Who would have thought that we would see a racing season start during the first week of March and not come to an end until the first weekend in November in the state of South Dakota? And consider this as well, while the same facility both started the season early and closed it out late, the actual race track configuration of the Park Jefferson Speedway actually changed significantly in between!
With this extended season now closed it is time for us to present the South Dakota Points for the ninth time where we use the same standard 5-point scale across all events as we do with the All Iowa Points. We had two drivers claim there first title in the state, although one of those is also a champion in Iowa for 2024, while four drivers added to their list of accomplishments.
In the Limited Modified class, Scott Hansen takes his first South Dakota Points championship edging out the two-time defending champ Willy Kirk by just one point. Hansen had three wins in his twenty-two top five finishes while Kirk had five wins in seventeen top fives. Hansen had ranked eighth here in 2023. Third goes to Dawson Zabel who scored four wins in sixteen top five efforts.
For the eighth year in a row Chad Becker is the Late Model champion and he did it in dominating fashion with twelve wins in twenty-four top five finishes. Runner-up Josh Skorczewski, who improved one position over last season, had seven victories in his twenty-one events where he scored points. Third goes to Jayson Good who had two wins in nineteen top fives as he climbs up from fifth in 2023.
After finishing in a three-way tie for second behind Dale Ames in 2023, Mike Stearns stormed back to the top of the Modified standings to capture his third South Dakota Points title in the last four years. Stearns more than doubled up on the points of his competitors as he was a twelve time winner in thirty top five finishes. Rapid City's Eric Mass used his ten wins in twelve top fives at the Black Hills Speedway to rank second just one point better than Chris Abelson who had seven wins in fourteen top fives.
It was quite a year for Mike Nichols who scored his twelfth IMCA National Championship and won his second All Iowa Points Stock Car title and you can add his first South Dakota Points championship to that list as well. Nichols has twelve wins in eighteen top fives at Park Jeff and Interstate to easily out distance Wyatt Luke. It was an impressive rookie season for Luke who stepped up from the Hobby Stocks as he had seven wins in twelve top five finishes. Three-time champion Travis Barker takes third in 2024 with three wins in fourteen top five finishes.
We have another dual state champion in the Sprint Cars where Lee Goos Jr. is the South Dakota Points champion for the fourth straight season. Goos tallied seven victories in thirteen top five finishes on South Dakota soil and he also captured his third straight All Iowa Points 305 Sprint Car title in 2024. Ryan Bickett was nine points back in second with six wins in ten top five finishes while Adam Speckman finishes third after scoring points in ten events, with two of them being feature wins.
