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NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50

Minnesota Dirt Late Model Classic • 1980–present

Founded in 1980 as a fundraiser for the Blooming Prairie Jaycees, the Gopher 50 grew into one of Minnesota's signature Dirt Late Model events. Its lineage runs from Chateau Speedway to the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna and, since 2005, Deer Creek Speedway near Spring Valley.

Open Deer Creek Archive Dirt on Dirt History Winners 1980–2026

Annual Editions

47

Completed Headliners

43

Different Winners

25

Recovered Result Rows

1,186

Three Homes, One Tradition

The Gopher 50 Across Southern Minnesota

The event moved twice while preserving one continuous winner lineage.

1980–1981

Chateau Speedway

The first two Gopher 50s launched the tradition near Austin/Lansing.

1982–2004

Steele County Fairgrounds

The Owatonna era carried the race through 23 consecutive seasons.

2005–present

Deer Creek Speedway

The modern era has featured World of Outlaws and Lucas Oil Late Model competition.

Why It Belongs in Special Events

It is a charitable Minnesota race tradition with its own identity and winner history.

The Gopher 50 was founded in 1980 as a fundraiser for the Blooming Prairie Jaycees. By 2009, Dirt on Dirt reported that the event had already raised more than $300,000 for Jaycee and Lions projects. Its long-running charitable identity has remained distinct even as tracks and national Late Model sanctions changed.

Recent Weather Chapters

Four modern editions have no headline winner.

The 2020 event was cancelled during the COVID-19 season and the 2021 race was rained out. In 2025, Bobby Pierce and Nick Hoffman won the two preliminary features before heavy rain cancelled the $50,000 finale. The entire 2026 three-night weekend was cancelled because of the weather forecast.

Multiple-Time Winners

The Drivers Who Won It More Than Once

Headline Gopher 50 winners only; preliminary-night victories are not counted here.

5 wins

Billy Moyer

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

5 wins

Darrell Lanigan

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

3 wins

Scott Bloomquist

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

3 wins

Steve Kosiski

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

3 wins

Willy Kraft

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

2 wins

Bobby Pierce

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

2 wins

Brian Birkhofer

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

2 wins

Josh Richards

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

2 wins

Leon Plank

Gopher 50 headline victories through 2026

Winner Lineage

1980–2026 Gopher 50 History

Complete headline-winner chronology, including years in which the scheduled event did not produce a winner.

2026 • 47th

Cancelled — weather

Deer Creek Speedway

2025 • 46th

No winner — finale rained out

Deer Creek Speedway

2024 • 45th

Bobby Pierce

Deer Creek Speedway

2023 • 44th

Bobby Pierce

Deer Creek Speedway

2022 • 43rd

Brandon Overton

Deer Creek Speedway

2021 • 42nd

Rained out

Deer Creek Speedway

2020 • 41st

Cancelled — COVID-19

Deer Creek Speedway

2019 • 40th

Brandon Sheppard

Deer Creek Speedway

2018 • 39th

Mike Marlar

Deer Creek Speedway

2017 • 38th

Chris Madden

Deer Creek Speedway

2016 • 37th

Josh Richards

Deer Creek Speedway

2015 • 36th

Darrell Lanigan

Deer Creek Speedway

2014 • 35th

Darrell Lanigan

Deer Creek Speedway

2013 • 34th

Darrell Lanigan

Deer Creek Speedway

2012 • 33rd

Shane Clanton

Deer Creek Speedway

2011 • 32nd

Josh Richards

Deer Creek Speedway

2010 • 31st

Tim McCreadie

Deer Creek Speedway

2009 • 30th

Darrell Lanigan

Deer Creek Speedway

2008 • 29th

Brian Birkhofer

Deer Creek Speedway

2007 • 28th

Chub Frank

Deer Creek Speedway

2006 • 27th

Rick Eckert

Deer Creek Speedway

2005 • 26th

Darrell Lanigan

Deer Creek Speedway

2004 • 25th

Brian Birkhofer

Steele County Fairgrounds

2003 • 24th

Scott Bloomquist

Steele County Fairgrounds

2002 • 23rd

Shannon Babb

Steele County Fairgrounds

2001 • 22nd

Billy Moyer

Steele County Fairgrounds

2000 • 21st

Billy Moyer

Steele County Fairgrounds

1999 • 20th

Scott Bloomquist

Steele County Fairgrounds

1998 • 19th

Jay Johnson

Steele County Fairgrounds

1997 • 18th

Rick Aukland

Steele County Fairgrounds

1996 • 17th

Billy Moyer

Steele County Fairgrounds

1995 • 16th

Bill Frye

Steele County Fairgrounds

1994 • 15th

Willy Kraft

Steele County Fairgrounds

1993 • 14th

Billy Moyer

Steele County Fairgrounds

1992 • 13th

Bob Hill

Steele County Fairgrounds

1991 • 12th

Rick Egersdorf

Steele County Fairgrounds

1990 • 11th

Scott Bloomquist

Steele County Fairgrounds

1989 • 10th

Billy Moyer

Steele County Fairgrounds

1988 • 9th

Steve Kosiski

Steele County Fairgrounds

1987 • 8th

Willy Kraft

Steele County Fairgrounds

1986 • 7th

Tom Steuding

Steele County Fairgrounds

1985 • 6th

Leon Plank

Steele County Fairgrounds

1984 • 5th

Willy Kraft

Steele County Fairgrounds

1983 • 4th

Joe Kosiski

Steele County Fairgrounds

1982 • 3rd

Steve Kosiski

Steele County Fairgrounds

1981 • 2nd

Steve Kosiski

Chateau Speedway

1980 • 1st

Leon Plank

Chateau Speedway

Recovered Full Fields

Preserved Gopher 50 Feature Results

Full finishing orders are preserved for all 43 completed headline Gopher 50s from 1980 through 2024, plus both completed 2025 preliminary features.

