15-Andrea Jacobson[3]; 5. 28-Cody Blixt[9]; 6. 19D-Darin Duffy[1]; 2. 10-Austin Arneson[3]; 5. Tye Wilke of Detroit Lakes, Minn. continued his dominance in the INEX legends. 2022 Hall Of Fame Night at Red River Valley Speedway, 1805 Main Ave West,West Fargo,ND,United States, Fargo, United States on Wed Aug 24 2022 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm . Superior Custom NEXT RACE: Friday, September 2 (7:00 pm) What feels good in the car isnt necessarily fast, he explained. Fans are encouraged to submit their nominees. Established in 1955, Buffalo River Race Park was one of the earliest dirt tracks in the upper Midwest to offer weekly racing. Pfau went on to claim his first win of the season and the third of his career at Red River Valley Speedway. 20-Joe Flory, Willison, N.D.; 5. 10-Travis Robertson, Moorhead, Minn.; 5. Rich Pavlicek of Casselton, N.D. picked up his second IMCA SportMod feature win at the speedway, while Rob VanMil Barnesville, Minn. won an entertaining IMCA stock car main event. (DNF) 39-Caleb Gardner[4]; 6. 41AU-Glenn Mitchell[3]; 4. 22-Vince Jegtvig[6]; 8. Mitch Johnson Holder of most Late Model track championships at RRVS After a rough outing on Thursday night at Norman County Raceway in Ada, Minn., Rich Pavlicek of Casselton rebounded to score the IMCA SportMod win on Friday. 18-Austin Wimer[7]; 6. He still plays a part in each of our Friday night races as our current announcer, Corey. The Fargo-Moorhead area has produced some of the countrys top talent and local legends who will be remembered and talked about for years to come. 18 and over: $20 per adult. 10-Austin Arneson, Fargo, N.D.; 3. Restad started on the pole and led every trip around the three-eighths-mile oval. Committee members include: Ticket information and support classes will be announced at a later date. Please use "Flag This Event" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. B2-Brodee Eckerdt, Grand Forks, N.D.; 3. B1-Brody Carlsrud[1], IMCA SPORTMODS: Jacobson had the race in hand until Restad moved up to the high lane and quickly reeled in and passed Jacobson for the lead. 1987 Steve Kinser on July 11 0-Jeff Odden[7], All Finish Concrete A Feature 2: 1. 10R-Travis Robertson[5]; 8. This is my second year in this class, with a new car. Email Us. (DNS) 35-Michael Good, Heat 3 (6 Laps): 1. The new, highly touted high-banked half-mile was inaugurated with a series of fair races in 1967 before weekly racing began in 1968. (DNF) 22M-Landon Maatz[1]; 14. 40-Chris VanMil[3]; 3. 85K-Ernest Geist[3]; 7. 1982 Sammy Swindell on July 12, Steve Kinser on July 13 A Feature : 1. In recent years, Austin Arenson of Fargo has dominated Red River Valley Speedways season openers in the IMCA modified division. 7R-Ryan Restad[14]; 9. 58-Sean Johnson[8]; 5. 12-Cody Leonard[7]; 5. La Quinta Inn & Suites In 2010, Danny Schatz took over the reins of the speedway and reconfigured the speedway to a high-banked, racy three-eighths mile. 2018 Donny Schatz on Aug. 18 Ken Hron of Grand Rapids, Minn. led every lap but the last one. 2022 Hall of Fame Night/ZOA Energy Drink Hobby Stock Special Running Order: Sprint Hot Laps 6:45pm. 60-Tyler Hall[21]; 13. Ryan Restad of West Fargo jumped out to the early lead of the IMCA Sportmod feature with the father-son duo of Scott and Kelly Jacobson of Fargo battling for second. 20-Alex Braseth, Ulen, Minn.; 5. WEST FARGO, N.D. Weekly auto racing has been a part of the landscape of the Fargo-Moorhead sports scene since the mid-1950s. (DNF) 19E-Elzetta Bitker[21]; 24. FEB 2, 2023; Interview w/Nick Skalicky Interview w/Nick Skalicky. Open Nomination Period (closes June 1, 2023) Applications will be accepted during the calendar year from the general public. Feature: 1. 38-Todd Heinrich, Fargo, N.D.; 5. 10-Austin Arneson, Fargo, N.D.; 2. All the drivers seemed really happy with it.. For nearly 70 years, some of the most talented and daring drivers in the upper Midwest have battled the high-banks of our local dirt tracks. The motor pretty much blew up at the start of Thursday nights feature. A Feature: 1. In that ceremony, Danny Schatz was inducted into the Red River Valley Speedway Hall of Fame. Feature: 1. Farmer had three top-10 finishes in 36 NASCAR Cup . 98-Alex Stanford, Chowchilla, Calif.; 5. The Modifieds will be racing for $1,000-to-win for all three shows this weekend as a part of the IMCA Red River Modified Tour. 29-Ryan Braseth[4]; 2. There are still some details being ironed out but for the most part we've got a great picture of what's ahead at the West Fargo 3/8-mile oval. 701-388-6637. It just shows what North Dakota and Minnesota produce. 93-Kelsi Pederson[4]; 7. 3M-Marcus Rothenbacher, Moorhead, Minn.; 4. 34-Alex Kukowski[10]; 4. 38-Todd Heinrich, Fargo, N.D.; 5. 76Z-John Sandvig[6]; 6. IMCA Modifieds: RESULTS: 7F-Brian Frederick[5]; 11. 10,982 were here. The race began with a three-wide battle between Ashton Spieker of Sabin, Minn., Brody Carlsrud of Moorhead, and Joshua Wiest of Jamestown. 11-Kalvin Kesselberg, Ada, Minn. IMCA SportMods: 1987 Steve Kinser on July 11 31X-Tim Shiek, Fargo, N.D.; 3. Full Race Schedule: http://redrivervalleyspeedway.com/schedule Aukland has been doing a lot of midweek testing all spring, trying to learn more about how to set up his car. 1985 Mark Kinser on July 12, Steve Kinser on July 13 Premier Service Center IMCA Stock Cars 100-Jason Berg[5]; 3. *All ticket sales are final. Arneson powered his way around the outside of Hall coming to the white flag to claim his 14th career modified win at his home track. Skyla Miller of Harwood, N.D. led early in her Mopar No. All Finish Concrete IMCA Modifieds The crowd of over 1,000 witnessed big hits, rollovers, and a fire throughout the night, but all drivers involved were okay. 24-Shaun Erickson[7]; 7. On lap three, West Fargos Darren Pfau took command of the lead, while a pack of cars battled for position behind him. 5G-Tim Gonska, Brainerd, Minn. 13-Ty Hanten[3]; 3. 5-Scott Jacobson, Fargo, N.D.; 3. 2022 (17 Articles) 2021 (8 . 1992 Steve Kinser on July 10, Steve Kinser on July 12 Ages 3 and under: Free. The bottom groove paid off for Robertson as he pulled away from Schulz and cruised to the win. To purchase Red River Valley Speedway apparel behind the Grandstands 52-Brennan Borg, Harwood, N.D.; 3. The Petermann Seeds INEX Legends feature came down to a photo finish behind Ryan Braseth of Ulen, Minn. and Alex Kukowski of Edgeley, N.D. Braseth took the win by a mere 0.022 seconds at the checkers, equating to about two feet. 4-Marvin Priem[4]. (DNF) 28-Joshua Wiest[7]; 12. 10-Austin Arneson[1]; 2. A finish of third or better in Fridays feature will clinch the championship for Pavlicek. 22-Vince Jegtvig[3]; 3. 86C-Darren Pfau[6]; 4. 1998 Sammy Swindell on July 11 Shipley got by pole-sitter and defending track champion, Dylan Goplen of Fargo, on lap 15 of 30 and set sail. All applications must be submitted prior to June 1st for consideration during 2023. In 2007, it was renamed Buffalo River Race Park when current general manager Kevin Nathe took the helm. 55X-Chris Mack[4]; 12. . Despite a couple of cautions in the second half of the feature, Hall withstood a couple of intense restarts to maintain the point. Since the track reopened in 2016, Johnson has tallied nine wins in the Sport Mod division, which is tied for the most with current IMCA modified driver, Jesse Skalicky of Fargo. Click here to submit your Hall of Fame Nominee. 72-Dave Shipley, Argusville, N.D.; 2. 20-Alex Braseth, Ulen, Minn.; 5. (DNF) 51-Kelly Jacobson[9]; 15. 38-Todd Heinrich[2], Heat 3: 1. 2020 Kyle Larson on August 22 For more information, visit redrivervalleyspeedway.com/nomination-form. Its already been a banner year on multiple occasions for Arneson as hes been enjoying one of the best years of his career. McDougall and VanMil went toe-to-toe, lap after lap, both running the extreme high side of the speedway. Sixth place starter Sean Johnson of Kindred, N.D. charged to the INEX legend feature win. Hultstrand walked away from the incident uninjured. Ages 4 - 17: $10 per child. 1997 Stevie Smith on July 12 The final caution flew with six to go which lined up arguably the best modified driver in all of IMCA, Ricky Thornton Jr. of Chandler, Ariz., and national front-runner Alex Stanford of Chowchilla, Calif. As the race resumed Thornton launched off of turn four and stole the lead from the local fan favorite going into turn one. 15-Andrea Jacobson[5]; 8. IMCA Stock Cars: Red River Valley Speedway will host two nights of racing next week, beginning on Friday night with racing at 7:00 PM. The two-time and defending track champion picked up the feature win in convincing fashion. On Friday, hell look to become the tracks youngest champion. Red River Valley Racing History 1.4K likes 1.5K followers The State of North Dakotas current guideline for large gatherings allows for up to 50% certificate of occupancy for that room but no more than 250 persons. **Subject to change, Hobby Stocks may move up in order if impending weather. 