701.822.RACE (7223) racenodak@gmail.com

Present: Justin Medler, Robby Rosselli, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, Rick Huber, Scott Joern, & Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 7:04pm. 

Guests: Brandon Beeter, Jen Rivinius, & Bruce Rudland

Minutes: The April 10, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and motioned to accept as written with second. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. 

  • DEPOSITS:
    • $8,760.00 for Practice Day on 4/14/2025.
    • $1,306.88 for Square Practice Day on 4/14/2025.
    • $19.70 Credit at Auto Value for Battery core. 
  • BILLS TO APPROVE/PENDING:
    • $1849.99 for Heavy Hitch teeth on 4/10/2025.
    • $31.22 at Office Max for WOO Tickets On Sale Here flyer on 4/10/2025
    • $54.18 at Office Max for WOO Tickets On Sale Here flyer on 4/11/2025.
    • $75.00 at Holly Sebo Photography WOO Ticket flyer design on 4/11/2025.
    • $885.64 at Focused Beam Engraving for Car Show Trophies.
    • $75.19 at Auto Value for paint. 
    • $121.37 at Auto Value for battery
    • $33.93 at Auto Value for power steering fluid/antifreeze
    • $3,712.67 to NDSF for Car Show room rental. 
  • Final 2025 Car & Trade Show Financial Report was presented for discussion and review. 
  • April 12, 2025 Practice P/L Report was presented for discussion and review. 

Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Old Business:  

  1. Track Equipment
    • Heavy Hitch hydraulic hose cracked. Wayne will fix.
    • White water truck pump needs to be replaced, will cost approx. $5,000.00.
    • Sheeps foot is fixed. The other one went to Farden’s.
    • Big Wheels – upon returning from Jim’s Welding, needs a mirror, fluids checked.
    • Schatz truck is good.
    • Other equipment needs extensive maintenance and repair. Robby will call Tex to ask about tires.
  2. 2025 Sponsorships
    • Spreadsheet updated with checks received, proposals delivered, and other businesses who showed interest.
    • Discussion occurred about selling the remaining two open Race Nights in May. Will pursue more partners and then move them to August Specials should there be a rainout. Continuing to work on visiting potential sponsors and partners for 2025. 
    • Signboards of nightly race sponsors need to be moved to Victory Lane.
  3. NOSA Winged Sprints (May 4, 2025)
    • No updates.
  4. WOO Late Models (June 29, 2025)
    • WOO Ticket Sales posters and tickets dropped off at Big O, Tuff Trucks, The Landing, Auto Value-Minot, & Auto Value-Williston.
    • Pit Feed Josh Wolla/Hitchin’ Kitchen willing to help out. Bravera still on board for donating salads and volunteers. 
    • Trophy for Mods built locally by Liz Dokken.
  5. INEX Legends Winter Nationals (Oct 9-11, 2025)
    • No updates.
  6. Volunteers/Paid Employees
    • Grandstand Ticket Window
      • Jodi unavailable opening weekend. 
      • Kelly has 4 ticket takers for WOO.
      • Kelly has 3 ticket takers for Opening Weekend.
    • Pit Trailer
      • Taylor Huber, Jenna Monson, & Laurie Johnson agreed to volunteer for the season.
      • Sherry Lawson available to help for WOO. 
    • Fire & Rescue
      • Ordered 15 Richardson (brand) snapback black w/fluorescent thread hats for the crew with Jen at Too Dark Motorsports during the Car Show.
  7. Facebook/Webpage/MyRacePass
    • 2025 Schedule poster updated with NOSA Sprints and INEX Legends logo. Visit Minot QR Code was added as well. Print an additional 25 posters. 
    • Holly & Kelly working on MyRacePass for driver registration and payouts. Mariah Tomlinson will help Kelly on Opening Weekend for payouts.
  8. Miscellaneous
    • Radio Advertising
      • 106.9 Sign Board – Tom Schrader & Joe Goldade wants to do spots to promote the races.
    • Kelly discussed with Xpress Mart manager weekly race tickets. Might be interested in selling WOO tickets.
    • Bravera Bank accounts
      • Motioned with second for opening a checking account at Bravera Bank. Account Holders will be Kelly Duchsherer, Justin Medler, & Robby Rosselli. All in favor. Motion passed. 
      • CD at Bremer Bank maturing on 4/24/25 will be moved to Bravera Bank. 

New Business:

  1. Brandon Beeter (guest):
    • Clarity on if he’s announcing in 2025. Kristi Rosselli-Sullivan will be the main announcer. Keli Rosselli-Sullivan will be covering Victory Lane.
    • Nick Hulberg has been invited back, but hasn’t given us an answer. 
    • Riley Raynard could also join as announcer when he’d like (Brandon usually arranged this). 
    • Ultimately, there needs to be 2 people announcing every night. 
    • Sponsor Read for the night – Nick used to put this together, Kadi has done it too. Holly will put together the script for 2025.
  2. Motioned with second to have every race event/night will pay $500 to track prep. All in favor. Motion carried. 
  3. Hot Spot/Internet for Pit Trailer – Kelly will call SRT. Turn on for Grandstand.
  4. Scarlet 212 4th gen box – Dacotah from MRP for Announcer Audio. Brandon already doing this for DarnTV, can route through MRP without having to get the special equipment.
  5. Kids day at Get Air on May 17th. 
  6. Rick Huber has flowers ordered for Mother’s Day races. 
  7. Paving of pits might cause/force us to move the pit entrance. 
  8. Jen Rivinius & Bruce Rudland (guests):
    1. Opening Weekend:
      1. Draw/Redraw at Pit Trailer, one time only for $20.
      2. 12 car heat races. 28 cut off for B-main. 
      3. Computer redraw after heats. 
      4. Rookies will be asked if they want to start in the back. 
      5. Driver cut off ONE HOUR before racing starts. 
    2. All-Star August Races & Motor Magic:
      1. Draw/Redraw at Pit Trailer, two times for $20/each.
      2. Feature line-ups based on passing points.
      3. When you check in, drivers will draw. If you don’t come draw, then Jen will draw for you (on passing points nights).
  9. Discussion occurred regarding To Do List before Opening Weekend, and who can do what tasks.  

Next Meeting: Work night on Thursday, April 17th around 6:30pm at the track. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:54pm.