Final points from more states in the mid-section of the country are still to come on future entries of the Back Stretch.
South Dakota Points
Limited Modifieds Final 2024
Pos. Driver Hometown Points
1 . Scott Hansen Garden City 61
2 . Willy Kirk Sloan IA 60
3 . Dawson Zabel Selby 49
4 . Duke Erickson Sioux Falls 48
5 . Mike Nichols Watertown 48
6 . Rusty Montagne Sioux City IA 45
7 . Rex Conrad Rapid City 44
8 . Darin Hauff Rapid City 43
9 . Kyle Harkin Hermosa 43
10 . Geoff Olson Sioux City IA 40
11 . Todd Stark Watertown 40
12 . Derek Reick Ortonville MN 37
13 . Taylor Schmidt Bath 37
14 . Jayme Peterson Highmore 35
15 . Tommy Nichols Watertown 30
16 . Jake Newsom Sioux City IA 28
17 . Jarod Klein Jamestown ND 28
18 . Derek Van Veldhuizen Rock Rapids IA 27
19 . Tony Leiker Gillette WY 27
20 . Justin Klynsma Hospers IA 26
21 . Scott Tyrell Rapid City 26
22 . Jake Wranek Sioux Falls 25
23 . Matt Heinzerling Spearfish 25
24 . Tanner Koster Sioux Falls 25
25 . Nick Perry Huron 24
26 . Lane Johnson Miller 23
27 . Josh Pfeifer St. Paul NE 22
28 . Paul Parks Owanka 22
29 . Troy Leiker Gillette WY 21
30 . Lorin Johnson Miller 19
31 . Connor Vande Weerd Alton IA 18
32 . Dudley Schroeder Jr. Armour 18
33 . Jonah Chinn Sioux City IA 18
34 . Nick Ekstrand Rapid City 18
35 . Brock Hess Sioux Falls 17
36 . Karl Brewer Vermillion 16
37 . Luke Johnson Miller 15
38 . Tyler Tesch Lennox 15
39 . Chris Larson Rapid City 14
40 . Wade Wright Ravinia 14
41 . Chris Goetz Centerville 13
42 . Terry Reilly Watertown 13
43 . Adam Chernotik Alexandria 12
44 . Brennan Davis Piedmont 12
45 . Clint Erickson Sioux Falls 12
46 . Lucas Rodin Marion ND 12
47 . Lyndon Johnson Montrose 12
48 . Sean Barragan Sergeant Bluff IA 12
49 . Dave Kennedy Sioux Falls 11
50 . Ryan Ost Adrian ND 11
51 . David Simpson Thunder Bay ON 10
52 . Joel Morris Box Elder 10
53 . Aaron De Thury Sioux Falls 9
54 . Colby Fett Algona IA 9
55 . Shelby Alves Casa Grande AZ 9
56 . Connor Friske Box Elder 8
57 . Scott Bintz Jamestown ND 8
58 . Taylor Kuehl Cave Creek AZ 8
59 . Camden Myers Ethan 7
60 . Devyn Peterson Milford NE 7
61 . Jaren Puhlman Piedmont 7
62 . Jaren Wibstad Jamestown ND 7
63 . Ron Starkey Box Elder 7
64 . Tanner James Mt. Vernon 7
65 . Brennon Weight LaMoure ND 6
66 . Cameron Meyer Pierce NE 6
67 . Chad Williamson Watertown 6
68 . Connor Blumhardt Bath 6
69 . Gregg Hamman Kingsley IA 6
70 . Jake Molitor St. Cloud MN 6
71 . Jake Sachau Manning IA 6
72 . Jim Cole Sioux City IA 6
73 . Kevin McCarty Naper NE 6
74 . Sean Henry Rapid City 6
75 . Tommy Tanner Hinton IA 6
76 . Trevor Ryan Highmore 6
77 . Corbin Erickson Sioux Falls 5
78 . Jordan Kienow Miller 5
79 . Justin Addison Meadow Grove NE 5
80 . Kyle Langland Enderlin ND 5
81 . Reece Solander Emporia KS 5
82 . Tyler Nerud Dorchester NE 5
83 . Arin Beyer Jamestown ND 4
