Pilot Raceway News

6 Champions Crowned at Murray County Speedway and One Retirement

The final regular season night at Murray County Speedway was Friday evening. Farmer's Union Insurance of Marshall was championship night sponsor and they brought a fun crew. The group not only livened up the action, but sold Got Hope can coolers to help fight cancer and were all wearing pink for the occasion. At the end of the night, 6 drivers got done what they started back in April, a track title.
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Brutal slate of six races at six tracks in six days looms for USMTS title hopefuls

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (Aug. 30) – Traditionally, the Labor Day Weekend is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer and is often regarded as a time of rest and relaxation.

Pfffffffffffft.

For the drivers and teams in The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship, it’s a time to turn wrenches in the heat of the day, crawl around in the dirt changing rear-end gears, grind tires, straighten sheet metal, tune engines, strap on the helmet and mash the gas pedal, then load up the hauler, head down the highway in the dead of night and do it all over again the next day.
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Kenny Wallace joining USMTS at Oskaloosa, Allison this week

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Aug. 30) – NASCAR superstar Kenny Wallace will join the USMTS Modifieds when they return to the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, this Wednesday, Sept. 1, and again at the Highway 3 Raceway n Allison, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 2.

The event is part of The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship presented by Bad Boy Mowers and the nation's top dirt-slingers will be on hand to try and tame the Mahaska County Monster.
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JSTS Sprints Battle In Pair Of Events

By Dan Voigt
Jackson Speedway Media Relations

SIOUX CENTER, IA - It was a long haul for Jon Agan from Knoxville to Sioux Center on Thursday, but he went home a winner after taking the 25-lap Jackson Speedway Touring Series 360 Sprint Car feature at the Sioux County Fairgrounds Speedway on August 26. The JSTS winged warriors would travel to Worthington MN on the following Saturday night for an appearance at Nobles County Speedway for the Worthington Nationals, and saw a great battle that would result in Scott Winters of Butterfield, MN, taking the double checkers in the event.
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Jay Noteboom heats up at Park Jefferson Speedway

August 28, 2010
Jefferson, SD
LeRoy Beck

A beautiful night and a great car count welcomed fans to Park Jefferson Speedway. As the rains have finally stayed away for an extended amount of time a different race track would welcome drivers. When the final checkered flag flew, feature wins went to Jay Noteboom, David Miller, Greg Golden, John Cain, Tom McKenzie, and Mike and Bill Vogt.
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TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS DECIDED AT THE CREEK

by Bill Nelson
August 28, 2010
Spring Valley MN

Wow, were did the season go already? Track championship night, I didn't think we were to mid season yet, but what a great season it has been at The Creek.

Jason Rauen and Neil Eckhart battled for the lead early in the Altenburg Construction WISSOTA Late Model division. Rauen took over the point while Doug Herrick moved into second on lap two. Jake Hartung moved under Eckhart to take over third with Waits taking control of fourth quickly.
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Krohn pockets Moberly money as Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship heats up

MOBERLY, Mo. (Aug. 28) – Round 10 of The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship presented by Bad Boy Mowers took place at the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Mo., Saturday night, and for 23 laps it looked like Ryan Gustin was well on his way to extending his points lead with a third ‘Hunt’ victory.

But everything changed on lap 24. The checkered flag waved six laps later with Jason Krohn in victory lane for the sixth time this season and Jason Hughes in command of the points at the halfway point in the title campaign.
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Brandon Allen Blasts To First UMSS Win At Rice Lake Speedway
Rice Lake, WI
By: Greg Parent (8-28-10)

What a difference one caution can make in a race. With eight laps down in the twenty lap UMSS sprint car feature event at the Rice Lake Speedway on Saturday night August 28, Brandon Allen found himself running third behind rookie driver Ronnie Erickson and Cody Hahn. "That caution gave me a chance to look for a different lane," stated race winner Brandon Allen. When the race resumed, Allen immediately raced by Hahn and then followed Erickson for three more laps before he made what would be the winning pass in turn two on lap twelve.
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Hughes smokes USMTS field at LA Raceway

LA MONTE, Mo. (Aug. 27) – It had been a close-but-no-cigar campaign so far for Jason Hughes in The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship presented by Bad Boy Mowers, but Friday night at the LA Raceway the Westville, Okla., driver was smoking – literally.

