July 4, 2008; Columbus, WI. - Andy Tomlinson of Poynette got to the front late in the race to take the win in the Cherry Bomb 50 lap Late Model feature at Columbus 151 Speedway. Zeke Bishofberger dominated most of the race, taking the early lead on the first lap with last week's winner, Jeff Falbe, following into second. The first of three cautions flew on lap five when quick qualifier Al Weishoff went around in turn four. When the green returned, Tomlinson made his first appearance in the top five, moving to fourth on lap 15.

Photo Highlights

After a three yr drought Andy Tomlinson found victory lane. Winning the Cherry Bomb 50 Late Model Feature. #98 Zeke Bishofberger takes the lead with #16 Andy Tomlinson and #81 Don Gaserude following on his heels. Faye Riedner joins her Husband Chico in victory lane after he won the Sportsman Feature.d Jackson is joined by wife Bambi and his . #14 Andy Raley goes to the outside of #96 Alan Dorn to take the lead in the Hobby Stock Feature. #99 Tom Berens chases down #18 Brandon Johnson to win the Bandit Feature. Tom Berens drove two hours to arrive at Columbus 151 Speedway and was rewared with a feature win in the Bandit main event. Visiting all the way from Las Vegas, daughter Abby, joins Dad, Jug Her, in victory lane to present him with his Back-Up Feature win trophy.

Another caution period slowed the field on lap 18, and Tomlinson used the restart to launch his bid for the top spot. Tomlinson took his first look at the lead, but Bishofberger reclaimed sole possession a lap later. Tomlinson began to fade a little, falling into a battle for third when Falbe moved back into second. On lap 33, Tomlinson remounted his challenge, moving back to the outside of Falbe. Tomlinson charged up alongside Bishofberger once again just as the final caution waved on lap 44, setting up a six lap shootout for the win.

The restart saw Don Gaserude join the fight up front, but Gaserude was unable to make it work on the outside, slipping back and allowing Tomlinson to try the high lane once again. Tomlinson pulled even with Bishofberger with two laps remaining, and the duo traveled under the white flag side by side. As the battled on the final lap, Tomlinson appeared to hold the slight advantage and was able to hold that lead as they crossed the stripe under the checkers. It was Tomlinson for the close victory with Bishofberger second. Rounding out the top five were Falbe, Gaserude and Ron Bishofberger.
As mentioned, Al Weishoff claimed fast time with a lap of 13.456 seconds. Heat winners were Delbert Desjarles, Falbe and Gaserude.

Waunakee's Scott Riedner increased his point lead in the Sportsman division by laying claim to the 30 lap feature event. Dale Weatherwax grabbed the early lead on the opening lap as the inside lane followed him to the front with Ken Scott in second. The only caution of the event flew early, allowing Riedner to restart on the outside and begin his challenge for the lead. Riedner pulled in behind his son Brandon in fourth as the leaders ran nose to tail for a few laps until Scott Riedner drove to the outside. Scott Riedner made a strong run past Scott to second alongside Weatherwax for the lead. Riedner cleared for the top position on lap 17 and started to drive away from the field. Riedner cruised to the checkers for the win followed by Weatherwax, Scott, Brandon Riedner and Mike Winters. Jake Wasserbuger owned fast time on the night with a lap of 14.141 while heat winners included Weatherwax and Riedner.

Andy Raley of Fall River dominated the 25 lap Hobby Stock feature to take his place in victory lane following the race. Alan Dorn took control early with Kyle Riedner following into second. The sole caution of the event flew on lap three, allowing Raley to move up and challenge for the top spot on the restart. As the green flew again, Raley charged to the high side of Dorn, clearing for the top spot on lap six and immediately pulling away from the pack. The remainder of the race was caution free and Raley took advantage by opening up a large lead on his way to the big win. Rounding out the top five were Dorn, Dustin Ward, Lincoln Keeser and Gary Pashley. Raley also set the pace in qualifying with a lap of 15.263 while Dorn captured the heat race.

In Bandit action, Tom Berens of Slinger claimed the 18 lap feature event. Richie Henson took the lead early on from the front row as the field battled through three early cautions. Brandon Johnson was picking his way through the field with Berens in tow as the two drivers moved into the top three on lap seven. On lap nine, Henson floated high allowing Johnson and Berens to shoot by into first and second respectively. Berens began hounding Johnson, and after a final caution period, Berens got to the outside of Johnson looking to lead. As the duo passed under the white flag, Berens held the slight
advantage and he held that lead for the final tour, taking the close victory with Johnson in second. Dave Schmidt, Henson and Jess Watters completed the top five. Michael Clapper held fast time with a lap of 16.075 while heat winners included Henson, Melissa Moen and Carlyn Voigt.

In wild and crazy back up action, Jug Her of Waunakee took the win the 8 lap feature. Andy Ward and George Wachuta took off at the start and pulled away from the rest. But the two made contact on lap four, ending in both spinning to the infield and allowing Her to inherit the top spot. Her cruised to the win with Ryan Oetzel and Rick Verdon to
finish the top three.

Next Friday, July 11 is a full program in all divisions including a visit by the Formula Indy Racing Association as well as an ATV Challenge Series Exhibition. Also $1.00 of your grand stand admission will be donated to the Relay for Life Walk for the Columbus/Fall River Area. Time trials begin at 6:30 with racing at 8 pm. For more information, please visit www.racingonline.com/columbus151.

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