All mom’s are admitted free to the Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2019, when they are accompanied by their children and/or grandchildren!
We look forward to seeing you!!
Dirt Modified Fan Forum: An Afternoon with Pat Graham, Al Hejna, Dave Nutt
March 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Moderated by Chad Meyer
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Doors open at 10:00 p.m. – Fundraising auction at 11:00 a.m.
Forum: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we’ll hear from 3 past track champions and race winners at the Kossuth County Speedway.
This event is a fundraiser for the museum, raising funds for operational costs of the museum.
800 East Fair Street, Algona, IA
(Located on the Kossuth County Fairgrounds)
Admission: $10.00/each – Ages 14 and up,
Free – 13 and younger
All proceeds benefit the operation of the museum!!
Annual Fundraising Auction – March 31, 2019
March 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Our fundraiser will take place March 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
All auction items acquired will be placed on that auction .Thank you!
Annual fundraising auction to take place at the our museum, located on the fairgrounds in Algona, IA. More auction items will be posted soon! Descriptions of items in the captions below.
Fundraising auction sale bill (PDF)
Racing Through Time – Iowa Racing History book, by Bill Haglund. Donated by Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum.
3 piece hood off Nick Meyer’s IMCA Modified. Donated by Nick Meyer Racing.
AERO Race Wheel, Joe Gibbs Racing take off. Donated by Edgar Meyer.
Austin Wolf #721 aluminum modified roof. Donated by Wolf Racing.
USB drives that contain stock car racing videos from Kossuth County Speedway in 1994-1997. Really cool!!!! Donated by Ed Wolf and Dave Peterson.
$50 gift card to Algona Auto Wash. Donated by the Jack Limbaugh family.
Special edition Firestone F-20 Farmall diecast tractor. Donated by Jack’s OK Tire Service in Algona.
Kevin Stoa autographed #98 door panel. Donated by Kevin Stoa and KS Engineering.
Race car hood from Greg Marlow’s #GM1 modified. Donated by Steve Krapp Racing.
Kansas Speedway ticket package!! Includes race tickets to all events, parking passes, pre-race concerts and MORE! Courtesy of KOWZ FM and Klane Dushek.
“You just got passed by a piece of Krapp” rear panels of Scott Cook’s #1i. Donated by Steve Krapp.
Denny Anderson rear panels, donated by Steve Krapp.
Fair Street Speedway seat cushion. Donated by Steve Krapp.
Sthil leaf blower. $180 retail value. Donated by Tom Eischen Sales.
Mike Sorenson door panel, autographed. Donated by Logan Kelly.
1/24th scale Kelly Shryock ADC Red Series diecast!!! Donated by Burke Plain.
Kelly Shryock autographed “1st IMCA win at Britt” door. Donated by Lake Mills Motorsports.
Tad Reutzel “Salute to Veterans” door and quarter panel. Autographed by local Kossuth County veterans. Donated by Tad Reutzel.
Tad Reutzel quarter panel. Donated by Tad Reutzel.
Donated by Jim Edgington
AJ Foyt and Mario books. Donated by Jim Edgington
Vintage and RARE dirt track books by Joe Scalzo and Jack Fox. Hard to find!!! Donated by Jim Edgington
Donated by Jim Edgington. Includes Mel Kenyon book.
Donated by Jim Edgington.
Donated by Jim Edgington. Includes Ted Horn book and Richard Petty biography.
Jeremy Mills #10 door and quarter panel. Donated by Mills Racing.
Jeremy Mills #10 quarter panel. Donated by Mills Racing.
Jeremy Mills #10 door and quarter panel. Donated by Mills Racing.
Ben Schultze #74 door panel. Donated by Schultze Racing.
Snap On under hood light. Donated by Chad Meyer
NEW Simpson race helmet, size 2XL. Donated by Schroeder Racing Products.
