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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 2001

Page

31

Surniac Smacks Wall in Delayed ASCS Feature

The report details Surniac of Indianapolis colliding with the wall on the front stretch and spinning, while leaders finished the final 20 laps in just over five minutes. Tim Cox, an AVSS rookie from Park City, IL, led early but was soon in lapped traffic. Mike Schulte of Norway led the 25-lap modified feature for his fifth win this season. Cedar Rapids drivers Mike Brecht and Aric Becker won 25-lap Super Stock features, and B.J. Goodin of Hiawatha dominated the Marine Legends race by starting 13th and taking the lead after three laps.

Steve Surniac Indianpolis Tim Cox Park City AVSS Barron Motor Supply Mance Marine Legends Mike Schulte Norway Trent Ross Schulte Cedar Rapids Mike Brecht Aric Becker B.J. Goodin Hiawatha Goodin

Veteran Benny Rapp Still Racing At 73 In AVSS Winged Outlaws

Hawkeye Downs, Edar Rapids, hosts the AVSS Winged Outlaw Nationals with Benny Rapp, 73, declaring this his last year while still racing full time. Rapp, a Michigan-Ohio veteran who began in 1946, finished 15th at The Little 500 last month and recalls an Indycar stint in 1971. He credits passion and skill for a long career amid strong fan support and a growing dirt sprint fanbase in Iowa.

Jeff Dahn Edar Rapids Arlo Becker Hawkeye Downs Speedway Becker Benny Rapp Temperance, Mich Rapp Hawkeye Downs AVSS Michigan Ohio Miami Speedway Anderson Ind Mike Katz Katz Iowa

Fourth of July road races headline area sports

Four Fourth of July road races anchor area athletics with the Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K the largest. Other July events include the Fourth Fest 5K and Kids Fun Run in Coralville the Mercy Iowa City Run 4 Independence in Tipton and the Toledo 5K Run Walk. Entry fees for Tipton Run 4 Independence are 10 dollars with a T-shirt or 5 dollars without. Publicity contacts are listed for each event.

J.R. Ogden Wazette Alliant Energy Coralville Mercy Iowa City Independence Tipton Toledo

DeHaven Targets Fast 8K Times At Alliant Energy Fifth Season

Rod DeHaven aims for swift 8K marks as the Alliant Energy Fifth Season road race in Cedar Rapids showcases a strong elite field. Producer Dave Langer curates a lineup featuring multiple past champions, including Kris Thle Helledy and Bonnie Sons, with contenders from Madison to Des Moines and beyond.

J.R. Ogden Sazette Rod DeHaven Alliant Energy Dave Langer Cedar Rapids Langer Kris Thle- Helledy Milwaukee Bonnie Sons Shorewood Minn Simon Lawe Albuquerque N.M DeHaven Madison Wis Dan Hostager Des Moines Eric Polanski Dallas Johannes

Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K field highlights elite runners

The 8K event features top U.S. and international names with Mabitle of South Africa as a past winner. Notables include Mark Coogan, Jared Segera, Chad Johnson, Teddy Mitchell, and Kenyans possibly John Kariuki. Women’s race centers on Ihle with challengers Ann Schaefers-Cole Kim Kauls and Sons. Race officials seek volunteers and provide signup details for July events and the Fun Run with Joe Henderson.

Mabitle South Africa Thie-Helledy Polanski DeHaven Langer Mark Coogan Madison Wis Jared Segera Columbia Chad Johnson Minneapolis Teddy Mitchell Fayetteville, Ark Matt Thull Campbellsports John Mirth Platteville Art Siemers Martin Weiss Denver Colo Coogan University of Iowa Paul Sarris John Kariuki Ihle Ann Schaefers-Cole Algonquin Ill Kim Kauls Forest Lake Minn and Sons Kauls Davenport Kelly Keeler Bloomington

Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K Race Set for July Fourth

The 16th annual Alliant Energy Fifth Season 8K on July 4 starts at Mays Island and ends in front of Alliant Energy Building. Events include 8K, 5K, and children’s runs with prizes over 10,500 dollars and Linn County honors. Defending champions Simon Lawe and Bonnie Sons return.

Alliant Energy Mays Island Third Avenue Grande Avenue Bever Park Grande 16Th Street Second Avenue Alliant Energy Building USA Track & Field Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Linn County Keith Brantly Kris Idle Simon Lawe Bonnie Sons

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