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98 cars tackle Park Jefferson on A

98 cars tackle Park Jefferson on A...

7/15/2019
Advance Auto Parts Night brought a full night of IMCA racing along with makeup of the North vs South Sprint Car Shootout from earlier this year. In all 98 competitors took to the Park Jefferson oval on an exciting night of racing. It was the State of Nebraska that had cause to celebrate as Cody Ledger was able to take his Nebraska based 35L to victory lane. Ledger started outside row 1 and was able to hold off Jason Martin and Tommy Barber in a caution filled affair...more
IMCA Dirt Knights invade Park Jeff

IMCA Dirt Knights invade Park Jeff...

7/16/2019
The Dirt Knights will return for a special Monday race at Park Jefferson Speedway to take on Siouxlands best racers. Hunter Marriott, Joel Rust and more are expected to be on hand to take on Chris Abelson, Jay Noteboom, Racer Ricky Stephan and Todd Boulware to see who will walk away with the top prize. Joining them on the program are the J&J Fitting Stock Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Hobby Stocks. All divisions will run with the draw/redraw format. The...more
EMi Micro Sprint 3-spoke Hubs

EMi Micro Sprint 3-spoke Hubs

7/16/2019
Frank, expert racer and tech with our friends at Eagle Motorsports, shows off their premier 3-spoke Micro Hubs. To shop the full line of Micro Sprint Wheel Hubs from Speedway motors, click here. Or Visit The Toolbox at Speedway Motors for more Racing Articles. Watch Frank showcase the 3-Spoke Micro Hubs. These hubs feature a billiet aluminum construction with angular contact bearings that better withstand the side load of a Micro racer. Follow along as Frank walks you...more
Head Clearance Safety Precautions

Head Clearance Safety Precautions...

7/17/2019
Racer Frank Galusha teaches you how to determine that you have adequate head clearance in your chassis. This article covers the recommended height your helmet should be from the bottom of the roll cage and important reminders while building your car. Do you have adequate head clearance in your chassis? When building a racecar and positioning your seat, it is very important to consider how close your head is to the top of the roll cage. At zero g-force, your body and...more
Howard Kaeding Classic Weekend On

Howard Kaeding Classic Weekend On...

7/19/2019
Watsonville, CA – The ninth edition of the Howard Kaeding Classic will take place at Ocean Speedway this weekend. The two day show will feature the Civil War vs. Ocean Sprints on Friday with the King of the West Sprint Car Series taking center stage on Saturday. Last year, Minden, Nevada’s Tanner Thorson grabbed the Friday night 360 victory and Roseville’s Colby Copeland picked up the big win on Saturday with KWS. Fresno’s Dominic Scelzi could be argued as a shoe-in...more
Enjoy the MT State Fair!

Enjoy the MT State Fair!

7/21/2019
We will be closed Saturday, July 27 - Our next event is Saturday,Aug 3 "Pitman's Revenge" with Streets, Supers, Wissota Mid west Mods, IMCA Modifieds. Grand Stands open at 6 pm, with racing at 7:30. Our 2019 prices for regular event: Adults 18 and up $11.00 Seniors 65 and up $ 8.00 Youth 12-17 $ 8.00 Under 12 free with adult Prices for other Sprint Car, Late Models and other special events will be announced. Advance Tickets for all events are available on our...more
Bud Kaeding, Shane Golobic Among B

Bud Kaeding, Shane Golobic Among B...

7/23/2019
Watsonville, CA – The two day Howard Kaeding Classic had its ninth edition this past weekend with Campbell’s Bud Kaeding and Fremont’s Shane Golobic going to victory lane. On Friday, 36 Civil War vs. Ocean Sprints signed on for duty, with Golobic picking up the win. Shane Golobic led early, but the race was marred by two early flips from Roseville’s Trent Canales and Riverdale’s Grant Duinkerken. Thankfully, both drivers were OK. Golobic and Bud Kaeding would trade...more
Dirt Knights walk away with gold f

Dirt Knights walk away with gold f...

