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Going green tonight: Jamestown Speedway kicks off 2013 season this evening at 7 p.m.

May 18, 2013 in The Jamestown Sun

The weatherman has said there’s a 40-percent chance of scattered thunderstorms today. But he also said it’s supposed to be 80 degrees.
It’s highly unlikely that both of those ingredients will happen at the same time, and after canceling the first two scheduled nights of the 2013 racing season, officials at Jamestown Speedway are crossing their fingers for the latter.
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Editorial: NCSI more than just racing

February 21, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Whether you’re a fan of Nobles County Speedway racing action or have never had interest, Thursday’s news that the track could be dark during the 2013 season is nevertheless disappointing. Continue Reading

From grazing to racing

December 8, 2012 in The Jamestown Sun

If you’re going to be known for something, why not buffaloes and racing?
Anyone who physically picks up this edition of the Jamestown Sun has heard of White Cloud, the most celebrated albino buffalo around, and Dakota Thunder, the towering concrete behemoth that’s visible along I-94 to passersby. Continue Reading

Earnhardt Jr to miss 2 races after 2 concussions

October 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

NASCAR’s most popular driver sought medical attention from a neurosurgeon, who found Earnhardt had suffered two concussions in six weeks and could not be medically cleared to race. Earnhardt said Thursday he will sit out the next two weeks, at Charlotte and Kansas, ending his championship chances. Continue Reading

‘I feel like we’re going to have a little angel with us’

October 5, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

NASCAR driver David Stremme to honor Natalie Krohn during Sunday’s race
SLAYTON David Stremme never met Natalie Krohn, a 9-year-old girl who tragically lost her life last weekend.
But Sunday, on NASCAR’s biggest stage, the Sprint Cup driver’s car will don a memorial for Krohn on his No. 30 Toyota Camry. Continue Reading

Domagala hangs on for 1st Southwest Speedway title

August 25, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Tracey Domagala held his breath for what seemed like an eternity. After three cautions and green-white-checkered flag restarts, the Bismarck driver finally crossed the finish line a champion. Continue Reading

SPEEDWAY SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP: It’s a friendly title fight in the Streets

August 24, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

The battle for the Wissota Street Stocks Season Championship at the Southwest Speedway is already being waged over text message. Continue Reading

Froemke, Rodin win titles

August 20, 2012 in The Jamestown Sun

Who says veterans don’t get a little unnerved once in a while? Continue Reading

Titles in tow: Bintz, Mikkelson capture season championships at Jamestown Speedway

August 20, 2012 in The Jamestown Sun

The 2012 racing season was a comeback of sorts for Jamestown’s Ryan Mikkelson and his Flying No. 15 WISSOTA Modified. Continue Reading

Gartner wins 3rd feature of season

August 18, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Bismarck’s Scott Gartner got his third feature win of the season at the Southwest Speedway on Saturday night, but not in typical fashion. Continue Reading