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MEETING MINUTES 8-18-2026

by | Oct 8, 2026 | Meeting Minutes, News | 0 comments

Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Robby Rosselli, and Drew Christianson. Kelly Duchsherer attended via phone. Meeting called to order at 7:00pm. 

Minutes: The August 11, 2026 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to accept as revised. Motion carried by voice vote. 

Guests: Roy Miller, Tiffany Aho, Bonnie Joern, Becky Medler, Lonn & Kyler Satran (arrived at 8:17pm)

  1. Roy Miller asked about losing money on race nights. Kelly discussed confidentiality of numbers being discussed prior to the meeting minutes being approved. 
  2. Tiffany Aho
    1. Asked for draft meeting minutes prior to the meeting they are approved at. 
    2. She still has not received the financials or the audit report she previously requested. 
    3. Discussion on sharing of information to members occurred, and that this information is required to be provided upon request. 
    4. Asked about the Compact Raffle money being deposited, which Kelly reported was deposited. 
  3. Bonnie Joern
    1. Asked about the HOF 50/50 Raffle permit held under what name. A permit in Google Drive from July 2023 shows ‘Nodak Speedway Hall of Fame’ as the name of the group. 
    2. Discussed HOF being its own entity. 
    3. HOF Savings account balance was discussed. 
    4. Bonnie also asked about a spectator being banned from the grandstand. 
  4. Lonn Satran
    1. DTF and Versatile will not sponsor Nodak or supply a tractor in 2027. 
    2. He asked about shortened Modified race on 8/16. 
    3. Advertising for All-Stars was discussed, and consensus was that advertising was poor.

Reports from Standing Committees:

  1. Hall of Fame (Kadi Ruby) –
    1. Induction Ceremony & HOF Night are still being planned. 
    2. Memorial weekend 2027 might be a preference for the 75th Anniversary. 
    3. Discussion occurred about the Chair of HOF inclusion of remaining Committee members and lack of communication. 
  2. Membership (Chris) – No updates. Teri McDaniels remains under further investigation and consideration. 
  3. Governance/Bylaws (Holly) – no updates

Race Weekend Recap (8/16):

  1. Racing was excellent with many cars being able to drive from the back of the pack to the front of the pack. 
  2. Modified feature race was shortened to 30 laps due to drivers being concerned about fuel capacity. 
  3. All-Stars Overall: hurts us not to have the big sponsorships on big payout nights, purse was not cut in half even though registration fee was cut in half.

Treasurer’s Report: No Treasurer’s Report presented due to Treasurer illness.

Unfinished Business:  

  1. WoO Sprints (August 30, 2026)
    • Discussed volunteers needed for the event. Do not need an anthem singer.
    • We are responsible for flagmen for all of it, and will have flagmen be Race Director for Stocks.
  2. Motor Magic (Sept 4-6, 2026)
    • Request received for Dacotah Hobbys to run with our IMCA Hobbys. Weight differences are an issue, as well as rule differences. Consensus was to stick with IMCA classes. 
    • Reserved pit stalls will be used for drivers who owned them this season.
    • Registration fees per class like last year. 
    • Pill redraw for $10 up to 2 times. 
    • Lineups are straight up. 
    • No refunds given if you wreck and have purchased 3-day registration. 
    • No 3-day pit passes for pitcrew. 
    • The outside pit fence needs to go up after Outlaws. 
  3. Awards & Banquet (October 24, 2026)
    • Food bids received for Qdoba, Olive Garden, Homesteaders and Wings & Rings. Aim to decide by Motor Magic or immediately following Motor Magic.
    • Band/DJ discussed. We should have some sort of entertainment, or partner with a bar following the banquet. 
    • Maggie won’t be available for photos during the event, but Holly can cover if no one else wants to do it. 
  4. Miscellaneous:
    • 2027 Season Schedule – NOSA is interested in coming opening night. 

New Business:

  1. Weeds around track was discussed and the need to take care of them in various ways. 

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Executive Session:

Motion with second to enter into Executive Session at 8:53pm to discuss Awards Banquet awards. Motion carried by voice vote. 

Motion with second to end the Executive Session at 9:58pm. All in favor. Motion carried by voice vote. 

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  1. Motion with second to do billboard advertising for Motor Magic as described. Motion carried by voice vote. 

Next Meeting: The next board meeting is Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm.