Sargent Targets Second Fest Win, First Big 8 Championship
West Salem, WI- He won the Big 8 Series Oktoberfest finale in 2024 and since then has won three more times in Big 8 competition and brings a commanding point lead into the 56thOktoberfest Race Weekend at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway October 2-5, 2025. Another third generation racer, the Illinois driver will be behind the wheel of […]
Speed Screen Video Board Returns to 56th Oktoberfest Race Weekend
West Salem, WI – The popular Speed Screen Video Board that fans were introduced to in 2022 returns to the 56th Oktoberfest Race Weekend OCT 2-3-4-5, 2025. Fans will continue to be able to take in the live action as well as replays on the Speed Screen Video Board which will be located in the […]
With WIR and Slinger Championships Clinched, Griesbach Seeks Fest Glory
West Salem, WI- Grant Griesbach has had quite the season behind the wheel of his Super Late Model. He raced to the Red, White and Blue State Championship at Wisconsin International Raceway, captured the Fox River Racing Club Championship and topped off his SLM season with the Slinger Super Speedway Title. Now he has his sights set […]
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 5th at 9:00 AM of the 56th 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 […]
A Super Return for Holzhausen
West Salem, WI- A third consecutive LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Championship is within reach for third generation driver Skylar Holzhausen. With four wins thus far during his 2025 campaign, Holzhausen has four NASCAR Late Model features during the 56th Oktoberfest Race Weekend to overcome an eight point deficit. To up the ante, Holzhausen will debut his team’s new […]
OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
West Salem, WI – Attending Oktoberfest Race Weekend for the first time? Check out our frequently asked questions below. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: The LaCrosse Speedway office is located just outside the main grandstand entrance. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: We will not serve beer to anyone under the legal drinking age, or to anyone who is deemed intoxicated. Proper […]
NASCAR National Champ Goede to Attempt Eight Features at Fest
West Salem, WI- Chasing his first LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Championship, Jacob Goede will be pulling ‘Double Duty’ during the 56th Oktoberfest Race Weekend October 2-5, 2025. Having just won his second NASCAR National Championship, Goede finds himself atop the weekly NASCAR Late Model division by a mere point after narrowly missing the title by two points one year ago. Quadruple […]
Original Dick Trickle “99” Creates Edge of the Seat Racing at Fest
West Salem, WI – The 18th running of the Dick Trickle “99” will highlight night two of the 56th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend on Friday, October 3rd at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. What makes this race special at Oktoberfest is that it is not a simple traditional Super Late Model […]
Pet Costume Parade is something to See and participate in at Oktoberfest!
For many, the 56th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin is solely not about the racing, but the other events that go on during the four days at the fairground’s property. One of those happens every Friday afternoon, October 3rd at 2:00pm outside of the Exhibition Hall for the […]
Fredrickson’s Fest Triple?
West Salem, WI- A Thursday win in The Futures followed by winning the Dick Trickle 99 during Ty Fredrickson’s rookie season was the talk around the campfires scattered throughoutthe Oktoberfest grounds, with most thinking the Minnesota youngster would sweep all three Fest Super Late Model events at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway last season. A daring three-wide attempt during the […]