by Holly Johnson | Jan 26, 2026 | Meeting Minutes
Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, and Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 7:00pm.
Not Present: Robby Rosselli, Drew Christianson
Guests: Terri Huber, Jordan Huber, Lonn Satran, Kyler Satran, Terry Hovde
- Discussed officials, wrecker crew, and fire/safety crews.
- Discussed wrapping the wreckers and fire truck for the 75th Anniversary in 2027.
- Grandstand passes and flex tickets for volunteers was discussed.
- There are 4 volunteers guaranteed for the wreckers, but may have a few others joining intermittently.
Minutes: The January 6, 2026 meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as written with second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Reports from Standing Committees:
- Hall of Fame – Kadi provided an update via text on this date (1-16-2026) as follows:
- Hall of Fame Wall (in progress)
- Stored at Wayne’s shop, gathering photos for plaques, preparing an info-graphic for wall sponsorships
- Feedback from a few members was to do a separate plaque of sponsors instead of including sponsors on Inductee plaques. We do not have open space on the wall for sponsor plaques to be displayed.
- Induction process & criteria review – Reviewing for any needs for updates/changes
- Yearbook (in progress) – need to confirm info and ticket prices, list of volunteers, and list of sponsors
- Nomination committee – looking at dates, will be posting public nomination form soon
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Federal taxes were finalized, and we owe nothing in federal taxes. 1099s were also completed over the weekend. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
- 2026 Race Schedule:
- DCMT will be running as previously finalized.
- IMCA Franchise Agreement to be completed. All-Star Qualifiers will be in August.
- INEX Legend Sanction Agreement to be completed.
- Schedule poster is almost ready.
- Sponsors: Sponsors for 2026 were discussed and the worksheet was updated in the Google Drive.
- Magic City Car & Trade Show (March 28-29th, 2026):
- Dacotah Cruisers – will be sending a rep to a meeting to discuss.
- Vendors and other groups’ involvement in the Car Show were discussed.
- Raffle Car – need to order tickets at Lowe’s once permit number is obtained.
- Miscellaneous:
- Next Motor Magic Meeting February 6th.
- Souvenir Trailer: discussed new and different apparel items
- By-Laws Consulting – debrief with Shift Happens on 1/20/2026 at 7:30pm.
- Mass/Group Texting – Textedly info provided. Motion with second made to get Textedly app for push notifications. All in favor. Motion passed.
- Memberships – Add Textedly info to sign up for alerts on the Thank You screen.
New Business:
- Facebook – may need to look at boosting ads on social media.
- Track Rules were discussed for revisions to be made to update them.
- #22: Discussion occurred regarding registering pit bikes/ATVs. Motion with second to require permits for $50/year or $15/night. All in favor. Motion passed.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:52pm.
by Holly Johnson | Jan 18, 2026 | Meeting Minutes
Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Robby Rosselli, and Drew Christianson. Meeting called to order at 7:01pm.
Not Present: Kelly Duchsherer (arrived at 8:56pm)
Guests: Kadi Ruby, Ron Huettl, Bonnie Joern, Scott Joern, Terri Huber, Jordan Huber, Becky Medler, Jodi Walker, Julien Walker, Rich Hynson, Cory (Minot Fireworks Association), Jeremiah (MumPyro)
- Rich Hynson – 4 people in the fire truck are needed minimum each night. Bigger shows require more.
- Jeremiah (MumPyro) & Cory (Minot Fireworks Association) – need help the day of the set up for the 4th of July Fireworks Show (at least 10 people, preferably over 18 years old). Both discussed logistics and details about the show they put on in Minot.
Minutes: The December 16, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as written by Chris Tuchscherer, seconded by Wayne Johnson. All in favor. Motion carried.
Reports from Standing Committees:
- Hall of Fame –
- 2026 yearbook design being worked on.
- Plaque design for the wall being worked on. The Board unanimously agreed to allow for individually sponsored plaques. Will plan a ribbon cutting with the Chamber of Commerce.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Motion by Wayne Johnson, second by Chris Tuchscherer to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
- 2026 Race Schedule:
- DCMT schedule was discussed.
- Tickets for WOO Late Models were discussed.
