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Pilot Grove Savings Bank Mid-Season Championships to McGee, Oliver, Jr., Mueller, Timmerman, Gillenwater
By Jake Croxton

DONNELLSON, IA (June 20) - Three repeat winners and a pair of first-timer winners graced victory circle during the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Mid-Season Championships at the Lee County Speedway.

Galesburg, Ill. driver Dean McGee, Sr. took the long way around to get to Donnellson from the Illinois side of the river and then took the short way around the 3/8-mile to claim his third A-Feature victory and move into the points lead. McGee had to deal with one of the hottest drivers in Southeast Iowa in Tyler Cale after a lap 15 restart but the Rheinschmidt’s Carpet Center / Cherry Street Guitar / Gustaf / GRT stuck to the line of moisture and scored the race win. Cale and Josh Foster staged a heated battle for second with Cale coming out on top and Foster slipping to sixth at the finish. Kevin Cale finished third, while Brandon Savage and another flood-detoured driver Mike Weikert, Jr. completed the top five. Tyler Cale and Adam Helmick won in Heat Race action.

John Oliver, Jr. of Danville made his first Donnellson Tire Hobby Stock start of 2008 and cruised to the race win in his Oliver Tri-County Heating and Air-sponsors Buick after overtaking Rodger Dresden midway through the 15-lapper. However, Dean Kratzer’s broken trailing arm will roll over and increase the $400 bounty to next week’s event. Rob Wilsey, Doug Fenton, Dan Wenig, and Tanner Thomann rounded out the top five in the 27-car field. Jim Lynch, Jake Wenig, Dresden, and Wilsey took Heat Race wins.

Mt. Pleasant’s Jeff Mueller took the lead early on and was never challenged during the 15-lap Budweiser IMCA Stock Car feature. The race was for second as Abe Huls worked around Jim Redman to pick up the runner-up spot. Australian Pursuit winner and 1999 Track Champ Dave Hemsted finished fourth, while Dennis Harwood finished a season-best fifth. Doug Huls, Oliver, Jr., and Redman copped Heat Race victories.

The Shottenkirk Parts Express Wild Things got a surprise as they entered the racing surface from staging. The 12-lap event was staged in reverse direction around the 3/8-mile and the direction change produced a first-time winner. Wapello’s Devon Timmerman led every lap from the pole position to score his career-first Wild Thing feature win. Dustan Fenton finished second well back of race-winner Timmerman. Jim Oliver, III, Bryan Rodefer, and Rob Hammel ended the event in the top 5. Brent Hartley, Wayne Noble, and Oliver won the Heat Races.

Jim Gillenwater dominated the Lawson Racing Engines and Parts Supply SportMod 15-lapper. The Keokuk, Iowa driver was unchallenged after battling a handful of mid-race restarts. Joe Hooper crossed the line second, with Bob Jennings, Phillip Cossel, and Josh Larson in tow. Chad Sovern, Rod Staats, and Hooper earned Heat Race victories.

Next Week, the Ideal Ready Mix IMCA Late Models return to the Lee County Speedway for their third of five appearances. The $800 to win 25-lapper will be the first Point Average show of 2008 for the Late Models. The Wild Things will take the night off. For more information, check out www.leecountyspeedway.com on the Internet.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jennifer Hoenig Phone: 3195284301 E-mail: jenni@leecountyspeedway.com
Lee County Speedway, Hwy 218 N, Donnellson, IA 52625
Phone: 3198355523 Fax: 3195284302 Web: www.leecountyspeedway.com

Sport Modifieds
A-Main 01 -- 1. Jim Gillenwater, Keokuk; 2. Joe Hooper, Mendon, Ill.; 3. Bob Jennings, Mt. Pleasant; 4. Phillip Cossel, Montrose; 5. Josh Larson, Keokuk; 6. Mark Winkel, Letts; 7. Jack Evans, Jr.;; 8. Levi Smith, Donnellson; 9.
Bill Seyb, Donnellson; 10. Jim Fuller, Memphis, Mo.; 11. Rod Staats, Columbus Junction; 12. Dustin Crear, Mediapolis; 13. Jim Kuhlmeier, Ft. Madison; 14. Chad Sovern, West Point; 15. Travis Jordan, Donnellson; 16. Phillip Beard, Crawfordsville; 17. Thad Gaylord, Fort Madison; 18. Dylan Heins, Donnellson; 19. Jerad Fuller, Memphis,

Heat 01 -- 1. Chad Sovern, West Point; 2. Jim Gillenwater, Keokuk; 3. Jack Evans, Jr.;; 4. Dustin Crear, Mediapolis; 5. Bill Seyb, Donnellson; 6. Dylan Heins, Donnellson; 7. Jerad Fuller, Memphis, Mo..

