Morris, IL- The ‘Stars and Cars’ of the ASA Midwest Tour will roll into Grundy County Speedway on Saturday, July 8 for the Wayne Carter Classic presented by Rod Baker Ford & D’Arcy Chevrolet. Current Midwest Tour points leader Gabe Sommers leads the series regulars into the Illinois oval to take on Grundy’s best, led by current track points leader Eddie Hoffman and defending track champion DJ Weltmeyer.
Entries include former ASA Midwest Tour champion Dalton Zehr, touring stars Levon Van Der Geest, Justin Mondeik, and Bryan Syer-Keske, former Wayne Carter Classic winners Paul Shafer Jr. and Ricky Baker, and past Chicagoland track champions Anthony Danta and Blake Brown.
Expected Entries for Saturday July 8, 2023 (22 as of 7/3/23)
No.0
Josh Nelms
Lockport, IL
McMahon Transport/Vandoorn Racing Development/Wheaton Laundry
- Former National Short Track Championships winner
- One previous ASA MT start – 2020 at Grundy
- Two Mid-Am Racing Series wins in 2023
No.4
Scott Tomasik
Avon, IN
Morris Transmission/Clermont Liquors
- Former Bettenhausen Memorial winner at Illiana
- Three previous ASA MT starts
- 2009 Midwest Modifieds Tour champion
No.7
Paul Shafer Jr
Portage, IN
Paul’s Auto Yard
- 2021 Gandrud Auto Group 250 winner
- 2020 Wayne Carter Classic winner at Grundy
- 2016 ASA MT points runner-up
No.8
Eddie Hoffman
Wheaton, IL
Feece Oil/Advanced Generator
- Current Grundy points leader
- Final ARTGO Challenge Series champion in 1997
- Three-time Wayne Carter Classic winner, Four-time National Short Track Championships winner, three-time Oktoberfest winner, two-time All American 400 winner
No.11
Anthony Danta
Beecher, IL
Attorney Ray Szarmach
- Former Illiana track champion
- 5th in Wayne Carter Classic 2018
- Multiple weekly SLM wins at Grundy
No.15
Gabe Sommers
Plover, WI
Kwik Trip/WI Potato & Veg Growers Assoc/Farmers Promise/Meristern/Dekalb
- Current ASA MT points leader
- Two ASA MT wins – 2019 Larry Detjens Memorial at State Park, 2022 Jim Sauter Classic at Dells Raceway Park
- 2022 Alive For Five Series champion at Dells
No.16
DJ Weltmeyer
Dyer, IN
Engine Masters/DeNovi Heating & Cooling
- Defending Grundy track champion
- Two top-tens in Wayne Carter Classic
- Dad Dave was 1996 Wayne Carter Classic winner
No.17
Max Kahler
Caledonia, IL
Windsor Auto Sales/Retool/B&K Concrete
- 2020 Big 8 Series champion
- Former National Short Track Championships winner
- Alive For Five Series winner at Dells
No.23
Levon Van Der Geest
Merrill, WI
Zilisch Repair/Breeber Music/Tiry’s Race Motors/Central Sawdust
- Currently third in ASA MT points, won Friday night at Golden Sands
- 2019 Midwest Truck Series champion
- Youngest winner in Milwaukee Mile History
No.28
Nathan Kelly
Wilmington, IL
Elite Tradeshow/Greg and Sons Const/Whip FX Graphic Wraps
- Former weekly SLM feature at Grundy
- One previous ASA MT start – 2020 at Grundy
- Won 2022 Oktoberfest as car owner for Andrew Morrissey
No.44
Justin Mondeik
Gleason, WI
Aqua Finance/Agra Industries/Power House Lawn & Leisure/Merrrill Mfg
- Currently second in ASA MT points
- Track championships at State Park, Golden Sands, Norway; defending TUNDRA SLM champion
- One ASA MT Win – 2020 Larry Detjens Memorial at State Park
No.52
Ricky Baker
Plainfield, IL
Rod Baker Ford
- 2017 Wayne Carter Classic winner, three time and defending Bettenhausen winner
- Two-time Grundy track champion
- Two ASA MT wins – 2015 Illiana, 2017 Grundy
