Results

A-Main 01 -- 1. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 3. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 4. Ryan

Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 5. Ron Pope*, Mason City, Iowa; 6. Loren Pesicka Jr*, Burt, Iowa; 7. Gary Pesicka*, Burt, Iowa; 8.

Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 9. Dave Kuykendall, Mason City, Iowa; 10. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 11. Rich Lewerke,

Heat 01 -- 1. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 3. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 4. Loren

Pesicka Jr*, Burt, Iowa; 5. Stacy Mills, Webb, Iowa; 6. Dave Kuykendall, Mason City, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 2. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 3. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 4. Alex Yohn,

A-Main 01 -- 1. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 2. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 4. Chad

Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 5. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 6. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 7. Dave Wickman*,

Emmetsburg, Iowa; 8. J.R. Clark, Belmond, Iowa; 9. Chris Webb*, McCallsburg, Iowa; 10. Randy Doran, Garner, Iowa;

Heat 01 -- 1. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 2. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 4. J.R.

Clark, Belmond, Iowa; 5. Dave Wickman*, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 6. Todd Hildman, Algona, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 2. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 4. Chris

A-Main 01 -- 1. Nate Chodur, Lake Mills, Iowa; 2. Jamie Anderson, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Geoff Olson*, Sioux City, Iowa;

4. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Mick King*, Odebolt, Iowa; 6. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 7. Brett Meyer, Lytton,

Iowa; 8. Levi Nielsen*, Mason City, Iowa; 9. Brandon Leeman*, Roland, Iowa; 10. Matthew Looft*, Swea City, Iowa; 11.

Scott Bauer*, Riceville, Iowa; 12. Corey Sporaa, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 13. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 14. Tracy

Johnson*, Lake Preston, S.D.; 15. Tyler Johnson*, Tea, S.D.; 16. Troy Gochanaour*, Armstrong, Iowa; 17. Kyle

Steuber*, Fairmont, Minn.; 18. Todd Hanson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 19. Jimmy May*, DeSoto, Iowa; 20. Andy Tiernan*,

Woodward, Iowa; 21. Josh Ruby*, Lakota, Iowa; 22. Dan Van Bruggen*, Hospers, Iowa; 23. Dan Hanselman, Algona,

Iowa; 24. Bruce Wickman*, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 25. Mike Carlson, Algona, Iowa; 26. Austin Lucas*, Ames, Iowa.

B-Main 01 -- 1. Brandon Leeman*, Roland, Iowa; 2. Bruce Wickman*, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 3. Chad Palmer, Renwick,

Iowa; 4. Scott Bauer*, Riceville, Iowa; 5. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 6. Jeff Brunssen*, LeMars, Iowa; 7. Ken

Odegaard*, Welcome, Minn.; 8. Greg Simmons, Clarion, Iowa; 9. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 10. Logan

Brown*, Meservey, Iowa; 11. Craig Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 12. Jeramie Faber, Burt, Iowa; 13. Dalton Dingman*,

Grimes, Iowa; 14. Devin Fish, Corwith, Iowa; 15. Tim Love*, Kelley, Iowa; 16. Kyle Brown*, Kellogg, Iowa; 17. Paul

Underwood*, Ottumwa, Iowa; 18. Matt Lettow*, Roland, IA.; 19. Jeremie Gibbs*, Sioux City, Iowa; 20. Jeremy LaPlant*,

Waterloo, Iowa; 21. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 22. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 23. Mark Sathoff*, Dolliver, Iowa;

B-Main 02 -- 1. Todd Hanson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Austin Lucas*, Ames, Iowa; 3. Tyler Johnson*, Tea, S.D.; 4. Corey

Sporaa, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 5. Troy Gochanaour*, Armstrong, Iowa; 6. Wade Wenzel*, New Richland, Minn.; 7. Kyle

Steuber*, Fairmont, Minn.; 8. Tracy Johnson*, Lake Preston, S.D.; 9. Josh May*, DeSoto, Iowa; 10. Nick Dieter*,

Brewster, Minn.; 11. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 12. Jayme Duinink*, Pella, Iowa; 13. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa; 14.

John Simpson*, West Bend, Iowa; 15. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 16. Lucas Parsons*, Swea City, Iowa; 17. Brian

Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 18. Kyle Schattschneider, Algona, Iowa; 19. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 20. Mike Grooms*,

Bloomfield, Iowa; 21. John Duncan, Renwick, Iowa; 22. Jeremy Schaufenbuel*, New Hampton, Iowa; 23. Doug Cook,

Heat 01 -- 1. Levi Nielsen*, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Josh Ruby*, Lakota, Iowa; 3. Kyle Brown*, Kellogg, Iowa; 4. Mike

Grooms*, Bloomfield, Iowa; 5. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 6. Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 7. Greg Simmons, Clarion,

Heat 02 -- 1. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Mike Carlson, Algona, Iowa; 3. Tyler Johnson*, Tea, S.D.; 4. Travis

Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 5. Wade Wenzel*, New Richland, Minn.; 6. Craig Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 7. Jeremy

Schaufenbuel*, New Hampton, Iowa; 8. Jeramie Faber, Burt, Iowa; 9. Logan Brown*, Meservey, Iowa.

Heat 03 -- 1. Geoff Olson*, Sioux City, Iowa; 2. Andy Tiernan*, Woodward, Iowa; 3. Brandon Leeman*, Roland, Iowa; 4.

Doug Cook, Whittemore, Iowa; 5. Scott Bauer*, Riceville, Iowa; 6. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 7. Thomas Buns,

Heat 04 -- 1. Nate Chodur, Lake Mills, Iowa; 2. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 3. Todd Hanson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 4. Jeff

Brunssen*, LeMars, Iowa; 5. Nick Dieter*, Brewster, Minn.; 6. Jeremie Gibbs*, Sioux City, Iowa; 7. Jesse Hoeft, Forest

Heat 05 -- 1. Brett Meyer, Lytton, Iowa; 2. Mick King*, Odebolt, Iowa; 3. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 4. John Simpson*,

West Bend, Iowa; 5. Mark Sathoff*, Dolliver, Iowa; 6. Kyle Schattschneider, Algona, Iowa; 7. Dalton Dingman*, Grimes,

Heat 06 -- 1. Matthew Looft*, Swea City, Iowa; 2. Jimmy May*, DeSoto, Iowa; 3. Troy Gochanaour*, Armstrong, Iowa; 4.

Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 5. Austin Lucas*, Ames, Iowa; 6. Tim Love*, Kelley, Iowa; 7. Lucas Parsons*, Swea City,

Heat 07 -- 1. Jamie Anderson, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Dan Van Bruggen*, Hospers, Iowa; 3. Bruce Wickman*,

Emmetsburg, Iowa; 4. Tracy Johnson*, Lake Preston, S.D.; 5. Matt Lettow*, Roland, IA.; 6. Brandon Ostwald, Algona,

A-Main 01 -- 1. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 2. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 3. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 4. Dan Stromer,

Klemme, Iowa; 5. Tim Sidles, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 6. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 7. Kyle Ricke, Algona, Iowa; 8. Randy

Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 9. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 10. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 11. Kurt Fothergill*, Fenton,

Iowa; 12. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 13. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa; 14. Ben Kraus, Garner, Iowa; 15. Jonathan

Heat 01 -- 1. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa; 2. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 3. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 4. Kurt

Fothergill*, Fenton, Iowa; 5. Kyle Ricke, Algona, Iowa; 6. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 7. Chris Monson, Clear Lake,

Heat 02 -- 1. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 2. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 3. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 4. Dan Stromer,

Klemme, Iowa; 5. Tim Sidles, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 6. Ben Kraus, Garner, Iowa; 7. Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 8.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 2. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 3. Rob Hughes, Humboldt, Iowa; 4. Alex

Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 5. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 6. Dustin Brown, Thornton, Iowa; 7. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City,

Iowa; 8. Dave Kuykendall, Mason City, Iowa; 9. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 10. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Dave Kuykendall, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 3. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 4.

Heat 02 -- 1. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 2. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 3. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 4. Jeff

A-Main 01 -- 1. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 3. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 4. Jeff

Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 5. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa; 6. Kevin Paca, Britt, Iowa; 7. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 8. Brian

Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 9. J.R. Clark, Belmond, Iowa; 10. Todd Hildman, Algona, Iowa; 11. Wayne Curry, LuVerne,

Heat 01 -- 1. Kevin Paca, Britt, Iowa; 2. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 3. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 4. Kevin

Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa; 6. Todd Hildman, Algona, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 2. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 3. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 4. J.R. Clark,

A-Main 01 -- 1. Nate Chodur, Lake Mills, Iowa; 2. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 3. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa;

4. Jamie Anderson, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 6. Todd Hanson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 7. Mike

Carlson, Algona, Iowa; 8. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 9. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 10. Corey Klouse, Mason

City, Iowa; 11. Devin Fish, Corwith, Iowa; 12. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa; 13. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 14. Brian

Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 15. Logan Brown **, Meservey, Iowa; 16. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 17. Corey Sporaa,

Eagle Grove, Iowa; 18. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 19. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 2. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 3. Logan Brown **, Meservey,

Iowa; 4. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 5. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 6. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa; 7. Devin

Heat 02 -- 1. Jamie Anderson, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Shane Swanson, Forest City,

Iowa; 4. Mike Carlson, Algona, Iowa; 5. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 6. Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa.

Heat 03 -- 1. Corey Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Todd Hanson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 4.

Nate Chodur, Lake Mills, Iowa; 5. Corey Sporaa, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 6. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 2. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa; 4.

Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 5. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 6. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 7. Matt Ring, Clarion,

Iowa; 8. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 9. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 10. Bradley Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa; 11. Dan

Heat 01 -- 1. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 2. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 3. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 4. Randy

Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 5. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 6. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa; 2. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 3. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 4. Chris

Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 5. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 6. Bradley Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Peg Lewis Heather Pesicka, Cylinder, Iowa; 2. Cody Knecht John Wiemann, Algona, Iowa; 3. Joe Schmit

Heat 01 -- 1. Cody Knecht John Wiemann, Algona, Iowa; 2. Peg Lewis Heather Pesicka, Cylinder, Iowa; 3. Joe Schmit

In the wake of the Firecracker Special, fans and drivers alike made it to the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway on Friday night. After a 5-lap Cruiser class win by Peg Lewis and Heather Pesicka, the Extreme Embroidery Hobby Stocks made their way onto the track. Twelve cars were set to battle their way to victory in a 12-lap showdown. Nick Meyer led the way followed by Jonathon Trunkhill. By lap 2 Calvin Lange had cruised past Trunkhill on his way to pass Meyer in a daily double. After the first caution of the race for debris, Lange pulled away from the pack followed closely by Chad Gentz. In the end, Lange came away with the win followed by Gentz, Meyer, Chris Monson, and John Madson.

Ready to show off their goods, nineteen 360 Modifieds entered the track in turn 4. On the start, Travis Woodbeck ran out of real estate and found himself over the edge in turn one. George Gilliland maintained the top spot while Adam Ackerman made his way up to challenge for the lead. The first caution of the contest happened when Corey Spora hit the wall on the front stretch and found Kylan Poulson upside down on his car. After minutes of detangling the cars and patching the track, Gilliland continued to lead while Nate Chodur was on the move just three spots back. Making use of the high-side groove, Chodur took over the leader’s position on his way to a win. Ackerman came in second followed by Gilliland, Jamie Anderson, and Shane Swanson.

Eighteen laps was the distance for the IMCA Stock Cars. Jared Dirks used his starting position to jump into the lead followed by John Campbell. As the top two were making some room for themselves, the caution flag flew for Randy Doran. On the restart, Dirks and Campbell maintained their positions but felt the pressure from Kevin Opheim. A spin by Chad Palmer was all Opheim needed to zip right past the top two cars on his way to the winner’s circle. Dirks placed second followed by Campbell, Jeff Dolphin, and Ryan Hiscocks.

Last on tap were the JBS Auto Parts IMCA Modifieds. Dave Kuykendall was first to lead the pack followed by Jeff Feaster and Alex Yohn. On the backstretch, Feaster saw some daylight and took over the lead as Kuykendall bobbled his racer. Rich Lewerke also moved up into the second spot. The top two drivers pulled away from the rest of the field and raced wheel-to-wheel until the caution flag waved for Ryan Ruter as he met the wet infield. It didn’t take long for Jeremy Mills to prove that the high side was the promised land as he moved up quickly. Halfway through the race, Mills was contesting Feaster for the lead. With just 5 laps to go, Mills had created space for himself just as Feaster was off the pace. Mills pulled his Beshey Trucking racer to victory lane once again this season. Lewerke made his way through traffic to finish second followed by Rob Hughes, Yohn, and Scott Olson.

