
Cordes collects September Spectacular checkers at Independence
By Ryan Clark INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (Sept. 17) – Troy Cordes topped a field of 35 Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds to take the win in the Albert Auto September Spectacular at Independence Motor Speedway. The victory earned Cordes $1,000 and a spot on the 2017 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot. From his second row start, Cordes took the lead on the first lap and then quickly pulled away from traffic. He led the entire 25-lap distance on his way to the win ahead of Darin Duffy and Kaleb Bentley. In just his third night behind the wheel of the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car he bought from regular season champion Tom Schmitt, Cole Mather beat Schmitt to the checkers for his second career win in the division. Jay Schmidt finished third. Tony Olson raced to his 29th win of the season in the 20-lapper for Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods. Olson took the lead just prior to midway and then drove away to victory ahead of Jake Morris. Tyler Soppe started last on the 27-car grid and [Read More]