"Dirt from the Stands" by Greg Cybulski

Racing Bonanza in 2006

Well race fans, this may be your year to see the biggest variety of dirt track racing in our region in quite some time. Whether you are a fan of Motocross, Late Models, 360 sprints or 410 Outlaw sprints, it's all here for you in 2006 right in our own back yard. Let's check out some of the highlights...

The newly formed ASCS Northern Plains Region under the guidance of Chuck Zitterich will pay visits to North Central Speedway in Brainerd, Minnesota as well as Jamestown Speedway and Dacotah Speedway in North Dakota in 2006.

The balance of the 2006 regional schedule is south of the North Dakota - South Dakota line.

The biggest racing news in our region has to be the inclusion of Nodak Speedway as part of the ASCS National Tour Yes, this reporter's all-time favorite sprint car driver, Gary Wright and company will be invading Minot, ND. on June 10 and 11.

The Northern Outlaw Sprint Association has yet to release it's 2006 schedule at the time of this writing, however, an ambitious race schedule has been promised.

The World of Outlaws returns to Fargo, ND in June for two shows in conjunction with the Red River Valley Fair. The bigger news is that the Outlaws will be making a trip to Nodak Speedway in Minot on Saturday, August 19.

The folks in Minot must be feeling very proud, having signed two of the nation's biggest sprint car tours this season. The atmosphere at Nodak Speedway for these shows will be electric.

Finally, the newly formed National Sprint Tour under the guidance of Brownfield Promotions, Inc., will make an appearance at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND . Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski and company will bring their high-flying 410 sprint show to the North Dakota bull ring on July 7 and 8
Victory Lane Speedway with Prairie Dirt website are pleased to present the 2nd Annual Mid-Canada Sprint Car Challenge set for Thursday, July 13.

Details will be released as they become available.

Speaking of Victory Lane Speedway, fans will have a real treat at the facility this season as the older wooden bleachers have been replaced with an all new grandstand seating for fan comfort. The parking lot space has been increased to accommodate a larger volume of traffic in 2006. Other upgrades will be made in time for the start of another exciting season of racing at Victory Lane Speedway.

The most noticeable difference will be the infield which is going to be used by the Manitoba Motocross Association for two big weekends in 2006. The dirt bikes will invade VLS on the weekends of June 10 & 11, and August 5 & 6.

The Northern Late Model Racing Association will visit Victory Lane three times in 2006. The dates are Thursday, June 15, Thursday, August 17 and Saturday, September 9. With all the specials this season, Winnipeg race fans will get their money's worth of entertainment at VLS.

Emo Speedway, ON. will once again be hosting the NOPA Super Trucks on Saturday, June 17. From the positive response of fans and the teams to last year's truck race, fans can expect another good show in 2006.
No matter what your car preference is, there will be plenty of racing to go around in 2006.

In my next column, I will have more information about the upcoming Mid-Canada Sprint Car Challenge including a preliminary list of participants for this year's event. As always, the kid saves a few aces up his sleeve for next time. I will talk about some exciting things happening out west in Saskatchewan and Alberta for 2006.

Until next time, take care and good racing,
Greg Cybulski
Prairie Dirt (2005)
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