7/23/2019
Picture perfect weather greeted the return of the IMCA Dirt Knights tour to Park Jefferson Speedway for a Monday night special. With 37 Artworks Graphics IMCA Modifieds on hand, the invading drivers were ready to do battle with the best of Sioux City as a $1,500 check awaited the winner. With a strong contingent of locals, it was the invading Dirt Knights that were able to triumph in the 2nd battle between the best of Sioux City and the Dirt Knights. Richie Gustin...more
Ocean Sprints Round #11 On the Doc

Ocean Sprints Round #11 On the Doc...

7/24/2019
Watsonville, CA – With the 9th Annual Howard Kaeding Classic now in the books, the Ocean Sprints move on to another round of weekly competition.  Last week, Fremont’s Shane Golobic picked up the Friday night 360 win after a great race with Penngrove’s Chase Johnson and Campbell’s Bud Kaeding.  Kaeding finished second and extended his lead in the point standings in doing so.  Roseville’s Colby Copeland, Fresno’s Koen Shaw, and Lemoore’s Cole Macedo completed the top...more
Bike give away, Candy Toss and Fre

Bike give away, Candy Toss and Fre...

7/25/2019
With only 2 weeks of racing remaining this year at Park Jefferson, fans will be treated to an exciting night of racing at the Union County oval. Park Jefferson Speedway is proud to honor all local active and reserve military, police and fire personnel this evening with free admission for those individuals who help keep our communities safe. They will be treated to a full night of IMCA Racing featuring the Artworks Graphics IMCA Modifieds, Stevenson Hardware IMCA...more
Johnson takes Collins Community Cr

Johnson takes Collins Community Cr...

7/24/2019
DUBUQUE, Iowa (July 25) – Wayne Johnson glanced both right and left from the cockpit. He liked what he saw at full speed and was first to the checkered flag in the Sprint Invaders 25-lap feature Wednesday evening at the Dubuque County Fair. “It was great to start out front,” Johnson said in Hoker Trucking / C&W Trucking / Kam Koncepts Victory Circle. “I knew I had a good car when I looked and Terry (McCarl) wasn’t there and we caught some of the good ones in...more
Steve's Roofing & Masaba night see

Steve's Roofing & Masaba night see...

7/28/2019
A warm July night greeted race fans as Park Jefferson Speedway winds down the 2019 season. Fans were treated to give-aways from Steve's Roofing along with a large candy toss courtesy of Masaba Inc. In the Artworks Graphics Modifieds, it was Jim Thies who finally picked up a long deserved victory at Park Jefferson. Thies has been challenging in every race the second half of the season and finally parked it in victory lane. Shane Demey charged hard from row 4 for...more
Hawkeye Challenge Returns to Boone

Hawkeye Challenge Returns to Boone...

7/27/2019
It was a blast from the past on Saturday night at the Boone Speedway when the Hawkeye Challenge returned. It was also the RaceSaver Sprint Season Championship, along with the other regular weekly classes in competition. The Hawkeye Challenge pitted four drivers from each of the six classes taking to the track at one time. This event was previously held from 1987-1993. Each class point leader was locked into the feature, with the other three qualifying through a...more
Bud Kaeding Captures Another Ocean

Bud Kaeding Captures Another Ocean...

7/30/2019
Watsonville, CA – Bud Kaeding of Campbell won his fourth Ocean Sprints main event of the season, but it certainly did not come easy.  After an incident on the first lap involving Salinas’ Jeremy Chisum and Coalinga’s Tucker Worth necessitated a complete restart, Kaeding showed the way jumping out to the early lead from the outside pole ahead of Dash winner Koen Shaw of Fresno.  Shaw and Justin Sanders of Aromas battled for second while Kaeding pulled away to a slight...more
Liberty Bank and IState Truck Cent

Liberty Bank and IState Truck Cent...

