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Hot action on hot night

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...

sports Wed, Jul 06, 2011 - 12:00am

Joel Harvey enters this week's action at Bemidji Speedway in second place in the Pure Stock class. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

Harvey challenges for Pure Stock lead at Bemidji Speedway

Currently in second place at Bemidji Speedway and just 12 points behind the leader in the Pure Stock class, 32-year-old racer Joel Harvey is having fun. Driving a Chevy Monte...

sports Sun, Jul 03, 2011 - 12:00am

Father's Day was special at Bemidji Speedway

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...

sports Tue, Jun 21, 2011 - 12:00am

Weather holds for DARE Night at Bemidji Speedway

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...

sports Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - 12:00am

Fans enjoy perfect weather

What a difference a week can make in northern Minnesota. In stark contrast to last week's horrible racing conditions Sunday evening at Bemidji Speedway fans and racers alike enjoyed excellent...

sports Tue, Jun 07, 2011 - 12:00am

Matt Schow (2) battles Darren Lawler (19) during the Wissota Midwest Modified feature race Sunday night at Bemidji Speedway. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

Racing season has arrived

Anticipation, dedication and determination applied to Sunday's 2011 Bemidji Speedway Memorial weekend race opener. With a cool and very wet spring and a new track surface the anticipation of drivers...

sports Tue, May 31, 2011 - 12:00am

Street Stocks drivers battle three wide on Sunday during the Paul Bunyan Stampede at Bemidji Speedway. Scotty Messner is on top, with Dan Hettinga (20) and Josh Beaulieu (22) in pursuit. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

Paul Bunyan Stampede climaxes Bemidji Speedway racing season

Last weekend more than 100 drivers converged on the Bemidji Speedway for the 27th annual Paul Bunyan Stampede. Nationally ranked drivers like Dan Ebert in the Wissota Midwest Modified class...

sports Tue, Oct 05, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji Speedway crowns point champions

Seven season points champions were crowned Sunday night at Bemidji Speedway. The champions included Leahna Barrett in the Mini Stocks, Don Kolkin in the Hornets, Bill Chaboyea in the Pures,...

sports Tue, Aug 31, 2010 - 12:00am

The Nelson Family Racing Team, from left: Gary James Nelson, Gary Nelson Sr. and Gary Nelson Jr. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

Racing a way of life for Nelson Family Team

Racing is a way of life in the summer months for the Nelson Family Racing Team. Fans at Bemidji Speedway have watched the Nelson family race for many years. First,...

sports Sun, Aug 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Close finishes highlight Senior Citizen Night at Bemidji Speedway By Dennis Peterson

In front of a Senior Citizen Night crowd the Bemidji Speedway drivers put on a spirited display of racing which included many last-lap passes and victories. Next Sunday the Speedway...

sports Tue, Aug 24, 2010 - 12:00am

Gary James Nelson (No. 74) shoots inside to pass Adam Johnson during Sunday's Midwest Modified race at Bemidji Speedway. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

Nelsons, kids among winners at Speedway

Hot and humid conditions didn't slow the racing action and the racing on the track wasn't limited to the stock cars Sunday night at Bemidji Speedway. It could have been...

sports Tue, Aug 10, 2010 - 12:00am

Storms cancel Sunday card at Bemidji Speedway

After several heavy showers over the weekend it looked like the weatherman was going to cooperate and allow the races to run as scheduled at Bemidji Speedway Sunday night. Track...

sports Tue, Aug 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Don Kolkin salutes the crowd after winning the Hornet feature Sunday night at Bemidji Speedway. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

New winners crowned at Bemidji Speedway

It was Scout Night at Bemidji Speedway Sunday and the scouts were treated to great action. Next Sunday the track will host a very special event, the Race of Champions...

sports Tue, Jul 20, 2010 - 12:00am

Fran Hauber races in the very competitive Wissota Mod Four class at Bemidji Speedway, driving a CRC-SC. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

Hauber still learning after 10 years of racing

Fran Hauber has been racing cars for 10 years. For most racers, that would be a fairly long career. But to Fran, a quiet and unassuming man, it's just the...

sports Sun, Jun 27, 2010 - 12:00am

Sunday's Bemidji Speedway action attracted a fine field of cars for the DARE Night promotion. Pioneer Photo/Dennis Peterson

Bemidji Speedway racers respond to DARE Night crowd

Bemidji Speedway played host to DARE Night Sunday night with officers Stephen Dow and Paul Smith on hand to talk to kids about resisting drugs. Dark skies threatened the evening's...

sports Tue, Jun 15, 2010 - 12:00am

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