UPDATE PAGE!
5-12-08
Images from last night's events at Gillette Thunder Speedway can be viewed under the "2008" link.
5-10-08
Mother Nature's wintery grip has again wiped out most of the racing scene this weekend...there may be a trip to Gillette Sunday night, but nothing definate yet. This week I've added to the "Stop The Presses" page the 1970 Black Hills Speedway articles that appeared courtesy of the Rapid City Journal. As for photos, the 2001 Jackson Speedway season are under the 2001 heading on the left panel of the home page.
5-3-08
The first (and HOPEFULLY last) big snow storm of the winter season has virtually shut down the entire traveling distance, so this weeks updates include some tweaking to the front page (had to do something to stave off the boredom) and photos from my first visit to Mandan, ND,'s Dacotah Speedway in 2001. Butch Knouse has added some more datum to his "Just the Facts" page.
4-28-08
Still out of breath from a hectic weekend-between moving, snowstorms and endless highway miles, I did manage to take in Gillette thunder Speedway's opener Sunday night. Those images can be found under the 2008 heading.
4-20-08
Butch Knouse unleashes "Just the Facts" on Huron's Valley Speedway this week. First photos of the 2008 season are under the (co-incidently enough) 2008 banner of Gillette Thunder Speedway's Test-n-tune/Car Show. Images captured by yours truly from Jamestown, ND, and Glyndon, MN, ovals can spotted under the "2001" heading. Next week I'll be in the Huron area for a family move.
4-12-08
Plans to trek to Miller for their test and tune event were cancelled by snow and rain, so I'm adding a buncha photos taken from treks in 2005 (that, for some reason, I thought I had included long before), including Miller's rebirth event in September of that year. Butch Knouse has forwarded stats from the Northwest Speedway, a track that operated (oddly enough), northwest of Huron in the 1960's. You just might recognize a name or two. The 2008 season is cranking up and with co-operation from the weather gods, I'll be in Gillette for their car show and test/tune event next weekend.
4-5-08
A couple tracks are added to the site this week-1998 Interstate Speedway in Jefferson (Eastern South Dakota Scene), 1997 Red Evil Speedway (Hartford, SD) and Buena Vista Raceway (Alta, IA). Hopefully, in a week or so, I'll be adding some pics of Hughes Racing's 2008 effort. We're not exactly sure where we'll be racing, with the future of Black Hills Speedway in silenced limbo.
3-29-08
Huset's Speedway gets the brunt of this week's updates-three seasons worth of photos under the Eastern South Dakota Scene link. To the I've Been Everywhere link, you'll find some tasty morsels from my first visit to the Arlington, MN, oval, featuring their regular program followed by a day of fun with the IMCA Oldtimer's club. Butch Knouse is offering up the goods on the Just Facts Page concerning the Soo Speedway in Sioux Falls. Enjoy!
3-23-08
I've added photos from the 2001 Brown County Speedway season-including the Wet Wissota Western 100.
3-15-08
I've added three more tracks worth of photos from my 1998 excursions-Alta and Algona in Iowa and Jackson Speedway in MN. Check out the Replica's page for a cool in scale version of a Ron Droog classic. Some tweaking to the Husets and Black Hills Speedway stats pages have been made also.
3-9-08
Regretably, South Dakota has lost another race track. Lake County Speedway, outside of Madison, in operation for some 40 years, will not re-open in 2008. This week's update features some photos I snapped on a 1999 jaunt to the infamous speedplant, which can be found under the Eastern SD Racing Scene section. Other photos from 1999 included this weekend are those from my first visit to probably the finest speedway to be found in Montana, Gallatin Speedway in Belgrade. Search the Montana round Up area for those efforts. Under the "I've Been Everywhere" heading, snapshots from what was becoming an annual trek to Jamestown can be found. Lastly, Butch Knouse pointed out that I hadn't finished with an update on the Madison stats, so that has also been corrected this week.
3-2-08
More photos from "I've Been Everywhere" destinations have been added and yet another round of "Just The Facts" to keep you entertained until next week!
