FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. (September 8, 2025) – Football legend Vince Lombardi once said, “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” Those words rang true for Brandon Davis and the USRA Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series presented by Real Racing Wheels during the season-ending North Star Nationals at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, WI.

After a challenging incident on night one, which narrowed the points gap between Davis and Jacob Bleess to just 18 points, Davis proved his championship mettle by closing out a stellar 2025 season on Saturday night.

Not to be forgotten, “Smoke” Joe Chisholm once again brought out the weekend’s broom, claiming his second consecutive 30-lap Wehr’s Machine A-Main victory — just as he did the night before. On Saturday, it was Josh Angst who led the field to green. However, Chisholm quickly made his move in turns one and two, sweeping past the “Candy Man.” He then took the lead off turn two and down the back stretch, looking to run away with the win. Angst kept him honest in traffic late, but Chisholm ultimately secured another $2,000 payday.

While Chisholm celebrated his second straight win, all eyes were on the championship battle between Davis and Bleess. Bleess started the A-Main in sixth but unexpectedly dropped back to as low as ninth by the end of lap five. Finding his rhythm on the top side of the track, Bleess made his way back through the field and was in the top five by mid-race.

Meanwhile, Davis faced his own challenges. Early on, he tried to challenge Angst for second place but was unsuccessful. Later, he had to fend off Jim Chisholm for the final podium spot. Jim Chisholm applied pressure on Davis' No. 50 machine multiple times in the final 15 laps, and with previous contact between Jim and Brandon the night before, the tension was palpable in the championship showdown.

In the end, Davis held on for third place, while Bleess stalled and finished fifth, securing the championship by 25 points.

As Joe and Brandon celebrated in victory lane, Harley Dais quietly wrapped up a strong rookie campaign in the modifieds. With eleven A-feature starts, Dais earned six top-ten finishes, two top-five results, and a near-win at Fairmount Raceway. His performance earned him the inaugural NLMS Rookie of the Year award.

As we wrap up our Inaugural 2025 season and begin to prepare for 2026, you can follow along with all things USRA Northern Lights Modified Series on social media or visit our website at www.northernlightsmodifiedseries.com.

Results for 9/6/2025 at Mississippi Thunder Speedway - Fountain City, WI

Wehrs Machine A Feature (30 laps): 1. Joe Chisholm 2. Josh Angst 3. Brandon Davis 4. Jim Chisholm 5. Jacob Bleess 6. Matt Leer 7. Parker Hale 8. Nick Murgic 9. Zach Brom 10. Lucas Schott 11. Keith Foss 12. Joe Horgdal 13. Darrell Nelson 14. Harley Dais 15. Alex Williamson 16. Landon Volkman 17. Steve Lavasseur 18. Joe Ludemann 19. Taylor Ausrud 20. Blake Arndt 21. Taton Hansen 22. Brandon Duellman 23. Dave Schoenberger 24. Jake Timm

Real Racing Wheels B Feature (12 laps): 1. Alex Williamson 2. Harley Dais 3. Dave Schoenberger 4. Blake Arndt 5. Avery Alms 6. Parker Foster 7. Cole Bennerotte 8. John Doelle 9. Darwin Karau 10. Kylie Kath 11. Ben Nading 12. Rodney Sanders 13. Shaun Walski

S&S Fishing & Rental Heat 1 (8 laps): 1. Joe Chisholm 2. Matt Leer 3. Steve Lavasseur 4. Joe Horgdal 5. Joe Ludemann 6. Shaun Walski 7. Avery Alms 8. Kylie Kath

Rick Beebe Heating & Air-Conditioning Heat 2 (8 laps): 1. Brandon Davis 2. Jim Chisholm 3. Parker Hale 4. Taylor Ausrud 5. Darrell Nelson 6. Alex Williamson 7. Brad Waits 8. Harley Dais

Kevko Racing Heat 3 (8 laps): 1. Josh Angst 2. Jacob Bleess 3. Jake Timm 4. Keith Foss 5. Taton Hansen 6. Dave Schoenberger 7. Parker Foster 8. Cole Bennerotte 9. Rodney Sanders

Bryke Racing Heat 4 (8 laps): 1. Lucas Schott 2. Zach Brom 3. Nick Murgic 4. Landon Volkman 5. Brandon Duellman 6. Ben Nading 7. Darwin Karau 8. John Doelle

Deatherage Opticians Qualifying 1 (Time Trial): 1. Joe Chisholm 2. Brandon Davis 3. Joe Horgdal 4. Parker Hale 5. Matt Leer 6. Jim Chisholm 7. Steve Lavasseur 8. Taylor Ausrud 9. Kylie Kath 10. Brad Waits 11. Shaun Walski 12. Harley Dais 13. Avery Alms 14. Darrell Nelson 15. Joe Ludemann 16. Alex Williamson

Deatherage Opticians Qualifying 2 (Time Trial): 1. Josh Angst 2. Nick Murgic 3. Rodney Sanders 4. Lucas Schott 5. Jake Timm 6. Zach Brom 7. Jacob Bleess 8. John Doelle 9. Keith Foss 10. Landon Volkman 11. Taton Hansen 12. Ben Nading 13. Cole Bennerotte 14. Brandon Duellman 15. Dave Schoenberger 16. Darwin Karau

The USRA Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series Presented by Real Racing Wheels would like to recognize and thank their 2025 season long partners.

Gold Partners - Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Day Motor Sports, Deatherage Opticians, Dylan Scott Entertainment, Hochatown Saloon, Kevko Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning, S&S Fishing and Rental, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products

Silver Partners - American Racer Tires, Bryke Racing, Buck Monson Photos, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Photos By Boyd, Scotty Dogg’s Hideout, Swift Springs, Victory Vault

Bronze Partners - Freight Logistics Inc., KS Engineering, Mars Race Cars, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, Service Plumbing of Wichita, Transmissions Unlimited, VP Racing Fuels, Zac's Sales and Service

2025 Point Funds (ARMS, HMT, NLMS)

1. $7,500

2. $4,500

3. $3,500

4. $3,000

5. $2,500

6. $2,400

7. $2,300

8. $2,200

9. $2,100

10. $2,000

*80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible*