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Red Cedar Opener will be 35th Year
Archive:
Chris Burback PhotoMay 2nd 2008 - The 35th Season

By Jim Gorecki
Menomonie, WI

EXCUSE THE RAIN, and lots of it!...Weather conditions have forced the postponement of the 35th Annual Red Cedar Speedway Opener for the fourth week ::
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Pitstop Make Over
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Designed by Brad EllingsonApril 14th 2008 - Added Classified Section, and video updates, check Burzy out during May from Indy!

By Jim “Bronco” Gorecki
Cedar Falls, WI

After 2 years on the web, I figured it was time for a little change. ::
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Chris Loberg
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April 1st 2008 - YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL SEE AT CHRIS LOBERG'S HOUSE IN MENOMONIE, WI. SETTING UP A 1/4 MIDGET FOR HIS DAUGHTER ELIZABETH TO RUN AT ELKO SPEEDWAY IN MINNESOTA, OR RESTORING A 1969 CHEVY NOVA TO :: continue »

Ice Racing
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January 13th 2008 - Chris Burback has some great ice racing action shots from Fremont Lake, WI (Jan 4-5, 2008).
Check out his link!

Very Cooooooool! - BRONCO
http://chrisburback.com/2008_Galleries/Fremont_1_5/index.html ::
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The Demon Wins Chili Bowl
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2008 Winner with friends.January 13th 2008 - Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (January 12, 2008) – Damion Gardner picked perhaps the largest dirt track stage in history to shine upon by racing to victory lane in Saturday night's 50-lap championship :: continue »

Indy Field Is Set For 500
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Milka Duno, is in the 500.  by Chris JonesMay 20th 2007 - 11 CARS QUALIFYING TO FILL THE FIELD FOR THE 91ST INDIANAPOLIS 500

By: Mark W. Theisen

Indianapolis, Indiana May 20, 2007: For the first time in recent memory all four days of qualifying ::
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Mark Gerth, Thrill Ride
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Whoa!  Aren't  the wheels to be pointing the other way? C. Burback photoMay 19th 2007 - BRONCO'S PITSTOP WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE 2nd YEAR DRIVER, MARK GERTH ON HIS FIRST FEATURE WIN AT RED CEDAR SPEEDWAY! FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 18, 2007, A DAY MARK WILL REMEMBER FOR A LONG TIME. WAY TO GO :: continue »

Dragsters Invade RT 66 Raceway
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May 16th 2007 - UPDATE!

Frantic Fueler meet and greet at Tuffy's Auto Service Center - 20250 S. Lagrange Rd. Frankfort, Il.

Meet Dragster Dave and see the Frantic fueler up close at Tuffy's between 4 and 7 pm along ::
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The Word From Indy on Pole Day
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W/permission, IndyCar.com, Dan HelrigelMay 14th 2007 - CASTRONEVES WINS INDIANAPOLIS 500 POLE IN DRAMATIC FASHION

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 12, 2007: In 2004 the officials of the Indy Racing League and the Indianapolis Motor ::
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A Fan's Perspective, Indy 2006
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A cast of thousands looked on.  Photo by Joan JanutkaMay 14th 2007 - May 28, 2006: The 90th Indianapolis 500

Here’s the thing about racing--you feel the rumble of horsepower in your chest, you smell the racing fuel, you can taste the dust, and see the blurr of cars flying ::
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Winning Down The Stretch, Indy 2006
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A Real Classic in 500 History!  www.indycar.com, BILL WATSONMay 14th 2007 - HORNISH WINS THE INDY 500 IN DRAMATIC FASHION

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 28, 2006: Sam Hornish Jr. was the fastest driver all month long at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ::
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Indy Qualifying, Day Two
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IndyCar.com, 2007 FRONT ROW, Chris JonesMay 14th 2007 - DAY TWO PRODUCES ELEVEN MORE QUALIFIERS FOR THE INDY 500

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 13, 2007: Another perfect weather day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway saw 11 more ::
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Two trucks added to USST North
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May 7th 2007 - Gary Sevenans from "Gary's Speed Shop" www.garysspeedshop.com in Oklahoma has joined the USST North racing series.

He has 2 trucks with veteran drivers. They will be joining us at Iowa Speedway in ::
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Short Track...Byrne Racing
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Bill Freis photo 2006April 5th 2007 - 04-Apr-07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Confidence And Off Season Changes Have David Byrne
Setting Goals High For ‘07

by Bill Freis

Despite a few frustrating mechanical issues throughout ::
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Anderson - Guess Racing
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Phil Rider photo 2006April 5th 2007 - 5-Apr-07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Anderson Set To Measure Up Against USAC's Best This
Weekend

by Bill Freis

With the Anderson Motorsports and Guess Racing teams joining forces and resources ::
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Cedar Lake Info
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February 28th 2007 - New Richmond, WI

50th Anniversary Celebration Planning is Under Way. The Cedar Lake Speedway is proud to announce the celebration of our 50th Anniversary and we look forward to presenting race fans ::
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Tech Talk...Flatheads
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February 16th 2007 - OK, so to start, just what is a flathead? Well, every time you go out to start up your Briggs & Stratton lawnmower engine, you're firing up one.

