With rainy weather plaguing the 10th edition of the Legendary 100, both the Thursday and Friday night programs fell victim to rain. Bright sunny skies prevailed on Saturday for what would be a marathon day at the legendary Cedar Lake Speedway. The full Friday night program started around noon and was followed in the evening by the regularly scheduled Saturday night show. In all, racers and fans who were there at the onset of racing action were part of a memorable day which featured a total of 50 races encompassing 661 laps of green flag racing action! The total car count for the 2015 edition of this popular event tallied 193, as four divisions scheduled for Thursday night were not able to race.

 When the final checkered flag flew early on Sunday morning to conclude what likely was the longest day in CLS history, 2015 Legendary 100 championship feature wins went to Darrell Nelson in the late models, Craig Thatcher in the modifieds, Shane Sabraski in the pro stocks, and Jason Miller in the midwest modifieds. For Thatcher and Sabraski, it was the second year in a row they won the Legendary 100 in their divisions. Jason Miller and Darrell Nelson joined Shane Sabraski and Jimmy Mars as winners in more than one division. Miller won the modified title back in 2006 while Nelson had three previous modified wins in 2010, 2011 and 2013. Nelson now has the most Legendary 100 wins at four followed by Brady Smith and Sabraski with three each.

 The make-up for the Friday night rain out started around noon on Saturday and provided race fans with 20 heat races, 7 B Mains, and 4 Qualifying Features. The 20 lap Qualifying Feature winners included A J Roschen in the midwest modifieds, Shane Sabraski in the pro stocks, Eric Pember in the modifieds and Ricky Weiss in the late models. The midwest mod feature ran nonstop with all 24 starters finishing. The pro stock feature also ran nonstop with 22 of the 23 starters running at the end.

 The track was reworked following the conclusion of the Friday night makeup show, and at last the regular Saturday night program was underway. Prior to the four championship features, a total of 11 B Mains and 4 Last Chance Qualifiers were run to set the 24 car starting field for the "big dance" in the four divisions.

 The first Legendary 100 feature on the track was the 30 lap midwest modified main event. The race saw three different leaders, as Roschen led the opening lap, Jake Smith led the next five laps, and then it was all Jason Miller from lap 7 through lap 30. The race was only slowed once under caution with 27 laps scored. Jeremy Nelson finished second with Jake Smith third, David Swearingen fourth and Tyler Kintner fifth. Cory Bruggeman, Jason Schill, Shane Sabraski, Roschen and Ryan Olson completed the top ten. Mark Thomas advanced the most positions racing from 19th to 11th.

 The pro stocks then rolled trackside for their 30 lap Legendary 100 feature. Shane Sabraski was looking for his second straight Legendary 100 victory in the pro stock division, and from his pole starting spot he led the entire 30 lap distance. Three times the race was under caution, but Sabraski was too strong for any of his fellow competitors to mount a serious bid for the lead. Tristan Labarge turned in a strong run for the runner-up spot at the checkers followed by two-time winner (2010 & 2013) Ben Hillman, 2012 winner Scott Lawrence from the 13th starting spot, and Tommy Richards in the top five. Rounding out the top ten finishers was Mike Anderson, Dave Flynn, Jeff Brauer, Dexton Koch and 18th starter Steve Thomas. 2007 winner Dale Gangl came from 21st to 11th, as he advanced the most positions.

 With six-time modified track champion Craig Thatcher starting on the front row outside of 1998 track champion Eric Pember, race fans were wondering if Thatcher would earn his second straight Legendary 100 victory. Well, 30 laps later Thatcher sat in Victory Lane having led the entire distance. Two cautions slowed the pace, but each time Thatcher handily drove away from the field. Pember ran second, although Matt Leer held that spot for several laps before he dropped out of the race. Three-time modified track champion Darrell Nelson came from 12th to finish third. Steve Wetzstein and 10th starter Jason Vandekamp completed the top five. Rounding out the top ten finishers was Ashley Anderson, advancing 16 positions from his 23rd starting spot Danny Bayer, Jeremy Nelson, Josh Angst and 17th starter Don Eischens.

