
August 7
Hibbing Raceway,
Hibbing, MN
Sanction: Structural Buildings WISSOTA Challenge Series (XR Northern Storm) - $2,500
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated August 7, 2:09 am)
Key notes: The Structural Buildings WISSOTA Challenge Series continues its five-race XR Northern Storm with Wednesday’s $2,500-to-win second round at Hibbing. … It’s the first of two series visits this month, as WISSOTA Challenge competitors return for Hibbing's Aug. 31-Sept. 1 $3,000-to-win Labor Day Shootout doubleheader. … Tyler Peterson of Hickson, N.D., led the final five laps to win Tuesday’s $2,500 opener at Ogilvie (Minn.) Raceway and assumes the series points lead. … Series rookie Shane Sabraski of Rice, Minn., topped July’s Tom Waseleski Memorial at Hibbing, earning $11,111 in WISSOTA competition. … Kyle Peterlin was a three-time tour winner last year at his home track, collecting more than $8,000, while also adding last July’s $5,000 WISSOTA special. … Johnny Broking of Grand Rapids, Minn., won this year’s $5,000 WISSOTA-sanctioned special on July 27. … Modifieds and midwest mods are on the undercard. … Pits open at 4 p.m. and grandstands open at 5, with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7. … Watch live on XR Plus TV.
Who to watch: New points leader Tyler Peterson of Hickson, N.D., eyes back-to-back series victories.
Points chase: Before Hibbing: 1. Tyler Peterson (1,113); 2. Cole Searing (1,077); 3. Shane Sabraski (1,038); 4. Ryan Mikkelson (984); 5. Jeff Provinzino (964).
Expected entrants: Tyler Peterson, Cole Searing, Pat Doar, Kyle Peterlin, Shane Sabraski, Sammy Mars, Ryan Mikkelson, Jeff Massingill, Jesse Glenz, James Giossi, Travis Budisalovich, Jake Redetzke, Don Shaw, Gunner Frank, Cory Crapser, Joel Bennett, Jeff Provinzino, Ashley Anderson, Johnny Broking, Charlie Olsen, Josh Zimpel, Todd Frank, Rick Niemi, Kevin Eder, Harry Hanson and more.
Next series race: August 8, Proctor Speedway (Proctor, MN) $2,500
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.