TENTATIVE 52nd OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND
ORDER OF EVENTS – ALL CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR ADJUSTMENTS
8:00 PIT GATE OPENS TO PARK HAULERS ONLY (no practice until 3)
12:00 PIT GATE & REGISTRATION OPENS (At Pit Gate)
2:55 Cross over CLOSES
3:00 OPEN PRACTICE BEGINS (Practice on both 5/8th Mile and 1/4 Mile Tracks)
3:00 SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Futures, ARCA Midwest)
3:20 CROSS OVER OPEN
3:25 LA CROSSE LATE MODEL, CWRA & BIG-8 PRACTICE
3:40 CROSS OVER OPEN
3:45 SPORTSMEN PRACTICE (La Crosse & Area Sportsmen)
4:00 CROSS OVER OPEN
4:05 PRACTICE: Mid-Am, Midwest Trucks, Vintage, Midwest Dash & Cratetoberfest 602’s
4:20 CROSS OVER OPEN
4:25 SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Futures, ARCA Midwest)
4:40 CROSS OVER OPEN
4:45 SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Futures, ARCA Midwest)
5:00 QUARTER MILE PRACTICE BEGINS
5:05 HOBBY STOCKS PRACTICE
5:10 HORNETS PRACTICE
5:15 STREET STOCKS / 6 CYLINDERS PRACTICE
5:20 Cross over CLOSES
5:25 LA CROSSE LATE MODEL, CWRA & BIG-8 PRACTICE
5:40 CROSS OVER OPEN
5:45 SPORTSMEN PRACTICE (La Crosse & Area Sportsmen)
6:00 CROSS OVER OPEN
6:05 PRACTICE: Mid-Am, Midwest Trucks, Vintage, Midwest Dash & Cratetoberfest 602’s
6:20 CROSS OVER OPEN
6:25 SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Futures, ARCA Midwest)
6:40 CROSS OVER OPEN
6:45 SUPER LATE MODEL PRACTICE (Dick Trickle 99, Futures, ARCA Midwest)
7:00 5/8TH MILE PRACTICE COMPLETE
7:00 CROSS OVER OPEN and STAYS OPEN
7:00 QUARTER MILE PRACTICE
7:05 HOBBY STOCKS PRACTICE
7:10 HORNETS PRACTICE
7:15 STREET STOCKS / 6 CYLINDERS PRACTICE
7:20 PRACTICE ENDS
9:00 PITS CLOSED
ONLY haulers with cars racing Thursday night are allowed to stay in the pits.
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 69 to 76 and 83 to 93) and going east from there.
TRANSPONDERS CAN BE USED TONIGHT.
USE TURN TWO ENTRANCE TO USE 5/8TH MILE (ACCELERATION LANE).
USE TURN THREE FOR EXIT OFF OF 5/8TH MILE (EXIT LANE).
NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN PITS
HAVE FUN!
8:00 REGISTRATION OPENS (At Fairgrounds Exhibition Building)
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)
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
9:30 PRACTICE STARTS (See practice schedule for rotation)
1:20 PRACTICE ENDS (For Divisions Not competing Thursday Night)
1:25 FUTURES SLM: Scuff Session
1:30 ALL HAULERS & CARS PITTED IN ¼ MUST LEAVE PITS
2:05 1/4 MILE TRACK PRACTICE BEGINS
2:30 SUPER LATE MODEL CARS TO SCALES BY NUMBER CALLED
2:30 TRACK CLOSES (Clear Grandstands – Box Office Opens)
2:45 QUALIFYING – 5/8 Mile – LaCrosse LM, Super LM Futures, LaCrosse Sportsmen
4:45 QUALIFYING – 1/4 Mile – Hobby Stocks, Hornets, Street Stocks / 6-Cylinders
5:45 WELCOME (Announcements / Pre-Race / Inversion Draw)
5:55 NATIONAL ANTHEM (All Quiet. No Engines.)
