August 11
Cedar County Raceway,
Tipton, IA
Sanction: IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series - $3,000
Information provided by: Christian Dundee and series reports (last updated August 12, 5:09 am)
Cedar County gives Kay series-leading sixth win
- Justin Kay
- Dan Shelliam
- Ray Guss Jr.
- Kevin Kile
- Richie Gustin
- Scott Fitzpatrick
- Joe Zrostlik
- Joel Callahan
- Andy Nezworski
- Tyler Droste
- Matt Ryan
- Jeff Aikey
- Todd Malmstrom
- Jon Poll
- Ryan Dolan
- Jonathan Brauns
- Sam Halstead
- Darren Ackerman
- Brunson Behning
- Andy Eckrich
- Stephan Kammerer
- Ross Pierce
- Kyle Hinrichs
- Jeff Tharp
Justin Kay (15k) makes a three-wide pass to take command
What won the race: Third-starting Justin Kay of Wheatland, Iowa, overtook outside front-row starter Dan Shelliam of Hazel Green, Wis., on lap 15 of 50, leading the rest of the way for his series-leading sixth IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series victory of the season. He earned $3,000 and also posted a runner-up finish in the Hawkeye Dirt Tour modified portion of the program.
Key notes: Kay has 15 career Deery Brothers Summer Series victories. ... Runner-up Dan Shellian's finished matched the best of his career on the series; he also finished second June 9 at Jackson County Speedway. ... The race was slowed by two cautions, with the first yellow waving at the halfway mark. ... Fourth-running Brunson Behning spun to draw a lap-38 yellow after colliding with Joel Callahan. ... Cedar County hosted the series for the fourth time.
On the move: Kevin Kile of West Liberty, Iowa, advanced from the 10th starting spot to finish fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Kay's MasterSbilt Race Car from Gheer'd Up Race Cars is sponsored by Doug Nigh's RPM's, Dow, Heinee Jo's, Hoker Trucking, Ideal Ready Mix, J.R.'s Place, Kay Automotive Distributing Corp., Kay Farms & Elevator, Kay & Sons Trucking, Mycogen Seeds, Peterson Insurance, Wehrs Machine and Wheatland Auto Body.
Points chase: Entering Tuesday's event, Kay had 614 points to lead Andy Nezworski (596) and Jeff Aikey (567).
Car count: 31
Polesitter: Brunson Behning
Heat race winners: Justin Kay, Joel Callahan, Ray Guss Jr.
Consolation race winners: Scott Fitzpatrick, Matt Ryan
Provisional starters: Sam Halstead, Ross Pierce, Jeff Tharp
Next series race: September 7, Boone Speedway (Boone, IA) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.