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Braaksma Repeats in Rage 40 at Fayette County

By Ben Deatherage WEST UNION, Iowa (Aug. 23, 2025) — Ethan Braaksma of Newton topped the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified Rage 40 at Fayette County Speedway, pocketing $2,000 for his second straight win in the 40-lap special. The defending race winner added to an already impressive season with his 12th victory of 2025, 10 of them in the Razor Chassis North Central Region. Ryan Maitland jumped to the lead at the drop of the green and paced the opening circuits until a lap-seven caution bunched the field. On the restart, Spencer Diercks powered around the high side to take over on lap eight, while Braaksma worked his way into second by lap 12 aboard the Danny Meier and Trent Guest-owned no. 111. By lap 15, Braaksma was reeling in Diercks, and one lap later he used the top groove to take command. Lapped traffic came into play on lap 19, but Braaksma had no trouble slicing through before another yellow slowed the pace. On the restart, the two-time defending Dakota Tour and reigning IMCA TV Winnter [Read More]

Rage 40 Returns to Fayette County Speedway with $2,000 Top Prize on July 24

By Ben Deatherage WEST UNION, Iowa (July 16, 2025) — One of the most anticipated summer specials in the Hawkeye State returns to Fayette County Speedway as the fifth annual Rage 40 roars to life on Thursday, July 24, during the Fayette County Fair. The 40-lap special for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds headlines the evening program on the 3/8-mile oval and offers a $2,000 payday to the winner, with a minimum of $200 to start. Sponsored by West Union-based Rage Chassis, the race continues to honor excellence in the Modified division and consistently draws top talent from across the Razor Chassis North Central Region. The Rage 40 has produced an impressive roster of past champions. Joel Rust captured the inaugural event in 2021, followed by Jeff Aikey in 2022, and Cody Laney in 2023. Defending winner Ethan Braaksma added his name to the list last year, and a new contender—or repeat victor—will be crowned in 2025. With fair week in full swing, the Rage 40 promises high-intensity racing and hometown pride on display for fans packing the grandstands.

Braaksma rides IMCA Modified momentum to Fayette County win

WEST UNION, Iowa (Aug. 23, 2024) – Ethan Braaksma had all kinds of momentum on his side when he pulled into the pit area at Fayette County Speedway Friday night. He rode that momentum straight to victory lane, winning the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature and $1,200 on opening night of the Fall Finale. “I feel pretty confident going to momentum race tracks and coming from go kart racing, I feel like Fayette County is one of those,” explained Braaksma, who’d also won the Rage 40 special at West Union in July. “I like when the track is slick and I can just roll around it. You have to get up on the wheel but at the same time keep the tires underneath you and you should be pretty good.” He was pretty good from the drop of the green, starting from the pole and leading the distance of a 25-lapper interrupted by four cautions. Braaksma hit lapped traffic late but put some real estate on teammate and crew chief Drew Janssen, debuting a new [Read More]

By popular demand, IMCA Modifieds return to Fayette County for Fall Finale

WEST UNION, Iowa (Aug. 20, 2024) – Popular demand brings Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds back to West Union on Friday, Aug. 23, opening night of the inaugural Fall Finale at Fayette County Speedway. Modifieds will race for $1,000 to win and a minimum of $100 to start their Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational qualified. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis North Central Region and Iowa State points will be awarded. The sanctioned division and the Rage Chassis 40 special have become fixtures during the Fayette County Fair in July. “The IMCA drivers all wanted to come back here for another show” on the 3/8-mile dirt oval, explained fair board race committee member Brian Boess, “so we did it.” “The fans liked them, too.” Hot laps on Friday are at 7 p.m. with racing to follow. Pit passes are $30. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-10 and free for five and under.

Braaksma’s incredible season continues with Rage Chassis 40 checkers at Fayette County

WEST UNION, Iowa (July 25, 2024) – Ethan Braaksma said it best Thursday night when he described his 2024 season as incredible. The Newton speedster led the last 37 laps in winning the Rage Chassis 40 main event at Fayette County Speedway. The checkers, already Braaksma’s Friesen Performance IMCA Modified 13th of the season, were good for $2,000 and came ahead of Drew Janssen and Skyler Woods. As a big plus, the county fair special victory came in the hometown of Braaksma’s chassis builder. “It was our first visit to West Union and it was a pretty racy track. I don’t know if I can compare it to anywhere else I’ve raced,” Braaksma said. “The track conditions suited my driving style, especially for the feature. I just raced all over – you could move wherever you wanted to. I was very pleased with the track prep, it was great all night.” Braaksma had started third and ran side-by-side with Jeff Aikey before making his way to the front. He caught the back of the 27-car field [Read More]

