2009 Driver Profiles

Driver name: Steve Anderson
Birth date: 01-06-65
Years racing: 15
Wife: Robbin
Dad: Steve
Mom: Marcia
Children: Samantha, Blake, and Danielle
Other family: 2 grandkids; Cierra and Brennon
Hobbies and interests: snowmobiling
Chassis: CJ Rayburn
Engine builder: Ben Adams, Hultgren Motors
Pit crew: Casey McGoven, Mark Barley, and Charlie
Sponsors: Pro-Mark Services, CS Dubois Construction, Right Choice Electric, Schmitz Inc., J&G Landscaping, #1 Glass Pros, Anderson Brothers Body Shop, Douglas Amundson Trucking, Jiffy Lube, Pepsi, Economy Plumbing, Jimmy Johns, Jarl Pederson Painting, Hiper Flex panels
Racing highlights: Winning a WOO B-main and winning in grand forks in front of a packed grandstand
Favorite track: Red River Coop Speedway, River Cities Speedway
Special thanks: Dad, Ryan and Josh Grinde
Inspiration to race: something I always wanted to do so I gave up drinking and started racing and never met a better group of people to be around

Driver name: Matt Aukland
Birth date: 09/20/84
Years racing: 4
Chassis: Mastersbilt
Engine Builder: Dakota Engine
Pit crew: Crew Chief: Mark Hedstrom, crew: Erve Grossman and Eskimo Bob
Sponsors: Northwest Auto Body, Dakota Bumper, J-car, 7th Ave Auto Salvage, Northstar Truckwash, M&J Auto Parts
Championships: 2007 NLRA Champion, 2008 Rumble Rustler
Favorite track: Knoxville, Mandan, Hibbing
Special Thanks: Ken Johnson, Ned Vandike, Mark Hedstrom, Erve Grossman, and Eskimo Bob
www.nwabinc.com   matt@nwabinc.com

Driver Name: Brandon Burke

Birth date: 06/24/82

Years racing: 2

Wife: Josie

Dad: Mike

Mom: Sally

Grandpa: Jack

Grandma: Sheryl

Other family: Step dad Steve, Step mom Debbie

Hobbies and interests: golf, hockey

Chassis: raider by racemart

Engine Builder: todd trudson

Pit Crew: josie

Sponsors: big trucks by jimco, jiffy lube, valley oral and facial, right choice electric, shane's landscaping, broken drum

Championships: 2004 fka senior med. champ

Racing Highlights: 2007 dtra national rookie of the year, 2007 nlra rookie of the year, 2007 rivercities rookie of the year

favoritetrack: red river valley coop speedway in winnipeg

Special Thanks: josie, ryan and josh grinde

Inspiration to race: my uncles derrick and nathan

Driver Name: Tom Corcoran

Birth date: 07/27/1954

Years Racing: 40

Children: Kasey, Kari

Hobbies and interests: Working on race car, watching hockey and spending time with friends

Chassis: MasterSbilt

Engine builder: Hultgrens Engine Service

Pit crew: Dennis Strom

Sponsors: D & B Motors, Langdon, ND

Driver: Doyle Erickson
Birth date: 8/4/69
Years racing: 14
Wife: Joni
Children: Blake ,Brooke
Hobbies & Interests: Hunting, spending time with my family.
Chassis: Rayburn
Engine builder: Hultgren
Pit crew: Todd, Shannon, Tyler, Blake, Brooke
Sponsors: Erickson Logging, Anderson truck & diesel, Local 49ers,Auto Value Bagley,
Championships: street stocks, super stocks , nopa national champion super stock.
Racing Highlights: wissota super stock rookie of the year, rookie of the year late models , 61 feature wins.
Favorite Track: River Cities Speedway, Greenbush Race Park
Special Thanks: To my Wife and kids

Driver name: Brandon Fuller
Birth date: 03/05/83
Years racing: 10
Dad: Tim
Mom: Rhonda
Grandpa: Ron
Other family: Amanda (sister), Derek (brother) Zach (nephew)
Hobbies and interests: hockey, golf, fishing and enjoying life
Chassis: MasterSbilt
Engine builder: Dakota Engine Builders
Pit crew: Dad, Roger, Bobbie, Grandpa
Sponsors: Dakota mill, Schuster Farms, Robinson Excavating, Morkve Construction, Fatman Signs
Favorite track: Viking Speedway
Special thanks: Mom, Dad, Roger, Bobbie, and Grandpa
Inspiration to race: My Dad

