Futures, Knights, Double Features and More a Week from Today at Fest
West Salem, WI – The 54th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will open next Thursday, October 5th 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 […]
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 […]
THE PRESTIGIOUS FESTMASTER CHAMPIONSHIP HAS BIG MONEY AND A BIG TITLE ON THE LINE AT OKTOBERFEST
By: Paul ReichertSeptember 27, 2023 Since the LaCrosse NASCAR Late Models started deciding their season championship at the Oktoberfest Race Weekend back in 2010, the drama of a long season of racing has brought about nail-biting excitement to end the season with a big 40 lap main event. With the introduction of the Chase Championship about […]
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 […]
Original Dick Trickle “99” Creates Edge of the Seat Racing at Fest
West Salem, WI – The 16th running of the Dick Trickle “99” will highlight night two of the 54th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend on Friday, October 6th at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI. Last year, Ty Majeski and Dan Fredrickson put on a show in the three 33-lap segment event as […]
Speed Screen Video Board Returns to 54th Oktoberfest Race Weekend
West Salem, WI – The popular Speed Screen Video Board that fans were introduced to in 2022 returns to the 54th Oktoberfest Race Weekend OCT 5-6-7-8, 2023. 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 […]
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 54th annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend. The spacious fairgrounds will be opened at noon on October 2nd for reserved campsites as well as the open free camping on the far southwest end of the grounds. We will see […]
GARY’S RIDGELAND DUTCHMEN SET TO KICK OFF OKTOBERFEST SUNDAY
West Salem, WI- Gary and the Ridgeland Dutchmen are back for the 54th 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 […]
Static Echo Set to Perform Saturday Afternoon
West Salem, WI- Static Echo, who has been rocking the region for years, is set to perform in the afternoon in the Exhibition Hall on Saturday, October 7th 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 races in the Exhibition […]
Pet Costume Parade is something to See and participate in at Oktoberfest!
For many, the 54th 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 at 2:00pm outside of the Exhibition Hall for the annual Pet […]