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Aieky gets ‘Drive for Five’ win at Lee County Higdon, Strothman get second wins of 2010
By Dewain Hulett

DONNELLSON, IOWA (July 26, 2010) – Weather threatened and washed out racing to the north, Friday, but the action was good on the 3/8 mile at Lee County Speedway.

Jeff Aikey got another feature win, while Mitch Higdon (Sport Mods), Corey Strothman (Stock Cars), Michael Long (Modifieds), Dean Kratzer (Hobby Stocks) and Jerry Ostby (Wild Things) also got wins.

Aikey started in side row four and worked his was methodically to the front, and took the lead on lap 11 from TJ Criss. Aikey then survived a couple quick restarts to open a commanding lead before a late race caution set up a shootout between him and second place running Mark Burgtorf. Burgtorf could not use the opportunity to get the win, as Aikey held on for the victory. Burgtorf settle for second, followed by Denny Woodworth in third, Boone McLaughlin fourth and Jeff Guengerich in fifth.

In the Modified feature, Long started 11^th and went to the front before the first caution flew on lap 19 of 20. He took the lead on the highside during lap 9 and was never threatened the rest of the way. Rich Smith came through the field as well to finish second, while Rob Kirchner had his best finish of the season in third. Mike Weikert, Jr., was fourth and Dean McGee, Sr., fifth.

It was all Higdon in the Sport Mods feature, as he came from 10^th to win going away. He did  have a little help when early race leader Rodger Dresden lost brakes while leading, but was able to hold on for a fifth place finish. Joe Bliven led in the middle stages of the event, but slid back to third at the finish. Phillip Cossel was also running well, but could not do anything with Higdon, as he settled for second. Jason Cook, the current points leader, finished fourth.

It was more of the same in the Wild Things feature, as Ostby started third, took the lead on lap two and then checked out for the easy win. Seth Woodruff, who led lap one, ran well early but faltered with transmission trouble midway through the race. Darin Smith, in his first night at LCS, finished in second, while Chuck Fullenkamp came to third. Nick Wilkerson was fourth, while Mike Horning, Jr., had his best finish of the season in fifth.

Strothman started outside the front row and led every lap of the IMCA Stock Car feature event. As he ran away out front, it was outstanding racing for second through eighth. Jeff Mueller would eventually when that battle, finishing second in the event. Matt Greiner, Cale Samberg and Chris Webb rounded out the top five in that order.

The Hobby Stocks saw three cautions, but Kratzer dominated throughout the event, leading every lap for the win. Matt Tucker ran second most of the way, but never really threatened Kratzer for the win. Jeremy Pundt finished in the third spot, making a nice run from seventh. Dane Fenton finished in the fourth spot, while Tanner Thomann was fifth.

This Friday is Family Motors Night and the Steve Kirchner Memorial for IMCA Sport Mods. The Sport Mods feature will pay $450 to win, for more information check out www.leecountyspeedway.com. Also on the agenda will be a kids candy dash and all boys and girls that wear their summer league baseball jerseys get in free.

Results

IMCA Sport Modifieds

A-Main 01 --  1. Mitch Higdon, Fort Madison; 2. Phillip Cossel, Montrose; 3. Michael Bliven, Quincy, Ill.; 4. Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant; 5. Rodger Dresden, Keokuk; 6. Jacob Smith, Argyle; 7. Drew Fish, Vinton; 8. Rod Staats, Columbus Junction; 9. Derek Coleman, New London; 10. Rick Barlow, Jr., Montrose; 11. Bob Lynch, Ottumwa; 12. James Kuhlmeier, Ft. Madison; 13. Justin Alderton, Kahoka, Mo.; 14. Sarah Tweedy, Donnellson; 15. Tenny Sammons, Kahoka, Mo.; 16. AJ Johnson, Oskaloosa; 17. L.Z. Coleman, New London; 18. Dakota Fenton,

Heat 01 --  1. Rodger Dresden, Keokuk; 2. Derek Coleman, New London; 3. AJ Johnson, Oskaloosa; 4. Drew Fish, Vinton; 5. James Kuhlmeier, Ft. Madison; 6. Sarah Tweedy, Donnellson.

