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2007 Recent News
Brianna M. Bogner
Monday
December 31, 2007
Brianna
Bogner, 8 year old granddaughter of Oahe Speedway's 2006
Street Trophy champion, Bert Bogner, passed away Christmas
morning , 2007. Brianna lost her battle with a very
rare form of cancer which was diagnosed in late summer 2007.
Brianna visited Oahe Speedway during the 2007 season with
Grandpa Bert and Grandmother Barb.
A memorial
service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church(Fall
River Falls and and Maverick Junction), January 4, 2008, at
10am. The family requests no flowers. In lieu of
flowers, donations in the memory of Brianna may be
sent to Brent's Place at Brent Eley Center, a half way
home for immune compromised bone-marrow transplant and
cancer patients in Denver. This center was invaluable
in Brianna's care. Please make checks payable to
Joining Hands Campaign, Brent's Place at Brent Eley
Center, 1129 East 17th Ave, Denver CO, 80218
NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts
Junior Drag Racing League
2008 Rule Changes Announced
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
2008 rule
changes have been announced for all participants competing
in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Junior Drag Racing League
program. All competitors are urged to review the changes as
soon as possible. Any questions should be referred to
a member track or the Division 5 Technical Director's office.
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Beck Motor
Company
returns as 2008 Street Trophy Class Sponsor.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
The popular
Beck Motor Company Street Trophy Class will be contested in
a series of ten points races at Oahe Speedway in 2008.
Beck Motor Company of Pierre, has been in operation since
1969. Ken Beck purchased the Pontiac, Chevrolet, and
Cadillac dealership, later adding Oldsmobile, Mazda and Geo
lines. Ken's sons, Trace and Steve, now manage the business
and oversee nearly 45 dedicated sales and service personnel.
The dealership has now grown to include a full service
collision center, detailing shop and car wash. Beck
Motor Company has expanded sponsorship to include four
additional non points races throughout the season.
Rocket Lube of Pierre,
Inked as 2008 sponsor of the
Motorcycle/Snowmobile Class at Oahe Speedway
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Oahe Speedway is proud to announce the signing of Rocket
Lube of Pierre, as the sponsor of the Motorcycle/Snowmobile
Class for the 2008 season.
Rocket Lube, located at 319 South Fort Street, has been in
operation in Pierre, since 1999. Rocket Lube features a
full line of Pennzoil products. Amsoil, the official
oil of Oahe Speedway, is offered for a wide variety of
applications.Rob Moodie, owner of Rocket Lube of Pierre, is looking
forward to the 2008 drag racing season. Moodie and his
employees are proud to be a part of the continued growth and
expansion of National Hot Rod Association drag racing in the
Upper Midwest.
NHRA Rule Changes for 2008 Announced
Monday, December 03, 2007
The initial
2008 NHRA rule changes have been announced. Please
review for any pertinent information regarding your
respective class changes.
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SFI Tech Inspectors Seminar to be held in Kansas City
Jan 12, 2008
Monday, December 03, 2007
Bob Blackwell,
Division 5 Tech Director, will be conducting SFI Tech
Certification training on Saturday, January 12, 2007.
The training will be held at the Sheraton Kansas City Sports
Complex, 9103 E. 39th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64133.
If anyone is interested in becoming certified, or
recertified, as an Oahe Speedway technical inspector,
please contact Marlin Roseland, Oahe Speedway Director of
Operations, at 605 223 9885. Reservations must be made no
later than December 10, 2007.
2007
Coca~Cola/Budweiser Series Champions Crowned
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The third annual
end of season Awards and Volunteer Appreciation banquet was
held at the Ramkota Inn River Centre' on November 24,
2007, before a packed house. Please click on
News Release
in the left column or the link below, for a complete recap
of the season ending gala.
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Oahe Speedway Featured in National
Dragster Member Track Profile
Monday, November 26, 2007
Oahe
Speedway is, once again, featured in National
Dragster, the official publication of the National Hot
Rod Association. In a full page spread, the speedway
is highlighted with 5 photos and text detailing the
facility. This the second time in the past month that
Oahe Speedway has been the subject
in
Member Track News. The 3rd annual National Open
was the topic of an article on Nov 9, 2007.
Oahe
Speedway 2007 National Open In National Dragster
November 9, 2007
Oahe Speedway is featured in
the November 9, 2007 issue of National Dragster.
Accompanying photos and text chronicle the running of
the 3rd annual National Open at Oahe Speedway.