2025 • Preliminary Night 2

July 4, 2025 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerNick Hoffman

Published Feature Field • 24 carsWorld of Outlaws →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

12Nick Hoffman9World of Outlaws

223Ryan Gustin19RWorld of Outlaws

316Dennis Erb Jr28World of Outlaws

420Tanner English96World of Outlaws

524Drake Troutman22*World of Outlaws

611Jake Timm49World of Outlaws

714Brian Shirley3SWorld of Outlaws

87Jake O'Neil0World of Outlaws

922Michael Leach09World of Outlaws

1018Derrick Stewart43World of Outlaws

1115Cody Overton2World of Outlaws

1217Boom Briggs99BWorld of Outlaws

1313Brent LarsonB1World of Outlaws

1421Kyle Bronson40BWorld of Outlaws

1519Blair Nothdurft76World of Outlaws

1612Tristan Chamberlain20TCWorld of Outlaws

179Aaron Marrant1XWorld of Outlaws

185Dustin Sorensen19World of Outlaws

191Tyler Bruening16World of Outlaws

206Bobby Pierce32World of Outlaws

213Tim McCreadie9MWorld of Outlaws

228Chad Simpson25World of Outlaws

2310Ethan Dotson74XWorld of Outlaws

244Chris Simpson32SWorld of Outlaws

2025 • Preliminary Night 1

July 3, 2025 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerBobby Pierce

Published Feature Field • 24 carsWorld of Outlaws →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

14Bobby Pierce32World of Outlaws

21Ryan Gustin19RWorld of Outlaws

33Tyler Bruening16World of Outlaws

46Tanner English96World of Outlaws

511Tim McCreadie9MWorld of Outlaws

67Nick Hoffman9World of Outlaws

710Dennis Erb Jr28World of Outlaws

88Brent LarsonB1World of Outlaws

918Drake Troutman22*World of Outlaws

1012Chad Simpson25World of Outlaws

1117Ethan Dotson74XWorld of Outlaws

125Boom Briggs99BWorld of Outlaws

1314Jake Timm49World of Outlaws

1422Jake O'Neil0World of Outlaws

1524Tristan Chamberlain20TCWorld of Outlaws

169Brian Shirley3SWorld of Outlaws

1721Michael Leach09World of Outlaws

182Dustin Sorensen19World of Outlaws

1923Cody Overton2World of Outlaws

2016Blair Nothdurft76World of Outlaws

2115Tim Isenberg9TWorld of Outlaws

2220Chris Simpson32SWorld of Outlaws

2313Nick Panitzke22World of Outlaws

2419Aaron Marrant1XWorld of Outlaws

2024 • Headline Gopher 50

July 6, 2024 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerBobby Pierce

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Bobby Pierce—Dirt on Dirt

2—Brandon Sheppard—Dirt on Dirt

3—Tyler Erb—Dirt on Dirt

4—Ryan Gustin—Dirt on Dirt

5—Nick Hoffman—Dirt on Dirt

6—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

7—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

8—Kyle Bronson—Dirt on Dirt

9—Brian Shirley—Dirt on Dirt

10—Cade Dillard—Dirt on Dirt

11—Dustin Sorensen—Dirt on Dirt

12—Dennis Erb Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

13—Shannon Babb—Dirt on Dirt

14—Chase Junghans—Dirt on Dirt

15—Max McLaughlin—Dirt on Dirt

16—Brent Larson—Dirt on Dirt

17—Blair Nothdurft—Dirt on Dirt

18—Tristan Chamberlain—Dirt on Dirt

19—Cody Overton—Dirt on Dirt

20—Derrick Stewart—Dirt on Dirt

21—Dustin Walker—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jake Timm—Dirt on Dirt

23—Lance Hofer—Dirt on Dirt

24—Tyler Stevens—Dirt on Dirt

2023 • Headline Gopher 50

July 8, 2023 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerBobby Pierce

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Bobby Pierce—Dirt on Dirt

2—Hudson O'Neal—Dirt on Dirt

3—Brandon Sheppard—Dirt on Dirt

4—Chris Madden—Dirt on Dirt

5—Jonathan Davenport—Dirt on Dirt

6—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

7—Garrett Alberson—Dirt on Dirt

8—Earl Pearson Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

9—Dustin Sorensen—Dirt on Dirt

10—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

11—Devin Moran—Dirt on Dirt

12—Brandon Overton—Dirt on Dirt

13—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

14—Ricky Thornton Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

15—Justin Duty—Dirt on Dirt

16—Daulton Wilson—Dirt on Dirt

17—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

18—Daniel Hilsabeck—Dirt on Dirt

19—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

20—Boom Briggs—Dirt on Dirt

21—Dillon McCowan—Dirt on Dirt

22—Tyler Erb—Dirt on Dirt

23—Mike Marlar—Dirt on Dirt

24—Max Blair—Dirt on Dirt

25—Ross Robinson—Dirt on Dirt

26—Spencer Hughes—Dirt on Dirt

27—Trevor Gundaker—Dirt on Dirt

28—Stormy Scott—Dirt on Dirt

2022 • Headline Gopher 50

July 9, 2022 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerBrandon Overton

Published Feature Field • 27 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Brandon Overton—Dirt on Dirt

2—Chris Madden—Dirt on Dirt

3—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

4—Mike Marlar—Dirt on Dirt

5—Ricky Weiss—Dirt on Dirt

6—Tyler Erb—Dirt on Dirt

7—Ricky Thornton Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

8—Daulton Wilson—Dirt on Dirt

9—Jonathan Davenport—Dirt on Dirt

10—Brent Larson—Dirt on Dirt

11—Hudson O'Neal—Dirt on Dirt

12—Earl Pearson Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

13—Garrett Alberson—Dirt on Dirt

14—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

15—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

16—Jimmy Owens—Dirt on Dirt

17—Stormy Scott—Dirt on Dirt

18—Johnny Scott—Dirt on Dirt

19—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

20—Brandon Sheppard—Dirt on Dirt

21—Spencer Hughes—Dirt on Dirt

22—Kolby Vandenbergh—Dirt on Dirt

23—Daniel Hilsabeck—Dirt on Dirt

24—Steve Stultz—Dirt on Dirt

25—Kyle Strickler—Dirt on Dirt

26—Ryan Gustin—Dirt on Dirt

27—Ross Robinson—Dirt on Dirt

2019 • Headline Gopher 50

July 6, 2019 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerBrandon Sheppard

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Brandon Sheppard—Dirt on Dirt

