First Career Win For Blake Brown at LGR! Two In a Row for Jeff Schultz! By Dale R. Erdmann

June 30, 2006;  Lake Geneva, WI. - Yellow Book USA sponsored the Friday night weekly race program at Lake Geneva Raceway. The pit area was packed bu train was in many locations around the race track, so only a small crowd saw
some very great racing. Franksville’s Blake Brown a rookie driver in the INEX Bandolero class won the 15 lap feature. This was Brown’s first win of his short career.A few weeks ago, Blake’s mount received extensive damage in hot laps
and missed a week due to that incident.

Photo Highlights

Sonny Schoffen (#75) and Ken Johnson (#2th) raced side-by-side for several laps before Schoffen prevailed for the victory. The Limited Late Model dash rolls down the backstretch ready to take the green flag. Steve Doherty continued his winning ways by scoring a clean-sweep in the BIC division. The Legends cars always put on a good show. Here, Michael Bilderback (#2) and Ernie Schaal (#46) battle for the top spot. Blake Brown (#71) races hard with Steven Grossman on his way to his first-ever Bandolero feature win at LGR. Jim Theil was the winner of one of the Rascal Outlaw heat races.

Jeff Schultz of Lake Geneva won his second weapons feature race in a row,in the 20 lap event.Elgin, Illinois driver Jeff LeSage had a great night in the Rascal Outlaw group. Jeff took a clean sweep, by taking fast time, winning his heat and the 20 lap feature. The 15 lap Perfection auto body INEX legends feature winner has not been announced as of Sunday July 2nd. at 11:45 pm. INEX officials must determine if the winning race car was within the rules. The winner should be announced by Tuesday July 4th. Steve Doherty of Rockford,IL. won another 15 lap Basic International car feature on the last lap. Sonny Schoffen of Crystal Lake,IL. won another 25 lap feature race. The evening was marred again by a hard
one 360 roll by Kyle Justis, on the first lap of the bandolero heat. Justis  was not injured, but his race car could not be repaired in time for the feature, dropping him from the points lead, Kyle has held since the third night. Alex Arelano and Blaz Daul both received extensive damage to their race cars in that incident, but no injuries were reported and their night was over.

Fourteen year old Kyle Lynn led the first two laps of the rascal outlaw feature with Jim Thiel slipping in front on the next go round, leading the race until a lap seven racing incident as the top two were fighting for that important spot, bringing the first Yellow Book USA caution period. John LeSage and Thiel both went to the rear, along with Jeff LeSage for also being
involved. On the restart rookie Jason Mahoney moved in front one lap before last weeks feature winner Mark Findley scooted around him. One lap later Roger Aronson in his first appearance of the season, got together with Mahoney and the race came to another halt. With the green flying again, Findley found his position being challenged by a recovered Jeff LeSage who came from the back of the field one more time. LeSage took the lead with just five laps to go and went on to win the race, over Findley, Aronson, Mahoney, Josh Benkert and Chris Bedore with problems all night.

The bandolero feature brought Hope Bidlack in front of the field from her second row starting position. Quickly Kyle Palma charged in front and pulled away from the field, as Cody Daul got around Bidlack on lap four. Just before the only caution of the race Blake Brown moved around Steven Grossman to take over third. Palma easily walked away from the field, Bidlack dropped out again with problems that have plagued her since the second week of action. On lap eleven Palma dropped out for some unknown reason and Daul became the leader. On lap thirteen it was a dead heat between Daul and Brown. Coming off turn four with the white flag out, Daul spun and Brown went on to win, despite numerous challenges from Grossman who captured second. Aaron Moyer was third, with car number two next in his first visit here. Daul recovered for fifth and Brandon Heisler was sixth.

Anthony Vito led the first eight laps of the weapons feature, before Mike Herwald grabbed the lead in a tight cluster up front. By lap eleven fast timer Jeff Schultz was knocking on Herwald’s door and with two laps to go, even with a group all up front, Schultz took the lead and won his second feature in two weeks. Herwald was second, with Andy Krueger at his side, Reid Kahrs Jr. was in a three deep sprint for the checkered, Mark Tomasi and Michael Shorten rounded out the top six in a great finish.

Carrie Dygon and Paul Edmundson dueled for the top spot, with Paul Dygon in the mix for the first five laps. Edmundson clearly moved in front coming off turn two with Andy Evraets joining the fray for second place. Two laps later things got even tighter, as Ralph Gentile and Doctor Tooth Ken Johnson moved in on the gaggle of cars in front of them. Edmundson’s had a good lead by lap ten, when Evraets grabbed second, Johnson moved into third one lap later and Sonny Schoffen was next by lap thirteen. Michael Kruschke got by Gentile on lap sixteen and things at the top were so close. Edmundson held a tight line and Evraets tried everything to get around. On lap eighteen Johnson slipped under Evraets, but to no avail as Evraets came right back to second. On lap twenty it was side by side racing at the top, entering lap twenty one Evraets was the new lead by inches, going into turn one Edmundson had problems, spinning in that tight group of cars and the first Yellow Book USA caution of the race ensued. On the restart Johnson out ran Evraets to the corner, as Schoffen got by him one lap later. With the white out, Schoffen drove along side Johnson one more time and finally secured the lead and went ahead to win the race,ahead of Johnson, Evraets, Gentile, Kruschke and Brian Ulrich who took fast time.

On Friday July 7th.The formula indy cars return for a visit along with five of the regular divisions. Time trials are slated for 6pm. racing at 7:30 sharp. The Friday night August 4th. has been cancelled due to a special on Thursday night August 3rd.All divisions will race on either that Thursday night or be added to the Saturday night show. Check the website for an update very soon.

INEX Bandoleros
A-Main 01 -- 1. Blake Brown, Franksville, Wis; 2. Steven Grossman, Barrington, Ill.; 3. Aaron Moyer, Eden, Wis; 4. Sawyer Effertz, Appleton, Wis; 5. Cody Daul, DePere, Wis; 6. Brandon Heisler, Aurora, Ill.; 7. Kyle Palma, Delavan, Wis; 8. Hope Bidlack, Genoa City, Wis.

Heat 01 -- 1. Kyle Palma, Delavan, Wis; 2. Cody Daul, DePere, Wis; 3. Aaron Moyer, Eden, Wis; 4. Brandon Heisler, Aurora, Ill.; 5. Blaz Daul, DePere, Wis; 6. Hope Bidlack, Genoa City, Wis; 7. Steven Grossman, Barrington, Ill.; 8. Kyle Jusits (y), Kenosha, Wis; 9. Blake Brown, Franksville, Wis; 10. Alex Arelano, Frankfort, Ill.; 11. Sawyer Effertz, Appleton, Wis.

Time Trial -- 1. Kyle Palma, Delavan, Wis; 2. Alex Arelano, Frankfort, Ill.; 3. Blake Brown, Franksville, Wis; 4. Kyle Jusits (y), Kenosha, Wis; 5. Hope Bidlack, Genoa City, Wis; 6. Cody Daul, DePere, Wis; 7. Steven Grossman, Barrington, Ill.; 8. Aaron Moyer, Eden, Wis; 9. Blaz Daul, DePere, Wis; 10. Sawyer Effertz,

Basic Int'l Cars
A-Main 01 -- 1. Steve Doherty, Rockford, Ill.; 2. Matt Booker, Wonder Lake, Ill.; 3. Bob Koch, McHenry, Ill.; 4. Kevin Hill, McHenry, Ill.; 5. Leo Bujak, Spring Grove, Ill.; 6. Robert Palka, Pell Lake, Wis; 7. Kevin Lynn, Lake Geneva, Wis; 8. Tom Homan, Antioch, Ill.; 9. Evan Townsend, Elkhorn, Wis; 10. Roger Schultz, Machesney Park, Ill.; 11. Jack Rabey, Lake Villa, Ill.; 12. Scott Redden, Woodstock, Ill.; 13. Steve Kreft, Cary, Ill.; 14. Morgan Breeding, Woodstock, Ill.; 15. Tim Jendrycki, Round Lake, Ill.; 16. Gary Mondus, Antioch, Ill.; 17. Shawn Kasten, Lake Geneva, Wis; 18. Bill Johnson, Antioch, Ill.; 19. Jason Condrad,

B-Main 01 -- 1. Jack Rabey, Lake Villa, Ill.; 2. Tim Jendrycki, Round Lake, Ill.; 3. Dustin Richards, Kenosha, Wis; 4. Frank Richards, Kenosha, Wis; 5. Lori Jacoby, Elkhorn, Wis; 6. Travis Dean, Lake Geneva, Wis; 7. Aaron Kitterman, Burlington, Wis.

Heat 01 -- 1. Scott Redden, Woodstock, Ill.; 2. Frank Richards, Kenosha, Wis; 3. Morgan Breeding, Woodstock, Ill.; 4. Travis Dean, Lake Geneva, Wis; 5. Tim Jendrycki, Round Lake, Ill.; 6. Aaron Kitterman, Burlington, Wis; 7. Shawn Kasten, Lake Geneva, Wis; 8. Dustin Richards, Kenosha, Wis; 9. Lori Jacoby,

Heat 02 -- 1. Jason Condrad, Burlington, Wis; 2. Evan Townsend, Elkhorn, Wis; 3. Kevin Lynn, Lake Geneva, Wis; 4. Gary Mondus, Antioch, Ill.; 5. Tom Homan, Antioch, Ill.; 6. Steve Kreft, Cary, Ill.; 7. Roger Schultz, Machesney Park, Ill.; 8. Jack Rabey, Lake Villa, Ill.; 9. Rod Brossart, Fox Lake, Ill.; 10. Bill Johnson, Antioch, Ill.; 11. Jennette Ellifritz, Lake Geneva, Wis.

Time Trial -- 1. Steve Doherty, Rockford, Ill.; 2. Matt Booker, Wonder Lake, Ill.; 3. Kevin Hill, McHenry, Ill.; 4. Leo Bujak, Spring Grove, Ill.; 5. Bob Koch, McHenry, Ill.; 6. Robert Palka, Pell Lake, Wis; 7. Evan Townsend, Elkhorn, Wis; 8. Tom Homan, Antioch, Ill.; 9. Gary Mondus, Antioch, Ill.; 10. Roger Schultz, Machesney Park, Ill.; 11. Jack Rabey, Lake Villa, Ill.; 12. Rod Brossart, Fox Lake, Ill.; 13. Jason Condrad, Burlington, Wis; 14. Kevin Lynn, Lake Geneva, Wis; 15. Steve Kreft, Cary, Ill.; 16. Bill Johnson, Antioch, Ill.; 17. Morgan Breeding, Woodstock, Ill.; 18. Ronnie Mink, Bristol, Wis; 19. Scott Redden, Woodstock, Ill.;
20. Shawn Kasten, Lake Geneva, Wis; 21. Tim Jendrycki, Round Lake, Ill.; 22. Aaron Kitterman, Burlington, Wis; 23. Travis Dean, Lake Geneva, Wis; 24. Lori Jacoby, Elkhorn, Wis; 25. Dustin Richards, Kenosha, Wis; 26. Frank Richards, Kenosha, Wis; 27. Dustin Dixon, Delavan, Wis; 28. Jennette Ellifritz, Lake

Trophy Dash 01 -- 1. Steve Doherty, Rockford, Ill.; 2. Bob Koch, McHenry, Ill.; 3. Robert Palka, Pell Lake, Wis; 4. Matt Booker, Wonder Lake, Ill.; 5. Leo Bujak, Spring Grove, Ill.; 6. Kevin Hill, McHenry, Ill..

