Justin Kay improved 11 positions for his West Liberty victory.
What won the race: Justin Kay of Wheatland, Iowa, passed race leader Jesse Sobbing on lap 21 of 40 then pulled away at the end of the event to pick up the $2,000 victory in the Deery Brothers Summer Series victory at West Liberty Raceway. He swept the night's features, earning an extra $1,000 in the Hawkeye Dirt Tour Modified tour main event.
Key notes: The victory was Kay's second straight Deery Brothers victory, and his fourth series victory of the season. ... The win was Kay's 23rd career series victory. ... The event was slowed by a single lap-eight caution. ... Early race leader Jesse Sobbing started from the outside pole position. ... The series takes its longest break in recent memory before wrapping up the season with four September events.
On the move: Kay started 12th on his way to the victory.
Winner's sponsors: Kay's MasterSbilt Race Car from Gheer'd Up Race Cars is sponsored by Wehrs Machine, Wheatland Auto Body, Crop Production Services, Hoker Trucking and Mycogen Seeds.
Points chase: Jesse Sobbing (287 points) of Malvern, Iowa, increased his series points lead.
Car count: 22
Polesitter: Kyle Hinrichs
Heat race winners: Nick Marolf, Chad Holladay, Justin Kay, , , , ,
Next series race: September 1, Farley Speedway (Farley, IA) $2,000