Thanks to the drivers who sent me photos, I’ve included a caption with each car. Also thanks to Mike Spieker…
2019 Season Preview: World of Outlaw Events Headliners at River Cities Speedway
There are several big events scheduled at the River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, but the visits by the World…
The Decline of the Big Money Midweek Shows…
Remember the days when racetracks hosted mid-week specials that paid really good money? They seem to be gone. There are…
2019 Season Preview: Several Sprint Car Specials Set for Norman County Raceway
The 101st racing season promises to be busy at the Norman County Raceway in Ada, highlighted by several sprint car…
2019 Season Preview: NOSA Sprints to Compete at 9 Different Tracks
The Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA) has a full slate of shows set, including several events at area tracks. The…
Small Town Tracks Vital Part of Stock Car Racing
I grew up going to small town racetracks. They remain such a vital part of stock-car racing and are part…
2019 Season Preview: Jamestown Speedway Adds INEX Legends to Busy Summer Slate
There is a little bit of everything on the schedule for race fans at Jamestown Speedway this summer. In addition…
2019 Season Preview: NLRA Late Models Set for 17 Shows at 8 Different Tracks
The 2019 schedule is set for the Northern Late Model Racing Association (NLRA) with 17 shows set at eight different…
2019 Season Preview: Variety of Classes Highlight Summer at Red River Valley Speedway
WEST FARGO, N.D. — When it comes to having a lot of different classes for race fans to see throughout…
2019 Season Preview: Another Full Summer Ahead at I-94 Speedway
I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls has another full summer of events slated for the 2019 season. Eighteen shows are slated…
2019 Season Preview: Sheyenne Speedway Aims to Reach a Whole New Level
Sheyenne Speedway in Lisbon, N.D., is entering its second season under the direction of co-promoters Benjie Froemke and Hunter Carter,…
A Little Taste of What’s Ahead in 2019…
This has been a long few months with the snow and cold, but at least the last several days have…
You Won’t Keep ‘Em All Happy
Racetrack promoters/managers have a tough job these days. They are trying to keep costs down while paying drivers a fair…
Badlands Speedway in Limbo Again, Plus a Few Notes from Area
The Badlands Motor Speedway, formerly known as Huset’s Speedway near Brandon, S.D. (outside of Sioux Falls), is back on the…
Viking Speedway Continues to Make Waves This Offseason, and Some of the Crazy Things I’ve Seen
Viking Speedway in Alexandria is certainly making some waves this offseason. First, the track announced it will move to a…
Wissota 100 Returning to I-94 Speedway in 2019, Viking Speedway Announces Changes
Wissota announced on its Facebook page on Friday that the Wissota 100 will return to I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls…
Modified Class Full of Talent, Past and Present in Region
Some of the best memories I have as a race fan came as a result of the NASCAR/Wissota Modified division…
Camaraderie and Sportsmanship Part of What Makes Racing Great
One of the things that I really like about racing is the camaraderie between drivers, which often leads to great…
RaceChaser Blog Highlights Top Moments of 2018
It’s time for the Race Chaser highlights of 2018, at least from my own perspective. This is totally my OWN…
More to Win a Feature or a Balanced Purse? An Interesting Debate
One of the things I hear a lot about from drivers is the weekly purse and how much tracks pay.…
Sheyenne Speedway Firms Up Plans for 2019, and Remembering Racing Community is a Team
Sheyenne Speedway in Lisbon has firmed up some plans for the 2019 season following a public meeting that was held…
Keeping the Entry Level Classes Affordable is Key; Another Upper Midwest Race Track Re-opening in 2019
I am totally for having affordable entry level classes for young drivers to step into to develop their skills. Many…
My Wish: To See the Grandstands Full at Racetracks in 2019
Here is my simple hope for 2019: that we see full grandstands at weekly racetracks in our region. I realize…
Racechaser Notebook: Good to See Older Drivers Win, Other Thoughts
One of the great things about racing is that there are people of all ages who enjoy it. That is…
RaceChaser Blog Takes Time to Give Thanks About Racing
It’s Thanksgiving week, and I wish anybody who reads this blog a Happy Thanksgiving. Despite its problems, remember we live…
