April 16
Shawano Speedway,
Shawano, WI
Sanction: Unsanctioned special events (M.J. McBride Memorial) - $2,000
Information provided by: Scott Owen, Brian Schmitt and Shawn Fredenberg (last updated April 17, 4:19 pm)
Throng watches Anvelink win McBride Memorial
M.J. McBride Memorial
- Nick Anvelink
- A.J. Diemel
- Taylor Scheffler
- Tim Buhler
- Brett Swedberg
- Doug Blashe
- Ron Berna
- Joe Reuter
- Jeremy Kazynski
- Dave Fieber
- Jarrod Siefert
- Mark Rose
- Turk Letizia
- Aaron Holiday
- Tom Naeyaert
- Tim Rothe
- Derek Janke
- Troy Springborn
- Josh Oakley
- Mike Mullen
- Tony Habeck
- Aaron Reivitis
- Jeff Curtin
presented by
Brian Schmitt
Shawano drew a standing-room only crowd for the McBride Memorial.
What won the race: Nick Anvelink of Navarino, Wis., led all 30 laps of the season-opening M.J. McBride Memorial at Shawano Speedway for $2,000 in purse money plus $1,288 in lap money. Anvelink's victory in the inaugural tribute race came in front of an enormous crowd.
Key notes: Anvelink debuted a new MB Customs ride. ... The tribute to the late seven-time Late Model track champion drew 152 cars overall and a standing-room only crowd. ... The cars of runner-up A.J. Diemel, Joe Reuter and Brett Swedberg were adorned by throwback looks of McBride cars while other competitors had No. 5 decals on their machines. ... McBride's son Dean carried the checkers around the track as part of pre-race ceremonies.
On the move: A.J. Diemel of Elk Mound, Wis., rallied from 12th to finish second.
Winner's sponsors: Anvelink's No. 15 MB Customs Race Car is sponsored by Seubert Calf Ranches, Unique Health Care and Frank Wallace Flooring.
Points chase: The event opened Shawano's season.
Car count: 22
Heat race winners: Taylor Scheffler, Nick Anvelink, Tom Naeyaert
Editor's note: Corrects Anvelink's chassis to MB Customs sted Rocket.
