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Trackside Now: TUNDRA Series – Wisconsin International Raceway (WI) – 5/10/14

10 May

6:10

On behalf of Speed 51, this is Kevin Ramsell. Thank you for joining us and have a good night.

6:09

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

6:09

6:09

This will conclude our coverage of today’s season opener for the TUNDRA Super Late Models powered by Wisconsin Potatoes.

Special thanks to everyone with the track and the series for their hospitality today. We look forward to doing future TUNDRA events on Speed51.com.

Also a special thank you Dan & Paul at Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, WI for being today’s presenting sponsor.

6:07

B-Main Results
1. Austin Nason
2. Dan Lindsley
3. Frank Nitzke
4. Wyatt Blashe
5. Reagan May
6. Dan Church
7. Rich Schumann Jr.
8. Corey Jankowski
9. Mikie Breiner
10. Steve Litchfeld

6:06

CHECKERED FLAG: Nason will win the B-Main. Lindsley is second and it appears Nitzke snuck by Blashe for third at the line.

6:06

WHITE FLAG: Austin Nason has a good lead on Lindlsey.

6:05

Lap 23: Nason has about a three car length lead.

6:05

Lap 22: Nason gets a car length lead and continues to open it more on Lindsley.

6:04

This is the only battle on the track.

6:04

Lap 20: Nason has a great run off of four and takes back the lead from Lindsley.

6:04

Lap 19: Nason gets a run off of four and challenges on the inside again.

6:03

Lap 18: Lindsley holds off Nason for now.

6:03

Lap 16: Side by side for the lead. Nason on the inside of Lindsley.

6:02

Lap 15: Nason peaks to the inside off of turns one and two. Sees an opening off of turn four.

6:02

Lap 14: Nason Is all over the back bumper of Lindsley off of turn four.

6:02

Lap 12: Nason is chasing down Lindsley to battle for the lead. Blashe is safe in third.

6:01

Lap 10: Lindsley, Nason, Blashe, Schumann, Nitzke, May, Church are the cars out there.

6:00

Lap 8: Schumann works his way to fourth while Lindsley still leads Nason and Blashe.

6:00

Lap 6: Lindsley leads while Nason and Blashe battle for second.

5:59

GREEN FLAG LAP 5: Lindsley and Nason out of turn two, Lindsley gets away with the lead.

5:58

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

5:58

5:58

We have four laps complete. 21 to go. with seven cars left. Steve Lichtfeld, Jankowski and Breiner are off the track.

5:57

Meanwhile…the field doubles up.

5:56	Breiner drives by Jankowski (Speed51.com photo)

5:54

Jankowski just threw his steering wheel twice at Breiner.

5:53

CAUTION LAP 5: Breiner and Corey Jankowski get together off of turn four. They make contact and Jankowski spins.

5:52

Lap 4: Nason leads with Lindsley going to second. Nitzke back to third. May is fourth and Blashe is fifth.

5:52

GREEN FLAG LAP 3: Austin Nason gets a jump on the outside and takes the lead.

5:51

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5:50

5:50

CAUTION LAP 3: Mikie Breiner comes to a stop in turn two.

5:49

Lap 3: Lindsley joins the battle for the lead.

5:49

Lap 3: Nason looks to the inside of Nitzke going into turn one but settles for second.

5:48

Lap 2: Nitzke leads while Austin Nason goes to second and Lindsley in third.

5:48

GREEN FLAG: Nitzke gets the lead over May out of turn two.

5:47

We will have a restart…starter didn’t like way it looked as they came out of turn four.

5:41

B-Main lineup

1. Frank Nitzke
2. Reagan May
3. Dan Lindsley
4. Austin Nason
5. Corey Jankowski
6.Wyatt Blashe
7. Mikie Breiner
8. Steve Lichtfeld
9. Rich Schumann Jr.
10. Dan Church Jr.

5:38	Tyler Bauknecht emerges from his car in victory lane. (Speed51.com photo)

5:37

TECH UPDATE: Tech is complete in the TUNDRA garage and everyone has cleared tech. Dalton Zehr is your official winner.

5:35

The final event of the day will be the TUNDRA 25-lap B-Main

5:34

Lyle Nowak was fourth

5:33

Tyler Bauknecht holds off Bill Prietzel and Jeff Holtz to win the 40-lap feature.

5:30

The TUNDRA cars will still have a B-Main after the Mid-American feature.

5:27

13 laps to go and under caution for a spin in turn two. Tyler Bauknecht has been the class of the field so far.

5:23

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5:23

5:23

18 laps to go in the Mid-Am feature. Tyler Bauknecht has a 3 second lead over Kenny Joosten. Bill Preitzel is third.

5:20

About halfway through the Mid-Am feature. Tyler Baucknecht continues to lead.

5:14	TUNDRA Super Lates @TUNDRAslms And you winner at TUNDRA Round 1 is…@DZR119!!!! pic.twitter.com/1jVZxmuCgo

5:13

TUNDRA Super Late Models powered by Wisconsin Potatoes
Feature Results (Unofficial)

1	119	Dalton Zehr
2	11	Bobby Kendall
3	36	Tom Gee Jr.
4	9	Kyle Calmes
5	35	Travis Dassow
6	22	Nick Panitzke
7	14	Eugene Gregorich Jr.
8	45	Jeff Van Oudenhoven
9	27	Travis Rodewald
10	63	Joey Garjoni
11	40	Jeremy Lepak
12	52	Brent Strelka
13	91	Ty Majeski
14	07	Corey Kemkes
15	66	Tanner Bohlen
16	1	Jesse Oudenhoven
17	79	Morgan Rasmussen	-1
18	8	Billy Mohn	-1
19	98	Brandon Selle	-1
20	44	Mike Lichtfeld	-5
21	84	Brett Piontek	-7
22	2	Michael Bilderback	-8
23	18	Jordan Ives	-8
24	16	Steve Apel	-10
25	10	Andy Monday	-13
26	34	Maxwell Schultz	-21
27	72	Randy Schuler	-24
28	22	Landry Potter	-31

5:09

It appears that David Slack is the one that went over the wall.

