1st Place- Dan Fredrickson
$100 Certificate from Avcom/Competition Race Technology
$50 Certificate from Draco Spring Mfg
$143- 1 case of oil from Joe Gibbs Racing Oil
$100- Certificate from Tex Racing Transmissions
$100- Certificate from Penske Racing Shocks
By: Kevin Ramsell
Sunday, October 07, 2007 (West Salem, WI) – Dan Fredrickson ended his Oktoberfest Race Weekend on a high note as he claimed the ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment’s Oktoberfest 100 season finale at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. For Fredrickson it was fitting end to a somewhat frustrating weekend.
On Friday night, Fredrickson tied with Steve Holzhausen the “Dick Trickle 99” event, only to lose on a tie-breaker. On Saturday, both also tied in qualifying with a lap of 19.133 seconds (a new ASAMT track record), and again, Holzhausen won on a tie-breaker.
On Sunday, it was Fredrickson blowing away the competition as he dominated the 100-lap event. “I’m glad he fell off,” Fredrickson stated after the race in regards to Holzhausen falling behind him. “I love racing him, but I am tired enough of him,” Fredrickson jokingly said.
It was Dean Cornelius grabbing the early lead in the feature event. Fredrickson started tenth and was easily clipping off spot after spot with Holzhausen right behind him.
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway West Salem, WI
Sunday, October 7, 2007
By: Matt Panure
Friday October 5, 2007 (Daytona Beach, FL) -- The Oktoberfest 100 will be a battle of epic proportions. This Sunday, October 7th’s finale for the inaugural season of the ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment will also determine the 38th Oktoberfest Race Weekend Champion. The entry list is littered with champions from across the Midwest. When all is said and done one driver will emerge victorious and add their name to a list of premier drivers who have conquered the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway’s climactic event.
The list of Oktoberfest champions includes NASCAR stars and local hot shoes who brought the Midwest to the attention of the world of auto racing. Among the local legends who have captured the Oktoberfest crown are Joe Shear, ASA Midwest Touring Star Steve Carlson, Tom Carlson, Scott Hansen and the Reffners. Some NASCAR stars who have captured the event before hitting the big time include Ted Musgrave, Dick Trickle, Mark Martin and 2003 NASCAR Cup Champion Matt Kenseth.
Several drivers who have pre-entered for the Oktoberfest 100 have already felt the glory of a win on the final day of the fall classic.
By: Kevin Ramsell
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (West Salem, WI) – The 38th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend always brings out the best of the best in Midwest asphalt racing. This year, four racing series will have their championships decided at Oktoberfest, along with many 2007 track and series champions also competing.
The ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment will crown its first champion on Sunday, Oktober 7th after the running of the Oktoberfest 100.
Nate Haseleu, who recently won his third consecutive Wisconsin Challenge Series championship, is looking to become the Tour’s first ever champion. Coming into Oktoberfest, Haseleu holds a 47-point lead over Donny Reuvers and a 55-point lead over Dave Feiler. Feiler has collected past championships at Madison International Speedway and Dells Raceway Park.
By: Kevin Ramsell
(West Salem, WI) – Following the July 20th Echo Chain Saw/Five Star Race Car Bodies No Bull 100 at Madison International Speedway, Nate Haseleu saw himself sitting 31 points behind point leader Donny Reuvers. But, two events later Haseleu found himself ahead of Reuvers by 47 points heading into the season finale at the Oktoberfest Race Weekend on Oktober 4-7 at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway.
Haseleu went into the next event, Factory Motor Parts 150 at Wisconsin International Raceway, and took home a third place finish where Reuvers was ninth. Five days later, at Shakopee’s (MN) Raceway Park, he would come home with a fifth place finish while Reuvers developed engine problems and finished 22nd.
“It was a real good week for us,” Haseleu recently stated. “We have been gaining on Reuvers and (Dave) Feiler over the second half of the season. We had some good runs and the competition level is so tight that you never know what is going to happen, but it turned out to be a good week for us.”
By: Kevin Ramsell
Thursday, September 06, 2007 (West Salem, WI) – You may have heard about it, may have experienced it in the past, or are a regular participant; no matter what, this year’s Oktoberfest Race Weekend promises to be one to remember. The 38th Annual event will take place on Oktober 4-7th at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI.
This year’s four day racing event is packed with a huge event every day. This is one weekend where you should plan on being there for all three nights (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) and Sunday afternoon.
It kicks off on Thursday, Oktober 4th with the racing action starting at 6:00 pm. The highlight of the evening will be a 40-lap feature event for the Big 8 Series. It will also be the Big 8 Series championship night as they will crown their third series champion.
Also competing on Thursday night will be the La Crosse Sportsmen, Thunderstox, Double-O Race, R.A.Y.S., and a 75-lap Enduro followed by and after race party in the Exhibition Building.
