Phillips captures much-anticipated Hobby Stock win at Stuart

When the IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock checkers flew Friday at Stuart Speedway, Jack Phillips cele­brated his first feature win in a quarter-century. (Photo by Jim Zimmerline)

By Cyndie Lamb

STUART, Iowa (Aug. 17) – There were some emotions in victory lane to be sure, following Jack Phillips’ IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stock win Friday at Stuart Speedway.

Phillips held off all challengers in taking the checkers and his post-race speech was emotional as he announced this was his first win in 25 years.

John Watson was second and Jeremy Purdy third.

Clint Luellen led the IMCA Modifieds to the checkers and Brandon Pruitt was best in the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car feature.

Austin Luellen topped the Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMod feature and Hunter Patrick paced the Mach-1 Sport Compacts.