Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As we entered the final weekend of racing both the Emo Street Stock and the Wissota Modified champions had been decided with Tylar Wilson and Jeff Davis holding a more than 112 point advantage over second place. Both classes still had a battle for second to be decided with Garett […]
After getting both cars home the damage on the #28 was just as bad as we had first thought where as the damage on the #80 was actually a little worse than initially thought. On the #80 the spring didn’t only pop out, but one of the top shock mounts, […]
This week we sat down with Patrick Davis driver of the #10D Wissota Midwest Modified. What is your favourite race track food? My favourite is taco in a Bag whenever it’s available. At what age did you start racing? I started racing at 43. Why did you start racing? My […]
With both cars loaded and ready to roll early in the week, it was an easy Saturday, which usually makes for a calmer night at the track. But my return to the speedway held a couple unexpected speed bumps. After getting to the track, Lady Luck seemed to be on […]
This week we sat down with driver of the #21 Wissota Modified, Matt DePiero. What is your favourite race track food? Hibbing Raceway Chilli. At what age did you start racing? 16 Why did you start racing? Racing was always a part of my family and my life growing up. […]
With no major maintenance needed on the #28 this week Doug was ready to head to the track to try and make up points to the 1st place Tylar Wilson. Despite a good draw, outside of the front row in the 2nd heat race, Doug couldn’t help but feel a […]
With two consecutive weeks in the seat, for both the drivers and volunteers, there was plenty of excitement Saturday night to keep the fans entertained. With nearly 40 cars in attendance there was no shortage of action as racers began preparing for the Rea Memorial two- day show during the […]
After 2 weeks of rain dampening the racing action, the sun stayed out and the weekend warriors were able to take to the track and their restlessness to race was visible from the drop of the first green flag. With the Emo Speedway’s night of racing coming a night early […]
This week we sat down with Brandon Rehill driver of the #4B Midwest Modified. What is your favourite race track food? Cheeseburgers for sure! At what age did you start racing? 15 Why did you start racing? I started racing because I was sick of getting hurt on my dirt […]
With the cars prepared and the ‘new’ tires ready it was quiet in the shop again this week, but as race day Friday rolled around Doug took to all of his final preparations for the #28 car including fluid checks, nut and bolt checks and setting tire pressures. In Doug’s […]
This week we sat down with driver of the #55 Emo Street Stock Tylar Wilson. What is your favourite race track food? My favourite track food is a smokie. At what age did you start racing? I started racing when I was 16. Why did you start racing? My Mom […]
With rain popping up all around the district Saturday, no one could have found a more hopeful group than the weekend warriors of the Emo Speedway. With rain still in the forecast the pits slowly began to fill with drivers ready to take action, but as the track was almost […]
