Seventh starting Jason Rauen, of Farley, Iowa, rolls under early leader Dave Eckrich for the lead and his first Cornbelt Clash win at Independence Motor Speedway. (Mike Ruefer)

 

Cornbelt Clash: Rauen Reels In First CC Win

at Indy

 

Larry Bontz 

 

INDEPENDENCE, Ia. - July 14. "Hammer down" Jason Rauen grabbed the lead away from earlier leader Dave Eckrich on the tenth lap, then lead the remainings 25 for his first series win in the 35-lap Dart Corn Belt Clash late model feature here at the Independence Motor Speedway during the running of the Buchannan County Fair.

 

Cornbelt Clash - Independence Mtr. Speedway 1) Jason Rauen 2) Jason Utter 3) Curt Martin 4) Chad Simpson 5) Chris Simpson 6) Dave Eckrich 7) Kevin Kile 8) Rick Wendling 9) Jake Meier 10) Terry Neal; 11) Justin Kay, 12) Jeremiah Hurst, 13) Tyler Bruening, 14) Joel Callahan, 15) Jill George, 16) Kurt Kile, 17) Kevin Sather, 18) Clint Wendel, 19) Travis Smock, 20) Joel Brasch, 21) Randy Wheeler, 22) Jeff Aikey. Heat Winners: Rauen,Breuning, Wendling
Mike Ruefer photo