2—Ricky Weiss—Dirt on Dirt

3—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

4—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

5—Chase Junghans—Dirt on Dirt

6—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

7—John Kaanta—Dirt on Dirt

8—Boom Briggs—Dirt on Dirt

9—Brent Larson—Dirt on Dirt

10—Dennis Erb Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

11—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

12—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

13—Cade Dillard—Dirt on Dirt

14—Jeremy Grady—Dirt on Dirt

15—Jake Timm—Dirt on Dirt

16—Justin Reed—Dirt on Dirt

17—Paul Parker—Dirt on Dirt

18—Blake Spencer—Dirt on Dirt

19—Jason Rauen—Dirt on Dirt

20—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

21—A.J. Diemel—Dirt on Dirt

22—Brett Swedberg—Dirt on Dirt

23—Jeff Massingill—Dirt on Dirt

24—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

2018 • Headline Gopher 50

July 7, 2018 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerMike Marlar

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Mike Marlar—Dirt on Dirt

2—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

3—Tyler Erb—Dirt on Dirt

4—Brandon Sheppard—Dirt on Dirt

5—Devin Moran—Dirt on Dirt

6—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

7—Chris Madden—Dirt on Dirt

8—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

9—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

10—Brent Larson—Dirt on Dirt

11—Ricky Weiss—Dirt on Dirt

12—Jordan Yaggy—Dirt on Dirt

13—Chase Junghans—Dirt on Dirt

14—Nick Anvelink—Dirt on Dirt

15—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

16—Steven Roberts—Dirt on Dirt

17—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

18—Paul Parker—Dirt on Dirt

19—Dave Eckrich—Dirt on Dirt

20—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

21—John Kaanta—Dirt on Dirt

22—David Breazeale—Dirt on Dirt

23—Blair Nothdurft—Dirt on Dirt

24—A.J. Diemel—Dirt on Dirt

2017 • Headline Gopher 50

July 8, 2017 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerChris Madden

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Chris Madden—Dirt on Dirt

2—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

3—Mike Marlar—Dirt on Dirt

4—Brandon Sheppard—Dirt on Dirt

5—Chase Junghans—Dirt on Dirt

6—Rodney Sanders—Dirt on Dirt

7—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

8—Morgan Bagley—Dirt on Dirt

9—Frank Heckenast Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

10—Tyler Erb—Dirt on Dirt

11—Nick Anvelink—Dirt on Dirt

12—A.J. Diemel—Dirt on Dirt

13—Eric Wells—Dirt on Dirt

14—Ricky Weiss—Dirt on Dirt

15—Kyle Bronson—Dirt on Dirt

16—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

17—Mike Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

18—Jordan Yaggy—Dirt on Dirt

19—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

20—Joey Coulter—Dirt on Dirt

21—Chad Mahder—Dirt on Dirt

22—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

23—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

24—Devin Moran—Dirt on Dirt

2016 • Headline Gopher 50

July 9, 2016 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerJosh Richards

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

2—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

3—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

4—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

5—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

6—Tyler Erb—Dirt on Dirt

7—Brandon Overton—Dirt on Dirt

8—Brian Shirley—Dirt on Dirt

9—Billy Moyer Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

10—Steve Casebolt—Dirt on Dirt

11—Frank Heckenast Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

12—Morgan Bagley—Dirt on Dirt

13—Brent Larson—Dirt on Dirt

14—Chase Junghans—Dirt on Dirt

15—Jordan Yaggy—Dirt on Dirt

16—Joey Coulter—Dirt on Dirt

17—Boom Briggs—Dirt on Dirt

18—Eric Wells—Dirt on Dirt

19—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

20—Rodney Sanders—Dirt on Dirt

21—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jason Rauen—Dirt on Dirt

23—A.J. Diemel—Dirt on Dirt

24—Austin Smith—Dirt on Dirt

2015 • Headline Gopher 50

July 18, 2015 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerDarrell Lanigan

Published Feature Field • 22 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

2—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

3—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

4—Boom Briggs—Dirt on Dirt

5—Frank Heckenast Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

6—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

7—Eric Wells—Dirt on Dirt

8—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

9—Morgan Bagley—Dirt on Dirt

10—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

11—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

12—Chase Junghans—Dirt on Dirt

13—Brandon Overton—Dirt on Dirt

14—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

15—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

16—Mike Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

17—Jordan Yaggy—Dirt on Dirt

18—Justin Hirt—Dirt on Dirt

19—John Winge—Dirt on Dirt

20—Nick Herrick—Dirt on Dirt

21—Jason Rauen—Dirt on Dirt

22—Dave Fieber—Dirt on Dirt

2014 • Headline Gopher 50

July 13, 2014 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerDarrell Lanigan

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

2—Morgan Bagley—Dirt on Dirt

3—Tim Fuller—Dirt on Dirt

4—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

5—Eric Wells—Dirt on Dirt

6—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

7—Frank Heckenast Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

8—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

9—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

10—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

11—Chase Junghans—Dirt on Dirt

12—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

13—Boom Briggs—Dirt on Dirt

14—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

15—Adam Hensel—Dirt on Dirt

16—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

17—Jason Krohn—Dirt on Dirt

18—Rodney Sanders—Dirt on Dirt

19—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

20—Mike Fryer—Dirt on Dirt

21—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jordan Yaggy—Dirt on Dirt

23—Nick Herrick—Dirt on Dirt

24—John Winge—Dirt on Dirt

2013 • Headline Gopher 50

July 6, 2013 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerDarrell Lanigan

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

2—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

3—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

4—Eric Wells—Dirt on Dirt

5—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

6—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

7—Tim Fuller—Dirt on Dirt

8—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

9—Morgan Bagley—Dirt on Dirt

10—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

11—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

12—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

13—Jake Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

14—Bub McCool—Dirt on Dirt

15—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

16—John Mason—Dirt on Dirt

17—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

18—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

19—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

20—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

21—Rick Wendling—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jeff Provinzino—Dirt on Dirt

23—Jordan Yaggy—Dirt on Dirt

24—Justin Sass—Dirt on Dirt

25—John Winge—Dirt on Dirt

2012 • Headline Gopher 50

July 7, 2012 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerShane Clanton

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

2—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

3—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

4—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

5—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

6—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

7—Tim Fuller—Dirt on Dirt

8—Bub McCool—Dirt on Dirt

9—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

10—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

11—Jake Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

12—Terry Casey—Dirt on Dirt

13—Vic Coffey—Dirt on Dirt

14—Kent Robinson—Dirt on Dirt

15—Jack Sullivan—Dirt on Dirt

16—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

17—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

18—Kyle Jumbeck—Dirt on Dirt

19—Rick Wendling—Dirt on Dirt

20—Jill George—Dirt on Dirt

21—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

22—Mike Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

23—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

24—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

25—Nick Herrick—Dirt on Dirt

2011 • Headline Gopher 50

July 13, 2011 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerJosh Richards

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

2—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

3—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

4—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

5—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

6—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

7—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

8—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

9—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

10—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

11—Austin Hubbard—Dirt on Dirt

12—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

13—Vic Coffey—Dirt on Dirt

14—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

15—Tim Fuller—Dirt on Dirt

16—Ron Davies—Dirt on Dirt

17—Mike Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

18—Andrew McKay—Dirt on Dirt

19—John Lobb—Dirt on Dirt

20—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

21—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jill George—Dirt on Dirt

23—Kerry Hansen—Dirt on Dirt

24—Nick Herrick—Dirt on Dirt

25—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

2010 • Headline Gopher 50

July 7, 2010 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerTim McCreadie

