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1 P.O. BOX 853 WEST SALEM, WI HWY. 16 & CTY. RD. M I-90 EXIT lacrossespeedway@yahoo.com 4 A Tradition Like No Other... d Annual RACE WEEKEND CURRENT RESIDENT OR: PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage PAID La Crosse, WI Permit No. 869 TAKE A FREE COPY! OCTOBER , 2012 PICTURE YOURSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF ALL THIS FUN! CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF IN PERSON! 700 Laps of Feature Racing Campground Fun Cold Beverages Festive Fun Atmosphere Variety of Great Foods 500 Race Cars Variety of Race Cars 15+ Different Divisions PLUS! LEGENDARY AFTER-RACE PARTIES!

2 WELCOME TO RACE WEEKEND! Dear Race Fan, Please join us and be our guest in helping us celebrate the 43rd Anniversary of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend. It is our goal to provide area race fans and racers one of the finest racing events in the upper Midwest to be a part of. We hope that you go home with many memories, as well as anticipation for the 44th Oktoberfest next year. If you have been a part of the Oktoberfest weekend before, you are likely familiar with the four day format. Over the years, Fest has grown from a two day race event to three, and more recently to four days. Further, fans are invited to stay with us in the popular camper village for up to a week, starting on Monday October 1st through Monday, October 8th. Thank you goes out to all of you whom have attended and competed over the years at this annual event. It is all of you who help make the event so fun for everyone. If you will be returning this year, you again will see several groups that help us organize and put on the event. The West Salem Youth Hockey, 4-H Youth Group, Tornado Youth Hockey, the La Crosse Agricultural Society, a Local Fast Pitch Softball Team, Youth Church Groups and the Knights of Columbus, plus others that are here to make the event run smooth for all, and help create great memories. On behalf of them and the staff and management of La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, THANK YOU. If you have not been to Oktoberfest, ask your racing friends about it. Or, better yet, just take that road trip for the weekend. Enjoy the Racing, the Foods, the Festive atmosphere, the fall colors, the Racing Fraternity and all of the FUN! Experience Oktoberfest it is a racing event like no other! Sincerely, Speedway Staff 2012 TICKET PRICES General Admission Single Day General Admission Tickets Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Adult $ 20 $ 25 $ 25 $ 25 Student (Age 12-17) w/student I.D. $ 10 $ 12 $ 12 $ 12 Child (Age 6-11) $ 6 $ 6 $ 6 $ 6 Age 5 & Under FREE! Multi-Day Wrist Bands Includes After-Race Party Admission! Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday... $ 85 Friday-Saturday-Sunday... $ 65 Saturday-Sunday... $ 40 Friday-Saturday... $ 40 Available at the Box Office Only, Starting Thurs., October 4th A B C MEGA TICKET!!!! Rows Reserved Seats! TURN 1 DECK TURN 4 TURN 2 TURN 3 Thursday... $ 20 Friday... $ 25 Saturday... $ 25 Sunday... $ 25 Includes post-race party admission Avoid the rush! Guarantee yourself a great seat! 2 congratulations 2011 event winners! ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT BOX OFFICE #1 jake arneson Brian back john baumeister jr. branden berg justin berg eric buchholz steve carlson rob curran

3 On the Bluffs - On the Trails - On the Water Discover Onalaska Wisconsin Contact us for FREE Area Visitor and Lodging Information Over 40 Restaurants More than 100 Retail Stores Bowling Alley/Golf Courses Hiking & Biking Trails Family Fun! West Salem s Next Door Neighbor or BE A FAN ON FACEBOOK OF OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND! Photos Info & More! for 2012 NEW DIVISIONS Late Model Double-O Challenge American Short Trackers modified race schedules saturday autograph session tentative CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: MARY SCHILL DOUG HORNICKEL BRUCE NUTTLEMAN OKTOBERFEST ON TWITTER! john deangelis jr. mike ehde dan fredrickson dan gilster jimmy gilster j. herbst brandon hill larry holets skylar holzhausen randy humfeld matt inglett 3

4 THE MANY FACES OF OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND... HAVE YOURS BE A PART OF THE GREAT TIMES! The Many in the Grandstands Patiently Waiting to Cross Cornhole Tournament Pet Costume Parade Spectators Corey Jankowski... Rock Star or avid outdoorsman?????? Getting Firewood Dan Jung was a Busy Guy! Campground Relaxation Join Us in Victory Lane Mini Doughnuts or Corn Dogs Anyone? Pumpkin Coloring Contest 4 cory jankowski ANDY JIRIK DAN JUNG TODD KAMISH BRENT kane becca kasten brent kirchner neil knoblock frank kreyer mike lange Jon lemke scott luck austin luedtke tom luethe

5 LA CROSSE SPEEDWAY DIRECTORY Speedway Office 2. Ticket / Office Entrance 3. Souvenir Stand 4. Race Tower / Concession 5. Restrooms / VIP Deck 6. Concession 7. Playground 8. Reserved Seating 9. Grandstand Exit 10. United Auto Supply Hospitality Chalet La Crosse Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 410 Veterans Memorial Drive (Riverside Park) La Crosse, WI (608) or (800) WEST SALEM AmericInn HOLMEN Prairie Inn & Suites or ONALASKA Baymont Inn & Suites Clearwater Resort Comfort Inn Cozy Corner Cottages Edgewater Motel Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Express Lake Motel Lumber Baron B&B Microtel Inn Onalaska Inn Shadow Run Lodge Stoney Creek Inn or TOMAH AmericInn Brentwood Inn Comfort Inn Cranberry Suites Daybreak Budget Host Econo Lodge Highway 21 Motel Hillside Motel Holiday Inn Lark Inn Park Motel Red Gables Motel Rest Well Motel Super 8 Motel Ashley Furniture Scoreboard 12. Whelen Message Center 13. Track Gate Victory Lane 15. Flagstand / Track Gate Track Gate Pit Entrance 18. Tech Area 19. Family Seating 20. Handicap Parking 21. Upper Pit Area AREA LODGING Onalaska Center for Commerce & Tourism 1101 Main Street, Onalaska, WI (608) or SPARTA Best Nights Inn Best Western Sparta Trail Lodge Budget Host Country Inn Cranberry Country B&B Holiday Inn Express Just-N-Trails B&B Scottish Inn Spartan Motel Sunset Motel Super 8 Motel LA CROSSE Affordable Inn America s Best Bently-Wheeler Best Western Midway Hotel Bluff View House Brookstone Inn Celtic Inn Courtyard by Marriott Days Inn Hotel Econolodge Four Gables B&B Grandstay Suites or Guest House Motel Holiday Inn La Crosse Howard Johnson s Maple Grove Motel Radisson Hotel or Settle Inn Super 8 of La Crosse Welch Motel Wilson School House Inn Pitview Acres 23. Quarter Mile Track 24. Staging Area 25. West Pit 26. Backstretch Pit 27. East Pit 28. Acceleration Lane 29. Track Exit to Pit 30. LawnKeepers Party Deck TRACK FACTS 5/8 mile 1/4 mile BANKING: 5/8 Compound, 5, 8, 11 1/4 Various WIDTH: Straights: 50 Turns: 5/8-60 1/4-5-, 75 SPEED CONVERSION: 5/8-1963/Lap Time 1/4-900/Lap Time TRACK RECORD: Sec MPH Kody Swanson LOCATION: West Salem, WI - 5 miles east of Onalaska, Wisconsin at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 16 and Cty. Hwy M LENGTH OF TRACK: Large Track - 5/8 mile Small Track - 1/4 mile SPEED CONVERSION: Large Track lap time. Small Track 900 lap time SURFACE: 5/8 Mile - Six inch highway grade asphalt over five inch base of ground asphalt from original pavement. First paved July 1970, repaved in Quarter mile - Six inch asphalt over three inch base, paved in 1987 SHAPE OF TRACKS: Oval WIDTH OF TRACKS: All straights 50 foot wide; half mile turns 60 foot wide; quarter mile turns 50 (2 & 3) and 75 foot (1 & 4) wide DEGREE OF BANKING: 5/8 Mile Track - Compound Banking, 4 degree straights 4, 6 & 9 degrees in turns. Small Track - Various degrees of banking RETAINING WALL: Steel Reinforced concrete wall, 3.5 feet high, 90 degrees to racing surface on half mile. Quarter mile has movable, steel reinforced cement highway barriers secured with steel cable. TOTAL TRACK ACREAGE: 35 Acres TYPES OF RACING: NASCAR Weekly Series Late Models, Sportsmen, Thunderstox, 4 Cylinders, Outlawz. RACING SCHEDULE: Every Saturday night, mid-april through mid-september, plus specials throughout the season and the Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend in early October SAFETY VEHICLES: Two Fire/Safety Trucks, one ambulance, three recovery vehicles WHEN OPENED: Operated as dirt track until First operated as an asphalt track in July

6 HUNGRY? You ll Find a Variety of Foods Fest Hamburgers Brats Fries Cheese Curds BBQ s Chili Cheese Fries Chili Onion Rings Corn Dogs Mini Donuts Queen s Apples Pizza Gyros Super Pretzels Popcorn Pork Chop Sandwiches Hot Beef Cotton Candy Hot Dogs Nachos Egg Rolls Batterfried Onions AND MORE! Visit the Midway Outside the Grandstands! Souvenir Vendors Food Stands Entertainment FOR LODGING & TOURIST INFORMATION, CONTACT: CENTER FOR COMMERCE & TOURISM 6 ty majeski bill martin griffin mcgrath gary mitidero andy moore tim murphy dan navrested dale nottestad nick panitzke davey pennel cardell potter brad powell dennis Prunty

7 what makes oktoberfest race weekend so unique? UNIQUE RACE FORMATS grounds entertainment & activities Unique Awards Cornhole Tournament Kids Events: Pumpkin Coloring Contest & Pet Costume Parade Legendary After-Race Parties With: Dick Trickle 99 & JMCK 63 Three Segments 1st Lined Up by a Draw or Qualifying 2nd Lined Up by 1st Segment Finish - Inverted! 3rd Lined Up by Finish of 2nd Segment But... Invert Top 8 Plus the Draw! Overall Winner Decided with Driver Having Lowest Score! yesteryear s racers champions reunion Sunday: United Auto Supply Hospitality Chalet Contact Dave Danielski at for details. bryan reffner colin reffner zack riddle Joe Rinartz travis rodewald steve rozek JOHNNY SAUTER TRAVIS SAUTER RICK SCHERMERHORN JASON SCHULER GEORGE SPARKMAN TRAVIS STANLEY KYLE STARK 7