5G-Garrison Miller[14]; 9. From there, Austin withstood a challenge from Casey on a green-white-checkered restart to claim his second win of the season at the West Fargo dirt track. Create new account. 9-Skyla Miller[9]. 58-Sean Johnson, Kindred, N.D.; 2. 8J-Luke Johnson, Moorhead, Minn.; 2. 44T-Tanner Engen[4]; 3. 7R-Ryan Restad, West Fargo, N.D.; 2. 18A-Mike Anderson[6]; 5. IMCA Hobby Stock Special: Presented by ZOA Energy Drink B1-Marvin Priem[1]; 4. 21-Jamie Schulz[2]; 11. RED RIVER VALLEY RACING HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM. 24-Shaun Erickson[12]; 8. The win was Auklands 16th of his career at the speedway. B1-Brody Carlsrud, Moorhead, Minn.; 4. IMCA Modifieds: 84-Michael Johnson[7]; 10. 31X-Tim Shiek, Fargo, N.D.; 4. This is still a new car so we are still tweaking on some things and getting a list of notes to get it a little better. 12-Cody Leonard[25]; 9. In the second IMCA stock car heat, one of the most bizarre events happened in the 50-plus year history of the speedway. Hanten, is a 15-year racing veteran and has competed with the Northern Outlaw Sprint Car series in Grand Forks the last eight seasons. (DNF) 18-Mike Anderson[7]; 17. Red River Valley Speedway points leader, Austin Arneson, dominated the first 25-lap feature, which doubled as the Sanders Modified Challenge event. The two exchanged the lead several times before VanMil was able to find some moisture on the low side of the speedway, left behind from a car with radiator issues a few laps prior, and clear McDougall for the point with two laps to go. B2-Brodee Eckerdt, Grand Forks, N.D.; 4. WEST FARGO, N.D. (March 25, 2022) Red River Valley Speedways 52nd season of racing will offer the same stout lineup race fans have come to expect over the past several years, along with a couple of new and exciting events. (DNS) 4-Marvin Priem; 11. 2008 Daryn Pittman on August 12 B1-Marvin Priem, Moorhead, Minn.; 4. The 2020 season will mark the 50th season of weekly racing at Red River Valley Speedway. 2. Wilke worked his way to the lead from the 10th starting spot and cruised to claim his ninth overall win of the season. 9-Skyla Miller[2]; 3. Zach Hultstrand of Bismarck, N.D. brought out the red flag after a violent end-over-end flip in turn one. 52-Brennan Borg[5]; 5. Brennan Borg in the IMCA stock cars, Kelsi Pederson in the lightning sprints, and Tanner Engen in the IMCA hobby stocks all visited KRJB 106.5FM Victory Lane for the first time in their career. After winning a heat race earlier in the night, Aukland quickly charged his way through the running order before taking the point from modified rookie Luke Johnson on lap three. 2017 track champion, Dave Shipley of Argusville, N.D., and Greg Friestad of Valley City, N.D. led the 18-car field to the green. A 3/8 mile dirt track located on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo, North. 2000 Sammy Swindell on July 6, Danny Lasoski on July 7, Sammy Swindell on July 8 The Red River Valley Racing Hall of Fame was established in 2020 to honor drivers, car owners, promoters, and those who have supported racing at the Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, and Buffalo River Race Park in Glyndon. There are a few scenarios that can play out. Veteran racer Rich Pavlicek of Casselton, N.D. is one race away from claiming his first career track championship at the speedway. WEST FARGO, N.D. (March 25, 2022) - Red River Valley Speedway's 52nd season of racing will offer the same stout lineup race fans have come to expect over the past several years, along with a couple of new and exciting events. Military ticket $10 For Military members who have served past or present (Military ID must be shown at the ticket window) Rod Miller was behind the microphone at RRVS every Friday night for 32 consecutive years from 1973-2005. On the final lap, Restad mounted a challenge on Jacobson and pulled alongside him coming to the checkered flag. 3S-Jesse Skalicky[3]; 4. 88K-Keaten Froemke[3]; 3. 