Wisconsin Dells, Wis. (May 25, 1985) – Bob Gunn, the 40-year-old veteran late model driver from Madison, scored a victory in the 50-lap season opener Saturday night at Dells Motor Speedway.
Gunn led a four-car freight train of himself, Tom Reffner, Rick Wateski, and fast timer Jim Back across the finish line.
The feature was led in the beginning by Ken Reiser of Dorchester, Iowa, until a caution flag waved on lap 5 for a spin in turn two by second running Kevin Czywinski, putting Rich Lofy in second position.
On lap 10, a chain reaction bumper tagging match in the middle of the pack saw several cars almost spin while Czywinski, now running at the tail of the field, was forced to spin again, bringing out the second yellow flag.
At the same time, Lofy pitted with a flat tire, losing six laps before he eventually returned to the race. Bob Gunn, who inherited second position when Lofy exited, needed just one lap to get around Reiser for the lead, and then built up a comfortable margin while Reffner took over second on lap 42.
On lap 47, john McNamara spun on lap 47, bringing out the yellow and bunching up the field for a three-lap dash to the checkers.
However, Gunn held off all challenges and took the checkered flag a couple of car lengths ahead of Reffner, Wateski, and Back.
Dave Klein of Madison won the 20-lap semi-feature ahead of Rick Haase. Late model heat wins went to Kelin, Bryan Reffner, Bob Weiss, and Gunn. Roger Lund was the trophy dash winner.
Dick Peardot of Tomah won the 20-lap sportsman main event.
Results –
1. Bob Gunn, Madison
2. Tom Reffner, Rudolph
3. Rick Wateski, La Crosse
4. Jim Back, Vesper
5. Bobby Weiss, Montello
6. George Prziborowski, Apple Valley, Minn.
7. Bryan Reffner, Rudolph
8. Ed Holmes, Portage
9. Greg Holzhausen, Rudolph
10.John McNamara, Baraboo
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