Blacklance and Schill Continue Strong SeasonsGrand Forks, N.D. (July 30, 2022) - The month of July is now complete at the Bullring, and among Friday's stories of triumph include Portland, N.D. hotshoe Jason Strand, who picked up his first Cirrus Aircraft Late Model feature win, while Aaron Blacklance and Lance Schill continued hot streaks.
Jason Strand and Ryan Corbett brought the NLRA Late Model feature to green following an opening lap pileup. Corbett took the early lead, and had built a reasonably solid lead in front of the field through five laps. From there, Strand started reeling in the veteran Corbett, taking the lead on the ninth lap. As Strand worked lapped traffic, eighth starting Brad Seng made it past Joey Pederson for third, and reeled in Corbett for the runner-up spot in the closing circuits. Strand continued on to his first Late Model win at the Bullring over Seng, Corbett, Pederson, and Brody Troftgruben.
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Seng and Omdahl also winners at Big Motor ManiaGrand Forks, N.D. (July 23, 2022) - The 2nd annual Big Motor Mania brought with it the first appearance for the 2022 season for the WISSOTA A-Modifieds, and it was Tyler Peterson who put on one heck of a show for the fans with his charge from the last half of the field as Nick Omdahl and Brad Seng also scored their first wins of the year.
The Advantage RV Mod Tour was the last race out on the night, and it was Rick Delaine and Bob Broking who led 25 cars to green for the 40 lap feature. With bonus cash on the line for starting deeper in the field, Tyler Peterson took what was offered, and started in the 16th position. Delaine took the early lead, and held through a lap four caution. Broking kept second as Jordan Duray ran third. Meanwhile, it took Peterson just five laps to climb into the top ten, and ten circuits to make it into the top five. Delaine had just started working lapped traffic when Preston Carr went for a spill over the top of the backstretch. He exited the No. 5C ok. Delaine continued to lead on the restart, despite going door-to-door with Broking for a number of laps. This allowed the hard charging Peterson to close in on the lead duo. Broking took the lead just before the halfway point, but it was Peterson capitalizing on a lap 21 restart, moving to the top spot. Peterson held off veteran Corky Thomas in lapped traffic in the closing laps to pick up the win. Ward Imrie, Delaine, and Zach Johnson completed the top five. GRAND FORKS, N.D. (July 21, 2022) – Fifteen-year-old Sprint Car standout Ryan Timms of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma will be making his River Cities Speedway debut on Friday night with the Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA Sprints.
Timms is a highly publicized up-and-comer in the Sprint Car ranks for his ability to wheel a car so successfully at such a young age. Timms has 10 feature wins already this season in three different disciplines - a 360 Sprint, 410 Sprint and a Midget. Four of those wins this season came with the NOSA Sprints - two each at Jackson Motorplex and Huset's Speedway. Combined with his win at Huset's last year, Timms has five career NOSA feature wins to his credit, just running with the series part time. At 15 years old, Timms is not yet old enough to compete with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, which mandates drivers must be at least 16 years of age. However, Timms turns 16 on August 26th - the night the World of Outlaw return to River Cities Speedway for their second visit of the season - so this may not be the last time we see the young hotshoe this season. This Friday is Hall of Fame Night!
This year we are dedicating our Hall of Fame night as the Inaugural Darlene Anderson Hall of Fame Get Together. Darlene was the leader and driving force behind the Hall of Fame for many years and is deserving of this honor! Unfortunately, we lost Darlene last year. All current Hall of Famers and 1 guest get into the picnic for free and other affiliated with a Hall of Fame inductee can purchase a ticket at the gate.
The Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings championship belt went to the IRA as Jake Blackhurst passed two NOSA drivers in the final set of turns on the last lap! Blackhurst went from third to the lead by passing Jade Hastings and Thomas Kennedy to steal the win.
Shane Clanton claimed his second career River Cities Speedway win with the World of Outlaws Late Models on Friday night after a great battle with Dennis Erb Jr.
Shane Clanton Wins World of Outlaw FeatureGrand Forks, N.D. (July 16, 2022) - One of the biggest events in speedway history has been completed, and what an event it was. Hosting both the World of Outlaws Late Model series and the Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings featuring the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprint Cars, Georgia's Shane Clanton and Illinois native Jake Blackhurst came out on top with the biggest wins of the weekend.