5:08	David Slack went over the backstretch fence. (Speed51.com photo)

5:06

Rough start to the Mid-American feature. Two cars involved. Once hopped over the backstretch fence.

5:02

Mid-Ams are out for their feature. We will post the full field rundown shortly.

5:00

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

5:00

4:56	Top three (Speed51.com photo)

4:56	Zehr won with a B&B motor. He is dedicating his win to Bruce Mueller. (Speed51.com photo)

4:55	Dalton Zehr wins his sixth TUNDRA race. (Speed51.com photo)

4:54	Tom Gee was third (Speed51.com photo)

4:53	Dalton Zehr with the trophy. (Speed51.com photo)

4:53	Bobby Kendall was second. (Speed51.com photo)

4:51	Zehr is interviewed in victory lane. (Speed51.com photo)

4:49

CHECKERED: Zehr gets his sixth TUNDRA win. Kendall second and Gee in third. Calmes fourth and Dassow in fifth.

We are going trackside.

4:48

WHITE FLAG: Zehr has Kendall but gets a run out of two.

4:48

Lap 48: Kendall is to his bumper out of turn two.

4:48

Lap 47: Kendall is within a car length of Zehr as they go into three.

4:47

Lap 46: Kendall is trying to chase down Zehr.

4:47

Lap 45: Zehr leads with Kendall in second and Gee in third. Calmes up to fourth.

4:46

GREEN FLAG LAP 44: Kendall is hanging with Zehr out of turn two.

4:46

He is still out.

4:46

There is a report that the left front is flat on Van Oudenhoven’s car.

4:45

Zehr, once again will go outside for this restart. But now he has Bobby Kendall will be on his inside.

4:44

Zehr is the leader with Kendall in second. Gee is third and Van Oudenhoven is fourth. Gregorich is fifth and Dassow is sixth. Rodewald, Calmes, Panitzke, and Garjoni rounds out the top ten.

4:43

CAUTION LAP 44: Debris out of turn four.

4:42

GREEN FLAG LAP 43: Zehr gets a run out of two. Kendall is following and challenging Gee for second. Give Kendall second spot.

4:41

Zehr will go outside again with Gee on the inside. Van Oudenhoven on the inside of row two with Bobby Kendall on the outside. Rodewald and Gregorich will make up row three on the restart.

4:39

Officials are checking the lineup.

4:39

Majeski will go to the rear of the field.

4:38

It appears that Bilderback and Majeski made contact to cause the caution. Bilderback goes to the pits.

4:37

CAUTION LAP 43: Majeski spins in turn four.

4:37

GREEN FLAG LAP 43: Outside line works for Zehr.

4:36

Eight laps to go. Zehr will restart on the outside with Gee on the inside of row one. Majeski inside and Van Oudenhoven outside in row two. One to go at the line.

4:34

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4:34

4:34

Rundown…
Zehr
Gee
Van Oudenhoven
Majeski
Bilderback
Rodewald
Kendall
Gregorich
Panitzke
Dassow
Strelka
Calmes
Kemkes
Garjoni
Ives
Lepak
Oudenhoven
Bohlen
Piontek
Rasmussen
Selle
Mohn
M. Lichtfeld
Apel
Monday
Schuler
Schultz
Potter

4:31

CAUTION LAP 43: Rasmussen spins out of turn four. Made contact with the inside wall but grabs a gear and heads to the pits.

4:30

Lap 41: Apel goes to the pits.

4:30

Lap 40: Ten laps to go for Dalton Zehr. He is looking for his sixth TUNDRA win.

4:29

Lap 39: Three lap cars separate Zehr from Gee.

4:29

Lap 38: Andy Monday is slow and heads to the pits.

4:29

Lap 37: Zher works through lap traffic while Gee is holding off Van Oudenhoven and Majeski for second.

4:28

Lap 35: Zehr continues to lead by 2.5 seconds.

4:28

Lap 33: Battle for second is on between Gee, Van Oudenhoven and Majeski.

4:27

Lap 31: Van Oudenhoven is looking for a way to get by Gee. This is allowing Majeski to catch them.

4:26

Lap 28: Zehr is up to a 2.8 second lead over Gee. Van Oudenhoven has caught Gee.

4:25

Lap 27: Randy Schuler heads to the pits, off the pace.

4:25

Lap 25: Halfway: Zehr, Gee, Van Oudenhoven, Majeski, Rodewald, Dassow, Panitzke, Bilderback, Kendall, Gregorich.

4:24

Lap 24: Majeski gets around Rodewald and goes to fourth.

4:24

Lap 23: Zehr gets a big lead. Up to 2.1 seconds.

4:23

Lap 21: Schultz is off the pace and in the pits.

4:23

Lap 20: Zehr, Gee, Van Oudenhoven, Rodewald, Majeski is your top five.

4:22

Lap 18: Majeski is catching Rodewald’s bumper to challenge for the fourth spot.

4:22

Lap 17: Van Oudenhoven makes a move on Rodewald out of four and goes to third.

4:22

Lap 15: Gee takes about a half second off of Zehr’s lead. Margin is about 1.2 seconds.

4:21

Lap 14: Panitzke is up to seventh with Bilderback in eighth, Schultz in ninth and Gregorich in tenth.

