GREEN BAY, Wis. (July 13, 2022) – It will be no easy task to grab the first TUNDRA Super Late Model Series checkered flag at Norway Speedway since the series last visited in 2014.  A field full of regional and local talent will be on display this Saturday, July 16.

Over 30 entries are expected to do battle for the $2,500 top prize at the third-mile located on the Dickinson County Fairgrounds. Interestingly enough, all three drivers who finished on the podium in 2014 will also be in the field.  Dalton Zehr, Dan Lindsley, and Mark Mackesy will be hoping to repeat their success of the last visit.

Since that time Zehr has won three TUNDRA championships and become a nationally-recognized Super Late Model racer. Lindsley captured the Norway Speedway track Championship, and Mark Mackesy picked up numerous feature wins.

There won’t be a shortage of drivers who have come onto the scene both regionally and at Norway who will look to be keeping them from more success. Justin Mondeik has proven to be a force in the area, and most recently at Norway Speedway where he has been stacking up feature wins.  Chad Butz, fresh off his win in the White Race at WIR will look to recapture some glory at Norway Speedway after winning the Championship there a year ago. Defending TUNDRA titlist Riley Stenjem will also have plenty of eyes on him as he’s proven to not only be a quick learner, but a team that can get good at any race track in a hurry.

Some of the other outsiders to watch will be Andy Monday, who has seen success in limited visits to Norway, former TUNDRA Rookie of the Year Brock Heinrich, former TUNDRA feature winner Colin Reffner, former Big 8 Series Champion Max Kahler, top EPYK Media Rookie contender Barrett Polhemus, and the man who will race anything at any time (and has the Championships to back it up) James Swan.

Among some of the locals to watch aside from Lindsley will be Jason Wells, who set fast time for the Stateline Challenge two weks ago, Tanner Kelly, whose family has seen a ton of success at the track, and Robbie Iverson who has already had his share of visits to Norway Victory Lane in his young career.

TUNDRA will be joined by the Norway Super Stocks, Sportsman, and 4 Bangers. Fan gates open at 5pm, Ken’s Sports Qualifying is at 5:30, and racing begins at 7 pm.

Norway Speedway is located just past the Wisconsin/Michigan border on US Highway 8. For more information visit http://www.norwayspeedway.com

Round Three
Norway Speedway
Saturday, July 16
Expected Entries (32) as of 7/13/22

Car# – Driver, Hometown

1 – Jesse Oudenhoven, Kaukana, Wis.
2 – Greg Borchardt, Prior Lake, Minn.
2 – Jordan Thiel, Darboy, Wis.
2 – Darren Jackson, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
5 – Jeff Holmgren, Jr., East Troy, Wis.
7 – Joey Pontbriand, Norway, Mich.
8 – Chad Butz, Green Bay, Wis.
10 – Andy Monday, Appleton, Wis.
12 – Mark Mackesy, Wausau, Wis.
13 – Tyler Radavich, Fond du Lac, Wis.
13 – Cory Cootware, Iron Mountain, Mich.
15 – Adam Faull, Vulcan, Mich.
17 – Max Kahler, Caledonia, Ill.
21 – Jim Duchow, Appleton, Wis.
22 – Will Timmers, Kaukauna, Wis.
23 – Bruce White, Kingsford, Mich.
31 – Jason Wells, Kingsford, Mich.
36 – Lou Goss, Green Bay, 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. [R]
77 – Riley Stenjem, Utica, Wis.
77 – Tanner Kelly, Norway, Mich
79 – Barrett Polhemus, Tomball, Tex. [R]
79 – Dan Lindsley, Vulcan, Mich.
87 – Colin Reffner, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
91 – Mickey Schallie, Darboy, Wis.
97 – James Swan, Lake Geneva, Wis.
97 – Robbie Iverson, Escanaba, Mich.
119 – Dalton Zehr, Verona, Wis.

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (June 11, 2022) – Due to wet conditions and a poor forecast officials from TUNDRA and Marshfield Motor Speedway have decided to postpone the Bev Aschenbrenner Memorial Presented by Incredible Bank and A&A Lock Service until Saturday, July 30.

