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(RACE RECAP) September 30, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
September 30, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Race fans were greeted with unseasonably warm temperatures for the final Eve of Destruction and Championship night at Elko Speedway. Jacob Goede #72 from Carver (MN) won his 10th consecutive Elko Speedway premier division Championship. Goede started the evening by winning NASCAR sanctioned Late Model qualifying, but just barely, his closest rival #19 Jake Ryan finished the qualifying session just 0.016 seconds slower than Goede, […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) September 16, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
Race Recap September 16, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The Minnesota Professional Towing Association sponsored an Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Model division raced two 25 lap feature events, both of them were raced without a caution period. The first race was won by #52 Chad Walen from Prior Lake (MN), he led every lap but the win was anything but easy, he raced […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) September 2, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
Race Story September 2, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer but it’s not the end of the race season at Elko Speedway, the stretch run to the Championship has now begun. On Saturday night the NASCAR sanctioned Late Models raced two 25 lap feature events at ELKO. The first one had 9-time Champion #72 Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) winning in dramatic fashion with […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) August 19, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
Race Story August 19, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The annual Tribute night and Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway was held on Saturday sponsored by Schmitty and Sons Bus Company. The first race in the NASCAR sanctioned Late Models had #72 Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) winning, he started on the pole position and led every lap of the 25, it was a cautionlesys race. Goede won by 1.007 seconds, it […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) August 5, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
ELKO Race Story August 5, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Elko Speedway hosted another huge night of motorsports action for Eve of Destruction Saturday August 5th. Jake Ryan #19 from Elko (MN) won the first of two 25 lap feature events in the NASCAR sanctioned Late Model division. Ryan started the race in the second row behind 9-time Champion #72 Jacob Goede who took the lead from the start, Ryan was able […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 22, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
WALEN AND VARNER SCORE LATE MODEL WINS AT ELKO SPEEDWAY By Dean Reller ELKO-NEW MARKET, MN (JULY 22, 2023) – Chad Walen and Ryan Varner each scored Late Model Feature Wins in NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Weekly Series action at Elko Speedway. In Feature one, Billy Mohn led the field to the green, but it was Walen who moved by and took the lead. Jerry Ziemiecki spun in turn 2 to bring out the race’s […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 8, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
Race Recap July 8, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy This year with the Holiday taking place mid-week, Two Independence Day celebrations were held on Saturday nights at Elko Speedway. Both events had huge crowds for Eve of Destruction and fireworks both in the sky and on the track. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Models raced two 25 lap features, the first one was won by #52 Chad Walen from Prior Lake (MN). Walen […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 1, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
Race Recap July 1, 2023- Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Another big crowd was on hand July 1st at Elko Speedway as they celebrated the first of two Independence weekend Eve of Destruction events at the track. Twenty one of the best NASCAR sanctioned Late Models in the Nation raced two 25 lap feature events at ELKO. The first feature was won by 9-time ELKO Champion Jacob Goede from Carver (MN). Goede was fast-timer […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) June 24, 2023 ARCA Menards Series
Race Recap June 24, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Soaking Rains delayed activities at Elko Speedway but did not dampen the enthusiasm for the Menards 250 ARCA Menards series event presented by Starkey Hearing on Saturday night. Rain canceled traditional General Tire pole qualifying, so the 19 car ARCA field was set by practice speeds putting the 16 year old Eden Prairie Minnesota driver #18 William Sawalich driving for Joe Gibbs racing […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) June 17, 2023 Eve Of Destruction
June 17, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy A huge crowd attended a fathers day weekend Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway on Saturday night sponsored by Interim HealthCare Staffing. 9-time ELKO premier division Champion #72 Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won the first of two 25 lap main events in the NASCAR sanctioned Late Model division. Goede took the lead off the start and led every lap of this cautionless race, it […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) May 27, 2023 Opening Night
May 27, 2023 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The 58th opening night of racing was held in front of a packed crowd of race fans Saturday night May 27th during Eve of Destruction at ELKO. An impressive field of 23 NASCAR sanctioned Late Models raced two 25 lap feature events. The first race had #6 Owin Giles take an early big lead. The yellow flag flew with five laps remaining, #8 Billy Mohn […]
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(RACE RECAP) September 17th, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
September 17, 2022- Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The 2022 race season is ramping down but the action on the track is only increasing during the penultimate Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Models raced two 25 lap features on Saturday night. The first race was won by former ELKO two-time Thunder Car Champion #37 Bryce Blohm from Prior Lake (MN), Blohm took the lead on the opening lap and […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) September 10th, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
September 10, 2022 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The Elko Speedway recognized Hero’s including local FireFighters, Law Enforcement and military, celebrated current racers with a Sportsmanship award and memorialized local legends with special races on Saturday night. Two NASCAR sanctioned Late Model features were raced on Saturday night including a 40 lap event in memory of a former ELKO 2-time Champion who died in 1994, Dwain Behrens. The race was won by Jacob […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) September 3rd, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
September 3, 2022 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Another huge crowd was in attendance for a Labor Day weekend Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Models raced two 25 lap feature events on Saturday night. The first race was won by former Thunder Car Champion #32 Jeremy Wolff from Chaska (MN), he started third row outside, worked his way up to the front and took the lead on lap […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) August 20th, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
August 20, 2022 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Kids showed up in force for the annual School Pride night at Elko Speedway on Saturday night and enjoyed a full night of entertainment during Eve of Destruction. Just before the opening ceremonies Schmitty and Sons Transportation gave well over 20 busloads of kids a ride around the 3/8th mile high banks at ELKO. During intermission Elko Speedway drivers and their sponsors gave away dozens […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) August 13th, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
August 13, 2022- Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Fans at Elko Speedway have been blessed with good weather so far in 2022, the clouds rolled in and temperatures were mild Saturday night but the action on the track was hot for Eve of Destruction. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Model division raced two 25 lap feature events, the first race was won by #8 Billy Mohn from New Market (MN). Mohn started the race in […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 30th, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
July 30, 2022 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy July went out with a bang with an action packed Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Model division sponsored by The Car Lot of New Prague (MN) had two 25 lap feature events on Saturday night. The first Late Model feature was won by #6 Owin Giles of New Market (MN), Giles started the race in the 3rd row and worked […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 16th, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
July 16, 2022 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The summer is heating up and so is the racing at Elko Speedway during Eve of Destruction. After a long layoff from racing at ELKO, former Big 8 division Champion #19 Jake Ryan from Elko (MN) is now back in the groove in 2022, he won his second NASCAR sanctioned Late Model feature event sponsored by the Car Lot of New Prague (MN) on Saturday […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 2nd, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
By Jason D Searcy July 2, 2022- Elko, MN Elko Speedway fans packed the stands during the Independence Day Holiday weekend at Elko Speedway for Eve of Destruction. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Model division sponsored by The Car Lot of New Prague (MN) raced two exciting 25 lap feature events. The first race had Steve Anderson Jr #50 from Lakeville (MN) winning his first career feature event at Elko Speedway. Anderson is the son of […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) June 25th, 2022 ARCA Race Night
June 25, 2022- Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The annual NASCAR ARCA Menards series race has become a great tradition, a time for the true race fans to spend a full day at the track enjoying practice, qualifying and some of the best NASCAR racing to be found in all the Nation all here on the 3/8th mile Elko Speedway, the smallest track on the historic ARCA circuit. Elko is the shortest track in […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) June 18th, 2022 Eve Of Destruction
June 18th, 2022 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy June 18, 2022 – Elko, MN A large and enthusiastic crowd was in attendance for a fathers day weekend Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway. Jake Ryan #19 from Elko (MN) won the first of two 25 lap main events in the NASCAR sanctioned Late Model division sponsored by The Car Lot in New Prague (MN). Jake Ryan, son of ELKO Hall of Fame driver […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) May 28th, 2022 Season Opener