 The final race of the evening and final race of the season for the weekly racing divisions would see 24 high-powered, ground-pounding late models pitted against each other for their 40 lap feature. Darrell Nelson capped off a tremendous season at CLS with his first Legendary 100 victory in a late model, as the Hermantown, Minnesota driver led all 40 laps. The race was slowed on four occasions and was not without some controversy on the second caution. With 12 laps scored, second place runner Jimmy mars was attempting to lap Joel Collins exiting turn four. Mars got into Collins and spun him around. The call was on Mars, and after unsuccessfully pleading his case, he drove off the track rather than restarting at the tail of the field. Mars had been challenging Nelson for the lead prior to this incident. Although Ricky Weiss stayed fairly close, Nelson was never seriously challenged after lap 12. Weiss finished second ahead of Chad Mahder, A J Diemel and two-time Legendary 100 champion Pat Doar. Jake Redetzke rode home in sixth ahead of 14th starter John Kaanta. Jeff Massingill was eighth followed by Nick Anvelink and 19th starter Brent Larson in the top ten. Larson and Ben Hanke advanced the most positions (9) in the feature.

 With the conclusion of the 10th Annual Legendary 100, Cedar Lake Speedway would like to thank all of the drivers, crew members, families, fans, sponsors and everybody who endured the rainy weather and the very long Saturday racing marathon program to bring the 2015 racing season in the weekly divisions to a close. The only remaining event for the 2015 outdoor racing season will be the 10th Annual Hornet Enduro next Saturday September 26 scheduled to pay $10,000 to the winner based on the number of entries.

Complete Results:

~~Cedar Lake Speedway – Legendary 100 Final Night

Late Models 9/19/2015

A Mains:
1. Darrell Nelson (Hermantown, MN), 2. Ricky Weiss (Manitoba, MB), 3. Chad Mahder (Eau Claire, WI), 4. AJ Diemel (Elk Mound, WI), 5. Pat Doar (New Richmond, WI), 6. Jake Redetzke (Eau Claire, WI), 7. John Kaanta (Elk Mound, WI), 8. Jeff Massingill (Keewatin, MN), 9. Nick Anvelink (Navarino, WI), 10. Brent Larson (Lake Elmo, MN), 11. Greg Nippoldt (Roberts, WI), 12. Jim Carlson (St. Paul, mn), 13. Ben Hanke (Hudson, WI), 14. Mark Heinle (Wert, mn), 15. Scott Gilberts (Sand Creek, WI), 16. Brett Swedberg (Shawano, WI), 17. Mike Bear (River Falls, WI), 18. Cole Spacek, 19. Adam Hensel (Baldwin, WI), 20. Jimmy Mars (Elk Mound, WI), 21. Joel Collins (Cambridge, MN), 22. Mike Nutzmann (New Richmond, WI), 23. Rick Schroeder (Montevideo, MN), 24. Caley Emerson (Forest Lake, MN),

B Mains 1:
1. Scott Gilberts (Sand Creek, WI), 2. Nick Anvelink (Navarino, WI), 3. Caley Emerson (Forest Lake, MN), 4. Brent Larson (Lake Elmo, MN), 5. Mike Bear (River Falls, WI), 6. Cole Spacek, 7. Kevin Rogers (Unity, WI), 8. T J Adams (Hayward, WI), 9. Lyle Archambeau (Lake Elmo, Mn), 10. Zach Wohlers (Pengilly, MN),

B Mains 2:
1. John Kaanta (Elk Mound, WI), 2. Jim Carlson (St. Paul, mn), 3. Mark Heinle (Wert, mn), 4. Brett Swedberg (Shawano, WI), 5. Don Frider, 6. Ben Hanke (Hudson, WI), 7. Jim Morris (Hibbing, MN), 8. Joel Collins (Cambridge, MN), 9. Steve Laursen (Cumberland, WI),

Last Chance:
1. Mike Bear (River Falls, WI), 2. Ben Hanke (Hudson, WI), 3. Cole Spacek, 4. Joel Collins (Cambridge, MN), 5. T J Adams (Hayward, WI), 6. Don Frider, 7. Kevin Rogers (Unity, WI), 8. Jim Morris (Hibbing, MN), 9. Steve Laursen (Cumberland, WI), 10. Lyle Archambeau (Lake Elmo, Mn), 11. Zach Wohlers (Pengilly, MN),