8/2/2019
The 2019 racing season at Park Jefferson Speedway comes to a close this Saturday night as all six divisions close out there racing season. Champions will be crowned in the Artworks Graphics Modifieds, Stevenson Hardware RACESaver Sprint Cars, J&J Fitting Stock Cars, Sport Modifieds, Hobbs Stocks and Fox 620 Sport Compacts. In addition, a $300 bounty has been put on the Cody Thompson and his 9 race win streak. Any driver defeating him will pick up a $600 check for...more
WINGS OF SUMMER

WINGS OF SUMMER

8/9/2019
Next Events Friday and Saturday, August 9th and 10th with the Sprints. Friday will be NSA Sprints and Rocky Mountain Sprints with Streets and IMCA Modifieds. Saturday will be NSA Sprints and Rocky Mountain Sprints with Supers and Mid West Modifieds Grand Stands open at 6 pm, with racing at 7:30. Our 2019 prices for Sprints: Adults 18 and up $15.00 Seniors 65 and up $12.00 Youth 12-17 $12.00 Under 12 free with adult Pit Gate opens at 3 pm, $30.00 per...more
2019 Season at Park Jefferson Spee

2019 Season at Park Jefferson Spee...

8/10/2019
The 2019 racing season at Park Jefferson Speedway came to a close on Saturday night as the six divisions saw champions crowned on an exciting race night sponsored by IState Truck Centers and Liberty National Bank. The highlight of the night was the Pizza Ranch of Akron Sport Modifieds as Cody Thompson went for win number 10, with a $600 bounty on his head. Thompson, who was able to run the year undefeated save the first night. He had to take on both Josh Blom and...more
Weather is the Word

Weather is the Word

8/10/2019
Due to a very threatening forecast with flash floods etc., we are cancelling tonight's racing. See you next week.
59th Annual Johnny Key Classic Set

59th Annual Johnny Key Classic Set...

8/14/2019
Watsonville, CA – The 59th running of the Johnny Key Classic will take place this Saturday at Ocean Speedway. The race featuring the Civil War vs. Ocean Sprints will have a $5,000 payday for the winner. At last year’s event, Minden, Nevada’s Tanner Thorson took the checkered flag in the 50-lap affair after an exciting race with Visalia’s Cory Eliason. Aromas’ Justin Sanders and Campbell’s Bud Kaeding finished first and second at last week’s weekly show and will both...more
RACING TODAY.............. YES

RACING TODAY.............. YES

8/17/2019
AUGUST 17 WE ARE RACING WE ARE RACING WE ARE RACING
Ocean Sprints Round #14 Highlights

Ocean Sprints Round #14 Highlights...

8/21/2019
Watsonville, CA – The Ocean Sprints pres. by Taco Bravo have just two races left in their season including this Friday, August 23rd and Championship Night on October 4th.  After Friday’s race, the track will be dark until September 20th when a champion in the Police in Pursuit division will be crowned.  Last week at the Johnny Key Classic, Aromas’ Justin Sanders was unstoppable.  He led every lap on his way to his second career victory in the 50-lap affair.  Colby...more
We gotta couple 1st timers over he

We gotta couple 1st timers over he...

8/25/2019
The rain stayed away and the cars played at the Devils Playground Saturday August 24th. The fans had a lot of action to keep there eyes on. With side by side racing and 3 wide action has become the norm at the Devils Lake Speedway this season.  Dan Bromstad of Lavern ND came out with a heat win starting in the second position. Feature time Cody Armstrong of Devils Lake drove from 4th place to Park it in victory lane. Top 5 finishes 5th place Mark Bromstad of Hope ND...more
Making Memories Worth Repeating

Making Memories Worth Repeating

9/16/2019
We meant it to be a family affair and it has been. Each of us has had a great part in operating the speedway over the last 30 years. Dan did the dirt and Barbara took over the food department. Each of our children filled in everywhere else over the years. Liz and her future husband cooked the pit food for a season or two and they graduated, next it was Joyanna selling the programs and then counting laps and helping as needed. Matt and Mark started by selling programs...more
Park Jefferson Offseason Update

Park Jefferson Offseason Update

11/22/2019
As the winter winds begin to overtake the track for this year, I wanted to give an update on the progress of Park Jefferson Speedway. Plans are underway for 2020’s racing season which will be the 7th under the Adamson family. After the purchase of the facility in the April of 2014, the track has continued to grow and improve thanks to the tireless work of so many staff and volunteers. 2020 looks to be another season to build upon the past success of the track. A...more
Lucas Oil Victory Banquet 2019

