Until a lap 37 restart, it appeared Richie Gustin was on his way to his second straight win in the event, which honors the late Dick and Janet Hogan. Cayden Carter proved otherwise as he worked the top side to a thrilling win in the 40-lapper for IMCA Modifieds. (complete results follow)
Pole-sitter Jerry Dedrick led the way the first eight times around the fast, smooth quarter-mile oval. He paced the field while Tyler Droste pursued from his outside front row starting spot and Richie Gustin raced the low line to the front from a fourth row start.
Droste worked past Dedrick for the lead on the eighth circuit as Gustin closed in on the leaders. Gustin entered a three-wide battle for the lead and escaped with the top spot on lap 11. He quickly pulled away from the field running the bottom groove.
Meanwhile, Carter, who started inside of row two, slipped out of the top five before re-emerging on lap 13. He ran the top groove into fourth and remained there behind Kyle Strickler until a mandatory caution on lap 20. Drivers were allowed to make changes to their cars on the front stretch during the five-lap break before the final half of the event was completed.
When the race resumed, Gustin again held serve on the bottom side while Carter made his way around the outside of Strickler. Carter and Droste engaged in a terrific side-by-side battle for a number of laps until caution slowed action again on lap 32. Gustin, who had built a straightaway lead, saw that disappear for the ensuing restart.
Carter made his way around Droste on the restart and settled into second before the final stoppage on lap 37. When the green flag waved a final time, Carter pulled to the outside of Gustin and the leaders ran side-by-side over the final circuits. Carter pulled ahead at the white flag, only see see Gustin power back to his inside over the final lap. Carter inched ahead at the line to take the win by a few feet over Gustin.
It was Carter's first career Hogan Memorial win, making him the 15th different winner in the event's 19 year history. He became the seventh different winner in as many years.
With four new qualifiers in this year's Hogan Memorial, 122 drivers all-time have taken the green flag in the event's feature.
For his win, Carter earned a $1,250 winner's share, plus an additional $100 in bonus lap money. In addition to his second place purse money, Gustin pocketed $1,400 in lap money, plus an additional $250 for being the leader on lap 20. Dedrick took home an additional $400 for leading eight laps and Droste added $100 in lap money to his winnings.
HOGAN MEMORIAL IMCA MODIFIEDS
Finish / Lap 20 / Start / Driver / Hogan Memorial career stats
1 / 4 / 3 - 10C Cayden
Carter, Oskaloosa - Carter has now qualified for two Hogan Memorials. He ran fifth in 2012.
2 / 1 / 8 - 19G Richie Gustin, Gilman - Gustin has qualified four times, each of the last four seasons. He has earned three straight top-10 finishes, including his win in 2012.
3 / 5 / 16 - 33D Scott Hogan, Vinton - A four-time event winner, Hogan is a 14-time qualifier, including each of the last 10 years. His 13 top-10 finishes are the most all-time. His 11 top-5s and nine top-3s are also best among all drivers. Hogan has finished in the top three in four of the last five events.
4 / 8 / 13 - 71 Troy
Cordes, Dunkerton - A 13-time qualifier, Cordes has now earned 10 top-10s, including eight top-5s.
5 / 2 / 2 - 92 Tyler Droste, Waterloo - Droste was one of four first-time qualifiers in 2013.
6 / 6 / 11 - 12D Joe Docekal, Dysart - Docekal has qualified for the last four events and has finished in the top-10 two years in a row.
7 / 3 / 7 - 8 Kyle
Strickler, Mooresville, N.C. - Strickler was a first-time qualifier in 2013.
8 / 10 / 10 - 17 Steve Stewart, Burlington - Stewart was a first-time qualifier in 2013.
9 / 9 / 15 - 18 Jerry Luloff,
Independence - The 2011 champion, Luloff has qualified for 11 events. He has earned four straight top-10 finishes and has eight top-10s in the last nine years.
10 / 13 / 17 - 10K Ronn Lauritzen, Jesup - Lauritzen is a four-time qualifier, including each of the last three seasons. He now owns two top-10 finishes.
11 / 11 / 20 - 57V Mike Van Genderen, Newton - Van Genderen has qualified for each of the last three events.
12 / 15 / 18 - 1 Dan
Chapman, Clarence - Chapman has now qualified for five straight Hogan Memorials.
13 / 14 / 12 - 71W Jeff Waterman, Quincy, Ill. - Waterman has qualified for each of the last three events.
14 / 19 / 22 - 64 Vern Jackson, Waterloo - The 2004 champion, Jackson qualified for the first time since 2009. He has made the feature seven times in his career.
15 / 7 / 1 - 80 Jerry Dedrick, Vinton - Dedrick has qualified the last three years.
16 / 18 / 24 - 505 Racer Hulin, Laurel - Hulin was a first-time qualifier in 2013.
17 / 22 / 21 - 01 Ed Thomas, Waterloo - The 2001 winner, Thomas has qualified for a record 16 Hogan Memorials - in each of the last 16 years.
18 / 20 / 23 - T23 Tony Olson, Cedar Rapids - Olson has qualified for the last six events.
19 / 21 / 14 - 25 Jake Bowman, Maquoketa - Bowman has qualified for the last two events.
20 / 17 / 19 - F7 Patrick
Flannagan, Cedar Rapids - Flannagan has now qualified for 14 consecutive Hogan Memorials.
21 / 24 / 4 - 21K Kyle Brown, Kellogg - Brown has qualified for the last two events.
22 / 16 / 6 - 00 J.D. Auringer, Waterloo - The 2007 winner, Auringer has qualified for the Hogan Memorial nine times in his career, including each of the last five years.
23 / 12 / 9 - 32 Chris Snyder, Raymond - Snyder has qualified for three of the last four events.
24 / 23 / 5 - 11B Mike Burbridge, Delhi - Burbridge has qualified for the last three events.
First heat (3
qualify, 2 redraw) – 1. Carter; 2. Stewart; 3. Docekal; 4. Chapman; 5.
Lauritzen; 6. K1 Kyle Krampe, Baxter; 7. 2Z Zach Rawlins, Kellogg; 8. 9 Leon Wilson,
Hopkinton.
Second heat – 1.
Gustin; 2. Burbridge; 3. Waterman; 4. Flannagan; 5. Van Genderen; 6. 8T Tony
Snyder, Readlyn; 7. Olson; DQ. Hulin.
Third heat – 1.
Auringer; 2. Droste; 3. Cordes; 4. 70 Mitch Morris, Eldridge; 5. Thomas; 6. 20L Zach Less,
Hopkinton; 7. 21 David Brown, Kellogg.
Fourth heat – 1.
K. Brown; 2. Dedrick; 3. Bowman; 4. 57B Dennis Betzer, Central City; 5. 98 Kevin Stoa,
Clear Lake; 6. Jackson; 7. 4G Kevin Goben, Sherrard, Ill.
Fifth heat – 1.
Strickler; 2. C. Snyder; 3. Luloff; 4. Hogan; 5. 42 Johnathan Huston, Columbus
Junction; 6. 5 Jeff Taylor, Cave City, Ark.; 7. 149 Jason Murray, Hartford.
First B feature (3
transfer) – 1. Hogan; 2. Chapman; 3. Van Genderen; 4. Morris; 5. Krampe; 6.
Stoa; 7. Taylor; 8. Olson; 9. Wilson; 10. Less; 11. Goben.
Second B feature –
1. Lauritzen; 2. Flannagan; 3. Thomas; 4. Jackson; 5. D. Brown; 6. Murray;
7. Hulin; 8. T. Snyder; 9. Betzer; 10. Rawlins; 11. Huston.
Past Champion
Provisional - Jackson; Track Points
Provisionals – T. Olson, Hulin.