Nate Caruth took the lead at the drop of the green flag in Friday night’s 40-lap WIX Filters “A” Main. In the first three laps, the 17-year-old built himself a five-car-length advantage over points leader Ryan Gustin, but Gustin chased down the leader and pulled alongside Caruth as they came to the flagstand to complete lap 5.
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IMCA suspends engine claims through 2010 season

VINTON, Iowa (Aug. 27) – Most engine claims will not be allowed for the remainder of the 2010 race season, in the five IMCA divisions with the rule.

An exception to this adjustment, announced Thursday, is that any driver who has already been claimed this season may also claim, but is limited to claiming or exchanging engines with the driver who claimed them.
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Agan wins HyVee JSTS Showdown on Last Lap Pass;
Bents, Zevenbergen, and Klaassen Post Feature Wins

SIOUX CENTER, IA - Thursday night’s racing event at Sioux Speedway was the first time winged sprint cars took to the 1/2 mile on the Sioux County Fairgrounds and the JSTS Sprint Cars did not dissappoint. While Chad Meyer looked to have the field covered early, Jody Rosenboom and Clint Garner made noticeable moves through the field. Garner settled for sixth and Rosenboom suffered a spin. The only red flag stoppage in the race was for a roll by Tommy Barber in turn two. After the last caution Meyer would be in controll until lap traffic allowed Jon Agan to catch him and pass him going into turn one on the white flag lap.
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Murray County Speedway to host B-Mod Nationals Sept. 4

The Murray County Speedway in Slayton, MN, will be hosting a B-Mod Nationals Saturday, September 4. Race time is 5:30 p.m. All sanctioning bodies are invited to compete.

The rules set forth from the 2010 Elko B-Modified special will be used.
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100th Murray County Fair Features Two Nights of Racing

One night just wasn't enough for the fair this year. Both Friday and Saturday night featured some fantastic racing at the Murray County Speedway. Friday races were sponsored by Rowdy's Radiator and Repair along with Dierks Oil and Trailer Sales of Slayton. Friday showcased all six classes along with the Ultimate Hornet Shootout and the Luverne Johnson Memorial A Modified Special. Saturday night filled the stands again with the Wissota Late Models on Napa of Marshall, Slayton and Pipestone night.
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Moberly first of four races in six days to wrap up inaugural season for Dart Iron Man Challenge

MOBERLY, Mo. (Aug. 24) – The Dart Iron Man Challenge will visit the southernmost speedway of the 2010 campaign this Saturday when the tough-as-nails tour for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars invades the 24 Raceway in Moberly, Mo., this Saturday, Aug. 28.

The event will serve as the first of four races in six days for the full-fendered American-made machines as they share the spotlight with the USMTS Modifieds.
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JSTS SPRINTS TO SIOUX CENTER SPEEDWAY AND NOBLES COUNTY SPEEDWAY

The Jackson Speedway Touring Series will travel to Sioux Center Iowa for the Hy-Vee Sprint Car Showdown Thursday August 26th. Coming off the Jackson Speedway Nationals the drivers will be looking for the $2500 first place prize money up for grabs. The speedway is a 1/2 mile semi banked clay surface track with very wide racing room. Gregg Bakker and Casey Heser are battling it out in the Forbes Meats JSTS points standings.
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Late caution dooms Hughes, lifts Krohn to USMTS ‘Hunt’ victory at Adams County Speedway

CORNING, Iowa (Aug. 21) – Jason Krohn had a lot on his mind Saturday afternoon he and his team rolled into the Adams County Speedway for Round 8 of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship presented by Bad Boy Mowers – the least of which was preparing for that evening’s event at the big half-mile oval in Corning, Iowa.

But for 35 laps Saturday night, the 2007 USMTS National Champion was able to focus squarely on the task at hand and it paid off with his fifth victory of the season in front of a jam-packed grandstand at the half-mile oval in Corning, Iowa.
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Increased Purse for Sioux Speedway HyVee JSTS Sprint Car Showdown

SIOUX CENTER, IA A few local contributors have stepped up and made the HyVee JSTS Sprint Car Showdown an even greater event not to miss. The JSTS Sprint Cars will now race for $2500 to win with increased pay throughout the top ten. The Darlo's Auto Shop B-Modifieds will also now race for $600 to win thanks to a $200 bonus from The Wood Shop of Orange City. These increased payouts should result in even more great competitors making the trip to Sioux Speedway this Thursday, August 26. Along with the JSTS Sprint Cars and Darlo's Auto Shop B-Modifieds, the T&J Auto Sales Stock Cars, and B and B Salvage Hobby Stocks will also add to a great night of racing action. For more information visit www.siouxspeedway.net.