Heat 02 --  1. Michael Bliven, Quincy, Ill.; 2. Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant; 3. L.Z. Coleman, New London; 4. Phillip Cossel, Montrose; 5. Justin Alderton, Kahoka, Mo.; 6. Dakota Fenton, Burlington.

Heat 03 --  1. Jacob Smith, Argyle; 2. Rick Barlow, Jr., Montrose; 3. Mitch Higdon, Fort Madison; 4. Rod Staats, Columbus Junction; 5. Bob Lynch, Ottumwa; 6. Tenny Sammons, Kahoka, Mo..

Hobby Stocks

A-Main 01 --  1. Dean Kratzer, Fort Madison; 2. Matt Tucker, Lomax, Ill.; 3. Jeremy Pundt, Donnellson; 4. Dane Fenton, Burlington; 5. Tanner Thomann, West Burlington; 6. Alex Buffington, Wapello; 7. Jake Wenig, Burlington; 8. TJ Henderson, Douds; 9. Jim Lynch, Donnellson; 10. Bob Cowman, Quincy, Ill.; 11. Dan Wenig, Danville; 12. Michael Wenke, Bonaparte; 13. Larry McConnell, Danville; 14. Victor Hastings, Oquawka, Ill.; 15. Roger Krieger,

Heat 01 --  1. Matt Tucker, Lomax, Ill.; 2. Dean Kratzer, Fort Madison; 3. Victor Hastings, Oquawka, Ill.; 4. Alex Buffington, Wapello; 5. Tanner Thomann, West Burlington; 6. Dan Wenig, Danville; 7. Michael Wenke, Bonaparte; 8. Larry McConnell, Danville.

Heat 02 --  1. TJ Henderson, Douds; 2. Jim Lynch, Donnellson; 3. Jake Wenig, Burlington; 4. Dane Fenton, Burlington; 5. Jeremy Pundt, Donnellson; 6. Bob Cowman, Quincy, Ill.; 7. Roger Krieger, Bulington.

IMCA Late Models

A-Main 01 --  1. Jeff Aikey, Waterloo; 2. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.; 3. Denny Woodworth, Mendon, Ill.; 4. Boone McLaughlin, Mediapolis; 5. Jeff Guengerich, Washington; 6. Tom Goble, Burlington; 7. Matt Bailey, Quincy, Ill.; 8. Sam Halstead, New London; 9. Andy Eckrich, Iowa City; 10. Keith Pratt, Mendon, Ill.; 11. Billy Genenbacher, Camp Point, Ill.; 12. TJ Criss, Oskaloosa; 13. Jay Chenoweth, Wapello; 14. Curt Martin, Independence; 15. Gary Russell, Biggsville, Ill.; 16. Robby Warner, Quincy, Ill.; 17. Darin Weisinger, Mendan, Ill.; 18. Justin Jennings, La Grange, Mo.; 19. Rob Toland, Davenport; 20. Justin Reed, Quincy, Ill.; 21. Tommy Elston, Keokuk.

Heat 01 --  1. Jeff Guengerich, Washington; 2. Denny Woodworth, Mendon, Ill.; 3. Jay Chenoweth, Wapello; 4. Curt Martin, Independence; 5. Andy Eckrich, Iowa City; 6. Matt Bailey, Quincy, Ill.; 7. Tommy Elston, Keokuk.

Heat 02 --  1. Tom Goble, Burlington; 2. TJ Criss, Oskaloosa; 3. Gary Russell, Biggsville, Ill.; 4. Boone McLaughlin, Mediapolis; 5. Robby Warner, Quincy, Ill.; 6. Darin Weisinger, Mendan, Ill.; 7. Billy Genenbacher,

Heat 03 --  1. Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, Ill.; 2. Jeff Aikey, Waterloo; 3. Sam Halstead, New London; 4. Rob Toland, Davenport; 5. Justin Reed, Quincy, Ill.; 6. Keith Pratt, Mendon, Ill.; 7. Justin Jennings, La Grange, Mo.

