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Rich MannDriver age: 54city: Roche Percee, SKcar number: 42class: IMCA Modchassis: VictorySponsors: Richards WeldingFavorite Track: Estevan Motor Speedway because it’s close.Rival: The guy in front of me.Goals: To win a race

aaRon TuRnbullDriver age: 24city: Estevan, SKcar number: 21class: IMCA Modchassis: Taylor ChassisSponsors: Remax, Arizona Racing Engines, Supreme Oilfield, Mack Auction Co, J’s Pro Painting, Bob Harris Ent., Aldor Acres, Turnbull Redi-Mix, Future Signscrew: Tyson Price, Dadhighlight of Season: 9 Feature wins and 5th place at Fall Nationals in Hays, Kansas. 8th place at USMTS show in Jamestown, ND.Favorite Track: Estevan or JamestownRival: Rough tracks.Goals: Try to win more A-Mains than last year and a Championship. Would like to win Dakota Mod Tour after coming close last year.

The cast of characters at Estevan Motor Speedway is back for another year.

Although not much has changed at the 3/8-mile dirt track, there is one major differ-ence as the circuit has moved its race days back to weekends.

The Speedway had moved to Wednesday nights in 2011 in an effort to avoid competing with weekend events and allow volunteers to have their weekends free.

Drivers and track of-ficials had been split on the issue at the annual general meeting in November, but many drivers were happy with the change to move back to weekends.

“I love it. Wednesday night was brutal for me,” said reigning hobby stock champion Cory Evans.

“It’s the middle of the week, you’re going back to

Speedway returns to weekend racing

Kody Scholpp (02) takes the top around a turn with several mods in pursuit during a 2011 race. all photos in this edition are 2011 file photos except for the one on page eight.

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work Thursday and some-times you’re pretty tired. Hopefully we get some of the Minot guys back.”

Defending stock cham-pion Rocky Alexander said the new schedule also works better for him.

“I think it’s a great idea. It’s a lot easier with my sched-

ule as far as getting to the track on time and having a little bit of extra time before the race to get some last-minute adjust-ments,” he said.

“I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from the fans. I expect our fan count to go up again. I think it’ll be good things for the track.”

Last year’s modified champion, Devin Raynard, added that the weekend races should bring back the social element of the events.

“I think we had a good try there last year trying to make the Wednesdays work, but I think Friday and Satur-day is going to be a lot better for people to come out and

people don’t have to get back to work the next morning. It’ll be a better atmosphere,” said Raynard.

At the AGM, president James Gustafson noted that despite a small increase in attendance and car counts last year, there was a good reason to switch back to weekends.

“We felt that maybe some of the social aspect had disap-peared,” he said.

Despite concerns about competing with the Williston and Dickinson tracks for weekend dates, EMS was able to schedule all of its regular points nights for the weekends.

The season opener was set for May 18 after the original date of May 5 was rained out. That race has been rescheduled for Aug. 3.

Other key dates are the McComb Automotive Fast 40, which is the $3,000-to-win feature, on May 26; the

Estevan stop on the Dakota Classic Modified tour on July 10; and Championship Night on Aug. 25.

The track has installed a new leaderboard this year which will display the lap count and the top four cars in the race.

EMS is also embracing social media, having cre-ated a Twitter account (@mydirtracetrack), a revamped Facebook page and a new texting club for promotional giveaways and race informa-tion. It also gave its website a facelift.

The Speedway executive for 2012 includes president James Gustafson, vice-pres-ident Dale LaBatte, treasurer Lynn Trobert and secretary Teresa Dumaine.

Other executive mem-bers are Jim Harris, Geoff Mann, Ed Turnbull, Rod Pickering and Tyson Turnbull.

RyDeR Kayne ScholppDriver age: 15city: Lampman, SKcar number: 220class: Goaltenderchassis: 1982 Chevy Monte CarloSponsors: Renrod Welding & Fabricating Ltd., Redline Well Service, TK Trailers, Lenelle Resources and Eagle Oilfield Services.crew: Rodney, Renee, Sienna, Emmanuel Scholpphighlight of season: No highlight of last season, this is my first year racing.Favorite Track: Don’t have a favorite track yet, this is my first year racing.Rival: I have no rivals yet.Goals: My goals are to have no DNF’s in the races I am in.

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JaMeS FRaynDriver age: 29city: Weyburn, SKcar number: 456class: Defencemanchassis: CutlassSponsors: SideWinder Coil Services, King George Htlcrew: Ron Frayn

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Tyson TurnbullDriver Age: 23City: Estevan, SK Car number: 10Chassis: GRT by PhillipsClass: IMCA Modsponsors: Aldor Acres, Cactus Autobody, Future SignsCrew: WantedHighlight of season: First win in Minot at Motor MagicFavorite Track: East Bay Raceway, Tampa, Fl. It can change so much depending on the tide.rival: My brotherGoals: Pick up a win on the Dakota Tour.

Cole bourAssADriver Age: 16 City: Weyburn, SKCar number: 77Class: Hobby StockChassis: 85 Buick Regalsponsors: Southside Auto Wreckers, Meszaros Construction, Boss Lubricants, PM Signs & ElectricCrew: Ed Bourassa, Dale LaBatte, Konrad Proszak, Jack Carleton, Bailee BourassaHighlight of season: Getting second place in a feature.Favorite Track: Estevan because they run a well organized show.rival: Rocky Crozier.Goals: Track Champion.

The bar has been set at Estevan Motor Speedway.

None of the 2011 season point champions are strang-ers to the trophy case.

Devin Raynard (modi-fied), Rocky Alexander (stock car) and Cory Evans (hobby stock) all won their second career season cham-pionship at EMS last year.

Though there are cer-tainly other serious con-tenders in all three classes, Raynard, Alexander and Evans have set a standard of excellence for others to follow.

Alexander, who nar-rowly edged out Robby Rosselli after winning a final race that went right down to the wire last year, said he’s still motivated.

“Win another one. That’s always the goal. I’m always trying to drive for the best,” he said.

“I expect a big target. There are a lot of guys out there vying to ensure that I don’t win another one, but I’m still going to go out there and do my best.”

Alexander won three races last year and had four other top-five finishes, leading to the highest point

Defending champs gunning for more wins in 2012

Devin raynard (modifieds), rocky Alexander (street stocks) and Cory evans (hobby stocks) each received a hunk of hardware for winning their respective classes last season.

total ever for an EMS stock car champ with 341. It was his second straight season championship.

