Many race tracks, of all types, have come and gone through the years here in South Dakota.
One of those, Thunder Valley Dragways, located outside Marion, SD, lives on.  2026 marks 60 years
of continuous operation.
Glen Rapp, owner and founder, remains an active part of the venerable
drag strip.

Ardys and I are humbled by the kindness of the Gary Buer family …

We lost Gary three years ago yesterday … Gary was one of the first racers we met back in 2005
and the Buer family became a part of our Oahe racing family …
Awhile back, Gary’s son, Josh, contacted us and asked if we could provide some
photos of his Dad racing at Oahe. I gathered a few shots and sent them on to Josh.
The family was looking for an image to place on the headstone.
Needless to say, we were so happy that Ardys’s starting line capture was chosen.
Gary was truly one of the best … Godspeed, our friend .

NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto 
New England Dragway
Epping, NH
June 5-7, 2026

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