Eischens, Newkirk nab Chateau Speedway checkers

Andrew Eischens won the USRA Stock Car main event.

Andrew Eischens won the USRA Stock Car main event.


LANSING, Minn. (June 6, 2025)—Friday night’s Friday Night Racing presented by KS Engineering and Misgen Auto Parts at Chateau Speedway delivered high-speed action in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series, with local talent shining under the lights in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

In the USRA Stock Car feature, Andrew Eischens of Taopi took the checkered flag after a hard-fought battle, holding off Jackson Vsetecka of Fort Atkinson, Iowa, who finished second. Travis Shipman of Mason City, Iowa, charged to third, followed by P.J. Duchene of Faribault in fourth and Brady Williamson of Rushford in fifth. Eischens credited his crew for a car setup that allowed him to navigate heavy traffic and secure his first win of the season at Chateau.

The USRA Hobby Stock feature saw Jason Newkirk of Austin dominate from the second starting spot, earning his second victory of the year. Terry Quam of Cresco, Iowa, made a late charge to finish second, with Jack Paulson of Morristown taking third. Brady Krohnberg of Walters and Samuel Fitterer of Lake City rounded out the top five. Newkirk praised the track’s smooth surface, noting it allowed for intense side-by-side racing that thrilled the fans.

The event, supported by KS Engineering and Misgen Auto Parts, showcased the competitive spirit of Chateau Speedway’s weekly racing program. Fans enjoyed a crisp summer evening, with the grandstands buzzing as local drivers battled for hometown bragging rights.

Chateau Speedway returns to action on Friday, June 13, with Friday Night Racing presented by Express Pressure Washers and Riverland Technical & Community College, featuring USRA Stock Cars and USRA Hobby Stocks.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Racing Association
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series
Chateau Speedway, Lansing, Minn.
Friday, June 6, 2025

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

USRA STOCK CARS

Heat 1:
1. (1) 22V Jackson Vsetecka, Fort Atkinson, Iowa
2. (2) 7X Andrew Eischens, Taopi, Minn.
3. (4) 87 Travis Shipman, Mason City, Iowa
4. (3) 416 Conner Ubben, Aplington, Iowa
5. (5) 37 Casey Colsch, Caledonia, Minn.
6. (6) 73.5 Greg Jensen, Albert Lea, Minn.

Heat 2:
1. (3) 14 Brady Williamson, Rushford, Minn.
2. (1) 46 Stacy Krohnberg, Walters, Minn.
3. (4) 44 P.J. Duchene, Faribault, Minn.
4. (5) 36 Ross Spitzer, Blooming Prairie, Minn.
5. (2) 47X Brent Holland, Glenville, Minn.
6. (6) 45 Patrick Duchene, Faribault, Minn.

Feature:
1. (2) 7X Andrew Eischens, Taopi, Minn.
2. (1) 22V Jackson Vsetecka, Fort Atkinson, Iowa
3. (6) 87 Travis Shipman, Mason City, Iowa
4. (5) 44 P.J. Duchene, Faribault, Minn.
5. (8) 14 Brady Williamson, Rushford, Minn.
6. (7) 46 Stacy Krohnberg, Walters, Minn.
7. (9) 37 Casey Colsch, Caledonia, Minn.
8. (10) 47X Brent Holland, Glenville, Minn.
9. (12) 45 Patrick Duchene, Faribault, Minn.
10. (3) 36 Ross Spitzer, Blooming Prairie, Minn.
11. (11) 73.5 Greg Jensen, Albert Lea, Minn.
12. (4) 416 Conner Ubben, Aplington, Iowa

USRA HOBBY STOCKS

Heat 1:
1. (2) 32 Jason Newkirk, Austin, Minn.
2. (4) 18JR Gavin Bartel, Kasson, Minn.
3. (3) 26 Brady Krohnberg, Walters, Minn.
4. (8) 64 Terry Quam, Cresco, Iowa
5. (1) 7 Steve Dwyer, La Crosse, Wis.
6. (6) G12 Ryan Goergen, Stacyville, Iowa
7. (7) 33 Jim Briggs, Waseca, Minn.
8. (5) 28K Kaitlyn Paulson, Pine Island, Minn.

Heat 2:
1. (1) 1 Jack Maas, Faribault, Minn.
2. (4) 36 Andy Krohnberg, Walters, Minn.
3. (6) 17P Jack Paulson, Morristown, Minn.
4. (3) 17W Michael Wick, Faribault, Minn.
5. (7) 02F Samuel Fitterer, Lake City, Minn.
6. (8) 28 David Gustafson, Pine Island, Minn.
7. (2) 00 Zachary Holtberg, Hollandale, Minn.
8. (5) 911 Dakota Koenig, Cochrane, Wis.

Feature:
1. (2) 32 Jason Newkirk, Austin, Minn.
2. (6) 64 Terry Quam, Cresco, Iowa
3. (4) 17P Jack Paulson, Morristown, Minn.
4. (7) 26 Brady Krohnberg, Walters, Minn.
5. (9) 02F Samuel Fitterer, Lake City, Minn.
6. (5) 18JR Gavin Bartel, Kasson, Minn.
7. (8) 7 Steve Dwyer, La Crosse, Wis.
8. (10) G12 Ryan Goergen, Stacyville, Iowa
9. (11) 28 David Gustafson, Pine Island, Minn.
10. (14) 911 Dakota Koenig, Cochrane, Wis.
11. (3) 36 Andy Krohnberg, Walters, Minn.
12. (13) 00 Zachary Holtberg, Hollandale, Minn.
13. (15) 28K Kaitlyn Paulson, Pine Island, Minn.
14. (12) 33 Jim Briggs, Waseca, Minn.
15. (1) 17W Michael Wick, Faribault, Minn.
DNS - 1 Jack Maas, Faribault, Minn.

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The United States Racing Association (USRA) was formed in 2002, and currently sanctions eight divisions at some of the finest speedways in America. With the incredible support of dozens of marketing partners, the USRA is able to provide points funds and contingency awards that are second to none in dirt track racing. Thousands of racers compete in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series at some of the most elite dirt track facilities in America.

The 12th Annual Summit USRA Nationals happens Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at the legendary Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners in their Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points finales.

The 6th Annual Summit USRA Southern Nationals returns to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., from Oct. 16-18, featuring USRA Limited Mods and Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks in their final Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points event.


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