3S-Jesse Skalicky[2]; 2. Don't Forget: - To purchase Red River Valley Speedway apparel behind the Grandstands - We have delicious concession food & ice-cold beverages at the Twisted Spork . 19D-Darin Duffy[7]; 5. A Feature: 1. 2001 Craig Dollansky on July 7 You must register to race online by 5:00 pm day of the event. News. 2*-Cole Babcock[15]; 20. Second and third-place finishers Scott Jacobson of Fargo and Rich Pavlicek of Casselton, N.D., put pressure on Restad in the closing laps, but Restad was able to hang on. 2005 Brian Paulus on July 1, Jason Meyers on July 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 16 (DNF) 29-Ryan Braseth[8]; 10. B2-Brodee Eckerdt[5]; 3. Features: Sport Mods, Legends, Stock Cars, Sprints, Mods, Hobby Stocks. 13C-Paul Colvin[5], IMCA Stock Cars: The track was awesome. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The West Fargo Rural Fire Department was quickly on the scene to extinguish the flames. You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. 2-Ashton Spieker[1], Petermann Seeds Heat 2 (6 Laps): 1. Honorees will be recognized during designated Hall of Fame night at both Red River Valley Speedway and Buffalo River Race Park and honorees name will be placed on the Wall of Fame located at both speedways. 5F-Brandon Ferris[6]; 6. 2A-Casey Arneson[10]; 3. You may submit a Nomination Application at any time during the calendar year. 40-Rob VanMil[9]; 9. Honorees will be recognized during designated Hall of Fame night at both Red River Valley Speedway and Buffalo River Race Park and honorees name will be placed on the Wall of Fame located at both speedways. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr, Chandler Ariz.; 2. 23B-Jared Beck[22]; 17. Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO. After the checkers, the red flag flew when Jason Bergs machine burst into flames. SCHEDULE. red river valley speedway hall of fame. 28M-Dusty Mund[12]; 9. B2-Brodee Eckerdt[10]; 9. I never thought I would win in the SportMod class, said Veralrud after the race. Ages 6 12: $5 21-Jamie Schulz[8]; 7. In 2010, Danny Schatz took over the reins of the speedway and reconfigured the speedway to a high-banked, racy three-eighths mile. A large, yet socially distant crowd enjoyed a stacked field of competitors that included 104 race teams the most the speedway has hosted in nearly 10 years. (DNF) 75-Brandon Langer[3], Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 28-Joshua Wiest[3]; 3. 41AU-Glenn Mitchell[2]; 10. 17-Rich Pavlicek, Casselton, N.D.; 3. 4-Rick Schulz, Horace, N.D.; 2. 2002 Donny Schatz on July 6 Jon Bachmeier Five-time RRVS Modified Track Champion, Ernie & Gail Brookins Founders of Minn-Kota Racing Association, Tom Cummings 40-plus year racing veteran, Mitch Johnson Holder of most Late Model track championships at RRVS, Dev Malmlov Multi-time BRRP Modified Track Champion, Steve Pavlicek Veteran Modified driver at RRVS & BRRP, Duane Peterson Long-time crew member and track worker at BRRP and now car owner, Chuck Thompson former driver, car owner, and engine builder, Corey Litton (RRVS & BRRP announcer) and Josh Johnson (local racing historian and Late Model competitor), The Red River Valley Racing Hall of Fame committee will announce their inaugural Class of 2020 this summer. 41-Doug Gardner[6]; 5. 93-Kelsi Pederson[1]; 2. WEST FARGO Racing returned to the high banks of Red River Valley Speedway on an oppressively hot and humid Friday night. 1982 Steve Kinser on July 14 1985 Steve Kinser on July 13 The tentative Red River Valley Speedway schedule is out for 2020. 29-Ryan Braseth, Ulen, Minn.; 4. 13-Ty Hanten[3]; 4. 1993 Johnny Herrera on July 10 Once out front, he cruised to the win to remain undefeated at Red River Valley Speedway. 1-Mark Williams[6]; 5. IMCA Modified I really want to host our season opener with fans in attendance. A Feature: 1. . Previous World of Outlaws winners at Red River Valley Speedway: As he rounded turn four, he received a standing ovation from the large crowd on hand who were in disbelief of what they were seeing. With the crate motor and a hard compound tire that comes with the modified, its more about momentum than it is traction and side bite like the late model.. Adults: $10 9-Eric Mahlik, Green Bay, Wis.; 3. 40-Chris VanMil[11]; 6. 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