Mod Nationals News

Gierke Grounds Out Mod Nationals Victory

OGILVIE, MN (May 26, 2024) – Sunday night’s race program at Wagamon’s Ogilvie Raceway wrapped up the 2024 FYE Motorsports Minnesota Truck Headquarters Modified Nationals powered by Wehrs Machine and Superior Fuel. 103 drivers signed in for the night of WISSOTA Dirt Track Race Action and put on an incredible night of door-to-door racing, and at the end of the night, Jake Smith, Dexton Koch, Ryan Gierke, Dustin Holtquist and Payson Patrin claimed the hardware. >>READ MORE

Sabraski Sweeps into Mod Nationals Victory Lane

OGILVIE, MN (May 25, 2024) – With a lengthy rain shower before races, a few sprinkles during the show, and threat of more rain over the course of the evening, the FYE Motorsports’ Minnesota Truck Headquarters Modified Nationals powered by Wehrs Machine and Superior Fuel beat the odds and completed the race event in it’s entirety. Nearly 100 drivers signed in Saturday night for some WISSOTA Dirt Track Race Action with Shane Sabraski, Dexton Koch, Jason VandeKamp, Tommy Bawden and Randy Jacoboski taking home the big checks.>>READ MORE

Broking Breaks Through For Mod Nationals Opening Night Victory

PRINCETON, Minn. (May 23, 2024) – For the first time in history, FYE Motorsports’ Minnesota Truck Headquarters Modified Nationals kicked off it’s multi-day race event at the Princeton Speedway. 88 drivers signed in to battle at the ¼ mile bullring, with many drivers making their first ever visit to the small-town racetrack.

The night of WISSOTA Dirt Race Action was presented by Wehrs Machine & Superior Fuel, with Johnny Broking, Dean Larson, Dexton Koch, Andy Jones and Bobie Arnes took home the hardware.>>READ MORE

2024 Mod Nationals Details Announced

(May 2, 2024) Here are all the details you need to know about the 2024 edition of Mod Nationals weekend coming up in May!

4 nights at 3 tracks with big money, cool trophies, a whopper of a sweep bonus and a provisional into the $100,001 to win Big Deal all on the line!

More details to come as the event gets closer, but if you don't already have this on your schedule for Memorial Day weekend, you definitely should! We've got a practice night scheduled on Wednesday, May 22nd at BOTH the Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, WI and at the Princeton Speedway in Princeton, MN so racers can come to either one and get some laps before the big weekend. >>READ MORE

Cain Caps Off Mod Nationals Weekend in Instant Classic while Koch Spoils Sabraski's Sweep Chance

Ogilvie, MN (May 28, 2023) – Sunday night wrapped up day two of the Wehrs Machine and Racing Products Minnesota Modified Nationals presented by FYE Motorsports, and both fans and drivers were treated to a night packed with WISSOTA Dirt Race Action. Shane Sabraski went in to the night ready to sweep the event features in both the WISSOTA Modifieds and Super Stocks, however Dave Cain and Dexton Koch put an end to that plan by winning their respective features. Zach Benson, Joe Wilber and Dustin Holtquist earned the other feature wins, which coincidentally, were their second straight feature wins of the weekend as well. >>READ MORE

Sabraski Stays Hot - Sweeps Mods and Supers to Open Minnesota Modified Nationals weekend

Ogilvie, MN (May 27, 2023) – Night one of the 18th Annual Wehrs Machine Racing Products Minnesota Modified Nationals presented by FYE Motorsports kicked off Saturday night at the Ogilvie Raceway with 93 drivers signing in to battle. Bright blue skies welcomed drivers and fans to a great night of WISSOTA Dirt Race Action, where they witnessed Shane Sabraski win his third and fourth features of the weekend as he rolled his WISSOTA Modified and Super Stock into victory lane during the night. Dustin Holtquist, Zach Benson and Joe Wilber also claimed wins as the night concluded. >>READ MORE

Smith, Bawden and Aderman Go Home Victorious as Sabraski Doubles Up on Night 1 of the MN Modified Nationals

Ogilvie, MN (May 28, 2022) – Wagamon’s Ogilvie Raceway welcomed drivers from the region Saturday night for Night 1 of the FYE Motorsports 17th Annual Wehrs Machine Minnesota Modified Nationals powered by M&B Services. Nearly 100 drivers checked in for the night of WISSOTA Dirt Track Race Action, and at the night’s end, Jake Smith, Tommy Bawden and John Aderman took home wins while Shane Sabraski snagged two. >>READ MORE

Bellefeuille Bests Cain In Mod Nationals Thriller

Ogilvie, MN (May 30) – After a very successful night 1 of WISSOTA Dirt Race Action at Wagamon’s Ogilvie Raceway, 95 drivers signed back in for night 2 of the 16th Annual Wehrs Machine Minnesota Modified Nationals driven by Boston Trucking. There was a threat of rain throughout the day, however the show was completed in the nick of time. Dave Mass, Jody Bellefeuille and Matthew Dittman took their first trophies of the weekend and Jason VandeKamp won his second. >>READ MORE

Kelley Estey Tops Mods on Day Two of Modified Nat'ls
Son Skeeter Estey Sweeps Midwest Modifieds Again

Superior, Wisc. (05/22/20) - Kelley Estey of Kelly Lake MN won a hard fought battle with Dan Ebert to win his first Minnesota Modified Nationals main event. Ebert was going for three straight wins dating back to the second day of the 2019 edition.

Ebert and Estey won the third and fourth heats and Ebert drew the pole position for the 30 lap go. Estey drew the outside of the second row. Darrell Nelson flanked Ebert on the front row while Estey had Claytom Wagemon to his inside. Jeremy Nelson and Michael Truscott made up the third row while former Mod Nationals winner Mike Anderson and hot shoe Johnny Broking were the fourth row making up a potent lineup for the event. >>READ MORE

Ebert Steals Minnesota Mod Nationals Main Event
Skeeter Estey, Dave Mass, Mike Schnider, Grayson Pratt, Andrew Hanson Also Winners On Day One

Superior, Wisc. (May 21, 2020) With our country battling the Covid-19 Pandemic, are economy in disarray and everyone wondering which way is up, it seems perfectly “New Normal” to have the 15th Annual Minnesota Modified Nationals held at the Gondik Law Speedway located in Superior Wisconsin! For this edition of the Mod Nationals, five more WISSOTA Divisions were in play to support the Modifeds. A total of 125 cars were on hand including a nice total of 29 Mods. >>READ MORE

Dalbeck Dominates Mod Nationals Main

OGILVIE, MN (05/25/19) - It was a beautiful night to be at Ogilvie Raceway for the final night of the 14th Annual Minnesota Modified Nationals. George Dalbeck picked up the WISSOTA Midwest Modified win, other winners included Shane Sabraski, Mitchell Hribar, and Jake Smith. >>READ MORE

Lamm Lands In Mod Nationals Victory Lane

OGILVIE, MN (05/24/19) - One-hundred fourteen cars checked in for the first night of the 14th Annual Mod Nationals presented by Wehrs Machine, Dan Ebert, Eric Lamm, Mitchell Hribar, and Jake Smith collected the wins. >>READ MORE

Cain becomes first two-time Mod Nats Winner at Ogilvie

Ogilvie, MN (May 27th, 2018) – Corcoran, MN WISSOTA Modified veteran Dave Cain etched his name in stone as the first two-time Mod Nationals winner by taking Saturday night’s $10,000 to win A-main at Ogilvie Raceway. Dustin Holtquist remained perfect on the season in the WISSOTA Mod Four division while Brittany Smith outlasted her brother to win the WISSOTA Hornet finale. In WISSOTA Modified action it was Kevin “Buzzy” Adams taking top billing after a race long battle with Lakeshore’s Dan Ebert. >>READ MORE

13th Annual Modified Nationals Night #1 Recap

OGILVIE, MN (05/26/18) - Ninety WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds checked into to the Ogilvie Raceway for the 13th Annual Minnesota Modified Nationals and Justin Froemming came out on top in passing points, winning features in the other classes were Jody Bellefeuille in the WISSOTA Modifieds, Dustin Holtquist in the WISSOTA Mod Fours, and Nate Servaty took the WISSOTA Hornet feature. >>READ MORE

Mike Anderson Storms From 14th To Win Mod Nationals By 0.014sec In Epic Photo Finish

Ogilvie, MN (May 28, 2017) – Mother Nature put the drivers and fans at Ogilvie Raceway through the ringer Sunday night with on and off rain showers, but after a delayed start to the program, the 12th Annual Wehrs Machine Minnesota Modified Nationals kicked off.

