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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 2021

Page

12

Local driver Tom Lenz returns to near home racetrack

Marion native Tom Lenz competes at Vinton-Benton County Speedway on the Fourth of July weekend joining 20 plus Sprint Cars and five regular classes. The veteran driver recalls a lifelong passion for racing dating to 1974 and Knoxville Rookie of the Year in 1988. Paige Lenz, his 11 year old daughter, helps with tires and car setup while enjoying the family moment.

Vinton Benton County Speedway Rick Corey Dripps Knoxville Midwest Tom Lenz Marion Lenz Debbie Paige Vernon Middle School Marion County Knoxville Raceway Justin Webster the Gazette

Elliott dominates Road America to clinch playoff berth

Chase Elliott started 34th but won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America by 5.705 seconds over Christopher Bell to secure a playoff spot. He earned his seventh road course win, moving into third in Cup history, despite cautions hampering his qualifying. He celebrated with a burnout that left him out of gas and needing a push.

Elkhart Lake Wis Chase Elliott Elliott Hendrick Motorsports Kyle Larson Sonoma Christopher Bell Busch Kurt Busch Denny Hamlin Kyle Busch Anthony Alfredo

Green edges Fopma in photo finish at Fourth of July race

In a dramatic Fourth of July event Green narrowly defeated Fopma by a lunge for the win in 26:06 to 26:23 as Daniel Baker set third. Elaina Biechler of Dubuque led women with 30:40 while Gabby Skopec Coralville 31:08 and Melanie Hamilton Iowa City 32:01 followed.

Fopma Jacob Green Fooma Ning Daniel Baker Elaina Biechler Dubuque Gabby Skopec Coralville Melanie Hamilt Iowa City

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