Driver name: Mark Halverson
Birth date: 10/2/79
Years racing: 9 years
Wife: Kristina
Hobbies and interests: Racing, Horses, and Fishing
Chassis: GRT
Engine builder: Sturdy Engines
Pit crew: Kristina, Sarah, Mick, Brandi, Michelle, Jonathan
Sponsors: Great Plains Technical Services (Mandan), Forest Wood Inn Supper Club & C-Store (Walhalla), McDonald's Bar (Walhalla), Connie's Depot (Walhalla), Mary Ann's Tax Service (Helena, MT)
Racing highlights: 2008 NLRA Rookie of the Year
Favorite track: Viking Speedway & Electric City Speedway
Special thanks: Sponsors, Fans, Family, and Friends

Driver name: Joseph Johnson
Birth date: 12/12/1981
Years racing: 6
Dad: Ken Johnson
Mom: Leslie Helen
Hobbies and interests: Lakes, Riding Harley, driving 70 Chevelle, cooking, Karoke on certain evenings Hanging out with cousin Adam( alfred E. Newman)
Chassis: Swartz xtreme
Engine builder: Dakota Engine Builders
Pit crew: crew chief : Eskimo Bob, Erve Grossman, Lucas Johnson, Mark Hedstrom
Sponsors: Northwest Auto Body, Dakota Bumper, Akzo Nobel Sikkens, Car Refinishers, Dakota Engine Builders, M&J Auto Parts, Northstar, Truckwash, 7th Ave Auto Salvage, J-Car
Racing highlights: Made ever WOO late model event in fargo, ran with rumble series last summer
Favorite Track: RRVS, Jamestown, Mandan,
Special thanks: Mom, Dad, Uncle Mitch, all my family, friends, fans and the Fargo YMCA for Keeping me active in the winter
Inspiration to race: Uncle Mitch has been my inspiration to race because of watching him race as I grew up
www.nwabinc.com  joe@nwabinc.com

Driver name: Scott Johnson
Birth date: 12/12/1981
Years Racing: 6
Dad: Ken Johnson
Mom: Leslie Helen
Other family: Joe Johnson (twin brother) Mitch Johnson (uncle), Adam Fischer (cousin)
Hobbies and interests: going to the lakes, driving my 70 Chevelle, and riding Harleys
Chassis: Shwartz xtreme
Engine builder: Dakota Engine Builders
Pit crew: Erve Grossman, Eskimo Bob, Lucas Johnson, and Mark Hedstrom
Sponsors: Northwest Auto Body, Dakota Bumper, Akzo Nobel Sikkens Car Refinishes, Dakota Engine Builders, M&J Auto Parts, Northstar Truckwash, 7th Ave Auto Salvage, J-Car
Racing highlights: competed in 2008 rumble series, and top 10 in points at RRVS in 2007
Favorite track: RRVS, Knoxville, Jamestown speedway
Special thanks: DAD,Eskimo Bob, Erve Grossman, and Mark Hedstrom
Inspiration to race: I was inspired to race by watching my uncle mitch race growing up.

www.nwabinc.com  scott@nwabinc.com

Driver name: Jeremy Keller
Birth date: 11/16/79
Years racing: 11
girlfriend: Jodi Heidrich
Dad: Bob
Mom: Viola
Children: list all kids with a comma between
Hobbies and interests: racing, football
Chassis: MasterSbuilt
Engine builder: Sturdy Race Engines
Pit crew: Wes, Jodi, Jody, Bob, Craig, Viola, Francis, Franc, Kenny, Eric, Jon
Sponsors: Johnsons Wrecking, Corral Sales, House of Color, Simes Graphic Designs, Dakota Trackside, Last Call Bar, Skinners Rolloff Service
Favorite track: Dakota Speedway (Mandan), Williston Basin Speedway, Nodak Speedway (Minot)
Special Thanks: Family, friends, sponsors, and everyone else that has helped me
Inspiration to race: As a kid I remember my dad taking me to the races in Grand Forks and I was hooked.

