What won the race: Regaining the lead from fifth-starting Joel Callahan of Dubuque, Iowa, on lap 45, third-starting Jeff Aikey of Waterloo, Iowa, led the remaining distance to score a $2,000 IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series victory at Maquoketa Speedway.

Quotable: "I could go anywhere on this track,” Aikey said. “The track was prepared great. ... We were having a good run and it was tiring with no cautions. When Joel (Callahan) showed his nose I knew I had to go.”

Key notes: Aikey has captured five of his last six starts overall, most recently scoring a June 16 victory at Benton County Speedway. … The seven-time series champion tops the tour’s all-time win list with 69 career victories. …Last entering a series event three years ago, Aikey’s most recent Deery Brothers victory came July 29, 2016, at the now-closed Iowa State Fairgrounds Speedway in Des Moines. ... The race was slowed by a lone caution on lap 46. … Polesitter Andy Eckrich led the first three laps before falling to Aikey. .. The series made the first of two scheduled stops at Maquoketa, slated to return on Aug. 10.

On the move: Justin Kay of Wheatland, Iowa, started 23rd and finished sixth.

Winner's sponsors: Aikey's Rick Dralle-owned Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Code Red Repair and Rick's Details.

Points chase: Justin Kay entered the event as the series points leader.

Car count: 30

Polesitter: Andy Eckrich

Heat race winners: Chuck Hanna, Eric Pollard, Darrel DeFrance, Terry Neal

Consolation race winners: Joe Zrostlik, John Emerson

Next series race: June 27, Benton County Speedway (Vinton, IA) $2,000