6:00 | THURSDAY NIGHT OKTOBERFEST BEGINS | |
6:00 PM | La Crosse Late Models Semi – Feature (T) | (15 Laps) |
– Switch tracks to 1/4th Mile – | ||
Street Stocks / 6-cylinders B-Feature (T) | (10 laps) | |
Hornet B-Feature (T) | (10 laps) | |
Hobby Stocks Oktoberfest Feature | (20 laps) | |
Street Stocks/6 Cylinders Feature | (20 laps) | |
Hornet Oktoberfest Feature | (20 laps) | |
– Switch tracks to 5/8th Mile – | ||
La Crosse Late Models Oktoberfest Feature Eins (#1) | (20 laps) | |
Super LM Futures Hooligan Race (T) (only if more than 30 cars) | (15 laps) | |
LaCrosse Sportsmen Oktoberfest Feature | (20 laps) | |
LaCrosse Late Models Oktoberfest Feature Zwei (#2) | (20 laps) | |
(line up: invert 6 plus draw, from Fea 1) | ||
Super Late Models – The Futures Oktoberfest Feature | (25 laps) | |
Double-O Oktoberfest Feature (6 laps on each Track) | (12 laps) |
10:00 Done
+ Absolutely no camping in pits. (Pits must be cleared of personnel one hour after last race)
+ Note: Must have a NASCAR license to run in La Crosse Late Models, Sportsmen or Hobby Stocks
+ Mini-bikes, ATV’s and golf carts, etc. must have permit in order to be used on grounds.
+ No standing on haulers or behind quarter mile wall during racing events
+ Cement Pit Pads available for $20.00. Must be paid for at pit concession for each day. Failure to pay, $150 will be taken out of purse for that day.
+ Note: Race starting time may be altered to adjust for weather conditions
+ PAYOUT: All divisions – in Exhibition building
+ 2021 LaCrosse Champions Reception in Exhibition Hall – free beer while supplies last.
ALL Sportsmen will pit in East pit area (pit stalls 83 to 110) and going east from there.
All Hornets & Street Stocks / 6-Cylinders will pit in the upper pit area.
Hobby Stocks in the grass area (behind ¼ mi.) or in the upper pits, no cement.
NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN PITS
HAVE FUN!

THURSDAY’S DIVISIONS:
- Super LM-Futures
- La Crosse LM
- La Crosse Sportsmen
- Hobby Stocks
- Hornets
- StreetStocks / 6 Cylinders
- Double-O
* 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!
8:00 REGISTRATION OPENS (At Fairgrounds Exhibition Building)
8:00 PITS OPEN (For teams that already have their credentials)
8:00 GRANDSTANDS OPEN – (Free Grandstand Admission until 3:00)
ONLY haulers with cars racing Friday night are allowed to be on the cement pads.
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 until 12:25)
12:25 FINAL PRACTICE SESSIONS
1:05 SUPER LM SCUFF SESSION
1:30 SUPER LATE MODEL CARS TO SCALES BY NUMBER CALLED
2:00 PET COSTUME PARADE – (At Exhibition Fairgrounds Building)
3:00 PRACTICE ENDS, CLOSE TRACK (Clear Grandstands, Box Office Opens)
3:10 QUALIFYING – Super Late Models & Area Sportsmen
5:15 WELCOME (Announcements / Pre-Race / Inversion Draw)
5:25 NATIONAL ANTHEM (All Quiet. No Engines.)
