Ramo Stott
Wausau, Wis. (August 11, 1968) – Running one-two in the IMCA stock car point standings for 1968, Ernie Derr and Ramo Stott showed Wisconsin Valley Centennial Fair fans why they’re the leaders on Sunday.
Stott came out on top in the Wausau dual in his 1968 Plymouth. The Keokuk, Iowa, hurricane on wheels set fast time during qualifying, won his 25-lap heat race and then shaved 10 minutes off the track record in the 100-lap feature before 6,400 fans.
In the evening program, Stott finished second in the 25-lap heat race and then came back to take third in the 50-lap feature after a near disastrous pin out less than halfway through the race.
Derr, also from Keokuk, Iowa, piloted his 1968 Dodge Charger to seconds behind Stott in the afternoon matinee and then copped first in hi evening heat race. In the 50-lap nighttime feature, Derr broke an axle, but still managed to hang on to fourth place after building up a commanding lead early on in the event.
Stott not only defeated Derr in two races Sunday afternoon, but he broke on the defending IMCA champions Marathon Park track records in the 100-lap Centennial feature. The 100-lap event was held in 1967 for the first time.
Stott’s winning time was 48 minutes and 1 second compared to Derr’s mark of 58 minutes and 2 seconds set last year.
Getting the checkered flag in the 50-lap evening race was Ole Brua of Albert Lea, Minn. He won in 29 minutes and 33 seconds after grabbing the top spot on lap 28. He also won his afternoon heat.
Four drivers actually held the lead in the afternoon feature at one time or another, with John Tiller of Fridley, Minn., taking the lead at the start. Tiller then lost the steering on his car and Lewis Taylor of Shawnee, Kan., grabbed the lead.
Taylor then spun in turn four on lap 8 and Derr forged into first place. Derr and Stott then dueled for first until lap 20 when Stott squeezed inside of Derr in turn three and took a lead he would never relinquish.
Results –
Afternoon -
Time Trials – Ramo Stott, Keokuk, Iowa – 27.73
Heat #1 – Ramo Stott
Heat #2 – Ole Brua, Albert Lea, Minn.
Feature –
1. Ramo Stott
2. Ernie Derr, Keokuk, Iowa
3. Lenny Funk, Otis, Kan.
4. Blaine Morrow, Mt. Joy, Ill.
5. Rich Somers, Stevens Point, Wis.
6. Leon Bowman, Wichita, Kan.
7. Dale Keeling, Dixon, Mo.
8. Bob Daisky, Wausau, Wis.
9. Roger Bloomquist, Minneapolis
10.Ken Pankratz, Mosinee, Wis.
Evening -
Heat #1 – Lenny Funk
Heat #2 – Ernie Derr
Feature –
1. Ole Brua
2. Lenny Funk
3. Ramo Stott
4. Ernie Derr
5. Blaine Morrow
6. Rich Somers
7. Leon Bowman
8. Ken Pankratz
9. Butch Hall, Russell, Minn.
10.Russ Laursen, Cumberland, Wis.
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