Como Modified competitors prepare for series finale at Ashland

Posted under Headlines, Press by admin on September 30th, 2009

The Como Modified Series presented by Lake Country Chevy Dealers recently visited the Superior Speedway in Superior, WI for race seven on the eight race schedule. Although series regular Jayme Lautigar led early and often, it was Kelly Estey ultimately hoisting the hardware in grand fashion. The Kelly Lake, Mn native held off a late charge from Craig Thatcher to pick up his second series win of the season. 2006 series champion Darrell Nelson rallied from his row four starting position to finish fourth behind Estey, Thatcher and Lautigar. Osceola, WI driver Jason Miller finished fifth in the 30-lap affair. The XR Premium Racing Apparrel Dash was dominated by Dave Cain.

Fortune Bay Casino/Rick Gondik Law Office 30-lap A-main:
1.37 Kelly Estey
2.91 Craig Thatcher
3.54L Jayme Lautigar
4.44 Darrell Nelson
5.12m Jason Miller
6.55 Jeff Wood
7.11 Jody Bellefeuille
8.B1 Brent Larson
9.24D Duane Dale
10.2c Dave Cain

Heading into this weekend’s season finale at the ABC Raceway in Ashland, WI, Estey currently holds a 10-point lead over Knapp, WI pilot Thatcher. Darrell Nelson currently sits in the third spot a mere 12 markers behind Estey. Rick Kobs holds a one point advantage over Jeff Wood for the fourth spot as the series shifts to Ashland for the Speedway’s Annual Red Clay Classis. On August 1st the series made it’s first appearance of the season at Ashland where Craig Thatcher picked up the victory after a race long battle with Dave Cain.

Last year 59 ready combatants checked in for battle at the Red Clay Classic with Forest Lake, Mn racer Joey Jensen picking up the win. Will Thatcher overcome the ten point deficit to join Estey, Nelson, and Al Uotinen as the fourth series champion in four years? Find out Saturday night as the Como Modified Series presented by Lake Country Chevrolet Dealers wraps up it’s 2009 season in grand fashion at one of the most celebrated year end specials in the country (Red Clay Classic).

Como Modified Series Point Standings (After 7 of 8 Events):

1.37 Kelly Estey 351
2.91 Craig Thatcher 341
3.44 Darrell Nelson 339
4.63 Rick Kobs 303
5.55 Jeff Wood 302
6.12m Jason Miller 295
7.98 Al Uotinen 288
8.24D Duane Dale 284
9.11 Jody Bellefeuille 283
10.45 Bob Broking 257
10.97 Greg Chesley 257

DirtHead.com Hard Charger Standings (After 7 of 8 Events):

1.11 Jody Bellefeuille 44pts
2.37 Kelly Estey 38pts
3.00 Robby Bunkelman 29pts
4.12m Jason Miller 29pts
5.44 Darrell Nelson 29pts