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LACROSSE DOUBLES DOWN ON IMCA MOD, STOCK WINS AT 141 SPEEDWAY
Posted on: Sunday June 1, 2025
Casco’s Benji LaCrosse won both the IMCA modified and stock car features at 141 Speedway Saturday, May 31. (danlewisphoto.net)
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LACROSSE DOUBLES DOWN ON IMCA MOD, STOCK WINS AT 141 SPEEDWAY
(FRANCIS CREEK, WI) May 31 – Casco veteran Benji LaCrosse proved once again at 141 Speedway Saturday night why his name is often mentioned as one of the G.O.A.T.’s (Greatest Of All Time) when it comes to the local and regional dirt track racers.
LaCrosse pulled double duty, and emerged triumphant in both the IMCA modified and stock car divisions, respectively. It’s the first time in track history since 141 was converted to dirt in 2010 that the same driver won both features in those two classes on the same night.
LaCrosse ran the stock car feature first, where he started 12th on the grid of the 25 lap contest. Lacrosse marched through the field, reaching second place by lap eight. LaCrosse slowly chopped away at Collin Skindzelewski’s lead. LaCrosse motored past Skindzelewski on the high side at the race’s halfway point. LaCrosse was never headed and kept the lead the balance of the contest to win.
The stock car feature provided plenty of side-by-side racing and passing was plentiful on the clay oval, with Manitowoc’s Kyle Resch claiming second. Former track champion Josh Mroczkowski, Logan Rhode and Skindzelewski rounded out the top five finishers.
Following that victory, LaCrosse quickly jumped from his stock car into his modified, where he started 10th in the 25 lap event. Outside front row starter Don Scheffler jumped into the early lead, and was quickly hounded by Skyler Woods, who passed Scheffler for the top spot on lap 11.
LaCrosse had threaded his way through the field, moving up to 3rd by the eighth circuit. By the race’s halfway point, LaCrosse had chased down Woods and Scheffler using the high line. LaCrosse wrestled the runnerup spot from Scheffler on lap 14, and two rounds later LaCrosse cruised by Woods on the top side to snatch the lead.
A pair of late yellows slowed the action, but LaCrosse kept the lead to claim his second feature win of the night. Kewaunee’s Shawn Kilgore mounted a late race charge, slicing his way from his 11th starting spot to close the gap on LaCrosse and place second. Johnny Whitman also followed suit, marching from 13th to finish third.Woods and Todd Dart finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
A pair of early yellows slowed action the IMCA northern sportmod feature. But on a lap four restart, Green Bay racer Robert Wittkopf grabbed the lead and never surrendered that spot and went the distance, winning the feature. Trailing Wittkopf at the checkers were Cody Rass, Coy Vlies, Cory Kemkes and Kaden Besaw.
Luxemburg’s Shannon Guelette won the caution free, Unified dirt street stock feature. (danlewisphoto.net)
Luxemburg’s Shannon Guelette charged from his 10th starting spot, passing leader Alex Haese for the top spot on lap eight and went on to win the caution free, 20 lap street stock feature. Trey Van Straten took second, with the rookie Haese taking third. Paul Diefenthaler and Jake Burt finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Chilton’s James Reese emerged triumphant in the IMCA sport compact feature.
A total of 174 entries jammed the pit area. The large field of cars included 27 Unified dirt street stocks, 34 IMCA northern sportmods, 47 IMCA stock cars, 42 IMCA modifieds and 24 IMCA sport compacts.
141 Speedway will ring in the month of June with a bang, with a pair of huge events on tap. On Tuesday, June 3 the High Limit Racing series will bring the top winged sprint car drivers to 141. The event is a stand alone event. Fans can learn more by reaching the series website at highlimitracing.com.
The 17th annual Clash at the Creek XVII presented by Quietwoods RV will take place June 9-June 11. A $10,000 top prize awaits the winner of the IMCA modified feature. The event annually draws the top pilots from the United States to Francis Creek. Check out 141 Speedway’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
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RACE SUMMARY
IMCA MODIFIEDS
FEATURE – Benji LaCrosse, Casco; Shawn Kilgore, Kewaunee; Johnny Whitman, Suamico; Skyler Woods, Beaver Dam; Todd “Felix” Dart, Algoma; Josh Long, Little Suamico; Dylon Waldvogel, Antigo; Zachary Raab, Antigo; Don Scheffler, Milwaukee; Kyle Kudick, Mishicot
SEMI-FEATURES 1) Dan Roedl, Beaver Dam 2) Mike Mashl, Green Bay
HEAT WINNERS – 1ST) Brian Mullen, Seymour 2ND) Kudick 3RD) Woods 4TH) LaCrosse
IMCA STOCK CARS
FEATURE – LaCrosse; Kyle Resch, Manitowoc; Josh Mroczkowski, Krakow; Logan Rhode, Whitelaw; Collin Skindzelewski, Germantown; Alex Crapser, Brookfield; Nick Buckarma, Sobieski; Luke Lemmens, Green Bay; Jamison MacDonald, Suamico; Nathan Lauscher, Two Rivers
SEMI-FEATURES 1) Chase Parker, Hortonville 2) R.M. Van Pay, Green Bay 3) Brandon Schmitt, Beaver Dam
HEAT WINNERS 1) Shawn “Lunchbox” Wagner, Lena 2) Mroczkowski 3) Resch 4) Rod Snellenberger, Pulaski 5) Matt Reinke, Reedsville
IMCA NORTHERN SPORTMODS
FEATURE – Robert Wittkopf, Green Bay; Cody Rass, Sturgeon Bay; Coy Vlies, Casco; Cory Kemkes, Appleton; Kaden Besaw, Omro; Dustin Marquardt, Gillett; Brady Harshbarger, Fond Du Lac; Mitchell Fairbank, Oshkosh; Shane Bahr, Greenville; Cole Slezewski, Pulaski
SEMI-FEATURES – 1) Trevor Maurer, De Pere 2) Fairbank
BONUS NON-QUALIFIERS FEATURE – Logan Theys, Luxemburg
HEAT WINNERS – 1ST) Colton See, Chilton 2ND) Brendan Ostrowski, Milwaukee 3RD) Jacob Rens, Brandon 4TH) Kaden Besaw
UNIFIED DIRT STREET STOCKS
FEATURE – Shannon Guelette, Luxemburg; Trey Van Straten, Hortonville; Alex Haese, Manitowoc; Paul Diefenthaler, Two Rivers; Jake Burt, De Pere
SEMI-FEATURE – Brady Ascherien, Beaver Dam
HEAT WINNERS 1) Rod Snellenberger, Pulaski 2) Van Straten 3) Kraig Koehler, Francis Creek
IMCA SPORT COMPACTS
FEATURE – James Reese, Chilton; Brian Watzka Jr., Luxemburg; Justin Finlan, Two Rivers; Kyle Jorgenson, Oneida; Shaun Bangart, Chilton
HEATS – 1ST) Finlan 2ND) Watzka Jr. 3RD) Jorgenson