2-24-08
Again, concentrating on the "I've Been Everywhere" portion, you'll find pics from my first sojourn to the Jamestown Speedway and as of yet my only appearance at the West Fargo, ND, facility in 1998. I'm also starting a new section called "Scaled Replica", which invites all model builders of any scale and material to submit your take on midwest machinery throughout the years. To kick off this new venture, a Jim Holland creation (dating back to the late 70's-early 80's) of the late great Jim Matthews can be found HERE. Also, the latest offering from that mad statistition himself, Butch Knouse, is served up on the "Just the Facts" portion.
2-17-08
This week I am launching a new segment called "I've been Everywhere, Man...", a place for photos I've taken on extended track treks to regions outside the borders. Also in the mix are a group of items culled from the Roger Alstine collection, who at one time had the legendary Bob Shryock as his pilot while still living in Iowa. The new page can be accessed via the home page under the heading "I've been...", well, you get the point. Or you can just click here to make the mission a bit easier.
2-10-08
A few updates this week...a nasty cold has diminished my abilities to get much of anything accomplished. That said, I am adding photos taken on a long weekend triip to the eastern side of the state in 1996-Park Jefferson and Huset's. I've added a few new members to the links family, and have regrettable removed a few. Jeff Hulings closed down his Mountain west forum, and the Napa/MDA site has closed.
2-3-08
Hard to believe, but this week marks the first birthday of this site...it's been a lot of work but the results have been mostly favorable. I've gotten some of the names wrong, which I am working at correcting, as well as adding as much "new" old items as I can. This week, I've added images from my track treks to various South Dakota points, including both of the Jefferson ovals and the Winner Speedway in 1995, and my first ever visit to the Hartford oval in 1996. As I've stated in the past, I'm always open to comments and more importantly, old material for everyone to enjoy.
1-27-08
New this week: Dakota State Fair Speedway (Huron, SD) 2001 season are under the appropriately named link, and under the Eastern South Dakota Racing Scene 1995 entries from both the Madison and Sioux Falls (er, make that Brandon) facilities have been added. That mad statistician we all know as Butch Knouse has been at it again, this time with an impressive listing of winners from the various touring series that have graced the state.
1-20-08
A few changes this week-like relocating the Huron 2000 photos under the "2000" heading where they should be! I have also re-vamped the early photos in the Eastern South Dakota Racing Scene folder for (hopefully) easier navigation. It took awhile, but I have completed the 2000 Aberdeen photos as well (and yes, they are rightfully located under the "2000" heading). Still seeking input for the Dale Wagner tribute page.
1-13-08
I've found a new program in which to present photos, which, in my humble opinion, makes navigation much easier. Starting with the only new photos on the page this time around, Huron 2000 (check out the vintage iron that had an event there early in the year), check out and let me know if you find the new design to your liking. Oh, I've also re-shaped the 1972, 1973 and 1974 Black Hills Speedway season under the Racin' Round Rapid banner.
1-8-08
Updates this week: a ton of photos from Black Hills Speedway (2002) and Gillette Thunder Speedway (2001-2002), completing all the photos I currently have from those tracks, from the early years to present. I've always initiated a memorial page, dubbed "In Memory and Memories" as a tribute to our fallen racers. Unfortunately, this collection continues to swell, with the recent additions of Buddy Jumping Elk, Robert Hamm and Dale Wagner. As time permits, this selection will grow. I am asking for some input in this area, dear readers. As I don't know these people directly, an anecdote or two from your association with them would be a welcome addition to their memory.
1-1-08
Happy New Year! Hard to believe that this site is almost a year old-and ready for the terrible two's. Some more facts await your approval under the "Just the Facts" heading, while photo hounds will find a plethora of images from both Aberdeen and Huron's 1999 season under the "Eastern South Dakota Scene" selection. A big thank you goes out to Jim Holland for the finest photograph existing of Mearl Tschetter that is proudly displayed on the home page. There are still 1000's of negatives to scan in the off season months from all over the region, so please be patient. I have received a ton of e-mails concerning old photos from the Husets/Sioux Falls area. If anyone would like to share memories from this region, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at the addy on the home page.