Heat 02 -- 1. Rod Staats, Columbus Junction; 2. Thad Gaylord, Fort Madison; 3. Phillip Cossel, Montrose; 4. Phillip Beard, Crawfordsville; 5. Jim Kuhlmeier, Ft. Madison; 6. Levi Smith, Donnellson.

Heat 03 -- 1. Joe Hooper, Mendon, Ill.; 2. Bob Jennings, Mt. Pleasant; 3. Mark Winkel, Letts; 4. Travis Jordan, Donnellson; 5. Jim Fuller, Memphis, Mo.; 6. Josh Larson, Keokuk.


Hobby Stocks
A-Main 01 -- 1. John Oliver, Jr., Danville; 2. Rob Wilsey, Keokuk; 3. Doug Fenton, Burlington; 4. Dan Wenig, Danville; 5. Tanner Thomann, Middletown; 6. Jake Wenig, Burlington; 7. Brian Holmes, Wapello; 8. Alex Buffington, Wapello; 9. Jeremy Pundt, Donnellson; 10. Derek St. Clair, Donnellson; 11. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 12. Jeff Soper, Kahoka, Mo.; 13. Bobby Six, Keokuk; 14. James Leffew, Quincy, Ill.; 15. Jon Rooney, Donnellson; 16. Jacob Smith, Argyle; 17. Jay Hayes, Kahoka, Mo.; 18. Rodger Dresden, Keokuk; 19. Jim Lynch, Donnellson; 20. Austin Schulte, Keokuk; 21. Earl Six, Keokuk; 22. Jarod Conrad, Wayland; 23. Kevin Cheney, Quincy, Ill.; 24. Dean Kratzer, Fort Madison; 25. Robert Kephart, Donnellson; 26. John Oliver, Sr., West Burlington; 27. Matt Englund, Basco, Ill..

Heat 01 -- 1. Jim Lynch, Donnellson; 2. John Oliver, Jr., Danville; 3. James Leffew, Quincy, Ill.; 4. Austin Schulte, Keokuk; 5. Dean Kratzer, Fort Madison; 6. Brian Holmes, Wapello; 7. Jim Oliver, Jr., Beardstown, Ill..

Heat 02 -- 1. Rodger Dresden, Keokuk; 2. Kevin Cheney, Quincy, Ill.; 3. Derek St. Clair, Donnellson; 4. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 5. Tanner Thomann, Middletown; 6. Dan Wenig, Danville; 7. Matt Englund, Basco, Ill..

Heat 03 -- 1. Jake Wenig, Burlington; 2. Jeremy Pundt, Donnellson; 3. John Oliver, Sr., West Burlington; 4. Jay Hayes, Kahoka, Mo.; 5. Robert Kephart, Donnellson; 6. Jarod Conrad, Wayland; 7. Jon Rooney, Donnellson.

Heat 04 -- 1. Rob Wilsey, Keokuk; 2. Jeff Soper, Kahoka, Mo.; 3. Doug Fenton, Burlington; 4. Alex Buffington, Wapello; 5. Bobby Six, Keokuk; 6. Earl Six, Keokuk; 7. Jacob Smith, Argyle.


IMCA Modifieds
A-Main 01 -- 1. Dean McGee, Sr., Galesburg, Ill.; 2. Tyler Cale, Donnellson; 3. Kevin Cale, Donnellson; 4. Brandon Savage, Keokuk; 5. Mike Weikert Jr., Muscatine; 6. Josh Foster, Montrose; 7. Bill Roberts, Burlington; 8. Brandon Rothzen, Media, Ill.; 9. Rob Kirchner, Donnellson; 10. Stacey Jennings, Mt Pleasant; 11. Adam Helmick, Ft. Madison; 12. Lonne Heap, Media, Ill.; 13. Terry Houston, Mount Sterling, Ill.; 14. Chris Larson, Keokuk.