May 28, 2022 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The Memorial day weekend Eve of Destruction marked the 57th season opener at Elko Speedway with a huge crowd and nearly perfect weather. NASCAR weekly racing coordinator Emma House was in attendance and the opening ceremonies were highlighted by the Apple Valley VFW Color Guard. The NASCAR Late Models presented by the Car Lot of New Prague (MN) had 21 cars and had two 25 […]
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(RACE RECAP) September 25th, 2021 Season Finale
September 25, 2021 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The Season Championship and Tribute night wrapped up the 2021 race season in front of a full crowd during Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Model division sponsored by The Car Lot of New Prague (MN) had two 25 lap feature events as part of the Annual Dwain Behrens memorial race, Behrens was a 2 time ELKO Champion […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) September 18th, 2021 Eve Of Destruction
September 18 – 2021, Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy At Elko Speedway the 2021 Race season is winding down and the drama is increasing as drivers fight for every position on the track because the point standings will be frozen in history and the ELKO Champions will be crowned next week. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Models sponsored by The Car Lot in New Prague (MN) raced two 25 lap features on Saturday night, the […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) September 11th, 2021 Eve Of Destruction
September 11, 2021 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Twenty years after the 911 tragedy Elko Speedway honored Heroism and celebrated Patriotism and Freedom with Music, Flags and Fireworks during the Eve of Destruction event on September 11th. The NASCAR Sanctioned Late Model division sponsored by The Car Lot of New Prague had two 25 lap feature events. Twenty of the top Late Model racers in the Nation took the green flag and #21 […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) September 4th, 2021 Eve Of Destruction
September 4, 2021 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Saturday was Back to School night Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway many prizes including backpacks filled with school supplies and bikes were given away to kids courtesy of the ELKO drivers themselves, children were also given bus rides around the track before the races began. We were also honored to be joined in person by NASCAR executive Brett Tisdale. The NASCAR sanctioned Late Model […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) August 21st, 2021 Eve Of Destruction
August 21, 2021 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy An action packed Eve of Destruction highlighted by a legendary Monster Truck driver, an American Ninja Warrior Champion and 130 consecutive laps of green flag racing took place at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. The Late Model division at ELKO sponsored by The Car Lot in New Prague had an all-star field of 24 competitors including two of the top 4 drivers in National Advance […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) August 14th, 2021 Race Night
August 14, 2021 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy It was a NASCAR sanctioned race night at Elko Speedway on Saturday night with double features in all five divisions. Twenty-three cars started the first 25 lap Late Model feature sponsored by The Car Lot of New Prague, #19 Michael Haggar from Hanover (MN) took the lead from the green flag, he held the top spot the entire race but the race night was anything […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) August 7th, 2021 Eve Of Destruction
August 7, 2021 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Cloudy skies and much needed rain was in the forecast but that did not deter a large number of fans who attended Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway Saturday night. The NASCAR Late Models sponsored by the Car Lot of New Prague raced two 25 lap feature events at Elko Speedway. Twenty of the top cars in the Northland started the first Late Model feature […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 31st, 2021 Race Night
July 31, 2021 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy A full night of NASCAR sanctioned racing at Elko Speedway took place Saturday July 31st under a hazy sky due to the Canadian wildfires. In the first of two 25 lap NASCAR Late Model feature events sponsored by The Car Lot of New Prague (MN), Michael Beamish #40 from Eagan (MN) grabbed the early lead and never looked back. Beamish outran the field of 18 […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 24th, 2021 Race Night
July 24, 2021 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Saturday was a night for the true race fan as 11 feature events took place at the 3/8th mile asphalt oval at Elko Speedway, Minnesota’s only NASCAR sanctioned track. The first 25 lap feature in the NASCAR Late Models sponsored by The Car Lot in New Prague saw 21 cars take the green flag. The #50 of Steve Anderson Jr and #3 of Chris Marek […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 17th, 2021 Eve Of Destruction
By Jason D Searcy July 17th, 2021 – Elko, MN The race season is now in full swing with an Eve of Destruction event in front of another full crowd on Saturday night July 17th at Elko Speedway. The first 25 lap NASCAR Late Model division feature sponsored by the Car Lot of New Prague had #32 Jeremy Wolff take the early lead until #17 Jon Lemke from Savage (MN) caught Wolff and motored past […]
Read More...(RACE RECAP) July 3rd, 2021 Eve Of Destruction
By Jason D Searcy July 3, 2021 – Elko, MN A full house of race fans were in attendance to celebrate the Independence day holiday with an Eve of Destruction event on Saturday July 3rd at Elko Speedway. In the first of the twin 25 lap NASCAR Late Model features sponsored by The Car Lot of New Prague, pole sitter #21 Adam Bendzick took the early lead until a caution caused the full 24 car […]
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2019 News
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2018 News
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Read More...September 27, 2018: Taylor Goldman Highlight
By Jason D Searcy September 27, 2018 – Elko, MN This Saturday night #8 Taylor Goldman from Minnetonka (MN) is set to become the first-ever female point champion in the 53-year history of Elko Speedway. Taylor, better known at ELKO! as “Rollergirl” is the current point leader in the Pepsi Powerstock division, she has a 93 point lead over #08 Michael Stoer from Prior Lake (MN) in the standings going into the final race night […]
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Read More...2016 Season Finale Preview
By Jason D Searcy September 29, 2016 – Elko, MN The final night of racing at Elko Speedway in 2016 is Saturday (10/1) for MN Lottery Eve of Destruction sponsored by Leo’s South. The night will be full of destruction with Doug Rose and the Green Mamba making another car melting appearance at ELKO, also the much anticipated Trailer Race will thrill the crowd. Figure 8 bus racing, Spectator Drags, the Burnout Contest, the Drifters […]
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Read More...Thunder Car and Power Stock Championship Preview
By Jason D Searcy The Thunderstruck93 is Saturday September 24th at Elko Speedway. The Finale of the long day of racing is the 125 Lap ARCA Midwest tour race and the exciting 58 lap Big 8 Late Model series race. Elko race fans are also eagerly awaiting two other races being held on that same night. It’s Championship night in the Genz-Ryan Thunder Cars and the Pepsi Power Stocks. The Genz-Ryan Thunder Car title is […]
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By Jason D Searcy September 16, 2016 – Elko, MN The Hiway Federal Credit union Big 8 Championship will be decided on Saturday night at Elko Speedway. The racing is sure to be intense with three different drivers in the spotlight not only locally but also on a National stage. The point leader is Dylan Moore #54 from Northfield (MN) who is looking for his first ever Big 8 Championship but he is accustomed to […]
Read More...Super Late Model Championship Preview
By Jason D Searcy September 14th, 2016 The first of three Season Championship nights is coming up on Saturday September 17th as the MN Corn Growers Super Late Models and the Hiway Federal Credit Union Big 8 divisions will both crown a Champion at Elko Speedway. The premier Super Late Model division comes down to two heavyweight contenders with similar resumes. Jacob Goede #72 from Carver (MN) is the two time defending Champion at Elko […]
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Read More...An Evening for the Destruction of Buses
By Carson Gramm September 7, 2016 The Eve of Destruction™ presented by Minnesota Lottery is always a spectacle at Elko Speedway. The fiery and fast paced destruction of cars and busses will bring the whole family jumping to their feet. The event on August 27 was no exception to this as fans witnessed a fire breathing car eating dinosaur, head on collisions, and tipping busses on a beautiful Saturday night at Elko Speedway. The destruction […]
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By Carson Gramm August 26, 2016 The premier division of Elko Speedway, the Minnesota Corn Growers Super Late Models, have proven themselves as the most talented in the Midwest. With local drivers that have swapped positions multiple times throughout the season, and visiting drivers from around the Midwest, fans at Elko Speedway can expect to witness the hardest racing of the season. Joey Miller and Dan Fredrickson call Elko Speedway home, but have reputations all […]
Read More...It’s a Tie
The Elko Pepsi Power Stocks are proving why they are fan favorites through close racing every week. The Pepsi Power Stock drivers from around Minnesota battle it out each week for that top spot and a trip to victory lane. Fans have watched 17 races and witnessed eight different drivers go to victory lane. The fantastic side by side racing is cause for excitement when the Pepsi Power Stock take to the speedway on Saturday […]
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At Elko Speedway, we have a variety of summer jobs waiting for you! Here at Elko we also provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to work in, even if you don’t have any experience we will teach you. Apply today and join our team! We are currently seeking fun, friendly, and awesome individuals who have a strong work ethic and would love to be a part of the ELKO! family team. We have jobs available […]
Read More...Official Release: 2016 Rules
We’re pleased to announce the Official Release of our 2016 Rules. We have appreciated and listened to your invaluable input at drivers meetings for rules changes and clarification. You can follow the links below to the 2016 Rules. 2016 Elko Speedway Rules We look forward to a spectacular 2016 season at the Premiere Race Track in the U.S. for racing and entertainment and your HOME TRACK! ELKO Speedway.
