September 24
Red Cedar Speedway,
Menomonie, WI
Sanction: WISSOTA Late Models (Punky Manor Challenge of Champions) - $4,000
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated September 26, 8:10 am)
Mars collects Red Cedar's $4,000 Punky Manor
Punky Manor Challenge of Champions
- Jimmy Mars
- A.J. Diemel
- Rick Hanestad
- Chad Mahder
- Jesse Glenz
- Darrell Nelson
- Nick Anvelink
- Tom Naeyaert
- Jake Redetzke
- James Giossi
- Shane Edginton
- Pat Doar
- Sam Mars
- Harry Hanson
- Steve Laursen
- Lucas Kallenbach
- Mike Prochnow
- Lance Matthees
- Greg Nippoldt
- Jim Carlson
- Aaron Wilson
- Jake Miller
- Buddy Hanestad
- Mark Hessler
- Kevin Eder
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What won the race: Polesitter and hometown driver Jimmy Mars cruised to win Saturday's 41st annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions at his home track, topping the WISSOTA-sanctioned Late Model field at Red Cedar Speedway and earning $4,000.
Key notes: Mars also won Red Cedar's Duane Mahder Memorial on Aug. 13. ... Eighth-starting A.J. Diemel of Elk Mound, Wis., finished second. ... Chad Mahder of Eau Claire, Wis., started 11th and advanced seven positions to finish fourth. ... James Giossi of Roberts, Wis., started 20th and rounded out the top-10.
On the move: Former Punky Manor winner Jesse Glenz of Fall Creek, Wis., started 15th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Mars drives an MB Customs Race Car powered by a Pro Power Racing engine and sponsored by Veit, Vonco, Deppe Enterprises, T.L. Sinz Plumbing, Keyes Chevytown, Armi Contractors, Mid-States Equipment, Baileigh Industrial, S&S Transport, QualityFreightRate, Groveyard Auto, Joe Signs, VP Racing Fuels and Joe Provo Race Wear.
Points chase: Red Cedar final Late Model points: 1. Sam Mars (933); 2. Jake Miller (851); 3. Mark Hessler (781); 4. Jim Carlson (780); 5. John Kaanta (758).
Car count: 36
Polesitter: Jimmy Mars
Heat race winners: Jimmy Mars, Kevin Eder, Darrell Nelson, A.J. Diemel
Consolation race winners: Mark Hessler
Provisional starters: Aaron Wilson
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
