Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum
Preserving & Honoring Kossuth County Iowa's Ag & Motorsports History
We are pleased to host our annual Toy Swap Meet at the Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum (Algona, IA) on November 13, 2021.
Date: November 13th
Location: Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum (800 E. Fair Street – on the Kossuth County Fairgrounds, Algona, IA)
Set Up: 7am-9am
Public: 9am – 3pm
Vendors: $20 in advance/$25 day of show (8ft table and 2 admission tickets)
General Public Admission: $5/per person
RC cars and boats; slot cars; Hot Wheels; remote control planes; vintage racing programs & photos; die cast farm toys and MORE!
For more information contact 515-320-1441
The Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame, located in Algona, IA, will induct six individuals in its 2021 class of inductees.
Drivers Tim Erpelding, Kyle Schattschneider and Ricky Joe Smith join Dave Hanselman plus Rollie and Ann Perkins as 2021 inductees.
Tim Erpelding competed in three different classes at the track in Algona. He was the 1987 Street Stock point champion and fair race winner. In 1988 he claimed the Hobby Stock point title before moving up to a modified the following year. His biggest IMCA Modified win came in 1992, earning the IMCA Nationals Series event held here. Erpelding was also the 1995 IMCA Modified track champion in Algona. He is a 15-time winner at Algona.
Kyle Schattschneider before the races at Algona. Schattschneider collection.
Kyle Schattschneider’s career started fast at Algona, becoming the 1974 Roadrunner champion and winning the Midwest Championship at Algona while still in high school. He has at least 18 wins at Algona, with some additional wins believed to be undocumented. Schattschneider was also the 1991 and 1994 Kossuth County Fair race champion and was the proud winner of the Schattschneider Memorial, a race held in memory of his father. In 2021, he joins his late father Gene as inductees into the hall of fame.
Ricky Joe Smith in Algona’s victory lane. Chad Meyer collection.
Ricky Joe Smith was a 14-time feature winner at the Algona speed plant. He hoisted the 1987 Kossuth County Fair race trophy while competing in the Hobby Stocks. Also at Algona, he was the 1991 NCAR-sanctioned point champion at Kossuth County Speedway, besting Denny Hovinga, Dave Nutt, Mark Noble and Denny Anderson in the standings. He was known as a driver who got more out of his equipment than almost anyone. His son Alex is a regular competitor today at Algona.
Recognized as an owner-builder-crew chief, Dave Hanselman’s racing resume is extensive. Getting his start in 1967 with Marlie Struecker, then helping with Wayne Meyer’s and Gene Schattschneider’s cars before landing on the Utt Electric Sprint Car crew, Hanselman is most known for his efforts with his racing son Dan. As a family, they have collected Kossuth County Fair race trophies in 1994, 2000, 2008, 2010 in two different divisions. They earned the 1997 Hobby Stock point title at Algona and then captured the first-ever IMCA Supernationals crown for that division the same year. Other big event wins at Algona include the 1997 Schattschneider Memorial and Kossuth Fabricator’s Special. Together they also won the 2014 Bob Shryock Memorial here and the 2000 National Kidney Foundation Tour championship.
The late Rollie and Ann Perkins ran a salvage yard in Britt, IA. Even though the business was not in Kossuth County, feedback over the years from many drivers shows they were a very important part of racing in Algona. Nearly every year the Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame committee has received write-in nominations from past inductees saying that Rollie and Ann should be inducted.
One past inductee wrote in saying “These people gave so many people in racing parts and support over the years. Most racers wouldn’t have been able to race [without their support].”
The committee, with the help of the living members of the Kossuth Racing Hall of Fame, selected the inductees for 2021.
The induction ceremony will take place during the Kossuth County Fair races on Thursday, August 5th.
Four Bud Racing Dale Jr hats. Two are leather, really cool! Also Bud do-rag. Courtesy of Tom Wiemers.
Hunting with Heroes – Salute to Veterans victory lane sign from 2020. Autographed by the IMCA Modified top 4, Brandon Beckendorf, Jeremy Mills, Austin Wolf and Todd Shute! Donated by MaxYield Cooperative and Chad Meyer.
Hunting with Heroes – Salute to Veterans victory lane sign from 2020. Autographed by the IMCA Modified top 4, Brandon Beckendorf, Jeremy Mills, Austin Wolf and Todd Shute! Donated by MaxYield Cooperative and Chad Meyer.
Courtesy of Klane Dushek
Mall of America Moose Mountain and Nickleodeon Universe tickets, courtesy of Klane Dushek.
Off road helmets courtesy of Gary Shumski. $230 value for each!
Off road helmets courtesy of Gary Shumski. $230 value for each!
Off road helmets courtesy of Gary Shumski. $230 value for each!
Off road helmets courtesy of Gary Shumski. $230 value for each!
Off road helmets courtesy of Gary Shumski. $230 value for each!
Large garage/pit mat and shop broom. Donated by Five Star Tool Supply, Terry Wiederin.
Donated by MaxYield Cooperative
Assorted Kelly Shryock Racing shirts and hat. Donated by Kelly Shryock.
Matt Looft Prizm Express door panel. Donated by Matt Looft Racing.
Matt Looft MB’s Auto Clinic door panel. Donated by Matt Looft Racing.
IH 986 Prestige Series 1/16th diecast tractor. Donated by Bancroft Red Power.
Black engine lift plate, orange engine lift plate and set of orange motor mounts. All from KEVKO Mfg and all with KEVKO shirts!
Josh Ruby #30 Algona feature win roof. Donated by Ruby Racing.
Ben Ruby #30 roof. Donated by Ruby Racing.
Jacob Blees #21 door off his first IMCA feature win car, which occurred in Algona. Donated by Ruby Racing.
ADC 1/24th scale diecast Red Series late model, Paducah KY Raceway special edition. One side features Ken Schrader, the other side Dale Earnhardt Jr. Very cool! Donated by Tom Wiemers.
ADC 1/24th scale diecast Red Series late model, Paducah KY Raceway special edition. One side features Ken Schrader, the other side Dale Earnhardt Jr. Very cool! Donated by Tom Wiemers.
IMCA TV special edition “Duel in the Desert” theme logo’d crew t-shirt. Size 2XL, never worn. Donated by Chad Meyer
Buena Vista Raceway, Alta, IA officials shirt! Donated by Tom Wiemers.
Buena Vista Raceway, Alta, IA officials shirt! Donated by Tom Wiemers.
Dale Jr. BUD Winner’s Circle jacket. Size 2XL, NEVER WORN! Donated by Tom Wiemers.
Dale Jr. BUD Winner’s Circle jacket. Size 2XL, NEVER WORN! Donated by Tom Wiemers.
Two-Lane Roads and County Fairs racing history book. Autographed by author Bill Haglund. Donated by Klane Dushek
Rich Vogler framed print. Donated by Chad Meyer
Ben Schultze ICS 74T door. Donated by Schultze Racing.
Ben Schultze EEE 74T door. Donated by Schultze Racing.
Cody Knecht quarter panel. Donated by Knecht Racing.
Cody Knecht 49K door. Donated by Knecht Racing.
Goodyear Class of 2002 NASCAR drivers framed poster. Donated by Chad Meyer
Jordan Grabouski signed print, framed. Donated by Chad Meyer
Butch Householder, Denny Hovinga, Dick Simpson (promoter), Larry Cook (flag), Gene Schattschneider framed 8×10’s. Donated by museum.
Jim Edgington, Bob Weber, Kelly Shryock 8×10’s.
Kelly Shryock, Richard Simpson 8×10’s
IMCA stamped, American Racer tire. Autographed by Gary Shumski, Denny Anderson and Mark Noble. Donated by Klane Dushek.
Donated by Klane Dushek.
Rex Mays in the Seals Fast Big Car framed print. Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Vintage fiberglass racing seat. Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Many Flathead Ford books. Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Donated by Klane Dushek
Dinner and show for two at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, $230 value. Donated by Klane Dushek
Nick Meyer Salute to Veterans/supporting fallen Des Moines police officer tribute roof. Donated by Nick Meyer Racing.
Nick Meyer Salute to Veterans/Lakota Hunting with Heroes complete nose panels. Donated by Nick Meyer Racing.
Nick Meyer Salute to Veterans/Lakota Hunting with Heroes complete race car side. Donated by Nick Meyer Racing.
Nick Meyer Salute to Veterans/Lakota Hunting with Heroes complete race car side. Donated by Nick Meyer Racing.
Nick Meyer Salute to Veterans/Lakota Hunting with Heroes complete race car side. Donated by Nick Meyer Racing.
Terra Haute First National Bank Legends Car hood. Donated by Chad Meyer
Large Hancock County Speedway banner. Has character and some distress. Will hang inside nice.
IMCA TV banner. Has some character and distress, but will hang inside ok.
Bottle Opener collection
2 qty Aluma polo shirts, size 2XL
Holiday oil lamp. Donated by Dave Kunkel
Smokeless indoor grill. Donated by Dave Kunkel
Vintage Mark Martin, Valvoline, Roush Racing jacket, size 2XL. Donated by Joe Bunkofske
“The Maintainer” yard rake. These are awesome!! Donated by Jake Simpson
Duck decoys. Donated by Ron Lohman
Pioneer hooded coat, size XL. Donated by Capesius Bros. Algona.
