7/9/2022
Maquoketa Speedway
Blume Scores Big Win at Maquoketa Speedway
Maquoketa, Iowa: Saturday, July 9th saw perfect weather conditions for an action packed night of Stock Car Racing at the Maquoketa Speedway.
The US Cellular IMCA Modified feature saw Austin Blume score his first win of the 2022 season at the Maquoketa Speedway. Blume took off from his outside front row start and sailed on to the win by leading flag to flag. Blume took the win ahead of Jaden Fryer and last weeks feature winner Matt Werner.
A strong field of 22 Hawkins Construction and Trucking IMCA Stock Cars took the green flag for their 15 lap feature. Chase Zaruba also joined the list of first time winners in 2022. Zaruba took the win ahead of 12th starter, Tom Schmidt with Jerry Miles advancing from the 5th row to take third.
The Amhoff Trucking IMCA Sportmods provided another action packed race as drivers raced three and four wide throughout their main event. When the checkers flew it was Jesse Bodin taking the win by a slim margin ahead of Jacob Arp and Shane Paris.
The Ueland Auto IMCA Hobby Stocks saw the feature winner decided in the Tech area. Apparent winner Logan Gustaf had the win stripped due to an illegal carburetor. The winner due to the disqualification was Drew Burk. Dylan Flogel was elevated to second ahead of Randy LaMar.
The INEX Legends feature was decided in the last 100 feet of their 20 lap feature. Jordan Miklas scored the win by passing Drew Papke coming to the checkers. Early leader Jeff Schmidt followed the leaders across the finish line in third.
Cyle Hawkins continued his hot streak in the QCJeeps IMCA Sport Compacts. A hard crash eliminated the two Proehl brothers, allowing Hawkins to score the win. Henry Hess ran second ahead of Drew Wise.
The Maquoketa Speedway will be off on Saturday, July 16th. Racing will return on Saturday, July 23 with Hall of Fame Induction night at the races. Hot laps will take to the ¼ mile Maquoketa Speedway at 6 pm.
Article Credit: Jerry Mackey
