Langlade County Speedway
Diemel earns $5,000 at Indian Summer Classic
From track reports
ANTIGO, Wis. (Oct. 4) — Fourth-starting A.J. Diemel of Bonduel, Wis., overtook front-row starter Terry Anvelink of Navarino, Wis., after 10 laps and led the rest of the WISSOTA Late Model portion of the eighth annual Indian Summer Classic at Langlade County Speedway. Diemel earned $5,000 for the 40-lap victory as he finished ahead of the 23rd-starting Justin Ritchie of New London, Wis.
Ritchie finished second followed by hometown driver Todd Flannery and Nick Anvelink's, Terry son who rallied back into contention after being involved in one of the many early cautions. Mark Mitchell of Bonduel rounded out the top five. Terry Anvelink's engine let go on the 25th lap, knocking him out of the race, and polesitter Paul Parker of Kaukana, Wis., finished 11th.
Notes: Diemel's No. 58 is sponsored by AMSOIL, Seubert Calf Ranches and Integra Racing Shocks. ... The victory was his fifth in WISSOTA action in 2008. ... The late-season special drew more than 200 race cars overall on a cold weekend. ... The track honored 50-year racer Tom Nesbitt, who is retiring at the conclusion of the season. ... Brett Swedberg of Shawano, Wis., outran Diemel to win the Fastrak-sanctioned Crate Late Model main event.
Indian Summer Classic: (1) A.J. Diemel, (2) Justin Ritchie, (3) Todd Flannery, (4) Nick Anvelink, (5) Mark Mitchell, (6) Tim Buhler, (7) Pete Parker, (8) Tom Nesbitt, (9) Ron Berna, (10) Tom Naeyaert, (11) Paul Parker, (12) R.W. Aschenbrenner, (13) Doug Blashe, (14) Case Gunderson, (15) M.J. McBride, (16) Terry Anvelink, (17) Jesse Peebles, (18) Bob Kleinschmidt, (19) Scott Brewer, (20) Tim Isenberg, (21) Troy Springborn, (22) Gordie Seegert Jr., (23) Todd Frank, (24) Chris Oertel, (25) Chad Mahder. Heat race winners (among 26 cars): Isenberg, T. Anvelink, N. Anvelink.