He expects the contend-ers this year to include Gregg Mann, who won twice last season, Geoff Mann, Austin Daae and the LaBatte family.

“I welcome the com-petition. It’s fantastic,” said Alexander. “I love a nice, clean race and competing right to the bitter end. It’s enjoyable.”

Alexander has only made some minor changes to his car. He said he was plan-

ning to do some off-season racing in the U.S. but found a problem with his car a week before leaving.

Meanwhile, Raynard’s season is currently in limbo as he had not found a car to drive as of May 10.

“I’m running a little behind schedule. I’ve got my boy racing in the hobby stock, so I’ve been concentrating on that. I sold my other car and haven’t got another one yet,” said Raynard.

He said he was still looking for one and plans to race this year, but may not be

ready for the May 18 opener.Raynard was a model of

consistency last year, win-ning two races (including the Auto Value Fast 40) and

posting six other top-four finishes.

“I imagine there’ll be a target on my back for sure. I think the Turnbulls will be gunning for me; they’ll be the biggest threat. They’re always right up there.”

Meanwhile, Evans edged Gary Goudy Jr. and Tyler Thompson in the clos-est race of the three classes, with a controversial finish.

On Championship Night, Thompson was lead-ing late in the race when he was involved in a collision and was sent to the back.

“I wish Tyler Thompson would’ve won it last year. He got screwed,” said Evans.

“Somebody else was backward on the track and ran onto him on the track and that’s why he got sent back.

That’s the rule I guess, but it was a bad one.”

Evans also has other priorities at the track, with his daughter Samantha driv-ing a hobby stock car for the second straight year.

“I want to see if my girl can win one,” he said. “I’m going to try to set up her car so she can go a little faster.”

He said that more than anything, he enjoys the friendly competition at the track.

“I really like racing against Jim Mann, Randy Stepp, Tyler Thompson, those guys are pretty consis-tent racers,” he said.

“They do a good job of driving and didn’t run into you unless they meant to. It’s always fun when you have a close race.”

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With the Estevan Drag Racing Association soon to embark on a new season at the Estevan Municipal Air-port, the group is also slowly moving forward on their plan to build a new track north of Estevan Motor Speedway.

The association has hired Ron Colson of Track Planning Associates to work on a business plan and a construction plan, which are in the final phases. The land for the facility was secured last year.

“We’re in the planning stages of funding and ac-cessing community support and the support of the local businesses and the bigger businesses that are in town,” said EDRA president Jim Forrest.

“Estevan’s a booming economy now and certainly the time is right to do this. It’s going to give people one more venue of entertain-ment.”

Forrest said he hopes the new track will be a jewel that the city will be proud of.

“We’re moving forward with this and hopefully we’re going to have a really nice facility that’s going to do well for Estevan. Estevan is a racing town; all you have to do is look to our friends at the

EDRA making progress toward new track

The owner of Dennis Neelin’s car makes a pass at the Dennis Neelin Memo-rial Race last year. Neelin was a drag racer from Carlyle who passed away two years ago.Motor Speedway and what a tremendous job they’ve done over there.

“I think we can put in a facility that will also make people proud to be a part of.”

The association is not disclosing when the track is expected to be completed.

There are again three scheduled race days this year, coming on June 24, July 15 and Aug. 26.

The July 15 event is the second annual Dennis Neelin Memorial Race, in tribute of Carlyle racer Den-nis Neelin, who passed away two years ago.

Last year, the owner of Neelin’s car brought it down and made a pass.

This year, Neelin’s fam-ily has put up a trophy for “someone that has the dedi-cation to the sport of drag racing in the same vein as Dennis had,” said Forrest.

“It’s beautiful, about 15-pound crystal with Den-nis’s car three-dimensionally engraved on the side.”

Members of the track will nominate people, but the family will make the selection.

“I’m really looking forward to that. I think that’s a good thing. That’s some-thing Dennis would be real proud of. I’m hoping we get a ton of cars out there for his race,” said Forrest.

The season finale on

Aug. 26 is part of Pure En-ergy Weekend in Estevan, which sees all three racing groups hold events. It also included a car show on 4th Street last year and the

hope is to do the same this summer.

The EDRA is bringing in an act by Nitro Mike Kunz for that weekend. He has a 2004 PT Cruiser that can stand up on its back tires for the length of the track.

“Lots of smoke, fire and flames, the kids love it, people love it. I’ve seen it. He puts on a tremendous show,” said Forrest.

The car will be down-town at the car show on Saturday and at the EDRA races on Sunday.

The association is again going with five classes this year: Quick 16, the A event, street tire, motorcycles and junior dragster.

The street tire class was introduced last year and has

been a big hit.“Our street tire class

has just turned into a real great thing. There are a lot of people bringing their street cars out and it’s all bracket racing, so you don’t have to be the fastest to win,” said Forrest.

“It’s a lot of fun. Any-body who’s come out has never come just once, they always come back and do it again. I think it’s a real positive thing. It gives people a place to run their car without fear of being in an accident in town here or hitting somebody or being in trouble with the law.

“We’re real optimistic that things are progressing and there’s a lot of interest in drag racing in Estevan.”

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KEITH CASSIDYDriver Age: 37 City: Estevan, SKCar Number: 74Class: Hobby StockChassis: Olds CutlassSponsors: Canyon Technical Services, Estevan Bruins, Turnbull Redi-Mix, Ice Factory, Boston PizzaCrew: Cole Zahn, Isaac WoitasGoals: To have fun, learn and improve as the season goes on!

RYAN ATKINGSDriver Age: 28Address: Zenon Park, SKCar Number: 44Class: IMCA StockChassis: DominatorSponsors: Sandy Ross Well Servicing Kindersley SK, Morgan Place Yorkton Sask., Blair Schlenker Transport Ltd.Crew: Arvid Atkings, Ken Wicks, Jen Atkings, Wayne Stephens

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2011 winnersHere are the winners in each class from the two race days held by the Estevan Drag Racing Association in 2011:

JOSH WOLLADriver Age: 27City: Minot, NDCar Number: 14wClass: DefencemanChassis: Medieval ChassisSponsors: Rain for Rent, Wolla Trucking, MX RanchCrew: Kevin, Jason, Pudda, David, Darren, CodyHighlight of Season: The Dakota Classic Tour; it was the fi rst time I’ve been able to follow most of it.Favorite Track: Nodak Speedway because it’s less than 2 miles from my house.Rival: Jerad ThelenGoals: Be competitive with minimal damage/problems to the car (checkbook).

