by Brian Neal
Donnellson, IA (Saturday, May 23, 2020) – Finally mother nature gave the Pepsi Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa with some great weather, as sun, humidity and high winds challenged the track crew early on in the night. With the gusty winds most of the early part of the evening it would dry things out in a hurry. So the track prep crew took some time after the heats races to do some track work before the feature events started. The result of their work helped Denny Woodworth (Late Models), Justin Parrish (305 Sprint Cars), Dave Wietholder (Modifieds), Andy Baugh (Midgets), and Abe Huls (Street Stocks) claim feature wins.

The 20 lap Midget feature was the first to take to the track, with Kevin Battefeld and Scott Koernor drawing the front row. Battefeld took advantage of his draw to jump out into the lead on lap 1 over Brent Burrows and Mark McMahill. Just after lap 1 was scored complete, Bart Andrews slowed to a stop in turn 3 to bring out the yellow. On the restart Battefeld moved back out front, with McMahill and Andy Baugh, who started 7th, following close behind. Another lap scored complete, lap 3, produced another caution, as Mitchell Davis stopped down the backstretch to bring out the yellow. On the restart Kelli Harter stopped in turn 3 to bring the yellow light back on. A third attempt of a restart saw another caution, as Harter stopped in turn 4 to bring the yellow light back on. Baugh would slip under Battefeld on the restart to grab the top spot away, and then was slowed on lap 5 when Mark Meyer stopped in turn 1 to bring out the yellow. On the restart Baugh jumped back out front, with Battefeld and Burrows close behind. Just as Baugh started to pull away from the field, the final caution of the event appeared on lap 9. Battefeld, who was running 2nd, slowed in turn 4 to bring out the yellow. Baugh once again grabbed the lead on the restart, with McMahill and Koernor trying to stay in his tire tracks. But Baugh was to strong on this night, as he pulled away to pick up the win. Will Armitage, who started 8th, edged out Tyler Roth, who started 9th, for the runner up spot, Koernor was 4th, with Jeremy Douglas rounding out the top 5.

Up next was the 12 lap Street Stock feature, with Abe Huls and Zachery Zuberbier leading the field to the drop of the green flag. Huls used his front row starting spot to his advantage by grabbing the lead on lap 1 over Zuberbier. Zuberbier tried to get under Huls over the 12 lap event. But Huls was able to hold him off to claim the win. Zuberbier settled for 2nd, Darrell Dick was 3rd, Jeff Hartzell was 4th, with Beau Taylor coming home in 5th.

Jeff Wilke and Justin Parrish led the field to green in the 20 lap 305 Sprint Car feature, with Parrish grabbing the lead on lap 1 over Wilke and Devon Rouse. Just after the lap was scored complete, Lillie Harris spun in turn 1 to bring out the yellow. On the restart Parrish moved back out front, with Wilke and Rouse close behind. Another lap scored complete, lap 3, produced another caution, as Harris spun in turn 4 to bring out her second yellow of the race to end her night. Parrish once again grabbed the lead on the restart, with Wilke and Jordon Welch, who made the pull over from Clayton, Indiana, over taking Rouse for 3rd.  The third caution of the race appeared on lap 5, as Tyler Barrick spun in turn 4 to bring out the yellow. On the restart Parrish jumped back out front, with Welch and Wilke following. Welch tried to stay within striking distance of Parrish, even as Parrish started to enter lapped traffic. The only chance Welch had of making a challenge on Parrish came on lap 18, when Barrick got into the guardrail in turn 1 to bring out the final yellow of the race. On the restart Parrish moved back out front, with Wilke over taking Welch for the runner up spot. Parrish would lead the final laps to score his first win of the season at the track. Wilke held on for 2nd, Welch was 3rd, Rouse was 4th, with Mike Johnston finishing in 5th.

Up next was the 20 lap Late Model feature, with Mitch Hahn and Denny Woodworth drawing the front row. Woodworth used his starting spot to his advantage by jumping out into the lead on lap 1 over Hahn and Tommy Elston. While Woodworth pulled away, the battle was for the runner up spot between Hahn, Ron Boyse and Elston. The only thing to slow Woodworth down on this night were two cautions on lap 11. Gary Schalmo from Nashville, Tennessee spun down the backstretch to bring out the first yellow. Then Tucker Finch spun in turn 4 on the restart to bring the yellow light back on. The third attempt of a restart saw Woodworth move back out front, with Elston over taking Boyse for the runner up spot. Elston tried to keep pace with Woodworth, but there was no challenging him. As Woodworth went on to claim his first win of the season. Elston was 2nd, Boyse was 3rd, Nick Marlof started 7th and finished 4th, with Hahn holding on for 5th.

