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World of Outlaws Hawkeye 100
Maquoketa Speedway | Maquoketa, Iowa
Friday, August 16, 2024
Race Recap  

TESTAMENT OF HEART: Brian Shirley Wins First Night of Hawkeye 100 at Maquoketa Speedway

Shirley led all 40 laps for his third Feature win of the 2024 World of Outlaws CASE Late Models season

 

Brian Shirley has proven himself to be one of the toughest dirt Late Model drivers to defeat in the second half of the 2024 World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models season.

The Chatham, IL driver earned a special opening Feature win at Maquoketa Speedway with a heavy heart on his chest after fellow dirt Late Model champion, Scott Bloomquist passed away on Friday and his wife, Shannon, entered treatment for an illness on Monday.

“Truthfully, with the sad news about Scott and what’s been going on with my wife is hard. She’s had an illness for a little while now, it’s been tough and some don’t understand the heartache that we go through. It tugs on the heartstrings a little bit. Family is most important, but (Friday) shows you’re here one day and gone the next. So, that tells the tale of my emotions and how tough it’s been. I’m thankful for all the good glory to God because today is a testament of heart.”

Shirley began the night with a Heat race win, then rolled off for the 40 Lap, $10,000-to-win Feature from the outside lane of the front row.

On the opening lap of the race, Shirley used his momentum on the outside to pick up speed off of Turn 2 to pass by Decorah, IA driver Tyler Bruening for the lead.

Shirley’s lead was assisted by Bruening being marred in a battle with Oakwood, IL driver Bobby Pierce and Marshalltown, IA driver Ryan Gustin for second place.

Shirley had to fend off the three drivers through restarts that gave the field a chance to pounce on the No.3S Bob Cullen Racing Late Model with Gustin running the high line while Pierce ran the bottom line and slowly drifting up to the middle around the track.

When lapped cars became a factor late in the race, Shirley had to get creative with his ways of slicing through the traffic to keep Pierce and Gustin away from getting a chance to pass him.

Bruening came into the picture late and challenged the three drivers by waiting to make a move when a mistake by either driver was exposed.

Pierce got into a tight battle with the two for the lead and lost momentum to give Bruening an open chance to cross under the reigning Series champion for a podium spot.

Though Gustin continued to chase down Shirley, he was no match as “Squirrel” crossed the finish line to win his third race of the 2024 World of Outlaws CASE Late Models season – the most he’s won since 2016.

Brian Shirley crosses the checkered flag for the debut win at Maquoketa Speedway (Emily Schwanke Photo)

“This was something really cool,” Shirley said. “A lot of guys are really good in our sport like Brandon (Sheppard), Bobby (Pierce), Josh (Richards), Darrell (Lanigan), even Scott (Bloomquist) have gone back to back on Feature wins. To put ourselves in a little bit of a different category from everyone else is really cool. 

Gustin finished second to Shirley for his 12th top-10 finish in the last 13 races – a streak that began at River Cities Speedway in June.

“I definitely think we had a shot there,” Gustin said. “I think we had a shot had the lapped car had not moved him up and he was right in my lane. It is what it is, we have a really fast racecar right now. I mean, we’ve shown a lot of speed, just really looking for these wins. It’s been an extremely tough day here for everybody. I was pretty close to Scott for the last five years, and it definitely hurts.”

Bruening wound up with a third-place result to earn his second consecutive podium finish – a new  Series feat for the driver of the Skyline Motorsports No.16 Longhorn Chassis.

“This sport is a lot of fun when you’re running good and the car is good. You don’t come in all distraught and destroyed and getting run into. This is such a huge confidence booster. We’ve had the car to run in the top five all year, we just got tangled up in silly stuff or early wrecks. You gotta put a whole night together. When that happens, you gotta have a little luck too. We’re starting to get that stuff to come our way. It’s never too late to get a win so we’re gonna keep digging.”

Pierce went on to finish fourth. With his performance, along with issues hampering Mooresville, NC driver Nick Hoffman throughout the Feature, the “Smooth Operator” passed Hoffman in the standings to claim second place in the Series title fight. He sits 58 points back of New Berlin, IL driver Brandon Sheppard with 10 races to go until the season finale at World of Outlaws World Finals.

Robeline, LA driver Cade Dillard finished fifth on Friday night to create his mark in the points standings by overtaking Brandon, FL driver Kyle Bronson for fourth place.

RECAP NOTES:

Dirt King Simulator Hottest Hot Lap: Chad Simpson

Simpson Quick Time Award: Cody Overton

Heat Race Winners: Tyler Bruening, Ryan Gustin, Bobby Pierce, Brian Shirley

Last Chance Showdown Winners: Cody Laney, Dustin Sorensen

Bilstein Pole Award: Tyler Bruening

Fox Factory Hard Charger Award: Shannon Babb (+12)

Up Next: The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models battle in the final 2024 Series race in Iowa for the first Hawkeye 100 event victory at Maquoketa Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 17. 

In addition to the racing on the track at Maquoketa, there will be off-track activities for fans to enjoy on Saturday, including a car show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a kids zone from 12 p.m.-4 p.m., the Hoker Trucking Toys for Tots donation drive, a driver autograph session at 4:30 p.m., and a cornhole tournament starting at 12:30 p.m. 

Get tickets for Maquoketa Speedway HERE

For more information about the upcoming events in the 2024 World of Outlaws CASE Late Models season, CLICK HERE.      

If you can’t make it to the track, watch every lap of the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models season on DIRTVision – through your computer or mobile device.

CASE Late Model Feature (40 Laps): 1. 3S-Brian Shirley[2]; 2. 19R-Ryan Gustin[4]; 3. 16-Tyler Bruening[1]; 4. 32-Bobby Pierce[3]; 5. 97-Cade Dillard[7]; 6. 40B-Kyle Bronson[5]; 7. 32S-Chris Simpson[11]; 8. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[9]; 9. 18-Shannon Babb[21]; 10. 22*-Max McLaughlin[8]; 11. B5-Brandon Sheppard[12]; 12. 25S-Chad Simpson[10]; 13. 8-Dillon McCowan[15]; 14. 19-Dustin Sorensen[18]; 15. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[20]; 16. 75-Daniel Adam[16]; 17. 97JR-Cody Overton[19]; 18. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[14]; 19. 89-Mike Spatola[22]; 20. 32B-Cody Laney[17]; 21. 9-Nick Hoffman[6]; 22. 38-Thomas Hunziker[13]; 23. 14W-Dustin Walker[24]; 24. B1-Brent Larson[23]

 

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Results  
Feature Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+13SBrian Shirley 400.00040Running150$10,000
24+219RRyan Gustin 40-0.875Running146$6,000
31-216Tyler Bruening 40-2.134Running144$3,500
43-132Bobby Pierce 40-3.263Running142$2,800
57+297Cade Dillard 40-5.676Running140$2,500
65-140BKyle Bronson 40-6.378Running138$2,300
711+432SChris Simpson 40-7.648Running136$2,200
89+120TCTristan Chamberlain 40-8.082Running134$2,100
921+1218Shannon Babb 40-8.678Running132$2,050
108-222*Max McLaughlin 40-9.100Running130$2,000
1112+1B5Brandon Sheppard 40-9.913Running128$1,600
1210-225SChad Simpson 40-10.079Running126$1,400
1315+28Dillon McCowan 40-10.482Running124$1,200
1418+419Dustin Sorensen 40-10.906Running122$1,100
1520+599JRFrank Heckenast Jr40-11.889Running120$1,050
1616075Daniel Adam 40-12.793Running118$1,000
1719+297JRCody Overton 40-12.907Running116$1,000
1814-428Dennis Erb Jr40-15.411Running114$1,000
1922+389Mike Spatola 40-15.549Running112$1,000
2017-332BCody Laney 39-1 LapsRunning110$1,000
216-159Nick Hoffman 39-1 LapsRunning108$1,000
2213-938Thomas Hunziker 38-2 LapsRunning106$1,000
2324+114WDustin Walker 38-2 LapsRunning104$1,000
2423-1B1Brent Larson 16-24 LapsRunning104$1,000
FOX Factory Hard Charger: Shannon Babb
Last Chance Showdown 1 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+132BCody Laney 00.000Running0$0
25+397JRCody Overton 0-0.392Running0$0
37+418Shannon Babb 0-3.177Running0$0
440B1Brent Larson 0-3.559Running0$0
51-42CCarey Umbarger 0-5.895Running0$110
66038TJustin Kay 0-7.077Running0$110
73-444WDavid Webster 0-8.064Running0$110
88014WDustin Walker 0-9.468Running0$110
99029Spencer Diercks 0-9.468Running0$110
Last Chance Showdown 2 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
11019Dustin Sorensen 00.000Running0$0
25+399JRFrank Heckenast Jr0-1.561Running0$0
33089Mike Spatola 0-2.198Running0$0
42-225Jason Feger 0-2.323Running0$0
54-175BRich Bell 0-2.938Running0$110
68+215Clayton Stuckey 0-3.690Running0$110
77031Kye Blight 0-4.672Running0$110
86-211Trevor Gundaker 0-4.974Running0$110
99017Tim Simpson 0-7.392Running0$110
Heat 1 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
12+116Tyler Bruening 00.000Running
23+122*Max McLaughlin 013.712Running
35+220TCTristan Chamberlain 012.800Running
47+338Thomas Hunziker 010.174Running
59+42CCarey Umbarger 08.857Running
68+244WDavid Webster 07.772Running
71-697JRCody Overton 014.081Running
84-418Shannon Babb 0298.045Running
96-329Spencer Diercks 0297.776Running
Heat 2 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
11019RRyan Gustin 00.000Running
22097Cade Dillard 0-1.523Running
33032SChris Simpson 0-3.311Running
45+18Dillon McCowan 0-4.030Running
54-132BCody Laney 0-5.035Running
660B1Brent Larson 0-6.893Running
77038TJustin Kay 0-8.396Running
88014WDustin Walker 0-9.968Running
Heat 3 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
11032Bobby Pierce 00.000Running
25+340BKyle Bronson 0-1.915Running
32-125SChad Simpson 0-2.814Running
44028Dennis Erb Jr0-4.262Running
53-219Dustin Sorensen 0-4.519Running
67+189Mike Spatola 0-5.299Running
76-199JRFrank Heckenast Jr0-6.184Running
88031Kye Blight 0-7.550Running
99017Tim Simpson 0-9.419Running
Heat 4 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
12+13SBrian Shirley 00.000Running
21-19Nick Hoffman 0-1.493Running
330B5Brandon Sheppard 0-2.709Running
44075Daniel Adam 0-4.220Running
55025Jason Feger 0-5.590Running
66075BRich Bell 0-6.290Running
78+111Trevor Gundaker 0-6.460Running
87-115Clayton Stuckey 0-8.139Running
Qualifying Flight 1 Results
POSStartCarDriverHometownTimeDifference
1397JRCody Overton Evans, GA14.0610.000
21319RRyan Gustin Marshalltown, IA14.217-0.156
3916Tyler Bruening Decorah, IA14.280-0.219
41797Cade Dillard Robeline, LA14.441-0.380
5222*Max McLaughlin , 14.456-0.395
61432SChris Simpson Oxford, IA14.478-0.417
7718Shannon Babb Moweaqua, IL14.479-0.418
81132BCody Laney Torrance, CA14.504-0.443
9420TCTristan Chamberlain Richmond, IN14.545-0.484
10108Dillon McCowan Urbana, MO14.576-0.515
111529Spencer Diercks Davenport, IA14.633-0.572
1212B1Brent Larson Lake Elmo, MN14.899-0.838
13838Thomas Hunziker Bend, OR14.943-0.882
14638TJustin Kay Wheatland, IA15.200-1.139
151644WDavid Webster Monroe, WI15.285-1.224
16114WDustin Walker Polk, MO15.338-1.277
1752CCarey Umbarger Mason City, IA15.688-1.627
Qualifying Flight 2 Results
POSStartCarDriverHometownTimeDifference
1232Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL14.4210.000
219Nick Hoffman Mooresville, NC14.527-0.106
31025SChad Simpson Mt. Vernon, IA14.589-0.168
4133SBrian Shirley Chatham, IL14.602-0.181
5519Dustin Sorensen Rochester, MN14.619-0.198
67B5Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL14.672-0.251
7628Dennis Erb JrCarpentersville, IL14.712-0.291
81775Daniel Adam Wade , NC14.713-0.292
91240BKyle Bronson Brandon, FL14.805-0.384
101425Jason Feger Bloomington, IL14.853-0.432
111199JRFrank Heckenast JrFrankfort, IL14.873-0.452
12875BRich Bell Sheffield, IL14.949-0.528
13389Mike Spatola Manhattan, IL15.040-0.619
14915Clayton Stuckey Shreveport, LA15.101-0.680
15431Kye Blight Katanning, WAU15.125-0.704
161511Trevor Gundaker St. Charles, MO15.131-0.710
171617Tim Simpson Iowa City, IA15.334-0.913
Hot Laps Results
POSStartCarDriverHometownTimeDifference
12725SChad Simpson Mt. Vernon, IA13.9310.000
2420TCTristan Chamberlain Richmond, IN14.002-0.071
3397JRCody Overton Evans, GA14.042-0.111
4916Tyler Bruening Decorah, IA14.063-0.132
5222*Max McLaughlin , 14.107-0.176
61432SChris Simpson Oxford, IA14.310-0.379
71932Bobby Pierce Oakwood, IL14.326-0.395
8189Nick Hoffman Mooresville, NC14.340-0.409
91529Spencer Diercks Davenport, IA14.347-0.416
102615Clayton Stuckey Shreveport, LA14.364-0.433
112575BRich Bell Sheffield, IL14.387-0.456
122899JRFrank Heckenast JrFrankfort, IL14.412-0.481
131797Cade Dillard Robeline, LA14.418-0.487
142089Mike Spatola Manhattan, IL14.437-0.506
1524B5Brandon Sheppard New Berlin, IL14.439-0.508
162328Dennis Erb JrCarpentersville, IL14.464-0.533
171319RRyan Gustin Marshalltown, IA14.514-0.583
18303SBrian Shirley Chatham, IL14.522-0.591
19108Dillon McCowan Urbana, MO14.596-0.665
202219Dustin Sorensen Rochester, MN14.625-0.694
213317Tim Simpson Iowa City, IA14.645-0.714
221644WDavid Webster Monroe, WI14.646-0.715
233475Daniel Adam Wade , NC14.677-0.746
242131Kye Blight Katanning, WAU14.685-0.754
252940BKyle Bronson Brandon, FL14.697-0.766
26718Shannon Babb Moweaqua, IL14.703-0.772
27838Thomas Hunziker Bend, OR14.744-0.813
283125Jason Feger Bloomington, IL14.761-0.830
29638TJustin Kay Wheatland, IA14.819-0.888
303211Trevor Gundaker St. Charles, MO15.022-1.091
3112B1Brent Larson Lake Elmo, MN15.115-1.184
3252CCarey Umbarger Mason City, IA15.461-1.530
33114WDustin Walker Polk, MO15.461-1.530
341132BCody Laney Torrance, CA15.461-1.530
DIRTVision Highlights  
Event Info  

World of Outlaws Hawkeye 100
Friday, August 16th to Saturday, August 17th
Maquoketa Speedway
1212 East Quarry St
Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 

Event Description

The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models speed into Maquoketa, IA for a two-night showdown, Aug. 16-17!

Friday: $10,000-to-win; Saturday: $20,000-to-win



Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Event Schedule

Friday, August 16:
2:00 pm – Pit Gate Officially Opens
4:00 pm – Grandstand Tickets on Sale
4:00 pm – Hoker's Haul Toys for Tots Drive
5:00 pm – Grandstand Opens
6:15 pm – Hot Laps with Opening Ceremonies and Racing to Follow
Following Races – Live Music: Dirt Road Rockers

Saturday, August 17:
7:00am – 11:00am - Jackson County Fairgrounds Pancake Breakfast
9:00am – 3:00 pm - Car Show
10:00am – Noon - Live Radio Remote
10:00 am – 5:30 pm - Hoker's Haul Toys for Tots Drive
11:00 am – Food Vendors Open
Noon – 4:00pm - Kids Zone; Water Slide, Bounce House, etc.
12:30 pm – Cornhole Tournament
2:00 pm – Car Show Awards
2:00 pm – Pit Gate Opens
4:00 pm – Grandstand Tickets on Sale
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm - Driver Autograph Session in the Beer Barn
5:00 pm – Grandstand Gates Open
6:15 pm – Hot Laps with Opening Ceremonies and Racing to Follow
Following Races – Live Music: Jammer


*All times Central

Ticket Options  
Options And Prices

2-Day Reserved: Advanced $70 / Day of $80
2-Day Adult GA: Advanced $60 / Day of $70
2-Day Child GA (6-12): $20
Single Day Reserved: Advanced $40 / Day of $45
Single Day Adult GA: Advanced $35 / Day of $40
Single Day Child GA (6-12): $10

2-Day Pit Pass: $90
Pit Pass: $45
ATV / Vehicle Pass (Pit Access) - $20



Reserved Seating
Section B - Top 11 Rows

Pit Pass Price

2-Day Pit Pass: $90
Single Day Pit Pass: $45
Adult Pit Upgrade: $10
Child Pit Upgrade: $35

ATV / Vehicle Pass - $20



Camping Availability

Electric hook-ups. To reserve your space call 563-652-4282



Camping Cost

Varies per event



Frequently Asked Questions  
To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Reserved Seating
Section B - Top 11 Rows

Smoking Policy

Smoking is allowed in open-air areas behind the grandstand or in the pits



Camping Availability

Electric hook-ups. To reserve your space call 563-652-4282



Camping Cost

Varies per event



Track Info  

Maquoketa Speedway
1212 East Quarry St
Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 

Track Size
0.25

Track Map
Competitor Info  
Competitor Downloads
 https://www.dirtcarmembers.com/downloads.php

Tire Rules

Left Front Tire: Hoosier (Open)

Left Rear & Right Front Tire: Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 

Right Rear Tire: Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4

** Grooving and siping will be allowed. **



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