Present: Justin Medler, Robby Rosselli, Rick Huber, Scott Joern, & Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 7:01pm. Kelly Duchsherer arrived at 7:28pm.
Not Present: Holly Johnson. Minutes were transcribed by Holly at a later date from audio recording.
Guests: Chris Tuchsherer, Bruce Rudland, Becky Medler, Jeff Barta
Minutes: The April 22, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to accept as written. All in favor. Motion carried.
Race Weekend Recap: Discussion occurred regarding officiating and calls during Opening Weekend race nights. All guests were participating in this discussion.
- Concerns with under what circumstances a caution flag will be thrown.
- Getting off of the track when you have a flat tire, and not stopping on the racing surface.
- Disqualification was discussed:
- Requested signs indicating if you enter certain spots it is automatic disqualification.
- Working Raceivers needed to hear instructions.
- No payout check when driver DNS.
- Missing your heat race should not be put tail end of the next heat race.
- Inexperienced drivers need laps for experience, but causing a caution in the heat race should follow the ‘One & Done’ rule.
- Missing the scale on the way to tech inspection.
- Last year, announced to the top finishers a reminder to go to the tech inspection area.
- At the pit meeting, drivers were reminded that the top 3 in the heats and top 5 in the features scale and go to tech inspection.
- Volunteer had heard on the radio someone say ‘everyone must scale, besides Hobby Stocks.’
- IMCA rules indicate that a car can be scaled after being teched, as long as that car doesn’t go back to their trailer (past the pit concessions).
- The scale volunteer only reports to tech if there is a problem with a driver’s weight. In those cases, he goes over to the Tech Inspection Area to let the Tech Inspectors know.
- Green-White-Checker (Rule #36):
- Heat races can have Caution/Checkered but feature races have to be Green/White/Checkered if the leader didn’t take the checkered flag.
- If the leader takes the checkered flag in the feature, it’s over. If the leader takes the white and there’s a caution, it will be Green-White-Checker. There can be one Green-White-Checker for the feature.
- All cars must take the Green Flag to get paid.
- Communication Between Crews & Drivers on the Track:
- Crew member came off the stage to check driver car/front tire for damage. All crew members need to remain in Hot Pit area to act as a pit crew member. Board Member disagreed that it’s not communicating with the driver if anyone tells them if their car is broke or not.
- Any Board Member needs to address if they see crew guys communicating with drivers outside of the Hot Pit area. This has been happening with other drivers.
- Pit crew can only check racecars or communicate to a driver about a car in the Hot Pits area.
- Rocks/debris on the track:
- Drivers can signal to corner judges there is something on the track.
- Under caution, drivers could stop on the track next to the debris to signal there is something to get.
- Location of Race Director during Race Event:
- Standing on the catwalk vs. the grandstands. Discussion over what spot is best based on heat race vs. feature race occurred. The preference of the Board of Directors is that the Race Director be in the grandstands for features in order to be able to see cars coming out of Turn 4 to the checkered flag.
- Discussion occurred about consistency with telling drivers who needs to go to tech inspection at the end of every race. The Board of Directors determined that the MRP Scorer (Jen Rivinius) will be the person responsible to communicate to the drivers who will need to go to the tech area.
- Crew members MUST remain in the roped off Hot Pit area unless they are actively working on the racecar. A Board Member said they would keep watch of crew members leaving the Hot Pit area. The Corner 1 & 2 Judge does try to watch and give warnings when able.
- Running double duty / two classes:
- Drivers are allowed to park the 2nd car in the infield and swap.
- If a driver wins the first feature, they are to go to Victory Lane for the interview and the next feature will wait to start until they are on the track.
- Compliments of the efficiency of the entire race program have been heard by several board members and volunteers. There’s also been great feedback about picking up the payout check the same night.
- Officials need to be wearing their shirts to be easy for anyone to pick out.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review.
(Correction made on 5/27/2025. Motion omitted during 4/29/2025 Board Meeting): Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried.
Old Business:
- Track Equipment needs and repairs were discussed.
- 2025 Sponsorships: Spreadsheet updated with checks received, proposals delivered, and other businesses who showed interest.
- NOSA Winged Sprints (May 4, 2025)
- Pit Parking was discussed.
- Pit crew & drivers will all pay $30, member pricing for pit pass.
- WOO Late Models (June 29, 2025)
- Discussion occurred on having the grandstand tickets priced the same as the pit pass fee.
- 112 tickets have been recorded as sold in Square.
- Pit Feed logistics discussed.
- 6:00-6:10pm Ribbon Cutting with Visit Minot.
- INEX Legends Winter Nationals (Oct 9-11, 2025)
- Pursuing adding NOSA Winged Sprints to this event for the fall.
- Miscellaneous
- Bravera Bank is set up. Kelly has a debit card for herself, and also ordered checks.
- Joe Goldade and Tom Schraeder continue to support Nodak Speedway.
- Two drivers will finalize purchasing their pit stalls next weekend.
- Incorrect payout for Sport Compacts occurred (Sportmod payout schedule incorrectly input for Sport Compacts). Kelly Duchsherer is aware and has a plan to reconcile overpayment.
New Business:
- Memorial Day Weekend Double Header – Jeff Barta (guest): Honor Guard is going to be there for the National Anthem and will be on the stage. The anthem singer knows this. VFW will have MIA table. Bruce King to read MIA script and do a parade lap in his car.
- Need to get more fans in the stands. Not sure radio/TV advertising pays off, as word of mouth seems to be better.
- Mic system for PA System in pits is a problem.
- Zip ties on the back pit fence keep getting cut by drivers.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting will tentatively be on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:09pm.
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