(June 27, 2024) Macon, IL – For the second consecutive year, Mike McKinney showcased his racing prowess by leading all 25 laps of the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Feature at Macon Speedway. The 31-year-old from Plainfield, IL, displayed remarkable consistency and skill to secure his victory.
McKinney set the stage for his triumph by earning Quick Time honors in Qualifying, winning his Heat Race, and redrawing the pole position for the Feature. At the drop of the green flag, he surged into the lead, fending off early challenges from Zeke McKenzie before pulling away to finish nearly two seconds ahead.
Navigating the Challenges
“It was a tricky race,” McKinney said. “You just don’t have a ton of laps here so it’s hard to know where to be when you’re out there leading. You just don’t have anybody to judge off of.”
McKinney’s win at Macon comes after a season of ups and downs. Despite winning the first Hell Tour race of the season at Peoria Speedway, he had only one top-five finish in series competition before Thursday night’s victory. However, as the UMP Modified national points leader, McKinney appears to be back on track.
“We’ve struggled here the last couple of weeks,” McKinney admitted. “Feels good to come in tonight and get some confidence back. We take this racing deal day by day.”
Looking Ahead
The Summit Modifieds will continue their Week 3 action with a race at Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, IL, on Friday, June 28, alongside the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models. Tickets for the event will be available at the gate, and fans can also stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Feature (25 Laps):
- Mike McKinney [1]
- Zeke McKenzie [2]
- Trevor Neville [14]
- Ray Bollinger [3]
- Levi Kissinger [4]
- Dalton Lane [7]
- Michael Ledford [5]
- Mitch Thomas [9]
- Zach Taylor [10]
- Manix Furqueron [13]
- Nash Hilmes [18]
- Zachary Hawk [17]
- Danny Smith [21]
- Matt Milner [16]
- Brian Diveley [12]
- Jeff Graham [20]
- Greg Belyea [15]
- Travis Kohler [11]
- Phil Skinner [22]
- Jeremy Nichols [6]
- Tim Luttrell [8]
- Joe Strawkas [19]
