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More About the RaceChaser Blog...and the Blogger
I get asked questions about RaceChaser blog from time to time. Some about the blog itself, and some about me. I thought it'd be nice. So...
tombergie01
Dec 17, 20203 min read


RaceChaser is Thankful for...
The third annual RaceChaser Thanksgiving blog is coming out. Even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and a nasty, divided election, we race...
tombergie01
Nov 25, 20203 min read


Running a Race Track Takes a Team
I often here this from people, “well, if I ran the racetrack…” I admit I play armchair quarterback at tracks at times, saying I’d do this...
tombergie01
Nov 19, 20204 min read


What I Miss About Being at the Racetrack...
Racing season has been over for a few weeks. I miss it already, and until I find a suitable winter hobby that provides the same outlet,...
tombergie01
Nov 8, 20203 min read


RaceChaser's Best Memories of 2020
These are my personal memories on 2020 — not going to delve much into specific events, just some favorite memories of mine from the...
tombergie01
Oct 25, 20204 min read


Friendships and Relationships Are What Racing is Truly About
I’m not a great friend maker as a pretty introverted guy. I have a lot of people I’d consider friends in general but very few close ones....
tombergie01
Oct 5, 20204 min read


Thoughts on Racing Season and Some Notes from Weekend
RaceChaser doesn’t have the final official tally done — that will come after the Fall Classic in Ogilvie next week if the weather holds —...
tombergie01
Sep 29, 20204 min read


County Investment Would Help Sheyenne Speedway to Keep Growing
Sheyenne Speedway in many ways isn’t recognizable from when I started going weekly years ago. So many changes have been made to turn the...
tombergie01
Sep 14, 20203 min read


Preview and Predictions for 14th Annual John Seitz Memorial
The 14th annual John Seitz Memorial is set for Friday and Saturday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. The late model feature on...
tombergie01
Sep 9, 20204 min read


RaceChaser Notebook: Ron Krog and Viking Speedway, Area Drivers Shining
Viking Speedway in Alexandria has some long-time fixtures at its track. If you are a fan, most likely Vern Olson took your ticket — he...
tombergie01
Sep 7, 20206 min read


RaceChaser Notes: Area Points Races/Champions, Don't Take Locals for Granted
One of the things I notice is how tracks, in general, treat local drivers. You know the ones who support the track. There are some cases...
tombergie01
Aug 30, 20205 min read


Schulz Wins 2nd Straight at RRVS; 1st Career Win for Johanson; Thoennes, Gronwold, Weight Stay Hot
RaceChaser was a paid spectator at the World of Outlaw Sprint Show at Red River Valley, so this will be more of an editorial piece. I...
tombergie01
Aug 22, 20204 min read


RaceChaser Editorial: Wissota/IMCA Split, Length of Shows, Covid Claims Its Share of Racing Events
With Norman County Raceway in Ada canceling on Thursday, it gave me time to work on an opinion piece I’ve been thinking about for a...
tombergie01
Aug 13, 20205 min read


The Black Flag Debate in Racing
I made my first trip to North Central Speedway in Brainerd on Saturday. I have further thoughts about that trip later, but one thing...
tombergie01
Jul 5, 20204 min read


One Heck of a Friday Night...
What a Friday night. Big wins, huge car counts, what a night in the RaceChaser area. I wished I could have cloned myself and been at...
tombergie01
Jun 27, 20206 min read


Time to Let the Minnesota Dirt Tracks Race -- With Fans
This blog won’t be very long. It’s time for the state of Minnesota to let dirt racetracks race — with fans. This week. Let's not wait...
tombergie01
Jun 15, 20203 min read


RaceChaser Thoughts on Trips to Superior and Rice Lake
About three times this year, and in the past, I’ve decided to venture on a longer trip to go racing, and be a fan. This blog is a passion...
tombergie01
Jun 7, 20205 min read


Right Now, Many Minnesota Racetracks Suffering While Other States' Tracks Get to Race
Racetracks in South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa have opened. Some will open this week, including Jamestown, Red River...
tombergie01
Jun 2, 20203 min read


There's Something Special Happening in Lisbon
I arrived at Sheyenne Speedway around 5:15 p.m. on Monday for their Memorial Day racing program. There were a record 122 cars on hand....
tombergie01
May 26, 20204 min read


Time to Sensibly Re-Open — Small Businesses and Racetracks May Depend on It
ARC Lanes in Ada, Minn., like many small businesses in smaller communities, has been hit hard financially by the Covid-19 Pandemic. The...
tombergie01
May 20, 20203 min read
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