A Flathead is an engine in which the valve is in the ::
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Illinois Truck Racer in USST for 2007
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Steven Hillary photo collectionJanuary 26th 2007 - Driver: Steven Hillary
Machesney Park, IL
Spouse: Latasha
Children: Stephen 12, Merissa 12, And Ashley 8

Been racing for 6 years at Rockford Speedway in Loves Park, IL Started in Hobby Stock ::
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Turn out the lights...FOREVER
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44-years of racing action at LGR, #44 in Victory lane.January 19th 2007 - October 28, 2006; Lake Geneva, WI.

by Dale R. Erdmann

It wasn’t easy, but the Lake Geneva Raceway officially closed for the 2006 season. Not for the winter, not for a break, but forever. This was ::
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FRANTIC FUELER
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Frantic FuelerDecember 24th 2006 - This is really cool! Check it out! -BRONCO

Greetings all,

Be sure to check out the Frantic Fueler, the quickest AND fastest 426 hemi powered front engine fuel dragster in the WORLD! See THREE amazing ::
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Tough going without sponsors
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Roy Schmidt PhotoDecember 14th 2006 - SPONSORSHIP TIPS:

Tips for a Great Proposal
By, Beverly Terrill (C)

When looking for information on obtaining sponsorship,
you will find 10 people with 10 different methods. For
instance, some ::
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The Galaxie Lives On!
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Goodwood Revival 2005, Image, Michael OliverDecember 12th 2006 - YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND ON THE WEB! This is from Australia, where they love cars and racing just as much as Americans do.
-BRONCO

Most Galaxie enthusiasts would know of the enviable racing ::
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To the summit
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White knuckles to the top of Pikes Peak!December 2nd 2006 - By BRONCO


In 1977, I rode up to the top of Pikes Peak with my parents. My dad, driving his brand new VW Micro Bus, my mother and I clinging to our seats! The number; 14,110 feet…forever etched into ::
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Early Chicagoland Midget Auto Racing
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Chicago Armory. Photos from Bob Sheldon CollectionNovember 29th 2006 - by Stan Kalwasinski - Local midget auto racing celebrated its 70th birthday late last year. The following story details some of the early events.

Coming into prominence in California in 1933, auto racing’s ::
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Medford Motorman... Shane Halopka
Archive:
Chris Burback captured this dual between Halopka and Adams.November 6th 2006 - (ORIGINALLY POSTED AUGUST 2006)

By Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Shane Halopka
HOMETOWN: Medford, Wisconsin
CLASS: ::
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All Quiet In The Valley
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Arkansaw Cycle Park, photo by BroncoOctober 26th 2006 - Arkansaw, WI
N4870 County Road D
Pepin County

This pic taken on September 20, 2006 while I was out on sales calls! I had heard of this place, so when I was near, I had to see it. What a great moto-cross ::
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Barron Driver Crowned National Champ
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Adam in Victory Circle, Again!October 19th 2006 - October 6 & 7

Adam Hensel, Barron, Wisconsin, closed out his 2006 WISSOTA racing season at Viking Speedway in Alexandria, MN on Friday and Saturday, October 6 & 7. On Friday Adam competed in a qualifying ::
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'07 Talent Signed
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Most 16 year olds don't have a ride like this!October 15th 2006 - Domark Racing Signs Rookie Talent For 2007
From Bill Freis

Plainfield, IL – On Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Domark Racing unveiled their
brand new Esslinger powered, custom-built Spike midget chassis ::
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Midwest Super Truck Series
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September 29th 2006 - Midwest Super Truck History

Midwest Super Trucks are an asphalt oval and road course racing series one step below NASCAR Craftsman Trucks. The series travels in the central United States, primarily ::
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PUNKY MANOR wraps up 33rd Red Cedar Season
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Everything dried out by Sunday PM.   Photo by BRONCOSeptember 27th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin

Red Cedar Speedway
Menomonie, WI

THE RAIN HELD OFF SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH AND ALL THE RACES WERE RUN!

Congratulations to the winners, ::
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Marshfield Happenings
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Vintage Stockers too!  Photo by BRONCOSeptember 17th 2006 - FALL SPECTACULAR RACE WEEKEND
Friday, September 22nd *Over 200 Laps of Racing*
50 Lap Super Late Model Feature
30 Lap Super Stock Feature~Gary Pyburn Memorial
Plus: Motorcycles, 1-Man Cruisers/Junkyard ::
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My Racing Debut, Red Cedar Speedway, Menomonie, WI
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I drove the 55 car of Curtis Anderson.   Chris Burback Photo 2006September 14th 2006 - CJ3Racing GroupCedar Falls, Wisconsin“Pure Stock”By Jim GoreckiThe Midwest is the nation’s leader in racing on dirt. It is no wonder that The Red Cedar Speedway is such a magnet on Friday nights for :: continue »

Randy Johnson, 36 years, and still loving it!
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Randy at RCS in Menomonie, WI  C.Burback photoSeptember 14th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Randy Johnson
HOMETOWN: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
CLASS: WISSOTA Super Stock
CAR NUMBER: ::
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Last Season at Lake Geneva
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Racing will be missed in SE WisconsinSeptember 11th 2006 - CHECKERED FLAG FALLS ON LAKE GENEVA

Like many other race tracks that have gone the way of urban development or the sprawling sub-divisions in America, Lake Geneva Raceway will exist no more after the ::
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Light 'Em Up!
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Norwalk Raceway, Ohio 2004 PhotoSeptember 9th 2006 - By Scott Anderson
Crew Chief, “Frantic Fueler”
Maple Park, IL

Friends, (July 25, 2006 UPDATE)
It is finally upon us, yes friends Norwalk Raceway Parks' Blue Suede Cruise.
Hot Rodders around the ::
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IT'S ALL ABOUT FAMILY
Archive:
September 8th 2006 - By Jim Gorecki, Dunn County News and Chippewa Valley Newspapers

It all started in the spring of 1959. Harv Thomas of Clear Lake, WI, heard they were building a dirt racetrack in Rice Lake. He drove ::
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John Bell Memorial at Marshfield
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2-Time Milwaukee winner, Chris Loberg was at Marshfield.September 4th 2006 - Marshfield Super Speedway
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Labor Day Weekend 2006
John Bell Memorial Race
**SEE THE VINTAGE CARS IN THE PHOTO GALLERY!**
By Jim “Bronco” Gorecki

VINTAGE STOCK CARS HONOR THE ::
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The Run for the REALLY BIG trophy!
Archive:
Racing at Red Cedar Speedway, Jerry Zimmer PhotoAugust 18th 2006 - 2006 Season Championships

By Jim Gorecki

Menomonie, Wisconsin
Red Cedar Speedway


Like all sports, the season must come to an end, and racing at the Red Cedar Speedway is no different. An end ::
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Tom Karis races for the fun of it!
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Tom races on the outside of Randy Johnson. (C. Burback)August 8th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Tom Karis
HOMETOWN: Menomonie, Wisconsin
CLASS: WISSOTA Super Stock

CAR NUMBER: ::
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Jimmie Johnson prevails at Brickyard
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IMS Photo by Steve SnoddyAugust 7th 2006 - JOHNSON WINS HIS FIRST BRICKYARD 400

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA August 6, 2006: Last year Jimmy Johnson entered the Brickyard 400 as the NASCAR Nextel Cup point leader and ::
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Jimmie Johnson prevails at Brickyard
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August 7th 2006 - JOHNSON WINS HIS FIRST BRICKYARD 400

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA August 6, 2006: Last year Jimmy Johnson entered the Brickyard 400 as the NASCAR Nextel Cup point leader and ::
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Harvick Wins at ORP
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August 6th 2006 - HARVICK’S BUSCH SERIES DOMINATION CONTINUES

By: Mark W. Theisen

CLERMONT, INDIANA August 5, 2006: Run-away NASCAR Busch Series point leader Kevin Harvick took control of tonight’s Kroger 200 ::
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Tyler Wins in Silver Crown Series
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Brian Tyler's car at Milwaukee 2005, Photo by BRONCOAugust 5th 2006 - BRIAN TYLER CAPTURES ORP SILVER CROWN RACE

By: Mark W. Theisen

CLERMONT, INDIANA August 3, 2006: The new generation United States Auto Club Silver Crown cars made their debut tonight ::
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Amateur National Hillclimb, Red Wing, MN August 4-6
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Multi-time national champ Todd Cipala, also an IMC member, on his incredible Harley-Davidson, on which he holds the current hill record.  Photo by Bev ByerAugust 4th 2006 - Submitted by Bill Paider
Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Indianhead Motorcycle club sponsors motorcycle hillclimb events - a fantastic spectacle that must be seen to be believed! Imagine taking a 1,500cc Harley-Davidson ::
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Earl Hoffman Tribute
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Original Photo by Chris BurbackJuly 31st 2006 - EARL HOFFMAN TRIBUTE
By: Jim Gorecki

