Huset's Hall of Fame

02/13/2024

On behalf of the Huset's Hall of Fame committee, we would like to offer a HUGE thank you to Golf Addiction Indoor Virtual Golf, Bar and Grill of Sioux Falls and Fargo, for their GENEROUS donation to the Hall of Fame.

Golf Addiction is an indoor virtual golf facility founded by John Miller, Junior (Son of Huset's Hall of Fame inductee John Miller, Class of 2021) & Adam Scott. It was created to provide a place to golf year-round along with enjoying a laid-back club house bar & grill. For more information on Golf Addiction, or to book a tee time, see their website https://www.golfaddiction.biz/ or their page https://www.facebook.com/GolfAddictionSD

The Huset's Fall of Fame is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, which means all donations are tax deductible. Donations like these are vital to the growth of the Hall of Fame and it's future projects and marketing agenda. The committee has been hard at work and the announcement of the class of 2024 will be coming this spring, with induction ceremonies to take place Sunday, July 14th at Huset's Speedway.

Keep watching the Huset's Hall of Fame page, our "X" account and our soon to be unveiled new website at husetshalloffame.com for more information.

Thank you again to Golf Addiction of Sioux Falls and Fargo.

01/06/2024

The second stop of the road-trip today. Roger VanNoort, Jerry Cunningham, Bill Mellenberndt, Todd Egge and I in Algona, IA!!! LOVE this trip and all the history. (There might be a motive behind this excursion today 🤔)

01/06/2024

The Iowa Hall of Fame and Racing Museum is an AMAZING trip back in time. What a fun day with great guys, Jerry Cunningham, Todd Egge, Bill Mellenberndt, Roger VanNoort and me. What a fun day so far!!!

12/23/2023

Who remembers these great helpers???

12/22/2023

The crew that keeps things going. 8PM sharp way back.

12/20/2023

Cheater Day around 1991

11/28/2023

Arrangements are set for Benjamin Goehring, son of Huset's Hall of Fame inductee Leland and his wife Lori Goehring. Ben unexpectedly passed away due to an explosion at their home south of Humboldt on October 18.

On behalf of the Huset's Hall of Fame committee, we offer our sympathy and continued prayers for the Goehring family and friends. See link below for details on arrangements.

Benjamin Goehring, age 22, of Humboldt, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2023 from a home explosion due to a gas leak. Funeral Mass will be held at 1030 am Saturday, December 2, 2023, at St. George Catholic Church 408 S Western Ave., Hartford, SD 57033. Visitation will

11/19/2023

Pictured here is Todd Egge, a member of the Husets Hall of Fame committee. The committee is happy to present a replacement Hall of Fame Induction Plaque to Leland Goehring’s daughter, Hannah. The original plaque was lost in an explosion at Goehring’s home. Leland was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2020.

Thank you to all of you that attended the Goehring family fundraiser Saturday and have helped to support the family during this difficult time. God bless!!

11/14/2023

Please attend this event if possible or consider helping with a donation to the Goehring family. They could use all the love and support they can get. God bless the family and I hope there is a big crowd for this on Saturday in Hartford.

10/23/2023

The Huset's Hall of Fame committee would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Hall of Fame inductee Leland Goehring. Leland and Lori Goehring's son, Ben, passed away after a tragic explosion at their home near Humboldt on October 17th.

Leland was inducted into the Huset's Hall of Fame in 2020. He won 17 feature events at Huset’s in the six-year span and won the track championship in 1991 and 1992. In 1991, he was focused on winning the title at all three tracks, but the feat came up just one point short at Rock Rapids. He won the title at Huset’s and Madison.

The road to recovery for Leland and Lori's injuries will be a long one, so we have attached a link to the Go Fund Me page to assist the family in this time of need.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Goehring family.

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10/16/2023

The Huset's Hall of Fame Committee would like to take this opportunity to THANK some wonderful people for their generosity.

The Egge family and the Matthews family teamed up to print commemorative t-shirts, honoring the Jim Matthews driven and Jay Egge owned "15-Blue Thunder" race car from the 70s. Those families offered all proceeds from t-shirt sales to be donated to the Huset's Hall of Fame. We are so thankful for this gift of $500 and a copy of the letter that was sent with the donation is shown here.

Thank you to:

Dan and Ashley (Egge) Park
John and Nyla (Matthews) Egge
All the family and friends of the 15-Blue Thunder

Plans are already underway for next year's induction ceremony on Huset's Hall of Fame night, which will be Sunday, July 14th, 2024. We will have more details when we get closer to that date.