Lucas Oil Victory Banquet 2019

11/28/2019
This banquet is to honor the top drivers and teams at Valley Speedway from 2019 season will be held February 1, 2020.It will be held at American Legion Hall in Blue Springs. Doors open at 5:30, eat at 6:30, presentation at 7:30. Pre Adult tickets are $25, kids 12 and under $15, Tickets after January 25th $5 more. All drivers that purchase a banquet tickets and are registered for 2020 season will get a free test and tune in March. All Team members and fans attending the...more
2020 Crawford County Speedway Sche

2020 Crawford County Speedway Sche...

12/31/2019
2020 Race Schedule Crawford County Speedway, Denison Ia Thursday, April 23, 2020 Spring Fling Practice Friday, April 24, 2020 Spring Fling Night 1 SPRINT CARS Sponsored by Schau Recycling LLC Saturday, April 25, 2020 Spring Fling Night 2 Sponsored by Schau Recycling LLC Friday, May 1, 2020 Regular Race Night Friday, May 8, 2020 Sprint cars Friday, May 15, 2020 Friday, May 22, 2020 Sprint cars Friday, May 29, 2020 Friday, June 5, 2020 Sprint cars Friday, June 12,...more
Park Jefferson announces exciting

Park Jefferson announces exciting...

2/16/2020
Park Jefferson Speedway has announced the racing schedule for 2020 racing season featuring 14 nights of racing. Many of the popular racing events return to the schedule for 2020 with events like the Iron Cup, the South Dakota Sprint Car Nationals, and the Memorial Clash return. The 2020 J&J Fitting Iron Cup will move back to the end of the season schedule as it was in past years. The Iron Cup was originally started after the Tiny Lund Memorial was cancelled in 2014...more
Finishline Racing Products Open Ho

Finishline Racing Products Open Ho...

3/5/2020
We will be at their open house for anyone that would like to register their car for this season. Crawford County Speedway
2020 Online registration for both

2020 Online registration for both...

3/9/2020
2020 Online Registration is open For all classes Spring Fling Weekly Racing Now is the time to do this ahead, it makes faster to check in on race night.
Go Time: 2020 Ocean Speedway Seaso

Go Time: 2020 Ocean Speedway Seaso...

3/9/2020
Watsonville, CA – The 61st season of auto racing at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville gets underway this Friday, March 13th, with a five-division offering. Headlining the program will be the Ocean Sprints pres. by Taco Bravo, which is coming into its 14th year of action since being added to the weekly program in 2007. Last season saw one of if not the closest points battles in Ocean Sprints history come down to the final race of the season. Morgan...more
2020 Weekly Payout

2020 Weekly Payout

3/11/2020
2020 PAYOUT Also it is posted under Driver Info Tab.
2021 Crawford County Speedway Regi

2021 Crawford County Speedway Regi...

2/16/2021
With all that is going on don't forget to get your online registration done for our upcoming racing season. With all that is going this will be the safe way to do your car number registration. If you have trouble doing this, just download the registration form fill it out and bring on the first night that you race.
Park Jefferson IMCA Defroster Canc

Park Jefferson IMCA Defroster Canc...

4/8/2020
Due to the concerns related to the ongoing Covid-19 Outbreak Park Jefferson has made the decision to cancel the 2020 IMCA Defroster. This event will not be made up. In addition, the 2019 champions banquet will be moved to the end of the racing season and will be done as part of the 2020 season champions event.
Park Jefferson postpones SD Sprint

Park Jefferson postpones SD Sprint...

4/15/2020
Park Jefferson Speedway will be postponing the South Dakota Sprint Car Nationals. A possible date has been floated for both the MSTS and Nebraska 360 series to review and discuss. Stay tuned to www.parkjeff.com for more details
Driver Registration for April 25th

Driver Registration for April 25th...

4/16/2020
A limited number of thirty two 410 sprint cars and thirty two IMCA Modifieds entries will be accepted for the April 25th race at Park Jefferson presented by the Front Row Challenge. The number of teams are limited in order to comply with South Dakota social distancing guidelines. For further inquiries contact Lori McCarl at 515-957-0020. Drivers interested in entering can find the link here: http://www.parkjeff.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=576959
Front Row Challenge Enterprises, L

Front Row Challenge Enterprises, L...

