MAJESKI POWERS BY FREDRICKSON FOR ANOTHER TRICKLE TITLE AT OKTOBERFEST

By:  Paul ReichertOctober 7, 2022  A full blown cold spell made it absolutely feel like Oktoberfest weather as a huge and hearty group of race fans gathered at the LaCrosse Speedway for day two of the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend.  The hot chocolate and the hot apple cider was keeping the race fans warmed up, […]

A DARING VICTORIOUS MOVE BY KRAUS HIGHLIGHTS THE OPENING NIGHT OF OKTOBERFEST

By:  Paul ReichertOctober 6, 2022 A tinge of fall was in the air to signal the start of the 53rd edition of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the LaCrosse Speedway.  Over the next four days we will witness over 600 laps of feature racing with 17 different divisions in action.  Thursday’s racing was highlighted by the […]

Gate admission for 2022 Fest

The prices listed in the 2022 Oktoberfest Fan Guide were incorrect.  The prices listed were from the 2020 Oktoberfest events.  There has been no increase in the cost of admission from last year.  Listed below is the correct pricing.  We sincerely apologize for the mistake. Thanks for being part of this great event…see you at […]

Wehrs Machine Creates Special Trophies for Fest

Wehrs Machine Creates Special Trophies for Fest A big thank you to Wehrs Machine & Racing Products in Bangor, Wisconsin for creating three memorable trophies for this weekend’s 53rd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin. The winner of the 15th running of the Dick Trickle “99” will […]

Oktoberfest Race Weekend Quick Notes

By: Kevin Ramsell We are just hours away from the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend getting underway at the La Crosse Fairground Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin. Here are some last minute notes heading into the big four days of racing. OXFORD 250 WINNER TRAVELING TO FEST Oktoberfest Race Weekend promoter Gregg McKarns announced that Oxford […]

Super Late Model Expected Entry List Released for Oktoberfest, Racing all Four Days

West Salem, WI- Super Late Models will take to the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway all four days of this weekend’s 53rd annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend, October 6-9, 2022.  Currently 55 Super Late Model teams have indicated their participation in at least one of the four days of racing activities on the 5/8-mile paved oval nestled beneath the fall […]

Six Championships On the Line at Oktoberfest

By: Kevin Ramsell The 53rd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI always provides thrills and memories for both competitors and fans. Part of the thrill and memories include the six championships to be decided during the four-day race weekend, which starts this Thursday, October 6th. The best […]

Pumpkin Coloring Contest Returns Sunday Morning of Fest

West Salem, WI – Come one and come all! The annual pumpkin coloring contest takes place Sunday, October 9th at 9:00 AM of the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend in the Fair Exhibition Hall on the Main Stage! Make sure you are there to be part of the FUN! Also happening in the Exhibition Hall is […]

NEW QUARTER MILE PIT FENCING INSTALLED BEFORE OKTOBERFEST

West Salem, WI- Over the past week, our crews have been working around the clock to dismantle the old fencing, dig new footings, plant new upright poles, and attach the new fabric that makes up the new fencing. This project spans from the staging area along the back of the quarter mile all the way […]

GARY’S RIDGELAND DUTCHMEN SET TO KICK OFF OKTOBERFEST SUNDAY

West Salem, WI- New for the 53rd Oktoberfest Race Weekend – Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen, a Polka Band based out of Cashton, WI, will join in the Sunday Morning festivities! For over 40 years, Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen has been entertaining crowds all across the state. Gary’s Ridgeland Dutchmen plays a variety of polka music including Dutchmen, […]