Thursday, October 15, 2026

No-Box Racers Shine at Rosalee Noble Memorial Race

Wood, Tewell, Long, and Isley captured wins at the Wasting Fuel Promotions Rosalee Noble Memorial Race at Coles County Dragway.

CHARLESTON, IL- Wasting Fuel Promotions held their first-ever event, the Rosalee Noble Memorial Race, from May 29- June 1, 2025, at Coles County Dragway. The event featured three days of bracket racing, including a $4,000-to-win 64-Car Shootout on Friday, a $10,000 Main Event on Saturday, $5,000 race on Sunday, and No-Box bonuses. Additionally, a Saturday night Duck Race gave competitors another shot at victory.

See full event results below!

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Friday Results

$4K 64-Car Shootout

Corey Wood claimed the $4,000-to-win 64-Car Shootout on Friday night, taking the win over Mark Hopper.

Corey Wood, Friday 64-Car Shootout Winner
Mark Hopper, Friday 64-Car Shootout Runner-up

Saturday Results

$10K Main Event

Austin Tewell captured the $10,000 Saturday main event win, defeating Eric Willenborg in the final round. He also claimed the No Box Bonus win, with Brad Talbert finishing as the No Box runner-up.

Jerry Burdess was the lone semi-finalist.

Austin Tewell, Saturday $10K Main Event Winner
Eric Willenborg, Saturday $10K Main Event Runner-up

Duck Race

Bubba Long picked up the Saturday night Duck Race win over Chad Isley.

Bubba Long, Duck Race Winner

Sunday Results

$5K

Chad Isley claimed the Sunday $5,000 win over Brian Mileham. He also earned the No Box Bonus and received a Footbrake bonus provided by Ron Hill. The No Box class runner-up was Adam Phillips.

Jack Nolan was the semi-finalist.

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Chad Isley, Sunday $5K Runner-up
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Brian Mileham, Sunday $5K Runner-up

Special Awards

Nick Agresta “Do a Wheelie” Award

The Nick Agresta “Do a Wheelie” Award presented by VP Racing winner was Bill Bosler. Nick was on the property and chose the winner himself as well as presented the award.

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Bill Bosler, Nick Agresta “Do a Wheelie” Award Winner

O’Reilly Best Appearing Car

The O’Reilly Best Appearing Car award went to Hunter and Scotty Davis’ 1933 Dodge Roadster. The chassis was built by Advanced Chassis out of Ohio and painted by the Martin Brothers on the television show Iron Resurrection. The award was selected by Terry and his grandchildren.

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Hunter and Scotty Davis, O’Reilly Best Appearing Car Award Winner

Most Wasted Fuel Award

The ‘Most Wasted Fuel’ award, presented by VP Racing Fuels, went to Josh Pickett. He received 25 gallons of VP fuel along with a commemorative plaque.

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Josh Pickett, Most Wasted Fuel Award Winner

Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists at the Wasting Fuel Promotions Rosalee Noble Memorial Race at Coles County Dragway.

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