COREY MOHRDriver Age: 37City: Moose Jaw, SKCar Number: 5Class: ForwardChassis: Shaw by GallowaySponsors: Candian Diesel Power Trucks, SOS holding, Mid praire Autobody,Great West Tire,Graphic Edge fxCrew: Alexis Terry Mike

TRAVIS HAGENDriver Age: 18City: Williston, NDCar Number: 14tClass: ForwardChassis: Allen AutosportsSponsors: Noble Casing, Lonnie’s Roadhouse CafeCrew: Lloyd, James, Kevin, Alex, RoyHighlight of Season: Getting more seat time.Favorite Track: Estevan Motor Speedway. The track is a blast to race on and the good quality of people running the track.Rival: Mad MikeGoals: Run up front, be consistent.

MARK TRIBIGERDriver Age: 29City: Estevan, SKCar Number: 64Class: Hobby StockChassis: 1968 ChevelleSponsors: Elite Kitchens & Décor, Larry’s Sewer Service, Sholter Horsman, Southside Auto Wrecking, Top Line Advertising, Redhead Equipment Goals: Have a competitive rookie season.

ALYSSA HARRISDriver Age: 18City: Estevan, SKCar Number: 17AClass: ForwardChassis: Side BiterCrew: Jim (Dad), Ryan (Brother) and SammyGoals: To beat my dad and brother.

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Jim mannDriver age: 60City: Bienfait, SKCar number: 60Class: Street StockChassis: 85 CutlassSponsors: Roughneck Consulting, Smart Powers, T & T Repair, Universal Machine Shop, Dean & Daughters Repair, G.I.M. WeldingCrew: Rene Mualas, Geoff Gee, Brady MannHighlight of Season: Winning the triple crown in June at Estevan.Favorite Track: Estevan, because it’s close to home.Biggest Rival: My two boys.Goals: To finish ahead of one of the boys at least once.

RoCky alexanDeRDriver age: 33 City: Estevan, SK Car number: 99Class: IMCA Stock CarChassis: 1992 LuminaSponsors: M&M meatshops, Energy City Overhead Door, Dairy Queen, South Country Equipment, Cactus Autobody, Jay’s Welding, Skylift, Wiltech, Southern Bolt, Canadian Tire, Sherritt CoalCrew members: Dave Millman, Gordon LoweHighlight of Season: Winning the track championship for IMCA stock car at the Estevan Motor Speedway for the second time.Favorite Track: Estevan Motor SpeedwayGoals: To keep putting on a show for the fans!

Putting together the RaceTracker is a time-consuming project, and in the process one relives the action that took place last year at Estevan Motor Speedway as well as Trackside MX and the drag races.

Every new season is an opportunity for a dif-ferent driver to get into the EMS record book or into the memories of passionate racing fans.

Last year was my first season covering the Speed-way, and I remember going to the first race night not being totally sure what to expect.

I had gotten familiar with a lot of the names at the track from working on the RaceTracker, but ya gotta see it live to realize the spectacle that lives down on the Shand

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access road.The officials and drivers

were more than welcoming and went out of their way to help if I had questions or needed some information, so it didn’t take long for me to become immersed in the goings-on at EMS.

Whether you’re sitting up in the stands or standing at the fence taking pictures and getting covered by dirt from head to toe, going to the track is a thrill on any given race night.

Who could forget the tear Aaron Turnbull went on in July and August, winning four of five races and finish-

ing fourth on the mod tour? Or how about the stock and hobby races that went down to the wire, with Rocky Al-exander surging past Robby Rosselli and Cory Evans edging Tyler Thompson? We also saw Tyler Wagner win his first feature in 10 years of racing at the track early in the year.

Then there was the ap-pearance of Kenny Schrader at the Estevan mod tour stop, and the tale of redemption written by Jay Noteboom, who won that race two days after being overtaken by Devin Raynard at the end of the Auto Value Fast 40.

And there was a great moment at the track’s awards banquet, when a clearly humbled Rod Pickering was given the Clint Prette Memo-

rial Award for commitment, loyalty and sportsmanship.

That’s what grassroots racing is all about.

There should be many more exciting moments this year.

Turnbull will be look-ing to avenge last year’s points loss, not to mention his brother Tyson, who won the championship two years ago and was fourth last year.

Other drivers like Joren Boyce, Mike Hagen, Ed

Turnbull, Jim Harris and Les McLenehan are also consistent threats.

In the streets, Alexan-der has a big target on his back, but don’t forget that Rosselli was only a matter of laps from winning last year before being passed by Alexander in the last race. Gregg Mann was also a major contender last year and surely some other names will challenge.

The hobby class may be the most wide open of them all, especially with so much movement each year as some move up to the street stocks

and other new drivers start in the hobby class.

Gary Goudy, Jr., and Thompson were both within eight points of Evans last year, and Justin Medler and Dustin Byler also spent their share of time at the front.

Josh Lewis can be reached by phone at 634-2654, by e-mail at [email protected], on Twit-ter at twitter.com/joshlew-is306 or on his Bruins Banter blog at estevanmercury.ca/bruinsbanter. He is looking forward to another year of dodging the dirt projectiles.

RoD piCkeRinGDriver age: 44City: Weyburn, SKCar number: 43Class: GoaltenderChassis: 1982 Chrysler CordobaSponsors: R.P. Automotive, Auto Electric Service,Crew: Karen, Robert, Kelly, Ashley, StuHighlight of Season: Finishing in the top ten in points. Winning the Sportsmanship award at the banquet, and having the only Dodge product in the hobbystock class.Rival: Robert Pickering, just to show him what the old man can do.

JuSTin meDleRDriver age: 22 City: Minot, NDCar number: 75 Class: GoaltenderChassis: Larson Sponsors: MECrew: Darren MedlerHighlight of Season: Just having a good year of racing!Favorite Track: Williston, because its short and fast.Rival: Every driver on the race track!Goals: Win some races in Minot.


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Jim HarrisCity: Estevan, SKCar Number: One 17Class: IMCA ModifiedChassis: Sidebitersponsors: Harns Oilfield, TS & M Supply, Metra Equipment, Estevan Meter KLM, PK ConsultingCrew: SammyHighlight of season: Feature win in Minot and finishing second in points the season.Favorite Track: Minot. Been racing there for years.Biggest rival: Ryan HarrisGoals: Win, compete, finish consistently, go hard, turn left.

samaNTHa EvaNsDriver age: 15City: Weyburn, SKCar Number: 33 1/2Class: Hobby Stocksponsors: Aarron Well Servicing, Westrum Lumber, Ashworth Ag. Co., Schmeltzer Construction, South Side Auto Wreckers, Edwards Carpentry and Decor, Southern Range Well Servicing, Top Line Advertising Products Inc., Valleyview Petroleums Ltd., True Integrity Developers Inc., Prairie Lightning Electric.Crew: Ruth Evans (Mom), Taylor Evans (Sister), Shane Evans (Uncle)Highlight of season: Rookie of the year! Getting to race with my Dad on the track and hearing my whole family cheer me on.Favorite Track: Estevan Motor Speedway because the others are too rough for new drivers.

JorDaN DurwarDDriver age: 21City: Trenton, NDCar Number: 2DClass: IMCA StockChassis: Harrissponsors: Dasani, Dominos, 2nd Ave. Sinclair, Turnbull Construction, Dan Miller Trucking, Boones Bits, Sportsman Steakhouse and Cafe of Tioga Crew: Darrol Durward, Terry FalconHighlight of season: First year in I-Stock.Favorite Track: Estevan, fans mainly and the track is fast and fun to race on.rival: Lindsey Labatte, been racing with her the longest.Goals: Contend for track championship, win a couple races, place in top 5 every night.

Cory EvaNsCity: Weyburn, SKCar Number: 33Class: Hobby Stocksponsors: Ashworth Ag. Co., Schmeltzer Construction, South Side Auto Wreckers, Aarron Well Servicing, Westrum Lumber, Southern Range Well Servicing, Top Line Advertising Products Inc., Edwards Carpentry and Decor, Valleyview Petroleums Ltd., True Integrity Developers Inc., Prairie Lightning Electric Crew: Ruth Evans (Wife), Taylor Evans (Daughter), Shane Evans (Brother)Highlight of season: Track Champion 2011. Feature Race winner. Racing on the track with my daughter Samantha.

KiaNa sTEppDriver age: 17Car Number: 2DClass: Hobby StockChassis: 1985 Oldsmobilesponsors: BG Denture Clinic Crew: Chuck SteppHighlight of season: Finishing all races.Favorite Track: Estevan Motor Speedway, it’s the only one I have ever raced on.rival: The other female drivers.Goals: Make a top 5 finish.

Blair HaNsoNDriver age: 46City: Estevan, SKCar Number: 21Class: Hobby StockChassis: Colin Cooksponsors: Cactus Autobody High EnergyCrew: CarlFavorite Track: Estevan Motor Speedwayrival: Anyone on the track.Goals: Finish without any DNF’s.


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Racing has been a life-long interest for Keith Cas-sidy and now he’s climbing inside a car for the first time.

The Estevan Bruins’ head coach and general man-ager will be driving a hobby stock car at Estevan Motor Speedway this year.

“I was just wandering around the Bruin office and happened to mention that last year, I was at quite a few races and figured if I was going to be out there this much, I may as well be driving,” Cassidy recounted.

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Bruins head coach and general manager Keith cassidy is driving a hobby stock car at estevan Motor speedway this year.is the president of EMS.

“Within the next day I had about five people calling to ask about me buying their car,” Cassidy laughed.

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hobby driver Jim Mann’s car.“Jim is a fantastic guy

and he took his time with us, helped us put the car back together and ready to go. The feeling around the racers I’ve

met so far is everybody is very willing to help out,” said Cassidy, who believes the car was originally an ’85 Cutlass.

He did blow the engine during a recent practice ses-sion, but the issue is being resolved.

“Ed Turnbull, who’s been a huge help to me, he and

I went out to (Trent) Emmel’s one day and just practised a bit and we both broke our cars out there.”

Cassidy said he wanted to have some involvement with the track after going to a few races last year and that knowing some of the drivers added to the experience.

“I loved it. I come from watching it on TV and going to a few NASCAR events. I’ve been to a few dirt tracks, but not being familiar with who’s racing, it didn’t have a lot of interest for me.”

He said part of the at-traction is the social side of the track, with drivers having a good rapport and helping one another.

“I want to go out there and have some fun and for

me, the biggest part of that is being part of that atmosphere. The racers out there and the people at the track are good people and it’s a way for me to get more involved in the community.

“I have no illusions that I’m going to go out there and run the table or even win a race, I’m just going out there to have fun.”

The Bruins and the Speedway have done some cross-promotion recently and are hoping for that to continue. Cassidy’s car will feature a large Bruins logo on the side.

“I hope we can bring some fans out to the race track and maybe those fans will want to check out a Bruins game,” he said.

dolores HoFFartcity: Bienfait, SKcar name, class, Model: 1968 RS/SS Camaro, Mod ET # 4X19sponsors: 5th Street Auto Body Ltd., Al’s Auto Body, McComb Automotive, Murray GM, Parkway Service, Sholter & Horsman, Viking Trucking, Blue Rock Supply, Performance Pump, Roy’s Transmissionscrew: Greg, Catherine, Brettdragging: 8 yearsFavorite: Shirley Muldowneywhy: Shirley paved the way and made it easier for other women to get into the sport.Goals: Better and more consistent reaction times.Highlight of season: A 10.23 1/4 mile pass at 133 mph.right or left lane: Doesn’t matter.

GreG HoFFartdriver age: Old enough to know better, but young enough to still have fun.city: Bienfait, SKcar name, class, Model: 1994 Horton R/E Dragster, Top Comp # 5X16sponsors: 5th Street Autobody Ltd., Al’s Auto Body, McComb Automotive, Murray GM, Parkway Service, Sholter & Horsman, Viking Trucking, Blue Rock Supply, Perfor-mance Pump, Roy’s Transmissionscrew: Dolores, Catherine, Brettdragging: Legally since 1997.Favorite: Mike Neffwhy: Excellent level headed racer that Tunes & Drives his car for J/F Rac-ing.Goals: Learn the car better and try to win a race.Highlight of season: Run both dragsters 1/4 mile at Gimli, MB with my quickest ET - 8.007 @ 163mph.right or left lane: Either lane, it doesn’t matter.who: Dolores, at all 2012 races in Estevan in the final round.


willie forrestDriver Age: 18City: Estevan, SKCar Name: Leroy, named after Dennis “Leroy Montana” Neelin.Class: Top ET/ Mod ETModel: 1960’s Nostalgia Front Engine Dragstersponsors: T. Bird Oil LTD., McComb Automotive Supply, Roy’s Transmission LTD., Epic Environmental Technologies Inc., Brake & Drive Systems LTD., T & T Repair Parts & Service Inc., Highliner Holdings, Independent Well Service Ltd., Estevan Model Engineering Show, Team Boss Blue, Southern Bolt Supply & Tools LTD., Diamond & Low Holdings Inc., Merit Ford Sales (2003) LTD., Popeye’s Supplements Regina, Cheyne Hall’s Welding, Cactus Autobody LTD., Kash Downhole Anchors Inc., Ensign Rockwell Servicing, Impact Oilfield Management Team Inc., Quality Wireline, Lorne Kitson, Big Al Richardson, Big George Kingdon, Brent & Raelene Fieber & Family, Jerome & Gloria Threinen, Aunt Kathleen and Uncle Gordon, Aunt Sharon, Uncle Joe & Aunt Julie, Terry Stefiuk, Shorty & Claire Weichel, Steve & Chris Sayeau, Duke Dukart, Bienfait Brawler, Frank & Barb SchaeferCrew: Dad & MomDragging: 7 years (6 championship years in a Jr. Dragster)favorite: Greg Hoffartwhy: Takes guts to race when you can’t see your engine!Goals: Win some races and go faster.Highlight of season: First 150 MPH (242 KPH) pass and a perfect light in Gimli Mb.right or left lane: Doesn’t matter.who: Bull Turner, anywhere, anytime!

The 2011 season had its share of exciting moments to add to the lore of Estevan Motor Speedway. Here are some of the highlights from last year’s action at the track:

NOTABLE

Devin Raynard gave fans a sign of things to come by leading wire-to-wire in the first modified feature of the season on May 18. Raynard held off Aaron, Ty-son and Ed Turnbull for the victory. Rocky Alexander won the stock car feature and Justin Medler was victorious in the hobby stock class.

***On the second race

night of the year on June 8, three drivers in particular were dominant as Joe Gal-loway (mod), Gregg Mann (stock car) and Medler (hobby stock) all won the Triple Crown in their class-es, claiming the feature, heat and trophy dash.

***Bienfait’s Tyler Wagner

won his first mod feature in 10 years of racing at the Speedway on June 15 after starting in 15th and holding off several drivers for the victory.

***Aaron Turnbull edged

brother Tyson for his first mod win of the season on June 29, beginning a red-hot stretch that no mod driver would match all year. Starting that night, Turnbull would win four of the next five points races down the stretch to close a seemingly insurmountable gap behind points leader Raynard. Turn-bull also tied for fourth on the Dakota Classic Modified Tour despite not racing one of the nights.

***In the Auto Value Fast

40 on July 9, Raynard con-tinued his torrid pace by overtaking Jay Noteboom after a caution with five laps to go to win the $3,000-to-win feature. Austin Daae was the stock car winner and Cory Evans won the hobby feature.

***Noteboom got his re-

venge two nights later, taking the lead off a cau-tion with 11 laps left to win the Estevan stop on the Dakota Classic Modified Tour. Noteboom, a native of Hinton, Iowa, had been battling Will Brack of Mead, Colo., prior to the caution before taking the lead for good. Aaron Turnbull fin-

Highlights from the 2011 season

NAsCAr great Kenny schrader comes around turn 4 just ahead of Kody scholpp during the estevan stop on the Dakota Classic Modified tour.

ished second and Brack, Paul Donnelly (Great Falls, Mont.) and Matt Brack (Mead, Colo.) rounded out the top five. Allen Kent (stock car) and Dustin Byler (hobby stock) were the other feature winners.

***Another highlight of

the mod tour stop was the presence of NASCAR great Kenny Schrader, who ran his third IMCA race of the year. Schrader began the mod feature in sixth and worked his way up to second behind Noteboom before a mechanical problem took him out of the race.

***Championship Night

was a memorable one for the Speedway for a number of reasons. The wrap-up races coincided with the Kraft Celebration Tour’s visit to Estevan. TSN anchors Jay Onrait and Dan O’Toole made an appearance at the intermission of the races and O’Toole had taken Gregg Mann’s stock car for a spin earlier in the day, footage that would be shown on the live downtown SportsCentre broadcast the next day.

***In the actual racing, it

was Devin Raynard, Rocky Alexander and Cory Evans who emerged as track cham-pions for the season. The mod feature was won by Corey Mann. Raynard had the title locked up before the feature began as he sat 20 points ahead of Aaron Turnbull and there were only 16 drivers in the feature.

Alexander had a small five-point lead over Robby Rosselli at the start of the stock car feature and trailed Rosselli early in the race, but he eventually passed him to win the race and the championship.

There was a contro-versial finish in the hobby feature. Evans and Tyler Thompson had been jockey-ing in the standings for a few weeks, with Evans leading by two points going into the

feature. The two played cat and mouse throughout the feature until Thompson was sent to the back after a late collision. Medler went on to win the race.

***The Eve of Destruc-

tion event put on by former EMS driver Davin Emmel attracted a capacity crowd of over 2,000 people to the track on Sept. 16. Estevan’s Ryan Berg was the last man standing in a combine demo-lition derby.

***The Speedway held

its annual awards banquet on Oct. 29. Ryan Harris (modified), Samantha Evans (stock car) and Austin Daae (hobby stock) were named the track’s rookies of the year. The Clint Prette Memo-rial Award, which rewards commitment, loyalty and sportsmanship, was given to first-year hobby driver Rod Pickering. RT10⇢

CHris BorresoNDriver Age: 35City: Redvers, SKCar Name: 86 TAClass: Quick 16Model: 1986 Pontiac Firebirdsponsors: Garage 13 Auto Care and Repair, Chemicals By SterlingCrew: Friends and familyDragging: 8 yearsfavorite: John Forcewhy: He’s been there, done that.Goals: Six second 1/8 mile pass.Highlight of season: Winning Sportsman at Gimli 1/4 Mile 2011right or left lane: Whichever is stickier.who: Any one of my friends.


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Kevin SneLLinGDriver Age: 51City: Weyburn, SKCar name: 69 BuickClass: SportsmanModel: Buick SpecialDragging: 30 yearsFavorite: Ashley ForceWhy: You have to ask.Goals: Make a few rounds.Highlight of Season: Getting together with friends and having fun.right or Left Lane: Doesn’t matter.Who: Anybody.

