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NLRA RECAP: Greseth and Peterson Split NLRA Weekend

8/2/2023

Tyler Peterson (Norman County; left and Greenbush; right) and Mike Greseth (River Cities; center) were last week's NLRA main event winners. Photos by Speedway Shots and Lisa Jean Designs.

It was another great weekend if you were, or still are, a Modified ace, as two of the most impressive additions to the NLRA series in recent years split the weekend. Two-time and defending series champion, and current point leader, Mike Greseth picked up his 14th series win Friday night at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, while rookie Tyler Peterson won his fourth and fifth features of the season at Norman County Raceway in Ada, MN and Greenbush Race Park in Greenbush, MN.

NLRA Event Preview - Norman County, River Cities, and Greenbush

7/27/2023

Shane Edginton (5E), Tyler Peterson (1TPO), and Bryce Sward (1-2) battle at Devils Lake last Saturday.
Speedway Shots photo.

This weekend sees a stretch of seven races in 15 days come to a close with three more big events scheduled at Minnesota speed plants Norman County Raceway in Ada and Greenbush Race Park bookending a return trip to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks.

NLRA EVENT PREVIEW - SEASON LONG FOUR RACE STRETCH AHEAD

6/20/2023

Norman County Raceway - Ada Nationals / 128th Norman County Fair - Thursday
I-94 emr Speedway - Friday
Devils Lake Speedway - 5th Annual $5k-to-win Golden Hammer Classic - Saturday
River Cities Speedway - Greater Grand Forks Fair - Sunday

Cole Schill (44), Jason Strand (e85), and Mike Greseth (17) battle at Devils Lake Speedway last month.
Speedway Shots photo.

The longest stretch of the season lies ahead for the NLRA and its series regulars this week with four races in as many days, which starts Thursday night with a visit to Norman County Raceway in Ada, MN for a night of racing during the Norman County Fair. The series continues to I-94 emr Speedway in Fergus Falls, MN on Friday and Devils Lake Speedway on Saturday for the 5th annual Golden Hammer Classic. The four race stretch ends Sunday during the Greater Grand Forks Fair at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks.

NLRA Event Preview: Norman County Raceway

7/27/2022

Brad Seng (12S) and Mike Greseth (17) battle during the Norman County Fair last month. Speedway Shots photo.

The NLRA takes to the track on last time in the month of July on Thursday night at the Norman County Raceway in Ada, MN. This will be the 25th time the series has raced at the historic 3/8ths mile facility, and the second and final time during the series' 25th season.

NLRA Event Preview: Four Race Weekend Headlined By $5K-to-win Golden Hammer Classic At Devils Lake

6/22/2022

Brad Seng (12S), Shane Edginton (5E), and Brody Troftgruben (14) battle at Devils Lake last June. Speedway Shots photo.

Another four-day weekend is on tap for the NLRA this weekend, featuring the $5,000-to-win, 4th annual Walhalla Builders Golden Hammer Classic at the Devils Lake Speedway, near Crary, North Dakota.

Shaw Wins At Norman County

7/30/2021

Don Shaw in victory lane at Norman County on Thursday night. Speedway Shots photo.

Don Shaw won his second NLRA feature of the season Thursday night at the Norman County Raceway in Ada, MN. Shaw started second in his Shaw Trucking No. 42S, and led every lap en route to his 13th career series win, tying him with Mitch Johnson for seventh on the all-time series wins list. His teammate Dave Mass finished second, with Cole Schill third, Jason Strand fourth, and point leader Shane Edginton rounding out the top five. Four-time series winner in 2021 Mike Greseth was the hard charger, coming back from a DNF in his heat race, and finishing seventh after starting in the 23rd and final spot. Edginton will carry a 32 point lead over Brad Seng into Saturday's race at the Devils Lake Speedway near Crary, ND.

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NLRA Event Preview - Norman County and Devils Lake

7/28/2021

Brad Seng (12S), Shane Edginton (5E), and Brody Troftgruben (14) battle at Devils Lake in June. Speedway Shots photo.

This week of NLRA action features a pair of return and final visits for the 2021 campaign at the Norman County Raceway on Thursday night July the 28th and at the Devils Lake Speedway on Saturday night July the 31st.

Super Rookie Greseth Takes Third Of The Year At Norman County

6/25/2021

Mike Greseth in victory lane on Thursday night. Speedway Shots photo.

Mike Greseth started second, and lead flag to flag for his third NLRA feature win of his incredible rookie season. Greseth previously parked the No. 17 Quality Engines Rocket XR1 in victory lane with the NLRA at Grand Rapids Speedway and at the Greenbush Race Park. The win also gives Greseth back the point lead, as he'll head into Saturday's 3rd Annual Golden Hammer Classic at the Devils Lake Speedway up four points on Shane Edginton. Brad Seng finished as the runner-up Thursday night, and he'll be just 14 markers back of the lead in the standings heading into Saturday. Pat Doar, Edginton, and Tyler Peterson, making his Late Model debut in the No. 15 Fargo Petro Rocket, rounded out the top five. Cole Schill rebounded from mechanical woes in his heat race to win the hard charger award, as he climbed from 19th to ninth.

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NLRA Event Preview - Norman County, Devils Lake, and River Cities

6/23/2021

Joey Pederson (7P), Shane Edginton (5E), and Brody Troftgruben (14) battle at River Cities last Friday. Speedway Shots photo.

This week, the NLRA returns to action, with three big races on tap at the Norman County Raceway in Ada, MN, The Devils Lake Speedway near Doyon, ND, and at the River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks.

2021 NLRA Schedule Release

3/25/2021

The 2021 NLRA schedule has been completed, with a big slate of twenty shows highlighting the series 24th season of racing action.