The Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation is busy as the outdoor season comes to an end because of the return of the kite festival, fall sports, and guided trail rides. MaKenzie Burk and Lindsey Holmberg from MCRF recently went to the studio of the Oskaloosa News to talk about the activities at the Lacey Recreation Complex […]
Josh Schneiderman Wins First Ever at Knoxville in 360’s; Tasker Phillips Edges Higday for Second Driver Title in a Row, JJ Hickle is Owner Champion Matthew Stelzer Wins in Pro Sprints; J Kinder is Champion by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 29, 2026) – Another evening of great racing capped off an exciting year at […]
By : Ruben Mireles & Jerry Mackey Tyler Erb made sure the biggest Late Model race in Southern Iowa Speedway history got a little “Rowdy.” Following last weekend’s rollover crash at Maquoketa Speedway, Erb and his Best Performance Motorsports crew opted to switch chassis to the frame they last ran in the Dirt Late Model […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The outstanding Southern Iowa Speedway 2026 season will continue with another major special racing event coming to the Mahaska County Monster 1/2 mile dirt track on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. Thanks to Penny and Jeff Hoker of Hoker Promotions and Ricky and Brenda Kay of K Promotions the very best […]
by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 15, 2026 – Kyle Larson’s improbable trip from racing with the NASCAR Cup Series in Richmond, Virginia to making it to win his fourth Knoxville Nationals propelled him to his first ever Beaver Drill & Tool/MPV Express/Mike & Kathy Hulbert Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” title worth $10,000. James […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 15, 2026) – Kyle Larson’s night started with a NASCAR Cup run in Richmond, Virginia, but thanks to a three-hour rain delay and a fast jet, he made it to Knoxville Raceway early Sunday morning to claim the $200,000 top prize in the 65th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals […]
The USAC Silver Crown Series will return to Iowa Speedway for the first time since 2015 with the inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8, following the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race.
Nathan Wood, Keaton Gordon, Colton Livezey, Seth Meinders and Cole Hughes secured 2026 track championships Wednesday night at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa.
Oskaloosa is getting ready to welcome young softball players and their families from all over the central United States. The team that wins the tournament will get to play in the Junior League Softball World Series. The Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament runs from Thursday, July 23, through Monday, July 27, at the John […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 18, 2026) – Ryan Timms made his trip back from Eldora Speedway in Ohio worth it Saturday night (and Sunday morning) by sweeping the 360 Shootout and 410 features on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma driver had his eye on this weekend, even though […]
