Wednesday, Oct 7th
57th OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 2026
TENTATIVE – ALL CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR ADJUSTMENTS
8:00 – PIT GATE OPENS TO PARK HAULERS ONLY (no unloading of race cars until noon, no practice until 2)
10:00 – REGISTRATION OPENS for purchase of Pit Passes & Credentials (At Pit Gate)
12:00 – You can now unload race cars
1:55 – Cross over CLOSES
5/8 MILE PRACTICE
2:00 – OPEN PRACTICE BEGINS (Practice on 5/8th Mile) – SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Knights, Futures, ASA Midwest)
2:25 – LA CROSSE LATE MODEL & BIG-8 PRACTICE
2:45 – SPORTSMEN PRACTICE (La Crosse Sportsmen, Area Sportsmen & Mid-American)
3:05 – Midwest Trucks, Vintage & Gandrud Cratetoberfest 602’s
3:15 – Midwest Dash
3:25 – SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Knights, Futures, ASA Midwest)
3:45 – SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Knights, Futures, ASA Midwest)
QUARTER MILE PRACTICE
4:00 – QUARTER MILE PRACTICE BEGINS – HORNETS PRACTICE & STREET STOCKS / 6-Cyl. PRACTICE
4:20 – Cross over CLOSES
4:25 – LA CROSSE LATE MODEL & BIG-8 PRACTICE
4:45 – SPORTSMEN PRACTICE (La Crosse Sportsmen, Area Sportsmen & Mid-American)
5:05 – Midwest Trucks, Vintage & Gandrud Cratetoberfest 602’s
5:15 – Midwest Dash
5:25 – SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Knights, Futures, ASA Midwest)
5:45 – LA CROSSE LATE MODEL & BIG-8 PRACTICE
5:55 – Midwest Dash
6:00 – 5/8TH MILE PRACTICE COMPLETE / QUARTER MILE PRACTICE
6:01 – HORNETS PRACTICE & STREET STOCKS / 6-Cyl. PRACTICE
6:20 – PRACTICE ENDS
7:20 – PIT GATE IS CLOSED / LOCKED FOR THE NIGHT
Important Notes
- UTV’s, ATV’s and golf carts must have permit to be used on grounds. No campers or Mini-bikes or any 1 or 2 wheeled devices in pits. Bicycles & campers are allowed in campgrounds only.
- ONLY haulers with cars racing Thursday night are allowed to stay in the pits overnight.
- Failure to cooperate with this rule could lead to you having to remove your hauler and having to start last in your event and paying a $300 fine, so please only use the cement if you are racing that night.
- ALL Sportsmen will pit in East pit area (pit stalls 73-90 and 97-111) and going east from there.
- TRANSPONDERS CAN BE USED TONIGHT.
- USE TURN 2 ACCELERATION LANE TO ENTER / BLEND ONTO 5/8TH MILE. Only use Turn Three for exit off of 5/8th Mile (exit lane).
Thursday, Oct 8th
57th OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th, 2026
TENTATIVE – ALL CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR ADJUSTMENTS
THURSDAY DIVISIONS:- Super LM – Knights
- Super LM – Futures
- La Crosse Late Models
- La Crosse Sportsmen
- Hornets
- Street Stocks / 6-Cyl.
- Double-O
Crossover Information:- Pit gate opens every 20 minutes (:20, :40, top of hour)
- Cross only at walking path in turn 4
- Wait for attendant to release you
Pit Locations
- ALL Sportsmen will pit in East pit area (pit stalls 73-90 and 97-111)
- Hornets & Street Stocks / 6-Cyl. in upper pits
- Haulers inside Go-kart track must be moved by midnight
8:00 – REGISTRATION OPENS At Fairgrounds in The Youth 4-H Building (south of Exhibition Hall)
8:00 – PITS OPEN (To teams that registered and received their credentials on Wednesday night)
ONLY haulers with cars racing Thursday night are allowed to be on the cement pads.
9:00 – DRIVERS MEETING (At the Tech Scales)
9:30 – PRACTICE STARTS (See practice schedule for rotation)
Teams not competing in Thursday night’s events must park in upper pit or inside ¼ mile. Anyone inside ¼ mile must be cleared by 1:30.
