Wayman, Ware, Grabouski, Richards & Chapman triumph at the Star Spangled Showdown

Wayman, Ware, Grabouski, Richards & Chapman triumph at the Star Spangled Showdown

By Greg Soukup

With relaxed restrictions a larger crowd of fans was allowed into Eagle Raceway Saturday evening for the Star-Spangled Showdown presented by Colby Ridge Popcorn. Another beautiful night coupled with plenty of cars in the pits gave the fans a great show in just 3 ½ hours.

There were no significant incidents in the preliminary events.

First up was the A Feature for the Coors Light IMCA Sportmods. The initial start was called back after one of the drivers took off prematurely. Once the action got going Arie Schouten’s 99RE, the 7V of Adam Vrbka and Shawn Harker brought out another caution when they spun in turns 3 & 4. Harker went to the pits to have a flat tire replaced but rejoined the action. At that time, the top 4 were the 31R of James Hines, Mike Scheinost in the 51, Dana Deeke in the 36 and the 17X of Steffen Oaks. Cole Wayman took over the fourth spot in the 18W on lap 4 and Scheinost took over the lead. Wayman moved up to third the next time around and snagged the lead on lap 7 with Hunter Weber putting the 99W into fourth. There were 6 laps remaining when the action slowed for a debris caution. Matt Andrews put the 22 into fourth with 3 to go and moved to third on the final lap. The top 4 were Wayman, Scheinost, Andrews and Deeke.

The Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stock finale was next and saw Kyle Schamp put the 2K into the lead with Tyler Jackson’s 13T, the 2X of Hunter Wergin and Nick Beckman’s 22 close behind. Schamp fell back quickly on lap 2 moving Jackson, Wergin and Beckman up and putting Roy Armstrong’s 6R into fourth. Dave Carter looped his 2C on the front stretch on lap 3 slowing the action. 2 laps after the restart Jeff Ware put the #83 into fourth and moved to third the next time around as Wergin fell to fourth. Ware advanced 1 spot each of the next 2 circuits, taking over the lead with Armstrong again moving to fourth. Beckman and Armstrong both moved up 1 position with 7 to go. Wergin again got to fourth with 2 to go. The final top 4 were Ware, Beckman, Armstrong and Wergin.

The Nebraska Lottery IMCA Modifieds were up next. Norm Ziegenbein’s 1X, the 50 of Scott Smith, Clint Homan in the 27 and the 35D of Dylan Sillman were the first back to the flag stand. Homan and Sillman both moved up 1 spot on lap 2 as Jordan Grabouski put the #30 into fourth. Ziegenbein slammed into the implement tire guarding the pit entrance on lap 3. Homan snagged the lead on the restart with Grabouski jumping up to second. Justin Wulf’s 86 spun in turns 1 and 2 with 12 to go and the yellow lights were lit in the corners. 2 laps after the restart Sillman moved up to third. A debris caution came out shortly after that. Homan suffered a flat tire with 7 laps remaining making the top 4 Grabouski, Sillman, Johnny Saathoff’s 96J and the 3A of Aaron Pella. Shane Hiatt passed Pella with 2 to go making the top 4 at the finish Grabouski, Sillman, Saathoff and Hiatt.

The ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compacts then came out for their A Main. Tyler Masek’s 23B, Thomas Powell in the 18R, Josh Young in the 13J and Noah Boller’s 19X were the first 4 after lap 1. RJ Maas passed Boller on lap 5 to put the 88K into fourth. Maas moved up to third on lap 6. Dillon Richards put the #19 into fourth 2 laps later and moved to second 2 laps later. Richards took the lead with 2 to go and Maas followed him into second. The final top 4 were Richards, Maas, Masek and Powell.

Troy Sanford led the initial circuit of the Duros Dent Works Racesaver IMCA Sprint Car A Feature. Close behind were Neil Nickolite’s 12N, the 0 of Chase Weiler and Ryan King’s 93. Josh Riggins looped the 14J in turns 1 & 2 on lap 10 and the yellow flag was displayed. 2 laps after the restart Toby Chapman jumped the 40X into fourth. Sanford looped it in turn 4 for another caution. At that time it was Nickolite, King, Chapman and the 51 of Mike Boston. King passed Nickolite on the restart and Chapman followed him into second the next circuit. Nate Weiler spun in turn 4 the next time around to slow the action yet again. Chapman grabbed the lead on the restart with Adam Gullion putting the 91 into fourth. Gullion moved to third with 6 to go and took second the following lap. The final top 4 were Chapman, Gullion, King and Boston.

