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A Dirt Track Bond – Father, son re

A Dirt Track Bond – Father, son re...

6/6/2022
Doug Vermilyea hadn’t seen his son Derrick for six years. That all changed with a knock on the door of Doug’s mom’s home in Luton. Among the many things spurring the reconnection made that evening was a love of stock cars. “It was a miracle when I found out Derrick was looking for me,” Doug reflected. “He asked where I lived at. My wife and I were in Sioux City when my sister called me and said Derrick was waiting for me in Akron.” “Ever since that night, we’ve been...more
Empire Super Sprints Headline Frid

Empire Super Sprints Headline Frid...

6/7/2022
RANSOMVILLE, NY (June 7, 2022) The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will return to the Ransomville Speedway on Friday, June 10 for the Ron Lux Memorial presented by A-Verdi Storage Containers, Hebeler Sales & Service, and Faery’s Concrete. The Investors Service Sportsman, Ki Po Motors Street Stocks, Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks, and Kevin’s Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman will also be on the card. Fans can use their rain checks from the Friday, June 3 program for...more
TRI-STATE LATE MODELS ROAR INTO S

TRI-STATE LATE MODELS ROAR INTO S...

6/7/2022
Season points competition continues Saturday, June 11, at Park Jefferson International Speedway. While fans from near and far will be excited to see their favorites back on the track in all five divisions, some of the Midwest’s top late model drivers will be on hand for the first of three PJIS stops on the 21-event 2022 Tri-State Late Models calendar. One Park Jefferson regular will be easy to spot on the late models’ roster. Denison’s Shane DeMey, a tour rookie, is...more
Double Header Weekend Contest

Double Header Weekend Contest

6/7/2022
THOROLD, ONTARIO (June 7, 2022) … Another big doubleheader weekend is planned for this coming weekend at “Canada’s Oldest Dirt Track”, Merrittville Speedway. Like,share and tag one friend of this article off of Merrittville Speedway's Facebook Page and your name will be entered into a contest that will be drawn Saturday night. Three winners will be drawn, those three winners will get free admission to Sunday's Monster of Merrittville and will be our free style...more
Matt Farnham Wins ESS Ron Lux Memo

Matt Farnham Wins ESS Ron Lux Memo...

6/10/2022
RANSOMVILLE, NY (June 10, 2022)…Tonawanda, NY’s Matt Farnham won the Ron Lux Memorial for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints as A-Verdi Storage Containers, Faery Concrete, Hebeler Sales & Service, and Golden Tree Lawncare & Snow Removal presented the racing action at the Ransomville Speedway Friday night. Three-time and reigning Investors Service Sportsman track champion Brett Senek from Ransomville, NY won his first feature event of the season. Josh Pangrazio from...more
DRIVERS OFFERING $10 ADULT $1 KIDS

DRIVERS OFFERING $10 ADULT $1 KIDS...

6/14/2022
A special weekend takes to the Park Jefferson International Speedway. Driver’s Appreciation Night, with $10 tickets available from your favorite PJIS driver, is on the agenda Saturday. Season points competition continues in IMCA Modifieds sponsored by JZ Diesel, IMCA Northern Sportmods, IMCA Stock Cars by J&J Fitting, IMCA Hobby Stocks by Q and Feather Again, and IMCA Sport Compacts by Fox 620. The driver with the most certificates redeemed in each class gets $50 and...more
Heartland Horsepower Nationals Inf

Heartland Horsepower Nationals Inf...

6/16/2022
Monday and Tuesday June 20-21 mark the inaugural Heartland Horsepower Nationals presented by Premier Industries which will see one Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod racer will pocket $5,000.00 for their efforts. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods will compete in two heat races on Monday. First heat race will line up by pill draw and the second heat will see the field inverted from your original starting position from the first heat race. This is the...more
DIRT TRACK SMACK EDITION #5

DIRT TRACK SMACK EDITION #5

6/17/2022
Willy Kirk, the 15-year old Sloan sport modified phenom, talks about how he got into the racing life and the influences he had from his dad and grandfather. Fans can tune in to the podcast at https://ditrtracksmack.podbean.com/e/dirt-track-smack-edition-5/. Interested individuals can also follow along each week by clicking on the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner.
NORTHERN SPORT MODS OFFER HORSEPOW

NORTHERN SPORT MODS OFFER HORSEPOW...