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⇠RT9 “I didn’t know who was all back there, but I got a surprise when I pulled up into victory lane to see all three Turnbulls.” — Devin Raynard after winning the season opener May 18 by edging Aaron, Tyson and Ed Turnbull.

“It’s a sweet thing. It took 10 years to finally get it and it feels really good.” — Tyler Wagner on winning his first mod feature ever at the Speedway on June 15.

“It was a long feature race. I was biding my time and slowly working up there, but I couldn’t have done it without that last caution. Whew, I can’t even catch my breath.” —Raynard on his come-from-behind win in the Auto Value Fast 40 on July 9.

“That makes up for not

Many Memorable Moments at Speedway in 2011

tSn anchor Dan o’toole talks with stock car driver Gregg Mann after taking Mann’s car for a spin around the track prior to Championship night. DAve KrAHn

Age: 48Hometown: Estevan, SKClass: MotorcycleMake & Model: 1982 Honda BC 1100FSponsors: Brake and Drive Sys-tems, Cactus Autobody, Dun Rite Glass, Thunder CityCrew Members: Iona & BraydonDragging: 7 years Goals: Start on a new drag track.Highlight of Season: 3 excellent races in Estevan.right or Left Lane: Does not matter.

winning there on Saturday. It was a good feeling. I love this track.” — Jay Noteboom after winning the Estevan stop on the Dakota Classic Modified Tour, two nights after being overtaken by Raynard late in the Fast 40.

“They were doing some extensive dirt work when we got here, and to look at the amount of equip-ment they got here and the

different people from the community who had come out and donated time and equipment to work on the track is really refreshing. You can tell it’s a pretty new facility and a lot of thought was put into it. They’re doing stuff right.” — NASCAR driver Kenny Schrader prior to racing on the Estevan stop of the Dakota Classic Modified Tour on July 11.

“Early in the feature when Robby got by me, I thought, ‘This is how it’s going to end up,’ and then I thought to myself, ‘No, that’s not the way to end this season.’” — Rocky Alexander on edging Robby Rosselli for the street stock feature win and the season points crown on Champion-ship Night.

“It’s unreal. It takes good luck and good driving. A two-dollar part can break and you’re out of it. It was a good year. I didn’t have one DNF and that makes all the difference. My worst finish was seventh. I guess you just gotta keep picking away at it.” — Raynard after winning his second season points title on Championship Night.


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DEAN ERICKSONDriver Age: 29City: EstevanCar Name: 473SClass: StreetModel: 1984 Buick Regal LTDDragging: 2 yearsFavorite: MyselfWhy: I’m awesome.Goals: Make it to every event.Highlight of Season: New tires.Right or Left Lane: Whichever hooks better.

Hobby stocks1. Dana Brandt — 10T2. Daryle Runge — 8T2. Davin Emmel — 8T4. Chris Scholpp — 6T4. Alvin Dube — 6T6. Les McLenehan — 5T6. Gregg Mann — 5T6. Rob Curtis — 5T9. Brad Lisafeld — 4T9. Aaron Turnbull — 4T9. Owen Bourassa — 4T9. Noel Dube — 4

Here are the top 10 drivers in all-time wins in each class at Estevan Motor Speedway:

ALL TIME WINSStreet stocks1. Kelly Henderson — 152. Rocky Alexander — 103. Nathan Burke — 84. Gregg Mann — 45. Wyatt Olson — 3T6. Robby Rosselli — 2T6. Bruce Rudland — 214 tied at — 1

Modifi eds1. Aaron Turnbull — 232. Mike Hagen — 183. Wayne Johnson — 144. Ed Turnbull — 125. Joren Boyce — 96. Allen Kent — 87. Devin Raynard — 68. Hank Berry — 5T9. Steven Pfeiffer — 4T9. Jay Noteboom — 4

2011 WINNERSMay 18: Devin Raynard (mods), Rocky Alexander (streets), Justin Medler (hobbies)June 8: Joe Galloway (mods), Gregg Mann (streets), Justin Medler (hobbies)June 15: Tyler Wagner (mods), Robby Rosselli (streets), Jim Mann (hobbies)June 29: Aaron Turnbull (mods), Gregg Mann (streets), Carl Hanson (hobbies)July 9: (Auto Value Fast 40): Devin Raynard (mods), Austin Daae (streets), Cory Evans (hobbies)July 11: (Dakota Classic Mod Tour): Jay Noteboom (mods), Allen Kent (streets),

Dustin Byler (hobbies)July 20: Aaron Turnbull (mods), Rocky Alexander (streets), Dustin Byler (hobbies)July 26: Mike Hagen (mods), Kelly Henderson (streets), Blaine Durward (hobbies)Aug. 10: Aaron Turnbull (mods), Randy Conway (streets), Eric Sinness (hobbies)Aug. 16: (Late models): Aaron Turnbull (mods), Randy Conway (streets), Justin Medler (hobbies)Aug. 24: (Championship Night): Corey Mann (mods), Rocky Alexander (streets), Justin Medler (hobbies)

Driver Age: 24 City: Lampman, SKCar Name: The Olds Class: StreetModel: ‘84 Olds Cutlass Supreme Sponsors: My DadCrew: Maria Siclair, Doug Walter, Lorne WalterDragging: 4 years Favorite: My DadWhy: He pushes me to always try to do a little better and mush myself a little farther.Goals: Become more consistent, and be able to shave off a little time. Highlight of Season: The excitement of being next up to make a run.Right or Left Lane: Side closest to the stands.Who: Anyone, anywhere. I just enjoy being able to make some runs.

MATHEW WALTER

Driver Age: 50City: Moose Jaw, SKCar Name: K-Boys RacingClass: “A”Model: 1978 Ford MustangSponsors: Rockport Carriers, Northern Air, Prairie Shine, Taylor Trailers, Murray SignsCrew: Evan & Colin KrahnDragging: 4 yearsFavorite: John ForceWhy: First class guy, exciting to watch and listen to.Goals: Getting car into the “8’s”. Highlight of Season: Winning 2012 Arizona Mechanical “A” Event Bracket Bash while brother Dave Krahn won Bikes the same day with our parents and family in attendance. Brother Murray (Bikes) and nephew Braydon (A Bracket) raced as well. 4 Krahns racing on the same day!Right or Left Lane: No Preference

GREG KRAHN

Driver Age: 8 - 22City: Estevan, SKCar Name: MBRClass: SportmanModel: 1978 CamaroSponsors: L&C Trucking, Mis-sion Hotshot, M & M Meat Shops, Terry & Colleen Stefi uk, Murray GM Trucks, GJM WeldingCrew: Rennie, Same, Dean, ScottDragging: 5 yearsFavorite: John Force Why: He is very skilledGoals: Win multiple races. Highlight of Season: Racing in Estevan.Right or Left Lane: Left Who: Dean Wilson in Estevan

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With the 2012 motocross season at Trackside MX Park fast approaching, riders will be clocked in a new way this year.

