Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, Wayne Johnson, Drew Christianson, and Robby Rosselli. Meeting called to order at 7:00pm.
Guests: Becky Medler, Blaine Klein, Mike Clementich
- Blaine & Mike – Dacotah Cruisers:
- Cruisers want their booth inside the front door, and will have someone there to help park classic cars. We will handle the car registration like in the past. Blaine will inquire with Westlie Ford about a booth and the snowmobile club. Military vehicles are also participating but will be outside in front of the building.
- Becky – membership, still willing to work staging area.
Minutes: The January 27, 2026 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to remove #3 & 4 under New Business. All in favor. Motion carried. Motion to accept as revised with second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Reports from Standing Committees:
- Hall of Fame – no representative present to provide an update.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Discussion about incorporating credit card fees into card transactions occurred. Hall of Fame submitted an outstanding invoice from October that the Club will cover. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
- 2026 Race Schedule:
- Brittany Beck responded that one Legend race would be a $75 sanction fee. Unanimous agreement to pay sanctioning fee.
- Garrison Ambulance needs to be scheduled for NOSA, and both World of Outlaw events.
- Payouts discussed. August Specials will be $100 entry fee + $30 pit fee ($130 total).
- Sponsors: Sponsors for 2026 were discussed and the worksheet was updated in the Google Drive.
- Magic City Car & Trade Show (March 28-29th, 2026):
- Past vendors were reviewed.
- Articles of Incorporation: Becky asked about top of page 2 on original Articles stating that the club ‘will not be subject to any other club or body, and is independent.’
- Memberships: Approvals of renewed memberships and new memberships was tabled. We have 60 days to approve application for membership.
- Miscellaneous:
- Tradename – On 2-4-2026 via text, Holly submitted a handwritten and notarized agreement dated 10-23-2025 between her and Tiffany Aho regarding use of tradenames for the awards banquet, as well as receipts for reimbursement for original filing fee cost ($50) of ‘Nodak Speedway’ and ‘Playground of Power.’ Five yes votes were given on 2-5-2026, and one abstaining.
- Radios – discussed information on alternative radios to purchase. Speakers on the south end of the pits need to be looked at. Will send current headsets and radios to American Electronics to get serviced.
- Track Prep was discussed.
New Business:
- Will discuss with NDSF about our involvement with track removal/dirt work without a Demo Derby this year.
- Broadcast – discussion occurred about requesting to increase nightly subscription cost on DarnTV to $44.95 (live and replays) to increase our profits. Unanimous agreement.
- Announcer – Kristi and Kelli Rosselli are interested in announcing again.
- Tech Inspectors’ payments were discussed.
- Postcard for Car Show General Meeting needs to be mailed at least 10 days in advance of the Car Show General Meeting on 3/29/2026 at 1:00pm. Consensus was to have Google Drive folder with a link and QR code that goes to members to access the proposed changes to bylaws.
- Fidelity Bond – President, VP, Treasurer at $4,000.00 each. Unanimous agreement.
- Fuel for season – 4,677 gallons of diesel last year (10 deliveries), $13,778.00
- Unanimous agreement was reached to secure 2500 gallons of diesel now.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites.
Executive Session: Motion with second to enter into Executive Session at 9:27pm. All in favor. Motion with second to end the Executive Session at 9:43pm. All in favor. Motion carried.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:44pm.
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