Nascar 50th Anniversary Rebco clock. Donated by Chad Meyer
Performance Bodies banner, donated by Chad Meyer
To donate items to our fundraising auction, contact Chad Meyer 515-320-2593, cmeyer@maxyieldcoop.com. We appreciate your support!
Kelly Shryock door panel, donated by Shryock Racing
Colt 45 lighted beer sign…WORKS! Donated by Chad Meyer
Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum bags game boards, donated by Ron Reefer.
Mark Noble modified roof. Donated by Larry Groen.
10 punch pit pass and 10 punch grandstand pass. Donated by Kossuth County Speedway.
V8 Chevy valve covers – donated by KEVKO Racing!
Framed antique tractor calendar prints.
Framed antique tractor calendar prints.
Donated by Klane Dushek!
Donated by Klane Dushek!
Donated by Klane Dushek!
1/64th Scott Bloomquist Action diecast. Donated by Klane Dushek!
“Purple Flame” drag racing print, donated by Klane Dushek.
25th Anniversary Mark Noble shirt, donated by Klane Dushek.
DOT helmet, donated by Sportsman’s Corner, Algona.
George Nordman IMCA SportMod door. Donated by Nordman Racing.
Fan Forum: An Afternoon with Clayton Christensen & Ron Pope
January 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Forum: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Christensen is a multi-event winner at the Kossuth County Speedway and holds marquee events wins in the Harris Clash, Jackson Nationals and a Dirt Tour event at Britt. In 2019, he will be full-time behind the wheel of his 305 sprinter!
Pope has won several races in Algona, including the 1992 NCAR Nationals and Schattschneider Memorial. He is the 2005 track champion and 1993 IMCA Modified National champ. Join us for a fun afternoon learning more about their storied careers!
This event is a fundraiser to complete our Trostle sprint car project. Admission is $10, ages 14+.
800 East Fair Street, Algona, IA
(Located on the Kossuth County Fairgrounds)
Admission: $10.00/each – Ages
14 and up,
Free – 13
and younger A
Swap Meet
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum swap meet will take place on the Kossuth County Fairgrounds in Algona, IA on Sunday, September 9, 2018. This first-ever event will be held in memory of super-volunteer and board member Denny Garbers. Details are:
Date: Sunday, September 9, 2018
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (food available)
$5 to attend swap meet, includes museum admission. Everyone is welcome!
All outside spaces!
- Car or pickup truck: $10 for 2 people. $5 each additional person
- Pickup truck + trailer: $20 for 2 people. $5 each additional person
- Car Corral – Bring your cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, ATVs, etc. $10/each vehicle for sale.
For more information, contact Chad Meyer at cmeyer@maxyieldcoop.com or 515-320-2593.
In Memory of Director Dennis Garbers
April 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum was saddened with the news that museum director and volunteer Dennis “Garb” Garbers passed away March 31st.
Denny was a tremendous volunteer and an even better person. Many of the racing displays in our museum were coordinated and created by him. He put his heart and soul into this place and for that we are forever grateful.
Rest in peace and race in peace, Denny.
Denny’s obituary is posted below and at http://www.lakeviewfuneralhome.net/memsol.cgi?user_id=2088560.
Life Legacy
Dennis Lee Garbers “Garb”, age 64 of Fairmont, MN passed away peacefully on March 31, 2018 at his home. A Celebration of Life honoring Dennis’ life will take place at a later date. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dennis was born in Fairmont, MN on March 6, 1954 to Dale and Phyllis (Childs) Garbers. He graduated from East Chain High School in 1972.
Dennis married Melodie Johnson on February 12, 1977 and they recently celebrated 41 years together.
Dennis farmed with his dad. He was an avid Toy Farm Collector and in 1990 won the National Farm Toy Display in Dyersville, IA which he built from scratch. Dennis was involved in the Borderline Cruisers Car Club and an active member of the Kossuth County Ag & Motor Sports Museum in Algona, IA. Dennis had a passion for Chevy Nova cars and car racing. He also enjoyed shaking dice, playing cards and dominos. In 2017, Dennis was inducted in the Hall of Fame for the Fairmont Speedway with his dad Dale which was a special honor for him.
