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Ahhhh Summer time.
Sun, fun, water, beaches, vacation and more. Let's all admit that snow and ice are a bit taboo over the summer months, so here at Chasing the Checkers, we are going to take the summer off. We will be back with more interviews and content starting September 6, 2023.
Now, if there is breaking news or something extremely relevant to the ice oval race world, we will check in and share what we know. But until then, enjoy the off season.
See you soon.
History Class is in session:
Matt Ritchie and his number #355 was a fixture on the Pro Champ Tour for years. Always smiling, always competitive and always a HUGE fan following. This Going 90 history class was a ton of fun.
Ritchie Motorsports
History Class is in session:
Prior to winning a World Championship on an F-III in 2022, Jay Mittelstaedt raced Pro Champ. A few years back, we caught up with Jay shortly after suffering a pretty significant injury in Eagle River. This Going 90 history class was recorded in Wausau.
Jay Mittelstaedt
Jay Mittelstaedt #297
The May 24 Going 90 history class brings us back to Jay Mittelstaedt #297 and Matt Ritchie from Ritchie Motorsports. Jay's segment runs at 4 PM CST and Matt is at 4:10 PM. Enjoy the history.
Chasing the Checkers Podcast: John Prusak, SnowGoer Magazine
There are a few select individuals who are plugged in to the snowmobile industry year round. They gather knowledge on trends, racings, aftermarket products, manufacturers and more. John is one of those select few people.
We are truly honored to have John spend a few minutes with us as we talk all things snowmobiling. This episode is worth the time. Thank you John. Your time is much appreciated.
Snow Goer magazine
Don't miss today's podcast with John Prusak from SnowGoer magazine. 4 PM CST right here on our page. Good stuff from a true Hall of Famer!
John Prusak spends his life dreaming about motors and racing. He is, admittedly, a "motorhead" with a true passion for the snowmobile industry. The SnowGoer media group relies on John's expertise in the field to create strong reliable content. And he is good at it.
Here at Chasing the Checkers, we are very fortunate to spend some time with John and talk about not only racing but the industry in general. Don't miss this episode. It will go down as one of my favorites. Thanks John. We appreciate your time and energy devoted to the sport.
Chasing the Checkers podcast with John Prusak, Wed, May 17 at 4 pm CST.
Snow Goer magazine
Don't miss the May 17 podcast with SnowGoer magazines, John Prusak. Really really good stuff from a true snowmobile enthusiast. John is just a great guy and you will see that during this episode of Chasing the Checkers. 4 pm CST, May 17.
Snow Goer magazine
Happy Mother’s Day to those special people who keep the racing vibe alive!!
Podcast May 17, 4 PM: John Prusak, SnowGoer Magazine.
We are excited to capture some time with Hall of Fame member John Prusak from SnowGoer Magazine. John's passion for motorsports and primarily the snowmobile industry is infectious.
Don't miss next week's podcast coming out Wednesday at 4 pm cst right here on the Chasing the Checkers page.
Snow Goer magazine
History class is in session.
Steven Marquis is missed on the circuit. His infectious smile and laughter were enjoyed by all. Here was Steven's version of Going 90
History class is in session.
Back in the day, the Polaris racing camp was often led by the #13 of Nick Van Strydonk. Here was his version of Going 90.
Don't miss today's "Going 90" history class.
4:00 pm. CST Two time World Champion, #13 Nick Van Strydonk. Always talkative and always entertaining.
4:10 pm. CST One of the Canadian contingent, #37 Steven Marquis. Language barrier aside, Steven is always smiling and chatting.
Thanks for watching our page. Please be sure to like, follow and share with your friends.
Nick Van Strydonk
History class is in session this week. We are taking you back a few years and sharing our Going 90 segments with the numbers 13 and 37.
Join us Wednesday at 4pm and 4:10pm CST as we relive our visits with Nick VanStrydonk and Steven Marquis.
History class is in session!!
During the off season, here at Chasing the Checkers, we will be posting new podcasts on the first and third Wednesday of the month. On the second and fourth Wednesdays, we will be dropping in some history by replaying episodes of both Going 90 and Iced Coffee.
It’s a long off season. We will get through it with a combination of both new and old. Here is the rest of May.
