MID-AMERICAN TRUCKS RUN TWIN FEATURES THIS FRIDAY

 

(Cedar Rapids, IA 7/29/02) The “Planet Pages Mid-American Truck Series” returns to Hawkeye Downs Speedway this Friday night, with Twin 30 lap features. It’s the first time double features for the trucks have been presented at Hawkeye Downs.

 

            Also scheduled Friday are “ASA Papa Johns Cup Iowa Wireless Stock car Championship” races for Budweiser Sportsmen, Miller Time Modifieds, and Foreman Hydraulics Legends.

 

            The “Planet Pages Mid American Truck Series” features Ford, Chevy, GMC, and Dodge Pick-up Trucks in 15 events at paved ovals and road courses in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa. Only 6 races remain after Friday’s Hawkeye Downs event.

 

            Wisconsin drivers hold the top three spots in the point standings, with Jeff Steenbergen and Jerry Seibel tied for first. Mark Eberhart is third, 21 points back. Hawkeye Downs veteran Art Christoffersen of Toddville is fourth, 30 points behind the leader.

 

            Drivers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, and Iowa are expected, including local favorites Christoffersen and Dave Coghlan of Marion.

 

            Friday’s three local divisions races are important, as only 4 events remain after this weekend.

 

            Curt VanDerWal leads the Budweiser Sportsmen, 52 points ahead of Brian Franks. Johnny Mudd is third, 2 points behind Franks.

 

            Mike Schulte has a 30 point lead over Brian Allen in Miller Time Modifieds. Larry Clausen is third, 4 points behind Allen,

 

            Kyle Hinrichs has opened up a 34 point lead over Tom Frady in Foreman Hydraulics Legends. Kevin Foreman is third, 18 points behind Frady.

 

            Grandstand gates open and Truck practice starts at 5pm Friday. Hawkeye Downs cars practice at 6pm. Trucks qualify at 6:45 pm, with racing at 7:30pm.

 

            Adult grandstand admission is $10, Senior Citizens and Students admission is $7, with Children 11 and under accompanied by an adult free.