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Jenna Hagemann: First Woman to Win the WISSOTA 100

Dirt, Sport CompactsSeptember 12, 2023September 12, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

This past Sunday, Jenna Hagemann became the first woman to win a Speedway Motors WISSOTA 100 championship. The triumph occurred in the hornet class at

Philip Thompson: Finding the Balance for Success

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJuly 6, 2023July 6, 2023 J.A. Ackley

In 2017, Philip Thompson won a national rookie of the year title. Then, he stepped back. In 2022, Thompson returned to a more regular schedule.

Shelli Lind: Bouncing Back

Dirt, Dirt Sport Mods/B-Mods/SportsmanMay 10, 2023May 9, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

The night before Shelli Lind (55) was on oxygen. Then she raced Steve Schicketanz for the win on April 30 at Wyoming’s Sheridan Speedway, eventually

Sarah Nash: Going from Crew Chief to Driver

Dirt, Dirt Sport Mods/B-Mods/SportsmanNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

Sarah Nash has spent the past five years as crew chief on the WISSOTA Midwest modified her younger brother, Ryan Nash, drives. Now she hopes

Melissa Neary: Switching Spots with Her Fiancé

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksNovember 9, 2022November 9, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

When her fiancé, Pat Salway, gave up racing in 2020, Melissa Neary felt a void in her life. Melissa thought if he wasn’t going to