2026 Race Schedule
The 2026 race schedule at La Crosse Speedway runs from May through October at the La Crosse Fairgrounds in West Salem, Wisconsin. Weekly Saturday night races feature Late Models, Sportsmen, Hornets, Street Stocks, and Mini Vans, plus special events throughout the season.
(All events subject to change without notice)
Tickets are available at the gate the day of the event or by purchasing online in advance.
Saturday Night Schedule: Front Gates 5:15 PM, Qualifying 5:30 PM, Racing at 7:00 PM
Thursday Night Street Drag Schedule: Gates 6:00 PM, Practice Runs 6:45 PM, Brackets Begin at 7:30 PM
Check out the 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend Fan Guide
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 – Oktoberfest Open Practice – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM – $15 Pit Admission Per Person – FREE Grandstand Admission
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 – Oktoberfest Open Practice – 2:00 PM to 6:20 PM – $15 Pit Admission Per Person – FREE Grandstand Admission
Thursday, October 8th, 2026 – 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend presented by A-1 Mobile Storage Service – SLM Knights, SLM Futures, LaCrosse Late Models, LaCrosse Sportsmen, LaCrosse Hornets, LaCrosse Street Stocks and the FAMOUS Double-O Race BUY TICKETS
Friday, October 9th, 2026 – 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend presented by Wisconsin Lottery – SLM Dick Trickle 99, LaCrosse Late Models, Area Sportsmen BUY TICKETS
Saturday, October 10th, 2026 – 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend presented by Kwik Trip – ASA Midwest Tour Preliminary Events, Big 8 Late Models, Mid-Am Racing Series, Midwest Trucks, Midwest Dash Series BUY TICKETS
Sunday, October 11th, 2026 – 57th Oktoberfest Race Weekend presented by Budweiser – ASA Midwest Tour Oktoberfest 200, Cratetoberfest 602’s, Upper Midwest Vintage Racing Series BUY TICKETS
INSIDE GROOVE MAILER
Join the Speedway’s official Newsletter Mailing list! It’s FREE! You will receive in the mail each race season: In April, A “season fan-kit” with schedules, an “Inside Groove” newsletter, coupons and more that are exclusive to the mailing list subscribers. Then you will receive the Inside Groove Newsletter monthly June through August that details upcoming events, news bits and savings coupons. The final season mailing will be an Oktoberfest Race Weekend Brochure. Sign up with your name and current mailing address at this link on the right, and be sure to send us updates if your address changes.
EMAIL LIST
Stay current on happenings, schedules, and more by receiving our free E-Mail Newsletter, the “Pit Pass.” During the Race Season you will be emailed a newsletter twice weekly. One previews the upcoming event weekend, and one with a race recap and results following each race event. In addition, you will receive several newsletters during the off-season as news and things of interest become available. Sign up your email to the link on the right, and be sure to send us updates if your address changes.