Cresco, IA (August 1, 2025) — The USRA Norther Lights Modified Series stop at Cresco Speedway ended with Jacob Bleess claiming his second victory of the season.

Bleess established himself early in the 25-lap Wehrs Machine A-Main. Cautions began to mar the race during the middle stages of the event, with multiple heavy hitters paying the price. Brandon Davis, early race contender Zach Brom, and Alex Williamson all surrendered early due to mechanical failures. Going green to check over the final 16 laps, Bleess tried multiple times to pull away from the field, but series rookie Parker Hale kept the pressure on challenging Bleess for the top spot in the closing laps. Despite Hale’s efforts, Bleess held his composure and secured the win.

Bleess’ win coupled with Davis’ first DNF of the season have tightened things up at the top of the points standings. Coming into the event Davis held a 63-point lead but saw that lead cut to just 27 points at the nights end.

The “Candy Man” Josh Angst put on a show for the Cresco Speedway crowd as well. A battery failure in his heat race forced Angst to start 19th on the 20-car field. Angst took advantage of the early cautions and executed each restart flawlessly, ultimately finishing fourth.

In the final rundown Jacob Bleess, Parker Hale, Harley Dais, Josh Angst, and Shaun Walski completed the top 5. It was a season best effort thus far for Dais in third. Heat race winners were Brandon Davis in S&S Fishing and Rental Heat 1, Parker Hale in Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning Heat 2, and Jacob Bleess in Kevko Racing Heat 3. Josh Angst set the pace early in the night, claiming fast time in Deatherage Opticians Qualifying clocking in at 18.002.

The weekend rolls on for the Northern Lights Modifieds. Tonight we visit the Winneshiek Raceway in Decorah, IA. Hot laps are set to begin at 6:30, with qualifying scheduled for 7 pm. To follow along with all things USRA Northern Lights Modified Series, you can find us on social media or go to our website at www.northernlightsmodifiedseries.com.

Results:

Wehrs Machine A Feature 1 (25 laps): 1. Jacob Bleess, 2. Parker Hale, 3. Harley Dais, 4. Josh Angst, 5. Shaun Walski, 6. Landon Volkman, 7. Ben Nading, 8. Blake Arndt, 9. Taton Hansen, 10. Darwin Karau, 11. Joe Horgdal, 12. Zach Brom, 13. Shadren Turner, 14. Brandon Davis, 15. Devon Havlik, 16. Cole Bennerotte, 17. Alex Williamson, 18. Tom Brink, 19. Parker Foster, 20. Joe Ludemann.

SS Fishing Rental Heat 1 (8 laps): 1. Brandon Davis, 2. Ben Nading, 3. Parker Hale, 4. Cole Bennerotte, 5. Blake Arndt, 6. Parker Foster, 7. Josh Angst.

Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning Heat 2 (8 laps): 1. Shadren Turner, 2. Shaun Walski, 3. Harley Dais, 4. Devon Havlik, 5. Alex Williamson, 6. Tom Brink, 7. Joe Ludemann.

Kevko Racing Heat 3 (8 laps): 1. Zach Brom, 2. Jacob Bleess, 3. Landon Volkman, 4. Taton Hansen, 5. Joe Horgdal, 6. Darwin Karau.

Deatherage Opticians Qualifying 1: 1. Josh Angst, 2. Shadren Turner, 3. Zach Brom, 4. Brandon Davis, 5. Shaun Walski, 6. Jacob Bleess, 7. Ben Nading, 8. Harley Dais, 9. Landon Volkman, 10. Parker Hale, 11. Alex Williamson, 12. Joe Horgdal, 13. Cole Bennerotte, 14. Tom Brink, 15. Taton Hansen, 16. Blake Arndt, 17. Devon Havlik, 18. Darwin Karau, 19. Parker Foster, 20. Joe Ludemann.

The USRA Kevko Racing Northern Lights Modified Series Presented by Real Racing Wheels would like to recognize and thank their 2025 season long partners.

Gold Partners - Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Day Motor Sports, Deatherage Opticians, Dylan Scott Entertainment, Hochatown Saloon, Kevko Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning, S&S Fishing and Rental, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products

Silver Partners - American Racer Tires, Bryke Racing, Buck Monson Photos, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Photos By Boyd, Scotty Dogg’s Hideout, Swift Springs, Victory Vault

Bronze Partners - Freight Logistics Inc., KS Engineering, Mars Race Cars, Milburn Acreages by Tillison Enterprises, Service Plumbing of Wichita, Transmissions Unlimited, VP Racing Fuels, Zac's Sales and Service

 

2025 Point Funds (ARMS, HMT, NLMS)

1. $7,500

2. $4,500

3. $3,500

4. $3,000

5. $2,500

6. $2,400

7. $2,300

8. $2,200

9. $2,100

10. $2,000

*80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible*