Stankowicz, Pontbriand post Late Model wins at Norway
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The stars were shining and the action was intense on July 10 as Norway Speedway hosted RIZE Night, featuring the Coca-Cola Late Models, Super Stocks, 141 Auto Sportsman, Whelen Fab 4, and the exciting Sport Trucks. Fans were treated to close racing, dramatic finishes, and several standout performances across all divisions at the historic 1/3-mile asphalt oval in Norway.
Qualifying in the Coca-Cola Late Models saw a pair of Joeys atop the speed charts as Joey Stankowicz blistered the track with a fast lap of 14.531 seconds, edging Joey Pontbriand and Scott Stanchina.
Qualifying:
Joey Stankowicz - 14.531
Joey Pontbriand - 14.628
Scott Stanchina - 14.730
In Twin Feature No. 1, Joey Pontbriand drove to victory ahead of Jeremy Yelle and Scott Stanchina. Twin Feature #2 belonged to Joey Stankowicz, who held off Pontbriand and Cory Cootware.
Stankowicz was able to capture his first feature win of his career at the speedway. Pontbriand netted his 65th career feature win.
Twin Feature 1 finishing order:
1. Joey Pontbriand (7P)
2. Jeremy Yelle (92)
3. Scott Stanchina (41)
4. Joey Stankowicz (99)
5. Cory Cootware (13)
Twin Feature 2 finishing order:
1. Joey Stankowicz (99)
2. Joey Pontbriand (7P)
3. Cory Cootware (13)
4. Scott Stanchina (41)
5. Jeremy Yelle (92)
The Superstocks delivered another thrilling pair of twin features.
Twin Feature 1 results:
1. Joey Pontbriand
2. Tim Pollard
3. Bodde Johnson
4. Joe Ostermann
5. Payton Linder
Twin Feature 2 results:
1. Joey Pontbriand
2. Joe Ostermann
3. Bodde Johnson
4. Tim Pollard
5. Payton Linder
141 Auto Sportsman division once again produced some of the closest racing of the night. BJ Schoneck earned fast time honors with an impressive lap of 18.219 seconds, just ahead of Carol Graves and Jon Maenpaa.
Qualifying:
BJ Schoneck - 18.219
Carol Graves - 18.402
Jon Maenpaa - 18.413
Heat race victories went to Travis Hulsizer and Gary Thom, setting the stage for a competitive feature.
In the A-Feature, Troy LaFave charged to victory after surviving several challenges throughout the race. Travis Hulsizer finished a strong second, while Alex Reed completed the podium.
Sportsman A-Feature results:
1. Troy LaFave
2. Travis Hulsizer
3. Alex Reed
4. Darren Peterson
5. Nick Kroehler
The Whelen Fab 4 division was led in qualifying by defending ace Cody Gunville, who posted a fast lap of 18.255 seconds.
Qualifying Top 3:
Cody Gunville - 18.255
Brent Ayotte - 18.573
Andy Street - 18.750
Heat race action saw Brent Ayotte and Cody Gunville each earn victories, setting up a highly anticipated feature.
In the A-Feature, Ayotte continued his outstanding night by capturing another victory. Gunville crossed the line second, while Devin Farrah rounded out the top three.
Fab 4 A-Feature results:
1. Brent Ayotte
2. Cody Gunville
3. Devin Farrah
4. Andy Street
5. Chris Hallenbeck
The Wisconsin Sport Trucks were led in qualifying by defending by Tom Gee Jr. who posted a fast lap of 16.681 seconds.
Qualifying Top 3:
Tom Gee Jr. - 16.681
Grant Gilbert - 7.341
Jada Arezynski – 17.354
Heat race victory went to Tom Gee Jr.
Feature winner also went to Tom Gee Jr., who dominated the night with a clean sweep.
Speedway action was canceled on Friday night but a full slate is scheduled for Fan Appreciation Night on July 24.