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St Augusta, MN (4/29/21) - It has been brought to the attention of the WISSOTA Board of Directors and Staff that there are currently sales people attending WISSOTA race tracks attempting to sell a tire conditioner/treatment to WISSOTA drivers. "We would like to take this opportunity to remind the drivers that any softening, conditioning, or treating any tire is illegal," stated WISSOTA Technical Director Bill Engelstad. "The minimum penalty for illegal tires as determined by an independent and...more

St Augusta, MN (May 4, 2021) - With a month of sanctioned points racing complete in WISSOTA, Bill Engelstad, WISSOTA Technical Director, has a few observations to share. WISSOTA Modified and Midwest Modified drivers need to be aware of their cross members. There are a few builders that are manipulating and altering the cross members. A drawing of how to measure the cross member can be found at www.wissota.org/rules at the bottom of the page. Deck heights are checked after the race with the...more

St Augusta, MN (May 14, 2021) - After an overwhelming number of calls, the WISSOTA Board of Directors and Carson Gramm, WISSOTA Executive Director, reviewed the current tire contract. As per the contract the MSRP of the current tire will remain the same for the entirety of the contract in all divisions of WISSOTA racing. "We understand that there may be misunderstanding surrounding a recent social media post," said Carson Gramm. "We wanted to take a couple days and review our contract with...more

St Augusta, MN (July 15, 2021) - The WISSOTA Midwest Modified sealed crate protest that occurred at Casino Speedway on July 11, 2021 has been completed. Under examination by the selected and licensed sealed crate repair shop of WISSOTA's choice and with the supervision of WISSOTA officials the protested sealed crate has been deemed legal. No further information regarding the names involved will be released by WISSOTA.

St Cloud, MN (August 11, 2021) - After further discussion with Hoosier Racing Tire on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, the WISSOTA executive staff and board of directors have developed the following plan and information in regards to tire supply in each make of tire used in WISSOTA weekly racing and year end specials. WISSOTA Late Model W30 tires used in weekly racing will remain with the current rule of allowing the pre-molded cross to be cut throughout the rest of the year using the rules listed...more

Below are a list of frequently asked questions. If you have another question that is not listed, please email camping@wissota.org or text 320-221-6350 Where do I buy tickets? Visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16321/i94-speedway and click on “2021 WISSOTA 100 – Reserved Seating | 4 Day” then click "Seating Chart" How do I reserve a camping spot? Visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/16321/i94-speedway and click on “2021 WISSOTA 100 – Camping” then click "Seating Chart" If you have any further...more

St Cloud, MN (Sept 10, 2021) - There are many rumors regarding the tire situation. Hoosier Tire North has been in contact with the vendors that service the Speedway Motors WISSOTA 100 to ensure that tires are available for all driver attending.

St Cloud, MN (September 30, 2021) - On Speedway Motors WISSOTA 100 Championship night, the top finishers had fuel samples taken among other testing. The fuel tests have all been returned as legal. The 5 day event wrapped up on Saturday, September 18 with no shortage of excitement. From the start of the night to the end there was passing and a lot of it. Among the hard chargers from the championship races on Saturday a total of 105 cars were passed among those 6 drivers. All championship race...more

By Ron Krog All The Dirt! Racing News FERGUS FALLS, MN (Sept 14) - Opening night of the Speedway Motors WISSOTA 100 had a little bit of everything for race fans, as close to 200 cars practiced before the WISSOTA?Hornets and Pure Stocks hit the track for their headlining features. When the dust settled, in more ways than one, Casey Stremick and Cory Jorgensen were crowned WISSOTA?100 champions in the Hornet and Pure Stock division, respectively. In the 20-lap Hornet feature, Justin Schelitzche...more

By Tony Steuck All The Dirt! Racing News FERGUS FALLS, MN (September 18) - Mod Four drivers Tommy Bawden and Keith Thell spent seemingly every lap of action within a few car lengths of each other during the WISSOTA 100. Bawden made a late pass on Thell to earn his first WISSOTA 100 title on Saturday, and the paycheck worth $1,500. Bawden and Thell shared the front row of the 20-lap Mod Four feature with Skyler Smith in the three-wide start. Bawden jumped out and grabbed the initial lead, but...more