As always, we thank you for your support of the Huset's Hall of Fame committee and it's mission to preserve the rich history of Huset's Speedway.

09/26/2023

Happiest of birthdays to Huset's Hall of Fame founder and Hall of Fame Class of 2008 Tom Savage. Here's to many more my friend.

08/03/2023

The Huset's Hall of Fame Committee would like to extend our sincere condolences to Hall of Famer Gary Zitterich and the Zitterich family on the passing of Gary's mother Mary Anderson.

Gary was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014 and is a past voting member, now special advisor to the Hall of Fame committee.

Arrangements are listed in the link below. We and the racing family extend sympathies to the Zitterich family during this difficult time.

https://www.millerfh.com/obituary/mary-zitterich-anderson?fbclid=IwAR3nJhpuhXdq9UWprxvuwJ2jY4M7a0LXFJtIHjIPOg6DRA4V9_Ur9ilq2WQ

Mary Zitterich-Anderson, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on July 30, 2023, at Palisade Health Center in Garretson, SD. She was born on August 27, 1933, to Cecil and Ina Erickson. Visitation will be Monday, August 7, 2023, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service starting at 7 PM at

07/18/2023

In case you missed the Huset's Hall of Fame induction ceremony or if you would like to watch it again, here is a link, courtesy of DirtVision. We hope you enjoy it.

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07/17/2023

In case you missed it, here are some of the images from the Huset's Hall of Fame induction ceremony and social get together on Sunday. Congrats to all!!!

07/17/2023

OK everybody, here’s the question of the night. How many people have ever won a feature event at Huset’s Speedway as a driver, and as a crew chief? The only one I could think of that would’ve possibly done it is Guy Forrook, who, by the way used to be Danny’s crew chief. . You CAN NOT make this stuff up!!!

07/16/2023

Husets Hall Fame social and reunion is under way back in the south area of the parking lot at the track. Watch this video to see where we’re at and we hope to see you tonight

07/16/2023

07/15/2023

Don’t forget, tomorrow is the big day at Huset’s Speedway as the Hall of Fame committee will induct five new members.

The day begins with the social and reunion from 4pm until 6p at the track in the south parking lot area. It is free and open to the public, there will be vintage and restored racecars on display for you to enjoy.

Then our induction ceremony will be at intermission of the races as we induct Dale “Shorty” Graf, G. Richard “Dick” Hansen, Bill Hill, Dana Gulbrandson and Danny Lasoski.

We’d like to take time to thank all of our Hall of Fame sponsors that are listed on this sign. Without their help, we could not have celebrations like this.

We’ll see you Sunday at Huset’s Speedway. 

07/14/2023

A BIG thank you to KELO Television "Buddha", Terry Kjergaard for the coverage on the Huset's Hall of Fame. We'll see you this Sunday for the social and reunion from 4pm to 6pm at the track on the south end of the parking area in the picnic gazebo, then the induction ceremony during intermission of the racing program.

BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) — Huset’s Speedway inducts new members to their Hall of Fame every year, including this year’s next five. Huset’s Speedway will be abuzz this Sunday. Ra…

07/14/2023

The Huset's Hall of Fame social and reunion event and induction ceremonies are this Sunday at Huset's Speedway and we complete our five-part series on featuring our newest members into the hall. Today, we focus on one of the best ever at Huset's, Danny Lasoski.

Danny Lasoski
Written by Tom A Savage

Danny Lasoski is one of the most decorated Sprint Car drivers in history. He credits much of that success to his days racing at Huset’s Speedway.

Lasoski collected 42 feature wins at Huset’s and he also won the 410 Sprint Car championship at Huset’s in 1989, 1990 and 1993 when he teamed with car owner, fellow Hall of Famer Guy Forbrook (Hall of Fame Class of 2018).

The Lasoski/Forbrook duo was a formidable team in the 1980s and 90s as they won multiple feature events around the country, including their first World of Outlaws feature in Oklahoma City in 1989.

Before winning some of the biggest races in the Sprint Car world, Lasoski began his career near his hometown of Dover, Missouri. He raced consistently in Marshall, Odessa, and Sedalia in Missouri, along with Lakeside Speedway near Kansas City, KS.

He then teamed with Forbrook to make his mark. When he first arrived at Huset’s in 1989, he said he liked it “from the get-go.”

