Original Dick Trickle “99” Creates Edge of the Seat Racing at Fest

West Salem, WI – The 17th running of the Dick Trickle “99” will highlight night two of the 55th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend on Friday, October 4th 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 […]

Double-O Remains a Fest Fan Favorite on Thursday Night

West Salem, WI- One of the most unique racing events of Oktoberfest Race Weekend if not all of short track auto racing takes place during Thursday night of the annual event held the fifth weekend after Labor Day at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway.  While the majority of the seventeen racing divisions battle on the large 5/8 of […]

Jacob Goede Preparing for His Fest Weekend Challenge

By: Kevin Ramsell West Salem, WI – Former NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National Champion Jacob Goede made the decision to compete the full season at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin. The ten-time Elko Speedway track champion is looking at his first La Crosse Kwik Trip Late Model title during the […]

Futures, Knights, Double Features and More a Week from Today at Fest

West Salem, WI – The 55th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will open next Thursday, October 3rd at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin. The opening night of racing will get underway at 6pm with the most divisions competing on one night over the four days of racing. The Super Late Models will […]

Big Sportsmen Payday Ahead For Sportsmen Winner at Oktoberfest

West Salem, WI – Speedway officials announced today a large purse for the Area Sportsmen division during the 55th Oktoberfest Race Weekend. The Area Sportsmen division competes on Friday night, October 4th and the winner’s share for the 25 lap feature race will be $7000.  Second place will also receive a boost in payout, with a  $777 […]

55 Reasons to Attend Oktoberfest Race Weekend

If you have ever wondered why you should attend the 55th Oktoberfest Race Weekend, we have you covered. Here are 55 reasons you should be attending Wisconsin’s largest short track racing event.   Go all 4 days Enjoy the quarter mile Meet your favorite driver Visit pit row After-race parties Count the race cars Bring the […]

Static Echo Set to Perform Saturday Afternoon of Fest

West Salem, WI- Static Echo, who has been rocking the region and Oktoberfest Race Weekend for years, is set to perform in the afternoon in the Exhibition Hall on Saturday, October 5th at 1:00 PM. Make sure to swing by to join in the fun before the races! Don’t forget to stop by after the […]

Oktoberfest Camper Village Opens in One Week

West Salem, WI – In just one week’s time, Camper Village will be opening at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway for the 55th annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend.  The spacious fairgrounds will be opened at noon on September 30th for reserved campsites as well as the open free camping on the far southwest end of the grounds.  We will see […]

Sunday’s Pancake Breakfast Starts Off an Action-Packed final day of Oktoberfest

The garage door opens at 7:30am early Sunday morning at the Exhibition Hall with a fresh smell of pancakes and sausages letting campers and those arriving early to get their seats in the grandstands know that the annual charity pancake breakfast is ready to serve you. The charity pancake breakfast is an annual tradition on […]