ELKO 2025 Awards Banquet

 The 2025 Elko Speedway Awards Banquet was held at Rack Shack BBQ located at Champions Lounge at Elko Speedway on December 13th 2025.

2025 Celebrated the 60th season of racing at Elko Speedway.  The new owners Jaycen, Wade and Pat all addressed the sharply dressed crowd of racers and their guests to start the festivities.  

Plagues and Trophies were given out to many drivers including the newly crowned 2025 Champions.

All five Champions gave speeches with their division rivals joining them on stage and NASCAR weekly series representative Kevin Nevalainen.  Here is a link to each of their comments.

NASCAR Late Model Champion #3 Chris Marek

NASCAR Eternity Homes Thunder Cars #99 Brent Kane

NASCAR Power Stock Champion #08 Mike Stoer

INEX Legends division Champion #12 Ayrton Brockhouse 

INEX Bando Champion Mason Westphal

A Special Inspiration award was given to Chris Marek by Nichole Fredrickson

The Jeremy Johnson "Tire Guy" memorial Sportsmanship award was given to Mick Anderson

It was mentioned that NASCAR changed the rules so each track can only have 6 "Double Feature" nights per year as of 2026.  The schedule would be released very soon.  

It was also mentioned that the Elko Speedway Hall of Fame would be revived, and that was very well received by the audience.

Speed Talk 5 of 2025

ELKO Speedway announcers Jason and Dean recap the exciting Thunderstruck93 ASA Midwest tour series race also talk about the drama with the Jacob Goede National Championship in the NASAR weekly series that took place at Elko Speedway.

They also talk about the Championship Night and what to expect plus reaction about the first season with new Owners at ELKO.

Watch HERE 

or listen to the audio only version for your car HERE

https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/speedtalk-5-of-2025

Here is an interview with now two-time NASCAR weekly series Div I National Champion Jacob Goede done at Elko Speedway by Dean Reller 

https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/jacobgoede2025

Here is the audio of the Race Call of the big Goede win at ELKO on the last night of NASCAR points

https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/goede2025-lm-win-at-elko

Here is the Audio of the full race broadcast with Jason and Dean of the Thunderstruck93 ASA Midwest tour race including interviews at the break and after the race.  

https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/thunderstruck93-2025-full-race

Thanks for listening in 2025 race fans.  See you for some exciting news in 2026!

Jason and Dean.

Speed Talk Show #4 of 2025

 Elko Speedway announcers Jason Searcy and Dean Reller talk about Local racing in MN, National NASCAR points, Tomah Speedway, Iowa Speedway, Old times at I-94 Raceway, IMCA old timers display, Elko Speedway and much more.

YouTube link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ac0fUYf9w

Here is the AUDIO ONLY version of the show, so you can listen in your car!  https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/audio-speed-talk-4-of-2025

Max Reaves wins ARCA at ELKO

 

15 year old Joe Gibbs driver #18 Max Reaves won for the first time in the ARCA Menards National series at Elko Speedway during the Shore Lunch 250.

Max Reaves took the lead during the final segment of the race by passing Lavar Scott and he ended up winning by 3.786 seconds.

Brenden "butter bean" Queen #28 was the fast qualifier and finished in second place, it was obvious he had many fans in the Elko Speedway stands.

The weather was unseasonably hot with temperatures in the mid 90's and high humidity.  Numerous cars and some drivers had trouble completing the race due to the heat.

16 year old Ty Fredrickson from Webster MN made his ARCA debut at ELKO and finished a very strong 4th place.  He gave away 200 kids shirts to fans in attendance. 

Here is a video of Elko Speedway announcers Jason and Dean recapping the Shore Lunch 250 at Elko Speedway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0tCE97Jrlk

 

The on-track driver autograph session was a big success and the crowd was large considering the unusually hot weather.

24 cars entered the race, the largest field in over a decade at Elko Speedway.  Drivers from 19 different states raced at ELKO for the Shore Lunch 250, 13 of them were rookies.

Here is the full race replay from announcers Jason Searcy and Dean Reller as heard on the track Public address speakers.  Post-race interviews also included.

https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/arca2025-elko-race-call 

Click here for full field results ARCA Shore Lunch 250 2025

2024 Elko Speedway Interviews

Here are the interviews done at Elko Speedway MN during the 2024 Race Season by Track Announcer Jason Searcy.

Ryan Varner Late Model winner

https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/ryan-varner31-m4a

Tristan Swanson Legends division winner interview 

https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/tristan-swanson66-m4a

Taylor Goldman (rollergirl) with her first win of 2024 in the Thunder Car division

Link to Taylor Goldman interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/rollergirl-m4a

14 year old Legends division winner at Elko Speedway and Young Lions INEX National Champion Ayrton Brockhouse https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/ayrtonbrockhouse

Thunder Car first time winner Ben Gannon #41 interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/ben-gannon-m4a-1

Jimmie Jorgenson #3 Power Stock winner on 6/29/2024  https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/jimmiejorgenson-m4a-1

#99 Thunder Car driver Brent Kane on 6/29/2024  https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/brentkanesweep-m4a

For Race Recaps and Results go to https://www.elkospeedway.com/race-results/

Interview with 15 year old Clayton Dorner after his first career win https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/clayton-m4a-1

For the Speed Talk show with Jason and Dean on YouTube  Go here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5wZRIzLamU

2023 Elko Speedway Awards banquet

 The racers organized an awards banquet celebrating the 2023 race season, the 58th year of racing at Elko Speedway.  It took place at Turtles bar and grill in Shakopee (MN) on Feb 17th, 2024 with 11 year veteran track announcer Jason Searcy as the MC, Jess and Ryan Rose hosted the party.

The big news of the evening came from Jacob Goede #72 Late Model, he announced that he will not be racing full-time in 2024.  He has been the premier division Champion at Elko Speedway for 10 consecutive years.  Here is the video of his speech.

Dillon Sellner #07 was a first-time Champion in the Thunder Cars division, he announced that his race team will be moving up to the Late Model division in 2024.  Here is his speech.

Julie Jorgenson #83 won her first Power Stock Championship at Elko Speedway, she also won the Women in Motorsports North America Championship.  Here is her speech where she announced she will be racing full-time in the Thunder Car division in 2024 at Elko Speedway.

Colin Stocker #8 won his second Legends division Championship, his speech was short and sweet but it was heard that his race team is also moving up to the Late Model division next year.

Jackson Kottschade #07 was a first-time Bandolero Champion at Elko Speedway.  Here is his speech.

An award was given out to former Power Stock Champion and current Thunder Car driver Taylor Goldman.  Here is the presentation of the Inspiration award.

The 2024 Race season begins at Elko Speedway Saturday night of Memorial weekend.  Get more information at ElkoSpeedway.com

2023 Driver Interviews

Listing of Driver Interviews 2023 Elko Speedway from Jason Searcy

ELKO Championship Interviews

Julie Jorgenson #83- Power Stocks

Dillon Sellner #07 - Thunder Cars

Jacob Goede #72 - Late Models

Colin Stocker #8 - Legends Cars

Jackson Kottschade #07 - Bandolero's

2023 Audio Interviews from Elko Speedway 

Tommy Sorem Thunder Car winner Interview  https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/tommysorem2023

Baiden Heskett interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/baiden-heskett-interview

Taylor Goldman Interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/taylor-goldman-win-tc-2023-m4a

Brent Kane interview after being awarded with the Jeremy Johnson "tire guy" Sportsmanship award https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/brent-kane-interview

Owin Giles interview after winning the Dwain Behrens memorial Late Model race at Elko Speedway https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/owin-giles-interview

Julie Jorgenson Interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/julie-jorgenson-interview-8-4

Jake Ryan Interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/jake-ryan-interview-2023

Jackson Kottschade First win Interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/jacksonkottschade

Tristan Swanson Interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/tristan-swanson-interview

Jackson Lewis First Late Model win Interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/jackson-lewis-interview

Colin Stocker Interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/colin-stocker-interview

Brent Kane Interview https://soundcloud.com/speedtalkon1360/brent-kane-interview-opener

For More information go to ElkoSpeedway.com

William Sawalich Interview on KRWC

 

16 year old Eden Prairie MN ARCA series driver William Sawalich did a 20 min interview on KRWC with Jason Searcy from Speed Talk on 1360 Radio.

Here is a link to that interview Sawalich Interview HERE

William Sawalich finished 2nd place in the 2023 Elko Speedway ARCA Menards 250 race, he was the star of the show and the crowd favorite.