Usually…when I ask a driver if I can do an interview for the “Race Tracker”, he or she usually responds with a resounding “YES!” On Friday, July 28th, the Red ::
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Ashley Anderson, Late Model Driver
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Ashey from 2005, Super Stock win at RCS, Chris Burback photoJuly 30th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Ashley Anderson
HOMETOWN: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
CLASS: WISSOTA Late Model
CAR ::
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10 Wins In a Row!
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Chris Burback photoJuly 29th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

UPDATE- The streak came to an end on Friday Night at the Red Cedar Speedway, by about 6 inches! ::
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After 25 years of racing, Randy Gullixson is still having fun!
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Randy powers out of the turn at Red Cedar.  The 51X has been a familiar site at RCS for the past 25 years. C. Burback photoJuly 27th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com


UPDATE! BroncosPitstop.com would like to congratulate Randy on his feature win at Red Cedar ::
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Randy Smeltzer
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Randy on the Red Cedar clay, Jerry ZIMMY Zimmer photoJuly 24th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
CedarFalls,Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop
DRIVER:Randy Smeltzer
HOMETOWN: Menomonie, Wisconsin
CLASS: Menomonie Pure Stock
CAR NUMBER: x2 WHY THAT NUMBER? ::
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Chris Peterson
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Win at Red Cedar Speedway, Jerry ZIMMY Zimmer photoJuly 24th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Chris Peterson
HOMETOWN: Somerset, Wisconsin
CLASS: WISSOTA Street Stock
CAR ::
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Supplying The Thrill, Troy Girolamo
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The 2G runs the cushion at RCS.  Photo by BRONCOJuly 13th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Troy Girolamo
HOMETOWN: Strum, Wisconsin
CLASS: WISSOTA Modified

CAR NUMBER: ::
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One Weekend, Two Wins for Ellingson
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Brad's victory lap at Black Hawk FarmsJuly 12th 2006 - Ellingson Takes 2 at Blackhawk Farms

Chalk up another 2 wins for the Ellingson Racing Team. We were excited to get back to the track where a month ago we had set a new qualifying track record. Saturday ::
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Mike Prochnow, The Flying Farmer
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Mike and his #68 WISSOTA Late Model at RCS in May 2005, C. Burback photoJuly 12th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Mike Prochnow
HOMETOWN: Menomonie, Wisconsin
CLASS: WISSOTA Late Model
CAR NUMBER: ::
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Mike Beauchamp
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Mike at Road AmericaJuly 12th 2006 - Another June Sprints Top-10 for Beauchamp EMP road racer Mike Beauchamp just missed equaling a personal-best finish coming home ninth in the Formula Continental portion of the Sports Car Club of America :: continue »

Team Richards
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May 5th Feature Win for Tommy, Supported by Brother, Danny and Dad, Tom Richards.July 8th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

Team Richards, The Racing Family
Crew Chief: Tom Richards (Dad)
DRIVERS: Tommy Richards ::
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Old School, New School
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New School...Mark Gerth                  Chris Burback PhotoJuly 5th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com


OLD SCHOOL vs. NEW SCHOOL

For the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to interview ::
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Jesse Redetzke of the Racing Redetzke's
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Jesse races out of turn 4 at RCS, Chris Burback photoJune 25th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Jesse Redetzke
HOMETOWN: Altoona, WI
CLASS: WISSOTA Super Stock
CAR NUMBER: ::
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We Wouldn't Be Racing Without Sponsors
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No Sponsors in racing?  NO COLORS EITHER! It just might look like this!  Photo effect by BRONCOJune 23rd 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com


Last Friday at The Red Cedar Speedway, it was the 26th Annual Wynns’ Night. That is a ::
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For Heaven's Sake, Protect Your Grape!
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Even riding the ATV around his Bumpa's yard, my son Christian protects his head.  By BRONCOJune 19th 2006 - By BRONCO

I just need to air something out here.

I try not to be controversial on this website, however; in the days that have followed Ben Roethlisberger’s motorcycle run in with a car, the Pittsburgh ::
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Mark Hanson
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Mark straps in, just prior to a heat race June 14th at RCS.  Photo by BRONCOJune 15th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Mark Hanson
HOMETOWN: Chippewa Falls, WI
CLASS: Midwest Mod
CAR NUMBER: “Double ::
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Brad Johnson
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Brad poses next to the 14 car.  Photo by BRONCOJune 15th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Brad Johnson
HOMETOWN: Wilson, Wisconsin
CLASS: Super Stock
CAR NUMBER: 14 ::
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Peterson Racing
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Before Lucas takes to the Red Cedar clay, June 14th.  Photo by BRONCOJune 14th 2006 - Lucas Peterson saw his first race at age five at the Jefferson County Speedway, (Jefferson, WI) with his relatives, Brett, Justin and Scott Nottestead, of whom all are involved in stock car racing. That :: continue »

UMARA Mel Kenyon tribute night
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Jimmy Anderson goes to the bottom to pass Mel Kenyon.  Bill Freis photoJune 5th 2006 - Mel Kenyon "King of the Midgets” Honored At Grundy, Jimmy Anderson WINS!