Late Models
A-Main 01 -- 1. Sonny Schoffen, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 2. Ken Johnson (t), Park Ridge, Ill.; 3. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls, Wis; 4. Ralph Gentile, Racine, Wis; 5. Michael Kruschke (t), Muskego, Wis; 6. Brian Ulrich (t), Racine, Wis; 7. Keith Tolf, Union Grove, Wis; 8. Carrie Dygon, Racine, Wis; 9. Joe Rusciano, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 10. Paul Dygon (t), Wind Lake, Wis; 11. Mike Schmitz, Kenosha, Wis; 12. Jack Rabey,Brighton, Wis; 13. Paul Edmundson, Whitewater, Wis; 14. Jeff Graf, Milwaukee, Wis; 15. Dan Baschal, Racine, Wis.

Heat 01 -- 1. Mike Schmitz, Kenosha, Wis; 2. Michael Kruschke (t), Muskego, Wis; 3. Paul Dygon (t), Wind Lake, Wis; 4. Jeff Graf, Milwaukee, Wis; 5. Carrie Dygon, Racine, Wis; 6. Ralph Gentile, Racine, Wis; 7. Paul Edmundson, Whitewater, Wis; 8. Jack Rabey, Brighton,Wis; 9. Dan Baschal, Racine, Wis.

Time Trial -- 1. Brian Ulrich (t), Racine, Wis; 2. Sonny Schoffen, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 3. Keith Tolf, Union Grove, Wis; 4. Ken Johnson (t), Park Ridge, Ill.; 5. Joe Rusciano, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 6. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls, Wis; 7. Michael Kruschke (t), Muskego, Wis; 8. Paul Edmundson, Whitewater, Wis; 9. Ralph Gentile, Racine, Wis; 10. Carrie Dygon, Racine, Wis; 11. Paul Dygon (t), Wind Lake, Wis; 12. Jack Rabey, Brighton,Wis; 13. Mike Schmitz, Kenosha, Wis; 14. Jeff Graf, Milwaukee, Wis.

Trophy Dash 01 -- 1. Keith Tolf, Union Grove, Wis; 2. Sonny Schoffen, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 3. Brian Ulrich (t), Racine, Wis; 4. Ken Johnson (t), Park Ridge, Ill.; 5. Joe Rusciano, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 6. Andy Evraets, Menomonee Falls,Wis;

Weapons Division
A-Main 01 -- 1. Jeff Schultz, Lake Geneva, Wis; 2. Mike Herwald, Lake Geneva, Wis; 3. Andy Krueger, Lake Geneva, Wis; 4. Reid Kahrs Jr, West Allis, Wis; 5. Mark Tomasi, Wind Lake, Wis; 6. Micheal Shorten, Mundelein, Ill.; 7. Mark Ludtke, Lake Geneva, Wis; 8. Anthony Vito (t), Crystal Lake, Ill..

Heat 01 -- 1. Mike Herwald, Lake Geneva, Wis; 2. Andy Krueger, Lake Geneva, Wis; 3. Anthony Vito (t), Crystal Lake, Ill.; 4. Mark Tomasi, Wind Lake, Wis; 5. Reid Kahrs Jr, West Allis, Wis; 6. Jeff Schultz, Lake Geneva, Wis; 7. Micheal Shorten, Mundelein, Ill.; 8. Mark Ludtke, Lake Geneva, Wis.

Time Trial -- 1. Jeff Schultz, Lake Geneva, Wis; 2. Andy Krueger, Lake Geneva, Wis; 3. Reid Kahrs Jr, West Allis, Wis; 4. Mike Herwald, Lake Geneva, Wis; 5. Anthony Vito (t), Crystal Lake, Ill.; 6. Mark Tomasi, Wind Lake, Wis; 7. Micheal Shorten, Mundelein, Ill.; 8. Mark Ludtke, Lake Geneva, Wis.