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

2—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

3—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

4—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

5—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

6—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

7—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

8—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

9—Austin Hubbard—Dirt on Dirt

10—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

11—Russ King—Dirt on Dirt

12—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

13—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

14—Jason Hughes—Dirt on Dirt

15—Andrew McKay—Dirt on Dirt

16—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

17—Brent Robinson—Dirt on Dirt

18—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

19—Zach Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

20—Adam Hensel—Dirt on Dirt

21—Joe Ludemann—Dirt on Dirt

22—Keith Foss—Dirt on Dirt

23—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

24—Jason Rauen—Dirt on Dirt

25—Tim Fuller—Dirt on Dirt

2009 • Headline Gopher 50

July 8, 2009 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerDarrell Lanigan

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

2—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

3—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

4—Tim Fuller—Dirt on Dirt

5—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

6—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

7—Al Purkey—Dirt on Dirt

8—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

9—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

10—WIll Vaught—Dirt on Dirt

11—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

12—Jordan Bland—Dirt on Dirt

13—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

14—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

15—Brian Shirley—Dirt on Dirt

16—Russ King—Dirt on Dirt

17—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

18—Brent Robinson—Dirt on Dirt

19—Tim Isenberg—Dirt on Dirt

20—Zach Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

21—Dustin Hapka—Dirt on Dirt

22—Tyler Reddick—Dirt on Dirt

23—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

24—April Farmer—Dirt on Dirt

25—Justin Sass—Dirt on Dirt

2008 • Headline Gopher 50

July 9, 2008 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerBrian Birkhofer

Published Feature Field • 26 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

2—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

3—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

4—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

5—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

6—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

7—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

8—Shannon Babb—Dirt on Dirt

9—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

10—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

11—Kerry Hansen—Dirt on Dirt

12—Danny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

13—Tim Fuller—Dirt on Dirt

14—Vic Coffey—Dirt on Dirt

15—Mike Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

16—John Blankenship—Dirt on Dirt

17—Tyler Bruening—Dirt on Dirt

18—Joe Isabell—Dirt on Dirt

19—Dennis Hillson—Dirt on Dirt

20—Denny Eckrich—Dirt on Dirt

21—Jeff Provinzino—Dirt on Dirt

22—Dustin Hapka—Dirt on Dirt

23—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

24—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

25—Andrew McKay—Dirt on Dirt

26—Nick Herrick—Dirt on Dirt

2007 • Headline Gopher 50

June 14, 2007 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerChub Frank

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

2—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

3—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

4—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

5—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

6—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

7—Brian Shirley—Dirt on Dirt

8—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

9—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

10—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

11—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

12—Shannon Babb—Dirt on Dirt

13—Eddie Carrier Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

14—Adam Hensel—Dirt on Dirt

15—Keith Foss—Dirt on Dirt

16—Tim Fuller—Dirt on Dirt

17—Jake Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

18—Barry Underdahl—Dirt on Dirt

19—Nate Wasmund—Dirt on Dirt

20—Mike Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

21—Neil Eckhart—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jacob Murray—Dirt on Dirt

23—Nick Herrick—Dirt on Dirt

24—Roy Mitchell—Dirt on Dirt

25—Terry Casey—Dirt on Dirt

2006 • Headline Gopher 50

June 1, 2006 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerRick Eckert

Published Feature Field • 26 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

2—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

3—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

4—Shane Clanton—Dirt on Dirt

5—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

6—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

7—Dale McDowell—Dirt on Dirt

8—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

9—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

10—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

11—Adam Hensel—Dirt on Dirt

12—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

13—Eddie Carrier Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

14—John Blankenship—Dirt on Dirt

15—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

16—Justin Fegers—Dirt on Dirt

17—Garrett Durrett—Dirt on Dirt

18—Chad Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

19—Ron Schreiner—Dirt on Dirt

20—Andrew McKay—Dirt on Dirt

21—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

22—Keith Foss—Dirt on Dirt

23—Jay Ihrke—Dirt on Dirt

24—Chris Simpson—Dirt on Dirt

25—Steve Ihm—Dirt on Dirt

26—Ben Mattick—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page27th Annual Gopher 50 Set for Deer Creek →

2005 • Headline Gopher 50

June 6, 2005 • Deer Creek Speedway

Feature WinnerDarrell Lanigan

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Darrell Lanigan—Dirt on Dirt

2—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

3—Josh Richards—Dirt on Dirt

4—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

5—Trent Folmer—Dirt on Dirt

6—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

7—Clint Smith—Dirt on Dirt

8—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

9—Chub Frank—Dirt on Dirt

10—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

11—Dan Schlieper—Dirt on Dirt

12—Dale McDowell—Dirt on Dirt

13—Mark Teske—Dirt on Dirt

14—Kerry Hansen—Dirt on Dirt

15—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

16—Justin Fegers—Dirt on Dirt

17—John Blankenship—Dirt on Dirt

18—Tim McCreadie—Dirt on Dirt

19—Chris Carlson—Dirt on Dirt

20—Rick Eckert—Dirt on Dirt

21—Steve Ihm—Dirt on Dirt

22—Ron Shreiner—Dirt on Dirt

23—Joel Cryderman—Dirt on Dirt

24—Brad Waits—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page27th Annual Gopher 50 Set for Deer Creek →

2004 • Headline Gopher 50

July 21, 2004 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerBrian Birkhofer

Published Feature Field • 26 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

2—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

3—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

4—Dave Eckrich—Dirt on Dirt

5—Eric Pember—Dirt on Dirt

6—Steve Isenberg—Dirt on Dirt

7—John Anderson—Dirt on Dirt

8—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

9—Kyle Berck—Dirt on Dirt

10—Denny Eckrich—Dirt on Dirt

11—Keith Foss—Dirt on Dirt

12—Tommy Elston—Dirt on Dirt

13—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

14—Brady Smith—Dirt on Dirt

15—Steve Boley—Dirt on Dirt

16—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

17—Darren Miller—Dirt on Dirt

18—Trent Folmer—Dirt on Dirt

19—Steve Ihm—Dirt on Dirt

20—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

21—Jay Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

22—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

23—Ed Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

24—Curt Martin—Dirt on Dirt

25—Mark Curwen—Dirt on Dirt

26—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

2003 • Headline Gopher 50

July 16, 2003 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerScott Bloomquist

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

2—Don O'Neal—Dirt on Dirt

3—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

4—Kevin Weaver—Dirt on Dirt

5—Shannon Babb—Dirt on Dirt

6—Bob Pierce—Dirt on Dirt

7—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

8—Kerry Hansen—Dirt on Dirt

9—Darren Miller—Dirt on Dirt

10—Terry English—Dirt on Dirt

11—Johnny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

12—Billy Drake—Dirt on Dirt

13—Jeep Van Wormer—Dirt on Dirt

14—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

15—Jay Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

16—Brad Waits—Dirt on Dirt

17—Brent Larson—Dirt on Dirt

18—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

19—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

20—Brian Harris—Dirt on Dirt

21—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

22—Mike Sorenson—Dirt on Dirt

23—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

24—Wendell Wallace—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 pageUMP Summernationals — Steele County Fairgrounds →

2002 • Headline Gopher 50

July 10, 2002 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerShannon Babb

Published Feature Field • 27 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Shannon Babb—Dirt on Dirt

2—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

3—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

4—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

5—Johnny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

6—Don O'Neal—Dirt on Dirt

7—Darren Miller—Dirt on Dirt

8—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

9—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

10—Greg Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

11—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

12—Jeff Wildung—Dirt on Dirt

13—Brent Larson—Dirt on Dirt

14—Jeep Van Wormer—Dirt on Dirt

15—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

16—Kelly Anderson—Dirt on Dirt

17—Steve Ihm—Dirt on Dirt

18—Tom Waseleski—Dirt on Dirt

19—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

20—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

21—Craig Scott—Dirt on Dirt

22—Kevin Weaver—Dirt on Dirt

23—Dan Schlieper—Dirt on Dirt

24—John Anderson—Dirt on Dirt

25—Larry Stockwell—Dirt on Dirt

26—Brad Waits—Dirt on Dirt

27—Reese O'Connor—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page2002 UMP Summernationals — Owatonna →

2001 • Headline Gopher 50

July 11, 2001 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerBilly Moyer

Published Feature Field • 30 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

2—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

3—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

4—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

5—Dennis Erb Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

6—Russ Scheffler—Dirt on Dirt

7—Ed Dixon—Dirt on Dirt

8—Don O'Neal—Dirt on Dirt

9—Shannon Babb—Dirt on Dirt

10—Darren Miller—Dirt on Dirt

11—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

12—John Anderson—Dirt on Dirt

13—Kevin Weaver—Dirt on Dirt

14—Duke Whiseant—Dirt on Dirt

15—Bill Frye—Dirt on Dirt

16—Donnie Barnhart—Dirt on Dirt

17—Jeff Aikey—Dirt on Dirt

18—Jeep Van Wormer—Dirt on Dirt

19—John Kaanta—Dirt on Dirt

20—Tom Steuding—Dirt on Dirt

21—Craig Scott—Dirt on Dirt

22—Billy Drake—Dirt on Dirt

23—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

24—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

25—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

26—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

27—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

28—Chris Adams—Dirt on Dirt

29—Johnny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

30—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page2001 UMP Summernationals — Owatonna →

2000 • Headline Gopher 50

July 12, 2000 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerBilly Moyer

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

2—Don O'Neal—Dirt on Dirt

3—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

4—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

5—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

6—Russ Scheffler—Dirt on Dirt

7—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

8—Billy Drake—Dirt on Dirt

9—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

10—Dennis Erb Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

11—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

12—Donnie Barnhart—Dirt on Dirt

13—Ed Dixon—Dirt on Dirt

14—Bill Frye—Dirt on Dirt

15—Steve Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

16—Curt Martin—Dirt on Dirt

17—Darren Miller—Dirt on Dirt

18—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

19—Kris Patterson—Dirt on Dirt

20—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

21—Craig Scott—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

23—Jeff Aikey—Dirt on Dirt

24—Tom Thompson—Dirt on Dirt

25—Kevin Weaver—Dirt on Dirt

26—Johnny Stokes—Dirt on Dirt

27—Rob Toland—Dirt on Dirt

28—Brad Waits—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page2000 UMP Summernationals — Owatonna →

1999 • Headline Gopher 50

July 14, 1999 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerScott Bloomquist

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

2—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

3—Tony Izzo Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

4—Bob Pierce—Dirt on Dirt

5—Wendell Wallace—Dirt on Dirt

6—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

7—Craig Scott—Dirt on Dirt

8—Al Purkey—Dirt on Dirt

9—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

10—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

11—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

12—John Mason—Dirt on Dirt

13—Russ Scheffler—Dirt on Dirt

14—Robbie Starnes—Dirt on Dirt

15—Steve Ihm—Dirt on Dirt

16—Everett Bradham—Dirt on Dirt

17—Larry Stockwell—Dirt on Dirt

18—Brian Birkhofer—Dirt on Dirt

19—Chris Adams—Dirt on Dirt

20—Kris Patterson—Dirt on Dirt

21—Jay Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

22—Shannon Babb—Dirt on Dirt

23—Tony Bahr—Dirt on Dirt

24—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

25—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

26—Jim Bruggeman—Dirt on Dirt

27—Darrell Brown—Dirt on Dirt

28—Bill Frye—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page1999 Gopher 50 Summernationals Schedule →

1998 • Headline Gopher 50

July 15, 1998 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerJay Johnson

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Jay Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

2—Bart Hartman—Dirt on Dirt

3—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

4—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

5—Bob Pohlman Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

6—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

7—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

8—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

9—Bob Pierce—Dirt on Dirt

10—Shannon Babb—Dirt on Dirt

11—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

12—Kris Patterson—Dirt on Dirt

13—Bill Frye—Dirt on Dirt

14—David Gibson—Dirt on Dirt

15—Joel Cryderman—Dirt on Dirt

16—Donnie Barnhart—Dirt on Dirt

17—Randy Korte—Dirt on Dirt

18—Craig Scott—Dirt on Dirt

19—Steve Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

20—Ed Dixon—Dirt on Dirt

21—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

22—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

23—Duane Mahder—Dirt on Dirt

24—Billy Drake—Dirt on Dirt

25—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

26—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

27—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

28—Dennis Erb Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page1998 UMP Summernationals — Owatonna →

1997 • Headline Gopher 50

July 16, 1997 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerRick Aukland

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Rick Aukland12Dirt on Dirt

2—Jerry Redetzke27Dirt on Dirt

3—Kris Patterson0pDirt on Dirt

4—Bob Pierce32Dirt on Dirt

5—Jim Bruggeman54Dirt on Dirt

6—Curt Martin45Dirt on Dirt

7—Joel Cryderman51Dirt on Dirt

8—Pete Parker10Dirt on Dirt

9—Jimmy Mars28Dirt on Dirt

10—Jay Johnson5Dirt on Dirt

11—Bryan Dunaway91Dirt on Dirt

12—Steve Kosiski1xDirt on Dirt

13—Gary Webb56Dirt on Dirt

14—Tommy Thompson12Dirt on Dirt

15—Mike Bear24Dirt on Dirt

16—Layne Meyer21Dirt on Dirt

17—Duane Mahder55Dirt on Dirt

18—Steve Egersdorf3eDirt on Dirt

19—John Logue69Dirt on Dirt

20—Lance Matthees90Dirt on Dirt

21—Scott Bloomquist0Dirt on Dirt

22—Brian Birkhofer15Dirt on Dirt

23—Mitch Johnson00Dirt on Dirt

24—Tony Izzo Jr.16Dirt on Dirt

25—Billy Moyer21Dirt on Dirt

26—Bill Frye66Dirt on Dirt

27—Johnny Johnson99Dirt on Dirt

28—Rob Halstead81Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page1997 Gopher 50 Summernationals Schedule →

