Looking Back – 5, 10, 25 and 50 Years Ago
By Stan Kalwasinski WEST SALEM, Wis. – The 57th annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway is right around the corner (Oct. 8–11), so let’s take a look back at the event 5, 10, 25 and 50 years ago. 5 Years Ago (2021) When Casey Johnson was asked if this was the biggest […]
Breaking Down Fest’s Dick Trickle 99 Event
By: Kevin Ramsell West Salem, WI — Friday nights during Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway have become known as the night of the Dick Trickle 99, one of the most unique Super Late Model race events anywhere in the country. This event has a rich history, and this year Fest will […]
Champions’ Reunion XVIII Returns to La Crosse on Oktoberfest Sunday
WEST SALEM, WI – The 18th edition of the Champions’ Reunion will once again highlight Sunday of Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Speedway in West Salem, WI, during the four‑day celebration running October 8-9-10-11, 2026. What began as a small gathering has grown into one of the largest and most recognizable reunion events in […]
Honoring a Legend on Night One of Fest 2026
By: Kevin Ramsell West Salem, WI – The first night of the 57th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI will kick off honoring a legend on Thursday, October 8th. Tom Reffner, the legendary Blue Knight #88, will be honored on opening night with four 22-lap feature events. […]
GOLF CART & ATV PERMIT/REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
West Salem, WI – Do you plan on bringing a Golf Cart or ATV to the 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend? All ATV’s, Golf Carts, UTV’s must be registered in order to operate the fest grounds. The permit will be available for pickup at the event in the registration building. Once received, permit must be placed […]
57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend Fan Guide Now Available
Race Fans! The Official 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend Fan Guide is now available on OktoberfestRaceWeekend.com! Check it out now to be up to date on all the happenings at the 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend on October 8-9-10-11, 2026. Check out the 2026 Fan Guide Here -> https://oktoberfestraceweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-FEST-FAN-GUIDE-FINAL-WEB.pdf The 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend features the ASA […]
57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend Grandstand Tickets Now Available Online!
West Salem, WI – The 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend is right around the corner on October 8-9-10-11, 2026! Tickets for the 4-day racing festival are now available for purchase on our website. Single day passes, reserved tickets, and 4-day reserved tickets are on sale now. Grandstand multi-day wristbands are also available online! Buy Tickets Online […]
Mark Martin Returns to Fest on Never Lift Tour
West Salem, WI- 1980 Oktoberfest Winner and NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Mark Martin will return to LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway this October 8-11, 2026 to be part of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend festivities. Martin, who rose to national prominence following a stout short track racing career throughout the Midwest has chosen Fest to be a […]
MAJESKI MAKES EVEN MORE HISTORY AT LACROSSE WITH OKTOBERFEST 200 CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER FIVE
By: Paul Reichert October 5, 2025 It was not typical October weather for the 56th edition of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the LaCrosse Speedway, but the teams and race fans certainly were not complaining about the first rain-free Oktoberfest in about five years. The racing action on track was even hotter than the ‘Indian […]
Majeski Takes His Fifth Oktoberfest 200 at La Crosse
By: Kevin RamsellWest Salem, WI – Ty Majeski tied Joe Shear by winning his fifth ASA Midwest Tour Oktoberfest 200 at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. Casey Johnson finished third to claim his fourth ASAMT championship. Majeski got by Andrew Morrissey on lap 144 and pulled away to the checkered flag. […]