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September 28, 2025

With WIR and Slinger Championships Clinched, Griesbach Seeks Fest Glory

West Salem, WI- Grant Griesbach has had quite the season behind the wheel of his Super Late Model.  He raced to the Red, White and Blue State Championship at Wisconsin International Raceway, captured the Fox River Racing Club Championship and

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September 28, 2025

Pumpkin Coloring Contest Returns Sunday Morning of Fest

West Salem, WI – Come one and come all! The annual pumpkin coloring contest takes place Sunday, October 5th at 9:00 AM of the 56th Oktoberfest Race Weekend in the Fair Exhibition Hall on the Main Stage! Make sure

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September 27, 2025

A Super Return for Holzhausen

West Salem, WI- A third consecutive LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Championship is within reach for third generation driver Skylar Holzhausen.  With four wins thus far during his 2025 campaign, Holzhausen has four NASCAR Late Model features during the 56th Oktoberfest Race

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September 27, 2025

OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

West Salem, WI – Attending Oktoberfest Race Weekend for the first time? Check out our frequently asked questions below.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: The LaCrosse Speedway office is located just outside the main grandstand entrance.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: We will not serve beer

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September 26, 2025

NASCAR National Champ Goede to Attempt Eight Features at Fest

West Salem, WI- Chasing his first LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Championship, Jacob Goede will be pulling ‘Double Duty’ during the 56th Oktoberfest Race Weekend October 2-5, 2025.  Having just won his second NASCAR National Championship, Goede finds himself atop the weekly

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September 26, 2025

Original Dick Trickle “99” Creates Edge of the Seat Racing at Fest

West Salem, WI – The 18th running of the Dick Trickle “99” will highlight night two of the 56th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend on Friday, October 3rd at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI.

What makes

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September 26, 2025

Pet Costume Parade is something to See and participate in at Oktoberfest!

For many, the 56th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, Wisconsin is solely not about the racing, but the other events that go on during the four days at the fairground’s property.  One

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September 25, 2025

Fredrickson’s Fest Triple?

West Salem, WI- A Thursday win in The Futures followed by winning the Dick Trickle 99 during Ty Fredrickson’s rookie season was the talk around the campfires scattered throughoutthe Oktoberfest grounds, with most thinking the Minnesota youngster would sweep all

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September 25, 2025

Double-O Remains a Fest Fan Favorite on Thursday Night

West Salem, WI- One of the most unique racing events of Oktoberfest Race Weekend if not all of short track auto racing takes place during Thursday night of the annual event held the fifth weekend after Labor Day at LaCrosse

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September 25, 2025

Static Echo Set to Perform Saturday Afternoon of Fest

West Salem, WI- Static Echo, who has been rocking the region and Oktoberfest Race Weekend for years, is set to perform in the afternoon in the Exhibition Hall on Saturday, October 4th at 1:00 PM. Make sure to swing

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