Modifieds 9/19/2015

A Mains:
1. Craig Thatcher (Knapp, wi), 2. Eric Pember (Pittsville, WI), 3. Darrell Nelson (Hermantown, MN), 4. Steve Wetzstein (West Concord, MN), 5. Jason Vandekamp (Scandia, MN), 6. Ashley Anderson (Elk MOund, WI), 7. Danny Bayer (Elrosa, MN), 8. Jeremy Nelson (Zimmerman, MN), 9. Josh Angst (Winona, MN), 10. Don Eischens, 11. David Baxter (Eau Claire, WI), 12. Jason Gross (Cushing, wi), 13. Brandon Jensen (Hammond, WI), 14. Jesse Glenz (Cadott, WI), 15. Kelly Estey (Hibbing, MN), 16. Mark Hanson (Chippewa Falls, WI), 17. Cory Mahder (Eau Claire, WI), 18. Jody Bellefeuille (Duluth, MN), 19. J.B. Stortz (Monticello, MN), 20. Matt Leer (Bruce, WI), 21. Steve Stuart, 22. Shane Sabraski (Rice, MN), 23. Jason Miller (Osceola, wi), 24. Joey Jensen (Forest Lake, MN),

B Mains 1:
1. Kelly Estey (Hibbing, MN), 2. Mark Hanson (Chippewa Falls, WI), 3. Steve Stuart, 4. Joey Jensen (Forest Lake, MN), 5. Danny Bayer (Elrosa, MN), 6. Andy Miskowic (Milaca, MN), 7. Mike Anderson (Colfax, WI), 8. Greg Chesley (Duluth, MN), 9. Doug Gustafson (Frederick, wi), 10. Steve Bangart (Stratford, WI), 11. Bobby Houston (Frederick, WI), 12. Adam Ayotte (St Paul, MN), 13. Scott Miller (Rice Lake, WI),

B Mains 2:
1. Jason Miller (Osceola, wi), 2. Don Eischens, 3. Brandon Jensen (Hammond, WI), 4. Jesse Glenz (Cadott, WI), 5. Scott Duvall (Bloomer, wi), 6. Scott Splittstoesser (Cottage Grove, MN), 7. Paul Niznik (Medford, WI), 8. Cory Williams (Spring Valley, WI), 9. Ted Marrs (East Bethel, MN), 10. Al Stettner (Newport, MN), 11. Jake Miller (New Richmond, WI), 12. Shaun Peterson (Alexandria, MN),

B Mains 3:
1. Shane Sabraski (Rice, MN), 2. Jody Bellefeuille (Duluth, MN), 3. Cory Mahder (Eau Claire, WI), 4. Brent Larson (Lake Elmo, MN), 5. JT Johnson (Milaca, MN), 6. Pat Hoffman (Rice Lake, WI), 7. Jeff Broking (Grand Rapids, MN), 8. Chet Atkinson (Hugo, MN), 9. Chase Friendt (New Richmond, WI), 10. Todd Berg, 11. Marcus Yarie, 12. Andy Jones (Princeton, MN),

Last Chance:
1. Jesse Glenz (Cadott, WI), 2. Danny Bayer (Elrosa, MN), 3. Joey Jensen (Forest Lake, MN), 4. Brent Larson (Lake Elmo, MN), 5. Scott Duvall (Bloomer, wi), 6. Scott Splittstoesser (Cottage Grove, MN), 7. Paul Niznik (Medford, WI), 8. JT Johnson (Milaca, MN), 9. Pat Hoffman (Rice Lake, WI), 10. Andy Miskowic (Milaca, MN), 11. Cory Williams (Spring Valley, WI), 12. Chet Atkinson (Hugo, MN), 13. Jeff Broking (Grand Rapids, MN), 14. Mike Anderson (Colfax, WI), 15. Greg Chesley (Duluth, MN),