The 2^nd Annual Monson and Sons Trucking Firecracker B-Modified Special is scheduled for Thursday, July 3^rd. A regular night of racing will also resume with the JBS Auto Parts IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, and Extreme Embroidery Hobby Stocks. The rain date will be Friday, July 4^th. Pit gates open at 4:00pm as hot laps begin at 6:30pm with racing to follow.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 2. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 3. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 4. Jeff

Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 5. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 6. Randy Brands, Boyden, Iowa; 7. Clint Hatlestad,

Glencoe, Minn.; 8. JJ Wise, Manly, Iowa; 9. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 10. Rob Hughes, Humboldt, Iowa; 11. Alex

Hanson, Kensett, Iowa; 12. Rob Rose**, Center Point, Iowa; 13. Bob Simpson, Algona, Iowa; 14. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake,

Heat 01 -- 1. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Dave Kuykendall, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 4.

Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 5. Alex Hanson, Kensett, Iowa; 6. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 7. Randy Brands, Boyden,

Heat 02 -- 1. Rob Hughes, Humboldt, Iowa; 2. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 3. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 4. T.J.

Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 6. JJ Wise, Manly, Iowa; 7. Bob Simpson, Algona, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 2. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 3. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 4. Travis

Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 5. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 6. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 7. Cory Oftedahl, Whittemore,

Iowa; 8. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 9. Todd Hildman, Algona, Iowa; 10. Steve Inman, Mason City, Iowa; 11. Randy

Heat 01 -- 1. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Cory Oftedahl, Whittemore, Iowa; 3. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 4. Chad

Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 5. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 6. Todd Hildman, Algona, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Steve Inman, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 4. Brian

A-Main 01 -- 1. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 2. Nate Chodur, Lake Mills, Iowa; 3. Logan Brown **, Meservey, Iowa; 4. Travis

Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 5. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 6. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 7. Gerald Curry,

LuVerne, Iowa; 8. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 9. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 10. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 11.

Devin Fish, Corwith, Iowa; 12. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 13. Corey Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 14. Brian Soto,

Forest City, Iowa; 15. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 16. Corey Sporaa, Eagle Grove, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 2. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 3. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 4. Brandon

Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 5. Logan Brown **, Meservey, Iowa; 6. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Corey Sporaa, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 2. Corey Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Devin Fish, Corwith, Iowa; 4.

Heat 03 -- 1. Nate Chodur, Lake Mills, Iowa; 2. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 3. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 4.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 3. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 4. Roger

Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 5. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 6. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 7. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa;

8. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 9. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 10. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 2. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 3. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 4. Calvin

Heat 02 -- 1. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 4.

Pritchard Family Auto Stores was on hand to sponsor Friday night’s races at the Hancock County Speedway in Britt, Iowa. First on the racing oval were the Extreme Embroidery Hobby Stocks. It was a 12-lap start to finish race as Chris Monson won for the first time this season in a caution-free contest. Tony Smidt took home second followed by Randy Hadacek, Roger Haupt, Jr., and Matt Ring.

The 360 Modifieds were ready to strut their stuff in a 12-lap battle. In preparation for the upcoming special at the Britt speed plant, sixteen drivers were on hand to test the track. From the start, Corey Klouse took charge followed by Brandon Ostwald and Thomas Buns. In the first caution of the evening, Ostwald lost control of his racer in turn four. On the restart, Klouse was able to distance himself from Travis Woodbeck and Adam Ackerman. Turn four claimed yet another second-place car as Woodbeck got squirrelly collecting Shane Swanson. On the restart, the top three cars of Klouse, Ackerman, and Tad Reutzel pulled away from the pack. As turn four neared, Klouse got loose and collected Ackerman giving Reutzel a clear path to the front. After another caution brought the racers together, Reutzel was able to maintain his front position to the double-checkers. Nate Chodur came in second, Logan Brown was third, Woodbeck fourth, and George Gilliland rounded off the top five.

An 18-lap feature was up next for the IMCA Stock Cars. John Campbell jumped out to an early lead followed closely by Chad Palmer and Jeff Dolphin. In yet another caution-free race, Dolphin was able to use his driving technique and new tires to maneuver his way to the front. Once the Monson and Sons Trucking racer took the lead, there was no turning back. Dolphin crossed the finished line first followed by Palmer, Campbell, Travis Hoeft, and Jared Dirks.

Fifteen JBS Auto Parts IMCA Modifieds were set to dazzle the fans in the evening’s last competition. It was the Alex show from the start as Alex Hanson led the field followed closely by Alex Yohn. Things changed when Yohn met the fate of turn four collecting JJ Wise. The Ruter Farms racer driven by Ryan Ruter was waiting in the wings as he overtook the lead from Hanson on the restart. As Ruter pulled away in his Sidebiter Chasis, Rich Lewerke and Jeremy Mills made their way up to battle for the second spot. Halfway through the race, the drivers settled into position. Ruter continued to dominate as Mills secured the second spot. In the end, it was Ruter collecting his first win at the Speedway. In a post race interview, Ruter was all smiles. “I don’t pay attention to points standings. I just make sure week in and week out that the car is ready to go.” Ruter is a regular in Britt as well as Algona and Mason City. He plans on racing the night of the B-Modified special and Night of 1000 Stars at the Hancock County Speedway. Ruter will also be travelling to Knoxville for the Harris Clash.

On Friday, June 27^th, the races will be sponsored by Schroeder Racing Products, Iowa Falls, and Hideaway Restaurant, Kanawha. All classes will be included in the evening’s show followed by the mechanics race. The 2^nd Annual Monson and Sons Firecracker B-Modified Special is scheduled for Thursday, July 3^rd. The regular classes will also be racing for points—Extreme Embroidery Hobby Stocks, IMCA Stock Cars, and JBS Auto Parts IMCA Modifieds. Because of the special, there will not be races on Friday, July 4^th.

Racing action begins with hot laps at 7:00 and the races to follow. The 4/10 mile speedway is located southeast of Britt, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 3. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 4. Jeremy

Mills, Garner, Iowa; 5. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 6. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 7. Rob Hughes, Humboldt, Iowa; 8.

Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 9. Stacy Mills, Webb, Iowa; 10. Todd Stinehart, Waseca, Minn.; 11. Carey Umbarger,

Heat 01 -- 1. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 3. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 4. Scott

Olson, Williams, Iowa; 5. Alex Hanson, Kensett, Iowa; 6. Carey Umbarger, Garner, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 2. Rob Hughes, Humboldt, Iowa; 3. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 4. Stacy

Mills, Webb, Iowa; 5. Todd Stinehart, Waseca, Minn.; 6. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 3. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 4. Brian

Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 5. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 6. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 7. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa;

8. Steve Inman, Mason City, Iowa; 9. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 10. Kevin Paca, Britt, Iowa; 11. Todd Hildman, Algona,

Heat 01 -- 1. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 4. Chad

Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 5. Wade Nall, Corwith, Iowa; 6. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 7. Steve Inman, Mason City, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 2. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 3. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 4. Kevin

A-Main 01 -- 1. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove,

Iowa; 4. Jamie Anderson, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Corey Spora, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 6. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 7. George

Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 8. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 9. Corey Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 10. Brandon Ostwald,

Algona, Iowa; 11. Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 12. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 13. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa; 14.

Heat 01 -- 1. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Jamie Anderson, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove,

Iowa; 4. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 5. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa; 6. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 7. Kylan

Heat 02 -- 1. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 3. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 4. Corey

Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 6. Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 7. Corey Spora, Eagle

A-Main 01 -- 1. Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 3. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa; 4. Chris

Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 5. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 6. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 7. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa;

8. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 9. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 10. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 11. Chad Gentz,

Heat 01 -- 1. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 3. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 4. John Madson,

Britt, Iowa; 5. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa; 6. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 2. Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 3. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 4. Jonathan

Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 5. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 6. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. John Wiemann Ben Schultze, Algona, Iowa; 2. Peg Lewis Heather Pesicka, Cylinder, Iowa; 3. Kevin

Kinnetz Robert Kinnetz, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 4. Tim Sidles Ramon Sidles, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 5. Joe Schmit Schmit, Britt,

Heat 01 -- 1. Peg Lewis Heather Pesicka, Cylinder, Iowa; 2. John Wiemann Ben Schultze, Algona, Iowa; 3. Kevin Kinnetz

Robert Kinnetz, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 4. Tim Sidles Ramon Sidles, Emmetsburg, Iowa; 5. Joe Heyes Chris Heyes, Burt,

The drivers were hookin’ their Hoosiers at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway on a night sponsored by North Iowa Collision, Clear Lake, and McNeese Tire, Britt. Also on hand was the Dixie’s Chicks Relay for Life team for their annual golf ball drop. With 741 golf balls claimed, the team raised over $3000, their biggest amount ever. Before the main show began, fans watched as the golf balls were dropped. There were six golf balls in the hole, giving each winner a prize of $83. The winners were Tammy Lennox, Lisa Peterson, April Peterson, Red Follman, Karen Larsen, and Mo Clark. Sue Carlson, captain of the Relay team, would like to thank everyone for their contributions. Other events sponsored by the Team are: a bowling tournament in March at Sidetrack Lanes, Turkey Bowling at J&D Hob Nob, an Annual Golf Outing at Hillside Country Club in Wesley, and miscellaneous garage sales and bake sales. The Relay is next Friday night beginning at 6:00pm at the Garner-Hayfield track and lasts until early Saturday morning.

Back on the track, five cruiser cars made their way in front of the grandstands. John Wiemann and Ben Schultze, Algona, powered to the front of the pack for the 8 lap feature. Behind the leaders, Kevin Kinnetz and Robert Kinnetz battled Tim Sidles and Ramon Sidles for position. On the last lap, Peg Lewis and Heather Pesicka gave Wiemann and Schultze their only challenge of the race. In the end, Wiemann and Schultze prevailed for the victory followed by Lewis/Pesicka, Kinnetz/Kinnetz, and Sidles/Sidles.

Next up were the Extreme Embroidery Hobby Stocks. Twelve drivers made their way out of turn four in hopes of winning the 12-lap feature. Nick Meyer jumped out to a quick lead with Tony Smidt on his bumper. Behind the leaders, Stac Schroeder was making his way through the pack on the high side. It took just 6 laps for Schroeder to catch the leader and move in front. From then on, it was a one-man race as the drivers settled in single-file. Schroeder captured the trophy for the second time at the Britt speed plant. He was followed by Smidt, Meyer, Chris Monson, and Matt Ring.

The 360 B-Modifieds were ready to rumble in a 12 lap battle. Fans got a show right from the start as the drivers darted for the front position. Brandon Ostwald lead the field in the first two turns only to be passed by Travis Woodbeck by the end of the first lap. The drivers continued to shuffle until the top three drivers—Woodbeck, Jesse Hoeft, and Adam Ackerman—pulled away from the rest of the field. A slip up high by Woodbeck allowed Hoeft and Ackerman to pull away to do battle as the other drivers settled in their positions. With just two laps to go, Ackerman closed in on Hoeft. It was too little too late as Hoeft crossed the finish line first followed by Ackerman, Woodbeck, Jamie Anderson, and Corey Spora.

Thirteen IMCA Stock Cars were next on tap. Travis Hoeft used his front row starting position to move ahead of the field and pull away. The night’s first caution flag flew when Kevin Hoeft ran out of real estate on turn three and disappeared over the edge. Just as the drivers were getting back into their groove, Kevin Paca got squirrelly in turn three causing the drivers to scatter left and right. On the restart, Hoeft put the pedal to the metal and drove away from the pack. Behind him, John Campbell, Brian Blessington, and Jared Dirks went three-wide in the corners trying to claim the second spot. The third caution of the race gave powerhouses Jeff Dolphin and Kevin Opheim a chance at the lead. Hoeft continued to lead as Dolphin and Opheim battled for fourth. Halfway through the race, the battles continued as Hoeft tried to hold off Dirks and Opheim tried to hold off Dolphin. Dirks caught a case of the loosy goosys which allowed Hoeft to pull away with the victory. Dirks crossed the line second with Opheim, Blessington, and Campbell close behind.