Read More...Elko Hires Jason Schneider as Race Director
February 18, 2016 – Elko, MN Elko Speedway is pleased to introduce Jason Schneider as our new race director at Elko. “Jason is well respected in the pits,” said Tim Olson director of race day operations at Elko “he is all about fairness and consistency with a black and white interpretation of the rules, that is what we are looking for.” “I was going to take a year off racing, but I wanted to stay […]
Read More...Elko Hires Tim Olson for Race Day Operations
January 21, 2016 – Elko, MN We are pleased to announce that Tim Olson has been hired to oversee race day operations at Elko Speedway. Tim Olson has had a long and successful career in racing both behind the wheel and in management. His racing history began right here at the “Little Elko” 1/4 Midget track in 1970 where he raced as a child. Here is a photo printed in the Star-Tribune (Tim is 4th […]
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Elko’s 2015 Champions Banquet
October 17, 2015 – Elko, MN The 50th season of racing at Elko Speedway was celebrated at the 2015 Champions Banquet presented by HIWAY Federal Credit Union on Saturday night October 17th. The 7 point Champions were recognized: Jacob Goede – MN Corn Growers Super Late Models Chris Marek – HIWay Federal Credit Union BIG 8 division Brent Kane – Genz-Ryan Thunder Cars Grant Brown – Pepsi Power Stocks Derek Lemke – Great North Legends […]
Read More...Elko 50 Years of Racing
By Jason D Searcy October 3, 2015 – Elko, MN The 50th season of racing ended with a bang at Elko Speedway on Saturday night with a Rock n Roll fireworks show after the final Eve of Destruction event presented by Leo’s South. It was a night where the Hornets, Bandos and Great North Legends divisions get to shine and take center stage. Tim Brockhouse from Webster (MN) beat out 20 other drivers to win […]
Read More...2015 Champions Banquet
Read More...7th Annual Thunderstruck 93
By Jason D Searcy September 26, 2015 – Elko, MN With one of the most improbable moves ever seen at Elko Speedway Ty Majeski from Seymore (WI) passed both Dan Fredrickson and Jacob Goede in the last three laps to win the 7th annual Thunderstruck93 ARCA Midwest tour race presented by NAPA Auto Parts. Dan Fredrickson won fast time in qualifying with a lap of 13.595 seconds, Fredrickson is a four time winner of this […]
Read More...Thunderstruck 93 Points Battle
By Jason D Searcy September 25, 2015 – Elko, MN The ARCA Midwest tour headlines the #Thunderstruck93 presented by NAPA auto parts at Elko Speedway but the action does not stop there. Two Elko Speedway track Championships will be earned on Saturday night September 26th. The battle in the Genz-Ryan Thunder Car division is very close coming into their final race of the season. Three time Champion Brent Kane from Lonsdale (MN) has had a […]
Read More...Thunderstruck 93 – 2015 Preview
By Jason D Searcy September 23, 2015 – Elko, MN The seventh annual #Thunderstruck93 presented by NAPA event is bringing out an incredible list of short track racing stars to compete for the coveted guitar trophy in the 125 lap ARCA Midwest Tour race at Elko Speedway (MN) on Saturday September 26th. Topping the 31 car entry list is Four time winner of this event Danny Fredrickson from Lakeville (MN), he won a track Championship […]
Read More...Sept. 19th, 2015 Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy September 19, 2015 – Elko, MN Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) capped off an incredible NASCAR Whelen All American season with his 10th feature win and second consecutive Championship in the MN Corn Growers Super Late Models at Elko Speedway. 2003 Champion Danny Fredrickson led most of the 40 lap main event until getting challenged for the top spot by Matt Goede with 15 laps remaining, after hard racing for ten […]
Read More...Sept. 12th, 2015 Eve of Destruction
By Jason D Searcy September 12, 2015 – Elko, MN Wings Financial Credit Union presented an Eve of Destruction with racing in the NASCAR Whelen All American series at Elko Speedway. Billy Mohn from Lakeville (MN) won his second MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature of the year in race number one. He took the lead early in the 30 lap event and extended it to a full straight-away lead by mid-race when Derek […]
Read More...Sept. 5th, 2015 Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy September 5, 2015 – Elko MN A state-wide heat advisory greeted fans and racers at Elko Speedway over Labor Day weekend and the racing on the track proved to be just as hot as the temperature outside. Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) endured quite the battle to win his 9th MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature of 2015. Billy Mohn was looking for two wins in a row as he […]
Read More...August 29th, 2015 Eve of Destruction
By Jason D Searcy August 29, 2015 – Elko, MN Billy Mohn from Elko (MN) won his first MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature since 2010 during Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway. Mohn started the 30 lap NASCAR Whelen All American series race in the second row and capitalized early when the front row of Jason Schneider and Michael Ostdiek had contact and dropped out. Mohn then had an intense battle with Bryan […]
Read More...Champions Banquet 2015
Read More...August 15th, 2015 Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy August 15, 2015 – Elko, MN It was a night to celebrate both youth and history at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. The 22nd Annual Dwain Behrens memorial MN Corn Growers Super Late Model event was raced on Hiway Federal Credit Union “Kids Night” at the races. Nine time Elko Speedway champion Donny Reuvers from Dundas (MN) took home the traditional clock trophy going to the winner of this annual event. […]
Read More...Elko regrets Larry the Cable Guy Impersonator
Elko Speedway regrets its actions and apologizes to anyone who thought that our track announcer Pete Hackett was the real Larry the Cable Guy. We did not intend for this misconception and want our audience to know that what you saw at Elko Speedway was an impersonator. We respect the work of Larry the Cable Guy and would like to clarify that he is in fact, better looking than Pete Hackett. To follow the work […]
Read More...August 8th, 2015 Eve of Destruction
By Jason D Searcy August 8, 2015 – Elko, MN A full crowd was treated to some incredible action at Elko Speedway for the Minnesota Professional Towing Association Eve of Destruction presented by Pepsi. Matt Goede from New Germany (MN) started 8th in the 20 car field of MN Corn Growers Super Late Models in feature number one, he drove his way to the front by half way through the 30 lap race and stayed […]
Read More...August 1st, 2015 – 50 Years of Racing Celebration
By Jason D Searcy August 1, 2015 – Elko, MN It was a night to celebrate 50 continuous years of racing at Elko Speedway, the fans were encouraged to remember the racers of the past, but they couldn’t help but to appreciate the racing taking place right now. Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won his 8th feature event in the MN Corn Growers Super Late Model division, Goede has now won over half of the […]
Read More...July 25th, 2015 Eve of Destruction Recap
By Jason D Searcy July 25, 2015 – Elko, MN A packed house was entertained by numerous close finishes on a steamy-hot night for Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway presented by the MN Lottery and the New Prague Auto Group. The first MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature went to Matt Goede from New Germany (MN) by the slightest of margins. Matt won this 30 lap race by only .033 seconds over Paul […]
Read More...July 18th, 2015 NASCAR with Hairball
By Jason D Searcy July 18, 2015 – Elko, MN At the age of 43 Darrin Giles from New Market (MN) won his first ever MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature event at Elko Speedway, and he held off Jacob Goede to do it. Giles and fellow veteran racer Jason Schneider had a great side by side battle for much of the 40 lap main event in the NASCAR Whelen All American series, “Jason […]
Read More...July 11, 2015 Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy Elko, MN – July 11, 2015 Jacob Goede from New Germany (MN) is on an incredible roll at Elko Speedway, winning for the 7th time in just 10 races so far this year in the MN Corn Growers Super Late Model division. Former Raceway Park Champion Chad Walen took the early lead in the 40 lap race, he then fought side by side with former TUNDRA Champion Nick Panitzke for the […]
Read More...July 4th, 2015 Eve Of Destruction
July 4th, 2015 – Elko, MN Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) continued his drive for another MN Corn Growers Super Late Model Championship at Elko Speedway during the Independence Day Eve of Destruction Double feature night. Goede won his 6th feature in 9 races in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series racing at Elko Speedway. Derek Lemke lead most of the 30 lap main event but Goede made his move and passed for the lead […]
Read More...June 27th, 2015 Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy June 27, 2015 – Elko, MN Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) continued his incredible string of great finishes in the NASCAR Whelen All American series MN Corn Growers Super Late Model division at Elko Speedway with his fifth win in seven opportunities so far in 2015. Goede started 7th in a field of 20, Derek Lemke lead the first half of the 40 lap feature before Billy Moen took over the […]
Read More...Scott Kingery Memorial Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy June 20, 2015 – Elko, MN Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won his fourth MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature of 2015 at Elko Speedway. Goede started up front and never looked back, he bested the 23 car field for the entire 40 laps in the NASCAR Whelen All American series, he finished just in front of 9 time Champion Donny Reuvers by 1.127 seconds at the line. Jacobs’ younger […]
Read More...June 13th, 2015 Eve Of Destruction Recap
By Jason D Searcy June 13, 2015 – Elko, MN It was a very explosive Saturday night Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway with great racing in the NASCAR Whelen All American series and lots of destruction after the racing was complete. Chris Marek from Lakeville (MN) continued his great 2015 season with another win in the Hiway Federal Credit Union BIG 8 Late Model division, Marek has taken home the trophy in 5 of […]
Read More...Tasseldega Nights Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy June 6, 2015 – Elko, MN The rain held off just long enough for the packed house to enjoy the entire NASCAR Whelen All American series race program on MN Corn Growers Tasseldega nights at Elko Speedway. Nine time Champion Donny Reuvers from Dundas (MN) won the 40 lap MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature event. He fought off challenges from defending Champion Jacob Goede who was pressuring him from […]
Read More...At The Drive-In 2015
Read More...May 30th, 2015 Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy May 30, 2015 – Elko, MN Elko Speedway defending Champion Jacob Goede is continuing his winning ways in 2015. The Minnesota Corn Growers Super Late Model NASCAR Whelen All American series 40 lap feature was won by Jacob Goede of Carver (MN), he outpaced his brother Matt Goede by .791 seconds at the finish line. Nick Murgic was third followed by Donny Reuvers fourth and Nick Panitzke fifth in the 21 […]
Read More...May 23rd, 2015 Eve of Destruction
May 23, 2015 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy It was a night full of racing and wrecking at Elko Speedway for the first Eve of Destruction of 2015 presented by KQRS.MN Corn Growers Super Late Model Defending Champion Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won the first of two thirty lap feature events in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series. Goede finished ahead of Joel Theisen by .962 seconds for the win. Nick Panitzke […]
Read More...May 16th, 2015 Racing Recap
By Jason D Searcy Elko, MN – May 16, 2015 An unfortunate downpour caused the NASCAR Whelen All American series racing to be rained out at Elko Speedway. The only feature event completed was in the Hornets division. Ashley Bell from Lester Prairie (MN) has had an incredible start to her 2015 season, Bell won her first ever Elko Speedway race last weekend and she went two for two this weekend. Bell started on the […]
Read More...Hornets Figure 8’s this Weekend!
