Badger Midget win increases Hess points lead

Fred Zirzow · 7/7/08, 2:07 AM

Badger Midget win increases Hess points lead

By Bryan Gapinski
Sun Prairie, Wis., July 6---Mike Hess extended his series points lead by capturing the 30-lap Badger Midget Series feature, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. It was his second series feature victory of the season.
Joe Wipperfurth moved into the lead at the start, while fast qualifier Jerry Coons Jr. quickly moved from tenth starting position into second place by the completion of lap 4. Wipperfurth held off Coons until four laps later when Coons took the lead on the backstretch.
Two caution flags appeared for stalled cars on lap 13 and 15. On the restart Coons's engine began to misfire, but continued his lead over a tightly group field of cars, with Hess running in fourth position. On lap 21 exiting Turn 2, Coons' car lost power coming to a stop, causing a caution.
Davey Ray assumed the lead on the restart, but led a half-lap before slowing causing another caution, giving the lead to Hess on the restart. Hess driving the Jerry Hardy owned Buzzard/Hawk Chevrolet#4 went unchallenged the final nine laps finishing 1.28 seconds ahead of Brandon Waelti, Scott Hatton, Wipperfurth and Aaron Fiscus.
Hess holds a 59 point lead over Coons heading into the upcoming doubleheader weekend. Saturday July 12 will be the final appearance of the season at Charter Raceway (Beaver Dam,Wis.), with July 13 at Angell Park highlighted by a 50-lap feature.

SUMMARY
30-lap Feature: 1. Mike Hess; 2. Brandon Waelti; 3. Scott Hatton; 4. Joe Wipperfurth; 5. Aaron Fiscus; 6. Matt Smith; 7. Nick Lundgreen; 8. Chad DeSelle; 9. Rob Keelan; 10. Tim Noble; 11. Robbie Ray; 12. David Gough; 13. Buddy Luebke; 14. Kris Hoegsted; 15. Davey Ray; 16. Jerry Coons Jr.; 17. Bubba Altig; 18. Michael Pickens; 19. Jake Slotten.

15-lap Semi Feature Winner: Smith .
10-lap Heat Race Winners: Hatton, Pickens, Coons .
Fast Time: Coons, 14.803 seconds.
Cars Present: 19 Feature Lap Leaders: Wipperfurth 1-8, Coons 9-21, Hess 22-30.

CURRENT BADGER MIDGET SERIES POINTS: 1. Mike Hess 889; 2. Jerry Coons Jr. 830; 3. Scott Hatton 737; 4. Brandon Waelti 732; 5. Aaron Fiscus 642; 6. Davey Ray 632; 7. Bubba Altig 563; 8. David Gough 556;9. Joe Wipperfurth 531; 10. Nick Lundgreen 498.

7/7/08, 10:28 AM

Congrats to Mike and family and the Hardy Team!:applaud:
Sure seems like the Wilke 5 has been having an awful lot of unusual breakage of late.

badgerfan · 7/7/08, 10:55 AM

When they interviewed Jerry after his heat win he had said the car had some "bugs" they were working on, if I recall he indicated fueling problems. But he is one amazing and consistent driver. A real talent and a class act!

Tom · 7/7/08, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mortboyz

Congrats to Mike and family and the Hardy Team!:applaud:
Sure seems like the Wilke 5 has been having an awful lot of unusual breakage of late.

Jerry was in the 11 car last night.

Fred Zirzow · 7/8/08, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mortboyz

Congrats to Mike and family and the Hardy Team!:applaud:
Sure seems like the Wilke 5 has been having an awful lot of unusual breakage of late.

I think they are trying to develop the new Hemi Mopar midget motor..I think they gave up on running it in USAC to concentrate on the points..Just what I was told..Don't know if that is right or not..

7/8/08, 6:10 AM

It"s great to see Mike have a good run going this year. After the way last season ended he deserves it.

Ofcourse now publicly showing support for Mike, I am sure the curse that comes with my being a fan of a driver will catch him and ruin it.