5:30 | FRIDAY NIGHT OKTOBERFEST BEGINS | |
5:30 PM | Super Late Models Last Chance Race | (10 Laps) |
Super Late Models Last Chance Race | (10 laps) | |
Super Late Models Last Chance Race | (10 laps) | |
Super Late Models Last Chance Race (T) | (10 laps) | |
Area Sportsmen Heats | (8 laps) | |
Area Sportsmen Heats | (8 laps) | |
Area Sportsmen Odd Heat | (6 laps) | |
Area Sportsmen Even Heat | (6 laps) | |
Dick Trickle 99 Introductions on Front stretch (while Sun sets) | ||
Segment 1: Dick Trickle 99 Super Late Models | (33 laps) | |
(lined up – straight up from qual. + Last Chances) | ||
La Crosse Late Models Semi – Feature (T) | (15 laps) | |
Area Sportsmen Last Chance (T) | (12 laps) | |
Super Late Model C-Feature (T) | (20 laps) | |
(for cars not in the Trickle 99 or the Stubby) | ||
La Crosse Late Models Oktoberfest Feature Drei (#3) | (20 laps) | |
(line up: invert 6 plus draw, from Feature 2) | ||
Segment 2 Dick Trickle 99 Super Late Models | (33 laps) | |
(line up: inverting 10 plus draw, by results of Seg.1) | ||
Area Sportsmen Oktoberfest Feature | (25 laps) | |
Super Late Models “The Stubby” Feature | (25 laps) | |
La Crosse Late Models Oktoberfest Feature Vier (#4) | (20 laps) | |
(line up: invert 6 plus draw, from Feature 3) | ||
Segment 3 Dick Trickle 99 Super Late Models | (33 laps) | |
(line up: inverting 10 plus draw, by current points) |
10:00 Done
9:30 AFTER RACE MUSIC IN THE EXHIBITION BUILDING FEATURING “35 South”
+ Super Late Model, Area Sportsmen Á La Crosse Late Models – payout in Exhibition Building
+ Absolutely no camping in pits. (Pits must be cleared of personnel one hour after last race)
+ Mini-bikes, ATV’s and golf carts, etc. must have permit in order to be used on grounds.
+ No standing on haulers or behind quarter mile wall during racing events
+ Cement Pit Pads available for $20.00. Must be paid for at pit concession for each day. Failure to pay, $150 will be taken out of purse for that day.
+ Note: Race starting time may be altered to adjust for weather conditions
ALL Sportsmen will pit in East pit area (pit stalls 69 to 76 and 83 to 93) and going east from there.
NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN PITS
HAVE FUN!
FRIDAY’S DIVISIONS:
- Super Late Models
- La Crosse Late Models
- Area Sportsmen
* 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!
8:00 REGISTRATION OPENS & PITS OPEN (No personal vehicles in Pits. Have haulers open for inspection)
ONLY haulers with cars racing Saturday night are allowed to be on the cement.
8:00 GRANDSTANDS OPEN – (Free Grandstand Admission until 1:55)
9:00 DRIVERS MEETING (At the scales)
9:00 MEMORABILIA SHOW OPENS (In Exhibition Hall, Free Admission)
9:30 PRACTICE STARTS – (See separate practice rotation schedule)
(Teams NOT participating in Saturday Night’s Racing must park in Upper Pit)
1:05 SUPER LM SCUFF SESSION (Big-8 Cars called to Scales)
2:00 ARCA SUPER LATES TO SCALES BY NUMBER CALLED
2:15 PRACTICE ENDS, CLOSE TRACK (Clear Grandstands, Box Office Opens)
2:25 Qualifying – Big-8 Late Models, ARCA Midwest Tour,
Mid-American, Midwest Trucks, Midwest Dash
4:55 NATIONAL ANTHEM (All Quiet. No Engines.)
5:00 | SATURDAY NIGHT OKTOBERFEST BEGINS | |
5:00 PM | Big-8 Qualifying Feature # 1 | (20 laps) |
Big-8 Qualifying Feature # 2 | (20 laps) | |
Big-8 Qualifying Feature # 3 (T) (only if more than 52 cars) | (20 laps) | |
Mid-American Stock Car Heat | (8 laps) | |
Mid-American Stock Car Heat | (8 laps) | |
Mid-American Stock Car Heat (T) | (8 laps) | |
Midwest DASH Heat | (8 laps) | |
Midwest DASH Heat(T) | (8 laps) | |
Midwest TRUCKS Heat | (8 laps) | |
Midwest TRUCKS Heat | (8 laps) | |
Driver Interviews on Front Stretch (while sun sets) | ||
ARCA Midwest Odd Dash 8 cars | (8 laps) | |
ARCA Midwest Even Dash 8 cars | (8 laps) | |
Big-8 C-Feature (only if more than 52 cars) | (12 laps) | |
ARCA Midwest Tour Qualifying Feature | (12 laps) | |
ARCA Midwest Tour Qualifying Feature (T) | (12 laps) | |
Big-8 B-Feature | (18 laps) | |
Midwest Dash Oktoberfest Feature | (20 laps) | |
Midwest Trucks Oktoberfest Feature | (25 laps) | |
Mid-American Oktoberfest Feature | (30 laps) | |
Big-8 LM Pre-race / Awards / Introductions (On Front Stretch) | ||
Big-8 Oktoberfest Feature | (38 laps) |
10:15 Done
9:30 AFTER RACE MUSIC IN THE EXHIBITION BUILDING FEATURING “35 South”
All haulers (race teams) not competing on Sunday must leave pit area on
Saturday night.
