September 21
Red Cedar Speedway,
Menomonie, WI
Sanction: WISSOTA Late Models (Punky Manor Challenge of Champions) - $4,000
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated September 22, 8:41 am)
Glenz edges Diemel at checkers, wins Punky Manor
Punky Manor Challenge of Champions
- Jesse Glenz
- A.J. Diemel
- Jimmy Mars
- John Kaanta
- Chad Mahder
- Rick Hanestad
- Jake Redetzke
- Travis Budisalovich
- Michael Keller
- Darrell Nelson
- Justin Fegers
- Mike Prochnow
- Pat Doar
- Buddy Hanestad
- Steve Laursen
- Greg Nippoldt
- Ben Hanke
- Randy Gullixson
- Robbie Johnson
- Lucas Kallenbach
- Darrel Hazelton
- Jim Carlson
- Carey LePage
- Jeffrey Lien Jr.
What won the race: Winning with a last-lap pass, Jesse Glenz of Fall Creek, Wis., rallied from the fourth row to top polesitter A.J. Diemel on Saturday at Red Cedar Speedway in the 40th annual Punky Manor Memorial Challenge of Champions. He drove between Diemel and a lapped car exiting turn four on the final lap to win at the checkers, earning $4,000.
Key notes: Glenz's car struck the turn-one wall after his last-ditch charge to the checkers. ... He also captured the Legendary 100 at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., a week earlier, earning $3,000. ... Runner-up A.J. Diemel is among former Punky Manor winners. ... Last year's winner Travis Budisalovich finished eighth at Red Cedar after starting 13th.
On the move: Winner Jesse Glenz started eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Glenz’s MB Customs Race Car is sponsored by Brunzlick Trucking, Mike’s Star Market, Dixon’s Apple Orchard & Wedding Venue, White City Glass, Quality Truck & Auto, T.L. Sinz Plumbing, Otto Enterprises, Tim's Automotive, Art's Snowmobile & ATV, Coldwell Banker and Brenizer Realtors.
Points chase: Mike Prochnow (987 points) of Menomonie, Wis., leads Red Cedar’s standings over Michael Keller (927) and Ben Hanke (808).
Current weather: Partly Cloudy, 69°F
Car count: 25
Polesitter: A.J. Diemel
Heat race winners: John Kaanta, Jimmy Mars, A.J. Diemel
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.