The 29th INEX Legend Car Dirt Nationals takes place this weekend at Minot, North Dakota's Nodak Speedway, October 9-11. Friday will include ProFABrication Qualifying and heat racing, with Saturday containing the championship features for the Pro, Semi-Pro, Masters, and Young Lions Legend Car divisions. Saturday's championship features will be the 20th and final race needed for drivers seeking a 2025 INEX National Championship. Streaming coverage of Friday's events will begin at 5:30pm CT/3:30pm PT on US Legend Cars TV, and Sunday's coverage will begin at approximately 7pm CT/5pm PT.
*Points as of October 6, 2025
Preston Martin - Pro - 1st - 1897 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 37
Wins: 26
Top 5’s: 36
Tracks: Brown County Speedway, Buffalo River Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, Maquoketa Speedway, McLean County Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Southwest Speedway, Tri-County Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
I would say my biggest accomplishment this year was winning the 10k MLDS shoot out in Beaver Dam.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
I haven't been able to lean on the top side of tracks this year nearly as much as I have in the past so I've been having to learn to play the patience game on bottom. So I would say ive been learning how to pass when your stuck against the guard rail.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
A whole lot of music, doing my OCD checks on the car, getting my good luck handshake from Arabelle, then when I get to staging I say a little prayer and close my eyes to try and fall asleep in staging. It helps calm the nerves tremendously.
What would it mean to win Legend Car Dirt Nationals in your home state?
Winning the Dirt nationals race anywhere would be an awesome accomplishment but to try and do it in your own back yard would be crazy special.
Tye Wilke - Pro - 3rd - 1831 Points
State: Minnesota
Starts: 20
Wins: 12
Top 5’s: 19
Tracks: Buffalo River Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Devils Lake Speedway, Norman County Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Sheyenne Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
Being in the running for the National Title and being consistent at my home tracks since I was doing it for fun this year.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
Just being Consistent and Patient, as I run 2 cars.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
Look at the track with my friend Ryan Braseth, to see what the track is going to throw at us and discuss racing.
When learning a new track for the first time, what is the most important thing for a dirt racer to keep in mind?
Being patient, to see how everyone else drives, so I can make my moves, Slow is fast, and throttle control.
Austin Wiest – Pro – T-4th - 1816 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 32
Wins: 11
Top 5’s: 31
Tracks: Big Sky Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, McLean County Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Southwest Speedway, Tri-County Speedway
Joshua Wiest – Pro – T-4th - 1816 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 29
Wins: 10
Top 5’s: 26
Tracks: Brown County Speedway, Buffalo River Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway
Ty Olson – Semi-Pro – T-1st - 1900 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 53
Wins: 23
Top 5’s: 47
Tracks: 141 Speedway, Beaver Dam Speedway, Big Sky Speedway, Brown County Speedway, Buffalo River Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, McLean County Speedway, Maquoketa Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Norman County Raceway, Outagamie Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Sheyenne Speedway, Southwest Speedway, Tri-County Speedway
Quade Schoonover – Semi-Pro – T-1st - 1900 Points
State: Ohio
Starts: 24
Wins: 19
Top 5’s: 19
Tracks: 35 Raceway Park , Atomic Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway, Florence Speedway (KY), Lawrenceburg Speedway, MRP Raceway Park, Skyline Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from the dirt season so far?
I would say say my biggest accomplishment from this dirt season is winning our series championship with the Ohio Valley Legend Car Series and winning a track championship at Moler Raceway Park, as well.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
I feel like I’ve grown a lot as a driver this year by having experience underneath my belt. Last year was the first year I raced as much as possible and within that season I learned a lot about making adjustments to my race car as well as being able to adapt to certain track conditions. Having that experience underneath me has helped me improve alot this year not only as a driver but by allowing me to test different adjustments and setups to help fine tune my equipment. I feel like we’ve also been a-lot more consistent when it comes to things like our lap times and finishes which is a very crucial part to putting yourself in a good spot for national points.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
I don’t really have a specific pre-race routine. Usually we race two or three days a weekend all back to back. So a lot of times when we go to a different racetrack the day after a race, I maintenance my equipment which could include changing gears, checking bolts, etc. Other than that, I usually just hangout with my fellow racers until it’s race time.
What challenges do you anticipate racing in North Dakota coming from Ohio?
Probably the biggest challenge I anticipate racing in North Dakota is never racing there before. The guys I’m racing against including Ty Olson and both the Madler brothers are really solid drivers and have tons of laps and experience around Nodak while I have none. However, I am really confident in my equipment and with there being a practice day I think I’ll be able to get the hang of the race track and how it races pretty quick. but I know it’s going to be very crucial for us to be on our "A" game because one small mistake can cost us a national championship.
