Hejna wins action-filled USMTS feature at the Southern Iowa Speedway

The way Wednesday night's USMTS feature started at the Southern Iowa Speedway, you couldn't help but wonder what was in store. Three quick cautions kept the race from getting a good start; however, on the fourth try, things took off and the show saw multiple battles for the win. Drivers raced two and three wide for the lead, other drivers made runs from mid-pack and beyond to the front, and the race stayed green until there were four laps to go. A caution with three to go kept the field close. The final laps clicked off and it was Al Hejna making an impressive run from the ninth starting spot to take the feature.

Osky winner - Al Hejna is joined by Michael Waltrip in victory lane as he celebrates his USMTS feature win on NASCAR Night at the Southern Iowa Speedway. - BWJ photo

Plenty of drivers had a shot at this one, their pictures are below. I'll follow up with some more details later. All said, it was a great USMTS feature, and the big crowd on hand left happy. So did Al Hejna with a hard-earned victory.

At the start - Pole-sitter Chase Junghans (18) feels pressure from Ryan Gustin (19R). - BWJ photo

Two grooves - Zack Vander Beek (33Z) ran the low line in turn one, while Kelly Shryock (3) was up top as they raced for the lead. - BWJ photo

Lurking - Zack Vander Beek (33Z) ran strong low, but Al Hejna (7) was showing his strength. - BWJ photo

Looking - Ryan Gustin (19R) looks under Kelly Shryock (3) for his chance at the front. - BWJ photo

Moving up - Colt Mather (8) started eighth and finished in the top five, while Tommy Myer sticks his nose in the shot on his way to second. - BWJ photo Late restart - Here's the scramble with four laps to go. Ryan Gustin (19R), Al Hejna (7) and Kelly Shryock (3) battle it out heading onto turn two. - BWJ photo