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Pender Tackling Challenge of Competitive Wissota Street Stocks at I-94
Kevin Pender is in his fourth year piloting a Wissota Street Stock at I-94 EMR Speedway, and he’s seen the caliber of competition in the...
tombergie01
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Konold Feels Right at Home in Modified Class
Tony Konold made the jump into the Wissota Modified class in 2020, and has zero regrets about it. “Moving to A mod was the best thing I...
tombergie01
Jun 14, 20232 min read


After More Than 3 Decades, the 'Hermantown Hammer' Still On Top of His Game
Darrell Nelson, aka the Hermantown Hammer, is in the midst of one of the greatest racing careers in Twin Ports history – and shows no...
tombergie01
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Veteran Gettel a Steady Performer in IMCA Hobby Stocks
It’s no wonder why Todd Gettel of Mahnomen got into racing, simply based on the environment he grew up in. His dad raced, and racing and...
tombergie01
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Competitiveness of Racing Suits Super Stock Driver Rosch
Bailey Rosch admits he’s competitive, whether it’s on the hockey ice or in a race car. The 22-year-old from Alexandria is in his third...
tombergie01
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Veteran Halvorson a Fixture in Street Stocks at River Cities, Greenbush
In more than 35 years of racing, John Halvorson of Warren, Minn., has raced in almost every class. He started in the Outlaw Streets in...
tombergie01
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Braseth Brothers Top Competitors in INEX Legends
The racing careers for brothers Alex and Ryan Braseth of Ulen all began with their father reading a newspaper ad. “It all started with my...
tombergie01
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Hunter Carter Happy to Be Back Behind the Wheel
Hunter Carter stepped away from racing in the street stock class after the 2016 season, and for the next four years was the co-promoter...
tombergie01
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Father and Daughter Battle on the Track, and Bond Off of It
There aren’t a lot of father/daughter teams in dirt-track racing – and there are even less who race against each other in the late model...
tombergie01
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Huus Continues to Grow in Gen X Late Models
Now in his third year in the Gen X Late Model division, Jarrett Huus of Fergus Falls has made steady progress each year. He’s looking for...
tombergie01
May 31, 20232 min read


Kasts Enjoy Racing and Learning Together
The father-son tandem of Jason and Christian Kast started their racing careers together in 2021 – and are learning together along the...
tombergie01
May 30, 20233 min read


Vogel a Top Gun in Wissota Streets
His career is far from over, but Justin Vogel has already piled up the accomplishments in stock-car racing. The Brooten native --...
tombergie01
May 24, 20233 min read


Searing Has Risen Quickly in Wissota Late Model Ranks
No matter what level Cole Searing has raced at – go-karts or various levels of race cars – he has succeeded. The Huron, S.D., native...
tombergie01
May 16, 20234 min read


Edmonds Gets Later Start on Racing Career, but Enjoying It
Many racers get their get their starts in their teens, 20s or even 30s. Not many start in their 40s or even 50s. Chris Edmonds of...
tombergie01
Aug 25, 20222 min read


Racing a Way of Life for Saurer Family
If you are a race fan in western Minnesota, there is a good chance you’ve seen a member of the Saurer family on the racetrack over the...
tombergie01
Aug 23, 20224 min read


Racing a Bond That Brings Jacobsons Together
Some families go fishing, hunting or to the lake for recreation. The Jacobson family of Fargo goes to the racetrack for their fun. The...
tombergie01
Aug 17, 20223 min read


Molter Making Strides in Short Trackers
Brady Molter’s first career feature win didn’t come in the most conventional way. On Aug. 27, 2021, Molter was running in third in the...
tombergie01
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Familiar Name, Familiar Car on Track as Johnson Continues Comeback
Red River Valley late model racing legend Mitch Johnson stepped away from racing after the 2013 season. But in Sept. 2020, the racing bug...
tombergie01
Aug 10, 20223 min read


Racing Has Special Meaning for Thoennes Family
Racing means a lot to the Josh and Heather Thoennes family. On the track, Josh gets a chance to race against his teenage son, Talan, in...
tombergie01
Aug 9, 20223 min read


For Cory Dykhoff, Life is Good Behind the Wheel
For Cory Dykhoff, there’s nothing better than being behind the wheel of a race car. “There’s nothing like it in the world,” Dykhoff said....
tombergie01
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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