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September 24

Red Cedar Speedway,

Menomonie, WI

Sanction: WISSOTA Late Models (Punky Manor Challenge of Champions) - $4,000

Information provided by: Track reports (last updated September 26, 8:10 am)

Mars collects Red Cedar's $4,000 Punky Manor

Punky Manor Challenge of Champions

Jimmy Mars
A.J. Diemel
Rick Hanestad
Chad Mahder
Jesse Glenz
Darrell Nelson
Nick Anvelink
Tom Naeyaert
Jake Redetzke
James Giossi
Shane Edginton
Pat Doar
Sammy Mars
Harry Hanson
Steve Laursen
Lucas Kallenbach
Mike Prochnow
Lance Matthees
Greg Nippoldt
Jim Carlson
Aaron Wilson
Jake Miller
Buddy Hanestad
Mark Hessler
Kevin Eder

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What won the race: Polesitter and hometown driver Jimmy Mars cruised to win Saturday's 41st annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions at his home track, topping the WISSOTA-sanctioned Late Model field at Red Cedar Speedway and earning $4,000.

Key notes: Mars also won Red Cedar's Duane Mahder Memorial on Aug. 13. ... Eighth-starting A.J. Diemel of Elk Mound, Wis., finished second. ... Chad Mahder of Eau Claire, Wis., started 11th and advanced seven positions to finish fourth. ... James Giossi of Roberts, Wis., started 20th and rounded out the top-10.

On the move: Former Punky Manor winner Jesse Glenz of Fall Creek, Wis., started 15th and finished fifth.

Winner's sponsors: Mars drives an MB Customs Race Car powered by a Pro Power Racing engine and sponsored by Veit, Vonco, Deppe Enterprises, T.L. Sinz Plumbing, Keyes Chevytown, Armi Contractors, Mid-States Equipment, Baileigh Industrial, S&S Transport, QualityFreightRate, Groveyard Auto, Joe Signs, VP Racing Fuels and Joe Provo Race Wear.

Points chase: Red Cedar final Late Model points: 1. Sam Mars (933); 2. Jake Miller (851); 3. Mark Hessler (781); 4. Jim Carlson (780); 5. John Kaanta (758).

Car count: 36

Polesitter: Jimmy Mars

Heat race winners: Jimmy Mars, Kevin Eder, Darrell Nelson, A.J. Diemel, , , ,

Consolation race winners: Mark Hessler, , ,

Provisional starters: Aaron Wilson, , ,

Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.