6/19/2022
An A feature IMCA North Sport Mods clash as hot as the steamy mid-June temperatures highlighted a full show at Park Jefferson International Speedway Saturday, June 18. Three heavyweights on the season points standings continued to pressure leader Rusty Montagne. Karl Brewer, the Vermillion velocitor, found his way to victory lane for a fourth time with the Sloan duo of Willy Kirk and Michael Guthrie placing second and third. At night’s end, Montagne’s advantage was...more
TRACK FAVORITES LEAD DEEP SPORT MO

TRACK FAVORITES LEAD DEEP SPORT MO...

6/21/2022
For a second time in three nights, Karl Brewer, the Vermillion velocitor, took the checkered flag in IMA Northern Sport Mods action at Park Jefferson International Speedway in his heat race and will lead the field to green in Tuesdays 30 lap IMCA Sport Modified portion of the Heartland Horsepower Nationals. Mondays twin heat races saw drivers earn points to set the lineups for the Tuesday features. Brewer, a victor in the June 18 season points run, held off South...more
FETT CROWNED HEARTLAND HORSEPOWER

FETT CROWNED HEARTLAND HORSEPOWER...

6/22/2022
With a $5,000 to win purse on the line, Algona, Iowa’s Colby Fett kept an amazing person streak going on the final night of the inaugural Premier Industries Heartland Horsepower Nationals Tuesday, June 21. All eyes were on track favorite Karl Brewer, the Vermillion velocitor, to see if he could pick up an A feature sweep after his Monday, June 20, victory. However, Fett roared around the southeastern South Dakota soil to his 17th straight feature top 10 and a fourth...more
Park Jefferson announces schedule

Park Jefferson announces schedule...

6/24/2022
Park Jefferson has two important schedule changes to announce. First, the Monster Truck show on July 9 is postponed and now will consist of 4 days of Monster Trucks as Park Jefferson Speedway September 2nd thru September 6th. Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.monstertruckz.com/affiliate/website Second, the MSTS Officials informed Park Jefferson Speedway that they will need to cancel the race on Thursday July 14th. The MSTS informed the speedway there was a...more
Monster Truckz!  The Most Insane S

Monster Truckz! The Most Insane S...

6/24/2022
The Most Insane Show on Earth! Prepare to have your mind blown away. We have the biggest, maddest and wildest event you will ever witness. MONSTER TRUCKZ IS COMING TO YOUR CITY! This adrenaline filled show features the most massive Monster Truckz destroying cars, flying over mind boggling jumps, pushing drivers and trucks to the brink of destruction. The Nitro Motocross Team will amaze and astonish as they soar 80 feet above your head doing things that...more
DIRT TRACK SMACK EDITION #6

DIRT TRACK SMACK EDITION #6

6/30/2022
Tri-State Late Models series standout Justin Zeitner talks about his success at Park Jefferson International Speedway ahead of the July 2 Freedom 40-lap special event. Fans can tune in directly at https://ditrtracksmack.podbean.com/e/dirt-track-smack-edition-6-justin-zeitner/.
CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND

CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND...

6/30/2022
The Tri-State Late Models series makes their third stop at Park Jefferson International Speedway Saturday, July 2. A special 40-lap Freedom feature spotlights a full night of competition. The IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars sponsored by J&J Fitting; IMCA Hobby Stocks sponsored by Q and Feather Again; and IMCA Sport Compacts sponsored by Fox 620 and the JZ Diesel IMCA Modifieds join the touring series for season points competition, too. Gates open at 5 p.m....more
ZEITNER STEPS IN PARK JEFFERSON WI

ZEITNER STEPS IN PARK JEFFERSON WI...

