Bob Kosiski
By Mark Woods
Omaha, Neb. (May 17, 1970) – Bob Kosiski of Omaha, starting from far back in the field, won the stock car feature Sunday evening at Sunset Speedway before a season opening crowd of 4,000.
The 36-year-old king of late model racing brought his 1969 Chevelle from its 15th starting position in the field of 16 to roar into the lead on the 17th circuit on the newly remodeled half-mile dirt oval.
Kosiski came on strong midway through the chase to take the lead from Rex Baller of Oakland, Iowa, and Don Christensen of Harlan, Iowa.
Jim Wyman of Fremont, driving a 1968 Ford Torino, was the sole survivor of a nose-to-tail battle among three cars (Christensen, Bud Burdick, and John Beamon) for second place.
As Kosiski zoomed to the checkered flag, most of the crowd gave their hero a deafening cheer. He collected $500 for the victory and 500 points to become the current point leader. Kosiski also won at Whitehead Speedway on Saturday night in Nebraska City.
Phil Reeves of Omaha finished in front of Darwin turner of Omaha in the B-main.
Going down to the wire, Wyman won the 6-lap trophy dash over Kosiski by a half-a-car-length. Heat winners were Wyman, Kosiski, and Neil Holling of Omaha.
Twenty-nine cars showed with many other drivers still working on their cars.
Bill Wrich of Kennard, the 1969 season champion, will have his ’69 Chevelle ready for Memorial Day Weekend. Dick Brosseau will have his ’69 Dodge Charger ready next Sunday night.
As for the new track improvements, everyone was impressed with the emphasis on safety.
“It’s almost like daylight,” Kosiski said, referring to the new lighting system installed.
Results –
Heat #1 – Jim Wyman, Fremont
Heat #2 – Bob Kosiski, Omaha
Heat #3 – Neil Holling, Omaha
Trophy dash – Jim Wyman
Speed dash – Rex Baller, Oakland, Iowa
B-main – Phil Reeves, Omaha
Feature –
1. Bob Kosiski
2. Jim Wyman
3. Don Christensen, Harlan, Iowa
4. Bud Burdick, Omaha
5. John Beaman, Omaha
6. Rex Baller
7. Paul Zdan, Omaha
8. Jack Golder, Hooper
9. Bill Martin, Council Bluffs, Iowa
10.Neil Holling
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