West Salem, WI- Race teams planning to partake in the 54th annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will have multiple opportunities to fine tune their racing machines prior to the four-day racing weekend taking place October 5-6-7-8, 2023 at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Race officials have released a complete schedule of open practice sessions leading up to the annual racing festival.
Saturday, September 30th
10am Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Pit Gate)
11am Open Practice Begins
3pm Open Practice Ends
3pm Hauler Parking until 4:00 PM (for those not practicing)
*No Haulers over 9’6” allowed in infield
Wednesday, October 4th
8am Hauler Parking Begins *No Haulers over 9’6” allowed in infield
12pm Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Pit Gate)
2:00pm Open Practice Begins (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE)
6:20pm Open Practice Ends
*Only Haulers with cars racing Thursday night are allowed to stay in the pit area overnight
Thursday, October 5th
8am Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Youth 4H Building)
9:30am Open Practice Begins (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE)
1:20pm Open Practice Ends
1:30pm All cars not racing on Thursday MUST leave pits
Friday, October 6th
8am Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Youth 4H Building)
9:30am Open Practice Begins (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE)
12pm Open Practice Ends
Saturday, October 7th
8am Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Youth 4H Building)
9:30am Open Practice Begins (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE)
12:20pm Open Practice Ends
54th Oktoberfest Fan Guide: https://oktoberfestraceweekend.com/go/fan-guide
54th Oktoberfest Competitor Guide: https://oktoberfestraceweekend.com/go/competitionguide
Oktoberfest Race Weekend is a tradition in the Midwest since 1970! Four Days of Stock Car Racing, Legendary After Race Parties, Special Challenge Races, Super Late Models, The FAMOUS Camper Village, and over 700 laps of feature racing action! Make you plans now to attend!
For more information, please visit oktoberfestraceweekend.com.