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Seitz Memorial Recap

9/17/2019

Aaron Turnbull and Shane Edginton battle for the lead at the John Seitz Memorial. Mike Spieker photo.

It was another exciting John Seitz Memorial at the River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, with Jake Redetzke winning the 'Prelude to the Johnny' on Thursday night, while Brad Seng captured his fourth NLRA championship, and the pole for the 92-lap finale on Saturday night by winning Friday's 'Go Hard Or Go Home' Pole Dash. But is was Estevan, Saskatchewan's Aaron Turnbull that came away as the weekend's big winner, by scoring his first John Seitz Memorial victory.

Strand Scores Third Of The Season With Greenbush Triumph

8/29/2019

Dustin Strand in victory lane last Saturday in Greenbush. Val Truscinski photo.

Dustin Strand, driver of the No. 71 Q&Z Plumbing & Heating Millenium SRT, won the second and final appearance for the NLRA of the 2019 season at the Greenbush Race Park in Greenbush, MN. The win is Strand's third of the season with the series, which ties him with Donny Schatz for most victories on tour this season. The win is also Strand's twenty-first NLRA win, which is fifth on the all-time list.

NLRA Event Preview - Battle At The Bush 2

8/21/2019

Mike Balcaen (10) and Brad Seng (12S) go door-to-door last Friday at River Cities. Mike Spieker photo.

This Saturday night, August the 24th, the NLRA heads back north to the Greenbush Race Park in Greenbush, MN. This will be the 30th trip to the high-banked Roseau County oval that measures in at just over a quarter-mile. If the race does not fall to weather, Greenbush will become the third track in series history to host the club at least 30 times, joining the Viking Speedway in Alexandria, MN (43 races), and the River Cites Speedway in Grand Forks, ND (41.)

Schatz Completes Season Sweep Of NLRA With The Outlaws At River Cities

8/17/2019

Donny Schatz celebrates after his NLRA win Friday night at River Cities. Mike Spieker photo.

Donny Schatz, driver of the No. 15 Fastlane Car Wash Rocket, won his third NLRA feature of the season Friday night at the River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. The win is his tenth career NLRA win, as he went on to win the World of Outlaws Sprint Car feature as well, the fourth time he has won both features on the same night.

Strand Joins Twenty Win Club With Devils Lake Victory

8/6/2019

Dustin Strand with crew members Nate and Tim in victory lane Saturday at Devils Lake.
Speedway Shots photo.

Dustin Strand parked the No. 71 Walhalla Builders Millenium SRT in victory lane last Saturday night at the Devils Lake Speedway near Crary, ND. Strand's win is his second of the season with the club, his fourth at Devils Lake, and twentieth series win, as he becomes just the fifth racer all-time to win twenty features in series history.

Pederson Wins First NLRA Feature Since 2015 With Greenbush Score

7/31/2019

Joey Pederson in victory lane last Saturday in Greenbush. Val Truscinski photo.

Joey Pederson parked the No. 7P Vesey Plumbing Victory in victory lane last Saturday night at the Greenbush Race Park in Greenbush, MN. The win is Pederson's ninth with the series, and his first since his win at River Cities with the Outlaws on June 19, 2015.

Seng Wins 50th Late Model Feature At River Cities

7/31/2019

Brad Seng with his family and crew in victory lane last Friday night. Adrienne Spieker photo.

Brad Seng, driver of the No. 12S S&S Transport MB Custom, scored his first NLRA series victory of 2019 last Friday night at the River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. The win is also his series best 37th overall, and 50th at River Cities in the Late Model division.

NLRA Event Preview - Sunday At The Fair

6/19/2019

Shane Edginton (4) and Dustin Strand (71) battle at River Cities on opening night. Mike Spieker photo.

This Sunday, the NLRA season continues with the second of five visits to the River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks. Sunday's event is scheduled to be the 39th NLRA event at the high-banked, three-tenths mile "Bullring" on the Greater Grand Forks Fairgrounds. This event will headline the final hours of this year's edition of the Greater Grand Forks Fair.

NLRA Event Preview - First Visit Of 2019 To Greenbush

6/18/2019

Mike Balcaen (10) and Jesse Teunis (70) go door-to-door earlier this season. Speedway Shots photo.

This Saturday night, June the 22nd, the NLRA returns to actions with the first of three visits to the Greenbush Race Park in Greenbush, MN. The event is scheduled to be the 29th series race at the high-banked, quarter-mile Roseau County speedplant.

NLRA Event Preview - Return To Devils Lake

6/12/2019

Mike Balcaen (10) and Shane Edginton (4) battle at Devils Lake on June 1st. Mike Spieker photo.

This Saturday night, the NLRA returns to the Devils Lake Speedway near Crary, ND, for the second of three visits during the 2019 season. The race will be the 24th series race at the third-mile, high-banked clay oval.