IMCA Modifieds

A-Main 01 --  1. Mike Long, Quincy, Ill.; 2. Rich Smith, Davenport; 3. Rob Kirchner, Donnellson; 4. Mike Weikert Jr., Muscatine; 5. Dean McGee, Sr., Galesburg, Ill.; 6. Wyatt Lantz, Augusta, Ill.; 7. Jeff Waterman, Quincy, Ill.; 8. Dustin Crear, Mediapolis; 9. Jeff Gerhardt, Niota, Ill.; 10. Adam Birck, Canton, Mo.; 11. Ryan Meyer, Liberty, Ill.; 12. Dustan Fenton, Burlington; 13. Bill Seyb, Donnellson; 14. Andy Krieger, Burlington.

Heat 01 --  1. Mike Long, Quincy, Ill.; 2. Rob Kirchner, Donnellson; 3. Jeff Gerhardt, Niota, Ill.; 4. Wyatt Lantz, Augusta, Ill.; 5. Adam Birck, Canton, Mo.; 6. Bill Seyb, Donnellson; 7. Dustin Crear, Mediapolis.

Heat 02 --  1. Mike Weikert Jr., Muscatine; 2. Dean McGee, Sr., Galesburg, Ill.; 3. Jeff Waterman, Quincy, Ill.; 4. Rich Smith, Davenport; 5. Ryan Meyer, Liberty, Ill.; 6. Dustan Fenton, Burlington; 7. Andy Krieger, Burlington.

IMCA Stock Cars

A-Main 01 --  1. Corey Strothman, New London; 2. Jeff Mueller, New London; 3. Matt Greiner, Washington; 4. Cale Samberg, Burlington; 5. Chris Webb, Biggsville, Ill.; 6. Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant; 7. Derek St. Clair, Donnellson; 8. Nathan Wood, Keswick; 9. Damon Aplara, Lockridge; 10. Rich Vogt, Fairfield; 11. Kenny Foor, Wapello; 12. Abe Huls, Carthage, Ill.; 13. Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point, Ill.

Heat 01 --  1. Cale Samberg, Burlington; 2. Abe Huls, Carthage, Ill.; 3. Damon Aplara, Lockridge; 4. Matt Greiner, Washington; 5. Nathan Wood, Keswick; 6. Rich Vogt, Fairfield; 7. Aaron Brocksieck, Camp Point, Ill.

Heat 02 --  1. Corey Strothman, New London; 2. Derek St. Clair, Donnellson; 3. Jeff Mueller, New London; 4. Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant; 5. Chris Webb, Biggsville, Ill.; 6. Kenny Foor, Wapello.

4 Cyl. Wild Things

A-Main 01 --  1. Jerry Ostby, Farmington; 2. Darin Smith, Wapello; 3. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 4. Nick Wilkerson, Morning Sun; 5. Mike Hornung, Jr., Keokuk; 6. Andrew Thompson, Fort Madison; 7. Brian Derericks, Keokuk; 8. Seith Woodruff, Hamilton, Ill.; 9. Drake Fenton, Burlington; 10. Rex Smart, Carthage, Ill.; 11. Kimberly Abbott, Camp Point, Ill.; 12. William Michel, Farmington; 13. Kyle Savage, Keokuk; 14. Gabe Harrison, Warsaw, Ill.; 15. R Noble, Wapello; 16. Daytona Fenton, Burlington; 17. C.Jay Loring, Keokuk.

Heat 01 --  1. R Noble, Wapello; 2. Darin Smith, Wapello; 3. Rex Smart, Carthage, Ill.; 4. Kimberly Abbott, Camp Point, Ill.; 5. Gabe Harrison, Warsaw, Ill.; 6. Drake Fenton, Burlington; 7. Daytona Fenton, Burlington; 8. Brian Derericks, Keokuk; 9. Kyle Savage, Keokuk.

Heat 02 --  1. Jerry Ostby, Farmington; 2. Seith Woodruff, Hamilton, Ill.; 3. William Michel, Farmington; 4. Nick Wilkerson, Morning Sun; 5. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 6. Mike Hornung, Jr., Keokuk; 7. C.Jay Loring, Keokuk; 8. Andrew Thompson, Fort Madison.