RUTER, DOLPHIN, LUNDY, WISE TAKE SEASON-OPENING USRA WINS AT PRITCHARD FAMILY AUTO STORES HANCOCK COUNTRY SPEEDWAY
By Emily Hiscocks

BRITT, Ia (April 21, 2006) - The Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock Country Speedway was fast -- really fast -- on Friday night and pole position seemed to be the golden spot for the season opener for the USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series.

In three out of six features, the winners started and stayed in first.

After flip-flop finishes in both the Senior Hornets (Charles Gardner) and Junior Hornets (Colby Fett), the USRA Hobby Stocks got the battles started. Chad Lundy and Chris Monson jockeyed for position until Monson took the lead in turn 2. This was short-lived, however, as he was slowed by a flat tire in turn 4. Lundy took this opportunity to get the lead back. Michael Schadendorf tried one final pass on the high side on the final straightaway but came up just short of Lundy and the victory. Lundy celebrated his victory with a burn-out in front of the grandstands and a celebratory jig on the top of his car.

After dominating victories in their heat races, Jeff Dolphin and Ryan Hiscocks were looking for the season-opening victory in the USRA Stock Cars. Pole position for Dolphin proved to be all he needed to separate himself from the pack. Hiscocks battled John Campbell nearly the entire race for the third position, coming up just short and getting passed in the end.

“With this competition and the track the way it was tonight, I’m happy with my finish,” Hiscocks commented. “Dolphin ran really well tonight.”

In the biggest class of the night, the 16-car USRA B-Modified feature gave the fans something to "oooh and ahhh" about. Two blown motors, one spin-out collision and one car driving off the track took credit for seven cars failing to finish the race. J.J. Wise, however, sailed to victory avoiding any such collision or challenge.

In the USRA Modified nightcap, Ryan Ruter quickly moved through the pack, passing Alan Mondus for the lead. Mark Elliot was right behind him, battling for the top spot for nearly 10 laps until his No. 12 Modified suffered right-front suspension damage. That was all the crowd favorite Ruter needed to get to the finish line first.

Be sure to catch next week’s races at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock Country Speedway. Gates will open at 5 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 and racing at 7:30. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for kids ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are admitted FREE each night.

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
Fast & Furious Friday Nights - Round 1
Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway, Britt, Iowa
Friday, April 21, 2006

Showing finishing position, car number, driver, hometown and starting position in parentheses.

USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat:
1. 5 - Randy Hadacek -- Britt, IA (2)
2. 11l - Chad Lundy -- Eagle Grove, IA (7)
3. 24 - Michael Schadendorf -- Algona, IA (9)
4. 25 - Chris Monson -- Clear Lake, IA (5)
5. 2 - Wayne Landheer -- Kanawha, IA (4)
6. 32 - Tony Smidt -- Britt, IA (6)
7. 15 - Chad Gentz -- Forest City, IA (8)
8. 53 - Wade Nall -- Corwith, IA (1)
9. 16r - Kyle Ricke -- Algona, IA (3)

"A" Main:
1. 11l - Chad Lundy -- Eagle Grove, IA (1)
2. 24 - Michael Schadendorf -- Algona, IA (3)
3. 32 - Tony Smidt -- Britt, IA (6)
4. 5 - Randy Hadacek -- Britt, IA (4)
5. 15 - Chad Gentz -- Forest City, IA (7)
6. 53 - Wade Nall -- Corwith, IA (8)
7. 2 - Wayne Landheer -- Kanawha, IA (5)
8. 25 - Chris Monson -- Clear Lake, IA (2)
9. 16r - Kyle Ricke -- Algona, IA (9)

USRA B-MODIFIEDS

Heat #1:
1. 5 - Jake Simpson -- Algona, IA (2)
2. 3f - Jeramie Faber -- Britt, IA (5)
3. 98 - Dan Hanselman -- Algona, IA (3)
4. 21 - Jesse Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (4)
5. 22 - John Madson -- Britt, IA (6)
6. 78 - Mike Schroeder -- Lone Rock, IA (7)
7. 32 - Dan Feltus -- Allison, IA (1)
8. 07 - Mitch Bartleson -- Forest City, IA (8)

Heat #2:
1. 81 - Jared Boumeester -- Waseca, MN (4)
2. 21g - Greg Simmons -- Clarion, IA (3)
3. 68 - J.J. Wise -- Manly, IA (7)
4. f5 - Adam Ackerman -- Mason City, IA (5)
5. 65 - Logan Brown -- Messervey, IA (6)
6. 4 - Richard Fish -- Corwith, IA (2)
7. 48 - Ron Scally -- Waterloo, IA (8)
8. 2 - Brent Grove -- Garner, IA (1)

