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Allgaier Holds off Bell to Lock Up Playoff Spot with Win at Iowa Speedway

Justin Allgaier, the driver of the #7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet, with the trophy after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Iowa 250 presented by Enogen at Iowa Speedway on June 17, 2018, in Newton, Iowa. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

NEWTON, Iowa — The green flag would soon wave, but before Justin Allgaier went elbows up, he draped his arms around his four-year-old daughter, Harper Grace.

The tender embrace painted a poignant Father’s Day image moments before the outset of the hotly-contested eighth annual Iowa 250 presented by Enogen at the 0.875-mile Iowa Speedway. Continue reading

Hometown Hero Moffitt Dodges Daring Move by Gragson for Iowa Victory

Brett Moffitt, the driver of the #16 Destiny Homes Toyota, poses with the trophy after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series M&M’s 200 presented by Casey’s General Store at Iowa Speedway on June 16, 2018, in Newton, Iowa. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

NEWTON, Iowa — Heat and humidity. Three-wide action. One race-changing wreck — and a rousing triumph for a local favorite.  Continue reading

Deegan’s Championship Fire Earns her Return Spot in NASCAR Next Class

Photo – Scott Hunter/NASCAR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — To be honest, Brian Deegan didn’t see that championship fire in his daughter, Hailie, when she first began racing.

With his eldest son, Haiden, sure. He’s only 12 years old but has always had the kind of daring and reckless personality that already has earned him the nickname “Danger Boy Deegan” on the motocross circuit. Even youngest son, Hudson, who races trucks and motocross at age 8 showed that classic Deegan fearlessness early.

But Hailie — smart, laid-back, happy-go-lucky Hailie — began racing go-karts at age 8 just to keep her occupied while Brian Deegan competed as a motocross and X Games motorcycle star and on the trucks circuit. It was just fun. Nothing more. Continue reading