Final Chapter In LGR Record Book Begins! By Dale R. Erdmann

April 15, 2006;  Lake Geneva, WI. - It was a cool crisp night as the final season opener at Lake Geneva Raceway took place in front of a good size crowd.Erik Darnell of Beach Park, Illinois a third generation driver who is a rookie and currently sixth. in points in the NASCAR Craftman’s truck series, won the 40 lap super late model feature,took fast time and finished third in the Al Schill Jr. memorial dash.Tom Roney of Ridgefield,IL.won the 30 lap feature for the McHenry Limousine super stocks.Then Jeremy Bloomberg,a former Midwest Enduro series driver won the 30 lap feature in the Performance unlimited sportsman division.

Photo Highlights

The first Super Late Model feature of the last season of racing at LGR was won by NASCAR Truck Series driver, Erik Darnell. Dash winner Eddie May (#2) is chased by eventual winner Erik Darnell (#7) during the Super Late Model feature. John Janssen took his Sportsman car to Victory Lane after winning the Dash. Jeremy Bloomberg (#18) was victorious in the Sportsman feature.  Here he battles with John Janssen for position. The first Super Stock feature of the year was won by Tom Roney. 14-year old Tyler Peterson prepares to pass Al Kuphal on his way to winning the Super Stock Semi-feature. It was Tyler's very first race in a stock car. Bob Moeller poses with Ron of Ron's Towing after winning the Super Stock Dash. Dave Edwards started his season off right by setting Fast Time for the Super Stocks.

Before the races began, the crowd stood for a moment of silence in memory of former drivers Matt Bentz and Terry Crawl, who recently passed. Also for Dick Tucker the Promoter of Jefferson Speedway.

The dash events were won by Bob Moeller in the Chuck’s Storage super stock event, John Janssen in the sportsman and Eddie May in the Barker’s reconditioning sponsored super late model dash.

14 year old Tyler Peterson, a third generation driver had a great rookie night, winning the semi feature for the super stock cars. Tyler was a Burris circle track racer for five years.

The super late model feature was less than one lap old, before things began to happen causing a complete restart. Jeff Lorenz moved out front again, as the first full lap was  recorded, with Dave Thomas right on his back side. The next Yellow Book USA  caution period came on lap seven when Brandon Hill who moved into second three laps earlier and Randy Rodgers made contact. Lorenz now had Eddie May to contend with a the next green appearing. Terry Patnode was also on the move slipping into third the next lap. The caution was displayed on lap seventeen when Lorenz flew onto the back straightaway wall nearly rolling over, before coming to rest on his wheels in turn three. Somehow Jeff Holmgren Jr. got collect in the melee. No one was injuried. But Lorenz night was over as Holmgren returned fourteen laps later, minus the front fenders and the hood. Darnell out raced Patnode to turn one on the restart. It would  be nonstop racing for the next twenty three laps. Before the checkered Patnode moved inside Darnell from time to time, but never held on for an entire lap. In his first showing in a super late, 2005 Limited Late Model champion Josh Wallace, raced the Fran Prestay mount to third, with
defending champion Jamie Wallace fourth, Jeff Way fifth and Matt Kocourek sixth.

Bill Morris shot out front of the super stock feature race with Vaughn Lesko and Josh Metz next.Lap three things got wild in front of the flag stand as Lesko wacked the wall, but continued, as Dan Clemenz nipped the wall as the caution was displayed. No one was injuried, but Clemenz night was over. Morris reclaimed the lead, as another caution came before the next lap could be completed.Tom Jastrab was the next to graze the wall. Under way again, Tyler Peterson stalled in turn four after spinning. Finally the next green came with Morris holding back the challenges of Dave Melahn ,Tom Roney,Jack Rubach and quick qualifier Dave Edwards.

Roney out maneuvered every on lap eight and became the new leader. Morris
wasn’t content with second, inching back in front the next lap, but then Roney
took over the top spot for good the next go round.Lap twelve Edwards retired to the pits with unknown problems. The event went non stop until the checkered with Roney taking the win. Melahn held onto second, with Rubach third, Randy Schneider claimed fourth, with Ken Eisbrenner fifth and Bob Moeller sixth.

Jerry Freeman moved in front of the sportsman field as the first lap of the
feature was completed. Jack Clark, Rick Rowlett and Danny Powell all wanted second. Lap three and four saw a pair of caution flags.On the restart Mike Smart gained the most from those two slow downs taking over the front spot on lap eight after a tussle with Freeman. Former street stock driver Rob Braun was on the move creeping in on the new leader on lap eleven, then along side for a few laps before grabbing the lead on lap sixteen. John Janssen quickly followed but Jeremy Bloomberg was right there too. Adam Mass joined the fray with the next caution slowing the action on lap fourteen. On the restart Bloomberg outraced Braun to the corner taking over the front spot before the next caution two laps later. Bloomberg went on to win the race ahead of fast timer Erik Pierce who was second, James Swan took third, with Janssen, Smart and Powell so close at the checkered.

