WEST LIBERTY, Iowa — With a little help from the weather, the Muscatine County Fair opened with a full night of racing on Wednesday.
This was the first racing action the West Liberty Raceway half-mile had seen in 2025.
Highlighting the program was the Karl Chevrolet Pro Late Model Tour. Dallon Murty jumped out front and grabbed the early lead. At halfway in the 20-lap event, it looked like Murty was headed to an easy victory.
However, Nick Marolf had other plans. Marolf started seventh and moved into second by lap eight. Nearly a straightaway behind the leader, Marolf whittled away at the lead.
At two to go, he moved into the top spot and went on to claim the win and the $1,500 payday
Murty would hold on for second with Andy Eckrich taking third. J.D. Auringer and C.J. Horn rounded out the top five.
The IMCA Modified feature went all 20 laps caution-free. Spencer Diercks would lead the entire distance. Diercks was never challenged in the race, finishing with a six second advantage over second place.
Second through fifth was where the action took place during the main. Kurt Kile with the home field advantage finished in the runner-up position. Chris Zogg took third over Eric Barnes and Mitch Way.
Tim Plummer captured the win in the IMCA SportMods. Johnny Spaw racked up another win in Street Stock/Stock Car feature.
Bert McDaniel dominated the Nostalgia Late Models.
Matt Fulton Sr. won the Midwest Jalopies feature.