The next event for the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series is Saturday, July 16 at Norway Speedway in Norway, Michigan.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (June 8, 2022) – Another stout field full of challengers is prepared to clash this Saturday at Marshfield Motor Speedway in the Bev Aschenbrenner Memorial Presented by Incredible Bank and A&A Lock Service.

Defending TUNDRA Champion Riley Stenjem dominated last year’s Bev Memorial and will look to have the same solid showing this season.  He was able to outmaneuver both Justin Mondeik and John Beale who joined him on the podium. Both drivers have had strong starts to the season outside of TUNDRA with Mondeik scoring his most recent win at Norway and Beale grabbing two victories at Marshfield.

Standing in their way will be a host of TUNDRA Travelers looking to make their marks on the 2022 season, including former Bev winner Colin Reffner.  Jesse Oudenhoven, Chad Butz, Mark Mackesy, and James Swan have enjoyed Top Ten runs in TUNDRA action at Marshfield in the past.  Last season, Brock Heinrich took fast time in the event, and he’ll look to build on that in this year’s visit.

Several other outsiders could pose a major threat including Parker Retzlaff, who has enjoyed recent success racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, former track Champion Darren Jackson, and central Wiscsonsin standouts Jeremy Lepak and Travis Volm.

TUNDRA will be joined by the Legends, Bandits, and Upper Midwest Vintage Racing Series. Fan gates for the event open at 4:30 on Saturday. Qualifying is scheduled for 5:45 with racing at 7 pm.

Marshfield Motor Speedway is located just 3.5 miles west of the city of Marshfield, Wisconsin. For more information visit http://www.marshfieldspeedway.com

Round Two – Bev Aschenbrenner Memorial Presented by Incredible Bank and A&A Lock Service
Marshfield Motor Speedway
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Expected Entries (28) as of 6/10/21

# – Driver, Hometown
01 – Bryan Monday, Appleton, Wis.
1 – Jesse Oudenhoven, Kaukana, Wis.
2 – Jordan Thiel, Darboy, Wis.
2 – Darren Jackson, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
2 – Jerad DeBoer, Sherry, Wis.
5B – John Beale, Verona, Wis.
5 – Jeff Holmgren, Jr., East Troy, Wis.
8 – Chad Butz, Green Bay, Wis.
12 – Mark Mackesy, Wausau, Wis.
12 – Terry Schoppenhorst, Berlin, Wis.
17 – Max Kahler, Caledonia, Ill.
18 – Michael Ostdiek, Lakeville, Minn.
31 – Corey Jankowski, Tomah, Wis.
32 – Steve Lichtfeld, Portage, Wis.
40 – Curt Tillman, Rockford, Ill.
40 – Jeremy Lepak, Wausau, Wis.
44 – Justin Mondeik, Gleason, Wis.
52 – Brock Heinrich, Wausau, Wis.
56 – Kole Guralski, Wausau, Wis. [R]
66 – James Storey, Burlington, Wis. [R]
71 – Mark Eswein, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
76 – Travis Volm, Mosinee, Wis.
77 – Riley Stenjem, Utica, Wis.
79 – Barrett Polhemus, Tomball, Tex. [R]
87 – Colin Reffner, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
97 – James Swan, Lake Geneva, Wis.
107.5 – Darek Gress, Neillsville, Wis.
711 – Parker Retzlaff, Rhinelander, Wis.

KAUKAUNA, Wis. (May 14, 2022) – Casey Johnson outmuscled a field full of champions and challengers in Saturday afternoon’s The Bear 66 Presented by Stump Ford as part of Great Lakes Testing Round One at Wisconsin International Raceway. It was his second consecutive season-opening win in TUNDRA Super Late Model Series openers.

Behind Johnson, Justin Mondeik was able to slip past fast qualifier Jeff VanOudenhoven to score the runner-up spot over the former track Champion. Sawyer Effertz and a hard-charging Braison Bennett rounded out the Top Five.

