GOEDE SCORES A BIG FEATURE WIN ON TRAILER RACE NIGHT AT LACROSSE
By: Paul ReichertAugust 1, 2026 Fans from far and wide gathered at the LaCrosse Speedway for the biggest and most fan friendly event of the season. The Trailer Race of Destruction always puts on a smashing good time for the fans that would leave them screaming for more hard...
CARLSON AND CLEMENTS DOMINATE THE DOUBLE FEATURES AT LACROSSE
By: Paul ReichertJuly 25, 2026 When the NASCAR Late Models here at the LaCrosse Speedway prepare to battle in their twin 20 lap feature races, it presents a whole new strategy for both the competitors and the race teams. The setup for the opening feature would be as if...
HOLZHAUSEN IS ‘BEST IN SHOW’ FOR A THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR IN THE FAIR TIME 50 AT LACROSSE
By: Paul ReichertJuly 18, 2026 The highlight of the summer season are the county fairs that bring all ages together from across the county to enjoy some good times. You will always find some great entertainment during a county fair, no matter how old or how young you are....
WEINFURTER SCORES A PAIR OF THRILLING CWRA FEATURE WINS DURING FAIR TIME FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT LACROSSE
By: Paul ReichertJuly 15, 2026 The Central Wisconsin Racing Association has had a long and proud history of racing at various race tracks throughout the great state of Wisconsin. While some tracks may be long gone, no track will ever be forgotten when you got to witness the greatest...
NEW WINNERS HIGHLIGHT AN ACTION PACKED QUARTER-MILE MANIA COMPETITION AT LACROSSE
By: Paul ReichertJuly 10, 2026 For years the racing at the LaCrosse Speedway focused on the big 5/8th-mile track, where some memorable races have been run and unforgettable incidents have taken place. Back in September of 1987, Motorsports Management Services decided to add a unique quarter-mile race track to...
Mark Martin Returns to Fest on Never Lift Tour
West Salem, WI- 1980 Oktoberfest Winner and NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Mark Martin will return to LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway this October 8-11, 2026 to be part of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend festivities. Martin, who rose to national prominence following a stout short track racing career throughout the Midwest...
Coulee Tire Kids Night! 08/08/2026 7pm Start
- Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models
- AB Seed and Consulting NASCAR Sportsmen
- Skyline Fireworks NASCAR Hornets
- Auto Value Street Stocks
- Finish Line Towing High School Racing Association (HSRA)
Pit Gates Open at 3:00 PM
Front Gates Open at 5:15 PM
Qualifying at 5:15 PM
RACING at 7:00 PM
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American Dew Double Feature Showdown!
- Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models Double Features
- NASCAR Sportsmen
- Skyline Fireworks NASCAR Hornets
- Auto Value Street Stocks
- Mini Vans
- Legends
- Wild and Wacky Double Flagpole Novelty Race!
Gates Open at 5:15 PM
Qualifying at 5:30 PM
RACING at 7:00 PM
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Thursday Night Street Drags!
Featuring numerous brackets of ‘One on One’ Drag Racing on our 300 foot Drag Strip plus Shine N’ Show Car Show and Burnout Contest!
– Cars, Trucks, SUV, Vans, ATV, UTV, Cycles
– 20+ Brackets
– Burnout Contest
– Shine N’ Show Car Show Contest
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Welcome to La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, the Coulee Region’s home for NASCAR-sanctioned short track racing since 1957. Located on the fairgrounds in West Salem, Wisconsin, just minutes from La Crosse, our 5/8-mile asphalt oval has been one of the premier short tracks in the Midwest for nearly seven decades.
From May through October, La Crosse Speedway delivers some of the best Saturday night racing in Wisconsin. Weekly programs feature Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, AB Seed & Consulting NASCAR Sportsmen, Skyline Fireworks NASCAR Hornets, and the Auto Value Street Stocks, Six Shooters, and Mini Vans — plus visiting series, the High School Racing Association (HSRA), and fan-favorite novelty races. On weeknights, the Thursday Night Street Drags light up our 300-foot drag strip.
Looking for things to do near La Crosse this weekend? Bring the whole family. Kids 5 and under are always free, and special events like SMASH-O-RAMA monster trucks, the Kwik Trip Fireworks Spectacular, and our season-ending Oktoberfest Race Weekend make La Crosse Speedway a must-visit all summer long.