Rage Chassis 40 special for IMCA Modifieds to headline fair show at Fayette County Speedway

WEST UNION, Iowa (July 15, 2024) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds are back for another blue ribbon show next Thursday, July 25 when Fayette County Speedway hosts the fourth annual Rage Chassis 40. The 40-lap special in West Union, hometown of race sponsor Rage Chassis, headlines entertainment at the Fayette County Fair and pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $200 to start. The winner becomes eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational and IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis North Central Region and Iowa State points will be awarded at the draw/redraw show. Pit gates and the grandstand open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing to follow. There is no entry fee and pit passes are $30. Grandstand admission is $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-11 and free for ages five and under. More information is available on the Fayette County Speedway Facebook page or by calling 563 380-7075. Rage owner Justin O’Brien invited anyone who’d like to do so to stop [Read More]

Rage Chassis 40 special for IMCA Modifieds headlines Fayette County Speedway fair show

WEST UNION, Iowa (July 7, 2023) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds put on another blue ribbon show when Fayette County Speedway hosts the third annual Rage Chassis 40 special. The 40-lap special in West Union, hometown of race sponsor Rage Chassis, headlines Thursday, July 20 entertainment at the Fayette County Fair and pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $200 to start. The winner becomes eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis North Central Region and Iowa State points will be awarded at the draw/redraw show. Pit gates and the grandstand open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing to follow. There is no entry and pit passes are $30. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-11 and free for ages five and under. More information is available on the Fayette County Speedway Facebook page or by calling 563 380-7075 or 563 294-0338. While no formal open house is planned, Rage owner Justin O’Brien invited anyone [Read More]

Aikey gets job done in IMCA Modified feature at Fayette County Speedway Rage Chassis 40

By Zakary Kriener WEST UNION, Iowa (July 20, 2022) – The Rage Chassis 40 did not disappoint Tuesday night as Fayette County Speedway hosted the $2,000 to win fair special for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. At the end of the 40-lap feature race, it was legend Jeff Aikey who parked his no. 77 hot rod in victory lane. Aikey wasted little time finding his way to the front after starting third on the grid. After a few cautions in the opening laps, Aikey got past early leader Chris Snyder and was able to maintain a good distance over eventual runner-up and defending IMCA national champion Jeff Larson throughout the rest of the caution-free race. “I started my racing career right here 42 years ago,” said an ecstatic Aikey in his post-race interview. “I may be 60 years old, but giving up racing is not something that I have in my future plans.” Aikey was already eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. Larson, who got a win at West Union earlier this year [Read More]

IMCA Modifieds return to Fayette County Speedway for Rage Chassis 40

WEST UNION, Iowa (July 7, 2022) – Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds return to Fayette County Speedway on Wednesday, July 20 for the second annual Rage Chassis 40. The Fayette County Fair 40-lap special in West Union, hometown of Rage Chassis, pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $250 to start. The winner becomes eligible to qualify for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational. IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National, Razor Chassis North Central Region and KMJ Performance State points will be awarded at the draw/redraw show. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing to follow. Entry fee is $50 and pit passes are $25. Spectator admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-11 and free for ages four and under. More information is available on the Fayette County Speedway Facebook page or by calling 563 590-4095 or 563 495-2503. While no formal open house is planned, Rage owner Justin O’Brien invited anyone who’d like to do so to stop by at his shop on Highway 150 during [Read More]

Rust roars to Rage Chassis 40 IMCA win at Fayette County Speedway

By Zakary Kriener WEST UNION, Iowa (July 21) – With ferris wheel and carnival lights providing a picture-perfect backdrop at Fayette County Speedway Wednesday night, IMCA Modifieds headlined the annual fair races provided plenty of action and a thrilling conclusion. Joel Rust was the $2,000 feature winner at the inaugural Rage Chassis 40, leading the last two times around the West Union oval. “It was pretty cool. It was fair night and the grandstand was packed,” said Rust, already Fast Shafts All-Star qualifying eligible. “It was fun to put on a show and the track was really racy.” “I tried to find a quicker way around and was able to do that,” he added. “It was good to be able to get up on the wheel and put on a show.” Mike Burbidge had set the pace early before Cody Laney took over the top spot less than a fourth of the way through the race. Laney maintained a solid lead over the rest of the pack for the majority of the race but the second-running [Read More]