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2006 Recent News
Team Oahe Speedway competes at ET
Finals
Posted September 19, 2006
Eleven team members traveled to Topeka, Kansas, for the
Division 5 Summit Racing Series ET Finals. The weekend
of September 15-17 consisted of two days of time trials on
Friday and Saturday with eliminations held on Sunday.
Team Oahe Speedway finished 16 out of 18 teams. The
Race of Champions was held on Saturday.
Joe Wolf represented the
team in the car category, while
Chris Boom held the position for the Bike / Sled
class. To view all of the results,
click here.
Story appears in National
DRAGSTER
Posted August 22, 2006
A donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation by Rory Haar got
recognition in the August 18 issue of the National
DRAGSTER. Haar won the Butler Machinery Money Shootout
with $1,000 to win on June 18 and donated his entire
winnings to the non-profit organization which grants wishes
to children suffering from life-threatening medical
conditions. The story written by Marlin Roseland
appears on page 41 of the 31st National DRAGSTER issue.
Oahe Speedway talked about on Speed
Scene Racing Talk Show
Posted August 14, 2006
During their weekly live radio talk show on August 8, Speed Scene Racing
not only talked about racing at Oahe Speedway, but also
displayed many pictures of the track and various race cars
which were viewed by countless listeners and viewers.
Bruce Barker, Scott Lucky Hudson, and Diana -Mite are the
announcers of the show who have never been to Oahe Speedway,
but were able to pronounce the track's name after receiving
pronunciation lessons from Marlin Roseland. Marlin was
a guest caller on their show two weeks prior when "Mousie"
Marcellus was a guest in their studios. Marlin and "Mousie"
were discussing their plans for meeting together in Boise,
Idaho, in anticipation of the 35th annual Nighfire Nationals
at Firebird Raceway. To listen to the show and see the
cars featured on the talk show, visit the
Speed Scene Racing website.
Scheduled Changes Made after
Postponement
Posted July 28, 2006
The 2006 schedule has changed with the cancellation of the
August 12 and 13 races due to the postponement of the races
originally scheduled for July 29 and 30. On July 27,
track officials listened to the concerns of many racers and
race fans who stated that they would prefer not to race in
extremely hot conditions as they did two weeks prior.
Records were set when the temperature gage reached 117
degrees in Pierre on July 15. Temperatures of over 160
degrees were recorded on the track! Days before the
racing weekend, weather officials were again predicting
extreme heat conditions for the weekend of July 29 and 30.
On July 27, track officials postponed the races for July 29
and 30 by rescheduling them to August 5 and 6. In
addition, the races originally scheduled for August 12 and
13 are canceled.
Racers Donate to Make-A-Wish
Posted June 21, 2006
The 2nd Annual Draggin' with Hogs and Rods event concluded
on Saturday, June 18, while contributions to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation of South Dakota continue to roll in. The
dedication of this past weekend’s racing activities
to families touched by Make-A-Wish was in
conjunction with the 2nd Annual Draggin’
with Hogs and Rods event. In addition to the drag
races at Oahe Speedway, members of the Central South
Dakota Harley Owners Group rode on a poker run,
while the Street Masters Car Club showed their cars
at the track. The highlight of the day was the
opportunity for Make-A-Wish kids and their families
to ride in a car or on a bike of their choosing.
The racing action was put on hold for a short while
these families were honored with a parade on the
track. The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation is
to grant wishes to children suffering with
life-threatening medical conditions and to enrich
the experience with hope, strength, and joy. The
Pierre Area / Central South Dakota committee of the
Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota raised funds
in coordination with the Draggin’ with Hogs and Rods
through business sponsorships, a portion of proceeds
from the drag races at Oahe Speedway and the HOG
poker run, and individual contributions.
Donations to Make-A-Wish were graciously received throughout
the weekend from racers and race fans. The following
racers generously contributed their winnings to the
Make-A-Wish Foundation:
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Rory Haar, Aberdeen |
Winner in Super Pro Class
on June 18 |
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Curt England, Pierre |
Winner in Pro Class on June
17 |
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Perry DePoy, Eagle
Butte |
Runner-Up in Pro Class on
June 17 |
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Perry Ankrum, Pierre |
Semi-Finalists in Pro Class
on June 17 |
Haar Wins and Donates to
Make-A-Wish
Posted June 20, 2006
Taken
from Press Release written by Marlin Roseland
After winning the Butler Machinery $1,000 Shootout on
Sunday, June 19, Rory Haar gladly accepted his check from
Milton Morris. Moments later, Haar requested that his
winnings be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South
Dakota.
Morris was taken aback by Haar’s gesture, saying
that, “this is truly what this sport is all about.”
While on a trip to Florida last year to attend a drag racing
school, Haar said that they were in the company of a group
of kids set to go on a cruise, all benefactors of wishes
granted by Make-A-Wish. Haar was moved by the kids and
their families. That chance meeting inspired Sunday’s
selfless gesture. Haar took the victory home, leaving the
check behind. The race to grant a wish had become more
important than winning a drag race.
Accepting his check, Rory Haar stands along side Milton
Morris to the left, Track Owner, and Derik Wright to the
right, Manager of the local Butler Machinery store.
Track Owner unveils New Paint
Scheme on
his Dragster
Posted June 19, 2006
After a long winter of continuous improvements to his car,
Oahe Speedway track owner, Milton Morris, unveiled his
dragster for the first time this season on Saturday, June 18. His formerly
white dragster now displays the Oahe Speedway logo with blue
waves splashing from the bottom. Colors of yellow and
orange are added to the logo as the sunset turns into flames
rolling out of center.
