21st Annual USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway
Due to rain at the Masters in June, the 50 Lap, $5,000 to win WDRL main event will be run on Friday, August 1st during the USA Nationals. Starting lineup for the race is as follows:
|
Position |
Driver |
Car Number |
Driver |
Car Number |
| 1 |
Brady Smith |
2 |
Justin Fegers |
F15 |
| 2 |
Chad Simpson |
25 |
Denny Eckrich |
50 |
| 3 |
Frank Heckenast Jr |
99 |
Matt Miller |
7m |
| 4 |
Eric Pember |
90X |
Dave Eckrich |
58 |
| 5 |
Jeremy Grady |
43 |
Ashley Anderson |
81 |
| 6 |
Jimmy Mars |
28 |
Mike Nutxmann |
2N |
| 7 |
John Kaanta |
85 |
Chris Simpson |
32 |
| 8 |
Curt Martin |
45 |
Nick Avalink |
15A |
| 9 |
Paul Hipsag |
44 |
Brian Harris |
21H |
| 10 |
Scott Gilberts |
21 |
Adam Hensel |
44 |
| 11 |
Darrin Duffy |
19 |
Rick Hanested |
71 |
| 12 |
Rob Moss |
1M |
Kerry Hansen |
25H |
| 13 |
Tim Isenberg |
9T |
Mike Stadl |
7 |
The Tradition Continues...
The 21st Annual USA Nationals is set for July 31st, August 1st & August 2nd.
The country’s best Late Model drivers will be competing for one of the biggest money shows in the nation. At this time, drivers from 17 states have indicated that they will be attending this year’s event.
Cedar Lake Speedway is expecting the largest turnout of cars in recent history for the USA Nationals as many sanctioning bodies are not racing that weekend.
The dates for the USA Nationals have been moved forward a week so as not to conflict with other national events around the country.
The winner of Saturday’s 100 lap main event will take home a whopping $50,000 and total monies paid out over the weekend will be near one quarter of a million dollars! To add to the excitement, this year’s USA Nationals will present a full race program of WDRL Late Models and a winner’s check of $5,000 on Thursday July 31st. This creates 3 days of top Late Model racing as many of the best drivers will be present on Thursday to prepare for the huge event on Friday and Saturday. Thursday’s program will also include a full program of NASCAR Super Stocks.
Friday’s program consists of preliminary events leading up to the $50,000 to win feature Saturday night and a complete show of NASCAR Late Models providing feature racing each and every night! Further, the WDRL will make up their main event from the Masters. 50 Lap main event - $5,000 to win.
On Saturday, the intensity and competition will be at a fever pitch as drivers compete for bragging rights and the huge $50,000 winner’s check. To round out the program, another complete show of NASCAR Late Models will be in action.
Tickets are available at the door and nobody will be turned away. Reserved camping on the front stretch is sold out. However, there is plenty of camping available in the new campground located on the backstretch; reserved sites are available by calling 612-363-0479 or online on this site. A reserved site is $25 for all three days. Cedar Lake Speedway welcomes campers all week for the USA Nationals. Be There!
Thursday, July 31st
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 Full program of WDRL Late Models with Super Stocks
Post-Race Party under the tent in the pits!
Friday, August 1st
8:30am Breakfast buffet served in West concession stand
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 Time Trials, Heats and Dash for Open Late Models including a full show of
NASCAR Late Models & Make-up feature for WDRL Late Models. 50 laps, $5k to win!
Post-Race Party under the tent in the pits!
Saturday, August 2nd
8:30am Breakfast buffet served in West concession stand
6:30 Hot Laps
7:00 B-Main and 100 Lap, $50,000 to win A-Main and a full program of
NASCAR Late Models
Rules:
Engine/Body: Cars must be WDRL legal. Tires: American Racer 56 (block pattern spec tire), Goodyear G50, Hoosier LM40 or shoulder plated D55.
Ticket Information
Adult Student* Pits
Thursday only $20 $10 $25
Friday only $25 $12 $35
Saturday only $30 $15 $40
Fri/Sat pass** $50 $25 $75
*Students are age 6-16. 5 and under are free.
** Reserved seats and discounted price offered only if you purchase a 2-day pass prior to July 30th.
For more information on camping and lodging visit: call 612-363-0479 or visit www.cedarlakespeedway.com
2007 USA Nationals participants included: Brian Birkhofer, Scott Bloomquist, Tim McCreadie, Don O’Neal, Brady Smith, Matt Miller, Garrett Durrett, Jimmy Owens, Billy Drake, Jimmy Mars, Billy Moyer, Dan Schleiper, Wendell Wallace, Steve Laursen, Chad Simpson, Donnie Moran, Jeep VanWormer, Shannon Babb, Earl Pearson Jr, Michael England, Jason Utter, Dale McDowell, Terry Casey, Justin Fegers, Rick Scheffler, Rob Moss, Jason Rauen, Chris Simpson, Austin Dillon, Brian Harris, Eric Pember, Pat Doar, Joel Cryderman, Tim Isenberg, Rick Hanestad, Matt Furman, Bryan Wennen, Steve Hucovski, Ashley Anderson, Dave Eckrich, Lance Mathees, Jake Redetzke, Kerry Hansen, Mitch Johnson, Dave Cain, Denny Eckrich, Mike Goodremote, Andrew McKay, Kelly Anderson, Ace Ihm, Adam Hensel, Darrell Nelson, Cory Mahder
USA Nationals Past Winners:
1988 Billy Moyer
1989 Billy Moyer
1990 Billy Moyer
1991 Rick Aukland
1992 Billy Moyer
1993 Billy Moyer
1994 Jack Boggs
1995 Jack Boggs
1996 Jimmy Mars
1997 Rick Aukland
1998 Donnie Moran
1999 Scott Bloomquist
2000 Davey Johnson
2001 Dale McDowell
2002 Rick Eckert
2003 Scott Bloomquist
2004 Brian Birkhofer
2005 Dale McDowell
2006 Scott Bloomquist
2007 Brian Birkhofer
2008 ???
