Racing Recap
grueneberg wins the united electric 75 lap special event AT JEFFERSON SPEEDWAY
Late Models
Jefferson Speedway, a track traditionally known for huge events, put drivers and crews to the test Saturday night. The prestigious United Electric 75 lap Late Model Feature fit the narrative. Bumpers were used, fenders got crinkled, doors were battered, and egos got bruised. The gloves were off for the added laps and payout. Dylan Schuyler jumped out to the early lead, while Michael Grueneberg and Jason Erickson maneuvered their way towards the front. Schuyler would have benefited from a normal 50 lap feature. Schuyler led until Grueneberg muscled his way t the lead on lap 60. Erickson would work his way past Schuyler five laps later. The front runners had to navigate heavy lapped traffic. Erickson tried to run down Grueneberg, but a slip off of turn two ended Erickson’s chances. Grueneberg sailed to victory and collected the big payday. Erickson settled for second, and Schuyler finished a strong third. Shaun Scheel returned to finish fourth. Current point leader, Carson Phillips brought home fifth. Erickson set fast time in qualifying. Brody Beyer, Chris Flairty, and Steven Sauer won the heats. Jerry Eckhardt won the Last Chance Race at the young age of 83. This makes “Wisconsin’s Oldest Teenager” the oldest driver to win a race at Jefferson Speedway.
Michael Grueneberg #1 Late Model Feature Winner
Sportsman
Can anyone beat Nick Bruley in the Sportsman Division? So far the answer has been no. Saturday was not any different. The defending track champion smoked the field once again. Bruley had a clean sweep, setting fast time, and winning both the heat and the feature. Mike Lambert, Tommy Schuette, Kyle Chwala, and Jim Taylor rounded out the top five in the feature. Chwala was victorious in the other heat.
Nick Bruley #23 Sportsman Feature Winner
Hobby Stocks
Jake Mathison won his first career feature in the Hobby Stock Division. Mathison took the early lead and never looked back. Shane Strothman aggressively worked his way to second. Chester Williams, Waylon Robinson, and Braeden Yelland rounded out the top five. Results are unofficial. Post race technical inspection was not concluded at the time of this article. Robinson was the fast qualifier. Landon Peterson and Teegan Wangsness won the heats.
Jake Mathison #9 Hobby Stock Feature Winner
bandits
The Bandit Division also saw a first time feature winner. Ian Thompson claimed top honors. The second generation rookie driver held off fellow rookie competitor, Axel Oldenhoff. Jordan Goecks, Trent Rueth, and Nick Newton rounded out the top five. Soren Johnson took home fast time. Heats were won by Justin Cutts, Thompson, and Casie Brabant. Miguel Baladez was victorious in the Last Chance Race.
Ian Thompson #61 Bandit Feature Winner
Bandoleros
Harley Johnson worked his way through traffic and saw the checkers first in the Bandolero Feature. The battle was fierce behind him. When the dust settled, Ryder Robinson came home second. Brayden Clossey, Oliver Weinkauf, and Wesley Baumeister rounded out the top five. Johnson was the fast qualifier. Wyatt Schellinger, Jarrett Reynolds, Jaxxston Jump, and Clossey earned heat wins. Blake Burlingame won the Consy and Zadale Demeny found Victory Lane in the Last Chance Race.
Harley Johnson #7 Bandolero Feature Winner
Check our race schedule for our next Saturday’s action packed event with Time trials beginning at 4pm and with racing at 6pm. Please visit or facebook page or jeffersonspeedway.com for more information on event details.