The final feature to take to the track on the night was the 20 lap Modifieds, with Dave Wietholder and Jeff Waterman making up the front row. The one and only caution of the race appeared on the start, when Mitch Boles got sideways and slowed down the front stretch to avoid getting into the back of another car that got sideways in front of him. Wietholder took advantage of his draw to grab the lead on lap 1 over Waterman and Michael Long. Long tried to get under Waterman over the next several laps, just as Waterman was trying to do the same of Wietholder. As the lead trio waited for another driver in front of them to make a mistake, Dalton Simonsen moved in to make it a four car battle for the lead. Wietholder hit all of his marks over the entire 20 lap race that allowed him to go on to win his first ever Modified feature win at the Pepsi Lee County Speedway. Waterman was 2nd, Long was 3rd, Simonsen was 4th, with Derrick Stewart coming home in 5th.

The next event at the Pepsi Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa is not know at this moment. As promoters Brian and Marcie Gaylord await the Iowa Governor’s announcement on allowing fans into the grandstands. That decision is suppose to be announced on or before May 27th. So stay tuned to the Facebook page and website, www.leecountyspeedway.com, for information on the next race night.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
Pepsi Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, Iowa
Saturday, May 23, 2020 – COVID-19 Return To Racing Night 2

305 Sprints

A-Feature: 1.  Justin Parrish, Oquawka, IL; 2.  Jeff Wilke, Knoxville, IA; 3.  Jordon Welch, Clayton, IN; 4.  Devon Rouse, Burlington, IA; 5.  Mike Johnston, Des Moines, IA; 6.  Mason Campbell, New Berlin, IL; 7.  Cody Wehrle, Burlington, IA; 8.  Garrett Duff, Weldon, IL; 9.  Daniel Bergquist, Burlington, IA; 10. Mike Mayberry, Fremont, IA; 11. Zeth Sabo, Fremont, OH; 12. Dugan Thye, Burlington, IA; 13. Travis Pence, Strongurst, IL; 14. Tyler Shoemaker, Clinton, IL; 15. Tyler Barrick, Slater, IA; 16. Joel Thorpe, Urbandale, IA; 17. George Vaniter, Jacksonville, IL; 18. Dan Keltner, Grandview, IA; 19. Kurt Mueller, Reynolds, IL; 20. Noah Samuel, Burlington, IA; 21. Austin Archdale, Brimfield, IL; 22. Lillie Harris, Ashland, IL

Heat 1: 1.  Mike Mayberry; 2.  Tyler Barrick; 3.  Mason Campbell; 4.  Jeff Wilke; 5.  Dan Keltner; 6.  Tyler Shoemaker; 7.  Joel Thorpe; 8.  Kurt Mueller

Heat 2: 1.  Cody Wehrle; 2.  Garrett Duff; 3.  Mike Johnston; 4.  Austin Archdale; 5.  Daniel Bergquist; 6.  Noah Samuel; 7.  George Vaniter

Heat 3: 1.  Jordon Welch; 2.  Zeth Sabo; 3.  Devon Rouse; 4.  Justin Parrish; 5.  Dugan Thye; 6.  Travis Pence; 7.  Lillie Harris


Late Models

A-Feature: 1.  Denny Woodworth, Mendon, IL; 2.  Tommy Elston, Keokuk, IA; 3.  Ron Boyse, Kalona, IA; 4.  Nick Marolf, Moscow, IA; 5.  Mitch Hahn, Bradley, IL; 6.  Joe Beal, Milan, IL; 7.  BJ Jackson, Clinton, IA; 8.  Jay Johnson, West Burlington, IA; 9.  Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, IL; 10. Matt Hammond, Bourbonnais, IL; 11. Tucker Finch, Jacksonville, IL; 12. Ray Raker, Burlington, IA; 13. Greg Cantrell Jr., Dekalb, IL; 14. Graham Fate, Bartonville, IL; 15. Dayton Lynch, Bloomfield, IA; 16. Darin Weisinger Jr., Mendon, IL; 17. Gary Schalmo, Nashville, TN

Heat 1: 1.  Denny Woodworth; 2.  Ron Boyse; 3.  Matt Hammond; 4.  Nick Marolf; 5.  BJ Jackson; 6.  Mark Burgtorf; 7.  Dayton Lynch; 8.  Tucker Finch; 9.  Greg Cantrell Jr.

