Friday, July 3, 2026

1968 – Grand Slam for Schattschneider at Webster City


Gene Schattschneider



Webster City, Iowa (July 3, 1968) – Gene Schattschneider of Algona made a shambles of the competition on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds’ half-mile oval Wednesday night.

The popular veteran recorded fast time in qualifying, snagged the trophy dash, won his heat, then climaxed his stellar performance with a triumph in the 20-lap feature.

Del Stokke of Ames finished second to Schattschneider in the feature.

Heat winners were Danny Rueth of Ames, Schattschneider, and Dick Simpson of Algona.


Results –
 

1. Gene Schattschneider, Algona
2. Del Stokke, Ames
3. Earl Tice, Ames
4. Bill Holder, Ames
5. Lyle Platter, Boone
6. Larry McGee
7. Dick Simpson, Algona
8. Ray Busch, Ogden


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