August 3
141 Speedway,
Francis Creek, WI
Sanction: Wabam Dirt Kings Tour (The Diamond 46) - $4,600
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated August 5, 10:52 am)
Schmidt shines Dirt Kings field for $4,600 Diamond
The Diamond 46
- Jayden Schmidt
- Taylor Scheffler
- Nick Anvelink
- Mike Mullen
- Brett Swedberg
- Justin Ritchie
- Brad Mueller
- Chris Oertel
- Justin Schmidt
- Cole Czarneski
- Bill Edler
- Lukas Postl
- Joe Bongiorno
- Jim Schmidt
- Paul Niznik
- Jayme Zidar
- Kevin Baldry
- Jesse Glenz
- Turk Letizia
- Jaden Fryer
presented by
Chad Marquardt
Jayden Schmidt celebrates his first Dirt Kings victory.
What won the race: Sixth-starting Jayden Schmidt of Seymour, Wis., overtook Taylor Scheffler and paced the final 15 circuits to win Saturday's $4,600 Diamond 46 at 141 Speedway, securing his first career Wabam Dirt Kings Tour victory. Schmidt secured his first touring series victory and his second career Late Model triumph
Key notes: Schmidt's first career Late Model victory came July 12 at Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wis. ... Third-starting Taylor Scheffler of Waukesha, Wis., led laps 30-31 before giving way to Schmidt and finishing 0.769 of a second back. Scheffler was going for back-to-back tour victories after collecting $2,000 on July 27 at Shawano (Wis.) Speedway. ... Six-time and reigning series champ Nick Anvelink withdrew from the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway and finished third. ... Mike Mullen led the opening 29 laps before slipping to fourth. ... Brett Swedberg gained nine spots and rounded out the top five. ... The event honored the life and legacy of “Diamond” Jim Letizia for his 40 years in racing, many of which spent behind the wheel of the familiar No. D7 Dirt Late Model. Letizia also had a large presence as a local businessman, owning Diamond Jim’s Motorcars and Diamond Jim’s Steakhouse. Jim's son, Turk Letizia retired on lap 15 and was credited with 19th. ... The 46-lapper was slowed by two cautions and lasted 17 minutes, with 15 drivers completing the distance.
On the move: Chris Oertel of Marshfield, Wis., started 19th and finished eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Schmidt’s Rocket Chassis carries sponsorship from DK Auto Body, Yurek Excavating, KSR Ag, Seubert Calf Ranches, Schmidt & Sons Farms, Anderson Plumbing, Kailhofer’s Greenhouse & Flowers, Galloping Ghost Transportation, Arcs N Sparks Frame Repair, MJI Building Services, TB Homes LLC, Classic Automotive Specialist, Classic Chevy Enterprises, EZ Sipe and Chad Olson Designs.
Who to watch: .
Points chase: After 141: 1. Nick Anvelink (316); 2. Brett Swedberg (272); 3. Taylor Scheffler (196); 4. Lukas Postl (182); 5. Turk Letizia (180).
Current weather: Clear, 79°F
Car count: 20
Fast qualifier: Nick Anvelink
Time: 13.073 seconds
Polesitter: Nick Anvelink
Heat race winners: Nick Anvelink, Taylor Scheffler, Mike Mullen
Next series race: August 11, Angell Park Speedway (Sun Prairie, WI) $1,250
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