Post-Race Interview with Casey Johnson

It was more than just another impressive day at the track for Johnson as he had to recover from an early slip to 15^th.  Due to some frantic racing in front of him, the inside line sank, leaving Johnson to wait patiently for his opportunities. Those opportunities would be presented to him through some early cautions and the right lane choices.

The biggest shake up of the race came after a lap 12 caution involving Max Kahler and Brock Heinrich. Justin Mondeik was able to wrestle the lead away from early-race leader Jordan DeVoy and secure the top spot while the field sorted out behind him.  Just two laps later DeVoy would spin exiting turn four while racing shoulder-to-shoulder with Grant Griesbach.

On the restart both Johnson and Ken’s Sports Fast Qualifier Jeff VanOudenhoven found themselves in the mix.  VanOudenhoven shot around the outside of Mondeik on lap 16 while Johnosn found himself bottled up behind a furious battle between Griesbach and Dalton Zehr. That battle came to a head with both spinning coming out of turn four on the following lap.

VanOudenhoven outpaced Mondeik on the restart while Jesse Oudenhoven took advantage of a bobble to get past Mondeik. Johnson followed in his tire tracks to secure a Third on lap 18. He wasted no time putting pressure on Oudenhoven, who was also closing the gap on Van Oudenhoven.

Johnson nosed past Oudenhoven on lap 21 and tucked in behind VanOudenhoven. He patiently waited for the right opportunity which came on lap 24. Johnson powered to the outside of VanOudenhoven and set sail into the lead.

Despite a few more showings of the yellow, there was no denying Johnson his second straight TUNDRA season-opening win at the half-mile.  He would go on to build his lead while Mondeik slowly chipped away at Second Place and stole it from Van Oudenhoven late.

The win was Johnson’s fifth of his TUNDRA career, moving him one behind second-place Dennis Prunty. It was also his 26^th Top Five, placing him three behind Dalton Zehr’s leading 29.

The next event for the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series is the Bev Aschenbrenner Memorial at Marshfield Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 11. TUNDRA will be joined by the Legends, Upper Midwest Vintage Racing Series, and Bandits. Fan gates open at 4:30 with qualifying at 5:45 and racing beginning at 7.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (May 10, 2022) – Nothing feels better than getting a season started off on the right foot. That’s exactly what a field full of former Champions will be looking to do as they contend for the biggest winner’s share in TUNDRA Super Late Model Series history this Saturday in Great Lakes Testing Round One at Wisconsin International Raceway.

The Bear 66 Presented by Les Stumpf Ford will pay $3,066 to the winner. Whoever is to grab that prize most certainly will have earned it by fending off a field full of heavy hitters.

Leading the charge will be three former TUNDRA Champions. Four-time series Champion Casey Johnson scored fast time and a win in the series lid lifter in 2021.  Three-time series titlist Dalton Zehr won the first ever TUNDRA race at the famed half-mile. Kulwicki Driver Development Program Finalist and 2021 Champ Riley Stenjem set fast time in his first ever visit to the facility.  All three drivers are sure to be in contention for the win and potentially a cash bonus from Ken’s Sports for quick time.

Beyond those drivers, fans should pay attention to some very hungry TUNDRA regulars who will be looking to put themselves in good positions for a 2022 Championship run.  Jordan Thiel has secured multiple top tens at what he considers his home facility. Two-time Golden Sands and State Park Speedway Champion Justin Mondeik had a strong run early last year until he experienced mechanical failure. Brock Henrich and Colin Reffner have multiple Top Fives at the facility. Jordan DeVoy enters having won the last two TUNDRA races of 2021 and scoring a win in the Dells Raceway Park IceBreaker this past April. Look for them all to be a factor in the 66-lap main event.

Traveling racers will be contested by some local flavor looking to score a win for the WIR locals for the first time in nine tries.  Among those drivers are former track Champions Jeff Van Oudenhoven, Lowell Bennett, Bobby Kendall, and Andy Monday as well as former Red, White and Blue Champion. Jesse Oudenhoven.  What’s more, both Grant Griesbach and Sawyer Effertz will be looking to snag the prize – both drivers came within an eyelash of winning the last two weekly Fox River Racing Club Championships.

