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Wilke, Wagner, Nygaard Find Victory Lane at Norman County Raceway
Norman County Raceway dodged the area rain showers — and a rotten forecast — to get its show on Thursday as part of the Norman County...
tombergie01
Jun 20, 20193 min read


Bluhm Right at Home Piloting a Plane -- and A Race Car
Dustin Bluhm’s day job might be as exhilarating as his hobby. On several nights in the summer Bluhm pilots the No. 45 Limited Late Model...
tombergie01
Jun 18, 20193 min read


A Visit With Wissota Executive Director Carson Gramm
Wissota executive director Carson Gramm realizes there are plenty of challenges in today’s racing climate — increasing costs, trying to...
tombergie01
Jun 17, 20193 min read


Todd Carter, Zach Reinke Lead Winners at Sheyenne; Tyler Peterson Makes it 2 in a Row at Casino
I made it back to Sheyenne Speedway in Lisbon for their weekly show on Sunday. There were 78 cars in attendance in five classes — an...
tombergie01
Jun 16, 20194 min read


Thorpe Looks to Continue Momentum From First Feature Victory
After breaking through for his first career feature win at Jamestown Speedway on May 11, Dillon Thorpe admitted he was a bit nervous in...
tombergie01
Jun 16, 20192 min read


Satter, Froemming, Harstad Find Victory Lane at I-94; Aukland, Johnson Win at Red River Valley
I was back at I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls for Friday's show. A good 94-car field, highlighted by 20 modifieds, was on hand to compete...
tombergie01
Jun 15, 20197 min read


The Influence of Dad, Part 2
The second part of the Father’s Day blog, featuring several drivers talking about the influence of their dads: Ryan Satter (#67 Wissota...
tombergie01
Jun 14, 201910 min read


Hall and Stenberg Earn Victories at Norman County Raceway; Jonny Carter, Vogel Add Wins
Tyler Hall of Fertile is now on a two-night winning streak in the IMCA Modified. He picked up the win on Thursday night at the Norman...
tombergie01
Jun 13, 20192 min read


The Influence of Dad, Part 1
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and a common theme I hear from racers I talk to is what an important role their fathers have played. So...
tombergie01
Jun 13, 20197 min read


Abrahamson and Walton Lead Winners at Sheyenne; Peterson Picks Up Win at Casino
Sheyenne Speedway in Lisbon resumed action Sunday night. Because of parental duty I didn’t make it but here are a few thoughts on the...
tombergie01
Jun 9, 20193 min read


Storck Making Name for Himself Driving Familiar 57 Machine
The last name, number and color scheme are awfully familiar to western Minnesota dirt-racing fans. Morris, Minn., driver Dave Storck won...
tombergie01
Jun 9, 20192 min read


Are There Too Many Classes and Tracks?
I talked to a racer recently, and he brought up something when it comes to weekly racing. He said there are too many tracks and too many...
tombergie01
Jun 8, 20194 min read


Staples, Satter, Gerdes and Harstad Among I-94 Winners; Hall and Restad Win at RRVS
Headed back to my usual Friday stop at I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls on Friday. A solid 87-car field was on hand on a hot June evening....
tombergie01
Jun 7, 20196 min read


Robertson Picks Up 1st IMCA Stock Car Win, Schow, Arneson Among Winners at Norman County Raceway
I made my first trip to the Norman County Raceway of 2019. It’s the first time I’ve been to the track in a few years, and it marks the...
tombergie01
Jun 6, 20194 min read


Corcoran Celebrating 50th Season Behind the Wheel
It’s a milestone racing season for East Grand Forks late model driver Tom Corcoran. He is celebrating his 50th year behind the wheel of a...
tombergie01
Jun 6, 20193 min read


News and Notes from Area Racing Scene...
Some RaceChaser blog random thoughts jumping around in my head about the start of racing season…. Red-Hot Starts The four hottest drivers...
tombergie01
Jun 4, 20195 min read


Nord Picks Up 1st Career Win, Jonny Carter Extends Winning Streak to 6 at Sheyenne
Zack Nord, right, won the Hobby Stock feature.
tombergie01
Jun 2, 20194 min read


Racing with #37 Has Special Meaning for Friestad
Greg Friestad’s normal race car number is 12, but at least for part of 2019, he doesn’t mind switching. The Valley City, N.D., driver has...
tombergie01
Jun 2, 20192 min read


Carlsrud Breaks Through for 1st Ever Win; Jonny Carter and Reise Stenberg Continue Hot Start
There wasn’t a happier person in the pit area Saturday at the Buffalo River Race Park in Glyndon than 15-year-old Brody Carlsrud....
tombergie01
Jun 1, 20194 min read


Sabraski Tops Stout Field for Advantage RV Win at I-94; Carter, Schmidt, Christ & Schill Record Wins
I ventured southeast to I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls for the Advantage RV Modified Tour opening night. A great field of 36 mods signed...
tombergie01
May 31, 20197 min read
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