It all started on Friday night, with the Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA Sprints looking good against their counterparts from the Wisconsin based IRA Sprints. Taking three out of four heats, and quick time in qualifying, the NOSA boys were taking advantage of home turf. On the Late Model side, Shane Clanton and Dennis Erb, Jr., both former event winners at the speedway, were fastest in their qualifying groups. Clanton was joined by Tanner English at the beginning of the 40 lap Case Construction feature. Clanton took the point at the drop of the green, as defending series champion Erb moved in on English for second. Using what is traditionally his favorite, the low line to get the job done, Erb made the pass of English after a ten lap duel, and set his sights on Clanton for the lead. Erb peeked to the inside of Clanton in turn two at the halfway points, but a caution took the momentum away from Erb's lead taking bid. With ten to go, Tennessee's Mike Marlar started ripping the cushion, moving from fifth to third in the final laps, as Clanton held off Erb for his second Bullring victory.
If you missed Friday night's Sprint Car feature, you missed a classic! This weekend we crank things up another notch by welcoming BOTH the Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprints and the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA) on Friday and Saturday!
​ The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will be in town on Friday night as well!
Josh Johnson of Harwood, ND took a nasty tumble during Western Renegade Non-Wing Sprint Car action on Friday, July 8th at River Cities Speedway.
River Cities Recap:Â Dobmeier, Schill, and Blacklance Continue Winning Ways At Celebrate Dirt Event7/9/2022 Hunter Bounces Back From Rollover For Midwest Mod WinGrand Forks, N.D. (July 8, 2022) - It was a night to remember during the Celebrate Dirt event at River Cities Speedway, as Mark Dobmeier, Lance Schill, and Aaron Blacklance continued to rack up victories at the Bullring.
Oklahoma's Noah Harris, making his speedway debut, and Thomas Kennedy, making his speedway return for the first time since his opening night win, led the Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA Sprints to green. Kennedy brought Mullen with him as the lead duo at the start, before Mark Dobmeier replaced Mullen in second on lap five. Following flips by Christopher Thram on lap seven off turn one, and by Zach Omdahl off turn three on lap ten, wrecks that saw the drivers exit unscathed, Kennedy and Dobmeier began a torrid battle for the top spot. Close quarters action that saw Dobmeier wheelie the No. 13 down the backstretch at one point, the pair continued their battle for the win throughout the duration of the race. Dobmeier made the winning pass in lapped traffic in turn two with four laps left, continuing on for his second win of the year. Jade Hastings, Austin Pierce, and Brendan Mullen completed the top five. Schill Doubles Up for Second TimeGrand Forks, N.D. (July 1, 2022) - An action packed Mid-Season championship took place Friday night at the Bullring as the NOSA Sprints returned for their first complete night of racing since the season opener. Mark Dobmeier and Austin Pierce split the two Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA features, while Lance Schill and Aaron Blacklance remained on hot streaks.
The first feature of the night was the Wayne Anderson Cup feature postponed on June 10th, with Jack Croaker and Brendan Mullen leading the field to the drop of the green. Croaker took the lead, while Mullen, Mark Dobmeier, and Wade Nygaard battled for second as they worked traffic with just five laps complete. Dobmeier avoided disaster, as the trio went three wide in turn four, keeping the No. 13 from sliding off the top of the speedway. Nygaard passed Croaker with a wheelie down the backstretch on lap nine, before the first caution on lap ten. Nygaard continued to lead, as Dobmeier moved into second on the ensuing restart. Dobmeier tracked down Nygaard, taking the lead on lap 18. Dobmeier held off Nygaard after a late restart to collect his first win of the season. Mullen, Jade Hastings, and 14th starting Austin Pierce rounded out the top five. Mullen and Nygaard paced the second feature at the end of the night's proceedings. Mullen led the first four laps, and had just started working traffic when a caution reset the field. Mullen held off Nygaard and Pierce on the next two restarts, but it was the next restart that cost Mullen a shot at the win. Pierce got a good start on the bottom of the track, passing Mullen for the lead. Mullen and Nygaard made contact the following lap, ending Mullen's race after a flip of turn two. Mullen was ok. Pierce himself had to hold off all challengers on three restarts in the last half of the race, continuing on to his first win of the season. GRAND FORKS, N.D. (June 29, 2022) – After a few weeks of special events at River Cities Speedway, the Premier Racing Series returns in full force featuring double features for the Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA Sprints.