Driver name: Josh Maurstad
Birth date: 1-29-82
Years racing: 9 yrs total - Rookie in the Late Models division (09)
Dad: David
Mom: Annette
Hobbies and interests: Racing, Hunting, Fishing
Chassis: 2000 GRT
Engine builder: Toddco
Pit crew: Johnny, Jerry and Todd
Sponsors: Northern Lights Lounge, Todds Electric, Sky Vu Drive Inn, Body Works Collision Center, Big Woods Custom Bars and Rentals, Osowski-Urbaniak Farms
Championships: 2008 Super Stock Track Champ Greenbush Racepark
Favorite track: Marshall County Speedway and River Cities Speedway
Special thanks: Mom and dad, Jonny G, David Haugen, Joey Pederson
Inspiration to race: My Dad raced
Contact Info: jmaurstad@hotmail.com

Driver name: Mike McCaughan
Birth date: 11/01/61
Years racing: 18 years
Wife: Barb
Dad: Paul
Mom: Leona
Grandma: Albertine
Children: Quinn, Morgan
Other family: Brothers: Matt, Marcel, Brian (2Dogs), Sister: Deedee
Hobbies and interests: Racing and Curling
Chassis: MasterSbuilt
Engine builder: Millar Engines
Pit crew: Reg Regnier, Jason Kendall
Sponsors: The Brick, Starbuck Credit Union, McCaughan's Everflow Eavestroughing, McCaughan's Builder, Terraco, McHammer Construction, MainLine Industries Ltd., GEM, Banman Construction, Haweye Construction, G.W. Transmission, Millar Racing Engines.
Championships: 9 Track Championships (Super Stock)
Racing highlights: 3 Track Championships (2005)
Favorite track: Red River Co-op Speedway, River Cities Speedway
Special thanks: Barb & Family, all my sponsors for their support and especially my crew Reg Regnier and Jason Kendall
Inspiration to race: My father Paul and uncles Roger, Andy who raced cars, Louis who raced Sprints as well my brother Brian (2 Dogs) who races modified

Driver Name: Casey Meyer

Birth Date: 08/31/88

Years Racing: 2

Dad: Greg

Mom: Roxy
Other Family: Kiley (sister), Jadey (brother)

Hobbies and Interests: Snowmobiling, Fourwheeling, Hunting, Golfing and Bowling

Chassis: Rocket

Engine Builder: Sturdy

Pit Crew: Bert, Dad, Shawn, Kiley, Jadey, Matt, Skyler, Mel, Big D

Sponsors: Smith Motors, Gold Country Seed, Poets Liquors, Southern Valley Cenex, Farmers Union Oil of the Southern Valley, Polaris Hi-Way Service, Sturdy Racing Engines, DQ, D&B Woodworking, M&M Farms.

Racing Highlights: 8th place in points at Red River Valley Speedway 2008, Red River Valley Speedway Rookie of the Year 2008. Rookie of the Year at Viking Speedway 2008. Racing Side By Side with my Dad is quite interesting.

Favorite Track: Fargo, Madison Mn Speedway

Special Thanks: Mom & Dad, My Family, Uncle Bert, & Julie

Inspiration to Race: My Dad from watching him race all those years. Ever since I was a kid, I've always wanted to race in the same division as my dad.

Other Info: www.Meyerracingteam.com

Driver name: Paul Mueller
Birth date: 07/25/56
Years Racing: 25
Children: Paul, Missy
Chassis: MasterSbilt, Warrior
Engine builder: Sturdy, Russel Baker
Pit crew: Ned Fredrick
Sponsors: Sturdy Engines, Hatch Agency, P&B Transportation, Russel Baker Engines
Favorite track: Jamestown Speedway

Driver name: Justin Olson
Birth date: 03/13/85
Dad: Jeff
Mom: Kim
Chassis: MasterSbilt
Engine builder: Dakota
Pit crew: dad Jeff and Trevor Anderson
Favorite track: Red River Valley Speedway
Special thanks: My family and Trevor Anderson
Inspiration to race: Dad and grandpa raced cars

