TIM SCHENDEL WINS NASCAR ALL STAR SHOWDOWN

Source: NASCAR Public Relations
Date: 10/22/2006

Schendel, the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Midwest Series champion from Sparta, Wis., took the lead on lap 18 of the scheduled 125-lap distance and didn't face a major challenge until a restart on lap 119 gave Minnesota's Dan Fredrickson a clear shot. The same scenario would be repeated two more times, extending the distance to 130 laps, but Schendel was equal to the competition. On the final corner of the race, Californian Thomas Martin dove under Fredrickson to take second at the checkered flag. Golden State drivers Eric Holmes and Jim Pettit II completed the top five, helping the AutoZone Elite Southwest Series win the team competition among the four regional tours.

"Winning the championship then winning the Showdown and getting to drive a NASCAR Busch Series car next weekend in Memphis is fantastic," the winner said in victory lane. "I wanted this one bad because it was the last chance I had to win in the AutoZone Elite Division," he continued, referring to the fact that the late model-type cars are in their final season as a NASCAR Touring division.

Unofficial Race Results

NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown

NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division

Irwindale Speedway October 21, 2006

Final leaders of Saturday's $268,320.00 NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division stock car race with driver's starting position in parentheses, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner's average speed, reason out (if any) and prize money.

1. (6) Tim Schendel, Sparta Wis., Chevrolet, 130, $14,300

2. (4) Thomas Martin, Auburn Calif., Chevrolet, 130, $10,000

3. (13) Dan Fredrickson, Elko Minn., Chevrolet, 130, $9,000

4. (20) Eric Holmes, Escalon Calif., Chevrolet, 130, $7,750

5. (3) Jim Pettit, II, Prunedale Calif., Ford, 130, $7,500

6. (10) Wilbur Bruce, Tacoma Wash., Chevrolet, 130, $7,750

7. (19) David Mayhew, Atascadero Calif., Chevrolet, 130, $7,125

8. (30) Steve Carlson, West Salem Wis., Chevrolet, 130, $8,750

9. (29) Brandon Riehl, Boring Ore., Chevrolet, 130, $7,000

10. (11) Jay Sauls, Puyallup. Wash., Chevrolet, 130, $6,875

11. (12) Garrett Evans, East Wenatchee Wash., Chevrolet, 130, $6,500

12. (22) Mike Gallegos, Wheat Ridge Colo., Chevrolet, 130, $6,800

13. (17) Scotty Backman, Parker Colo., Chevrolet, 130, $6,825

14. (15) Kevin Clark, Colorado Springs Colo., Chevrolet, 130, $5,600

15. (7) J.R. Norris, Mulga Ala., Ford, 130, $6,000

16. (35) Mike Longton, Moxee Wash., Chevrolet, 130, $5,900

17. (8) Dusty Williams, Garden City Ga., Chevrolet, 130, $5,800

18. (24) Brent Kirchner, LaCrosse Wis., Chevrolet, 130, $6,200

19. (36) Gary Helton, Sevierville Tenn., Chevrolet, 129, $5,600

20. (18) Kevin Vernon, Bakersfield Calif., Chevrolet, 129, $5,000

21. (28) Bruce Yackey, Greeley Colo., Chevrolet, 129, $6,000

22. (40) Gary Lewis, Bothell Wash., Chevrolet, 129, $5,500

23. (25) Ted Mickelson, Greer S.C., Chevrolet, 129, $5,625

24. (27) Mark Kraus, Strattford Wis., Chevrolet, 128, $6,000

25. (31) Michel Foy, Grayson Ga., Chevrolet, 127, $5,500

26. (37) B.J. Tidrick, Yakima Wash., Chevrolet, 126, $5,500

27. (26) Travis Bennett, Ellensburg Wash., Chevrolet, 123, Accident, $5,500

28. (2) Ryan Lawler, Colleyville Texas, Ford, 123, Accident, $5,950

29. (1) Eddy McKean, Jerome Idaho, Pontiac, 119, $5,450

30. (21) Josh Hamner, Harpersville Ala., Chevrolet, 119, $5,500

31. (39) Joe Mattress, Zebulon N.C., Chevrolet, 118, $5,500

32. (34) Chip Brindle, Chatsworth Ga., Chevrolet, 111, $5,500

33. (5) Rip Michels, San Fernando Calif., Chevrolet, 103, $5,300

34. (23) Greg Fowler, Erie Colo., Chevrolet, 97, Engine, $6,000

35. (14) Shane Mitchell, Orondo Wash., Chevrolet, 93, Engine, $5,500

36. (16) Greg Voigt, Santa Barbara Calif., Chevrolet, 77, Accident, $5,000

37. (9) Josh Vadnais, White Bear Lake Minn., Chevrolet, 74, Engine, $6,000

38. (33) Jeff Barkshire, Auburn Wash., Dodge, 54, Ignition, $5,500

39. (32) M K Kanke, Frazier Park Calif., Chevrolet, 47, Fuel Pump, $5,000

40. (38) Walter Sutcliffe, East Haven Conn., Chevrolet, 37, $5,500

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