8 Welcome Campers! CAMPING AREAS OPEN MON., OCT. 1 ST AT NOON CAMPERS NOT ALLOWED ON GROUNDS UNTIL NOON RULES & REGULATIONS PARKING: One Camper per designated reserved camping stall. All camping is classified as primitive camping. Porta-Jons and trash removal are provided. RESERVED: Reserved Camping areas are inside the fence, on the north end of the west lot outside the fence, and along both edges of the east gravel parking lot. All Other areas are on a first-come, first-parked basis. Do not rope off more space than you need. Officials reserve the right to remove any ropes or tape put up around empty spaces at any time. Campground roads and boundaries will be marked with paint. Please stay within the confines of the area near your unit. You may only save space for one other camping unit outside the reserved area - until Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Please limit driving vehicles inside the campground to one per space. The camping area is not a parking lot. QUIET HOURS: Campground quiet hours will be enforced - 1:00 am to 6:00 a.m., as a courtesy to everyone. Please limit generator noise & use during quiet hours. NO Loud music, etc during quiet hours. Security has the authority to ask any person or groups of individuals who are abusing the quiet hour policy to leave. Permission is also granted to remove any pit or grandstand wristband because of violator s conduct. NO CAMPING AREAS: No Camping allowed within the center of the East spectator parking lot (Gravel lot off Cty. Rd M). That area is reserved for CAR PARKING. Both sides of the lot - east and west are reserved camping. Also Camping is not permitted in designated HAULER PARK- ING LOTS unless approved by camping or speedway officials. Speed limit through all the grounds is 5 MPH. We have lots of people, including children.. Let s make it safe for everyone. Please stay out of the buildings, barns, etc. Violators will be considered Trespassers. PETS: Pets are allowed but must be on a leash at all times (State Health Dept. Regulations). Pets may not be left unattended. Clean up pet waste. Pets are NOT allowed in the grandstands or the pit areas. CAMPFIRES: Contain all fires in supplied fire rings (or bring your own). All fires must be attended at all times. Absolutely No Bonfires. Do not burn tires, furniture, or anything with nails. Use Supplied (limited supply) free firewood. Please do not destroy buildings, fences, etc.. (Take only what you will need from the FREE supplied wood.) GARBAGE: Please throw bagged refuse into dumpsters. GLASS CON- TAINERS: Please dispose of in a trash barrel for everyone s safety. Absolutely no ATV s, motorized bikes, etc. allowed on grounds. (Handicap must provide certificate of insurance to use any mobile vehicles - i.e.: golf carts.) Permits are now available for golf carts & ATV s. No use after 11pm. Must have lights between 6-11pm. NO FIREWORKS - Violators will be removed and lose any reserved camping privileges in the future. RV HOLDING TANKS: Holding tanks may be emptied at the Veterans Memorial Park (for a fee), 1/4 mile away, but NOT At the Fairgrounds. No Flag poles over 20 tall. Poles must be wood or PVC. No Metal or aluminum poles. REMEMBER, Please be considerate to other campers. And most importantly. Let s all have FUN! THINGS TO DO AND REMEMBER... Pancake breakfast Sunday morning, 7:30-11:30am in the Fairgrounds Exhibition Building Sunday Church Service, Big Red Barn - 9:30am After-Race parties Thursday, Friday & Saturday night in the Fair Exhibition Bldg. & Big Red Barn Free Showers in the campground restroom bldg. Holmen Portables provides Septic Pumping Farmers Co-Op sells LP Gas - They do NOT Deliver Visit Souvenir Row behind grandstand entrance Memorabilia Show Saturday 9am in the Exhibition Hall, until 5pm Sunday Champions Re-Union at the Hospitality Chalet - Visit with retired racers, 11-2pm For Medical Emergencies: Call Gundersen Lutheran, , 5 miles west of the Grounds on Hwy 16 Pet Costume Parade 2:15pm on Friday Pumpkin Coloring Contest 9am Sunday at the Exhibition Building. Firewood - Call Greg at ALL CAMPING UNITS MUST BE REMOVED BY 9AM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9th

9 RESERVED CAMPING How to Get a Reserved Campsite 1. Where is the reserved camping area? The reserved camping is all inside the fairgrounds fence, and a few sections outside the fence. 2. How do I get a spot? There is a waiting list for reserved spaces, which may take a few years to get one. 3. Are there hookups for my camper? No. There are a limited number of electrical panels, designed for events such as the annual Interstate Fair. No one is guaranteed to electrical access. 4. When will you contact me If I will get a spot? Usually we will contact you in the first two weeks of September if spaces open up for those on the waiting list. 5. How do I sign up for the waiting list? Please contact the Speedway Office at or lacrossespeedway@yahoo.com, and tell us your name, address, phone #, address, size/type of camper(s) and number of campers. W N S E UPPER PIT AREA NO CAMPING! preferred reserved WEST PIT GATE RACE TRACK 24 HOUR RESTROOMS KART EXHIBITION BUILDING 4-H SOUVENIR ROW ISLAND SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH SERVICE 9:30am EXHIBITION BIG RED BARN HORSE RING HORSE ARENA HANDICAPPED PARKING LOT DODGE NO CAMPING! IN CENTER OF PARKING LOT EAST/MAIN PARKING LOT East Edge of Parking Lot is Now Reserved! M COUNTY ROAD M FREE CAMPING Unreserved, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! VALLEY VIEW RESERVED ENTRANCE HAULER PARKING AREA NEED HOOK-UPS?? TOO CONGESTED??? Try These Nearby Campgrounds: Neshonoc Lakeside Campground - 2 miles east on Hwy. 16 (608) Veterans Memorial Campground - 1/8 miles west on Hwy. 16 (608)