Gage Madler – Semi-Pro – 3rd - 1891 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 36
Wins: 14
Top 5’s: 34
Tracks: Big Sky Speedway, Brown County Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, McLean County Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Southwest Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
My consistency is my biggest accomplishment this season. I had two 3 wins in a row and I was the Legendary Tour champion.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
Learned from some big mistakes and have gotten better from them. Takes time in the shop to see improvement on the track.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
Make sure I'm not hungry, stay hydrated, try to calm the nerves and get focused up. Visualize the race and be focused to hit my marks.
What would it mean to win Legend Car Dirt Nationals in your home state?
It would mean a lot, worked hard all season to get there. One of my goals especially in front of family, friends, fans, and sponsors
Noah Madler – Semi-Pro – 4th - 1885 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 37
Wins: 14
Top 5’s: 37
Tracks: Big Sky Speedway, Brown County Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, McLean County Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Southwest Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
Staying consistent and being able to win and run in the top 3 with the top guys. Another big accomplishment is winning both nights of the Gov Cup at Dacotah Speedway and taking home the championship and finishing runner up to my brother at the Legendary Tour.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
Seat time is key and with 5 years under our belt now I have learned a lot and have made mistakes that I have been able to learn from. Learning and trusting my car more and more each night.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
I do not really have a pre-race routine, I just try to stay hydrated and focused on the race.
What would it mean to win Legend Car Dirt Nationals in your home state?
It would mean everything, proving myself at the biggest race of the year and showing all the hard work in front of a ton of fans, family, friends and our sponsors.
Hayden Schmuhl – Semi-Pro – 3rd - 1882 Points
State: Wisconsin
Starts: 26
Wins: 15
Top 5’s: 22
Tracks: 141 Speedway, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway, Cedar Lake Speedway, Gravity Park Speedway, Luxy Raceway, Maquoketa Speedway, Outagamie Speedway, Plymouth Dirt Track Raceway, Springfield Rcaeway, Sycamore Speedway
Chance Gilbert – Semi-Pro – 6th - 1879 Points
State: Kansas
Starts: 34
Wins: 19
Top 5’s: 34
Tracks: Lucas Oil Speedway, Monett Motor Speedway, North Central Arkansas Speedway, Springfield Raceway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
My biggest success this year is when I won the $1,000 to win race earlier in the year.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
I feel like I have started doing things myself and going racing by myself every once in a while
What does your pre-race routine look like?
My pre-race routine is me and my dad do our handshake before I get in the car and I make sure not to eat chicken because it is very bad luck.
As one of the few Kansas Legend Car drivers, what would your emotions be if you were to win Dirt Nationals?
I think that I would be really happy to bring that trophy back to Kansas.
Donavin Wiest – Masters – T-1st - 1900 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 32
Wins: 30
Top 5’s: 32
Tracks: Brown County Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, McLean County Speedway, Southwest Speedway, Tri-County Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
For me, being able to win a few races this year against some of the best drivers is always a big accomplishment.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
I think I've done a better job at just being happy and enjoying the time at the track with family and friends and just keep trying to improve more and more every race
What does your pre-race routine look like?
I just like getting to the race track early to relax and get focused on the race, I’m also a little superstitious when it comes to numbers and certain foods to stay away from on race days.
You’ve won Legend Car Dirt Nationals once before in Springfield, what would it mean to win it in your home state?
It would definitely mean a lot to be able to win this in my home state, it’s something that I may never get the chance to do again and to do it with friends and family around along with some of my great sponsors that will be there would definitely make it extra special!
2nd Glenn Mitchell – Masters – T-1st - 1900 Points Minnesota
Starts: 35
Wins: 28
Top 5’s: 34
Tracks: 35 Raceway Park, 141 Speedway, Angell Park Speedway, Atomic Speedway, Beaver Dam Raceway, Beckley Motor Speedway, Fayetteville Motor Speedway, Florence Speedway (KY), Laurenceburg Speedway, Luxy Raceway, Maquoketa Speedway, Monett Motor Speedway, MRP Raceway Park, Springfeld Raceway, Sycamore Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
This might be a surprise to many, but the thing that has given me the most satisfaction this year has been the amount of drivers and fans that have come up to me after the racing and commented on how much they have enjoyed racing with me or watching me, it’s absolutely been amazing this year. In particular the comments from folks on both sides of the fence in regards to how clean and respectful my racing has been. That’s worth more to me than trophies and what I’d prefer to be remembered for.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
This year we’ve had a different situation in regards to racing prep in the traditional sense, we’ve been travelling around a lot which means we haven’t had a workshop to do race car preparation with scales, measuring equipment, a level concrete work surface etc.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
not much apart from focusing on the job at hand and trying to ignore whatever else is happening around me.
Are you more motivated to win this year’s Dirt Nationals after coming up short in 2024?
my attitude to racing, particularly in the US, is just to make a good account of myself and to represent myself well for Joe Ryan’s race team and Australia. The guys at Joe Ryan Racecars went out of their way to support me when I was the racing equivalent of a rescue dog lol and asked for nothing in return for which I’m very grateful .
