1986 - Capital October Nationals to Reffner

Tom Reffner won the super late model feature that capped off the October Nationals at Capital Speedway. Miss Capital Speedway Lisa Janis makes the trophy presentation. – Russ Lake Photo

 

Oregon, Wis. (October 5, 1986) – Veteran Tom Reffner of Rudolph, got the upper hand in a side-by-side battle duel with Dave Watson on lap 30, then ran away with the 86-lap super late model feature to win the October Nationals at Capital Speedway on Sunday.

Following Reffner across the finish line were Rich Bickle Jr., and Watson, who was overtaken by Bickle with six laps to go. Madison’s John Ziegler came all the way from his 19th starting position to claim fourth, while Steve Holzhausen rounded out the top-five. Holzhausen was fast qualifier among the late model entries on Saturday.

In the Badger midget racing, legendary Mel Kenyon won 25-lap feature over Don Carter Jr. and Rich Corson. Ted Kropf held off Pete Moore to win the 50-lap limited late model feature.


Results –

1. Tom Reffner, Rudolph
2. Rich Bickle Jr., Edgerton
3. Dave Watson, Milton
4. John Ziegler, Madison
5. Steve Holzhausen, Bangor
6. Bobby Gunn, Madison
7. Terry Baldry, Omro
8. Tom Musgrave, Half Day, Ill.
9. Conrad Morgan, Dousman
10.Ted Musgrave, Grand Marsh