We regret to report that the Teal Lake Radar Run committee will not longer be holding this event. Volunteers are needed if the Radar Runs are to be held again in Negaunee. If you are interested in helping out with a future event, please contact Dale Freeman at 869-1062 or e-mail him.

The Negaunee Irontown Association thanks the committee for their incredible work growing this event over the years, helping to bring business into the City of Negaunee!

Check out the Radar Runs via this video

Event Details

The Teal Lake Radar Run committee puts on this snowmobile event each year in conjunction with the Heikki Lunta Winterfest.

2008 Radar Run Information

This year's event will be held on January 11 and 12, 2008. Pre-registration and a bonfire will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. on Teal Lake in Negaunee on Friday. Registration takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, with racing from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the awards banquet at Pasquali's at 6:00 p.m.

Race officials hope to offer both ice and snow tracks next year, weather permitting, and have a longer track to accommodate faster sleds--some reaching speeds of up to 160 mph.

Please note that all snowmobiles will be required to have a tether on their sled this year. Volunteers are needed for track maintenance, pre-registration and race day activities. Please call Joe at (906)228-4200 for details.

NOTE SPECIFIC ADDED RULES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Any sled with nitrous hooked up or unhooked will be considered modified
2. Any sled with an aftermarket electronic fuel metering system will be considered improved

2008 Results

The 2007 King of the Lake was Mike Schmidt of Outlaw Racing

Stock non-traction 500

First--James Murphy,  67.2 mph

Second-- Julie Thompson, 59.2 mph

Stock non-traction  600

First--Kevin Smith, 72.3 mph

Second--David Heard, 71.0 mph

Third--John Robinson III, 61.9 mph

Stock non traction 700

First--Sean Lalke, 63.8 mph

Stock non traction open

First--Cory Smith, 53.4 mph

Four-stroke open

First--Thomas Quandt, 125.1 mph

Second--Jack Hendricks, 87.8 mph

Four-stroke non traction

First--Jack Hendricks, 75.7 mph

Second--John Robinson, 62.6 mph

Stock 0-570 fan

First--Tim Grouleau, 72.6 mph

Stock 500

First--Patty Olson, 100.2 mph

Second--Go Fast Racing, 96.0 mph

Third--Mark Jenson, 95.8 mph

Stock 600

First--Jesse Doberstein, 103.1 mph

Second--Ray Keskimaki, 96.8 mph

Third--Wendy Freeman, 94.2 mph

Stock 700

First--Patty Olson, 112.7 mph

Second--Go Fast Racing, 106.9 mph

Third--Dean Tilque, 97.4 mph

Stock 800

First--Andy Pelkola, 95.3 mph

Second--Derek Gauthier, 94.0 mph

Stock 900

First--Josh Myers-Freeman, 98.0 mph

Stock 1000

First--Patty Olson, 115.1 mph

Second--Go Fast Racing, 113.1 mph

Third--Ken Nolan, 103.7 mph

Improved 500

First--Mark Jenson, 93.7 mph

Second--Todd Johnson, 92.5 mph

Third--Justin Myers-Freeman, 85.3 mph

Improved 600

First--Kris Doberstein, 108.4 mph

Second--Merle Karr, 103.2 mph

Third--Ray Keskamaki, 96.9 mph

Improved 700

First--Al Doberstein, 117.9 mph

Second--Josh Myers-Freeman, 99.0 mph

Third--Tom Hodges, 97.8 mph

Improved 800

First--Tom Rzanca, 103.3 mph

Second--Josh Ball, 101.5 mph

Third--Chris Young, 99.4 mph

Improved 900

First--Andy Pelkola, 110.8 mph

Second--Ken Nolan, 105.5 mph

Improved 1000

First--Doyle Swift, 128.0 mph

Second--Carl Miller, 105.9 mph

Third--Roger Shifer, 91.4 mph

Women's class 0-600

First--Go fast racing, 104.5 mph

Second--Wendy Freeman, 95.2 mph

Third--Erin Coron-Freeman, 85.0 mph

Modified 500

First--Matt Lacrosse, 102.8 mph

Second--Todd Johnson, 92.4 mph

Third--Tom Rzanca, 90.4 mph

Modified 600

First--Triple Threat racing, 118.0 mph

Second--Matt LaCrosse, 101.8 mph

Third--Aaron  Latvala, 90.0 mph

Modified 700

First--Triple Threat racing, 119.2 mph

Second--Doug Young, 100.3 mph

Third--Chris Young, 99.9 mph

Modified 800

First--Shane Buckbee, 128.4 mph

Second--Nathan Latesky, 100.0 mph

Third--Tom Rzanca, 95.3 mph

Modified 900

First--Ryan Pizziola, 130.8 mph

Second--Andy Pelkola, 111.3 mph

Third--John Aarvon, 92.4 mph

Modified 1000

First--Shane Buckbee, 143.1 mph

Second--Dale Freeman, 130.7 mph

Third--Doug Perry, 128.3 mph

Open Modified

First--Mike Schmidt, 157.6 mph

Second--Jack Hendricks, 148.0 mph

Third--Ryan Pizziola, 128.2 mph