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