"A" Main:
1. 68 - J.J. Wise -- Manly, IA (1)
2. f5 - Adam Ackerman -- Mason City, IA (5)
3. 98 - Dan Hanselman -- Algona, IA (3)
4. 3f - Jeramie Faber -- Britt, IA (7)
5. 65 - Logan Brown -- Messervey, IA (10)
6. 5 - Jake Simpson -- Algona, IA (4)
7. 21 - Jesse Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (2)
8. 4 - Richard Fish -- Corwith, IA (12)
9. 22 - John Madson -- Britt, IA (9)
10. 78 - Mike Schroeder -- Lone Rock, IA (11)
11. 32 - Dan Feltus -- Allison, IA (13)
12. 21g - Greg Simmons -- Clarion, IA (8)
13. 81 - Jared Boumeester -- Waseca, MN (6)
14. 48 - Ron Scally -- Waterloo, IA (14)
15. 07 - Mitch Bartleson -- Forest City, IA (15)
16. 2 - Brent Grove -- Garner, IA (16)

USRA STOCK CARS

Heat #1:
1. 02 - Jeff Dolphin -- Forest City, IA (5)
2. k20 - Kevin Paca -- Britt, IA (1)
3. 7j - John Campbell -- Belmond, IA (2)
4. 44k - Kevin Opheim -- Mason City, IA (4)
5. 18 - Tom Schmitt -- Independence, IA (3)

Heat #2:
1. 7iii - Ryan Hiscocks -- Britt, IA (1)
2. 21 - Travis Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (3)
3. 77 - Kevin Hoeft -- Garner, IA (4)
4. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (2)
5. 29 - Scott Bauer -- Riceville, IA (5)

"A" Main:
1. 02 - Jeff Dolphin -- Forest City, IA (1)
2. 14 - Chad Palmer -- Renwick, IA (4)
3. 7j - John Campbell -- Belmond, IA (2)
4. 21 - Travis Hoeft -- Forest City, IA (7)
5. 7iii - Ryan Hiscocks -- Britt, IA (6)
6. 29 - Scott Bauer -- Riceville, IA (10)
7. 77 - Kevin Hoeft -- Garner, IA (5)
8. k20 - Kevin Paca -- Britt, IA (3)
9. 18 - Tom Schmitt -- Independence, IA (9)
10. 44k - Kevin Opheim -- Mason City, IA (8)

USRA MODIFIEDS

Heat #1:
1. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (2)
2. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (3)
3. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (5)
4. 87 - Doug Doocy -- Lone Rock, IA (4)
5. 75 - Clint Wendel -- Mason City, IA (6)
6. 1 - T.J. Stalker -- Mason City, IA (1)

Heat #2:
1. 17 - Gary Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (1)
2. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (2)
3. 02 - Ed Green -- Algona, IA (3)
4. 10 - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (4)
5. 2 - Carey Umbarger -- Garner, IA (5)

"A" Main:
1. 555 - Ryan Ruter -- Kanawha, IA (5)
2. 55 - Alan Mondus -- Lakeville, MN (1)
3. 02 - Ed Green -- Algona, IA (2)
4. 75 - Clint Wendel -- Mason City, IA (9)
5. 1 - T.J. Stalker -- Mason City, IA (10)
6. 87 - Doug Doocy -- Lone Rock, IA (8)
7. 12 - Mark Elliott -- Webster City, IA (6)
8. 10 - Todd Hanson -- Clear Lake, IA (7)
9. 50 - Brad Bakken -- Garner, IA (3)
10. 17 - Gary Oskerson -- Fairmont, MN (4)
11. 2 - Carey Umbarger -- Garner, IA (11)

HORNETS

Senior Heat:
1. 03 - Matt Baker -- Britt, IA (3)
2. 38 - Charles Gardner -- Kanawha, IA (4)
3. 60 - J.D. Schroeder -- Garner, IA (2)

Junior Heat:
1. 4jr - Devin Fish -- Corwith, IA (2)
2. 38 - Greg Fish -- Corwith, IA (1)
3. 00 - Colby Fett -- Thompson, IA (3)

Senior "A" Main:
1. 38 - Charles Gardner -- Kanawha, IA (2)
2. 03 - Matt Baker -- Britt, IA (1)
3. 60 - J.D. Schroeder -- Garner, IA (3)

Junior "A" Main:
1. 00 - Colby Fett -- Thompson, IA (3)
2. 38 - Greg Fish -- Corwith, IA (2)
3. 4jr - Devin Fish -- Corwith, IA (1)