Weekly points racing was held in each of the other four divisions on the schedule.
Danny Dvorak drove to the win in the IMCA Northern SportMod 15-lapper. Dvorak assumed command from Jim Buhlman following a lap three restart to drive to victory, his fifth of the season and 51st of his career in Vinton.
Also the winner last week, Dvorak now has nine career streaks of at least two consecutive wins in Vinton. His 10th career SportMod win in July, Dvorak now owns double-digit victories in three separate calendar months (May, June, July).
It was Dvorak's fourth career SportMod win during the Hogan Memorial. He is now tied with Scott Hogan (Modified), Dan Trimble (Stock Car) and Justin Temeyer (Stock Car) as the only drivers with four Hogan Memorial wins in a division. When adding his two Hogan Memorial Hobby Stock wins, Dvorak's six event victories are the most all-time.
Damon Murty worked past Scott Pippert to assume the lead on the sixth of 15 laps in the IMCA Stock Car feature. After Pippert took the lead back one lap later, Murty regained the lead for good on the eighth circuit. He then held off pressure from Pippert and Norman Chesmore to drive to his fourth win of the year.
Murty now has 59 Stock Car wins in weekly racing history in Vinton, the most all-time. He has also won at least four features in each of the last nine seasons. It was Murty's ninth career win during the month of July. Also the Hogan Memorial Stock Car winner in 2006 and 2010, Murty now owns three wins during the event.
Kyle Parizek led all 15 laps to take his second win of the season and his first-ever during the Hogan Memorial. Parizek became the 13th different Hobby Stock winner in event history. With seven career wins to his credit in Vinton, Parizek now ranks tied for 16th on the all-time list with Brad Anders and Steve Kesl.
After Travis Losenicky and Merv Chandler spent time out front of the IMCA Sport Compact 12-lapper, Bill Whalen Jr. took over the lead on lap seven to drive to his second straight win and his fourth of the season. His four wins mark a career high for Whalen on the Vinton quarter-mile.
The back-to-back wins in Vinton are a first for Whalen, whose 11 career wins in Vinton tie him with Brad Chandler for fourth on the all-time list. His first Hogan Memorial victory, Whalen became the seventh driver in the division to win in the event.
I am simply amazed at how much bigger and better the Hogan Memorial has become each year. The amount of work the Hogan family puts into this event is immeasurable - and every penny that is donated to the cause is put right back into the hands of the drivers. The task is monumental and we race fans should greatly appreciate the efforts of the Hogan family.
Track manager Dana Benning and I were joking with Scott Hogan about his responsibilities for the evening. I reminded Scott that his main priority on race day should be to race. He said that's the most stress-free part of the process. Dana mentioned that next year is the 20th anniversary and, although they have already set the bar high, he wondered what the Hogan family do to make it even greater. Although I don't see how it can get any better, I'm sure they will come up with something.
Complete results from the other divisions on Sunday night are located below, however before you read through them, please take the time to read through the list of event sponsors. Not only does putting together such a program take an enormous amount of time and effort from those involved, it also takes the support from friends, family and community to make it all happen. If you know any of the folks listed below, tell them thank you. Stop by the businesses listed below and express your appreciation for their support of such a fantastic event.
Finally, thank the Hogan family for all they have done and continue to do to make the Hogan Memorial bigger and better every year. As the Hogans will tell you, it isn't just about their family - it's about racing and racing family. Thank you, Hogans!
2013 HOGAN MEMORIAL SPONSORS
MODIFIED
Position Sponsors ($50): Bob
and Kathy Gove; Ted Usher and Deb Wheeler; Dave Kelchen/Vinton Fareway;
Cassill Motors; Ryker, Zayde, Zoey, Jack, Veleah and Beau (Galli
grandkids); Car Quest, 15D & F7 Racing Teams; Mahr Transport; Jim
and Paige Ford and Family in memory of Kenny Ford; Keith and Teresa
Lindsey; Peyton Laughridge and Lillian Springer; Sheds by Leroy;
Performance Bodies; Post Family; Tharp Family in memory of Lois and
Ronnie Tharp; Brett, Virginia, Alyssa and Kenidi Root; Derek Noe and
Dana Elliott; Greg's Construction Service in memory of Barry Peacock;
G&G Auto; Tom (TJ) and Jane Johnson.