4/16/2020
(PETERSEN MEDIA)- Front Row Challenge Enterprises is excited to bring racing to Park Jefferson International Speedway on April 25th where fans will be greeted with Winged 410 Sprint Cars and IMCA Mods at the Open Wheel Nationals presented by Real-Geese Silhouette. “With everything sitting idle and much of the world in a day-to-day phase, we are excited to bring a little bit of normalcy back to the racing world,” FRC Ent, LLC’s Terry McCarl said. “While it won’t quite...more
Hampton Inn North Sioux City offer

Hampton Inn North Sioux City offer...

4/18/2020
Teams and fans attending Saturdays race can reserve rooms at the Hampton Inn in North Sioux City for the rate of $89 by calling 605-232-9739 and Asking for the Park Jefferson Speedway racers rate.
Park Jefferson and FRC April 25th

Park Jefferson and FRC April 25th...

4/20/2020
410 Sprint Cars(in no particular order) Format:Knoxville Raceway Format featuring Time Trials, Heats, Features 87 Aaron Reutzel 73 Jack Blackhurst 9n Wade Nygaard 05 Colin Smith 2ks Chad Boespflug 18 Ian Madsen 2 Kevin Ingle 55 Hunter Schuerenburg 14 Jodi Rosenboom 44 Chris Martin 17A Austin McCarl 27 Carson McCarl 2 Kerry Madsen 17g Channin Tankersley 21 Carson Short 14 Parker Price-Miller 51a Elliott Amdahl 64 Scottie Thiel 35 Skylar Prochaska 88 Kyle Offill 26...more
Fan and Competitor Update: Guideli

Fan and Competitor Update: Guideli...

4/22/2020
Park Jefferson Speedway is excited to open the 2020 racing season with the Open Wheel Nationals this Saturday, April 25, 2020. However, we acknowledge that this will not be a “normal” race night and special guidelines will apply to the event. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for all attendees, competitors, and staff. Per Governor Noem’s request for fans to stay home, Park Jefferson Speedway will provide a ticket refund to anyone wishing to return their...more
Updated payout and bonuses for Ope

Updated payout and bonuses for Ope...

4/22/2020
Park Jefferson Reel-Geese Decoy Open Wheel Nationals Pay-Off 410s 5,500 2,500 1,500 1,250 1,000 800 750 700 600 500 450 425 400 390 380 370 360 350 350 -24 $300 Tow $100 Bonus Money FAST TIME $500 From JD Welding and Machine HARD CHARGER $750! Brandon Black and Capitol Renegade Custom Trailers and Toters LONGEST TOW AWARD $250 From Pat Renkin “Husets #1Fan” HEAT RACE WINNERS $50 From Alan Holland – Hoseheads.com 1st NON QUALIFER $250 From Kevin Rudeen $600 From Iowa...more
Updated Rules for Open Wheel Natio

Updated Rules for Open Wheel Natio...

4/22/2020
Park Jefferson Open Wheel Nationals Sprint Car/Modified Rules Basic Knoxville/WoO 410 rules apply *No Mufflers *Tire Rule- Hoosier Tires Only *Right Rear H or Medium Only *Left Rear H12 or H15 Only IMCA MODIFIED RULES *Standard IMCA A-Mod Rules
Updated drivers list for Open Whee

Updated drivers list for Open Whee...

4/22/2020
Here is the updated drivers list for the Open Wheel Nationals as of 4/23/2020 at 1:40PM 410 Sprint Cars(in no particular order) Format:Knoxville Raceway Format featuring Time Trials, Heats, Features 87 Aaron Reutzel 73 Jack Blackhurst 9n Wade Nygaard 05 Colin Smith 2ks Chad Boespflug 18 Ian Madsen 8 Jack Croaker 55 Hunter Schuerenbug 14 Jodi Rosenboom 44 Chris Martin 17A Austin McCarl 27 Carson McCarl 2 Kerry Madsen 17g Channin Tankersley 21 Carson Short 14 Parker...more
Park Jefferson statement regarding

Park Jefferson statement regarding...