7/3/2022
For a fifth time in six outings, Malvern, Iowa’s Justin Zeitner took home an A feature trophy in Tri-State Late Models series action Saturday, July 2. Zeitner, improving on his seventh-place standing on the current points chart, held off feature pole-sitter Josh Leonard of Gibbon, Neb., and Nate Beyenhof of Rock Rapids, who also started in the front row, for the Freedom 40-lap checkers. It was the second time in 2022 for the Malvern native to be the big winner in TSLMS...more
BEAT INFLATION AT PARK JEFFERSON

BEAT INFLATION AT PARK JEFFERSON

7/12/2022
The racing will be as hot as the sultry July temperatures Saturday, July 16, at Park Jefferson International Speedway. However, the ticket prices will be cool as a cucumber for fans of all ages. As part of a special “Beat Inflation” promotion, tickets are $9 for adults and just one dollar for kids. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6 p.m. and racing getting underway at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.parkjeff.com/, the Internet home of Park Jefferson...more
DIRT TRACK SMACK EDITION #7

DIRT TRACK SMACK EDITION #7

7/14/2022
The Voice of Park Jefferson International Speedway, Lenny Tucker, stops by Dirt Track Smack to discuss what he loves most about being behind the microphone and how he got into the business. PJIS fans can follow Dirt Track Smack each week by clicking on the follow button at https://ditrtracksmack.podbean.com/. The direct link to this week's episode is https://ditrtracksmack.podbean.com/e/dirt-track-smack-71322-lenny-tucker/.
Rain Cancelled-Beat Appreciation N

Rain Cancelled-Beat Appreciation N...

7/16/2022
Persistant rain has cancelled the races tonight at Park Jefferson Speedway. We will now host Beat Inflation Night along with Health Care Appreciation Night on July 30th. Park Jefferson is closed next week for the Silver Dollar Nationals.
CODY MCPHERSON, MIKE BOWMAN, ROB M

CODY MCPHERSON, MIKE BOWMAN, ROB M...

7/17/2022
THOROLD, ONTARIO (July 16th, 2022) … A slick racetrack at Merrittville Speedway was on display as Bobcat of Hamilton Weekly Racing was presented by Peters Construction Group. Cody McPherson from St. Catharines, Ontario won the Right Choice Auto & Leisure DIRTcar Sportsman feature. The Action Sprint Tour Fueled by Pinty’s feature went to Mike Bowman of St. Catharines, On. Rob Murray scored the win in the St. Catharines Husky Duel on the Dirt home track event #2 in...more
First time victors highlight PJIS

First time victors highlight PJIS...

7/31/2022
After a three-week competition break due to weather and a pair of nearby track national events, the racing was as sizzling as the southeastern South Dakota temperatures Saturday, July 30. Five competitors gained their initial 2022 checkered flags to headline Beat Inflation Night results. Turner Plumbing’s $400 to win awards went to Shane DeMey of Denison, Iowa (IMCA Modifieds by JZ Diesel); Josh Blom of South Sioux City, Neb. (IMCA Northern SportMods); Sioux City’s...more
August 6 Race at Park Jefferson Ca

August 6 Race at Park Jefferson Ca...

7/31/2022
The August 6 race at Park Jefferson Speedway has been cancelled. This is due to a private family matter of the Adamson family who asks for privacy at this time.
Andy Jankowiak, Mark Hoch, David B

Andy Jankowiak, Mark Hoch, David B...

7/14/2022
LANCASTER, NY (July 14, 2022) … A last-lap pass propelled second-generation driver Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY to the Sportsman feature win as part of the Thursday Throwdown at Lancaster Motorplex. Mark Hoch from West Seneca, NY won his second straight Street Stock feature. Recently engaged and reigning track champion David Brunka from Cheektowaga, NY picked up the 4 Cylinder win. Kyle Hutchinson from Alden, NY won the Mighty TQ Midget feature for his second...more
A Thank You to the Racing Communit

A Thank You to the Racing Communit...

