NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (July 12, 2025)—Cade Nelson of Hermantown, Minn., put on a masterful performance at Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday, overcoming a fifth-place starting spot to win the USRA Late Model feature during the highly anticipated Month of Money presented by Blaine Brothers.

Nelson’s drive to the front was a clinic in precision and speed, as he navigated through a competitive field to claim the top prize. The victory adds a significant highlight to his season and solidifies his reputation as a formidable force in the USRA Late Model division, especially at a track known for its thrilling, high-speed action.

Lucas Peterson of Stockholm, Wis., who started from the pole, put up a strong fight, finishing second after leading early in the race. Peterson's consistent run ensured he remained a contender throughout the feature.

Rounding out the top five were Patrick Kletschka of New Richmond, who charged from ninth to finish third, demonstrating impressive car control and strategic driving. Larry Fitzsimmons of East Bethel, Minn., also made a significant move forward, climbing from 11th to fourth. Completing the top five was Cooper Sundby of Menomonie, who held his ground after starting fourth.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Racing Association
Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series
Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, Wis.
Saturday, July 12. 2025

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

USRA LATE MODELS

Heat 1:
1. (1) 39 Matt Platteter, Fountain City, Wis.
2. (2) 77 Ryan Howe, Menomonie, Wis.
3. (8) 20S Cooper Sundby, Menomonie, Wis.
4. (3) 55 Clayton Hofteig, Elk River, Minn.
5. (4) 63 Patrick Kelley, Wyoming, Minn.
6. (7) 007 Jess Seim, Glenwood City, Wis.
7. (5) 57 Brent Mindock, Prentice, Wis.
8. (6) 74 Roger McVitty, Somerset, Wis.
9. (9) B61 Jonathan Dachel, Elk Mound, Wis.

Heat 2:
1. (1) 44 Cade Nelson, Hermantown, Minn.
2. (2) LXV Lucas Peterson, Stockholm, Wis.
3. (4) 52 Jason McFadden, Jim Falls, Wis.
4. (6) 42K Patrick Kletschka, New Richmond, Wis.
5. (5) 71 Ron Hanestad, Glenwood City, Wis.
6. (3) 17 Chase Swerman, Eau Claire, Wis.
7. (7) 8 Douglas Ferguson, Winona, Minn.
DNS - 14 Steven O'Brien Jr., Red Wing, Minn.

Heat 3:
1. (1) 19 Josh Wahlstrom, Rice Lake, Wis.
2. (5) 208 Kory Ressie, Alma, Wis.
3. (2) 73 Larry Fitzsimmons, East Bethel, Minn.
4. (6) 11X Derek Nelson, Buffalo City, Wis.
5. (3) 99 Mitchell Fenske, New Richmond, Wis.
6. (7) 18 Kenneth Dallman, New Germany, Minn.
7. (4) 3 Tyler Stargardt, Marshfield, Wis.
DNS - 511JR Maison Poston, Red Wing, Minn.

Feature:
1. (5) 44 Cade Nelson, Hermantown, Minn.
2. (1) LXV Lucas Peterson, Stockholm, Wis.
3. (9) 42K Patrick Kletschka, New Richmond, Wis.
4. (11) 73 Larry Fitzsimmons, East Bethel, Minn.
5. (4) 20S Cooper Sundby, Menomonie, Wis.
6. (2) 19 Josh Wahlstrom, Rice Lake, Wis.
7. (10) 11X Derek Nelson, Buffalo City, Wis.
8. (7) 77 Ryan Howe, Menomonie, Wis.
9. (15) 99 Mitchell Fenske, New Richmond, Wis.
10. (16) 18 Kenneth Dallman, New Germany, Minn.
11. (18) 17 Chase Swerman, Eau Claire, Wis.
12. (23) 14 Steven O'Brien Jr., Red Wing, Minn.
13. (12) 55 Clayton Hofteig, Elk River, Minn.
14. (22) 74 Roger McVitty, Somerset, Wis.
15. (20) 57 Brent Mindock, Prentice, Wis.
16. (21) 3 Tyler Stargardt, Marshfield, Wis.
17. (6) 208 Kory Ressie, Alma, Wis.
18. (8) 52 Jason McFadden, Jim Falls, Wis.
19. (24) 511JR Maison Poston, Red Wing, Minn.
20. (3) 39L Matt LaDuke, Cochrane, Wis.
21. (25) 39 Matt Platteter, Fountain City, Wis.
22. (13) 71 Ron Hanestad, Glenwood City, Wis.
23. (14) 63 Patrick Kelley, Wyoming, Minn.
24. (17) 007 Jess Seim, Glenwood City, Wis.
25. (19) 8 Douglas Ferguson, Winona, Minn.
DNS - B61 Jonathan Dachel, Elk Mound, Wis.

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