Ty Fredrickson Makes History at Oktoberfest
By: Kevin Ramsell West Salem, WI – 17-year-old Ty Fredrickson came into the 57th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend with one goal: win the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA Midwest Tour presented by Five Star Race Car Bodies Oktoberfest 200 on Sunday. Not only did the second-generation driver win the 200, he dominated by holding off five-time […]
FREDRICKSON MAKES A VERY SPECIAL KIND OF HISTORY IN THE OKTOBERFEST 200 AT LACROSSE
By: Paul Reichert October 11, 2026 The final day of 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend always brings out the big guns for the main event title fight where legends are made and great racing history is achieved. The big 200 lap feature always involves so many twists and turns that you have no idea what the […]
NAIL BITING FINISHES AND HISTORIC MOMENTS CAP OFF DAY THREE OF OKTOBERFEST
By: Paul Reichert October 10, 2026 The first half of the 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend has produced a number of dramatic late race finishes and championship battles that went right down to the wire. As we enter the second half of the weekend at the LaCrosse Speedway, now we get down to the big name […]
JOHNSON BREAKS HIS BRIDESMAID RUN TO WIN HIS FIRST DICK TRICKLE 99 TITLE AT OKTOBERFEST
By: Paul Reichert October 9, 2026 The Dick Trickle 99 has become the most sought after race trophy to win in the Midwest. Drivers from all over the Midwest and the United States have converged on the LaCrosse Speedway to claim the biggest race with Dick Trickle’s stamp of approval on. Next to being crowned […]
OPENING NIGHT OF OKTOBERFEST CONTINUES THE IMPRESSIVE SEASON FOR UP AND COMING RACER FREDRICKSON
By: Paul ReichertOctober 8, 2026 We have witnessed many new faces to the racing scene start their racing careers with humble beginnings and become legendary drivers with such amazing skill and talent that they will never be forgotten. Names like Trickle, Shear, Reffner, Hanley and Majeski have proven to be very gifted race car drivers […]
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 […]