Three shows for Iron Man Challenge over Labor Day Weekend


MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa—Three big events for the Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods are on tap this week in Iowa.

Action begins this Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Marshalltown Speedway in Marshalltown, Iowa. From there, it’s on to the Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa, on Thursday. The battle rages on, wrapping up at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 31.

All four events will see the Iron Man Challenge sharing the spotlight with the USMTS Modifieds.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 – MARSHALLTOWN SPEEDWAY

The Marshalltown Speedway in Marshalltown, Iowa, will host the USRA Stock Cars ($750 to win) and USRA B-Mods ($600 to win) on Wednesday, June 27, at Toby Kruse’s 1/3-mile clay oval.

Pit gates will open at 4 p.m., with spectator gates swinging open at 5 p.m. Hot laps take to the track at 7 p.m. with racing to follow.

General admission tickets are $17, kids ages 6-12 are $5 and children 5 and under get in for free. Pit passes are $35. Race fans can pick up coupons good for $2 off adult admission at all Casey’s General Stores locations in Marshalltown.

The Marshalltown Speedway is located 1.5 miles east of SR 14 on US 30 to Exit 186, then 2.0 miles north on E. Olive St. For more information call 515-432-4703 or 641-752-9676 or visit www.marshalltownspeedway.com online.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 – HAMILTON COUNTY SPEEDWAY

The Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa, hosts the USRA Stock Cars ($750 to win) and USRA B-Mods ($600 to win) on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the historic big track with Hobby Stocks also on the card.

Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6:45 and racing at 7 p.m.

General admission tickets are $17, kids ages 6-12 are $5 and children 5 and under get in for free. Pit passes are $35. Race fans can pick up coupons good for $2 off adult admission at both Casey’s General Stores locations in Webster City.

The Hamilton County Speedway is a half-mile semi-banked dirt oval located 1.2 miles north of US 20, then 0.5 mile east on Bank St., then 0.4 mile south on Bluff St. For more information call 515-832-1443 or visit www.hamiltoncospeedway.com online.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 – CRESCO SPEEDWAY

The curtain closes on the big Labor Day Weekend swing on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa, for the 12th Annual Cresco Bowl. Once again, the USMTS Modifieds will share the stage with the Iron Man Challenge featuring USRA Stock Cars ($750 to win) and USRA B-Mods ($600 to win), plus USRA Hobby Stocks ($350 to win).

Ticket prices are $17 for adults 18 years of age and older, $10 for kids ages 13-17 and free for children ages 12 and under. Pit passes are $30 per person. Race fans can pick up coupons good for $2 off adult admission at Casey’s General Stores locations in Cresco, Decorah and Waukon on race day.

The Cresco Speedway is located 2 blocks north of SR 9 on SW 7th. Race day info is available by calling 563-547-3400 or at www.mhcfair.com. The Howard County Fairgrounds campground features seasonal camping with water, electrical hook-ups and a sewer dumping station. The camping fee is $10 per night or $50 per week. Long term stays are available for discounted rate.

POINTS STANDINGS:

USRA Stock Cars
1. 18 Tom Schmitt, Independence, Iowa ... 1108
2. 15 Mitch Hovden, Decorah, Iowa ... 918
3. 2j Steve Jackson, Polk City, Iowa ... 872
4. 86 Phil Wernert, Galesville, Wis. ... 819
5. 67 Kyle Falck, Decorah, Iowa ... 795
6. 14 Todd Staley, Webster City, Iowa ... 636
7. 33 Kevin Donlan, Decorah, Iowa ... 620
8. 10 Bryan Webb, Decorah, Iowa ... 505
9. 6 Danny Sacquitne, Decorah, Iowa ... 462
10. 44 Dillon Anderson, Decorah, Iowa ... 425

USRA B-Mods
1. Red1 Dan Wheeler, Savage, Minn. ... 1215
2. 07 Cory Crapser, Chippewa Falls, Wis. ... 1190
3. 7+ Jared Timmerman, Norwalk, Iowa ... 1097
4. 21 Jacob Bleess, Chatfield, Minn. ... 778
5. 6 Dustin Kruse, Brandon, S.D. ... 506
6. 23m Matt Jones, Waukon, Iowa ... 424
7. 16 Dan Hovden, Decorah, Iowa ... 410
8. 7j Jake Richards, Edwardsville, Kan. ... 399
9. 66 Ethan Isaacs, Bonner Springs, Kan. ... 395
10. 23k Erik Kanz, Winona, Minn. ... 394

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