By: Bill Freis

Morris, IL On this night it was about honoring the
best, for Joliet’s Jim Anderson it became a night for ::
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2-Time WISSOTA National Points Champ, John Kaanta
Archive:
The familiar Blue 85 is now banana yellow! Chris Burback photoJune 4th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: John Kaanta
HOMETOWN: Elk Mound, WI
CLASS: Late Model – Two Time WISSOTA Late Model ::
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Cooper Dohms
Archive:
June 4th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Cooper Dohms
HOMETOWN: Menomonie, WI
CLASS: Pure Stock

CAR NUMBER: 85 ::
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What a Weekend for Tony!
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Tony Bahr in his Late Model QQ,  Chris Burback PhotoJune 1st 2006 - By Jim Gorecki
Editor BroncosPitstop.com

West Central Wisconsin-

Tony Bahr, WISSOTA Late Model Driver had quite a weekend May 19th, 20th, and 21st. Winning Feature races three nights in a row! ::
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Rusk, WI Driver Gets 1st Feature Win
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Rod Brewe, enroute to his first feature win at Red Cedar.   Chris Burback PhotoMay 27th 2006 - By Jim Gorecki
Editor BroncosPitstop.com

Dunn County Wisconsin

Rod Brewe, his first year racing at the Red Cedar Speedway, (Menomonie, WI), won his first WISSOTA Street Stock Feature Race on Friday, ::
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Great Start To The Racing Weekend
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Craig Thatcher, (aka Mr. Traction) in his 91 WISSOTA MOD, Chris Burback PhotoMay 26th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

Finally, Some Great Racing Weather!

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Hornish On The Pole for Indy 500
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Hornish pit at Milwaukee in July 2005.  All Indy entries this year are Honda Powered.  Photo by BRONCOMay 21st 2006 - FEW SUPRISES ON THE FINAL DAY OF QUALIFYING FOR THE INDY 500

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 21, 2006: As expected the 33 car starting field for the 90th running of the Indianapolis ::
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Pole Day at Indy
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The Indy Field for 2006 is ALMOST Set!  Roy Schmidt PhotoMay 20th 2006 - POLE DAY AT INDY COMES AND GOES WITH LITTLE SUSPENSE

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA May 20, 2006:
Sam Hornish Jr. made his statement in the first practice session of the day ::
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Ron Mahder
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Ron is on the gas! 2006 Chris Burback photoMay 20th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Ron Mahder
HOMETOWN: Elk Mound, WI
CLASS: WISSOTA Modified
CAR NUMBER: 20R WHY ::
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Like Father, Like Son (Cory Mahder)
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Cory Mahder at Red Cedar Speedway Chris Burback photoMay 20th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Cory Mahder
HOMETOWN: Elk Mound, WI
CLASS: Super Stock
CAR NUMBER: 55JR WHY ::
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Indy Qualifying
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Penske Favorites?  Roy Schmidt photoMay 19th 2006 - An Exciting Weekend Ahead at Indy

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPIOLIS, INDIANA May 19, 2006: The changes to qualifying procedures for the Indianapolis 500 announced during the winter of 2004 ::
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The Word From Indy
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May 13th 2006 - 90TH RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500

By: Mark W. Theisen

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA; To those of you regular readers at Broncos Pitstop, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and my background ::
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Saturday Night Thunder!
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From www.thunderhill-speedway.comMay 8th 2006 - Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Well, check out the racing action for all ages at THUNDERHILL Speedway in Menomonie, Wisconsin.