1996 • Headline Gopher 50

July 17, 1996 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerBilly Moyer

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

2—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

3—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

4—Mitch Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

5—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

6—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

7—Kris Patterson—Dirt on Dirt

8—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

9—Dennis Erb Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

10—Jerry Legatt—Dirt on Dirt

11—Tommy Thompson—Dirt on Dirt

12—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

13—Clarence Washburn—Dirt on Dirt

14—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

15—Russ Scheffler—Dirt on Dirt

16—Joel Cryderman—Dirt on Dirt

17—Brad Waits—Dirt on Dirt

18—Wayne Brooks—Dirt on Dirt

19—Tom Waselesky—Dirt on Dirt

20—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

——John Gill—Dirt on Dirt

——Bill Frye—Dirt on Dirt

——Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

——Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

——Rob Halstead—Dirt on Dirt

——Steve Russell—Dirt on Dirt

——Steve Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

——Ted Dolhun—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page1996 Gopher 50 Summernationals Schedule →

1995 • Headline Gopher 50

July 12, 1995 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerBill Frye

Published Feature Field • 29 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Bill Frye—Dirt on Dirt

2—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

3—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

4—Kevin Gundaker—Dirt on Dirt

5—Steve Russell—Dirt on Dirt

6—Donnie Barnhart—Dirt on Dirt

7—Ron Schreiner—Dirt on Dirt

8—Rick Kobs—Dirt on Dirt

9—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

10—Ron Droog—Dirt on Dirt

11—Rob Halstead—Dirt on Dirt

12—Pat Doar—Dirt on Dirt

13—Mitch Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

14—Layne Meyer—Dirt on Dirt

15—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

16—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

17—Duane Mahder—Dirt on Dirt

18—Bob Pierce—Dirt on Dirt

19—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

20—Terry Phillips—Dirt on Dirt

21—Tom Thompson—Dirt on Dirt

22—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

23—Johnny Virden—Dirt on Dirt

24—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

25—Leon Park—Dirt on Dirt

26—Leslie Essary—Dirt on Dirt

27—Freddy Smith—Dirt on Dirt

28—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

29—Joel Cryderman—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page1995 UMP Summernationals — Owatonna →

1994 • Headline Gopher 50

July 14, 1994 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerWilly Kraft

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

2—Johnny Virden—Dirt on Dirt

3—Bob Hill—Dirt on Dirt

4—Joel Cryderman—Dirt on Dirt

5—Donnie Barnhart—Dirt on Dirt

6—Layne Meyer—Dirt on Dirt

7—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

8—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

9—Bill Frye—Dirt on Dirt

10—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

11—Kris Patterson—Dirt on Dirt

12—Jon Kurshinsky—Dirt on Dirt

13—Ron Droog—Dirt on Dirt

14—Duane Mahder—Dirt on Dirt

15—Dennis Erb Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

16—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

17—Denny Felker—Dirt on Dirt

18—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

19—Mike Nutzmann—Dirt on Dirt

20—Don Hoffman—Dirt on Dirt

21—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

22—Randy Schilling—Dirt on Dirt

23—Tom Nesbitt—Dirt on Dirt

24—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

25—Tony Izzo Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

26—Chuck Nutzmann—Dirt on Dirt

27—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

28—Larry Stockwell—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page1994 UMP Summernationals — Steele County Fairgrounds →

1993 • Headline Gopher 50

July 14, 1993 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerBilly Moyer

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

2—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

3—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

4—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

5—Bill Frye—Dirt on Dirt

6—John Gill—Dirt on Dirt

7—Bob Pierce—Dirt on Dirt

8—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

9—Todd Stueber—Dirt on Dirt

10—Kris Patterson—Dirt on Dirt

11—Denny Felker—Dirt on Dirt

12—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

13—Mitch Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

14—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

15—Duane Mahder—Dirt on Dirt

16—Ron Droog—Dirt on Dirt

17—John Kaanta—Dirt on Dirt

18—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

19—Todd Suhr—Dirt on Dirt

20—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

21—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

23—Ray Guss Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

24—Don Hoffman—Dirt on Dirt

25—Leslie Essary—Dirt on Dirt

26—Mike Bear—Dirt on Dirt

27—Bob Hill—Dirt on Dirt

28—Kevin Roderick—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 page1993 UMP Summernationals — Owatonna →

1992 • Headline Gopher 50

July 14, 1992 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerBob Hill

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Bob Hill—Dirt on Dirt

2—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

3—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

4—Jim Bruggeman—Dirt on Dirt

5—John Gill—Dirt on Dirt

6—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

7—Bob Pierce—Dirt on Dirt

8—Rick Kobs—Dirt on Dirt

9—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

10—John Provenzano—Dirt on Dirt

11—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

12—Johnny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

13—Denny Felker—Dirt on Dirt

14—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

15—Jerry Legatt—Dirt on Dirt

16—Brent Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

17—Tom Hoksch—Dirt on Dirt

18—Ed Sanger—Dirt on Dirt

19—Kris Patterson—Dirt on Dirt

20—Ron Droog—Dirt on Dirt

21—Gary Bolander—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jay Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

23—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

24—Doug Wiggs—Dirt on Dirt

25—Charlie Swartz—Dirt on Dirt

26—Randy Schilling—Dirt on Dirt

27—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

28—Mitch Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 pageGopher 50 Named Dirt Nationals Qualifier →

1991 • Headline Gopher 50

July 9, 1991 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerRick Egersdorf

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

2—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

3—Ed Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

4—John Kaanta—Dirt on Dirt

5—Steve Francis—Dirt on Dirt

6—Denny Felker—Dirt on Dirt

7—Ron Jones—Dirt on Dirt

8—Steve Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

9—Jack Boggs—Dirt on Dirt

10—Jimmy Mars—Dirt on Dirt

11—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

12—Mike Duvall—Dirt on Dirt

13—Joel Cryderman—Dirt on Dirt

14—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

15—Ron Droog—Dirt on Dirt

16—Jay Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

17—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

18—Ray Godsey—Dirt on Dirt

19—Johnny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

20—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

21—Steve Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

23—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

24—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

25—Mitch Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

26—Curtis Roberts—Dirt on Dirt

27—Ray Guss Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

28—Freddy Smith—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 pageSmith Scales Too Light; NAPA 50 to Egersdorf →

1990 • Headline Gopher 50

July 10, 1990 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerScott Bloomquist

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Scott Bloomquist—Dirt on Dirt

