August 7
Fayette County Speedway,
West Union, IA
Sanction: Corn Belt Clash Late Model Series (Crop Production Services 40) - $5,000
Information provided by: Various reports (last updated August 8, 7:20 am)
Simpson denies Moyer, wins at Fayette County
Crop Production Services 40
- Chad Simpson
- Billy Moyer
- Andy Eckrich
- Mitch McGrath
- Jason Feger
- Paul Parker
- Curt Martin
- Denny Eckrich
- Dave Eckrich
- Jason Rauen
- Jerry King
- Troy Hovey
- Spencer Diercks
- Rick Wendling
- Mark Rose
- Rory Metcalf
- Greg Wagner
- Lyle Zanker
- Mike Fryer
- Ben Seemann
- Skip Frey
Chad Simpson's daughter welcomes him to victory lane in West Union.
What won the race: Denying Billy Moyer his 800th career victory, second-starting Chad Simpson of Mount Vernon, Iowa, regained the lead from polesitting Hall of Famer Billy Moyer in the Crop Production Services 40, going on to notch his third Corn Belt Clash Late Model Series victory of 2015 and his fifth straight in series action at Fayette County. Simpson led the final six laps.
Key notes: Chad Simpson collected his 30th Corn Belt Clash victory overall, the most of any driver; next in line is his brother Chris with nine. ... Seventh-starting Andy Eckrich finished third in a solid run. ... Simpson raced as a teammate to Spencer Diercks after mechanical issues sidelined his primary machine in Tuesday's MLRA action at West Liberty (Iowa) Raceway. ... The feature was slowed by three cautions, two for Mike Fryer and one for Jason Rauen. ... Fayette County hosted the series for the 10th time.
On the move: Mitch McGrath of Waukesha, Wis., charged forward from 19th to finish fourth.
Winner's sponsors: The winning Diercks LTD entry is a Victory Circle Race Car with sponsorship from JVC, Klotz Lubricants, Mountain Dew, Roemer Machine, Simpson Farms and Wehrs Machine & Racing Products.
Points chase: Simpson and Jason Utter of Columbus Junction, Iowa, were knotted atop the standings entering the weekend. Simpson now leads by virtue of his victory and Utter's absence.
Car count: 21
Polesitter: Billy Moyer
Heat race winners: Curt Martin, Billy Moyer, Chad Simpson
Next series race: August 8, Lafayette County Speedway (Darlington, WI) $5,400
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.