Next Saturday night the first ever appearance of the weapons cars will be
here, along with the other three divisions. The junior fan club children 12 and
under will get their chance to ride in a race car. Time trials begin at 5:45 pm.
races right after the kids rides.

Sportsmen

A-Main 01 --  1. Jeremy Bloomberg, Hampshire, Ill.; 2. Erik Pierce, Lake In The Hills, Ill.; 3. James Swan, Lake Geneva, Wis; 4. John Janssen (t), Burlington, Wis; 5. Mike Smart, Oconomowoc, Wis; 6. Danny Powell, Polo, Ill.; 7. Shawn Utphall, Racine, Wis; 8. Gary Norton, Hebron, Ill.; 9. Kevin King, Greenfield, Wis;

 10. Cliff Adee, Gilberts, Ill.; 11. Todd Stoner, Pleasant Prairie, Wis; 12. Rob Braun, Wales, Wis; 13. Jack Clark, Waukesha, Wis; 14. Adam Mass, Woodstock, Ill.; 15. Jeff Holtz (t), Muskego, Wis; 16. Ken Smart,

Oconomowoc, Wis; 17. Rick Rowlett, Marengo, Ill.; 18. John Fischer, Burlington, Wis; 19. Scott Ascher,

Time Trial --  1. Erik Pierce, Lake In The Hills, Ill.; 2. James Swan, Lake Geneva, Wis; 3. Adam Mass, Woodstock, Ill.; 4. Ken Smart, Oconomowoc, Wis; 5. John Janssen (t), Burlington, Wis; 6. Shawn Utphall, Racine, Wis; 7. Jeremy Bloomberg, Hampshire, Ill.; 8. Scott Ascher, Sussex, Wis; 9. Rob Braun, Wales, Wis; 10. Danny Powell, Polo, Ill.; 11. John Fischer, Burlington, Wis; 12. Mike Smart, Oconomowoc, Wis; 13. Rick Rowlett, Marengo, Ill.; 14. Jack Clark, Waukesha, Wis; 15. Gary Norton, Hebron, Ill.; 16. Kevin King, Greenfield, Wis; 17. Todd Stoner, Pleasant Prairie, Wis; 18. Cliff Adee, Gilberts, Ill.; 19. Jeff Holtz (t),

Trophy Dash 01 --  1. John Janssen (t), Burlington, Wis; 2. Adam Mass, Woodstock, Ill.; 3. Erik Pierce, Lake  In The Hills, Ill.; 4. Ken Smart, Oconomowoc, Wis; 5. Shawn Utphall, Racine, Wis; 6. James Swan, Lake

Super Late Models

A-Main 01 --  1. Erik Darnell, Beach Park, Ill.; 2. Terry Patnode (t), South Milwaukee, Wis; 3. Fran Prestay, Burlington, Wis; 4. Jamie Wallace (t), Pell Lake, Wis; 5. Jeff Way, Burlington, Wis; 6. Matt Kocourek, Franklin, Wis; 7. Eddie May, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 8. Landry Potter (t), Genoa City, Wis; 9. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis; 10. Jerry Cowan (t), Burlington, Wis; 11. Joe Fischer, Mc Henry, Ill.; 12. Mike Dekeuster, Franksville, Wis; 13. Jason Hicks (t), Delavan, Wis; 14. John Baumeister, Lake Geneva, Wis; 15. Jeff Holmgren, Jr., East Troy, Wis; 16. Dave Thomas, Franklin, Wis; 17. Jeff Lorenz, Waukesha, Wis; 18. Rick Corso, McHenry, Ill.; 19. Larry Epright, East Troy, Wis; 20. Randy Rodgers (t), Lake Geneva, Wis.

B-Main 01 --  1. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis; 2. Joe Fischer, Mc Henry, Ill.; 3. Mike Lange, West Allis, Wis; 4. Mike Gunderson, Wind Lake, Wis; 5. Sonny Schoffen, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 6. Kenny Joosten, Wonder Lake, Ill.; 7. Al Schill, Franklin, Wis; 8. Paul Loppnow, Burlington, Wis; 9. Vincent Merry, Wadsworth, Ill.; 10. Chuck Rein, Las Vegas, Nev.; 11. Steve Bond;.

Time Trial --  1. Erik Darnell, Beach Park, Ill.; 2. Landry Potter (t), Genoa City, Wis; 3. Terry Patnode (t), South Milwaukee, Wis; 4. Jamie Wallace (t), Pell Lake, Wis; 5. Eddie May, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 6. Matt Kocourek, Franlink, Wis; 7. Randy Rodgers (t), Lake Geneva, Wis; 8. Fran Prestay, Burlington, Wis; 9. Jason Hicks (t), Delavan, Wis; 10. Jeff Way, Burlington, Wis; 11. Jeff Lorenz, Waukesha, Wis; 12. Dave Thomas, Franklin, Wis; 13. Rick Corso, McHenry, Ill.; 14. Jeff Holmgren, Jr., East Troy, Wis; 15. Mike Dekeuster, Franksville, Wis; 16. Larry Epright, East Troy, Wis; 17. Jerry Cowan (t), Burlington, Wis; 18. John Baumeister, Lake Geneva, Wis; 19. Mike Lange, West Allis, Wis; 20. Al Schill, Franklin, Wis; 21. Mike Meyerhofer, Burlington, Wis; 22. Mike Gunderson,Wind Lake, Wis; 23. Sonny Schoffen, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 24. Vincent Merry, Wadsworth, Ill.; 25. Mike Simon Sr, Grayslake, Ill.; 26. Joe Fischer, Mc Henry, Ill.; 27. Chuck Rein, Las Vegas, Nev.; 28. Paul Loppnow, Burlington, Wis; 29. Steve Bond;; 30. Greg Garnette, Racine, Wis; 31. Jeff Goodwin, Kenosha, Wis; 32. Kenny Joosten, Wonder Lake, Ill.; 33. Rob Summers (t),

Trophy Dash 01 --  1. Eddie May, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 2. Terry Patnode (t), South Milwaukee, Wis; 3. Erik Darnell, Beach Park, Ill.; 4. Matt Kocourek, Franlink, Wis; 5. Landry Potter (t), Genoa City, Wis; 6. Jamie

Super Stocks

A-Main 01 --  1. Tom Roney, Ridgefield, Ill.; 2. Adam Regnier (t), Twin Lakes, Wis; 3. Jack Rubach (t), Burlington, Wis; 4. Randy Schneider, Burlington, Wis; 5. Ken Eisbrenner, Racine, Wis; 6. Bob Moeller, Algonquin, Ill.; 7. Bill Morris (t), Streamwood, Ill.; 8. Paul K, Oconomowoc, Wis; 9. Brad Drach, Harvard, Ill.; 10. Vaughn Lesko, Twin Lakes, Wis; 11. Sam Redmen;; 12. Josh Matz, East Troy, Wis; 13. Al Kuphal (t), Franklin, Wis; 14. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 15. Craig Mertes, Antioch, Ill.; 16. Tyler Peterson, Lake Geneva, Wis; 17. Tom Jastrab (t), Genoa City, Wis; 18. Shane Sapp (t), Crystal Lake, Ill.; 19. Scott Norton,

B-Main 01 --  1. Tyler Peterson, Lake Geneva, Wis; 2. Al Kuphal (t), Franklin, Wis; 3. Nick Nelson, Lombard, Ill.; 4. Joe DeCubellis, Burlington, Wis; 5. Mike Johnson, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 6. Cindy Krause, Burlington, Wis;

Time Trial --  1. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 2. Sam Redmen;; 3. Ken Eisbrenner, Racine, Wis; 4. Dan Clemenz, Waukegan, Ill.; 5. Jack Rubach (t), Burlington, Wis; 6. Bob Moeller, Algonquin, Ill.; 7. Tom Roney, Ridgefield, Ill.; 8. Shane Sapp (t), Crystal Lake, Ill.; 9. Adam Regnier (t), Twin Lakes, Wis; 10. Craig Mertes, Antioch, Ill.; 11. Tom Jastrab (t), Genoa City, Wis; 12. Randy Schneider, Burlington, Wis; 13. Josh Matz, East Troy, Wis; 14. Vaughn Lesko, Twin Lakes, Wis; 15. Brad Drach, Harvard, Ill.; 16. Bill Morris (t), Streamwood, Ill.; 17. Scott Norton, Wonder Lake, Ill.; 18. Paul K, Oconomowoc, Wis; 19. Al Kuphal (t), Franklin, Wis; 20. Nick Nelson, Lombard, Ill.; 21. Tyler Peterson, Lake Geneva, Wis; 22. Mike Johnson, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 23. Driver 58;; 24. Reid Kahrs Jr, West Allis, Wis; 25. Joe DeCubellis, Burlington, Wis; 26.

Trophy Dash 01 --  1. Bob Moeller, Algonquin, Ill.; 2. Dan Clemenz, Waukegan, Ill.; 3. Jack Rubach (t), Burlington, Wis; 4. Dave Edwards, Salem, Wis; 5. Sam Redmen;; 6. Ken Eisbrenner, Racine, Wis.