd car to cross start/finish
line advances to feature race. This is another event that can
turn into very strategic moves determining the winner. Winners
were Double O 2nd Over the Line Heat 1, Cale Trudeau, Hewitt,
Double O 2nd Over the Line Heat 2, Jerome Literski, Wausau,
Double O 2nd Over the Line Heat 3, Nathan Curtin, Arpin, Double
O 2nd Over the Line Feature, Nathan Curtin. In the full size
truck division, Andy Felix of Phillips, was the winner.
The Relay Race, requires you to have a partner. The first car of
the team makes one lap on big track, returns to start/finish
line and must make contact with his partner. The second car of
the team then takes off to finish the race. First and second
place from both heats advanced to the feature race. Relay Heat
1, winning team, Mark Katzenberger and Andy Werthman both of
Marshfield, Relay Heat 2, Matt Topczewski, Hatley and Cleve
Hartenstein, Mosinee, Relay Feature, Katzenberger and Werthman.
The best decorated trailer 4 foot trophy was won by Jon Schultz
of Marshfield.
The trailer race features object is to remove opponents trailer
while keeping your own. Once your trailer is gone, you are
eliminated from the race. Trailer Feature winner was Ryan
Vanderleest of Stratford, Truck Trailer Feature winner was Andy
Werthman, Marshfield.
A last minute added event was a front stretch demo derby
inviting anyone that had a vehicle left to participate with.
Shawn Carpenter won the demo derby.
The night’s events wrapped up with another excellent fireworks
display by Specialty Fireworks.
Next Saturday night, weekly racing begins. Red hot racing
includes Super Late Models, Super Stocks, 4-cylinders and Pure
Stocks. Pit gates open at noon, grandstand gates open at 5 p.m.,
Miller Lite time trials at 6 pm, racing starts at 7:30.
Marshfield Super Speedway is located 3.5 miles west of
Marshfield on County Road H with weekly Saturday night stock car
racing April through September. Adult grandstand admission is
just $10.00, Students ages 10-15 yrs. $5.00 and under 10 yrs
FREE with a parent. The family ticket is $25.00.
May 10th is Hometown Night At The Races for Eau Claire, Chippewa
Falls, Fall Creek, Elk Mound, Altoona, Jim Falls, Bloomer,
Augusta, Cadott. Any race fan from any town listed for May 10th,
will be able to show their picture ID that states they live in
one of those towns, and receive FREE admission to that night’s
races.
Everyone 16 yrs and older may sign up FREE every race night to
win the Dodge Caliber pace car. Sponsored by: WDEZ 101.9,
Brickner Chrysler-Wausau, Abby Gas Service, Cellcom and Subway.
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