What won the race: Leading 40 laps, two-time series champion Jake Redezke of Eau Claire, Wis., won his first Wollak Construction WISSOTA Challenge Series race since 2016 on Saturday, earning $2,000 at Rice Lake Speedway.
Key notes: Redetzke won his first Rice Lake feature since 2011; his first-ever feature victory came in 2003 at Rice Lake in the pure stock division. ... Redetzke's 15th career series victory is his first since the 2016 finale on Sept. 4, 2016, at Hibbing (Minn.) Raceway. ... He led by nearly a half-track margin before the race's lone caution on lap 26 for a slowing Jeffrey Massingill. ... Redetzke is the third winningest driver in tour history behind John Kaanta and Pat Doar (31 victories apiece). ... Runner-up Jesse Glenz of Fall Creek, Wis., advanced from his fifth starting spot. ... Thirteen drivers were running at the finish.
On the move: A.J. Diemel of Elk Mound, Wis., started 10th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Redetzke's MB Customs Race Car is sponsored by Dynamic Fabrication and Finishing and Champ Pans.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, A.J. Diemel (326) of Elk Mound, Wis., led Jesse Glenz (307), Pat Doar (301), John Kaanta (292) and Jake Redetzke (285).
Current weather: Clear, 65°F
Car count: 15
Polesitter: Jake Redetzke
Heat race winners: Pat Doar, Jake Redetzke, , , , ,
Next series race: August 16, Red Cedar Speedway (Menomonie, WI) $2,000