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The annual summer classic at the historic West Liberty Raceway half mile track is known for legendary racers and races in the State of Iowa and the “Tornado Tuesday” Open Late Model Shootout by Simmons Promotions Inc., added another stellar event to the history books last night.
Jason Utter from nearby Columbus Junction Iowa ran down a streaking Chad Simpson and held off Muscatine Iowa’s and World 100 Champion Brian Birkhofer to win the biggest race of his career. It was emotional in Victory Lane for Jason with family and friends surrounding the talented driver.
Brian Birkhofer held on for second with Don O’Neal in the Larry Moring Motorsports #1 claiming 3rd. Chad Simpson stayed strong over the 50 laps for 4th and Dave Eckrich climbed into the 5th place spot.
Total Entries 24
Heat race winners
1. Jason Rauen
2. Andy Eckrich
3. Denny Eckrich
Dash Winner
1. Chad Simpson
Feature Finish- 50 Laps “Tornado Tuesday” August 6, 2013
1. 31 Jason Utter
2. 15b Brian Birkhofer
3. 1 Don O’Neal
4. 25 Chad Simpson
5. 58e Dave Eckrich
6. 15r Brian Harris
7. 22s Gregg Satterlee
8. 15k Justin Kay
9. 99 Clay Fisher
10. 40 Joel Callahan
11. 56 Andy Eckrich
12. 29 Spencer Diercks
13. 98 Jason Rauen
14. 93 Jay Johnson
15. 30 Justin Diercks
16. 22m Charlie McKenna
17. 78 Rick Wendling
18. 58 Ray Guss Jr.
19. 16 Tyler Bruening
20. 20 Jake Meier
21. 33 Nick Marolf
22. 50 Denny Eckrich
23. 32 Chris Simpson
24. 37b Brunson Benning