WAUSAU, Wis. (September 10, 2022) – Due to the forecast of precipitation creeping in and lingering during scheduled race time, officials from the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series and State Park Speedway have canceled the series’ visit to Wausau for 2022.

Originally postponed from August 6, the date selected was the lone chance at a make-up date due to other scheduling of tracks, series, and teams.

The next event for the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series is scheduled for Sunday, September 25 at Dells Raceway Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. TUNDRA will be joined by the UMA 602 Late Models and INEX Legends. More information on the event will be available soon.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (September 7, 2022) – After a short turnaround for teams to catch their collective breath, the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series heads to State Park Speedway this Sunday, September 11 to make up the rained-out event from early August.

Monday’s event at Golden Sands tightened up the point standings with two races remaining on the 2022 schedule. Justin Mondeik’s lead sits at six points over the team of John Beale and Dalton Zehr. Defending Champion Riley Stenjem closed to within 22 points. Colin Reffner now sits just 37 points out of the top spot.

Of the four, Mondeik has had the best success at the quarter-mile, which happens to be his home track. Mondeik has won three straight track titles and captured the win the last time TUNDRA visited in 2020. He hopes to build up some breathing room before heading into the final event of the season at Dells Raceway Park.

Beale has recorded three Top Six finishes in TUNDRA action at State Park and won several features at the facility, including Wisconsin Challenge Series events. He has shown consistent speed in his appearances at the quarter-mile.

Stenjem has just one TUNDRA start at State Park. It came in 2020 when he finished 12^th. It was Stenjem’s first ever Super Late Model start at the tricky track.

Reffner has shown excellent speed with a fast time at State Park in 2018, but has had sour luck during the feature events. A turnaround in fortune on Sunday could bring him even closer into the Championship conversation.

Also closing in on the top point-getters is the team of James Swan and Jordan DeVoy. Swan will tag in for Sunday’s event. He finished eighth in the 2020 TUNDRA stop.

Several locals will make things tough on the title contenders. Mark Mackesy has won two TUNDRA events at State Park. Brock Heinrich, a former Late Model Champion at SPS, comes off a strong Third Place finish on Monday. MG Gajewski is a former track Champion. EPYK Media Rookie Kole Guralski recorded a Fifth Place finish in the Detjens Memorial in July. Travis Volm, who set fast time on Monday, has recorded three feature wins at Wausau this season.

Two drivers are slated to make their first TUNDRA start. Brandon Reichenberger is a former WIR ¼-Mile Late Model Champion. He’ll be teamed with Mackville Motorsports. Bryce Miller, a past Midwest Truck Series Rookie of the Year is also looking to make his first start.

TUNDRA will be joined by the SPS Mini-Stocks and Mini-Mods who will be honoring the late George Seliger. The Wisconsin Sport Trucks and Dairyland Vintage Series will also be on hand. Fan gates open at noon with racing to begin at 2pm. 

State Park Speedway is located at 147711 North Mountain Rd in Wausau. For more information visit http://www.stateparkspeedway.com

Round Four
State Park Speedway
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Expected Entries (25) as of 9/10/22

# – Driver, Hometown
01 – Bryan Monday, Appleton, Wis.
1 – Jesse Oudenhoven, Kaukana, Wis.
2 – Jordan Thiel, Darboy, Wis.
3 – Brandon Reichenberger, Appleton, Wis.
5B – John Beale, Verona, Wis.
9 – Braison Bennett, Neenah, Wis.
11 – Bryce Miller, Columbus, Wis.
12 – Mark Mackesy, Wausau, Wis.
17 – Max Kahler, Caledonia, Ill.
18 – Michael Ostdeik, Lakeville, Minn.
22 – MG Gajewski, Wausau, Wis.
28 – Braden Berge, Elkhorn, Wis.
40 – Curt Tillman, Rockford, IL
44 – Justin Mondeik, Gleason, Wis.
52 – Brock Heinrich, Wausau, Wis.
56 – Kole Guralski, Wausau, Wis. [R]
76 – Travis Volm, Mosinee, Wis.
77 – Riley Stenjem, Utica, Wis.
79 – Barrett Polhemus, Tomball, Tex. [R]
87 – Colin Reffner, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
91 – Mickey Schallie, Darboy, Wis.
97 – James Swan, Lake Geneva, Wis.
100 – Tristan Swanson, New Market, Minn.
100 – Aaron Marthaler, Glenwood, Minn.
711 – Alex Volm, Mosinee, Wis.

PLOVER, Wis. (September 5, 2022) – Monday’s Bank-A-Count 75 for the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series at Golden Sands Speedway was a race that will be burned into the memory banks of many for years to come.

Jordan DeVoy and John Beale put on a thrilling side-by-side display and let the gloves come off in a heavyweight bout over the final two laps. Both drivers survived contact and made wild saves with DeVoy making the final charge to victory.

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The win was DeVoy’s second in a row at Golden Sands and his third career series win.  He became the first driver to win more than one series race at the third-mile in ten events dating back to 2013.  What’s more, DeVoy came from 15^th on the starting grid.

Mark Mackesy and Braden Berge pace the field early in the feature event.  Mackesy stepped away early, leaving Berge to deal with defending TUNDRA Champion Riley Stenjem in a battle for Second. A spin on lap four shook up the lineup once again, however.

After the restart Mackesy and Berge resumed the scrap for the lead. It would reach a breaking point when Berge made contact and Mackesy went spinning on lap six. Both continued at the tail of the field, and Stenjem assumed the lead.

On the following restart Stenjem was joined by Terry Schoppenhorst in the front row with Brock Heinrich and Jordan Thiel in the second row. Stenjem was able to grab the lead and bring Heinrich to Second. Behind them Wyatt Brooks, Thiel, Beale, Kendrick Kreyer and Colin Reffner were on the move. Brooks, Thiel, and Beale broke free by lap 15, and Beale immediately went to work on Thiel to take Fourth.

 It was just past lap 20 when it became apparent that Beale and DeVoy would be the cars to watch.  DeVoy had cruised to Eighth by that point and Beale was still on the attack. He slipped past Brooks on lap 22 to secure Third.

Another caution fell on lap 27, tightening up the field. The yellow came as a break for the point leader Justin Mondeik. Although he had been making up ground and was nearing the Top Ten from his 18^th Place starting spot, Mondeik inherited a tire rub. The caution allowed him to go to the pits to fix the issue. Leading EPYK Media rookie Barrett Polhemus would do the same.

The restart was single file, as it was the third before the halfway break.  Stenjem, Heinrich, and Beale spaced themselves from the rest of the field.  With plenty of jump, Beale was able to work past Heinrich into Second. Behind them Brooks dropped off, leaving Kreyer, Reffner, and DeVoy to grab some more track position.

Beale methodically chopped away at Stenjem’s lead and caught him just before halfway. He seized his opportunity to grab the inside line and swiftly stole the top spot.  Before Beale could build a sizeable advantage another yellow fell on lap 42 when Berge tangled with Kole Guralski. Guralski was given his spot back as Berge invoked the gentleman’s agreement.

Now past halfway, another double file restart was on tap. Beale was joined on the front row by Heinrich with Stenjem and DeVoy in the second row. Beale mastered the restart, leaving Heinrich in Second and Stenjem trying to fight off DeVoy for Third. Another yellow fell on lap 50 restacking the field once again.

On this restart Beale was followed to the inside lane by Heinrich and Stenjem. That left the outside for DeVoy to restart alongside Beale.  Beale jumped away on the restart, leaving DeVoy to try to fight off Heinrich. Behind them, Reffner moved past Stenjem and Kreyer with a heart-stopping three wide pass on lap 52.

DeVoy shook free of Heinrich and claimed Second on lap 55. He then started to reel in Beale and was to his bumper by lap 60.  The battle was paused with 10 to go when an incident that collected Steve Lichtfeld and Kole Guralski brought out the final yellow.