By Jason D Searcy This year is the 50th anniversary of racing at Elko Speedway. We will be celebrating the events of the past much of the year, but the thing that is causing a lot of buzz to start the 2015 season is something new. The Figure 8 cars are returning to the track, well it’s more like a rebirth of the division… from the older full bodied heavy V-8 cars to the newer, […]
Read More...2015 Season Opener Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy May 9, 2015 – Elko, MN The first night of the 50th season of racing at Elko Speedway saw the pits overflowing as 129 cars raced in seven divisions on Season Opener Night presented by Leo’s South. 2014 Minnesota Corn Growers Super Late Model Champion Jacob Goede continued his hot streak at Elko Speedway. Former Champion Mark Lamoreaux set the early pace in the 40 lap main event. Jacob […]
Read More...Elko Enters A New Era In 2015
The 2015 season marks fifty years in business for Elko Speedway and we aren’t stopping here! We have much more in store for the future and look forward to continuing to make Elko the place for families, young and old to enjoy for many years to come. Racing in the 2014 season at Elko was nothing short of action packed for race fans, crews and drivers. Drivers from all over the Midwest competed in our […]
Read More...2015 Test & Tune Recap
May 4th, 2015 By Jason D Searcy Saturday night May 9th will be opening night of the 50th race season at Elko Speedway. The pit area was filled with vehicles and optimistic drivers on Practice Day May 2nd with 94 different cars taking to the track in preparation for the 2015 Season Opener. 2014 Super Late Model Champion Jacob Goede was practicing right along side of his brother Matt Goede. Jacob will […]
Read More...Summer Jobs 2015
Summer Jobs At Elko Speedway, we have a variety of summer jobs waiting for you! With starting wages at $11/hour, we boast higher wages than most local part-time work. Here at Elko we also provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to work in, even if you don’t have any experience we will teach you. Apply today and join our team! We are currently hiring fry cooks and concession cashiers over 18 years old. We are […]
Read More...Introducing Hornets Figure 8 Racing
The 2015 season will bring a few changes to the class “Ministocks.” The former “Mini-stocks” will now be titled “Hornets” and Elko will be adding Figure 8 events on some or most of the Eve of Destruction nights to this class. Drivers, check out the rules below. Fans, get ready for an exciting show! Hornets Figure 8 Racing Rules: – Drivers will draw for spots. -The small inside track will be used. -Minimum of 8 […]
Read More...2014 News
2014 Champions Banquet
October 18, 2014 – Elko, MN The 2014 race season was celebrated during the Champions Banquet at Elko Speedway on Saturday night October 18th. The evening began with the 2013 Champions being presented with their individual banners that have been on display for the past year in Champions event center. The UNOH Youth Achievement Award was then presented to 14 yr old driver Grant Brown. Grant finished second in the Pepsi Power Stock division Championship […]
Read More...Sept. 27th 2014 Eve Of Destruction/Championships
By Jason D Searcy September 27, 2014 – Elko, MN The final three Champions of 2014 were crowned in front of a full house on a beautiful September night during Eve of Destruction at Elko Speedway. Michael Ostdiek from Lakeville (MN) won the Great North Legends feature event after a furious battle with Tim Brockhouse. Benny Van Cleve held the early lead until Ostdiek, the 2013 Elko Speedway driver of the year, took over on […]
Read More...Sept. 20th, 2014 Thunderstruck 93
By Jason D Searcy September 20, 2014 – Elko, MN Dan Fredrickson from Lakeville (MN) was the class of the field on a stormy night in the ARCA Midwest tour Thunderstruck 93 event presented by NAPA Auto Parts at Elko Speedway. The 6th annual Thunderstruck 93 event is in memory of Elko Speedway Hall of Fame member Dan Ryan who died of ALS. To Dan Fredrickson this race has special meaning “my buddy Dan died […]
Read More...Sept. 13th, 2014 Championship Night Recap
September 13, 2014 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won his first Championship and Bryan Syer-Keske from Lakeville (MN) won his first MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature of the year on Championship night at Elko Speedway. Jason Schneider lead the majority of the 40 lap race but with 13 laps remaining Bryan Syer-Keske took the lead and then held off Steve Anderson by .156 seconds for the […]
Read More...Sept. 6th, 2014 Eve Of Destruction Recap
September 6, 2014 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won his 7th feature of the season during Thermo King Eve of Destruction night at Elko Speedway. Goede has won four of the last six feature events in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series MN Corn Growers Super Late Model division. Goede lead the race from the green flag to the checkered but former Champion Dan Fredrickson was right on […]
Read More...August 30th, 2014 Race Recap
By Jason D Searcy August 30, 2014 – Elko, MN Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won his 6th feature event in the NASCAR Whelen All American series MN Corn Growers Super Late Model division at Elko Speedway. Goede started third row outside and worked his way to the top spot by lap 16 of the 40 lap main event “I used the bottom, everyone can skate around in the second groove but we worked on […]
Read More...August, 23rd 2014 Eve of Destruction Recap
By Jason D Searcy August 23, 2014 – Elko, MN Steve Anderson from Lakeville (MN) won his third NASCAR Whelen All American feature event of the year at Elko Speedway during the Eve of Destruction presented by the MN Professional Towing Association on Saturday night. Anderson grabbed the top spot and lead from the green flag to checkered flag in the first of two main events in the MN Corn Growers Super Late Model division. […]
Read More...August 16th, 2014 Dwain Behrens Memorial Race Recap
August 16, 2014 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won the Dwain Behrens memorial race presented by Anchor Bank in the NASCAR Whelen All American series MN Corn Growers Super Late Models at Elko Speedway. Behrens was a two time Elko Speedway Late Model Champion who died in a snowmobile accident 21 years ago at the age of 31. Goede was presented a memorial clock trophy by Dwains sisters […]
Read More...Local race fans react to Stewart incident
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Read More...August 9th, 2014 Kid’s Night Race Recap
Elko, MN – August 9, 2014 By Jason D Searcy Matt Goede from New Germany (MN) won his second consecutive NASCAR Whelen Minnesota Corn Growers Super Late Model feature at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. Derek Lemke lead the early portion of this 40 lap event but Goede took the lead on lap 13 after the two cars battled for position. “I finally got a little opening under Derek when he got loose and we […]
Read More...August 2nd, 2014 Eve of Destruction
August 2, 2014 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The Goede brothers each won a MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature on Eve of Destruction night at Elko Speedway. The older brother Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) started seventh on the grid and worked his way to the front. He won the first 30 lap feature event by .823 seconds holding off Darrin Giles for his third win of the season. Younger brother […]
Read More...July 26th, 2014: NASCAR with HAIRBALL
Elko, MN – July 26, 2014 By Jason D Searcy Joey Miller from Lakeville (MN) won the NASCAR Whelen All American Series MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature event, he held off the quickly approaching Matt Goede car from New Germany (MN) by only .094 seconds at the finish line. Greg Borchardt and Paul Paine both lead early in the 40 lap race but Miller passed both of them and took the lead before […]
Read More...July 19th, 2014 Eve Of Destruction
July 19- 2014 – Elko, MN Jason D Searcy Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) won the second MN Corn Growers Super Late Model feature in front of a huge crowd at the Eve of Destruction Saturday night and took over the point lead at Elko Speedway. Goede had a good points night, he started 7th in the 17 car field of NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Models in feature number two. He wound […]
Read More...Scott Kingery Memorial Race Night Recap
July 12, 2014- Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Conrad Jorgenson from Lakeville (MN) came up from the 19th starting position to win the $1,000 Scott Kingery memorial 50 lap Genz-Ryan Thunder Car race at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. “I owe this one all to my crew after crashing in the heat race, they busted their rumps to fix this thing up,” said Jorgenson “they did a great job getting it fast, it was […]
Read More...July 5th, 2014 Race Night Recap
By Jason D Searcy July 5, 2014 – Elko, MN It was a pleasant home coming for Jacob Goede from Carver (MN) who won the 40 lap MN Corn Growers NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model main event at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. Goede started 9th in the 16 car field and slowly picked his way towards the lead, but not before an intense battle for the top spot with Chad Walen. […]
Read More...Champions Drive-In Theater Grand Opening
Read More...ARCA AKONA 250 June 21st, 2014
Defending Akona 250 presented by Federated Car Care winner Frank Kimmel can’t wait to get back to his roots…in this case…another really, really short-track classic on the .4 mile Elko Speedway bullring for a Saturday night show under the lights June 21, live on CBS Sports Network. Despite the lesser speeds at Elko that you’d see on a 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway, Kimmel says racing at Elko is just as, and often even more intense. “It’s […]
Read More...Tasseldega Nights Race Recap
June 7, 2014 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Steve Anderson from Lakeville (MN) returned to Victory Lane in the Minnesota Corn Growers Super Late Model division at Elko Speedway on Saturday night after taking a year off to heal a torn Rotator cuff. He started the race from the inside of the third row and slowly made his way to the front during this 40 lap race, he avoided wrecks and then held […]
Read More...May 31st, 2014 Eve of Destruction Recap
May 31, 2014 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Bad weather in the Twin Cities area won again on Saturday night as only one feature event was completed in the NASCAR Whelen All American series on New Prague Auto group Eve of Destruction night at Elko Speedway. Chris Marek from Lakeville (MN) won the Big 8 feature at Elko Speedway. Marek started up front and lead all 20 laps, he beat Nick Beaver from […]
Read More...May 24th, 2014 Race Night Recap
May 24, 2014 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy Derek Lemke from Shakopee (MN) won the MN Corn Growers NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model 40 lap feature event at Elko Speedway on Memorial weekend Saturday night. The 20 year old Lemke was very close to winning a Super Late Model race last year but was shut out two different times on a last lap pass. This year it was a different […]
Read More...May 17th 2014, NASCAR Recap
Elko MN – May 17, 2014 Jason D. Searcy The accomplishments of youthful drivers in motorsports is celebrated and well documented, but on this Saturday night at Elko Speedway youth was not served in the NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model division presented by Mobil 1. Mark Lamoreaux from Bloomington (MN) bested 18 cars and won the 40 lap Minnesota Corn Growers main event by just .095 over Paul Paine from Mound (MN). […]