Driver name: Kyle Olson
Birth date: 03/13/85
Years Racing: 5
Dad: Jeff
Mom: Kim
Chassis: MasterSbilt
Engine builder: Moody
Pit crew: Jeff Olson and Trevor Anderson
Favorite track: Red River Valley Speedway
Special thanks: My family and Trevor Anderson
Inspiration to race: Dad and grandpa raced

Driver Name: Joey Pederson

Birth date: 8-27-1974

Years Racing: 20

Wife: Julie

Children: Kelsi, Tucker

Hobbies and Interests: Spending time with the kids, hunting fishing

Chassis: Rayburn

Engine Builder: Hultgren

Pit Crew: Frank, Johnny, Co-Owner Steve

Sponsors: Cenex, Dahlstroms, Eastside Travel Plaza, Phil Thompson, Douglas Amundson Trucking, Votava Trucking, Big Jims Tire, Lind Electric, Sub-4 Crop Spray, Shawn Horn Reality (Crary), Dynamic Drywall, Custom Stripes, Farmers Elevator, B&E Meats, Northern Valley Fertilizer, Sky-Vu Drive In

Championships: 2008 River Cities Speedway LM, Super Stocks-- RCS, Kittson Co, Hamilton, Greenbush, Marshall County

Racing Highlights: 3rd place super stock national points

Favorite Track: Jamestown

Special Thanks: All the Fans and family that have supported me over the years.

Inspiration to race: My dad got me started and as they say it got in my blood.

Other Info: www.joeypedersonracing.com

Driver name: Harold Schill Jr.
Birth date: 10/06/1965
Years racing: 16 yrs
Wife: Juanita
Dad: Harold Schill Sr.
Mom: Chris Roberts
Children: Cody Schill, Cole Schill, Harold J Schill III ( Howie J)
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with the family and Racing
Chassis: GRT
Engine builder: Thunder Alley Motor Sports
Pit crew: Cole Schill, Cody Schill, Kyle Holm, Jeff Jiskra, Juanita Schill
Sponsors: Lithia of Grand Forks, Auto Tranz- West Fargo, Papa Murphys- Grand Forks, Country Insurance- Fargo, Highland Apartments- Grand Forks, Vetter Construction- Jamestown, Atomic DJ- Moorhead
Championships: 1999 River Cities Speedway Championship - 2 Winnipeg Championships
Racing highlights: top 10 in the NLRA for the past 10 or so years. Top 10 at RCS the past 10 years or so except in 2007 when we ran RRVS and took top 10 there. RCS Sportsman of the year.
Favorite track: Grand Forks, Jamestown, Greenbush, all if they are smooth, it is even better.
Special thanks: Juanita, Cody, and Cole Schill
Inspiration to race: I have always wanted to race. I am glad I have the opportunity to race.
Other Note: Racing is a family sport and it is great when the whole family is involved!!

Driver name: Troy Schill
Birth date: 10/20/69
Years racing: 24
Wife: Dana
Dad: Harold
Mom: Chris
Children: Casey, Cassidy
Hobbies and interests: Metal fab
Chassis: Swartz
Engine builder: Wagamon Bros
Pit crew: Casey, Cassidy, Jay, Tyler, Dad (Harold)
Sponsors: Dynamic Drywall, American Tire, Italian Moon, Wendys, Mikkelsen Drywall, Pro Transport, Todd Co., Albrects MFG, Sioux service Championships: NLRA, Rivercities Speedway, Race of Champions Cedar Lake
Favorite track: Watertown SD
Special Thanks: To everyone who helped keep my racing program going, friends, family and sponsers
Inspiration to race: My dad

Driver name: Dave Tyrchniewicz
Birth date: 11/27/66
Years racing: 10
Hobbies and interests: Rocket science and physics
Chassis: Victory Circle
Engine builder: Pro-Power
Pit crew: Josh Hills
Sponsors: Pro-Power , Turk Enterprises, Thoennes Transmissions
Favorite track: The next one
Special thanks: All the people who helped me be able to race and for the continued support
Inspiration to race: The thrill of competition
Other info: Don't ever forget it is all about having FUN !!!!!!!!!