Heat 2: 1.  Jay Johnson; 2.  Tommy Elston; 3.  Mitch Hahn; 4.  Darin Weisinger Jr.; 5.  Ray Raker; 6.  Joe Beal; 7.  Graham Fate; 8.  Gary Schalmo


Modifieds

A-Feature: 1.  Dave Wietholder, Liberty, IL; 2.  Jeff Waterman. Quincy, IL; 3.  Michael Long. Fowler, IL; 4.  Dalton Simonsen. Fairfax, IA; 5.  Derrick Stewart. Ainsworth, IA; 6.  Daniel Fellows. Keokuk, IA; 7.  Mitchell Hunt. Kent City, MI; 8.  Bill Roberts Jr.. Burlington, IA; 9. Mitch Boles. New London, IA; 10. Josh Allen, Mapleton, IL; 11. Todd Bates, Canton, IL; 12. Austin Paul, Newton, IA; 13. Blake Woodruff, Knoxville, IL; 14. Steve Jones, East Peoria, IL; 15. Scott Bryant, Baring, MO; 16. Jacob Beal, Milan, IL

Heat 1: 1.  Mitchell Hunt; 2.  Derrick Stewart; 3.  Dave Wietholder; 4.  Dalton Simonsen; 5.  Bill Roberts Jr.; 6.  Mitch Boles; 7.  Blake Woodruff; 8.  Jacob Beal

Heat 2: 1.  Daniel Fellows; 2.  Michael Long; 3.  Jeff Waterman; 4.  Josh Allen; 5.  Todd Bates; 6.  Steve Jones; 7.  Scott Bryant; 8.  Austin Paul


Midgets

A-Feature: 1.  Andy Baugh, Mason City, IL; 2.  Will Armitage, Athens, IL; 3.  Tyler Roth, Springfield, IL; 4.  Scott Koernor, Joliet, IL; 5.  Jeremy Douglas, McFarland, WI; 6.  Robert Bell, Colfax, IA; 7.  John Heitzman, Mapleton, IL; 8.  Mark McMahill, Peoria, IL; 9.  Mitchell Davis, Auburn, IL; 10. Kevin Battefeld, Lewistown, IL; 11. Mark Meyer, Maquon, IL; 12. Brent Burrows, Lewistown, IL; 13. Kevin Douglas, Sun Prairie, WI; 14. Kelli Harter, Dawson, IL; 15. Jason Allen, Sugar Grove, IL; 16. Jace Sparks, Crystal Lake, IL; 17. Bart Andrews, Ft. Madison, IA; 18. Bryan Stanfill, Brownsburg, IN (DNS); 19.  Christopher Adrien, Joliet, IL (DNS)

Heat 1: 1.  Kevin Battefeld; 2.  Will Armitage; 3.  Scott Koernor; 4.  Kelli Harter; 5.  Mark Meyer; 6.  Mitchell Davis; 7.  Bryan Stanfill (DNS)

Heat 2: 1.  Andy Baugh; 2.  Bart Andrews; 3.  Brent Burrows; 4.  John Heitzman; 5.  Jason Allen; 6.  Kevin Douglas

Heat 3: 1.  Mark McMahill; 2.  Tyler Roth; 3.  Jeremy Douglas; 4.  Jace Sparks; 5.  Robert Bell; 6.  Christopher Adrien (DNS)


Street Stocks

A-Feature: 1.  Abe Huls, Carthage, IL; 2.  Zachary Zuberbier, Kingstone, IL; 3.  Darrell Dick, Monticello, IL; 4.  Jeff Hartzell, Kingston, IL; 5.  Beau Taylor, Canton, MO; 6.  Jeremy Pundt, Donnellson, IA; 7.  Erick Turner, Barstow, IL

Heat: 1.  Abe Huls; 2.  Darrell Dick; 3.  Zachary Zuberbier; 4.  Jeff Hartzell; 5.  Erick Turner; 6.  Beau Taylor

OFFICIAL RESULTS
Pepsi Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, Iowa
COVID-19 Return To Racing Night 2 May 23, 2020
Results – All Classes

305 Sprints A-Feature

1.  Justin Parrish                 4J
     Oquawka, Il.
 2.  Jeff Wilke                     41
     Knoxville, Ia.
 3.  Jordon Welch                   23J
     Clayton, In.
 4.  Devon Rouse                   16
     Burlington, Ia.
 5.  Mike Johnston                 14J
     Des Moines, Ia.
 6.  Mason Campbell                 11C
     New Berlin, Il.
 7.  Cody Wehrle                   27
     Burlington, Ia.
 8.  Garrett Duff                   13
     Weldon, Il.
 9.  Daniel Bergquist               9
     Burlington, Ia.
 10. Mike Mayberry                 0
     Fremont, Ia.
 11. Zeth Sabo                     12
     Fremont, Oh.
 12. Dugan Thye                     78
     Burlington, Ia.
 13. Travis Pence                   01
     Strongurst, Il.
 14. Tyler Shoemaker               9T
     Clinton, Il.
 15. Tyler Barrick                 11
     Slater, Ia.
 16. Joel Thorpe                   3TJ
     Urbandale, Ia.
 17. George Vaniter                 9V
     Jacksonville, Il.
 18. Dan Keltner                   29k
     Grandview, Ia.
 19. Kurt Mueller                   83
     Reynolds, Il.
 20. Noah Samuel                   41x
     Burlington, Ia.
 21. Austin Archdale               2A
     Brimfield, Il.
 22. Lillie Harris                 5H
     Ashland, Il.

305 Sprints Heat 1

 1.  Mike Mayberry                 0
     Fremont, Ia.
 2.  Tyler Barrick                 11
     Slater, Ia.
 3.  Mason Campbell                 11C
     New Berlin, Il.
 4.  Jeff Wilke                     41
     Knoxville, Ia.
 5.  Dan Keltner                   29k
     Grandview, Ia.
 6.  Tyler Shoemaker               9T
     Clinton, Il.
 7.  Joel Thorpe                   3TJ
     Urbandale, Ia.
 8.  Kurt Mueller                   83
     Reynolds, Il.

305 Sprints Heat 2

1.  Cody Wehrle                   27
     Burlington, Ia.
 2.  Garrett Duff                   13
     Weldon, Il.
 3.  Mike Johnston                 14J
     Des Moines, Ia.
 4.  Austin Archdale               2A
     Brimfield, Il.
 5.  Daniel Bergquist               9
     Burlington, Ia.
 6.  Noah Samuel                   41x
     Burlington, Ia.
 7.  George Vaniter                 9V
     Jacksonville, Il.

305 Sprints Heat 3

1.  Jordon Welch                   23J
     Clayton, In.
 2.  Zeth Sabo                     12
     Fremont, Oh.
 3.  Devon Rouse                   16
     Burlington, Ia.
 4.  Justin Parrish                 4J
     Oquawka, Il.
 5.  Dugan Thye                     78
     Burlington, Ia.
 6.  Travis Pence                   01
     Strongurst, Il.
 7.  Lillie Harris                 5H
     Ashland, Il.

Late Models A-Feature

1.  Dennis Woodworth               45DW
     Mendon, Il.
 2.  Tommy Elston                   45
     Keokuk, Ia.
 3.  Ron Boyse                     74
     Kalona, Ia.
 4.  Nick Marolf                   33
     Moscow, Ia.
 5.  Mitch Hahn                     188
     Bradley, Il.
 6.  Joe Beal                       10
     Milan, Il.
 7.  Bj Jackson                     14
     Clinton, Ia.
 8.  Jay Johnson                   93
     West Burlington, Ia.
 9.  Mark Burgtorf                 15R
     Quincy, Il.
 10. Matt Hammond                   818
     Bourbonnais, Il.
 11. Tucker Finch                   25
     Jacksonville, Il.
 12. Ray Raker                     07
     Burlington, Ia.
 13. Greg Cantrell Jr               01Jr
     Dekalb, Il.
 14. Graham Fate                   1
     Bartonville, Il.
 15. Dayton Lynch                   77
     Bloomfield, Ia.
 16. Darin Weisinger Jr.           11
     Mendon, Il.
 17. Gary Schalmo                   05
     Nashville, Tn.

Late Models Heat 1

 1.  Dennis Woodworth               45DW
     Mendon, Il.
 2.  Ron Boyse                     74
     Kalona, Ia.
 3.  Matt Hammond                   818
     Bourbonnais, Il.
 4.  Nick Marolf                   33
     Moscow, Ia.
 5.  Bj Jackson                     14
     Clinton, Ia.
 6.  Mark Burgtorf                 15R
     Quincy, Il.
 7.  Dayton Lynch                   77
     Bloomfield, Ia.
 8.  Tucker Finch                   25
     Jacksonville, Il.
 9.  Greg Cantrell Jr               01Jr
     Dekalb, Il.

Late Models Heat 2

 1.  Jay Johnson                   93
     West Burlington, Ia.
 2.  Tommy Elston                   45
     Keokuk, Ia.
 3.  Mitch Hahn                     188
     Bradley, Il.
 4.  Darin Weisinger Jr.           11
     Mendon, Il.
 5.  Ray Raker                     07
     Burlington, Ia.
 6.  Joe Beal                       10
     Milan, Il.
 7.  Graham Fate                   1
     Bartonville, Il.
 8.  Gary Schalmo                   05
     Nashville, Tn.

Midgets A-Feature

1.  Andy Baugh                     37
     Mason City, Il.
 2.  Will Armitage                 51R
     Athens, Il.
 3.  Tyler Roth                     18
     Springfield, Il.
 4.  Scott Koernor                 1
     Joilet, Il.
 5.  Jeremy Douglas                 5J
     Mcfarland, Wi.
 6.  Robert Bell                   71 1/2
 7.  John Heitzman                 43
     Mapleton, Il.
 8.  Mark McMahill                 57
     Peoria, Il.
 9.  Mitchell Davis                 7X
     Alburn, Il.
 10. Kevin Battefeld               42
     Lewistown, Il.
 11. Mark Meyer                     8M
     Maquon, Il.
 12. Brent Burrows                 51
     Lewistown, Il.
 13. Kevin Douglas                 5K
     Sunpraire, Wi.
 14. Kelli Harter                   22K
     Dawson, Il.
 15. Jason Allen                   28
     Sugar Grove, Il.
 16. Jace Sparks                   17
     Crystal Lake, Il.
 17. Bart Andrews                   69
     Ft. Madison, Ia.
DNS  Bryan Stanfill                 24
     Brownsburg, In.
DNS  Christopher Adrien             3A
     Joilet, Il.

Midgets Heat 1

1.  Kevin Battefeld               42
     Lewistown, Il.
 2.  Will Armitage                 51R
     Athens, Il.
 3.  Scott Koernor                 1
     Joilet, Il.
 4.  Kelli Harter                   22K
     Dawson, Il.
 5.  Mark Meyer                     8M
     Maquon, Il.
 6.  Mitchell Davis                 7X
     Alburn, Il.
DNS  Bryan Stanfill                 24
     Brownsburg, In.

Midgets Heat 2

1.  Andy Baugh                     37
     Mason City, Il.
 2.  Bart Andrews                   69
     Ft. Madison, Ia.
 3.  Brent Burrows                 51
     Lewistown, Il.
 4.  John Heitzman                 43
     Mapleton, Il.
 5.  Jason Allen                   28
     Sugar Grove, Il.
 6.  Kevin Douglas                 5K
     Sunpraire, Wi.

Midgets Heat 3

1.  Mark McMahill                 57
     Peoria, Il.
 2.  Tyler Roth                     18
     Springfield, Il.
 3.  Jeremy Douglas                 5J
     Mcfarland, Wi.
 4.  Jace Sparks                   17
     Crystal Lake, Il.
 5.  Robert Bell                   71 1/2
DNS  Christopher Adrien             3A
     Joilet, Il.

Modifieds A-Feature

1.  Dave Wietholder               05
     Liberty, Il.
2.  Jeff Waterman                 71W
     Quincy, Il.
3.  Michael Long                   18L
     Fowler, Il.
4.  Dalton Simonsen               60
     Fairfax, Ia.
5.  Derrick Stewart               43
     Ainsworth, Ia.
 6.  Daniel Fellows                 11
     Keokuk, Ia.
 7.  Mitchell Hunt                 38
     Kent City, Mi.
 8.  Bill Roberts Jr.               5R
     Burlington, Ia.
 9. Mitch Boles                   4B
     New London, Ia.
 10. Josh Allen                     292
     Mapleton, Il.
 11. Todd Bates                     49
     Canton, Il.
 12. Austin Paul                   A5
     Newton, Ia.
 13. Blake Woodruff                 87
     Knoxville, Il.
 14. Steve Jones                   10J
     East Peoria, Il.
 15. Jacob Beal                     15
     Milan, Il.
16. Scott Bryant                   00
     Baring, Mo.