Read More...May 10th, 2014: Opening Night
By Jason D Searcy Opening night for the 49th season of racing at Elko Speedway rained out Saturday night. A few events were completed though including Qualifying Time Trials for the two fastest divisions. The Fast Time of the 18 Minnesota Corn Growers Super Late Model cars went to Paul Paine from Mound (MN), he clocked in at time of 13.921 seconds registering 96.976 MPH on the 3/8th mile oval at Elko Speedway, he edged […]
Read More...Elko Speedway 2014 Season Opener
Racing returns to Elko on Saturday, May 10th, 2014. Come welcome in a great 2014 season at the NASCAR Opener. Elko Speedway welcomes in the racing season with all seven of its divisions, plus a special appearance from Terri Traen of 92 KQRS. Terri will be on the concourse for a meet and greet, handing out five dollar bills to anyone who stops and says hello. Throughout the racing opener we will see features from […]
Read More...New Prague Auto Group’s 2014 Pace Car
Elko Speedway is happy to announce its newest corporate partner the New Prague Auto Group, the official vehicle supplier of Elko Speedway. The New Prague Auto Group will be supplying a new 2014 Mustang for the pace car and 2014 Chevrolet pickup to serve as the safety vehicle. The two-year deal will also feature signage at the track and a company outing for the dealership’s employees. With dealerships in New Prague, MN and Hudson, WI, […]
Read More...Summer Jobs
At Elko Speedway, we have a variety of summer jobs waiting for you! With starting wages at $11/hour, we boast higher wages than most local part-time work. Here at Elko we also provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to work in, even if you don’t have any experience we will teach you. Apply today and join our team! We are currently hiring cooks, cashiers, grill and fry people, bartenders, security, ticketing agents, mascot performers and […]
Read More...Elko Speedway recommends E-85 for all Divisions
April 14, 2014 Effective immediately for the 2014 Racing Season at Elko Speedway, E-85 fuel is now an authorized and highly recommended alternative fuel for all divisions. The fuel may be purchased by competitors at any retail fuel station. At this time the track will not have E-85 available for sale. Possible incentive programs are being discussed by management and officials. A multi-year commitment to competitor’s by Elko Speedway for the extended use of this […]
Read More...Head East is heading to Elko this Summer!
We are excited to announce that in the summer of 2014 Head East is heading to Elko Speedway. The legendary classic rock band will rock out for us in Champions Event Center on Saturday June 14th! Head East has long set the standard for authentic, full-vocal, good-time rock harmonies that few bands can equal. Their high-energy shows are filled with superb vocals, flashy guitar work, and memorable keyboard melodies that continue to rock audiences of […]
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Read More...Friend of Elko Speedway, Dick Martin Passes Away
Saturday morning, March 1, the Elko Speedway racing family lost one of our own. Dick Martin, father to Elko Speedway muti-time track champion, Jeff Martin, passed away at the Lodge on Natchez Hospice facility just miles from the track. Dick, age 74, was a long-time Lakeville resident and dedicated race fan. Dick loved tinkering on every mechanical device he touched. Dick’s view of life was that there was no need to buy something if you […]
Read More...Introducing Champions Drive-In Theater
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Introducing Duane Fredrickson…
Elko Speedway today announced the hiring of Duane H. Fredrickson in the position of Marketing and Promotions. Duane will be working to assist companies large and small in maximizing their market presence through Elko Speedway. He will also be responsible for securing partnerships with corporations throughout the area to host their hospitality events at the track. Duane has raced at Elko and other area tracks during the mid-80’s. In 1991, when Duane’s brother Bob purchased […]
Read More...Introducing Kyle Estes Tech Inspector
Elko Speedway announced today that Kyle Estes has stepped down from the flag stand to join Elko as a NASCAR Technical Inspection Official for the Super Late Model and Big 8 Late Model divisions. Kyle is no stranger to race officiating or driving, having done both at Raceway Park and Elko Speedway throughout the last 15 years. Kyle will work alongside long-time technical inspection officials Bob Drewry and Bob “Doc” Heine in the tech shed, […]
Read More...2013 Champions Banquet
October 12, 2013 – Elko, MN The 2013 race season at Elko Speedway came to an end with the Champions banquet on Saturday night October 12th. 2013 Elko Speedway Champions were crowned: Super Late Models – Adam Royle BIG 8 – Chris Marek Thunder Cars – Brent Kane Power Stocks – John Lebens Great North Legends – Michael Ostdiek Mini stocks – Jack Purcell Bandolero’s – Jared Duda Adam Royle was also named the NASCAR […]
Read More...Elko Speedway 2014 Season Update
Click Here for 2014 Racing by Division Attention Power Stock and Mini Stock drivers looking to join us at Elko Speedway next season. We are aware that some of you (particularly those coming from Raceway Park) are wondering how Elko Speedway will adapt to the influx of varying race cars. We want you to know that we are here to accommodate you in the best way we can. The following is a break down on […]
Read More...Championship & Final Eve Of Destruction 2013
Elko, MN – September 28, 2013 By Jason D Searcy The final night of racing in 2013 started with rain showers but that did not dampen the spirits of the huge crowd to witness the Racing and Wrecking at Elko Speedway. Jeff Belzer’s Chevy, Dodge and Kia sponsored a wild and crazy Eve of Destruction RAW event to end the 2013 season. Three Champions were crowned in racing with 16 year old Michael Ostdiek of […]
Read More...Thunderstruck ’93 Race Results 2013
September 21, 2013 – Elko, MN By Jason D Searcy The ARCA Midwest tour Super Late Models capped off an incredible Thunderstruck 93 weekend of racing at Elko Speedway. This fifth annual event is a memorial to former racer Dan Ryan and raises funds to help fight ALS. Andrew Morrissey from DeForest (WI) swapped the lead with veteran NASCAR star Rich Bickle before finally taking the top spot with 27 laps to go in the […]
Read More...Elko Speedway Champions 2013
September 14, 2013 – Elko, MN Due to a persistent light rain NASCAR Whelen All American series racing was washed out at Elko Speedway Saturday night. Four race teams celebrated a new 2013 point title at Champions bar when the races were finally called of. Adam Royle from Lonsdale (MN) won his first Elko Speedway Super Late Model Championship. “My crew is the key to this,” said Royle “you have to be good 24 times […]
Read More...Sept. 7th 2013 Eve Of Destruction Results
September 7, 2013 – Elko, MN Bryan Syer-Keske from Lakeville (MN) won both his first and second career NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model races during the Eve of Destruction RAW night at Elko Speedway. Bryan is a teenager and former Great North Legends champion at Elko Speedway who recently moved up to race Super Late Models. “We’ve been working on this for about a year now and we finally got it done” […]
Read More...2013 DIRT NATIONALS CANCELED
OCTOBER 4 AND 5 – 2013 DIRT NATIONALS CANCELED We are reluctant to inform you that we will not be hosting the 2013 Fall Dirt Nationals October 4th and 5th. We realize that this is an exciting event that many of you look forward to at Elko Speedway, but we had to make the hard decision to cancel the Fall Dirt Nationals and for this we apologize. There were many factors involved in this decision. […]
Read More...Elko Speedway Announces Track Cars
Elko Speedway is happy to announce that we have acquired Raceway Parks “Track Cars.” These Track Cars are available for immediate use at Elko Speedway. We will run an exhibition race to welcome this new fleet of cars at this upcoming Eve of Destruction on September 7, 2013. Elko Speedway Track Car Rentals At Elko Speedway we have a fleet of identical Track Cars. These race cars are available to rent for use on Elko […]
Read More...Raceway Park Closes
Today, Sunday September 1st, 2013 is a sad day for the racing community here in the midwest. We at Elko Speedway feel like we have lost a brother. With the closing of Raceway Park our heart goes out to all of the fans, drivers, and management. We believe that Raceway Park was a huge part of the glue that held together the racing community here in the midwest. We would like to take a moment […]
Read More...August 31st, 2013 Results
August 31, 2013 – Elko, MN Three feature events were completed before the rain caused an early end to the night of NASCAR Whelen All American series racing at Elko Speedway. Norm Grabinger from Medford (MN) won his first feature of the year in the Power Stock division. He and Todd Tacheny started on the front row and drove side by side for much of the 20 lap feature. With just a few laps remaining […]
Read More...August 24th, 2013 Eve Of Destruction Results
August 24, 2013 – Elko, MN Adam Royle from Lonsdale (MN) swept both NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model features on Noble RV Eve of Destruction RAW night at Elko Speedway. “We found some stuff on the car this week and now we are back to what we were at the beginning of the year,” said Royle. Adam won the first feature by 1.499 seconds over Matt Goede and the cautionless second feature […]
Read More...Truly a “Terry of all Trades”
Elko Speedway is saddened to be informed of the passing of long-time employee Terry Legried. Terry battled a short illness and passed away August 18th, 2013 at Northfield Hospital. A “Jack of all Trades”? No! But he was absolutely a “Terry of all Trades”. He did it his way! Terry began his involvement with Elko Speedway in the late 1980’s because he was “hanging around” the track while his wife, Nance, worked at the track. […]
Read More...Dwain Behrens Memorial Race Results
August 17, 2013 – Elko, MN Matt Goede from New Germany (MN) won the Dwain Behrens memorial 40 lap main event for the Super Late Models in the NASCAR Whelen All American series at Elko Speedway. Derek Lemke started up front and lead the entire race until he was passed by Matt Goede on the last lap, “I kind of feel bad for Derek, he should’ve won” said Goede. “The lapped traffic didn’t do him […]
Read More...August 10th, 2013 Kid’s Night Results
Elko MN, August 10, 2013 Nine time Elko Speedway Champion Donny Reuvers from Dundas (MN) scored maximum points in the NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model division on Kids Night Saturday August 10th, 2013. Ruevers started the night by setting fast time in qualifying with a 13.816 second lap, that is 97.713 mph around the 3/8 mile track at Elko Speedway. He then won the heat race and started the 20 car, 40 […]
Read More...August 3rd, 2013 Eve of Destruction Results
Aug 3, 2013 – Elko, MN A huge crowd enjoyed perfect weather and a full night of Racing and Wrecking during the Eve of Destruction event at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. Adam Royle from Lonsdale (MN) won the first NASCAR Whelen All American Series Super Late Model feature event. Royle started in the first row in front of the full field of 23 cars taking the green flag. He won this caution free 30 […]
Read More...Rain Cancels Races, Hairball Rocks On!
A slow persistent rain shower prevented the NASCAR Whelen All American series racing from happening at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. The band Hairball did perform as scheduled on the concourse for the large crowd who waited out the rain delay at Elko Speedway. All ticket stubs from July 27th will be honored for a free admission for NASCAR Whelen All American series racing either August 10th or August 17th. The Green Mamba Jet car […]
Read More...July 20th, 2013 Hall of Fame Night Winners
July 20, 2013 – Elko, MN Adam Royle from Lonsdale (MN) won the NASCAR Whelen All American Super Late Model feature event on a night in which his childhood hero was inducted into the Elko Speedway Hall of Fame. Adam’s father Jarry was the crew chief for new Elko Speedway Hall of Fame member Bill Oas and Adam idolized Bill as he grew up watching Oas win not only at Elko Speedway but also traveling […]
Read More...Hall of Fame Inductee Bill Oas
July 16, 2013 – Elko, MN Former racer and track owner Bill Oas will be inducted into the Elko Speedway Hall of Fame on July 20th, 2013. Bill started racing at Elko Speedway in 1968 in the Sportsmen division, he then raced Late Models from 1970-1976. A big victory came on Aug 15 1972 when he won a 100 lap event at Elko Speedway, Dick Trickle finished 7th in that race. He also held the […]
Read More...July 13th, 2013 Winners
Elko MN – July 13, 2013 Chad Walen from Prior Lake (MN) won his second feature of the year in the NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model division at on Saturday night. Walen has not won since opening night at Elko Speedway, “It’s been a while,” said Walen “we’ve been a little off and kept dialing our self out, tonight we got it right.” Walen ran out to a huge lead early in […]
Read More...Independence Day Weekend Winners
Elko, MN – July 6, 2013 Matthew Goede and his crew overcame a day filled with tire and electrical problems to come back and win the 40 lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series Super Late Model feature at Elko Speedway on Saturday night. They had to run the entire main event on a hot night without any brake or cooling fans. Goede from New Germany (MN) started second row inside but had to catch Joey […]
Read More...June 29th, 2013: Eve of Destruction Race Results
June 29, 2013 – Elko, MN Donny Reuvers from Dundas (MN) won both NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model features during the Eve of Destruction RAW event at Elko Speedway. Both races played out nearly identically as Reuvers started outside the second row and had numerous battles with Chad Walen before making the pass and holding off point leader Adam Royle for both wins. “This track promotes such good side by side racing […]
Read More...Royle, Mann, Marek, Hamilton, Sjoman & Duda Win
June 22, 2013- Elko, MN Adam Royle from Lonsdale (MN) made it three Super Late Model victories in a row in the NASCAR Whelen All American series at Elko Speedway with a win by just .201 over Chad Walen. Royle started sixth row outside and worked his way up to second place when the caution flew with just 5 laps remaining. Walen was the leader and had lane choice, “I was doing the fist pump […]
Read More...Royle, Wolke, Kane, Warner and Evans Finish First
June 15, 2013 – Elko MN Adam Royle from Lonsdale (MN) became the first two-time winner in the NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Models at Elko Speedway in 2013. He used the same formula as the previous week, starting mid-pack and slowly picking off cars during a long green flag run before taking the lead late in the race. Royle passed Billy Mohn with ten laps to go and held off the field […]
Read More...Royle, Moore, Blohm, Goldman and Lemke Win
So far in 2013 we have seen a different winner at Elko Speedway in all four feature events in the NASCAR Whelen All American series Super Late Model division. Adam Royle from Lonsdale (MN) won on Saturday night with an exciting last lap pass over Nick Panitzke. “I went around the bottom where my car was working good,” said Royle who started fourth row inside, slowly making his way to the front during the forty […]
Read More...Kimmel wins the Akona 250
Elko, MN – June 1, 2013 “This is racing the way it should be,” said Frank Kimmel after winning the Akona 250 at Elko Speedway. “This is such a cool place to race, a lot of fun beating and banging but not all the crashes and wrecks.” Kimmel from Clarksville (IN) finished just 1.358 seconds ahead of Tom Hessert from Cherry Hill (NJ) who started fifth row outside and moved his way to the front […]
Read More...Menards hosting ARCA Race Fest near Elko track Friday
(ELKO, Minn.) — The next ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards event on the schedule is the Akona 250 presented by Federated Car Care Saturday, June 1. Drivers and teams have already started motoring toward Minnesota. In fact, on Friday, several teams and drivers – and their transport haulers – will be appearing at the Menards store in nearby Burnsville for the Menards Race Fest. The event is being hailed as the “Big Rig Event.” […]
Read More...ARCA’s Akona 250 this Saturday Night
Ken Schrader, fresh off wins on Indy mile dirt, ARCA race at Toledo, preps for ARCA’s Akona 250 at Elko Speedway Saturday June 1. (TOLEDO, Ohio) – Ken Schrader added yet another win to his widening record book with another victory in his Federated Auto Parts dirt modified Friday night at the Indiana State Fairgrounds dirt mile in Indianapolis. The victory came on the heels of his historic win in the Menards 200 ARCA Racing […]
Read More...RAW opener at Elko Speedway
Elko MN, – May 25, 2013 A cold and windy start to the season, but it was full night of Racing and Wrecking at Elko Speedway with double features over Memorial weekend. Nine time champion Donny Reuvers from Dundas (MN) took over the point lead by winning and taking second place in the two Super Late Model features. “It was a good way to start the night, I couldn’t ask for the car to be […]
Read More...NASCAR Whelen All American Series Opening Night
Elko MN, – May 18, 2013 The Whelen All American series asphalt opening night at Elko Speedway will be one not easily forgotten with great racing, close finishes and memorable crashes. New tires at the beginning of the season makes for quick qualifying times, many time Elko Champion Donny Reuvers set down a blistering lap of 13.778, that is over 97 mph on the high banked 3/8 mile track at Elko Speedway. A strong field […]
Read More...2013 Dirt Weekend
Elko MN, – May 11, 2013 The weather shortened the amount of spring dirt racing to just one weekend, but it was an action packed two day event at Elko Speedway. A near capacity crowd was thrilled by the awesome speed of the World of Outlaws sprint cars on Friday night. Sam Hafertepe set a fast time in qualifying at 12.507. Tim Kaeding worked his way from his 13th starting position to win the $10,000 […]
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Read More...THE OUTLAWS ARE COMING – FRIDAY, MAY 10
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Elko Mod Nationals April 26 & 27, 2013
1st Annual ELKO MOD NATIONALS APRIL 26 & 27, 2013 (rain date April 27, 2013) RACE RULES: We will limit the number of entries if necessary, on a first come first serve basis. Pre-Entry checks may be post dated to the date of the race as we will be holding them until the date of the event. In the event a pre-registered driver is unable to make the race because of a crash, motor […]
Read More...Tickets for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars event
Ticket sales for this event: https://slspromotions.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=40 ELKO, Minn. – Nov. 27, 2012 – For the first time since a successful two-year stint at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2000-01, the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars will compete on a pavement track temporarily covered in dirt in 2013. Elko Speedway, a 3/8-mile pavement track located approximately a half hour south of Minneapolis, will host its first-ever World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event on Friday, May 10. Sammy […]
Read More...New Track Announcers for the 2013 season
Jason Searcy has nearly 20 years of announcing experience, mostly at the I-94 Raceway Tracks in Sauk Centre and Fergus Falls, Minnesota where he also competed in the 4 Cylinder and Street Stock Divisions from 1995 to 2000. Jason co-hosts a weekly motorsports show on KRWC Radio in Buffalo, Minnesota which is also broadcast live on the internet and is also contributing writer for the Midwest Racing Connection. Jason’s knowledge and dedication to the sport […]
Read More...2013 Driver Forms
The Elko Speedway Team is excited to announce the 2013 Race by Division schedule. 2013 Elko Speedway Schedule 2013 Asphalt Racing by Divison 2013 Dirt Racing by Division All forms needed for the 2013 Season are attached below. 2013 Driver Information Form 2013 Pit Slab Form 2013 5 Punch Card 2013 10 Punch Card 2013 15 Punch Card 2013 HALL OF FAME transponder order form