The talent and Championships don’t stop there.  Other former Champions in the field include Norway Speedway Champion Chad Butz, former KDDP and Slinger Champ Alex Prunty, former Rockford Speedway titlist Max Kahler, multiple-time WIR Late Model Champions Braison Bennett and Brent Strelka, and former Slinger Late Model Champion Jacob Nottestad. Fans may remember Nottestad (also a member of the 2022 KDDP class) picked up a win in his first and only TUNDRA start at Jefferson last year.

The field will also have some new faces as well as some returning. Lou Goss, and EPYK Media Rookies Barrett Polhemus and James Storey will make their series debut. Kole Guralski will also be in the mix of the TUNDRA Rookie battle, having made his actual series debut two seasons ago at Jefferson. Returning to the fray will be Terry Schoppenhorst, who scored the first ever checkered flag in the dash of the first Alive for Five race in 2011, Minnesota pilot Michael Ostdiek, and veteran racer Darek Gress.

TUNDRA will be joined by the WIR ¼-Mile Late Models, Wisconsin Sport Trucks, and the Figure 8s. Fan gates open at noon, qualifying is at 12:30, and racing begins at 2 PM.

The fun doesn’t stop after the checkered flag during Great Lakes Testing Round One. Fans can join racers and teams while rocking out to the band Liquid Courage in the pits. There is also free on-site camping available for those who would like to make a weekend of the event.

Wisconsin International Raceway is located just past the intersection of Highways 55 & KK outside Kaukauna, Wis. For more information visit http://www.wirmotorsports.com

Great Lakes Testing Round One and The Bear 66 Presented by Les Stumpf Ford
Wisconsin International Raceway
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Expected Entries (31) as of 5/13/21
# – Driver, Hometown
1 – Jesse Oudenhoven, Kaukana, Wis.
2 – Sawyer Effertz, Darboy, Wis.
2 – Jordan Thiel, Darboy, Wis.
2 – Lowell Bennett, Neenah, Wis.
5 – Casey Johnson, Edgerton, Wis.
5 – Jeff Holmgren, Jr., East Troy, Wis.
6 – Andy Monday, Appleton, Wis.
8 – Chad Butz, Green Bay, Wis.
11 – Bobby Kendall, Montello, Wis.
11 – Alex Prunty, Lomira, Wis.
12 – Terry Schoppenhorst, Berlin, Wis.
17 – Max Kahler, Caledonia, Ill.
GT17 – Grant Griesbach, Pewaukee, Wis.
18 – Michael Ostdiek, Lakeville, Minn.
36 – Lou Goss, Green Bay, Wis.
38 – Jordan DeVoy, Lake Geneva, Wis.
44 – Justin Mondeik, Gleason, Wis.
45 – Jeff VanOudenhoven, Kimberly, Wis.
47 – Braison Bennett, Neenah, Wis.
52 – Brock Heinrich, Wausau, Wis.
52 – Brent Strelka, Freedom, Wis.
56 – Kole Guralski, Wausau, Wis. [R]
66 – James Storey, Burlington, Wis. [R]
77 – Riley Stenjem, Utica, Wis.
79 – Barrett Polhemus, Tomball, Tex. [R]
87 – Colin Reffner, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
91 – Mickey Schallie, Darboy, Wis.
91 – Cole Thomas, Franklin, Wis.
97 – Jacob Nottestad, Cambridge, Wis.
107.5 – Darek Gress, Neillsville, Wis.
119 – Dalton Zehr, Verona, Wis.

GREEN Bay, Wis. (April 19, 2022) – Registration is officially open for the 2022 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series season. The series will again host six events at six tracks across Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

Drivers can find registration information, forms, rules, and procedures on the Drivers page of the currently-under-construction TUNDRA web site: https://tundrasuperlates.com/drivers/

The 2022 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series season begins on Saturday, May 14 with Great Lakes Testing Round One at Wisconsin International Raceway. TUNDRA will be joined by the WIR 1/4-Mile Late Models, Wisconsin Sport Trucks, and Wild ‘N Crazy Figure 8s.