4:21

Lap 13: Zehr has a 1.7 second lead over Gee.

4:20

Lap 12: Dassow up to fourth with Van Oudenhoven in fifth.

4:20

Lap 11: Gee gets a run out of turn four and goes by Rodewald for second.

4:20

Lap 10: Zehr, Rodewald, Gee, Dassow, Van Oudenhoven goes to fifth and Majeski goes up to sixth.

4:19

Lap 8: Zehr holds about a half second lead over Rodewald and Gee. Battle for fifth as Van Oudenhoven is on the outside of Monday.

4:18

Lap 7: Gee has caught up to the bumper of Rodewald to challenge for second. Zehr still leads.

4:18

Lap 5: Zehr, Rodewald, Gee, Dassow, Monday, Panitzke, Van Oudenhoven, Kemkes, Schultz, Majeski.

4:17

Lap 4: Gee and Dassow get by Monday for third and fourth. Gee is on the move.

4:17

Lap 3: Rodewald is glued to Zehr’s bumper out of turn two. Three wide near mid pack.

4:16

Lap 2: Zehr leads with Rodewald in second and Monday in third.

4:16

GREEN FLAG: Zehr gets the lead out of turn two.

4:16

One to go at the line.

4:14

The field will get a few warm up laps.

4:13

The field has been introduced…the command has been given…and the field is rolling. We are about go 50 laps for the TUNDRA Super Late Models powered by Wisconsin Potatoes.

4:11

Its a new date for the Battle of Berlin 251 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. This year’s event will take place on July 18-19 featuring the stars of the ARCA/CRA Super Series and JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour. Last year, Johnny VanDoorn held off Travis Braden to pick up the big win. Click here for more information.

4:11

4:00

Driver Introductions are underway.

4:00

Many of the competitors, crew, officials and fans are at WIR today with a heavy heart. Earlier this morning, we all learned of the passing of Bruce Mueller, owner of B&B Racing Engines in Appleton, WI. Bruce passed away unexpectedly during the overnight.

There are many cars in today’s field with a B&B motor in their car.

Our presenting sponsor for today, Advanced Engine Concepts Inc. also builds motors for many of the Midwest teams, but they have worked alongside with Bruce. Dan & Paul at AEC pass along their condolences as well as the entire staff at Speed 51.

3:57

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

3:57

3:57	Nick Panitzke (22) and Travis Dassow (35) make up row three. (Speed51.com photo)

3:55	Andy Monday (10) and Tom Gee Jr. (36) in turn two. (Speed51.com photo)

3:54	Dalton Zehr (119) and Travis Rodewald (27) are the front row. (Speed51.com photo)

3:49

The 2014 Southern Super Series will be decided at the 30th Annual All-American 400 at the Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. Last year, Daniel Hemric beat out Bubba Pollard for the championship while Chase Elliott hoisted the guitar in victory lane. Who will get the famous guitar and who will be the 2014 SSS champion? Make your plans now to be a part of this memorable event. Click here for more information.

3:49

3:47

The TUNDRA feature cars will be heading out shortly for their 50-lap feature event.

3:47

Comment From todd

Go Chase Motorsports & Dalton Zehr

3:35

TUNDRA Super Late Models Powered by Wisconsin Potatoes
Feature Lineup (50 Laps)

1	119	Dalton Zehr
2	27	Travis Rodewald
3	10	Andy Monday
4	36	Tom Gee Jr.
5	22	Nick Panitzke
6	35	Travis Dassow
7	45	Jeff Van Oudenhoven
8	07	Corey Kemkes
9	91	Ty Majeski
10	34	Maxwell Schultz
11	9	Kyle Calmes
12	2	Michael Bilderback
13	11	Bobby Kendall
14	40	Jeremy Lepak
15	84	Brett Piontek
16	14	Eugene Gregorich Jr.
17	22	Landry Potter
18	52	Brent Strelka
19	1	Jesse Oudenhoven
20	18	Jordan Ives
21	66	Tanner Bohlen
22	63	Joey Garjoni
23	44	Mike Lichtfeld
24	98	Brandon Selle
25	72	Randy Schuler
26	8	Billy Mohn
27	79	Morgan Rasmussen
28	16	Steve Apel

3:29

The Flip Merwin Memorial is the first of three memorial events on the 2014 State Park Speedway schedule. The Wimmer family owned track, located west of Wausau, WI, will remember a close friend, pit crew member, and celebrated snowmobile racer with this annual event. Click here for more information.

3:29

3:27

CHECKERED FLAG: Mohn will win with Rasmussen in second. Apel was able to get a run out of turn four and finish third to make the show.

3:26

WHITE FLAG: Battle will be for the final transfer spot.

3:26

Lap 13: About a car length separates Apel and Nason. Nason closes and is all over his bumper.

3:26

Lap 12: Nason catching back up to Apel as they go into one.

3:25

Lap 10: Five to go. Apel gets about three car lengths on Nason for the final transfer spot. Mohn and Rasmussen are settled in the top two.

3:25

Lap 9: Nason peaks to the inside of Apel out of turn two. Apel gets away.

3:25

Lap 8: Nason is on the back bumper of Apel. Mohn leads with Rasmussen in second.

3:24

Lap 7: Nason goes to fourth and is chasing down Apel for third.

3:24

Lap 6: Rasmussen looks to the inside of Mohn going into one but can’t get there to challenge.

3:24

Lap 5: 10 to go. Mohn, Rasmussen and Apel pull away from the field.

3:23

Lap 4: Mohn leads with Rasmussen in second and Apel in third.

3:23

Lap 3: Rasmussen looks to the inside of Mohn. But Mohn shuts the door in two and they touch. Still going and green.