Got any... used Slicks or a Silage
Blower?
Posted April 24, 2006
To better our track equipment, we are putting together a
different system for laying rubber on the track and cleaning
up oil spills. We are in search of used slicks for the
rubber lay-down machine, as well as a silage blower for
cleaning the track. If you have either of these items
and are willing to part with them, please call us at
605-223-9885.
Volunteers Plant 350 Trees and Get
Ready for the Start of
the Season
Posted April 24, 2006
 This
past weekend, volunteers worked together to plant 350 trees
and tackle lots of projects in preparation for the first
weekend of racing. The trees were planted in the
general pit parking area. Although it will take a few
years
for the trees to grow and offer any shade, they are a much
added benefit to comfort of the racers. It will take
everyone's assistance to insure that the trees are
maintained properly. Please take extra precaution when
parking and walking through the pit area. To
view more pictures of the trees and volunteers working at
the track this past weekend,
click here.
Cut a Perfect Light and win a $50
Gift Certificate
Posted April 14, 2006
Performance Auto Style
is giving racers another opportunity to win a gift
certificate to their store which features high-performance
auto parts and skilled service.
Dave Osterkamp, owner, is giving a $50 gift
certificate for use at his store to anyone who gets a
perfect reaction time during eliminations.
Racers in the Motorcycle Class can
Win a Free Entry
Posted April 11, 2006
Thunder Head Fireworks
is sponsoring a free entry into the Motorcycle Class to any
participant in the Motorcycle Class that cuts a perfect
light in the final round of eliminations.
Jody Luger is sponsoring
this special win for the first time at Oahe Speedway.
Marlin Roseland's Story appears on
the Winged Express Website
Posted April 10, 2006
A track photographer at Oahe Speedway and local racing
enthusiast, Marlin Roseland,
writes a story which gets recognition on the Winged Express
website. Marlin's story and pictures from the National
Open event held at Oahe Speedway on September 24 and 25,
2005, are currently displayed on the opening page of the
website dedicated to "Wild Willie Borsch".
Click here
to visit the Winged Express website and read Marlin's story
and view his pictures.
To read another fine story by
Marlin Roseland entitled The Time of my Life!
that was published in "Full Throttle News" magazine in 2005,
click here.
You
have got to read this one!
You can view Marlin's pictures on the Full Throttle News
Photos by
clicking here.
Super Pro Class will receive
Trophies for the 2006 Season
Posted March 30, 2006
Exhaust Pros of Pierre
is sponsoring trophies for the Super Pro class throughout
the 2006 season. For each of the ten points races,
Exhaust Pros of Pierre will give a trophy to both the winner
and runner-up of the Super Pro Class. Exhaust
Pros of Pierre is owned and operated by
Dennis and Marty Ottenbacher and is located at the corner of Dakota Avenue
and Henry Street in Pierre.
Junior Dragster Class receives
sponsorship from BankWest
Posted March 23, 2006
Oahe Speedway officials are excited to announce their latest
class sponsorship. The Junior Dragster Class will be
sponsored by BankWest for the 2006 season. BankWest
will be providing $100 savings bonds and a trophy to the
winner and a $50 savings bond and a trophy to the runner-up
of the 10 points races. BankWest is a privately-owned,
community bank that offers customers a wide range of
financial services. They are headquartered in Pierre
with offices in 13 other communities.
Gold Star Motel Sponsors Trophies
for the Pro Class
Posted February 29, 2006
The Gold Star Motel has
announced that they will sponsor trophies again for the 2006
season. The winners and runner-ups of the Pro Class
will receive a trophy for each of the ten points races
during the 2006 schedule. The Gold Star Motel is
located in Rapid City and is owned by
Terry and Deb
Henrikson. Terry is the 2005 Inaugural Season Super
Pro Class Championship.
Sears authorized retail dealer of
Pierre is the 2006 High School Class Sponsor
Posted February 27, 2006
The Sears authorized retail dealer of Pierre has become the
latest class sponsor at Oahe Speedway. They are on
board to sponsor the High School Class for the 2006 season.
Sponsorship of this class will include a specially engraved
toolbox being presented to the winner of each points race,
with a larger toolbox going to the shop class of the high
school that gains the most points throughout the ten points
races.
Amsoil and TAS Performance are the
Sportsman Class Sponsors
Posted February 27, 2006
Ryan Peterson of TAS Performance, a dealer of Amsoil
products, is proud to announce their sponsorship of the
Sportsman Class for the 2006 season. Sponsorship of
this class includes a cash payout to the winner with a case
of Amsoil racing oil going to the runner-up. TAS
Performance is located in Tolstoy, South Dakota, and can be
found on the Internet by
clicking here.
We are Getting Ready!
Posted January 18, 2006
The Oahe Speedway Tech Team recently completed their
training in preparation for the 2006 season. Eight
individuals traveled to Kansas City over the weekend of
January 15 and 16 to attend the Tech Seminar and become a
NHRA certified tech inspector.
From Left to Right:
Nancy Morris, LeRoy Uhrig, Ed Poile, Dave Hausmann, Ross
Uhrig, Patrick Cushing, Mike Schmidt, Larry Schoenhard, Brad
Lawrence, Milton Morris, Vinnie Elsinger.
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