Dubuque Speedway
Andy Eckrich rumbles to $5,000 Dubuque victory
From track reports
Andy Eckrich celebrates. (mikerueferphotos.photoreflect.com)
DUBUQUE, Iowa (Sept. 1) — Reigning track champion and current points leader Andy Eckrich of Cosgrove, Iowa, earned $5,000 for his victory in the unsanctioned Rumble by the River at Dubuque Speedway. Eckrich crossed the finish line ahead of Jason Utter of Columbus Junction, Iowa, in the event pushed from from its original Memorial Day weekend date. Chad Simpson of Mount Vernon, Iowa, finished third followed by Steve Ihm of Hazel Green, Wis., and Jason Rauen of Farley, Iowa. Davenport's Brian Harris, the previous night's winner and second in the track points chase, fell out on the first lap with mechanical problems. | Slideshow
Notes: Eckrich's winning Barry Wright Race Car is sponsored by Precision Performance and Noel's Tree & Crane Service. ... Drivers failing to make the feature: Matt Ryan, Levi Benn, Cam Granger, Jake Meier, Ron Klein, Jeremy Grady, Justin Mitchell, Dean Wagner and Jill George. ... Dubuque wraps up its season on Sept. 7.
Rumble by the River: (1) Andy Eckrich, (2) Jason Utter, (3) Chad Simpson, (4) Steve Ihm, (5) Jason Rauen, (6) Jeff Larson, (7) Jim Brokus, (8) Dave Eckrich, (9) Jeff Aikey, (10) Denny Eckrich, (11) Dan Shelliam, (12) Chris Simpson, (13) J.D. Auringer, (14) Chris Smyser, (15) Matt Furman, (16) Darren Mish, (17) Gary Webb, (18) Jon Rogers, (19) Skip Frey, (20) Rick Scheffler, (21) Darin Duffy, (22) Tyler Bruening, (23) Curt Martin, (24) Brian Harris.
