Deere Oval History in Michigan

Post by **dator** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:00 am

Hey, Rich i saw Dan today and showed him your posts on the vintage site, he said he remembers some guys racing Deere sleds at the enduros in Michigan. Said he remembers talking with you guys at the races, but names eludes him. He says to say hi.
Dan farms about 2500 acres,just a few miles south of Winnepeg.As is brothers are John Deere dealers,all his farm equipment is JD

Great posts about your racing history in Michigan.-----Bob

Post by **dator** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:53 am

Rich,i almost forgot to ask you about the race you said Digner won,Dan and i never herd of the Winnepeg to Anchorage I500. Do you know something we do'nt? Let us know. Have a great day!-----Bob

Post by **WinnipegStPaul9** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:27 pm

Hey Bob, how cool would that be though? I'd even try to get back in shape to run that one! According to mapquest it would have to be renamed the Winnipeg-Anchorage I-2752.11 LOL. Rich, I hope you don't think I'm poking fun at you cause I'm not. Bob, am I going to get to meet you at the HOF in February?? Don

Post by **dator** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:56 pm

Don, that would be some race.We could run it,like for 4 weeks in Jan. 1st prize could be $100.000.00 grand. "LOL"

The HOF will be ify,my mom is still not feeling to good yet,so i might have to stick around hear, we'll see.Sounds like fun with Jon,you and bunch of guys going for some sleding and fun.

Bob

Post by **WinnipegStPaul9** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:37 pm

At today's prices first place prize money wouldn't cover gas expenses........DA

Post by **dator** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:40 am

Hey Rich

I believe the 81 I-500 was going to start in St paul and end in Winnepeg, but it was canceled due to lack of snow. That was one of the reasons that Dinger & Danny hooked up to run the Michagin enduros.

Bob

I500 · Post by **I500** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:30 pm

Rich... Is this what your looking for?

I500 · Post by **I500** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:31 pm

page 2.. This was the end of the St.Paul Winter carnival I-500.. Races were help on Lake Phalen in St.Paul for 82. These races consisted of Lake racing along with ATV races. One racers ATV got away from him and crashed into a group of spectators. People got seriously hurt and the lawsuits were everywhere such ending the Carnival event......End of story.

Post by **WinnipegStPaul9** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:30 pm

Knowing first hand the logistics of an event like the I-500, it had to be a terrible feeling to cancel it. Lots of people, lots of work. Boy how disheartening. DA

Oh, hey Chuck thanks for posting the information. Thank God you had the desire and presence of mind to save the stuff. A whole bunch of folks owe you a LOT. DA

Post by **WinnipegStPaul9** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:27 am

Rich, I really enjoyed your stories. They put a real "personal" touch on racing. Thanks for sharing your memories. Don

Post by **dator** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:23 am

Rich, good job on the racing history in Mi. Dan said your posts brought back good memories. Dan was wondering if you knew the Roe brothers? He said they were a real help to him and Guy,they showed them the in&outs of enduro racing,olso let them use there race shop in the Soo.

Bob