WAITS CONTINUES WINNING WAYS

by Bill Nelson

Spring Valley MN
August 21, 2010

Nick Kramer led the high powered Altenburg Construction WISSOTA Late Models out of turn two with Kelly Anderson, Roger Torgerson and Lance Matthees racing three wide for second. Anderson took the lead as lap one was completed. On lap two Brad Waits and Mike Prochnow raced into second and third while Matthees sat in fourth. With six completed Matthees and Prochnow were racing for third while Waits reeled in Anderson up front.
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Quality Racing Entertains Fans At 32nd Annual Jackson Nationals

by Dan Voigt
Jackson Speedway Media Relations

JACKSON, MN - Championship night of the 32nd Annual Jackson Nationals saw and excellent field of cars turn out to battle in all six classes of competition. A great crowd was on hand to enjoy the compeition on Erickson Trucks 'N Parts and KICD Radio Night at the speedway.

After some fantastic action the night before in the Loren Woodke all sprint-car show, the fans were treated to highly-contested action throughout the heats and feature races with 88 cars filling the pits for the evening's events.
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Van Genderen victorious in Dart Iron Man Challenge at Britt

BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 19) – Mike Van Genderen of Newton solidified his position at the top of the points with his second Dart Iron Man Challenge victory Thursday night at the Hancock County Speedway.

“The Flying Dutchman” seized the lead from polesitter Kevin Opheim at the drop of the green flag and led every lap en route to victory.
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‘Bixby Bullet’ hits bull’s-eye at Britt

BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 19) – The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship presented by Bad Boy Mowers rolled into the Hancock County Speedway Thursday night and produced a seventh winner in seven races with yet another shake up in the points battle.

Polesitter Bob Timm grabbed the lead at the start of the 35-lap WIX Filters “A” Main, but his time at the top lasted just one lap around the fast 3/8-mile oval as Tommy Myer powered underneath and into the lead at the completion of lap 1.
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Gustin bounces back for ‘Hunt’ victory at Fountain City

FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis. (Aug. 20) – After a disappointing performance on Thursday that cost him the points lead, Ryan Gustin bounced back in a big way Friday night with a dominating performance at the Mississippi Thunder Speedway in the seventh event of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s General Stores National Championship presented by Bad Boy Mowers.

Gustin started fifth in Friday’s WIX Filters “A” Main, but it took him just over three laps to grab the lead from polesitter Jay Ihrke.
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Masters wins third Dart Iron Man Challenge event at Webster City

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa (Aug. 18) – Jake Masters of Graettinger rolled to his third victory in his last five starts Wednesday night as the Dart Iron Man Challenge invaded the Hamilton County Speedway for Round 10 of the tough-as-nails series for USRA Karl Chevrolet Stock Cars.

Masters got the early lead in Wednesday’s 20-lap main event and led the first 12 laps before Jason Wagoner of Iowa Falls executed a low-side pass to grab the top spot on lap 13.
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Sprint Car Showdown at Sioux Speedway August 26

Sioux Speedway in Sioux Center, Iowa, will be hosing the Sprint Car Showdown Thursday, August 26, featuring the JSTS 360 winged sprint cars. Also racing will be hobby stocks, B-mods and stock cars.

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SPEED SISTERS ONLINE RADIO SHOW RETURNS FOR 4TH SEASON

Speed Sisters, Shari Wollmuth and Stacey Manitz return to the local dirt tracks this season interviewing drivers, teams, promoters and fans for another year of Dirt Track'n with the Speed Sisters broadcasted on http://www.speedsistersonline.com. Half of the one hour online show covers local dirt tracks in the tri-state area with the other half of the show covering the World of Outlaws and the USMTS (United States Modified Touring Series). New shows posted every Monday night at 7pm central time, however listen to any past shows from wherever you are and whenever you want.