10 12 TWO Jeremy miller Ryan carlson Casey johnson Jon reynolds, jr. Jesse bernhagen 2012 Big-8 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Date Track First Second Third Fast Qualifier April 15 Rockford Speedway Jon Reynolds Jr. Ryan Carlson Kyle Shear Jeremy Miller May 28 Columbus 151 Speedway Ryan Carlson Jeremy Miller Kyle Shear Steve Dobbratz June 12 Milwaukee Mile Jeremy Miller Casey Johnson Jesse Oudenhoven Jeremy Miller June 29 Madison International Spdwy Zack Riddle Ryan Carlson Jeremy Miller Jeremy Miller July 3 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Spdwy Casey Johnson Jeremy Miller Steve Carlson Jeremy Miller July 12 State Park Speedway Jeremy Miller Jeremy Lepak Casey Johnson Casey Johnson Sept. 15 Jefferson Speedway Sept. 22 Elko Speedway Sept. 29 Rockford Speedway October 6 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway JAMES SWAN ED SZELAGOWSKI JR. KEVIN TURNER JERIMY WAGNER NATHaN WHITE DAYS OF BIG 8 RACING! See the 2012 Championship Decided at RACE WEEKEND48 SATURDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 6th OVER 60 DRIVERS ELIGIBLE! For a complete list of eligible drivers, visit Invitational For: Late Model Feature Winners at All Tracks Top 6 in Big Points Former ARTGO Top Guns Past Big-8 Oktoberfest Feature Winners (3) 21-Lap Segments 1st Segment Lined Up by A Draw 2nd & 3rd Segments Lined Up Same As Dick Trickle 99 Format 2011 JMCK CHAMPION: kyle shear SEGMENT WINNERS: 1 - Zack Riddle; 2 - Jason Schuler 3 - Travis Stanley SUNDAY OCTOBER 7TH Big-8 Series Point Standings As of 7/13/12 Place Car # Driver Points 1 5 Jeremy Miller Ryan Carlson Casey Johnson x Jon Reynolds, Jr Jesse Bernhagen Kyle Shear Mike Ehde Jimmy Ganski Zack Riddle Brady Liddle 330 GOOD LUCK 2012 RACERS... ADD YOUR NAME TO NEXT YEAR S LIST OF WINNERS!

11 Heats & Preliminaries Saturday, Oct. 6 best appearing car & crew awards TWO DAYS OF ASA CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION 2011 oktoberfest champion Jonathan EILEN Championship Race SUNDAY, OCT. 7 ROUGH DAY FOR 3X FEST CHAMP FREDRICKSON Chris WIMMER THE FAST FIELD TAKES THE GREEN FLAG... TRAVIS SAUTER Chris WEINKAUF Nathan HASELEU Andrew MORRISSEY 2012 ASA MIDWEST TOUR SCHEDULE Date Track & RACE First Second Third Fast Qualifier May 12 Madison Int l Speedway- Oregon, WI-Joe Shear 100 Andrew Morrissey Skylar Holzhausen Nick Panitzke Chris Wimmer May 19 State Park Speedway - Wausau, WI-State Park 125 Dan Fredrickson Jonathan Eilen Mark Mackesy Matt Tifft June 2 Berlin Raceway - Marne, MI-Port City 100 Brian Campbell Jerry VanHaitsma Alec Caril Brian Campbell June 12 Milwaukee Mile - West Allis, WI-Howie Lettow 150 Travis Sauter Chase Elliott Johnny Sauter John Nemechek June 30 Marshfield Speedway- Marshfield, WI-Marshfield 100 Jonathan Eilen Travis Sauter Chris Wimmer Chris Wimmer July 20 Grundy Cty Spdwy- Morris, IL-Wayne Carter Classic 100 Eddie Hoffman Travis Sauter Erik Darnell Chris Wimmer August 5 Madison Int l Speedway- Oregon, WI-Madison 100 Travis Sauter Jeremy Miller Nathan Haseleu Nathan Haseleu August 11 Norway Speedway- Norway, MI-Norway 100 Nathan Haseleu Chris Weinkauf Jonathan Eilen Chris Weinkauf August 18 Elko Speedway - Elko, MN-Elko 100 Travis Sauter Nathan Haseleu Skylar Holzhausen Chris Wimmer Sept. 14 Iowa Speedway - Newton, IA-Iowa 150 Sept. 22 Elko Speedway - Elko, MN-Thunderstruck 93 Oct. 7 LaCrosse Speedway - West Salem, WI-Oktoberfest 100 POINT STANDINGS As of Name Car # Points Diff Starts Wins Top 5 Top 10 1 Jonathan Eilen Chris Wimmer Nathan Haseleu Chris Weinkauf Matt Tifft Andrew Morrissey Jason Weinkauf Cardell Potter Skylar Holzhausen Nick Panitzke PHOTO CREDIT: DOUG HORNICKEL 13

