West Salem, WI- His rookie season has had its share of ups and downs, Penn Sauter looks ahead to the 56th Oktoberfest Race Weekend October 2-5, 2025 at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway.  A season ago, he was wrenching away on his Dad’s Fest Entry, now he is the one carrying the Sauter name around the 5/8 mile speedplant.  While Penn’s grandfather Jim did not win Fest, he was a force in the early editions of the annual racing reunion.  Meanwhile Penn’s Dad, Johnny Sauter won the 2017 Oktoberfest 200.  That said, Penn’s cousin Travis Sauter has had the family’s most success.  Travis is a four time Fest Champion as a driver and was the winning crew chief when Gabe Sommers raced to victory in 2023.