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Recent News 2012
Sunday Quik Results
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Box Gamblers
(W) Todd Herman, Presho, SD
(R/U)
Cal Belden, Aberdeen, SD
No Box Gamblers
(W)
Travis Falcon, Pierre, SD
(R/U) Randy Nixon, Huron, SD
Junior Gamblers
(W) Jonathan Huse, Onida, SD
(R/U) Alec Miller, Fort Pierre, SD
Sunday Morning
8am
We will run test
and tune again today
Unlimited runs for $30.00.
$30.00 Gamblers for the big cars and a $10.00 Junior
Gamblers will be run
at 12PM.
First time trials at 9am.
David Tibert
Sets
Bike Record
Saturday, May 5, 2012
David Tibert , Grand Forks, ND
David Tibert, of Grand Forks, ND, set the new motorcycle
record at Oahe Speedway on Saturday. Tibert pushed his
2010 Hyabusa, powered by a 1500cc Suzuki motor, to 8.528
seconds in the quarter mile, at 161.34 MPH. The former
record was held by Wade Johnson, of Rapid City.
2012 Season
Begins (again)
May 5-6, 2012
Saturday,
May 5, 2012
Oahe Speedway Shootouts
Oahe Speedway Shootouts
Box, No Box, Trophy and Junior Shootouts will be featured on
Saturday. Qualifying will begin at 1pm with
Eliminations scheduled for 5pm.
Test & Tune on Saturday
Make an unlimited number of passes between 1:00 pm and 5:00
pm on Saturday for only $30
Entry and Payout Information
Saturday, May 5, 2012, Oahe Speedway Shootouts
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8:00 am |
Racer's
Entrance Gate Opens |
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9:00 am |
Tech
Inspection Opens |
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12:00 pm |
Spectator's
Entrance Gate Opens |
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1:00 pm |
Qualifying
Begins |
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5:00 pm |
Eliminations Begin |
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8:00 PM
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Secure
Track |
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Oahe Speedway Class Races
All Speedway classes will be run, Super Pro, Pro,
Bike, Sportsman, Street Trophy, High School, Junior Major
and Minor.
Entry and Payout Information
Sunday, May 6, 2012, Oahe Speedway Class Races
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8:00 am |
Racer's
Entrance Gate Opens and Tech Inspection Begins |
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9:00 am |
Qualifying
- All Classes |
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12:00 pm |
Spectator's
Entrance Gate Opens |
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1:00 pm |
Eliminations - All Classes |
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5:00
pm |
Secure
Track |
Test & Tune on Sunday
Make an unlimited number of passes on Sunday for only
$30
10:15am UPDATE
Saturday, May 5, 2012
The weather front has moved through and it appears as though
we will have clear weather through this afternoon. It
is our intent to have the track prepped by 2:00pm.
At that time, we will run test and tune sessions only.
9:30am UPDATE
Rain continues. Next update at 11am
Saturday Morning
UPDATE
8am
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Unfortunately, the 2012 season
is beginning like the 2011 season ended, with Mother Nature
calling the shots. We currently have rain and
thundershowers in the area. As soon as the weather
clears, track drying will get underway.
We hope to be racing this afternoon. Qualifying is
scheduled to begin at 1pm., weather permitting. Updates will
be added as we know more.
First Fast Track Show of 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Longbranch
Downtown Pierre
The first Fast Track show of the season, broadcast live from
the Longbranch, in downtown Pierre, will take place on
Thursday evening, starting at 6pm. The show,
beginning its 8th season, on KCCR AM1240, has proven to be a
popular part of the Oahe Speedway experience, providing
lively conversation and interviews. If you cannot join
us at the Longbranch, tune in on KCCR AM1240 or catch
the live stream at
www.todayskccr.com. . If you miss the broadcast,
KCCR archives the shows on their website.
Motormania
April 28, 2012
Pierre Streetmasters and Oahe Speedway will, once again,
host Motormania, a the Morris Building, 1704 N Waldron, in
Fort Pierre, on Saturday April 28, 2012. The annual street
rod and car show will run from 10am til 4pm. If you
have vehicle you would like to display, please call
Marlin at 605 222 0798
There's Still Time
Fan Fest this Weekend
March 20, 2012
We need Cars/Bikes/Jr Dragsters for Fan Fest this weekend.
We will start loading in cars on Friday evening, at 8pm.
For those of you who can't make it Friday night, we will
continue moving in cars, on Saturday morning, at 8am.
This is your chance to show support of Oahe Speedway's 8th
season of competition.
Please call the Speedway office at 605 223 9885, Marlin at
605 222 0798, or Mike at 605 280 0879
Colton Brady
Qualifies for State AAU Wrestling Finals
Colton Brady placed second in the Region 2 AAU Wrestling
tourney
(courtesy photo)
March 16, 2012
The off season, for Colton
Brady, of Pierre, has been a busy one. Colton, the son
of Brian and Amy Brady, amassed a 24-4 record in AAU
Wrestling competition over the past few months.
Wrestling in the 6 year old class, Colton recently
placed second in the regional meet at Miller, and will go on
to compete in the state tournament next weekend in Aberdeen.
According to mom, Amy, " Colton is pretty darn excited to
wrestle at State. His goal is to beat his dad’s record."
Brian, an accomplished wrestler, in his own right, also
began his career in AAU competition, and wrestled for
Stanley County High School, graduating, in 1997.
The Brady family spends their summer weekends campaigning
Brian's'86 Regal in Oahe Speedway's Coca Cola Sportsman
class.
Ever Wonder??
March 12, 2012
Ever wonder what that little globe in the upper right column
is for?
