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A Balanced Approach Needed Going Forward
Park Jefferson Speedway, a 3/8-mile dirt track, is located about 15 minutes north of Sioux City, Iowa near North Sioux City and...
tombergie01
Apr 23, 20206 min read


Remember When...
This will be a COVID-19 and political free blog. Last mention of either of those things I promise. I see the historic pictures on the...
tombergie01
Apr 18, 20203 min read


Thoughts on Buffalo River Race Park's Decision to Cancel 2020...
Buffalo River Race Park in Glyndon announced on its website and Facebook page on Wednesday that it is cancelling its 2020 season with the...
tombergie01
Apr 8, 20204 min read


Challenges Ahead Will Take Help From All of Us
The COVID-19 virus has dominated our world for the last few weeks, and probably will for the foreseeable future. I won’t talk about the...
tombergie01
Mar 29, 20203 min read


With Financial Risk, Specials Need Support to Survive at Racetracks
One common thing I hear from drivers and fans alike is the desire to see racetracks host more specials. This could include a special...
tombergie01
Feb 29, 20203 min read


Racing Notebook: Initial Sheyenne Speedway Schedule Thoughts -- and Why Communication Remains Vital
There are not a lot of schedules out for the area’s tracks; one track that did announce its 2020 schedule was Sheyenne Speedway in...
tombergie01
Feb 20, 20203 min read


It Takes All of Us...
One of the topics of discussion I’ve had with various individuals since starting this blog is how to get more people involved in...
tombergie01
Feb 9, 20203 min read


Deer Creek Speedway on the Market; Peterson and Arneson Win Finales in Arizona
The Queensland family has owned and operated the track since 2002, according to the Deer Creek Speedway website. The Post Bulletin...
tombergie01
Jan 22, 20203 min read


Female Drivers are Racers Just Like the Guys
I’ve written about this before, but one thing that irritates me is when people make sexist comments — whether blatant or subtle — about...
tombergie01
Dec 21, 20192 min read


Wissota 100 Returning to I-94 Speedway -- Which Makes Sense
Wissota announced on Thursday that the 2020 Wissota 100 will be held at the I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls. It will be the third straight...
tombergie01
Dec 19, 20193 min read


Appreciate the Longevity of the Long-Time Veterans
I was talking to my best friend Bryan at the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway in Wisconsin last summer, and I was thinking out loud —...
tombergie01
Dec 1, 20193 min read


A Time to Give Thanks
It's time for Thanksgiving week, and many of us have plenty to be thankful for beyond racing, whether it’s family, health, good job, roof...
tombergie01
Nov 24, 20192 min read


Evaluating the 2019 Season for RaceChaser Tracks, and Other Area Notes
A while back I wrote about some of the drivers who stood out to me in 2019. So this blog will focus more on the tracks themselves. I...
tombergie01
Nov 10, 20195 min read


Highlighting Standout Performers from 2019
It’s time to reflect on some of the on-track successes this season in the RaceChaser area. So I’ve highlighted some drivers who stood out...
tombergie01
Oct 24, 20195 min read


How I Became a Race Fan, and Why I'm Still One
I get asked this question a lot from non-race fans, like family members — why are you a race fan? I don’t think there is one clear answer...
tombergie01
Oct 20, 20194 min read


A Few Thoughts on Wissota Street Stock Champion Jonny Carter and Other National Points
If I go to a racetrack and make my “rounds” during the night, one guy I look for in the pits is Jonny Carter, who drives the No. 46...
tombergie01
Oct 16, 20193 min read


Street Stock Feature Highlights Saturday at Viking; Schill Picks Up Big Stampede Win
I debated hard between heading to the Jamestown Stampede and the Viking Fall Classic on Saturday, since I had to work at MSU Moorhead...
tombergie01
Sep 22, 20196 min read


Are We Spreading the Late Models Too Thin During Invitational Season?
As a far, I have a lot of choices this weekend for late model racing within a couple hour drive of Fargo-Moorhead this weekend, and I’m...
tombergie01
Sep 18, 20193 min read


Recapping Season Champions and Thoughts on Wissota 100
First, I want to commend all of those involved – workers at I-94, Wissota officials, volunteers, whoever – for getting the Wissota 100...
tombergie01
Sep 15, 20195 min read


Previewing the Wissota 100: RaceChaser Picks
The Wissota 100 is back at I-94 Speedway this week. Action starts Tuesday as the Wissota Hornets and Pure Stocks will make their...
tombergie01
Sep 8, 20196 min read
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