Jason also did a feature article on William Sawalich and his MN racing roots in the Midwest Racing Connection starting on Page 6 Sawalich Article MRC

Here is the article on William Sawalich that appeared in the Midwest Racing Connection July edition on pages 7 & 8.  July Sawalich article

ELKO 2022 Interviews

 By Jason D Searcy

We did not have a radio show in 2022 but Speed Talk on 1360 continued with interviews from Elko Speedway (MN) drivers.  Here is the list with photos and links.

Now 9 time ELKO Champion #72 Jacob Goede he is now tied with Donny Reuvers and just 1 behind Jeff Martin for the most Premier Divison Championships in track history.  Click Here for interview

Now 6 time ELKO Thunder Car Champion #3 Conrad Jorgenson, he has won a Championship in the 90's, 2000's, 2010's and now the 2020's.  This is a fun interview where he reveals his 2023 plans Conrad Jorgenson interview

Former Thunder Car Champion and crowd favorite #32 Jeremy Wolff got his first Late Model win in a long time, here is his interview Click here for Wolff interview

Legendary Late Model driver #52 Chad Walen finished 2nd in the points in 2022, Here is his interview where he talks racing and his other love, restoring classic cars.

Chad Walen interview link

We also started a new series called "6 questions" where we interview top drivers and ask them some racing questions and other questions that have nothing to do with racing.  The answers proved to be very interesting!

Two time Thunder Car Champion and Rookie Late Model driver #37 Bryce Blohm Click HERE for the Blohm interview 

7 time Elko Speedway Power Stock winner in 2022 #08 Mike Stoer did a very entertaining interview and Photo! 

 

Click Here for Stoer interview

Former ELKO Legends division Champion #13 Tim Brockhouse is an interesting Character and he was in a great mood when doing this 6 questions interview 

Brockhouse Interview link

Long time Power Stock driver #66 Joe Prusak announced his retirement after the 2022 season and after over 200 wins in his career.

Joe Prusak Interview link

Former Power Stock Champion, current Thunder Car driver and crowd favorite Taylor Goldman known as "Roller Girl" did a great 6 questions interview.

Taylor Goldman interview link

We also interviewed ELKO superfan Konnor Koski

Konnor interview link

Jacob Goede also did a very well recieved "6 questions" interview

Jacob Goede Interview

We also posted many Jason Searcy race calls from numerous races at Elko Speedway in 2022.  Click on this link to listen to some of the race calls.  Audio of 2022 ELKO Race Calls

Jimmie Jorgenson 1st win

Mike Stoer 5th win of 2022

Tristan Swanson win

Jesse Fischer 6th win

Mark Anderson Jr win

Jacob Goede 7th Behrens memorial race win

Jacob Goede interview after the Behrens memorial win

Mark Anderson Jr vs Danny Mann race call

Tom Doten 2nd win of 2022

Jeremy Wolff 1st ELKO LM win race call

Tyler Ledbetter 1st win race call

Matt Wiebusch win race call

Danny Mann 6th win of 2022

Jesse Fischer vs Nick Oxborough great race

Baiden Heskett 3rd win of 2022

Mark Anderson Jr Bando win

Danny Mann 5th win of 2022

Owin Giles 3rd win of 2022

Julie Jorgenson first win of 2022

Colin Stocker clean sweep

Hunter Paine 1st LM win

Dillon Sellner clean sweep

Danny Mann 4th win

Ayrton Brockhouse 1st Legends win

Leighton Rose 2nd Bando win

Tim Brockhouse win #241

Tom Doten Power Stock win

Brent Kane 2nd win of 2022

Matt Frye win

Jake Ryan win race call

Jon Lemke 2nd win of 2022

Dusty Mann 1st Late Model win

Here are some photos from an exciting 2022 season that included Sammy Smith #18 winning the ARCA event, 4 years earlier he won 4 races at ELKO in a Legends Car.  A first career Late Model win for #10 Dusty Mann, numerous wins from 12 year old Ayrton Brockhouse in the Legends division, #7 Jacob Tiegen winning a national title in the INEX division and #36 Ty Fredrickson racing at ELKO for the first time.  Elko hosted its first annual Monster Truck Mania event and 7K racing won the Jeremy Johnson memorial "Tire Guy" Sportsmanship award.