84 . Brandon Woodhead Box Elder 4
85 . Brody Spreng Sioux City IA 4
86 . Chris Burke Altoona IA 4
87 . Chris Moore Madison 4
88 . Dustin Kruse Baltic 4
89 . Gage Myers Appleton MN 4
90 . Greg Taylor Sioux City IA 4
91 . John Rebstock Morton MN 4
92 . Kyle Pecena O'Neill NE 4
93 . Kyle Schell Aberdeen 4
94 . Lee Hoerle Burwell NE 4
95 . Logan Anderson Eddyville IA 4
96 . Mark Brave Rapid City 4
97 . Matthew Looft Swea City IA 4
98 . Mike Grass Yankton 4
99 . Nick Minar 4
100 . Tracy Johnson Lake Preston 4
101 . Trent Edwards Hermosa 4
102 . Brayton Carter Oskaloosa IA 3
103 . Cole Christensen Sioux Falls 3
104 . Eric Cease Bath 3
105 . Jacob Hodges Lebo KS 3
106 . James Embree Rapid City 3
107 . Kyle Bertram Dallas 3
108 . Logan Redlin Watertown 3
109 . Paxton George Rapid City 3
110 . Toby Ives Verdigre NE 3
111 . Alan Farley Rapid City 2
112 . Brayden Ahlers Slayton MN 2
113 . Britt Williams Fort Pierre 2
114 . Carter McCarthey Springview NE 2
115 . Chris Troidl Stuart NE 2
116 . Kaden Woodie Milaca MN 2
117 . Kevin Joachim Larchwood IA 2
118 . Michael Scharn Sac City IA 2
119 . Ronnie Grass Albion NE 2
120 . Tyler Johnson Montrose 2
121 . Zach LaQua Watertown 2
122 . Braden Scharn Sac City IA 1
123 . Brandon Spanjer Crete NE 1
124 . Camden Rassel Woonsocket 1
125 . Cole Neset Fargo ND 1
126 . Cole Searing Huron 1
127 . Chris Abelson Sioux City IA 1
128 . Derek Altman Hermosa 1
129 . Doug Neitzel Watertown 1
130 . Jeremiah Christensen Sioux Falls 1
131 . Joe Reetz Dunlap IA 1
132 . John Klynsma Hospers IA 1
133 . John Ross Mankato MN 1
134 . Jonathan Jensen Norfolk NE 1
135 . Kendell McCarthy Naper NE 1
136 . Kirk Beatty Sioux City IA 1
137 . Nathan Jager Groton 1
138 . Riley Osantowski Columbus NE 1
139 . Tim Kanten Milan MN 1
South Dakota Points
Late Model Final 2024
Pos. Driver Hometown Points
1 . Chad Becker Aberdeen 95
2 . Josh Skorczewski Aberdeen 68
3 . Jayson Good Watertown 50
4 . Curt Kranz Watertown 42
5 . Scott Ward Watertown 39
6 . Trevor Anderson Watertown 38
7 . Trevor Walsh Watertown 35
8 . Tyler Peterson Hickson ND 32
9 . Lyndon Bolt Rapid City 31
10 . Kent Arment Aberdeen 30
11 . Tony Croninger Watertown 30
12 . Blair Nothdurft Renner 29
13 . Cole Searing Huron 24
14 . Bodie Croninger Watertown 23
15 . Lynn Amick Rapid City 23
16 . Chase Gelling Aberdeen 20
17 . Dustin Arthur St. Lawrence 20
18 . David Carlson Huron 19
19 . Scott Harrington Waubay 16
20 . Alysse Bolt Rapid City 15
21 . Konner Sperle Aberdeen 15
22 . Bobby Pierce Oakwood IL 14
23 . Jesse Sobbing Malvern IA 14
24 . Tad Pospisil Norfolk NE 14
25 . Mike Stearns Aberdeen 13
26 . Doug Walsh Watertown 12
27 . Mike Greseth Harwood ND 12
28 . Denin Moran Dresden OH 11
29 . Nick Beyenhof Rock Rapids IA 11
30 . Bill Leighton Jr. Omaha NE 10
31 . Cody Martin Mitchell 10
32 . Corey Zeitner Omaha NE 10
33 . Justin Zeitner Malvern IA 10
34 . Chase Alves Sioux Falls 9
35 . Lee Grosz Watertown 9
36 . Evan Miller Silvis IL 8
37 . Morris Oberle Lead 8
