Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1987 - Hewitt Wins Plymouth Winged Sprint Series Opener

 

Jack Hewitt drove to victory in the Wisconsin Winged Open Sprint Series feature at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. Ray Toft makes the trophy presentation.  – Dave Jensen Photo



Plymouth, Wis. (July 14, 1987) – Jack Hewitt outran Rick Ungar to win the 30-lap feature in the opener of the two-program Winged Open Sprint Series Tuesday night at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds.

Hewitt caught polesitter Ungar midway through the event to gain the lead as the two came upon lapped traffic. Hewitt pulled out a straightaway lead which he held to the wire to highlight the first sprint program ever held at the track.

Ungar settled for runner-up honors followed by Craig Keel, Dave Hanna, and Bobby Allen, who set a new track record of 12.29 seconds in qualifying.


Results –


1. Jack Hewitt, Troy, Ohio
2. Rick Ungar, Indianapolis
3. Craig Keel, Weedsport, N.Y.
4. Dave Hanna, Grayslake, Ill.
5. Bobby Allen, Hanover, Penn.
6. Kelly Kinser, Bloomington, Ind.
7. Steve Perry, Dallas, Tex.
8. Rick Ferkel, Tiffin, Ohio
9. Jim Moughan, Springfield, Ill.
10.Darrell Dodd, Waukegan, Ill.


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