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Backpack Sunday at the Races!

Last Sunday, the races were rained out, so this week will be our Backpack Giveaway, hosted by Larry and Janice Smith of Traer, Iowa. Larry and Janice spend 365 days of the year collecting school supplies and donations and we are happy to announce that they have filled 150+ school backpacks to giveaway to all kids as they enter the grandstands this Sunday night! Kids will be given tickets at the door that they can redeem with Janice to receive their backpacks.
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Annual Vinton Cruise September 20

This year's cruise is our big 40 and we have door prizes, drawings, 20 different classes of trophies, and all proceeds benefit local children's programs!Rain or shine, we hope to see you on Saturday, September 20, 2025!Registration begins at 11am, awards are at 2pm, and the cruise through Vinton begins at 4pm.

This Sunday is Back to School night at the races

The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway welcomed 47 Lil Racers to the clubhouse last Sunday night. Racer #49 stock car and K3 sport mod driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids greeted fans in the club’s Car Port outside the main gates, while handing out goody bags, filled with plenty of surprises, to the kids.
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Trump pledges overhaul of school fitness tests

By Shauneed Miranda President Donald Trump is bringing back a physical fitness test to public schools after over a decade, but details of the new test, including timing and implementation, remain to be seen.

Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway activities for Sunday August 3rd

The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway " The Bullring" looks forward to getting back to the track for an exciting night of racing action this Sunday night! We are happy to welcome driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids to the Car Port this Sunday night with his two hot rods! Kyle will be there with his stick car AND sport mod, greeting his fans and handing out treats to the kids.
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Small-Town Dedication, with State-Level Success: VAC's Remarkable Swim Legacy

Group photo: Mason City Regional Swim MeetBottom Row:       Anderson Purdy, Ivan Fleege, Hannah Gingrich, ainsley Miller, Addison Taylor, Gage Torres, Laiken Ohde, Morgan Flores, Raelynn Harrison,  Lilly Wilson, Callum Ohde,  Dave Happel- Head Coach, Asst Coach Whitney Bohen.
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Record Turnout at Dysart's Car, Truck & Bike Show

Dysart’s 23rd annual Car, Truck & Bike Show brought Main Street to life this past Friday, with a record number of entries and visitors. The annual event brought out crowds from across the region to admire a dazzling variety of vehicles and enjoy an evening of classic cars, unique bikes, and community fun.
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Goodno Goes From 10th At Benton County

By Bill Wright, Speed SportRiley Goodno became the fifth different leader late in the going and captured his second career feature win with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Sunday night at the Benton County Speedway.
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