8/18/2022
Today, the Park Jefferson Speedway changes hands as Wayne Becker takes over as the new owner from the Adamson family. Below is a thank you letter from the Adamson’s to the racing community. Ten years ago this August, I had just finished promoting the Jackson Nationals at the old Jackson Speedway with my friend Jon McCorkell. While there, I spoke with Jim Harris and he advised to consider leasing Park Jefferson for a special race. Having to drive to Omaha the...more
Season Pass Punch Cards Available

Season Pass Punch Cards Available...

11/28/2022
Park Jefferson Speedway Season Pass Punch Cards available NOW Here at Park Jefferson Speedway we value our customers and want to ensure a great experience as well as a great value. The Punch Pass was created to ensure you never miss out on using your pass if there's scheduling conflicts or rainouts. This pass is not limited to one person and you can use as many punches you want for friends and family on a single race. 24 Punches Total! Stands , VIP/Clubhouse, and Pit...more
Sponsor Packages now Available!

Sponsor Packages now Available!

12/5/2022
Our sponsor packages have arrived, contact Wayne Becker at 712-251-7186 or at wayne@premierindinc.com
10 Days Left for Season Pass Speci

10 Days Left for Season Pass Speci...

12/15/2022
Here at Park Jefferson Speedway we value our customers and want to ensure a great experience as well as a great value. The Punch Pass was created to ensure you never miss out on using your pass if there's scheduling conflicts or rainouts. This pass is not limited to one person and you can use as many punches you want for friends and family on a single race. 24 Punches Total! Upon purchase you get an emailed a ticket that you can print out and bring to the track....more
Ransomville Speedway Releases 2023

Ransomville Speedway Releases 2023...

2/11/2023
RANSOMVILLE, NY (February 11, 2023) The Ransomville Speedway has officially released the 2023 schedule of events. From fan favorites to national and regional touring series, “The Big R” is the place to be on Friday nights. A full Friday night race card features the Krown Undercoating 358 Modifieds, Investors Service DIRTcar Sportsman, KiPo Motors Street Stocks, Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks, and the Kevin’s Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman. The season kicks off on...more
Merrittville Speedway Releases 202

Merrittville Speedway Releases 202...

3/1/2023
THOROLD, ONTARIO (March 1, 2023) … The 72nd season of racing at the Merrittville Speedway is right around the corner. The schedule is jammed-packed with events for every race fan, and a filled schedule of events for the Bobcat of Hamilton Weekly Racing Series, featuring the Corr/Pak Merchandising 358 Modifieds, Right Choice Auto & Leisure DIRTcar Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, Rona Doidge Mod Lites, and Vansickle Pet Valu/PV on the Lane 4 Cylinders. Merrittville Speedway...more
Park Jefferson 2023 Schedule

Park Jefferson 2023 Schedule

9/17/2023
Attention all racing fans! Park Jefferson Speedway is thrilled to announce our new 2023 racing schedule. Get ready for an exciting season of heart-pumping action on the track! This year features a variety of events including racing, concerts, music festivals and more! In addition, we'll be announcing our weekly practice schedule exclusively through our Facebook page. Be sure to follow us and stay tuned for more updates and events! Don't miss out on the chance to...more
Online Driver Registration Now Ava

Online Driver Registration Now Ava...

4/5/2023
Attention all racing fans! Park Jefferson Speedway is thrilled to announce our new 2023 racing schedule. Get ready for an exciting season of heart-pumping action on the track! This year features a variety of events including racing, concerts, music festivals and more! In addition, we'll be announcing our weekly practice schedule exclusively through our Facebook page. Be sure to follow us and stay tuned for more updates and events! Don't miss out on the chance to...more
Sponsor Packages

Sponsor Packages

9/18/2023
Attention all race fans! We have some exciting news to share with you. Our team is now offering sponsorship packages for the upcoming race season. Whether you're a local business looking to get your brand in front of thousands of fans or an individual looking to show your support for your favorite race track, we have a package that will fit your needs. Our sponsorship packages offer a range of benefits, including billboard placement at the race track and campground,...more
Spring Sizzler to Start Merrittvil

Spring Sizzler to Start Merrittvil...