38 . Brandon Sheppard New Berlin IL 7
39 . Corey Aga Sturgis 7
40 . Curtis Newberg Willmar MN 6
41 . Heather Mertens Gillette WY 6
42 . Matthew Larson Lake Elmo MN 6
43 . Ricky Thornton Jr. Martinsville IN 6
44 . Zach Zeitner Bellevue NE 6
45 . Chad Olsen Hendricks MN 5
46 . Dan Henrikson Rapid City 5
47 . Daulton Wilson Fayetteville NC 5
48 . Jake Neal Omaha NE 5
49 . Mike Collins New Orleans LA 5
50 . Ryan Engels Watertown 5
51 . Shane Demey Denison IA 5
52 . Thomas Weisgram Aberdeen 5
53 . Andrew Kosiski LaVista NE 4
54 . Charlie Olsen Hendricks MN 4
55 . Chuck Swenson Watertown 4
56 . Cory Dumpert Newman Grove NE 4
57 . Denver Nickeson Veblen 4
58 . Dyllan Ricks Boyden IA 4
59 . Gary Brown Jr. Brandon 4
60 . Jeff Provinzino Hibbing MN 4
61 . Joel Waba Watertown 4
62 . Keegan Nordquist Bresford 4
63 . Morgan Ward Grosz Watertown 4
64 . Rusty Kollman Carrington ND 4
65 . Tim McCreadie Watertown NY 4
66 . Tyler McFarland Goodwin 4
67 . Ben Sukup Norfolk NE 3
68 . Brady Mellendorf Brandt 3
69 . Eric Edwards Edgeley ND 3
70 . Karl Brewer Vermillion 3
71 . Kyle Berck Marquette NE 3
72 . Blake Swenson Watertown 2
73 . Brody Troftgruben Grand Forks ND 2
74 . Devin Johnson Bloomfield NE 2
75 . Jesse Glenz Chippewa Falls WI 2
76 . Justin Boomsma Huron 2
77 . Justin Karlen Howard 2
78 . Matt Haase Norfolk NE 2
79 . Kevin Burdick Proctor MN 2
80 . Tyler Erb New Waverly TX 2
81 . Alex Banks Newman Grove NE 1
82 . Brandon Sprinkel Highmore 1
83 . Chad Williamson Watertown 1
84 . Chris Palsrok Estherville IA 1
85 . Cole Schill Hawley MN 1
86 . Dylan Sillman Alvo NE 1
87 . Hudson O'Neal Martinsville IN 1
88 . Matt Haase Norfolk NE 1
89 . Josh Leonard Gibbon NE 1
90 . Kale Kosiski Ralston NE 1
91 . Mike Jager Gettysburg 1
92 . Nelson Vollbrecht Stanton NE 1
93 . Parker Gilbertson Watson MN 1
South Dakota Points
Modified Final 2024
Pos. Driver Hometown Points
1 . Mike Stearns Hecla 117
2 . Eric Mass Rapid City 58
3 . Chris Abelson Sioux City IA 57
4 . Dylan Zabel Selby 56
5 . Tony Konold Clear Lake 55
6 . Brent Nielsen Rapid City 49
7 . Joseph Thomas Fargo ND 36
8 . Dale Ames Huron 32
9 . Jim Cole Sioux City IA 31
10 . Cayden Schmeling Watertown 29
11 . Chris Mills Sioux City IA 29
12 . Nate Hand Rapid City 27
13 . Kent Arment Aberdeen 25
14 . Bob Moore Sioux City IA 22
15 . Nate Heinrich Bellingham MN 21
16 . Connor Friske Rapid City 20
17 . Garrett Gross Aberdeen 20
18 . Ricky Stephan S. Sioux City NE 20
19 . Cody Thompson Sioux City IA 19
20 . Jace Whitt Hamilton MO 18
21 . Matt Bonine Onawa IA 18
22 . Adam Boggs Custer 16
23 . Peyton George Rapid City 15
24 . Tyler Anglin Aberdeen 15
25 . Brandon Beckendorf Danube MN 14
26 . Tim Thomas West Fargo ND 13
27 . Jason Schneiders North Sioux City 12
28 . Izac Mallicoat Boone IA 11
29 . Scott Ward Watertown 11
30 . Bryce Borgen Perley MN 10
31 . Chaun Peterson Aberdeen 10
32 . R.J. Merchant S. Sioux City NE 10
33 . Mike Dimond Rapid City 9
34 . Sean Barragan Sergeant Bluff IA 9
35 . Shane Demey Denison IA 8