The last restart was single file, leaving Beale alone out front. DeVoy tested the outside line several times and found some grip on the high side to make his move. The duo stayed side-by-side for four laps until the pivotal final two laps. Beale washed up down the back stretch, leaving little room for DeVoy as he kicked up some dust with his right sides dipping off the racing surface. After the save at the entry of three and four, DeVoy charged back to Beale and nosed his way past, back to the outside and to the lead as the checkered fell. Beale closed in as they approached the checkered, but was forced to settle for Second.

Behind the wild finish, Heinrich held on for a career day with a Third Place finish, Colin Reffner secured a solid day in Fourth, and Ken’s Sports Fast Qualifier Travis Volm rounded out the Top Five.

With just two races to go, Monday’s event tightened up the point battle. Mondeik battled back to finish Ninth, but saw his point lead cut to six points ahead of the team of Beale and Zehr. Stenjem also closed the gap slightly as he sits 22 points back. Colin Reffner crept closer as well, now just 37 points out of the lead.

It will be a quick turnaround for TUNDRA as the make-up State Park Speedway date looms this Sunday, September 11. The event will mark the first time TUNDRA has ever raced twice in the same week.  TUNDRA will be joined by the SPS Mini-Stocks and Mini-Mods as they honor George Seliger, the Wisconsin Sport Trucks, and the Dairyland Vintage Series. Fan gates open at noon  and racing begins at 2pm.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (September 4, 2022) – Drivers won’t be the only one looking to take home some extra prize money in tomorrow’s TUNDRA Super Late Model Series Round Five at Golden Sands Speedway. Courtesy of Bank-A-Count of Wisconsin Rapids, one lucky, yet skilled, fan will be taking home a cash bonus too.

The winning driver will pocket an extra $500 and one fan who chose him to win take home the same amount of bonus cash.

Fans are entered simply by attending tomorrow’s event at Golden Sands Speedway. Tickets will be given with duplicates to the fans as they arrive. They will then go to a table with containers representing each driver. Fans will drop one of their tickets in the container of the driver they think will win the TUNDRA feature.  After the race has concluded, the winning driver will pull a ticket to select the winner of the fan bonus.

“I love the bonus challenge for the fans,” said 2021 TUNDRA Golden Sands Winner Jordan DeVoy. “Everyone needs someone to root for to keep it interesting.”

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TUNDRA will be joined by the WIR Quarter-Mile Late Models, Wisconsin Sport Trucks, American Super Cups, Legends, and Bandoleros. All support divisions will compete in qualifying and features, while TUNDRA will have preliminaries to set the feature field. Qualifying is at 12:15pm with racing at 2pm.

Golden Sands Speedway is located on Hwy 54 between Plover and Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. For more information visit http://www.gssraces.com

GREEN BAY, Wis. (August 31, 2022) – The TUNDRA Super Late Model Series will visit Golden Sands Speedway for the tenth time this coming Monday, September 5 for Round Five. The previous nine visits have seen nine different winners. There is a fair chance a tenth different winner is on the horizon.

Current TUNDRA point leader Justin Mondeik is one of three expected entries who will have a chance to win his second series race at the third-mile. Mondeik, a two-time Champion at the facility, dominated the final event of 2020 on a chilly October night.

The other two drivers in the field with opportunities to notch a second win at Golden Sands are Jordan DeVoy and Mark Mackesy.  Interestingly enough, those drivers are the last two to score back-to-back wins in TUNDRA action. DeVoy won last season’s stop at GSS, then won the finale at Dells Raceway Park. In 2016 Mackesy had won the previous event before scoring the win at Golden Sands.

Getting to Victory Lane again could prove to be a tall task, however, with some powerful competition in the field. John Beale is a two-time Dick Trickle Memorial 99 winner at Golden Sands. Travis Volm has captured a win at two Top Fives at GSS this season. 2021 TUNDRA Champ and Kulwicki Driver Development Program Finalist Riley Stenjem and Jordan Thiel both have Second Place finishes in the event. Colin Reffner is a past fast qualifier for the event, as well.

Beyond those competitors, two drivers in the season Champion chase at Golden Sands, Wyatt Brooks and Darren Jackson, will also be in the field. Brooks has one win this season at the third-mile, while Jackson has shown consistency throughout the season. Another driver with a lot of laps at GSS, Alex Volm, will make his series debut in the Wayne Brevik-owned 711.

Several youngsters – some new faces and some familiar – will also be ones to watch come Monday. Chad Butz comes off a strong season in limited time at Wisconsin International Raceway. Max Kahler brings confidence from big wins at his home track, Rockford Speedway. Former TUNDRA Rookie of the Year Brock Henirich looks for his first win. KDDP Finalist Jacob Nottestad will be seeking his Second TUNDRA win in just three starts. Braison Bennett looks to collect two wins on the weekend competing at Norway on Sunday and coming to Plover on Monday.

The EPYK Media Rookie of the Year battle will continue to be one to watch at Golden Sands. Texan Barrett Polhemus currently leads Wausau’s Kole Guralski, but Guralski has been tightening the gap. Both find themselves in the Top Ten of the TUNDRA season standings with consistently strong finishes.

Of final note – for the TUNDRA history books – Steve Lichtfeld will join Corey Jankowski as the only two drivers to have competed in at least one series race each season since the series began in 2011.  That season, Frank Kreyer was crowned Champion. On Monday his son Kendrick will make his series debut. Kreyer was the Pro Late Model Rookie of the Year at Golden Sands this season.

TUNDRA will be joined by the WIR Quarter-Mile Late Models, Wisconsin Sport Trucks, American Super Cups, Legends, and Bandoleros. All support divisions will compete in qualifying and features, while TUNDRA will have preliminaries to set the feature field. Qualifying is at 12:15pm with racing at 2pm.

Golden Sands Speedway is located on Hwy 54 between Plover and Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. For more information visit http://www.gssraces.com

Round Five
Golden Sands Speedway
Monday, September 5, 2022
Expected Entries (31) as of 8/30/22

# – Driver, Hometown
01 – Bryan Monday, Appleton, Wis.
1 – Jesse Oudenhoven, Kaukana, Wis.
2 – Jordan Thiel, Darboy, Wis.
2 – Darren Jackson, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
5B – John Beale, Verona, Wis.
5 – Jeff Holmgren, East Troy, Wis.
5 – Noah Eisenhower, Freeport, Ill.
8 – Chad Butz, Green Bay, Wis.
12 – Mark Mackesy, Wausau, Wis.
12 – Terry Schoppenhorst, Berlin, Wis.
13 – Tyler Radavich, Fond du Lac, Wis.
17 – Max Kahler, Caledonia, Ill.
25 – Wyatt Brooks, Amherst, Wis.
28 – Braden Berge, Elkhorn, Wis.
31 – Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis.
32 – Steve Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis.
38 – Jordan DeVoy, Lake Geneva, Wis.
40 – Curt Tillman, Rockford, IL
44 – Justin Mondeik, Gleason, Wis.
52 – Brock Heinrich, Wausau, Wis.
56 – Kole Guralski, Wausau, Wis. [R]
66 – James Storey, Burlington, Wis. [R]
66 – Kendrick Kreyer, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
76 – Travis Volm, Mosinee, Wis.
77 – Riley Stenjem, Utica, Wis.
79 – Barrett Polhemus, Tomball, Tex. [R]
87 – Colin Reffner, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
97 – Jacob Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis.
107.5 – Darek Gress, Neillsville, Wis.
119 – Braison Bennett, Neenah, Wis.
711 – Alex Volm, Mosinee, Wis.

WAUSAU, Wis. (August 6, 2022) – Due to the forecast of lasting storms and precipitation during scheduled race time, officials from the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series and State Park Speedway have postponed Round Four until Sunday, September 11.

The event will be an afternoon race with a 2pm start with the same support divisions, including the Mini-Stock/Bandit special.

The next event for the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday, September 5 at Golden Sands Speedway in Plover, Wis. TUNDRA will be joined by the WIR ¼-Mile Late Models, Wisconsin Sport Trucks, and Mini-Stocks/Bandits. Racing begins at 2pm.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – The busiest stretch of racing in TUNDRA Super Late Model Series history will reach its capstone event this Saturday at State Park Speedway in Wausau, Wis., with Round Four of the six-race schedule. It will be the third race in four weeks for the series, and the first time with back-to-back events.

Leading the charge will be current TUNDRA point leader and former State Park Speedway Champion Justin Mondeik. Mondeik set fast time and won the last time TUNDRA visited in 2020. He enters the event on a hot streak with three straight podium finishes and a win in the Bev Aschenbrenner Memorial at Marshfield Motor Speedway.

There will be no shortage of contenders looking to keep him out of Victory Lane, including defending Champion Riley Stenjem, Marshfield fast qualifier John Beale, and former Wausau fast qualifier Colin Reffner.

Several other TUNDRA Travelers had strong runs in the last series visit to State Park. Jordan Thiel wheeled his machine to a Second Place finish in a tough battle with Casey Johnson. Mark Mackesy – a two-time TUNDRA winner at his home track – finished Fourth. Wausau native Brock Henrich scored a very popular Top Five finish.

A few other travelers may sneak into the mix including James Swan, Michael Ostdiek, former SPS Champion MG Gajewski, Chad Butz, and Max Kahler.

Aside from the veterans, two rookies will also draw attention in Saturday’s event. Kole Guralski finished Fifth in the Detjens race at State Park and is coming off two solid runs at Norway and Marshfield. Top EPYK Media Rookie Barrett Polhemus has proven to be a fast learner, and will be looking to keep his Top Ten streak alive.

Outside of the sphere of TUNDRA Travelers, local contender Travis Volm is poised to make life difficult for the series regulars. Volm sits Third in State Park standings and has been impressive in weekly racing with two wins and four Top Fives in seven events.

TUNDRA will be joined by the Dairyland Vintage Series, Wisconsin Sport Trucks, and a Bandit/Mini-Stock Special.  Qualifying is set for 5:45pm with racing at 7.

State Park Speedway is located at State Park Speedway is located at 147711 North Mountain Rd in Wausau, Wis. For more information visit http://www.stateparkspeedway.com.

Round Four
State Park Speedway
Saturday, August 6, 2022

Expected Entries (23) as of 8/3/22
# – Driver, Hometown
01 – Bryan Monday, Appleton, Wis.
1 – Jesse Oudenhoven, Kaukana, Wis.
2 – Jordan Thiel, Darboy, Wis.
5B – John Beale, Verona, Wis.
5 – Jeff Holmgren, Jr., East Troy, Wis.
8 – Chad Butz, Green Bay, Wis.
12 – Mark Mackesy, Wausau, Wis.
17 – Max Kahler, Caledonia, Ill.
18 – Michael Ostdeik, Lakeville, Minn.
22 – MG Gajewski, Wausau, Wis.
28 – Braden Berge, Elkhorn, Wis.
40 – Curt Tillman, Rockford, Ill.
44 – Justin Mondeik, Gleason, Wis.
52 – Brock Heinrich, Wausau, Wis.
56 – Kole Guralski, Wausau, Wis. [R]
66 – James Storey, Burlington, Wis.
76 – Travis Volm, Mosinee, Wis.
77 – Riley Stenjem, Utica, Wis.
79 – Barrett Polhemus, Tomball, Tex. [R]
87 – Colin Reffner, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
91 – Mickey Schallie, Darboy, Wis.
97 – James Swan, Lake Geneva, Wis.
711 – Driver TBA

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (July 30, 2022) – Justin Mondeik overwhelmed a stout field of TUNDRA Super Late Model Series competitors in Saturday’s Bev Aschenbrenner Memorial Presented by IncredibleBank and A&A Lock Service at Marshfield Motor Speedway. It was Mondeik’s third career series win, and one that helped him pad his point lead at the halfway point of the season.

Beyond the pure racing implications, the race was one that Mondeik has wanted to capture for years as it honors a fan and family that watched him mature through his career.

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“When we started four cylinders, we weren’t any good. Bev and the whole Aschenbrenner family would come over after every race and were so genuine and friendly with us. This is a really big win for us,” Mondeik commented.

Mondeik slipped past Andy Monday on lap 15 and survived a late restart alongside defending race winner and series Champion Riley Stenjem. He then outlasted a late run by fast qualifier John Beale, who would finish Second.

“I definitely didn’t want to see that caution at the end, but I felt like we were able to save a little bit while we were out front,” Mondeik said. “Riley’s always tough for sure, but I knew we had a really good piece tonight.”

Before a lap was put into the record books, the starting field experienced a major shake up when Darren Jackson and Jesse Oudenhoven tangled entering turn three.  Both Oudenhoven and Terry Schoppenhorst would have their race end. Jackson and others involved were able to make repairs and rejoin the field before the green fell.

On the second attempt, EPYK Media Rookie Kole Guralski seized the top spot from fellow front-row starter Curt Tillman.  Andy Monday followed into Second shortly after while Tillman was left to deal with Stenjem in a battle for Third.

Monday slipped to the bottom line and stole the lead from Guralski coming to lap four.  Meanwhile Stenjem was still looking for a line around Tillman as Mondeik raced side-by-side with Brock Heinrich in their rear-view mirror.

Mondeik was able to make some head way on the outside line, pushing past Stenjem on lap six. Two laps later Mondeik was able to open the inside line on Tillman to take Third. That opened the door for Stenjem, as well.  Behind them Travis Volm, Mark Eswein and Ken’s Sports Fast Qualifier John Beale were closing in on the Top Five.

At the lap 10 mark Mondeik was able to work his way around Guralski for Second and set his sights on Monday.  Four laps later Mondeik was at Monday’s doorstep.  He charged to the inside line to steal the lead on the backstretch, officially taking the lead on lap 15.

As Mondeik started to build a lead, the racing behind him in the Top Five was furious.  Eswein and Beale sliced their way into the Top Five by lap 20.  Soon they found themselves locked in battle with Eswein turning away several of Beale’s challenges.  The two remained locked in battle for much of the race as they closed in on Andy Monday, who had surrendered Second to Stenjem.

On lap 36 Beale surged past Monday and brought Eswein along.  The duo started to close the gap on Stenjem for Second while Mondeik had set sail, opening up a large advantage.  That advantage was erased, however, with 13 laps remaining for a spin by Tyler Radavich.

The restart would bring Stenjem to the outside of Mondeik with Beale and Monday in the second row.  Stenjem appeared to slip as he was sideways coming back to green. The bobble was all Mondeik needed to capitalize and run away from the pack after the drop of the green.

Stenjem was left to deal with Beale and Eswein over the final ten laps.  Both would move past and try to set their sights on Mondeik.  Although Beale was able to shrink the advantage Mondeik had built, he simply did not have enough time to issue a challenge.  Eswein rounded out the podium behind Mondeik and Beale, Stenjem held on for Fourth, and Andy Monday rounded out the Top Five.

The win helped Mondeik build his point lead over defending Champion Riley Stenjem. The team of Beale and Dalton Zehr were able to move to Third in the standings, setting up what should be an intriguing second half of the 2022 TUNDRA season.

Due to the rescheduled race at Marhsfield, TUNDRA will race on back-to-back Saturday’s for the first time in series history.  TUNDRA heads to State Park Speedway this Saturday, August 6. Qualifying is set for 5:45pm with racing at 7pm.  TUNDRA will be joined by the Wisconsin Sport Trucks, Dairyland Vintage Series, and Bandits.

State Park Speedway is located at 147711 North Mountain Rd in Wausau, Wis. For more information visit http://www.stateparkspeedway.com.