By winning the Modified feature on Saturday October 26th during Shiverfest at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Austen Becerra broke the tie with Ethan Braaksma to lock in his second All Iowa Points Modified championship. It has been a phenomenal three years for the young speedster from Carthage, Illinois, who captured his first AIP Modified championship in his first full season in the division in 2022 and he finished second, just nine points behind the 2023 champ Jeff Larson in his "sophomore" season.
In 2024 Becerra captured twenty-one feature wins in thirty-nine top five points paying finishes to edge out Braaksma who charged out of the gate early winning five times before most drivers even had their car to a track to start the season. After leading the points big early in the season, Becerra picked up the lead towards the end of the regular season only to see Braaksma come charging back to put the race in a tie with a win at Maquoketa's Fall Nationals. Ethan's day atop the standings is likely coming soon as he also scored twenty-one victories in thirty-eight top five outings.
After finishing ninth last season, Jed Freiburger made his way to the podium on the strength of fourteen wins in thirty-two top fives. Veteran driver Troy Cordes who is near the top of our Cumulative standings that will be released over the Holidays had another great year in fourth, Chris Zogg who held the top spot in the standings for a week at mid-season was fifth, Arizona transplant Tim Ward finished sixth and former champions Jeremy Mills and Jeff Larson were next in line. Colorado native Tripp Gaylord cracked the top ten for the first time while three-time champion Kelly Shryock filled out the top ten.
The driver who is scoring the most points in the Modified division for the first time is our Newcomer of the Year and that title goes to Hamilton, Missouri, traveler Jace Whitt who placed 39th on this list.
The two Modified honors brings Becerra's total count of All Iowa Championships to three as he was also the best of the Four Cylinders in 2014 and if you check back to this year's Late Model standings you will find him in the 20th position after running the class for just the back half of the season.
Watch for additional All Iowa Points divisions to be released as this week continues here on the Back Stretch.
All Iowa Points Champions through the years.....
2024 Austen Becerra, Carthage IL
2023 Jeff Larson, Freeport IL
2022 Austen Becerra, Carthage IL
2021 Jeff Larson, Freeport IL
2020 Tom Berry Jr., Des Moines
2019 Joel Rust, Grundy Center
2018 Kelly Shryock, Fertile
2017 Kelly Shryock, Fertile
2016 Chris Ableson, Sioux City
2015 Chris Ableson, Sioux City
2014 Chris Ableson, Sioux City
2013 Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood
2012 Ryan Dolan, Lisbon
2011 Ryan Dolan, Lisbon
2010 Ryan Dolan, Lisbon
2009 Jeremy Mills, Garner
2008 Todd Shute, Des Moines
2007 Mark Schulte, Delhi
