Siefert's first win stops Mullen's streak in Mods,
while Van De Hei win skein establishes new record!
By Dave Panske

Jared Siefert (#66) earned his first career IMCA Modified feature win at Seymour and stopped a six race win streak by Brian Mullen in the process. The victory also on the IMCA Modified "Showcase Night".

August 6, 2000; Seymour, WI - Questionable weather throughout the day, broke, for a beautiful night for Coca Cola nite at the races Sunday at the Seymour Tri Oval Raceway.

The IMCA Modifieds took to the track first and were introduced as part of the Spotlight senes division. When racing began, Jereme Hedrick took charge and pulled away from the field with Eddie Muenster settling into the runner up spot followed by Jared Siefert, Mike Kudick, Mike Klenz and Brad Rohloff. Siefert moved into second on lap 4 but Hedrick had already opened up a six length lead.

Point leader, Brian Mullen, looking for a 7th straight feature win, moved from the middle of the pack into third on lap 10, and had a gap to close on Siefert, who was still chasing down the leader. The caution did not appear in the contest until lap 17. This erased Hedrick's lead and put Siefert and Mullen right behind for the restart. Siefert was able to get to the inside of Hedrick on the restart and moved into the lead. It took Mullen a couple laps to get going and had to pull back into the runner up spot on lap 22. The caution appeared 1 lap later for the final time and bunched the pack again for a 2 lap dash to the finish.

Mike Kudick (#26) won his first race at the Seymour Tri-Oval as he came home with a victory in his IMCA Modified heat race.

Siefert held the lead and Mullen pulled alongside a couple times. Siefert was hooked and was able to hold off Mullen to end the streak at 6 straight by Mullen who was right behind at the finish. It was the first career feature win for Siefert in the Mod here at the Tri-Oval and the Spotlight win was worth $700. Hedrick continues to improve as he gets used to the new car and finished in third. Eddie Muenster held off dad, Jerry, for fourth with Mike Mashl rounding out the top six.

Current Street Stock point leader Chaz Van Ooyen (#26) topped the feature event this evening to further add to his point lead.

Frank Paul set the pace in the Street Stock main for the opening 5 circuits before Bob Bernier was able to slip by into the top spot as point leader, Chaz Van Ooyen, pulled into the runner up spot at the same time and would not let Bernier get away. Van Ooyen worked on the leader and finally wrestled the top spot away on lap 14. Only 2 laps later, the lone caution of the race appeared and bunched the field for a 4 lap dash to the finish.

Jamie Colwell had just moved into second prior to the caution, but had to visit pit lane during the caution with an overheating problem. On the restart, brother, Jamie, overtook Bernier for the runner up spot and pulled up on Van Ooyen.

Van Ooyen controlled the final laps to increase his point lead by winning his second feature of the season. Jesse Colwell took the runner up finish with Bernier holding onto third. Jeff Treml won the battle to place fourth. Travis Van Straten, coming from last place ended up in fifth place with Jamie Van Ooyen rounding out the top six.

Veteran racer Pete Parker (#10) continues to add to his win list here at the Seymour Tri-Oval.  Parker (left) has scored four WISSOTA Late Model feature wins this season at Seymour to add to his total victory mark which nowise stands at 101 since N.E.W. Dirt took over operation of the track in 1984. He is joined by Coca-Cola representative Andy Klika in the winner's circle.

The WISSOTA Late Model feature took the green with Pete Parker and Troy Springborn sharing the front row. Parker pulled into the lead at the start and had Springborn as a shadow during the entire non-stop race. Terry Casey, debuting a new car ran in third the entire race. Tom Naeyaert wound up in fourth place with Jim Rychtik running to his best finish of the year in fifth. Tim Buhler rounded out the top six. The win was the 4th of the season for Parker and in his career here he has 101 feature race victories.

Tim Van De Hei (#4) won his fifth straight IMCA Stock Car main event here at Seymour Tri-Oval raceway which established a new mark for the class.