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Jeremy Dahl
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Jeremy is at home on the Red Cedar clay. Chris Burback 2006May 7th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Jeremy Dahl
HOMETOWN: Knapp, WI
CLASS: Pure Stock
CAR NUMBER: 85 WHY THAT ::
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Ashley Husby
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At only 17 years old, Ashley is no racing rookie.  Chris Burback 2006May 7th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Ashley Husby
HOMETOWN: Menomonie, WI
CLASS: Pure Stock
CAR NUMBER: 19 WHY ::
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How Fast Is Fast?
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Which line to take?  Christian Gorecki photo 2005April 30th 2006 - By: Jim Gorecki

Standing in the infield of the Red Cedar Speedway (which is a 3/8th mile clay surface) last week, I wondered what kind of speeds the cars average per lap. I broke out the ole stopwatch, ::
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Just Hanging with the Crew
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On the gas for the Sinz Brothers! Chris Burback 2006April 29th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Evan Quilling
HOMETOWN: Menomonie, WI
CLASS: WISSOTA Super Stock
CAR NUMBER: ::
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Grandpa's Toy
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The Familiar 48   Chris Burback 2006April 29th 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Don Brightbill
HOMETOWN: Hudson, WI
CLASS: WISSOTA Modified
CAR NUMBER: 48 ::
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Ellsworth Driver Dedicates 2006 Season
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Nick in the Red, White and Blue! By Chris BurbackApril 22nd 2006 - Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
Cedar Falls, Wisconsin
editor@BroncosPitstop.com
www.BroncosPitstop.com

DRIVER: Nick Frion
HOMETOWN: Ellsworth, WI
CLASS: WISSOTA Midwest Modified
CAR NUMBER: ::
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Adam Hensel
Archive:
Adam Hensel battles Jimmy Mars for the lead.  Chris Burback photoApril 15th 2006 - By Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group

DRIVER: Adam Hensel, 2005 WISSOTA Late Model Rookie of the Year
HOMETOWN: Barron, Wisconsin
CLASS: Late Model
ON THE WEB: www.AdamHensel.com
CAR NUMBER: 44
FAMILY ::
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Dan Svee
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DigiPix by Chris Burback PhotographyApril 15th 2006 - By Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group
DRIVER: Dan Svee
HOMETOWN: Colfax, Wisconsin
CLASS: Midwest Mod
CAR NUMBER: 76S
FAMILY OR MARITAL STATUS: Single
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The Ice Is Out!
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Mods race to the checked flag in this 2004 photo by Chris Burback.April 7th 2006 - Editor's Note! This will appear in The RACE TRACKER, April 14th for the Red Cedar season opener...Bronco

By Jim Gorecki

Menomonie, Wisconsin
Red Cedar Speedway

As I write this, it is April ::
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Have Dirt, We'll Travel
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Jimmy  Mars wins  a Red Cedar feature.  Chris BurbackDecember 24th 2005 - By Jim Gorecki (Originally Published in The Dunn County News, Sept. 2004) This is a "local boy does good" story, and one that is worth being told. Since high school, Jimmy Mars has wanted to be a :: continue »

Stock Car Racing at Night
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Click to enlarge photo, By Bronco 2004December 24th 2005 - "Stock Car Racing at night is the backbone of the sport," commented Butch Booth, corner worker from the turn three tower at the Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie WI. He made that comment as I snapped this :: continue »

Super Stocker Wade DeLong
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Red Cedar Speedway Pits, By Bronco 2005December 23rd 2005 - When Wade was growing up in Durand, WI, he liked working on cars with his dad. His father, Dan DeLong, still under the hood with Wade, and together the two of them pursue “tinkering with the motor” with :: continue »

Rick Cannata - Living the Dream
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November 15th 2005 - This is the story of how fate plays a role in your life. Rick was 8 years old when he saw his first stockcar race in Hibbing, Minnesota in 1972. Since that time, he always had this incredible urge to :: continue »

Thunder Hill Speedway
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Submitted PhotoNovember 5th 2005 - Have you ever been to Roger Cummings' kart track in Downsville? You should come out, its a great time. Thunderhill has an awesome winged outlaw kart class that runs motorcycle motors. Here's a picture :: continue »

Slinger Super Speedway Track History - The Sunday Night Tradition
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October 14th 2005 - Once you experience racing action at Slinger Super Speedway, you will understand why the World’s Fastest Quarter Mile Oval is currently celebrating it’s 57th year of motorsports tradition.

Dating back ::
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Red Cedar Concludes 32nd Season With Punky Manor
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September 19th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki

The annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie. Sunday, the 25th is reserved as the rain ::
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Racing in the Chippewa Valley
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CJ3 Racing Group PhotoSeptember 15th 2005 - This is the story of four racing facilities in the Chippewa Valley, all competing for the entertainment dollar. They all have a niche client base, different, yet similar, and maintain a family atmosphere :: continue »

Marshfield Super Speedway 2005 Fall Spectacular
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Friday, September 23rd & Saturday September 24th Rain date is Sunday, September 25th FREE Rough Camping Super Late Models Super Stocks 1-Man Cruisers 4-Cylinders Limited Late :: continue »

VINTAGE WHEELS STILL TURNING
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Photo by Josh Gore, DCNSeptember 7th 2005 - I THINK THIS IS SUCH A GOOD STORY, IT IS WORTH POSTING AGAIN! - BRONCO

