15 Divisions Highlight 34th Annual Oktoberfest Races! By Track Staff

September 15, 2003;  West Salem, WI -  Officials of the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway announced today that the 34th
Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend (Oct. 2-5) will have 15 divisions of competition.   Thirteen divisions that have participated in the last few years are on the race card, and two new divisions have been added.   The 13 traditional   divisions include:  NASCAR Touring Series, Wisconsin Late Models, NASCAR Northern Series,  Mid- American Car, Mid- American Trucks, CWRA Late Models, Modifieds,  Limited Late Models, Area Sportsman, LaCrosse
Sportsman, Thunderstox, 4-Cylinder Enduro, and the infamous Double OO.

The two new division will be the Midwest Stock Car Classic and a open competition ¼ mile class.  The Midwest Stock Car Classic division consist of a variety of "retired" race cars brought back to life and running a limited schedule.   The second new division is an open competition ¼ mile class. This class is a "run what you brung" division and speedway officials have affectionately named it - "R.A.Y.S." (Run All Your Stuff).  "We expect to see lots of great competitors and lots of great competition through out the whole weekend.  These two new divisions will add a unique twist to the great
divisions already competing"  stated  LaCrosse Official Travis Leis.   In addition to the racing events, the speedway has many auxiliary things to do including:  after race parties have been slated for  Friday and Saturday, camping, souvenir row, memorabilia show, pancake breakfast,  a pet costume parade and a pumpkin coloring contest for the young race fans.   "We look forward to another fun filled Oktoberfest for both the fans and drivers" Leis added.

    The Thursday portion of the four day weekend will see racing action starting at 7 PM.   Five divisions (LaCrosse Sportsman, Thunderstox, R.A.Y.S, 4 Cylinder Enduro and Double OO)  are slated for competition.    The LaCrosse Sportsman and Thunderstox will finish out their regular season. The R.A.Y.S. Division  will run a  full program of heats and features.  The infamous Double OO is an open competition event in which cars turn laps on both the ¼   mile track and 5/8th mile track.  The  4 Cylinder Enduro will compete in a grueling 75 lap Enduro race.

    The Friday night action of the weekend will see the CWRA, Limited Late Models and Area Sportsman compete in qualifying features, last chance and feature events.  The  Modifieds will also be on hand, and will run a full program of heats and features.  Racing action will begin at 6 PM.

    The Saturday program will include qualifying for the NASCAR Touring Series,  Wisconsin Late Models and NASCAR Northern Series in the afternoon. Racing action will roar to life at 5 PM.   The NASCAR Touring Series will run their last chance race during the Saturday night program.  The Wisconsin Late Models and NASCAR Northern Series will run their qualifying feature races and the Midwest Stock Car Classics, Mid- American Cars and Mid-American Trucks will run a full program of heats and features.

     "Championship Sunday" will see racing action starting at NOON, and will feature the grueling last chance races for the Wisconsin Late Models and NASCAR Northern Series.  The 250 lap Oktoberfest features for the NASCAR TOURING teams and a 50 lap main for both the Wisconsin Late Models and Northern Series.

     For  a detailed brochure about the Oktoberfest Race Weekend, contact the speedway a 608-786-1524 or visit the  web site at www.lacrossespeedway.com.   All events and starting times are subject to change.