With over 75 race teams in the pits and a smooth fast racing surface the Midway Speedway presented a regular points show and the race for the Purple Crown as Relay For Life teams sold tickets and well represented the upcoming Walk as Lebanon's Jamie Ragland overcame early adversity to come from behind in capturing the USRA Modified feature win and protecting his points lead.
After taking a week off, the Midway Speedway will swing back into action this weekend with a regular points show featuring USRA Modifieds, Factory Stocks, B-Mods, SuperStocks and Bombers.
Final 2008 USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series points standings from the Southern Iowa Speedway.
On Sertoma Charities Night, Jody Rosenboom scored his 11th USRA Championship Sprint win of the season, while Nick VanBelle recorded his first ever Huset's Speedway win in the USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods. Craig Hanisch recorded win number six on the season in USRA Hobby Stock action.
Mark Dobmeier scored his eighth USRA Outlaw Sprint Car feature win of the season Sunday night at Huset's Speedway. Justin Jacobsma scored his second USRA Championship Sprint triumph of the year while Chris Huisman and Shawn Taylor recorded USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mod USRA Hobby Stock wins, respectively.
Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series results for Saturday, Aug. 30 from the Murray County Speedway in Slayton, Minn.
The final night at the Bloomfield Speedway saw first-time visitor Jimmy Hayes of Moravia take the USRA Hobby Stock win while the USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mod main event went to Cory Brown of Ottumwa.
Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series results for Friday, Aug. 29 from the Murray County Speedway in Slayton, Minn.
Congratulations to Jess Folk Jr., the Humboldt Speedway's 2008 USRA Modified track champions, and, a "well done" to all who participated in the 21 races held this season. The top-10 drivers in each class, plus those with perfect attendence, will be honored at the banquet to be held at the Outlaws Steak House on Oct. 17.
The final checkered flag of the regular season flew Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway with the USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series and four track champions crowned during the Pepsi Season Championships.
The final checkered flag of the regular season flew Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway with the USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series and four track champions crowned during the Pepsi Season Championships.
A caution with three laps to go set up a green-white-checkered dash. Kelly Shryock took the win with Jason Cummins moving past Jay Ihrke for second. Todd Scharkey finished fourth ahead of Neil Eckhart, who worked up from the 15th starting position.
USRA Modified action Sunday saw Jason Meadors and Johnny Bone Jr. race side by side for 5 laps. With Meadors using the high groove and Bone on the bottom, Meadors had a slight lead until Bone took the lead on lap 6. From there, Bone cruised home to take the win and the points title.
Mark Dobmeier won his seventh USRA Outlaw Sprint feature event of the season Sunday night at Huset's Speedway. Eric McGillivray and Kevin Joachim each recorded their second feature win of the season in USRA Championship Sprint and USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mod action, respectively, while Tommy Barber visited victory lane for the sixth time in USRA Hobby Stock action.
Final 2008 USRA Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series points standings from the Cresco (Iowa) Speedway.
Casey's General Stores Weekly Racing Series results for Saturday, Aug. 23 from the Caney Valley Speedway in Caney, Kan.
What a picture perfect day for racing in Southern Minnesota on Saturday with blue skies, a light breeze and mid-70s temps. The crowd was absolutely awesome on the night and the drivers showed up in force with 141 cars checking into the back gate on Championship Night at the Deer Creek Speedway.
Season Championship Night at the I-44 Speedway fell victim to a late evening hard-driving rain that forced cancellation of the evening's races. Track officials are looking at a possible make-up date as two classes had yet to be decided.
H & S Motors presented the Season Championships on Friday, Aug. 22 at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa with five winners emerging on the night, along with five drivers being crowned 2008 track champions.
The USRA Hobby Stock feature went to Jason McDaniel of Eldon, who picked up his third straight and 16th win of the 2008 season by passing Don Nunnikhoven with three laps remaining.