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Oberg Motorsports Runs Out Front
Eagle River, WI (June 27, 2007) – Mike Oberg came to his home track
in Crandon, looking to continue his streak on podium finishes. The
first two rounds saw the #80 AMSOIL Kumho Tire Chevrolet Silverado
finish second and third, now the team was gunning for a win.
Round Three
The start saw Mike grab the holeshot, with fellow AMSOIL Super Team
member, Dan Vandenhuvel in second, and Scott Taylor in third. The
next nine laps saw Mike apply the Pro Power horsepower to the Kumho
Tires as the #80 brought home the win.
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“The truck was just flawless,” commented Mike Oberg. ”We grabbed the
holeshot and stayed in the clean air the entire time. I saw Dan and
Scott battling it out behind me, but this truck was perfect. AMSOIL
kept everything running cool and strong. My team really gave me a
great ride today.”
Round Four
The start saw Mike come out of Turn One in third place behind #99
Probst and #8 Taylor. As the top two battled for the lead, Mike kept
his AMSOIL Chevy within striking distance. On lap three, Probst
grabbed the lead with Mike right on his bumper. The top two trucks
stayed glued to each all the way to the finish.
At the flag it was Probst 1st, Mike Oberg 2nd, and Vandenhuvel 3rd.
“Kevin and I had good battle today, we raced clean, the AMSOIL kept
us running cool, the Kumhos keep us headed for the front, and the
Fox Shox keep the truck handling great,” remarked Mike Oberg.
Forest County Potawatomi Chairman’s Cup
This unique event pits the fastest two-drive trucks against the
fastest four-wheel drive trucks in WSORR competition. The two-drive
trucks get about a quarter mile head start for the big money 10-lap
sprint.
The start saw #99 Probst, #8 Taylor and #80 Mike Oberg battle for
the top spot. By the third lap, the #80 AMSOIL Kumho Tire Chevrolet
Silverado went into the lead. Now the race really got exciting.
Could the top 4x4 trucks slice through the field and catch Mike?
First, fellow AMSOIL Kumho Super Team member, #7 Scott Douglas was
on his heels, but slowed due to mechanical woes. Then #17 Renezeder
made the charge to challenge Mike. The final two laps saw Renezeder
right on Mike’s bumper. Then with only two corners until the finish,
Renezeder made an inside move and cleanly passed for the lead.
At the finish it was Carl Renezeder – first, Mike Oberg – second,
and Kent Brascho - third.
Since Mike was the highest finishing two-wheel drive truck, he came
home with second place money as well as a bonus for the first
finishing two-wheel drive truck.
Afterward and elated Mike Oberg commented, “We almost had’em. I knew
Carl was back there, but he got a good bite coming out of that
corner, and that was it. Once again my crew gave me a great truck to
drive. Thanks to all my sponsors, AMSOIL Kumho Tires, American
Racing, Lund and everyone else. J & H builds an awesome
transmission, the Pro Power engine just keeps on pulling. First
two-wheel drive, and second only to Carl is pretty good. Thanks to
Forest County Potawatomi for getting behind the series and this
event. Can’t wait to get to Bark River.”
Currently Mike Oberg Leads the 2007 WSORR PRO-2WD points standings.
Oberg Motorsports would like to thank all their supporters:
AMSOIL, Kumho Tires, Ford Trucks, Alloy USA, Precision Gear, KC
Hilities, American Racing, Raceline Oil Pumps, Mastercraft Seats,
Stewart Warner, J & H Transmissions, Fox Shox, Lund International,
Ringers Gloves, Hawk Performance, Howe Performance, Phil’s Inc., Pro
Power Racing Engines, and Millwright Services.
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www.obergmotorsports.com
-Mike Reusche, marketing - MTG
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