Next weekend is Eagle Raceway’s annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest. There will be a Red, White and Blue Challenge at intermission with the area’s largest fireworks display following the final feature.

Front gates open at 5:00, hot laps begin at 5:30 with racing at 6:30. Adult admission is $15, youths 6-12 are just $5 and children 5 and under are free.

All 5 classes will be competing including the Duros Dent Works Racesaver IMCA Sprint Cars, Nebraska Lottery IMCA Modifieds, Coors Light IMCA Sportmods, Valentino’s IMCA Hobby Stocks and ATV Motorsports IMCA Sport Compacts. Pit gates open at 3:30.

RESULTS:

IMCA Hobby Stock A-Feature 1. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 2. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 3. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 4. Hunter Wergin Milford, Ne. 5. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 6. John Cain Homer, Ne. 7. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 8. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 9. Michael Hansen Weeping Water, Ne. 10. Tyler Barribo 11. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 12. Brooke Fluckiger Columbus, Ne. 13. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 14. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 15. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 16. Ben Becher Lincoln, Ne. 17. Kenny Roberts Lincoln, Ne. 18. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 19. Kyle Schamp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 20. Joe Copeland Jr. La Vista, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock B-Feature 1. Tyler Barribo 2. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 3. Kenny Roberts Lincoln, Ne. 4. Ben Becher Lincoln, Ne. 5. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 6. Neil Pella Adams, Ne. 7. Brian Lemke Geneva, Ne. 8. Cole Krichau Lincoln, Ne. 9. Tim Lapointe Lincoln, Ne. 10. Jared Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 11. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne. 12. Jeff Oehm(r) Eagle, Ne. 13. Brad Schreiner Weeping Water, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 1 1. Hunter Wergin Milford, Ne. 2. Nick Beckman Lincoln, Ne. 3. Brint Lemke Lincoln, Ne. 4. Jeff Ware Columbus, Ne. 5. Brett Saathoff Lincoln, Ne. 6. Kenny Roberts Lincoln, Ne. 7. Tyler Barribo 8. Tim Lapointe Lincoln, Ne. 9. Brad Schreiner Weeping Water, Ne. 10. Jared Jackson Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 2 1. Tyler Jackson Lincoln, Ne. 2. Kyle Schamp(r) Lincoln, Ne. 3. Jeff Watts Beatrice, Ne. 4. Michael Hansen Weeping Water, Ne. 5. Brooke Fluckiger Columbus, Ne. 6. Ben Becher Lincoln, Ne. 7. Albert Kiihne Lincoln, Ne. 8. Neil Pella Adams, Ne. 9. Charlie Bartels Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Hobby Stock Heat 3 1. Joe Copeland Jr. La Vista, Ne. 2. Khrysta Stransky Lincoln, Ne. 3. John Cain Homer, Ne. 4. Roy Armstrong Beatrice, Ne. 5. David Carter Fremont, Ne. 6. Ryan Gilland Sterling, Ne. 7. Brian Lemke Geneva, Ne. 8. Jeff Oehm(r) Eagle, Ne. 9. Cole Krichau Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Modified A-Feature 1. Jordan Grabouski(r) Beatrice, Ne. 2. Dylan Sillman(r) Alvo, Ne. 3. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 4. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 5. Aaron Pella Lincoln, Ne. 6. Anthony Roth Columbus, Ne. 7. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 8. Scott Smith Davenport, Ne. 9. Josh Blumer Marysville, Ne. 10. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 11. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 12. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 13. Terry Hurt Ft. Calhoun, Ne. 14. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 15. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 16. Austin Svoboda David City, Ne. 17. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 18. Clint Homan Bellevue, Ne. 19. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 20. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Modified B-Feature 1. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 2. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 3. Anthony Roth Columbus, Ne. 4. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 5. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 6. Easton Whisler 7. Kale Smith Davenport, Ne. 8. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne. 9. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne. 10. Ryan Sample(r) Lincoln, Ne. 11. Andrew Bowman Lincoln, Ne. 12. Josh Kennell(r) Hickman, Ne. 13. Brandon Verbeek Hickman, Ne. DNS. Travis Patterson(r) Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 1 1. Clint Homan Bellevue, Ne. 2. Terry Hurt Ft. Calhoun, Ne. 3. Aaron Pella Lincoln, Ne. 4. Johnny Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 5. Austin Svoboda David City, Ne. 6. Mike Densberger Lincoln, Ne. 7. Jared Deterding Lincoln, Ne. 8. Bob Ruisinger Bennet, Ne. 9. Anthony Roth Columbus, Ne. 10. Ryan Sample(r) Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 2 1. Scott Smith Davenport, Ne. 2. Dylan Sillman(r) Alvo, Ne. 3. Josh Blumer Marysville, Ne. 4. Nate Thompson Fremont, Ne. 5. Shane Hiatt Rising City, Ne. 6. Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 7. Kale Smith Davenport, Ne. 8. Easton Whisler 9. Andrew Bowman Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Brandon Verbeek Hickman, Ne.

