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Cooney, Cox, Killen, Hoffman and Bonnett Win at the Iowa State Fair Speedway
By David Wilkinson
DES MOINES, Ia (June 16, 2006) - Friday night was one of those hot, humid, breezy summer nights when it is a joy to watch racing. And fans were not disappointed at the Iowa State Fair Speedway with several close finishes.
The IMCA late model feature ran from the drop of the green to the checkered with John Bagby leading the first one-third of the race. Using the high side, Todd Cooney passed Bagby and drew away for the win. Darrell DeFrance finished second, Mike Smith third, and Robert See was fourth.
A last-lap pass allowed Greg Cox to beat Jason Murray to the checkered in the IMCA modified feature. Todd Shute led the early laps and was passed by Murray and the two raced side-by-side for several laps. Cox had started deep in the field and worked his work to second by 13th lap of the 15 lap race. Following Cox to the finish were Murray, Shute, and Pat Graham.
As Randy Killen and Don Killen waged a battle for first pace in the IMCA stock feature, announcer Tim Trier wondered if “Randy was willing to provide his Dad with an early Father’s Day present?” The answer was no. After racing closely for many laps, Randy pulled away from his Dad and the others. Randy Killen finished first, Don Killen second, Travis Hansaker third, and Don Wear fourth.
The IMCA hobby stock features belonged to the Bonnett family as Adam Bonnett won the first one and uncle Bill Bonnett won the second. Adam Bonnett was able to hold off the challenge of Adam Hagen who started in the last row and chased Bonnett for the last three laps and finished second. Kevin Fee ran third and Cory Adams was fourth. Bill Bonnett gained the lead from Greg Clark halfway through the second hobby main and received the checkered first followed by Todd Bass, Rob Allison, and Clark.
The Cookies BBQ truck series feature was a dandy race. Mike Hoffman took the lead early in the race and opened a wide lead over the field. Caution periods during the 11th and 13th laps tightened the field with Carl Moyer in second and Matt Waugh third. Moyer and Hoffman ran door-to-door for several laps, including bumping together down the front stretch on one lap. At the finish, Hoffman beat Moyer by two car lengths as Waugh was a nearby third and Brian Murray was fourth.
Jacob Murray and Kyle Wahlert dueled for the last few laps of the IMCA SportMod main with Murray passing Wahlert two laps from the end of the race by going low. Wahlert slide up into the marbles. The finishing order was Murray, Wahlert, Bugs Vincent, and Matt Pinegar.
Racing continues next Friday evening featuring IMCA late models, modifieds, hobby stocks, SportMods, and Cookies BBQ Truck Series. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:00 PM with racing following.
Results
IMCA Late Models
Heat Winners
1. Todd Cooney, Des Moines
2. Rob Toland, Bettendorf
Feature
|
1 |
Todd Cooney, Des Moines |
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2 |
Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown |
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3 |
Mike Smith, Jewell |
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4 |
Robert See, Altoona |
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5 |
Rob Toland, Bettendorf |
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6 |
Jeremy Grady, Story City |
|
7 |
John Bagby, Johnston |
|
8 |
Ryan Griffith, Webster City |
|
9 |
Craig Jacobs, Des Moines |
|
10 |
Todd Johnson, Mitchellville |
|
11 |
Tony Moro, Polk City |
|
12 |
Randy Faux, Earlham |
|
13 |
David Schrader, Monroe |
IMCA Modifieds
Heat Winners
1. Todd Inman, Runnels
2. Todd Shute, Des Moines
Feature
|
1 |
Greg Cox, Altoona |
|
2 |
Jason Murray, Hartford |
|
3 |
Todd Shute, DM |
|
4 |
Pat Graham, Ames |
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5 |
Dave Farren Jr., Des Moines |
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6 |
John Davis, Altoona |
|
7 |
Glen Gladson Jr., Des Moines |
|
8 |
Bill Davis Jr., Des Moines |
|
9 |
Gordon Head Jr., Des Moines |
|
10 |
Jim Brown, Altoona |
|
11 |
Todd Inman, Runnells |
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12 |
Barry Sandeman, Creston |
|
13 |
Gordy Head, Des Moines |
|
14 |
Bucky (Vern) Killen, Des Moines |
IMCA SportMods
Heat Winners
1. Kyle Wahlert, Des Moines
2. Jacob Murray, Hartford
Feature
|
1 |
Jacob Murray, Hartford |
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2 |
Kyle Wahlert, Des Moines |
|
3 |
Bugs Vincent, Nevada |
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4 |
Matt Pinegar, Ankeny |
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5 |
Jeff Bass Jr., Ackley |
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6 |
Gene Behle, Des Moines |
|
7 |
Tommy Killen Jr., Des Moines |
|
8 |
Chad Malene, Monroe |
|
9 |
Ryan Lundy, Knoxville |
|
10 |
Rick Gladson, Des Moines |
IMCA Stock Cars
Heat Winners
1. Don Killen, Des Moines
2. Randy Killen, Des Moines
3. Travis Hansaker, Melcher
Feature
|
1 |
Randy Killen, Des Moines |
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2 |
Don Killen, Des Moines |
|
3 |
Travis Hansaker, Melcher |
|
4 |
Don Wear, Des Moines |
|
5 |
Josh Daniels, Des Moines |
|
6 |
Danny Hill, Des Moines |
|
7 |
Steve Jackson, Des Moines |
|
8 |
Todd Fisher, Altoona |
|
9 |
Jeff Johnson, Indianola |
|
10 |
Russ Byriel, Ankeny |
|
11 |
Steve Hill, Des Moines |
|
12 |
Bob Daniels, DM |
|
13 |
Ty Hill, Dallas Center |
|
14 |
Steve Curtis, Grimes |
|
15 |
Carl Yaw Jr., Des Moines |
|
16 |
# 76 |
|
17 |
Robert Koeneman, Des Moines |
|
18 |
Greg Shepherd, Altoona |
|
19 |
Kent Knopf, Granger |
|
20 |
Ronnie Hill, Des Moines |
|
21 |
Gary Bass, Des Moines |
|
22 |
Justin Murphy, St. Charles, IA |
|
23 |
Don Wauters, Altoona |
|
24 |
Bill Fox, Des Moines |
|
25 |
Terry McDowell, Des Moines |
IMCA Hobby Stocks
Heat Winners
1. Jacob Ashley, Des Moines
2. Ron Prymek, Indianola
3. Mike Hay, Des Moines
4. Rob Allison, Des Moines
Feature # 1
|
1 |
Adam Bonnett, Norwalk |
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2 |
Adam Hagen, Des Moines |
|
3 |
Kevin Fee, Knoxville |
|
4 |
Cory Adams, Des Moines |
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5 |
Steve Clair, Des Moines |
|
6 |
Mike Hay, Des Moines |
|
7 |
Brandon Behle, Des Moines |
|
8 |
Michael, Yaw, Des Moines |
|
9 |
Mike Johnston, Des Moines |
|
10 |
Cody Cleghorn, Des Moines |
|
12 |
Jeff Hovick, Truro |
|
13 |
Pete Kimmel Sr., Des Moines |
|
14 |
Michael Davis, Des Moines |
|
15 |
Brad Hammond, Des Moines |
|
16 |
John Yaw Sr., Des Moines |
|
17 |
Ray Stock Jr., Ankeny |
|
18 |
Scott Peerson, Des Moines |
|
19 |
Jacob Ashley, Des Moines |
|
20 |
Kyle Webb, Des Moines |
|
21 |
Troy Oliver, Des Moines |
|
22 |
Rex Bonnett, Pleasantville |
|
23 |
Brandon Bach, Des Moines |
|
24 |
Bruce Wolfe, Des Moines |
Feature #2
|
1 |
Bill Bonnett, Knoxville |
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2 |
Todd Bass, Des Moines |
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3 |
Rob Allison, Des Moines |
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4 |
Greg Clark, Knoxville |
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5 |
Ron Prymek, Indianola |
|
6 |
Allen Van Gorp, Carlisle |
|
7 |
Matt Inman, Des Moines |
|
8 |
Jeff Tuttle, Fontenelle |
|
9 |
Bill Dawson, Des Moines |
|
10 |
Greg Hower, Des Moines |
|
11 |
Larry Stock, Des Moines |
|
12 |
Kevin Hay, Des Moines |
|
13 |
Junior Akers, St. Charles |
|
14 |
Vern Luncsford, Des Moines |
|
15 |
Joe DeJoode, Des Moines |
|
16 |
Carl Knight, Des Moines |
|
17 |
John Allison, Des Moines |
|
18 |
# 20 |
|
19 |
Jeff Wright, Des Moines |
|
20 |
Justin Maschke, Des Moines |
|
21 |
Paul Wheeler, Des Moines |
Cookies BBQ Truck Series
Heat Winners
1. Carl Moyer, Ankeny
2. Bill Davis Jr., Des Moines
Feature
|
1 |
Mike Hoffman, Adel |
|
2 |
Carl Moyer, Ankeny |
|
3 |
Matt Waugh, Des Moines |
|
4 |
Brian Murray, Altoona |
|
5 |
Pat Fagen, Des Moines |
|
6 |
Bret Moyer, Polk City |
|
7 |
Jim Philipsen, Des Moines |
|
8 |
Bill Davis Jr., Des Moines |
|
9 |
Lou Sipolt, Altoona |
|
10 |
Jeff Luke, Des Moines |
|
11 |
Del Enos, Des Moines |
|
12 |
Rick Clark, Des Moines |
|
13 |
Josh Hull, Altoona |
|
14 |
Bob Murray, Urbandale |