NEW Snap On ratchets and standard plus deep well sockets. 1/2″ and 3/8″ drives. $4000 total value. Donated by Snap On.
NEW Snap On ratchets and standard plus deep well sockets. 1/2″ and 3/8″ drives. $4000 total value. Donated by Snap On.
Icebin tumbler towers. Donated by Carroll Imp.
Chrome Truck Stop Sinclair toy semi-truck. Donated by Chrome Truck Stop.
Massey Ferguson MR6480 silver die cast commemorative tractor. Donated by Carroll Imp
Buick shirt and hat. Donated by Kemna Auto
Russell Sonnenberg large framed prints. Your choice. Donated by the museum.
YUASA 2 amp auto battery charger & maintainer
Yeti Rambler tumblers. Donated by Arnold Motor Supply.
Bob Harris Ent. shirts and hat. Donated by BHE
Donated by Buliders First Source
Hoosier ARCA tire, signed by Frank Kimmel. Donated by Ron Reefer
Donated by museum.
Donated by Smithfield Foods. $75 value
Donated by Kossuth County Speedway. Grandstand pass $100 value, pit pass $300 value.
Water Connection gift certificates, $50 each. Donated by Water Connection
1 free pie. Donated by Bub’s Pie Shop.
Donated by Fareway Algona. $25
(2) $25 gift certificates, donated by Sportsmens Corner
Donated by HyVee Algona
One night stay donated by Brookstone Lodge and Suites Algona. $150 value
One night stay donated by AmericInn Algona, up to $125 value.
NEW office chair, very nice. Donated by Spencer Office Supplies
Large banner donated by New Vision Custom Shirts and XR+
Large banner donated by Shaw Race Cars and XR+
Assorted vintage yard sticks, many from Algona. Donated by museum.
Assorted vintage yard sticks, many from Algona. Donated by museum.
Used racing helmet. DISPLAY ONLY, not suitable for use today. Donated by Daryl Arend.
Kossuth County Speedway – Dirt Knights winners sign. Autographed by race winner Richie Gustin. Donated by MaxYield Cooperative/Chad Meyer
Kossuth County Speedway – Dirt Knights winners sign. Autographed by race winner Richie Gustin. Donated by MaxYield Cooperative/Chad Meyer
Vendor information coming soon.
General admission: $5
Set up time: 7am – 9am
General admission: 9am-3pm
Contact 515-320-1441 for more information!
The late Gus Schrader, who headlined IMCA “Big Car” action at the Kossuth County Fair in the 1930’s-40’s, and four others will be inducted into the Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame in Algona. Photo from National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.
The Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame, located in Algona, IA, has announced its 2020 class of inductees. This year’s class features five individuals that made a significant impact on the sport of racing.
Mason City’s Craig Gray was a top IMCA Stock Car driver at Algona during the ‘90’s, collecting at least 28 victories, tying him for 15th all-time here in total wins. Gray also won two track championships at Algona in addition to the 1998 Kossuth County Fair and an amazing four Fall Nationals events plus the 2002 Schattschneider Memorial.
Algona’s Dave Erpelding earned at least 16 victories at his home track in his career. He also collected the 2000 Schattschneider Memorial plus two point titles here.
The late Gus Schrader, from Newhall, IA has often been referred to as the greatest dirt track driver of his generation. The six-time IMCA Sprint Car National Champion deservedly received top billing when he competed at the Kossuth County Fair in 1930-40’s. He held the track speed record here until it was surpassed by Frank Luptow in 1951.
Jerry Weydert from West Bend is a former crew member and mechanic on the famed “8 Ball” car driven by fellow Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame inductee Leo Christensen.
LuVerne’s John Kubly is a long-time supporter of local racing and “Kubly Farms” has adorned the sides of many successful racers in the area. Cars sponsored by Kubly have earned countless feature wins and track championships here and at other speedways in the region.
The committee, with the help of the living members of the Kossuth Racing Hall of Fame, selected the inductees for 2020.
The induction ceremony is planned to take place during the Kossuth County Fair, Saturday, August 8th.
More details about the Hall of Fame and the induction ceremony will be released when they are available to www.KossuthMuseum.com
The Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum will be attending the sold out Crossroads Motorsports Show in Albert Lea, MN. The museum will have a display and will also host Mark Noble as part of a fundraising fan forum.
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020
Event: 10 am – 4 pm
Mark Noble Fan Forum starts at 11 am.
Show is held at the Armory Building, 410 Prospect Ave, Albert Lea, MN
Admission: $10 to attend the event, Mark Noble fan forum is a free-will offering to attend, to raise funds to complete the museum’s Trostle sprint car.