2—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

3—John Gill—Dirt on Dirt

4—Bob Hill—Dirt on Dirt

5—Kevin Gundaker—Dirt on Dirt

6—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

7—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

8—Ray Guss Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

9—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

10—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

11—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

12—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

13—Terry Phillips—Dirt on Dirt

14—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

15—Gibby Steinhaus—Dirt on Dirt

16—Tom Rients—Dirt on Dirt

17—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

18—Russ Scheffler—Dirt on Dirt

19—Duane Mahder—Dirt on Dirt

20—Larry Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

21—Steve Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

22—Jon Kurshinsky—Dirt on Dirt

23—Todd Anderson—Dirt on Dirt

24—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

25—Mitch Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

26—Steve Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

27—Kerry Hansen—Dirt on Dirt

28—Ed Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 pageBloomquist Tops Steele NAPA 50 →

1989 • Headline Gopher 50

July 11, 1989 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerBilly Moyer

Published Feature Field • 29 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

2—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

3—John Gill—Dirt on Dirt

4—Ray Guss Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

5—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

6—Bob Hill—Dirt on Dirt

7—Larry Phillips—Dirt on Dirt

8—Tom Steuding—Dirt on Dirt

9—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

10—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

11—Tom Rients—Dirt on Dirt

12—Duane Mahder—Dirt on Dirt

13—Tom Karis—Dirt on Dirt

14—Todd Steuber—Dirt on Dirt

15—Mike Botzek—Dirt on Dirt

16—Dick Johanneck—Dirt on Dirt

17—Don Swearingen—Dirt on Dirt

18—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

19—Tom Guithues—Dirt on Dirt

20—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

21—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

22—Rollie Frink—Dirt on Dirt

23—Steve Fegers—Dirt on Dirt

24—Curtis Roberts—Dirt on Dirt

25—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

26—Joel Cryderman—Dirt on Dirt

27—Tom Hoksch—Dirt on Dirt

28—Steve Boley—Dirt on Dirt

29—Snooky Dehm—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 pageMoyer Scores Impressive NAPA 50 Victory →

1988 • Headline Gopher 50

July 12, 1988 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerSteve Kosiski

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

2—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

3—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

4—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

5—Larry Phillips—Dirt on Dirt

6—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

7—Tom Steuding—Dirt on Dirt

8—John Kaanta—Dirt on Dirt

9—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

10—Larry Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

11—John Provenzano—Dirt on Dirt

12—Ron Schreiner—Dirt on Dirt

13—Karl Fenske—Dirt on Dirt

14—Curly Williams—Dirt on Dirt

15—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

16—Jef Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

17—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

18—Steve Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

19—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

20—Kris Patterson—Dirt on Dirt

21—Charlie Swartz—Dirt on Dirt

22—Todd Steuber—Dirt on Dirt

23—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

24—M.J. McBride—Dirt on Dirt

25—Johnny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

26—Don Hoffman—Dirt on Dirt

27—Chuck Doyle—Dirt on Dirt

28—Todd Anderson—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 pageKosiski Secures Third Steele NAPA 50 Title →

1987 • Headline Gopher 50

July 14, 1987 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerWilly Kraft

Published Feature Field • 28 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

2—Dick Schiltz—Dirt on Dirt

3—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

4—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

5—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

6—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

7—Mitch Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

8—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

9—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

10—Todd Anderson—Dirt on Dirt

11—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

12—Brent Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

13—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

14—Scott Schulte—Dirt on Dirt

15—Bob Obermueller—Dirt on Dirt

16—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

17—Ron Schreiner—Dirt on Dirt

18—Richard Collins—Dirt on Dirt

19—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

20—Bob Hill—Dirt on Dirt

21—Bruce Balog—Dirt on Dirt

22—Rick Popovich—Dirt on Dirt

23—Dick Christman—Dirt on Dirt

24—Tom Steuding—Dirt on Dirt

25—Rau Guss Jr.—Dirt on Dirt

26—Steve Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

27—Paul Hamernik—Dirt on Dirt

28—Chuck Doyle—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 2 pagesKrafty Move Earns Title → • Kraft Wins Truncated Gopher 50 →

1986 • Headline Gopher 50

July 15, 1986 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerTom Steuding

Published Feature Field • 29 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Tom Steuding—Dirt on Dirt

2—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

3—Ron Droog—Dirt on Dirt

4—Phil Prusak—Dirt on Dirt

5—Bob Hill—Dirt on Dirt

6—Ron Schreiner—Dirt on Dirt

7—Joel Cryderman—Dirt on Dirt

8—Dan Swearington—Dirt on Dirt

9—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

10—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

11—Karl Fenske—Dirt on Dirt

12—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

13—Mike Smith—Dirt on Dirt

14—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

15—Jim Bruggeman—Dirt on Dirt

16—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

17—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

18—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

19—Red Dralle—Dirt on Dirt

20—Loren Tandy—Dirt on Dirt

21—Roger Saathoff—Dirt on Dirt

22—Tom Hoksch—Dirt on Dirt

23—Steve Fegers—Dirt on Dirt

24—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

25—Steve Laursen—Dirt on Dirt

26—Bob Obermueller—Dirt on Dirt

27—Johnny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

28—Randy Schilling—Dirt on Dirt

29—Red Steffen—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 3 pagesSteuding Survives, Wins Wild Gopher 50 Feature → • Gopher 50 Results Continuation → • Gopher Victory to Steuding →

1985 • Headline Gopher 50

July 9, 1985 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerLeon Plank

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

2—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

3—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

4—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

5—Tom Corcoran—Dirt on Dirt

6—Don Swearingen—Dirt on Dirt

7—Dave Hesch—Dirt on Dirt

8—Ron Jones—Dirt on Dirt

9—Mike Botzick—Dirt on Dirt

10—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

11—Ken Walton—Dirt on Dirt

12—Karl Fenske—Dirt on Dirt

13—Chuck Doyle—Dirt on Dirt

14—Steve Fegers—Dirt on Dirt

15—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

16—Jim Bruggeman—Dirt on Dirt

17—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

18—Ted Dolhun—Dirt on Dirt

19—Ron Droog. Aberdeen—Dirt on Dirt

20—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

21—Tom Steuding—Dirt on Dirt

22—Chrissy Oliver—Dirt on Dirt

23—Rick Aukland—Dirt on Dirt

24—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

25—Red Steffen—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 2 pagesPlank Breezes to Flag In Steele Gopher Event → • Low Dive Pays in Gopher 50 →

