Late Model Week in Review - August 9, 2013

Doar Sweeps to Hold Off Seng & Pederson 
in Amsoil Race of Champions Qualifier
Wissota Late Model Week in Review

Grand Forks, ND - 8/9/2013 - There couldn't have been a better week to have 4 Late Model race nights in the region than this last week. The weather minded it's manners, and the tracks were all in great shape. Coming off of night 1 the next stop was The Legendary Bullring, and it did not disappoint either. 

24 cars brought their A-Game and squared off on the 1/3rd mile high banks. Under an overcast sky which later turned to sunny by the heats, The WISSOTA Amsoil Race of champions qualifier was well underway.

The track during the heats started out to be tacky but later turned dry-slick as the sun wind, and horsepower did their thing to get the top to cap over.

Heat 1 was won by Steve Anderson (9) followed by Zach Naastad (z17) who both started on the front row, and 3rd was John Kaanta (85) of Elk Mound, Wisconsin.

Heat 2 was a shuffled deck as Dustin Strand (71s) powered his way from 5th starting spot to win, Troy Schill (11) a close second and James Sangrait (17) for the 3rd.

Heat 3 was almost an invert from the start as Pat Doar (11d) made the long ride from New Richmond, Wisconsin to start 6th in his heat to win. Brad Seng (12s) challenged for 2nd from the 8th position. and 3rd was Mike Balcain (10).
          
We move to the A-Main and again just like all the other classes that raced there was no disappointment here. Doar (11d) and Anderson (9) on the point Seng (12s) and Naastad (z17) in row 2 and Joey Pederson (7p) in row 6. 

The battle was up front with Seng and Pederson swapping turns with Doar in the lead on lap 13 Seng takes an inside pass under Doar for the lead. Not so fast... Doar gets it back 2 laps later, then Pederson takes his shot side by side as Pederson and Seng were positioning but couldn't seal the deal. At the checkers ot was Doar, Seng, Pederson Balcain and Kaanta. COMPLETE RESULTS 

This Friday night the NLRA Late Models are back supporting the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series, Hot laps and qualifying at 6:30pm Racing at 7:30pm.

Get your Reserved combo tickets, which including a pit pass along with a reserved seat, are available for a unique price when purchased in advance. 

For reserved seating ticket information, go ONLINE or call 1-815-344-2023 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Central) Monday thru Friday. Tickets also available from the track at 218-773-3002.

Also, spectators can upgrade any ticket to a pit pass for only $10 on race day.

Story by: Brian Spieker
Photo by: Rick Rea