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Terry Anvelink Bests Son Nick
in Luxemburg
WDLMA Late Model Feature!
By Joe Verdegan |
August 4,
2006; Luxemburg, WI. -Veteran Terry Anvelink of
Navarino executed a daring three-wide pass on his son Nick Anvelink
and race leader Russ Scheffler on lap 11 to win his first career 40
lap Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association (WDLMA) feature at
Luxemburg Speedway Friday night.
127 cars were on hand including 24 WDLMA late
models, 40 IMCA modifieds, 46 IMCA stock cars and 17 IMCA hobby
stocks.
Russ Scheffler drew the pole and immediately took the lead at the
drop of the green. A lap six caution flew for a Tim Buhler spin.
When racing resumed Terry and Nick Anvelink began pressuring
Scheffler, with Nick down low and Terry running high. The father-son
duo passed Scheffler for the lead on lap 11 with Terry taking the
lead. Scheffler kept the leaders within striking distance as the
lead duo began encountering lapped cars by lap 18.
The elder Anvelink skillfully weaved his way through a bevy of
lapped cars throughout the contest, holding on for his first career
win at the track. Nick Anvelink, Scheffler, Todd Jensema and Troy
Springborn placed second through fifth, respectively.
Kaukauna's Paul Parker fought off Jay Matthias and Jared Siefert in
the closing laps to win the 25 lap IMCA modified feature, the first
of his career at the track. Parker scored a clean sweep with his
heat win.
Dave Fischer jumped into the lead at the drop of the green only to
be passed by James Tebon for the top spot on lap two. Tebon pulled
away from the field only to have his lead erased when RM Van Pay
slowed off the track, drawing a caution. On the restart Tebon's
racer broke, handing the lead to Brian Joski. Joski's lead was short
lived when he spun on lap six, collecting the field. Paul Parker
inherited the lead on the restart and quickly pulled away from the
field.
After starting 20th, Matthias quietly threaded his way through the
field, breaking into second on lap 14 and he began chasing down
Parker for the lead. A Dan Gracyalny spin on lap 16 tightened the
field again. Jared Siefert challenged Matthias for the runnerup spot
on the restart. Parker fought off the challengers to collect the
win. Matthias took second, gaining 18 spots in the process. Siefert
kept third and in doing so gained a one point lead over Benji
LaCrosse, who drove Siefert's father Art's car to a fourth place
finish. LaCrosse had motor problems in his heat. Sean Jerovetz, who
was forced to change motors after his heat race, rounded out the top
five finishers.
Pulaski's Jason Czarapata grabbed the lead on lap 13 and went on to
win his fourth 22 lap IMCA stock car feature.
Polesitter Ben Kroll jumped into the lead at the drop of the green
of the 22 lap contest. He held the spot until a lap eight yellow
when Jamie Colwell's racer stalled off of turn two. On the restart
Casco's Brandon Mindak slipped into second and began battling for
the lead. Czarapata joined the mix, making a three car battle for
the lead. Czarapata took the lead on lap 13, when a BJ Soquet spin
drew another amber.
When racing resumed Brian Bruechert moved into second and began
challenging Czarapata for the lead.
Eugene Gregorich stepped up to challenge Bruechert. It wound up
being a race for second as Czarapata distanced himself from the
field to collect his fourth feature win at Luxemburg. Bruechert,
Gregorich, Tony Schlei and Brandon Mindak rounded out the top five.
15-year-old Adam White led from wire-to-wire, holding off Jesse
Kanas and his uncle Joe White to win his second 18 lap IMCA hobby
stock feature.
Next Friday night, August 11 will be U.S. Concrete Construction
Sponsor Appreciation night. In addition to the track's four weekly
divisions the winged supermodifieds from EWSC will be on hand. For
more information call 920 863 8446.
The track phone number is 920 845 2300. The track's website is
www.luxemburgspeedway.com.
RACE SUMMARY
40 lap WDLMA late model feature
- Terry Anvelink, Navarino; Nick Anvelink, Navarino; Russ Scheffler,
Waukesha; Todd Jensema, Oostburg; Troy Springborn, Shawano; Ron
Berna, Green Bay; George Scheffler, Waukesha; Doug Blashe, Marion;
Gordie Seegert, Oostburg; Justin Hirt, Tigerton; Tom Naeyaert,
Shawano; Tim Buhler, Glenbeulah; Jim Letizia, South Milwaukee; Randy
Markwardt, Sheboygan; Mike Stangl, Marshfield; Turk Letizia, South
Milwaukee; Rick Scheffler, Waukesha; Nate Winkel, Oostburg; Charlie
Schmidt, Oostburg; MJ McBride, Shawano
12 lap semi-feature - Stangl; McBride; Rick Scheffler; Schmidt; Turk
Letizia
10 lap heats 1) George Scheffler; Blashe 2) Jim Letizia; Hirt 3)
Nick Anvelink; Terry Anvelink
25 lap IMCA modified feature -
Paul Parker, Kaukauna; Jay Matthias, De Pere; Jared Siefert, Green
Bay; Benji LaCrosse, Luxemburg; Sean Jerovetz, Little Suamico; Brian
Mullen, Seymour
10 lap semi features - 1st) RM Van Pay, Denmark; Danny Deau, Little
Suamico Randy LeMieux Jr., Sturgeon Bay 2nd) Russ Reinwald, Horicon;
Matthias; LaCrosse
10 lap heats 1st) Dave Fischer, Green Bay; Jared Siefert; 2nd) Brian
Mullen; Dan Gracyalny, De Pere 3rd) Parker; Bill LeMieux, Sturgeon
Bay 4th) Chris Derenne, Luxemburg; James Tebon, Algoma
22 lap IMCA stock car feature -
Jason Czarapata, Pulaski; Brian Bruechert, Kewaunee; Eugene
Gregorich, Kewaunee; Tony Schlei, Zion, IL; Brandon Mindak, Casco;
Greg Gretz, Kewaunee
10 lap semi features - 1st) Bob Waechter, Ellisville; Kyle
Frederick, Gillett; Tony Bouche, Algoma 2nd) Kerry Havlovetz,
Maribel; Rod Snellenberger, Pulaski; BJ Soquet, Luxemburg 3rd) Jeff
Vlies, Kewaunee; Troy Muench, Green Bay; Cory Cochart, Brussels
10 lap heats) 1st) Brian Bruechert, Kewaunee; Jason Czarapata,
Pulaski 2nd) Pat Davister, Luxemburg; Eugene Gregorich, Kewaunee
3rd) Brandon Mindak, Casco; Charlie Kroll, Forestville 4th) Shawn
Havel, Brussels; Tony Schlei, Zion, IL 5th) Jesse Colwell,
Greenleaf; Ben Kroll, Luxemburg
18 lap IMCA hobby stock feature
- Adam White, Oconto Falls; Jesse Kanas, Lomira; Joe White, Oconto
Falls; Dave De Grave, Luxemburg; Tim Peer, Green Bay; Tom Brumlic,
Denmark
10 lap heats 1st) Chad Kaminski, Luxemburg; Keith Kickbush, Kewaunee
2nd) De Grave; Adam White
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