1:20 – PRACTICE ENDS (For Divisions not competing Thursday Night)
1:25 – SLM: KNIGHTS & FUTURES Final Practice
1:30 – ALL HAULERS & CARS PITTED IN ¼ MUST LEAVE PITS
1:30 – Hornets line up for transponder check
2:20 – TRACK CLOSES (Clear Grandstands – Box Office Opens)
2:25 – FUTURES cars to scales by number called
QUALIFYING
2:45 – QUALIFYING – 5/8 Mile: La Crosse Sportsmen (breakout # 22.000), La Crosse LM, Futures, KNIGHTS
QUALIFYING – 1/4 Mile: Street Stocks / 6-Cyl., Hornets
Crossover Information: Pit gate will open for crossover about every 20 minutes (:20, :40, top of each hour). You may only cross at the walking path in turn 4. Please wait for attendant to release you & thank you for your patience!
3:15 – KNIGHTS cars to scales by number called
5:40 – WELCOME (Announcements / Pre-Race / Inversion Draw)
5:52 – NATIONAL ANTHEM (All Quiet. No Engines.)
6:00 THURSDAY NIGHT OKTOBERFEST BEGINS
Street Stocks / 6-Cyl. B-Feature (T) (10 laps or 10 minutes)
Hornet B-Feature (T) (10 laps or 10 minutes)
La Crosse Late Models Semi-Feature (T) (15 laps or 15 minutes)
La Crosse Sportsmen Semi-Feature (T) (12 laps)
Street Stocks / 6-Cyl. Feature (20 laps or 20 minutes)
Hornet Oktoberfest Feature (20 laps or 20 minutes)
La Crosse LMs Oktoberfest Feature Eins (#1) REFFNER #1 (22 laps)
La Crosse Sportsmen Oktoberfest Feature (20 laps or 20 minutes)
The Futures Tom Reffner Oktoberfest Feature REFFNER #2 (22 laps)
La Crosse LMs Oktoberfest Feature Zwei (#2) REFFNER #3 (22 laps) – lineup: invert 6 plus draw, from Feature #1
The KNIGHTS Tom Reffner Oktoberfest Feature REFFNER #4 (22 laps)
Double-O Oktoberfest Feature (6 laps on each track) (12 laps or 12 minutes)
9:30 – Done
Champions Reception in Exhibition Hall – free beer while supplies last
- Absolutely no camping in pits (Pits must be cleared of personnel one hour after last race)
- Must have a NASCAR license to run in La Crosse Late Models, Sportsmen & Hornets
- PAYOUT: All divisions – in Exhibition building – please pick up your pay
RULES & REGULATIONS:
- Absolutely no camping in pits. (Pits must be cleared of personnel one hour after last race)
- UTV’s, ATV’s and golf carts must have permit to be used on grounds. No campers or Mini-bikes or any 1 or 2 wheeled devices in pits. Bicycles are allowed in campgrounds only.
- No standing on haulers or behind quarter mile wall during race events
- ALL Sportsmen will pit in East pit area (pit stalls 73-90 and 97-111)
- Hornets & Street Stocks / 6-Cyl. in upper pits
- Haulers inside Go-kart track Must be moved by midnight!
- Cement Pit Pads available for $25. See Wayne.
- Lizard Lights must be turned down, not outward, or turned off when not in use.
- Race starting times may be altered to adjust for weather conditions
- NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN PITS
Race Control is 454.000, for timing and lineups go to Scoring.Racing
Friday, Oct 9th
57th OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 2026
TENTATIVE – ALL CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR ADJUSTMENTS
FRIDAY DIVISIONS:- Super Late Models (Dick Trickle 99)
- La Crosse Late Models
- Area Sportsmen
Crossover Information:- Pit gate opens every 20 minutes (:20, :40, top of hour)
- Cross only at walking path in turn 4
- Wait for attendant to release you
Pit Locations
- ALL Sportsmen will pit in East pit area (pit stalls 73-90 and 97-111) and going east from there
8:00 – REGISTRATION OPENS At Fairgrounds in The Youth 4-H Building (south of Exhibition Hall)
8:00 – PITS OPEN (For teams that already have their credentials)
ONLY haulers with cars racing Friday night are allowed to be on the cement.
8:00 – GRANDSTANDS OPEN (Free Grandstand Admission until 2:40)
9:00 – DRIVERS MEETING (At the Tech Scales)
9:30 – OPEN PRACTICE STARTS (See detailed practice schedule for rotation)
12:00 – LUNCH BREAK (No Practice for 25 minutes)
12:00 – Golf Cart Parade (meet at Exhibition Fairgrounds Building, will go on track)
12:25 – FINAL PRACTICE SESSIONS
Crossover Information: Pit gate will open for crossover about every 20 minutes (:20, :40, top of each hour). You may only cross at the walking path in turn 4. Please wait for attendant to release you & thank you for your patience!
12:45 – SUPER LM FINAL PRACTICE
1:30 – SUPER LATE MODEL cars to scales by number called
2:00 – Pet Costume Parade (At Exhibition Fairgrounds Building)
3:00 – Clear Grandstands, Box Office Opens
3:00 – PRACTICE ENDS, CLOSE TRACK
QUALIFYING
3:20 – QUALIFYING – Super Late Models & Area Sportsmen
5:10 – WELCOME (Announcements / Pre-Race / Inversion Draw)
5:22 – NATIONAL ANTHEM (All Quiet. No Engines.)
5:30 FRIDAY NIGHT OKTOBERFEST RACING BEGINS
Super Late Models Last Chance Race (10 laps or 10 minutes)
Super Late Models Last Chance Race (10 laps or 10 minutes)
Area Sportsmen Qualifying Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Area Sportsmen Qualifying Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Area Sportsmen Odd Heat (6 laps or 6 minutes)
Area Sportsmen Even Heat (6 laps or 6 minutes)
Dick Trickle 99 Introductions on Frontstretch (while sun sets)
Segment 1: Dick Trickle 99 Super Late Models (33 laps) – lined up invert zero plus dice roll
La Crosse Late Models Semi-Feature (T) (15 laps or 15 minutes)
Area Sportsmen Last Chance (T) (12 laps or 12 minutes)
La Crosse Late Models Oktoberfest Feature Drei (#3) (20 laps) – invert 6 plus, from Feature 2
Segment 2: Dick Trickle 99 Super Late Models (33 laps) – line up: inverting 10 plus draw, by results of Segment 1
Area Sportsmen Oktoberfest Feature (25 laps or 25 minutes)
Super Late Models “The Stubby” Feature (20 laps or 20 minutes)
La Crosse Late Models Oktoberfest Feature Vier (#4) (20 laps) – invert 6 plus, from Feature 3
Segment 3: Dick Trickle 99 Super Late Models (33 laps) – line up: inverting 10 plus draw, by current points
Fireworks
9:30 – After Race Music in the Exhibition Building featuring “Last Call”
Notes
- Super Late Model, Area Sportsmen & La Crosse Late Models – pick up payout in Exhibition building
- Absolutely no camping in pits (Pits must be cleared of personnel one hour after last race)
RULES & REGULATIONS:
- Absolutely no camping in pits. (Pits must be cleared of personnel one hour after last race)
- UTV’s, ATV’s and golf carts must have permit to be used on grounds. No campers or Mini-bikes or any 1 or 2 wheeled devices in pits. Bicycles are allowed in campgrounds only.
- No standing on haulers or behind 1/4 mile wall during race events
- ALL Sportsmen will pit in East pit area (pit stalls 73-90 and 97-111)
- Cement Pit Pads available for $25. See Wayne.
- Lizard Lights must be turned down, not outward, or turned off when not in use.