By Jim Gorecki/The Dunn County News

Walking into The News office one afternoon, my ears perked up when I heard someone saying, ::
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Racing Since Birth
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September 7th 2005 - Jeff Bush, a race fan since birth, and the son of a former Chippewa Valley racer. His father, “Chick” Bush, used to race at the Eau Claire Speedway, before it was closed. “I was actually going to races :: continue »

Brainerd I.R. Provides Thrills
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Photo by Dee LindbeckAugust 24th 2005 - By Dee Lindbeck

If you've never seen (or felt) a 7000-horsepower, Nitromethane burning Top Fuel or Funny Car race down a quarter mile track, well, to quote someone else, YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET ::
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One Fast Mod
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August 24th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki

Mike Anderson, the Mike Anderson from Colfax, is now in his 5th year of racing. In 2000, Mike began racing a WISSOTA Modified that was prepared by himself, his brothers, and friends. ::
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I GOT MILK!
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August 18th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki Racing has been a joy for Jay Richardson, off and on for the past 20 years. Having raced in the Street Stock class, Late Models, and Modifieds’ prior to this year. Besides being behind :: continue »

Kayla Bahr: Just Getting Started
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August 15th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki I was waiting for Kayla to interview her, sitting on the fender of the car hauler, making some notes in my notebook. When I looked up, here was this cute young girl, standing in front :: continue »

Kerry Hanson Racing
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August 12th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki

I have been watching Kerry Hanson closely this season here on the Red Cedar clay, and at the time of this interview; Kerry and the bright blue #4 are currently fourth in points. Now ::
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Red Cedar’s Young Guns
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Photos by Christian GoreckiJuly 30th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki, CJ3 Racing Group Borrowing a phase from the NASCAR ranks, we have our own cast of “young guns” that race here at the Red Cedar Speedway. Ben Hillman and Jake Redetzke are two of them. :: continue »

SPECIAL REPORT: My IRL Weekend
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www.milwaukeemile.comJuly 27th 2005 - Who: Jim Gorecki for DCN
What: IRL (Indy Racing League) Weekend
Where: The Milwaukee Mile, West Allis, Wisconsin
When: July 22-24, 2005

Since I couldn’t take all of you with me, I will bring my experiences ::
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Moe’s Southwest Grill & BroncosPitstop.com Team Up to help Children with Special Needs
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July 20th 2005 - Race Fans that are headed to the Milwaukee Mile this weekend stop by Moe’s Southwest Grill of Pewaukee. On Saturday, July 23rd, a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Special Children Center :: continue »

Racing for the Sport of it
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July 19th 2005 - By Jim Gorecki If “Little” Troy is on the pit crew, then “Big” Troy is behind the wheel. Troy Fransway is a big guy, but still nimble enough to slip into the driver’s side window. I figured Troy played :: continue »

DEDICATION and PASSION
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July 12th 2005 - Most of the drivers’ I have either interviewed or spoken with this season amaze me with their dedication and passion to this sport of auto racing, and Jake Hartung is cut from the same cloth. Must have :: continue »

Q&A With Scott Smith
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Photo by Chris BurbackJune 25th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki
Friday, June 17th, I was running a little late when I got to the Red Cedar Speedway. On the drive over to the track, I was formulating stories in my head for the next edition of the Race ::
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All About The Numbers
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Photo by Jim GoreckiJune 24th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki -

Talking with drivers the past several weeks, I started to ask them why they have a particular number on their car. Some of the answers I received were quite revealing, and some were ::
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Living The Dream
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June 23rd 2005 - By Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group

Driver: Ajay Christianson
Class: Street Stock #23
Resides: Menomonie, WI
Sponsors: Wiks Repair, Jim Bilse Mycogen Seed, NAPA Auto Parts, RB Logging, John Brandt ::
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22 Black
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June 23rd 2005 - By Jim Gorecki
The CJ3 Racing Group

Driver: Bernie Christianson
Class: Super Stock #22
Resides: Menomonie, WI
Sponsors: Pistol Pete’s, Custom Cycle, Tom and Joe’s, Richardson Electric, Hurlburt ::
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Tire Man - Behind the Scenes
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June 15th 2005 - By Jim Gorecki The CJ3 Racing Group Who: Art Golden Business: Dirt Track Specialties Resides: Eau Claire, WI Art Golden has spent the last 55 years around racing. His dad was a race fan, and transformed :: continue »

Lightning CAN Strike More Than Once
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June 15th 2005 - By Jim Gorecki The CJ3 Racing Group Team Lightning: WISSOTA Modified Class Drivers: Larry Prochnow, “The Dad” #78L, Brent Prochnow, “Big Brother” #78, Ross Prochnow, “Little Brother” #78R All Reside: Menomonie, :: continue »