Heat 01 -- 1. Tyler Cale, Donnellson; 2. Brandon Savage, Keokuk; 3. Terry Houston, Mount Sterling, Ill.; 4. Dean McGee, Sr., Galesburg, Ill.; 5. Josh Foster, Montrose; 6. Mike Weikert Jr., Muscatine; 7. Stacey Jennings, Mt

Heat 02 -- 1. Adam Helmick, Ft. Madison; 2. Brandon Rothzen, Media, Ill.; 3. Kevin Cale, Donnellson; 4. Bill Roberts, Burlington; 5. Lonne Heap, Media, Ill.; 6. Rob Kirchner, Donnellson; 7. Chris Larson, Keokuk.


IMCA Stock Cars
A-Main 01 -- 1. Jeff Mueller, New London; 2. Abe Huls, Carthage, Ill.; 3. Jim Redman, Mt. Pleasant; 4. Dave Hemsted, Lone Tree; 5. Dennis Harwood, West Point; 6. Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant; 7. Corey Strothman, New London; 8. Doug Huls, Carthage, Ill.; 9. John Oliver, Jr., Danville; 10. Jake Wenig, Burlington; 11. Ray Raker, Danville; 12. Bert McDaniel, Eldon; 13. L.Z. Coleman, New London; 14. Patrick Mincer, Columbus Junction; 15.
Stevie Shull, Mount Pleasant; 16. Travis Finke, Columbus Jct.; 17. Nick Fenton, Mt. Pleasant; 18. Cale Samberg,

Heat 01 -- 1. Doug Huls, Carthage, Ill.; 2. Jeff Mueller, New London; 3. Dave Hemsted, Lone Tree; 4. Dennis Harwood, West Point; 5. Travis Finke, Columbus Jct.; 6. Stevie Shull, Mount Pleasant.

Heat 02 -- 1. Jim Redman, Mt. Pleasant; 2. Ray Raker, Danville; 3. Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant; 4. Nick Fenton, Mt.
Pleasant; 5. Patrick Mincer, Columbus Junction; 6. Jake Wenig, Burlington.

Heat 03 -- 1. John Oliver, Jr., Danville; 2. Cale Samberg, Burlington; 3. Corey Strothman, New London; 4. Bert McDaniel, Eldon; 5. Abe Huls, Carthage, Ill.; 6. L.Z. Coleman, New London.


4 Cyl. Wild Things
A-Main 01 -- 1. Devon Timmerman, Wapello; 2. Dustan Fenton, Burlington; 3. James Oliver III, Hamilton, Ill.; 4.
Bryan Rodefer, Fort Madison; 5. Rob Hammel, Hamilton, Ill.; 6. Brent Hartley, Niota, Ill.; 7. Tyler Schulte, Montrose; 8.
John Haltmeyer, Burlington; 9. Lew Aikmen, Hannibal, Mo.; 10. R Noble, Wapello; 11. Donny Oliver, Hamilton, Ill.; 12.
Bill Whalen, Jr., Riverside; 13. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 14. Jerry Ostby, Farmington; 15. Richard Vandermaiden, Quincy, Ill.; 16. Kevin Harter, Fort Madison; 17. Dakota Fenton, Burlington; 18. Kimberly Abbott, Camp Point, Ill.; 19. Shane Dupree, New London; 20. Dan Ertzinger, Burlington.

Heat 01 -- 1. Brent Hartley, Niota, Ill.; 2. Bill Whalen, Jr., Riverside; 3. Kimberly Abbott, Camp Point, Ill.; 4. Richard Vandermaiden, Quincy, Ill.; 5. Shane Dupree, New London; 6. Dan Ertzinger, Burlington; 7. Tyler Schulte, Montrose.

Heat 02 -- 1. R Noble, Wapello; 2. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 3. Devon Timmerman, Wapello; 4. Rob Hammel, Hamilton, Ill.; 5. Lew Aikmen, Hannibal, Mo.; 6. Bryan Rodefer, Fort Madison; 7. Jerry Ostby, Farmington.

Heat 03 -- 1. James Oliver III, Hamilton, Ill.; 2. Dustan Fenton, Burlington; 3. Kevin Harter, Fort Madison; 4. John Haltmeyer, Burlington; 5. Dakota Fenton, Burlington; 6. Donny Oliver, Hamilton, Ill..