12-23-07
I have revamped the "Eastern South Dakota Scene" in order to put things into, well, order. New photos this week are the 2001 season of Black Hills Speedway (under the 2001 heading on the home page) and photos of some very cool cars from the 2002 IMCA Oldtimer's show in Arlington, MN (they are under the 2002 heading). The latest offering from Butch Knouse's stat book has the entire Madison, SD, win listing. With great sadness, we have lost another one of our brethren. Eric Monson, a Mod-4 racer from Harwood, ND, died of injuries from a rollover this past Friday. Hope everyone has a grateful Christmas holiday.
12-16-07
In an attempt to keep the site more organized, beginning with the year 2000 photos will be under the yearly designation on the home page. To kick off this new idea, you will find photos from Black Hills Speedway, Gillette's Thunder Speedway and my lone trip to Billings, MT that year. Also this week, a slug of updates on the "Just the Facts" page, thanks again to Butch Knouse. He's enticing me with a host of datum from several other speedplants, including several that have long since been shuttered. The saddest element of this update is marking the passing of Mearl Tschetter at age 54. Those in the know recognize him as the driving force behind the Napa/MDA Racing For A Cure series that enjoyed a healthy run these past few years. Godspeed, Mearl.
12-9-07
To honor one of the best in the business, I'm adding an entire page dedicated to the lens work of Jim Holland. Jim has unwillingly served as my mentor for the past 25 years-I think some of his talent is being to rub onto me finally. Also among the updates this time, photos from the 1999 Thunder Speedway can be found under the "Gillette" heading, and I've added Magic City Speedway (Billings, MT) photos from a 1999 visit under the "Montana Roundup section. Enjoy!
12-3-07
Pictures from the Gillette banquet have been included in this update (under "2007"). The Nikon Cool Scan V ED has been pushed to it's limits, allowing images from the 1998 season at the Huron, SD, oval and the 1999 BHS season to join the lineup. Until a proper Memorial Page is established, it is with heavy heart to announce two more legends have gone to that big oval in the sky. Childhood favorite Leo Ray passed away at age 83, and Larry Heinzerling at 73. Long may they race in peace.
11-24-07
Well, this week you'll find a new page to the Wyoldies section, which also houses the photos from my first trip to the Sheridan Speedway in 1998. Thanks to Becky at Miller speedway, I have more South Dakota oldies courtesy Gary Namanny under the "South Dakota Scene" link, which also includes all the photos taken at Brown County Speedway in 1998. Thunder Speedway now has photos from the 1997 and 1998 seasons as well. Whew!
11-12-07
Hopefully I can return to regular updates now that the 2007 racing season is 100% over (minus the Gillette banquet next weeked). This update includes photos from the 1998 Black Hills Speedways season, the 1997 Huron SD and Watertown SD visits and I added some new entries into the "Is It Art II" mix. I must apologize to the fine folks at Casino Speedway, as my lone visit of 1997 found me with a broken camera, reverting to call into use my $10 point and shoot Vivitar.
10-19-07
The negative scanner has been getting a workout lately...have added photos from the 1997 Brown County Speedway season. Click HERE to go to the Eastern South Dakota Scene.
10-11-07
Winter Nationals photos are now posted under the 2007 link.
10-1-07
Wissota Western 100 and Stampede photos are to be found under the 2007 link.
9-4-07
Labor day weekend photos from BHS and Gillette Thunder Speedway are now posted in the 2007 link. Also, Delwain Lehr, a mod man from Aberdeen, SD, has lent at least part of his collection for me to turn into digital enjoyment for those who wonder to the site. You'll have to wonder over to the Eastern South Dakota link to find the Lehr collection.