3:22

Lap 2: Rasmussen goes to the outside of Nitzke and takes over second. Mohn leads.

3:22

GREEN FLAG: Mohn gets the run out of turn two and takes the lead.

3:20

Field gets one to go at the line.

3:20

15 lap last chance race.

3:19

We are hearing that it is motor issues for Lowell Bennett.

3:18

TUNDRA Super Late Models Powered by Wisconsin Potatoes
Last Chance Race
Starting Lineup (Two Two Advance)
1. Frank Nitzke
2. Billy Mohn
3. Steve Apel
4. Morgan Rasmussen
5. Dan Lindsley
6. Reagan May
7. Rich Schumann Jr.
8. Austin Nason
9. Corey Jankowski
10. Wyatt Blashe
11. Dan Church Jr.

3:17

We just got word that Lowell Bennett will be a scratch from the feature. We are trying to find out the reason. The top three in the last chance will now advance from this last chance race, which is rolling out now.

3:14

One of the biggest early-season Outlaw Super Late Model events in the country takes place on May 24…it’s the Joy Fair Memorial presented by Diamond Pistons at Flat Rock Speedway. Be there when some of the baddest and fastest racecars on the planet battle in a historic event at the Flat Rock bullring. Click here for more information.

3:14

3:14

Mark Pluer makes a last lap move on Tyler Bauknecht to win the final Mid-Am heat.

3:09

Brad Keith wins the second Mid-Am heat. Jeremy Spoonmore was second with Scott Null in third.

3:03

TUNDRA Super Late Models Powered by Wisconsin Potatoes
Last Chance Race
Starting Lineup (Two Two Advance)

1. Frank Nitzke

2. Billy Mohn

3. Steve Apel

4. Morgan Rasmussen

5. Dan Lindsley

6. Reagan May

7. Rich Schumann Jr.

8. Austin Nason

9. Corey Jankowski

10. Wyatt Blashe

11. Dan Church Jr.

3:01

The Mid-Ams are out for their heat races.

3:00

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

3:00

2:48

They will have one last chance race where the top two will advance.

2:47

Garjoni and Mike Lichtfeld earned starting spots for the feature with their top two finishes.

2:44

The Wisconsin Sport Trucks are up next.

2:44

2:44

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2:44

Nitzke got up alongside Mohn after the race to show he wasn’t pleased with his move out of turn four.

2:43

CHECKERED FLAG: Garjoni wins with Mike Lichtfeld in second and Mohn in third. Nitzke was fourth with Steve Lichtfeld in fifth. Blashe was sixth.

2:42

WHITE FLAG: Garjoni has big lead. Mohn trying to chase down Lichtfeld.

2:42

Lap 8: Garjoni and Mike Lichtfeld each have some space.

2:42

Lap 6: Mohn on the inside of Nitzke for third. Mohn moves him up high out of four and takes the spot.

2:41

Lap 5: Garjoni pulls away from Mike Lichtfeld. Nitzke is in third.

2:40

Lap 4: Garjoni takes over the top spot. Mike Lichtfeld is in the final transfer spot in second.

2:40

GREEN LAP 3: Garjoni gets a run on the inside of Mike Lichtfeld into three.

2:40

Mike Lichtfeld leads with Garjoni in second and Nitzke in third. Steve Lichtfeld is fourth and Mohn in fifth. Blashe in sixth.

2:38

CAUTION Lap 3: Steve Lichtfeld spins in turn two. Mohn and Blashe also spin.

2:37

Lap 2: Mike Lichtfeld touches Steve out of four.

2:37

GREEN FLAG: The Lichtfelds are side by side for the lead.

2:36

Gong Show Lineup:

1. Mike Lichtfeld
2. Steve Lichtfeld
3. Billy Mohn
4. Joey Garjoni
5. Wyatt Blashe
6. Frank Nitzke

2:34

The “Gong Show” race is up next. This will be a 10-lap race. Top two will make the feature.

2:31

CHECKERED: Maxwell Schultz will win the dash. Majeski second with Bilderback in third. Kendall was fourth and Calmes was fifth.

2:30

White Flag: Schultz will lead the single file line into turn one.

2:30

Lap 3: Schultz, Majeski, Bilderback, Calmes, and Kendall.

2:30

Lap 2: Schultz has the edge out of two and clears Majeski into three.

2:29

GREEN FLAG: Majeski and Schultz are side by side into three.

2:29

One to go at the line.

Majeski, Schultz, Calmes, Bilderback and Kendall line up for the dash.

2:27

Comment From FL Race Fan

Geez never heard of this Garjoni guy…but hey Good luck!

2:26

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2:26

2:26

Opening Ceremonies have completed. The fast five will be the first race for the TUNDRA cars. This is a dash for the top five qualifiers.

2:20

He is 35 years old from Miami, Florida.

2:20

Comment From Guest

Who’s Joey Garjoni?

2:18

Thank you for being the presenting sponsor for today!

2:17

Comment From AEC

Way to go Kendall and Calmes! Keep the AEC name up front today

2:17

Frank is here as a car owner today also is one of the leaders of the TUNDRA series.

2:17

Comment From Guest

Where’s Frank Kreyer?

2:14

Opening ceremonies are underway.

2:14

2:14

The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour will make their second trip to Lebanon, Missouri’s I-44 Speedway on Saturday, May 17th for the Master of the Pro’s 144. This is quickly coming one of the premiere Pro Late Model events in the heartland as the best of the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour will compete in a 144-lap event that will pay $8,000 to win along with the winner receiving the prestigious green jacket. Click here for more information.