Click on it sometime...we have had almost 9000 visitors to
the Oahe Speedway website since November 4, 2011.
While the majority of the visitors are from the US and
Canada, it is interesting how many other countries have
checked out the site. To dig deeper into the
statistics, click on the "Bars" button above the rotating
globe, to view the countries and further breakdown to the
regions and cities that have visited www. oahespeedway.com.
2012 Fan Fest
Coming Soon !!!
March 8, 2012
Fan Fest 2012, presented by
Oahe Speedway, is just a few weeks away. The 8th
annual show will take place on March 24-25, at the
Pierre Mall. The
Speedway is looking for race cars and bikes to fill the
halls of the Mall. Traditionally, the show features a
wide variety of drag racing vehicles that participate in the
regular programs at South Dakota's only NHRA sanctioned
quarter- mile drag strip.
Racers participating in the two-day show, will receive a
complimentary test and tune pass, good for any test and tune
session during the 2012 season. In addition, any racer
signing up for the 2012 Coca Cola Point series, during the
show, will receive two single day spectator passes.
Call the Speedway office to save your spot in the Mall !!!
605 222 0798 - Marlin
605 280 0879 - Mike
click here
for
printable poster
Taryn Colson
leads
Sully Buttes
Team to State
March 7, 2012
Taryn Colson, senior standout basketball player, from
Sully Buttes High School, in Onida, leads her team into the
2012 State "B" tourney this week. Colson, Oahe
Speedway's 2010 Snap On High School Coca Cola Series
champion, has been a part of the Sully Buttes sports
programs since her freshman year. If her sports and
drag racing careers have not kept her busy enough,
Taryn also earned her wings, taking to the skies over
Central South Dakota, Following in the footsteps of
her father, Carl, and sister Alyssa, both accomplished drag
racers, Taryn earned her pilots license last year.
read
Capital Journal story
Oil Retention Devices
will be required
for
2012 Summit Racing Equipment D5 ET Finals
February 14, 2012
NHRA approved Oil Retention Devices will be required on all
cars running 9.99 and quicker at the 2012 Division 5 ET
Finals in Topeka. While this is a new ET Finals
requirement, Oahe Speedway highly recommends oil retention
devices be used on all cars. The devices are a proven safety item as well as
helping eliminate costly cleanup and down time following an
on track mechanical failure.
more info
click here
Reminder!!!
Deadline is Tuesday
2012 Site Renewal
January 30, 2012
Please remember that 2012 site renewals must be in the
Speedway office no later than January 31, 2012.
Payment for your 2012 site will be due April 15, 2012.
At this time, we have not heard from several of the current
site holders. Please get the renewals in prior
to January 31.
Check this Out
Great Slide Show
January 25, 2012
Keith Hemmelman, of Pierre, visited the track last
July, and sent along a link to a slideshow of his photos
click here
(New) Ride
for
Madsen
January 17, 2012
Darcy Madsen, Rapid City, has spent the winter updating his
Pro ET '69 Mustang.
Madsen sent along several photos of his work in progress.
While holding back his "speed secrets", Madsen's photos
reveal new sheet metal and new front half.
The car is off to the paint booth...color scheme not
known...stay tuned!
more photos
2012 Site Renewal
January 18, 2012
Please remember that 2012 site renewals must be in the
Speedway office no later than January 31, 2012.
Payment for your 2012 site will be due April 15, 2012.
At this time, we have not heard from several of the current
site holders. Please get the renewals in prior
to January 31.
Papa Murphy’s 100 MPH Club
Returns for 2012
January 18, 2012
Papa Murphy’s Take 'N' Bake,
located at 319 West Sioux Ave, in Pierre,
will return as
title sponsor of the
100 Mile Per Hour Club Challenge for the
2012 racing season at Oahe Speedway.
The competition
is open to any Sportsman, Drag Bike/Sled, Street Trophy or
High School
racer. To gain membership in this elite club a driver must
run
over 100MPH
during qualifying sessions on certain select race days.
For the 2012
season, the scheduled qualifying days will be
May 27, June 10,
July 8, August 5, and Sept 3.
Commemorative
stickers, signifying membership, will be awarded to
qualified racers
through out the summer.
The 100MPH
Member’s Club Challenge will be held on Oct 6,
to determine
the Ultimate
100MPH Club Champion for the 2012 season. The Champion
will be awarded
$400.00 with the runner-up receiving $200.00.
Past champions
include Doug Percy (’08), Dave Mantz (‘09), and Brian
Brady (’10) and
Travis Falcon('11).
Dan and Jackie
Slocum invite all Oahe Speedway fans and racers to visit
319 West Sioux
Ave in Pierre to try any of their great Take' N' Bake
items. In
addition, Oahe Speedway will feature select varieties of
Papa
Murphy’s Pizza,
cooked fresh, at the tra
Very Important Information
regarding
Window Nets
**Please
Read**
January 23, 2012
The requirement for SFI 27.1 Spec window nets has greatly
expanded for 2012. A window net meeting SFI Spec 27.1,
is mandatory in any full-bodied car when roll cage is
required. An SFI Spec 27.1 ribbon-type or mesh-type
window net expires 2-years after the manufacture date on the
SFI tag. Also if window net does not have an SFI 27.1
dated tag it needs to be replaced by April 1, 2012.
Please check your window nets and contact the Speedway
office with any questions.
605-223-9885
Check your Helmets!
Jan 10, 2012
Please remember that Snell 2000 tagged helmets
expired on Jan 1, 2012.
Additional 2012 NHRA Rulebook amendments can be
found
here
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