12 14 EIGHTEEN DIFFERENT DIVISIONS TO HIGHLIGHT THE 43rd OKTOBERFEST ASA Midwest Tour Super Late Models The ASA Midwest Tour cars used are a touring series style car made specifically for racing short tracks, built with high-performance suspension parts and engines (A.K.A. Super Late Model ). This division is run similar to the old ARTGO series that competed in the 80 s and 90 s throughout the region. The rules package is designed to meet in the middle, allowing drivers throughout the region to make minimal to no changes to their cars in order to race. They exclusively race on Hoosier Racing tires. The Midwest Tour competes at tracks in Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana Series Champion to be decided Sunday at FEST. Big-8 Late Models This series has become very popular throughout Wisconsin. It is based on a restricted late model rule book, and these cars may be seen racing at area home tracks such as Rockford, LaCrosse, Jefferson, Columbus, Madison, Dells, WIR, and Elko. Tires are exclusively Goodyear 8 treaded tires, and the engines are based on cast iron heads and block. This class gives the weekly short track warrior a chance to race specials at other tracks without interfering with their home track weekly racing schedule Series Champion to be decided Saturday at FEST. ASA Midwest Trucks The ASA Midwest Truck Series was originally a sister series to the Mid- American Stock Cars. Eventually the series was taken over by the USST Sanction, and in late 2009 the American Speed Association sanction took over the series. The engine rules are the same as the stock cars, and they also run Hoosier tires. The trucks are built on full-size GM or Ford frames, with a 112 minimum wheelbase. Aftermarket truck bodies of Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge and Toyota are permitted. The Series competes primarily in Wisconsin, and also has events in Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois Series Champion to be decided Sunday at FEST. Area Sportsmen The Area Sportsmen starts with O.E.M. stock-type bodies, stubs and frames, with a minimum wheelbase of 108. You may see many of these as a middle support class at short tracks in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. The Area Sportsmen compete on treaded 8 wide racing tires. Bandits - 4 Cylinder compact cars, very similar to Hornets, with full roll cages. However, aftermarket racing products are allowed for performance. The Bandits could be referred to as a Mini-Sportsmen car. They are a popular and affordable racing division throughout Wisconsin s race tracks. Dick Trickle 99 Super Late Models - The Super Late Models compete on Friday Night. These are similar to the cars you may see in The Futures or in the ASA Midwest Tour. They are based on the ARTGO rules from the late 1990 s. Weight may vary from 2750 to 2850 pounds. They run on Hoosier race tires, and are typically seen competing weekly at tracks like Grundy, Illiana, Norway, Raceway Park, Slinger, Marshfield or Wisconsin International. The unique part of the Trickle 99 is the race format. The race is split up into three 33 lap segments with a different lineup format for each segment. Overall winner is the one with the most scored points. Double-O The Double-O is one of the most exciting and unique races seen in short track racing. The cars line-up on both the ¼ mile and 5/8 mile tracks and the race is a standing start. The cars switch tracks on alternating laps making an exciting transition at the start / finish line! The race is open to any full-frame car with roll-bars that is already eligible for competition during the weekend. Enduro The Enduro is a wild and fun race of any 4 cylinder cars with a maximum wheelbase of 103, complete with stock body, frame, and suspension. 4 Cylinder Mini-Vans are also allowed to compete. This an inexpensive way to try your hand at the fun of racing! No Yellow Flags... a Jam truck is used to push disabled cars out of the way. Each car must provide a line scorer in the grandstands to follow & score the laps they complete. The Futures Super Late Models: The Futures is a race for up and coming drivers only. Cars competing are Super Late Models seen at tracks throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, etc. based on ARTGO Rules from the late 1990 s. To be eligible to race in the Futures, drivers must be under age 30 -OR- have never run in a previous Oktoberfest 100 Feature Championship Race. It s a great opportunity for young talent to try their hand at Oktoberfest Racing. Hornets - Any 3 or 4 Cylinder compact car, with a Maximum wheelbase of 103. The cars are strictly stock with minimal alterations made for Safety. They race many times per season at the LaCrosse Speedway and provide a fun and inexpensive way for a fan to try their hand at racing!