Wisconsin International Raceway is located past the intersection of Highways 55 and KK just outside Kaukauna, Wis. For more information visit http://www.wirmotorsports.com

PORTAGE, Wis. – The TUNDRA Super Late Model Series 2022 season schedule has been set with the series again slated for six races at six different facilities.

This season will feature a twist with a trip outside of the state of Wisconsin for only the second time in series history. TUNDRA will make its second visit to Norway (Mich.) Speedway on Saturday night, July 16 for what will be the third race on the schedule. The series last trekked across state lines to the third-mile in 2014. Dalton Zehr sneaked past Dan Lindsley and captured the win. Zehr has stated his intentions to return and defend the win.

TUNDRA will begin its season once again at Wisconsin International Raceway on Saturday afternoon, May 14. Last year Casey Johnson stormed through the field battling the likes of Zehr and eventual EPYK Media Rookie of the Year Grant Thompson.

Following a short break, the series will jump back into action for the Bev Aschenbrenner Memorial at Marshfield Motor Speedway on Saturday night, June 11. Last season was a breakout event for eventual Champion Riley Stenjem as he captured his first series win in the banner event.

After stops at Marshfield and Norway, the series will make its return to State Park Speedway on Saturday night, August 6. TUNDRA’s scheduled stop at the quarter-mile was washed out last season, much to the dismay of Justin Mondeik, who was hoping to repeat his performance of a fast time and win from 2020. He will once again be on hand seeking a visit to Victory Lane at his home track.

The series will begin its stretch run with its popular Labor Day date at Golden Sands Speedway on Monday afternoon, September 5. Jordan DeVoy scored his first ever TUNDRA win last season and could potentially use a repeat to vault himself into title consideration this season.

The final stop of the 2022 campaign is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, September 25 at Dells Raceway Park. Again it was DeVoy flexing his muscle on the way to victory in the Carl Wegner 105 in 2021. The race also featured a furious point battle between Johnson and Stenjem, and has all the makings to provide a dramatic end to the season once more.

More information for each event will be available through TUNDRA’s web site and social media outlets.

2022 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series Tentative Schedule
Round One: Saturday, May 14 – Wisconsin International Raceway, Kaukauna, Wis.
Round Two: Saturday, June 11 – Marshfield Motor Speedway, Marshfield, Wis.
Round Three: Saturday, July 16 – Norway Speedway, Norway, Mich.
Round Four: Saturday, August 6 – State Park Speedway, Wausau, Wis.
Round Five: Monday, September 5 – Golden Sands Speedway, Plover, Wis.
Round Six: Sunday, September 25 – Dells Raceway Park, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

PORTAGE, Wis. (November 23, 2021) – The TUNDRA Super Late Model Series will celebrate its 2021 season on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

Registration is open through January 4. Forms are available on the TUNDRA web site at the following link: https://tundrasuperlates.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tundra_22_banquet_invite.pdf

TUNDRA has a block of rooms reserved. Those rooms can be reserved by using by calling (855) 318-4712 and using code i46702 before December 15.

Full Results

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (September 26, 2021) – Jordan DeVoy doubled down on his winning ways from the last TUNDRA Super Late Model Series event by capturing the Carl Wegner 105 at Dells Raceway Park Sunday afternoon. Behind him Riley Stenjem made a late surge to secure the series Championship with a Third Place finish.

DeVoy fought off the advances of Section 715 Throwing Co. Fast Qualifier Mike Lichtfeld and Luke Fenhaus to become the first back-to-back winner of TUNDRA races since Mark Mackesy accomplished the feat in 2016.

Although the win looked to be in dominant fashion with DeVoy leading all 105 circuits, it was far from a romp.  In a flashback to his win at Golden Sands, DeVoy was first tasked with holding off Mike Lichtfeld on a side-by-side restart midway through the race.