Modifieds Heat 1

 1.  Mitchell Hunt                 38
     Kent City, Mi.
 2.  Derrick Stewart               43
     Ainsworth, Ia.
 3.  Dave Wietholder               05
     Liberty, Il.
 4.  Dalton Simonsen               60
     Fairfax, Ia.
 5.  Bill Roberts Jr.               5R
     Burlington, Ia.
 6.  Mitch Boles                   4B
     New London, Ia.
 7.  Blake Woodruff                 87
     Knoxville, Il.
 8.  Jacob Beal                     15
     Milan, Il.

Modifieds Heat 2

 1.  Daniel Fellows                 11
     Keokuk, Ia.
 2.  Michael Long                   18L
     Fowler, Il.
 3.  Jeff Waterman                 71W
     Quincy, Il.
 4.  Josh Allen                     292
     Mapleton, Il.
 5.  Todd Bates                     49
     Canton, Il.
 6.  Steve Jones                   10J
     East Peoria, Il.
 7.  Scott Bryant                   00
     Baring, Mo.
 8.  Austin Paul                   A5
     Newton, Ia.

Street Stocks A-Feature

 1.  Abe Huls                       30C
     Carthage, Il.
 2.  Zachary Zuberbier             4Z
     Kingstone, Il.
 3.  Darrell Dick                   22
     Monticello, Il.
 4.  Jeff Hartzell                 5
     Kingston, Il.
 5.  Beau Taylor                   2T
     Canton, Mo.
 6.  Jeremy Pundt                   52J
     Donnellson, Ia.
 7.  Erick Turner                   85JR
     Barstow, Il.

Street Stocks Heat 1

1.  Abe Huls                       30C
     Carthage, Il.
 2.  Darrell Dick                   22
     Monticello, Il.
 3.  Zachary Zuberbier             4Z
     Kingstone, Il.
 4.  Jeff Hartzell                 5
     Kingston, Il.
 5.  Erick Turner                   85JR
     Barstow, Il.
 6.  Beau Taylor                   2T
     Canton, Mo.

by Brian Neal
Donnellson, IA (Friday, May 22, 2020) – If it wasn’t the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling races, then it was mother nature. As the Pepsi Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa has tried two other times to get two night’s of racing completed. Finally mother nature co-operated on this Memorial Day weekend, as both Friday and Saturday night’s racing events were put into the books. Picking up wins on Friday night were Micheal Long (Modifieds), John Oliver Jr. (Stock Cars), Austen Becerra (SportMods), and Jason Ash (Sport Compacts).

The first feature to take to the track was the 15 lap Sport Compacts, with Larry Miller and Colton Keck drawing the front row. Miller took advantage of his draw to grab the lead on lap 1 over Jason Ash, who started 5th, and Keck. The lead for Miller only lasted for 1 lap, as Ash was able to get by him to grab the top spot on lap 2. Just as Ash started to pull away the first caution of the race appeared on lap 4, as Quinton Shelton and Brandon Crawley spun in turn 4 to bring out the yellow. On the restart Ash jumped back out front, but now had Brandon Reu, who started 7th, glued to his back bumper. Reu tried the low and high grooves over the next 5 laps to try and get the lead away from Ash. The battle up front was slowed on lap 10, as Robert Sturms spun in turn 1 to bring out the yellow. Ash once again grabbed the lead on the restart, with Reu going back to work on him for the top spot. Coming out of turn 4 for the checkered flag, Reu was able to get under Ash. But Ash was able to edge him out for the win. Jared Heule was 3rd, Adam Christy came from 8th to finish 4th, with Miller holding on for 5th.

Up next was the 18 lap SportMod feature, with Blaine Webster and Tanner Klingele leading the field to green. But just as the green flag waved the caution light came on, as Kaleb Nevers spun in turn 2 to bring out the yellow. On the original restart Nicholas Profeta and Kyle Olson spun in turn 4 to void a stacked field to bring the yellow light back on. A third attempt of a start allowed Webster to grab the lead on lap 1 over Austen Becerra and Klingele. Then just after lap 1 was scored complete another caution appeared, as Draython Schanfish spun in turn 2 to bring out the yellow. On the restart Steven Berry, who was running 4th, spun in turn 1 and collected Sean Wyett, Jim Powell, Cory Kemkes, and Cody Benjamin to bring the yellow light back on. Webster moved back out front on the restart, with Becerra and Klingele following close behind him.