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New Feature Added to Oahe Speedway Web Site
Friday ,October 26, 2007
We have added a
new feature,
News Release,
to the Quick Looks section of the site.
All past and most current News Release will appear in this
section. Click on the link to find out what has been
going on at Oahe Speedway this past summer.
SD Hwy 1804 Project Complete
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The final work on
the project was completed yesterday. All surface work
on the project was finalized and only a small amount of
seeding and grading was left as of late yesterday afternoon.
The addition of a turn lane at the pit entrance will allow
for a much safer approach to the speedway. The roadway
was widened and resurfaced from the top of Oahe Dam to
beyond the speedway. Two areas, "Redden's Corner" and
the narrow bridge crossing at Spring Creek, were reworked
and will provide a much safer route to the speedway.
Trick
or Treat at the Pierre Mall
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Ed Pope(l) and Mike Schmidt got
into the spirit of Halloween Tuesday night at the Pierre
Mall (Motor Race Images photo)
Oahe Speedway
participated in the annual Pierre Mall "Trick or Treat" fest
on Tuesday
evening. The Mall celebration offers a safe and secure
outing for the annual Halloween celebration. Oahe
Speedway Marketing Coordinator, Mike Schmidt, and Pierre
snowmobile racer, Ed Pope, passed out candy to the
throng of assorted goblins and ghosts. Schmidt and
Pope got into the the spirit of the evening, decked out in
racing leathers and spooky helmets.
Last Race of 2007 Season Canceled due to Weather
October 7,
2007
The last race of the 2007 season has been canceled due to
the weather. Races were held on Saturday, October 6,
with no interference from the weather, other than cooler
than normal temperatures and an increase of winds by the end
of eliminations. In the early hours of Sunday morning,
the clouds dropped bucket loads of rain and saturated the
gravel and grass areas in pits. With temperatures
expecting to remain in the 40's throughout the day, the last
race race of the 2007 was canceled on Sunday morning.
"Eye on KeloLand" focuses in on Travis Falcon
October 1 ,
2007
After fighting Lukemia in his early teen years,
Travis Falcon now fights
to the finish line on a weekend basis at Oahe Speedway.
Travis joined the sport of drag racing this past year in a
newly purchased '67 Chevette. He now races almost
every weekend and continues to impress everyone with his new
found drag racing skills. Local TV station, KeloLand,
featured Travis in their "Eye on KeloLand" segment on
September 25. To view the article and watch the news
clip,
click here.
Ellingson's Featured in Jr. Dragster
September, 2007
Singing the National Anthem at the Oahe Speedway races has
become a routine experience for sisters,
Carly and Stevie Ellingson.
This experience grew into an opportunity to sing the
National Anthem for the opening ceremonies of the O'Reilly
Auto Parts Junior Drag Racing League Western Conference
Finals at Bandimere Speedway. To view the article as
featured in the Jr. Dragster,
click here.
Schaun Schnathorst Featured in National Dragster
August 30, 2007
The scrapbook page
of the August 30, 2007, issue of the National Dragster
featured one of our local racers,
Schaun Schnathorst. Schaun was given a
camera and asked to document his happenings throughout the
weekend while racing at the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd,
Minnesota. To view the article and learn more about
Schaun,
click here.
"Team Oahe" Well Represented at the Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd
August 9-12, 2007
Oahe Speedway has attracted some top-notch race teams in its
short history. Many of the top regional teams that regularly
compete at Oahe
will be in contention at Brainerd next weekend.
Oahe Speedway
"regulars" make up a large contingent of the Super Comp
field at the upcoming NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals at
Brainerd, MN, August 9-12. No less than twelve teams
that have come through the back gate at Oahe Speedway will
be competing for the Super Comp title next weekend
at the NHRA
national event. Current Oahe Speedway Dales A-1
Transmission Super Class Series points leader Cary Shonley,
Mitchell, and Grant Pederson, Aurora, holding second place,
are entered. Dustin and Darin Long, Mitchell; Steve
Swenson, Valley Springs; Schaun Schnathorst, Huron; Tom
Nygaard, Watertown; Roland Rang, Sioux Falls and Mark Potts,
Gillette, WY have all entered the Dales A-1 Series this year
at Oahe. In addition, Dave Crawford, Council Bluffs,
IA; Jim Gottsch, Omaha, NB, and Tony Lemker, Lake Park
IA, have raced at the Speedway over the past two years.
