Maybe.
Schill who won his third straight championship on the one third mile paved banked oval, in 1999, will campaign opening night, but then travel up to his summer home in Lyndon Station and race here from time to time. "I really hate to not be there every week, but it's a 24 week schedule and my wife needs a break. We love it at Geneva, the fans and racers are our friends, but if we do great opening night, that could all change," Schill said.
If the championship is up for grabs, Randy Rodgers, runner-up in 1999 will have alot of competition looking for a title too. Landry Potter, fresh from his "best of show" at the 23rd. annual BARS "Let's Go Racing" motorsports show, at the Original Outlet Mall will be a top contender.
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Landry Potter (#55) will drive this Super Late Model in memory of his friend Jim Kjellander this season in Super Late Model action at Lake Geneva Raceway. The car won "Best of Show" at the recent BARS "Let's Go Racing" motorsports show in Kenosha, Wisconsin. |
Potter who has raced a number 22, his whole racing career, has changed his number this season to number is 55, in memory Of Jim Kjellander. Kjellander was his close friend and a fellow racer, who died March 6th, due to an automobile accident. Danny Darnell a second generation driver, along with Brad Durbin and Kent Burkoth will also be out to win a championship. Two other drivers, Bart Reinen the 1971 champion, who purchased 1999 Grundy champion John Brolick's ride and multi championship Gary Raven are also after the crown. New drivers Jamie Artelt, who's late Grandfather Herb Artelt, a top runner in the 70's, along with Chris Hansen and Steve Mack will be top contenders.
In the McHenry Limo Super Stocks, Zac Deeringer the defending champion will have runner-up and 1998 king pin John Janssen, Adam Regnier, who was judged to have the best looking super stock car at the mall show, along with Marry Robb, all have hopes for that top spot. There are alot of new drivers in this division too.
Scott Poritz in the Performance Unlimited sportsman class, will have his work cut out for himself, as Brian Baker, last year's runner-up and, Rick Corso, the 1999 Mid American champ are after his title. At the time of this release, it was unknown if Mike Lange would be back, but LeRoy Potter and Dan Erikson will be tough competitors.
The trials will begin at 6 pm. with racing at 7:30pm sharp. The raceway is less than one hour from Milwaukee, Madison, Rockford or Chicago. It is located on Bloomfield Road, southeast of downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
The track phone is (262) 248-8566. A complete schedule of the events is available by sending a large self addressed stamped envelope to 1015 Bloomfield Road Lake Geneva, WI. 53147 or visit our website at www.lakegenevaraceway.com