Wisconsin Dells WI-The Gandrud Performance Parts NASCAR Late Models delivered 50 grueling laps of short-track action during the Ron Meister Memorial 50 Saturday night at Dells Raceway Park.
Race Action & Highlights
Early Battles: Jesse Bernhagen grabbed the early lead in the evening’s main event, pacing the field for the first 20 circuits. Elroy’s Andrew Borntreger then muscled his way to the front, taking over the top spot.
Lichtfeld's Charge: Borntreger’s time out front was cut short as four-time defending champion Mike Lichtfeld carved his way forward from a row 4 starting spot (7th) to claim the lead with 20 laps remaining.
Closing Laps: Lichtfeld checked out from the field until a late-race caution bunched the pack back up on his rear bumper. Handling the ensuing restart with veteran precision, Lichtfeld drove away virtually unchallenged to capture the checkers and the $1500.00 Top Prize.
"We needed this," Lichtfeld said in victory lane regarding the tight championship points battle. "We came into tonight with a football mentality. Four races left so we’re in the 4th, so it’s time to go."
Podium & Results Summary
Lichtfeld was followed across the line by Andrew Borntreger, Jesse Bernhagen, Michael Guderski, and Brady Bill.
Fast Qualifier: Mike Lichtfeld (14.165 seconds)
Diamond Racing Wheels Fast Dash Winner: Michael Guderski
Heat Race Winner: Garrett Scott
Championship Outlook
With only 3 races remaining, the championship race for the Gandrud Performance NASCAR Late Models is razor-thin. Nick Nolden holds a slim 8-point lead over Mike Lichtfeld heading into next week's Walbeck Classic, which features Double Features for the class.
Results for 8/15/2026 at Dells Raceway Park - Wisconsin Dells, WI
NASCAR Regional Gandrud Performance Late Models
A Feature 50 Laps | 00:21:10.454 | Ron Meister Memorial
44L-Mike Lichtfeld[7]; 2. 15A-Andrew Borntreger[4]; 3. 28J-Jesse Bernhagen[2]; 4. 90G-Michael Guderski[5]; 5. 70B-Brady Bill[9]; 6. 67N-Nick Nolden[8]; 7. 50S-Hunter Stenson[1]; 8. 51B-Rose Borntreger[6]; 9. 52H-Cole Howard[3]; 10. 25H-Alex Hartwig[10]; 11. 3S-Riley Smith[13]; 12. 3M*-Max Larson[11]; 13. 32L-Steve Lichtfeld[12]; 14. 7W-Brett Wachowiacz[14]; 15. 35S-Garrett Scott[15]
Dash 6 Laps | Diamond Racing Wheels
90G-Michael Guderski[2]; 2. 25H-Alex Hartwig[1]; 3. 67N-Nick Nolden[3]; 4. 70B-Brady Bill[5]; 5. 44L-Mike Lichtfeld[6]; 6. 51B-Rose Borntreger[4]
Heat 1 8 Laps | Gandrud Performance Parts
35S-Garrett Scott[1]; 2. 3S-Riley Smith[3]; 3. 32L-Steve Lichtfeld[4]; 4. 7W-Brett Wachowiacz[2]; 5. 15A-Andrew Borntreger[9]; 6. 52H-Cole Howard[8]; 7. 3M*-Max Larson[5]; 8. 28J-Jesse Bernhagen[7]; 9. 50S-Hunter Stenson[6]
Qualifying 3 Laps | Gandrud Performance Parts
44L-Mike Lichtfeld[5]; 2. 70B-Brady Bill[10]; 3. 51B-Rose Borntreger[7]; 4. 67N-Nick Nolden[9]; 5. 90G-Michael Guderski[11]; 6. 25H-Alex Hartwig[1]; 7. 15A-Andrew Borntreger[15]; 8. 52H-Cole Howard[8]; 9. 28J-Jesse Bernhagen[2]; 10. 50S-Hunter Stenson[6]; 11. 3M*-Max Larson[12]; 12. 32L-Steve Lichtfeld[3]; 13. 3S-Riley Smith[13]; 14. 7W-Brett Wachowiacz[14]; 15. 35S-Garrett Scott[4]