August 30
Grand Rapids Speedway,
Grand Rapids, MN
Sanction: Structural Buildings WISSOTA Challenge Series (WISSOTA Classic) - $2,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated August 31, 7:11 am)
Diemel dashes to WCS win at Grand Rapids
WISSOTA Classic
- A.J. Diemel
- Pat Doar
- Jake Redetzke
- John Kaanta
- Chad Mahder
- Darrell Nelson
- Travis Budisalovich
- Jesse Glenz
- Kyle Peterlin
- Derek Vesel
- Steve Laursen
- Zach Wohlers
- Jeff Provinzino
- Jay Kintner
- Kevin Eder
- Chris Olson
- George Ledin Jr.
- Carey LePage
- Kevin Carlson
- Cole Provinzino
- Mark Heinle
- Jeff Massingill
- Mike Bellefeuille
- Terry Lillo
- Ben Heinle
What won the race: Fourth-starting A.J. Diemel of Elk Mound, Wis., extended his lead in the Wollak Construction WISSOTA Challenge Series point standings with the $2,000 victory in Friday's WISSOTA Classic at Grand Rapids Speedway. Outrunning Pat Doar and Jake Redetzke, Diemel recorded his 15th career series victory.
Key notes: Grand Rapids Speedway hosted its 25th annual WISSOTA Classic, the second night of a four-race weekend for the Wollak Construction WISSOTA Challenge Series. … The tour kicked off the weekend Thursday at Proctor (Minn.) Speedway. … It was the tour’s third visit ever to Grand Rapids and first since 2012.
On the move: Travis Budisalovich of Minneapolis, Minn., started 22nd and finished seventh.
Winner's sponsors: Diemel's MB Customs Race Car is sponsored by Beltline Body Shop, Southworth Chevrolet, White City Glass, Badger Storage and Excavating and Deppe Enterprises.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, A.J. Diemel (727 points) led Pat Doar (698), Jesse Glenz (677), Jake Redetzke (657) and Chad Mahder (648).
Current weather: Clear, 46°F
Car count: 25
Polesitter: Pat Doar
Heat race winners: Cole Provinzino, A.J. Diemel, Darrell Nelson
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.