The action was slowed on lap 3, when Schanfish spun in turn 2 to bring out his second caution to end his night. Once again Webster grabbed the lead on the restart, with Becerra and now Tom Bowling Jr., who started 11th, following. Just after the lap was scored complete another yellow appeared, as Dakota Anderson spun in turn 2 to bring out the caution. On the restart Webster jumped back out front, with Becerra and Bowling Jr. close behind. Becerra would grab the lead away from Webster on lap 6, as Webster stayed glued to his back bumper over the next 7 laps. The action up front was slowed for the final time of the race on lap 13, as a tire was clipped in turn 2 to bring out the yellow. Becerra grabbed the lead on the restart, with Webster working on him for the top spot. But Becerra was able to hold him off on the final laps to claim his first win in a car he built himself over the off season. Bowling Jr. was 3rd, Michael Goodwin was 4th, with Barry Taft finishing 5th after starting in 9th.

Jason Cook and John Oliver Jr. led the field to green in the 18 lap Stock Car feature, with Oliver Jr. edging out Cook to lead lap 1. While Oliver Jr. and Cook worked the bottom of the track, David Brandies went to the top. That moved paid off, as Brandies was able to get the runner up spot on lap 3. Brandies then went to work on Oliver Jr. for the lead. Coming off turn 4 for lap 6 Oliver Jr. and Brandies came off turn 4 side-by-side, with Oliver Jr. keeping the lead by inches. As the two battled side-by-side for the lead, this allowed Cook to close back in to make it a three car battle. When Brandies and Cook started battling side-by-side for the runner up spot, this allowed Oliver Jr. to go on to pick up the win. Cook edged out Brandies at the line by inches to finish 2nd, Abe Huls was 4th, with Jeremy Pundt rounding out the top 5.

The final feature of the night was the 20 lap Modifieds, with Austin Howes and Levi Smith drawing the front row. Howes used his draw to his advantage by grabbing the lead on lap 1 over Mark Burgtorf, who was behind the wheel of Bill Baker’s #03B machine, and Smith. The action up front was slowed for the first time on lap 4, when Brandyn Ryan slowed in turn 4 to bring out the yellow. On the restart Howes jumped back out front, with Michael Long over taking Burgtorf for the runner up spot. Just as Long and Ethan Braaksma, who started 8th, went to work on Howes for the top spot, the second caution appeared. This time Scott Bryant spun in turn 2 to bring out the yellow. Howes grabbed the lead on the restart, with Long and Braaksma close behind. On lap 11 Long was able to slide in front of Howes coming off turn 4 to grab the top spot. Long then started to pull away, when the final yellow of the race came out on lap 18. Austin Paul would spin in turn 2 to bring out the caution, and set up a two lap shootout. Long would grab the lead on the restart and then held on to claim his second win of the season at the track. Howes was 2nd, Braaksma was 3rd, Burgtorf was 4th, with Denny Eckrich coming from 12th to finish 5th.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
Pepsi Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, Iowa
Friday, May 22, 2020 – COVID-19 Return To Racing Night 1

Modifieds

A-Feature: 1.  Michael Long, Fowler, IL; 2.  Austin Howes, Memphis, MO; 3.  Ethan Braaksma, Newton, IA; 4.  Mark Burgtorf, Quincy, IL; 5.  Denny Echkrich, Tiffin, IA; 6.  Bill Roberts Jr., Burlington, IA; 7.  Jeff Waterman, Quincy, IL; 8.  Dave Wietholder, Liberty, IL; 9.  Dalton Simonsen, Fairfax, IA; 10. Mitch Boles, New London, IA; 11. Mitchell Hunt, Kent City, MI; 12. Todd Bates, Canton, IL; 13. Levi Smith, Donnellson, IA; 14. Blake Woodruff, Knoxville, IL; 15. Austin Paul, Newton, IA; 16. Kevin Anderson, London Mills, IL; 17. Scott Bryant, Baring, MO; 18. Brandyn Ryan, Coatsburg, IL; 19. Keith Siegel, Elmwood, IL; 20. Daniel Fellows, Keokuk, IA

Heat 1: 1.  Michael Long; 2.  Denny Echkrich; 3.  Austin Paul; 4.  Dalton Simonsen; 5.  Scott Bryant; 6.  Kevin Anderson; 7.  Keith Siegel

Heat 2: 1.  Ethan Braaksma; 2.  Daniel Fellows; 3.  Mitchell Hunt; 4.  Bill Roberts Jr.; 5.  Mitch Boles; 6.  Dave Wietholder; 7.  Todd Bates

