Oahe Speedway

This website is now dedicated to
preserving the history of the
Dam Fast Track

Permanently Closed
Following the 2020 Racing Season

NHRA
Division Five High & Mighty

Oahe Speedway Permanently Closed Following 2020 Season

Update ~ Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK ~ Oahe Speedway Alumni Results

Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK
May 14-17, 2026
Route 66 Raceway
500 Speedway Boulevard
Joliet, IL, 60433

Oahe Speedway Alumni Competing at Joliet
Results

Top Sportsman
Larry Demers, Carroll, IA – Top Sportsman Champion

Super Gas
Jeremy Demers, Carroll, IA – Rd 2 out
Dennis Keck, Wheatland, WY – Rd 3 out
Jordan Pratt, Ostego, MN – Rd 1 out
Randy Nygaard, Watertown, SD – Rd 1 out
Donnie Durenberger, Dayton, MN – Rd 3 out

Super Comp
Dave Crawford, Cedar Rapids, IA – Rd1 out

Jeremy Lehrke, Omaha, NE – Rd 2 out
Cal Belden, Aberdeen, SD – Rd 1 out

Comp
Travis Gusso, Sioux Falls, SD – Rd 2 out

Top Alcohol Dragster
Todd Bruce, Horace, ND – Rd 2 out

Super Stock
Tyler Wudarzyck, Wakarusa, KS – Rd 2 out
Larry DeForrest, Big Lake, MN – Rd 3 out
Jason DeForrest, Oak Grove, MN – Rd 1 out

Stock
Dave Picht, Oak Dale, MN – Rd 1 out
Brent Kopetjka, Norfolk, NE – Rd 2 out
Jamey Picht, Oak Dale, MN – Stock Eliminator Champion

Richard Brady, Noted NHRA/Drag Racing Photographer

Through the years at Oahe Speedway, we were blessed
with so many great photographers and their captured images.

Richard Brady, noted NHRA photographer, visited Oahe Speedway in September 2011.
I recently asked Richard to share some of his photos from his visit.

Please take the time to read Richard’s bio, in his own words.

Please click on the link below to view his selected photos.

Richard Brady Photography – Dam Fast Track

As time goes on, I will be contacting our other photographers for their stories and some favorite images.

 

Richard Brady Photography – Dam Fast Track

Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK ~ Route 66 Raceway ~ Joliet, Illinois ~ May 14-17, 2026

Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK
May 14-17, 2026
Route 66 Raceway
500 Speedway Boulevard
Joliet, IL, 60433

Oahe Speedway Alumni Competing at Joliet

Top Sportsman
Larry Demers, Carroll, IA

Super Gas
Jeremy Demers, Carroll, IA 
Dennis Keck, Wheatland, WY 
Jordan Pratt, Ostego, MN 
Randy Nygaard, Watertown, SD
Donnie Durenberger, Dayton, MN 

Super Comp
Dave Crawford, Cedar Rapids, IA 

Jeremy Lehrke, Omaha, NE 
Cal Belden, Aberdeen, SD

Comp

Travis Gusso, Sioux Falls, SD 

Top Alcohol Dragster
Todd Bruce, Horace, ND 

Super Stock
Tyler Wudarzyck, Wakarusa, KS 
Larry DeForrest, Big Lake, MN 
Jason DeForrest, Oak Grove, MN 

Stock
Dave Picht, Oak Dale, MN
Brent Kopetjka, Norfolk, NE
Jamey Picht, Oak Dale, MN 

Mission Foods Drag Racing Series
All Times EDT
ROUND / SERIES DATE TIME CH
Qualifying Show 1 Friday, May 15, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET FS1
Qualifying Show 2 Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:30 PM – 12:30 AM ET FS1
Finals Sunday, May 17, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET FS1

 

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
All Times EDT
ROUND / SERIES DATE TIME CH
Sportsman Series Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET FS2
Sportsman Series Thursday, October 01, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET FS2