ven though last week’s racing was rained out, there seems to be excitement in the air around the Shawano Speedway.
The racing thus far has been fantastic. The car counts have been strong. Most weeks have had beautiful weather. And the stands have had some great crowds.
Bringing back the “challenge” in the IMCA divisions has cranked up the excitement another notch. This week’s racing program should crank the excitement level up to 11.
Saturday’s Late Model payout is doubled. The winner of this week’s 40-lap Late Model main event will go home $2,000 richer.
What makes the payout even more impressive is the pay throughout the field is very strong. Just making the feature will gain you $200.
The race will be a regular points night, so the lineup will be done by point average. Racers with no point average will have to start in the back of the heat race. Using the point average system keeps the top cars from starting at the front of the field. This should lend itself to some great racing.
Along with the weekly racers, out-of-towners Mitch McGrath, Rick Scheffler and Eric Van Iten look like strong candidates to race in Shawano on Saturday.
Also, look for popular Red River racer Jesse Peebles to race a Late Model this week.
Green Bay IMCA Modified pilot Troy Jerovetz is planning to run a Todd Frank-owned car to make his first Late Model start.
Ron Berna, Nick Anvelink and Troy Springborn will lead the local contingent of racers.
The regular feature race is 20 laps; this week’s race is a 40-lapper. A lot can happen in 40 laps.
Aside from the Late Model action, look for former IMCA Stock Car track champions “Nitro” Nate Michonski and Shawn “Lunchbox” Wagner to return to racing this weekend.
Michonski and Wagner will both have their sights squarely set on Kyle Frederick. The Oconto Falls racer is undefeated in feature action this year.
Two weeks ago, though, Frederick won by the slightest of margins over Hortonville’s Tom Riehl.
Travis VanStraten nearly won the challenge coming from the back of the pack to take third.
This week’s challenge money will be up to $200 for IMCA Modifieds, and $100 each for Northern Sport Mods and Stocks.
Who will take home the big money this week? You’ll have to show up and find out.
See you at the track.
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