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Craig Moore crashed his car into the wall during Sunday's Mod Four action at the Bemidji Speedway. Moore was not hurt in the incident. Dennis Peterson | Bemidji Pioneer

Wissota Modifieds join racing field

The Wissota Modifieds joined the field of Midwest Modifieds, Super Stocks, Mod Fours, Pure Stocks and Mini Stocks for a special night of racing Sunday at Bemidji Speedway. Nationally-ranked Dan...

sports Tue, Aug 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Scotty Messner (No. 1), Chris Winter (No. 7) and Rocky Yeats charge into the back straight during Sunday's Super Stocks race. Dennis Peterson | Bemidji Pioneer

Bemidji Speedway fans enjoy 'Rock Star', 'Box Car' events

BEMIDJI - It was an exciting night for kids of all ages Sunday at Bemidji Speedway. The track hosted "Rock Star Night" and for the younger crowd the always popular...

sports Tue, Aug 07, 2012 - 12:00am

Gordie Lancaster has been racing stock cars for 50 years. Sunday night the Bemidji Speedway officials honored him with a plaque. Among the many former racers who joined him for a celebration photo were Tim Carlson, Jay Seitz (representing John Seitz), Ron Olafson, Jim Kobe, Ted Carlson, Mike MacAdams, Gordie Lancaster, Dick Jacobson, Fred Halvorson, Jerry Davis, Dale Lindell and Sam Jessness. Dennis Peterson | Special to the Pioneer

Bemidji Raceway fans, officials, drivers honor Gordie Lancaster

BEMIDJI - It was incredibly hot and humid Sunday night at Bemidji Speedway but it was also a very special night for the fans and racers. Bemidji Speedway officials recognized...

sports Tue, Jul 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Conrad Schwinn (No. 6). Dean Larson (No. 37), Tom Kellen (No. 62) and Tonja Stranger battle for position during Sunday's Mod Four feature. Dennis Peterson | Special to the Pioneer

Hot action on the race track

Like most areas of the Northland this week Bemidji Speedway sustained some damage from the straight line winds which blew through on Monday. The track itself, however, was in great...

sports Tue, Jul 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Racing is in Erickson's blood

BEMIDJI - Racing has been a part of Doyle Erickson's life for the past 17 years. "It's in my blood. I love the adrenaline rush when the green flag drops,"...

sports Sat, Jun 09, 2012 - 12:00am

Bahr continues the family tradition

BEMIDJI - Brandon Bahr of Bemidji races because it's a family tradition. "My grandpa Gordie (Lancaster) has been racing for 50 years, my dad (Kevin) has raced since 1983. It's...

sports Sat, Jun 02, 2012 - 12:00am

Lawler enjoys racing at Speedway

Darrin Lawler of Bovey has been racing for four years and credits his parents for getting him into the sport. "My parents always went to the races and one year...

sports Sun, May 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Racing season now underway

BEMIDJI - The 2012 racing season got off to a great start Sunday at Bemidji Speedway. Beautiful clear skies and a warm breeze greeted an excellent field of cars, drivers...

sports Tue, May 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Season ends with great races

Campfire smoke swirled skyward, footballs flew through the air, mini bikes and four wheels were in abundance over the weekend. But this wasn't a campground near a lake on a...

sports Tue, Oct 04, 2011 - 12:00am

sports Fri, Sep 30, 2011 - 12:00am

First-time winners, crashes, DQs highlight action

It was a night of clean sweeps, first timers, hard crashes and disqualifications at Bemidji Speedway Sunday night. A fine grandstand of fans enjoyed all the thrills stock car racing...

sports Tue, Aug 09, 2011 - 12:00am

Sunday's wild Midwest Modified action at Bemidji Speedway included this pile-up when five drivers wanted to use the same line. The drivers included Ken Perry, Brett Schmidt, Steve Krumrei, Michael Jacobson and Ryan Schow. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

New drivers find winner's circle during 'Double Feature Night'

Sunday was a "Double Feature Night" at Bemidji Speedway for the Mod Fours. The night included a make-up race from July 10 when the rains fell, shortening the show and...

sports Tue, Aug 02, 2011 - 12:00am

Perfect night at Speedway

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...

sports Tue, Jul 26, 2011 - 12:00am

Heat, rain cancels Speedway races

The Bemidji Speedway races for Sunday, July 17th, were canceled due to the extreme heat and humidy and a thunderstorm which struck Sunday afternoon. Next Sunday, July 24, will see...

sports Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Schrader visits Speedway

It's been 10 years since the Wissota A-Modifieds roared around Bemidji Speedway's ¼-mile oval but they returned to the track Sunday for the "Open Wheeled Sizzler Special." Making the Sizzler...

sports Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - 12:00am

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