- Race starting times may be altered to adjust for weather conditions
- NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN PITS
Race Control is 454.000, for timing and lineups go to Scoring.Racing
Saturday, Oct 10th
57th OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 2026
TENTATIVE – ALL CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR ADJUSTMENTS
SATURDAY DIVISIONS:- Big-8 Late Models
- ASA Midwest Tour
- Mid-American
- Midwest Trucks
- Midwest Dash
Crossover Information:- Pit gate opens every 20 minutes (:20, :40, top of hour)
- Cross only at walking path in turn 4
- Wait for attendant to release you
Pit Locations
- Midwest Trucks pit stalls 73-90 & 97-111
- Mid-Americans cars in ¼ track
- Midwest Dash in upper pits
8:00 – REGISTRATION OPENS At Fairgrounds in The Youth 4-H Building (south of Exhibition Hall)
8:00 – PITS OPEN (For teams that already have their credentials)
ONLY haulers with cars racing on Saturday night are allowed to be on the cement.
8:00 – GRANDSTANDS OPEN (Free Grandstand Admission until 2:15)
9:00 – DRIVERS MEETING (At the scales)
9:00 – Memorabilia Show Opens (In Big Red Barn, Free Admission)
9:30 – PRACTICE STARTS (See separate practice rotation schedule)
Teams not participating in Saturday night’s racing must park in Upper Pit
12:25 – FINAL PRACTICE SESSIONS
1:00 – Live Music (In Exhibition Hall, until 5:00)
1:05 – SUPER LM FINAL PRACTICE (Big-8 cars called to scales)
2:00 – ASA SUPER LATES to scales by number called
2:05 – Clear Grandstands, Box Office Opens
2:15 – PRACTICE ENDS, CLOSE TRACK
QUALIFYING
2:25 – Qualifying – Big-8 Late Models, ASA Midwest Tour, Mid-American, Midwest Trucks, Midwest Dash
Crossover Information: Pit gate will open for crossover about every 20 minutes (:20, :40, top of each hour). You may only cross at the walking path in turn 4. Please wait for attendant to release you & thank you for your patience!
4:52 – NATIONAL ANTHEM (All Quiet. No Engines.)
5:00 SATURDAY OKTOBERFEST RACING BEGINS
Big-8 Qualifying Feature #1 (12 laps or 12 minutes)
Big-8 Qualifying Feature #2 (12 laps or 12 minutes)
Big-8 Qualifying Feature #3 (12 laps or 12 minutes)
ASA Midwest Odd Dash, 8 cars (8 laps or 8 minutes)
ASA Midwest Even Dash, 8 cars (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Midwest DASH Qualifying Heat 1 (top 5 advance) (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Midwest DASH Qualifying Heat 2 (top 5 advance) (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Midwest DASH Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
ASA Midwest Tour Qualifying Feature (12 laps or 12 minutes)
Midwest Trucks Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Midwest Trucks Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Midwest Trucks Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Mid-American Stock Car Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Mid-American Stock Car Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Mid-American Stock Car Heat (T) (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Midwest DASH B-Feature (top 3 advance) (12 laps or 12 minutes)
Big-8 B-Feature (top 3 advance) (18 laps or 18 minutes)
Mid-American Stock Car B-Feature (top 3 advance) (12 laps or 12 minutes)
Midwest Dash Oktoberfest Feature (20 laps or 20 minutes)
Mid-American Oktoberfest Feature (25 laps or 25 minutes)
Midwest Trucks Oktoberfest Feature (30 laps or 30 minutes)
Big-8 LM Pre-race / Awards / Introductions (T)
Big-8 Oktoberfest Feature (48 laps or 48 minutes)
10:15 – Fireworks and Done
9:30 – After Race Music in the Exhibition Building featuring “The Dawg Bones”
Notes
- All haulers (race teams) not competing on Sunday must leave pit area on Saturday night.
- Schedule subject to change – ALL starting times may be adjusted
- Big-8 Late Models, Mid-American, & Midwest DASH – pick up payout in Exhibition building
RULES & REGULATIONS:
- Absolutely no camping in pits. (Pits must be cleared of personnel one hour after last race)
- UTV’s, ATV’s and golf carts must have permit to be used on grounds. No campers or Mini-bikes or any 1 or 2 wheeled devices in pits. Bicycles are allowed in campgrounds only.