8-26-07
Thanks to Claire McKenney, I've redesigned the "Wyoldies" section, formerly found under the Gillette Thunder Speedway heading, now under it's own header on the home page. You'll find the entire 1974 Wyoming State Auto Racing Annual and a nifty program from Sheridan Speedway circa 1975. Having a weekend away from the area racing (thanks to rain, and other things around the house needing attention), I'm happy to announce the 1997 BHS photos have been added to the Racin' Round RC page.
8-22-07
Images from last Sunday evenings Black Hills Speedway show are housed under the 2007 heading.
8-18-07
Thanks to some of Mother Nature's most volitale works, I was able to spend some time in front of the computer to get all of last's images kicked into shape. By clicking here, you'll get to the 2007 page where I've housed images from my Chateau Speedway, Rice Lake Speedway and Husets excursions. Also, some more of my "art work" can be found under the Is It Art link.
8-15-07
This update is a precursor to a full fledge update once I sort through the photos taken on my recent sojourn to Chateau Speedway in Lansing, MN, Ricke Lake, WI and Husets. All I have had time for is to get the Northern Vintage Stockcar Racers page ready, which can be reached by clicking here.
8-7-07
"Topless" late models can be found in the 2007 heading, as the CLMA removed cover for the Rapid City and Gillette shows.
7-31-07
Sprint cars abound in this weeks update. ASCS photos from both Black Hills Speedway and Gillette Thunder Speedway can be found under the 2007 heading.
7-23-07
The Montana Napa/MDA Racing For A Cure tour ended up not being in the cards last weekend. Instead, settled for racing entertainment closer to home-Rapid on Friday, Gillette on Saturday. Those photo efforts are under the 2007 heading.
Also! Some truly awesome material from Doug Urban concerning the early years of racing in the Huron, SD, region, circa 1963 and beyond. Be sure to check out the rule sheets! All this and so much more under the Eastern Racing Scene link.
7-17-07
All I have for this week are photos taken at the Rumble in Aberdeen. They can be viewed by clicking here! Received some memorabilia from Delwain Lehr that will make an excellent addition to the site once I have time to get scanning!
7-9-07
Photos from the past weekends activities at Black Hills Speedway and Gillette Thunder Speedway are under the 2007 banner. Butch Knouse has struck again! The Casino Speedway 1950s-2006 status are under the "Just The Facts" header.
7-1-07
First update in quite a while-busy busy busy. This update includes photos from the WoO show in Rapid City, as well as the following Friday night. Also under the 2007 banner are photos from my North Dakota excursion.
And finally, I've added a plethora of photos courtesy of Butch Knouse-the "Just the Facts" guy. From 1975 to the early 1980's, Butch took more than just notes-a ton of pictures he has allowed me to share with the cyberworld. There's a ton of 'em-happy surfing. Look under the Eastern SD Racing Scene heading.
6-14-07
Have decided to list the updates on a new page, as they won't be happening on a regular basis. Today I'm adding some photos under the 2007 banner from my excursion to Aberdeen, Huron and Watertown SD this past weekend. I did get to meet with Doug Urban in Huron on Saturday, and he has a ton of goodies I'm at work on getting up onto the site. This will be a bonus for anyone that remembers (even faintly) the old Northwest and James Valley Speedways in Huron. The plans for this weekends travels will be Black Hills Speedway on Friday, then tootle over Gillette Saturday.
Mini Update 6-7-07
Black Hills Speedway 6-3 photos are now under the 2007 banner....
June 3-
A wet weekend allowed a bit of time to get some work done on older images. Under the Eastern SD Racing Scene, the Vol. III has a ton of new entries, thanks to Don Gordon, Troy Daly and Jim Holland. The 1961 yearbook was an unexpected treat from Don. Hope you enjoy these additions. Also, my 1996 Huron photos are included in that heading as well.
With Miller and Huron cancelled due to rain, I headed to Gillette Saturday night. Those images are under the 2007 heading.
Next week, the plan is to take in either the Miller or Aberdeen show on Friday, try for Huron again on Saturday and Watertown Sunday.