ERIE, Colorado -- Josh Vadnais, took the checkered flag in the Auto Trader 150, the combination event for the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Midwest and Southwest Series at Colorado National Speedway in Erie, Colo.
Vadnais, out of White Bear Lake, Minn., took the lead on lap 22 from Rip Michels and led the final 128 laps before beating Eric Holmes of the Southwest Series to the line by 0.986 seconds. It was the Midwest Series regular’s first win of his NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division career.
Steve Carlson from the Midwest Series crossed the line in third. He was followed by Mike Gallegos, also of the Midwest Series and Rip Michels of the Southwest Series in fourth and fifth, respectively.
Tim Schendel (MWS), Jim Pettit II (SWS), Jerry Robertson (MWS), M.K. Kanke (SWS) and Dan Fredrickson (MWS) rounded out the top 10.
The next event for the Midwest Series will be July 14 at Raceway Park in Shakopee, Minn., and the next time out for the Southwest Series will be July 2 at Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy, Calif.
UNOFFICIAL Results from Auto Trader "150"
NASCAR AUTOZONE ELITE DIVISION
Erie, CO June 3, 2006
Final leaders of Saturday's $85,313.00 NASCAR AUTOZONE ELITE DIVISION stock car race with driver's hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner's average speed, reason out (if any) and prize money.
1. Josh Vadnais, White Bear Lake Minn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, 57.352 mph, $6,070
2. Eric Holmes, Salida Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, $3,370
3. Steve Carlson, West Salem Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, $2,470
4. Mike Gallegos, Wheat Ridge Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, $1,800
5. Rip Michels, San Fernando Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, $1,970
6. Tim Schendel, Sparta Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, $1,670
7. Jim Pettit, II, Prunedale Calif., Ford Taurus, 151, $1,620
8. Jerry Robertson, Denver Colo., Dodge Intrepid, 151, $1,075
9. M. K. Kanke, Frazier Park Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, $1,420
10. Dan Fredrickson, Elko Minn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, $1,345
11. Eddy McKean, Jerome Idaho, Pontiac Grand Prix, 151, $2,170
12. Scotty Backman, Parker Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 151, $1025
13. Darren Crocker, Littleton Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1000
14. Greg Fowler, Erie Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,270
15. David Mayhew, Atascadero Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,265
16. Dexter Bean, Westby Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,195
17. Greg Voigt, Goleta Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,220
18. Kevin Clark, Colo. Springs Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $875
19. Russ Blakeley, Whitewater Wisc., Ford Taurus, 149, $1,120
20. Bobby Lyon, Agua Dulce Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,145
21. Thomas Martin, Auburn Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,070
22. Brandon Loverock, Santa Fe Springs Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $700
23. Danny Darnell, Beach Park Ill., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 148, $750
24. Eric Richardson, Bakersfield Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 148, $700
25. Mark Kraus, Strattford Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 143, $1,020
26. Brent Kirchner, La Crosse Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 138, $1,020
27. Jim Sikes, Jr., Fountain Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 134, Accident, $750
28. Todd Hansen, Minneapolis Minn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 132, $1,020
29. Stephan Sadler, Brea Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 129, $1,120
30. Darren Robertson, Denver Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 77, Brakes, $700
31. Kevin Vernon, Bakersfield Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 55, Electrical, $700
32. Josh Bauer, Random Lake Wisc., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 21, Motor, $1,020
Failed to Qualify: (11) Danny Mientka (#4), Travis McCullough (#86), Bruce Yackey (#17), Darrell Lamoure (#94), Don Campbell (#5), Cody Pruitt (#1), Greg Potts (#31), David Finney (#26), Ronnie Hawley (#55), Richard Johnson (#47), Geo Prentice, Jr (#10).
Time of Race:0 hrs., 58 mins, 27 secs
Average Speed: 57.352 mph
Margin of Victory: .986 Seconds
BUD POLE AWARD: Josh Vadnais, 11 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chevrolet
FEATHERLITE AWARD: Josh Vadnais, 11 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chevrolet
POWERADE AWARD: Eddy McKean, 19 Wide World of Maps/Magic Valley Pipe Pontiac
LUNATI CREW CHIEF AWARD: Joe Vadnais, 11 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chevrolet
Caution Flags: Laps 55-61; 67-71; 77-83; 135-145. 4 for 30 laps.
Lap Leaders: Russ Blakeley 0, Rip Michels 1-21, Josh Vadnais 22-151.
Total Laps Led: Josh Vadnais 130, Rip Michels 21. 2 changes involving 2 drivers.