2:07

1	11	Bobby Kendall	19.224
2	2	Michael Bilderback	19.261
3	9	Kyle Calmes	19.364
4	34	Maxwell Schultz	19.401
5	91	Ty Majeski	19.407
6	07	Corey Kemkes	19.408
7	45	Jeff Van Oudenhoven	19.451
8	35	Travis Dassow	19.477
9	22	Nick Panitzke	19.489
10	2	Lowell Bennett	19.490
11	10	Andy Monday	19.511
12	27	Travis Rodewald	19.517
13	119	Dalton Zehr	19.552
14	40	Jeremy Lepak	19.573
15	84	Brett Piontek	19.589
16	36	Tom Gee, Jr.	19.590
17	14	Eugene Gregorich, Jr	19.594
18	22	Landry Potter	19.650
19	52	Brent Strelka	19.650
20	1	Jesse Oudenhoven	19.697
21	18	Jordan Ives	19.698
22	66	Tanner Bohlen	19.698
23	98	Brandon Selle	19.710
24	18	Frank Nitzke	19.716
25	63	Joey Garjoni	19.766
26	8	Billy Mohn	19.793
27	16	Steve Apel	19.823
28	72	Randy Schuler	19.848
29	79	Morgan Rasmussen	19.860
30	79	Dan Lindsley	19.889
31	44	Mike Lichtfeld	19.904
32	33	Reagan May	19.958
33	54	Rich Schumann Jr.	20.080
34	14	Austin Nason	20.212
35	31	Corey Jankowski	20.217
36	32	Steve Lichtfeld	20.223
37	13	Mikie Breiner	20.288
38	78	Wyatt Blashe	20.567
39	9	Dan Church Jr.	21.204

2:06

44 – Mike Lichtfeld
Only Lap: 19.904

2:01

28 cars will make the show. 22 from time, two from the “Gong Show”, 1 TUNDRA provisional, 1 WIR provisional, and the winner from each LC race.

2:00

Top 22 are locked into the 50-lap feature. Positions 23-25 will compete in the “Gong Show” race to try to make the feature. There will be two 15-lap last chance races.

1:59

Comment From Guest

Great qualifying Travis Dassow!!

1:59

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

1:59

1:59

Kendall has an AEC motor under his hood today.

1:58

Comment From Guest

Shout out to Panitzke Racing

1:56

TUNDRA Super Late Models Powered by Wisconsin Potatoes
Qualifying Results – Unofficial

1	11	Bobby Kendall	19.224
2	2	Michael Bilderback	19.261
3	9	Kyle Calmes	19.364
4	34	Maxwell Schultz	19.401
5	91	Ty Majeski	19.407
6	07	Corey Kemkes	19.408
7	45	Jeff Van Oudenhoven	19.451
8	35	Travis Dassow	19.477
9	22	Nick Panitzke	19.489
10	2	Lowell Bennett	19.490
11	10	Andy Monday	19.511
12	27	Travis Rodewald	19.517
13	119	Dalton Zehr	19.552
14	40	Jeremy Lepak	19.573
15	84	Brett Piontek	19.589
16	36	Tom Gee, Jr.	19.590
17	14	Eugene Gregorich, Jr	19.594
18	22	Landry Potter	19.650
19	52	Brent Strelka	19.650
20	1	Jesse Oudenhoven	19.697
21	18	Jordan Ives	19.698
22	66	Tanner Bohlen	19.698
23	98	Brandon Selle	19.710
24	18	Frank Nitzke	19.716
25	63	Joey Garjoni	19.766
26	8	Billy Mohn	19.793
27	16	Steve Apel	19.823
28	72	Randy Schuler	19.848
29	79	Morgan Rasmussen	19.860
30	79	Dan Lindsley	19.889
31	33	Reagan May	19.958
32	54	Rich Schumann Jr.	20.080
33	14	Austin Nason	20.212
34	31	Corey Jankowski	20.217
35	32	Steve Lichtfeld	20.223
36	13	Mikie Breiner	20.288
37	78	Wyatt Blashe	20.567
38	9	Dan Church Jr.	21.204

1:56

Mike Lichtfeld tried to re-qualify but his transponder is not working. They will try him again.

1:55

9 – Dan Church Jr.
Only Lap: 21.204

1:54

16 – Steve Apel
Lap 1: 19.964
Lap 2: 19.823
Best: 19.823

1:53

18 – Frank Nitzke
Lap 1: 20.018
Lap 2: 19.716
Best: 19.716

1:52

18 – Jordan Ives
Lap 1: 20.042
Lap 2: 19.698
Best: 19.698

1:51

22 – Nick Panitzke
Lap 1: 19.918
Lap 2: 19.489
Best: 19.489 (P9)

1:50

22 – Landry Potter
Lap 1: 19.836
Lap 2: 19.650
Best: 19.650

1:50

27 – Travis Rodewald
Lap 1: 20.035
Lap 2: 19.517
Best: 19.517

1:49

31 – Corey Jankowski
Lap 1: 20.608
Lap 2: 20.217
Best: 20.217

1:48

32 – Steve Lichtfeld
Lap 1: 20.881
Lap 2: 20.223
Best: 20.223

1:47

33 – Reagan May
Lap 1: 20.450
Lap 2: 19.958
Best: 19.958

1:46

34 – Maxwell Schultz
Lap 1: 19.524
Lap 2: 19.401
Best: 19.401 (P4)

1:46

35 – Travis Dassow
Best: 19.477

1:45

36 – Tom Gee Jr.
Lap 1: 19.892
Lap 2: 19.490
Best: 19.490 (P8)

1:44

40 – Jeremy Lepak
Lap 1: 19.774
Lap 2: 19.573
Best: 19.573 (P10)