Lap Sponsors ($50): Dave
and Carol Galli; Steve and Julie Lessig and Family; Steve and Sue
Laughridge in memory of Dick and Janet Hogan; Weikert Iron & Metal;
Bob and Kathy Gove; Dick Bridge; Doug, Julia and Hayden Laughridge;
Victory Chassis; Chuck and Genny Flatberg; in memory of Denny Thomas;
Thomas Tax Service; Ted Usher and Deb Wheeler; Aaron and Amanda Burkey;
Derek Noe and Dana Elliott; in memory of Grandpa Burkey; Berger Repair;
Brad and Jackie Shaw and Family; Bret and Tina Nelson; in memory of
Charles Pegum; Manatts; Pearl Street Social Club; Performance Bodies;
CarQuest; Stadium Lounge; G&G Auto; Ehlinger's; Theisen's
Home-Farm-Auto; John's Tire; Doug and Danielle Robison; Dave
Kelchen/Vinton Fareway; Nick's TV & Appliance; Cheri Osborn; Drew
Hogan.
Hard Charger ($250): Ron-Da-Voo Lounge and Deli.
Hard Charger ($100): Mahr Transport.
Winner Bonus ($100): Scott Pippert Trucking.
Heat Race Winners ($100): Victory Chassis, Cassill Motors, Walt & Deana Stout.
Other Awards: IMCA
(Hoosier tire, $250 halfway leader bonus); Fauser Oil (barrel of fuel);
Seegy's ($50 gift card); Theisen's ($25 gift cards); Dave Schulze
Racing (Hoosier tire).
Other divisions also received a variety of bonuses, including:
Hard Charger: Ron-Da-Voo Lounge & Deli ($125 SportMod, $125 Stock Car).
Winner Bonus: Scott Pippert Trucking ($100 Stock Car, $100 SportMod, $100 Hobby Stock, $50 Sport Compact); J&V NAPA ($100 Stock Car).
Heat Race Sponsor: Brad Mahoney Construction ($50 SportMod)Hogan Family: $100 to the recipient of the Frisbee with the winning Modified driver's autograph, plus $50 to the Sport Compact feature winner.
RESULTS
IMCA STOCK CAR
Feature: 1. 99D Damon Murty (Chelsea); 2. 15 Norman Chesmore (Rowley); 3. 47 Scott Pippert (Elberon); 4. 76X Chad Siems (Shellsburg); 5. 22 Brock Young (Waterloo); 6. 76 Mike Galli (Urbana); 7. 8 Curtis Roster (Vinton); 8. 87 John Emerson (Waterloo); 9. 87A Aaron Matthias (Fairbank); DQ 8B Scott Beauregard (Center Point).
Heat: 1. Pippert; 2. Murty; 3. Emerson; 4. Chesmore; 5. Galli; 6. Matthias; 7. Roster; 8. Siems; 9. Beauregard; 10. Young.
IMCA NORTHERN SPORTMOD
Feature: 1. 3R Danny Dvorak (Vinton); 2. 23JR Nick Roberts (Des Moines); 3. 00 Jim Buhlman (Cedar Falls); 4. 19J Jenae Gustin (Marshalltown); 5. 26J Joel Rust (Grundy Center); 6. 72 Mike Hogencamp (Waterloo); 7. 10S John Schaefer (La Porte City); 8. 95 Mike McDonald (Cedar Rapids); 9. 14 Shane Ebaugh (Evansdale); 10. 3 Dave McCalla (Cedar Rapids); 11. 22H Curt Hilmer (Dysart); 12. 44G Brady Graham (Brooklyn); 13. 16K Brandon Morris (Ely); 14. 7D Dakoda Sellers (Vinton); 15. J2 Dave Schulze (Keystone); 16. 43 Creston Williams (Atkins); 17. 57R Ryan King (Montour); 18. 96 Lucas Lundry (Maynard); 19. 23K Ben Kates (Tonganoxie, Kan.); 20. 4 Ryan Maitland (Waterloo).
