ELLIOTT CLAIMS 12TH ANNUAL HARRIS AUTO RACING NIGHT OF 1000 STARS
By Emily Hiscocks

BRITT, IA (July 25, 2006) - It was a night to remember at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway Tuesday night. Not only did the Modifieds show up on this special Harris Auto Racing Night of 1000 Stars, but the three other classes of racing were all fighting for the spotlight too.

With $500 up for grabs, the USRA Hobby Stock 23-car feature made sure the fans had something to see. Trent Murphy of Jefferson made the trip in his #25x to battle for the winnings. Jefferson jumped out into the lead. Luke Wanninger, also from Jefferson, gave him a good battle for the lead. In the meantime, Randy Hadacek was looking to move up to the front and continue his winning ways as he battled Chris Monson for the third spot.

The first half of the race was somewhat calm. After a collision in turn 1, Hadacek was able to overtake Monson and Wanninger for the second spot. The hometown racer was up to battle Murphy. With just two laps to go, Murphy fell off the pace and Hadacek was able to take the checkered. Coincidentally, this was Hadacek’s second victory in four days at the Britt speedplant.

After a six-car B Main for the Modifieds, the USRA Stock Cars were next on stage. A $700 prize made the drivers’ eyes a bit larger than they should have been on Friday night. Going three- and four-wide into the corners caused some good battles and some collisions all in the same. Starting on the pole, the #42 of Jeff Nielsen jumped out to a quick lead. A collision in turns 3-4 gave the #44k of Kevin Opheim and the #21 of Travis Hoeft a chance to take over the battle for the lead spot. The two drivers pulled away from the field of 13 cars to what seemed to be a for sure first and second place finish. A bobble in turn 1 by Opheim gave Hoeft the lead until he did his own in turn 3.

Opheim was sure to have the victory in wraps until some debris on the track caused the yellow flag to fly. The drivers in the front were anxious to get their hands on the trophy. On the second failed restart, Opheim had to leave the track because of a flat tire. In the meantime, the #17c of Cory Oftedahl had car problems, taking him out of the race. It was determined that Hoeft was to blame for the bad starts. He was sent to the back and then pit side. With three of the top four cars out, Chad Palmer and Nielsen battled side-by-side for the final laps. At the all-telling yellow pole, Palmer was able to edge Nielsen for the victory. One noteworthy performance was by the #7III of Ryan Hiscocks. After starting dead last, he was able to keep his nose clean and finish in the third spot, after passing the #99n of Rodney Necker at the finish line.

As if it couldn’t get any more exciting, the USRA B-Modifieds were ready to strut their stuff. J.J. Wise got the racing started from the front row. Wise was beginning to pull away when the yellow flag flew. It took three cautions for the #0 of Jamie Anderson to get a good start and pass the #68 of Wise. Another caution brought the two drivers back together for a side-by-side battle. It wasn’t until Wise suffered a flat tire that Anderson pulled back into the lead. The #25 of Doug Cook was up to challenge Anderson. For four laps the drivers battled. Anderson bobbled giving Cook a short lead. Unfortunately, Cook came across some bad luck which allowed the driver from Mason City to take the top spot back. With just two laps to go, the #1m of Doug McCollough made his way to the front. In a battle that got the fans up once again, the McCollough was able to pass Anderson in the final turn. McCollough endured a last-place start and a collision with two other cars en route to the checkered flag.

In what was to be the main show of the night, 27 Modifieds made their way onto the track. A 30-lap race for $2,000 and more than $1,500 in lap money was sure to provide some excitement. The drivers were a bit anxious as Toby Boothroyd signaled a bad start and aligned the cars for a restart. The #12 of Mark Elliott took advantage of his second starting position to pull away from the pack on the restart. Behind him, fans witnessed several laps of racers taking the corners three- and four-wide. Kelly Shryock was on the move from his eighth starting spot. In just two laps, he made it up to the second spot.

