July 13, 2026

Zogg Seals Cedar County Fair Thriller with Last-Lap Pass

MOD Chris Zogg OT PB Borrowed Moment Photography — Chris Zogg of New Liberty, Iowa, races toward his thrilling Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified victory on July 9 at Cedar County Raceway. Zogg made a last-lap pass down the backstretch to earn his third Razor Chassis North Central Region win of the season. (Photo by Borrowed Moment Photography)

By Jerry Mackey

TIPTON, Iowa (July 9, 2026) — Chris Zogg made the winning move at exactly the right time, taking the lead down the backstretch on the final lap to capture a thrilling Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified feature Thursday night during the Cedar County Fair at Cedar County Raceway.

Mark Schulte controlled the majority of the main event, but the closing laps saw the front-runners tighten into a four-car battle for the lead. As the field took the white flag, three drivers remained in contention for the victory.

Zogg, who started third, found an opening on the backstretch of the final circuit and surged into the lead before racing on to the checkered flag.

The victory was the New Liberty racer’s third Razor Chassis North Central Region triumph of the 2026 season and his first at Cedar County Raceway this year.

Jace Whitt, who charged forward from the 10th starting position, finished second, while Schulte settled for third after leading most of the distance. Austin Stamm crossed the stripe fourth, with Matt Werner completing the top five.

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