- No standing on haulers during race events or behind quarter mile wall during races
- Midwest Trucks pit stalls 73-90 & 97-111
- Mid-Americans cars in ¼ track & Midwest Dash in upper pits
- Cement Pit Pads available for $25. See Wayne.
- Lizard Lights must be turned down, not outward, or turned off when not in use.
- NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN INFIELD PITS
Race Control is 454.000, for timing and lineups go to Scoring.Racing
Sunday, Oct 11th
57th OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2026
TENTATIVE – ALL CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR ADJUSTMENTS
SUNDAY DIVISIONS:- GANDRUD Cratetoberfest 602’s
- Upper Midwest Vintage Cars
- ASA Midwest Tour Oktoberfest 200
Crossover Information:- Pit gate opens every 20 minutes (:20, :40, top of hour)
- Cross only at walking path in turn 4
- Wait for attendant to release you
7:30 – CHARITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST (In Exhibition Hall, until 11:00)
8:00 – PITS OPEN (No Engines!) / REGISTRATION OPENS (At Pit Gate)
8:00 – NO ENGINES UNTIL 9:45
8:30 – GRANDSTANDS OPEN
9:00 – Pumpkin Coloring Contest (At Exhibition Hall)
9:00 – DRIVERS MEETING (At the scales)
9:20 – 602’s to the scales
Crossover Information: Pit gate will open for crossover about every 20 minutes (:20, :40, top of each hour). You may only cross at the walking path in turn 4. Please wait for attendant to release you & thank you for your patience!
9:30 – Rich Pinski & Beer House Boys (Live Music at Midway until 11:45)
9:45 – Motors can now be started
9:50 – PRACTICE: Upper Midwest Vintage Cars
10:00 – QUALIFYING/PRACTICE: GANDRUD Cratetoberfest 602’s
10:15 – LINEUP CARS ON FRONTSTRETCH (For Autographs)
10:45 – AUTOGRAPH SESSION STARTS
11:30 – AUTOGRAPH SESSION ENDS
11:45 – START ENGINES & Remove Cars from the Frontstretch
11:50 – WELCOME (Opening Ceremonies)
11:55 – NATIONAL ANTHEM (All Quiet. No Engines.)
12:00 SUNDAY OKTOBERFEST RACING BEGINS
GANDRUD Cratetoberfest 602’s Qualifying Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
GANDRUD Cratetoberfest 602’s Qualifying Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
GANDRUD Cratetoberfest 602’s Qualifying Heat (T) (8 laps or 8 minutes)
GANDRUD Cratetoberfest 602’s Qualifying Heat (T) (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Approved Practice (T) (5 laps for Saturday’s wrecked ASA cars – must start at rear of race qualified)
Vintage Car Heat (8 laps or 8 minutes)
Vintage Car Heat (T) (will need more than 13 cars for 2nd heat) (8 laps or 8 minutes)
GANDRUD Cratetoberfest 602’s Oktoberfest Feature* (25 laps or 25 minutes)
*You will be black flagged if down by more than a lap and a half. However, still eligible for any prizes.
602 Crate Motor Giveaway (At Victory Lane by GANDRUD Chevrolet)
Vintage Car Oktoberfest Feature (15 laps or 15 minutes)
Line up Oktoberfest 200 Cars (diagonally on Frontstretch)
ASA Midwest Tour Oktoberfest 200 Driver Introductions
ASA Midwest Tour Oktoberfest 200*** (200 laps)
4:30 – Done
Thank you for attending the 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend!
- Vintage and GANDRUD Cratetoberfest 602’s – payout in pit concession stand during the 200
- All other payout will be mailed within 72 hours of the event
- *** – Winner of this race is the overall 2026 Oktoberfest Champion
RULES & REGULATIONS:
- ATV’s and golf carts must have permit to be used on grounds. No campers or Mini-bikes or any 1 or 2 wheeled devices in pits. Bicycles are allowed in campgrounds only.
- No standing on haulers or quarter mile wall during races
- Starting times and schedule may be changed
- NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN INFIELD PITS
Race Control is 454.000, for timing and lineups go to Scoring.Racing
2027 OKTOBERFEST DATES: OCT. 6-7-8-9-10