13 FAN INFORMATION Administrative Offices: The La Crosse Speedway office is located just outside the main grandstand entrance. Alcoholic Beverages: We will not serve beer to anyone under the legal drinking age, or to anyone who is deemed intoxicated. Proper identification must be presented, and please drive responsibly! Automobile Assistance: Fans who encounter car trouble while visiting La Crosse Speedway may receive assistance. Please contact a Speedway staff member for assistance. Carry-Ins: Carry in food and beverages are not permitted inside the gate (except items purchased from the food vendors adjacent to the entrance). Concessions: The main concession stands are located at the top of the grandstand area on the frontstretch. Credit Cards: Credit Cards - Visa and MasterCard only - are accepted at box office window #1. Family Section: The family seating sections are located at the end of the frontstretch, in front of the burger grill area, past the start finish line. Alcohol is not permitted in these areas. Group Tickets & Hospitality: Group rates and hospitality packages are available. Please contact the speedway office at for details. Handicap Access: The grandstands have two handicap/wheelchair sections. On the west end, in the new grandstands are wheelchair designated seats, and a wheelchair platform is located near the burger grill area. The speedway s handicap parking is located just outside the grandstand playground on the north end of the east parking lot. Please display handicap credentials in your vehicle. OFFICIAL TRACK RECORDS Lost and Found: Lost and found items may be taken to and retrieved at the Speedway Souvenir Stand. Paging: The public address system at the Speedway will be used for paging spectators in emergency situations only! Bring your cellular phone to find your friends. Parking: Parking is free for all spectators. Rain Checks: In the event of postponement, your ticket will be honored on the date the event is rescheduled. Sorry, no cash refunds. Re-Entry: Fans who leave the race track grandstands must have their hand stamped upon departure and ticket stub in hand for re-admission. Restrooms: Restrooms are located at the center of the frontstretch concession area. There are limited portable restrooms available in turn one and on the west end of the grandstand areas. Security: If you have any problems, emergencies, etc., find a security staff member. Security staff wear red shirts and patrol the grandstands. Smoking: Due to the new Wisconsin Smoking Ordinance, smoking is not permitted in any of the seating. Smoking is allowed behind grandstand area only. Souvenirs: The Speedway souvenir stand is located at the top of the ramp entering the grandstands. Website: The La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway website is located at and DIVISION # DRIVER LAP TIME MPH DATE TRACK American Speed Association * 23 Rick Beebe /6/98 5/8 Mile Area Sportsmen 71 Brian Back /6/06 5/8 Mile ARTGO Challenge Series * 78 Steve Holzhausen /7/95 5/8 Mile ASA Late Model North Series 22 Chris Eggelston /27/09 5/8 Mile ASA Midwest Tour 66 Steve Carlson /10/09 5/8 Mile Big-8 / Limited Late Model 97 Jim Jarlsberg /5/01 5/8 Mile Central Wisconsin Late Model* 75 Blake Horstman /6/06 5/8 Mile CWRA * 99 Dick Trickle /22/89 5/8 Mile Grand National Sportsmen 23 Dan Gilster /14/11 5/8 Mile Junior Motorsports* 2 Shane Poehnelt /4/01 1/4 Mile Legends* 1 Isaak Owen /24/96 1/4 Mile Mid-American Stock Car Series 44 George Schultz /9/04 5/8 Mile Midwest Trucks * 3 Adam Shackelford /9/98 5/8 Mile NASCAR Late Model 82 J. Herbst /2/09 5/8 Mile NASCAR Touring * 7 Erik Darnell /8/05 5/8 Mile Outlawz 68 Dan Jung /8/11 1/4 Mile Pro-Four Modifieds * 25 Mel Walen /7/94 5/8 Mile Super Late Model 121 Chris Weinkauf /9/09 5/8 Mile Super Late Model Futures 51 Corey Jankowski /6/11 5/8 Mile Super Sportsmen 87 Colin Reffner /9/09 5/8 Mile Thunderstox 43 Dan Linnehan /18/99 1/4 Mile USAC National Midgets 9 Kody Swanson /16/08 5/8 Mile ASA Midwest Trucks 91 Terry Marzofka /10/98 5/8 Mile * - Series inactive. MPH Conversions: 5/8 Mile /Time, 1/4 Mile - 900/ Time Records as of 8/14/2012 EASY DIRECTIONS TO THE SPEEDWAY FROM INTERSTATE 90 WESTBOUND: Take exit 12 (West Salem). Go south to three way intersection, turn right (west) on County Rd. C. Go 1.3 miles, turn right (north) at three way intersection onto Cty. Hwy. M. The speedway is about 1 mile ahead, on the left, just past the stoplight. FROM INTERSTATE 90 EASTBOUND: Take exit 5 (Onalaska). Turn left (east) on Hwy. 16, and drive 4.5 miles to West Salem. At stoplight, turn left, go 1/4 mile, and the Fairgrounds is on your left. FROM THE SOUTH OR NORTH: Take the safest route to Interstate 90 or Hwy. 16 and follow the directions above. The La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway is located on the La Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds, at the intersection of Hwy 16 and County Road M, next to the town of West Salem, Wisconsin. Our Address: N4985 Hwy. M. Discover West Salem! Conveniently located just off I-90, La Crosse River Trail, and Lake Neshonoc, West Salem has something for everyone... Antique Shops Parks Biking Hiking Specialty Stores Boating Great School System Fairgrounds Speedway Fishing Camping Snowmobiling Fine Dining Civic Organizations For more information on area attractions call (608) or (608) FUTURE FEST DATES Oktoberfest is the 5th Weekend after Labor Day 2013: October : October : October

