WILMOT, Wis. — Brian Kristan became the fifth different 20-lap feature winner for the Lift Pro powered by Gandrud Chevrolet – Hepfner Racing Products Wings 604 Winged Sprints on Wilmot Raceway’s second night of the inaugural Fall Classic.
Kristan’s victory was dedicated to the memory of former Wilmot, Modified Racing Association and Interstate Racing Association driver Larry Vandervere who passed away earlier in the day.
The elder Vandervere’s son, Matt Vandervere of Burlington chose to compete in honor of his father. After finishing second to Kristan, Vandervere, who earlier posted fast time and qualifying and won his heat, joined him in victory lane.
Nick Petska became the fourth different 11-75 Sports Park IRA Lightning Sprints feature winner of the season.Â
In their only Wilmot appearance of the season, Brandon Berth had just enough fuel to make it to the infield after taking the checkered flag in the 25-lap 360 sprint car feature.Â
Berth’s win was not easy following four lengthy caution periods. Berth’s win came after inheriting the lead when Boltonville’s Bill Taylor had his car bog down while taking the initial white flag with unavoidable contact from Berth.
“Racer Joe” Hueneheld, 2019 Wilmot modified champion, made his second start of the season worthwhile by taking the win in the 20-lap main event.
Brandon Mertes won his third 20-lap Unified Street Stock feature of the.
Ryan Johnson followed up his close win on Classic opening night by dominating to a 20-lap B&L Office Furniture powered by American Tire and Auto Repair 4-cylinder Bandits by winning with a margin of over five seconds.