4/17/2023
THOROLD, ONTARIO (April 17, 2023) … Peters Construction Group will present the 2023 Spring Sizzler at the Merrittville Speedway this coming Saturday night. The Southern Ontario Sprints, Corr/Pak Merchandising 358 Modifieds, Right Choice Auto & Leisure DIRTcar Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, and the Vansickle Pet Valu/PV on the Lane 4 Cylinders will all be in competition at Canada’s Oldest Dirt Track Pit Gates will open at 4pm with the grandstands opening at 5:30pm. Pit...more
Sport Mod Clash May 29th & May 30t

Sport Mod Clash May 29th & May 30t...

5/18/2023
Day 1 Info: PRE REGISTRATION ONLINE SAVES $50 for Sportmod and $20 for other classes Entry Fees ONLINE "pre registration" IMCA Sport Modified $150.00 For The Event IMCA ModifiedS $50 IMCA Sport Compacts $20 All other classes $30 PRE REGISTRATION ONLINE SAVES $50 for Sportmod and $20 for other classes Entry Fees at gate "IF NOT PRE REGISTERED" $200 IMCA Sport Modified $20 Sport Compact $30 All other classes Adults $18 Veterans/Seniors 65+ $13 Students 11-17 $13 Kids...more
Tickets Now On Sale for All Star C

Tickets Now On Sale for All Star C...

5/24/2023
RANSOMVILLE, NY (May 24, 2023) Tickets are now on sale for the All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series race at the Ransomville Speedway. The event will take place on Friday, July 7 and the All Stars will be joined by the Hy-Tech Concrete Sportsman, and the KiPo Motors Street Stocks. Fans are encouraged to click on the Buy Tickets link on the homepage of www.ransomvillespeedway.com The link will take you to the ticket site from My Race Pass and fans can click on...more
Empire Super Sprints Return to Ran

Empire Super Sprints Return to Ran...

6/5/2023
RANSOMVILLE, NY (June 5, 2023) The 40th Anniversary Season of the Empire Super Sprints will be continuing this coming Friday night as the ESS makes their annual pilgrimage to Ransomville for the Ron Lux Memorial. A-Verdi Storage Containers, Hebeler Sales & Service, and Nuttal Gear will present the racing action. The Hy-Tech Concrete DIRTcar Sportsman, Kevin’s Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman, and the Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks will also be in action. Pit gates...more
Delaware International Speedway Re

Delaware International Speedway Re...

6/20/2023
Written by Chris Moore DELMAR, DE – The revitalized Delaware International Speedway roars back to life on Friday, June 30 with the Rapid Tire Service USAC East Coast Sprint Cars and Millman’s NAPA Auto Parts Modifieds. The Millman’s NAPA Auto Parts Modifieds roll into the Friday night action for the first time in more than a month. Frenchtown, N.J.’s Billy Pauch Jr. was victorious during the stop when the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By...more
Practice this week 06/20

Practice this week 06/20

6/20/2023
We have practice this Thursday starting at 6p at Park Jefferson. We are going to have the fastest lap competition for each imca class. Winners get a free pit pass. Also Cody Thompson is going do an instructional session at the end of the night (around 9pm) on some driving techniques.He will teach nuances of a safe slide job. If you want to practice slide jobs after Cody will be on the raceiver to coach you if you would like. We want the drivers at Park Jefferson...more
All Star Circuit of Champions Comi

All Star Circuit of Champions Comi...

7/3/2023
RANSOMVILLE, NY (July 3, 2023) The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars will invade the Ransomville Speedway this coming Friday night, July 7. UB Neurosurgery will be presenting the racing program that will also feature the Hy-Tech Concrete DIRTcar Sportsman, and the KiPo Motors Street Stocks. Parker Price-Miller won the All Stars race last season. Prior to 2022, the All-Star Circuit of Champions last made the pilgrimage to Ransomville back in the year 2000,...more
Zeb Wise Drives to $15,000 Payday

Zeb Wise Drives to $15,000 Payday...