In addition to the regularly scheduled show, the NOSA Sprints will also contest the opening round of the Wayne Anderson Cup, which was rained out on June 10th. Blacklance and Pederson also winnersGrand Forks, N.D. (June 26, 2022) - Another Grand Forks County fair has come and passed, and it was another night of dirt track racing at the Bullring that capped off festivities.
Josh Barker and John Halvorson led the Big Al's Construction Street Stocks to green, with Halvorson taking the point early on in the 20 lap affair. Halvorson was joined by Greg Jose in the second spot until a few cautions a third of the way through the race. Those cautions, one of which charged to Jose, helped put Blacklance and Tucker Pederson into the conversation for the victory. With Blacklance up top, and Pederson running the bottom, the pair duked it out for the win at the halfway point. Pederson led the final eight circuits for his second win of the season. Halvorson, Weston Ramsrud, and Trey Hess completed the top five. It’s Race Day6 PM start time, all exhibitions, and races included for just $7 with all access fee6/26/2022 Due to the impending severe weather forecast, for the safety of our racers and fans we have canceled tonight's races.
We will see everybody back at the Bullring on Sunday night! Sunday's green flag will drop at 6:00pm. GRAND FORKS, N.D. (June 23, 2022) – The Greater Grand Forks Fair is in town this week and River Cities Speedway has a big weekend of racing on tap! Racing kicks off on Friday night with the Happy Harry's Midwest Modifieds, featuring the Rebel Midwest Modified Tour, the Big Al's Construction Street Stocks, featuring the Street Stock Tour, and the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprints presented by Olson Underground.
On Sunday, racing returns with the Happy Harry's Midwest Modifieds and the Big Al's Construction Street Stocks, featuring the NLRA Late Model Tour. Both events can be seen live on both www.RiverCitiesSpeedway.TV and Midco Sports Network. Schill and Anderson Score Tour VictoriesBy Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (June 17, 2022) - It was a night to remember for the Pederson Racing camp of father, Joey, and his kids, Kelsi and Tucker. Joey raced to the victory in the Late Model feature while Kelsi picked up the Minn-Kota Lightning Sprint feature, presented by Olson Underground. Tucker nearly capped off the sweep with a win the Big Al’s Construction Street Stock main event, featuring the Steffe’s Street Stock Tour. JUST ANNOUNCED:
Steffes Group, Inc. Street Stock Tour 9th Row Challenge, presented by Big Al's Construction The original front row starters for Friday's Street Stock Tour feature will have the opportunity to start from row 9 for a chance at $2,600-to-win! 💰💰 If you can't make it to the Bullring on Friday, tune in live on rivercitiesspeedway.tv! Sprint Feature PostponedGrand Forks, N.D. (June 10, 2022) - With rain in the area the entire evening, racing was nearly completed Friday night at River Cities Speedway. Dustin Strand and Tucker Pederson picked up their first feature wins of the season at the Bullring, while Lance Schill went back-to-back in the Happy Harry’s Midwest Modifieds.
Strand started third in the Cirrus Aircraft Late Models feature behind front row starters Greg Moore and Jesse Teunis to start the 20 lap race. Strand passed Teunis in turn four on the fifth circuit, just before the only slow down of the race, a lap seven caution. The restart saw Lance Schill, who had just won the Midwest Mod feature, take a shot at doubling up on the night, but Strand was able to hold the point. Strand led through lapped traffic for the remainder of the race to score his first win of the 2022 season. Brad Seng, Pederson, and Brody Troftgruben completed the top five. Troftgruben gets second win in Late ModelsGRAND FORKS, N.D. (June 3, 2022) – Carson Macedo of Lemoore, California started on the pole, and went on to win his first main event at River Cities Speedway Friday night.