The night of WISSOTA PolyDome Dirt Track Race Series action began with heats for the support classes followed by B Features for the Modifieds as well as a Last Chance race to get drivers qualified for the 50 lap main event. 26 Modifieds made the cut for the big dance, and put on a great race with a phenomenal finish. >>READ MORE

Brede Bags Biggest-Career Payday in Modified Nationals Finale

(05/23/15) - Seth Brede etched his name in the WISSOTA history books as he claimed the largest payday in WISSOTA Modified history on Friday night at the Viking Speedway. The race, which was the conclusion of the Performance Auto Minnesota Modified Nationals presented by Allstate Peterbuilt saw Brede become the 11th different winner of the event in 11 years. Brede tracked down race long leader, Scot Danzeisen and made a daring last lap pass to claim the win. >>READ MORE

Arneson Ambushes Field For WISSOTA Record $10,001 Mod Nationals Victory

ALEXANDRIA, MN (July 6, 2014) - Fargo, ND driver Austin Arneson held off former Mod Nationals champions Scot Danzeisen and Dale Mathison to win the 10th Annual Minnesota Modified Nationals Championship presented by Performance Auto on a beautiful Sunday evening. In doing so, Arneson picked up the biggest win of his young career and the largest Modified payout in WISSOTA history, $10,001. >>READ MORE

Grimes Grabs Seven Grand at 2013 Mod Nationals!

ALEXANDRIA, MN (July 8, 2013) - Jamestown, ND driver Jason Grimes recorded the biggest win of his racing career on Sunday night and in the process became the ninth driver to win the Minnesota Modified Nationals presented by Performance Auto. Grimes started Sunday's 60 lap feature event in the number eighteen spot and made a last lap pass on Cody Skytland to claim the feature. >>READ MORE

Saurer Steals Show & Seven Grand Payday

ALEXANDRIA, MN (July 8, 2012) - Elizabeth, MN driver Travis Saurer jumped to the lead early on in the 60 lap finale at the 8th Annual MN Mod Nationals and held on to collect his biggest Modified win of his career. Saurer pocketed $7000 for his win and became the eighth different winner of the event, which is held annually at the Viking Speedway in Alexandria, MN. Other drivers finding thier way to victory lane in WISSOTA AMSOIL dirt track series action included: Dan Ebert and Jason Vandekamp in the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds and Cody Lee in the WISSOTA Super Stocks. >>READ MORE

Gustin becomes seventh Mod Nationals Winner

Alexandria, MN (July 3rd, 2011) – Marshalltown, IA ace Ryan Gustin made his first ever appearance to Viking Speedway a memorable one, taking home a $7,000 payday Sunday night at Viking Speedway. Shane Sabraski held off a late surge from Travis Saurer to score the win in the WISSOTA Midwest Modified A-main while Dean Larson took top honors in the WISSOTA Mod Four finale. One of the largest crowds ever witnessed at Viking Speedway congregated once again for day two of the 7th Annual “Minnesota Modified Nationals” held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Alexandria, MN. >>READ MORE

Danzeisen takes first Mod Nationals crown at Viking

Alexandria, MN (July 3rd, 2010) - For Herman, MN driver Scot Danzeisen, success as been the norm. The 10-time Viking Speedway Modified champion has won nearly every Modified special event ever offered up at the speedway. Until Saturday night, however, Danzeisen had failed in his first five tries to take home the Minnesota Modified Nationals crown. >>READ MORE

Mathison pockets 7k at Viking

Alexandria, Mn (July 4th, 2009) - Clearwater, Mn hotshoe Dale Mathison became the fifth different driver in the past five seasons to win the Annual $7,000 to win Minnesota Modified Nationals at Viking Speedway. Mathison collected the win during qualifying action on Friday night which put him on the pole for the 50-lap A-main. >>READ MORE

Steve Arpin Victorious at 2008 Minnesota Modified Nationals!!

Alexandria, Mn (July 5th, 2008) - Steve Arpin dominated Saturday night's 50-lap A-main picking up the $7,000 paycheck at Viking Speedway's 4th Annual Minnesota Modified Nationals. Arpin's win broke Specialty Fabricating's streak as the Chassis Builder in victory lane. WISSOTA Midwest Modified driver Josh Thoennes picked up the victory in his division's feature event while Scott Paulson endured an unbelievable battle from Shawn Wageman and Cory Rosen to score the win in the WISSOTA Street Stocks. >>READ MORE

Cain Captures $7,000 Mod Nationals Title

Alexandria, Mn (July 7th, 2007) - Although Jay McDoanld took the lead on lap nineteen, Dave Cain roarded back during the 50-lap WISSOTA Modified event to gain the win at the third Annual Minnesota Modified Nationals. Perennial WISSOTA national front runners Danny Bayer (WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds) and Cory Rosen (WISSOTA Street Stocks) each picked up might impressive wins as well during night two of the Mod Nationals. >>READ MORE