36 . Darran Conrad Gillette WY 7
37 . Jack Hubbard Jr. Rapid City 7
38 . Joel Rust Grundy Center IA 7
39 . Brandon Clough Wallace NE 6
40 . Dan Wagner Sioux City IA 6
41 . Jeremy Mills Clear Lake IA 6
42 . Andy Brooker Tulare 5
43 . Brad Lawrence Mitchell 5
44 . Brett Pudwill Black Hawk 5
45 . Cole Chernosky Thunder Bay ON 5
46 . Jim Thies Mapleton IA 5
47 . Tim Ward Harcourt IA 5
48 . Brock Gronwald Fergus Falls MN 4
49 . Lucas Rodin Marion 4
50 . Tripp Gaylord Lakewood CO 4
51 . Trevor Anderson Watertown 4
52 . Duke Erickson Sioux Falls 3
53 . Jadin Fuller Memphis MO 3
54 . Jesse Young Warner 3
55 . Justin Zeitner Malvern IA 3
56 . Lane Johnson Miller 3
57 . Travis Tooley Dickinson ND 3
58 . Troy Cordes Dunkerton IA 3
59 . Dave Brooker Tulare 2
60 . James Hanley Cresbard 2
61 . Josh Most Red Oak IA 2
62 . Kenny Mayer Goodwin 2
63 . Randy Klein Buffalo ND 2
64 . Zack VanderBeek New Sharon IA 2
65 . Adam Brothertown Huron 1
66 . Cody Glenn Rapid City 1
67 . Cole Bents Rushmore MN 1
68 . Corbin Erickson Sioux Falls 1
69 . Kyle Brown Madrid IA 1
70 . Lance Lewis Mitchell NE 1
71 . Patrick Adler Aberdeen 1
72 . Trevor Walsh Watertown 1
South Dakota Points
Stock Cars Final 2024
Pos. Driver Hometown Points
1 . Mike Nichols Harlan IA 83
2 . Wyatt Luke Springfield 47
3 . Travis Barker Sioux City IA 44
4 . Todd Gereau Sioux City IA 43
5 . Greg Peck Sioux City IA 23
6 . Jason Ward Sioux City IA 21
7 . Kipp DeGroot Platte 21
8 . Ryan Harris Homer NE 19
9 . Greg Taylor Sioux City IA 18
10 . Jared Jelsma Springfield 17
11 . Brady Wenzlaff Yankton 11
12 . Chad Ten Napel Sioux City IA 11
13 . Austin Brands Boyden IA 10
14 . Brian Seibold Sioux City IA 9
15 . Jackson Mulder Doon IA 9
16 . Joey Jaton Wagner 9
17 . Mike Vondrak Galva IA 9
18 . Phil McKee Sioux City IA 9
19 . Elijah Zevenbergen Ocheyedan IA 8
20 . Jeffrey Larson Reading MN 8
21 . Tom McKenzie Sioux City IA 8
22 . Kole Nordquist Beresford 6
23 . Shelby Williams Bonham TX 6
24 . Sid Mosher Sioux City IA 6
25 . Chad Bruns Wayne NE 5
26 . Kelly Shryock Fertile IA 5
27 . Levi Feltman Jackson MN 5
28 . Aaron Cain Sioux City IA 4
29 . Daniel Eckblad St. Peter MN 4
30 . Hans Houfek Emerson NE 4
31 . Jim Horejsi Marshall MN 4
32 . Kyle Vanover Beatruce NE 4
33 . Lowell Roeber Winnebago NE 4
34 . Dyllan Ricks Boyden IA 3
35 . Jason Fisher Lakefield MN 3
36 . Josh Kelderman Sioux Center IA 3
37 . Nate Desive O'Neill NE 3
38 . Casey Jones Sioux City IA 2
39 . Dustin Larson Rushmore MN 2
40 . Kadge Thomas Winnebago NE 2
41 . Kody Roth Spencer NE 2
42 . Mel Elsberry Orange City IA 2
43 . Randy Brands Boyden IA 2
44 . Tim Rupp Cherokee IA 2
45 . Adam Chernotik Alexandria 1
46 . Brody Carlsrud Moorhead MN 1
47 . Cadyn Wessels Luverne MN 1
48 . Dan Mackenthun Hamburg MN 1
49 . Derek Green Granada MN 1
50 . Jarrett Carter Lisbon ND 1
51 . Michael Logelin Rapid City 1
52 . Paul Wenzlaff Yankton 1
South Dakota Points
Winged Sprints (All) Final 2024
Pos. Driver Hometown Points
1 . Lee Goos Jr. Hartford 53
