May 30, 2008; Columbus, WI. - Fort Atkinson's Ron Bishofberger seized the opportunity to take over the top spot in the 35 lap late model feature as he motored to his third feature win of the season. Justin Schultz and Jerry Eckhart
battled from the front row at the start with Schultz taking the initial lead. But Eckhart wouldn't go away that easily, fighting back on the outside of Schultz.

The first of two cautions flew on lap six, handing the lead to Eckhart on the restart. Bishofberger got past Schultz just as the second yellow waved on lap eight. After the restart, the field lined up single file with Eckhart out front and
Bishofberger right behind. Bishofberger shadowed the leader, waiting for his opportunity to pass. As the leaders approached lapped traffic with four laps remaining, that opportunity presented itself. Eckhart went to the high side to go around a lapped vehicle, opening up the bottom lane for Bishofberger to slip in. He charged by Eckhart into the lead and blew by the checkers in first. Following Bishofberger across the line were Eckhart, Schultz, Nick Wendt and Bobbi
Bishofberger. Aaron Wilke was fastest in qualifying with a lap of 13.400. Tylor Schultz, Ron Bishofberger and Al Weishoff all claimed wins in heat race action.

A caution filled 30 lap sportsman feature ended with Bret Schmidt of Watertown in victory lane for the win. Dan Gosda took the early lead on the opening lap with Ed Jackson following in second. Gosda maintained his lead throughout most of the event as the yellow waved several times. The first real challenge for the lead came when Tim Syvrud made his way to the front of the pack and began working on Gosda. Syvrud got to the outside, pulling even on different occasions, but not being able to make a pass. With four laps to go, Syvrud got a good run, but got loose in turns three and four, spinning
and bringing out the final caution. Schmidt prepared to launch his bid for the top position, and as the green returned, he made quick work around the high side of Gosda and into the lead. Schmidt cruised the win followed by Gosda, Jackson, Scott Riedner and Phil Denikas. Schmidt also set the pace in time trials with a lap of 13.964 while heat winners included Tiffany Desjarles and Scott Riedner.

Jefferson's Kenny Au lead flag to flag to take the win in the 20 lap hobby stock feature event. Starting from the pole, Au took the lead from Kyle Riedner on the opening lap and never looked back as the field lined up nose to tail. The field was slowed for caution twice during the race, but Au was never seriously challenged for the lead. Rounding out the top five were Dustin Ward, Andy Raley, Gary Pashley and Steve Sauer. Fast time was held by Pashley with time of 15.278
and Lincoln Keeser was the heat race winner.

Michael Clapper of Dane found himself in the right place at the right time as he took the lead late and drove to the win in the 18 lap bandit feature event. Mike Waddell grabbed the early lead from the pole as Brandon Condroski pulled into second. Condroski got to the inside of Waddell and took the spot away on lap seven. The only caution flew on lap nine, bunching up the field and moving Clapper, Kyle Watters and Josh Bisbee amongst the leaders. After the restart, Bisbee moved into second and went to work on the leader Condroski. On lap 13, Bisbee got past the leader on the inside with Watters and Clapper in tow for second and third. Watters began hounding the rear bumper of Bisbee as the two made contact several times. As the white flag waved, the two competitors made heavy contact entering turn one sending them up the track and allowing Clapper to shoot by into the lead. Clapper flew to the stripe to take the win followed by Carlyn
Voigt, Condroski, David Schmidt and Dan Ellis. Watters held quick time with a lap of 16.166 while heat winners were Mitch Drunasky, Schmidt and Alex Lee.

In wild and crazy back up feature action, Brooklyn's George Wachuta claimed victory in the 8 lap event. Ryan Oetzel lead on the first lap with Wachuta right behind. Wachuta moved to the inside of Oetzel on the second tour as the two raced side by side for the next two laps. Wachuta finally took over the lead on lap four and cruised to the win followed by Oetzel and Wayne Hook.

Joining the night's events was visit from the Vintage Modifieds of the Milwaukee Stock Car Association. Cory Pieper dominated the 15 lap feature, taking the lead on the opening lap and driving away from the pack. Bill Schmitz and Bill Behm battled for second, with Schmitz finally taking the spot on lap 11. But Pieper's lead was too big to overcome and Schmitz had to settle for second with Behm in third.

Next Friday, June 6, is a full program in all divisions with time trials at 6:30 and racing at 8 pm. For more information, please visit www.racingonline.com/columbus151.

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