Survived by his wife, Melodie; daughter Jeanne (Andrew) Garbers-Walden; grandchildren Hank and baby due in April; sister Cheryl (Jon) Rowan; Nate, Jared & Josh; father-in-law Leonard Johnson; aunts Arla Childs & Adeline Hartmann, brother & sister-in-laws and their families; Dennis & Sharon Johnson, Corey & Tricia, Karen & Cory Brown; Wayne “Skeeter” & Rita Johnson, Laurie & Tony Glade, Leah Noble; Mary & Mark Lenort, Courtney & Nicole; Deb & Darren Scruggs, Matt & Allissa, Tom & Jim Traetow, Detrik & Evan Scruggs; Chuck Johnson & Thom Peterson; Susan & Wayne Wiederhoeft, Aaron and Tyler; also by other loving family and many friends.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Dale & Phyllis Garbers, mother-in-law Marilyn Johnson, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other special family and friends.
Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Class
February 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Mark Noble in victory lane after winning the 1994 IMCA Super Nationals in Boone. He is a 2018 Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame inductee.
The Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame recently announced its 2018 class of inductees. This year’s class features nine individuals that achieved great success in the sport.
Algona’s Greg Hilbert and Blooming Prairie, Minnesota’s Mark Noble join the late Bruce Sommerfeld and Vic Dicks as drivers who will be inducted into the hall of fame this summer.
Dan & Sandy Danielsen, Algona, promoted the Algona track plus the former Wright County Speedway in rural Belmond and helped establish the Hancock County Speedway in Britt. The Danielsen’s join our inductee class for their many years of dedication to the sport.
Wendell Schutjer, Gary Zwiefel and Erwin Smith represent the northern portion of Kossuth County and were the builders and owners of the “German Valley Special” which had Richard Simpson and Jon Hiscocks as drivers.
The committee, with the help of the living members of the Kossuth Racing Hall of Fame, selected the inductees for 2018. Candidates not chosen will be considered for future inductions.
The induction ceremony will take place during the Kossuth County Fair, Saturday, August 4th.
More details about the Hall of Fame and the induction ceremony will be released when they are available to www.KossuthMuseum.com.
First Annual Fundraising Auction!
October 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Our first annual fundraising auction takes place Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum. Auction starts at NOON and all proceeds benefit the museum.
Silent auction, plus an amazing live auction featuring antique tractors, a rare IH terrace plow, unique carved rocking horse, many, many racing memorabilia items.
Full sale bill and many more photos on our Facebook page and at www.kossuthmuseum.com!
For the full sale bill, click here (PDF)! More items added daily!
Mark your calendars today! Auction is free to attend and all proceeds benefit the museum. See you there!
50th anniversary t-shirts – Fairmont Raceway! One has all track champions listed on the back!
Jay Ihrke #96 roof.
USMTS #4 door panel. Dereck Ramirez? Not sure on history.
Mike Sorenson #19 door panel – brown color.
Mike Sorenson #19 door panel – blue color
Mike Isder #1 Skyrocket nose panel.
The Dirt Show – KOWZ FM t-shirts!!!
Vintage Hot Rod magazine, American Muscle Cars and Edelbrock hot rod books.
Hoosier Racing Tire flag – used
World of Outlaws Class of 2017 posters
1/64 scale Racing Champions sprint cars – including Jackson Racing Hall of Fame cars
Jim Beam-Robby Gordon shot glass, Steve Kinser scale model kit, Miller Lite pilsner glass, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame 2018 calendar – unopened!
Youngblood Motorsports Gallery “The Legend of ‘Flamin’ Frank,” framed poster!
Vintage Hot Rod and Motor Trend magazines!!!
Ford Hot Rods, Outlaw Sprints, Brick by Brick and America’s Speedways books.
