Oberlin's 'Iceman' racer wins again at NP

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The racing was very competitive throughout the night as action heated up and the temperature simmered down at Lincoln County Raceway on Saturday evening in North Platte.

Earning the bragging rights to walk away as victors with their trip to the winners circle was David Murray, Jr.; Jamey Kennicutt, Casey Woken, Nate Refior and Kaden Dady.

The “Iceman” Murray of Oberlin, Kan., got to the front on the sixth lap after jousting with Dave Pedersen for a couple laps.

Once Murray was able to find his preferred line, he was able to run away and hide for the IMCA Modified feature victory.

Murray started the feature in the fourth row and was able to work his way into contention for the lead in the first five laps. Runner-up finisher

Dave Pedersen of Brady was able to take advantage of starting in the second row at the onset to get his hot rod to work well with the oval in the early going to drive his way to the lead on lap five.

Brandon Clough of Wallace was able to charge forward with authority during the waning laps to earn the third place honors after starting the feature on the inside of the third row.

Leading the laps that mattered the most, veteran wheelman Jamey Kennicutt of Gothenburg was able to lead the final two laps to win the IMCA Northern Sport Modified Feature.

Kennicutt started the feature deep in the field and was able to weather the storm of early caution flags to be among the leaders at the end.

Starting up front and staying among the leaders, Zach Buesing of Cozad was the leader for much of the feature. Buesing was able to grab the lead after a lap two caution and he led the field until relinquishing the lead on lap 13 to Kennicutt.

Consistency and avoiding trouble was the name of the game for Adam Kackmeister of North Platte to earn third place accolades. Kackmeister showcased great consistency lap after lap to be rewarded with the podium finish.

Displaying great skill and ability, Casey Woken from Norton, Kan., came from deep in the field twice to finally get up front and stay up front and win the IMCA Stock Car feature.

Confidence is at an all-time high for Kaden Dady, as he claimed the IMCA Sport Compact feature victory.

Starting on the front row, Marcus Florom of Curtis was able to stay among the leaders for the whole feature to cross the finish line in second place overall.

Florom joined Murray as top placers on Saturday night from the McCook Gazette readership area.

Season points leader Quincy Eggleston of Gothenburg was able to drive with a sense of urgency in the final laps to earn a podium finish in third place overall.

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