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Greg Nikitenko earns first NOSA sprint feature win since 2008

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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Summary

Greg Nikitenko secured his first NOSA sprint car feature victory since 2008 at River Cities Speedway on August 22. The 58-year-old driver started in seventh position and took the lead with six laps remaining in the 30-lap feature. With only 11 out of 18 cars finishing, Nikitenko outpaced Amelia Eisenschenk by 2.217 seconds. He attributed his success to the favorable track conditions following a rain shower before the race. The race was part of the Wayne Anderson Cup series. Nikitenko previously ranked 13th in career NOSA wins, and this triumph marked his 12th. The event also featured races from four other classes, including wins for Kenna Breidenbach and Cole Greseth.

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By the Numbers

•Nikitenko last won a NOSA race on Aug. 31, 2008.
•The race included a field of 18 cars with 11 finishing.
•Nikitenko's winning margin was 2.217 seconds.
•Kenna Breidenbach won the Midwest modified feature.
•The World of Outlaws will return to RCS on August 28.

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2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Greg Nikitenko wins at RCS for first NOSA sprint feature win since 2008

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Aug. 22—GRAND FORKS — The last time Greg Nikitenko won a NOSA sprint car feature was on Aug. 31, 2008, at the Nodak Speedway in Minot. A number of the drivers in the 18-car field at River Cities Speedway on Friday night had yet to run their first race in 2008. And some probably didn't even have their driver's license. Age and experience definitely prevailed as the 58-year-old sprint driver ...
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