The last race of the evening featured twelve JBS Auto Parts IMCA Modifieds. T.J. Stalker and Alex Yohn battled in the front as Ryan Ruter maneuvered his way up to third. Rich Lewerke slid under Rob Hughes for the fourth position. Four local powerhouses made it to the front to battle. Stalker led the way followed by Lewerke, Ruter, and Jeremy Mills. Halfway through the race, Stalker widened his lead to half a straightaway over Lewerke. With just two laps to go, Ruter had made his way to the second spot and up on Stalker’s bumper. The double checkers waved before Ruter could get past Stalker. This was Stalker’s first win of the season at Hancock County Speedway. Ruter came in second followed by Lewerke, J. Mills, and Alex Yohn.

Join John Pletcher and Darlene Weber for more exciting racing action next Friday. Pritchard Family Auto Stores will be the night’s sponsor while Kim Schleuger Trucking and Bob Roth Trucking will be giving away two kids bikes. Parents don’t forget about the weekly drawing for the Kid Fan of the Week.

Racing action begins with hot laps at 7:00 and the races to follow. The 4/10 mile speedway is located southeast of Britt, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 2. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 3. Stacy Mills, Webb, Iowa; 4. Keith

Schmitz, Swaledale, Iowa; 5. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 6. Rob Hughes, Humboldt, Iowa; 7. Dave Kuykendall, Mason

City, Iowa; 8. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 9. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 10. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 11. Patrick

Graham, Ames, Iowa; 12. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 13. Carey Umbarger, Garner, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Rob Hughes, Humboldt, Iowa; 2. Keith Schmitz, Swaledale, Iowa; 3. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 4. Clint

Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 5. Dave Kuykendall, Mason City, Iowa; 6. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 7. Carey Umbarger,

Heat 02 -- 1. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 2. Stacy Mills, Webb, Iowa; 3. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 4. T.J. Stalker,

Mason City, Iowa; 5. Patrick Graham, Ames, Iowa; 6. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 2. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa; 3. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 4. John

Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 5. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 6. Kevin Hoeft, Garner, Iowa; 7. Brian Blessington, Breda,

Iowa; 8. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 9. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 10. Kevin Paca, Britt, Iowa; 11. Steve Inman, Mason

City, Iowa; 12. Todd Hildman, Algona, Iowa; 13. Randy Doran, Garner, Iowa; 14. Cory Oftedahl, Whittemore, Iowa; 15.

Heat 01 -- 1. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 3. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa; 4. Todd

Heat 02 -- 1. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 2. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 3. Kevin Hoeft, Garner, Iowa; 4. Kevin

Heat 03 -- 1. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 2. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 3. Cory Oftedahl, Whittemore, Iowa; 4. Chad

A-Main 01 -- 1. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Corey Spora, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 3. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City,

Iowa; 4. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 5. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 6. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 7. Mike

Carlson, Algona, Iowa; 8. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 9. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 10. Rodney Slagle,

Eagle Grove, Iowa; 11. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 12. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 13. Kylan Poulson, Algona,

Iowa; 14. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa; 15. Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 16. Greg Simmons, Clarion, Iowa; 17. John

Heat 01 -- 1. Rodney Slagle, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 2. Tad Reutzel, Burt, Iowa; 3. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 4. Travis

Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 5. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 6. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Mike Carlson, Algona, Iowa; 3. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa; 4. Greg

Simmons, Clarion, Iowa; 5. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 6. Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa.

Heat 03 -- 1. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 3. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 4.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 3. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa;

4. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 5. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 6. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 7. Dan Stromer,

Klemme, Iowa; 8. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 9. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 10. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 11. Jonathan

Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 12. Tim Sidles, Ringstead, Iowa; 13. Ben Kraus, Garner, Iowa; 14. Nick Meyer, Whittemore,

Heat 01 -- 1. Cory Bartrom, Wesley, Iowa; 2. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 3. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 4. Chad Gentz,

Heat 02 -- 1. Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 3. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 4.

Heat 03 -- 1. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Dustin Smith, Algona, Iowa; 3. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 4. Randy

A-Main 01 -- 1. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 2. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 4. Ryan

Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 5. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 6. Ed Green, Algona, Iowa; 7. Alex Hanson, Kensett, Iowa; 8.

Rob Hughes, Humboldt, Iowa; 9. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 10. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 11. Ryan Watnem,

Heat 01 -- 1. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 3. Ed Green, Algona, Iowa; 4. Jeff Feaster,

Dakota City, Iowa; 5. Alex Hanson, Kensett, Iowa; 6. Ryan Watnem, Humboldt, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 2. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 3. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 4. Jeremy

A-Main 01 -- 1. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 2. Kevin Hoeft, Garner, Iowa; 3. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 4. Chad

Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 5. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 6. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 7. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa;

8. Aaron Haggerty, New Richland, Minn.; 9. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 10. Travis Shipman, Mason City, Iowa; 11.

Heat 01 -- 1. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 3. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 4. Jared

Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 5. Todd Hildman, Algona, Iowa; 6. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Kevin Hoeft, Garner, Iowa; 2. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 3. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 4. Jeff

A-Main 01 -- 1. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Corey Spora, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 3. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City,

Iowa; 4. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 5. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 6. George Gilliland, Lehigh, Iowa;

7. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 8. Greg Simmons, Clarion, Iowa; 9. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 10. Thomas Buns,

Woden, Iowa; 11. John Duncan, Renwick, Iowa; 12. Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 13. Rodney Slagle, Eagle Grove, Iowa;

Heat 01 -- 1. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Greg Simmons, Clarion, Iowa; 3. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa;

Heat 02 -- 1. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Rodney Slagle, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 3. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa;

Heat 03 -- 1. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Corey Spora, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 3. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa;

A-Main 01 -- 1. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 2. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 3. Gary Pesicka, Burt, Iowa; 4. Chad Gentz,

Forest City, Iowa; 5. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 6. Bradley Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa; 7. Randy Hadacek, Britt,

Iowa; 8. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 9. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 10. Josh Hohensee, Pocahontas, Iowa; 11. Cory

Bartrom, Wesley, Iowa; 12. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 13. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 14. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Bradley Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa; 3. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa;

4. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 5. Josh Hohensee, Pocahontas, Iowa; 6. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 7. Chris Monson, Clear

Heat 02 -- 1. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 2. Gary Pesicka, Burt, Iowa; 3. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 4. Randy Hadacek,

Britt, Iowa; 5. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 6. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa.

