Kaanta Racing

07/31/2025

It's time for the USA Nationals! July 31, 2008...17 years to the day, John won the Thursday portion of the USA Nationals ahead of Jimmy Mars (2nd) and Darren Miller (3rd).

07/22/2025

17 years ago......July 20th, 2008 John won the World Dirt Racing League event at Boone County Raceway in Albion, Nebraska

1. John Kaanta 85
2. Kyle Berck 14
3. Brian Birkhofer 15b

06/29/2025

Tough day working the airshow in Eau Claire!

06/27/2025

If you can't go racing, head to the airshow in Eau Claire, WI !!!

Show Info - Come see the 2025 Chippewa Valley Air Show in Eau Claire, WI! Learn about the performers, aerobatic shows, and vendors!

06/27/2025

06/24/2025

06/22/2025

Just like old times partner 🤠⚔️🚂

Watch live on www.drc.tv

LIVE NOW Ogilvie Raceway

06/20/2025

We are ready to wheel it at Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie tonight! We hope to see you at the track! Stay cool out there! 🏁🥵

📣 SPONSORSHIP SHOUTOUT! 📣

A special THANKS to Rick and Derek at Rick's AutoCare Center. These guys have been close friends and apart of Team 85 for many, many years! Give their automotive shop a call if you need a tune up! 715-834-8040. 🚘🛠️

06/06/2025

It’s FRIDAY and we’re racing our hometown track tonight for the Dave Shackleton Memorial! Hope to see you there! 🏁🏁🏁

📣📣 Sponsorship Shoutout! 📣📣

1️⃣ A big THANKS to Elite Landscaping for their sponsorship again this year! If you’re looking to tackle a landscaping project and need the expertise, let this crew take care of you! ☎️ 715-231-7227 for an estimate.

2️⃣ And let’s not forget, go visit our sponsor at The Great Escape Bar and Grill for fish fry and cold beers tonight! 🍻 Tell Richie the first beer is on him! 😉

05/10/2025

On this day in 2014, John found himself in victory lane after a Wissota Challenge Series win at the Dakota State Fair Speedway in Huron, SD !!!!

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05/09/2025

It’s RACE day! Catch us at the Red Cedar Speedway for the season opener tonight! 🙌🏼

Looking for a spot to stop before or after the races? Check out The Great Escape Bar and Grill for great food and cold beer! 🍻

See you at the track! 🏁