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Lake of the Woods Speedway Releases 2024 Schedule
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Lake of the Woods Speedway Releases 2024 Schedule

Lake of the Woods Speedway Releases 2024 Schedule

3/4/2024 -
Lake of the Woods Speedway is happy to announce the 2024 Season Schedule for Dirt Track Racing! Starting on Saturday, May 11, Open Practice will take
CANCELLED: StayInKenora100 & Twin Cylinder Shootou...

CANCELLED: StayInKenora100 & Twin Cylinder Shootou...

2/11/2024 -
Unfortunately, due to little to no snow accumulation (parts of the track are exposed as well) and no significant snowfall in the 14 day forecast, the
Lake of the Woods Speedway Mourns Loss of Ashley N...

Lake of the Woods Speedway Mourns Loss of Ashley N...

2/2/2024 -
Ashley was an instrumental piece in the development, operation, and management of the speedway. She will be greatly missed by all. Donations on behalf

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Lake of the Woods Speedway Releases 2024 Schedule

Lake of the Woods Speedway Releases 2024 Schedule

3/4/2024
Lake of the Woods Speedway is happy to announce the 2024 Season Schedule for Dirt Track Racing! Starting on Saturday, May 11, Open Practice will take place from 3pm to 6pm which is FREE for Spectators to watch. Practice is once again on Saturday, June 1 from Noon to 3pm...more
CANCELLED: StayInKenora100 & Twin Cylinder Shootout (Feb 18)

CANCELLED: StayInKenora100 & Twin Cylinder Shootout (Feb 18)

2/11/2024
Unfortunately, due to little to no snow accumulation (parts of the track are exposed as well) and no significant snowfall in the 14 day forecast, the 2024 - 7th Annual StayInKenora 100 & Twin Cylinder Shootout - has been CANCELLED. Thank you to www.stayinkenora.com for...more
Lake of the Woods Speedway Mourns Loss of Ashley Neniska

Lake of the Woods Speedway Mourns Loss of Ashley Neniska

2/2/2024
Ashley was an instrumental piece in the development, operation, and management of the speedway. She will be greatly missed by all. Donations on behalf of Ashley can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or Lake of the Woods Speedway (Kenora Motorsports Entertainment...more
Lake of the Woods Speedway Celebrates 2023 Racing Season

Lake of the Woods Speedway Celebrates 2023 Racing Season

11/19/2023
Lake of the Woods Speedway celebrated their sixth season of racing at the 2023 Annual Awards Banquet in Kenora, Ontario on November 18, 2023 Thank you to the volunteers, drivers, pit crews, sponsors, board of directors, and fans for making this season a great one! The...more
2023 Season Preview: #3x Jesse Thompson - WISSOTA Midwest Modified
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3/25/2023

Lake of the Woods Speedway


2023 Season Preview: #3x Jesse Thompson - WISSOTA Midwest Modified

2023 Lake of the Woods Speedway Season Preview and Profile

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Jesse Thompson
WISSOTA Midwest Modified
Hometown: Emo, ON

Growing up near a racetrack does have its advantages, and to Jesse Thompson, the desire to race was strong in his young age watching at Emo Speedway.

“I went to the racetrack all the time as a kid. Racing inspired me to go fast, including watching NASCAR on TV. I got the chance to learn from a couple great mechanics, my Uncle Darwin and Gramps over the past many years.”

That dream became a reality about ten years ago when Thompson started racing in Go-Karts at the Emo Oval, inside the bigger Dirt Track. He eventually transition to Emo Street Stocks in 2017 and won Rookie of the Year.

Thompson’s first race at Lake of the Woods Speedway was on July 4, 2021 Season Opener, where he finished fourth (4th) in the heat race and tenth (10th) in the feature event of fifteen cars.

He has two (2) career wins in the Emo Street Stocks, and was also Rookie of the Year in the Street Stocks at Emo Speedway in 2017

As for his sponsors – Vernon Thompson Repair, JD Welding Services, Baker Graphics /Selective Service, and Rainbow Motel.

His pit crew consists of Grandpa Vernon – Head Mechanic

On top of racing at Lake of the Woods Speedway and Emo Speedway this summer, Thompson hopes to run at Hibbing, Superior, Grand Rapids, Cedar Lake, and possibly Ogilvie, Rice Lake and Thunder Bay.

Promoter’s Thoughts – “Jesse works relentlessly on his racing program. Being still relatively new as a driver in the MWM, he doesn’t seem to be slowing down in his goal of moving up positions. With additional seat time and an updated car, I expect to see his standing improve in 2023.”

Hope to see you soon, Jesse!


Article Credit: Val Catellier Photography

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