The boys were on their best behavior Friday night at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway as Arnold Motor Supply, Garner was on hand to sponsor the competition. First on the speed plant were the Extreme Embroidery Hobby Stocks. The 14-car contest was caution-free for all 12 laps. In the middle of the pack, Chad Gentz was on a charge as Calvin Lange and Matt Ring battled for the top position. Once Lange saw daylight, he became the man to beat as the racers behind him settled in single-file. The Two Rivers Transportation sponsored car crossed the finish line first followed by Ring, Gary Pesicka, Gentz, and Roger Haupt, Jr. This was Lange’s second win of the young season.

Fourteen drivers were set to do battle in the B-Modified feature race. At the drop of the hammer, the boys battled for the top position. The top five drivers made it a battle for the books as they pulled away from the rest of the field. Travis Woodbeck paced the field followed closely by Corey Spora, Jesse Hoeft, Adam Ackerman, and Shane Swanson. It seemed to be Woodbeck’s race until the last few laps. Lapped traffic got in the way in turn 2 allowing Spora to take over the lead. With just two laps to go, Ackerman took a shot at the lead. His charge from the 10^th starting position proved to be successful as he was crowned champ for the second time at the speed plant. Spora came in second followed by Hoeft, Woodbeck, and Swanson.

Fifteen laps was the distance for the 12-car IMCA Stock Car showdown. This season, these drivers have given the fans a good race each week. Friday night was no different as John Campbell used his front-row starting position to take the first lead of the race. In no time, Kevin Hoeft and Brian Blessington were up to battle for the top spot. It was a battle for the books interrupted by the evening’s first caution flap as Travis Hoeft lost control of his orange racer collecting Kevin Opheim. On the restart, the assault on Campbell continued as it was Blessington applying the pressure. Racing side-by-side for two laps, it was a battle of which driver found the most traction on the 4/10 mile oval. On the last lap, Flyin’ Brian Blessington pulled past Campbell to grab yet another trophy at the speedway. The Arnold’s Motor Supply driver was followed by Kevin Hoeft, Campbell, Chad Palmer, and Kevin Opheim.

In the nightcap, twenty laps was the distance for the JBS Auto Parts IMCA Modifieds. Clint Hatlestad led the pack followed by the heavy-hitters of TJ Stalker, Rich Lewerke, and Alex Yohn. As the racers found their line, Jeremy Mills made his way to the front to battle for the best position. On lap 11, Lewerke found his way to the front as Hatlestad fell off the pace. Stalker and Mills were right with the leader with just three laps to go. The first and second caution of the race did not affect the leader’s domination. The Dandyland Farm racing machine of Lewerke crossed the stripe first follwed by Stalker, Mills, Ryan Ruter, and Hatlestad.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 2. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 3. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 4. Ed Green,

Algona, Iowa; 5. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 6. Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa; 7. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 8. Clint

Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 9. J.R. Herrera, Price, Utah; 10. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 11. T.J. Stalker, Mason City,

Heat 01 -- 1. Ed Green, Algona, Iowa; 2. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 3. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 4. Alex Yohn, Clear

Lake, Iowa; 5. Rich Lewerke, Garner, Iowa; 6. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 7. Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 2. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 3. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 4. Logan

Brown, Meservey, Iowa; 5. J.R. Herrera, Price, Utah; 6. Doug Doocy, Lone Rock, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 2. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 3. Aaron Haggerty, New Richland, Minn.; 4.

Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Travis Shipman, Mason City, Iowa; 6. Kevin Hoeft, Garner, Iowa; 7. Ryan Hiscocks,

Britt, Iowa; 8. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 9. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 10. Steve Inman, Mason City, Iowa; 11. John

Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 12. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 13. Randy Doran, Garner, Iowa; 14. Todd Hildman, Algona,

Heat 01 -- 1. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 2. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 4. Kevin

Hoeft, Garner, Iowa; 5. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa; 6. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 7. Randy Doran, Garner, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Aaron Haggerty, New Richland, Minn.; 2. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 3. Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 4.

Travis Shipman, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 6. Steve Inman, Mason City, Iowa; 7. Todd

A-Main 01 -- 1. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 2. Doug Cook, Whittemore, Iowa; 3. Shane Swanson, Forest City,

Iowa; 4. Rodney Slagle, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 5. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 6. Corey Spora, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 7.

Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 8. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 9. John Duncan, Renwick, Iowa; 10. Brandon

Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 11. Craig Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 12. Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 13. Kylan Poulson, Algona,

Iowa; 14. Branden Schaer, Mason City, Iowa; 15. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 16. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Adam Ackerman, Mason City, Iowa; 3. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 4.

Rodney Slagle, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 5. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 6. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Corey Spora, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 2. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 3. Branden Schaer, Mason

Heat 03 -- 1. Doug Cook, Whittemore, Iowa; 2. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Craig Klouse, Mason City, Iowa; 4.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 2. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 4.

Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 5. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 6. Dustin Smith, Algona, Iowa; 7. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 8. Dan

Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 9. Heath Tulp;; 10. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 11. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 12. Stac

Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 13. Alan Ricke, Fenton, Iowa; 14. Kenny O'leary Jr., Algona, Iowa; 15. Bradley Haugland,

Crystal Lake, Iowa; 16. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 17. Cory Bartrom, Wesley, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Tony Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 2. Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 3. Dustin Smith, Algona, Iowa; 4. Alan Ricke,

Fenton, Iowa; 5. Kenny O'leary Jr., Algona, Iowa; 6. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 7. Cory Bartrom, Wesley, Iowa; 8. Jonathan

Heat 02 -- 1. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 2. Bradley Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa; 3. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 4.

Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 5. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 6. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 7. Heath Tulp;; 8.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Troy Krug Peg Lewis, Cylinder, Iowa; 2. Cody Knecht John Wiemann, Algona, Iowa; 3. Joe Heyes Chris

Heat 01 -- 1. Troy Krug Peg Lewis, Cylinder, Iowa; 2. Joe Heyes Chris Heyes, Burt, Iowa; 3. Cody Knecht John

Long-time racer Al Hejna was on hand in his Harris Auto Racing Chasis at the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway on Friday night. In its third year, the Lucky 7 club continues to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Hejna, along with his brother Mike, plans on traveling to the 33 dirt tracks in Iowa to promote awareness for juvenile diabetes. In order to do this, Hejna is selling t-shirts for $25 encouraging support for JDRF. With just $5 going to cover the cost of the shirts, the other $20 is donated to the foundation. This is made possible through the generosity of Intensity T-Shirts out of Boone, Iowa. Al is hoping to sell at least 2000 t-shirts, raising $40,000 for JDRF. If you would like to know more about Hejna’s cause or his racing schedule, visit www.hejnaracing.com.