Ryan Gustin 19G door panel, autographed. From his first USMTS championship car!
Ryan Hiscocks 7III rear panel – autographed.
Hancock County Speedway photo – Dolphin, Mills, Marks, Hughes, Wolf.
USMTS flag, autographed by starting field at Algona in 2017. Gustin, Hughes, Thornton Jr, and more!
1944 IH Farmall “H”
1937 Farmall “F20”
6 antique wooden chairs
Antique drop leaf table
antique oak round table
IH end-gate seeder, nice.
IH Whirlwind terrace plow
Unique hand-carved wood rocking horse
Cenex Land O’Lakes Seed banner
Triumph wood flare box wagon on JD rubber tired gear
AERO race wheel, JGR – Tony Stewart, Hamlin, Busch
AERO race wheel – Red Bull Racing, most likely Brian Vickers/AJ Almendinger
Al Hejna 7 BUD door and quarter panel
Greg Sidles – Arvin Sidles tribute quarter panel
Autographed by Les Wildin, Bob Weber, Bud Peterson and many more!
Billy Moyer crew shirt – autographed!
Clayton Christensen 1CC Eat Beef nose panel
Cody Knecht 49K Iowa Hawkeye Tyler Sash tribute door, quarter and sail panels
Colby Fett 00 door panel
Dale JR 81 test car diecast
Dale Jr ROOKIE YEAR cardboard standup.
Dale Earnhardt Sr Pontiac Ventura diecast – Legendary Series.
Denny Anderson20 door panel
Donny Schatz neon clock
Donny Schatz autographed souvenir helmet!
Fairmont, Slayton, Worthington raceways poster – new-old stock. Autographed by many Fairmont legends!!
Fairmont, Slayton, Worthington raceways poster – new-old stock.
Fairmont Raceway car magnet
Greg Sidles 1 door panel
Hanselman, Opheim, Palmer autographed Britt photo
Helmet autographed by Don O’Neal, Todd Shute, Kenny Wallace, Bobby Pierce, Bob Pierce, Todd Cooney and more!
Helmet autographed by MANY midwest drivers
IMCA TV banner – autographed by the entire Britt Salute to Veterans Hawkeye Dirt Tour modified field!!
NAPA 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda diecast
1985 IMCA Super Nationals shirt – West Liberty, IA
Winston Cup Series – Talledega Super Speedway rocks glass
Danica Patrick IndyCar cardboard standup
Jay Ihrke BUD quarter panel
Jay Ruby 30 door panel
Jay Ruby 30 door panel
Jeff Flohrs 11K door panel
Jeremy Mills 10 door panel
Joe Schmit 84 door panel
Joe Schmit 84 modified hood
Josh Ruby 30 door panel
Kelly Shryock 3 quarter panel – autographed!
Kevin Stoa 98 door panel
KEVKO V8 Chevy valve covers
KEVKO engine lift plates, wheel socket and broom holders
Michelob Golden Light bar mirror
Mike Isder 1 door and quarter panels
Mike Spaulding 17S modified roof
Nick Meyer 2 door panel
Pat Graham 1G Evel Knevel door panel! Autographed!
Rusty Wallace Miller Lite bar mirror
Mall of America Prize pack!!
Nose and hood from Tim Shaffer’s Beef Packers sprint car!!
1987 IMCA Super Nationals shirt, Mason City!
Iowa Hot Dog Eating Contest, Vinton Speedway shirt
Tunis Speedway shirt!
Wetherell Mfg. Alta National IMCA Series shirt
Power Boost decal and Jeff Hammond SPEED TV autographed poster.
1983, 1987, 1991, 1993 IMCA yearbooks!!!
Allis Chalmers model “G” tractor plus implements, including one-bottom plow.
Allis Chalmers model “G” tractor plus implements, including one-bottom plow.
Allis Chalmers model “G” tractor plus implements, including one-bottom plow.