- Sponsors: Sponsors for 2026 were discussed and the worksheet was updated in the Google Drive.
- Magic City Car & Trade Show (March 28-29th, 2026):
- Raffle Car bill was received. Raffle Permit was discussed.
- Jodi Walker offered to have the pinewood derby track set up with Lego cars. They will not be having the Pinewood Derby at the Car Show.
- Vendors and other groups’ involvement in the Car Show were discussed.
- Miscellaneous:
- By-laws Consultation (moved to Executive Session)
New Business:
- Motor Magic Meeting later this week.
- Safety Protocols for the Track – Rich Hynson asked about having outlined rules, as well as Officials helping keep people off the track so the Fire Crew doesn’t have to divert their attention away from what they need to be focused on.
Chris Tuchscherer made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss proposed By Law revisions at 8:13pm. Wayne Johnson seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion withdrawn at 8:16pm to discuss head flagman vs. Race Director. Robby Rosselli seconded. All in favor. Motion carried and original motion withdrawn.
Unfinished Business:
- Head Flagman – Julien Walker spoke to the Board expressing his interest in taking on Head Flagman duties. Expectations and opportunities to develop Julien’s knowledge was discussed.
Executive Session: Chris Tuchscherer made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss proposed By Law revisions, with Kadi Ruby and Ron Huettl requested to remain in Executive Session, at 8:27pm. Wayne Johnson seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried. Executive Session ended at 10:27pm.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion by Robby Rosselli to adjourn the meeting. Second by Wayne Johnson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:29pm.
by Holly Johnson | Jan 7, 2026 | Meeting Minutes
Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, Wayne Johnson, and Drew Christianson. Meeting called to order at 7:03pm. Robby Rosselli arrived at 7:07pm.
Guests: Becky Medler, Tiffany Aho, Roy Miller
- Roy Miller – consideration regarding bylaw consultation: Roy recommended the consultation should be open to members.
- Tiffany Aho – had questions about closed session vs. executive session.
- We are not going into Executive Session, but rather we are going into Closed Session. She also questioned the topic of the last Executive Session.
- Tiffany asked if we were considered a public entity. 501(c)7 is a social club with members, which Drew explained we qualify as. Since we are not a public entity, we can close meetings at any time. Tiffany is concerned with transparency, and concerned about Attorney General involvement.
- Becky Medler – nothing.
Chris Tuchscherer made a motion to go into closed meeting at 7:11pm. Kelly Duchsherer seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried.
Minutes: The December 1, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and revised. Motion to accept as revised by Wayne Johnson, second by Drew Christianson. All in favor. Motion carried.
Reports from Standing Committees:
- Hall of Fame – update provided via text on 12/17/2025 from Kadi Ruby, as follows:
- Working to add a Hall of Fame section to the by laws.
- Continued work on the Hall of Fame wall design and yearbook design.
- Will be starting the 2026 induction process in the coming month.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Motion by Chris Tuchscherer, second by Wayne Johnson to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried.
Old Business:
- 2026 Race Schedule
- WOO Late Model contract was signed by Robby Rosselli with unanimous board approval given to do so via text message on 12/9/2025.
- Next year’s schedule was discussed. Unanimous agreement to approve the 2026 Race Schedule and complete schedule design.
- Magic City Car & Trade Show (March 28-29th, 2026)
- Raffle Car was discussed.
- Vendors were discussed.
- Miscellaneous:
- Discussion occurred via text message on 12/3/2025 & 12/4/2025 regarding outstanding checks and reissuing lost/misplaced checks. Unanimous agreement to charge a fee per check reissued in order to stop payment on previous check and cover costs to the club.
- Articles of Incorporation – finalization documentation received from Secretary of State.
- Club Audit Nodak Racing Club Review Report prepared by Amanda Blikre, CPA dated 12/14/2025 was reviewed. Recommendations were discussed. Conclusion indicated no evidence of fraud, and no indications of intentional or unintentional misrepresentation of financial information.
- Wayne Johnson made a motion to accept the Report as submitted for review. Chris Tuchscherer second. All in favor. Motion carried.
New Business:
- Slogan shirts were discussed to be sold in the Souvenir Trailer.
