Defending three-time ARCA Midwest Tour presented by SCAG Power Equipment Champion and defending winner Ty Majeski posted the fastest time during the practice day for Sunday’s 10th Annual Joe Shear Classic at Madison International Speedway. Racing will get underway at 2pm from Wisconsin’s Fastest Half-Mile Oval.
Austin Nason was second quick with a time of 17.635 while former Joe Shear Classic winner Dan Fredrickson was third quick with a time of 17.659 seconds. Paul Shafer Jr. was fourth quick with a time of 17.719 seconds. Chris Weinkauf rounded out the top five with a time of 17.747 seconds.
ARCAMT Touring Star Travis Dassow was sixth quick with a time of 17.753 seconds with Travis Sauter in seventh with his time of 17.762 seconds. Rich Bickle Jr. quickly took the rust off his race suit and posted the eighth fastest time of the day with a time of 17.772 seconds. Derek Kraus, the youngest winner in ARCAMT history, was ninth with a time of 17.777. Andrew Morrissey, another former Joe Shear Classic winner, rounded out the top ten with a 17.783.
There was a surprise late entry for the Joe Shear Classic this morning as former Southern Super Series champion and defending All-American 400 winner Bubba Pollard made the overnight trip from Senoia, Georgia to compete for the first time ever at Madison. He was 11th quick on the chart with a time of 17.795 seconds.
Spectator gates for the 10th Annual Joe Shear Classic at Madison International Speedway in Oregon, Wisconsin will open at 11:30am on Sunday, May 7th, racing begins at 2pm.
The afternoon will also feature a post qualifying fan autograph session in the new Turn 4 Party Pavilion.
Adult general admission tickets are $25. Whelen Heroes, Seniors and Students (ages 12-17) $22, Kids (6-11) $10 with Children (5 & under) Free. Family pricing is also available for $60 which includes up to two adults and up to four admissions for those ages 17 & under.
For additional information visit misracing.com or call 608-835-9700.
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ARCAMT Midwest Tour Presented by SCAG Power Equipment
10th Annual Joe Shear Classic Practice Day
Overall Times
| Pos | No. | Name | Overall BestTm | In Session | Diff |
| 1 | 91M | Ty Majeski | 17.605 | ARCAMT – Practice 5 | |
| 2 | 14N | Austin Nason | 17.635 | ARCAMT – Practice 7 | 0.03 |
| 3 | 36F | Dan Fredrickson | 17.659 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.054 |
| 4 | 7s | Paul Shafer Jr | 17.719 | ARCAMT – Practice 5 | 0.114 |
| 5 | 75W | Chris Weinkauf | 17.747 | ARCAMT – Practice 7 | 0.142 |
| 6 | 35D | Travis Dassow | 17.753 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.148 |
| 7 | 47S | Travis Sauter | 17.762 | ARCAMT – Practice 4 | 0.157 |
| 8 | 45B | Rich Bickle | 17.772 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.167 |
| 9 | 9K | Derek Kraus | 17.777 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.172 |
| 10 | 75w | Chris Weinkauf | 17.783 | ARCAMT – Practice 4 | 0.178 |
| 11 | 26P | Bubba Pollard | 17.795 | ARCAMT – Practice 4 | 0.19 |
| 12 | 39M | Andrew Morrissey | 17.797 | ARCAMT – Practice 7 | 0.192 |
| 13 | 99W | Bobby Wilberg | 17.803 | ARCAMT – Practice 5 | 0.198 |
| 14 | 5B | John Beale | 17.851 | ARCAMT – Practice 4 | 0.246 |
| 15 | 19L | Dan Lensing | 17.962 | ARCAMT – Practice 2 | 0.357 |
| 16 | 42 | Dennis Prunty | 17.972 | ARCAMT – Practice 5 | 0.367 |
| 17 | 43K | Matt Kocourek | 17.996 | ARCAMT – Practice 5 | 0.391 |
| 18 | 77 | Jonathan Eilen | 18.01 | ARCAMT – Practice 2 | 0.405 |
| 19 | 39 | Andrew Morrissey | 18.012 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.407 |
| 20 | 42P | Dennis Prunty | 18.02 | ARCAMT – Practice 7 | 0.415 |
| 21 | 11K | Bobby Kendall | 18.025 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.42 |
| 22 | 8B | Chad Butz | 18.056 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.451 |
| 23 | 4T | Bradley Tilton | 18.07 | ARCAMT – Practice 7 | 0.465 |
| 24 | 47J | Casey Johnson | 18.07 | ARCAMT – Practice 2 | 0.465 |
| 25 | 7D | John DeAngelis Jr | 18.071 | ARCAMT – Practice 7 | 0.466 |
| 26 | 44M | Justin Mondeik | 18.076 | ARCAMT – Practice 5 | 0.471 |
| 27 | 87W | Jamie Wallace | 18.083 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.478 |
| 28 | 45O | Jeff Van Oudenhoven | 18.178 | ARCAMT – Practice 3 | 0.573 |
| 29 | 62H | John Heath | 18.198 | ARCAMT – Practice 7 | 0.593 |
| 30 | 18O | Michael Ostdiek | 18.217 | ARCAMT – Practice 6 | 0.612 |
| 31 | 04D | Natalie Decker | 18.314 | ARCAMT – Practice 7 | 0.709 |
| 32 | 22S | Jeremy Spoonmore | 18.512 | ARCAMT – Practice 1 | 0.907 |
| 33 | 30J | Joshua James | 18.593 | ARCAMT – Practice 3 | 0.988 |
