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IMCA Weekly Racing, plus Legends, A.I.R.S. Sunday at The Bullring
The IMCA Weekly Racing season rolls on this Sunday, July 28, for Mountain Dew Night at Benton County Speedway. All weekly classes will be in action on The Bullring, including the INEX Legends presented by Legends.Direct and the American Iron Racing Series (A.I.R.S.). Only a handful of events remain this season to determine track champions.
Pitching for Pins - Wrestling Fundraiser this Saturday, July 27
If you are not doing anything this Saturday evening (July 27th), plan to join the boys/girls wrestling teams as they take on the Vinton Police Department in a slow pitch softball game at the 4th Annual Pitching for Pins wrestling fundraiser! The wrestlers will be coming for their redemption and working to bring home the traveling trophy for the 4th year in a row! Gates open & other activities start at 4:00 PM with the game beginning at 5:00 PM.
Olson, Cordes top Urbana 5 make-up features at Benton County Speedway
One week was worth the wait for Kyle Olson and Troy Cordes. The July 14 Urbana 5 Memorial program was cut short due to rain, forcing the postponement of the headlining events to July 21 at Benton County Speedway. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods were the top attraction for the 10th annual event with a $1,500-to-win 20-lap feature.
Make-up features plus full show on tap Sunday at The Bullring
Those unable to attend the July 14 Urbana 5 Memorial will still have the chance to see the stars shine Sunday at Benton County Speedway. The special main events for Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers and Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods fell to rain last weekend and have been rescheduled for this Sunday, July 21.
Big payouts, great cause this Sunday at Benton County Speedway’s 10th Urbana 5
Benton County Speedway marks a milestone event this Sunday, hosting the 10th annual Urbana 5 Memorial. Five IMCA sanctioned divisions are on the card for the July 14 special, held to remember the five area youth killed in a 2015 traffic accident near Urbana, and to encourage people to become organ and tissue donors. An Iowa Donor Network representative will be located in a booth under the grandstand at The Bullring that evening.
Sprint Invaders headline this Sunday at Benton County Speedway
The Sprint Invaders are returning to Benton County Speedway. The 360 sprint car tour will be in action this Sunday, July 7 at Benton County Speedway for its second and final appearance of the season. Paul Nienhiser topped a field of 18 sprints in the series’ first appearance of the season at The Bullring on May 5. IMCA Weekly Racing will comprise the balance of the night’s action and will feature IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by iHeart Radio and Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts.
Mix of new, repeat winners highlight action at Benton County Speedway
A pair of first-time winners were joined by four return visitors to victory lane Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Nearly 130 cars signed in to compete on a full night of racing at The Bullring. Ethan Braaksma earned his first Vinton win in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified main. From a fourth row start, Braaksma ran the high side into the lead at around midway of the Wright Way Trailers 20-lapper.
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Welcomes Nate Hansen as Head Boys Wrestling Coach
Vinton-Shellsburg High School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nate Hansen as the new head boys wrestling coach. Coach Hansen brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success at both the collegiate and international levels, promising an exciting new era for the Vikings wrestling program.Coach Hansen has already made inroads with the local wrestling community through his volunteer work with the Viking Youth Wrestling program. 
Racing resumes this Sunday at Benton County Speedway
After a week off for the Benton County Fair, the IMCA Weekly Racing program will be back in action this Sunday, June 30 at Benton County Speedway. Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars presented by Christie Door Company, Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods, IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks presented by iHeart Radio, Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts and INEX Legends presented by Legends.
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Welcomes Patrick Horst as New Cross Country Coach
Vinton-Shellsburg High School is excited to announce the appointment of Patrick Horst as the new head coach for the cross-country team. Patrick Horst, a proud Vinton-Shellsburg graduate, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, having participated on state-qualifying cross-country teams during his time as a student.In addition to his coaching role, Patrick Horst is the owner and operator of Horst Physical Therapy in Vinton, where he has built a reputation for excellence in physical health and sports training.
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