“There’s no escape at Huset’s,” Lasoski said. “You can’t get away from the inside berm or the outside wall. You’re in a gymnasium with fighter pilots. When I saw that, I thought this has to be action packed from the time they drop the green until they drop the checkered. That’s exactly how it is.”

Lasoski went on to win the famed Knoxville Nationals four times in 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004 and the World of Outlaws season points championship in 2001.

“I may have learned how to go fast at Knoxville, but I learned how to race when I went to Huset’s because you had to learn how to pass cars and get it done in a hurry,” he said. “If you want to race, you go to Huset’s and learn how to race.”

Although he’s never officially retired, Lasoski hasn’t raced a Sprint Car since a third-place finish in 2017 at age 58 in Knoxville. His last race at Huset’s was the Silver Dollar Shootout in 2016 where he finished third.

07/13/2023

Would like to take time to thank Mark Ovenden and Calling All Sports Radio Show for the time today to talk about the Huset's Hall of Fame inductees, the schedule of events on Sunday and more. Here is the link if you would like to listen to the interview.
Hope to see you on Sunday at Huset's Speedway.

Calling All Sports began in May of 2010 on 4 radio stations and has expanded to numerous affiliates in 3 states with the home base at KWSN studios in Sioux Falls. The guests each day are what make th

07/13/2023

With Hall of Fame Sunday fast approaching, Huset's Hall of Fame presents the fourth in our five part series, spotlighting the Class of 2023. Today, we focus on Dana Gulbrandson. Enjoy.

Dana Gulbrandson
Written by Tom A Savage

In just nine short seasons, Dana Gulbrandson made a big impact at Huset’s, collecting 12 feature wins and inserting himself into one of the best rivalries the track has ever seen.

Like many Hall-of-Famers, Gulbrandson grew up going to Huset’s with his family. After graduating from Dell Rapids High School, he took his first crack at a Late Model Street Stock when he was 21 years old, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Terry.

He won over fans at Huset’s and became part of a rivalry with fellow Hall-of-Famers Marty Barber and David Krueger, whose battles were that of legend throughout the 80s and 90s. So much so that a special “Grudge Race” was held between Barber and Gulbrandson where just the two of them were on the track to the delight of the crowd.

Gulbrandson also teamed with Barber on the formidable Ben’s Bargain Barn stable for three years.

He raced his own car after that and called it quits at the age of 30 in 1996. Working from sunup to sundown in the road construction industry cut both into his time to work on the car each summer, as well as taking its toll on his body.

Although no longer in a race car, Gulbrandson continues working at a hobby that his father introduced him to as a youngster. Gulbrandson has 20 classic cars that he’s either purchased or restored over the years.

The 58-year-old and his brother Terry still own T & R Contracting - a road construction business in Sioux Falls.

He is the uncle to current stock car drivers who frequent Huset’s in Cory Yeigh and Dustin Gulbrandson. Yeigh’s father, Dave, is an engine builder and built Gulbrandson’s power plant in the latter part of his career.

07/12/2023

It's Huset's Hall of Fame week and we continue to feature our five inductees. Today, our featured inductee is Dale "Shorty" Graf.

Dale "Shorty" Graf
Written by Mike Haugan (Huset's Hall of Fame 2021)
Photo courtesy of Matt Haugan

Dale "Shorty" Graf may have been born small in stature, yet his influence grew larger than life in many ways throughout Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas. Although his body was frail, he prevailed and overcame many obstacles in his lifetime.

Shorty learned professional sign painting at an early age from a mentor, fondly called "Blacky." He was an avid dirt track racing fan and hand-paint multiple race cars, including each of the Haugan (Gil Haugan, Class of 2000) and (Vern Haugan, Class of 2011) cars between 1956 and the early 80s. He was instrumental in purchasing the Lee Petty Plymouth in 1962, making the long-distance road trip to North Carolina to purchase the stock car. He was an active co-owner of many racecars in the Sioux Empire throughout his career and sponsored several Haugan modifieds, winning several point titles.

Shorty was a natural-born promoter. He hired many drivers for his modifieds in the mid 60s including Tiny Lund, Johnny Beauchamp and Roger Larson. He was the "self-proclaimed" recruiter for selecting trophy girls at Huset's Speedway each week.