Mike Franzke took control of the IMCA Stock Car main at the start followed by Chad Wilcox, Brandon Czarapata, Dave Andrews, and Scott Karcz. The first of several cautions slowed the pace on lap 5. Wilcox brought the field around and sped into the top spot. Czarapata moved into second and took his turn at the front 2 laps later. Wilcox was running strong and was able retake the lead for a lap on lap 9, before caution slowed the race again. This time, it was Jason Czarapata making a move on the leader and pulled into the top spot. Point leader, Tim Van De Hei moved into second and 2 laps later was in front of the tight pack. Van De Hei survived a long caution on lap 16, during which the limit had expired and set up a 2 laps dash for the winner.

Van De Hei had to battle with Jason Czarapata for the final distance and was able to hold on to win his 5th straight feature and 6th overall for the season here. Jeremy Christians, won the consy to make the main and took to the finish to work through the tight traffic. The final 2 laps went non stop with Van De Hei getting the win, followed right behind by Czarapata. Christians moved into the third position and Shawn Wagner powered into the top four. Jon Wolf took fifth and Tom Coel rounded out the top six.

Next Sunday will be a big night at the Tri-Oval with Wisconsin Fans For Auto Racing holding their annual Trophy Night for all four divisions. Along with WFAR, Green Bay Motorsports will run their rain delayed sponsorship night.

RACING SUMMARY

WISSOTA Late Models:
20 LAP FEATURE: 1) Pete Parker, Kaukauna; 2.) Troy Springborn, Shawano; 3.) Terry Casey, New London; 4.) Tom Naeyaert, Shawano; 5.) Jim Rychtik, Fredonia; 6.) Tim Buhler, Glenbeulah
FIRST 8 LAP HEAT: 1) Casey; 2.) Naeyaert
SECOND 8 LAP HEAT: 1) Parker; 2.) Springborn; 2.) Casey

IMCA Modifieds:
20 LAP FEATURE: 1) Jared Siefert, Green Bay; 2.) Brian Mullen, Seymour; 3.) Jereme Hedrick, Lena; 4.) Eddie Muenster, Green Bay; 5.) Jerry Muenster, Green Bay; 6.) Mike Mashl, DePere
12 LAP CONSOLATION: 1.) R.M. Van Pay, Green Bay; 2.) Doug Maurer, Green Bay; 3.) Scott Mullen, Seymour; 4.) Jamie Schmidt, Seymour
FIRST 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Brian Mullen; 2.) Siefert
SECOND 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Eddie Muenster; 2.) Brad Rohloff, Pulaski
THIRD 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Mike Kudick, Mishicot; 2.) Dennis Young, Seymour

IMCA Stock Cars:
20 LAP FEATURE: 1) Tim Van De Hei, DePere; 2.) Jason Czarapata, Pulaski; 3.) Jeremy Christians, Horicon; 4.) Shawn Wagner, Pulaski; 5.) Jon Wolf, Gren Bay; 6.) Tom Coel, Green Bay
12 LAP CONSOLATION: 1.) Christians; 2.) Jay Matthais, Green Bay; 3.) Bob Czarapata, Krakow; 4.) Chad Bartel, Shiocton
FIRST 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Mike Franzke, Appleton; 2.) Larry Karcz Jr., Pulaski
SECOND 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Chad Wilcox, Pulaski; 2.) Wagner
THIRD 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Wolf; 2.) Van De Hei

Street Stocks:
20 LAP FEATURE:  1) Chaz Van Ooyen, Appleton; 2.) Jesse Colwell, Grenleaf; 3.) Bob Bernier, Sobieski; 4.) Jeff Treml, Greenleaf; 5.) Travis Van Straten, Hortonville; 6.) Jamie Van Ooyen
12 LAP CONSOLATION: 1.) Van Straten; 2.) Brad Buckarma; 3.) Lance Arneson, Oconto Falls
FIRST 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Dean Kellner, Green Bay; 2.) Chaz Van Ooyen
SECOND 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Bernier; 2.) Charlie Van Ooyen, Appleton
THIRD 10 LAP HEAT: 1) Jamie Colwell, Greenleaf; 2.) Shawn Van Ooyen, Appleton