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By Chad Meyer
BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2024) – Three different drivers were in the second position at different times of Friday’s Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature at Hancock County Speedway.
Jerry Flippo, however, proved to be the one who could move up a spot.
Flippo, who has suffered through a summer of bad luck, finished the race more than a half track ahead of eventual runner-up Cody Knecht. Knecht charged from sixth to finish ahead of Clint Hatlestad and Jeremy Mills.
In the IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars, Troy Swearingen made the last lap count as he made a huge move to the bottom of turns one and two to sweep up in front of long-time leader Parker Slagle. It was Swearingen’s second win at the Britt track. Kevin Opheim finished third ahead of Heath Tulp.
Dustin West was fast in the Friese Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, leading the most laps, but several yellows and a late-race red flag proved his undoing as Alec Fett sailed around the outside of turn four in the waning stages of the event.
Fett was the winner over West, Nate Chodur and Doug McCollough.
Mike Smith came into the night seeking his 99th career IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock feature win. After missing his heat race, he was forced to start 13th on the initial grid. He mounted a big charge to the front and passed Brandon Nielsen with two laps for the win. Chris Krug and Steve Wickman finished behind second place Nielsen.
The annual Night of 1000 Stars will conclude IMCA Speedweek next week at the Hancock County Speedway, with racing Friday and Saturday night at the 4/10-mile dirt oval.
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