First in the series, published April 28 2005
Knoell brings teamwork to the business of racing
The seat is nothing more than formed sheets of aluminum with minimal amounts of padding lining the bottom and sides. The compartment is small and without many frills. No power windows, no rearview mirror, and no CD player can be found surrounding this high-performance driver’s seat.
The driver’s compartment of the Chevrolet powered #B6, IMCA Modified stock car is built for business. Saturday night when the ground starts to rumble and the crowd at Salina Speedway stands to cheer, it’s a business Brian Knoell, Falun knows all too well. more...
Second in the series, published May 5 2005
BJ Dauer chases National title in Hobby Stock class
Have you ever had one of those cold-sweat nightmares? The one where you are driving down the highway, and just as a speeding car veers into your lane, the hood of your car smashes up against the front windshield. BJ Dauer, Marquette , has, only he did not have it in the comfort and safety of a warm cozy bed. more..
Third in the series, published May 12 2005
Ron Dauer, trading paint 'Old School'
Ron Dauer, Lindsborg, closes the business doors, to Town & Country Repair on north Harrison at 5 PM. However, nearly two hours later there is still a growing group of people in the shop. The repair shop is home to two #99 IMCA Modifieds. It is place where racecars are bred and tales of ‘old school’ dirt racing can be heard. It is more than just reminiscing of days gone by however, because on most Saturday nights Dauer and company are still going by, at a very high rate of speed! more...
Fourth in the series, published May 19 2005
Brunsell's Patriotic Pinto brightens up the raceway
The sound in the air is not the explosive roar of the super stock or modified’s big V-8s. This sound is more like a swarm of angry hornets on steroids as the high revving engines of the mini stockers strain to claw their way around the dirt oval. more...
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