1:43

44 – Mike Litchfeld
transponder didn’t work

1:42

45 – Jeff Van Oudenhoven
Lap 1: 19.723
Lap 2: 19.451
Best: 19.451 (P6)

1:41

52 – Brent Strelka
Lap 1: 19.846
Lap 2: 19.650
Best: 19.650

1:41

54 – Rich Schumann Jr.
Lap 1: 20.590
Lap 2: 20.080
Best: 20.080

1:40

63 – Joey Garjoni
Lap 1: 20.180
Lap 2: 19.766
Best: 19.766

1:39

66 – Tanner Bohlen
Lap 1: 20.190
Lap 2: 19.698
Best: 19.698

1:38

72 – Randy Schuler
Lap 1: 20.044
Lap 2: 19.848
Best: 19.848

1:37

78 – Wyatt Blashe
Lap 1: 21.120
Lap 2: 20.567
Best: 20.567

1:37

79 – Dan Lindsley
Lap 1: 20.265
Lap 2: 19.889
Best: 19.889

1:36

79 – Morgan Rasmussen
Lap 1: 19.860
Lap 2: 19.930
Best: 19.860

1:35

84 – Brett Piontek
Best: 19.589

1:34

91 – Ty Majeski
Lap 1: 19.701
Lap 2: 19.407
Best: 19.407

1:33

98 – Brandon Selle
Lap 1: 20.196
Lap 2: 19.710
Best: 19.710

1:33

119 – Dalton Zehr
Lap 1: 19.710
Lap 2: 19.552
Best: 19.552

1:32

1 – Jesse Oudenhoven
Lap 1: 19.697
Lap 2: 19.734
Best: 19.697

1:31

2 – Lowell Bennett
Lap 1: 19.725
Lap 2: 19.490
Best: 19.490

1:30

Comment From lumpy

Nice to see an AEC engine at the top of the charts so far.

1:30

2 – Michael Bilderback
Lap 1: 19.848
Lap 2: 19.261
Best: 19.261 (P2)

1:29

07 – Corey Kemkes
Lap 1: 19.629
Lap 2: 19.408
Best: 19.408

1:29

8 – Billy Mohn
Lap 1: 19.975
Lap 2: 19.793
Best: 19.793

1:28

9 – Kyle Calmes
Lap 1: 19.657
Lap 2: 19.364
Best: 19.364

1:27

10 – Andy Monday
Lap 1: 19.666
Lap 2: 19.511
Best: 19.511

1:26

11 – Bobby Kendall
Lap 1: 19.572
Lap 2: 19.224
Best: 19.224 (P1)

1:26

13 – Mikie Breiner
Lap 1: 20.288
Lap 2: 20.423
Best: 20.288

1:25

14 – Eugene Gregorich Jr.
Lap 1: 19.742
Lap 2: 19.594
Best: 19.594

1:24

14 – Austin Nason
Lap 1: 20.226
Lap 2: 20.212
Best: 20.212

1:23

Qualifying is underway with Austin Nason out first.

1:22

1:22

We are enjoying clear skies with temps in the mid 60’s this afternoon. Racing will get underway at 2pm this afternoon. If you are in the area, come on out. Admission is only $10 for ages 13 & up. Ages 12 & under is free.

1:20

The top 22 in time will go into the 50-lap main event later this afternoon.

1:19

Bill Prietzel was the best of 25 Mid-American cars with a fast time of 21.778.

The TUNDRA Super Late Models powered by Wisconsin Potatoes is up next.

1:16

Today’s coverage is one of six Trackside Now events we are covering onSpeed51.com. The best thing is you can follow along with all of them. Make sure to visit the front page of Speed51.com and check out the action from the Southern Super Series in Montgomery, AL; NWAAS Late Models at Hickory; Dirty Dozen at Southern National; Modified 100 at Bowman Gray; and the Bright House Challenge Series at Desoto.

1:14

Just a few cars remaining in qualifying for the Mid-American Stock Cars. Bill Prietzel is still at the top of the chart with a 21.141. Mark Pluer is second with a 21.438 and Adam Bandzick is third with a 21.462.

1:13

Wisconsin’s Fastest Half-Mile Oval returns to Friday nights in 2014. Three of their nights will include their Super Late Model Triple Crown Series. Round one will take place on Friday, May 30. Round two on Friday, July 11 and round three on Friday, August 8. Click here for more information.

1:13

1:07

Bill Prietzel has the fast time now with a 21.141.

1:02

Lyle Nowak goes to the top of the Mid-American chart with a time of 21.566.

12:58

Mid-American qualifying continues. So far, Tyler Bauknecht has the fast time of 21.583.

12:56

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

12:56

12:50

Marshfield Motor Speedway is located right in the middle of Wisconsin. The half-mile oval features a weekly Saturday night program including their popular Yellow River Racing Series. The first event will start on May 24.Click here for more information.

12:50

12:50

The Mid-American cars will be out to qualify first.

12:36

Wisconsin Sport Trucks practice. (Speed51.com photo)

12:35

The Wisconsin Sport Trucks is a unique division to WIR. They have no suspension, use snowmobile engines and no transmission.

12:30

The Wisconsin Sport Trucks are coming out to practice on the quarter-mile infield track.

12:27

Anderson Speedway will host the Redbud 300 with a new date in 2014. This year’s Super Late Model ARCA/CRA Super Series event will take place on Saturday, June 14 at the famed quarter-mile high-banked oval in Anderson, Indiana. Last year, Johnny Van Doorn picked up a big win in a star-studded field. Click here for more information.

12:27

12:27

TUNDRA cars will be heading to qualifying tech at 12:30pm.