2006 Mark Schulte, Delhi
2005 Jay Noteboom, Hinton
2004 Ron Barker, Dubuque
2003 Ron Barker, Dubuque
2002 Ron Barker, Dubuque
2001 Ron Barker, Dubuque
2000 Ron Barker, Dubuque
1999 Troy Folkerts, Albia
1998 Ron Barker, Dubuque
1997 Ron Barker, Dubuque
1996 Steve Droste, Waterloo
1995 Rich Smith, Davenport
1994 Rick Wages, Moline IL
1993 Rick Wages, Moline IL
1992 Wayne Larson, Ames
1991 Danny Wallace, Des Moines
1990 Bill Davis, Des Moines
1989 Kelly Shryock, Story City
1988 Dave Farren, Des Moines
1987 Greg Kastli, Waterloo
1986 Greg Kastli, Waterloo
1985 Merv Chandler, Cedar Rapids
1984 Merv Chandler, Cedar Rapids
1983 Jack Mitchell, Cedar Falls
1982 Dale Fischlein, Davenport
1981 Mike Schulte, Norway
1980 Jim Schmueker, Vinton
1979 Arlo Becker, Atkins
All Iowa Points
Modified Final 2024
Pos. Driver Hometown Points
1 . Austen Becerra Carthage IL 165
2 . Ethan Braaksma Newton 160
3 . Jed Freiburger Dubuque 125
4 . Troy Cordes Dunkerton 123
5 . Chris Zogg New Liberty 121
6 . Tim Ward Gilbert AZ 113
7 . Jeremy Mills Clear Lake 105
8 . Jeff Larson Freeport IL 95
9 . Tripp Gaylord Lakewood CO 87
10 . Kelly Shryock Fertile 86
11 . Matt Werner Geneseo IL 82
12 . Joe Chisholm Osage 80
13 . Jake McBirnie Boone 77
14 . Kurt Kile West Liberty 75
15 . Charlie Mohr Bettendorf 74
16 . Todd Shute Des Moines 74
17 . Jim Chisholm Osage 73
18 . Spencer Diercks Davenport 71
19 . Tom Berry Jr. Des Moines 71
20 . Denny Eckrich Tiffin 70
21 . Jason Schueller Dubuque 67
22 . Chris Abelson Sioux City 66
23 . Izac Mallicoat Boone 66
24 . Jeff Wiggins Greenfield 65
25 . Ben Chapman Clarence 64
26 . Drew Janssen Pella 64
27 . Bill Roberts Jr. Burlington 63
28 . Dallon Murty Chelsea 63
29 . Dylan Thornton Orcutt CA 62
30 . Brandon Davis Hayfield MN 58
31 . Jesse Dennis Corning 58
32 . Joel Rust Grundy Center 58
33 . Jarrett Brown Ainsworth 56
34 . Rodney Sanders Happy TX 55
35 . Dakota Simmons Douds 53
36 . Jeff Aikey Cedar Falls 51
37 . Ryan Wetzstein West Concord MN 51
38 . Cody Thompson Sioux City 50
39 . Jace Whitt Hamilton MO 50
40 . Dave Wietholder Liberty IL 46
41 . Ryan DeShaw Dyersville 44
42 . Cody Knecht Whittemore 42
43 . Lyle Sathoff Armstrong 42
44 . Trevor Fitz Camarillo CA 42
45 . Cody Laney Torrance CA 41
46 . Zack VanderBeek New Sharon 41
47 . Chad Andersen Omaha NE 40
48 . Jim Cole Sioux City 40
49 . Shawn Harker Nebraska City NE 39
50 . Jadin Fuller Memphis MO 38
51 . Todd Stinehart Waseca MN 37
52 . Cole Bents Rushmore MN 36
53 . Don Gerritsen Jr. Rock Rapids 36
54 . Owen Barnhill Milton FL 36
55 . Jake Timm Winona MN 35
56 . Blaise Lewis Kewanee IL 34
57 . Brandon Beckendorf Danube MN 34
58 . Chris Mills Sioux City 34
59 . Devon Havlik Iowa Falls 34
60 . Josh Ruby Lakota 34
61 . Jason Bass Fort Dodge 33
62 . Kyle Brown Kellogg 33
63 . Sean Barragan Sioux City 33
64 . Jeff James Stanton 32
65 . Justin Zeitner Malvern 31
66 . Bob Zoubek Dorchester NE 30
67 . J.T. Wasmund Pine Island MN 30
