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Mike Mullen Becomes First Repeat Feature Winner at Oshkosh Speedzone as he Collects Modified Checkered

Oshkosh, WI, May 18, 2012:  With nearly ideal weather conditions taking place the largest field of the 2012 racing season took to the racing surface as Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway played host to a program presented by Total Power Sales and Oshkosh Lanes.   A total of 133 cars checked into the pit area for the program More »

Eric Arneson Earns First Career IMCA Modified Feature Win at Luxemburg

By Greg Aregoni May 18, 2012; Luxemburg, WI – Eric Arneson earned his first career sanctioned IMCA Modified feature win at Luxemburg Speedway on Friday night. The win is his second modified win in as many weeks. Other winners were Brandon Czarapata (IMCA Stocks) Jeremy Cota (IMCA Sportmods) Scott Boulanger(IMCA Hobby Stocks) Jason Kostichka(Street Stocks) More »

Racers, Fans Hoping to Keep Early Season Action Going at ABC

 by Nick Gima May 18, 2012; Ashland, WI — Stock car racing fans in the Northland know that you learn not to trust the weather in May. But after last weekend’s unseasonably warm temperatures made for an ideal night to attend the season opener at the ABC Raceway, racers and fans hope that the recent More »

Oshkosh Speedzone Serves Up Another Night of Thriiling Racing Action This Friday Evening

May 16, 2012; Oshkosh, WI, May 16, 2012 -  The 2012 racing season has thrilled fans with near record car counts and exciting on track action as the third-mile clay oval has been having an extremely successful start to the season. This week the trend will continue as Oshkosh Lane and Automotive Supply Company will More »

Nason’s Landscasping Presents Round 1 of Gilley’s Cool 5 Series

May 17, 2012, Rockford, IL – All four NASCAR divisions will be in action when Nason’s Landscaping Round number one of the Gilley’s Cool 5 Series this Saturday night May 19 at Rockford Speedway.  Strong fields in the NASCAR Stanley Steemer Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Miller Lite American Short Trackers and RockStar Energy RoadRunners More »

IRA Sprints Make First Beaver Dam Raceway Appearance of 2012

May 16, 2012; Beaver Dam, WI -  The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Car Series continues its 2012 racing season this Saturday evening, May 19th with a trip to Beaver Dam Raceway.   The event will mark the first of four appearances for the 410 outlaw sprints at the third-mile clay oval. Two races are More »

Kasperek Stays Red Hot at Seymour Super Speedway

By Greg Aregoni May 13, 2012; Seymour, WI – Racing matched the weather Sunday Night at Seymour Super Speedway. Gary Kasperek only knows victory lane so far in the 2012 racing season in the Street Stocks. He has won all three main events this season. Other winners from Sunday included Jason Czarapata (IMCA Modifieds) Brandon More »

Category Archives: LaCrosse

Lamoreaux makes comeback win at LaCrosse

By: Ashley Iwanski

May 21, 2012;  West Salem , WI -  He hadn’t raced here weekly since 2007, but Mark Lamoreaux proved he still had it in him to win a feature at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Lamoreaux held off last season’s champion J. Herbst to

win the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Model feature race on Saturday night.

Chris Skrede and Bill Niles started side by side on row one and both fought to keep the position. Skrede was able to get around Niles to take the lead, but he didn’t keep it for long.

Doubleheader Weekend: Street Drags and NASCAR Racing at LaCrosse

May 9, 2012; West Salem, WI - Join us this Saturday night as Christen Farm Nursery presents the action and excitement of the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, North Country Contractors Sportsmen and United Auto Supply Thunderstox.  Plus, the it’s Mothers’ Day this weekend and that means the ladies will take it to the track in the annual Queen Bees Race!

La Crosse Speedway starts 2012 with a bang!

By: Ashley Iwanski

West Salem , WI – May 5, 2012 -    Rain threatened to hold off racing at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway yet again, but Mother Nature pulled back just in time to get the night under way. And what a night it was. With Brad Powell, Greg Scheck, Jason Bolster, Kim Strom and Andy Moore all taking home feature wins.

Full night of Fun and action this Saturday at LaCrosse

May 3, 2012; West Salem, WI. - The 2012 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series will set stage this Saturday night, May 5th, as Whelen Engineering presents the action and excitement of the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, North Country Contractors Sportsmen and United Auto Supply Thunderstox.  Plus, the Window World Hornets will take to the track and show the action and excitement they provide on the tight tricky quarter mile track.

Mother Nature Forces Cancellation of April 28th Racing at LaCrosse

April 28, 2012; West Salem, WI. – Officials from LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway have cancelled the racing events scheduled for Saturday April 28th. Mother nature took her turn at finding her way to the Speedway’s Victory Lane and she was the big winner for the night.

          The 2012 season will now kick off on Saturday, May 5th as Whelen presents the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, North Country Contractors Sportsmen, United Auto Supply Thunderstox and the Window World Hornets. It’s Food Pantry Donation night, and anyone bringing in $2 or greater worth of non-perishable food items will receive a discount off their adult admission. The $2 off adult admission coupons from April 28th may be used, but not in combination with the Food Pantry discount. Gates open at 6:00, Qualifying at 6:15, pre-race Kids’ Rides at 6:45 and the first Green Flag will wave at 7:30.

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NASCAR HOME TRACKS….Where Else Can You Have – So Much Fun, So Close to Home!

It’s Race Season… Let’s Wave The Green Flag on 2012 This Saturday at LaCrosse!

(West Salem, WI – April 25, 2012) – The 2012 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series gets underway this Saturday night as Budweiser presents the action and excitement of the Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models, North Country Contractors Sportsmen and United Auto Supply Thunderstox. Plus, the Volden Construction Outlawz will take to the track and show off their horsepower and handling around the tight tricky quarter mile track. 

LaCrosse Speedway 2012 Schedule Released

(West Salem, WI. – February 15, 2012 ) Officials from LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway released today the schedule for its 2012 racing season.

“We believe everyone needs to have some good ol’ fashioned American made fun….and that is what our 2012 schedule will provide. Last season we tried some new and fun events, and it went over well with the fans,” commented General Manager Chuck Deery. “We plan to continue many of those concepts this season, and try a few more new things as well. We are in the business of having fun…and by gosh, we going to have fun.”

Travis Sauter Named 2011 Oktoberfest Champion

 (West Salem, WI) October 18, 2011 – Officials of the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway announced today that Travis Sauter is named the 2011 Oktoberfest Champion. The 42nd Annual Oktoberfest event was held Oct. 6th-9th at the Speedway in West Salem, and Johnny Sauter was the first across the line for the main event.

However, after a lengthy technical inspection by the sanctioning body – the ASA Midwest Tour, tech inspectors found Johnny Sauter’s car to be outside the rules and regulations for the series. According to ASA Officials, they will still give the win to the driver and car, but all points and money for the win will be forfeited for any rules infraction.

Street Drags 300′ Bracket Nationals this Saturday at LaCrosse

Concert Follows event 

(Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011) – Join us for the final event at the Speedway this Saturday, October 15th. It is the 300′ Bracket Nationals of Street Drags presented by Unique Edge Customizing.

 

Johnny Sauter Engraves His Name Into the Oktoberfest Record Books

 By: Kevin Ramsell

(West Salem, WI – October 9, 2011) – Every year, Johnny Sauter looks at his calendar and makes his plans for one event, the Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway. Today, he led every lap to finally win the Oktoberfest 100 main event.

Skylar Holzhausen Takes the Big 8 Series Win at Oktoberfest

 By: Kevin Ramsell

(West Salem, WI – October 8, 2011) - Speed was on display tonight for the third day of the 42nd Annual Livewire Energy Oktoberfest Race Weekend. Skylar Holzhausen came from the middle of the field to take the Big 8 Series win. Dan Jung showcased his strong car in the OUTLAWZ feature and James Swan capped off his 2011 Mid-American Series season with a win and a championship.

Knoblock Makes History in Dick Trickle 99 at Oktoberfest

 By: Ashley Iwanski & Kevin Ramsell

(West Salem, WI – October 7, 2011) - Neil Knoblock put his name in the history books as the fifth different winner of the Dick Trickle 99 at the 42nd Annual Livewire Energy Oktoberfest Race Weekend. Knoblock joins Steve Holzhausen (2007), Nathan Haseleu (2008), Chris Weinkauf (2009) and Dan Fredrickson (2010) as winners of this popular event.

Carlson and Reffner Take Opening Night Wins at Oktoberfest

By: Ashley Iwanski & Kevin Ramsell

(West Salem, WI – October 6, 2011) - The racing gods blessed the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway Thursday with great weather and exciting racing for the Livewire Energy and CC106.3 night at the races. Three different drivers were able to race their cars to track championships, while others dragged their cars home in pieces.

DRP’s Best Ready To Test Oktoberfest

Four out of Five Dells Raceway Park Champions will compete 
 
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (October 4, 2011) – No post season special in the Midwest gets nearly as much hype as the famed Oktoberfest Race Weekend which takes place beginning this Thursday Oct. 6. Whether it’s the season ending championship battles, the stiff competition or simply the atmosphere, drivers are always revved up to be a part of the event.

42nd ANNUAL LIVEWIRE ENERGY OKTOBERFEST

(West Salem, WI; October 4, 2011) – One steady theme about the 42nd Annual Livewire Energy Oktoberfest Race Weekend is that this Fall Classic is the last major asphalt-racing event in the Midwest each year. With that in mind, it is no surprise that eight championships will be decided during the four days of racing.

On Thursday, October 6, La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway will crown their three weekly racing division champions.

LaCrosse Speedway Champions to be Crowned on Title Night at Oktoberfest

by Oktoberfest Race Weekend PR

September 24, 2011; LaCrosse, WI. – The 42nd Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend is set to crown a total of eight series or division champions for the 2011 racing season. On Thursday night, October 6th, the LaCrosse Speedway’s three weekly divisions will converge one final time for the 2011 championship season.