Flyin' Brad Banitt
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June 6th 2005 - By Jim Gorecki The CJ3 Racing GroupDriver: Brad Banitt Class: Super Stock #30 Resides: Red Wing, MN Family: Audry, Wife, Twin Daughters, Jessica and Haley Employed at: Red Wing Chrysler – Service Manager :: continue »

Dan Preston - Having a Blast
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June 6th 2005 - By Jim Gorecki Driver: Dan Preston Class: Super Stock #21, Pontiac Grand Prix Resides: Baldwin, WI Family: Audry, Wife, Heather 14 and Jordon 13 Employed at: Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts When little Danny :: continue »

Thomas Racing is Family Time
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Now THIS is a Ted's Pizza Special!May 28th 2005 - I met with Steve Thomas before the Friday Night Races, May 20th at the Red Cedar Speedway. The sun had finally come out to play, after a week of overcast and rain. The track would be in good condition :: continue »

Joe Rhead – Driving the “White Knight”
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May 27th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki
Driver: Joe Rhead
Class: Street Stock #10
Resides: Cedar Falls, WI
Employed at: Halverson Brother’s Heating, Plumbing & A/C

With all the rain as of late here in Dunn County, I anticipated ::
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May Is Still Indy Month
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May 16th 2005 - By Jim Gorecki

With the rain and wind coming down all day on Friday the 13th, racing was postponed at The Red Cedar Speedway. I still needed to get some stories ready for the next program, and with ::
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2004 UMARA CHAMP EYES BUSIER 2005 SCHEDULE
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May 12th 2005 - In 2004 David Gough, of Machesney Park (IL) was busy dominating the UMARA National midget series winning 9 out of 11 events at the Grundy County Speedway. This year the 2004 UMARA National midget champion :: continue »

Bourn to Race
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May 11th 2005 - Recently, Jim Bourn and I sat on the fender of his trailer and discussed racing here in Menomonie prior to the Friday night action. First, you need a little background to this story. The first time I :: continue »

Tom Nesbitt: This Canadian Has Logged Some Miles
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Photo from Chris Burback Collection, 2004May 9th 2005 - by Jim Gorecki
Tom Nesbitt was kind enough to give me some time for an interview. “We just can’t get the car to bite here,” Tom said to me as I approached him, “here” meaning The Red Cedar Speedway, ::
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Cold Night, Hot Action
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May 3rd 2005 - by Jim Gorecki - When I left my house in Cedar Falls, for the track last Friday, which is only about 4 miles from Red Cedar Speedway, the sky was dark clouds; a steady rain was falling, as were the temperatures. :: continue »

Life is Precious
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April 29th 2005 - A Tribute to My Friend
by Jim Gorecki

Madison Lake, MN

I lost a friend to cancer this past Wednesday. Bob Farley, originally from Phillips, WI, had battled cancer since he was 19 years old. The ::
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Through the Eyes of a Rookie
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Just prior to his 1st race at Red Cedar, By BroncoApril 18th 2005 - Since the 5th Grade, Derek Borchardt has been coming to The Red Cedar Speedway to watch the races. The very night he saw his first race here with a friend and his family, he came home, broke out the Hot :: continue »

Worth the Wait
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April 16th 2005 - Scheduled on a Friday, April 15th, Tax Day no less…. I automatically figured the weather would do this racing session in. Was I ever wrong! A large crowd, large car count, and wonderful mid 60 temperatures :: continue »

Born to Race
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April 12th 2005 - By Brent Creaser
It was the summer of 1995 a summer that some may Remember a summer that some may not even care about. For the Hillman family it was a summer that they may never forget. During that ::
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Mike Beauchamp Joins Liberty Motorsports for 2005 Campaign
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April 5th 2005 - Green Bay, WI January 2005 After signing major sponsor EMP/Stewart Components, Mike Beauchamp officially joined Liberty Motorsports, based in Roscoe, Illinois. The team has purchased a second Van Diemen :: continue »

I Can't Wait
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April 3rd 2005 - Cedar Falls, WI April 3, 2005 and warm and sunny! The ice is finally melting off the lakes here in Northwest Wisconsin, and it was a beautiful spring weekend for doing yard work. I got to thinking :: continue »

Red Cedar Speedway Kicks Off 32nd Year
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Photo by Chris Burback - www.chrisburback.com Menomonie, WI The Red Cedar Speedway will be kicking off it’s 32nd consecutive season Friday, April 15th. Racing action is scheduled to begin at 6:45, of course, weather permitting. The 3/8 mile clay :: continue »

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