“Iowa Dirt Nationals” Set records At Maquoketa Speedway
Maquoketa, Iowa: The final race of the 2024 season was held this past weekend at the Maquoketa Speedway as the “ Iowa Dirt Nationals” were run with three near perfect weather days greeting record setting car counts and large crowds. The action got underway on Thursday, October 17th with a practice session and the five makeup features of the All Star Classic that was cut short back on September 14th due to rain that moved into Maquoketa cutting the race program short. Ethan Braaksma scored the win in the Modified feature, David Brandies topped the Stock Car main event, Brayton Carter raced to the win in the Sportmod class, Eric Knutson took the win the Hobby Stocks and Jake Benischek topped the 4 Stock division.
Friday night was the opening night of the “Iowa Dirt Nationals” with 206 competitors packing the infield on the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Winners on Friday night included Drew Janssen in the Modified class, Brandon Schmitt took top honors in the Stock Cars, Brayton Carter scored the win by inches in the Sportmod feature, Eric Knutson took the checkers first in the Hobby Stocks, Dustin Forbes captured the win in the 4 Stocks and Bart Miller topped the AIRS main event.
Saturday night was a record setter for Darkside promotions as a new car count record was established as 236 drivers took part in the final night of the “Iowa Dirt Nationals”.
Winners on Saturday night were Brandon Schmitt in the very tough Modified class, Dallon Murty proved to be the class of the field in the Stock Cars, Logan Anderson made a late race pass to win the Sportmod main event, Cyle Hawkins scored his 99th career 4 Stock win, Michael Weber took the win in the INEX Legends main, Brandon Bombardo traveled to Maquoketa all the way from New Prague, MN and took the Hobby Stock win, Ray Guss Jr. drove the Keith Simmons owned Vintage Late Model to the win for the final race of the #38 John Connolly tribute car, and the team of Jerry and Karter Miles topped the two man Outlaw Cruisers, Darkside Promotions will be holding a 2024 Awards night on Saturday, November 30th at the Timber Center and Bowling Alley. A 9 Pin tournament will be held and season long racing awards will be presented prior to live music being presented.
For more information log onto the Darkside Promotions web page or contact the Timber Lanes at 563-652-5882.
Feature Results (top 5)
Thursday, October 17
All Star Classic Makeup Features
Modifieds
1. 11 Ethan Braaksma-Newton
2. 5L Cody Laney-Torrance, CA
3. 4 Ryan Maitland-Waterloo
4. 3 Jason Schueller-Dubuque
5. 8 Jaden Fryer-Freeport, IL
Stock Cars
1. 71 David Brandies-Wilton
2. 99 Dallon Murty-Chelsea
3. 20 Dustin Vis-Martelle
4. 11 Braden Richards-Madrid
5. M80 Kenny Richards-Montello
Sportmods
1. 01 Brayton Carter-Oskaloosa
2. 31 Jason Roth-Hazel Green, WI
3. 41 Ian Hurst-Dubuque
4. 21 Ryan Schiulling-Graf
5. 151 Tyler Bannister-Bakersfield, CA
Hobby Stocks
1. 12K Eric Knutson-Slater
2. 14B Keith Burg-Adel
3. 69 Lukas Short-Maquoketa
4. 2G Brad Graham-Brooklyn
5. 1X Kile Vohringer-Maquoketa
4 Stocks
1. 5B Jake Benischek-Durant
2. 28 Cyle Hawkins-Durant
3. 12 Mitch Bielenberg-Charlotte
4. 815 Dustin Forbes-Rock Falls, IL
5. K55 Brendon Koch-Baldwin
Iowa Dirt Nationals
Night 1 Friday, October 18
Modifieds
1. 127 Drew Janssen-Pella
2. 111 Ethan Braaksma-Newton
3. 00 Cory Sample-Winnemucca, NV
4. 95 Jeff Bodendorfer-Waterford, WI
5. 20 Brandon Schmitt-Beaver Dam, WI
Stock Cars
1. 20 Brandon Schmitt-Beaver Dam, WI
2. 71 David Brandies-Wilton
3. 12x Nick Buckarma-Sobieski, WI
4. 99 Dallon Murty-Chelsea
5. 62 Jeff Steenbergen-Johnson Creek, WI
Sportmods
1. 01 Brayton Carter-Oskaloosa
2. 43LV Logan Veloz-Colona, IL
3. 117 Dylan VanWyk-Oskaloosa
4. T23 Tony Olson-Cedar Rapids
5. 151 Tyler Bannister-Bakersfield, CA
Hobby Stocks
1. 12K Eric Knutson-Slater
2. 69 Lukas Short-Maquoketa
3. 14 Keith Burg-Adel
4. 51 Brandon Bombardo-New Prague, MN
5. H20 Daniel Wauters-Tipton
4 Stocks
1. 815 Dustin Forbes-Rock Falls, IL
2. 8S Josh Starr-Tipton
3. 28 Cyle Hawkins-Durant
4. 14 Austin Nelan-Coal Valley, IL
5. 56 Scott Vetter-Casa Grande, AZ
AIRS
1. 50 Bart Miller-Clarence
2. 42 Bruce Yoerger-DeWitt
3. 72 Doug Yates-Monticello
4. 11 Jake Hayes-Maquoketa
5. 5 Brian Gade-Clarence
Night 2
Iowa Dirt Nationals
Saturday, October 19
Modifieds
1. 20 Brandon Schmitt-Beaver Dam, WI
2. 8 Jaden Fryer-Freeport, IL
3. 3 Jason Schueller-Dubuque
4. 24C Logan Veloz-Colona, IL
5. 93 Matt Werner-Geneseo, IL
Stock Cars
1. 99 Dallon Murty-Chelsea
2. 00 Johnny Spaw-Cedar Rapids
3. 81X Josh Mroczkowski-Krakow, WI
4. M80 Kenny Richards-Montello, WI
5. 11R Braden Richards-Madrid
Sportmods
1. 53 Logan Anderson-Eddyville
2. 151 Tyler Bannister-Bakersfield, CA
3. 31 Jason Roth-Hazel Green, WI
4. T23 Tony Olson-Cedar Rapids
5. 01 Brayton Carter-Oskaloosa
Hobby Stocks
1. 51B Brandon Bombardo-New Prague, MN
2. 14B Keith Burg-Adel
3. 38 Matt Bennett-Shullsburg, WI
4. 1X Kile Vohringer-Maquoketa
5. 7 Brayden Fahrni-Marshalltown
4 Stocks
1. 28 Cyle Hawkins-Durant
2. 17 Cole Ferrell-Mineral Point, WI
3. 12B David McKellips
4. 11h Justin Hempstead-Manchester
5. 12 Mitch Bielenberg-Charlotte
INEX Legends
1. 7 Michael Weber-Marion
2. 64 Eric Blumer-Sun Prairie, WI
3. 19x Jeff Schmitt- Rock City, IL
4. 8 Colton Utley-Center Point
5. 14T Talyn Neuman-Beaver Dam, WI
Vintage Late Models
1. 38 Ray Guss Jr.-Milan, IL
2. 88 Jeff Walker-Davenport
3. 9 Bert McDaniel-Eldon
4. 72 Doug Yates-Monticello
5. 55 Mark Claeys-Grand Mound
2 Man Cruisers
1. 4 Jerry/Karter Miles-Bernard
2. 101 Jerome/Preston Kline-Brooklyn
3. 62 Kerry/Kory Davis-Monticello
4. 196 Austin Schuring, Ray Hill-Laurel
5. 75 Jacob/Laverne Lehman-Waterloo
Category: Iowa
