Harold Mueller won the Late Model Invitational at Tri-State Speedway in Superior.
It was Mueller’s fourth win in six years of the prestigious event. He receives
his trophy from Miss Speedway, Angie Benjamin. – Scott Christman Collection
Superior, Wis. (July 6, 1973) – Harold Mueller of Eau Claire drove his 1973 Chevy Laguna to the top spot of the biggest late model feature of the season Friday night at Tri-State Speedway.
A crowd of over 2,500 were on hand to see Mueller win his fourth Late Model Invitational in six years. His previous wins had come in 1968, 1970, and 1971. The tall fellow was all smiles as he received his trophy from Miss Speedway, Angie Benjamin.
Tom Nesbitt of Thunder Bay, Ont., finished second in his 1972 Chevy Nova while Dave Bjorge of Austin, Minn., crossed the finish line right behind Nesbitt piloting a 1972 Monte Carlo.
Among those unable to finish the 40-lap main event were Phil Prusak, Bob Root, John Aase, Andy Riordan, Red Steffen, and Jerry Amundson.
Roger Guldan of Marshfield won the 15-lap semi-main behind the wheel of his 1968 Chevelle.
Heat winners were Jim Eliason of Duluth, Minn., Dave Morgan of Rice Lake, Bjorge, and Lou Rigney of Thunder Bay, Ont.
Results –
1. Harold Mueller, Eau Claire
2. Tom Nesbitt, Thunder Bay, Ont.
3. Dave Bjorge, Austin, Minn.
4. Dave Morgan, Rice Lake
5. Jim Eliason, Duluth, Minn.
6. Dave Adams, Rice Lake
7. Leon Plank, Eau Claire
8. Joe Andrews, Fargo, N.D.
9. Lou Rigney, Thunder Bay, Ont.
10.Kenny Mann, St. Paul, Minn.
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