68 . Matt Bonine Onawa 30
69 . Cory Sauerman Johnston 29
70 . Blaine Webster Ottumwa 28
71 . Eric Barnes Colona IL 28
72 . Kyle Madden Oxford 28
73 . Mark Schulte Delhi 28
74 . Shane Demey Denison 28
75 . Brandon Banks Washington 27
76 . Brennen Chipp Waterloo 27
77 . Jimmy Gustin Marshalltown 27
78 . Josh Most Red Oak 27
79 . Ben Nading Ankeny 26
80 . Mike Densberger Lincoln NE 26
81 . Aaron Benson Clear Lake 25
82 . Clint Homan Bellevue NE 25
83 . Darwin Karau Kasson MN 25
84 . Cole Anderson Le Center MN 24
85 . Jim Thies Mapleton 24
86 . Kolton Osborn Janesville 24
87 . Nick Meyer Whittemore 24
88 . Ricky Stephan South Sioux City NE 24
89 . Ryan Jenkins Omaha NE 24
90 . Colton Garside Greenfield 23
91 . Bob Moore Sioux City 22
92 . Daniel Fellows Keokuk 22
93 . Matt Gansen Zwingle 22
94 . Rick Conoyer Wentzville MO 22
95 . Andrew Hamburg Dixon IL 21
96 . Jacob Rexing Brighton IL 21
97 . Mitch Way Davenport 21
98 . Scotte Lemke Rockford IL 21
99 . Johnathon Logue Logansport 20
100 . Josh Cooper Prescott 20
101 . Matt Crist Darlington WI 20
102 . Jeff Stephens Arion 19
103 . Josh Angst Rochester MN 19
104 . Trevor Neville Mackinaw IL 19
105 . Zack Rawlins Kellogg 19
106 . Alex Williamson Rushford MN 18
107 . Jacob Snyder Dunkerton 18
108 . Dustin Anderson Omaha NE 17
109 . Grant Manthe Freeport IL 17
110 . Michael Long Fowler IL 17
111 . R.J. Merchant Sioux City 17
112 . Austin Paul Newton 16
113 . Jordan Rogotzke Sanborn MN 16
114 . Al Hejna Clear Lake 15
115 . Brandon Durbin Colona IL 15
116 . Brandon Schmitt Beaver Dam WI 15
117 . Cayden Carter Oskaloosa 15
118 . Dustin Smith Long Grove 15
119 . Dustin Wiederhoeft Fairmont MN 15
120 . Jacob Dahle Morristown MN 15
121 . Johnny Saathoff Beatrice NE 15
122 . Ryan Maitland Waterloo 15
123 . Chase Rudolf Norwalk 14
124 . Derek Green Granada MN 14
125 . Jake O'Neil Tucson AZ 14
126 . Jason Pershy Colona IL 14
127 . Josh Fisher La Porte City 14
128 . Lucas Schott Chatfield MN 14
129 . Tyler Kleiner Dickeyville WI 14
130 . Austin Kuehl Cave Creek AZ 13
131 . Craig Reetz Dunlap 13
132 . Dennis Elliott Mount Ayr 13
133 . Doug Hillson Blooming Priaire MN 13
134 . Jordan Grabouski Beatrice NE 13
135 . Trey Kline Schleswig 13
136 . Brandon Jewell Clinton 12
137 . Derek Thompson Monroe WI 12
138 . Greg Elliott Webster City 12
139 . Jason Schneiders Sioux City 12
140 . Jerry Flippo Bakersfield CA 12
141 . Joe Ludemann Grand Meadow MN 12
142 . Kyle Montgomery Tipton 12
143 . Ricky Alvarado Hotchkiss CO 12
144 . Tanner Black Otis KS 12
145 . Troy Morris III Bakersfield CA 12
146 . Zach Brom Winona MN 12
147 . Adam Shelman Traer 11
148 . Chase Holland Success MS 11
149 . Dustin Wilwert Dubuque 11
150 . Jaxon Saathoff Beatrice NE 11
151 . Timmy Current Bernard 11
152 . Trent Wyssbrod Monroe WI 11
153 . Benjamin Chukuske Welcome MN 10
154 . Garrett Wilson Carlisle 10
155 . Jacob Bleess Chatfield MN 10
156 . Jacob Hobscheidt Plattsmouth NE 10