Super Stocks 9/19/2015

A Mains:
1. Shane Sabraski (Rice, MN), 2. Tristan Labarge (Kelly Lake, MN), 3. Ben Hillman (Menomonie, WI), 4. Scott Lawrence (SUPERIOR, WI), 5. Tommy Richards (Mondovi, WI), 6. Mike Anderson (Colfax, WI), 7. David Flynn (Superior, WI), 8. Jeff Brauer (Eyota, MN), 9. Dexton Koch (Rice, MN), 10. Steve Thomas (Menomonie, wi), 11. Dale Gangl (East Bethel, MN), 12. Chris Wark (Princeton, mn), 13. Ryan Wiome (North Branch, MN), 14. Eric Olson (Ladysmith, WI), 15. Brett Johnson, 16. Rich Bishop (New Richmond, wi), 17. Chad Gullikson, 18. Cody Campeau (Somerset, WI), 19. Gunnar Watkins (Elk Mound, WI), 20. Loran Tardy   Jr (Isanti, MN), 21. Ryan Gangl (Oak Grove, MN), 22. Mike Frolik (Ramsey, MN), 23. Adam Ayotte (St Paul, MN), 24. Wayne Dean (Fall Creek, wi),

B Mains 1:
1. Scott Lawrence (SUPERIOR, WI), 2. Ryan Wiome (North Branch, MN), 3. Eric Olson (Ladysmith, WI), 4. Ryan Gangl (Oak Grove, MN), 5. Ronnie Malecki (Superior, MN), 6. Kody Koski (New Richmond, WI), 7. Loran Tardy   Jr (Isanti, MN), 8. Willy Johnsen (Superior, WI), 9. Jesse Redetzke (Altoona, WI), 10. Wayne Dean (Fall Creek, wi), 11. Adam Ayotte (St Paul, MN), 12. Mike Loomis (Forest Lake, mn), 13. Kevin Burdick (Hibbing, MN), 14. Jason  Oftedahl (Inver Grove Heights, MN),

B Mains 2:
1. Brett Johnson, 2. Chris Wark (Princeton, mn), 3. Steve Thomas (Menomonie, wi), 4. Gunnar Watkins (Elk Mound, WI), 5. Dale Gangl (East Bethel, MN), 6. Ryan Bebeau (New Richmond, WI), 7. Tim Borgeson (New Richmond, WI), 8. Josh Bartel (Kasson, MN), 9. Darrell Hazelton (Lake City, MN), 10. Trevor Arens, 11. D J Keeler (Superior, WI), 12. Cole Spacek, 13. Mike Weber (Osceola, wi),

Last Chance:
1. Dale Gangl (East Bethel, MN), 2. Loran Tardy   Jr (Isanti, MN), 3. Wayne Dean (Fall Creek, wi), 4. Adam Ayotte (St Paul, MN), 5. Ronnie Malecki (Superior, MN), 6. Ryan Bebeau (New Richmond, WI), 7. Josh Bartel (Kasson, MN), 8. Trevor Arens, 9. Kody Koski (New Richmond, WI), 10. D J Keeler (Superior, WI), 11. Willy Johnsen (Superior, WI), 12. Darrell Hazelton (Lake City, MN), 13. Jesse Redetzke (Altoona, WI), 14. Tim Borgeson (New Richmond, WI),

Midwest Modifieds 9/19/2015

A Mains:
1. Jason Miller (Osceola, wi), 2. Jeremy Nelson (Zimmerman, MN), 3. Jake Smith (Eau Claire, WI), 4. David Swearingen (Little Canada, MN), 5. Tyler Kintner (Hibbing, MN), 6. Cory Bruggeman (Stillwater, MN), 7. Jason Schill (Centuria, WI), 8. Shane Sabraski (Rice, MN), 9. A J Roschen (Hudson, WI), 10. Ryan Olson (Strum, WI), 11. Mark Thomas (Menomonie, WI), 12. Mitch Weiss (Scandia, MN), 13. Eric Lamm, 14. Tony Schill (Oakdale, MN), 15. Shane Howell (Buffalo, MN), 16. Josh Bazey (Luck, WI), 17. Paul Niznik (Medford, WI), 18. Haley Lee (Star Buck, mn), 19. Denny Cutsforth, 20. Ben Schultz (Menomonie, Wi), 21. Josh Muzik (Alexandria, MN), 22. Josh Smith (Eau Claire, WI), 23. Skeeter Estey (Kelly Lake, MN), 24. Michael Truscott (Chippewa Falls, WI),

B Mains 1:
1. Tony Schill (Oakdale, MN), 2. Ben Schultz (Menomonie, Wi), 3. Josh Muzik (Alexandria, MN), 4. Josh Smith (Eau Claire, WI), 5. Michael Blevins (Hibbing, MN), 6. Cory Jones (Zimmerman, MN), 7. Jake Hanson (Boyceville, WI), 8. Jason Vandekamp (Scandia, MN), 9. Patrick Kelly (White Bear Lake, MN), 10. Natalie Rogers (Mahtomedi, MN), 11. Jason Hall (Princeton, MN), 12. Tony Dubois (Cottage Grove, MN), 13. Cody Borgeson (New Richmond, WI), 14. Travis Schulte (Clear Lake , MN), 15. Terry Merten (Sauk Centre, MN), 16. Antonio Pintaro (Osseo, wi),

B Mains 2:
1. Shane Howell (Buffalo, MN), 2. Paul Niznik (Medford, WI), 3. Tom Gill, 4. Denny Cutsforth, 5. Al Stettner (Newport, MN), 6. Brad Seavers (Rib Lake, WI), 7. David Pederson, 8. Andrew Inmann (Hermantown, MN), 9. Bill Yonke, 10. Jeff Nelson, 11. Greg Arnt (North Branch, MN), 12. Dale Suomala, 13. Josh Wahlstrom, 14. Mack Estey (Kelly Lake, MN), 15. Mike Knudtson (Osseo, WI), 16. Kyle Matuska (Stacy, MN),

B Mains 3:
1. Mitch Weiss (Scandia, MN), 2. Mark Thomas (Menomonie, WI), 3. Jason Haugerud (Barronette, WI), 4. Dan Wilson (Hibbing, MN), 5. Robbie Johnson, 6. Miranda Carlson (Afton, MN), 7. Patrick Sobolik (Fordville, ND), 8. Scott Splittstoesser (Cottage Grove, MN), 9. Cy Hoaglan (Ashland, WI), 10. Nick Castellino (Mora, MN), 11. Andrea Keeney (Ridgeland, WI), 12. Shawn Phillips (Fridley, MN), 13. Nick Ayotte (St Paul, MN), 14. Kurt Deters (Sauk Centre, MN), 15. Joe Prusak (Clayton, WI),

B Mains 4:
1. Skeeter Estey (Kelly Lake, MN), 2. Michael Truscott (Chippewa Falls, WI), 3. Josh Bazey (Luck, WI), 4. Eric Gadach (Deer Park, WI), 5. Dean Hobbs (Mendota Heights, MN), 6. Kyle Hallin (Lino Lakes, MN), 7. Jason Hobbs (Ham Lake, MN), 8. Kris Kaphing (Deer Park, WI), 9. Jordan Hessler (Beldenville, WI), 10. Jeremy Kerzman (Bloomington, MN), 11. Ryan Wetzstein (West Concord, MN), 12. Jason Gross (Cushing, wi), 13. Shane Berndt (Blaine, MN), 14. Jared Gorka (New RIchmond, WI), 15. Nick Bruder (Long Prairie, MN),

Last Chance:
1. Josh Bazey (Luck, WI), 2. Denny Cutsforth, 3. Josh Muzik (Alexandria, MN), 4. Josh Smith (Eau Claire, WI), 5. Dan Wilson (Hibbing, MN), 6. Al Stettner (Newport, MN), 7. Cory Jones (Zimmerman, MN), 8. Kyle Hallin (Lino Lakes, MN), 9. Dean Hobbs (Mendota Heights, MN), 10. Michael Blevins (Hibbing, MN), 11. Eric Gadach (Deer Park, WI), 12. Miranda Carlson (Afton, MN), 13. Robbie Johnson, 14. Tom Gill, 15. Jason Haugerud (Barronette, WI), 16. Brad Seavers (Rib Lake, WI),