05/21/2026
A lot of people deserve thanks for helping us get back out and race last weekend.
We had a few very long nights in the shop getting this machine put back together and race-ready after opening weekend. After a trip to the frame rack, straightening a bent rear end, and fixing plenty of other dings and dents, we made it back to Dakota State Fair Speedway on Saturday (5/16).
For the heat race, we requested to start in the back because I wanted to make sure the car handled properly after all the work that had been done. Thankfully, it did — and honestly felt just like it did at the start of the season, which was great news.
Heat Race: P7 ➡️ P6
The feature moved quickly with 14 cars, only 2 cautions, and tough competition all night. The car still felt great and we were able to move forward again — that’s all we can ask for right now.
Feature: P12 ➡️ P9
Huge thank you to Jace Baloun, Uncle Mark, Jayme Peterson, Larry Kerr, Victorya Dykema-Ryan, Heath, and my mom for all the help in the shop getting this thing back together. Racing really has some of the best people — people who will put their own schedules aside to help someone else get back on track.
Also a huge thank you to all of our sponsors for helping keep this thing going all season:
Kroeplin Concrete
Kroeplin Air
Dykema Farms
Ryckman Trucking
Jace Baloun Trucking
Kevin Baloun Inc
Arex Construction
Bloomenrader Farms
Mom & Dad
Looking forward to building on this and keeping the momentum rolling. Thanks to Allen Becker for always capturing great pictures.