14 oktoberfest 2011 campground event winners 1st: Bumble Bee Kelsey Rogers Marshall, WI 2nd: Red Riding Hood Colten Pennel Sparta, WI 2011 EVENT WINNERS 3rd: Biker Dog Cale Tohm Best Behaved: Mickey & Minnie Mouse Goat McKenzie Pennel, Sparta, WI Best Homemade Costume: Cat & Cow: Ashley Frank, Beaver Dam, WI Age 2-5 Hunter Sarver Age 5-7 Ashley Frank Age 8-10 Jessica Autart Age James Rhone Age Jennifer Donais WINNING TEAMS: Dave & Courtney Tina & Gary Jeff & Casey Joanne & Keith 16 Join Us at the Big Red Barn at Noon, Friday or Saturday to be part of this year s fun! Overall Alexis Parker

15 EIGHTEEN DIFFERENT DIVISIONS TO HIGHLIGHT THE 43rd OKTOBERFEST JMCK 63 Late Models - This is an invitational race based on the Big-8 Late Model series. Drivers eligible include: the top six in current Big-8 Point Standings, former ARTGO Top Guns, Late Model Feature winners in 2012 at all area paved tracks using the Big-8 style car, and former Big-8 Oktoberfest feature winners. Field is narrowed down by entries submitted and wins or promoters option. Drivers from the following tracks eligible: Elko, Raceway Park, Dells, LaCrosse, Columbus, Slinger, WIR, Jefferson, Rockford and Madison. The JMCK 63 is formatted into three 21 lap segments and run in honor of the Late John McKarns, who loved the unusual race format for the Dick Trickle 99 event. LaCrosse Late Models The LaCrosse Late Models compete at the LaCrosse Speedway weekly, sanctioned by NASCAR. They run any approved body 1992 or newer, and they run on Hoosier 1070 race tires. Engines may not exceed 363 cubic inches and they may only run a 2-barrel 500 CFM Carburetor. They race weekly at LaCrosse from Late April through Early September plus the Oktoberfest Race Weekend finale Series Champion to be decided Thursday at FEST. LaCrosse Sportsmen Any 1990 or older American Made car complete with stock body, frame, suspension and motor. The minimum weight is 3250 pounds and they run a stock motor with Holley 2-barrel 4412 carburetor. Tires allowed are Goodyear 8 treaded race tires. They race weekly at LaCrosse from Late April through Early September plus right at Oktoberfest Series Champion to be decided Thursday at FEST. Mid-American Stock Car Series The Mid-American Stock Cars is a traveling Sportsman Series. Beginning in 1993 it is based on a GM Metric frame, with aftermarket made-for-racing Sportsman bodies. Engines are 358 cubic inch Chevrolet and Ford or 366 cubic inch V-8 Mopars. They must run a stock Holley 750 CFM Carburetor, 8 Hoosier race tires and weigh a minimum of 3000 pounds Series Champion to be decided at FEST. Mini-Stock / American Short Tracker - These cars race at various tracks throughout the upper midwest, and are an entry level division. Any front or rear, two-wheel drive, car or mini-truck, having a minimum of 92 wheel base. Cars must have only a 4-cylinder stock engine and a manufacture date of 2000 or older. They are fully equipped with standard racing safety gear and roll bar. New at Oktoberfest Outlawz The Outlawz is an open-competition division on the quarter mile track. Any six or eight cylinder car is eligible and must have a full cage and standard safety equipment. The powerful engines make this a fast race around the tight quarter mile, and very entertaining. Drivers can Run what you brung, but rough driving is not tolerated! 2012 Series Champion to be decided at FEST. Vintage - Old race cars from the glory days! A variety of yesteryear s race cars will run before your very eyes it is a must see race that will bring back a lot of memories, while providing some new ones. This is fun to watch on Sunday Championship day at Oktoberfest. Thunderstox The typical bomber type class seen as an entry level division at most tracks. They must be a complete stock body, frame, suspension, and engine from a car built between 1948 and A minimum of 106 wheelbase, and passenger tires (maximum P allowed) are a few of the guidelines which base this division off the LaCrosse Rulebook. They race weekly at LaCrosse from Late April through Early September Series Champion to be decided Thursday at FEST national short track championships september 28-30, DIVISIONS IN ALL INCLUDING: Super Late Models Big-8 Late Models Mid American Stock Car Series Sportsmen & More! 17

