5/4/2024
Hancock County Speedway
Cordes, Mackenthun, Fett, Nielsen & Schluetter Score Opening Wins at Britt
Cordes, Mackenthun, Fett, Nielsen & Schluetter Score Opening Wins at Britt!
Chad's "May the Fourth Be With You" Racing Recap – by: Chad Meyer
The Hancock County Speedway in Britt, IA, and new track manager Darin Toot lifted the lid on the 2024 racing season Friday night. After a soggy start to the week, sunny skies greeted drivers and fans on Britt’s Main Street for “Race Day on Main”, with the race night sponsored by Mr. K’s Bar and Grill. Off season efforts to improve the racing surface at Britt paid off, with each main event featuring close competition and two, three and sometimes four-wide battles.
Jacob Dahle led early in the IMCA Modified feature with Troy Cordes closing quickly. When Dahle made contact with a lap car, that opened the door for Cordes to make his move. Cordes, who could use every groove on the track, pulled away late to collect the win. Garrett Wilson and Jason Bass had strong showings to finish second and third, while Dahle held off a fierce battle to claim fourth.
In the IMCA Stock Cars, Chad Palmer and Kevin Opheim shared row one and tussled during the first half of the feature. Dan Mackenthun ran them both down and passed Palmer late to score the win. Troy Swearingen advanced five spots to third, while Opheim and Daniel Eckblad rounded the top five.
The IMCA Northern Sport Mods stole the show on this night. Charlie Stevens, Josh Appel and Alec Fett waged a three-wide war during the first two-thirds of the main. Colby Fett flew from 11th to second and the battle between the Fett’s was close at the end. Alec bested older brother Colby for first, while Stevens was third, Appel fourth and Justin Raymond fifth.
Last year, Brandon Nielsen and Mike Smith finished first and second in the point standings and they were in that order throughout much of the IMCA Hobby Stock feature. Nielsen tried to keep Smith behind him late and when Nielsen squeezed a little two much in turn three, Smith spun causing a yellow. Nielsen then held off a charging Josh Sidles for the win. Jeremy Wegner, Cody Hubbell and Drew Barglof completed the top five. Mike Smith rallied back to sixth.
Luke Schluetter dominated the HCS Outlaw Hobby Stocks, winning over Jeremy Crimmins, Joshua Monson, Josh Sidles and Bryce Sommerfeld.
Exciting racing action returns to the 4/10th mile Britt, IA speed plant on Friday, May 10th. Keep up with news and updates from the track on Facebook Hancock County Speedway
On behalf of the track and Fair Board - we want to extend our appreciative thanks to the fans and drivers who supported us. If last night was a precursor, 2024 is looking to be one of the best seasons at Hancock County Speedway.
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Article Credit: Chad Meyer
Submitted By: Chris Toot