The Super Gas
contingent consists of Randy and Brian Nygaard, Watertown;
Bobi and Doug Legner, Blackhawk; Bill Goldhammer, Mitchell;
BJ Boles, Lake Park, IA; and Mike Belew, Sioux City, IA.
Boles and Belew,
have yet to run at
Oahe in 2007, but have competed here in the past.
Super Stock
entries include Ron Roddel, former GT/MA national record
holder, Sioux Falls; Bob Sherwood, Sioux Falls, and
Marcus Allen,
Denver, CO.
Rodell set the national record in GT/MA during the S/SStk
Combo during the
Wyoming Ethanol National Open at Oahe in September
'05.
Ellingson Family contributes to the
Kaylee Greer Fund
July 10, 2007
After hearing of the injuries sustained by Kayle Greer while
racing her junior dragster at Ohio Valley Dragstrip, the
Ellingson family wanted to help. So, they setup a
lemonade stand at Oahe Speedway on July 8. The Ellingson family raised raised over $800 for the Kaylee
Greer Fund through their lemonade sales and contributions
from racers. To read the complete story,
click here.
Magorien Family Assists in
Watercraft Accident
July 3, 2007
Oahe Speedway competitors, Lyle and Shelby Magorien,
assisted in the rescue of a stricken jet ski rider on Lewis
and Clark Lake near Yankton last weekend. Lyle is a
frequent Pro Class competitor at Oahe Speedway, while his
daughter, Shelby, is the 2006 BankWest Junior Dragster Class
Runner-Up. To read the complete story, visit the
Capital Journal.
Racers and Fans Donate to
Make-A-Wish
June 12, 2007
After a successful racing weekend and memorable Draggin with
Hawgs and Rods event, several racers donated their winnings
to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota. In
addition, race fans attending the races contributed to this
non-profit organization that grants wishes to children
facing life-threatening medical conditions. The 3rd
Annual Draggin' with Hawgs and Rods fundraiser was held on
June 9 with StreetMasters Car Club of Pierre providing rides
in a parade fashion to Make-A-Wish kids and their families.
At the end of the weekend, over $1,800 was contributed to
Make-A-Wish on behalf of Oahe Speedway and its racers and
race fans.
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 of South Dakota:
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Terry Henrikson, Rapid City |
Runner-Up in Box Shootout
on June 9 |
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Randy Hirsch, Pierre |
Runner-Up in No Box
Shootout
on June 9 |
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Alyssa Colson, Blunt |
Semi-Finalists in Gamblers
Race
on June 9 |
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Rory and Kathy Haar,
Aberdeen |
Quarter-Finalists in Super
Pro Class
on June 10 |
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Boke Racing Team,
Gettysburg |
Many Racers in Many Classes |
Snap-on to Sponsor High School
Class
May 24, 2007
A local representative of Snap-on
has stepped up to sponsor the High School Class for the 2007
season. Larry Davis,
regional Snap-on distributor, is graciously giving a $50
gift certificate and a trophy to the winner of each High
School Class race for the ten points races throughout the
2007 season. The runner-up will receive a Snap-on
t-shirt and a trophy.
M&T Fire and Safety Donates use of
Tools for 2007 Season
April 19, 2007
Oahe Speedway is excited to announce the involvement of a
new sponsor for the 2007 season.
M&T Fire and Safety, headquartered in Volga,
South Dakota, is donating the use of extrication equipment
to the track. Roger Anderson,
owner of M&T Fire and Safety, is eager to offer his
assistance at the track through the use of their equipment.
Most of the fire and rescue staff at Oahe Speedway are
familiar with Roger's products and services as he provides
quality fire department equipment to many surrounding fire
departments. To learn more about M&T Fire and Safety,
visit their
website.
Improvements Planned for 2007
March 21, 2007
The Oahe Speedway facility will see several major
improvements during the 2007 season. Such improvements
include the planting of 150 more trees, bathrooms and
showers, shade covering over the bleachers on the spectator
side, additional power hookups for annual site renters,
improved surface grade in the pits, installation of an
irrigation system for the trees, and more.
Improvements will be made throughout the summer with plans
of completing some changes prior to the start of the season.
Oahe Speedway switches to New
Traction Compound
March 21, 2007
The start of the 2007 brings about many changes at Oahe
Speedway. Included in one of those changes is the use
of a new traction compound. After using a new product
released by VP for the first two years, the track will get a
new coat of traction compound from VHT. Before the
first race, work will be done to clean the track surface
prior to coating it with VHT.