May 10: Going 90
May 17: John Prusak, Snow Goer Magazine
May 24 & 31: Going 90
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How about a thank you to a special friend of ice oval racing? Brad Malmgren and his special project, Frozen Oval Studios spend hours and hours of volunteer time to bring positive exposure to the sport we love.
Please take a moment to like the Frozen Oval Studios page. If you are looking for images to use from the sport, check out the Frozen Oval Studios webpage. And even simply, drop a thank you below.
You are an excellent media master, Brad, but an even better friend. Thanks for all you do.
https://frozenovalstudios.smugmug.com/
Brad Malmgren
Brad Malmgren Photography
CMPR - Central MN Pond Racing. Grass roots racing at its best. Race day is relatively inexpensive, but well organized; lots of laps but not congested with lots of regulations. Racing the way it was back in the day.
Mike Meagher (and his daughter Bobbi Jo) run one heck of series all for the fun or it. Primarily lake based venues requiring assistance from Mother Nature. But it still takes a lot of work. Join us as we catch up with Mike and learn more about CMPR.
Central MN POND Racing
Podcast release tomorrow at 4 PM. Mike Meagher with CMPR. Don't miss it.
Central MN POND Racing
Somethings are simply more important.
All of us at Chasing the Checkers are sending positive vibes to Craig Marchbank as he battles another bout of cancer.
Chin up Craig. You’ve beaten a lot of things in your day. Let’s add cancer to the list.
Your friends at CtC.
Podcast release: Wednesday, May 3, 4 pm.
CMPR - Central Minnesota Pond Racing. Mike Meagher, with help from Bobbi Jo, run what is arguably the best grass roots ice oval racing series out there. Localized weekend racing at it's best. Just look at the junior class in the photos below.
So let's find out what the founding principals are for CMPR to be successful. Who makes the call? What's the goal? There is so much to know and so little time. This episode of Chasing the Checkers will open the door to ice oval racing at it's core. Don't miss it.
Central MN POND Racing
Mike Meagher, Central MN Pond Racing podcast. Wednesday, May 3 at 4 pm. Don't miss it.
Central MN POND Racing
May Podcast schedule released.
Headed into summer with ice oval racing thoughts can be tough. But if you are imbedded deep in the sport, winter never seems too far away. We've got two great guests and some nostalgia lined up for May.
May 3, 4pm. The head of CMPR, Mr. Mike Meagher joins us to talk about the Pond series and its remarkable popularity and growth.
May 17, 4pm. Snowmobile Hall of Fame member, Mr. John Prusak from Snow Goer Magazine will be sharing his wealth of knowledge. I am not sure anyone is more in tune to the snowmobile industry than John. I am certainly glad he has agreed to chat with us.
May 10, 24, and 31, 4 pm. Stop by the page as we pull out some history and re-play some of our favorite episodes of Going 90 and Iced Coffee. We will fill in the off weeks with fun and history from days gone by.
There is lots on the horizon here at Chasing the Checkers. Stay tuned. Please like and share the page with your friends.
Central MN POND Racing
Snow Goer magazine
Not sure there is a better word than consistent to describe the 220 Sterne Racing team. And the start to the 22-23 season was no exception. But from that point forward, several uncharacteristic events unfolded.
Gunnar Sterne has a strong, credible opinion on a number of items to help the sport of ice oval racing. On this edition, we touch on a number of subjects making the 30 minutes very well spent. Hope you enjoy this episode of Chasing the Checkers.
@220 Sterne Racing
Podcast release - tomorrow 4 pm.
If not leading the pack, he is thinking of ways to improve and return to the lead. Catch the insight of Gunnar Sterne tomorrow right here on FB.
220 Sterne Racing
PC: Judith Laberge
Don't miss this week's podcast with Mr. Gunnar Sterne. Years of racing experience lead to in-depth conversation and ideas. Don't miss it.
220 Sterne Racing
Podcast release date: Wednesday, April 26 4PM
The nickname G-Money doesn't come from finishing last. But there is much more to the #220 Sterne Racing driver than just quick laps on a fast Ski-Doo. Join us and find out more.
220 Sterne Racing
Gunnar Sterne
Here is a great opportunity to help the medical community plan for the unexpected. It would be great to see the ice oval community step up and support. Message Gunnar Sterne with any questions.
May 7th I will again be running for those who can’t! Any of my running friends or anyone who wants to support and help find a cure for spinal cord injuries I invite you to join my team and run in the !! Message me for more info and I’ll show you how we can run together!
The next two weeks are packed with great content.
Gunnar Sterne (Apr 26) is always a great interview. Not one to hold back and not afraid to challenge the norm, the Sterne Racing team is always a force both on and off the track. Be sure to tune in April 26 and spend a few minutes with G-Money.
May 3, I am honored to talk with Mike Meagher from the Central MN Pond Racing series. Honestly, I don't know Mike well, but I hear many good things about CMPR and how it functions. So let's pick his brain and see what the future looks like in Central MN.
Beginning in May, we will going to podcasts being released on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
220 Sterne Racing
Central MN POND Racing
We go way back, and I mean way back. I have had the good fortune to celebrate some of the highest achievements with Blaine Stephenson and I've also been close to him during some of the challenging moments in his career.
But what I treasure most is Blaine's honesty. His opinion may be different than mine (or his other competitors) but he has always shot straight with me. Something I truly cherish. Knowing that, it is easy to ask difficult questions and in this episode, you will hear some of that. It is a great episode of Chasing the Checkers with Blaine Stephenson. Enjoy!
Blaine Stephenson #102
A champion's insight - something not to miss.
Wednesday, April 19. 4 PM.
Blaine Stephenson #102
This past season, Blaine Stephenson spent a lot of time parking his #102 Polaris in victory lane. Winning a ton of heat races and five straight ProStar Cup Tour finals, winning almost became second nature. Add in the Bonnechere Cup, GPSV and the CPTC crown and this was a season for the ages.
But don't get me wrong. Not having the 5th WC title or the inaugural Sprint World Cup crown didn't sit well with this guy. Hear what Blaine has to say about the season and the bigger picture of sprint racing in this week's edition of Chasing the Checkers, Wednesday, April 19 at 4 pm.
Blaine Stephenson #102
Coming this week.
Blaine Stephenson #102
I have known Matt Goede and the 3G race team for many years. Actually, way back to when both Matt and his brother Jacob lined up next to each other in many races. The 3G race team is always professional, attentive and fast.
In this episode of Chasing the Checkers, we talk about being a World Champion on an F-III, being a Vintage World Champion, and pursuing a ProStar Cup Tour Championship. Matt just plain races a lot. Always one of my favorite people to talk to. Welcome to this edition of Chasing the Checker with Matt Goede.
Wednesday, April 12, 4:00 PM cst.
Don't miss it.
Matt Goede #28
pc: R. Thompson
Where do you start when it comes to questions for a driver so adaptable? He wins in Supermod. He wins in Pro Champ. He wins in F-III. He just plain old wins. And when he doesn't win, the calm, cool demeanor turns to eyes of steel, focus and determination.
Join me as I chat with #28 Matt Goede and talk all forms of racing. Always cordial, honest and open. Matt is a great guy; something you will see thru and thru during this episode of Chasing the Checkers. Join me, Wednesday, April 12 at 4 pm.
Matt Goede #28
Coming this week.
Matt Goede #28
Here at Chasing the Checkers, we are not afraid to share the news!
Happy Easter one and all!
Don't miss the upcoming interviews with our fan favorites.
April 12, Matt Goede #28
April 19, Blaine Stephenson #102
April 26, 220 Sterne Racing
Putting a ton of miles on is nothing new to Lucas Nast and his Supermod race team. When your "home track" is only 3 1/2 hours away, you are obviously in love with this crazy sport of ice oval racing.
Chasing the Checkers is excited to venture into other disciplines of ice oval racing as we talk with one of the up and coming vintage Supermod racers. Vintage is another branch of ice oval racing with growing popularity. Join us as we learn a bit about the Supermod class, the desire to win and of course the Reese's / Snickers controversy.
Thanks Lucas for spending the time with us.
Lucas Nast
Wednesday, April 5, 4 pm cst. Don't miss it!
Lucas Nast
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