If nothing else Mike you have someone to blame now when it happens :O:

7/7/08, 2:07 AM	#1 Badger Midget win increases Hess points lead
Fred Zirzow Senior Member Race Count This Year: 65 Race Count Last Year: 49 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 958	Badger Midget win increases Hess points lead By Bryan Gapinski Sun Prairie, Wis., July 6---Mike Hess extended his series points lead by capturing the 30-lap Badger Midget Series feature, Sunday Night at Angell Park Speedway. It was his second series feature victory of the season. Joe Wipperfurth moved into the lead at the start, while fast qualifier Jerry Coons Jr. quickly moved from tenth starting position into second place by the completion of lap 4. Wipperfurth held off Coons until four laps later when Coons took the lead on the backstretch. Two caution flags appeared for stalled cars on lap 13 and 15. On the restart Coons's engine began to misfire, but continued his lead over a tightly group field of cars, with Hess running in fourth position. On lap 21 exiting Turn 2, Coons' car lost power coming to a stop, causing a caution. Davey Ray assumed the lead on the restart, but led a half-lap before slowing causing another caution, giving the lead to Hess on the restart. Hess driving the Jerry Hardy owned Buzzard/Hawk Chevrolet#4 went unchallenged the final nine laps finishing 1.28 seconds ahead of Brandon Waelti, Scott Hatton, Wipperfurth and Aaron Fiscus. Hess holds a 59 point lead over Coons heading into the upcoming doubleheader weekend. Saturday July 12 will be the final appearance of the season at Charter Raceway (Beaver Dam,Wis.), with July 13 at Angell Park highlighted by a 50-lap feature. SUMMARY 30-lap Feature: 1. Mike Hess; 2. Brandon Waelti; 3. Scott Hatton; 4. Joe Wipperfurth; 5. Aaron Fiscus; 6. Matt Smith; 7. Nick Lundgreen; 8. Chad DeSelle; 9. Rob Keelan; 10. Tim Noble; 11. Robbie Ray; 12. David Gough; 13. Buddy Luebke; 14. Kris Hoegsted; 15. Davey Ray; 16. Jerry Coons Jr.; 17. Bubba Altig; 18. Michael Pickens; 19. Jake Slotten. 15-lap Semi Feature Winner: Smith . 10-lap Heat Race Winners: Hatton, Pickens, Coons . Fast Time: Coons, 14.803 seconds. Cars Present: 19 Feature Lap Leaders: Wipperfurth 1-8, Coons 9-21, Hess 22-30. CURRENT BADGER MIDGET SERIES POINTS: 1. Mike Hess 889; 2. Jerry Coons Jr. 830; 3. Scott Hatton 737; 4. Brandon Waelti 732; 5. Aaron Fiscus 642; 6. Davey Ray 632; 7. Bubba Altig 563; 8. David Gough 556;9. Joe Wipperfurth 531; 10. Nick Lundgreen 498. __________________ Fred Zirzow

7/7/08, 10:28 AM	#2 Re: Badger Midget win increases Hess points lead
mortboyz Posts: n/a	Congrats to Mike and family and the Hardy Team!:applaud: Sure seems like the Wilke 5 has been having an awful lot of unusual breakage of late.

7/7/08, 10:55 AM	#3 Re: Badger Midget win increases Hess points lead
badgerfan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 335	When they interviewed Jerry after his heat win he had said the car had some "bugs" they were working on, if I recall he indicated fueling problems. But he is one amazing and consistent driver. A real talent and a class act!

7/8/08, 6:10 AM	#6 Re: Badger Midget win increases Hess points lead
dirtywhiteboy Posts: n/a	It"s great to see Mike have a good run going this year. After the way last season ended he deserves it. Ofcourse now publicly showing support for Mike, I am sure the curse that comes with my being a fan of a driver will catch him and ruin it. If nothing else Mike you have someone to blame now when it happens :O: