By: Paul ReichertOctober 9, 2022 Sunny blue skies and warming temperatures greeted race fans for the final day of the

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La Crosse Fairground Speedway, West Salem WI
By: Paul ReichertOctober 9, 2022 Sunny blue skies and warming temperatures greeted race fans for the final day of the
By: Paul ReichertOctober 8, 2022 The winds finally blew the clouds out of the Coulee Region to give us a
By: Paul ReichertOctober 7, 2022 A full blown cold spell made it absolutely feel like Oktoberfest weather as a huge and
By: Paul ReichertOctober 6, 2022 A tinge of fall was in the air to signal the start of the 53rd edition
The prices listed in the 2022 Oktoberfest Fan Guide were incorrect. The prices listed were from the 2020 Oktoberfest events.
Wehrs Machine Creates Special Trophies for Fest A big thank you to Wehrs Machine & Racing Products in Bangor, Wisconsin
By: Kevin RamsellWe are just hours away from the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend getting underway at the La Crosse Fairground
West Salem, WI- Super Late Models will take to the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway all four days of this weekend’s 53rd annual
By: Kevin RamsellThe 53rd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI always provides
West Salem, WI – Come one and come all! The annual pumpkin coloring contest takes place Sunday, October 9th at
West Salem, WI- Over the past week, our crews have been working around the clock to dismantle the old fencing,
West Salem, WI- New for the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend – Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, a Polka Band based out of
By: Kevin Ramsell For many Oktoberfest Race Weekend race fans, it still feels like it was yesterday when the first
West Salem, WI – The fan experience continues to be enhanced at the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend OCT 6-7-8-9, 2022.
West Salem, WI – Unable to make it out to LaCrosse Speedway for Oktoberfest this year? You’re in luck! All
West Salem, WI- Static Echo, who has been rocking the region for years, is set to perform in the afternoon
West Salem, WI- The 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend is right around the corner on October 6-7-8-9, 2022! Tickets for the
West Salem, WI- In just one week’s time, Camper Village will be opening at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway for the 51st annual
The garage door opens at 7:30am early Sunday morning at the Exhibition Hall with a fresh smell of pancakes and
Save time when you get to the speedway for Oktoberfest this year. The convenience of purchasing your pit pass is
Jacoby Waterproofing Sponsors Legendary Fest After Race Parties, Dude Fresh Set to Perform Saturday Night! West Salem, WI- The Legendary
Jacoby Waterproofing Sponsors Legendary Fest After Race Parties, The Dweebs Set to Perform Friday Night! West Salem, WI- The Legendary
West Salem, WI- One of the most unique racing events of Oktoberfest Race Weekend if not all of short track
For many, the 53rd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin is solely not
West Salem, WI- Race teams planning to partake in the 53rd annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will have multiple opportunities to fine
Race Teams and Competitors! Looking to save time and register online for the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend on October 6-7-8-9,
Race Teams! The Official 2022 Oktoberfest Race Weekend Competitors Guide is now available on OktoberfestRaceWeekend.com! Check it out now for
The 2022 Oktoberfest Camping Registration forms are in the mail! Please be on the lookout for your documents. Please fill
When Casey Johnson was asked if this was his biggest win in his career, he had a simple one word
By: Paul ReichertOctober 10, 2021 After a rough start to the 52nd Oktoberfest Race Weekend back on Thursday, the race fans
By: Paul ReichertOctober 9, 2021 After dealing with cloudy skies and chances of rain the past two days at the 52nd
Ty Majeski started his quest to claim his fifth ARCA Midwest Tour title by setting a new track record in
By: Paul ReichertOctober 8, 2021 Mother Nature did not play nice with the LaCrosse Speedway and rained out night one of
West Salem, WI- An extra $1,000 awaits the LawnKeepers Sportsmen this Thursday night October 7 during the opening night of
Expected Entries Oktoberfest 200 ARCA Midwest Tour Sunday October 10, 2021 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway 37 as of 10/05/2021 Car Nmbr
The name Dick Trickle continues to buzz around short tracks because of his career and personality. He simply was the
The first two nights of the 52nd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will feature be big nights for four divisions that
While the racing action will be the primary focus during the 52nd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend, there will be plenty
The 52nd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend is less than two weeks away at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West
Plans for the 52nd Oktoberfest race weekend continue moving forward as Oktoberfest Officials and event promoter Chuck Deery have been
For many, the 51st Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin is solely not
10.7.17 lacrosse speedway 2017©Forte Design/Mary Schill West Salem, WI- The Big Red Barn, located at the center of the La
One of the great memories race fans have when they made the annual trek to the Oktoberfest Race Weekend at
West Salem, WI- Some are tribute cars to heroes of yesterday, others are down right bad fast racing machines with
West Salem, WI- In what is a relatively new racing division in the upper Midwest, the local Auto Value Street
West Salem, WI- Midwest Racing Legend Steve Carlson picked up the first win in CWRA competition in over twenty-five years
West Salem, WI- A new addition to the 51st Oktoberfest Race Weekend is a pre-race concert featuring Black River Falls band
West Salem, WI- Local racing supporter Nuttleman Grain Cleaning has offered a $1,000 bonus to be split amongst the four NASCAR
West Salem, WI- In just one week’s time, Camper Village will be opening at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway for the 51st annual
West Salem, WI- He won Fest in 1991 and again in 1992. Tom Carlson twice bested the ARTGO Challenge Series Oktoberfest
West Salem, WI- Championship Sunday during the 51st Oktoberfest Race Weekend at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway finds six drivers in the mix
West Salem, WI- Kwik Trip presents the third night of racing action during the 51st annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend, Saturday night
By Stan Kalwasinski Tom Reffner came home the winner of the inaugural Oktoberfest 200 late model stock car special at
Six Features Make For an Action Packed Friday Night at Oktoberfest Race Weekend West Salem, WI- The second night of
West Salem, WI- You could say that Dan Fredrickson was the envy of many of his competitors during last year’s
West Salem, WI- The Legendary After Race Parties will feature ‘35 South’ on the Jacoby Waterproofing Stage on Friday and
West Salem, WI- A new area will be utilized by race teams to stage their race haulers during the 51st annual
West Salem, WI- The Stars and Cars of the ARCA Midwest Tour will battle for 200 laps on Sunday afternoon
By Stan Kalwasinski West Salem, Wis.—The October 7, 1971 issue of Midwest Racing News carried the headline “Oktoberfest a Tricklefest” right above
West Salem, WI- Race teams planning to partake in the 51st annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will have multiple opportunities to fine
West Salem, WI- With the extension of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Division season, the NASCAR Late Models
West Salem, WI- The popular Saturday Memorabilia Show will have a new twist during Oktoberfest Race Weekend in 2020 at
West Salem, WI- After a successful debut during the 50th annual Oktoberfest, it has been announced that the Gandrud Chevrolet Cratetoberfest
WEST SALEM, WI - The Central Wisconsin Racing Association, Cedar CreekRustic Village, as presented by Bentley Trucking, Stars to Legends
August 12, 2020 ONALASKA, WI – Champions Reunion XII will once again be a part of the Oktoberfest RacingWeekend at
By: Paul ReichertOctober 6, 2019 Mother Nature was successful in raining out the racing action on Saturday night, but a
By: Paul ReichertOctober 4, 2019 As the Oktoberfest Race Weekend continues on at the LaCrosse Speedway, the racing action gets
By: Paul ReichertOctober 3, 2019 The biggest racing event and reunion in the state of Wisconsin kicked off Thursday night
The 50th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will get underway on Thursday, October 3rd starting a busy four days of racing
After the checkered flag fell on the 2018 Oktoberfest 200 at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin,
Just like The Masters in golf, Speedweeks in the Daytona Beach area, and Wimbledon for tennis, the Oktoberfest Race Weekend
Officials with the Oktoberfest Race Weekend recently went on the event’s Facebook page and asked followers to share how long
West Salem, WI- A new division has been added to the Sunday afternoon October 6 portion of the 50th anniversary
By: Kevin Ramsell and Paul Reichert The race fans got a break from the rain and were treated to an
By: Kevin Ramsell and Paul Reichert Another cloudy and cool day greeted the race fans on the final day of
ARCAMT Saturday Results The season finale for the ARCA Midwest Tour got off to a great start on Saturday night
By: Kevin Ramsell and Paul Reichert The weather tried to rain on our racing parade, but it would stay far
Daytona Beach, FL- Oktoberfest Race Weekend officials will have the latest in track drying technology available for this weekend’s 49th
The 49th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin kicked off with nine
Printable Entry List & Championship Scorecard (PDF)Download The Championship Weekend for the ARCA Midwest Tour is only days away at
The 49th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend is just over a week away and officials are busy getting prepared for the
We are just a few weeks away from the 49th Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in
Two Points Separate Top Two, 34 Separate the Top Six The 12th season of the ARCA Midwest Tour will go
CYPRESS, Calif. (May 17, 2018) – JE Pistons, the industry leader in high-performance forged and billet racing pistons, has renewed
ONALASKA, WI – The 9th Annual Champions Reunion as part of the Oktoberfest Racing Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway,
By: Kevin Ramsell & Aspen Andre (West Salem, WI – October 8, 2017) It was a day that Johnny Sauter
Oktoberfest Race Weekend Officials have made the decision to cancel Friday night’s racing action at the 48th Annual Oktoberfest Race
By: Kevin Ramsell & Aspen Andre (West Salem, WI – October 5, 2017) Oktoberfest officials had to make the tough
Bubba Pollard is one of today’s successful short track drivers who is leaving a legacy like those of Dick Trickle,
The Dick Trickle 99 presented by JE Pistons has become a fan and competitor favorite event at the 48th Annual
The perfect ingredients are coming together for a star-studded field in this Sunday’s Oktoberfest 200, the 2017 season finale for
While the major focus of the 48th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will be the racing action at the La Crosse
ONALASKA, WI – One of the bigger happenings during the Annual Oktoberfest Racing weekend will again take place at La
August 23, 2017 Today, officials from the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway released the schedule for the 48th Oktoberfest Race Weekend. The
February 9, 2017 (West Salem, WI) – LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway officials today announced its lineup for the after-race parties at
By: Kevin Ramsell and Aspen Andre (West Salem, WI – October 9, 2016) Ty Majeski had one goal going into
By: Kevin Ramsell and Aspen Andre (West Salem, WI – October 8, 2016) After setting a new track record earlier,
By: Kevin Ramsell and Aspen Andre (West Salem, WI – October 7, 2016)Day two of the 47th Annual Oktoberfest Race
By: Kevin Ramsell and Aspen Andre (West Salem, WI – October 6, 2016)Eight divisions kicked off the 47th Annual Oktoberfest
By: Eric Huenefeld Despite losing power to his car and losing the lead late in last Saturday night’s Big 8
The 47th Oktoberfest Race Weekend is catching the eyes of not just only the top Midwest drivers but also a
It’s been a few years since a member of the Trickle family has been a part of the Oktoberfest Race
The date of October 7, 2006 is still a clear picture in the head of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver
The 47th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend is quickly approaching, that before we know it, it will be upon us. Now
WEST SALEM, WI – The popular ‘Big 8-style’ Late Models which compete at eleven different tracks throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois
Officials from the Oktoberfest Race Weekend and JE Pistons have developed a new partnership heading into 2016 as JE Pistons
Ty Majeski wins Big 8 Series JMcK 63 By: Kevin Ramsell & Stephanie Johnson(West Salem, WI – October 11, 2015) For
Johnny Sauter Accepts the “Ultimate Challenge” for Sunday’s Main Event By: Kevin Ramsell & Stephanie Johnson (West Salem, WI –
By: Kevin Ramsell & Stephanie Johnson (West Salem, WI – October 9, 2015) Ty Majeski is on a roll at the
By: Kevin Ramsell & Stephanie Johnson(West Salem, WI – October 8, 2015) One of the best crowds was on hand
(West Salem, WI) – Great racing, great memories and great championship battles will be some of the highlights at the
(West Salem, WI) – The changing of the leaves isn’t the only reason visitors make the pilgrimage to the Coulee
The 46th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend isn’t simply about racing; it’s about fellowship and reunions within the entire racing community.
Sept. 22, 2015 (West Salem, WI) – The 46th Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem,
WEST SALEM, WI – The popular ‘Big 8-style’ Late Models which compete at eleven different tracks throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois
By: Eric Huenefeld The Big 8 Late Model Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet wraps up its tenth season this Saturday
WEST SALEM, WI – Close to 80 ‘weekly warriors’ who have notched wins at their home tracks in Minnesota, Wisconsin,
By: Ashley Iwanski(West Salem, WI – October 5, 2014) The 45th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend is in the books at
By: Ashley Iwanski(West Salem, WI – October 3, 2014) Dan Fredrickson captured back-to-back Dick Trickle 99 Super Late Model features
By: Ashley Iwanski(West Salem, WI – October 2, 2014) The first night of the 45th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend was
ARCA Midwest Tour Championship to be Decided When the Checkered Flag Falls by Kari Shear-Carlson Sept 29, 2014 – “Oktoberfest
INAUGURAL FUNDING CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE 45TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND AT LACROSSE SPEEDWAY West Salem, WI (September 2, 2014) – The
West Salem, WI- After a hard fought season at their weekly short tracks across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, seventy
West Salem, WI- Country music performer Jared Blake will take center stage Saturday night October 4th, during the final night
West Salem, WI- The marquee event of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend returns to its roots this Sunday afternoon October 5th,
By: Kevin Ramsell(West Salem, WI – October 5, 2013) Day three of the 44th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend crowned two
by Kevin Ramsell(West Salem, WI – October 4, 2013) Erik Darnell was looking to improve on his run at Oktoberfest’s
By: Ashley Iwanski(West Salem, WI – October 3, 2013) Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgounds Speedway started with the
JOIN US IN THE FUN and we would like to welcome you and your friends and family to the 54th running of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend- Oct. 5-6-7-8, 2023. It is our goal to provide area race fans and racers one of the finest stock car racing events in the upper Midwest to be a part of. We hope that you go home with many memories that you can reflect on for years to come.
Oktoberfest started out as a two day race event in the 1970’s and 1980’s. In the early 1990’s, it grew to three days and just a few years later became the four day tradition that still exists today. Further, fans are invited to stay with us in the popular camper village for up to a week. This year, starting on Monday October 2nd right through Monday, October 9th.
Oktoberfest is a racing event and experience that you cannot capture on an electronic device. It is
something much more. It IS a real-life experience, one that leaves fans looking forward to the next year. Every year. It’s the chance to see old friends in the campground. Or in the Grandstands. The racing…. yes, it’s exciting. And there’s a LOT of it going on.
Are there lots of race cars in different styles, and classes? Sure, there are. But it is the camaraderie of the racing family that makes a big event like Oktoberfest so special. The racers can’t wait to get on the track. But wait… they also can’t wait to get off the track, so they can have a good time together either at the campground or the after race ‘festivities with family and friends. The fans are able to mingle in with the competitors after the events, unlike in other sports.
Of course, we couldn’t pass the opportunity to say thank you to all of you whom have attended and raced over the years at this annual event. It is all of you who help make the event so fun for everyone.
A thank you also must go out to several fundraising or volunteer groups that help us organize and put on the event. On behalf of them, and the many others that help put on the event, and the staff and management of La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, WE THANK YOU!
Are there a lot of cars in different styles and classes? Sure there are, but Oktoberfest is so much more. Enjoy the camaraderie of the racing families that make Oktoberfest special.
We couldn't pass up the opportunity to say THANK YOU to all who attended and raced over the years at this annual event.Everyone of you make this weekend special and memorable.