Sean Johnson – Masters – 3rd - 1888 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 25
Wins: 15
Top 5’s: 22
Tracks: Buffalo River Speedway, Brown County Speedway, Cedar Lake Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Devils Lake Speedway, Norman County Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Sheyenne Speedway
Scotty Richardson - Masters - T-5th - 1864 Points
State: Minnesota
Starts: 39
Wins: 12
Top 5s: 37
Tracks: Brown County Speedway, Buffalo River Speedway, Cedar Lake Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Devils Lake Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, Norman County Speedway, River Cities Speedway, Sheyenne Speedway
Duston Hagen – Masters – T-5th - 1864 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 33
Wins: 8
Top 5’s: 32
Tracks: Big Sky Speedway, Brown County Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Devils Lake Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, McLean County Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Southwest Speedway, Tri-County Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
I believe my biggest accomplishment from this season so far is competing against some of the best in dirt legends weekly with averaging 40 cars weekly and making the A-main every week with majority of my nights finishing in the top 10
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
I have grown as a driver this season by trusting in my car and my ability to drive safely and make clean decisions and not put other racers in danger
What does your pre-race routine look like?
Honestly I really don’t have a pre-race routine other than checking tire pressure and making sure my car is set and ready to hit the track
What would it mean to win Legend Car Dirt Nationals in your home state?
Winning Dirt Nationals in my home state would honestly be the greatest accomplishment in my short career, I’ve only been racing a few years and have yet to win an A-main event, I have been close a handful of times but haven’t got the job done! If I were to win Dirt Nationals I don’t know how I would react!
Regan Reinke – Young Lions – 1st - 1870 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 30
Wins: 24
Top 5’s: 29
Tracks: Buffalo River Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Greenbush Race Park, Jamestown Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Sheridan Speedway, Sheyenne Speedway, Tri-County Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
Winning a feature race for the first time at my home track (Sheyenne Speedway).
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
I have raced a variety of different tracks this season and have gained a lot of confidence.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
I get pep talks from mom, dad and grandpa. Then I make sure my wheel is on straight. Then I get 2 fist bumps from my dad before I head to staging.
What would it mean to win Legend Car Dirt Nationals in your home state?
It would be so awesome to win dirt nationals! I’m really excited to get to race dirt nationals with my legend friends that I used to race go-karts with.
Rylan Vetter – Young Lions – 2nd - 1867 Points
State: North Dakota
Starts: 36
Wins: 19
Top 5’s: 36
Tracks: Brown County Speedway, Buffalo River Speedway, Dacotah Speedway, Devils Lake Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, McLean County Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Sheyenne Speedway, Southwest Speedway, Tri-County Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
Biggest accomplishment would be winning the legendary tour.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
Being in just my 2nd year of racing, I feel I have grown just as a driver all around as last year I didn’t even make any features and this year I made most of them.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
I don’t really have a pre-race routine other than making sure the car is ready, listening to music and my dad helping me buckle in.
What would it mean to win Legend Car Dirt Nationals in your home state?
It would be kind of cool but either way i’m going for the experience in my 2nd year of racing and looking forward to spending one last weekend with the legend family.
Alexander Clark – Young Lions – 3rd - 1864 Points
State: Minnesota
Starts: 26
Wins: 11
Top 5’s: 26
Tracks: Buffalo River Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Norman County Raceway, Red River Valley Speedway, Sheyenne Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
Biggest accomplishment, being able to get 8 Top 5 finishes and 19 Top 10 finishes in a full field of cars.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
Grown as a driver, running consistent and hitting my marks on the track
What does your pre-race routine look like?
Prerace, checking over my car, bolts, lug nuts, fuel, tire pressure
What do you believe gives you the edge to win Dirt Nationals this year?
Winning edge, I have raced the track before and really liked it. I've put a lot of time into the car and spend a lot of time on the simulator.
Talyn Neuman – Young Lions – 5th - 1822 Points
State: Wisconsin
Starts: 26
Wins: 22
Top 5’s: 26
Tracks: 141 Speedway, Angell Park Speedway, Beaver Dame Raceway, Cedar Lake Speedway, Gravity Park Speedway, Luxy Raceway, Maquoketa Speedway, Outagamie Speedway, Plymouth Dirt Track Raceway, Sycamore Speedway
Noah Lewis – Young Lions – 6th - 1798 Points
State: Minnesota
Starts: 27
Wins: 4
Top 5’s: 27
Tracks: Buffalo River Speedway, Jamestown Speedway, Norman County Raceway, Red River Valley Speedway
What do you believe is your biggest accomplishment from this season so far?
I won a couple of heat races this year, finished third in points at Norman County Raceway, and got my first top five.
How do you believe you have grown as a driver this season?
I have gained some confidence along with a little humility.
What does your pre-race routine look like?
We get to the pits early, go over everything on the cars, and my dad always prays for us before we hit the track.
What do you believe gives you the edge to win Dirt Nationals this year?
The young lions in our area have really stepped it up this year. The biggest edge I have is that my mom and sister will be at home praying for me.