No.58
Joseph Scholze
West Salem, WI
Chosen Valley Farm
- Former weekly Late Model winner at Jefferson and LaCrosse
- Made Midwest Tour debut at Slinger
- Made Big 8 Series debut at Oktoberfest
No.65
Steve Seligman
Aurora, IL
SMB Auto Wrecking
- Three previous ASA MT starts
- Former ARTGO, ASA competitor
- Attempted 14 NASCAR Cup Series races from 1989-1996
No.71
Blake Brown
Twin Lakes, WI
McCloskey Farms/Terry’s Auto Group/Olson’s Iron & Disposal
- Two weekly SLM wins at Grundy this season
- Former Illiana track champion
- 2014 Midwest Truck Series champion
No.76
James Lynch
Palos Park, IL
US Equipment Sales and Rentals/R&G Truck Repair/Hollywood Crane Services/CR Holdings
- Currently 3rd in Grundy points with two wins
- Second in Midwest Truck Series points with two wins
- Making ASA MT debut
No.77
Riley Stenjem
Utica, WI
Sreamin’ Norwegian/Hausz Contractors/Hougan Farms/Direct Networks
- 2021 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series champion
- Kulwicki Driver Development Program finalist 2022-2023
- Two top-five finishes in four ASA MT appearances in 2022
No.79
Barrett Polhemus
Wimberley, TX
Baja/Alverson Motorsports
- Currently 5th in ASA MT Points
- 2022 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series Rookie of the Year
- Running for ASA MT Rookie of the Year in 2023
No.81
Bryan Syer-Keske
Lakeville, MN
Fredrickson Signs/Advanced Diesel Power/Scheill’s Mobile RV Service
- Currently 4th in ASA MT Points
- Elko Speedway weekly Late Model winner
- 2022 SLM Futures race winner at Oktoberfest
No.88
Clay Curts
Monee, IL
Chicago Blackhawks/Aurelio’s Pizza/Clubfoot Solutions
- One previous ASA MT start – 2020 at Grundy County
- 2022 Mid-American Racing Series points runner-up
- Mid-American Racing Series winner at Oktoberfest
No.95
Harley Jankowski
Sparta, WI
Hableman Brothers Cranberrys/Kurts Shop/Modern Disposal Sys
- 2022 ASA MT Rookie of the Year
- Former CWRA winner at Golden Sands, Dells
- Weekly LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Late Model winner
No.119
Dalton Zehr
Verona, WI
Gildan/First Business Bank/Forward Development Group/American Apparel
- ASA MT Jefferson winner, former Wayne Carter Classic winner
- 2018 ASA MT champion
- Three-time TUNDRA SLM champion, 2022 WIR Super Late Model track champion; Red, White, and Blue champion
Racing Divisions: The ASA Midwest Tour will be joined by the Midwest Dash Series and the Midwest Super Cups.
Event Schedule:
1:00: Pit Gate Opens
3:00: Spectator Gates Opens
3:30: Practice
5:30: Qualifying
7:00: Racing
General Admission Pricing: Adults $24, Seniors (62+) $20, Students (12-17) $10, 11 & under free
Location: Grundy County Speedway is located at 8890 N IL Route 47, Morris, IL 60450
Former Wayne Carter Classic Winners:
1975: Tom Reffner
1976: Dave Watson
1977: Larry Phillips
1978: Mike Miller
1979: Mike Miller
1980: Mark Malcuit
1981: Larry Schuler
1982: Jim Sauter
1983: Tom Reffner
1984: Dick Trickle
1985: Butch Miller
1986: Joe Shear
1987: Dick Trickle
1988: Joe Shear
1989: Ted Musgrave
1990: Steve Carlson
1991: Kevin Cywinski
1992: Steve Holzhausen
1993: Joe Shear
1994: Joe Shear
1995: Joe Shear
1996: Dave Weltmeyer
1997: Joe Shear
1998: Eddie Hoffman
1999: Steve Carlson
2011: Ross Kenseth
2012: Eddie Hoffman
2013: Johathan Eilen
2014: Chris Weinkauf
2015: Eddie Hoffman
2016: Ty Majeski
2017: Ricky Baker
2018: Dalton Zehr
2020: Paul Shafer Jr.
2022: Austin Nason
