Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis., came alive Saturday for The Legendary Opener featuring the high-octane USRA Late Models.

Originally planned as a two-day spectacle, Friday’s races were washed out by rain. Saturday’s action more than made up for it, delivering a thrilling showcase of skill and speed between the familiaryellow guard rails of the 3/8-mile high-banked oval.

In the USRA Late Model feature, local hero Kody Koski electrified the hometown crowd with a masterful performance.

Starting from the pole, Koski set a blistering pace, but the race was far from a runaway. Two-time USRA Late Model National Champion Lucas Peterson of Stockholm mounted a fierce challenge in the closing laps, pushing Koski to the limit.

With heavy lapped traffic clogging the track, Koski navigated the chaos flawlessly, holding off Peterson to claim the checkered flag.

Peterson crossed the line in second, followed by two-time and defending national champ Cade Nelson of Hermantown, Minn., in third. Larry Fitzsimmons of East Bethel, Minn., was fourth, and New Richmond’s Patrick Kletschka finished fifth.

The Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series feauring USRA Late Models returns next Saturday, April 26, for a six-division show presented by Fastenal.

Fans eager for more dirt track action can find upcoming event details at www.cedarlakespeedway.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Racing Association
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series
Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis.
Saturday, April 19, 2025

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver and hometown.

USRA LATE MODELS

Qualifying:
1. (2) 1 Kody Koski, New Richmond, Wis., 15.756
2. (7) 42K Patrick Kletschka, New Richmond, Wis., 15.780
3. (11) LXV Lucas Peterson, Stockholm, Wis., 15.809
4. (12) 44 Cade Nelson, Hermantown, Minn., 15.934
5. (4) 73 Larry Fitzsimmons, East Bethel, Minn., 16.153
6. (6) 17 Chase Swerman, Eau Claire, Wis., 16.170
7. (13) 77 Ryan Howe, Menomonie, Wis., 16.185
8. (17) 52 Jason McFadden, Jim Falls, Wis., 16.208
9. (9) 19 Josh Wahlstrom, Rice Lake, Wis., 16.306
10. (10) 63 Patrick Kelley, Wyoming, Minn., 16.428
11. (1) 55 Clayton Hofteig, Elk River, Minn., 16.444
12. (5) 34 Triton Krause, Fountain City, Wis., 16.484
13. (15) 99 Mitchell Fenske, New Richmond, Wis., 16.553
14. (3) 57 Brent Mindock, Prentice, Wis., 16.957
15. (16) 74 Roger McVitty, Somerset, Wis., 17.203
16. (18) 67 Josh Bach, Barron, Wis., 17.322
17. (14) 39 Matt Platteter, Fountain City, Wis., 17.395
18. (8) 26D Chad Dawson, Isanti, Minn., 17.457
DNS. (19) 22H Jayme Hiller, Waseca, Minn.

Feature:
1. (1) 1 Kody Koski, New Richmond, Wis.
2. (3) LXV Lucas Peterson, Stockholm, Wis.
3. (4) 44 Cade Nelson, Hermantown, Minn.
4. (5) 73 Larry Fitzsimmons, East Bethel, Minn.
5. (2) 42K Patrick Kletschka, New Richmond, Wis.
6. (7) 77 Ryan Howe, Menomonie, Wis.
7. (12) 34 Triton Krause, Fountain City, Wis.
8. (10) 63 Patrick Kelley, Wyoming, Minn.
9. (8) 52 Jason McFadden, Jim Falls, Wis.
10. (13) 99 Mitchell Fenske, New Richmond, Wis.
11. (9) 19 Josh Wahlstrom, Rice Lake, Wis.
12. (11) 55 Clayton Hofteig, Elk River, Minn.
13. (17) 39 Matt Platteter, Fountain City, Wis.
14. (6) 17 Chase Swerman, Eau Claire, Wis.
15. (16) 67 Josh Bach, Barron, Wis.
16. (15) 74 Roger McVitty, Somerset, Wis.
17. (18) 26D Chad Dawson, Isanti, Minn.
18. (14) 57 Brent Mindock, Prentice, Wis.
DNS. (19) 22H Jayme Hiller, Waseca, Minn.

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