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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


Wibstad, Becker, Carter, Mitchell Lead Sheyenne Speedway Winners; Dobmeier Wins at Buffalo River
I made it back to Sheyenne Speedway in Lisbon for Sunday’s show. Because of the all of the weather postponements earlier this year, it...
tombergie01
Aug 7, 20228 min read


Experience Has Paid Dividends for Aberle
Hayden Aberle of Edgeley had to wait a few years for his first career feature win. But it was worth the wait. He picked up his first...
tombergie01
Aug 2, 20222 min read


Wins Have Piled Up Quickly for Wilke
He’s only 18, but Tye Wilke’s racing achievements so far would be the envy of some long-time racers. The Detroit Lakes native’s career...
tombergie01
Aug 1, 20222 min read


Brejcha, Braseth, Schulz, Truscinski, Nelson and Goulet Claim Buffalo River Wins
Buffalo River Speedway battled the weather on Sunday night as it hosted the IMCA Hobby Stock Summer Shootout Tour. I had to cover...
tombergie01
Jul 31, 20227 min read


Blascyk, Satter, Beto, Kostreba and Jason Thoennes Find Viking Victory Lane
I made it to Viking Speedway in Alexandria on Saturday for Hall of Fame night, with a good field of 77 cars signed in. It was a warm...
tombergie01
Jul 30, 20227 min read


Ebert and Saurer Capture Gierke Memorial Victories at I-94 Sure Step Speedway
I was back at I-94 Sure Step Speedway for the 5th Annual Bob Gierke Memorial. It was a beautiful night at the racetrack with an excellent...
tombergie01
Jul 29, 20228 min read


VanMil, Greseth Pick Up Big Wins at Norman County Raceway
I was back at Norman County Raceway, where Night 1 of the Sanders Stock Car Challenge was on tap. The NLRA Late Models were also in town...
tombergie01
Jul 28, 20227 min read


Sours Aiming for Continued Growth in IMCA Modified Class
Whether on the wrestling mat or behind the wheel of a race car, Jordan Sours knows what a challenge is. Sours is an IMCA Modified driver...
tombergie01
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Hunter Has Enjoyed Sustained Success in Midwest Modifieds
If you’ve followed Wissota Midwest Modified racing in the northern Red River Valley or in the Winnipeg region in recent years, one driver...
tombergie01
Jul 27, 20222 min read


Shipley Picks Up $1,200 Win at Buffalo River; Jacobson, Braseth, Goulet Also Victorious
I made it back to Buffalo River Speedway on Sunday night for Fan Appreciation Night. There was a great crowd on hand and a good 91-car...
tombergie01
Jul 24, 20226 min read


Some Opinions on Racing; Updates on Rebel Midwest Mod Tour and Steffes Street Stock Tour
I have largely refrained from opinion pieces this summer, trying to steer clear of the politics and negativity. Lately, though, I’ve been...
tombergie01
Jul 24, 20226 min read


Restad, Hibdon, Braseth, Anderson Lead Red River Valley Wins; Big Tour Wins for Vogel and Zabel
= I was back at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo for the Bison Battle, which was paying $1,000 to win the IMCA Modified feature. A...
tombergie01
Jul 22, 20227 min read


Peterson Wins Advantage RV Mod Tour at NCR; Vogel Takes Steffes Street Stock Tour Stop at KRA
I made it back to Norman County Raceway in Ada on Thursday with the Advantage RV Modified Tour on hand. A nice 22-car field of Wissota...
tombergie01
Jul 21, 20227 min read


Scott Looks for Continued Progress in Wissota Super Stocks
Travis Scott of Glenwood wanted to do some racing – and was looking at dirt bikes. His mom felt differently. “I wanted to race dirt...
tombergie01
Jul 20, 20222 min read


IMCA RaceSaver Sprints a Good Fit for Hanten
In a racing career that has spanned more than four decades, Ty Hanten has raced a bit of everything. Motocross. Street stocks. Modifieds....
tombergie01
Jul 19, 20222 min read


Jacobson, Wilke, Truscinski, Skalicky Lead Buffalo River Speedway Winners
I made it over to Buffalo River Speedway in Glyndon on a hot, muggy night. I admired the fans who sat out in the bleachers because it was...
tombergie01
Jul 17, 20225 min read


Blackhurst Edges Kennedy for Thrilling Win at River Cities; Dvergsten and Robertson Victorious
I was at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks for the final night of the Wayne Anderson Cup. The big show of the night was the Buffalo...
tombergie01
Jul 17, 20225 min read
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