Email Chad Meyer (cmeyer@maxyieldcoop.com) for more information.
2019 Kossuth Co. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Kevin Berte, stands in victory lane after one of his many wins at Algona. (Photo – Berte collection)
Kevin Berte, Larry Lappe, Edgar Meyer, Jerry Pingel, Ron Pope, Del Stokke to be inducted August 3, 2019.
The Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame will be honoring its 2019 class of inductees during the Kossuth County Fair.
The annual induction ceremony will take place during this year’s Kossuth County Fair races, held Saturday, August 3rd at the Kossuth County Ag & Motorsports Museum, located on the fairgrounds in Algona.
The 2019 inductees into the Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame include three drivers.
1960’s era driver, the late Del Stokke, who was the 1970 Kossuth County Fair race champion will be inducted as will Whittemore’s Kevin Berte. Among Berte’s accomplishments, he was a Kossuth County Fair Race champion twice and collected four track championships in six years. He also won the Gene Schattschneider Memorial race at Algona two times and owns 41 wins at Algona, seventh all-time here.
Jerry Pingel with driver Larry Kirkpatrick. Pingel collection
Ron Pope, the 1993 IMCA Modified National champion, earned 32 wins at Algona in his career, plus two track championships. Pope also won three consecutive Schattschneider Memorial races, two Kossuth County Fair races and the 1992 NCAR Nationals at Algona.
Jerry Pingel began helping Jim Utt on his #30 sprint cars in 1971 as a mechanic, and continued spinning wrenches through 1977. With Pingel building and maintaining the engines the team collected wins across the country and at home. Their highest point finish in IMCA national points was third in 1974 with Ralph Blackett as their main driver.
Edgar Meyer, back row, right, stands in victory lane at Fairmont Raceway with the Meyer Farms #12 driven by Bob Weber. Weber collection
For 50 years, Edgar Meyer has been a big supporter of local racing. Owning cars with Bob Weber produced multiple wins in the Jackson Nationals and the Fall Futurity at Webster City, among many others. He has been a sponsor for much of Jake Simpson’s career, of which he has five Algona track championships, multiple fair wins and 46 wins at Algona. Today, Meyer volunteers much of his time for track preparation at the Algona track.
Larry Lappe will be honored for his many years of track preparation at Algona and several other area race tracks.
There will be an inductee reception at the museum at 4:00 p.m., with the ceremony taking place at 4:30 p.m.
Inductees will also be introduced in front of the grandstand during the races.
This event will also serve as a reunion for both past and current inductees. The inductees in the Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame, their families, and friends are invited to attend the night’s racing activities at the Kossuth County Speedway.
More information about the ceremony can be found online at www.kossuthmuseum.com.
Kevin Berte’s modified sits ready to head to the track. Berte joins five others as 2019 Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame inductees. Photo from Bob Arend collection.
The Kossuth County Racing Hall of Fame recently announced its 2019 class of inductees. This year’s class features six individuals that achieved great success in the sport.
Drivers Kevin Berte, Ron Pope and the late Del Stokke join Jerry Pingel, Edgar Meyer and Larry Lappe as 2019 inductees.
Whittemore’s Kevin Berte sits seventh all-time in wins at Algona with 41 career wins and four track championships. Ron Pope of Mason City posted 32 feature wins in his career at Algona along with a pair of track championships. Both Berte and Pope hold IMCA Supernationals championships. The late Del Stokke from Ames rounds out our inductee class of drivers, earning six feature wins, and the 1970 fair race.
Jerry Pingel of West Des Moines, is a former crew member and mechanic on the Jim & Helen Utt sprint car, which achieved great success across the Midwest.
For many years Larry Lappe has performed track preparation duties at various northern Iowa speedways. He will be recognized for his long-standing dedication to the Kossuth County Speedway and others.
While he is known today as a key race track preparation volunteer at the Algona track, Edgar Meyer has supported local racing for nearly a lifetime. For several years he co-owned winning IMCA modifieds piloted by Bob Weber and the Meyer Farms sponsored B-Mods and IMCA Northern SportMods driven by Jake Simpson.
The committee, with the help of the living members of the Kossuth Racing Hall of Fame, selected the inductees for 2019. Candidates not chosen will be considered for future inductions.
The induction ceremony will take place during the Kossuth County Fair, Saturday, August 3rd.
More details about the Hall of Fame and the induction ceremony will be released when they are available to www.KossuthMuseum.com.
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!!
Our facility is perfect for your next client or board meeting, reception or event!
Seating 75 attendees comfortably, our meeting room features a kitchenette, projection screen and 60" flat-screen smart TV.