Following wins in his heat race and the dash, Macedo trailed early leader Logan Schuchart early on in the 35-lapper. Macedo made the eventual pass for the win on the 11th circuit in lapped traffic. Two laps later, Schuchart's bid for the win ended early as he rolled in turn two on lap 14 restart. Macedo held off a hard charging Brad Sweet following one final restart with four to go to pick up his first win at The Bullring. Fargo's Donny Schatz, along with James McFadden and David Gravel completed the top five. The track was fast all night long, as shown by Sheldon Haudenschild's lap in Time Trials. His lap of 9.693 seconds was the fastest elapsed time seen at the speedway since former Outlaw champion Jason Meyers set the track record in August of 2009 at 9.269 seconds. Schill doubles down in Lates and ModsBy Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (May 27, 2022) – The 2022 season at River Cities Speedway finally got underway Friday night and there were no shortages of storylines. After being sidelined for over two years due to the pandemic, Thomas Kennedy made his highly anticipated return and showed no signs of rust, winning the Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA Sprint Car feature. Lance Schill visited victory lane twice, claiming both the Happy Harry’s Midwest Modified feature and the Cirrus Aircraft Late Model feature. Trey Hess’ strong performance in the Big Al’s Construction Street Stocks landed him in RydellCars.com Victory Lane as well. Nineteen Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA Sprints made the call for the 25 lap feature, led by Jordan Graham and Jack Croaker. In search of his first career win, Graham won the drag race into turn one and led the field on the opening lap. Fourth-place starting Kennedy ran third at the end of lap one and moved past Croaker in the early stages. Kennedy then went to work on Graham as the leaders closed in on lapped traffic. Kennedy took the lead on lap eight by driving to the inside of Graham in turn three. Two laps later, the red flag was displayed after Nick Omdahl got upside down in turn one. He was okay. On the restart, Mark Dobmeier moved into second but the race was halted shortly thereafter again as Travis Strandell and Croaker made contact, resulting in Croaker getting upside down. Croaker was uninjured. Kennedy then held off Dobmeier each and every time during a series of restarts in the closing stages as he rode the razor thin cushion to his 14th career NOSA win. Dobmeier and Pierce rounded out the podium. Pierce’s streak of seven consecutive River Cities Speedway wins came to an end. As World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series week approaches, we take time to remember Larry Hillerud (pictured left) of SLS Promotions LLC who recently passed.
"He was hard-working, determined, and passionate at whatever he was working on," said River Cities Speedway partner Darren Evavold. "He was always looking to create a race track that would put on great racing for the fans! He certainly helped River Cities become PENNLIVE's #1 ranked raciest track for 410 sprint car racing." Thank you, Larry, for all you did for River Cities Speedway and Sprint Car racing around the country. River Cities Speedway will be hosting a pre-season Test N Tune on Sunday, May 1st from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.
All classes are welcome to turn laps at the Bullring. A raindate for the Test N Tune is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4th. The 2022 season kicks off on Friday, May 6th! GRAND FORKS, N.D. (March 2, 2022) – Coming off the heels of a big 2021 season, River Cities Speedway is going even bigger in 2022. A season full of special events and classes is headlined by visits from both the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Late Models, a clash between the IRA 410 Sprints and NOSA Sprints, the fan-favorite John Seitz Memorial, four Wayne Anderson Cup events, and much more.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (January 10, 2021) – The Greatest Shows on Dirt will be returning to River Cities Speedway once again in 2022. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will be making their two usual summer appearances with dates scheduled for June 3rd and August 26th.
The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models will be making their annual trip to the Bullring on July 15th. The Bumper to Bumper IRA Sprints and NOSA Sprint Cars will also be on the card that Friday evening. Last August, a capacity crowd was wowed as Brad Sweet stole the win from Sheldon Haudenschild on the last corner of the last lap to claim his first career River Cities Speedway win. Dennis Erb Jr. topped Jimmy Mars after 40 trips around the three-tenths mile oval to claim what was also his first career River Cities Speedway win with the World of Outlaws Late Models. Stay tuned to RiverCitiesSpeedway.com for ticket information and more 2022 schedule updates. |
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