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Gharst bests Lasoski in non-stop WOW feature at Donnellson
By Jake Croxton

DONNELLSON, IA (June 18) – Decatur, Ill. driver Kaley Gharst piloted Dale Oaks’ #41X 360 Sprint Car to his first career O’Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors victory, topping a stellar field in the WOW’s first visit to the Lee County Speedway.

Gharst worked around no less than former World of Outlaws champion Danny Lasoski near the midpoint of the event as the leaders worked traffic in the 23-car field. From there, it was all Gharst in the caution-free 20-lapper. Lasoski slowed under the white flag and failed to finish, ending up 11th in the final rundown. Louisiana’s Jason Johnson crossed the checkers in second ahead of Iowa drivers Terry McCarl and Josh Higday. Missouri’s Brian Brown rounded out the top five. WOW regulars Jonathan Cornell, Josh Fisher and Randy Martin were next in the rundown ahead of Josh Schneiderman and John Schulz.

Tyler Cale drew a front-row starting spot and led every lap of the caution-free Miller Lite IMCA Modified 20-lapper. Cale was unchallenged throughout and earned a guaranteed starting spot in the July 3 Liberty Cup. Josh Foster followed across the line in second, while Bill Roberts, Marshalltown’s Brett Ladehoff, and Lonne Heap completed the top five.

Jason Cook and Jim Redman battled throughout the Budweiser IMCA Stock Car 15-lapper. The former track champion Cook earned the free pass into the Liberty Cup as he beat Nick Fenton and John Oliver, Jr. to the line. Redman faded to fourth, while Abe Huls finished fifth.

Tyler Schulte dominated the Shottenkirk Parts Express Wild Thing 12-lapper as he took the lead early on and drove to his first victory of 2008. Wayne Noble and Bill Whalen, Jr. crossed the line behind Schulte, while Chuck Fullenkamp and Jena Barthelmes ended the event in the top five.

The next event for the Lee County Speedway will be the Pilot Grove Savings Bank Mid-Season Championship on June 20. All gates open at 5:30 for the 5-class show. Hot laps are scheduled for 7pm with racing to follow at 7:30. Grandstand general admission $8 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, $5 for Students 11-17, and Free for Kids 10 and under. Pit passes are $20.

For more information, locate www.leecountyspeedway.com  on your Web browser.



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O’Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors

A-Main 01 -- 1. Kaley Gharst, Decatur, Ill.; 2. Jason Johnson; Eunice, LA; 3. Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa; 4. Josh Higday;; 5. Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Mo.; 6. Jonathan Cornell, Sedalia, Mo.; 7. Josh Fisher;; 8. Randy Martin, California, Mo.; 9. Josh Schneiderman;; 10. John Schulz, Burlington, IA; 11. Danny Lasoski, Dover, MO; 12. Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, Iowa; 13. Curtis Boyer, New Haven, Mo.; 14. Rusty Potter, Boonville, Mo.; 15. Tony Crank, Sedalia, Mo.; 16. Jeff Mitrisin, Oskaloosa, IA; 17. Austin Alumbaugh;; 18. Kyle Bellm, Nixa, Mo.; 19. Nick Eastin, Burlington, Iowa; 20. Steven Cross, Fair Play, Mo.; 21. Andy Korte;; 22. Jeff Wingate, Centertown, Mo.; 23. Curtis Evans, Norborne, Mo..

IMCA Modifieds
A-Main 01 -- 1. Tyler Cale, Donnellson; 2. Josh Foster, Montrose; 3. Bill Roberts, Burlington; 4. Brett Ladehoff, Marshalltown; 5. Lonne Heap, Media, Ill.; 6. Brandon Savage, Keokuk; 7. Chris Larson, Keokuk; 8. Brandon Rothzen, Media, Ill.; 9. Rob Kirchner, Donnellson; 10. Levi Smith, Donnellson; 11. Stacey Jennings, Mt Pleasant; 12. Derek St. Clair, Donnellson; 13. Jim Redman, Mt. Pleasant; 14. Dennis Betzer, Central City; 15. Kevin Cale, Donnellson; 16. Phillip Beard, Crawfordsville.

Heat 01 -- 1. Bill Roberts, Burlington; 2. Brandon Rothzen, Media, Ill.; 3. Brandon Savage, Keokuk; 4. Chris Larson, Keokuk; 5. Brett Ladehoff, Marshalltown; 6. Rob Kirchner, Donnellson; 7. Josh Foster, Montrose; 8. Levi Smith, Donnellson.

Heat 02 -- 1. Tyler Cale, Donnellson; 2. Kevin Cale, Donnellson; 3. Lonne Heap, Media, Ill.; 4. Jim Redman, Mt. Pleasant; 5. Derek St. Clair, Donnellson; 6. Stacey Jennings, Mt Pleasant; 7. Dennis Betzer, Central City; 8. Phillip Beard, Crawfordsville.
 

IMCA Stock Cars
A-Main 01 -- 1. Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant; 2. Nick Fenton, Mt. Pleasant; 3. John Oliver, Jr., Danville; 4. Jim Redman, Mt. Pleasant; 5. Abe Huls, Carthage, Ill.; 6. Corey Strothman, New London; 7. Travis Finke, Columbus Jct.; 8. Jim Gillenwater, Keokuk; 9. Rick Speck, Garwin; 10. Jeff Mueller, New London; 11. Stevie Shull, Rome.

Heat 01 -- 1. Jim Redman, Mt. Pleasant; 2. John Oliver, Jr., Danville; 3. Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant; 4. Jeff Mueller, New London; 5. Rick Speck, Garwin; 6. Stevie Shull, Rome.

Heat 20 -- 1. Nick Fenton, Mt. Pleasant; 2. Abe Huls, Carthage, Ill.; 3. Jim Gillenwater, Keokuk; 4. Corey Strothman, New London; 5. Travis Finke, Columbus Jct..
 

4 Cyl. Wild Things
A-Main 01 -- 1. Tyler Schulte, Montrose; 2. R Noble, Wapello; 3. Bill Whalen, Jr., Riverside; 4. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 5. Jena Barthelmes, Hiawatha; 6. John Whalen, Ainsworth; 7. Gabe Harrison, Warsaw, Ill.; 8. Randy Foor, Morning Sun; 9. Kevin Harter, Fort Madison; 10. Jerry Ostby, Farmington; 11. Kenny Foor, Wapello.

Heat 01 -- 1. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 2. Randy Foor, Morning Sun; 3. Jena Barthelmes, Hiawatha; 4. John Whalen, Ainsworth; 5. Kenny Foor, Wapello.

Heat 02 -- 1. Tyler Schulte, Montrose; 2. Bill Whalen, Jr., Riverside; 3. R Noble, Wapello; 4. Kevin Harter, Fort Madison; 5. Jerry Ostby, Farmington; 6. Gabe Harrison, Warsaw, Ill..