1984 • Headline Gopher 50

July 12, 1984 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerWilly Kraft

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

2—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

3—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

4—Jerry Redetzke—Dirt on Dirt

5—Craig Jacobs—Dirt on Dirt

6—Dick Schiltz—Dirt on Dirt

7—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

8—Gary Hopp—Dirt on Dirt

9—M.J. McBride—Dirt on Dirt

10—Bob Shryock—Dirt on Dirt

11—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

12—Todd Steuber—Dirt on Dirt

13—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

14—Dave Bjorge—Dirt on Dirt

15—Phil Prusak—Dirt on Dirt

16—Jay Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

17—Terry Lanphear—Dirt on Dirt

18—Tom Hearst—Dirt on Dirt

19—Tom Steuding—Dirt on Dirt

20—Steve Fegers—Dirt on Dirt

21—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

22—Gary Webb—Dirt on Dirt

23—Jim Bruggeman—Dirt on Dirt

24—Ed Sanger—Dirt on Dirt

25—Les Duellman—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 pageNAPA Gopher 50 Set for July 10 →

1983 • Headline Gopher 50

July 12, 1983 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerJoe Kosiski

Published Feature Field • 30 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

2—Bob Shyrock—Dirt on Dirt

3—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

4—Ron Droog—Dirt on Dirt

5—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

6—Bob Weber—Dirt on Dirt

7—Ron Schreiner—Dirt on Dirt

8—Em Fretheim—Dirt on Dirt

9—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

10—Don Berger—Dirt on Dirt

11—Bill VanderVoort—Dirt on Dirt

12—Dave Noble—Dirt on Dirt

13—Todd Steuber—Dirt on Dirt

14—Red Dralle—Dirt on Dirt

15—Bruce Busho—Dirt on Dirt

16—Craig Jacobs—Dirt on Dirt

17—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

18—Dave Chase—Dirt on Dirt

19—Wayne Larson—Dirt on Dirt

20—Tom Nesbitt—Dirt on Dirt

21—Mike Smith—Dirt on Dirt

22—Ron Luttjens—Dirt on Dirt

23—Denny Anderson—Dirt on Dirt

24—Dave Knott—Dirt on Dirt

25—Les Duellman—Dirt on Dirt

26—Rich Popovich—Dirt on Dirt

27—Randy Rosenboom—Dirt on Dirt

28—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

29—Bob Saterdalen—Dirt on Dirt

30—Billy Moyer—Dirt on Dirt

1982 • Headline Gopher 50

July 13, 1982 • Steele County Fairgrounds

Feature WinnerSteve Kosiski

Published Feature Field • 32 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

2—Dwaine Hanson—Dirt on Dirt

3—Tom Steuding—Dirt on Dirt

4—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

5—Craig Lange—Dirt on Dirt

6—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

7—Kevin Geer—Dirt on Dirt

8—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

9—Ron Jackson—Dirt on Dirt

10—Bruce Busho—Dirt on Dirt

11—Kenny Farrell—Dirt on Dirt

12—Mike Smith—Dirt on Dirt

13—Jerry Holtkamp—Dirt on Dirt

14—Phil Prusak—Dirt on Dirt

15—Ed Sanger—Dirt on Dirt

16—Bob Saterdalen—Dirt on Dirt

17—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

18—Ron Goss—Dirt on Dirt

19—Darrell Zweffel—Dirt on Dirt

20—Joe Salner—Dirt on Dirt

21—Lynn Idler—Dirt on Dirt

22—Dave Bjorge—Dirt on Dirt

23—Willy Kraft—Dirt on Dirt

24—Red Dralle—Dirt on Dirt

25—Dick Schiltz—Dirt on Dirt

26—Les Duellman—Dirt on Dirt

27—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

28—Craig Jacobs—Dirt on Dirt

29—Ted Dolhun—Dirt on Dirt

30—Steve Fegers—Dirt on Dirt

31—Johnny Johnson—Dirt on Dirt

32—Jim Peterson—Dirt on Dirt

1981 • Headline Gopher 50

July 9, 1981 • Chateau Speedway

Feature WinnerSteve Kosiski

Published Feature Field • 24 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Steve Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

2—Dave Bjorge—Dirt on Dirt

3—Steve Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

4—Joe Kosiski—Dirt on Dirt

5—Mike Jasperson—Dirt on Dirt

6—Ed Sanger—Dirt on Dirt

7—Jeff Hinkemeyer—Dirt on Dirt

8—Phil Pruszak—Dirt on Dirt

9—Ron Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

10—Curt Hansen—Dirt on Dirt

11—Don Zweifel—Dirt on Dirt

12—Karl Sanger—Dirt on Dirt

13—Jim Bruggeman—Dirt on Dirt

14—Karl Fenske—Dirt on Dirt

15—Les Duellman—Dirt on Dirt

16—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

17—Don Berger—Dirt on Dirt

18—Ron Schreiner—Dirt on Dirt

19—Joe Slaner—Dirt on Dirt

20—Denny Hovinga—Dirt on Dirt

21—Steve Sorenson—Dirt on Dirt

22—Bob Saterdalen—Dirt on Dirt

23—Gary Hopp—Dirt on Dirt

24—Wendall Kuehn—Dirt on Dirt

1980 • Headline Gopher 50

July 9, 1980 • Chateau Speedway

Feature WinnerLeon Plank

Published Feature Field • 25 carsDirt on Dirt →

Pos.StartDriverCarSource

1—Leon Plank—Dirt on Dirt

2—Phil Prusak—Dirt on Dirt

3—Pete Parker—Dirt on Dirt

4—Wendell Kuehn—Dirt on Dirt

5—Bill Zwanziger—Dirt on Dirt

6—Karl Fenske—Dirt on Dirt

7—Lance Matthees—Dirt on Dirt

8—Red Dralle—Dirt on Dirt

9—Dick Schiltz—Dirt on Dirt

10—Darrell Zeiffel—Dirt on Dirt

11—Bob Saterdalen—Dirt on Dirt

12—Dave Noble—Dirt on Dirt

13—Larry Wasserfort—Dirt on Dirt

14—Tom Hokach—Dirt on Dirt

15—Rick Egersdorf—Dirt on Dirt

16—Jim Bruggeman—Dirt on Dirt

17—Ron Prochnow—Dirt on Dirt

18—Dick Sorenson—Dirt on Dirt

19—Mike Niffenegger—Dirt on Dirt

20—Ed Sanger—Dirt on Dirt

21—Darrell Dake—Dirt on Dirt

22—Joe Merryfield—Dirt on Dirt

23—Mert Williams—Dirt on Dirt

24—Dave Bjorge—Dirt on Dirt

25—Jerry Wancewicz—Dirt on Dirt

MRN Archive • 1 pagePlank $2,500 Richer After Gopher State 50 →

Archive Scope

The headline full-result archive is complete for every finished Gopher 50 through 2024.

The museum preserves all 47 scheduled editions, all 43 completed headline finishing orders, both completed 2025 preliminary features, and 1,186 result rows. The archive now links 27 verified Midwest Racing News pages across 23 Gopher 50 editions, with race reports, results continuations and photos kept distinct from previews, schedule advertisements and retrospectives.

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