12:24

Rich Schumann Jr. getting some practice. (Speed51.com photo)

12:22

Reagan May is hoping for a win today. (Speed51.com photo)

12:20

Qualifying is scheduled to begin at 12:45pm. Racing at 2pm. If you are near WIR, it is a great day to come on out and see four divisions in action. Grandstand admission is only $10 for ages 13 & up and 12 & under is free.

12:16

Practice has ended for the Mid-Am cars with Mark Pluer at the top with a 21.303. Adam Bendzick was second with a 21.441 and Scott Dunning in third with a 21.519.

12:15

We will miss you Bruce. (Speed51.com photo)

12:15

Many of the competitors, crew, officials and fans are at WIR today with a heavy heart. Earlier this morning, we all learned of the passing of Bruce Mueller, owner of B&B Racing Engines in Appleton, WI. Bruce passed away unexpectedly during the overnight.

There are many cars in today’s field with a B&B motor in their car.

Our presenting sponsor for today, Advanced Engine Concepts Inc. also builds motors for many of the Midwest teams, but they have worked alongside with Bruce. Dan & Paul at AEC pass along their condolences as well as the entire staff at Speed 51.

12:10

Mid-American cars are out for their practice session.

12:09

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12:09

12:09

TUNDRA Super Late Models Powered by Wisconsin Potatoes

Final Practice Results

1	119	Dalton Zehr	19.440
2	45	Jeff Van Oudenhoven	19.450
3	91	Ty Majeski	19.514
4	98	Brandon Selle	19.546
5	36	Tom Gee Jr.	19.571
6	22	Nick Panitzke	19.582
7	52	Brent Strelka	19.600
8	11	Bobby Kendall	19.625
9	63	Joey Garjoni	19.637
10	14	Austin Nason	19.680
11	16	Steve Apel	19.689
12	07	Corey Kemkes	19.772
13	34	Maxwell Schultz	19.778
14	35	Travis Dassow	19.800
15	10	Andy Monday	19.804
16	22	Landry Potter	19.818
17	9	Kyle Calmes	19.828
18	33	Reagan May	19.857
19	1	Jesse Oudenhoven	19.918
20	66	Tanner Bohlen	19.977
21	11	Chris Grimes	19.989
22	18	Jordan Ives	19.998
23	8	Billy Mohn	20.004
24	18	Frank Nitzke	20.095
25	14	Eugene Gregorich	20.126
26	13	Mikie Breiner	20.176
27	79	Dan Lindsley	20.185
28	54	Rich Schumann Jr.	20.198
29	72	Randy Schuler	20.223
30	32	Steve Lichtfeld	20.326
31	9	Dan Church	20.381
32	78	Wyatt Blashe	20.591
33	44	Mike Lichtfeld	20.723
34	38	Shawn Majkzak	20.747
35	84	Brett Piontek	22.492

12:00

Checkered flag is out for the final practice session. Dalton Zehr is the fastest with a 19.440.

11:59

Top five in final practice so far…

1. Dalton Zehr 19.440
2. Jeff Van Oudenhoven 19.450
3. Ty Majeski 19.514
4. Brandon Selle 19.546
5. Tom Gee 19.571

11:57

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

11:57

11:56

CAUTION: Reagan May is slow coming off of turn four. She is able to drive it back to the pits.

11:56

Zehr flies to the top of the chart with a 19.440.

11:54

Dalton Zehr goes to fourth quick with a 19.546.

11:53

Nick Panitzke is currently fifth quick with a 19.582.

11:52

Ty Majeski goes up to second quick with a 19.514.

11:51

Van Oudenhoven is still the fastest with a 19.450. Brandon Selle is up to second quick with a 19.546. Tom Gee is third with a 19.571.

11:50

The 35th Annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite will take place on Tuesday, July 15th at the Slinger Super Speedway in Slinger, WI. This year’s 200-lap event will feature a variety of the top short track stars including six-time Slinger Nationals champion Matt Kenseth. VIP and General Admission tickets are on sale now. Click here for more information.

11:50

11:46

Mike Lichtfeld was taken off the hook in the first practice. But is back out. (Speed51.com photo)

11:45

Mike Lichtfeld had a problem in the first practice session and was taken off on the hook. The good news is that he is back in line to go out for practice with the next set of cars.

11:44

Officials are checking to see if Grimes left any fluid on the track.

11:43

TUNDRA Super Lates @TUNDRAslms

Bad news for #11of Chris Grimes as a big cloud of white smoke pours out of the back of his machine in practice. #WIRMay10

11:43

Jeff Van Oudenhoven is the fastest so far in his session with a 19.450. Bobby Kendall is second quick with a 19.711 and Steve Apel is third with a 19.757.

11:41

CAUTION: Flagman spotted debris on the frontstretch. Safety is out to pick it up.

11:41

Steve Apel gets some practice. (Speed51.com photo)

11:40

Kyle Calmes leads Nick Panitzke to the stripe. (Speed51.com photo)

11:37

TUNDRA cars are out for their third practice session. Believe this is a quick scuff session then we will get to qualifying.

11:36

They will get a long run out of turn four, through the dogleg before hitting the start/finish line. This usually sets up for great finishes. (Speed51.com photo)

11:35

Cars will stay tight to the bottom in turns one and two. (Speed51.com photo)

11:35

Wisconsin International Raceway is the 108th different track that Speed 51 is presenting Trackside Now coverage. It is a unique half-mile “D”-shaped oval with a rich history of racing.

It’s signature event is the annual Red, White & Blue Series. It has also hosted a variety of touring series including ARTGO, ASA, and the ARCA Midwest Tour. Today is the visit for the TUNDRA Super Late Models powered by Wisconsin Potatoes.