4/23/2020
After discussions with the South Dakota Department of Health, other state officials and county commissioners, Front Row Challenge Motorsports and Park Jefferson Speedway have decided to run Saturday’s Open Wheel Nationals event without spectators. Governor Noem and her team have been doing a great job leading our state and have asked the citizens to be smart and innovative in how they operate. While we felt we were innovative in how we were addressing fan safety by...more
It is finally raceday at Park Jeff

It is finally raceday at Park Jeff...

4/24/2020
Saturday, April 25th is finally raceday at The Park, as the 2020 racing season kicks off at Park Jefferson Speedway. A great field of racers are expected at Park Jefferson Speedway as the 410 outlaw sprint cars and the IMCA Modifieds tackle the 3/8 mile dirt oval. With the decision to close the race to spectators, fans can only catch the action on one of the leaders in motorsports streaming, Speed Shift TV. A field of 32 pre entered 410 outlaws sprint cars and 32...more
Open Wheel Nationals Schedule

Open Wheel Nationals Schedule

4/25/2020
Today’s Format: Sprint Cars-Knoxville 410 Rules and Format IMCA Modifieds-Standard IMCA Rules and Redraw format 6:15 Sprint Car Hot Laps 6:30 Sprint Car Time Trials(no scale) 6:50 Modified Hot Laps 7:00 National Anthem Sprint Car Heats (8 laps) Modified Heats (8 laps) Sprint B Main Modified B Main Sprint A Main (25 laps) Modified A Main (25 laps) ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE • There will be no traditional victory lane but winner should stop on front stretch • Entrance...more
Electric City Speedway Announces C

Electric City Speedway Announces C...

4/29/2020
April 25, 2020 For Immediate Release: Electric City Speedway Announces Change of Ownership, Facility Upgrades, and Expanded Race Access Great Falls, Montana. April 25, 2020. Electric City Speedway is under new management and ownership. The new owners, LNB Speedway, purchased the track from Dan and Barb Mann, who have owned and operated the facility for over 30 years. Debby Wiggers, who is the new Manager at Electric City Speedway, said “We are very grateful to Dan and...more
PARK JEFFERSON SPEEDWAY SPRING NAT

PARK JEFFERSON SPEEDWAY SPRING NAT...

4/30/2020
Boone, IA: Kruse Motorsports, Inc. and Park Jefferson Speedway in Jefferson, South Dakota will be teaming up to bring IMCA racing action back with a two-day show May 8th and 9th. In following with Governor Noem’s announcement of the South Dakota Back To Normal Plan, outdoor venues and events can operate, the Park Jefferson Speedway is excited to bring the IMCA family of racers together for an exciting action packed weekend. The weekend will kick off Friday with IMCA...more
May 8-9 Spring Nationals Drivers L

May 8-9 Spring Nationals Drivers L...

5/4/2020
Park Jefferson and Kruse Motorsports are pleased to announce the driver list for the 2020 Spring Nationals at Park Jefferson Speedway. We hope this fun racing event will allow race teams the opportunity to compete in a safe and friendly way. Drivers are reminded of the following: 1)Anyone that is sick or develops any type of medical issue should stay home. Any team can receive a complete refund of their entry fee up to 4pm on Friday afternoon. Any team that is impacted...more
Park Jeff Spring Nationals Racing

Park Jeff Spring Nationals Racing...

5/8/2020
Drivers and fans are pleased to get the blue collar racing kicked off for 2020 as Park Jefferson and Kruse Motorsports get racing underway. Pits Open: 4PM Hot Laps: 6:30 PM Thursday night Jerry Vansickel hosted our virtual drivers meeting which you can view at https://www.facebook.com/ParkJeffersonSD/videos/276232043766958/ Drivers please review our procedures from the virtual pit meeting located http://www.parkjeff.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=578866 Friday order of...more
Driver Registration Open for May 1

Driver Registration Open for May 1...

5/8/2020
With a large number of tracks still closed, Park Jefferson officials are asking teams to register for the upcoming races in order to make sure that we do not exceed our pit area capacity. Drivers registration is now open for the upcoming May 16th show at Park Jefferson Speedway for the Sprint Cars, Stock Cars, Sport Modifieds and Hobby Stock programs. The sport compacts have been removed from the event. Any late model teams should register with Mike Gross at...more
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