After three cautions, Elliott was holding a lead over Shryock and three-time Harris Auto Racing Night of 1000 Stars champion Al Hejna. Shryock made his way up to battle with Elliott. The #75 red ride of Shryock (normally driven by Denny Rosenburg) was about to take the lead as the yellow flag was thrown for a turned car in the corner. In the meantime, Shryock left the track because of a broken gasket. This left Elliott and Hejna to do battle for the lead. After another caution, Hejna got a good jump on Elliott and was able to jump ahead. A back-and-forth battle proved to be a bit too much for Hejna as Elliott took his position back. It was a battle of a Harris vs. Skyrocket Chassis. In this case, Elliot drove his Harris past the yellow pole first for the $2,000 prize.

If you missed the great event on Tuesday night, be sure to attend Fan Appreciation Night this coming Friday, July 28. The cost is just $5 for everybody 12 and older. Kids under 12 get in for FREE. In addition, the winner of the class of cars with the most entries will capture a $1,000 prize.

The Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway is located 1.3 miles south of US 18 on James St. (turns into Main Ave. and Diagonal and 1st), then 0.5 mile east on 220th Ave., then 0.1 mile north on Jewell Ave. (ESR). For more information call the track hotline at (641) 843-4513.



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OFFICIAL RESULTS
USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series
12th Annual Harris Auto Racing Night of 1000 Stars
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position in parentheses.

USRA B-MODIFIEDS


Heat 1:
1. 0 - Jamie Anderson -- Mason City, IA (1)
2. 2 - Brent Grove -- Garner, IA (6)
3. 71 - James Krejci -- Blooming Prairie, MN (2)
4. 5r - Tad Reutzel -- Burt, IA (8)
5. 65 - Logan Brown -- Messervey, IA (4)
6. 44 - Corey Sporaa -- Eagle Grove, IA (3)
7. 9 - Thomas Buns -- Woden, IA (7)
8. 21L - Matt Lettow -- Roland, IA (9)
9. 1m - Doug McCollough -- Webster City, IA (5)



Heat 2:

1. 55 - Shane Swanson -- Forest City, IA (2)
2. 5 - Jake Simpson -- Algona, IA (1)
3. 68 - J.J. Wise -- Manly, IA (6)
4. 21 - Jesse Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (5)
5. 88X - Jimmy Broszeit -- Postville, IA (8)
6. 1 - Brett Meyer -- Ames, IA (3)
7. 25 - Doug Cook -- Whittemore, IA (7)
8. 3 - Craig Klouse -- Mason City, IA (4)
9. 00 - Drew Fett -- Thompson, IA (9)



A Main:

1. 1m - Doug McCollough -- Webster City, IA (18)
2. 0 - Jamie Anderson -- Mason City, IA (4)
3. 25 - Doug Cook -- Whittemore, IA (14)
4. 1 - Brett Meyer -- Ames, IA (12)
5. 9 - Thomas Buns -- Woden, IA (13)
6. 21 - Jesse Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (6)
7. 44 - Corey Sporaa -- Eagle Grove, IA (11)
8. 2 - Brent Grove -- Garner, IA (9)
9. 68 - J.J. Wise -- Manly, IA (2)
10. 65 - Logan Brown -- Messervey, IA (10)
11. 3 - Craig Klouse -- Mason City, IA (16)
12. 55 - Shane Swanson -- Forest City, IA (1)
13. 71 - James Krejci -- Blooming Prairie, MN (3)
14. 00 - Drew Fett -- Thompson, IA (17)
15. 21L - Matt Lettow -- Roland, IA (15)
16. 88X - Jimmy Broszeit -- Postville, IA (7)
17. 5r - Tad Reutzel -- Burt, IA (5)
18. 5 - Jake Simpson -- Algona, IA (8)



USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat 1:

