Photo: Jamestown Speedway
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The city of Jamestown was roaring in the final weekend of September 2021.
Multiple events across the community brought focus to the area, commonly referred to as the “Motorsports Capital of North Dakota.” The weekend of September 25th & 26th saw the 50th Annual Stockcar Stampede at the Jamestown Speedway, 10th Annual Huntington’s 5K and Car Show at Don Wilhelm’s, and the Dakota Motocross Dash for Cash event.
Jamestown Tourism Executive Director Searle Swedlund stated it was a record-breaking weekend for each event.
Swedlund stated the economic impact of these events is also crucial to Jamestown’s growth.
“These events are the catalyst for new local and visitor spending,” Swedlund stated. “They wouldn’t happen without the hundreds of great volunteers and business sponsors.”
For Wilhelm’s, the 10th Annual Car Show had 237 hot rods including 2 brought from The Shed in Warroad, MN. The event held a 5K run before and all proceeds raised would go on to benefit the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
The Jamestown Speedway held it’s 50th Stock Car Stampede, where more than 270 entries came in. This included upwards of 150 campers on the Stutsman County Fairgrounds.
“We have to thank all of the drivers and fans for coming out this weekend,” the Speedway said in a statement. “From all of us at the Jamestown Speedway, a huge thank you goes out to all of the drivers that participated and raced and all of the fans that braved the long nights of racing this weekend to enjoy a great show! Without the drivers and fans support, we won’t be able to put on a fantastic show for the Stampede.”
Dakota Motorcross Dash for Cash was a two-day event, with 385 entries on Saturday and 334 entries on Sunday.
All events were record-breaking for each respective party.
Brian Kamlitz is the moderator for the Jamestown Motorsports Capital of North Dakota Facebook page, where he keeps track of all the different motorsports events in the area.
“We’ve got a lot of motorsports events throughout the summer and it’s coming to a close to end the season,” Kamlitz stated. “That’s why we call it Jamestown Motorsports Capital of North Dakota.”