The Estevan track has invested in a new electronic lap counter scoring system, which will be used rather than having volunteers count laps manually.

“It’s a transponder, basi-cally,” said Trackside presi-dent Chris Istace.

“Each individual bike will be tracked and lap times will be recorded.”

The job of volunteers won’t get any easier, though,

as someone still needs to run the system.

“It’s more for us to do, but we’re getting it done,” said Istace.

Meanwhile, Trackside enters its second season with a newly designed track after re-doing some sections last year.

Istace said the executive is now working on fine-tuning the design and running proper irrigation for the new layout.

He said the feedback was very positive after last year’s changes.

“Everyone loved it. It’s one of the most challenging

tracks on the circuit for sure. Each track on the series is quite unique and offers something different,” he said.

Those tracks again this year are Oxbow, Carlyle and Weyburn.

The Southeast Corner Racing Circuit, which runs the races at the four tracks, has changed its membership structure.

Instead of having mem-berships for each individual track, the circuit is now of-fering a regional membership, which gives a member of one track access to all of them.

“We don’t offer just a single track membership anymore, we’ve changed to a regional one to help out all the tracks,” said Istace.

At Trackside, Istace is expecting a jump of 10-20 per cent in entries.

“We’re really pulling a lot away from the provincial series. There’s a little bit of a conflict there because every-body really likes the package we offer with the SCRC,” he said, noting that the circuit fo-cuses on keeping the “hockey

mom mentality” out of it. “It’s laid back and we try

to keep it a family setting,” he said. “People are drawn to that.”

To that end, the track is hoping to attract more younger riders, particularly those under the age of 10 in the 50cc and 65cc classes.

“We’re really hoping that with more people coming to the community, we get a few of the younger riders, because that’s what we really like is to see the new people out there,”

said Istace.After last year’s flooding

wiped out an entire valley sec-tion of the track, the executive has taken measures to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

“We built collection dug-outs in the front section,” said Istace. “Last year they saved us for when it does rain. The water slopes into those.”

The SCRC will touch down in Estevan for race days on Aug. 25 and Sept. 29, which is the season finale.

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Aly DoerrDriver Age: 15City: Bienfait, SKCar Name: 1996Class: Jr. DragsterModel: 2001 Half ScaleSponsors: Grandma, Aunti Rohda and Uncle Ed, South-side Tavern, Joren and Kelsey Dryden, Sweet Dreams Alpaca Ranch, Southeast Electric, Max Refractory, Hurricane Oilfield Construction, Uncle Bob, Uncle Don and Aunti Norma, Jeff Carr, McComb’s AutomotiveCrew: Dad and MomDragging: 2 yearsFavorite: Julie LanderWhy: She is a really good drag racer and she’s one of my favorite people at the track!Goals: To cut another perfect light in eliminations.Highlight of Season: Getting to go racing and see my racing friends.right or left lane: EitherWho: Damon, anywhere.

Driver Age: 28City: Lampman, SKCar Name: S345Class: StreetModel: 1982 GMC S15Sponsors: My wallet.Crew: Shaun Johnson, Dale Johnson, Sarah SmythDragging: 3 yearsFavorite: Not Willy ForrestWhy: I think he might be an alien. Anyone that can cut a light like that can’t be human.Goals: Not break anything. I know if won’t happen, but you have to stive for something, right?Highlight of Season: Winning the first street class event held by EDRAright or left lane: Either, real men aren’t picky.Who: Anyone with a Mustang or Camaro that is not Drew Young or Troy Turner, because they cheat. I only race on the track because only stupid people race on the streets.

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LARRY ELASHAge: 56 City: Estevan, SKCar Name: 5th Street Snake #1313Class: MotorcycleMake & Model: Harley David-son 117 cu. in.Sponsors: Energy City Overhead Door, Power Dodge, Home Hardware Building Centre, Step-by-Step Construction, M&M Pipeline Inc., Tower Cafe, Mack’s Refl ections, 5th Street Autobody (Thanks Mark for the wicked paint job)Crew Members: Jesse Juneau, Bill HartridgeDragging: Way too long ... 30+ years.Favourite: Matt HinesWhy: Rides a Pro Stock Harley ... Very Fast!Goals: Get into the fi nal round in Estevan.Highlight of Season: Racing against Dave in the fi nal round in Estevan.Right or Left Lane: Doesn’t matter, can red light in either lane.Who: Either Ken or Dave in any fi nal round in Estevan.


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AMANDA WILSONDriver Age: 15City: Bienfait, SKCar Name: Ashley WilsonClass: Jr. DragsterModel: 2001 Motivational TubingSponsors: Dean & Daughters’ Racing, Park-way Service & Repair, Grandpa & Grandma Michel and Grandma WilsonCrew: Dean, Marnie, Amanda & MeganDragging: 2 yearsFavorite: MyselfWhy: Because I really enjoy racing and hope to keep racing for lots of years.Goals: Better lights and wrinkling my tires off the line!!! Highlight of Season: Winning 1st Place in Yorkton, SK, which was my 2nd race ever!Right or Left Lane: RightWho: My Daddy in Minot, ND

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Driver Age: 42City: Bienfait, SKCar Name: Dean WilsonClass: Mod ETModel: 1983 Olds CutlassSponsors: Dean & Daughters’ Rac-ing and Parkway Service & RepairCrew: Marnie, Amanda, Ashley & MeganDragging: 3 yearsFavorite: Amanda, Ashley & Megan WilsonWhy: Because it makes me happy to watch my daughters race.Goals: Go faster than I did last year. Highlight of Season: The wheel stands my car did while racing in Yorkton, SKRight or Left Lane: RightWho: Scott Meek at any track. He won our last match up and I want redemption.

DEAN WILSON

Driver Age: 8City: Bienfait, SKCar Name: Megan WilsonClass: Jr. DragsterModel: Motivational TubingSponsors: Dean & Daughters’ Racing, Parkway Service & Re-pair, Grandpa & Grandma Michel and Grandma WilsonCrew: Dean, Marnie, Amanda & AshleyDragging: This will me my 1st year.Favorite: Ashley ForceWhy: Because she is always respectful and she won lots of races. Also because she said “Happy Birthday” to me.Goals: To have fun and to achieve a trophy. Highlight of Season: Helping to paint and work on my own car before the start of the season.Right or Left Lane: RightWho: My big sister Ashley in Minot, ND

MEGAN WILSON

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Age: 38 City: Estevan, SKBike Number: 524Race Class: Women’s OpenBike Make: KTM 350Sponsors: XS-iV, Excel Fitness, Wheat City CycleRacing: 4 yearsOverall Place: 4thFavorite: Ken RoczenWhy: He’s amazing to watch and has a great attitude.Goals: To place in top 3 in SCRC Women’s Open as well as in the NDMA in Women’s Vet.Highlight of Season: Placing top 5 in all races!Favorite Track: Weyburn. I love the sand track.Rival: Tory Franke

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Age: 14 City: Estevan, SKBike Number: 757Race Class: C ClassBike Make: Yamaha 250Sponsors: ParentsRacing: 6 yearsOverall Place: 12thFavorite: Ryan DungeyWhy: He’s cool.Goals: Have fun.Highlight of Season: Racing.Favorite Track: Jamestown because I am fast on it.Rival: No one.

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Age: 17 City: Bienfait, SKBike Number: 541Race Class: 250 A, YouthBike Make: Yamaha 250, 450Sponsors: Independent Pump Co. Xsiv, RBR Motorsports, Terry’s CycleRacing: 10 yearsOverall Place: 2nd and 4thFavorite: Ryan Dungey.Why: I love his riding style.Goals: Finish top 10 in A.Highlight of Season: Getting holeshot in sev-eral races. Finished 2nd in B.Favorite Track: Weyburn! Love the sand! Such a fun, fast track.Rival: Cole Jacobson

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Age: 44 City: Estevan, SKBike Number: 747Race Class: Vet/ABike Make: Yamaha YZ 450fSponsors: Terry’s Cycle, KRJ Custom Fab-ricating, Pongo Holdings, Estevan Combat Sports and FitnessRacing: 28 yearsOverall Place: NDMA (North Dakota) Vet. Class State Champion. SCRC (Sask.) Vet Class-2ndFavorite: Kevin Windham/Chad ReedWhy: They both have been around a while and they always give it their best.Goals: Stay healthy and have fun.Highlight of Season: Finally getting back up to speed (about halfway through the year).Favorite Track: Any of them that are well prepared and dust free.Rival: All the “young kids” in the over 30 Vet. class.

RANdy FRANke

Age: 18 City: Estevan, SKBike Number: 343Race Class: Women’s OpenBike Make: CRF 250Sponsors: Mom and DadRacing: 8 yearsOverall Place: 3rdFavorite: Justin BraytonGoals: Stay in front of Dezirae!Highlight of Season: Getting a 3rd place finish in the NDMA and a 2nd place finish in the SCRC.Favorite Track: Jamestown because I can do Rival: Dezirae!

TORy FRANke

Around the BendThree mods, including Joren Boyce (67) and Jim Harris (117) rip around a turn at eMS.

Age: 16 City: Estevan, SKBike Number: 743Race Class: Womens OpenBike Make: YZ250FSponsors: Mom and DadRacing: 6 yearsOverall Place: 5thFavorite: It would have to be either K Dub, Chad Reed or Ryan Dungey.Why: They are all really good riders and I was pretty sad when all three of them were hurt. Now no one can challenge that dang Villipoto!Goals: I hope to get into the top three of all races.Highlight of Season: Beating my sister in most of the races.Favorite Track: I really like the Weyburn Track. It’s super flowey and a lot of fun to ride!Rival: Anyone who is within passing distance!

deziRAe FRANkeAge: 22 City: Estevan, SKBike Number: 237Race Class: 250 A, Open A. YouthBike Make: 2012 Honda CRF 250RSponsors: CSC Oilfield Construction, XS-IVRacing: 9 yearsOverall Place: Top tenFavorite: Chad ReedWhy: He has a great riding style.Goals: Have a healthy racing season.Highlight of Season: Placing 5th at an SCRC race in Weyburn because there was a lot of good racers there.Favorite Track: Estevan because it is a good flowing track.Rival: Randy Franke because he’s the old fast one!

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Ed Komarnicki, MPSouris-Moose Mountain

Your Member of Parliament

308 - 1133 4th StreetEstevan, SK S4A 0W6

Phone: 634-3000Fax: 634-4835

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Toll Free: 1-866-249-4697

Best wishes for personal bests for all drivers and for a safe racing season.

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Age: 13 City: Estevan, SKBike Number: 541Race Class: 85cc & SuperminiBike Make: KTM 85Sponsors: XS-iV, Power Dodge, Wheat City CycleRacing: 6 yearsOverall Place: 3rdFavorite: Kevin WindhamWhy: He is a great racer.Goals: Win a few races.Highlight of Season: Not breaking any bones.Favorite Track: WeyburnRival: Ty Goforth

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RACE DAY 2012 SCHEDULE⇢ FRIDAY MAY 18⇢ SATURDAY MAY 26⇢ FRIDAY JUNE 15⇢ FRIDAY JUNE 29⇢ TUESDAY JULY 10⇢ SATURDAY JULY 21⇢ FRIDAY AUGUST 3⇢ FRIDAY AUGUST 10⇢ SATURDAY AUGUST 25⇢ SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22⇢ SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23

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2012 ScheduleTRACKSIDE MX

Southeast Corner Racing CircuitRace day schedule: 7:30 a.m., gates open; 9 a.m., practice; 10:30 a.m., heat races; 1 p.m., main events.

May 26 – CarlyleJune 16 – OxbowJuly 14 – OxbowAug. 25 – Estevan Sept. 8 – WeyburnSept. 15 – CarlyleSept. 29 – Estevan

Here is the 2012 schedule for the Estevan Drag Racing Association. All events are held at the Estevan Municipal Airport.

Season Opener - June 24Dennis Neelin Memorial - July 15

Season Finale - Aug. 26

EDRA 2012

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race tracker 2012

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