- WOO Late Model tickets prices, including bundles, were discussed.
- Facebook & Website needing to be updated was discussed.
- Track Prep was discussed.
- Marketing was discussed.
- Minutes:
- Discussion occurred that meeting minutes are too detailed.
- References to Robert’s Rule of Order standards occurred.
- Robby Rosselli motioned to amend five parts of previously approved minutes from 11/25/2025 Board Meeting. Wayne Johnson seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion by Robby Rosselli to adjourn the meeting. Second by Chris Tuchscherer. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:29pm.
by Holly Johnson | Jan 6, 2026 | Meeting Minutes
Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, Wayne Johnson, and Drew Christianson. Meeting called to order at 7:03pm.
Not Present: Robby Rosselli
Guests: Becky Medler, Lonn Satran, Kyler Satran, Chad Strachen, Tiffany Aho, Roy Miller, Marcus Tomlinson, Isaac Sondrol, Kadi Ruby
Minutes: Minutes for approval were submitted as follows:
- The October 21, 2025 board meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as written.
- The October 23, 2025 board meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as revised.
- The October 26, 2025 general meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as written.
- The November 16, 2025 membership special meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as written.
- The November 25, 2025 board meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as written.
Chris Tuchscherer made the motion to approve all minutes submitted for approval as written. Second by Kelly Duchsherer. All in favor. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Kelly also presented a summary spreadsheet of outstanding items/checks for 2025, totaling 96 items. Motion by Wayne Johnson, second by Drew Christianson to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried.
Old Business:
- 2026 Race Schedule
- Regional Scheduling Meeting 12/29/2025 in Stanley was reported on:
- TTDT will be on June 7th
- DCMT will be on July 5th in Minot.
- Discussion regarding Legends Tour
- August 16th – Jr. Slingshots Tour. Unanimous agreement to include the Slingshots for this class.
- All Stars of August
- Discussion occurred about purse/payouts for August, taking into consideration the 2025 P&Ls. Attendance was reviewed, as well as car counts each night.
- NDSF Demo Derby – Sam Crowell has been in contact with Holly and will update her with a final answer when he hears from the NDSF.
- Track Equipment – discussion occurred with repairs needed to equipment.
- Sponsors
- Continue working on sponsors. Marketing Partnership Package sheets were handed out to each Board Member.
- Volunteers/Paid Employees
- 2025 Volunteer list with paid employees was distributed to Board members.
- Volunteer Meeting & Meal before the season starts.
- Magic City Car & Trade Show (March 28-29th, 2026)
- A new contract with the NDSF will be signed by Rick Huber, as current President.
- Discussion occurred on ways to attract attendance, as well as other groups to include/participate.
- Miscellaneous:
- By-laws Consultation: Ron Huettl point of contact
- Mass/Group Texting – discussion occurred with options for membership communication.
- Headsets – discussion on current equipment occurred.
- Ticket prices, family pack – discussion occurred on ideas for the 2026 season
- Holly mailed Articles of Incorporation amendments and received notification today that it was delivered on this day.
- Banks signers are being updated.
- Club Audit is scheduled for Monday, December 8th. The Auditor (Mandie Blikre, CPA) has asked for bank statements, bylaws, and Kelly’s balance sheets. It will take her a few weeks to finalize her report.
New Business:
- Guest Kadi Ruby – Hall of Fame update
- Questioned how we want to get reports from HOF, whether it be an agenda item with weekly in-person or text updates. Kadi requested that a Standing Committee line be added to the weekly agenda.
- HOF Wall is pre-built and ready to install, but cannot access the Grandstand until the spring. Kadi is looking for a place to store them for the winter since Minot Sash is unable to install until then. Wayne offered some of his shop space for this.
- Kelly asked for a final invoice, which likely won’t come until April.
- Nomination Committee will get going. Kadi will review Induction Process. Rick Huber indicated someone will need to fulfill his spot on the HOF Committee Induction Committee for the coming year.
- Fire hydrant – discussion was had about the replacement of the fire hydrant in the infield and potentially new concrete around the hydrant.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion by Wayne Johnson to adjourn the meeting. Second by Kelly Duchsherer. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:39pm.
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