Special events are everywhere ...
There are lots of specials on the calendar and our bloggers are taking in as many as possible (between the raindrops!) in addition to their weekly "stops". See what they have to say below.
Back Stretch - Jeff Broeg
Columnist for the past 30 years at Hawkeye Racing News; organizer and director of the National Kidney Foundation Heartland Tour for a Cure from 1998 through 2001; freelance track announcer and co-promoter of "Shiverfest." When Jeff started writing about the sport at age 15, he was a bit of a smart aleck, but after being on both sides of the fence over the years, he understands the importance of building up the sport through positive coverage. His motto is now a familiar one: "If I can't find something nice to say about a race program, I just won't say it." Find out what Jeff has to say right now ...
Running the High Side - Barry Johnson
Former editor of Hawkeye Racing News and current columnist for the same publication; contributor to Dirt Late Model magazine, Dirt Modified magazine, Late Model Illustrated, and DirtonDirt.com. Barry is well known for his coverage of dirt track racing throughout the Midwest and is a popular read due to his unique outlook and sense of humor when it comes to the sport. Check out Barry's current thoughts ...
4D Fan Report - Joyce & Dick Eisele
Race fans from Grinnell, Iowa, Dick and Joyce have regularly reported race results on current message boards in a timely manner from the tracks they regularly attend (Oskaloosa, Marshalltown, and Boone) as well as from other special events throughout the Midwest. Check out current results and more from two fans in the stands ...
Tapfan's Tours - Kevin Trittien
Kevin Trittien grew up watching races at his home track in Eldora, Iowa. A few years later he traveled with relatives to Oskaloosa to watch one of their favorite drivers race. They introduced him to a couple of race fans who propelled his love of dirt track racing to a new level ... almost obsessive! Go along on a Tapfan tour ...
In Staging - Ryan Clark
Former editor of Hawkeye Racing News and former scorer and track writer at Independence (Iowa) Motor Speedway, Ryan returned in 2009 as the track announcer. Being a fan of numbers and statistics, his years of record-keeping at Independence earned him the nickname Numbersman by race fans in northeast Iowa. See his latest facts, figures and observations...
Midwest Racing News - Brian Neal
A former columnist for both Hawkeye Racing News and Mid-States Racing News, Brian Neal developed his love for stock car racing in 1991 while following a local driver around to several Midwest tracks. His involvement in the sport grew in the mid- to late '90s working for the late Howard Mellinger at Mid-States Racing News until the paper sold in 2001. Since then, Neal has worked at a couple of tracks in the tri-state region and he continues to share his passion for the sport with his blog, Midwest Racing News.
In The Groove - Stacy Ervin
A track official at the Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway, Stacy Ervin is a busy lady on race night at the famous half-mile oval, assisting with live results on the track's website. She has called the track her second home ever since taking in her first Nationals back in 1976 and is proud to be a part of the track's media team today. Keep up with the news and notes from Knoxville as well as other racing stories that Stacy is willing to share right here, In The Groove.
Racin' Down the Road - Danny Rosencrans
Calling the Quincy (Illinois) Raceway his home base, Danny is not shy about hitting the road to find dirt track racing action throughout the Midwest. To learn more about what is going on at the quarter-mile bullring in Quincy, as well as the other tracks on Danny's travels, follow Danny Racin' Down the Road.
Rachel's Racing Realm - Rachel Knight
Rachel's love for racing began with stories of her dad, uncle, and cousin racing at Sportsman's Speedway in the '60s and '70s. During her college years, friends asked her to join them at L A Raceway, 12 miles west of Sedalia (Missouri), and the rest was history. She has been a dedicated fan of the 3/8-mile clay oval track where Sprints, Street Stocks, Modifieds and Hobby Stocks let the dirt fly every Friday night, also known as Rachel's Racing Realm.
