West Salem, WI- Race teams planning to partake in the 54th annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend will have multiple opportunities to fine tune their racing machines prior to the four-day racing weekend taking place October 5-6-7-8, 2023 at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway.  Race officials have released a complete schedule of open practice sessions leading up to the annual racing festival.

Saturday, September 30th

10am                     Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Pit Gate)

11am                     Open Practice Begins

3pm                       Open Practice Ends

3pm                         Hauler Parking until 4:00 PM (for those not practicing)

  *No Haulers over 9’6” allowed in infield

Wednesday, October 4th

8am                       Hauler Parking Begins *No Haulers over 9’6” allowed in infield

12pm                     Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Pit Gate)

2:00pm                 Open Practice Begins (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE)

6:20pm                 Open Practice Ends

*Only Haulers with cars racing Thursday night are allowed to stay in the pit area overnight

Thursday, October 5th

8am                       Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Youth 4H Building)

9:30am                 Open Practice Begins (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE)

1:20pm                 Open Practice Ends

1:30pm                 All cars not racing on Thursday MUST leave pits

Friday, October 6th

8am                       Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Youth 4H Building)

9:30am                 Open Practice Begins (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE)

12pm                     Open Practice Ends

Saturday, October 7th

8am                       Pit Gates Open (Registration/Pit Pass Sales at Youth 4H Building)

9:30am                 Open Practice Begins (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE)

12:20pm               Open Practice Ends        

54th Oktoberfest Fan Guide: https://oktoberfestraceweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-FEST-FAN-GUIDE-BOOKLET-WEB.pdf

54th Oktoberfest Competitor Guide: https://oktoberfestraceweekend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Competitor-Guide-9-6-2023.pdf

Oktoberfest Race Weekend is a tradition in the Midwest since 1970! Four Days of Stock Car Racing, Legendary After Race Parties, Special Challenge Races, Super Late Models, The FAMOUS Camper Village, and over 700 laps of feature racing action! Make you plans now to attend!

For more information, please visit oktoberfestraceweekend.com.