157 . Kyle Heckman Bakersfield CA 10
158 . Parker Hale Grand Meadow MN 10
159 . Ryan Duhme LaMotte 10
160 . Zane DeVilbiss Farmington NM 10
161 . Carson Reinig Harlan 9
162 . Charlie Steinberg Kasson MN 9
163 . Dustin Sorensen Rochester MN 9
164 . Josh Rogotzke Sanborn MN 9
165 . Kaylin Lopez Chowchilla CA 9
166 . Kenny Wallace St. Louis MO 9
167 . Kevin Stoa Albert Lea MN 9
168 . Nate Thompson Fremont NE 9
169 . Patrick Flannagan Cedar Rapids 9
170 . Robbie Reed Mexico MO 9
171 . Chris Spalding Montgomery City MO 8
172 . Dalton Magers Redwood Falls MN 8
173 . Eddie Belec Arvada CO 8
174 . Gary Christian Broken Bow OK 8
175 . Keith Foss Winona MN 8
176 . Scott Bivens Elmwood NE 8
177 . Travis Denning Sterling IL 8
178 . Zachary Madrid Boone 8
179 . Adam Johnson Independence 7
180 . Alison Davidson Redding 7
181 . Brad Dierks Clarence 7
182 . Christopher Elliott Webster City 7
183 . Clint Hatlestad Glencoe MN 7
184 . David Stremme Mifflintown PA 7
185 . Hunter Gossum Mayfiled KY 7
186 . Jerry King Independence 7
187 . Justin Reed Camp Point IL 7
188 . Logan Veloz Colona IL 7
189 . Matt Diaz Quincy IL 7
190 . Matt Stein Davenport 7
191 . Mike Garland Morrison IL 7
192 . Mike Vanderiet Jr. Centralia MO 7
193 . Terry Phillips Springfield MO 7
194 . Zach Dockter Norwich ND 7
195 . Benji LaCrosse Casco WI 6
196 . Cory Wray Trenton MO 6
197 . Dan Roedl Beaver Dam WI 6
198 . Dan Wagner Sioux City 6
199 . David McClain Potosi WI 6
200 . Duke Erickson Sioux Falls SD 6
201 . Frankie Wellman Quincy IL 6
202 . Jacob Stark Austin MN 6
203 . Jonathan Mawhinney Las Vegas NV 6
204 . Lee Beemer Fairmont MN 6
205 . Levi Smith Donnellson 6
206 . Michael Claeys Knoxville IL 6
207 . Mike Johnson Omaha NE 6
208 . Paul Nagle Nevada 6
209 . Ray Cox Jr. Maquoketa 6
210 . Roger Nielsen Estherville 6
211 . Tanner Mullens Wichita KS 6
212 . Brandon Verbeek Hickman NE 5
213 . Cade Dillard Robeline LA 5
214 . Cody Brill Bates City MO 5
215 . D.J. Clinton Estherville 5
216 . Dan Drury Eldora 5
217 . Darin Duffy Urbana 5
218 . Dustin Kroening Hebron IL 5
219 . Jaden Fryer Freeport IL 5
220 . Jerry Dedrick Vinton 5
221 . Jesse Rogotzke Sanborn MN 5
222 . Justin O'Brien West Union 5
223 . Kaden Cochrun Bakersfield CA 5
224 . Kip Siems Cedar Falls 5
225 . Luke Bird Winthrop 5
226 . Mark Elliott Webster City 5
227 . Nick Roberts Des Moines 5
228 . Ronn Lauritzen Jesup 5
229 . Russ Dickerson Boone 5
230 . Sam Hoffman Spencer 5
231 . Shawn Deering Quincy IL 5
232 . Travis Hagen McGregor ND 5
233 . Will Krup Mt. Carmel IL 5
234 . Brian Ruhlman Clark Lake MI 4
235 . Cole Czarneski Denmark WI 4
236 . Collen Winebarger Corbett OR 4
237 . Cory Sample Winnemucca NV 4
238 . David Brown Kellogg 4
239 . Dylan Sherfick Wakeeney KS 4
240 . Fisher Reese Memphis MO 4
241 . Jamie Pfieffer Freeport IL 4
242 . Jason Briese Cleghorn 4
243 . Jason Morehouse Evansdale 4
244 . Jeremiah Hurst Dubuque 4
245 . Joe Huenefeld Freeport IL 4