Lichtfeld and Fenhaus marched through the pack in the first half of the race and looked as though they would be the duo that would go on to challenge DeVoy.  Meanwhile Casey Johnson and Riley Stenjem would settle into the other Top Five spots and begin to ride.  Importantly, DeVoy grabbed the lead from Johnson at the drop of the green to deny him two bonus points.

Restarts proved to throw the race into a frenzy on several occasions.  Lichtfeld made an attempt to work the outside line and hoped to wrestle the lead away from DeVoy.  However, DeVoy was able to fight him off, leaving Lichtfeld to hold Second.  Eventually Fenhaus would get his opportunity to join DeVoy on the front row as Lichtfeld decided to select the inside line for the restart.  The story played out the same with DeVoy denying Fenhaus the lead and setting sail out front.

As the race matured, the point battle became the main focus.  With DeVoy and Fenhaus pacing the field out front Casey Johnson started to chase down Mike Lichtfeld for Third.  On lap 90 Johnson caught Lichtfeld, made his move to Third, and took over the point lead for the moment.  This move put pressure on Stenjem, who would need one more spot to put himself back ahead.

The complexion of the race changed again when a caution fell on lap 93.  DeVoy and Fenhaus were once again on the front row.  Johnson was joined by Lichtfeld in row two with Stenjem on the inside of the Third row alongside Justin Mondeik.

At the drop of the green the leaders leaned on each other heading into turn one.  DeVoy escaped and left Fenhaus to deal with a hungry Casey Johnson.  Johnson, sensing the title was close, muscled his way past Fenhaus, took Second, and again took over the point lead.

Stenjem had settled into Fourth and was monitoring Johnson.  He quickly closed the gap on Fenhaus and went to work.  With seven laps remaining Stenjem was able to seize an opening out of turn four and snuck to the inside of Fenhaus.  The two made contact going into the turn, but Stenjem was able to escape and take back the point lead.

As the final laps clicked off Johnson tried to close the gap on DeVoy, knowing he needed the win to take the title. Although he closed some of the gap, he ran out of time. Stenjem cruised across the line to Third and his first TUNDRA Super Late Model Series Championship.

Celebrations took place simultaneously for DeVoy and Stenjem.  DeVoy stood tall on the top of his roof in Victory Lane, rejoicing in a second straight TUNDRA win, and making another huge statement about the status of his team.  The win also had significance for DeVoy who is one of many drivers not only powered by a Wegner engine in the field, but one who credits their racing career to the support of Carl and the Wegner family.

Meanwhile Stenjem snapped around in turn one and grabbed the checkered flag for a Polish Victory Lap.  As he crossed the line he received a thumbs up from the Four-time series Champion Johnson for a hard-fought battle.  He and his team would reunite in Victory Lane and begin the celebration of a Championship fueled by consistency and strong runs at each of the five races in 2021.

Two other titles were settled on the afternoon.  Grant Thompson was named EPYK Media Rookie of the Year by virtue of his Sixth Place finish in the point standings.  Thompson got of to a strong start in Round One at Wisconsin International Raceway and continued to have impressive runs throughout the season.

By making the dash with his fast time, Mike Lichtfeld secured the Mad City Windows and Baths Fast Five Dash point title for himself and his teammate Bobby Kendall.   Kendall made the dashes at WIR and Marhfield and Lichtfeld made his way into the fastest five qualifiers at Golden Sands and DRP.

Steve Lichtfeld romped in the 40-lap B Feature. Lichtfeld started on the pole and cruised to the victory capturing himself a Carl Wegner Memorial trophy.

The 2021 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series banquet will be announced soon.  For more information stay tuned to the TUNDRA web site.

TUNDRA would like to thank its supporters for the 2021 season including Great Lakes Components, Darboy Corner Store, B&B Race Engines, Incredible Bank, A&A Lock Service, The Cellar Sport Bar& Grill, Transport Services LLC, Fox City’s Towing, Wegner Automotive Research, EPYK Media, Mad City Windows and Baths, Section 715 Throwing Co., Five Star Race Car Bodies, Lefthander Chassis, J&S Design, 920 Wraps and Shirts, and The Country Plumber.