Heat 3: 1.  Mark Burgtorf; 2.  Jeff Waterman; 3.  Austin Howes; 4.  Levi Smith; 5.  Brandyn Ryan; 6.  Blake Woodruff


Stock Cars

A-Feature: 1.  John Oliver Jr., Danville, IA; 2.  Jason Cook, Mt. Pleasant, IA; 3.  David Brandies, Wilton, IA; 4.  Abe Huls, Carthage, IL; 5.  Jeremy Pundt, Donnellson, IA; 6.  Tyler Moore, Lockridge, IA; 7.  Tom Cannon, West Branch, IA; 8.  Jerry Jansen, Plainville, IL; 9.  Erick Knutsen, Cedar Rapids, IA; 10. Jake Powers, Plainville, IL; 11. BJ Thompson, Colchester, IL

Heat 1: 1.  Jason Cook; 2.  John Oliver Jr.; 3.  Tom Cannon; 4.  Jeremy Pundt; 5.  Jerry Jansen; 6.  Erick Knutsen

Heat 2: 1.  Abe Huls; 2.  David Brandies; 3.  Jake Powers; 4.  Tyler Moore; 5.  BJ Thompson


SportMods

A-Feature: 1.  Austen Becerra, Bowen, IL; 2.  Blaine Webster, Ottumwa, IA; 3.  Tom Bowling Jr., Danville, IA; 4.  Michael Goodwin, Quincy, IL; 5.  Barry Taft, Argyle, IA; 6.  Josh Holtman, Quincy, IL; 7.  Dakota Anderson, Basco, IL; 8.  Bob Cowman, Quincy, IL; 9.  Logan Cumby, Quincy, IL; 10. Reed Wolfmeyer, Quincy, IL; 11. Tanner Klingele, Quincy, IL; 12. Kaleb Nevers, Burlington, IA; 13. Draython Schanfish, East Moline, IL; 14. Nathan Bringer, Lewistown, MO; 15. Steven Berry, Ottumwa, IA; 16. Sean Wyett, Danville, IA; 17. Jim Powell, Hannibal, MO; 18. Cory Kemkes, Appleton, WI; 19. Cody Benjamin, Hamilton, IL; 20. Nicholas Profeta, Keokuk, IA; 21. Kyle Olson, Cedar Rapids, IA; 22. Derek Goble, Burlington, IA (DNS); 23. Kyle Hamelton, Keokuk, IA (DNS)

Heat 1: 1.  Michael Goodwin; 2.  Dakota Anderson; 3.  Barry Taft; 4.  Josh Holtman; 5.  Nicholas Profeta; 6.  Jim Powell; 7.  Cody Benjamin (DNS); 8.  Logan Cumby (DNS)

Heat 2: 1.  Tom Bowling Jr.; 2.  Reed Wolfmeyer; 3.  Bob Cowman; 4.  Steven Berry; 5.  Draython Schanfish; 6.  Kaleb Nevers; 7.  Kyle Hamelton (DNS); 8.  Derek Goble (DNS)

Heat 3: 1.  Blaine Webster; 2.  Sean Wyett; 3.  Tanner Klingele; 4.  Austen Becerra; 5.  Nathan Bringer; 6.  Kyle Olson; 7.  Cory Kemkes


Sport Compacts

A-Feature: 1.  Jason Ash, Burlington, IA; 2.  Brandon Reu, Donnellson, IA; 3.  Jared Heule, Keokuk, IA; 4.  Adam Christy, Ft. Madison, IA; 5.  Larry Miller, Burlington, IA; 6.  Colton Keck, Mt. Pleasant, IA; 7.  Robert Sturms, Burlington, IA; 8.  David Prim, Elvaston, IL; 9.  Ashton Blain, Burlington, IA; 10. Landon Neisen, La Grange, MO; 11. Quinton Shelton, Quincy, IL; 12. Tim Schnathorst, Burlington, IA; 13. Brandon Crawley, Burlington, IA; 14. Brady Wissinger, Burlington, IA; 15. Luke Fraise, Houghton, IA (DNS)

Heat 1: 1.  Jared Heule; 2.  Jason Ash; 3.  Larry Miller; 4.  Robert Sturms; 5.  David Prim; 6.  Ashton Blain; 7.  Quinton Shelton

Heat 2: 1.  Brandon Reu; 2.  Adam Christy; 3.  Colton Keck; 4.  Tim Schnathorst; 5.  Landon Neisen; 6.  Brandon Crawley; 7.  Brady Wissinger