246 . Ken Schrader Dittmer MO 4
247 . Lee Jonsgaard Fountain City WI 4
248 . Mike Van Genderen Newton 4
249 . Mitchell Hunt Kent City MI 4
250 . Monte Most Council Bluffs 4
251 . Nick Murgic Rosemount MN 4
252 . Patrick Moore Moline IL 4
253 . Richie Gustin Gilman 4
254 . Ricky Thornton Jr. Martinsville IN 4
255 . Riley Simmons Susanville CA 4
256 . Sean Rupp Geirgetown WI 4
257 . Skyler Woods Beaver Dam WI 4
258 . Treb Jacoby O'Fallon MO 4
259 . Tyler Nicely Owensboro KY 4
260 . Alex Reetz Dunlap 3
261 . Andy Tiernan Madrid 3
262 . Bill Crimmins Fort Dodge 3
263 . Brett Berry Omaha NE 3
264 . Brian Bushong Colona IL 3
265 . Chaz Baca Mesa AZ 3
266 . Cody Overton Thomson GA 3
267 . Cole Denner Ionia 3
268 . Dan Ebert Lake Shore MN 3
269 . Jake Neal Omaha NE 3
270 . Jamie Anderson Mason City 3
271 . Jason Hahne Webster City 3
272 . Jason Hyerdall Shakopee MN 3
273 . Josh Barta Cedar Falls 3
274 . Kyle Strickler Mooresville NC 3
275 . Paul Neisius Hastings MN 3
276 . Ryan Thomas Brownstown IN 3
277 . Tanner Williamson Fort Frances ON 3
278 . Tony Von Dresky Long Grove 3
279 . Tyler Grooms Trenton MO 3
280 . Chase Weimer Eldora 2
281 . Colton Nelson Osceola 2
282 . Derek Walker Riverside 2
283 . Donovan Lodge Andover IL 2
284 . Dustin West Radcliffe 2
285 . James Parker Brownsdale MN 2
286 . Jason Hughes Watts OK 2
287 . Jeff Bodendorfer Waterford WI 2
288 . Jerod Ballhagen Parkersburg 2
289 . Jesse Belez Marengo 2
290 . Joe Beal Milan IL 2
291 . Johnny Whitman Suamico WI 2
292 . Kollin Hibdon Fargo ND 2
293 . Kylie Kath Claremont MN 2
294 . Robert Bennett Woolstock 2
295 . Robert Moore Maxwell 2
296 . Scott Brau Brooklyn 2
297 . Steve Myers Bethalto IL 2
298 . Steve Wetzstein West Concord MN 2
299 . Teddy Kottschade Ramsey MN 2
300 . Timothy Allerdings Prescott Valley AZ 2
301 . Tyler Harr Ashland NE 2
302 . Wyatt Block Tigerton WI 2
303 . Austin Seets Brighton IL 1
304 . Brandon Shahan Dows 1
305 . Chad Porter Madison Lake MN 1
306 . Chris Simpson Oxford 1
307 . Corbin Erickson Sioux Falls SD 1
308 . Dennis LaVeine Burlington 1
309 . Denny Banks Washington 1
310 . Dylan Woodling Warsaw IN 1
311 . Jake Morris Eldridge 1
312 . Jared Thomas Edinburg IL 1
313 . Jared Timmerman Norwalk 1
314 . Jayden Schmidt Seymour WI 1
315 . Jeremiah Reed Otho 1
316 . Jeremy Thornton Chandler AZ 1
317 . Joel Bushore Boone 1
318 . Joey Gower Quincy IL 1
319 . Jonathen Feda Bemidji MN 1
320 . Leremy Jackson Unionville 1
321 . Marcus Hoeppner Rubicon WI 1
322 . Matthew Meinecke Jamaica 1
323 . Mike Grantham Hardinsburg KY 1
324 . Norm Ziegenbein Lincoln NE 1
325 . Preston Dawson Callao MO 1
326 . Randall Paxton Factoryville PA 1
327 . Rick Stevenson O'Fallon MO 1
328 . Rob Dominacki Bettendorf 1
329 . Rob Guss Moline IL 1
330 . Roger DeBoer Rock Rapids 1
331 . Ryan Gillmore Springfield MO 1
332 . Ryan McDaniel Olivehurst CA 1
333 . Scott Bash Windsor Heights 1
334 . Troy Foulger Oakley CA 1
335 . Tyler Davis Haysville KS 1
