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MEETING MINUTES 8-11-2026

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Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Robby Rosselli, and Drew Christianson. Meeting called to order at 7:03pm. 

Not Present: Kelly Duchsherer

Minutes: The July 14, 2026 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to accept as written. Motion carried by voice vote. 

Guests: Chris Anderson, one other guest (name redacted upon request)

  1. Came to discuss Minotauros rib cookoff fundraiser coming up on Saturday, August 29th at Maysa Arena parking lot starting at 8am. We should be able to find someone to cook. 

Reports from Standing Committees:

  1. Hall of Fame (Kadi Ruby) –
    • Quotes for HOF Jackets, trophies, cards, and class banner. Unanimous approval to purchase items. 
    • Meet & Greet receipts gathered. Will turn into Treasurer for reimbursement. 
    • 50/50 Raffle hosted by Synchro Team on 8/9/2026, and received all profits.
    • Will have 50/50 Raffle during WOO Sprints. 
    • 2026 Class Tshirt designed and will put on Bonfire for on-demand printing. 
    • Hall of Fame Night on Saturday during Motor Magic. 
    • #fastoutchallenge will be on Motor Magic Saturday night. 
  2. Membership (Chris) – Teri McDaniels remains under further investigation and consideration. She has not returned phone calls from Chris. 
  3. Governance/Bylaws (Holly) – still forming committee, hoping to meet by end of August and then hit it hard in September with meetings with the goal to have it ready to release around October 1st for the General Meeting on 10/25.

Race Weekend Recap (8/9):

  1. Discussed that advertising was poor. 
  2. The car count was down compared to last year. 
  3. Estimated we lost approx. $18K. P&Ls from 2025 for All-Star of August were referenced for car counts and profit/loss. 
  4. Other track formats were discussed. 
  5. The track surface was excellent. 
  6. Pitcrew going out on the track in front of the stock cars for the feature was discussed. Guest asked why we make exceptions on handing down fines. 
  7. 1 and Done in the Heats did not occur for the first few heat races. Race Director informed a board member that they were asked to leave the track and did not, thus resulting in disqualification. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. Motion carried by voice vote.

Unfinished Business:  

  1. All-Stars of August (August 9 & 16, 2026): need to do more advertising to push/promote the show.
  2. WoO Sprints (August 30, 2026)
    • Pit Trailer – ask Kelly who will need to be working, 4pm for Stock Car driver check in
    • Trophy vinyl will be remade for the top of the trophies. 
  3. Miscellaneous:
    • Outstanding sponsorships were reviewed. 

New Business:

  1. #fastoutchallenge – going to occur during Fan Zone for slingshots. Practice this coming weekend with the trophy competition during Motor Magic. 
  2. Unpaid/Outstanding Fines – reported that (name redacted)’s fine was paid at the beginning of the 2026 season. 
  3. Awards Banquet (October 25, 2026) –
    • Food options discussed.
    • Tickets: $30 adult, $10 kids, volunteers get in free, board + 1 for free, paid employees do not get in free. Consider selling tickets online. Holly suggested using MyRacePass. 
    • Silent Auction items and ideas discussed.
    • Volunteer Giftcards discussed.
    • Looking into some kind of Entertainment.
    • Ask about having Kids Zone again.
  4. Season Awards – champions, runner up. Work on special awards at next meeting.
  5. Motor Magic (September 4-6, 2026) –
    • Same purse as last year, line up straight up, pill redraw $10 up to 2 times, 
    • HOF Night Saturday night, Fedyk Night on Saturday as well 
  6. Tentative 2027 Season Schedule
    • Will ask Todd/NOSA about coming opening night again
    • WOO Sprints may take a night in May or June
    • 2nd Annual Randy Fyllesvold Memorial is wanted again
    • 75th Anniversary Celebration has not been scheduled yet – discussed having during double header, Motor Magic, or even Championship Night
  7. Kids Tickets – extra tickets from parade can be given to Chris (for Minotauros too) and then handed out in the grandstand on Sunday
  8. Cornhole for a Cure at Motor Magic on Saturday flyer was shared, $80/team. NDSF asked us to put together a team or two.

Next Meeting: The next board meeting is Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:11pm.