September 26
Red Cedar Speedway,
Menomonie, WI
Sanction: WISSOTA special events (non-touring) (Punky Manor Challenge of Champions) - $5,000
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated September 27, 12:46 am)
Redetzke wins Red Cedar's Punky Manor
Punky Manor Challenge of Champions
- Jake Redetzke
- Pat Doar
- Chad Mahder
- Darrell Nelson
- John Kaanta
- Jeffrey Massingill
- Rick Hanestad
- Harry Hanson
- Nick Anvelink
- Adam Hensel
- Buddy Hanestad
- Lance Hofer
- Mike Bear
- Cale Berry
- Quinn Arnoldy
- Ben Hanke
- Kevin Rogers
- Rob Lynch
- Ryan Konkel
- Mike Prochnow
- Brett Swedberg
- Doug Blashe
- Todd Green
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What won the race: Third-starting Jake Redetzke of Eau Claire, Wis., overtook polesitter and race-long leader John Kaanta of Elk Mound, Wis., with five laps remaining to earn $5,000 Saturday at Red Cedar Speedway's 36th annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions. Pat Doar and Chad Mahder chased Redetzke to the checkers while Kaanta slipped to fifth.
Key notes: Redetzke and his father Jerry, who won the race in 1993-'94, become the first father-son winners of Red Cedar's biggest race. ... Nineteen drivers were running at the finish. ... The event drew 151 total cars. ... Prelims were held Friday with main events on Saturday. ... Recent winners include six-time winner Jimmy Mars, Scott Gilberts and four-time winner A.J. Diemel. ... Among other past winners: John Kaanta, Justin Fegers, Terry Casey, Joel Cryderman and Pat Doar.
On the move: Nick Anvelink started 16th and finished ninth.
Winner's sponsors: Redetzke's MB Custom chassis is sponsored by Champ Pans, J&D Manufacturing and Alter Metal Recycling.
Points chase: Hometown driver Mike Prochnow captured the track title with 623 points over Rick Hanestad (617).
Car count: 25
Polesitter: John Kaanta
Heat race winners: Jake Redetzke, John Kaanta, Darrell Nelson
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