The racing evening got started with the newly added Two-Person Cruisers. With just three cars making the call, the 6-lap feature was sure to be a tight race. After a relatively quiet five laps led by Peg Lewis and Troy Krug, the final lap saw some action. Joe Heyes and Chris Heyes maneuvered their #83 racer alongside the leader. In turn 2, fate set in as they hit some loose earth allowing Lewis and Krug to separate themselves from the challenge. Lewis and Krug crossed the stripe first followed by Cody Knecht and John Wienmann of Algona.

Seventeen Extreme Embroidery Hobby Stocks entered the track for the 12 lap showdown. After just one lap, Calvin Lange found himself comfortably in front of the field. Behind him, the field of racers took each turn 3-wide keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Halfway through the race, Stac Schroeder had made his way through traffic up to the fourth position while last week’s winner, John Madson, was up to sixth. After Jonathan Trunkhill spun in turn 2, the first caution flag was thrown. With the field back in a pack, Schroeder and Madson were sure to test their power against the dominant Lange. On the backstretch, Schroeder was side-by-side with Lange when he fell off the pace. A flat tire ended his evening, giving Lange his edge back. No one would challenge the leader as he took home the hardware. Lange was followed by Chad Gentz, Roger Haupt, Tony Smidt, and John Madson.

The B-Modified racers were in the staging area and ready to rumble. Fifteen cars made a parade lap for the fans before the 12-lap competition. Rodney Slagle led the first lap followed by Doug Cook and Dan Hanselman. Slagle continued to increase his lead and got even more room after Hanselman fell off the pace. After the first caution, the pack was hot on the heels of Slagle. Feeling the pressure, Slagle got loose in turn 4 allowing Doug Cook to take over the top position. With just three laps to go, Adam Ackerman had made his way up to the front to challenge the leader. He needed just one caution to pull past Cook and separate himself from the field. Ackerman captured the checkered flag followed by Cook, Shane Swanson, Slagle, and Jesse Hoeft.

In the IMCA Stock Car feature, it was a one-man race. Mike Jergens started in the front and never experienced anything else in the West Hancock Ambulance Service sponsored evening. With a one-lane track, Jergens stuck to his mark on his way to victory. Jergens was followed by Chad Palmer, Aaron Haggerty, Kevin Opheim, and Travis Shipman.

The much-anticipated return of Al Hejna kept people in the stands until the end. In the JBS Auto Parts IMCA Modified feature, Hejna had some good company. Jeremy Mills, a regular at the track, is also racing for a good cause: Hunter’s Hope, which raises money for Krabbe Leukodystrophy, an inherited nervous system disease. The racing action was equally as interesting as Scott Olson took over the top spot followed by Ryan Ruter, Logan Brown, and Alex Yohn. As the first caution flag flew, Ruter made his run on Olson. That was the last battle Olson faced as he cruised to victory. Mills crossed the line second followed by Ruter, Ed Green, Jeff Feaster, and Hejna.

Join John Pletcher and Darlene Weber each week at the Britt speed plant. The track is located southeast of Britt. Hot laps begin at 7:00pm with races to follow. Next week’s races are sponsored by Arnold Motor Supply out of Garner.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Cody Knecht John Wiemann, Algona, Iowa; 2. Peg Lewis Heather Pesicka, Cylinder, Iowa; 3. Joe Heyes Chris Heyes, Burt, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Joe Heyes Chris Heyes, Burt, Iowa; 2. Peg Lewis Heather Pesicka, Cylinder, Iowa; 3. Cody Knecht John Wiemann, Algona, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 2. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 3. Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 4.

Roger Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 5. Dan Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa; 6. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 7. Tony Smidt, Britt,

Iowa; 8. Gary Pesicka, Burt, Iowa; 9. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa; 10. Kyle Ricke, Algona, Iowa; 11. Cory Bartrom,

Wesley, Iowa; 12. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 13. Dustin Smith, Algona, Iowa; 14. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa; 15.

Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 16. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 17. Bradley Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa; 18. Tim

Sidles, Ringstead, Iowa; 19. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 20. Ben Schulte, Algona, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Matt Ring, Clarion, Iowa; 2. John Madson, Britt, Iowa; 3. Chad Gentz, Forest City, Iowa; 4. Dustin Smith,

Algona, Iowa; 5. Ben Schulte, Algona, Iowa; 6. Jonathan Trunkhill, Titonka, Iowa; 7. Cory Bartrom, Wesley, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Calvin Lange, Humboldt, Iowa; 2. Randy Hadacek, Britt, Iowa; 3. Nick Meyer, Whittemore, Iowa; 4. Roger

Haupt Jr., Clarion, Iowa; 5. Chris Monson, Clear Lake, Iowa; 6. Kyle Ricke, Algona, Iowa; 7. Dan Stromer, Klemme, Iowa.

Heat 03 -- 1. Stac Schroeder, Clear Lake, Iowa; 2. Gary Pesicka, Burt, Iowa; 3. Tim Sidles, Ringstead, Iowa; 4. Tony

Smidt, Britt, Iowa; 5. Dan Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa; 6. Bradley Haugland, Crystal Lake, Iowa.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Corey Spora, Eagle Grove,

Iowa; 4. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 5. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 6. Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 7.

Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 8. Kylan Poulson, Algona, Iowa; 9. Tyler Wirtjes, Manley, Iowa; 10. Brian Soto, Forest

City, Iowa; 11. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa; 12. Doug Cook, Whittemore, Iowa; 13. John Duncan, Renwick, Iowa; 14.

Heat 01 -- 1. Jesse Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 2. Thomas Buns, Woden, Iowa; 3. Shane Swanson, Forest City, Iowa; 4.