IMCA Modified Heat 3 1. Bob Zoubek Dorchester, Ne. 2. Jordan Grabouski(r) Beatrice, Ne. 3. Rik Gropp Lincoln, Ne. 4. Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln, Ne. 5. Justin Wulf Arlington, Ne. 6. Chad Andersen Ft Calhoun, Ne. 7. Dustin Andersen Omaha, Ne. 8. Josh Kennell(r) Hickman, Ne. 9. Travis Patterson(r) Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact A-Feature 1. Dillon Richards Beatrice, Ne. 2. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 3. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 4. Thomas Powell Adams, Ne. 5. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 6. Drake Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 7. Jacob Schwab Cordova, Ne. 8. Brian Cronin Lincoln, Ne. 9. Dan Markham Plattsmouth, Ne. 10. Jeremy Bohlen Percival, Ia. 11. Luke Nicholson Ashland, Ne. 12. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 13. Ray Harrington Lincoln, Ne. 14. Cullen Gossage 15. Devin Bruce Bennet, Ne. 16. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne. 17. Noah Boller Beatrice, Ne. 18. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne. 19. Anthony Clark 20. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 21. Steve Phillips(r) Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Bryce Walker Omaha, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 1 1. Josh Young Beatrice, Ne. 2. Drake Bohlmeyer Beatrice, Ne. 3. Jacob Schwab Cordova, Ne. 4. Thomas Powell Adams, Ne. 5. Kasha Hall Lincoln, Ne. 6. Bryce Walker Omaha, Ne. 7. Trenten Fugett Homesville, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 2 1. Brian Cronin Lincoln, Ne. 2. Dillon Richards Beatrice, Ne. 3. Devin Bruce Bennet, Ne. 4. Nathan Wahlstrom Beatrice, Ne. 5. Jeremy Bohlen Percival, Ia. 6. Dan Markham Plattsmouth, Ne. 7. Ray Harrington Lincoln, Ne.

IMCA Sport Compact Heat 3 1. Rj Maas Wilber, Ne. 2. Tyler Masek Raymond, Ne. 3. Noah Boller Beatrice, Ne. 4. Tim Horsham Raymond, Ne. 5. Anthony Clark 6. Steve Phillips(r) Lincoln, Ne. 7. Cullen Gossage 8. Luke Nicholson Ashland, Ne.

IMCA SportMod A-Feature 1. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 2. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne. 3. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 4. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. 5. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 6. Steffen Oaks(r) Lincoln, Ne. 7. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 8. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 9. Arie Schouten Omaha, Ne. 10. Jacob Slough Grand Island, Ne. 11. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 12. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 13. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 14. Breanna Pfanstiel Lincoln, Ne. 15. Ryan Arbogast Goeher, Ne. 16. Shawn Davis Burr, Ne. 17. James Hines Bellevue, Ne. 18. Derek Hall Lincoln, Ne. 19. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. DNS. Jacob Swanson Licoln, Ne.

IMCA SportMod B-Feature 1. Arie Schouten Omaha, Ne. 2. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 3. Shawn Davis Burr, Ne. 4. Ryan Arbogast Goeher, Ne. 5. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 6. Ahnna Schouten Omaha, Ne. 7. Jeremy Baker Nebraska City, Ne. 8. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 9. Shawn Hein(r) Beatrice, Ne. 10. Shawn Pospisil(r) Lincoln, Ne. 11. Roger Sluka Lincoln, Ne. 12. Michael Sherwood Beatrice, Ne. 13. Rich Flock Malcolm, Ne. 14. Alex Deeke Pleasanton, Ne.

IMCA SportMod C-Feature 1. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 2. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne. 3. Alex Deeke Pleasanton, Ne. 4. Jeremy Baker Nebraska City, Ne. 5. Tracy Babcock Papillion, Ne. 6. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. 7. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 8. Melissa Latture Omaha, Ne. 9. Joe Schidler Omaha, Ne. 10. Noah Williams(r) Ashland, Ne. DNS. McLain Reed(r) Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Tyler Nerud Dorchester, Ne. DNS. Tim Rupp DNS. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne. DNS. Trevor Baker Crete, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 1 1. Dana Deeke Waverly, Ne. 2. Jacob Slough Grand Island, Ne. 3. Matthew Andrews Malcolm, Ne. 4. Shawn Davis Burr, Ne. 5. Rich Flock Malcolm, Ne. 6. Dion Kovar Rising City, Ne. 7. Joe Schidler Omaha, Ne. 8. Alex Deeke Pleasanton, Ne. 9. Noah Williams(r) Ashland, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 2 1. Shawn Harker Nebraska City, Ne. 2. James Hines Bellevue, Ne. 3. Gary Saathoff Beatrice, Ne. 4. Michael Sherwood Beatrice, Ne. 5. Ahnna Schouten Omaha, Ne. 6. Bobby Draper Valparaiso, Ne. 7. Mary Lenz Lincoln, Ne. 8. Daniel Morris Bellevue, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 3 1. Derek Hall Lincoln, Ne. 2. Joe Feyen Plattsmouth, Ne. 3. Adam Vrbka Eagle, Ne. 4. Braydon Latture Omaha, Ne. 5. Shawn Pospisil(r) Lincoln, Ne. 6. McLain Reed(r) Lincoln, Ne. 7. Amber Cook Lincoln, Ne. 8. Jeremy Baker Nebraska City, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 4 1. Hunter Weber Council Bluffs, Ne. 2. Mike Scheinost Ceresco, Ne. 3. Jacob Swanson Licoln, Ne. 4. Ryan Arbogast Goeher, Ne. 5. Shawn Hein(r) Beatrice, Ne. 6. Tracy Babcock Papillion, Ne. 7. Tyler Nerud Dorchester, Ne. 8. Trevor Noonan Dorchester, Ne.

IMCA SportMod Heat 5 1. Cole Wayman Lincoln, Ne. 2. Steffen Oaks(r) Lincoln, Ne. 3. Breanna Pfanstiel Lincoln, Ne. 4. Roger Sluka Lincoln, Ne. 5. Arie Schouten Omaha, Ne. 6. Melissa Latture Omaha, Ne. 7. Tim Rupp 8. Trevor Baker Crete, Ne.

IMCA Sprint A-Feature 1. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 2. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 3. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 4. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 5. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 6. Trevor Grossenbacher Panama, Ne. 7. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. 8. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 9. Gunnar Pike(r) South Bend, Ne. 10. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 11. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 12. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 13. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 14. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 15. Troy Sanford(r) Lincoln, Ne. 16. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 17. Alex Salzman Lincoln, Ne. 18. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 19. Jay Russell Elmwood, Ks. 20. Andrew Jackson Fremont, Ne. 21. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne.

IMCA Sprint B-Feature 1. Jay Russell Elmwood, Ks. 2. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 3. Andrew Jackson Fremont, Ne. 4. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 5. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne. 6. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne. DNS. Jason Danley Lincoln, Ne. DNS. Jordan Grabouski(r) Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 1 1. Troy Sanford(r) Lincoln, Ne. 2. Trevor Grossenbacher Panama, Ne. 3. Gene Ackland Martell, Ne. 4. Mike Boston Lincoln, Ne. 5. Doug Lovegrove Waverly, Ne. 6. Jay Russell Elmwood, Ks. 7. Andrew Jackson Fremont, Ne. 8. Jordan Grabouski(r) Beatrice, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 2 1. Josh Riggins(r) Lincoln, Ne. 2. Ryan King Bennet, Ne. 3. Stuart Snyder Lincoln, Ne. 4. Chase Weiler Lincoln, Ne. 5. Gunnar Pike(r) South Bend, Ne. 6. Tim Fricke Lincoln, Ne. 7. Nathan Weiler Lavista, Ne. 8. Tyler Drueke Eagle, Ne.

IMCA Sprint Heat 3 1. Clint Benson Papillion, Ne. 2. Neil Nickolite Bellwood, Ne. 3. Adam Gullion Lincoln, Ne. 4. Toby Chapman Panama, Ne. 5. Alex Salzman Lincoln, Ne. 6. Jason Danley Lincoln, Ne. 7. Tim Hilfiker Greenwood, Ne.

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