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Some Thoughts on 2021 Racing Season
I haven’t written a RaceChaser blog for a few months. I wanted to take a break, and combining that with my job getting busy (working in...
tombergie01
Jan 12, 20224 min read
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Ebert Steals Show at Fall Classic; Big Wins for Vogel, Mikkelson and Pederson
I attended the 18th annual Fall Classic at Ogilvie Raceway as a fan on Saturday. So since I was a paying customer this will be more...
tombergie01
Oct 9, 20215 min read
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RaceChaser-Area Track Champions for 2021
The weekly racing is done in the RaceChaser area, and several drivers captured the first track championships of their careers. Several...
tombergie01
Sep 20, 20213 min read
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Wissota 100 Recap: Rodin's Stellar Year Continues
The 2021 Wissota 100 is in the books. The weather, aside from a gusty wind on Saturday, cooperated well, with no threats of rain. A big...
tombergie01
Sep 19, 20216 min read
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Wissota 100: Day 3 News and Notes
Day 3 of the Wissota 100 is in the books, and the intensity cranked up as it was the final night to qualify for Saturday’s A mains...
tombergie01
Sep 18, 20218 min read
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Wissota 100 News and Notes
RaceChaser was at Night 2 of the Wissota 100 at I-94 Sure Step Speedway. It is quite a site to walk around the pit area and see drivers...
tombergie01
Sep 16, 20216 min read
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Wissota 100 Preview/Predictions
RaceChaser has made some Wissota 100 predictions since the event moved to I-94 Sure Step Speedway a few years ago. So, for a little fun,...
tombergie01
Sep 14, 20216 min read
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RaceChaser Notebook: Thoughts on Casino Speedway, Wissota Points
With all the rainouts late in the week, I ventured to Casino Speedway in Watertown on Sunday for their regular racing program. Casino is...
tombergie01
Aug 31, 20213 min read
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Remembering Where it All Began for me -- Madison Speedway
Most people who are race drivers or fans as adults got hooked on the sport as a kid and have a place where the memories just piled up....
tombergie01
Aug 26, 20214 min read
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Big Rebel Mid Mod Finale Set for Sunday at Sheyenne
Perhaps the biggest-paying race in Sheyenne Speedway history is set for Sunday when the Rebel Midwest Modified Tour Finale takes place at...
tombergie01
Aug 21, 20214 min read
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RaceChaser Notes: NLRA, Advantage RV Points; National Points; Redwood Speedway Shuts Down
Since I’ve been off for a week, I decided to put together a RaceChaser notebook on some things happening in the region. Here it is: Tight...
tombergie01
Aug 10, 20214 min read
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Updates on Rebel Midwest Mod Tour, Steffes Street Tour and Advantage RV Mod Tour
Three tours have graced the area several times this summer — the the Rebel Midwest Mod Tour, Steffes Street Stock Tour and the Advantage...
tombergie01
Jul 26, 20214 min read
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RaceChaser Editorial on Car Counts, the Black Flag, and Start of Races
I decided to write an editorial — all my own opinion — one some racing things on my mind. One is on car counts. They are done at almost...
tombergie01
Jul 19, 20215 min read
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Some Questions I Think of, and RaceChaser Notes
I’ve had a lot of windshield time this month and also talked to several people, and some general racing questions pop into my head. So,...
tombergie01
Jul 5, 20215 min read
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NLRA Late Models Provide a Good Blueprint to Follow
The NLRA Late Models are at Norman County Raceway this Thursday as part of the Norman County Fair celebration. I, as long-time late model...
tombergie01
Jun 22, 20215 min read
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Notes: Thoughts on Steffes Tour, Rebel MW Mod Tour, Area Drivers
I took a few days off to be a fan last weekend, so I decided to compile a notebook of some of the noteworthy things I found from the...
tombergie01
Jun 14, 20217 min read
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Thoughts on Viking Speedway's Doubleheader; Jose, Carr Win at Devils Lake
Viking Speedway in Alexandria, Minn., was chasing the weather on Saturday. The radar was not looking good and the skies got darker blue...
tombergie01
May 29, 20215 min read
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RaceChaser Notes: Will Miller, Ryan Gierke, Chris Mensen, Brendan Mullen Make Early Noise
I like this blog to tell stories of drivers — their background, how she/he is doing now, their goals. And I don’t focus only on only...
tombergie01
May 24, 20215 min read
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Thoughts on First 2 Weekends
RaceChaser has been to three area tracks so far, and will be at two more this week, weather-permitting. I don’t get too excited about...
tombergie01
May 10, 20214 min read
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Perseverance Pays Off for Mensen
There’s something to be said about perseverance in racing. And battling through the tough times. Racing can be a rewarding hobby, but it...
tombergie01
May 4, 20214 min read
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