11:32

TUNDRA Super Late Models powered by Wisconsin Potatoes

Entry List

07	Corey Kemkes	Appleton, WI
1	Jesse Oudenhoven	Freedom, WI
2	Lowell Bennett	Neenah, WI
2	Michael Bilderback	South Beloit, IL
8	Billy Mohn	Lakeville, MN
9	Kyle Calmes	Freedom, WI
9	Dan Church Jr.	Big Bend, WI
10	Andy Monday	Appleton, WI
11	Bobby Kendall	Montello, WI
11	Chris Grimes	Pulaski, WI
13	Mikie Breiner	Johnsburg, IL
14	Eugene Gregorich, Jr	Amherst, WI
14	Austin Nason	Roscoe, IL
16	Steve Apel	Slinger, WI
18	Frank Nitzke	Berlin, WI
18	Jordan Ives	Gladstone, MI
22	Nick Panitzke	Lakeville, MN
22	Landry Potter	Lake Geneva, WI
27	Travis Rodewald	Manitowoc, WI
28	Corey Manders	Hilbert, WI
31	Corey Jankowski	Tomah, WI
32	Steve Lichtfeld	Portage, WI
33	Reagan May	West De Pere, WI
34	Maxwell Schultz	Reedsville, WI
35	Travis Dassow	West Bend, WI
36	Tom Gee, Jr.	Sobieski, WI
38	Shawn Majkrzak	Menoninee, MI
40	Jeremy Lepak	Ringle, WI
44	Mike Lichtfeld	Pardeeville, WI
45	Jeff Van Oudenhoven	Kimberly, WI
52	Brent Strelka	Freedom, WI
54	Rich Schumann Jr.	Portage, WI
55	Rich Loch	Muskego, WI
63	Joey Garjoni	Miami, FL
66	Tanner Bohlen	Hortonville, WI
72	Randy Schuler	Mequon, WI
78	Wyatt Blashe	Clintonville, WI
79	Dan Lindsley	Vulcan, MI
79	Morgan Rasmussen	Twin Falls, ID
80	Monte Gress	Neilsville, WI
84	Brett Piontek	Green Bay, WI
89	Ryan Farrell	East Troy, WI
91	Ty Majeski	Seymour, WI
98	Brandon Selle	Dale, WI
119	Dalton Zehr	Daytona Beach, FL

11:26

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11:26

11:26

The Mid-Am cars are out for their second session.

11:20

Matt Panure of TUNDRA holds up today’s trophy. (Speed51.com photo)

11:19

Second practice has ended for the TUNDRA Super Lates.

1. Bobby Kendall 19.448
2. Jeff Van Oudenhoven 19.466
3. Ty Majeski 19.471
4. Maxwell Schultz 19.549
5. Tom Gee 19.587
6. Brent Strelka 19.595
7. Jeremy Lepak 19.649
8. Landry Potter 19.660
9. Travis Rodewald 19.683
10. Dalton Zehr 19.691

11:16

Tech line was busy earlier this morning. (Speed51.com photo)

11:14

Bobby Kendall goes to the top with a 19.448. Van Oudenhoven is second with a 19.466 and Ty Majeski is third with a 19.471.

11:12

The grandstand gates are now open. It is a great day with sunny skies. Admission is only $10 for ages 13 & up and 12 & under are free.

11:05

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Lates season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

11:05

11:04

CAUTION: Wyatt Blashe goes around in turn four. He re-fires his engine and drives it back to the pits.

11:04

Practice continues for the TUNDRA Super Late Models. So far, Jeff Van Oudenhoven is the fastest with a 19.466. Tom Gee Jr. is second with a 19.587 and Brent Strelka is third with a 19.595.

10:54

TUNDRA cars are back out for their second practice session.

10:51

10:49

TUNDRA’s own Matt Panure asked Lowell Bennett, three-time WIR track champion for a tour around the 1/2-mile “D”-shaped oval. You can watch the video here:http://youtu.be/0HYRHHIVfhg

10:35

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10:35

10:33

We are told there are 44 TUNDRA cars in the pits today. A new record for the series.

10:32

The Mid-American cars about to take the track for their first practice.

10:32

The first practice session has ended for the TUNDRA cars. Bobby Kendall was the fastest with a 19.423 with a Steve Apel second with a 19.526. Tom Gee Jr. was third with a 19.526. Dalton Zehr was fourth with a 19.597 and Jeff Van Oudenhoven was fifth with a 19.637. We will try to post a full rundown when available.

10:26

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10:26

10:25

This is the first time that Speed 51 is doing a Trackside Now from WIR. So far, 51 has done Trackside Now’s at 108 different tracks.

10:24

First practice is underway. So far Bobby Kendall is the fastest with 19.423. Steve Apel is second with a 19.526 and Tom Gee Jr. is third with a 19.564.

10:18

Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the TUNDRA Super Late Models presented by Wisconsin Potatoes season opener at Wiscosnin International Raceway in Kaukauna, WI is presented by Advanced Engine Concepts in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The emphasis of AEC is to provide innovative racing engines and components along with unprecedented service to our customers at prices as competitive as the engines. Our goal is to educate our customers to the fact that a quality engine is not a “consumable good” as many would lead them to believe, but rather when properly built, maintained regularly and updated when necessary it becomes an investment. Also by having AEC as a part of your team, you not only have a quality engine, but a qualified group of professionals in your corner to recommend the correct support components and systems to produce maximum results. Click here for more information.

10:18

10:18

Hello from Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, Wisconsin for today’s coverage of the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series presented by Wisconsin Potatoes opener.

Dalton Zehr, TUNDRA Super Late Model Series, Wisconsin International Speedway

May 10, 2014 8:00 pm