Read More...Nance Legried long time employee and friend
Elko Speedway was saddened to learn of the passing of long time employee and friend Nance Legried following a lengthy illness. Nance was a loving Wife, Mom, Grandmother and Friend. Nance, and her husband Terry, were very active in their years at Elko Speedway and left their imprint on all they came in contact with. Her smile and caring nature will be missed. In addition to her husband Terry, Nance is survived by son Thomas […]
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2012 Champions Banquet
Please join us as we honor the competitors and champions of the NASCAR Whelen All American Series on Saturday October 20th for the Annual Champions Banquet. Tickets are available by contacting the Racing Office at (952) 461-7223 Tuesday through Friday or by faxing the Banquet Invite form to (952) 461-3397. 2012 Banquet Invite Form 2012 Race Ballot
Read More...2012 Legends Dirt Nationals
Tatnell sweeps Sprints to lead Dirt Nationals winners at Elko By Jim Burns (Elko PR), Greg Parent (UMSS) Elko, MN October 5 & 6, 2012—Brooke Tatnell made a late race charge to take the lead from Ben Schmidt after an 18th lap restart to take the point and top a talented field of UMSS 360 Sprints to highlight night one of the Fall Dirt Nationals, Friday October 5, 2012 at Elko Speedway. For Tatnell, it […]
Read More...Fall Dirt Nationals Schedule of Events
Legends Dirt Nationals UMSS 360 Winged Sprints Cars, Elko Mods & Hornets FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012 12pm Pit Gates Open 12pm-4:30pm Pre-Race Inspection (mandatory) 3pm-4:15pm Practice-Legends Only 4:30pm Legends Drivers Meeting in Champions 5pm-5:30pm Legends European Style Time Trials (8-10 cars at a time, 5 laps each) Young Lions/Semi Pro Masters Pros 5pm Spectator Gates/Concession Stands Opens 5:30pm Drivers Meeting in Champions (Hornets, Elko Mods, UMSS Sprint Cars) 6pm-6:45pm Hornets, […]
Read More...Hansen, Purcell and Brown win titles at Elko EVE
With Season Championships on the line for Legend, Mini Stocks and Bandelero competitors, fans enjoyed a night of “motorized mayhem” as Jeff Belzer Dodge-Chevy-Kia presented an action packed EVE of DESTRUCTION RAW Saturday September 29, 2012 at Elko Speedway. In addition to the title chases, the enthusiastic crowd roared their approval as Michael Wachs topped the Flag Pole Race, while Tim Brockhouse topped an entertaining Outhouse Race, before Terry Tompkins brought a hush to the […]
Read More...THUNDER AND LIGHTENING AS FREDRICKSON WINS THUNDERSTRUCK 93 AT ELKO SPEEDWAY
By Dean Reller/ASA and Jim Burns/Elko September 22, 2012 –A weekend of racing action and fundraising and awareness for ALS featured great car counts in all participating divisions and heartfelt support as the 4th Annual THUNDERSTRUCK 93 weekend wrapped up at Elko Speedway. Highlighting the action were the Stars and Cars of the ASA Midwest Tour and a late race battle turned to a final turn excitement as Dan Fredrickson grabbed the lead from […]
Read More...Join in Celebrating the life and times of Dan Ryan
See The Best Cars, Drivers and Crews in the Upper Midwest Competing In 5 Premier Divisions Featuring ASA Midwest Tour, Big 8 All Stars, Thunder Cars/Hobby Stocks, Mid-Am Stockcars and The Midwest Super Trucks! Qualifying Friday Practice: 3:00 – 5:00 Time Trials All Divisions: 6:00 Racing Starts: 7:00 250 “Make or Break” Laps! 25 Lap Qualifying Races for ASA Super Late Models, Big 8 All Starts, Mid-Am Stockcars, Thunder Car/Hobby Stocks and Super Trucks […]
Read More...Champions crowned at Elko Speedway
A large and vocal crowd was treated to great side by side racing in all divisions and when the final checkered flag flew, the 2012 Season Champions were crowned at Elko Speedway with Donny Reuvers earning his 9th NASCAR Super Late Model title while Jake Ryan earned the Big 8 honors, with Steve Anderson topping the Thunder Cars and John Lebens the Power Stock titleist. In addition, Adam Royle captured the Minnesota State NASCAR Championship, […]
Read More...Royle sweeps Twin 30’s at Elko Speedway
Lonsdale’s Adam Royle admitted after the action that he would “go down swinging” in the Championship battle at Elko Speedway, after sweeping twin 30 lap features for the NASCAR Super Late Models to highlight an action packed EVE of DESTRUCTION RAW Saturday September 8, 2012. The opening 30 lapper saw Joel Theisen and Nick Murgic battle for early control, with Theisen taking the point on lap two, with Royle and Donny Reuvers working under […]
Read More...Walen, Goede split Elko Twins
Elko, MN September 1, 2012—With the “competition window” starting to close for NASCAR Whelen All American Series competitors, 21 drivers battled high and low Saturday September 1st at Elko Speedway in Twin 30 lap features with Chad Walen and Matt Goede earning the wins. In the opening 30 lapper, Walen started on the outside of the front row and quickly motored to the lead, extending it to a five car length advantage just three laps […]
Read More...King, Van Cleve and Goldman top Elko Action
Three divisions of “weekly warriors” joined the “Stars and Cars” of the ASA Midwest Tour for the Governors Cup 125 program Saturday August 21, 2012 at Elko Speedway and two first time winners visited victory lane, while Scott King became a three time winner. While the enthusiastic crowd saw great action in the 125 lap main event in which Travis Sauter reeled in Skylar Holzhausen and then Nate Haseleu enroute to earning the checkers, the […]
Read More...Royle tops Behrens Memorial at Elko Speedway
Lonsdale’s Adam Royle made an early charge into the top three after starting sixth in the 22 car starting grid, then chased down Donny Reuvers to take the lead on lap 32 of 40, enroute to earning to earn his 3rd Dwain Behrens Memorial victory Saturday August 11, 2012 at Elko Speedway. As the green flew to begin the NASCAR Super Late Model main, Jason Schneider roared around pole sitter Derek Lemke to take the […]
Read More...Fredrickson “muscles” his way to Elko win
Lakeville’s Dan Fredrickson took advantage of a 36th lap restart, “muscling” his way under Matt Goede as the tandem dove into turn one, taking the lead enroute to winning the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Super Late Model feature to highlight the EVE of DESTRUCTION RAW Saturday August 4, 2012 at Elko Speedway. Fredrickson began the 40 lap headliner at the end of the 22 car grid and when the green flew it was Chad […]
Read More...Panitzke edges Barstad for “Birthday sweep” at Elko Speedway
Nick Panitzke’s main focus remains on his ASA Midwest Tour schedule, but as the Governor’s Cup 125 fast approaches at Elko Speedway, Panitzke is making some starts in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series. On Saturday July 28, 2012 he gave a glimpse of what could be coming as he set fast time (13.911 seconds/97.046 mph), topped his Semi Feature and then held off Nick Barstad to earn a “clean sweep” in the NASCAR Super […]
Read More...Reuvers, Royle split Twin 30’s at Elko Speedway
On a night billed as “Racing and Rock”, Elko Speedway fans were treated to two wildly exciting NASCAR Super Late Model features that saw Donny Reuvers and Adam Royle each roll to a victory, but in completely different fashions to highlight the NASCAR Whelen All American Series action Saturday July 21, 2012. In the opening 30 lapper, the front row tandem of Nick Barstad and Jason Schneider led the 21 starters to the green and […]
Read More...Anderson rolls to Elko win
Elko, MN July 14, 2012—Lakeville’s Steve Anderson roared by pole sitter Derek Lemke as the opening green flew, then withstood two restarts and a determined run by Paul Paine to top the 23 car starting field in winning the NASCAR Super Late Model feature Saturday July 14, 2012 at Elko Speedway. Anderson began the 40 lap headliner on the outside of the front row and beat Lemke off of turn two to take the lead, […]
Read More...Royle wins his second feature at Elko
Elko, MN July 7, 2012—Lonsdale’s Adam Royle made a bold “three wide” pass of Billy Mohn and Paul Paine on lap 12 of 40, then withstood three late race restarts to become the first NASCAR Super Late Model driver to earn his second win of 2012 Saturday July 7th at Elko Speedway. The NASCAR Whelen All American Series headliner featured a 24 car starting grid which Derek Lemke led to the green, with Paine and […]
Read More...Barstad breaks through at Elko EVE
Prior Lake’s Nick Barstad arrived at Elko Speedway in 2009 joining the Big 8 ranks and admittedly, took his lumps. Jump forward to 2011 and Barstad moved up to the NASCAR Super Late Models and again found the going “a challenge”, but determination led to the 2011 Minnesota State NASCAR Rookie of the Year title. His journey took a big step forward Saturday June 30th as Barstad set Fast Time (13.991 seconds/96.491 mph) and finished […]
Read More...Schneider rolls to dominant win at Elko