Thoughts on Why It’s Harder to Fill the Grandstands at Racetracks These Days
There is one common question I hear from race car drivers and track promoters at weekly racing events: where are…
Big Summer Helps Brittany Smith Make Wissota Racing HIstory
Brittany Smith set her sights high for the 2018 racing season. And she made some history as a result. …
Late Model Talent in 1980s Got This Fan Hooked
The race chaser blog did a feature story on Red River Valley racing legend Rick Aukland (you can read that…
Aukland an All-Time Driving Great in Upper Midwest
Rick Aukland’s first feature he ever raced became a great indicator of what was ahead in his racing career. Aukland…
A Look Back at the 2018 Area Racing Season
A lot happened in the local racing scene in 2018, so without a long introduction, here is a look: A…
Can This Track be Saved? Clock Ticking on Future of Huset’s Speedway
Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D., was one of the premiere sprint car tracks in the upper Midwest. The historic racetrack…
Uniqueness of Cars Remains Part of Appeal of Dirt-Track Racing
The old-school race fans sometimes lament that they miss the old days — when there were many different style of…
Racing Provides Quality Time for Jason and Brendan Blascyk
Even though Jason Blascyk has been behind the wheel of his own race car for more than two decades, there…
Carter, Bintz, Skalicky, Miller, Walton and Bernotas Win at Sheyenne; More Wins for Lee and Peterson
I managed to make it to the Battle at the Boneyard for the Sheyenne Speedway season finale on Sunday. A…
Racers Talk About Those Who Have Influenced Their Careers
The RaceChaser blog focuses this week on who was the biggest influence (or influences) for racers in the region. Some…
Talking about the Jamestown Stampede, Thoughts on Other Year-End Specials
With the Wissota 100 completed at I-94 Speedway we are now full speed ahead into year-end specials. The 47th annual…
Putting a Wrap on the 2018 Wissota 100
After four nights featuring more than 360 race cars, the 2018 Speedway Motors Wissota 100 is in the books. What…
Some Notes About the Wissota 100 Heading into Tonight’s Finale
I made it for the features for night three of the Wissota 100 on Friday at I-94 Speedway. It was…
Consistency Helps Broksieck to 2 Track Championships in 2018
If you’ve been looking for Maria Broksieck’s No. 14 Wissota Street Stock on the track this season, the best place…
Wissota 100 at I-94 Speedway Will be a ‘City Within a City’
To describe how big the Wissota 100 will be this week at I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls, track promoter Corey…
Vern Olson A Long-time Fixture at Viking Speedway
If you have attended Viking Speedway in Alexandria at all over the past five decades, there is a really good…
Todd Carter Back in Victory Lane at Sheyenne; Cody Lee Earns Win No. 12, Riley Wraps up Track Title at Madison
I wrapped up a four-night racing weekend by heading to Lisbon for the Labor Day Special at Sheyenne Speedway. A…
Borgen Wins Thriller at Corn Cob Nationals; 2 Repeat Winners at Viking; Riley and Greseth win at Greenbush
I was able to sneak over to Buffalo River Race Park for the feature races on the final night of…
Schill, Hoium Pick Up Big Wins at Viking; Night 1 of Corn Cob Nationals, Lee and Dykhoff Add to Win Totals
I debated where to go on Saturday, but since I haven’t seen an actual late model feature since Aug. 4,…
A Look at the Season Champions at Area Tracks
I put together the list of season points championships at the tracks I cover, and that is below. Two tracks…
Jeff Crouse Keeps Familiar Red and White 29 Car Towards the Front
Since 1979, there has been a Crouse piloting a red and white No. 29 race car at Viking Speedway in…
Racing Ultimately All About the Relationships
I find a common theme when I interview drivers for this blog, and I think it is what separates racing…
Stearns Happy to Be Back Behind Wheel After Brain Injury Sidelined Him in 2017
There was a time in 2017 when Mike Stearns was unsure if he’d ever get a chance to do one…
Track Champions Crowned at Red River Valley, Jamestown and River Cities; Other Weekend Notes
I was busy at work for much of the weekend so the Race Chaser blog took a bit of a…
Carlsrud, Wetterlin Win Norman County Raceway Titles by One Point; Rain Halts Night at Sheyenne Speedway
It may not seem like one finishing position matters — unless you are racing for a track championship. Two of…