2 . Ryan Bickett Ramona 44
3 . Adam Speckman Rapid City 33
4 . Brayden Mount Rapid City 31
5 . Chase Randall Waco TX 22
6 . Dusty Ballenger Harrisburg 22
7 . Mike Pennel Rapid City 22
8 . Koby Werkmeister Armour 21
9 . Nate Barger Madison 21
10 . John Lambertz Sioux Falls 19
11 . Nick Barger Madison 19
12 . Ryan Timms Oklahoma City OK 19
13 . Tim Kaeding San Jose CA 18
14 . D.J. Brink Rapid City 17
15 . Dylan Waxdahl Hartford 17
16 . Kelly Miller Stirling AB 17
17 . Kerry Madsen Knoxville IA 16
18 . Tyler Rabenberg Princeton MN 15
19 . Brady Donnohue Circle Pines MN 14
20 . Garet Williamson Columbia MO 14
21 . Travis Reber Rapid City 14
22 . Mark Dobmeier Grand Forks ND 13
23 . Scott Bogucki McLaren Vale SA 13
24 . Jeridan Jordahl Madison 12
25 . Sam Henderson Sioux Falls 12
26 . Trefer Waller Ewing NE 12
27 . Blayne Brink Gillette WY 11
28 . Buddy Kofoid Penngrove CA 11
29 . Carson Macedo Lemoore CA 11
30 . Jade Hastings Grand Forks ND 11
31 . Kaleb Johnson Sioux Falls 11
32 . Jared Jansen Parker 10
33 . McKayla Worley Rapid City 10
34 . Shayle Bade Lincoln NE 10
35 . Andrew Sullivan Arnolds Park IA 9
36 . Monty Ferriera Lincoln NE 9
37 . Cole Vanderheiden Papillion NE 8
38 . Daison Pursley Locust Grove OK 8
39 . Nick Haygood Denver CO 8
40 . Tim Estenson Fargo ND 8
41 . Aaron Reutzel Clute TX 7
42 . Amelia Eisenschenk Fargo ND 7
43 . Brendan Mullen Grand Forks ND 7
44 . Gaige Weldon Hinton IA 7
45 . Justin Henderson Sioux Falls 7
46 . Logan Hershey Gillette WY 7
47 . Ryan Serrao Humboldt 7
48 . Corbin Erickson Sioux Falls 6
49 . Eli Hargraves Crooks 6
50 . Jacob Peterson Hartford 6
51 . Zach Patterson Yukon OK 6
52 . Anthony Macri Dillsburg PA 5
53 . Austin McCarl Altoona IA 5
54 . Brandon Bosma Rock Rapids IA 5
55 . Dominic Dobesh Brookings 5
56 . Jesse Lindberg Sioux Falls 5
57 . Jordan Tanner Rapid City 5
58 . Sheldon Haudenschild Wooster OH 5
59 . Tyler Courtney Indianapolis IN 5
60 . Tyler Drueke Eagle NE 5
61 . Bayley Ballenger Harrisburg 4
62 . Bill Balog North Pole AK 4
63 . Brandon Halverson Jackson MN 4
64 . Caleb Saiz Albuquerque NM 4
65 . Dan Carsrud Colton 4
66 . Dillon Bickett Madison 4
67 . Donny Schatz Fargo ND 4
68 . Jeremy Kerzman Grey Eagle MN 4
69 . Michalob Voeltz Madison 4
70 . Nicholas Winter Pipestone MN 4
71 . Casey Abbas Gibson 3
72 . Daniel Nekolite O'Neill NE 3
73 . Dusty Zomer Brandon SD 3
74 . Emerson Axsom Franklin IN 3
75 . Logan Domagala Brandon 3
76 . Scott Winters Butterfield MN 3
77 . Andy Pake Felton MN 2
78 . Aydin Lloyd Brandon 2
79 . Christopher Thram Sanborn MN 2
80 . Giovanni Scelzi Fresno CA 2
81 . Hunter Hanson Lakefield MN 2
82 . Jackson Weber Dell Rapids 2
83 . Johnny Sullivan Arnolds Park IA 2
84 . Justin Jacobsma Hull IA 2
85 . Kyle Reinhardt Neptune City NJ 2
86 . Laela Eisenschenk West Fargo ND 2
87 . Stuart Snyder Lincoln NE 2
88 . Cody Sires Owanka 1
89 . Damon McCune Shepherd MT 1
90 . Tom Sires Rapid City 1
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