Michael Bilderback survived a late race caution and went on to win Saturday night’s Big 8 Late Model Series feature at Hawkeye Downs Raceway.

Bilderback was victorious in the 48-lap feature. He also won his heat race and was fastest in practice and qualifying.

Griffin McGrath, Michael Weber, Kody King and Alex Braseth rounded out the top five finishers.

Next up for the Big 8 Series is a trip to Madison Int’l Speedway on Friday night, August 7th.

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