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C.J. Horn (Mike Ruefer photo)

Horn Hustles In Summer Smackdown

MASON CITY, Iowa — C.J. Horn picked up his first Malvern Bank East Series late model victory Sunday night at Mason City Motor Speedway, winning the Summer Smackdown.

The 20-year-old Horn held off Bill Leighton Jr. to earn the $4,000 top prize after starting fifth in the 40-lap event.

Dylan Thornton finished third, with Justin Zeitner and Corey Zeitner completing the top five.

The finish:

C.J. Horn, Bill Leighton Jr., Dylan Thornton, Justin Zeitner, Corey Zeitner, Andy Eckrich, Jake Neal, Jason Hahne, Tad Pospisil, Joe Chisholm, Dave Eckrich, Jeff Tharp, Kyle Berck, Chad Holladay, Gabe Umbarger, Curt Schroeder, Chris Spieker, Luke Goedert, Andrew Kosiski, Darrel DeFrance, Curtis Glover, Jake Bridge, J.C. Wyman, Dylan Sillman, Charlie McKenna.