Travis Woodbeck, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 5. Brandon Ostwald, Algona, Iowa; 6. Gerald Curry, LuVerne, Iowa; 7. Rodney

Heat 02 -- 1. Dan Hanselman, Algona, Iowa; 2. Doug Cook, Whittemore, Iowa; 3. Corey Spora, Eagle Grove, Iowa; 4.

Brian Soto, Forest City, Iowa; 5. John Duncan, Renwick, Iowa; 6. Jeramie Faber, Burt, Iowa; 7. Tyler Wirtjes, Manley,

A-Main 01 -- 1. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 2. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 3. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 4. Jared

Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 5. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 6. Travis Shipman, Mason City, Iowa; 7. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa;

8. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 9. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 10. Kevin Hoeft, Garner, Iowa; 11. Aaron Haggerty,

New Richland, Minn.; 12. Mike Jergens, Mallard, Iowa; 13. Todd Hildman, Algona, Iowa; 14. Matt Byrne, Webster City,

Iowa; 15. Gary Lalor, Jr., Eagle Grove, Iowa; 16. Gary Lalor, Sr., Eagle Grove, Iowa; 17. Randy Doran, Garner, Iowa.

Heat 01 -- 1. Brian Blessington, Breda, Iowa; 2. Travis Hoeft, Forest City, Iowa; 3. Kevin Opheim, Mason City, Iowa; 4.

Jared Dirks, Eldora, Iowa; 5. Ryan Hiscocks, Britt, Iowa; 6. Matt Byrne, Webster City, Iowa; 7. Gary Lalor, Sr., Eagle

Heat 02 -- 1. Jeff Dolphin, Britt, Iowa; 2. John Campbell, Belmond, Iowa; 3. Aaron Haggerty, New Richland, Minn.; 4.

Travis Shipman, Mason City, Iowa; 5. Chad Palmer, Renwick, Iowa; 6. Kevin Hoeft, Garner, Iowa; 7. Gary Lalor, Jr.,

A-Main 01 -- 1. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 2. Jeff Feaster, Dakota City, Iowa; 3. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 4. Todd

Stinehart, Waseca, Minn.; 5. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa; 6. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 7. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha,

Iowa; 8. Ed Green, Algona, Iowa; 9. Logan Brown, Meservey, Iowa; 10. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 11. Jeff Nielsen,

Heat 01 -- 1. Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa; 2. Ed Green, Algona, Iowa; 3. Clint Hatlestad, Glencoe, Minn.; 4. Jeff Feaster,

Dakota City, Iowa; 5. Alex Yohn, Clear Lake, Iowa; 6. T.J. Stalker, Mason City, Iowa.

Heat 02 -- 1. Jeremy Mills, Garner, Iowa; 2. Todd Stinehart, Waseca, Minn.; 3. Scott Olson, Williams, Iowa; 4. Jeff

Friday, May 9, 2008

Emily Hiscocks

Racing. Finally. After failed week after failed week due to the weather, the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Hancock County Speedway opened its gates for the first time this racing season. On a night sponsored by Maddog Motorsports, anxious racers and fans were ready to start their engines. In the first class of the evening, the 2-person Cruiser cars took to the track. This class takes place of the Hornet class from last year. Three cars took part in the 5-lap competition. By turn one, Joe Heyes and Chris Heyes of Burt were out of the race with a flat tire. That left the #31 of Peg Lewis and Heather Pesicka to do battle with the #49 of Cody Knecht and John Wiemann. Lewis and Pesicka made a last run in turn 2 but caught a case of the loosy goosys to give Knecht and Wiemann the space they needed to capture the first feature win of the season.

Twenty racers entered the track for the 12 lap Hobby Stock showdown. Fan favorite John Madson led the racers from the pole position. With much support behind him, Madson was able to maneuver his racer around the track flawlessly. Despite two cautions, Madson avoided charges by both Chris Monson and Stac Schroeder to take home the checkered.

Next on tap were the B-Modifieds. Twelve drivers entered the race track with one goal in mind. Thomas Buns, Jesse Hoeft, and Shane Swanson left the field behind in a three-way battle for the top position. Hoeft manned the front spot while the other two battled back and forth. After the second caution and a single-file restart, Swanson made a move on Hoeft. His attempts came up short as the third caution flag was thrown for some fire under the hood of Gerald Curryʼs machine. On the last lap of the race, fans were on the edge of their seats as the top three cars continued to jockey. Hoeft eventually broke away on the backstretch while Buns bobbled in turn four to lose some ground. Hoeft crossed the finish line first followed by Swanson, Corey Spora, and Dan Hanselman.

In an 18-lap contest, seventeen Stock Cars paced the race track. Jeff Dolphin and Kevin Opheim led the driver s from the start, leaving a pack of seven cars to battle for third through tenth position. Dolphin continued to pull away as the drivers settled into single-file. The race looked to be in Dolphinʼs control until some synchronize spinning by Gary Lalor and Randy Doran. The field could breathe easy on the restart and make a move on the front-runner. On the restart, Dolphin shot out like a rocket on the high side taking the top five cars with him. At the halfway point, Opheim was ready to do battle with Dolphin but found the loose dirt in turn two and lost two spots. With five laps to go, Brian Blessington was knocking on Dolphinʼs door. The two battled side-by-side going into turn one of the final lap. Blessington pulled a bit hard on the inside causing his car to go on two wheels. A miraculous save was not enough as Jeff Dolphin took the checkered followed by Blessington, Opheim, Jared Dirks, and Chad Palmer.

It was anyoneʼs race as the IMCA Modifieds took to the track for the final race of the evening. A dominate heat race from Jeremy Mills proved to be telling as he sped away from the bunch leaving Logan Brown, Alex Yohn, and Ryan Ruter in a battle for position. By lap four, Mills had a straightaway lead on the rest of the drivers, but Ruter was making a charge as he took over the second spot. Mills ran the high side groove as Ruter tried to challenge him on the inside. A failed attempt left Ruter with a trip pit side. After three more cautions, Mills continued to dominate. Jeff Feaster gave Mills one last challenge but came up short in the end. Jeremy Mills was awarded the hardware for the evening. Feaster came in second followed by Alex Yohn, Todd Stinehart, and T.J. Stalker.

Join John Pletcher, Darlene Weber, and the crew every Friday from some great racing action. Next Friday, the races will be sponsored by the West Hancock Ambulance Service.

The Hancock County Speedway is located southeast of Britt, Iowa.