1. 2 - Wayne Landheer -- Kanawha, IA (1)
2. 32 - Tony Smidt -- Britt, IA (4)
3. 5 - Randy Hadacek -- Britt, IA (8)
4. 37 - Mike Jergens -- Mallard, IA (6)
5. 18 - Michael Trunkhill -- Titonka, IA (2)
6. 43 - Calvin Lange -- Humboldt, IA (7)
7. 17 - Matt Stading -- Kensett, IA (3)
8. 29 - Tim Chapman -- Titonka, IA (5)



Heat 2:

1. 33L - Kevin Long -- Cylinder, IA (1)
2. 11 - Jake Masters -- Graettinger, IA (2)
3. 16r - Kyle Ricke -- Algona, IA (4)
4. 25x - Trent Murphy -- Jefferson, IA (5)
5. 88 - Randy Watnem -- Humboldt, IA (3)
6. 4 - Bob Rognes -- Lake Mills, IA (8)
7. 62 - Ryan Bochmnann -- Greene, IA (6)
8. 27 - Brandon Schaer -- Clear Lake, IA (7)


Heat 3:

1. 20 - Luke Wanninger -- Jefferson, IA (4)
2. 25 - Chris Monson -- Clear Lake, IA (1)
3. 15 - Chad Gentz -- Forest City, IA (6)
4. 52 - Guy Kimpton -- Wellsman, MN (7)
5. 68 - Josh Hohensee -- Pocahontas, IA (5)
6. 127 - Joe Hall -- Sioux Falls, SD (3)
7. 24c - Chris Evenson -- Algona, IA (2)


A Main:

1. 5 - Randy Hadacek -- Britt, IA (4)
2. 25 - Chris Monson -- Clear Lake, IA (8)
3. 18 - Michael Trunkhill -- Titonka, IA (13)
4. 37 - Mike Jergens -- Mallard, IA (10)
5. 15 - Chad Gentz -- Forest City, IA (9)
6. 52 - Guy Kimpton -- Wellsman, MN (7)
7. 17 - Matt Stading -- Kensett, IA (17)
8. 127 - Joe Hall -- Sioux Falls, SD (16)
9. 62 - Ryan Bochmnann -- Greene, IA (21)
10. 24c - Chris Evenson -- Algona, IA (18)
11. 2 - Wayne Landheer -- Kanawha, IA (11)
12. 16r - Kyle Ricke -- Algona, IA (5)
13. 27 - Brandon Schaer -- Clear Lake, IA (23)
14. 32 - Tony Smidt -- Britt, IA (12)
15. 25x - Trent Murphy -- Jefferson, IA (2)
16. 20 - Luke Wanninger -- Jefferson, IA (1)
17. 11 - Jake Masters -- Graettinger, IA (6)
18. 29 - Tim Chapman -- Titonka, IA (22)
19. 43 - Calvin Lange -- Humboldt, IA (15)
20. 88 - Randy Watnem -- Humboldt, IA (19)
21. 33L - Kevin Long -- Cylinder, IA (3)
22. 68 - Josh Hohensee -- Pocahontas, IA (14)
23. 4 - Bob Rognes -- Lake Mills, IA (20)



MODIFIEDS

Heat 1:

1. 87 - Doug Doocy -- Lone Rock, IA (2)
2. 75 - Clint Wendel -- Mason City, IA (4)
3. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (1)
4. 23 - Matt Gilbertson -- Montevideo, MN (7)
5. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (3)
6. 25$ - Shane Monson -- Clear Lake, IA (6)
7. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (5)

Heat 2:

1. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (4)
2. 3k - Oliver Kollofski -- Fairmont, MN (1)
3. 34x - Jon Snyder -- Ames, IA (2)
4. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (3)
5. 4 - Rick Schuller -- Burt, IA (6)
6. 25 - Keith Schmitz -- Swaledale, IA (7)
7. 1 - T.J. Stalker -- Mason City, IA (5)

Heat 3:

1. X - Mike Wedelstadt -- Hortonville, WI (1)
2. 5 - Jeff Havlik -- Iowa Falls, IA (6)
3. 22 - Jeff Ignaszewski -- Wells, MN (2)
4. 97 - Rich Lewerke -- Garner, IA (5)
5. 3 - Jeff Feaster -- Dakota City, IA (4)
6. 12G - Jerry Goebel -- Estherville, IA (7)
7. 27 - Kelly Lyons -- Boone, IA (3)

Heat 4:

1. 75 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (4)
2. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (6)
3. 7 - Eric Dailey -- Armstrong, IA (3)
4. 7s - Todd Stinehart -- Waseca, MN (2)
5. 82 - Joe McBirnie -- Boone, IA (5)
6. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (1)

A Main:

1. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (2)
2. 10 - Jeremy Mills -- Garner, IA (12)
3. 7 - Al Hejna -- Clear Lake, IA (11)
4. 26 - Brad McEwan -- Storm Lake, IA (22)
5. 82 - Joe McBirnie -- Boone, IA (20)
6. 25$ - Shane Monson -- Clear Lake, IA (24)
7. X - Mike Wedelstadt -- Hortonville, WI (1)
8. 25 - Keith Schmitz -- Swaledale, IA (23)
9. 7 - Eric Dailey -- Armstrong, IA (10)
10. 34x - Jon Snyder -- Ames, IA (5)
11. 17 - Garry Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (14)
12. 22 - Jeff Ignaszewski -- Wells, MN (9)
13. 27 - Kelly Lyons -- Boone, IA (26)
14. 5 - Jeff Havlik -- Iowa Falls, IA (3)
15. 75 - Clint Wendel -- Mason City, IA (6)
16. 3k - Oliver Kollofski -- Fairmont, MN (7)
17. 75 - Kelly Shryock -- Fertile, IA (8)
18. 97 - Rich Lewerke -- Garner, IA (15)
19. 3 - Jeff Feaster -- Dakota City, IA (19)
20. 7s - Todd Stinehart -- Waseca, MN (16)
21. 87 - Doug Doocy -- Lone Rock, IA (4)
22. 71 - Jason Cummins -- New Richland, MN (17)
23. 4 - Rick Schuller -- Burt, IA (18)
24. 12G - Jerry Goebel -- Estherville, IA (21)
25. 23 - Matt Gilbertson -- Montevideo, MN (13)
26. 1 - T.J. Stalker -- Mason City, IA (25)
27. 72 - Doug Hillson -- Blooming Prairie, MN (27)DNS



USRA STOCK CARS

Heat 1:

1. 42 - Jeff Nielsen -- Pocahontas, IA (2)
2. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (3)
3. 99n - Rodney Necker -- Sumner, IA (1)
4. 17c - Cory Oftedahl -- Whittemore, IA (6)
5. 24b - Randy Biederman -- Dallas Center, IA (4)
6. 18 - Tom Schmitt -- Independence, IA (5)
7. 52 - John Pletcher -- Britt, IA (7)


Heat 2:

1. 21b - Brice Bodle -- Wallingford, IA (2)
2. 44k - Kevin Opheim -- Mason City, IA (3)
3. 21 - Travis Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (1)
4. 27t - Tory Reicks -- Waucoma, IA (5)
5. 22 - Joe Paullin -- Dayton, IA (4)
6. 7iii - Ryan Hiscocks -- Britt, IA (6)



A Main:

1. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (7)
2. 42 - Jeff Nielsen -- Pocahontas, IA (1)
3. 7iii - Ryan Hiscocks -- Britt, IA (12)
4. 99n - Rodney Necker -- Sumner, IA (2)
5. 21b - Brice Bodle -- Wallingford, IA (8)
6. 52 - John Pletcher -- Britt, IA (13)
7. 24b - Randy Biederman -- Dallas Center, IA (9)
8. 18 - Tom Schmitt -- Independence, IA (11)
9. 27t - Tory Reicks -- Waucoma, IA (4)
10. 22 - Joe Paullin -- Dayton, IA (10)
11. 17c - Cory Oftedahl -- Whittemore, IA (3)
12. 21 - Travis Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (5)
13. 44k - Kevin Opheim -- Mason City, IA (6)