+ Absolutely no camping in pits. (Pits must be cleared of personnel one hour after last race)
+ Mini-bikes, ATV’s and golf carts, etc. must have permit in order to be used on grounds.
+ No standing on haulers or behind quarter mile wall during racing events
+ Cement Pit Pads available for $20.00. Must be paid for at pit concession for each day. Failure to pay, $150 will be taken out of purse for that day.
+ Note: Race starting time may be altered to adjust for weather conditions
+ Big-8 Late Models, Mid-American, & Midwest DASH – pay out in Exhibition building
Midwest Trucks will park inside 1/4 mile. Midwest Dash cars and Mid-Americans will pit in upper pits.
NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN PITS
HAVE FUN!

SATURDAY’S DIVISIONS:
- ARCA Midwest Tour
- Big-8 Late Models
- MID-AM Stock Cars
- Midwest Dash Series
- Midwest Trucks
* 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!
7:30 CHARITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST -(In Exhibition Hall, until 11:00)
8:00 PITS OPEN (No Engines!) / REGISTRATION OPENS (At Pit Gate)
8:30 GRANDSTANDS OPEN
9:00 PUMPKIN COLORING CONTEST (At Exhibition Hall)
9:30 DRIVERS MEETING (At the scales)
10:10 PRACTICE: Cratetoberfest 602’s
10:20 PRACTICE: Vintage
10:30 LINEUP CARS ON FRONTSTRETCH (For Autographs &
Awards)
10:45 AUTOGRAPH SESSION STARTS (& Awards Ceremonies)
11:30 AUTOGRAPH SESSION ENDS
11:45 START ENGINES & Remove Cars from the Front Stretch
11:50 WELCOME (Opening Ceremonies)
11:55 NATIONAL ANTHEM (All Quiet. No Engines.)
12:00 | SUNDAY OKTOBERFEST RACING BEGINS | |
12:00 | Vintage Car Heat | |
APPROVED PRACTICE (T) (5 laps For Saturday’s Wrecked ARCA Cars. Must Start at rear of race qualified) | ||
Cratetoberfest 602’s Qualifying Heat | (8 laps) | |
Cratetoberfest 602’s Qualifying Heat | (8 laps) | |
Cratetoberfest 602’s Qualifying Heat (T) | (8 laps) | |
Cratetoberfest 602’s Qualifying Heat (T) | (8 laps) | |
ARCA Midwest Tour Last Chance (T) | (15 laps) | |
Cratetoberfest 602’s Oktoberfest Feature | (25 laps) | |
602 Crate Motor Giveaway (At Victory Lane by Gandrud Chevrolet) | ||
Vintage Car Oktoberfest Feature | (15 laps) | |
Line up Oktoberfest 200 Cars (diagonally on Fronts Stretch) | ||
ARCA Midwest Tour Oktoberfest 200 Driver Introductions | ||
ARCA Midwest Tour Oktoberfest 200*** | (200 laps) |
4:50 Done
+ Vintage and Cratetoberfest 602’s – payout in beer stand
+ All other payout will be mailed within 72 hours of the event.
+ Mini-bikes, ATV’s and golf carts, etc. must have permit in order to be used on grounds.
+ No standing on haulers or behind quarter mile wall during racing events
+ Note: Race starting time may be altered to adjust for weather conditions
*** Winner of this race is the overall 2021 Oktoberfest Champion
NO HAULERS OVER 9’6″ ALLOWED IN PITS
HAVE FUN!

SUNDAY’S DIVISIONS:
- ARCA Midwest Tour
- CWRA Late Models
- Cratetoberfest 602’s
- Vintage Cars
* 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!