Large hero card autographed by Jac and Sheldon Haudenschild.
Bell Helmet visor, autographed by Jamey Ogston.
1973 Chrysler Kit Car information and letter.
Kyotee mini-sprint racing brochures.
Bob Harris Race Tech Workshop 2006 handbook.
Racing2Cure.org shirt autographed by Todd Shute, Kelly Shryock, Corey Dripps, John and Johnathon Logue, Jay Noteboom, Kyle Strickler, Keith White, Mike Nichols and more!
Dale Earnhardt tribute magazines. In great shape!!!!
Large selection of vintage license plates. Several RARE pieces in here, included vintage county number tags that are very hard to find! Multiple states!
Sprint car hood. Donated by D.A Motorsports. No history, decals removed. Makes a great man cave project!!!!
Sprint car hood. Donated by D.A Motorsports. No history, decals removed. Makes a great man cave project!!!! What’s left of the name on the hood.
Sprint car hood. Donated by D.A Motorsports. No history, decals removed. Makes a great man cave project!!!!
Sprint car hood. Donated by D.A Motorsports. No history, decals removed. Makes a great man cave project!!!! What’s left of the driver/owner names on hood.
Federal Mogul 350 Chevy flat-top pistons, .30 over. Donated by D.A Motorsports.
KEVKO Chevy V8 racing oil pan. Donated by D.A. Motorsports.
Swiss Army knife, engine sling and Vice-Grip pliers. Donated by D.A Motorsports.
Simpson lap belt and shoulder harness. Donated by D.A. Motorsports.
American Racer right rear sprint car tire. Race it…or turn it into a coffee table! Donated by D.A. Motorsports
Crow Enterprises lap belt and G Force helmet net.
Crow Enterprises lap belt, shoulder harness, anti-sub belt, Simpson helmet net.
Hancock County Speedway LARGE banner, AUTOGRAPHED by 2017 champions, Bubba Brown, Brandon Nielsen, Colby Fett, Chad Palmer and Josh Ruby.
Hancock County Speedway LARGE banner, AUTOGRAPHED by 2017 champions, Bubba Brown, Brandon Nielsen, Colby Fett, Chad Palmer and Josh Ruby.
Hancock County Speedway LARGE banner, AUTOGRAPHED by 2017 champions, Bubba Brown, Brandon Nielsen, Colby Fett, Chad Palmer and Josh Ruby.
Sportsman and Boat show program, VINTAGE Custom Cars magazine, new Daytona 500 hat, with tag.
Vintage and authentic and VERY RARE, sprint car knee pads, designed and manufactured by Frantsen Racing! Still in the package!
Four pack of BUD, Dale Jr. theme. STILL FULL!
$25.00 Fridley Theaters gift card, courtesy of Chrome Country Inn.
Carroll Implement and Buscher Bros. RV gift cards
Nick Meyer, Ricky Stephan, Randy Brands autographed shirts!
Mike Jergens and Tim Ward autographed shirts!
Kyle Strickler autographed shirt and card!
Aaron Tippin AUTOGRAPHED guitar!
Aaron Tippin AUTOGRAPHED guitar
An Afternoon with Denny Anderson, Mark Noble, & Kevin Stoa
October 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Dirt Modified Fan Forum: An afternoon with Denny Anderson, Mark Noble and Kevin Stoa!
Moderated by Chad Meyer.
Event takes place Sunday, November 19, 2017. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., fan forum starts at 2:00 p.m. and goes to about 3:30 p.m.
We’ll tell stories and detail each modified drivers career during this family friendly event!
Event takes place at the Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum, located on the fairgrounds in Algona, IA. More information about the museum and the event are at www.kossuthmuseum.com.
Admission: $5 ages 14 and up, free ages 13 and younger. All proceeds benefit the museum.
Mark your calendars now for a fun filled afternoon!!
For more information, contact Chad Meyer, 515-320-2593 or cmeyer@maxyieldcoop.com.
