Sharkey dominant in Kasson victory
June 1, 2008
The first day of June was welcomed at the Kasson Speedway in Kasson, Minn. with bright sunny skies and 73 race cars filling the pit area on KOWZ 100.9 FM Night.
Henderson, Rosenboom, Joachim, Barber record wins at Huset's Speedway
June 1, 2008
Justin Henderson raced past Jake Peters at the halfway point and went on to claim his first USRA Outlaw Sprint feature win of 2008 at Huset's Speedway Sunday night. Jody Rosemboom continued his dominance by winning his fourth USRA Championship Sprint feature of the season while Kevin Joachin notched his first win in USRA B-Mod action and Tommy Barber scored his second USRA Hobby Stock win.
McDaniel makes it two in a row at Eldon
May 31, 2008
On a great night for racing at the Eldon Raceway with sunshine and no rain, the racing action was exciting and the night was sponsored by Winger Company of Ottumwa with all five classes in action.
Donlinger nails down third win at Deer Creek
May 31, 2008
A quarter-inch of rain fell on the Deer Creek Speedway at 4:30 p.m., delaying the racing activity by two hours on Saturday. Most of the drivers and crowd hung around and saw great racing action all night long.
Rain wins special Saturday Night Shootout at Midway Speedway
May 31, 2008
The special Saturday night, May 31, events were lost due to torrid rains just after the first heat hit the track. The event will not be rescheduled at this time.
Results from Murray County Speedway
May 30, 2008
USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series results for Friday, May 30, from the Murray County Speedway in Slayton, Minn.
Jackson nips Merritt at Midway
May 30, 2008
Despite threating skies, 109 race teams checked into the pits Friday night at the Midway Speedway. In USRA Modified action, 2006 champion Tony Jackson Jr. and Danny Atkinson brought the field down to the green with Jackson grabbing the early lead, but Rex Merritt took over the lead as the pack headed into turn 1.
Folk snares third straight at Humboldt
May 30, 2008
Friday night at the Humboldt Speedway, USRA Modified feature action saw Justin "Whitey" Folk claim his third feature in a row. This trip, Folk smoked everybody, including runner-up Johnny Bone Jr. At the flag, Jess Folk Jr. squeezed past Scott Daniels for third.
Chateau Raceway falls to rain
May 30, 2008
Chateau Raceway missed out on another night of action Friday night. Mother Nature has gotten the best of the racing season so far with more rain-outs than racing through the first two months of the season, and it looked like she added another notch in her belt this week.
Cresco Speedway rained-out for May 30
May 30, 2008
Races for Friday, May 30 at the Cresco Speedway have been rained out. Action at the Howard County Fairgrounds speedplant will continue next Friday, June 6 with the USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars, USRA Karl Chevrolet B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and Outlaw Hobbys.
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Early results good for Project Crate Engine Stock Car
May 29, 2008
Project Crate Engine Stock Car is officially in full operation. Last Wednesday night, May 21, Mike VanGenderen of Newton, Iowa, debuted his new USRA Stock Car at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa. There was another twist to the debut: VanGenderen’s Stock Car was the first to compete with the GM Performance Parts 604 Crate Engine.
VanderBeek takes two at Southern Iowa Speedway
May 28, 2008
Racing action at the Southern Iowa Speedway was held Wednesday with the USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series in action, along with local teachers trying to tame the Mahaska County Half-Mile Monster in the Teacher Feature. The night's action was sponsored by Greiner Wood Frame Buildings of Washington.
Last-lap drama headlines Midway Speedway excitement
May 23, 2008
With over 80 race teams in the pits Friday night, last-lap drama and close finishes set the pace in racing action at the Midway Speedway.
Midway Speedway honors military May 23
May 22, 2008
The action Friday Night at the MidwaySpeedway will find not only drivers competing for valuable track points, but also all military with a valid ID will be getting in for FREE in the grandstands.
I-44 bringing in new dirt, halts action for two weeks
May 22, 2008
The high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway will not be in action on either May 24 or May 31 to put down a new dirt surface. The current red clay surface has alot of drivers concerned over tire wear and the extreme hardness on the equipment.
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Shryock conquers O’Reilly USMTS Modifieds at Cresco
May 22, 2008
Eight-time champion Kelly Shryock notched his fourth O’Reilly USMTS National Tour victory of the season Thursday with a thrilling win in the 4th Annual Cresco Bowl at the Cresco Speedway in Cresco, Iowa.
Murray County Speedway canceled for May 23
May 21, 2008
The races for Friday, May 23 have been canceled due to several items that are being completed. However, the big news is that the Murray County Speedway will be opening their 2008 season on May 30 with the Grain Exchange of Slayton and Pegasus GC of Slayton sponsoring the night's events.
Stevenson Insurance supports Kasson Speedway
May 20, 2008
Local supporter and business Stevenson Insurance supports Kasson Speedway. The most important line in racing - the finish line - will be named the "Stevenson Insurance Finishline" at Kasson Speedway this season.
VanderBeek highlights Kasson winners
May 18, 2008
The sun shone brightly for the second straight Sunday at the Kasson Speedway in 2008 and the races were once again hotly contested in five regular divisions, as the Super Stocks had the night off at the Southern Minnesota speedplant.
Meyer, McGillivray, Hess, Taylor are Huset's Speedway winners
May 18, 2008
Chad Meyer held off a hard-charging Mark Dobmeier to capture his first USRA Outlaw Sprint win in 2008 on Sunday at Huset's Speedway. Eric McGillivray bested the USRA Championship Sprint field while Brock Hess and Shaun Taylor took wins in USRA B-Mod and USRA Hobby Stock action, respectively.
