Dan Nesteby is flanked by Ms. Indianhead Princess and the Rice Lake Speedway Queen as he accepts his trophy after winning the 30-lap late model invitational at Rice Lake Speedway. - Steve Sorenson Photo
Rice Lake,
Wis. (June 16, 1977) – Dan Nesteby was on his way back from Canada to his home
in Waterloo, Iowa, when he decided to stop at Rice Lake Speedway on Thursday
night. He was glad he did…
In his first
appearance at the track, Nesteby scored a six car-length victory over Punky
Manor of Altoona, Wis., in the 30-lap late model invitational feature. Both
drover Camaros built by Ed Sanger of Waterloo, Iowa.
A massive
power outage occurred in North Central Wisconsin plunging the track into
darkness for about an hour, just before the third heat. Dave Morgan and Red
Steffen didn’t complain, however, as that had damaged their cars in the second
heat, giving them ample time to make repairs.
When the
feature finally started, Morgan took the early lead, followed closely by Leon
Plank and Tom Steuding. Plank’s differential seized and he spun sideways,
taking Steuding with him. Plank was towed to the pits and Stueding was forced
to restart from the rear of the field.
Nesteby, in
second, chased Morgan, the fast qualifier, but repeated attempts to get by him
were futile. With smoke coming from Morgan’s engine, Nesteby was finally able
to get by him, as did Manor and Steffen. Neither one could catch Nesteby,
however.
Morgan’s
troublesome engine finally gave up and he coasted to a stop just short of the
finish line and officially was placed at 11th.
Results –
1. Dan Nesteby, Waterloo, Iowa
2. Punky Manor, Altoona, Wis.
3. Red Steffen, Eau Claire, Wis.
4. Brent Laursen, Cameron, Wis.
5. Dave Palmquist, Rice Lake, Wis.
6. Bob Husby, Menomonie, Wis.
7. Phil Prusak, Eau Claire, Wis.
8. Bob Lawrence, St. Croix Beach, Minn.
9. Larry Boettcher, Cameron, Wis.
10. Larry
Quinn, Bruce, Wis.
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