Shorty owned and operated a popular night club in Sioux Falls. "Shorty's Club" offered live entertainment, ranging from local talents such as Myron Lee and the Caddies, to country music legend Conway Twitty and renowned pioneer of rock and roll rockabilly music, Jerry Lee Lewis, just to name a few. Shorty's Club was inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Shorty cruised the streets of Sioux Falls perched on his "milk stool" behind the steering wheel of his flashy Cadillac. There are countless stories to share about Shorty. He was a "one of a kind guy" that kept everyone smiling with his quick wit and one liners humor. He was fun-loving, adventuresome, extraordinary friend and an integral part of the racing community. It's funny how the littlest things in life can make you feel larger than life.

07/11/2023

This Sunday is Hall of Fame Sunday at Huset's Speedway and each day this week, we will be featuring an inductee from this year's class, leading up to induction night on Sunday. Today's spotlight shines on Bill Hill.

Bill Hill
Written by Tom A Savage

Bill Hill had nine career victories in his Huset’s Speedway career, but he’s best known for bringing technological innovations to the track.

He came to South Dakota in 1964 with Hank Hanestad, a sprint car owner from California. Hanestad was originally from Sioux Falls, and came back in late 1964 with his sprint car to race at several IMCA events in the region.

After befriending fellow Hall-of-Famer Dave Engebretson (Class of 2000) that summer, Hill returned to Watsonville, Calif., after the 1964 season. However, he returned to South Dakota in 1965 with another fellow Hall-of-Famer, Rich Giadone (Class of 2013). The duo built a formidable, and recognizable, purple No. 43 modified for the entire 1965 season at Huset’s.

Traveling back-and-forth from California to South Dakota for several years, Hill’s innovation began to take shape at Huset’s. Hill was the first to put a wing on top of his car at San Jose Speedway in California. With the wing, he won two straight. By the third week, legend has it that every sprint car at San Jose had a wing.

In South Dakota, he built modified cars that were lower to the ground with a solid center of gravity. He engineered torsion bars, torsion arms and rear suspensions that had never been seen at Huset’s.

After spending several years racing at Huset’s, Hill and his wife Loretta moved the family back to San Jose in 1974 where he raced for three years at Clovis Speedway, Fresno Speedway and Altamont Raceway Park in Tracy.

The family returned to South Dakota in 1977 where Hill raced sparingly for Engebretson before retiring later that season.

Hill passed away in 1996 at the age of 61.

07/10/2023

The Husets Hall Fame was founded in 1998. For the first induction ceremony, Tom Savage wrote this piece that we wanted to share with you. During this Hall of Fame week, may we take time to remember the humble beginnings of our track and the people who helped make it what it is today!!! For more, see our website at husetshalloffame.com, follow us on Facebook or on Twitter

07/10/2023

One of the most important days in the history of Huset's Speedway happens this Sunday as the Huset's Hall of Fame committee will induct five new members.

The day will start off with a social for inductees and their families along with a Hall of Fame member reunion from 4pm to 6pm at the track on the south end of the parking lot in the picnic gazebo area. This is free and open to the public and it's an opportunity to meet the inductees and their families, along with seeing past inductees.

This year, we will also have two restored race cars on display. Then, the induction ceremony will be held at intermission of the races that evening.

Each day this week, we will be featuring an inductee from this year's class, leading up to Hall of Fame night on Sunday. Today's spotlight shines on G. Richard "Dick" Hansen.

G. Richard "Dick" Hansen
Written by Tom A Savage

Dick Hansen got his speed fix initially on a drag strip in California.

Born in Sioux City, Hansen and his family moved to Sioux Falls where he graduated from Washington High School in 1948 before entering the United State Air Force. Following the Air Force, Hansen moved to California where he made his early mark in motorsports. Hansen became a front-runner on the drag strips in California and his family still has trophies from Pomona, San Gabriel and San Bernardino between the years of 1955-57.

He moved back to South Dakota and married Marvel in 1958 when he began his racing career at Huset’s as a 28-year-old. Over the course of his career at Huset’s, Hansen collected 20 feature victories.

After he completed his motorsports career on an oval, Hansen went back to the dragstrip and held several records in the Sioux Falls region. The pilot of the famed “Hair Bender” dragster, Hansen won races in Marion, S.D., Wichita, KS, Davenport, Iowa, and many points in between.

There were two versions of the “Hair Bender” - a 1964 Belvedere and 1968 Corvette - and both were named because of car owners Gordan and Randy Stewart, who owned Stewart Hair School in Sioux Falls. Hansen won in both cars.

Hansen worked for Billion Chrysler as their parts and service manager for 22 years in Sioux Falls and could be seen riding dirt bikes with his children - Steve, Stuart, and Heather - at Saddleback Racetrack near Renner.

Hansen died in 1996 at the age of 65.