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There was a “buzz” in the air as fans poured into the bleachers at Bemidji Speedway Sunday night. The weather was perfect, the track was in excellent condition and the pits were full of drivers ready to battle. And to make it even more special, the drivers in the Wissota classes would be running for the right to race in the Amsoil “Race of Champions” later this summer. Because of the race of champions the scheduled make-up feature race in the Mod Fours from two weeks ago was moved back to next Sunday. The mini stockers were led onto the track b...
Monday’s second day of the Fourth of July special at Bemidji Speedway was much like Sunday’s, hot and muggy with a little bit of a breeze. The racing action was some of the best of the summer, however, with multiple lead changes in just about every race which kept the fans on the edge of their seats. The Midwest Modifieds rolled onto the track led by Sunday’s feature winner Skyler Smith. Smith took the lead into turn one but Adam Johnson grabbed control on the last lap and held off Smith for the win. The pure stock feature began with Cory...
Bemidji is known for its annual Jaycees Water Carnival which culminates with a fireworks display over Lake Bemidji on the night of the Fourth of July. But the fireworks came early at Bemidji Speedway on Sunday night with spins, crashes and a few tempers as hot weather, hot drivers and hot cars fueled the action. The first of two complete shows was held Sunday night. Street Stocks Scotty Messner and Doug VanMill both challenged dast-starting Dustin Puffe at various times, racing side by side with the leader. But Puffe held his line and picked...
It was Father’s Day on Sunday at Bemidji Speedway and for two dads in particular it couldn’t have been more special. Bill Smith watched as two of his sons Billy and Skyler won features on Sunday night in the Mini Stock and Midwest Modified classes. And Dean Larson had a unique viewpoint to watch his son Tyler win the Mod Four feature as Dean finished second in the race. The initial feature of the Father’s Day special was led on track by Nathan Higginbothem and Cody Fox. Tyler Larson charged up from his second row inside starting position to tak...
Working as a pit man for legendary Bemidji Speedway racer Junior Jones was all it took for Pure Stock driver Cory Peterson to get the itch to race himself. The 23-year-old driver from Red Lake has been racing for three years in the Bemidji Pure Stock class driving the No. 7 Monte Carlo. When Peterson isn’t racing he’s working on cars as a mechanic at Verdell’s Garage. “I’ve taken second place in the season points standings the past two seasons at Bemidji Speedway and have won numerous features,...
Dare officer Kimberly Wood and patrol officer Robert McClain joined all the drivers on the front straight during intermission of DARE “Say No To Drugs” night at Bemidji Speedway Sunday night. The officers and drivers met with the kids and fans signing autographs and handing out photos. Great track conditions, a great field of cars and smiling faces could be seen around the quarter-mile oval and grandstand as a slight sprinkle disapated and sunny skies prevailed. The Midwest Modifieds were first on track for their feature with Brandon Bahr on...
