High horsepower and high-flying dirt will take centre stage east of Kindersley later this month, as the Norm Neigum Memorial World Series of Mud and Dirt Drags hits the East Forty Motorplex on July 25 and 26.
Organized by Good to Go Racing, this year’s event pays tribute to “Stormin’ Norm” Neigum, a longtime racing enthusiast, community builder, and founding force behind the West Central drag racing scene.
“It was mine and his passion all our years — my childhood, my teens, my adult years,” said Shane Neigum, Norm’s son and lead organizer. “Dad’s favourite weekend of the year was our local event. Nothing made him happier than racing with us and seeing the community out.”
The two-day spectacle promises a full-throttle blend of racing, freestyle motocross, monster truck rides, and even a rock concert under the stars. Alongside the roar of 4,000-horsepower dragsters, fans can expect mud pits, food trucks, bouncy castles, and the return of the Energy Dodge Watering Hole to keep things cool.
One of the biggest additions to this year’s show is the return of the mud pits — a crowd favourite that Neigum says brings the sport back to its gritty roots.
“Not everybody loves the dragsters, but everybody loves mud flying,” he said. “It’s where the heart of the sport really lives.”
Also new this year: the launch of the Outdoor Concert Series on Saturday night. ACDC tribute band BC/DC will headline the stage, bookended by Edmonton rockers Rat Poison, keeping the party going long after the final engine cools.
The event has gained momentum across North America in recent years, drawing racers and fans from across the Prairies and deep into the U.S.
“We’ve had competitors from all over Canada and as far south as Texas,” said Neigum. “We even took our team to the U.S. nationals in St. Louis last year and finished second and fourth out of 19 cars — that helps bring some pretty wild machinery back up here in July.”
For Neigum, who now guides young racers like his nephews Nash and Noah through the ranks, the event is about more than just speed.
“I get more joy helping the young up-and-comers — like my dad did for me — than I do racing these days,” he said. “It’s about legacy. It’s about keeping that passion alive.”
Backed by a long list of sponsors, including Simplot Grower Solutions, Hamill Construction, Energy Dodge, and dozens of others, the event also donates proceeds to local organizations such as STARS and the Kids Academy.
Tickets will be available at the gate, with more information posted through Good to Go Racing’s social media. You can also buy your tickets HERE
And for those asking about wrestling? “Grab a drink at the watering hole and head over to the wash bay,” Neigum joked. “Chances are, you'll find some action there too.”
With loud engines, louder music, and a whole lot of dirt, the Norm Neigum Memorial World Series promises a wild weekend that would’ve made Stormin’ Norm proud.