TAS Performance and Amsoil Team-up
to Sponsor the Sportsman Class
March 20, 2007
As in 2006, TAS Performance
and Amsoil will be
sponsoring the Sportsman Class at Oahe Speedway for 2007.
This class will run ten Sundays during the Coca-Cola /
Budweiser Points Series. Ryan
Peterson, a partner in TAS Performance, is
promoting the Amsoil products by giving a case of Amsoil oil
to the runner-up in the Sportsman Class, in addition to a
free entry voucher. The winner will receive $150 and a
trophy.
Oahe Speedway Representatives
attend National Races in Phoenix
February 28, 2007
Several representatives from Oahe Speedway attended the
Checker Schuck's Kragen National at Firebird International
Raceway in Phoenix on February 23-25. Attending the
races were track owner, Milton Morris, and two Tech
Inspectors, Brad Lawrence and
Dave Hausmann. Brad and
Dave had their names drawn at the end of the 2006 season as
being chosen to attend a NHRA national race in 2007.
They were randomly chosen from the entire group of Oahe
Speedway Tech Inspectors. Milton Morris choose to
reward two Tech Inspectors with a weekend at a national
event as a way for Oahe Speedway to say "thank you" for the
dedication and commitment that the Tech Inspectors have
provided the track over the past two years.
Brad
Lawrence, Milton Morris, and Dave Hausman (left to right)
took a break
from the racing activities to visit Bob Sherwood and Ron
Roddel in the pits.
Bob and Ron are Super Stock racers from Sioux Falls who
raced at
Firebird International Raceway for the weekend.
While driving
through the pits, the Oahe Speedway trio ran into Milt Gedo.
Milt is a Super Comp racer from Nevada who raced at Oahe
Speedway
for the track's first National Open in September, 2005.
Dale's A-1 Transmission to Sponsor
the Super Class Series
February 19, 2007
A new series coming to Oahe Speedway this year which will
combine the super classes running 8.90, 9.90, and 10.90 and
Dale's A-1 Transmission
is the official series sponsor. This series will run
five Saturdays throughout the 2007 season with a series
champion crowned at the end of the year. Over $11,500
will be paid out throughout the series with the winner of
each race getting $1,200. Dale's A-1 Transmission is
owned and operated by Dale Long
and his three sons Darren, Devon,
and Dustin. They offer certified
transmission service and the latest technology, as well as
transmission service on race cars, at their new store
located in Mitchell. The entire Long family has been
involved in drag racing for many years.
The Mid-West Wild Bunch is Coming
to Oahe Speedway
February 19, 2007
The date is set! The Mid-West Wild Bunch
will be
making their first ever appearance at Oahe Speedway on
June
9-10, 2007. This two day performance will consist of
several qualifying runs on Saturday with eliminations taking
place on Sunday. The Mid-West Wild Bunch is a group of
racers formed with one desire... to go quicker and faster
without the use of electronics, thus providing a much more
enjoyable show. A variety of cars make up the Mid-West
Wild Bunch including rear-engine dragsters, front-engine
nostalgia dragsters, funny cars, altered coupes, and
roadsters, as well as the latest body door slammers and the
famous muscle cars from the 60's and 70's. The members
come together from North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana,
Minnesota, and Canada. To visit the website of the
Mid-West Wild Bunch,
click here.
Riggs High School Racers receive
Craftsman Toolbox from Sears
January 25, 2007
A season's worth of wins paid off for three Riggs High
School racers who won themselves and their school a
Craftsman toolbox from the authorized Sears retail dealer in
Pierre. Alex Lindholm, Carl Morris, and John Anderson
represented Riggs High School in the Sears High School Class
throughout the 2006 Oahe Speedway season and ended the
season with the most points over two other local high
schools.
Alex Lindholm, Carl Morris, and Josh Anderson represented
Riggs High School
in the Sears High School Class at Oahe Speedway during the
2006 season
and won a Craftsman toolbox provided by Sears for their
series championship.
Presenting the toolbox is Oahe Speedway Track Operator, Nancy Morris.
Track Officials attend NHRA
Division 5 Meetings and Banquet
January 15, 2007
Over the past weekend, several track officials attended the
NHRA Division 5 track operator's meetings and awards
ceremony. In addition, several representatives
received their Tech Inspector license from NHRA. The
track operator's meetings gave Oahe Speedway officials an
opportunity to meet other track operators and learn about
programs and events that were benefiting other tracks.
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