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Advantage RV Modified Tour Back at I-94 and Viking This Week!
The Advantage RV Modified Tour kicks off tonight at I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls. Racing starts at 7 p.m. tonight. The Tour is presented...
tombergie01
May 31, 20191 min read


Stenberg Hopes Strong Start Continues in 2019
While the cold and wet weather has led to a slow start for most area tracks, Reise Stenberg has no complaints to how his 2019 season...
tombergie01
May 29, 20193 min read


Copp Wins Jeff Carpenter Memorial Feature at Sheyenne, Record 118 Cars Compete on Busy Night
It is about a six-hour drive from Brule, Wis., to Lisbon, N.D., but by the end of the night, it was worth the trip for Brandon Copp. He...
tombergie01
May 28, 20195 min read


Vogel, Jegtvig Among Winners at Viking Speedway
I made the last minute call to go to Viking Speedway in Alexandria on Sunday. Thanks to Kasey Ussatis for saving me a seat as I got there...
tombergie01
May 27, 20194 min read


Stenberg Prevails in Jeff Carpenter Memorial at Busy Night in Jamestown
I ventured west to Jamestown Speedway on Saturday. I saw a foreign object in the sky — the sun — for the first time in what seemed like a...
tombergie01
May 26, 20195 min read


Enough Already...
The numbers are kinda depressing. Of the eight tracks in the RaceChaser coverage area, there have been 22 racing programs scheduled --...
tombergie01
May 25, 20192 min read


Help Wanted: A Father's Influence
I have a blog idea with Father’s Day coming up, but I need some help from you drivers. I hear of many, many cases where a driver’s dad...
tombergie01
May 24, 20191 min read


Drivers and Fans Step Up to Honor Jeff Carpenter at Jamestown and Sheyenne Speedways
If you want to see why the racing community is special, check out what area tracks and drivers are doing in honor of Valley City racer...
tombergie01
May 22, 20192 min read


For Late Model Fans, Local Options Becoming Less and Less
I was really hoping to catch a few late model shows this weekend. But after Friday night I don't have a lot of options. I, like many, are...
tombergie01
May 21, 20193 min read


If I Ran the Show...
Jason Berg suggested a blog idea for me on Track Talk on WDAY last week — to describe what I would do if I ran a racetrack. Since rain...
tombergie01
May 20, 20193 min read


Jochim Hasn't Forgotten Father's Racing Influence
Andrew Jochim was one of those sons who followed his dad’s racing career everywhere. His dad, Greg, not only raced stock cars but also...
tombergie01
May 19, 20192 min read


Wilke Breaks Through for Win at Red River Valley; I-94 and River Cities Hold Openers
I was hoping to get to my regular Friday night stop at I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls but parenting duties and some work commitments...
tombergie01
May 18, 20195 min read


Buffalo River Race Park Makes the Move to Saturday Racing
After being a Sunday night track for decades, Buffalo River Race Park near Glyndon, Minn., is making a big change in 2019 to Saturday...
tombergie01
May 15, 20192 min read


Sheyenne Speedway Has New, Improved Look for 2019
The Sheyenne Speedway in Lisbon, N.D., is scheduled to open the 2019 season this Sunday. IMCA Modifieds, Wissota Midwest Modifieds,...
tombergie01
May 15, 20192 min read


Keeping Things in Perspective...
It was sad to hear the news of the passing of Valley City racer Jeff Carpenter. He died on Monday unexpectedly at the age of 61....
tombergie01
May 14, 20192 min read


Racing Likes, Dislikes and Hopes...
I had some work commitments on Saturday so I was unable to get to Viking or Jamestown Speedways (110-mile drive one-way from my house a...
tombergie01
May 12, 20194 min read


Thoughts and Observations as Red River Valley Speedway Opens Season
The Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo opened the 2019 season on Friday night, here are some thoughts: The good —83 cars were on...
tombergie01
May 10, 20194 min read


One Last Sneak Peak at 2019 Cars
Here are a few more cars that are wrapped as we begin the racing season in the area! Thanks to the various Facebook pages for the pics,...
tombergie01
May 10, 20191 min read


Keeping the Show Moving!
If I hear one common complaint from fans of dirt-track racing, it is this: the racing shows take too long. Fans don’t want to sit there...
tombergie01
May 7, 20193 min read


Viking Speedway Makes Changes Aimed to Boost Car Counts and Attendance in 2019
Viking Speedway in Alexandria, Minn., is slated to open for 2019 season on May 11. And fans and drivers both will notice some changes...
tombergie01
May 5, 20193 min read
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