Elko, MN June 23, 2012—New Markets’ Jason Schneider saw a true “reversal of fortunes” in a seven day time frame, as he went from the depths of despair following engine woes one week earlier to the top of the mountain as he used a new TESAR Engineering power plant to lead the final 36 laps, scoring a dominant NASCAR Super Late Model win Saturday June 23, 2012 at Elko Speedway. Schneider began the 40 lap […]
Read More...Rocket Club to perform Thunderstruck Weekend
Officials at Elko Speedway are excited to announce the addition of Twin Cities based musical group ROCKET CLUB to the THUNDERSTRUCK weekend! In 2009, Rocket Club took the music industry by surprise when they appeared on the Billboard Country charts, staying for 7 weeks and reaching #49 with their single, One More Day. This early national success came in spite of the group’s many nontraditional qualities: an unsigned band, a self‐produced album, and hailing from […]
Read More...ROYLE ROMPS TO ELKO WIN
Elko, MN June 16, 2012—Lonsdale’s Adam Royle powered around pole sitter Billy Mohn as the tandem exited turn two on the opening lap of the NASCAR Super Late Model 40 and steadily pulled away for a 1.245 second victory in a “caution free” headliner Saturday June 16, 2012 at Elko Speedway. Royle began the night just inside of the top five in points and since an opening night runnerup finish, had been searching for consistency. […]
Read More...Theisen uses patience, then power to earn Victory
By Jim Burns Elko, MN June 9, 2012—Joel Theisen made the most of a 37th lap opening when leader Mike Hanson went high in turn one to block Paul Paine, ducking under the tandem and then powering away from Adam Royle to earn the NASCAR Super Late Model Feature win Saturday June 2, 2012 at Elko Speedway. Hanson had powered to the lead over Paine at the drop of the green, with the duo battling […]
Read More...Brennan Poole wins the Akona 200
(ELKO NEW MARKET, Minn. – June 2, 2012) – Brennan Poole passed Frank Kimmel for the lead in the Akona 200 presented by Federated Car Care on Lap 134 of 200 and did not relent, winning his second race in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. Poole (No. 25 Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet) led 148 laps in all after first taking the lead from Matt Lofton (No. 16 Strutmasters.com Chevrolet) on Lap 12 and leading until the […]
Read More...GRAIN BELT TO PARTNER WITH ELKO SPEEDWAY
Elko, MN May 31, 2012—Elko Speedway officials are pleased to announce a season long partnership with Minnesota based Schells Brewery through their GRAIN BELT brand, along with support from Day Distributors. The partnership will allow race fans to enjoy legendary GRAIN BELT PREMIUM and the popular new GRAIN BELT NORDEAST in 16oz. cans, while enjoying the BEST in NASCAR racing at Elko Speedway. The new brands will be available in all beverage center locations at […]
Read More...ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards
The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will visit Elko Speedway in Minnesota for the first time on Saturday, June 2, in the Akona 200 presented by Federated Car Care. In 60 seasons, the tour has hosted races in 28 states, andMinnesotawill be the 29th. ARCARacing.com will feature live timing and scoring coverage from the race, which will begin at 8 p.m. Central. 2012 is the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards’ 60th Anniversary Season, […]
Read More...Reuvers romps to Hall of Fame win at Elko
By Jim Burns Elko, MN May 19, 2012—Elko Speedway hosted a busy schedule on Saturday May 19, 2012 as series sponsor Whelen Engineering presented the Hall of Fame night activities. Following prerace Rides in Race Cars for the kids and highly entertaining heat racing, all eyes moved to the track for intermission when the Super America Knights Racing Team of Johnny Boegeman, Dick Trickle and Tom Reffner were inducted into Elko’s Hall of Fame. Following […]
Read More...WALEN EDGES ROYLE IN ELKO OPENER
By Jim Burns Elko, MNMay 12, 2012—Elko Speedway kicked off their 47th season on Saturday May 5, 2012 and if the opening nights action was any indication, fans will be in for some exciting weekly battles at the “MidwestCenter for Speed”! In the NASCAR Super Late Models, Jon Lemke paced the 21 car starting grid to the opening green with Joel Theisen, Nick Barstad, Chad Walen, Billy Mohn and Adam Royle in pursuit. With Lemke […]
Read More...Elko Speedway to “Enshrine the Knights”
Elko, MN April 30, 2012—Officials at Elko Speedway are “super” excited to announce the members of the 2012 Hall of Fame class, who will be inducted in a ceremony in their honor on Saturday May 19, 2012. The newest inductees into the Hall of Fame will be the members of the Super America Knights racing team of the mid-70’s who included Shakopee’s Johnny Boegeman, Rudolph Wisconsin’s Tom Reffner and Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin‘s Dick Trickle! All […]
Read More...Biertzer Claims IRA Elko Dirt Nationals
By Jim Burns Elko, MN 7/16 Third generation racer Scott Biertzer drove a perfect 25 laps enroute to capturing the Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series sanctioned 3rd annual Dirt Nationals at the Elko Speedway. The unique event has a temporary dirt surface layed over the top of one of this countries premier asphalt ovals. Biertzer led the entire distance picking up his third career IRA win in the process aboard the Biertzer-Kohl Maxim. […]
Read More...ASAMT Continues to Power Up the 2012 Schedule
By Kari Shear-Carlson March 24, 2012 – The American Speed Association® Midwest Tour joins Elko Speedway for the 4th annual Thunderstruck 93 event on Saturday, September 22nd in honor of Dan Ryan Sr. who lost his life to ALS. This race will be 125 laps with a break at lap 93 in memory of Dan. The credibility of the ASA Midwest Tour combined with one of the most prestigious short tracks in the Midwest will […]
Read More...Tatnell Tops UMSS At Elko Spring Dirt Nationals
By: Greg Parent, UMSS Media Director (4-20-12) and Jim Burns, Elko Speedway April 20, 2012 Elko, MN–With a quality 24-car field on hand to compete in the first Upper Midwest Sprintcar Series (UMSS) event of the season, Brooke Tatnell drove the Craft #86 sprinter to victory on Friday night April 20 at the Elko Speedway Spring Dirt Nationals. Tatnell passed early race leader Cody Hahn on lap 7 and drove through lapped traffic to record […]
Read More...“Best Appearing Car and Crew”
In an attempt to let the fans get “up close and personal”, while also allowing the Racing Teams to show off theirwinter time work, Elko Speedway will feature the “Best Appearing Car and Crew” event on Saturday May 12, 2012 as part of the NASCAR Whelen All American Series festivities. As an added bonus for the competitors, through the support of Todd and the great folks at SHOWCAR SUPPLY of Bloomington, each divisional winner […]
Read More...Elko Speedway Welcomes Mobil 1
By Jim Burns Elko, MN March 5, 2012—Elko Speedway officials are proud to announce a new partnership with Mobil 1 for the 2012 NASCAR Whelen All American Season. As part of the program, drivers and crew chiefs alike will share in the rewards through two new programs. The first of these two newly announced programs include the Mobil 1 Racing Oil Crew Chief Award, which will be awarded to the NASCAR Super Late Model Championship […]
Read More...ASAMT Powers Up the 2012 Schedule
By Kari Shear-Carlson March 24, 2012 – The American Speed Association® Midwest Tour joins Elko Speedway for the 4th annual Thunderstruck 93 event on Saturday, September 22nd in honor of Dan Ryan Sr. who lost his life to ALS. This race will be 125 laps with a break at lap 93 in memory of Dan. The credibility of the ASA Midwest Tour combined with one of the most prestigious short tracks in the Midwest will bring […]
Read More...Elko Speedway Partners with Five Star
Elko Speedway Partners with Five Star By Jim Burns Elko, MN March 5, 2012—Elko Speedway officials are pleased to once again partner with Five Star Race Car Bodies for the 2012 NASCAR Whelen All American Season. As part of the program, both the NASCAR Super Late Models and the BIG 8 teams will be eligible for these awards. Drivers who compete in 75% of that divisions scheduled events, while also displaying the Five Star Race […]
Read More...Mini-Stocks
The Mini-Stocks are creating a buzz around Elko Speedway! They made their debut during the 2003 season. Described as a true entry-level division, these four cylinder cars are a throw back to the days of true stock car racing. Mini-Stocks have swarmed the nation, providing four to five wide racing along with many thrills and spills along the way. These popular Eve of Destruction races will be included in the All-American Series Events during the 2008 […]
Read More...Legends
This brand of racing is popular from Coast to Coast! Designed as 5/8ths scale replica’s of 1930’s and 1940’s Coupes and Sedans, Legends racing provides for a level playing field as all cars are manufactured by 600 Racing of Charlotte, NC and it’s up to the driver and crew to determine how much fun and success one can attain. Some of NASCAR’s young stars like Joey Logano and David Ragan started racing Legends and at […]
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