FAIRMONT, Minn. (August 8, 2025)—Persistence finally paid off for Josh Angst on Saturday night at Fairmont Raceway, as he captured his first USRA Northern Lights Modified Series victory of the year during the 2nd Annual Dwaine Hanson Memorial.

Coming into the night with three straight top-five finishes, Angst looked poised to contend from the pole position. However, series rookie Harley Dais had other plans, muscling his way to the front by the end of the opening lap. Angst quickly regrouped and reclaimed the lead just two laps later, setting the pace for the majority of the 20-lap main event.

The race appeared to be in Angst’s control until the closing laps, when slower traffic allowed Dais to reel him in. At the white flag, Dais was just a car length back and made one last aggressive move in turn four, tapping the rear of the No. 99 and sending it sideways coming to the checkered flag. Angst gathered it up and narrowly held off Dais at the line to secure the dramatic win.

“It feels really good to get this one done,” Angst said in victory lane. “Our team is really rolling right now. We weren’t planning on running this tour but we’re fourth in points and having fun. Look forward to some tracks that are more familiar to us to end the year.”

Deatherage Opticians Qualifying was paced by Rodney Sanders, while the three heat race victories went to Jacob Bleess, Brandon Davis, and Harley Dais.

Up next for the Northern Lights Modifies sees a return trip to the Mason City Speedway on Sunday August, 24th.  To follow along with all things USRA Northern Lights Modified Series, you can find us on social media or go to our website at www.northernlightsmodifiedseries.com.

Wehrs Machine A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. Josh Angst 2. Harley Dais 3. Rodney Sanders 4. Brandon Davis 5. Jacob Bleess 6. Dustin Wiederhoeft 7. Alex Williamson 8. Keith Foss 9. Parker Hale 10. Roger Nielsen 11. Joe Horgdal 12. Lyle Sathoff 13. Lee Beemer 14. Jesse Rogotzke 15. Don Gerritsen Jr 16. Darwin Karau 17. Ben Nading 18. Doug Hillson 19. Josh Ruby

SS Fishing Rental Heat 1 (6 Laps): 1. Jacob Bleess 2. Rodney Sanders 3. Keith Foss 4. Alex Williamson 5. Darwin Karau 6. Jesse Rogotzke 7. Josh Ruby

Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning Heat 2 (6 Laps): 1. Brandon Davis 2. Josh Angst 3. Roger Nielsen 4. Ben Nading 5. Parker Hale 6. Doug Hillson

Kevko Racing Heat 3 (6 Laps): 1. Harley Dais 2. Dustin Wiederhoeft 3. Joe Horgdal 4. Don Gerritsen Jr 5. Lee Beemer 6. Lyle Sathoff

Deatherage Opticians Qualifying 1: 1. Rodney Sanders 2. Brandon Davis 3. Don Gerritsen Jr 4. Jacob Bleess 5. Josh Angst 6. Harley Dais 7. Keith Foss 8. Parker Hale 9. Dustin Wiederhoeft 10. Josh Ruby 11. Roger Nielsen 12. Joe Horgdal 13. Alex Williamson 14. Ben Nading 15. Lee Beemer 16. Darwin Karau 17. Doug Hillson 18. Lyle Sathoff 19. Jesse Rogotzke

The USRA Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series Presented by Real Racing Wheels would like to recognize and thank their 2025 season long partners.

Gold Partners - Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Day Motor Sports, Deatherage Opticians, Dylan Scott Entertainment, Hochatown Saloon, Kevko Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning, S&S Fishing and Rental, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products

Silver Partners - American Racer Tires, Bryke Racing, Buck Monson Photos, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Photos By Boyd, Scotty Dogg’s Hideout, Swift Springs, Victory Vault

Bronze Partners - Freight Logistics Inc., KS Engineering, Mars Race Cars, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, Service Plumbing of Wichita, Transmissions Unlimited, VP Racing Fuels, Zac's Sales and Service

2025 Point Funds (ARMS, HMT, NLMS)
1. $7,500
2. $4,500
3. $3,500
4. $3,000
5. $2,500
6. $2,400
7. $2,300
8. $2,200
9. $2,100
10. $2,000
*80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible*