10/18/2026
The gang on the βlast minute adventure of 2026β
Late decision took the JHR / WBR crew to 34 Raceway to go head to head with the Sprint Invaders. A first time for many things! First time under power at the West Burlington, Iowa facility. First shot with the Sprint Invaders 360 series, and we all enjoyed ourselves!
Samuel Wagner
Heat Race: 2 - 4
Feature: 17 - 23
Staying with the leader early in his heat race and pulling away from the rest of the pack until a yellow flag late bottled everyone up. Trying to advance his spot but missed the mark and would leave the 73 machine to end up running 4th. Feature time came and very much different. Not the smooth and crummy surface that was in the heat races but instead a juiced up, rough, cowboy up style event ensued. οΏΌAfter multiple almost traction rolls and then beginning to be lapped by the leaders, Samuel decided it best to save his equipment and others from possible damage and brought it back to the trailer.
Jack Wagner
Heat Race: 8 - 5
Feature: 13 - 17
A wild heat race start that propelled the 77 from 8-4 in the matter of a blink, Jack was ready to race for a top three spot! After trying too many lines to run down the bottom step of the podium, a late race pass would have Jack settle for 5th. Next thing you know, the 77 machine would crack into the top ten in the feature event, and keep climbing. Keep going, through the ruts and hairy passes, gaps closing quickly, making his way up to 7th before a steering gear snapped in half and sent the car straight into turn 3 with no warning. Ending his night.
No, not the results we wanted, but we had a blast! All smiles from the crew going into the offseason to rebuilt and come back stronger. Thank you to Mom and Dad, Jack and Conny Hockett, Brett Bybee and Reagan Hockett, along with Miles Paulus and Faith Johnson. You guys all worked your butts off just to get to the track, let alone the effort put forward while we were there.
Thank you to the partners that have shared many lasting memories over this summer! We are thankful for your support in 2026 and canβt wait to see you all again in 2027!!
Jesse Hockett Racing
KC Platinum Contracting
Lies Trash Service
S&S Electrical
Midwest Pools
Dirt Track Souvenirs
Lucas Oil
Mike Rauba
Rob Lewis Painting
Jefferson Street Storage
Edge Water RV Park
Osage Mini-Mart
Schure Built Suspensions
AFD Graphix
Don Ott Racing Engines
MAXIM Racing Inc.
Carty Hydrographics LLC
Roost Coffee Co.