First heat (4 qualify, 3 redraw): 1. Roberts; 2. Schaefer; 3. Morris; 4. King; 5. 11M Mike Mitchell (Cedar Rapids); 6. 9 Scott Williams (Atkins); DNS 49 Brandon Smith (Waterloo); DNS 35 Josh Miller (Lisbon).
Second heat: 1. Buhlman; 2. C. Williams; 3. Dvorak; 4. Lundry; 5. Hogencamp; 6. 93 Josh Burrell (Dysart); 7. T17 Tom Rawlins (Kellogg).
Third heat: 1. Sellers; 2. Rust; 3. Gustin; 4. Schulze; 5. Maitland; 6. 15B Troy Brukhart (Urbana); 7. 115X Mike Nielsen (Evansdale).
Fourth heat: 1. Hilmer; 2. Ebaugh; 3. Kates; 4. McCalla; 5. Graham; 6. 3B Brian Anderson (Garrison); 7. McDonald.
B feature (4 transfer): 1. Maitland; 2. McDonald; 3. Hogencamp; 4. Graham; 5. Rawlins; 6. Mitchell; 7. Burkhart; 8. Anderson; 9. Miller; 10. Burrell; 11. S. Williams; 12. Nielsen; 13. Smith.
IMCA HOBBY STOCK
Feature: 1. 17K Kyle Parizek (Belle Plaine); 2. 46 Brian Happel (Vinton); 3. 78 Matt Brown (Dysart); 4. 07 Jacob Keiser (Marengo); 5. 45 Justin Wacha (Vinton); 6. 79 Benji Irvine (Cedar Falls); 7. 29 Nathan Ballard (Marengo); 8. 09X Brad Forbes (Waterloo); 9. 14J Jacob Floyd (Cedar Rapids); 10. 35 Brett Vanous (Quasqueton); 11. 90 Chris Moore (Fairfax); 12. 14C Leah Wroten (Independence); 13. 57 Malena Betzer (Cedar Rapids); 14. 18 Chris Luloff (Independence).
First heat: 1. Keiser; 2. Luloff; 3. Ballard; 4. Parizek; 5. Brown; 6. Betzer; 7. Forbes.
Second heat: 1. Happel; 2. Irvine; 3. Wacha; 4. Vanous; 5. Floyd; 6. Wroten; 7. Moore.
IMCA SPORT COMPACT
Feature: 1. 00W Bill Whalen Jr. (Riverside); 2. 2 Merv Chandler (Urbana); 3. 22 Nathan Chandler (Norway); 4. 22T Travis Losenicky (Garrison); 5. 111 A.J. Witten (Cedar Rapids); 6. 9 Toby Denning (Mt. Auburn); 7. 36DD Gary Peiffer (Troy Mills); 8. 99J Jeremy Lerch (Vinton); 9. 8 Jacob McVay (Palo); 10. 57 Duayne Herb (Cedar Rapids).
Heat: 1. Witten; 2. N. Chandler; 3. Whalen; 4. Losenicky; 5. M. Chandler; 6. Peiffer; 7. Lerch; 8. McVay; 9. Herb; 10. Denning.
Heat: 1. Witten; 2. N. Chandler; 3. Whalen; 4. Losenicky; 5. M. Chandler; 6. Peiffer; 7. Lerch; 8. McVay; 9. Herb; 10. Denning.
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