What won the race: Fourth-starting Ryan Dolan of Lisbon, Iowa., took the lead early in the 40-lap IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series feature event and fought off a late-race charge from 22nd-starting Jeff Aikey of Cedar Falls, Iowa., to collect a $3,000 payday at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds.

Key notes: Dolan picked up his second career series victor. His previous came Aug. 11, 2014, at Iowa State Fair Speedway in Des Moines. ... Luke Merfeld brought out a caution on the 10th lap. ... Scott Fitzpatrick drew a lap-33 caution. ... Reigning series and track champion Justin Kay of Wheatland, Iowa., spun as he attempted to overtake Dolan for the lead on lap 34; he rallied back to finish third over the final laps. ... Dubuque held its lone Deery Brothers event of 2015.

On the move: Aikey started 22nd and marched forward to finish second; Kay started 12th and rallied to the front on two different occasions.

Winner's sponsors: Dolan's Rick Dralle-owned No. 51 Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Can-Am Towing, CRE, Hoosier Racing Tire, Reicherts Plumbing and Pat's Auto Salvage.

Points chase: With his third-place finish, Kay remains atop the series standings.

Car count: 33

Polesitter: Bobby Hansen

Heat race winners: Ray Guss Jr., Joe Zrostlik, Justin Kay, Ryan Dolan,  ,  ,  ,  

Consolation race winners: Andy Nezworski, Andy Eckrich,  ,  

Provisional starters: Charlie McKenna, Jeff Aikey, Darrel DeFrance, Jason Rauen,  

Next series race: July 22, Quad City Speedway (East Moline, IL) $3,000