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MEETING MINUTES 5/27/2025

by | Jun 16, 2025 | Meeting Minutes, News, Race Nights | 0 comments

Present: Justin Medler, Robby Rosselli, Kelly Duchsherer, Rick Huber, Scott Joern, & Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 8:12pm. 

Not Present: Holly Johnson. Minutes were transcribed by Holly at a later date from audio recording.

Guests: none

Minutes: The April 29, 2025 meeting minutes were presented. Changes to minutes in regard to motion to approve and pay the bills. Added motion with second to approve the Treasurer’s Report and pay the April 29, 2025 bills. Motion with second to accept changes. All in favor. Motion carried. Minutes amended. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review through 5/9/2025. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Race Weekend Recap:

  • Double Header weekend (5/25/2025 & 5/26/2025) was discussed in regard to fan attendance, pit attendance, car counts, and profit/loss. The Sport Compact class really brings people in the stands and the pits, and costs the least amount in payouts. 12-car heats will continue as it works.
  • The Board of Directors estimated that approx. 900 fans need to be in the stands to make a profit on a Race Night.
  • Driver disqualification was mentioned. 
  • Conflicts amongst drivers was discussed:
    • One driver was given a verbal warning by a Board Member about running into another driver in the pits after the race was over.
    • Hobby Stock drivers comments on Facebook was mentioned.
    • One driver was ready to physically fight with another driver in the tech inspection area. Tech Inspectors said there wasn’t a fence to keep him out of the area.

Old Business:  

  1. Track Equipment needs and repairs were discussed.
    • Pressure washer purchased with warranty from Home Depot on 4/28/2025 with 4 board members voting to purchase and 2 board members abstaining from voting (did not vote).   
  2. 2025 Sponsorships: Spreadsheet updated with checks received, proposals delivered, and other businesses who showed interest.
  3. WOO Late Models (June 29, 2025)
    • Finalized who will be cooking the meat for the Pit Feed, at approx $500 cost to the club for meat and spices.
    • WOO & Nodak Contract states that only one photographer can be taking images during the event. This will be Scott Lovejoy.
  4. INEX Legends Winter Nationals (Oct 9-11, 2025) & NOSA Winged Sprints
    • Working with Buffalo Wild Wings and Mark Dobmeier for Fan Event in Minot.
    • NOSA will have the same $12,000 purse as we had with them on 5/4/2025. 
  5. Miscellaneous
    • Passing The Helmet for Ray Mock occurred on 5/11/2025.
    • The Board voted unanimously via text on 5/16/2025 to cancel the 5/18/2025 races due to the weather forecast. 
    • Kids Day at Get Air canceled on 5/16/2025 and rescheduled to 5/31/2025.

New Business:

  1. Digital Signboard for Advertising for WOO Late Models and Sunday night racing through Dakota Outdoor Advertising was discussed. Three Board Members indicated support via text for this purchase/expense.
  2. Paving of the pits and tech area, 2nd lift completed on 5/29/2025. On meeting date, discussion occurred about the pavement still being soft, especially with the high temps. 
  3. Fireworks Association requested 200 flex tickets with no cash contribution. Board agreed via text on 5/15/2025 to donate this amount of tickets to them.
  4. Previous/2024 Treasurer Reporting was discussed.
  5. Thank you letters from two schools in Garrison for Free Kids’ tickets delivered to schools. Robby received a Snapchat from a teacher friend of the letter distributed.
  6. Discussion about Chris Anderson’s Fan Zone occurred. 5:00pm might be too early for Fan Zone, but not sure of better time. Flex tickets were sold to him. He has hired Minot Trending Topics for advertising this and promoting the Nodak Speedway.
  7. Scott Lovejoy will not be at Nodak on 6/1/2025 due to a work commitment out of state. Discussion occurred on how impressed the Board of Directors has been with his performance, especially with posting winners the night of the event. 
  8. Kelly Duchsherer is going to be gone on 6/1/2025. Holly is covering her duties for the night. 
  9. Kelly Duchsherer is also going to be learning MyRacePass with Jen Rivinius. Holly will cover her duties just like 6/1/2025.
  10. Hometown Radio Group WOO Advertising proposal submitted to all Board of Directors via text on 5/20/2025.

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will tentatively be on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00pm at the track. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:49pm.