7/8/2023
RANSOMVILLE, NY (July 7, 2023) Zeb Wise from Angola, Indiana won the Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars event at the Ransomville Speedway Friday night. It was his third win of the season and earned $15,000 for their efforts. In support action, Cody McPherson from St. Catharines, Ontario won the Hy-Tech Concrete DIRTcar Sportsman feature event. Josh Pangrazio from Oakfield, NY won the KiPo Motors Street Stock feature event. UB Neurosurgery, Krown...more
Westrock Iron Cup

Westrock Iron Cup

9/19/2023
WestRock Iron Cup, featuring all sanctions of Late Models combined. Experience the thrill of speed as they battle for the coveted Iron Cup!
Charlie Clark Memorial

Charlie Clark Memorial

9/19/2023
In memory of the legendary Charlie Clark, Park Jefferson presents the Charlie Clark Memorial race, with a hefty $5022 on the line for the winning Modified driver.
Practice 9/20 and National points

Practice 9/20 and National points...

9/20/2023
Park Jefferson will be hosting practice this wednesday at 6:30pm & a Thursday night special this week with increased Payouts! Practice will be Wednesday 6:30-10PM
Points Structure for Charlie Clark

Points Structure for Charlie Clark

10/19/2023
Finish Points 250 93 86 79 72 65 58 51 44 37 30 23 To determine your final Passing Points, take your final finish points and then add/subtract using the following format: Points earned per car passed + 5. Points lost for each lost position - 1.5. The heat winners will be lined up in front of passing points. They will draw for position using the traditional Tour Frisbee re-draw in front of the grandstand. Top 8 in passing points will line up after the heat...more
2024 Schedule

2024 Schedule

4/26/2024
Park Jefferson's racing schedule for 2024!
IMCA Late Models are back!

IMCA Late Models are back!

4/25/2024
Order of Events: Pit Meeting 6:45 Hobby's Sport Mod Late Models Stock Car Compacts Adults $15 Veterans/Seniors 65+ $12 Students 11-17 $12 Kids 5-10 $5 Kids 5 and Under Free Clubhouse free with general admission Pit Passes $30
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

4/26/2024
We're thrilled to announce exciting sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming 2024 race season. Whether you're a local business eager to reach a wide audience or an individual passionate about supporting our beloved race track, we have tailored packages to suit your needs. Our sponsorship packages come with an array of benefits, including prominent billboard placement at the race track and campground, exclusive VIP access to thrilling race events, and extensive social...more
2024 Season Starts On Schedule

2024 Season Starts On Schedule

5/1/2024
Delmar, DE - Saturday, April 27, even with the scattered rain didn't stop the drivers and fans from making the trip to Delaware International Speedway for the 2024 Season Opener. Six classes lined up down pit road with the goal of receiving the Big Check! The night started with Blue Hen Disposal 602 Sportsman division. After the redraw, Bryce Bashore from Bethel, PA ending up in front with the pole position to start the race. Bashore couldn't keep Joe Toth, who...more
Rent Park Jefferson!

Rent Park Jefferson!

5/6/2024
Park Jefferson has selected our facility for hosting events! Whether it's a corporate gathering, birthday celebration, or wedding reception, our venue offers the perfect space for any occasion. Featuring a spacious bar area and a roof garden, kids play area and jump pillow. Our venue provides a versatile backdrop for your event. Plus, we've got great news on pricing: Weekday events are available for just $450, while weekends and holidays are priced at $650. With...more
Jordan Watson Finishes On Top at D

Jordan Watson Finishes On Top at D...

5/28/2024
Delmar, DE Jordan Watson takes the checked flag in Millman’s Auto Modified; Greg Humlhanz gets his first win at DIS in Blue Hen Disposal 602 Sportsman and John Emory wins the Elliott Farms Crate “358 vs 604”. Full article credit to Area Auto Racing News. Next Speedway event scheduled for June 8, 2024. Gates open at 4 pm. Online tickets available. Photo credit to Area Auto Racing News.
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