Seventy Six Now JMcK 63 Eligible at FEST
West Salem, WI- After a hard fought season at their weekly short tracks across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, seventy six drivers have become eligible for the JMcK 63 invitational during the Oktoberfest Race Weekend at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway October 2-5. The event, held in honor of John McKarns, the late short track auto racing […]
Jared Blake from ‘The Voice’ Headlines Legendary After Race Party at FEST
West Salem, WI- Country music performer Jared Blake will take center stage Saturday night October 4th, during the final night of Oktoberfest Race Weekend’s “Legendary After Race Parties.” The parties, located in the Exhibition Hall adjacent to the track at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway are well known for great times and lasting memories. Blake was one […]
A Return to Fest Roots on Sunday with 200 Laps and Autograph Session
West Salem, WI- The marquee event of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend returns to its roots this Sunday afternoon October 5th, at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway, as the Championship event is once again 200 laps in length. At its inception in 1970 when Tom Reffner placed his name in the record books, the prestigious event was known […]
Traditions New and Old in FEST Camper Village
West Salem, WI- When over one thousand campers begin to converge on the LaCrosse Fairgrounds in West Salem at noon this Monday September 29th, there will be traditions new and old awaiting them. An all new Camper Challenge Tournament, Special Olympics Charity Poker Tournament, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest and Thursday Night Dean’s Satellite Viewing Party […]
Oktoberfest Race Weekend Schedule Announced
By Dave NoelkeAugust 19, 2014 West Salem, WI. – Officials from LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway today released the schedule for the 45th Oktoberfest Race Weekend. Oktoberfest Race Weekend is set to begin Thursday, October 2nd and run daily through Sunday, October 5th. “We have a great lineup of events not only on the track, but off […]
Nathan Haseleu etches his name into Oktoberfest record book
By: Kevin Ramsell(West Salem, WI – October 6, 2013) Nathan Haseleu realized a dream today as he won his first Oktoberfest 100 in a dramatic finish. Johnny Sauter was the class of the field all day after starting fifth and taking the lead Dan Fredrickson on lap 20. The NASCAR Camping Truck Series competitor had […]
Marek and Gilster grab Oktoberfest wins on Day Three
By: Kevin Ramsell(West Salem, WI – October 5, 2013) Day three of the 44th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend crowned two winners and two champions as the Big 8 Series and Mid-American Series took center stage at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Chris Marek picked up a huge win in his young career as he got […]
Darnell grabs ‘Dick Trickle 99’ title
by Kevin Ramsell(West Salem, WI – October 4, 2013) Erik Darnell was looking to improve on his run at Oktoberfest’s Dick Trickle “99” last year. In fact, he wasn’t in the main event but won the “Stubby” for the drivers that didn’t make the big show. Tonight, he made a great improvement, as he became […]
LaCrosse Speedway Champions crowned during first night of Oktoberfest
By: Ashley Iwanski(West Salem, WI – October 3, 2013) Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgounds Speedway started with the some of the most exciting racing of the weekend, literally. As rain threatened to shorten the opening night action the question among fans became “what will they do?” With only a small window open to […]
‘Get Your Popcorn Ready!’ Big 8 Battles Bring Excitement To Saturday At ‘Fest!
By: Eric HuenefeldOctober 2, 2013 (West Salem, WI) – There has never been more drama going into a Big 8 Series Championship race as there will be this Saturday October 5 at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Along with the yearly quest by drivers to etch their names in the history books as winners at the […]