BRITT, IA (Aug. 25, 2000) — The first track champions of the new millennium were decided last Friday night (August 25) at the Hancock County Speedway. Earl Webner of Garner in the Hobby Stock class and Larry Cook of Ft Dodge in the Limited 360 Modified were defending champions in their respective classes and both were successful in the defense of their title. Both drivers started on the pole, a position they earned by leading the points going into the season championship. Both Webner and Cook won their features to nail down their titles for the 2000 season.

Cook finished ahead of Steve Inman of Mason City in the night's race and in the points battle. This was Inman's rookie year in the Limited mod class and he was very consistent and impressive in his first season. This was the third season for the Limited Mods at Britt and Cook has been the track champion all three years.

The Stock Car title went to Scott Bloemke of Belmond who had led the point battle most of the season. Bloemke also started on the pole and lead the entire event holding off Jeff Dolphin of Forest City and Kevin Opheim of Mason City. Bloemke's motor was claimed after the feature and he did sell to Todd Wendel of Mason City. This is Bloemke's first track championship at Britt.

Mike Hejna of Clear Lake is the new 2000 Modified track champion. Mike started from the pole with brother Al beside him in the front row. Al did win the season championship race, but Mike had the points battle locked up for the season title. Mike finished second in the race with Ron Pope of Mason City in third and Todd Stinehart of Waseca MN in fourth for the night. This is Mike's second track championship at Britt. He was the champion in 1996.

Stellar Industries, Inc. of Garner were the sponsors of the 2000 Season Championship night. They also sponsored and presented the trophies along with some nice giveaways for the fans. Stellar also awarded an extra bonus to one of the feature winners for the night. All four feature winners names were put in a hat and the driver whose name was drawn was the winner of a brand new portable StellArc welder valued at over $2,500. Stellar will also install the system in the driver's truck. The eligible feature winners were: Cook, Webner, Bloemke, and Al Hejna. The name drawn was Larry Cook #10C Limited Modified feature winner.

The regular point season is over for 2000, but there is still some great racing action to come. On Friday September 15 & Saturday September 16 the Hancock County Speedway will hold is first two day fall show. The Minneapolis Auto Auction Fall Challenge will feature all four classes competing for two days of racing action. The Modified class is going for $2000 to win, plus an $8,000 Challenge, for a possible $10,000 to win. The Stock cars are competing for $1,000 to win. Hobby Stocks $500 to win, and the Limited 360 Modified class has a sliding prize scale determined by car count. Over 20 cars will be $500 to win, 15-19 cars is $400, 14 or fewer cars is $300 to win in the Limited mod class.

This is a non-sanctioned show with IMCA rules and an exchange claim. Hot laps are at 7:00 with Races at 7:30 both nights. There is an entry fee in all classes with an early entry discount if in by September 10. For more information on this event or a printable entry form go to our website at www.hcspeed.com or call 515-295-7422.

RESULTS

IMCA MODIFIED

Heat 1 - Todd Stinehart, Keith Schmitz, Ross Wyatt, Carl Allbee, Mike Hejna, Bill Cook, Ron Pope.

Heat 2 - Ron Houdek, Rick Schuller, Scott Olson, Jon Wood, Al Hejna, Scott Anderson.

Heat 3 - Ryan Hiscocks, Kevin Stoa, Joe Schmitt, Jason Slegh, Tommy Belmer, Brad Bakken, Tommy Myer.

Dash - Ron Houdek, Todd Stinehart, Keith Schmitz, Kevin Stoa, Rick Schuller, Ryan Hiscocks.

A Feature - Al Hejna, Mike Hejna, Ron Pope, Todd Stinehart, Keith Schmitz, Tommy Myer, Scott Olson, Ron Houdek, Joe Schmitt, Jason Slegh, Ryan Hiscocks, Scott Anderson, Ross Wyatt, Jon Wood, Bill Cook, Brad Bakken, Carl Allbee, Tommy Belmer, Kevin Stoa, Rick Schuller.

IMCA STOCK CAR

Heat 1 - Travis Hoeft, Todd Wendel, Amy Woodward, John Pletcher, Craig Berhow, Russell Trulson, Kim Schleuger, Scott Bloemke.

Heat 2 - Brent Powers, Joe Hiscocks, Jeff Dolphin, Curt Moore, Darin Toot, Kevin Opheim, Jim Mathahs.

A Feature - Scott Bloemke, Jeff Dolphin, Kevin Opheim, Russell Trulson, Brent Powers, Craig Berhow, Joe Hiscocks, Todd Wendel, Kim Schleuger, Darin Toot, Travis Hoeft, Curt Moore, Amy Woodward, John Pletcher, Jim Mathahs.

LIMITED 360 MODIFIED

Heat 1 - Alex Webner, Brad Willier, Larry Cook, Ben Holt, Josh Omans, Scott Sheehan, Ed Green, Steven Inman, Chuck Gatewood.

A Feature - Larry Cook, Steven Inman, Alex Webner, Josh Omans, Brad Willier, Ed Green, Ben Holt, Scott Sheehan, Chuck Gatewood.

IMCA HOBBY STOCK

Heat 1 - Dan Stromer, Tony Smidt, Rob Hughes, Jim Smith, Jared Dirks, Earl Webner, Jason Daniels, Chad Doyle, Ryan Lund, Randy Hadacek.

Heat 2 - John Madson, Shane Monson, Brent Hanson, Jeff Lodin, Dan Haugland, Dan Hanselman, Jay Goosmann, Mike Myers, Scott Anderson.

A Feature - Earl Webner, Jason Daniels, Randy Hadacek, Jim Smith, Brent Hanson, Jared Dirks, Dan Hanselman, Scott Anderson, Rob Hughes, John Madson, Dan Stromer, Tony Smidt, Mike Myers, Chad Doyle, Jay Goosmann, Jeff Lodin, Ryan Lund, Dan Haugland, Shane Monson.