16 2012 OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Divisions Competing: Divisions Competing: Super Late Models: The Futures Super Late Models: Dick Trickle 99 La Crosse Late Models Area Sportsmen La Crosse Sportsmen Thunderstox ASA Midwest Trucks Hornets Double-O Tentative Schedule: 9:00 REGISTRATION OPENS (Fair Exhibition Building) 9:30 PITS OPEN 10:05 TRACK OPENS - Open Practice 2:30 OPEN PRACTICE ENDS 2:40 1/4 MILE TRACK/THURSDAY DIVISIONS PRACTICE BEGINS 3:15 GRANDSTANDS OPEN 3:25 QUALIFYING 6:00 RACING STARTS Hornet Heats (8 laps each) Thunderstox Heats (8 laps each) La Crosse Sportsmen Heats (8 laps each) La Crosse Late Model Heats (8 laps each) Super Late Futures Hooligan (15 laps) B Features (8 laps) Thunderstox Oktoberfest Feature (15 laps) La Crosse Sportsmen Feature (20 laps) Super Late Futures Feature (25 laps) La Crosse Late Model Feature (40 laps) Hornet Feature (15 laps) Double-O Feature (6 laps each track) 9:30 CC106 AFTER-RACE PARTY IN EXHIBITION BUILDING N O T E : A L L E V E N T S & T I M E S S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E Tentative Schedule: 8:00 REGISTRATION OPENS (Fair Exhibition Building) GRANDSTANDS OPEN PITS OPEN 8:35 PRACTICE STARTS-Rotate Divisions 12:00 cornhole tournament Big Red Barn 12:40 OPEN PRACTICE ENDS 12:45 PRACTICE FOR FRIDAY DIVISIONS ONLY 1:45 PRACTICE ENDS 1:55 GRANDSTANDS OPEN 2:00 QUALIFYING 2:15 PET COSTUME PARADE (Near Exhibition Hall) 5:00 RACING STARTS Super Late Model Last Chances (12 laps) Area Sportsmen Heats (8 laps) Dick Trickle 99-Segment 1 (33 laps) ASA Truck Heats (8 laps) Area Sportsmen Last Chance (12 laps) Dick Trickle 99-Segment 2 (33 laps) Area Sportsmen Oktoberfest Feature (25 laps) ASA Truck Oktoberfest Feature (25 laps) Super Late Models The Stubby Feature (30 laps) Dick Trickle 99-Segment 3 (33 laps) 9:30 CC106 AFTER-RACE PARTY IN EXHIBITION BUILDING FEATURING THE FREEZERS! N O T E : A L L E V E N T S & T I M E S S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E 18 OPENS AT NOON MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST 24-HOUR RESTROOMS & SHOWERS AVAILABLE! Sorry, camping units not permitted on grounds until noon Monday. Become an Oktoberfest Fan on Facebook! PLEASE NOTE: Events may be moved up or back, or cancelled due to weather or unusual circumstances. Listen for announcements.

17 2012 OKTOBERFEST RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Divisions Competing: Big-8 Late Models ASA Midwest Tour Prelims Mid-American Stock Cars Outlawz American Short Trackers Divisions Competing: ASA Midwest Tour Big 8 JMCK 63 Bandits Vintage Cars Enduro Late Model Challenge Tentative Schedule: 7:00 REGISTRATION OPENS 7:00 PITS OPEN 8:30 GRANDSTAND GATE OPENS EARLY BIRD PRACTICE 9:00 MEMORABILIA SHOW OPENS Exhibition Hall (FREE ADMISSION) 11:50 FINAL PRACTICE 12:00 cornhole tournament Big Red Barn GRANDSTANDS OPEN 12:30 QUALIFYING 3:00 AUTOGRAPH SESSION-On Track (T) BEST APPEARING CAR AWARD 5:00 RACING STARTS Outlawz Heats (8 laps each) American Short Tracker Heats (8 laps) Big-8 Qualifying Features (22 laps) Mid American Stock Car Heats (8 laps each) ASAMWT Top 16 Heats (10 laps) ASAMWT Qualifying Features (15 laps) Big-8 Last Chance (15 laps) Mid-American Last Chance (12 laps) Outlawz Feature (15 laps) Big-8 Oktoberfest Feature (48 laps) Mid American Stock Car Oktoberfest Feature (40 laps) American Short Trackers Feature (15 laps) 9:30 CC106 AFTER-RACE PARTY IN EXHIBITION BUILDING FEATURING THE FREEZERS! N O T E : A L L E V E N T S & T I M E S S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E Tentative Schedule: 7:30 CHARITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Exhibition Hall (until 11:30) 8:00 PITS OPEN 8:30 GRANDSTANDS OPEN 9:00 PUMPKIN COLORING CONTEST -Exhibition Hall 9:30 CHURCH SERVICE-Big Red Barn 10:45 AWARDS/WELCOME 11:00 CHAMPIONS REUNION- Hospitality Chalet 11:10 Practice (until 11:40) 11:45 OPENING CEREMONIES 12:00 RACING STARTS JMCK63 Segment 1 (21 laps) Bandit Heats (8 laps) ASA Midwest Tour Last Chance (15 laps) JMCK63 Segment 2 (21 laps) Vintage Car Heat (8 laps) JMCK63 Segment 3 (21 laps) ASA Midwest Tour Oktoberfest Feature (100 laps) Vintage Car Feature Bandit Feature (15 laps) Late Model Challenge (15 laps) Enduro (75 laps) N O T E : A L L E V E N T S & T I M E S S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR! OCTOBER , 2013 NOTE: Management reserves the right to reschedule events as necessary due to weather. No refunds. NOTE: Blanket Policy - All blankets must be removed from the grandstand area each evening. The grandstand will open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday & Sunday. We reserve the right to change start times. Starting times may be adjusted. OPEN PRACTICE DAYS: Saturday, Sept. 29 Wednesday, Oct. 3 11am-3pm 5-7:30pm FREE Grandstand Admission FREE! Sign Up for the E-Newsletters! Stories Photos & More In Just 4 Easy Steps! 1. Go to 2. Scroll down page to left side 3. Where it says Sign Up Here enter your name & address 4. Click on Subscribe 19

18 OCTOBER , 2012 MISSING OUT! Be a part of the fun and festivities that makes... RACE WEEKEND PLUS!!! A Tradition Like No Other... Close Action Historic Races Thrills & Spills Great Food Vendors American Tradition Hwy. 16 & Cty. M West Salem, WI