Todd Cooney emerges in victory lane at Maquoketa Speedway.
What won the race: Polesitter Todd Cooney of Des Moines, Iowa, raced to his second Hoker Trucking Series victory of the season Saturday at Maquoketa Speedway. Cooney earned $3,000 in outrunning eighth-startingDave Eckrich, who posted his third podium finished of the weekend with a second-place run ahead of series points leader Justin Kay.
Key notes: Cooney's previous series victory came June 24 at Cresco (Iowa) Speedway. .... Dave Eckrich added his runner-up finish to a runner-up finish the previous night at West Liberty (Iowa) Speedway and a victory Thursday at C.J. Speedway in Columbus Junction, Iowa. ... Chad Holladay set fast time for the third consecutive race on the series. ... Saturday's feature, the first series visit to Maquoketa Speedway, lasted 34 minutes.
On the move: Justin Kay of Wheatland, Iowa, started 11th and finished third.
Winner's sponsors: Cooney’s Capital Race Car is sponsored by May Properties, Spangler Automotive and Burke Plain Plumbing.
Points chase: After Maquoketa: 1. Justin Kay (2,096); 2. Todd Cooney (2,068); 3. Dave Eckrich (2,066); 4. Charlie McKenna (2,036) 5. Chad Holladay (2,030).
Current weather: Clear, 70°F
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Chad Holladay
Time: 14.693 seconds
Polesitter: Todd Cooney
Heat race winners: J.C. Wyman, Curt Schroeder, Curt Martin, , , , ,
Consolation race winners: Joel Callahan, , ,
Provisional starters: Kirby Schultz, Mike Guldenpfennig, ,
Next series race: September 3, 300 Raceway (Farley, IA) $0